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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MOPP E41 - Chris "Lukabrate" Nguyen Shows That the Dream is Still Alive
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In episode 41 of the pod we chat with high-stakes cash-game player Chris "Lukabrate" Nguyen. We will explore his rapid rise to high-stakes which only took him three years. Chris shares insights on balancing math and creativity in poker, the role of empathy, and the dangers of relying too much on solvers. We also discuss his journey from university …
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MOPP E40 - Alexandros "Pwndidi" Theologis Teaches How to Focus Only on What's Important
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In episode 40, we chat with high-stakes MTT player Alexandros "Pwndidi" Theologis about his transition from gaming to poker. Alex discusses how gaming prepared him for poker's challenges, including managing variance and expecting worst-case scenarios. He shares his disciplined approach to bankroll management, studying, and dividing grinding and stu…
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MOPP E39 - Severi "TheIPoker" Palmu reveals his biggest strenghts, how he gains his edge
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In Episode 39 of the podcast, we chat with Finnish high-stakes cash-game player Severi "TheIPoker" Palmu. In this episode, Severi shares his journey, which started by playing conservatively at 2NL, grinding his bankroll all the way up to playing 10KNL. We touch on how Severi keeps up with the ever-evolving poker world, his biggest strengths as a pl…
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MOPP E38 - Espen Uhlen Jørstad, One Hit Wonder or Elite Poker Player?
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In Episode 38 of the podcast, we chat with the 2022 Main Event champion, Espen Uhlen Jørstad. In this episode, we discuss the biggest contributors to Espen's success in poker, as well as the unforeseen struggles that came with winning the main event. Espen shares stories from his childhood and how they have shaped his current behavior. Other topics…
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MOPP E37 - Samuel "€urop€an" Vousden Winning More by Trying Less
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In episode 37 of the MOPP we chat with long-time finish high-stakes MTT player Samuel "€urop€an" Vousden. In this episode european delves deep into the mindset, habits, and strategies that have propelled him to the top of the game. From insights on staying at the peak of your performance, the importance of being and remaining curious, creating an e…
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MOPP E36 - Laszlo 'Lackoo87gcb' Molnar Gaining Edges and Staying Ahead in Poker
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In episode 36 of the MOPP we chat with hungarian high-stakes poker player Laszlo "Lackoo87gcb" Molnar. Throughout the episode, Laszlo shared valuable advice based on his 15 years of experience playing poker, offering insights into skill development, study techniques, and managing motivation in the game. Laszlo shares his motivation for pursuing a c…
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MOPP E35 - Frank "Mr Builderman" how to grind your way to financial freedom
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In episode 35 of the MOPP we chat with one of the biggest volume grinders out there, Frank "Mr Builderman, aka Mayothedon". In this podcast discover how Frank recognized his talent, embraced high-volume play, struggled with adiction, and navigated through the ups and downs of being an online poker pro. Gain valuable lessons on resilience, self-awar…
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MOPP E34 - Sergii "Jayser1337" Levchenko battling and beating the best
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In Episode 34 of the MOPP, we chat with high-stakes cash-game player Sergii Levchenko better known as Jayser1337 online. Discover the mindset, strategies, and breakthroughs that propelled Sergii from $100 NL to $1K NL and beyond. Delve into the psychology behind success, the art of reflection, and the drive to be the best. Join us as we explore Ser…
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MOPP E33 - Fedor Holz the return to high-stakes poker
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In Episode 33 of the MOPP, we chat with long-time high-stakes MTT pro and holder of the number one spot on the Germany all-time money list, Fedor Holz. In this episode, Fedor shares insights into his journey, why he decided to quit poker and pursue other opportunities in business and investing, and why he decided to make his comeback on the poker s…
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MOPP E32 - Bryn Kenney the permission to be creative
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In episode 32 of the MOPP, we chat with the number 1 on the all-time money list, Bryn Kenney. Bryn shares with us why he likes to take on a lot of risk and how to deal with million-dollar swings, even going broke several times in the process. We will touch on mistakes players make who just look at the solver and the endless realm of possibilities p…
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MOPP E31 - Nikolai "Dyrdom1" Evdokimov how to manage your win-rate
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In episode 31 of the MOPP, we will have a chat with high-stakes poker player Nikolai "Dyrdom1" Evdokimov. Nikolai will share with us his journey, going from speedcubing and sports betting into poker, and all the perspectives he has learned throughout this journey. Enjoy!
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MOPP E30 - Kayhan Mokri on becoming fearless
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In episode 30 of the MOPP we will have a chat with high-stakes poker player Kayhan “Kayhanmok” Mokri. In this episode we will explore strategies, experiences, and insights in to making it to the top. Whether you're a seasoned poker pro or just starting your poker journey, this episode is packed with valuable insights you won't want to miss. Tune in…
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MOPP E29 - Patrick Howard aka the strategy creator
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In episode 29 of the MOPP we chat with poker player, coach, strategy creator Patrick Howard. In this episode we discuss Patrick's inspiring poker journey, the importance of work ethic, structured learning approaches, adapting to player pool tendencies, battling downswings and mental hurdles, coping with burnout and anxiety, mental health struggles,…
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MOPP E28 - Is Owen "PRODIGY" Messere the next best poker player?
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In episode 28 of the MOPP we chat with high-stakes cash-game player Owen “PRODIGY” Messers. In the pod we discuss his recent 100k HU match against Doug Polk and dive deep into his poker journey, discussing challenges, strategies, and his transition from international-level chess. Unpack the psychology behind decision-making, understand the mechanic…
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MOPP E27 Jnandez on how to Choose the Highest EV Path
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In episode 27 of the MOPP, we chat with high-stakes PLO player and enterpeneur Fernando "Jnandez87" Habegger. Discover what attracted Fernando to poker and why he invested $2500 in a PLO strategy book. Learn about the entrepreneurial spirit that led him to view poker as a thriving business opportunity. Fernando shares how he leverages his unique sk…
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MOPP E26 - Barak Wisbrod how to transform yourself in to a high-stakes crusher
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In episode 26 of the MOPP, we will chat with israelian all round high-stakes NLH player Barak Wisbrod. Barak shares his journey from starting as a degenerate gambler to becoming a high-stakes pro. Discover how he overcame the hurdles of going broke multiple times, transitioning from MTTs to cash games, and finding his place among poker's elite. Bar…
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MOPP E25 - Matt "ILuvAvrilLavigne91" Marinelli How to make millions playing online cash-games
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In episode 25 of the MOPP, we will chat with one the biggest american online cash-game winners Matt "ILuvAvrilLavigne91" Marinelli's. From deciding to pursue poker full-time to finding a supportive poker tribe, Matt shares his experiences and the biggest mistake he overcame by implementing simplified strategies. Matt's transformation from 100NL to …
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MOPP E24 - Matheus "Xplo1t4bl3" Pinheiro shares how he bounced back after loosing it all with
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In this episode we chat with brazilian high-stakes cash-game player Matheus "Xpl01t4bl3" Pinheiro. Matheus reflects on the importance of presence, the drive to push beyond comfort zones, and his struggle with setting goals. We explore his transition to professional poker, facing setbacks, anxiety attacks, and the power of therapy. Matheus shares in…
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MOPP E23 - Jans "Graftekkel" Arends shares his secrets for High Stakes MTT Success
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In todays episode we talk with dutch high-stakes MTT pro Jans "Graftekkel" Arends on the back of his Triton wins in Vietnam where he took home close to 1.5 milion dollars. We cover the road he had to walk in order to get himself in the position to compete daily in some of the thoughest fields in the world. Enjoy!…
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MOPP E22 - From 50NL ZOOM to 5KNL in 2,5 years, with Josef "Sunni_92" Schusteritsch
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If you thought or think that poker is dead, Josef is here to show you otherwise. He started taking poker seriously during covid and has since then reached the 10KNL online cash-games. You will learn about the power or perspective, tips to study and approach the game more effectively and why players are stuck and how to make that jump up in stakes. …
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MOPP E21 - Luckychewy on reinventing yourself through poker
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In this episode, we will chat with Andrew "LuckyChewy" Lichtenberger. Andrew has been in poker for a long time and has reinvented himself many times over. We will talk about how he has changed his views on life, career, money, and health while constantly developing his poker game to keep up with modern-day strategies. We will discuss the hardest mo…
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MOPP E20 - Ben Heath on taking risks and competing in the toughest fields
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In todays episode we have a chat with high-stakes MTT player Ben Heath. Ben gives us an insight about the mentality one needs to have in order to play super high-rollers. Learn about the road Ben took in order to reach these super high-stakes, and the obstacles he had to overcome to become one of the best MTT players in the world.…
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MOPP E19 - Naoufel "Bonk30" Smires on using poker as a driving force for personal growth
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In this episode we speak with high stakes cash game crusher Naoufel "Bonk30" Smires in one of his rare public appearances. He shares with us how he uses poker as a path to personal growth, including using meditation and breath work as performance enhancing tools. You will learn how his holistic approach to poker gives him an edge in some of the big…
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MOPP E18 - George "You-Mad-Br0" Froggatt on moving from theory to crushing in practice
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In this episode we speak with cash game regular and BitB coach George “You-Mad-Br0” Froggatt about his rise through the poker stakes. He shares with us how he finally got himself out of the mid stakes trap, his aversion for risk and lessons he learnt living with and playing against the legends of high stakes cash games.…
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MOPP E17 - Matt Berkey on how to deal with million dollar poker swings
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In this episode, we will chat with long-time high-stakes poker player Matt Berkey. Matt will share his 20-year journey in poker, which found him reflecting on if this is something worth pursuing ten years after having gone broke several times. At some point, he was down $5,000,000 playing 300/600/1200 in Ivey's room while simultaneously dealing wit…
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MOPP E16 - Viktor "Enlightq aka Zas" Kudinov on obsession, discipline and driven to crush everyone
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In todays podcast Viktor “Enlightq aka Zas” Kudinov walks us through his journey towards poker successer success. He grew up in a hard environment and saw being competitive in sports and games as a way towards a better life. He shares how he uses anger as a competitive driver to put in insane amounts of volume both on the tables and in the lab. Thi…
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MOPP E15 - Gruffudd "d.apollo777" Jones on seeking out tough opposition
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In this episode we switch to what some people call the great game of Pot-limit Omaha. We will have a chat with Gruffudd "d.apollo777" Jones who is known as one of the best HU PLO cash-game players on the internet. Gruffudd shares his road to the highest stakes and how he has always looked to poke at players first to see if they are really that good…
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Sergey "MunEZ_StaRR" Nikiforov on playing nosebleed stakes MOPP E14
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In this episode we speak with $100KNL superstar Sergey “MunEZ_StaRR” Nikiforov about his journey to playing the nose bleeds. He shares with us how he was able to keep moving up stakes, the challenges he faced trying to break into $2KNL and why a lot of $100KNL regs are scared money.
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José "JMBigJoe" Jiménez on using poker as a vehicle for growth MOPP E13
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In this episode, we talk with high stakes player Jose “JMBigJoe” Jimenez about his 12-year journey to playing the biggest online poker games. Jose is obsessed with growing in all areas of his life, and he shares with us the profound impact of silent retreats, spending time in nature and being structuring his days has had on his poker success.…
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Julian "JVL_Starrr69" Schultheis on finding control within the chaos MOPP E12
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In today's podcast, we will have a chat with Julian "JVL_Starrrr69" Schultheis. Julian has been playing online poker professionally for over 12 years and plays high stakes cash-games. He has credited a big part of his success to his work ethic which he learned when he was younger being competitive in both video games and football. Being a professio…
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Pedro "Pvigar" Garagnani on how to become MTT player of the year MOPP E11
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In this episode we speak with the 2021 MTT Player of The Year Pedro ‘Pvigar’ Garagnani, who has been one of the most consistent online winners in the last few years. In this wide-ranging conversation, we discuss how he is able to deal with extreme downswings, why emotions are a big part of poker and the skills that you need to develop to have poker…
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Uri "Miscusee" Peleg on playing exploitative poker MOPP E10
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In this episode, we speak with exploitive wizard Uri Peleg, whose out-of-the-box thinking has earned a host of admirers from some of the world's best players. He talks about the pros and cons of playing exploitative poker, why he thinks GTO is an easy way to justify a bad play and why he adopts the mindset that all his opponents are fish even in hi…
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Johan "YoHViraL" Guilbert focussing on the macro instead of the micro to achieve success MOPP E9
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In this episode we speak with the charismatic High Roller Johan “YoH ViraL” Guilbert. He walks us through his journey from losing his bankroll trying to play like Tom Dwan, to later playing against Dwan in some of the world's biggest cash games. Johan shares with us his unique Micro and Marco strategies that poker players at all levels can apply to…
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Luke "Clanty" Johnson on why you cap yourself at 100NL MOPP E8
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In this video, we speak with NL5K regular Luke “Clanty” Johnson about his meteoric rise to the high stakes. He shares with us how he instills confidence when moving up stakes, the importance of thinking in EV, and how he has built his game around GTO using creative solver approaches.
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Tobias "Dudd1" Duthweiler how to move up to high stakes within 5 years MOPP E7
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In this episode, we speak with high stakes crusher Tobias “Dudd1” Duthweiler who shares his unique journey which took him from working with mentally disabled children to beating the highest online poker games. Tobias walks us through what it really takes to make it to the top, how he recovered from going broke and building an unshakable confidence.…
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Patrick 'Pads1161' Leonard on how to remain competitive in poker MOPP E6
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In this episode, we speak with the number 1 ranked online tournament player in the world Patrick “Pads1161” Leonard. You will learn how his passion for the game, combined with his intense work ethic has allowed him to stay at the very top of the MTT world for the past 8 years.
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Mateus 'Zinhao' Carrión de Moraes creating strategies around data to crush online poker MOPP E5
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In this episode, we speak with Brazilian high stakes cash and BrPC stable co-owner Matheus 'Zinhao' Moraes. He’s one of the most successful players in Brazil and today he shares with us where his competitive drive comes from, common mistakes players make when using mass data analysis, and the character traits that have allowed him to be a successfu…
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Steffen 'go0se.core' Sontheimer shares the keys to success in poker and life MOPP E4
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In this episode, we speak with all-round NLH crusher Steffen ‘Go0se.core’ Sontheimer who shares with us his journey to the highest stakes in both cash-games and tournaments. We will learn how being competitive from a young age and always looking to play in games where he has an edge has increased the chances of him succeeding in poker. But maybe ev…
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Jarret 'Jarretman' Flood on how to move from live to online poker MOPP E3
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In this episode, we speak with $500 Zoom regular Jarretman who shares with us his long 9-year journey to become a successful poker player. He shares with us key approaches to learning poker that he wishes he knew sooner, the biggest mistakes players make transitioning from online to live poker, and how he plans to break into the $2K NL games in the…
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Ben 'BenABadBeat' Raven on how to better deal with your emotions at the tables MOPP E2
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In this second episode, Ben 'BenABadBeat' Raven is sharing a lot of good insights. He explains what poker was like for him before and after he discovered psychotherapy. And he reveals his favorite book that helped him the most.
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Joris "BillLewinsky" Ruijs on how to prevent and overcome burnout MOPP E1
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In this very first Mechanics of Poker episode, we have a special guest from The Netherlands. Joris ''BillLewinsky'' Ruijs talks openly about his recent health issues and burnout. Find out how he dealt with this new situation and with the ''dark side'' of poker.
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