We start the show with an update on Mike P the Poker Cheater. He hired a lawyer and boy, things aren't looking great for him. We then destroy the WSOP Europe for how poorly it's being run and marketed...did you even know it was happening? We then talk about annoying/frustrating questions people ask when they find out you play poker, and then finally we are joined by Jeff Platt from PokerGO to talk about a bunch of everything. A very fun episode, enjoy! You can find every episode of this show on ...
Oct 17, 2019•1 hr 1 min
Today's episode is a dandy. First we follow up with Mike P the poker cheater, going through our DMs with him where he pleaded his innocence. We break down each of his DMs and spoiler alert: He's a sociopath. We are then joined by the legend Phil Galfond who talks about running his own poker website, playing high stakes poker tournaments, and his thoughts on the cheater scandal. Finally, we answer a DM about how to play low stakes when you love the rush of the higher stakes so much more. Buckle u...
Oct 10, 2019•1 hr 5 min
This episode is all about the biggest scandal to hit poker in YEARS, Mike P cheating on stream for a year at the Stones Gambling Hall. We dive into how he cheated, why it's 100% FOR SURE that he cheated, and run through theories on why he would do this. We are also joined by Joey Ingram who had a huge part in uncovering this whole thing and knows more about it than anyone. It's a story you would barely believe in the movies, but it happened in real life. We tackle it from all angles, so buckle u...
Oct 03, 2019•1 hr 6 min
We start today's show by talking about the possibility of ROUNDERS 2 happening after the writer of Rounders put out a very promising tweet. We then talk about our top 3 favorite WSOP Main Event runs including Jamie Gold and reflect on some past final tables. We then talk about how to stay focused when you're completely card dead and how to deal with that. Next we talk about Draymond Green on Poker After Dark and how Maria Ho stuffed him in a locker. Finally we are joined by friend of the program...
Sep 26, 2019•1 hr 10 min
On this episode of Cracking Aces we talk SURVIVOR. We are joined by season 39 contestant Ronnie Bardah to talk about his preparation for the island, his strategy, and how poker and Survivor overlap. We are also joined by the legend Tommy Smokes who is a Survivor savant. Ronnie and Tommy are incredible, enjoy! You can find every episode of this show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or YouTube. Prime Members can listen ad-free on Amazon Music. For more, visit barstool.link/crackingaaces...
Sep 19, 2019•52 min
On today's episode we talk about some poker world drama- is Linus Loeliger a cheater and why was Phil Ivey backed for a $50k? We get emotional talking about Ivey and how awesome he is and how sad we'd be if he's actually broke. We then tackle listener DMs- how not to be "scared money" and Jake's path to being a successful poker pro. After some online nostalgia, we are joined by Twitch Gawd and prop bet master Jaime Staples. We talk the Twitch life and winning a $150k weight loss bet. Finally, we...
Sep 12, 2019•1 hr 25 min
We start today's Cracking Aces with a little US Open tennis talk, and the similarities and differences between the skill edge in both. We then tackle a DM from a listener who flopped top set with a pair of aces. We tackle the hand both simply and in depth and show how complicated poker can be. We then answer another DM about rake back and mark up and talk about how they work. Finally, BHanks from PokerGo joins us to talk about the high rollers going on in London. You can find every episode of th...
Sep 05, 2019•1 hr 1 min
This week we start off with the news PokerStars is running their 25k Platinum Pass promotion again, giving $25k freerolls to poker players around the world. We then talk about EPT Barcelona and Gerard Piqué finishing 2nd in the high roller. That transitions into our Top 3 lists of favorite athletes who play poker. Nate's #1 is the best. We are then joined by poker player/mogul/Michael Phelps' best friend Jeff Gross to talk all about the Twitch life, Burning Man, Michael Phelps and so much in bet...
Aug 29, 2019•1 hr 6 min
This week we start off by going down memory lane and talking about our top 3 online OGs (4:30). We go down memory lane about Rail Heaven, the Durrr Challenge, Lil Holdem, Isildur, and more. We then talk to poker pro and media mogul Jamie Kerstetter about broadcasting the WSOP, quitting her job to play poker, and remaining positive in a world of negativity (30:20). Finally Nate and Kate from the military podcast talk with Jessica Dawley (1:04.00) about her time in the Air Force, her transition to...
Aug 22, 2019•1 hr 42 min
This week on Cracking Aces we start off by recapping the "Big 4" in Florida and the players who won them. We then discuss the whole unionizing at Barstool situation and Scott Seiver's idiotic tweet about it. Finally, the boys break down the 3 most annoying things people can say at the poker table. And we cannot stress this enough, DON'T BE A CREEP TO DEALERS. It's a fast paced power hour of an episode, enjoy! You can find every episode of this show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or YouTube. Prime Me...
Aug 15, 2019•57 min
This week on Cracking Aces we start off by talking about a live tournament Nate played over the weekend and an old man at the table running an angle, albeit a hilarious one. That leads into a convo about the worst feelings at the poker table, what's up getting set over set! We then talk about Bryn Kenney being a badass in the million dollar tournament, plus the future of super high rollers, including a debate about if a poker player can ever out-earn a professional athlete. Finally we are joined...
Aug 08, 2019•1 hr 38 min
This week on Cracking Aces we spend the entire time answering the age old question- "how do I get better at poker?". Nate and Jake talk for nearly an hour about how to improve your game, from what resources to use, how to study, and how to close leaks that stop you from being as good as the pros. Poker ain't easy, but hopefully this podcast helps you realize what tools you need to get to the next level and get rich. You can find every episode of this show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or YouTube. P...
Aug 01, 2019•54 min
This week on Cracking Aces we start off by talking about our trip to AC and Jake folding KK preflop. We talk about the difference between playing wild amateurs and extremely good pros. We then talk about Randall Emmett and his antics at the table...not a fan. And then we discuss the "Dick Bandit" who got thrown out of the Main Event and how he might be on crack. Finally, the 4th place finisher in the Main Event and all around great guy Garry Gates joined us to talk about his legendary run. He wa...
Jul 25, 2019•1 hr 8 min
Fedor F'ing Holz. We talk to Fedor for 34 minutes and need to do 3,400 more. He's the GOAT. We also talk about the Main Event final table, especially the tanking from Maahs and Livingston's QQ fold. Enjoy! You can find every episode of this show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or YouTube. Prime Members can listen ad-free on Amazon Music. For more, visit barstool.link/crackingaaces
Jul 17, 2019•1 hr 11 min
This week on Cracking Aces we start off by talking about Phil Ivey who is chipleading at the WSOP. We then talk about the legend of Tom Dwan and how awesome it is to see him playing at the WSOP. Nate talks about playing a $1500 WSOP with $2k to his name and also how much he loves tag team poker. The guys then talk to poker boss Jake Schwartz while he's eating lunch by himself. Jake is going deep in everything this year and offers great insight on the game. They also swap crypto bad beat stories....
Jun 27, 2019•1 hr 20 min
This week on Cracking Aces we start off by talking about the impacts NHL player Phil Kessel and Jeopardy James are having on the WSOP by being there. We then discuss a ridiculous pocket kings lay down in the ladies event, and then we're joined by one of the best tournament players in the world right now, Maria Ho. She talks about how she got started in poker, the prestige of winning a WSOP bracelet and if there are too many events now, her future aspirations in poker, and much more. She was AWES...
Jun 25, 2019•1 hr 7 min
We start out this week by talking about what's going on in the WSOP, including Phil Ivey stories and speculate why he's playing $800 NLHE events. We also talk about how wild Black Friday was...I mean, it still blows our minds how that all went down. We have a chit chat with pro poker player and PokerGO personality Brent Hanks about what's going on out in Vegas, and end the show by answering your poker-related emails. Enjoy! You can find every episode of this show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or Yo...
Jun 21, 2019•1 hr 3 min
This week on Cracking Aces we are joined by musician and poker player Hoodie Allen. While most known for his Billboard hits, Hoodie also crushes poker in his spare time. We talk to him about shaking the Main Event nerves, how to get better at live poker, being the fish at the table, and much more. If you're a recreational player, you'll love hearing from a guy who just loves the game as much as you do. Enjoy! You can find every episode of this show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or YouTube. Prime Me...
Jun 18, 2019•1 hr 20 min
This week on Cracking Aces we are joined by the 2012 Main Event champion and Player of the Year, Greg Merson. He talks about coming back from 2.5 bbs to win the Main Event, his most memorable hand of all time, playing high stakes in Macau, his thoughts on the current live and online landscapes, and much more. It's a great hour of insight from a high stakes crusher, enjoy! You can find every episode of this show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or YouTube. Prime Members can listen ad-free on Amazon Mus...
Jun 14, 2019•1 hr 4 min
This week on Cracking Aces, Nate talks about his deep-ish run in the 28,000 person BIG 50 at the WSOP, the boys talk to the 2017 Main Event winner Scott Blumstein about his life since winning 8 million dollars, and we answer YOUR email questions. Thanks for listening and enjoy! You can find every episode of this show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or YouTube. Prime Members can listen ad-free on Amazon Music. For more, visit barstool.link/crackingaaces...
Jun 11, 2019•1 hr 13 min
This week on Cracking Aces we break down the 2019 WSOP! We talk about what's new at the World Series, what and who to watch for, and we are joined by the 2013 Main Event champion and current high stakes tournament crusher Ryan Riess. He talks about his desire to stay on top of the game, his plans for the summer, and how he continues improving his game and making more money. Enjoy! You can find every episode of this show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or YouTube. Prime Members can listen ad-free on A...
May 30, 2019•57 min
This week on Cracking Aces we are joined by the one and only Chris Moneymaker. He talks about winning the 2003 Main Event, the very early days of Poker Stars, and how nervous he was to go on David Letterman. Jake and Nate also talk about playing underground games, where to play online these days, and Jake tells the best story ever. Enjoy! You can find every episode of this show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or YouTube. Prime Members can listen ad-free on Amazon Music. For more, visit barstool.link/...
May 23, 2019•1 hr 1 min
Cracking Aces is the newest podcast tackling all things poker, hosted by Nate from Barstool. It will feature the fun side of the poker world and exclusive interviews with the top players. Episode 1 introduces the show, co-host and professional poker player Jake Toole, and an interview with Kid Poker himself, Daniel Negreanu. Not a bad first guest, eh? We also break down Ryan Riess' 10 high call, Jake's 10th time playing the WSOP, and Nate going from the chipleader of the Main Event to punting it...
May 13, 2019•1 hr 19 min
