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Thinking Poker

Andrew Brokos
Poker
Poker Strategy
World Series Of Poker
WSOP
GTO Wizard
Online Poker
Clubwpt Gold
Pokerstars
Mixed Games
Women In Poker
Game Theory
Irish Poker Open
Royal Queens Poker
Thinking Poker
Mystery Bounty Tournaments
Responsible Gaming
Cash Games
ICM (independent Chip Model)
ICM
Politics

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

PublishesTwice monthlyEpisodes100Founded14 years ago
Number of ListenersCategories
GamesLeisure

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Latest Episodes

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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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 q... more

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... more

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Recent Guests

Ben Raven
Professional poker player and trained psychotherapist
Independent
Episode: Episode 507: Ben Raven
Stephen Chidwick
Competitive high-stakes poker player, aka stevie444
Professional poker player
Episode: Episode 506: Stephen Chidwick
Ashley Adams
Poker enthusiast; former union organizer; author-to-be of The Fifty States of Poker
Independent (poker researcher/author)
Episode: Episode 505: Fifty States of Poker with Ashley Adams
Sergei Gurin
Professional poker player and coach
Final Table Academy (with Stoyan Obreshkov)
Episode: Episode 504: Stoyan Obreshkov and Sergei Gurin
Andrew Brokos
Poker player and author/coach
Episode: Episode 502: Andrew Brokos and Carlos Welch (Hosted by Nate Meyvis)
Carlos Welch
Poker player and coach
Episode: Episode 502: Andrew Brokos and Carlos Welch (Hosted by Nate Meyvis)
Liliana Marmolejo
Professional poker player and content creator
Poker.org, Hungry Horse (affiliated)
Episode: Episode 501: Liliana Marmolejo
Erik Seidel
World-class professional poker player
Professional poker player
Episode: Episode 500: Erik Seidel
Luke Johnson
Professional poker player and educator, Run It Once coach
Poker (Run It Once, YouTube channels)
Episode: Episode 499: Luke Johnson

Hosts

Nate Meyvis
Host focused on strategy and guest dialogue; co-host since the early days of the show
Andrew Brokos
Longtime pro, strategist, and interviewer; often drives the interview with deep poker and theory questions
Carlos Welch
Co-host; brings coaching expertise and industry perspective; known for practical, candid conversations

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 498 ratings
  • Great poker podcast

    Great podcast, very informative and interesting- a must listen for poker fans and those looking to improve

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    AirFryerAri
    United States3 years ago
  • The Best

    The best poker podcast, and it's not close.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    CraigT09
    United States3 years ago
  • Great Podcast, Hosts

    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.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    John Roland Jr
    United States3 years ago
  • Still the best

    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.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    HELLOALSOYES
    Australia4 years ago
  • Love the show

    Have been listening for years when it was Andrew and Nate. I miss hearing Nate’s take and insight but Carlos has been a perfect person to take over. The strategy is great and the interviews have been amazing. Thank you. Keep up the great work.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Aquain
    Canada4 years ago

Listeners Say

Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

Listeners praise thoughtful guests and the balance of strategy with real-world stories.
Fans value deep hand analyses and long-form interviews with top players and coaches.
Many reviews highlight strong host knowledge and engaging conversations, with occasional notes on audio quality.

Chart Rankings

How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.

Apple Podcasts
#75
United States/Leisure/Games
Apple Podcasts
#163
United Kingdom/Leisure/Games
Apple Podcasts
#67
Australia/Leisure/Games
Apple Podcasts
#215
Germany/Leisure/Games
Apple Podcasts
#15
Ireland/Leisure/Games
Apple Podcasts
#18
South Africa/Leisure/Games

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Episode 507: Ben Raven
Q: What motivates you to start the YouTube channel?
The host asks about the motivation behind Ben Raven's YouTube channel and Ben explains his desire to document the journey, stay connected with the community, and provide free insight into what it's like to be a poker player, sharing both swings and learnings.
Episode 501: Liliana Marmolejo
Q: What are your long-term career goals in poker?
She aims for longevity, focusing on sustainable play, building a community around poker, and potentially opening her own poker room while keeping options open for writing or other projects.
Episode 501: Liliana Marmolejo
Q: What drew you to Hungry Horse and coaching?
Her love of learning and education, plus the belief that coaching helps structure and accelerate improvement, led her to pursue Hungry Horse as a pathway to learn and to create content.
Episode 501: Liliana Marmolejo
Q: How did you get started with poker.org?
Poker.org reached out, and they promote tournaments in collaboration with BetMGM; they saw potential in Liliana as a content creator and offered opportunities like tournament exposure that helped her grow in the space.
Episode 497: Andrew “LuckyChewy” Lichtenberger
Q: How do you decide when to trust intuition over solver-driven lines?
Intuition is most useful on mixed nodes where strategies are not pure; in real play, pure decisions are often better, but when inputs align with reality and the situation is ambiguous, intuition helps tailor the approach.

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What is Thinking Poker about and what kind of topics does it cover?

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. Ben Raven
2. Stephen Chidwick
3. Ashley Adams
4. Sergei Gurin
5. Andrew Brokos
6. Carlos Welch
7. Liliana Marmolejo
8. Erik Seidel

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