The Blackjack Apprenticeship Podcast

Today Colin is joined by BJA members 'Ltrain' and 'Pocketqueens', a married AP team that have taken 6 figures from casinos in 2020 alone. They discuss how they got into blackjack, being spotted by another AP, unexpectedly hitting a jackpot, the dynamics of married AP life, and more!

BJA member and Bootcamp grad "Ballaboy2234" joins Colin on Episode 73 of the BJA podcast to discuss: Training with a co-worker - Taking advantage of a side count early in his career - Mid career losing streak and reality check - The effects of Covid on his career - And more! See the Opportunity/Risk video here: https://www.blackjackapprenticeship.com/opportunity-risk-graph-video/

BJA Member "Pokrplyer" joins Colin for episode 72 of the BJA podcast and the discuss things such as: The transition from poker to Blackjack, Using credit cards to build his bankroll, How the pandemic has affected a "¾ time" pro, And the expectations vs the reality of professional advantage play.

Every day our inbox fills up with all types of questions about blackjack. In this podcast, Colin shares his thoughts and advice on many common situations, as well as his observations from the most recent Blackjack Ball this last February.

On episode 70 of the Blackjack Apprenticeship Podcast, Colin is joined by BJA pro 'Nickels'. They discuss topics such as his route to becoming an advantage player, how to not miss opportunities in the casino, taking advantage of rare (and valuable) casino promotions, and more.

Eight years after first appearing on the Blackjack Apprenticeship Podcast, the illustrious Richard Munchkin returns to answer questions posed by our members. Colin and Richard discuss topics such as: The easiest play he ever pulled off, Winning millions from a casino in Korea, Avoiding CTRs, Richard's gambling superpower and more.

Colin digs into his mailbag to answer your questions such as: What would he do different if he was starting a team today? Where should you keep (and not keep) your bankroll? How fast can you count down a deck? Tips on cashing out.

"Grace the Gorilla" is back and talking about generating $500 an hour of EV as the BP, some of the blessings and lessons learned with having 6 children, and to laugh with Colin about some of their adventures as an AP family for the last 15 years. 

Navigating a relationship while living the life of an AP is no simple thing. With over a decade of experience, Colin and his wife Grace are back on the podcast to talk about being married and building a bankroll, moving to full time card counting, and blackjack trips as a family.

Full time AP, and BJA Member, Stan Podolak hopped on a call with Colin to discuss: - Transitioning from full-time work to full-time advantage play - His strategy for playing (and keeping) his local casinos - Handling 15 months of unexpected variance - Starting a team - An off-the-charts EV "5-card Charlie" game

The author of "The Blackjack Insiders" Andrew Uyal is back on the BJA podcast to talk about: What opening casinos back up could look like.  Some advantages card counters have over casinos. How casinos view card counters. What he would do different if he went back to card counting.  And whether card counters are good for casinos. 

BJA Member SassyRed is back on the podcast with Colin to talk about stress and shares some strategic ways APs can stay mentally and physically healthy on the road or while stuck at home.

Whether you're still in training or a traveling pro card counter, we are all living in uncertain times. In this podcast, Colin Jones shares some ways to keep generating EV while the casinos doors are closed. Also, Colin shares some updates on upcoming bootcamps, Casino411, and a couple of other BJA tools and resources.

Today we talk about how a part time card counter and full time construction worker has earned six figures counting cards. He's driving the company truck to the casino, using casino money to pay for his wedding; all while getting a lot of comps (cruises, flights, hotels, TVs, and a Dyson vacuum).

Jimmy Jazz has been hacking the perks system since he was five. In this podcast, he shares how you can get 8 round trip flights for $200 and few other valuable credit card advantage plays.

Colin Jones, founder of Blackjack Apprenticeship and author of 'The 21st Card Counter' sits down on the other side of the mic to be interviewed by BJA member 'GreaseMonkey' In this interview we discuss: – EV, AV (actual value), and Variance – Losing $86k at the Hard Rock in a session – Asking the Dealer to deal as fast as they'd like

Winning 150k from one local casino, getting comped a 2019 Mercedes and a $14,000 European Cruise. jcrox111 is a professional card counter. In this interview we discuss: – Winning 150k at a casino within walking distance of your house – Getting comped a 2019 Mercedes lease and a $14k European Cruise – “Blackjack bought me three houses” - jcrox111 – His unique and successful gameplan

Our latest podcast interview is with Andy Uyal, author of ‘The Blackjack Insiders: How Two Pit Bosses Beat the Casinos at Their Own Game.’ In this interview we discuss: – Having a partner to share the worst losing streaks (and the biggest wins) – How casinos share the same superstitions that gamblers have – Playing rooms when there is no one on shift that can back you off – How suspicious is back...

Our latest podcast interview is with BJA Bootcamp Grad and a fellow ‘outside the box’ thinking AP “PingPong” In this interview we discuss: – Learning to think ‘outside the box’ for $8 million – Advice for those considering transitioning from part time into full time card counting – Trusting the math while continuing to explore new ways to generate EV – To play rated or not to play rated? – How the...

Our latest podcast interview is with multiple six-figure card counter "ambj21" In this interview we discuss: – Losing 80% of your bankroll – Playing as an investment vs playing for survival – Balancing Advantage Play while raising a family – Putting your money where your values are

Our latest podcast interview is with BJA Bootcamp Grads "BCD" and "SmurfAP" In this interview we discuss: - How to handle winning and losing as team members - Playing Blackjack after taking a break - Bankroll Goals - Business and Passion

Our latest podcast interview is a former member of the notorious MIT blackjack team and prolific poker player Andy Bloch. In this interview we discuss: - The Mental difference between Blackjack and Poker - Training with the MIT team - Attending Harvard - Being an AP with a family

Our latest podcast interview is an AP and active BJA Member who goes by the name “SD1” In this interview we discuss: - Starting your career with a massive downswing - The similarities between skydiving and blackjack - How to communicate wins/losses with your significant other - Emphasizing your losses

Our latest podcast interview is a BJA member who goes by the name “SassyRed” In this interview we discuss: - How a life of travel helps prepare you for the AP life - How to handle desperate casino patrons - The importance of setting attainable goals - Advice for milking comps

Our latest podcast interview is an AP who goes by the name “RPC” In this interview we discuss: - How card counting is like the Stock Market - Treating Bankroll Management like a business - How card counting has changed over the last ten years - Advice for new counters