
Weekly poker podcast featuring interviews with both famous and behind-the-scenes figures from the poker world, as well as a poker strategy segment.
| Publishes | Twice monthly | Episodes | 100 | Founded | 14 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | GamesLeisure | |||

Steve O’Dwyer, with nearly $50M in live tournament winnings, is one of the greatest poker players of all time. He’s also a humble, kind, and passionate individual who’s got a lot to say about life outside of poker.
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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 b... more
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.
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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.
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I’m listening to the podcast for the first time today and a listener has sent a had in for advice. It’s a 1/2 NLHE cash hand. He has $169 stack.
The host says he doesn’t know how to add on chips or if it should be announced when you add on chips. Seriously? Have you ever played poker
He then proceeds to say if you build up a big stack and feel uncomfortable playing with a stack that big, you can just leave the table and go to another table and buy in for the minimum. Or whatever amount you ... more
Great podcast, very informative and interesting- a must listen for poker fans and those looking to improve
The best poker podcast, and it's not close.
Love this podcast, especially the hosts. They’re knowledgeable, thoughtful, & engaging with their guests. Love their attention to underrepresented players & voices in poker. Great job guys.
Thinking Poker has been the most interesting, thoughtful, and thought-provoking podcast since it started 400 episodes ago (yes I’ve been listening the whole time). And it still is.
To Andrew, Nate, Carlos, and all the many guests over the years, thanks for all the strategy, knowledge, laughs, and fun.
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A weekly poker-focused show that pairs in-depth interviews with prominent and emerging figures from the game with practical strategy segments. Episodes frequently explore how technology, data-driven study, and real-world experience shape decision-making at the table, while also touching on personal narratives, industry dynamics, and the evolving culture of live and online poker. Notable for thoughtful guests who span world-class players, coaches, content creators, and industry innovators, plus episodes that unpack memory tools, coaching, and the impact of AI on learning and play. The mix of strategy, career stories, and behind-the-scenes storytelling offers both tactical takeaways and broad context about the poker world—and a knack for blen... more
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Recent guests on Thinking Poker include:
1. Steve O'Dwyer
2. Bryan Devonshire
3. Ben Raven
4. Stephen Chidwick
5. Ashley Adams
6. Stoyan Obreshkov
7. Sergei Gurin
8. Andrew Brokos
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