
In The Mechanics of Poker podcast, Rene aka ‘TheWakko’ and Mindset & Performance coach Adam Carmichael deconstruct high stakes poker players. They are figuring out what it is about them, how they think, and what they do that makes them so successful. The hosts place an extra focus on the obstacles these players had to overcome and the skills they had to develop in their rise to the top.
| Publishes | Twice monthly | Episodes | 61 | Founded | 4 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | EducationCoursesSelf-Improvement | |||

In Episode 68 of the podcast, we sit down with Raúl Mestre, a pioneer of poker coaching and founder of EducaPoker, the platform that helped shape an entire generation of elite Spanish poker players. Over the past two decades, Mestre has played a cent... more
In episode 68 of the podcast, we sit down with high-stakes tournament pro Sam Greenwood, creator of the popular Substack "Punt of the Day" where he publicly dissects his biggest mistakes. In this deep 3-hour conversation, we explore the evolution of ... more
In episode 66 of the MOPP we are joined by high-stakes online cash-game player Sergio, better known as Donk Orleone. In this episode we break down why modern poker players are over-complicating the game, hiding behind solvers, and losing touch with i... more
In episode 65 of the MOPP we chat with high-stakes MTT player Seth Davies to break down what it really takes to survive and thrive at the highest levels of poker. We talk about resilience, composure under pressure, winners tilt, physical training, so... more
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High-stakes poker focus with a strong emphasis on mindset, performance, and practical decision-making. Conversations center on how top players think, manage emotions, and structure their routines, often contrasting data-driven tools (solvers, analytics) with intuition and hand-reading. Guests repeatedly discuss resilience, long-term improvement, and balancing life with elite competition, making the show a useful resource for players, coaches, and teams looking to optimize performance. A notable throughline is the blend of rigorous mental training, education-focused coaching, and real-world lifestyle considerations that help players stay consistent at the highest levels.
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Recent guests on The Mechanics of Poker Podcast include:
1. Raúl Mestre
2. Sergio "Donk Orleone"
3. Pedro Biluzin Toledo
4. Justin Saliba
5. Vlastimil Pustina
6. Benny Glaser
7. Thomas Boivin
8. Elias Gutierrez
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