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The Mechanics of Poker Podcast

Rene 'TheWakko'
Poker
High Stakes Poker
Poker Strategy
Self-Improvement
Online Poker
Mental Resilience
Mindset
Mental Game
Health and Nutrition
High-Stakes Poker
Poker Strategies
High Stakes Gambling
Curiosity
High-Stakes Cash Games
Cash Game World Championship
Downswings
Pot Limit Omaha (PLO)
Tournament Strategy
PLO
Competition

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.

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Latest Episodes

He Reached Financial Freedom And His Life Felt Over | Dirk "VeniVidi" Gerritse | EP73 Dirk "VeniVidi" Gerritse reached financial freedom at the end of 2022. No alarm. In bed until 11. No reason to get up. The months that followed were some of the unh... more

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In Episode 72, our guest Felipe "Lipe Piv" Boianovsky talks about how he used GTO as a psychological defense for years, defaulting to solver-approved lines not to optimize play but to protect himself from judgment whenever exploits went wrong. What l... more

In Episode 71 of the Mechanics of Poker Podcast, we sit down with Yoshi "Play4livin" Paco Nagaki to break down the part of high-stakes poker nobody warns you about, the moment the body sends the bill.

Most players think the climb is the hard part. Y... more

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In Episode 70 of the Mechanics of Poker Podcast, we sit down with Andy “Bowie” Wilson to break down one of the toughest realities in poker, surviving massive downswings.

Most players think the game is about talent. Andy disagrees. He believes the re... more

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Recent Guests

Dirk VeniVidi
Pioneer high-stakes online poker player, founder of VeniVidi legacy
VeniVidi
Episode: VeniVidi1993 | The Mindset of an Online End Boss
Felipe Boianovsky
Professional poker player known as Lipe Piv Boianovsky
Professional poker player from Brazil
Episode: He Used GTO to Hide. Here Is What That Cost Him.
Andy Bowie
High-stakes poker player; guest on episode
Unknown backer history; SCOOP/WCoop participant
Episode: The Dark Side of Being Staked: $200K in Debt
Nick Slumdiggity Schuler
High-stakes poker player featured on the show
Professional poker player, online and live
Episode: He lost for 18 months, then won a Million in under 6 Months - Nick Schuler
Raúl Mestre
Poker coach and founder of EducaPoker
EducaPoker
Episode: The Coach Behind Spain’s Poker Dominance
Sergio "Donk Orleone"
Spanish high-stakes cash game player
Episode: Sergio "Donk Orleone", Poker Is Not That Complex (You’re Just Overthinking It)
Pedro Biluzin Toledo
Freshly crowned Cash Game World Champion and high stakes poker player from Brazil
Episode: How Pedro "Biluzin" Toledo Crushed The Best Poker Players
Justin Saliba
High stakes MTT player known for his performance and strategy in poker.
Episode: E61 - Justin Saliba, With This Trick You'll Eat Your Opponents Alive
Vlastimil Pustina
Czechian high stakes cash game player
Episode: E59 - Vlastimil Pustina, How Distraction Destroys Your Poker Game

Hosts

Rene (TheWakko)
Host of The Mechanics of Poker Podcast; mindset/performance coach; co-host.
Adam Carmichael
Mindset & Performance coach; co-host.

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Talking Points

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VeniVidi1993 | The Mindset of an Online End Boss
Q: What role did fear and competition play in driving your best performances?
Fear was a motivator, not a paralyzing force; it pushed him to train harder, refine his game, and show up against the strongest opponents, turning fear into fuel for growth.
VeniVidi1993 | The Mindset of an Online End Boss
Q: How did you manage learning and research while balancing playing and competing?
He started by outsourcing research to a team, then gradually brought back a minimal internal loop to keep feedback fast, combining hands-on study with coaching to stay sharp.
VeniVidi1993 | The Mindset of an Online End Boss
Q: What was the turning point that kept you going after a rough first year and going broke?
He trusted his data and the support from people who believed in him; the combination of backers, mentors, and a belief in his own ability kept him pushing through, ultimately leading to higher stakes and better performance.
The Dark Side of Being Staked: $200K in Debt
Q: What role did your esports background play in poker mindset and performance under pressure?
The discipline, pattern recognition, and ability to perform under pressure from Trackmania and StarCraft translated into poker, giving him confidence that with practice and structure he could reach high levels and stay composed on big stages.
The Dark Side of Being Staked: $200K in Debt
Q: How do you prioritize what to study during a long series?
Andy emphasizes starting with the most frequent spots, especially single race pots, then expanding to other structures and varying stack depths, using a cyclical, isolation approach to drill specific hands until understanding improves.

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The show revolves around high-stakes poker, focusing on how top players think, train, and manage pressure to sustain long careers. Episodes dissect mindset, decision-making under risk, and the balance between theory (solvers, GTO) and gut instinct, often weaving in personal stories of downswings, breakthroughs, and the emotional costs of chasing big scores. Guests range from renowned players and coaches to rising stars, with frequent emphasis on discipline, structured practice, and the mental game as a core edge. A notable thread is how performers cultivate resilience, body awareness, and present-mocused strategy through mindfulness, routines, and performance coaching, making it useful for listeners seeking practical mental and strategic pl... more

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2. Felipe Boianovsky
3. Andy Bowie
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5. Raúl Mestre
6. Sergio "Donk Orleone"
7. Pedro Biluzin Toledo
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