
Cracking Aces
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Ep 153 - JEFF PLATT WINS $100K!!! (INTERVIEW WITH JEFF) + Mintzy's Sugar-gate and A Little More ACR Is Scummy Chat
EWelcome back! Today we are joined by the king Jeff Platt, a day after he won the MSPT Main Event for $100,000! He talked us through his career evolution as a poker player and how his broadcasting career has helped his game on the felt. He also tells us a Hand History from the final table and discusses it in detail with Jake which was interesting. We had a lovely chat with him, definitely worth checking out. Also on the show we talk about Mintzy's Sugar-gate, the fallout from the ACR/Rampage discussion, and a few other topics. Enjoy!You can find every episode of this show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or YouTube. Prime Members can listen ad-free on Amazon Music. For more, visit barstool.link/crackingaaces

Ep 152 - Rampage Joins Us To Bash ACR + Hellmuth and Hustler Stream Discussion
EWelcome back! Today we put on our tin foil hats to bash ACR for being shady, part 1,505,849. Rampage Poker joins the show to give his thoughts on ACR as well, plus we talk about the content game, his thoughts on money, tournaments, and interning at Barstool. We also discuss the Hustler steam vs Live at the Bike, including if Hellmuth moves the needle for poker fans anymore. A very fun episode with the fellas, enjoy!You can find every episode of this show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or YouTube. Prime Members can listen ad-free on Amazon Music. For more, visit barstool.link/crackingaaces

Ep 151 - An Episode Full Of Poker And Life Advice From Jake
EWelcome back! On today's show Jake talks poker strategy. He reviews a couple of Ben Mintz's hand histories, answers DMs including a question from our friend RampagePoker, solver reads vs live reads, and talks about wanting to be a triathlete. We will be doing more poker strategy episodes moving forward so we all get rich. We also really need him to open Kool Beanz. Keep DM'ing us on IG and we will get to more of your questions, enjoy!You can find every episode of this show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or YouTube. Prime Members can listen ad-free on Amazon Music. For more, visit barstool.link/crackingaaces

Ep 150 - The Patrick "Pads" Leonard Interview Episode
EWelcome back! Today we interview one of the best players in the world Patrick "Pads" Leonard for about 90 minutes. Pads has an unreal story about how he got better at poker, how he grinded his way up, his mental approach to the game, why he hates taking vacations, and much more. He also talked a lot about poker theory, some very valuable NLHE information you can't get anywhere else. A very, very informative episode with an up and coming legend. Enjoy!You can find every episode of this show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or YouTube. Prime Members can listen ad-free on Amazon Music. For more, visit barstool.link/crackingaaces

Ep 149 - The Kevin Martin Interview Episode
EWelcome back! Today's episode is all about poker player, Big Brother winner, and Calgary's favorite son Kevin Rob Martin. The content creator, poker smasher, and reality show beast joined us on the podcast to talk WSOP, making content, getting crushed at high stakes, his dreams, his goals, and Phil Hellmuth's you know what. It was one of the most fun interviews we've had in a while, KMart is such a gem, enjoy!You can find every episode of this show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or YouTube. Prime Members can listen ad-free on Amazon Music. For more, visit barstool.link/crackingaaces

Ep 148 - Should You Play Cash Or Tournaments? + ACR Is Scummy Again + More Summer of Mintzy
EWelcome back! On today's show we talk about the massive fields in Florida, Smitty is now a cash grinder, leading to our in depth conversation with Jake on playing cash vs tournaments, a Summer of Mintzy update, ACR cheating ring uncovered, and more! Enjoy!You can find every episode of this show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or YouTube. Prime Members can listen ad-free on Amazon Music. For more, visit barstool.link/crackingaaces

Ep 147 - David "Lefty" Diaz Joins The Show, Mintz Likes Widespread Panic, And Early NFL Chatter
EWelcome back! Today we are joined by the man who folded queens full to kings full with 15 left in the WSOP Main Event, David "Lefty" Diaz! He walks us through his life- from his childhood cancer, grinding tourneys with Mintzy, the feeling of running deep in the Main, almost being shot in Texas (UNREAL story), and more. A really cool, interesting guy. We also chat with Mintzy about Widespread Panic, and update on Kool Beanz, and we close the show talking NFL because football rules. Enjoy!You can find every episode of this show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or YouTube. Prime Members can listen ad-free on Amazon Music. For more, visit barstool.link/crackingaaces

Ep 146 - The WSOP Is Over And What Is The Future Of The Cracking Aces Brand?
EWelcome back! On today's show we wrap up the WSOP Main Event and reflect on what a fun WSOP it was! We touch on the Diaz huge fold, Espen Jorstad's victory, the quality of play at the final table, and more. We also talk about what we have in store for Cracking Aces- more live poker, streams, coaching, strat talk, and YouTube videos. Onwards and upwards, my friends. Enjoy!You can find every episode of this show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or YouTube. Prime Members can listen ad-free on Amazon Music. For more, visit barstool.link/crackingaaces

Ep 145 - Are We Starting The Barstool Poker Tour?? + Main Event Debriefing, Jake Reviews Smitty's WSOP Hands, and Kessler Drama
EA big show today! We are back from the WSOP and we debrief our runs- we talk about the pressure of the Main, how freaking good the structure is, how it messes with your mind, and more. Mintzy talks Ivey, and Smitty tells Jake some hand histories and lets Jake correct them. We also discuss the possibility of a Barstool Poker Tour, which obviously would crush, and briefly touch on the Twitter drama that unfolded last week. Thanks to everyone for your support during the Main, it was awesome and we appreciate all of you. Enjoy!You can find every episode of this show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or YouTube. Prime Members can listen ad-free on Amazon Music. For more, visit barstool.link/crackingaaces

Ep 144 - GENERAL SPANK IS ON TO DAY 3 OF THE MAIN EVENT!!!
EWELCOME BACK!!! A quick emergency podcast as General Spank has bagged over 300k chips and is moving on to day 3 of the Main Event. He tells 3 key hand histories and talks through his incredible fold with pocket ACES. Shout out to all the listeners, new and old, and ALL HAIL GENERAL SPANK!!!You can find every episode of this show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or YouTube. Prime Members can listen ad-free on Amazon Music. For more, visit barstool.link/crackingaaces

Ep 143 - We Just Bagged HUGE At Day 1 Of The Main Event!!!
EWelcome back!!! This episode is Smitty and Nate recapping their big day 1's of the WSOP Main Event. Both fellas found BIG BAGS and go over key hands and their overall thoughts on the day. Recording right after a 12 hour day of poker, raw and unedited, with the hands and thoughts that allowed them to move on to day 2 of the WSOP Main! Enjoy!You can find every episode of this show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or YouTube. Prime Members can listen ad-free on Amazon Music. For more, visit barstool.link/crackingaaces

Ep 142 - We Are At The WSOP And Cashing Tournaments!!
EWelcome back! We have a fast-paced, fun episode today! Mintzy is a national champion, Nate is at the WSOP cashing tournaments, and Smitty's trip is booked! We start the show by recapping Mintzy's shine in Omaha. We then get a recap of Nate's 2 cashes in WSOP events. And Smitty is booked, locked, and loaded for Vegas. Jake is on a plane from Ireland and will be in Vegas in a couple of days. We will have an episode LIVE FROM VEGAS next week! The WSOP rolls on! Enjoy!You can find every episode of this show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or YouTube. Prime Members can listen ad-free on Amazon Music. For more, visit barstool.link/crackingaaces

Ep 141 - General Spank WINS AGAIN + Dan Smith ($25k WSOP Bracelet Winner) Interview
EWelcome back! Today we start the show with General Spank telling us how he won ANOTHER tournament, kid is on a heater. We get a squatter/life update from Jake, and then are joined by the $25k heads up bracelet winner Dan Smith. Dan talks about Ivey, Hellmuth, who he thinks the best high stakes player is, and much more. Very thoughtful chat with Dan, who also runs the doubleupdrive charity, check that out. We are off to Vegas, enjoy!You can find every episode of this show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or YouTube. Prime Members can listen ad-free on Amazon Music. For more, visit barstool.link/crackingaaces

Ep 140 - Mintzy Is the MILF King + Faraz Jaka Joins The Show To Drop Knowledge
EWelcome back! Jam packed show today. We go over all the big story lines from the WSOP - Ivey, Seiver, Arieh, Deeb, and more. Mintzy breaks down the MILF fight that is destroying friendships and Smitty tells us why General Spanks shoved 93ss into Aces. We are then joined by Faraz Jaka who is a wealth of poker knowledge. He has $10 million in live earnings (and a ton online too), and he tells us about his poker journey, his life, and his travels, plus he answers some of your DMs. A very cool conversation with the legend, enjoy!You can find every episode of this show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or YouTube. Prime Members can listen ad-free on Amazon Music. For more, visit barstool.link/crackingaaces

Ep 139 - ALL HAIL GENERAL SPANKS!!! + Greg Merson Joins Us, WSOP Update, and Poker Lessons
EWelcome back! A loaded episode today. First we recap the first week of the WSOP with who has been winning (shout out Chance!). Then Smitty aka General Spanks tells us about a 42o hand he played online...and Jake rips him about it/gives valuable coaching lessons about how to play multi-way pots. We are joined by 2012 Main Event Winner/POY Greg Merson who just finished 3rd in an online $5k bracelet event for $96k. Him and Jake talk a bunch of high level strategy, but also a ton of knowledge dropped for anyone to understand. A very fun and educational action packed episode, enjoy!You can find every episode of this show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or YouTube. Prime Members can listen ad-free on Amazon Music. For more, visit barstool.link/crackingaaces

Ep 138 - THE WSOP HAS BEGUN!!!
EWelcome back! On King Mintzy's 39th birthday, the WSOP has returned! We talk about the $25k fantasy draft all the rich folks had and bring on Brent Hanks from PokerGo to discuss it, the different players, Phil Hellmuth, and cheaters. Jake talks about his various deep runs in WSOP events, and a Main Event hypothetical about never being able to final table it. A very fun episode, enjoy!You can find every episode of this show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or YouTube. Prime Members can listen ad-free on Amazon Music. For more, visit barstool.link/crackingaaces

Ep 137 - Recapping Jake's Wedding And Mintzy's WSOP Plans - 1 Week Til WSOP!
EWelcome back! We kick off the show recapping our baby boy Jake's lovely wedding, shout out to all his family who listen! Nate gives his thoughts on New Haven pizza too. We then talk WSOP, which starts in 1 week! We go over the schedule and Mintz tells his plans for it. Next we answer DMs, including which events we think Ivey will play and which events a first timer should fire at. Can't wait til WSOP, enjoy!You can find every episode of this show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or YouTube. Prime Members can listen ad-free on Amazon Music. For more, visit barstool.link/crackingaaces

Ep 136 - We Convince Chance Kornuth To Play The $100K WSOP + Mintzy Had A Meeting With Dave Portnoy
EWelcome back! On today's show we are joined by MTT crusher Chance Kornuth, who is currently at the final table of a WPT with $486k for first. We shoot the sh-- with him for a while about his poker career, some bad beats, degen'ing it up, and moving out of Vegas. He's such a humble, chill guy who is killing the MTT scene right now with unbelievable 2022 results so far. Before he hops on we do a little inside Barstool chatter, particularly Mintzy's relationship with Dave and Smitty's as well. Make sure to check out Chance's training site, Chip Leader Coaching. Enjoy!You can find every episode of this show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or YouTube. Prime Members can listen ad-free on Amazon Music. For more, visit barstool.link/crackingaaces

Ep 135 - We Are An Anti Sexual Harassment Podcast And Mintz Apologizes To The Troops
EWelcome back! We start the show talking about the weird times in the last couple of days at Barstool. We then talk a little about Jake getting married in a couple of weeks and if he's NERVOUS! We talk poker after that- starting with the fact women in poker are tired of being harassed at the table. We are the official anti sexual harassment poker podcast, kind of sad we haven't heard others say the same, hmmmm. Jake then answers poker questions from the DMs, we talk about getting hobbies, some WSOP chat, and more! Thanks to everyone who listens, subscribes, leaves a 5 star review, etc. Appreciate you all!You can find every episode of this show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or YouTube. Prime Members can listen ad-free on Amazon Music. For more, visit barstool.link/crackingaaces

Ep 134 - MrBeast, Ninja, And Phil Hellmuth Play The Wildest Poker Game In Recorded History
EWelcome back! On today's episode we all give our views on the wild, wild cash game with the biggest streamers/influencers in the world including MrBeast, Ninja, Alex Botez and Phil Hellmuth. We give our takes on Phil's behavior- if he's good or bad for poker, and if we are on the verge of another poker boom. We are also joined by the man who put together the game, Ryan Feldman, to learn how it all came to be and his views on Phil's antics. Another fun episode, enjoy!You can find every episode of this show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or YouTube. Prime Members can listen ad-free on Amazon Music. For more, visit barstool.link/crackingaaces

Ep 133 - Shaun Deeb Talks About "That Piece Of S---" Bryn Kenney And Calls Out The Other Cheaters In The Poker World
EOn today's episode we are joined by Shaun Deeb who lays into Bryn Kenney, Mark Herm, Ali, and the other cheaters in the poker world. Deeb issues a $1 million challenge to Kenney to play the WSOP without cheating, and tells us about why the cheating happens, what should be done, and how a poker "black list" would work. Deeb is candid and honest about the poker community, but also hopeful this scandal can help turn things around. A must-listen, enjoy!You can find every episode of this show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or YouTube. Prime Members can listen ad-free on Amazon Music. For more, visit barstool.link/crackingaaces

Ep 132 - CHEATING AT THE HIGHEST STAKES
EWelcome back! On today's show we tackle the big news in the poker world- if Ali Imsirovic is cheating at high stakes. Alex Foxen called him out directly, claiming he is running a stable that all cheats in online poker. Plus he got nabbed hole-card peeking on stream (which while not technically cheating, is frowned upon). We break down why he would cheat and what happens now. Then Mintzy recaps his trip to Cherokee, NC and the WSOP Circuit event he played, with key hand histories. Enjoy!You can find every episode of this show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or YouTube. Prime Members can listen ad-free on Amazon Music. For more, visit barstool.link/crackingaaces

Ep 131 - Golfing With Michael Jordan, Playing Poker With Phil Ivey, And Some Tiger Woods Stories From Josh Arieh
EWelcome back! Today we are joined by 2021 WSOP POY Josh Arieh to share some stories with us. He tells us what it was like to golf with Michael Jordan (spoiler: it sucked!), what it's like to play with Phil Ivey (it's scary!), and some funny Tiger Woods stories too. Before he joined us we talk about Phil Ivey's GOATness, his old fans who used to follow him around, Mintz returning to the felt, and a few other things. Enjoy!You can find every episode of this show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or YouTube. Prime Members can listen ad-free on Amazon Music. For more, visit barstool.link/crackingaaces

Ep 130 - ACR Is Once Again Stealing Money, Nate Lives Next To A Crackhead, and The Mintzy Tour Rolls On!
EOn today's episode the fellas talk about the newest ACR scandal- someone internally is stealing money from the players. Also in the episode Mintzy talks about the latest leg of his tour in New Orleans- going to the NCAA championship game, Hogs For A Cause, and where the next leg of the tour might take him. Nate tells a story about how he lives next to a meth/crack head and how very un-fun that is. Jake is getting his cast off on his busted elbow, and Smitty is Emo Smitty. Another fun show, enjoy! (And get your money off of ACR!)You can find every episode of this show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or YouTube. Prime Members can listen ad-free on Amazon Music. For more, visit barstool.link/crackingaaces

Ep 129 - Learning Everything About Live Tells And Live Poker Psychology + The Hellmuth Q4o Hand Analyzed
EWelcome back! On today's show we are joined by Zachary Elwood who is a poker live tell expert. He has written a book on how to spot and use live tells at the poker table to your advantage and we asked him all about it. Before he joined the show we talked about the Hellmuth Q4o hand, got a Mintzy update from NOLA, and a Jake update post-surgery. Over an hour with the fellas, enjoy!You can find every episode of this show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or YouTube. Prime Members can listen ad-free on Amazon Music. For more, visit barstool.link/crackingaaces

Ep 128 - The Destroyer and the Fellas Talk Poker and Life
EWelcome back! We have a great fellas episode today. We answer your poker DMs and give some life updates- Jake is getting married and having surgery, the second leg of the Mintzy Tour has ended, Smitty needs a hug, and Nate might move to Vegas. We also talk some WSOP, give beginner cash game advice, and talk about The Dozen trivia show. A fun fellas show with the Destroyer and the boys. Enjoy!You can find every episode of this show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or YouTube. Prime Members can listen ad-free on Amazon Music. For more, visit barstool.link/crackingaaces

Ep 127 - The Garrett "Gman" Adelstein Interview Episode
EWelcome back! On today's episode, Garrett "Gman" Adelstein joins us for over an hour to talk about poker and life. He talks about shot taking, going busto, the mental side of poker, how poker and life intersect, and so much more. He gives advice, insight, wisdom, and knowledge that every poker player (and person) should hear. Just an incredibly smart guy spreading his knowledge to the rest of us. You'll leave this episode feeling smarter, wiser, and happier. Enjoy!You can find every episode of this show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or YouTube. Prime Members can listen ad-free on Amazon Music. For more, visit barstool.link/crackingaaces

Ep 126 - Jake Give A TON Of Strategy And Poker Advice + The Mintzy Tour Has Reached Its End
EWelcome back! We always get asked for more strat talk, so today Jake gives a lot of in depth strategy advice. Lots of good discussions including 4bet bluffing, live vs online play, developing a range, WSOP advice, spicy tuna rolls, and more. We also welcome Ben Mintz back from the Mintzy Tour, but don't worry, he'll be back in Louisiana soon. Take out a pen and paper and learn a thing or two, and enjoy!You can find every episode of this show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or YouTube. Prime Members can listen ad-free on Amazon Music. For more, visit barstool.link/crackingaaces

Ep 125 - Rampage Poker: Punting, Winning, And Moving To Vegas
EWelcome back to the show! One today's show we are joined by YouTube poker superstar Rampage. The last time he was on the show he was a humble 1/2 grinder who just binked an online WSOP bracelet, and now he is playing high stakes cash and just moved to Vegas. He talked to us about his rise in stakes, playing a $10k at the Aria with Daniel Negreanu, the art of the punt, his goals and aspirations, and much more. Rampage is one of the best poker content creators out there, enjoy!You can find every episode of this show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or YouTube. Prime Members can listen ad-free on Amazon Music. For more, visit barstool.link/crackingaaces

Ep 124 - From $150 Nightlies To $50k Tournaments in a Month: The Jake Ferro Story
EWelcome back! Today we talk to 2021 WPT Player of the Year Jake Ferro. He tells his incredible story about playing poker, going busto, and then going from playing $150 nightly tournaments in November to cashing a $50k buy-in tournament in December. Awesome guy and amazing story for all you degens out there. The boys also talk some online poker, Jake is back in the saddle, and General Spank let us know how his weekend was. A very fun episode, enjoy and please rate 5 stars on itunes!You can find every episode of this show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or YouTube. Prime Members can listen ad-free on Amazon Music. For more, visit barstool.link/crackingaaces

Ep 123 - Ben Mintz Is The King Of The South And Smitty Broke Bread With The Diaper
EWelcome on back! Today is the Ben Mintz Show. The King recaps his Super Bowl weekend in Louisiana, including his huge halftime show performance. He also tells us about how he got banned from Enterprise Rent-A-Car and more or less how he's just the king of the south. Smitty broke bread with WSOP legend The Diaper, Nate has food poisoning from week old sushi, and Jake is finally about to start working this year. Plus, we answer your DMs about live poker and some other fun odds n ends, including a contest to win free stuff. Enjoy!You can find every episode of this show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or YouTube. Prime Members can listen ad-free on Amazon Music. For more, visit barstool.link/crackingaaces

Ep 122 - It's Tuesday, I'm Here Til Friday, And I'm All Out Of Money
EWelcome back! Today's podcast rules. A squatter update from Jake, great stories from Smitty and Mintz, and Nate can't stop losing at poker. Can't stop, won't stop. We also talk Mintz's plans for the future and our Super Bowl picks. Really just a fun episode, enjoy! (And please rate us 5 stars on iTunes).You can find every episode of this show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or YouTube. Prime Members can listen ad-free on Amazon Music. For more, visit barstool.link/crackingaaces

Ep 121 - "Roothlus" Adam Levy Tells Us About The Old, OLD Days Of Online Poker
EWelcome back! For the 3rd episode in a row we are joined by an OG in the poker world, this week it's Adam Levy, better known as Roothlus, often remembered as the man on the receiving end of Phil Hellmuth's "he called my raise with the queen ten hunny!" rant. He told us about playing with Phil and JRB, learning how to play poker with the legend lilholdem (RIP), what he's up to now, how poker can really mess with your head sometimes, some tips and advice, and more. Was a great, chill convo about poker and life. We think everyone will love this one, so enjoy!You can find every episode of this show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or YouTube. Prime Members can listen ad-free on Amazon Music. For more, visit barstool.link/crackingaaces

Ep 120 - The Apestyles Interview Episode
EWelcome back! On today's show we interview the legendary Apestyles. He has been crushing high stakes tournaments for 15 years, and is one of the best online MTT players to ever do it. We talk about his huge wins, his battles with alcohol, coaching, streaming, degen bowling stories, and much more. Apestyles is the absolute man (with a very sexy voice) and we are lucky to have sat down with him on this show. Enjoy!You can find every episode of this show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or YouTube. Prime Members can listen ad-free on Amazon Music. For more, visit barstool.link/crackingaaces

Ep 119 - Chance Kornuth Teaches Us How To Win Poker Tournaments
EWelcome back! Today is a jam packed poker episode with the boys. We touch on some things like Dipthrong's multi-accounting allegations, and then are joined by tournament crusher Chance Kornuth, fresh off back to back tournament victories out in Vegas. He tells us about how to play different spots in poker tournaments, the mental side of thing, how to improve, his coaching, and lots of other cool inside info about how to win tournaments. Chance was great, and is giving CA listeners 1 week of free coaching (listen to get the code!). Enjoy!You can find every episode of this show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or YouTube. Prime Members can listen ad-free on Amazon Music. For more, visit barstool.link/crackingaaces

Ep 118 - Smitty Might Be Dead By Next Episode
EHi all! Poker is slow right now but the show goes on! We have a presenting sponsor now so please support us and them! The show is a good one this week- Smitty is dying, possibly from a disease the doctors will ultimately name after him. We touch on the Rico Bosco situation, Jake's condo squatter situation, a #BenMintzMonitorUpdate, how much money you can make on YouTube, and we could use YOUR help (maybe). Plus, Smitty's kid and dog join the show. Thanks for all your support, rate 5 stars please!You can find every episode of this show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or YouTube. Prime Members can listen ad-free on Amazon Music. For more, visit barstool.link/crackingaaces

Ep 117 - Poker, Salads, and Taking Acid In 2022...Plus Annie Duke Is Probably A Witch
EWelcome back and happy new year! We have a great show today- who is the best poker player who gets not enough recognition? Also, Jake has a squatter at his condo that he can't get rid of and Nate might move to Florida and start doing a bunch of acid. Plus is Annie Duke a witch? Enjoy!You can find every episode of this show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or YouTube. Prime Members can listen ad-free on Amazon Music. For more, visit barstool.link/crackingaaces

Ep 116 - New Years Resolutions, Idiocracy, How Did People Survive in the 1300s, Life, And Merry Christmas
ENate and Smitty wrap up the year talking New Years resolutions in life and poker, they talk about how weird life is and how strange the rituals we do on Earth are, dive into how the human race survived the 1300s, what a funny guy Trump is, more life talk, and Jake joins to wish us all a Merry Xmas and Happy New Year. Thanks to everyone who checks out the show, leave us a 5 star Xmas review and we appreciate the love and support as always You can find every episode of this show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or YouTube. Prime Members can listen ad-free on Amazon Music. For more, visit barstool.link/crackingaaces

Ep 115 - There Was A Time When Smitty And Nate Thought They'd Never Speak To Each Other Ever Again
EWelcome to a very special episode of CA with your hosts, former enemies Smitty and Nate. They talk about Smitty's trip to Vegas, the inner-drama at Barstool, their former beef, Covid ravaging NYC again, being depressed, and a bunch more. First time they've ever done a show together, you'll love it.You can find every episode of this show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or YouTube. Prime Members can listen ad-free on Amazon Music. For more, visit barstool.link/crackingaaces

Ep 114 - The Shaun Deeb Interview Episode
EToday we are joined by Shaun Deeb, who we could have talked to for another 2 hours. He doesn't hold back his thoughts on anything...and anyone. Tells us who in the poker world he wants to fight, some good stories from the old online days, why he considers his WSOP a failure despite winning the $25k PLO bracelet, and much more. Plus, should Ben Mintz and Nate fight at RnR???? Enjoy!You can find every episode of this show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or YouTube. Prime Members can listen ad-free on Amazon Music. For more, visit barstool.link/crackingaaces

Ep 113 - The Josh Arieh Interview Episode (2021 WSOP Player Of The Year) And BBQ Talk
EWelcome to episode 113! Today we are joined by old school legend Josh Arieh who just won the 2021 WSOP Player of the Year! He picked up 2 bracelets in a heroic series, beating Hellmuth and Negreanu for the title of POY. We learned about his gambling background, going busto, getting rich, and going busto time after time, how his mental state effects his poker approach, old gambling stories, his 3rd place finish in the 2004 Main Event, and much more. Before he hops on the line we talk about BBQ. Because obviously. Thanks for listening and enjoy!You can find every episode of this show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or YouTube. Prime Members can listen ad-free on Amazon Music. For more, visit barstool.link/crackingaaces

Ep 112 - The Boys Go To Therapy And Then Are Joined By Professional Baseball Player And Poker Crusher Rhett Wiseman
EWe are thankful for each and every one of you. The episode starts with a quick therapy session about life, happiness, and what it means. After we dig deep into our souls (go to therapy, you won't be disappointed) we are joined by Rhett Wiseman, a college world series champion and 3rd round pick by the Washington Nationals who just finished 249th in the Main Event. He tells great stories about life in the minors while also crushing cash games in podunk minor league towns. There is a lot of overlap between the baseball study grind and poker study grind, and Rhett is very sharp with both. This is a very cool and thoughtful episode, please enjoy. And if you need help, seek it. No shame in that.You can find every episode of this show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or YouTube. Prime Members can listen ad-free on Amazon Music. For more, visit barstool.link/crackingaaces

Ep 111 - The WSOP Main Event Break Down With Special Guest Jeff Platt
EIt's the day after the WSOP Main Event and we had to do a bonus episode to talk about George Holmes heroic battle and the rest of the major storylines from the Main. We are joined by the legendary Jeff Platt of PokerGo to get an inside look at all the great stories from the last week. The Dirty Diaper, the hand that was played blind, Norman Chad, and some bozo who dusted off 100bbs with 43ss. Enjoy!You can find every episode of this show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or YouTube. Prime Members can listen ad-free on Amazon Music. For more, visit barstool.link/crackingaaces

Ep 110 - The Complete Jake Toole 67th Place WSOP Main Event Saga With Hand Histories, Strategy, Stories, and More
EJake is back from Vegas with a 67th place MAIN EVENT finish under his wing. He walks us through all 6 days- hand histories, mind set, strategy, stories, and more. A very cool episode inside the mind of one of the best poker players (and our hero) in the world.You can find every episode of this show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or YouTube. Prime Members can listen ad-free on Amazon Music. For more, visit barstool.link/crackingaaces

Ep 109 - Nate Punted The Main Event And The Boys Let Him Have It
EDay 1 of the Main is in the books and Smitty is moving on, Mintz is moving on, Jake is moving on...and Nate punted in spectacular fashion. We talk about what happened, Smitty calls Nate an asshole 1,000 times, and Jake is mostly just disgusted by it. Enjoy!You can find every episode of this show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or YouTube. Prime Members can listen ad-free on Amazon Music. For more, visit barstool.link/crackingaaces

Ep 108 - Dave Portnoy WILL Be At The WSOP
EWelcome to episode 108. We start with the breaking news that the entire crew is playing the WSOP Main Event, and our fearless leader Dave Portnoy will be in the house on Sunday to "cheer" us on. We talk more about Main Event starting days, the mental side of playing the Main, Doyle Brunson the legend, being free vs having a family, climbing mountains, and more! We're on our way out west for the Main, so follow us on social to follow along.You can find every episode of this show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or YouTube. Prime Members can listen ad-free on Amazon Music. For more, visit barstool.link/crackingaaces

Ep 107 - All The Poker Advice From Jake
EThe full crew is back today and we spend a good chunk picking Jake's brain about WSOP tips, playing deep stacked with long structures, adjustments, and more. We also talk sandwiches, tips for youngins who want to be pro poker players, Jeff Platt, and some good ol' other odd n ends.You can find every episode of this show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or YouTube. Prime Members can listen ad-free on Amazon Music. For more, visit barstool.link/crackingaaces

Ep 106 - Was Ben Mintz Fooled By A Channing Tatum Impersonator At The Poker Table?
EThe boys are back in town, talking about the time Mintz was possibly bamboozled by a fake Channing Tatum at the 1/3 table in New Orleans. They also talk about when Creed from The Office walked in on Nate in the bathroom taking a dump, when Smitty heckled a band into submission in college, and some poker talk too. A very fun episode, enjoy!You can find every episode of this show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or YouTube. Prime Members can listen ad-free on Amazon Music. For more, visit barstool.link/crackingaaces

Ep 105: Mintzy Met His Poker Heroes In Vegas And Is Going To Ask Dave Portnoy To Back Him For The Main Event
EMintzy is back so we had to get him on to talk about his 9 (9!!!) day stay in Vegas. We also talk a little Hellmuth blow-up aftermath, the reaction to the CA crew in Vegas, and Mintz is apparently going to ask Dave to back him for the Main Event. A fun episode for all.You can find every episode of this show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or YouTube. Prime Members can listen ad-free on Amazon Music. For more, visit barstool.link/crackingaaces

Ep 104 - The Phil Hellmuth Meltdown Episode
E-- Ben Mintz interviews Phil Hellmuth, Nate reacts to the new footage of a meltdown, we talk about Addamo winning everything, who is the best tournament player in the world right now? & much moreYou can find every episode of this show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or YouTube. Prime Members can listen ad-free on Amazon Music. For more, visit barstool.link/crackingaaces