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The Poker Guys Podcast

The Poker Guyswww.2pokerguys.com
Join Grant and Jonathan for fun, high-level Breakdowns of big-time poker hands and hand reviews of stakes you play, where you'll learn strategy insights and begin to wrap your head around some of the toughest decisions in the game.
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Episodes

Bicknell Did WHAT Against Mateos In A High Roller???

Kristen Bicknell and Adrian Mateos are two of the best tournament players in the world - and Bicknell is making above the rim decisions. What do we think of her unconventional plays? The Poker Guys break it down. FLOP:Ks 10c 2c TURN:2s River: 3s For access to exclusive Poker Guys freerolls and other tournaments on Nitrogen Sports Poker Room, use this link to sign up: www.nitrogensports.eu/r/632610 ***Our Book is NOW AVAILABLE! Get "How Can He Fold???" here: www.thepokerguys.net

Apr 23, 202051 min

He's Face Up. There Are 4 Left. Should He Hero?

Two thoughtful players who know each other well battle it out in a fascinating hand with 4 players remaining in the $5k 6-Max 2019 WSOP bracelet event. Grant and Jonathan break it down. FLOP:3d 4c 7c TURN:Ad River: 5h For access to exclusive Poker Guys freerolls and other tournaments on Nitrogen Sports Poker Room, use this link to sign up: www.nitrogensports.eu/r/632610 ***Our Book is NOW AVAILABLE! Get "How Can He Fold???" here: www.thepokerguys.net

Apr 20, 202052 min

Tripling Up WITHOUT A Showdown

How is it possible? Walk through this incredible hand with The Poker Guys as they break down some unorthodox decisions leading to this improbable result. FLOP:6h 7d Ad TURN:8d River: 9d For access to exclusive Poker Guys freerolls and other tournaments on Nitrogen Sports Poker Room, use this link to sign up: www.nitrogensports.eu/r/632610 ***Our Book is NOW AVAILABLE! Get "How Can He Fold???" here: www.thepokerguys.net

Apr 16, 202044 min

Should Chidwick Go For 3 Streets Of Value On The $600k Bubble?

Steven Chidwick is the short stack on one of the biggest bubbles in poker, so should he go for 3 streets of thin value? The Poker Guys break it down. FLOP: Kh 2d 5s TURN:As River: 7h For access to exclusive Poker Guys freerolls and other tournaments on Nitrogen Sports Poker Room, use this link to sign up: www.nitrogensports.eu/r/632610 ***Our Book is NOW AVAILABLE! Get "How Can He Fold???" here: www.thepokerguys.net

Apr 13, 202040 min

He's Considering Calling A 2x Pot Bet With WHAT???

It's heads up for a $50k High Roller, and an amateur is tasked with figuring out Mikita Badziakouski. Does he get it right? Grant and Jonathan break it down. FLOP: 2d 9c 4c TURN: 2s River: As For access to exclusive Poker Guys freerolls and other tournaments on Nitrogen Sports Poker Room, use this link to sign up: www.nitrogensports.eu/r/632610 ***Our Book is NOW AVAILABLE! Get "How Can He Fold???" here: www.thepokerguys.net

Apr 10, 202043 min

Is This The Most Confounding Hand Of The Year?

Garret and Andy are at it again on LATB, and this time they both make some highly unexpected decisions in an attempt to outwit each other. The Poker Guys break it down. FLOP: Qs Qh 8s TURN: 2c River: 6c For access to exclusive Poker Guys freerolls and other tournaments on Nitrogen Sports Poker Room, use this link to sign up: www.nitrogensports.eu/r/632610 ***Our Book is NOW AVAILABLE! Get "How Can He Fold???" here: www.thepokerguys.net

Apr 06, 202052 min

Should He Bluff The Guy Who Is Down $250k?

Dan Zack finds himself with an opportunity against Andy on LATB. But Andy is already down a ton of money... should Dan still go for it? The Poker Guys break it down. FLOP: Ah 8h Jc TURN: Khc River: Jh For access to exclusive Poker Guys freerolls and other tournaments on Nitrogen Sports Poker Room, use this link to sign up: www.nitrogensports.eu/r/632610 ***Our Book is NOW AVAILABLE! Get "How Can He Fold???" here: www.thepokerguys.net

Apr 02, 202058 min

Should He Turn Bottom Pair Into A Bluff Heads Up For The Title?

Its heads up for the Battle of Malta, and one player doesn't feel his showdown value is good enough to win, but should he bluff? Grant and Jonathan break it down. FLOP: 6s 10d 4c TURN: Qc River: 8c ***Our Book is NOW AVAILABLE! Get "How Can He Fold???" here: www.thepokerguys.net For access to exclusive Poker Guys freerolls and other tournaments on Nitrogen Sports Poker Room, use this link to sign up: www.nitrogensports.eu/r/632610

Mar 26, 202034 min

MONSTER Flop In A Super High Roller - How Did It Go Like THIS???

Jason Koon and Daniel Dvoress face off in a Super High Roller. They both flop so well and play so differently than expected that The Poker Guys have to dive deep to try to figure out what's going on. FLOP: Ad 8d Jc TURN:3c River: 5d ***Our Book is NOW AVAILABLE! Get "How Can He Fold???" here: www.thepokerguys.net For access to exclusive Poker Guys freerolls and other tournaments on Nitrogen Sports Poker Room, use this link to sign up: www.nitrogensports.eu/r/632610

Mar 23, 202058 min

Is This Value Bet By Rainer Kempe Just Too Ambitious?

Rainer Kempe and Adrian Mateos are getting close to the win in a SHR. Did Rainer get too fancy trying to maximize value against the superstar? Grant and Jonathan break it down. FLOP: 3s 7d 5h TURN: Ks River: 7c ***Our Book is NOW AVAILABLE! Get "How Can He Fold???" here: www.thepokerguys.net For access to exclusive Poker Guys freerolls and other tournaments on Nitrogen Sports Poker Room, use this link to sign up: www.nitrogensports.eu/r/632610

Mar 19, 202042 min

Can He Bullly The Amateur On Day 1? (and Our Take On COVID - 19 In Poker)

***Our Book is NOW AVAILABLE! Get "How Can He Fold???" here: www.thepokerguys.net We dive into an early tournament hand played by David Lappin, co-host of the Chip Race podcast. We also give our opinions on how to deal with the virus as a poker player. FLOP: 8s 5c 2h TURN: 5s River: 4d For access to exclusive Poker Guys freerolls and other tournaments on Nitrogen Sports Poker Room, use this link to sign up: www.nitrogensports.eu/r/632610

Mar 16, 202059 min

Should Mercier Look Up Duhamel With Ace High?

***Our Book is NOW AVAILABLE! Get "How Can He Fold???" here: www.thepokerguys.net Jason Mercier ends up with a pretty weak holding in a 3-bet pot, but should he still put the chips in the middle against the world champ? Grant and Jonathan break it down. FLOP: 10h 8s 4d TURN: 4h River: 5c For access to exclusive Poker Guys freerolls and other tournaments on Nitrogen Sports Poker Room, use this link to sign up: www.nitrogensports.eu/r/632610

Mar 12, 202043 min

Did Alex Foxen Go Too Far With Thin Value?

***Our Book is NOW AVAILABLE! Get "How Can He Fold???" here: www.thepokerguys.net Alex Foxen is one of the very best tournament players win the world, but did he get too fancy with a value raise in a super high roller? Grant and Jonathan break it down. FLOP: 5c 8s 10d TURN: 7d River: 9s For access to exclusive Poker Guys freerolls and other tournaments on Nitrogen Sports Poker Room, use this link to sign up: www.nitrogensports.eu/r/632610

Mar 09, 202047 min

Your Strong Range Got Raised. You Have A Weak Flush. How Do You Deal With It?

***Our Book is NOW AVAILABLE! Get "How Can He Fold???" here: www.thepokerguys.net 4 remain in the Battle of Malta with hundreds of thousands of dollars on the line. How should these players play their monster hands? Grant and Jonathan break it down. FLOP:4c Qc Qh TURN: 5s River: 3c For access to exclusive Poker Guys freerolls and other tournaments on Nitrogen Sports Poker Room, use this link to sign up: www.nitrogensports.eu/r/632610

Mar 05, 202054 min

Can The Way Garret Played This Full House Possibly Be Right?

***Our Book is NOW AVAILABLE! Get "How Can He Fold???" here: www.thepokerguys.net Garret finds himself in another classic confrontation against Andy on LATB. Did he play his monster hand well? The Poker Guys break it down. FLOP:Kh Jd 3c TURN: Qs River: Qd For access to exclusive Poker Guys freerolls and other tournaments on Nitrogen Sports Poker Room, use this link to sign up: www.nitrogensports.eu/r/632610

Mar 02, 202043 min

Is It OK To Fold TOP TWO Against THIS GUY???

***Our Book is NOW AVAILABLE! Get "How Can He Fold???" here: www.thepokerguys.net Ludovic Geilich is known for not always having it when he puts the pressure on, which he is certainly doing in this hand. Should his opponent even CONSIDER folding his string holding? The Poker Guys break it down. FLOP:Qc 7h 5c TURN: Jh River: 3s For access to exclusive Poker Guys freerolls and other tournaments on Nitrogen Sports Poker Room, use this link to sign up: www.nitrogensports.eu/r/632610

Feb 27, 202043 min

Can He Call Down With Ace High In A $250k?

***Our Book is NOW AVAILABLE! Get "How Can He Fold???" here: www.thepokerguys.net Kahle Burns and Elio Fox square off in a $250k in a fascinating hand. The Poker Guys break it down. FLOP:4c 7c Kh TURN: Jh River: 3s For access to exclusive Poker Guys freerolls and other tournaments on Nitrogen Sports Poker Room, use this link to sign up: www.nitrogensports.eu/r/632610

Feb 24, 202046 min

A Crazy Andy Hand From LATB! (We Disagree With The Solver)

***Our Book is NOW AVAILABLE! Get "How Can He Fold???" here: www.thepokerguys.net Andy is known for his outlandish and in treating play on LATB, and this hand against Nick is a great example. Are these guys doing it right? Grant and Jonathan break it down. FLOP:3s 6d 8d TURN: 10s River: 8h For access to exclusive Poker Guys freerolls and other tournaments on Nitrogen Sports Poker Room, use this link to sign up: www.nitrogensports.eu/r/632610

Feb 13, 202055 min

One Weird Hand Vs. One Weird Line

***Our Book is NOW AVAILABLE! Get "How Can He Fold???" here: www.thepokerguys.net One player has a hand that doesn't make too much sense and the other takes a strange line - how can we make sense of this LATB hand? The Poker Guys do their best. FLOP:Qh 3cd 5d TURN: Kd River: 6h For access to exclusive Poker Guys freerolls and other tournaments on Nitrogen Sports Poker Room, use this link to sign up: www.nitrogensports.eu/r/632610

Feb 10, 202055 min

Is This A Failure Of Thin Value?

***Our Book is NOW AVAILABLE! Get "How Can He Fold???" here: www.thepokerguys.net At the final table of a major tournament, should Aaron Van Blarcum go for value with a set on a 4-straight board in a big pot against Big Huni? The Poker Guys break it down. FLOP:As 5s 3d TURN: 7d River: 6d For access to exclusive Poker Guys freerolls and other tournaments on Nitrogen Sports Poker Room, use this link to sign up: www.nitrogensports.eu/r/632610

Feb 03, 202049 min

Did The World Champ Bamboozle Himself?

***Our Book is NOW AVAILABLE! Get "How Can He Fold???" here: www.thepokerguys.net Ryan Riess finds himself in a tough spot after playing a hand strangely against the tricky Roberto Romanello. The Poker Guys break it down. FLOP:Kc 5c 10d TURN: Qc River: Kh For access to exclusive Poker Guys freerolls and other tournaments on Nitrogen Sports Poker Room, use this link to sign up: www.nitrogensports.eu/r/632610

Jan 30, 202049 min

Why You Should Always Have A Plan When You Bet

***Our Book is NOW AVAILABLE! Get "How Can He Fold???" here: www.thepokerguys.net Playing against a tricky player like Roberto Romanello can be tough. What should one player do when he has Aces and is facing aggression from Wales' #1 all time money winner? FLOP:10s Qh 7s TURN:4h For access to exclusive Poker Guys freerolls and other tournaments on Nitrogen Sports Poker Room, use this link to sign up: www.nitrogensports.eu/r/632610

Jan 27, 202050 min

Should He Hero Call The Slim Reaper?

***Our Book is NOW AVAILABLE! Get "How Can He Fold???" here: www.thepokerguys.net Keith Tilston finds himself in the unenviable spot of trying to figure out Stephen Chidwick. How should he proceed? Grant and Jonathan break it down. FLOP:3c Ks 4h TURN: 10c RIVER: 5h For access to exclusive Poker Guys freerolls and other tournaments on Nitrogen Sports Poker Room, use this link to sign up: www.nitrogensports.eu/r/632610

Jan 23, 202041 min

Did Sam Grafton Overthink It Against The Main Event Champ?

***Our Book is NOW AVAILABLE! Get "How Can He Fold???" here: www.thepokerguys.net Sam Grafton faces off against a shorstacked Hossein Ensan in the Party Poker Millions UK Main Event. Does he do the right thing? Grant and Jonathan break it down. FLOP:As 7c 7s TURN: Ac RIVER: Ad For access to exclusive Poker Guys freerolls and other tournaments on Nitrogen Sports Poker Room, use this link to sign up: www.nitrogensports.eu/r/632610

Jan 20, 202049 min

Should Joseph Cheong Be A Hero?

***Our Book is NOW AVAILABLE! Get "How Can He Fold???" here: www.thepokerguys.net Joseph Cheong faces aggression from Kristen Bicknell at a major point of a final table. He doesn't have much of a hand; should he hang on? The guys break it down. FLOP:4h 8h 6c TURN: Qs RIVER: 5c For access to exclusive Poker Guys freerolls and other tournaments on Nitrogen Sports Poker Room, use this link to sign up: www.nitrogensports.eu/r/632610

Jan 16, 202046 min

What Are The Factors When Making A River Decision With Top Top?

***Our Book is NOW AVAILABLE! Get "How Can He Fold???" here: www.thepokerguys.net One player is left with a difficult river decision in a $5/10/25 game when his aggressive opponent raises him on the river. How should he make his decision? Grant and Jonathan break it down. FLOP:Qc 9h 5h TURN: 5d RIVER: 4c For access to exclusive Poker Guys freerolls and other tournaments on Nitrogen Sports Poker Room, use this link to sign up: www.nitrogensports.eu/r/632610

Jan 13, 202042 min

Is This Hand Good Enough To Withstand This Massive Shove?

***Our Book is NOW AVAILABLE! Get "How Can He Fold???" here: www.thepokerguys.net Two accomplished players go at it late in an EPT. How should one respond when the other overshoves? Grant and Jonathan break it down. FLOP:5d 6c Jc TURN: Qh RIVER: 4h For access to exclusive Poker Guys freerolls and other tournaments on Nitrogen Sports Poker Room, use this link to sign up: www.nitrogensports.eu/r/632610

Jan 09, 202051 min

How The Hell Does Dario Sammartino Call Down Antonio With This Hand?

***Our Book is NOW AVAILABLE! Get "How Can He Fold???" here: www.thepokerguys.net Dario Sammartino makes some questionable decisions against "The Magician" in the 2019 WSOP Main Event. The Poker Guys break it down. FLOP:As Ac 6d TURN: 8c RIVER: 5h For access to exclusive Poker Guys freerolls and other tournaments on Nitrogen Sports Poker Room, use this link to sign up: www.nitrogensports.eu/r/632610

Jan 06, 202043 min

How Can You Make A Close Decision Against Stephen Chidwick?

***Our Book is NOW AVAILABLE! Get "How Can He Fold???" here: www.thepokerguys.net Jake Schindler must decide how to deal with the aggression of Stephen Chidwick in a huge spot. The guys break it down. FLOP:Ks Qh 3h TURN: Qs RIVER: 10c For access to exclusive Poker Guys freerolls and other tournaments on Nitrogen Sports Poker Room, use this link to sign up: www.nitrogensports.eu/r/632610

Dec 30, 201942 min

Did Jungleman Get In Too Deep In This Super High Stakes Game?

***Our Book is NOW AVAILABLE! Get "How Can He Fold???" here: www.thepokerguys.net Jungleman is faced with a decision in a super high stakes game - should he bluff with air? Grant and Jonathan break it down. FLOP:Ad 7c 7h TURN: Jc RIVER: 4d For access to exclusive Poker Guys freerolls and other tournaments on Nitrogen Sports Poker Room, use this link to sign up: www.nitrogensports.eu/r/632610

Dec 26, 201945 min
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