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Dead Money w/ Dan Arfin

Dan Arfin
Poker
Las Vegas
World Series Of Poker
Las Vegas, United States
No Limit Hold'em
Bellagio
Aria
New York
Brent Jenkins
Live Poker
Wynn
Variance
Aria Resort & Casino
Pot Limit Omaha
Cash Games
South Point
Will Kassouf
Full Moon
World Series Of Poker Main Event
Double Board PLO Bomb Pots

In a world that is constantly evolving into a bigger and bigger idiocracy, veteran cash game Las Vegas poker pro Dan Arfin has lost his mind and needs therapy. The daily harebrained hooey that comes out of the mouths of the opposition has brought him to his wit's end. Now at the end of his rope, he must haplessly attempt to vent out and reconcile the affliction caused by the obtuse company of whom... more

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It's not 9/11 anymore, but I share a little bit about what it was like for me, when I was 16. Then I think some more about how good it is to be a poker player since you can take hours off whenever you want. And then we hit some hand histories from a ... more

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Been running bad for what feels like a hell of a lot longer than it's actually been. And my play has been not helping one bit in far too many spots. I'm getting depressed and burnt out again. And go figure that the saddest sappiest sounding episode I... more

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I've been trying to get myself back from a long break post WSOP, except getting hours in are proving to be quite difficult because the games are either terrible or I have been getting murdered left and right in the sickest ways when they're great. An... more

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Recent Guests

Sank Desai
Veteran professional poker player, based in Las Vegas
Self-employed/professional poker player
Episode: Veteran Poker Pro Sank Desai talks Internet play and live setting adaptations
Brent Jenkins
Special guest, veteran poker player
Season 1/2 guest on Dead Money
Episode: Elderly woman caught stealing chips from the pot! Guest Brent Jenkins explains...
Matty Levine
Ex-poker pro, now recreational PLO player
Self-employed / Citadel Sports Group collaborator mentioned in show
Episode: Ex-Poker Pro Matty Levine discusses why he quit, and his newfound recreational love for PLO
Chad Phillips
Poker dealer, former pro player
Unspecified casino/Las Vegas circuit
Episode: Christmas Day honorary guest poker dealer Chad Phillips gives strong perspectives and opinions
Freddie Bolla
Dealer from Buffalo, guest on birthday episode
Las Vegas poker scene
Episode: Honorary guest poker dealer Freddie Bolla and I light up some smoke to discuss the finer mysteries of poker, dealing, and daily living
AJ Gonzalez
Honorary guest high stakes online pro and solver connoisseur
Poker player
Episode: Honorary guest high stakes online pro and solver connoisseur AJ Gonzalez gives a tour of the poker laboratory
Mike Zulker
Veteran pro poker player and frequent cash-game grinder from Las Vegas
Episode: Honorary guest poker pro Mike Zulker returns to the Dead Money studios to discuss knocking Phil Hellmuth out of the main event and almost winning the PLO Main Event bracelet
Bruce Bishop
Poker dealer and World Series of Poker staff
Poker industry (dealer, supervisor, WSOP)
Episode: Honorary guest poker dealer Bruce Bishop shares war stories from the box and other perspectives on perpetually awkward poker players
John Arndt
Las Vegas cash game poker pro
Self-employed poker player
Episode: Honorary guest new age cash game poker pro John Arndt speaks on being newly arrived to the high stakes scene

Host

Dan Arfin
Host of Dead Money w/ Dan Arfin; narrates, guides conversation, and shares poker career insights.

Reviews

4.4 out of 5 stars from 20 ratings
  • Creepy dude

    Thought it would be more poker related but just sounds like a self centered weird dude that is bad at talking to women and comes off very creepy.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Kp748495
    United States3 months ago
  • Dan the man

    I was at the table that night and what a spot on, raw, unemotional review of the night.

    Kuddos to you Mr Dan

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Boston Bum 2/6o
    United States2 years ago
  • Dan Arfin Makes Losing Your Mind Look Fun 😂

    Dan is such a phenomenal communicator! Whether he’s dissecting hands or venting about the obtuse characters he plays with, his raw humor and relatable frustration had us laughing nonstop. The episode went by so quickly! A must-listen for poker enthusiasts and honestly, anyone who loves a good rant about modern madness.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    SelenaH1144
    United States2 years ago

Listeners Say

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Positive feedback highlights relatable takes on live reads and table dynamics.
Many describe the host as a strong, engaging communicator with sharp hand analyses.
Listeners appreciate the host's clear poker vocabulary and storytelling flair.
Some critique the delivery as abrasive or self-centered at times.

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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Honorary guest Mike Zulker returns to discuss the WSOP and the MBN high limit game at Aria
Q: How has backing someone changed your relationship with the game?
Backing is a serious commitment; it requires trust, ongoing coaching, and emotional support, but you must separate personal relationships from the table dynamics to avoid tilt and protect the stake for both parties.
Honorary guest Mike Zulker returns to discuss the WSOP and the MBN high limit game at Aria
Q: What was your mindset on the bubble play with Ace Queen versus a big chip leader's jam?
I weighed my stack, ICM implications, and the fact that a fold preserves a larger equity edge for future play; I also considered the potential to outplay later spots and the fact I had insurance in the form of a more comfortable stack if I folded.
A quick drop-in to Florida, and the story of my poker prowess
Q: Can you do a long-form review of how you work through the stakes and your progression as a player?
Dan answers by outlining the abridged version of his poker career, including early hands, room-by-room experiences, the move to Vegas, and how his stake progression and bankroll management evolved over time, culminating in his current status with a focus on storytelling about the game rather than just the numbers.
Honorary guest poker dealer Bruce Bishop shares war stories from the box and other perspectives on perpetually awkward poker players
Q: What was the most pissed-off a player ever got at you, whether you deserved it or not?
Bruce recalls a moment at WSOP where a player reacted intensely to a situation; the discussion centers on how emotions run high at the table and how dealers handle confrontations.
Honorary guest high stakes online pro and solver connoisseur AJ Gonzalez gives a tour of the poker laboratory
Q: AJ, what is your current take on live reads?
AJ explains he values live reads but is naturally bad at them, so he doesn't let live reads overly influence his decisions, and he focuses more on the underlying system and ranges rather than relying on psychological tells.

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What is Dead Money about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A sharp-edged, humor-forward look at high-stakes cash games with a veteran Las Vegas poker pro sharing hands, table dynamics, and the mental grind of the game. Episodes mix raw, stream-of-consciousness rants with practical takeaways on reads, tells, tilt, and bankroll discipline, all delivered in a candid, unapologetic voice. Notable for its personality-driven storytelling, bold opinions, and behind-the-scenes Las Vegas poker scenes that appeal to hard-core players and listeners who enjoy unfiltered tabletop narratives.

Unique appeal may come from the host's willingness to mix venting with actionable hand history analysis, creating a distinctive blend of therapy-session monologue and tactical commentary that stands out in the poker podcast... more

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