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The Poker Guys Podcast

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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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Is This A Quality Bluff Or A Stab In The Dark?

It's the final table of a $500 tourney with $270k up top, and one player makes a bold move with 9 remaining. Is it a good move or just blind aggression? FLOP: 8d 9c 2d TURN: 2s River: 4d Vuong: 10s 10d Alex: As 8c 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

Dec 14, 202044 min

We Can't Find A Way To Justify This Play

Wackness abounds at a big final table. FLOP: 10c 10d 4d TURN: Kh River: Jd WhatIfGod: Qc 6s MissOracle: Qh 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 ***Our Book is NOW AVAILABLE! Get "How Can He Fold???" here: www.thepokerguys.net

Dec 10, 202048 min

What The Hell Are These Online Wizards Doing?

LlinusLLove and Berri Sweet are playing heads up high stakes online, and they are on different level. The guys break down some outlandish plays. FLOP: Kd 9d 4d TURN: 4s River: 9s LLinusLLove: As9c Berri Sweet: 5c 8d 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

Dec 07, 20201 hr 7 min

This Play Made Jonathan FLIP OUT

It's the final table of a $1k EPT online event, and one player makes a decision that may haunt Jonathan for the rest of his days. FLOP: Ac 2s Qh TURN: 3c River: Kc Don Johan: Qc Jh drupa-lucker: As Ah 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

Dec 03, 202052 min

How Bencb DOMINATES Online High Rollers

The online legend Bencb shows his moves off in a $25k online event, and the Poker Guys break it down. FLOP:Kc 8c 8d TURN:Qh River:9d Bencb:7s 9s Eelis:Ah Qs 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

Nov 27, 202047 min

Can Polk Make Negreanu Fold Trips? (High Stakes Feud)

The High Stakes Feud between Negreanu and Polk is finally here, and the first 200 hands were played live. We break down the biggest of those hands. FLOP:Kc 6s 6h TURN:8d 2h Daniel:10c 6c Doug: Qd Jd 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

Nov 23, 20201 hr 7 min

Is It A Disaster To Slowplay Aces On A Short Stack?

It's the final table of a WPT, and one player intends to maximize value through deception with his pocket aces, but is he getting too tricky? FLOP:Qs 10h 5c TURN:9d Andre:Ah AC Chris Lee: 10d 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 ***Our Book is NOW AVAILABLE! Get "How Can He Fold???" here: www.thepokerguys.net

Nov 19, 20201 hr 1 min

Jason Koon Goes For Thin Value In A $25k But IS IT WORTH IT?

It's the final table of the 2020 WSOP Player's Championship, and Jason Koon is going to try to eek value against an astute opponent. Is it the right idea? FLOP:As 9s Kh TURN: 8s River: Qs Koon:7s 5h Ponakovs: Ad 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 ***Our Book is NOW AVAILABLE! Get "How Can He Fold???" here: www.thepokerguys.net

Nov 16, 202051 min

Does This Guy Have A Perfect Read?

A play is made by the amateur on Shark Cage that is so outlandish that we have to ask if his read is dead on. FLOP:Jc 5s 8s TURN: 6h River: 10c Andrey:As 7s Artem: Ah Ks 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

Nov 12, 202054 min

Did Dominik Nitsche Fancy Play Himself Out Of $2.4m?

It's the final table of a $100k WSOP bracelet event, and it's totally stacked. Dominik Nitsche is gonna try to mess with the dials to trip up his elite competition, but does he get too fancy? FLOP: 6h 9h 6d TURN: 10h River: 8s Nitsche: Qh Qd Tilston: 10s 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 ***Our Book is NOW AVAILABLE! Get "How Can He Fold???" here: www.thepokerguys.net...

Nov 09, 20201 hr 5 min

Is This A GOAT Play By Negreanu Or Is He Just Clicking Buttons?

Daniel Negreanu makes a surprising play that most wouldn't, but is it good? The Poker Guys break it down. FLOP: 4h 4s Qh TURN: 5h River: 8d Schulman: 6d 2h Negreanu: Ad 2s 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

Nov 05, 202047 min

Should Zigmund Hero Against The World Champ?

Zigmund faces aggression from Peter Eastgate, and he doesn't have a very good hand. Should he consider calling anyway? The Poker Guys break it down. FLOP: As Jc 6c TURN: 4h River: Js Zigmund: 9s 9d Eastgate: Jd 10d 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

Nov 02, 20201 hr 10 min

Did Viffer Get Too Fancy In The 7 - 2 Game?

The 7-2 game is on in a BIG way, and Viffer has the hand of the hour. Does he do a good job trying to capture value from his terrible hand? The Poker Guys break it down. FLOP: 5d 4s 6s TURN: Qc River: Jc Viffer: 7c 2h Trickett: Kh 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

Oct 29, 202051 min

Is This Play A 10 On The Berkometer?

The "Berkometer" is a scale of how Matt Berkey-y a Matt Berkey play is. The Poker Guys use advanced computing analytics to assess this play that nearly breaks the Berkometer's instruments. FLOP: 10s 6s 6d TURN: Qs River: 3c Berkey: 6h 9h Attenborough: As 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 ***Our Book is NOW AVAILABLE! Get "How Can He Fold???" here: www.thepokerguys.net...

Oct 26, 20201 hr 10 min

Is This Maria Ho Play Hopeless Against Ike Haxton?

Heads up for the Shark Cage, Maria makes an ambitious play against Ike. Did she go too far? The Poker Guys break it down. FLOP:2c 9s Kc TURN: Ad River: Js Ike: Ks 10h Maria: QdJh 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

Oct 22, 202051 min

How Adrian Mateos Gets ALL THE MONEY

Adrian Mateos takes an unconventional line in pursuit of maximum value. The Poker Guys break it down. FLOP:7h 6s 2h TURN: Qd River: Jd Mateos: Qh6c Fiilsmies: KcQs 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

Oct 19, 202059 min

Should Antonio Call Jungleman's Check/Raise With ACES???

Antonio Esfandiari gets put in a tough spot by Dan Smith in a $100k Alpha8 tournament. How should he figure it out? The guys break it down. FLOP:Qs Qd 9s TURN: 2d River: 3h Antonio: AsAh Jungleman: 9h9d 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

Oct 15, 20201 hr 8 min

Is This The Right Hand To Call Dan Smith's Big Shove With?

Koray Aldemir is tasked with figuring out what to do against Dan Smith in a big spot. How did he do? Grant and Jonathan break it down. FLOP:2h 10h 9c TURN: 5h River: Jd 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

Oct 12, 202045 min

Mateos Shows How To MAXIMIZE VALUE In A PKO

Adrian Mateos works his magic at a $10k progressive knockout final table against Ole Schemion. Grant and Jonathan break it down. FLOP:Qd 4s 7d TURN: 5h River: Js 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

Oct 08, 202050 min

Did Hellmuth Just DESTROY Esfandiari???

Over the years, Antonio has seemed to get the best of the poker brat. Did that just all change in this one hand in the High Stakes Duel? The Poker Guys break it down. FLOP:4h Jd Js TURN: 7c 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

Oct 05, 20201 hr 1 min

There Are 3(!) ABSURD Plays On This River

Heads up for a big online tournament, and these two guys have no quit whatsoever. Are these river plays too audacious or just plain brilliant? FLOP: 2d 3c 6h TURN: 6c 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 ***Our Book is NOW AVAILABLE! Get "How Can He Fold???" here: www.thepokerguys.net

Sep 28, 202046 min

Did Matt Berkey Just Make An Elite Play?

We may not always agree with Berkey's decisions, and he may wish we would shut up and never talk about him again, but maybe we like his play this time? Maybe? FLOP: 5c 6s 10d TURN: 5d 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 ***Our Book is NOW AVAILABLE! Get "How Can He Fold???" here: www.thepokerguys.net

Sep 24, 202048 min

How Can He Fold???? (not the book, FASCINATING cash game hand)

In a seeming cooler, one player makes such an interesting decision that we had to steal the title from our book. FLOP:Kc 10d 8c TURN: Js River: 3d 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

Sep 21, 202057 min

Is This Mediocre Hand For Bicknell A Call Against Foxen's Overbet?

Poker power couple Alex Foxen and Kristen Bicknell play an interesting blind vs. blind hand early in a $25k tournament. The Poker Guys break it down. FLOP:2h 5c 8d TURN: 4s River: 2d 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

Sep 17, 202052 min

Is This River 3 - Bet Too Fancy For This $25k Final Table?

An unknown player takes an ambitious line against Kahle Burns at an online $25k final table. And listen to this one for some drama, as Jonathan has a challenge for Phil Hellmuth. FLOP:4s Jc 9h TURN: Ac River: Qh 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

Sep 14, 20201 hr

Just How Good Is This Bluff?

It's the WPT Rolling Thunder final table, and one player makes an ambitious bluff against a better than expected hand. The Poker Guys break it down. FLOP:7h 3c 8c TURN: 6d 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 ***Our Book is NOW AVAILABLE! Get "How Can He Fold???" here: www.thepokerguys.net

Sep 10, 202058 min

Berkey V Adelstein: Who Can Go For The Thinnest Value?

Matt Berkey and Garret Adelstein both like to operate on the bleeding edge of aggression and value seeking, and this hand is a great example of both players' approaches. Grant and Jonathan break it down. FLOP: 8s 2d 2h TURN: Qh River: 6s 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

Sep 07, 202046 min

Can He Call Off His Life Against The Strange Line?

Heads up for a WPT title, and one player is put in a terrible spot by a bad runout. The guys break it down. FLOP: 9h 8h 3s TURN: 3d 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

Sep 03, 202049 min

Does This 2x Pot River Bet Make Sense?

Garret Adelstein has a great hand, but he's facing a massive bet. How should he interpret it? The Poker Guys break it down. FLOP: Jd 3c 6h TURN: 2h River: 9h 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

Aug 31, 202049 min

We HATE This Play By Phil Hellmuth

The Poker Brat has had a lot of success in tournaments, but that doesn't mean he always makes the right move. The Poker Guys assess a play by Hellmuth that they are not fans of. FLOP: As 2c 3h TURN: Jd River: 7c 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

Aug 27, 20201 hr 1 min
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