The Mechanics of Poker Podcast

Sergio "Donk Orleone", Poker Is Not That Complex (You’re Just Overthinking It)

In episode 66 of the MOPP we are joined by high-stakes online cash-game player Sergio, better known as Donk Orleone. In this episode we break down why modern poker player

Seth Davies, The Truth About High Rollers (Nobody Tells You This)

In episode 65 of the MOPP we chat with high-stakes MTT player Seth Davies to break down what it really takes to survive and thrive at the highest levels of poker. We talk

How Pedro "Biluzin" Toledo Crushed The Best Poker Players

In episode 64 of the MOPP, we chat with freshly crowned cash-game world champ Pedro "Biluzin" Toledo about his rise up the stakes and his epic performance that took down

E61 - Justin Saliba, With This Trick You'll Eat Your Opponents Alive

In episode 61 of the MOPP we chat with high-stakes MTT player Justin Saliba. Justin breaks down what it truly takes to perform at the highest levels of poker. We talk abo

CGWC Special E03 - Let's Talk Strategy Upgrades

In this third part of the The CGWC special, our 5 competitors dive deep into strategy, study habits, and what it really takes to improve at the highest levels. We cover b

CGWC Special E02 - The Toughest Moments That Shaped Their Poker Careers

In this second part of the The CGWC special, we continue chatting with five of the top competitors from the challenge. We cover the road that got them here. From the lowe

CGWC Special E01 - How 30 Days of Poker Pushed 5 of the Best to Their Edge

In this special edition of The Mechanics of Poker Podcast, we sat down with five of the top competitors from the Cash-Game World Championship Mid-Stakes edition. Together

E59 - Vlastimil Pustina, How Distraction Destroys Your Poker Game

In episode 59 of the MOPP we sit down with live high-stakes NLH cash-game player Vlastimil Pustina for an honest, wide-ranging conversation about the emotional and mental

E58 - Wouter "MMAsherdog" Beumers, The Truth About Poker Success

In episode 58 we meet the man behind the dog avatar, high-stakes cash-game player Wouter "MMAsherdog" Beumers. Wouter shares his journey from crushing low stakes to navig

E57 - Anton WIgg, How AI Turned him Into the Poker Terminator

In episode 57 we chat with long-time MTT player Anton Wigg. Anton shares how his Waldorf education shaped his poker approach through systems thinking and first principles

MOPP E56 - Benny "RunGodLike" Glaser, The Most Successful SCOOP & WCOOP Player of All-Time

In episode 56 we chat with High-Stakes Mixed-Game specialist Benny Glaser. Benny opens up about his poker journey—from his early competitive drive to becoming one of the

MOPP E55 - Nick Howard, Poker Is Broken - And This Is How We Fix It

In episode 55 we chat with High-Stakes Cash-Game player and Entrepreneur Nick Howard. We explore the evolution of poker and what it takes to build a sustainable, player-f

MOPP E54 - Thomas Boivin, A Structured Way for Playing World Class Poker

In episode 54 we chat with High-Stakes MTT play Thomas Boivin. Thomas shares how his engineering background shapes his analytical approach to poker, balancing solvers, IC

MOPP E53 - Elias "ZerosPoker" Gutierrez, Turning Your Poker Playing Into a Personal Brand

In episode 53, we sit down with high-stakes poker pro, content creator, and entrepreneur Elias “ZerosPoker” to explore his evolution from dominating online cash games to

MOPP E52 - Casimir "Ceis25" Seire, From Army Drills to $1.5M Flips Playing High-Stakes MTT's

In episode 52 of the podcast, Casimir Seire shares his incredible journey from aspiring footballer to professional poker player. He opens up about the mental resilience g

MOPP E51 - Armin "AbsoluteTopUp" Amini, The Latest Contender for the Poker Crown

In episode 51 of the MOPP we chat with american high-stakes cash-game player Armin "AbsoluteTopUp" Amini. We dive deep into his journey, mindset, and experiences at the W

MOPP E50 - Grazvydas "Grazvis1" Kontautas, Taking Over The PLO World

In episode 50 of the MOPP we are chatting with one of the biggest winners in online poker, high-stakes PLO cash-game player Grazvydas Kontautas. Grazvydas shares his jour

MOPP E49 - PR0DIGY, How He Became The Best Poker Player

In episode 49 of the MOPP, we invited recently crowned cash-game champion Owen "PR0DIGY" on to make his second appearance on the channel. Owen shares what he has been up

MOPP E48 - Pieter Aerts, Master Your Finances: Bankroll Growth and Wealth Optimization

In episode 48 of the MOPP, we dive deep into the poker journey of Belgium high-stakes MTT player, Pieter Aerts, a seasoned pro with 16+ years of experience. From starting

MOPP E46 - Marc Goone, The Biggest Mistakes Live Poker Players are Making

In episode 46 of The Mechanics of Poker podcast Marc Goone will reveal the to mastering live poker as he shares his journey from musician to high-stakes player and coach.