It's time for JUSTICE in the POKER WORLD (with Goob_U2)
GTO Wizard - The best way to learn and practice GTO!Use this link to sign up: https://gtowizard.com/p/junglemanWhat is justice if we let cheats slide? John Dorsey and I architect the poker justice system... a council sworn to expose fraudsters and hold everyone (including us) accountable. We debate membership criteria, Supreme Court-style verdict drops, and specialized squads to tackle every flavor of wrongdoingBut we’re not all capes and gavels...we also talk Shuffle & Shred, the 60-day, $300 challenge that marries gym gains with poker stakes. Log your workouts, meals, and steps to earn tournament points, then battle your friends at the table for a chance to win cash or lose chips. Sign up now at shuffleandshred.com.As always, don't forget to sign up for the JUNGLEVERSE, your one-stop shop for justice-tracking tools, rake-back insights, and game-finding maps to help you crush it on and off the felt.Drop your Justice League superpower in the comments, smash that subscribe button, and let’s get to work!Join The JungleVerse and sharpen your skills in a community built for winners: https://enterthejungleverse.com/CHAPTERS00:48 - Introducing Shuffle & Shred: poker × fitness challenge01:29 - How Shuffle & Shred works: incentives & program details04:09 - Jungleverse community launch announcement05:29 - Calling out scumbags & proposing a “Justice League”07:12 - Preventing mistakes with collective judgment09:00 - Quick-fix anecdotes: texting to resolve disputes11:29 - Building the Justice League: membership & transparency13:53 - Defining superpowers & roles within the League17:05 - Formalizing the League: invites, council structure & tools23:02 - Flaking on a tournament26:07 - Fun staking incentives: refining the “cuckoo koochoo” challenge28:46 - Wrap-up & next steps for your own challengesPINNED COMMENTHave you been wronged by someone in the poker world... Let's bring them to justice! My weaponized autism is ready
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Is Owen ‘Pr0digy’ Messere the Best No-Limit Player Alive?
GTO Wizard - The best way to learn and practice GTO!Use this link to sign up: https://gtowizard.com/p/junglemanWhat if the game isn’t solved? What if the best player alive right now… is a 25-year-old Brit who just soul-read me on the river with ace-queen high?In this episode I sit down with Owen “Pr0digy” Messere—aka possibly the #1 heads-up no limit player in the world—and dig deep into the real layers of high-stakes poker. We talk population exploits, psychological warfare, the art of range betting vs chaos, and what actually separates the elite from the elite-elite.Also… we go off-script. Spiritual scripts. Life as a game. EV as a compass for living. The war between safe strategy and liberating aggression—on and off the felt.There’s a lot in here. The poker world may never be the same. But maybe that’s the point. Let the real games begin.Chapters:00:00 - Intro: Meet Owen 'Pr0digy' Messere & His Dominant Win02:00 - Owen's Edge: Exploiting Players & Why Tricks Have Long Shelf Lives03:22 - Legendary Hand: Owen's Ace-High Soul Read on Jungleman08:14 - Deep Diving on Opponents: Studying Stefan, Solti & Berri Sweet15:06 - Battling the Aggro Kings: Davy Jones & Flushy19:21 - Playing Linus: A More "Sensible" (Boring?) Game21:30 - The Meta Game: Playing Spicy, Getting Action & Private Games24:01 - Poker Mindset: Long-Term Thinking, Calculated Risks & Life Parallels28:40 - Is the Poker Dream Alive? Finding Edges Beyond Solvers33:20 - Exploiting Off-Script Mistakes & Flawed Range Construction41:57 - Strategy Talk: Range Betting vs Polarized & NLHE vs PLO49:10 - Poker Skills in Life & Owen's Coaching for Profit (CFP)55:10 - Sharing Strategy vs Protecting High-Stakes Edges01:00:50 - Dan's Goal: Using Poker for Something Greater01:02:00 - Who is the Best NLHE Player? Owen Names His Rivals01:05:06 - The Spirituality Deep Dive: Logic, Game Theory & Ancient Wisdom01:21:40 - Final Thoughts & The Jungleman vs Pr0digy Challenge!01:22:26 - OutroPINNED COMMENTOwen might be the best in the world right now. What do you think?
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Behind The Mindset of a $10 Million Poker Winner | Alexander Kostritsyn
GTO Wizard - The best way to learn and practice GTO!Use this link to sign up: https://gtowizard.com/p/junglemanEver wondered what it takes to crush the toughest poker games on the planet? Dive deep into the mind of Alexander Kostritsyn, a legend who's banked over $10 MILLION playing online poker! Alexander pulls back the curtain on his incredible journey, revealing:Unorthodox study methods that CRUSH solvers.Why he QUIT No-Limit Hold'em (and what you should do).How to exploit *human* weaknesses, not just GTO.The dark side of high stakes & the ethics of the game.Practical philosophy for a better poker & life strategy.This isn't just about cards – it's about thinking differently & achieving peak performance.Unlock Alexander Kostritsyn's secrets now...Join The JungleVerse and sharpen your skills in a community built for winners: https://enterthejungleverse.com/Here is what you can expect to here on this video:0:00:00 - Intro: Power, Greed & the Poker Mindset0:00:42 - Meet Alexander Kostritsyn: $10M Winner0:01:16 - High Stakes: Battles & Strategies0:02:17 - Mastering Poker: Unique Study Methods0:05:10 - Reverse Engineering: Analyzing & Exploiting Hands0:05:54 - Why He Quit NLH: The Solver Debate0:07:18 - Advanced Strategy: Deviations & Ranges0:08:38 - Bobby's Room: Inside the Legendary Games0:13:51 - "Stupid Solver People" & the Future of Poker0:15:03 - River Strategy: Bet Sizing & Exploitation0:20:50 - Reading People: Identifying Thought Patterns0:22:37 - Kairos: Perfect Timing & Imperfection0:24:55 - Ethics & Perspective in Poker0:28:59 - Self-Awareness & Emotional Control0:37:17 - The Grand Theory: Combining Philosophy & Poker0:38:29 - Understanding Players and Cooperation0:44:53 - Responsibility & Continuous Improvement0:53:41 - Philosophies & Making Judgements0:57:35 - Alexander's Current Practical Philisophies: Goal Driven Mindset1:02:54 - How He Improves Others Minds1:08:26 - Using Tools and What To Prioritze1:11:01 - The Goals: The Mindset1:12:27 - Multi Agent and How it Works: How Systematic Approach1:17:18 - Summary: Last Words & Takeaways
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"We need to EXPAND the poker industry!!" - Norman Chad
Ever wonder what poker's iconic voice, Norman Chad, really thinks about the biggest controversies shaking the game? Well, I sat down with the legend himself to unravel exactly that. Norman, famed for his razor-sharp wit and signature humor, opens up about the shadowy corners of poker, including his brutally honest take on online poker scandals, the fine line between justice and vengeance, and why integrity in the game is not just crucial—it's absolutely necessary.Norman shares some deeply personal stories and reveals his own struggles with morality at the poker table, including a confession he's carried for years: "Taking justice into my own hands—I've regretted it ever since." We dive into ghosting, Full Tilt, and edge-sorting—discussing how easy it is to flirt with ethical lines, and why the poker community urgently needs its own "untouchables" to uphold integrity.But it's not all doom and gloom. We also explore how poker can become more than just winning or losing—how the game, at its core, has the power to shape character, teach critical life lessons, and potentially even serve a greater good. Norman's insights and brutal honesty are not just entertaining—they're vital. Tune in, and let's shine a little light into poker’s murky depths.
GTO Wizard - The best way to learn and practice GTO!Use this link to sign up: https://gtowizard.com/p/junglemanIn this episode, I sat down with Mateos Norian—better known as 2cardtito—a 23-year-old grinder living with his parents while chasing his poker dream. This guy’s story is incredible. He started playing poker in his friends’ basements during COVID, worked his way up from $0.01/$0.02 stakes, and now he’s playing $20/$40 live games with a $90K bankroll. But it hasn’t all been smooth sailing.We talked about his $50K downswing, the mental grind of poker, and why he believes bankroll management isn’t one-size-fits-all (hot take: you don’t need 100 buy-ins if you have income). Mateos also shared why he started creating poker content to show the emotional side of the game—the wins, the losses, and everything in between.This isn’t just another poker story. Mateos has some crazy tales, from live turtles at the table to hunting down the best games in America. Whether you’re grinding your way up or just love wild poker stories, this is one conversation you don’t want to miss.Give 2cardtito a follow:IG: @2cardtitoYoutube: @2cardtitoJoin The JungleVerse and sharpen your skills in a community built for winners: https://enterthejungleverse.com/Here is what you can expect to here on this video:02:07 - Introduction of Mateos Norian (@2cardtito)07:02 - First Live Poker Experience10:41 - Bankroll Management and Moving Up Stakes12:43 - Taking a Break from Live Poker17:36 - Defining High Stakes Poker19:21 - Creating Poker Content and Transparency23:32 - Biggest Pot Ever Played29:19 - Bankroll Management Strategy Discussion31:18 - Playing Short Stack vs. Deep Stack35:10 - Best Places to Play Poker Worldwide38:00 - Private Games vs. Public Games42:20 - Craziest Casino Stories49:48 - Transparency in Poker Content Creation54:40 - Recovering from Major Downswings01:09:19 - Closing Thoughts and Guest PlugsFollow "Jungleman" Dan Cates:Instagram:@thedancatesX (Formerly Twitter): @junglemandanJoin Poker Academy today using this link: https://www.preflop.academy/?via=danJoin Poker Academy today using this link: https://www.preflop.academy/?via=danPoker strategy tipsPoker tournament highlightsPoker player profilesPoker player rankingsPoker coachingPoker mental game
Dan "Jungleman" Cates (Formerly "Winning The Game of Life") is hosted by Dan Cates. Known as Jungleman in the poker world, Dan has won nearly $12 million in live tournament earnings, more than $11 million in high stakes online games, and is a 2x World Series of Poker champion. On the podcast, Dan will interview interesting individuals who all have one thing in common… poker and helping others. Conversations about life lessons from poker, achieving success, personal growth, mental health, diet & fitness, parenthood, philanthropy, effective altruism, and more. Every Saturday.
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