Welcome back! On today's show Mintz's best friend Michael Rocco joins the show. He has been playing professionally for over a decade now, and has been on a terror the last couple of years with several 6 figure scores. He talks about going from play chips to real money, going broke, his come to Jesus moment with poker, and more. Really sharp guy who has had lots of success, enjoy! You can find every episode of this show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or YouTube. Prime Members can listen ad-free on Am...
Jan 11, 2023•1 hr 3 min
Welcome back and happy new year! Great show today talking about some past binks playing online poker, our hopes of getting online legalized takes us down memory lane, Mintzy has a new show premiering soon, Smitty made some money playing poker, Nate went to Mexico, Jake is sneaky a live pro now, and some other odds n ends are discussed on the new episode. 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 mo...
Jan 04, 2023•52 min
Welcome back! On today's show we discuss how massively successful the WPT series has been, shout out Matt Savage. We then talk about our friends at ACR once again and the bots and what have you. More of the same from that place. Also Nate has booked a poker trip, and Jake is playing live poker again soon too! Ho ho ho Merry Christmas everyone, 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 ba...
Dec 21, 2022•44 min
Welcome back! Today we talk to Rampage the entire episode just hours after he won the WPT $25k for $894,000!!! And he had 100% of himself in it! Very happy for our friend Rampage. We talk about his poker mindset, why he decided to play, key hands, the money, and more. The next Rampage? Possibly you! 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...
Dec 13, 2022•52 min
Welcome back! We start the show talking about our plans to make the podcast even better in 2023- we want to get on up-and-coming poker superstars and hear their stories. We've talked to almost all the big names (Ivey and Durrr still out there) but now want to talk to new guys and gals making a splash in the poker world. Then Smitty walks us through a hand history from a tournament he played over the weekend, we talk WPT results (shout out Matt Savage), Smitty dreams of an Xmas of drinking and ga...
Dec 07, 2022•43 min
Episode 2 of the week! Welcome back! We did 2 episodes this week so we could talk to our friend Tana from the RunGood Poker Tour. He created the best mid-stakes poker tour in the world and this weekend they have a 1 million dollar gtd tournament in California. He talks about the creation of the tour on bar napkins, expanding, and the future of the tour. Plus the upcoming ProAm at the PokerGo Studio in Vegas. Before he joins Nate gives an update on his meth head neighbor and Jake is down in Chero...
Dec 01, 2022•40 min
Welcome back! We have 2 episodes this week, so don't mind the shorter run time on this one. On today's show we riff about our sports teams, our year of sports betting, Mintzy's fancy dinners, and answer the question "if you could go back in time to any era of poker, where would you go?" Would you go back to the wild west days? The early online days? The Jamie Gold era? Something else? We'll see you for part 2 of the show on Thursday! You can find every episode of this show on Apple Podcasts, Spo...
Nov 29, 2022•34 min
Welcome back and happy Thanksgiving! Today we thank you the listeners! In this episode Mintz has returned from San Antonio and poker/life did not go his way. He tells his tale and then we open some DMs from listeners. Enjoy! PS: New merch is out on Friday. 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
Nov 23, 2022•40 min
Welcome back! A nice chilly Tuesday episode with tips on how to win the Main Event this weekend, a Matt Savage WPT Segment of the Week, discussing if the WSOPE (Europe) matters/do rings or bracelets matter?, and your DMs about relationships, playing GTO, ACR yay or nay, and more! 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...
Nov 15, 2022•53 min
Welcome back! We start the show talking about the lottery and Nate's take that having a billion dollars would be too stressful. We talk Smitty's streams with Tiko, Mintzy moving down south, playing a $10k WPT or WSOP, and your poker strat DMs including limping, adjusting to live poker vs online, how to count chips at the table, and more! Appreciate you listening and joining us, enjoy! You can find every episode of this show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or YouTube. Prime Members can listen ad-free ...
Nov 09, 2022•1 hr
Welcome back! On today's show we start with some inside Barstool stuff and a walk down memory lane with Smitty, we talk some sports, Mintzy teases a big announcements, Smitty answers a Dozen phone a friend live on the show, we talk about the next few months of live poker and Nate suggests he might play the entire WSOP (just needs a hot stock tip to double his money first), we make fitness goals, and go Phillies! Enjoy! You can find every episode of this show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or YouTube...
Nov 01, 2022•54 min
Welcome back! A lot of strategy talk in this one. We're going to get better at poker or die trying. In this one Jake explains terms like "randomizing" and when/how to do it, reverse implied odds, check/raising in cash games, and more tips on how to improve at poker. We also talk some Phillies World Series, Mintzy's new contract at Barstool, the human element of live poker vs playing GTO/by the book, and some other odds n ends. Another great episode with great Jake advice, enjoy! You can find eve...
Oct 25, 2022•58 min
Welcome back! On today's show we mostly talk about how one could quit their day job to chase the poker dream. What are the pros/cons, and what mistakes do people make while attempting the jump. Plus, Mintzy and Jake plan a trip together, Jeff Platt can't stop winning, how to find a poker coach, and more odds n ends. And very little cheating scandal talk, finally! Enjoy! You can find every episode of this show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or YouTube. Prime Members can listen ad-free on Amazon Music...
Oct 19, 2022•55 min
Welcome back! On today's show we give the latest in the cheating scandal and our takes on how big of a circus this entire thing is now, we talk about a Texas poker room that was raided by the police, and Jake answers your poker questions about ZOOM poker, game selection, how to play in the re-entry period, and a couple Jeff Platt HHs. 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.li...
Oct 11, 2022•57 min
Emergency episode! We recorded today because last night a Hustler steam employee was fired after taking $15k off Robbi's chip stack! He also had access to the hole cards and looks very suspicious. Then while talking with Josh Arieh, Robbi posted what appear to be fake DMs from Bryan attempting to clear her name. It's madness! We cover the last couple of days of events in this emergency podcast episode as this cheating scandal takes yet another turn. Enjoy! You can find every episode of this show...
Oct 07, 2022•51 min
Welcome back! On today's episode we are joined by the writer of "Rounders" and creator of "Billions" Brian Koppelman! He didn't want to talk too much Rounders which is ok, but he shared his thoughts on the Hustler stream controversy, his dealings with cheating in poker games, and shared a deleted scene from Rounders! It was very cool to talk to him, and hopefully next time he's on he announces the Rounders sequel we've all been waiting for! Enjoy! You can find every episode of this show on Apple...
Oct 04, 2022•52 min
Emergency episode!!! We hopped into the lab to break down the insane Hustler Stream hand between Garrett and Robbi that has taken the world by storm! Did she cheat? Is he being a baby? Why did she refund him? Why do none of her stories add up? But seriously, WHY DID SHE REFUND HIM!?!? The whole thing is fascinating and full of conspiracies. Is she a time traveler? Maybe! Come along for the ride with us, my friends! You can find every episode of this show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or YouTube. Pr...
Sep 30, 2022•46 min
Welcome back! A big week for the podcast as Jake won the WSOP-C NJ Main Event for $50k and a circuit ring, while our friend Rampage beat all the best players out in Vegas in a $10k for $200,000 and a PokerMasters victory. Jake reviews his run to victory, and Rampage calls in to talk about his out in Vegas. Some good strat talk with Jake, plus we talk a little football with Smitty's Eagles taking the world by storm. Another fun one, enjoy! You can find every episode of this show on Apple Podcasts...
Sep 27, 2022•55 min
Welcome back! On today's show the fellas riff on Mintzy's drastic weight loss, the NFL and college football, bad football takes, the booming state of live poker, Smitty shares a hand history, Nate's trip report from his date night with Dave Portnoy, the Venetian is a scumbag casino, and Mintzy danced out of his pants, literally. A fun episode with the boys, 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 ...
Sep 20, 2022•1 hr
Welcome back! Today we are joined by the legendary Papi GTO Joey Ingram! He updates us on his life- where he's been, what he's been up to, his Bryn interview, his thoughts on the current state of poker and poker content, his pitch FOR the Barstool Poker Tour, and lots of other great nuggets. Joey joins us around the 15 minute mark and we have a wonderful hour long talk that flew by. He's such a delight. Enjoy! You can find every episode of this show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or YouTube. Prime M...
Sep 13, 2022•1 hr 12 min
Welcome back! Today we are joined by the king Jeff Platt, a day after he won the MSPT Main Event for $100,000! He talked us through his career evolution as a poker player and how his broadcasting career has helped his game on the felt. He also tells us a Hand History from the final table and discusses it in detail with Jake which was interesting. We had a lovely chat with him, definitely worth checking out. Also on the show we talk about Mintzy's Sugar-gate, the fallout from the ACR/Rampage disc...
Sep 07, 2022•1 hr 9 min
Welcome back! Today we put on our tin foil hats to bash ACR for being shady, part 1,505,849. Rampage Poker joins the show to give his thoughts on ACR as well, plus we talk about the content game, his thoughts on money, tournaments, and interning at Barstool. We also discuss the Hustler steam vs Live at the Bike, including if Hellmuth moves the needle for poker fans anymore. A very fun episode with the fellas, enjoy! You can find every episode of this show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or YouTube. P...
Aug 30, 2022•57 min
Welcome back! On today's show Jake talks poker strategy. He reviews a couple of Ben Mintz's hand histories, answers DMs including a question from our friend RampagePoker, solver reads vs live reads, and talks about wanting to be a triathlete. We will be doing more poker strategy episodes moving forward so we all get rich. We also really need him to open Kool Beanz. Keep DM'ing us on IG and we will get to more of your questions, enjoy! You can find every episode of this show on Apple Podcasts, Sp...
Aug 24, 2022•1 hr 2 min
Welcome back! Today we interview one of the best players in the world Patrick "Pads" Leonard for about 90 minutes. Pads has an unreal story about how he got better at poker, how he grinded his way up, his mental approach to the game, why he hates taking vacations, and much more. He also talked a lot about poker theory, some very valuable NLHE information you can't get anywhere else. A very, very informative episode with an up and coming legend. Enjoy! You can find every episode of this show on A...
Aug 17, 2022•1 hr 39 min
Welcome back! Today's episode is all about poker player, Big Brother winner, and Calgary's favorite son Kevin Rob Martin. The content creator, poker smasher, and reality show beast joined us on the podcast to talk WSOP, making content, getting crushed at high stakes, his dreams, his goals, and Phil Hellmuth's you know what. It was one of the most fun interviews we've had in a while, KMart is such a gem, enjoy! You can find every episode of this show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or YouTube. Prime M...
Aug 10, 2022•1 hr 10 min
Welcome back! On today's show we talk about the massive fields in Florida, Smitty is now a cash grinder, leading to our in depth conversation with Jake on playing cash vs tournaments, a Summer of Mintzy update, ACR cheating ring uncovered, and more! 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
Aug 02, 2022•49 min
Welcome back! Today we are joined by the man who folded queens full to kings full with 15 left in the WSOP Main Event, David "Lefty" Diaz! He walks us through his life- from his childhood cancer, grinding tourneys with Mintzy, the feeling of running deep in the Main, almost being shot in Texas (UNREAL story), and more. A really cool, interesting guy. We also chat with Mintzy about Widespread Panic, and update on Kool Beanz, and we close the show talking NFL because football rules. Enjoy! You can...
Jul 27, 2022•51 min
Welcome back! On today's show we wrap up the WSOP Main Event and reflect on what a fun WSOP it was! We touch on the Diaz huge fold, Espen Jorstad's victory, the quality of play at the final table, and more. We also talk about what we have in store for Cracking Aces- more live poker, streams, coaching, strat talk, and YouTube videos. Onwards and upwards, my friends. Enjoy! You can find every episode of this show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or YouTube. Prime Members can listen ad-free on Amazon Mus...
Jul 19, 2022•56 min
A big show today! We are back from the WSOP and we debrief our runs- we talk about the pressure of the Main, how freaking good the structure is, how it messes with your mind, and more. Mintzy talks Ivey, and Smitty tells Jake some hand histories and lets Jake correct them. We also discuss the possibility of a Barstool Poker Tour, which obviously would crush, and briefly touch on the Twitter drama that unfolded last week. Thanks to everyone for your support during the Main, it was awesome and we ...
Jul 13, 2022•1 hr 12 min
WELCOME BACK!!! A quick emergency podcast as General Spank has bagged over 300k chips and is moving on to day 3 of the Main Event. He tells 3 key hand histories and talks through his incredible fold with pocket ACES. Shout out to all the listeners, new and old, and ALL HAIL GENERAL SPANK!!! 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 08, 2022•27 min
