Episodes
Feb. 4, 2025
Table Talk: What Do Dice Mean at the Poker Table?!
In this episode, Jonathan faces a ton of aggression after raising with his queens. One of the guys at the table rolls some dice before shoving. How should he react? Come play with us on Clubs Poker! Play for free and win for ...
Jan. 30, 2025
Table Talk: We WANTED Him to Bet, But Not This Big!
Mike F joins the Poker Guys to talk about a plan where everything went according to plan, except for the villain's bet size. Do we still stick with our plan when faced with a river overbet? Come play with us on Clubs Poker! P...
Jan. 28, 2025
Table Talk: Don't Always Make the Big Move
Shane joins the Poker Guys to break down a hand he played in a $10 online tournament. No wild bluffs or dramatic all-ins—just the kind of spot where small mistakes can cost you big. What do the guys think of his play? Come pl...
Jan. 23, 2025
The Breakdown: Badziakouski vs Ketola—A Wild River Decision on a $100k Triton Bubble!
On the bubble of a $100K Triton event, Mikita Badziakouski’s queens face off against Ossi Ketola’s 5h3h in a tense hand. With two bigger stacks at play and short stacks in the room, there are unconventional decisions on every...
Jan. 21, 2025
Table Talk: My Jacks Feel the Heat in Arizona
Jonathan's back in Arizona, where multi-way pots are the norm. Holding pocket jacks in early position, he faces four callers and a dicey flop. How should he approach his overpair against this herd? Come play with us on Clubs ...
Jan. 16, 2025
Table Talk: Seven Limps and a Set—Can I Survive This Minefield
Seven players limp in, and Jonathan flops bottom set. With an increasingly sketchy runout and six opponents lurking, can he dodge disaster — or can he even find an exit? Come play with us on Clubs Poker! Play for free and win...
Jan. 14, 2025
Table Talk: Fold a SET against OMC???
One of the first hands in an Arizona tournament, and I flop a set of deuces. Seems like the dream start, right? But one of these old guys won’t stop raising me on the driest board you can imagine. What does he have—and do I t...
Jan. 10, 2025
Table Talk: I Have Top Two on a Scary Board...and then Face a Check-Raise!
Jonathan lands in a 5-way pot in a $5/$5 cash game. On a dicey board, he finds himself with a tough decision on the river. What would you do? Come play with us on Clubs Poker! Play for free and win for real. https://play.club...
Jan. 9, 2025
The Breakdown: Andrew Robl vs. the Hollywood Star—with $600k on the Line!
In this wild High Stakes Poker hand, Andrew Robl flops a monster—but Jennifer Tilly doesn’t back down. Is Robl ready to go for the spotlight or does he need to exit stage left? BLINDS $200/$400/$800/$1600/$3200 Tilly (CO): Qs...
Jan. 3, 2025
Table Talk: Poker Pros Debate Intern's Jack-Ten Suited Play
Deep in a big online tournament, Poker Guys long suffering intern, Chris Jones, finds himself chasing with a pair plus flush draw, but should he even be in this spot in the first place? Join our Discord community!!!: https://...
Dec. 27, 2024
Table Talk: Did I Misplay Pocket Jacks??
In a $1/$2 cash game, Jonathan finds himself holding JJ as an overpair to the board and with a gutshot. Still, something seems wrong—How would you play your jacks in this spot? Join our Discord community!!!: https://discord.g...
Dec. 26, 2024
The Breakdown: How Did Fedor Know to Bluff Here?!
In a Triton hand, Fedor Holz finds an unusual bluff against Patrik Antonius. BLINDS 5,000/10,000/10,000 Antonius (UTG): Kh9h (250k) Holz (BTN): AdQc (545k) Flop: KcQh5h Turn: Jc River: 4c Join our Discord community!!!: https:...
Dec. 20, 2024
Table Talk: I Set the Trap with Big Slick!!
In a $1700 WSOP tournament, Grant takes an unexpected line with Ace King to set a trap. Will it work or spring back in his face? Join our Discord community!!!: https://discord.gg/dQD2ASCFF4 Connect with us: https://www.2poker...
Dec. 19, 2024
The Breakdown: Wesley is Back—But Is He Telling the Right Story?
In a high stakes Hustler Casino Live hand, Wesley makes a big play with the nut blocker, but did he tell himself the right story? BLINDS $100/$200/$400 straddle King Henry (BTN): Td8d ($421k) Wesley (BB): JhJd ($2.7m) Flop: T...
Dec. 13, 2024
Table Talk: Is My Poker Play Too Fancy?!
In a $1700 WSOP tournament, Grant finds a spot to raise the river with an underpair to the board. Fancy play syndrome or fancy play star? Join our Discord community!!!: https://discord.gg/dQD2ASCFF4 Connect with us: https://w...
Dec. 12, 2024
The Breakdown: Did Wesley Make This Cooler Worse?
In a high stakes Hustler Casino Live hand, Wesley flops a monster, but he finds trouble by the river. Is this just a massive cooler or did he end up making it even worse for himself? BLINDS $100/$200/$200 Bobo (+1): 7d2d ($22...
Dec. 6, 2024
Table Talk: Baller play or reckless as hell?
Grant shares a spot from a WSOP circuit stop where he followed his read and broke from convention. Was he right?
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Dec. 5, 2024
The Breakdown: How Does Ike Haxton Get Away with This Against One of the World's Best?
Ike Haxton finds an incredible double check raise against Artur Martirosyan in a Triton High Roller. BLINDS 15k/30k/30k Martirosyan (HJ): JhJs (650k) Haxton (BB): 8d5d (685k) Flop: Qs6d6h Turn: 7s River: Kh Join our Discord c...
Nov. 29, 2024
Table Talk: Poker Trip From Hell
Grant and Jonathan exchange stories about hellish poker trips. Join our Discord community!!!: https://discord.gg/dQD2ASCFF4 Connect with us: https://www.2pokerguys.com/ Suggest a hand for the Breakdown podcast on Twitter: @2P...
Nov. 27, 2024
The Breakdown: Xuan Liu Somehow Threads the Needle
In a Lodge cash session, Xuan Liu has AA, but her opponent flops the nuts. How does she escape this spot and scoop a massive pot? BLINDS $5/$10/$10/$25/$50 (2 Straddles) Liu (HJ): AdAc ($15k) Corvette Mike (CO): QcJc ($13k) T...
Nov. 22, 2024
Table Talk: Raised With Two Pair in a Low Bluff Spot
Grant finds himself in another tough spot against another pro. Are there spots where even pros always have it? Join our Discord!!!: https://discord.gg/dQD2ASCFF4
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Nov. 21, 2024
The Breakdown: Henry Cashes in On a Big Bluff
In a Hustler Live cash session Henry makes a big move against Cash's made flush. Cash is left to figure out if his once promising hand still holds up. BLINDS $25/$50/$100(Straddle) Henry (CO): As9c ($43k) Mike X (SB): ATo ($...
Nov. 15, 2024
Table Talk: Turn Top Two into a Bluff?
In this week's Table Talk, we look at a tricky 5-way straddle spot that Grant finds himself in. He flops top two, but the board degrades. Should he consider turning it into a bluff?
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Nov. 14, 2024
The Breakdown: Can Mariano Figure Out Jungleman's Big River Bet?
In a Hustler Live cash session with the progressive stand-up game in play, Jungleman makes a big river bet with an unlikely hand. Can Mariano figure it out while holding pocket aces? BLINDS $25/$50/$50 Mike X (HJ): K8o Marian...