The Rec Poker Podcast

Books, books, and more books! This week for episode number 771 of the RecPoker Podcast Jim is joined by Rob Washam and Joe Kulas to talk about their favourite books: poker and otherwise. After a VERY nerdy start to the episode, Rob goes down the list of all the books we’ve worked through in our Book Study for premium RecPoker members, and the YouTube chatters offer their favourites as well. Plus o...

There are so many resources for aspiring poker players - but which ones will work best for YOU?!? This week on episode 770 of the RecPoker Podcast Jim Reid and the RECing Crew talk to a few members who have tried it all: videos, drills, solvers, 1-on-1 coaching, group coaching, training sites, simulators…whether it’s live or online, cash games or tournaments, hear from other serious recreational p...

What does your thought process look like at the poker table? Chris Jones and Rob Gardner talk about some alternative ways to think about poker when your in a Jam. Come sign up for a free account at https://rec.poker/ today and you can post a question of your own in the forum or our discord channel for the panel to review! Find our free videos at: http://youtube.com/c/RecPokerCommunityJoin the Disc...

This week on episode 768 of the RecPoker Podcast Jim is back and he and the RECing Crew discuss the virtues of 3-betting: how and when to do it, who to do it against, what hands to choose, what sizes to use, how to take it postflop - there’s a lot to go over! Come sign up for a free account at https://rec.poker/ today and you can post a question of your own in the forum for the panel to review! An...

Everything you have been taught about bankroll management is a lie. That's what Head Coach Rob Gardner believes, and tonight he breaks down the REAL factors in how to manage a bankroll, and helps you look at it in a way you never have before. Whether you are a winning player or a losing player this is a must listen. Find our free videos at: http://youtube.com/c/RecPokerCommunityJoin the Discor...

In this episode, Taylor Maas, Dan Kennedy, John Somsky, and Chris Jones discussed an interesting multiway spot. Most players misplay multiway spots and this conversation got to some of the root approaches (and common mistakes) a lot of players make. Find our free videos at: http://youtube.com/c/RecPokerCommunity Join the Discord group here: https://discord.gg/9aYSMCCfpv Help us out: https://rec.po...

Is max late reg a smart tournament strategy… or a bankroll leak waiting to happen? 👀 On this week’s Strategy Podcast, Rob Gardner goes solo to break down the real math, risks, and rewards behind max late registration in poker tournaments. Learn when late reg can give you an edge, when it can hurt your ROI, and how to adjust based on your bankroll, goals, and tournament style. Whether you’re chasi...

This week for episode number 764 of the RecPoker Podcast Jim Reid and the RecPoker RECing Crew interviews Kevin Mathers. We talked about the WSOP Live app, Funding for WSOP events, and other logistics to consider when attending the WSOP bracelet events. Plus of course we raffle away a free prize at the end for folks in the YouTube chat, to help support a local food bank. Join us LIVE on YouTube ne...

This week the crew discusses a tricky turn spot for top pair in the big blind. Can we really consider folding it here? Find our free videos at: http://youtube.com/c/RecPokerCommunity Join the Discord group here: https://discord.gg/9aYSMCCfpv Help us out: https://rec.poker/support Find more info on our sponsors at: https://RunAces.com RecPoker is a vibrant and encouraging poker learning community....

Wondering how to prepare for the WSOP? This week on episode 762 of the RecPoker Podcast the RECing Crew share about a million suggestions for how to make this poker trip your greatest yet! How to get yourself situated at the venues, what to consider when setting your schedule, ways to make the most of your experience as a player - plus several strategy nuggets specifically meant to help you naviga...

Head Coach Rob Gardner talks about the dangers of learning GTO and trying to play a GTO style in your games, with 3 reasons why trying GTO can hurt your win rate, and also offers a few recommendations for how to use GTO to your advantage and grow your game. Find our free videos at: http://youtube.com/c/RecPokerCommunity Join the Discord group here: https://discord.gg/9aYSMCCfpv Help us out: https:...

This week for episode number 780 of the RecPoker Podcast Jim Reid and the RecPoker RECing Crew interview longtime floorman Josh Treat about the most and least ideal parts of his job, his favourite places to travel, what he wishes players would do differently, what makes for a good floor staff, how to get started in the industry, a few stories from his time on the floor, why he hates stalling, and...

This week on the RecPoker Podcast the RECing Crew discusses a recent hand Rob played in the Global Poker ScrimmageCome sign up for a free account at https://rec.poker/ today and you can post a question of your own in the forum or our discord channel for the panel to review! Find our free videos at: http://youtube.com/c/RecPokerCommunityJoin the Discord group here: https://discord.gg/9aYSMCCfpvHelp...

This week for episode number 758 of the RecPoker Podcast Jim Reid and the RecPoker RECing Crew interview Lea Anne Wolfe to talk about the Fins Poker Show We also Open The Action with our speed round, and we play Stake/Study Stack! Plus of course we raffle away a free prize at the end for folks in the YouTube chat, to help support a local food bank. Join us LIVE on YouTube next Monday at 9:00 ET fo...

This week on the RecPoker Podcast the RECing Crew discuss a tricky spot out of position on turns, with some creative solutions. Come sign up for a free account at https://rec.poker/ today and you can post a question of your own in the forum or our discord channel for the panel to review! Find our free videos at: http://youtube.com/c/RecPokerCommunityJoin the Discord group here: https://discord.gg/...

This week on episode 741 of the RecPoker Podcast Rob Gardner weighs in on the state of Online Poker. Originally meant to be recorded and released at the end of 2025 as a companion episode to ‘the state of live poker’, we’re putting it out now in the spring of 2026 as a better-late-than-never bonus release. Enjoy! And come sign up for a free account at https://rec.poker/ today: you can post a quest...

This week on episode 756 of the RecPoker Podcast the RECing Crew looks at a post in our new Premium Forums by Craig about a hand he played in the Wynn Millions where he flopped two pair and has some tricky decisions about how to get his chips in the middle. While battling it out against each other in the nightly home game, the panel discusses bet sizing, value targeting, player types, donk-ready-f...

This week on episode 755 of the RecPoker Podcast the RECing Crew looks at a hand posted in our free forums where the hero folds pocket aces to a single bet on the turn in a 3-bet pot! Would you be folding in this spot? We also discuss some recent events in the poker world and tease some exciting news coming up for RecPoker members all over the world! Come sign up for a free account at https://rec....

This week on episode 754 of the RecPoker Podcast the panel debates several claims made by Head Coach Rob Gardner and responds: is he a truth machine? Or a drama queen? From c-betting in position to never bluffing to how Phil Helmuth ranks among RecPoker members, some of their answers may surprise you! Come sign up for a free account at https://rec.poker/ today and you can post a question of your o...

This week for episode number 753 of the RecPoker Podcast Jim Reid and the RecPoker RECing Crew welcome Jason Velasco back to the show! Regular listeners will remember Jason from last summer, when he was debuting his newest technological creation M.I.T.Ch . or the Man In The Chair. Jason shares about MITCH’s newest iteration, the new Balanced Poker Life course that’s available at RecPoker’s new onl...

This week for episode number 752 of the RecPoker Podcast Jim Reid and the RecPoker RECing Crew welcome David Lappin back to the show to talk about Dara O’Kearney and his stepping away from a lucrative ambassadorial deal with WPT Global, the importance of one’s reputation in the poker industry, what the future holds for online poker, and a lot more! The interview with David was recorded almost two...

This week for episode number 751 of the RecPoker Podcast Jim Reid and the RecPoker RECing Crew interview Kevin Mathers about the WSOP schedule that dropped today! What’s new, what’s been left behind, where to watch, when the Main Event Final Table is going to be: Kevin goes over it all and takes some great questions from our YouTube chatters! Plus of course we raffle away a free prize at the end f...

This week on episode 750 of the RecPoker Podcast the RECing Crew looks at Check Raising - when to do it, against whom, on what boards, with what cards - and shares some details about some new training options now available at the new RecPoker website. Come sign up for a free account at https://rec.poker/ today and you can post a question of your own in the forum for the panel to review! Find our f...

This week for episode number 749 of the RecPoker Podcast Jim Reid and the RecPoker RECing Crew welcome Matt Matros back to the show to talk about his new group coaching Cohorts at RecPoker, which are about “Blockers for Dummies” and “Preparing for the WSOP”! Matt goes over the keys to using blockers effectively, why most people are screwing it up, and what makes the WSOP Main Event such a special...

This week for episode number 748 of the RecPoker Podcast Jim Reid and the RecPoker RECing Crew analyze a situation Chris Jones found himself in while playing a $25,000 poker tournament in the Bahamas last year: You’ve got a whale at your table, but then Ike Haxton sits down two seats to your left. How do you adjust? What if the positions are different, the Shark to your right and the Whale to your...