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Thinking Poker

by Andrew Brokos · English · Leisure & Travel

Weekly poker podcast featuring interviews with both famous and behind-the-scenes figures from the poker world, as well as a poker strategy segment.

New episodes: Every two weeks
Typical length: 1 hr 13 min
Latest: 5 Oct 2026
Language: English

Latest episode

5 Oct 2026 · 1 hr 3 min

Episode 508: No Big Bend Wall with Bryan Devonshire

Bryan “Devo” Devonshire is a poker pro turned DFS pro and a river guide turned astronomy guide. Recently, he’s also become an advocate for preserving the natural beauty of Big Bend National Park in the face of the Trump administration’s attempts to build a wall through the park. With Andrew and Carlos, he discusses what happens when poker players grow up. Defend Big Bend National Park Book a tour with Bryan You can support the show, hear over 1000 archived episodes, and submit your own questions at patreon.com/ThinkingPokerDaily. Two episodes each week are free just for signing up! You can…

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21 Sep 2026 · 1 hr 22 min
Episode 507: Ben Raven
Psychotherapist and high stakes cash game crusher Ben Raven joins Carlos and Andrew for a conversation about his unconventional path to playing poker professionally, why mental game coaching is no substitute for therapy, and more. Ben’s fantastic YouTube channel Ben’s Instagram You can support the show, hear over 1000 archived episodes, and submit your own questions at patreon.com/ThinkingPokerDaily. Two episodes each week are free just for signing up! You can also support the show by visiting gtodojo.com/thinking. That link gets you a 10% discount if you sign up! While you’re there, read…
14 Sep 2026 · 1 hr 29 min
Episode 506: Stephen Chidwick
Nosebleed MTT legend Stephen “stevie444” Chidwick joins Carlos and Andrew for a rare and revealing interview about his rise to greatness, his struggles along the way, how becoming a parent has changed his worldview, and his Dionysian awakening. You can support the show, hear over 1000 archived episodes, and submit your own questions at patreon.com/ThinkingPokerDaily. Two episodes each week are free just for signing up! You can also support the show by visiting gtodojo.com/thinking. That link gets you a 10% discount if you sign up! While you’re there, read about integrating GTO and…
7 Sep 2026 · 1 hr 39 min
Episode 505: Fifty States of Poker with Ashley Adams
Retired union organizer Ashley Adams returns to the podcast to discuss his adventures playing poker all around the world and his new book inspired by those adventures. You can support the show, hear over 1000 archived episodes, and submit your own questions at patreon.com/ThinkingPokerDaily. Two episodes each week are free just for signing up! You can also support the show by visiting gtodojo.com/thinking. You can join Andrew and Carlos on ClubWPT Gold by signing up at https://clubwptgold.com/?promo=THINK. Ashley Adams Ashley Adams is the host of the House of Cards podcast/radio show and the…
25 Aug 2026 · 1 hr 17 min
Episode 504: Stoyan Obreshkov and Sergei Gurin
Stoyan Obreshkov returns to the show with first-time guest Sergei Gurin to discuss the role of coaching, mentoring, and community in improving poker performance and their new project, the Final Table Academy. You can support the show, hear over 1000 archived episodes, and submit your own questions at patreon.com/ThinkingPokerDaily. Two episodes each week are free just for signing up! You can also support the show by visiting gtodojo.com/thinking. And by signing up with code ThinkingPoker at https://www.finaltable.academy/#apply Stoyan Obreshkov Stoyan Obreshkov is a professional poker player…
10 Aug 2026 · 1 hr 5 min
Episode 503: Strategy Talk
Andrew and Carlos dive straight into strategy this week, answering listener questions submitted to Thinking Poker Daily. You can support the show, hear over 1000 archived episodes, and submit your own questions at patreon.com/ThinkingPokerDaily. Two episodes each week are free just for signing up! You can also support the show by visiting gtodojo.com/thinking. And by signing up with code ThinkingPoker at https://www.finaltable.academy/#apply
21 Jul 2026 · 1 hr 36 min
Episode 502: Andrew Brokos and Carlos Welch (Hosted by Nate Meyvis)
Former Thinking Poker Podcast host Nate Meyvis steps back into the host’s seat to interview current hosts Andrew Brokos and Carlos Welch in honor of the show’s surpassing 500 episodes. Zippy Flash For more information or to sign up for coaching with Andrew, email andrew (at) thinkingpoker (dot) net or DM on Twitter or BlueSky. You can join Andrew and Carlos on ClubWPT Gold by signing up at https://clubwptgold.com/?promo=THINK. You can now get two FREE episodes per week of Thinking Poker Daily. Shawt Stack Shawty guarding the vault: CARLOS WELCH Carlos Welch is a professional poker player and…
22 Jun 2026 · 1 hr 19 min
Episode 501: Liliana Marmolejo
Comedy writer, poker pro, and content creator Liliana Marmolejo joins Carlos and Andrew to discuss her intense love affair with poker, how she brings fun and liveliness to the table, how poker fits into a Hollywood career, and more! Liliana on Instagram Carlos and Liliana in a Hungry Horse video For more information or to sign up for coaching with Andrew, email andrew (at) thinkingpoker (dot) net or DM on Twitter or BlueSky. You can join Andrew and Carlos on ClubWPT Gold by signing up at https://clubwptgold.com/?promo=THINK. You can now get two FREE episodes per week of Thinking Poker Daily.…
8 Jun 2026 · 1 hr 36 min
Episode 500: Erik Seidel
Erik Seidel has been one of the greatest poker players in the world for over four decades. We are proud and honored to celebrate this milestone episode with such a legend of the game. Erik discusses with Carlos and Andrew his early days as a backgammon player at the Mayfair Club, his second-place finish to Johnny Chan at his first WSOP, and how he’s navigated so many dramatic changes in the poker landscape without losing his edge. Thanks to Sam Greenwood for helping us connect with Erik. Our fun new Throwback Hand History Review is now available in The Nitcast Store. For more information or…
25 May 2026 · 59 min
Episode 499: Luke Johnson
Run It Once coach and Know Your Poker YouTuber Luke Johnson joins Andrew for a conversation about solvers, extreme exploits, coaching, and the psychological stress of high stakes poker. Watch a High Stakes Pro Exploit 10NL for 58 Minutes For more information or to sign up for coaching with Andrew (Brokos), email andrew (at) thinkingpoker (dot) net or DM on Twitter or BlueSky. You can join Andrew and Carlos on ClubWPT Gold by signing up at https://clubwptgold.com/?promo=THINK. You can now get two FREE episodes per week of Thinking Poker Daily. LUKE JOHNSON Luke Johnson is a professional poker…
17 May 2026 · 1 hr 32 min
Episode 498: Sam Greenwood’s Punt of the Day
Sam Greenwood returns to the show to talk poker, punting, gigablocks, hip hop, and how he’s more of an “intuitive player” than we made him out to be in our recent interview with Andrew Lichtenberger. Sign up for Sam’s newsletter at puntoftheday.com/thinking for 20% off a 1-year subscription. Sam first appeared on Episode 476. You can join Andrew and Carlos on ClubWPT Gold by signing up at https://clubwptgold.com/?promo=THINK. You can now get two FREE episodes per week of Thinking Poker Daily. SAM GREENWOOD Sam Greenwood is one of the most successful tournament players of all time, with…
4 May 2026 · 1 hr 13 min
Episode 497: Andrew “LuckyChewy” Lichtenberger
Andrew “LuckyChewy” Lichtenberger joins Carlos and Andrew to discuss his unique place in the upper echelons of tournament poker. Is intuition a largely untapped vein of potential poker profit? Can we remember the future? Have extraterrestrials made contact with Andrew? This is one of the most extraordinary conversations we’ve ever had! For more information or to sign up for coaching with Andrew (Brokos), email andrew (at) thinkingpoker (dot) net or DM on Twitter or BlueSky. You can join Andrew and Carlos on ClubWPT Gold by signing up at https://clubwptgold.com/?promo=THINK. You can now get…
20 Apr 2026 · 1 hr 32 min
Episode 496: History Detectives with Caitlyn Arnwine
Organizer, advocate, and poker pro Caityln Arnwine (and her infant daughter Imani) speaks with Carlos and Andrew about parenthood, poker plans, Black History Month, and her forthcoming children’s book. Caitlyn Arnwine first appeared on Episode 397 as Caitlyn Cobb. She also appeared on our earlier episode on women’s events, on Episode 431 with LoriAnn Persinger, on Episode 451 with Justin and Barbara Arnwine, and on Episode 463. We interviewed her husband, Justin Arnwine, on Episodes 398 and 399. You can join Andrew and Carlos in the ClubWPT Gold beta by signing up at…
30 Mar 2026 · 1 hr 7 min
Episode 495: Gus Hoffman
Artist and poker player Gus Hoffman joins us to discuss New Orleans, creativity, the Hungry Horse and bootcamp, and much more! David Sklansky passed away last week. We spoke with him on Episode 300 and Episode 333. Carlos and Andrew answer Thinking Poker Daily listener questions about ICM, training your folding muscle, and more! Receive 10% off your GTO Wizard subscription when you use this link to sign up! You can now get two FREE episodes per week of Thinking Poker Daily. GUS HOFFMAN Gus Hoffman is an artist, art teacher, and poker player in New Orleans. Link
2 Mar 2026 · 1 hr 22 min
Episode 494: Soheb Porbandarwala
Fresh off a $2 million win in the WPT World Championship, poker pro Soheb Porbandarwala shares his story with Carlos and Andrew: winning five figures as a high school student, explaining poker to his Muslim parents, why it pays to be the worst player in your group chat, and more! Receive 10% off your GTO Wizard subscription when you use this link to sign up! You can now get two FREE episodes per week of Thinking Poker Daily. Mystery Bounty Poker Strategy by Dara O’Kearney Bounty Buster Calculator by Dr Kamikaze SOHEB PORBANDARWALA Soheb Porbandarwala is a professional poker player with 12…
16 Feb 2026 · 1 hr
Episode 493: Strategy From TPD
Carlos and Andrew answer Thinking Poker Daily listener questions about ICM, training your folding muscle, and more! Receive 10% off your GTO Wizard subscription when you use this link to sign up! You can now get two FREE episodes per week of Thinking Poker Daily.
26 Jan 2026 · 1 hr 1 min
Episode 492: Russ Fox
Russ Fox joins the show after a thirteen-year hiatus to discuss the Big Beautiful Bill’s disastrous change to how gambling losses are taxed. And what you can do about it! Receive 10% off your GTO Wizard subscription when you use this link to sign up! You can now get two FREE episodes per week of Thinking Poker Daily. RUSS FOX Russ Fox is an Enrolled Agent and author of the Taxable Talk blog, which often addresses issues related to poker and gambling. With Scott Harker, Russ is the author of Why You Lose at Poker and Mastering No-Limit Hold ‘Em, and with Nick Christenson, of Winning…
12 Jan 2026 · 1 hr
Episode 491: Victoria Livschitz
Tech entrepreneur Victoria Livschitz discovered poker in 2021 and quickly befriened some of the best players in the game. She’s now a force to be reckoned with both on and off the felt, with multiple major final tables under her belt plus the Octopi Poker training site and Pocket Queens study group for women. Andrew and Carlos look back on a year’s worth of conversations to choose their favorites and recommend some hidden gems. Join Andrew and Carlos on ClubWPT Gold by signing up at https://clubwptgold.com/?promo=THINK. You can now get two FREE episodes per week of Thinking Poker Daily.…
29 Dec 2025 · 1 hr 8 min
Episode 490: Thinking Poker 2025
Andrew and Carlos look back on a year’s worth of conversations to choose their favorites and recommend some hidden gems. Join Andrew and Carlos on ClubWPT Gold by signing up at https://clubwptgold.com/?promo=THINK. Receive 10% off your GTO Wizard subscription when you use this link to sign up! You can now get two FREE episodes per week of Thinking Poker Daily.
15 Dec 2025 · 1 hr 2 min
Episode 489: Bonus Joel Porter-Dias Conversation
Our conversation from Episode 488 continues (without Nate, unfortunately). We even talk some poker strategy! For more Joel: First appearance on Episode 409 Another two-part conversation begins with Episode 484 Joel’s blog Old Man James DJ Renegade on Soundcloud Joel’s book Ideas of Improvisation You can join Andrew and Carlos on ClubWPT Gold by signing up at https://clubwptgold.com/?promo=THINK. Receive 10% off your GTO Wizard subscription when you use this link to sign up to GTO Wizard today and run deeper in your MTTs with GTO Wizard AI! You can now get two FREE episodes per week of…
1 Dec 2025 · 2 hr 10 min
Episode 488: Nate Meets Joel
It’s an epic meeting of the minds as former Thinking Poker host Nate Meyvis meets guest extraordinaire Joel Porter-Dias to discuss the NBA/poker cheating scandal, AI poker coaching, poetry, trivia, and more! You can join Andrew and Carlos on ClubWPT Gold by signing up at https://clubwptgold.com/?promo=THINK. Receive 10% off your GTO Wizard subscription when you use this link to sign up to GTO Wizard today and run deeper in your MTTs with GTO Wizard AI! You can now get two FREE episodes per week of Thinking Poker Daily. NATE MEYVIS Nate Meyvis is a software engineer and a former professional…
17 Nov 2025 · 1 hr 8 min
Episode 487: Alex Livingston
Mixed game master and Main Event final tabler Alex Livingston joins Carlos and Andrew to discuss playing mixed games, coaching mixed games, teaching in Rwanda, and coining the term Old Man Coffee. Alex and Chris Vitch teach the Mixed Minds video training course. Support the Podcast: You can join Andrew and Carlos on ClubWPT Gold (now in Canada!) by signing up at https://clubwptgold.com/?promo=THINK. Receive 10% off your GTO Wizard subscription when you use this link to sign up to GTO Wizard today and run deeper in your MTTs with GTO Wizard AI! You can now get two FREE episodes per week of…
3 Nov 2025 · 1 hr 13 min
Episode 486: Rene “TheWakko” Kuhlman
Rene “TheWakko” Kuhlman is one of the best no-limit cash game players in the world, and he’s an even better teacher! With Andrew and Carlos, he discusses his rocky journey to the top and the lessons he learned along the way about bankroll management, mindset, and success. More from Rene: The Mechanics of Poker coaching program The Mechanics of Poker Podcast Support the Podcast: You can join Andrew and Carlos on ClubWPT Gold (now in Canada!) by signing up at https://clubwptgold.com/?promo=THINK. Receive 10% off your GTO Wizard subscription when you use this link to sign up to GTO Wizard today…
20 Oct 2025 · 1 hr 34 min
Episode 485: Joel Porter-Dias Returns, Part 2
This is the conclusion of our interview with Joel Porter-Dias, which began with Episode 484. Joel first appeared on Episode 409. Joel’s blog Old Man James DJ Renegade on Soundcloud Joel’s book Ideas of Improvisation You can join Andrew and Carlos on ClubWPT Gold by signing up at https://clubwptgold.com/?promo=THINK. Receive 10% off your GTO Wizard subscription when you use this link to sign up to GTO Wizard today and run deeper in your MTTs with GTO Wizard AI! You can now get two FREE episodes per week of Thinking Poker Daily. JOEL PORTER-DIAS Joel Porter-Dias is a poet who has earned a…
13 Oct 2025 · 1 hr 21 min
Episode 484: Joel Porter Dias Returns, Part 1
Joel Porter-Dias, who first appeared on Episode 409, returns to discuss advantage slot play and some legendary gamblers who recently passed. Joel is a fascinating and multi-faceted guy, which is why this is only Part 1 of a very long interview! Joel’s blog Old Man James DJ Renegade on Soundcloud Joel’s book Ideas of Improvisation You can join Andrew and Carlos on ClubWPT Gold by signing up at https://clubwptgold.com/?promo=THINK. Receive 10% off your GTO Wizard subscription when you use this link to sign up to GTO Wizard today and run deeper in your MTTs with GTO Wizard AI! You can now get…
23 Sep 2025 · 47 min
Episode 483: Jenny Westerlund
Swedish pro and mother of two Jenny Westerlund recently had the biggest score of her career when she shipped the Main Event of the WSOP Circuit in Tallinn, Estonia for over €200,000. She talks to Nate and Andrew about her background as both a dealer and a kindergarten teacher and how she balances traveling the live circuit with (co-)parenting two kids as a single mother. You can join Andrew and Carlos on ClubWPT Gold by signing up at https://clubwptgold.com/?promo=THINK. Receive 10% off your GTO Wizard subscription when you use this link to sign up to GTO Wizard today and run deeper in your…
8 Sep 2025 · 1 hr 1 min
Episode 482: Ian Gavlick
Software engineer and avid mixed games player Ian Gavlick is bringing games like triple draw into the modern era of poker strategy with Stud Flop Draw. He shares his passion for mixed game strategy and software with Andrew and Carlos and offers some predictions for how AI will shape the future of poker. You can join Andrew and Carlos on ClubWPT Gold by signing up at https://clubwptgold.com/?promo=THINK. Receive 10% off your GTO Wizard subscription when you use this link to sign up to GTO Wizard today and run deeper in your MTTs with GTO Wizard AI! You can now get two FREE episodes per week…
18 Aug 2025 · 1 hr 1 min
Episode 481: Pure Strategy
Andrew and Carlos answer strategy questions from the Patreon, and Carlos discusses his move from Las Vegas to Jacksonville. You can join Andrew and Carlos on ClubWPT Gold by signing up at https://clubwptgold.com/?promo=THINK. Receive 10% off your GTO Wizard subscription when you use this link to sign up to GTO Wizard today and run deeper in your MTTs with GTO Wizard AI! You can now get two FREE episodes per week of Thinking Poker Daily.
28 Jul 2025 · 50 min
Episode 480: Royal Redux
Michelle Farmer and Natascha Carpenter founded Royal Queens Poker in Atlanta in 2024 after seeing the lack of diversity in other leagues, a journey they shared with Andrew, Carlos, and Gloria Jackson on Episode 459. Now they’re back to discuss the joys and challenges of their rapid growth plus some thoughts on the 2025 World Series of Poker. Thanks to Caitlyn Arnwine for connecting us with them! Follow Royal Queens Poker on Social Media: Instagram Facebook Tiktok You can join Andrew and Carlos on ClubWPT Gold by signing up at https://clubwptgold.com/?promo=THINK. Receive 10% off your GTO…
14 Jul 2025 · 1 hr 27 min
Episode 479: Craig Savage
Craig Savage is an educator by trade, but he’s been a competitive poker player and a student of Carlos’s for many years. Hot on the heels of his bracelet victory in the $500 NLHE Freezeout, he speaks with Andrew and Carlos about the experience and how he stays on top of the game despite family and professional obligations. In the strategy segment, Andrew discusse what exactly “targeting” means and why so many people get it wrong. You can join Andrew and Carlos on ClubWPT Gold by signing up at https://clubwptgold.com/?promo=THINK. Receive 10% off your GTO Wizard subscription when you use this…

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Weekly poker podcast featuring interviews with both famous and behind-the-scenes figures from the poker world, as well as a poker strategy segment.

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Language: English
Category: Leisure & Travel
New episodes: Every two weeks
Typical length: 1 hr 13 min
Latest episode: 5 Oct 2026
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