Best CCG poker Radio Podcasts (2024)

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Cracking the Code: Poker Solver Software in Live Tournaments 47:18

5h ago47:18

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Send us a Text Message. 🎙️ Episode 104: "Fair Play or Foul? The Ethical Dilemma of Solvers in Live Poker" ♤♡♢♧ In this episode of "The Overlay, a poker podcast" we delve into the increasingly influential role of poker solver software being used in live poker tournaments. As technology advances, players gain unprecedented insights into optimal strat…

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The Chicago Series of Poker ~ CSOP 2024 55:12

11d ago55:12

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Send us a Text Message. 🎙️ Episode 103: The 2024 Chicago Series of Poker ♤♡♢♧ In this episode of The Overlay a poker podcast, we break down the full schedule of the Chicago Series of Poker ~ CSOP 2024 ~ brought to you by CCG poker! Let's talk about mixed games, no limit tourneys, tag teams, special events, team tournaments and 40 $400 CSOP Main Eve…

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🎙️Weighing the Stakes: Pros and Cons of 1-2 vs. 1-3 Poker ♤♡♢♧ 47:40

1M ago47:40

47:40

Send us a Text Message. 🎙️ Episode 102: The Pros and Cons of 1-2 vs. 1-3 NLH Poker ♤♡♢♧ In this episode of The Overlay a poker podcast, we dive into the world of low-stakes poker, focusing on the popular 1-2 and 1-3 no limit holdem poker games. We'll break down the key differences between 1-2 and 1-3, including bankroll considerations, player tende…

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"Behind the Felt: Interview with Liam Gannon, Poker's Best-Dressed" 40:07

2M ago40:07

40:07

Send us a Text Message. 🎙️ Episode 101: Interview with Liam Gannon ♧♡♢♤ In this exclusive episode, we sit down with two time RunGood Poker ring winner Liam Gannon, known for his tournament prowess at the poker table, his poker reporting skills, and his impeccable sense of style. Known as "The Best-Dressed Player Poker", Liam brings a unique blend o…

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Exploring Poker Payouts: Are They Too Top Heavy? 38:25

3M ago38:25

38:25

Send us a Text Message. 🎙️ Episode 100: Problematic Payouts??? 💸 "Stacked or Stacked Against? Exploring Poker Payouts: Are They Too Top Heavy?" This episode of The Overlay covers a hotly debated topic among poker players: tournament payouts. Are they structured in a way that heavily favors the top finishers, leaving too many players out in the cold…

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The Poker Fix #1: Rolling with the Punches 🥊 28:18

4M ago28:18

28:18

Send us a Text Message. 🎙️ Episode 99: The Poker Fix... rolling with the punches 🥊 Welcome to "The Poker Fix," a series from The Overlay a poker podcast with episodes designed to empower poker players with the knowledge and skills needed to enhance their game. Whether you're a beginner looking to learn the basics or a seasoned player aiming to shar…

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Decoding the 2024 WSOP Tournament Schedule 49:28

5M ago49:28

49:28

Send us a Text Message. 🎙️ Episode 98: Going All-In – Decoding the 2024 WSOP Tournament Schedule Get ready for a poker extravaganza on this special edition of The Overlay Podcast! In "Decoding the 2024 WSOP," we take a deep dive into the highly anticipated WSOP 2024 Tournament Schedule. Hosted by Ken and Brandon, this episode brings you a full brea…

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Bet Sizing Rules for NLH Texas Holdem 53:00

5M ago53:00

53:00

Send us a Text Message. Episode 97: "Top Bet Sizing Rules for No Limit Texas Holdem" In this episode of The Overlay a poker podcast, we dive deep into the strategic world of - bet sizing - How big is too big? Join us as we unravel the mysteries behind effective bet sizing rules that can elevate your game and maximize your winnings. Our hosts, Ken a…

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High-Stakes Huddle: Super Bowl Bets Unveiled 38:07

6M ago38:07

38:07

Send us a Text Message. Episode 96: "High-Stakes Huddle: Super Bowl Bets Unveiled" 🏈🎤 Brace yourselves for a special edition of Th Overlay, a poker podcast about the big game, the excitement of prop bets, and a dash of Taylor Swift magic! In this episode, we're diving deep into the world of Super Bowl gambling, exploring prop bets that range from t…

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Choosing Tournaments for Success 39:24

6M ago39:24

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Send us a Text Message. Episode 95: Decoding the Poker Equation: Choosing Tournaments for Success In this episode of The Overlay, we delve into the strategic world of poker tournaments, guiding you through the process of creating your personalized poker equation for success. Join us as we explore the factors that should influence your tournament se…

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Pondering the Play: The Art of Tanking 40:03

7M ago40:03

40:03

Send us a Text Message. Episode 94: Pondering the Play: The Art of Tanking In this episode of "The Overlay: a Poker Podcast," we scrutinize the controversial practice of tanking. Is it a strategic move or a manipulative tactic? Join our hosts as they explore the downsides of prolonged decision-making at the poker table. From slowing down the game t…

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Shuffling the Odds- The Saga of the MGM Winter Poker Challenge 35:47

8M ago35:47

35:47

Send us a Text Message. Episode 93: Shuffling the Odds- The Saga of the MGM Winter Poker Challenge Welcome to a controversial episode, Shuffling the Odds, of where we unravel the high-stakes drama that unfolded at the MGM Grand Poker Room. In a shocking turn of events, midway through their highly anticipated poker series, the MGM Grand made a bold …

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All-In for the Holidays: Poker Gift Ideas 2023 28:14

8M ago28:14

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Send us a Text Message. Episode 92: Poker Holiday Gift Ideas 2023 'Tis the season to shuffle up and deal some festive cheer! In this special holiday episode of The Overlay, join Ken and Brandon as they unwrap a treasure trove of holiday gift ideas for the poker enthusiast in your life. Whether you're shopping for a seasoned pro or a casual player, …

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Mastering the Chaos: Navigating Large Field Poker Tournaments 32:08

8M ago32:08

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Send us a Text Message. Episode 91: Mastering the Chaos: Navigating Large Field Poker Tournaments with Skill and Strategy Welcome back to another thrilling episode of The Overlay! In today's episode, we dive deep into the strategy behind large-field poker tournaments. Join us as we explore strategies, mindsets, and skills necessary to navigate the …

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The Black Friday Early Bird 🦃 28:31

9M ago28:31

28:31

Send us a Text Message. Episode 90: The history of the Biggest Little charity poker tournament in Chicago. Get ready to shuffle up and deal in this episode as we dive into the heart of Chicago's most anticipated charity poker event – The Black Friday Early Bird, the Biggest Little Charity Poker Tournament in Chicago. Join us as we explore the glitz…

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Beyond the Rule Book...again! 36:59

9M ago36:59

36:59

Send us a Text Message. Episode 89: Beyond the Rule Book...part 2! Are you ready to embark on a fascinating journey into the uncharted territories of poker? What does the tournament director do when poker players find themselves in the poker twilight zone? The rule book doesn't cover the stories you are about to hear.\ Get ready to discover what ha…

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Early Advantage - The first levels of a poker tournament 27:27

10M ago27:27

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Send us a Text Message. Episode 88: The importance of playing the early levels of a poker tournament. To arrive early or show up fashionably late? This is the question every poker player must ask themselves when planning to play any poker tournament. Get there early and subject oneself to the "insignificant" levels, or show up late and start throwi…

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Big Blind protection for tournament play? 33:44

10M ago33:44

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Send us a Text Message. Episode 87: Big Blind Protection Rule? One of the worst things that can happen to a tournament poker player is to pay the big blind, only to have your table broken and find yourself in the BB again at your new table. The RunGood series tested out the Big Blind Protection Rule (BBP) to counteract this poker atrocity. The Over…

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Poker's best kept secret in Vegas 34:10

11M ago34:10

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Send us a Text Message. Episode 86: Poker's best kept secret in Las Vegas Playing poker at the WSOP in Las Vegas during the summer is every poker player's dream. To climb the poker summit and obtain poker immortality is the reason we look at hand charts, study this game, and put ourselves through the poker grinder. BUT... what if there was a secret…

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Bad Beats at the WSOP 57:34

1y ago57:34

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Send us a Text Message. Episode 85: Bad Beats from the $10K PLO Championship Ken and Brandon give you the full story of their experience at the 54th WSOP $10,000 Pot Limit Ohama Championship! Who did they play with? Who ran up a stack? Who survived three all-in's before their ultimate tournament death? How were the dealers? The Overlay leaves no st…

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The 54th WSOP 48:44

1y ago48:44

48:44

Send us a Text Message. Episode 84: The 54th WSOP Preview and Best of Awards Does looking at the 95 events that make up the 2023 54th World Series of Poker give you a headache? Wish you had a buddy who could just tell you the best tournaments to play in. Which weekend will give you the most for your money? What your chances are of playing with a Ha…

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The Godfather of Poker ~ Doyle Brunson 27:03

1y ago27:03

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Send us a Text Message. Episode 83: Remembering the Godfather of Poker. "We don't stop playing because we get old, we get old because we stop playing". Mr. Brunson was once immodestly described as “the Babe Ruth, the Michael Jordan, and the Arnold Palmer of poker.” The Overlay shares their thoughts on why Doyle had such an impact on the game of pok…

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Bad Beats, High Hands, Jackpots & Freerolls! 50:48

1y ago50:48

50:48

Send us a Text Message. Episode 82: Poker Room Promotions What are your favorite poker room promotions? Bad Beat Jackpots, High Hand payouts, Jackpots, or Freerolls? The Overlay teams digs deep on the subtle difference and benefits of each kind of poker room promotions, and the bad beat story's that come with them. If you enjoy our show please subs…

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Beyond the Rule Book! 42:22

1+ y ago42:22

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Send us a Text Message. Episode 81: Beyond the Rule Book! Poker is a simple game right? Five cards, Seven Cards, Flushes, Full Houses, Two Pair vs One pair, One chip Rule, Multiple Chip Rule, Over-betting and Verbal is binding. BUT what does the tournament director do when poker players go off the reservation and the rule book doesn't quite cover t…

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No Gamble No Podcast: The Rise of Live Streams 32:08

1+ y ago32:08

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Send us a Text Message. Can you imagine watching the WSOP Main Event in the '80s and '90s on TV without seeing the player's hole cards? Fast forward twenty years, lipstick cams were introduced and poker on TV exploded. From ESPN, PokerGo, YouTube, and Twitch check out the rise of Live Streamed poker from the Overlay a poker podcast. We cover the bi…

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Why we love PLO Tournaments 49:13

1+ y ago49:13

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Send us a Text Message. Pot Limit Omaha players while wild and reckless, are a small section of the poker community. Take that small group of players and divide them further into PLO tournament players and you are down to a very small percentage of poker players.. However, the team at The Overaly loves PLO tournaments. Listen to our love letter of …

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2022 WSOP Chicago Circuit Event RECAP 31:42

1+ y ago31:42

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Send us a Text Message. The Overlay goes over a full breakdown of local player success at the 2022 WSOP Circuit Event in Chicago at the Grand Victoria Casino in Elgin. The Chicago poker scene is vibrant, passionate, and bountiful. The players from Chicago are some of the most dedicated, crafty, and successful amateur players in the world. Think we …

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Pocket Tens the toughest premium holdem hand to play 38:29

1+ y ago38:29

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Send us a Text Message. How to play Pocket 10's the toughest premium holdem hand to play. The last qualifier of the top 6 premium hands is our most difficult to play. The Overlay gives you a full breakdown of how to improve your play pocket tens. Number one on our list of the Top Six most difficult premium holdem hands to play. Premium holdem hands…

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Ace King the 2nd toughest premium holdem hand to play 36:03

1+ y ago36:03

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Send us a Text Message. How to play Ace King the second toughest premium holdem hand to play. Ace King is pretty, but with beauty comes pain. The best-looking hand is arguably the toughest to play. The Overlay gives you a full breakdown on how to improve your play with Ace King. Number two on our list of the Top Six most difficult premium holdem ha…

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Pocket Jacks the 3rd toughest premium holdem hand to play 45:12

2y ago45:12

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Send us a Text Message. How to play pocket Jacks the 3rd toughest premium holdem hand to play. Pocket Rockets is the BEST holdem hand on the planet, but why are they so hard to play? The Overlay gives you a full breakdown on how to improve your play with pocket Aces. Premium holdem hands ranked by how tough they are to play. This is the third of a …

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Pocket Aces the 4th toughest premium holdem hand to play 38:39

2y ago38:39

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Send us a Text Message. How to play pocket Aces the 4th toughest premium holdem hand to play. Pocket Rockets is the BEST holdem hand on the planet, but why are they so hard to play? The Overlay gives you a full breakdown on how to improve your play with pocket Aces. Premium holdem hands ranked by how tough they are to play. This is the third of a s…

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Pocket Queens the 5th toughest premium holdem hand to play 44:27

2y ago44:27

44:27

Send us a Text Message. How to play pocket Queens the 5th toughest premium holdem hand to play. Every poker player hopes for Queens, but why are they so hard to play? The Overlay gives you a full breakdown on how to improve your play with pocket Queens. Premium holdem hands ranked by how tough they are to play. This is the third of a seven-part min…

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Pocket Kings the 6th toughest premium holdem hand to play 59:57

2y ago59:57

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Send us a Text Message. How to play pocket Kings the 6th toughest premium holdem hand to play. Every poker player hopes for Kings, but why are they so hard to play? The Overlay gives you a full breakdown on how to improve your play with pocket kings. Premium holdem hands ranked by how tough they are to play. This is the second of a seven-part mini-…

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Top 6 toughest premium hold'em hands to play 31:01

2y ago31:01

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Send us a Text Message. Premium holdem hands ranked by how tough they are to play. This is the first of a seven-part mini-series of how to play the hands we are all wishing to see but have so much difficulty playing. In this first episode, we will cover the complete list of the toughest premium hands to play, and each subsequent episode will be ded…

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Episode 70: The WSOP recap part 2 of 2 56:01

2y ago56:01

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Send us a Text Message. Team CCG’s first trip to Vegas and the 2022 WSOP World Seris of Poker! In part two we hear about Ken's deep run in the PLO Championship at the Venitian. We also get the full breakdown of team Captain Brandon's WSOP Main Event tournament. #teamccg If you are enjoying our show please subscribe and leave us a 5-star review on A…

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Episode 69: The WSOP recap part 1 of 2 1:03:10

2y ago1:03:10

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Send us a Text Message. Team CCG’s first trip to Vegas and the 2022 WSOP World Seris of Poker! In part one of this two part episode we catch up with Team CCG assistant captain Ken’s experience at his first WSOP. What were the lines like? How was the registration process? Overall Experience and his results… FYI I did not win the WSOP Main, maybe nex…

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Episode 68: The VEGAS pre show 24:16

2y ago24:16

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Send us a Text Message. The Vegas Pre-Show for the Overlay! The WSOP Main Event is only two weeks away, and the Overlay podcast is getting ready to take Vegas on. What hotels to stay at? Who won the Main Event Seat giveaway? Where do you go to sign up? Top Tips from Brandon (Co-Captian of Team CCG) on what to expect and what to pack in your WSOP fa…

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Episode 67: The King of Flips ~ Run Good Stories 47:26

2y ago47:26

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Send us a Text Message. Sometimes you just get hit in the face with the deck. Those are the poker stories we hear on this edition of Run Good Stories. Find out who is the King of Flips and who turned $78 into almost $2K after a almost a $4K winner at the PLO table. So many poker players only want to tell the bad beat stories, join us on this episod…

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Episode 66: Who is the better poker player? 30:37

2+ y ago30:37

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Send us a Text Message. Who is the better poker player? The cash game grinder or the poker tournament road warrior? Who would you choose in an all-out battle royale of poker? 25 cash game players vs 25 tournament players with $20K on the line and a first place prize of $11,500 and a dream fulfilled at the WSOP ME. Put your money where your mouth is…

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Episode 65: Sports Betting and Poker 43:28

2+ y ago43:28

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Send us a Text Message. Alternate lines, three-teamer teaser, twelve leg parlay, backdoor cover, buying points, live betting, underdogs, and covers. The Overlay goes full Degen with a full episode on Sports Betting and how it affects a poker player's bankroll. If you are enjoying our show please subscribe and leave us a 5-star review on Apple Podca…

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Episode 64: Chopportunities 48:09

2+ y ago48:09

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Send us a Text Message. To Chop or Not to Chop? That is the question. (Tournament Chop talk only) What should you consider when the "CHOP" talk starts at the final table? What are the parameters of a good chop? When should you not chop? What are the negatives to chopping? Never again be unsure of your negotiating skills at the poker table again. Ta…

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Episode 63: Top 3 tips to become a better PLO player 43:07

2+ y ago43:07

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Send us a Text Message. What are the top three tips to become a better PLO player? Position, Card Selection and Bet sizing. Seems simple, but whoever said poker had to be hard. Follow along with Ken and Brandon as they fall down the rabbit hole of Pot Limit Omaha. If you are enjoying our show please subscribe and leave us a 5-star review on Apple P…

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Episode 62: The Good Ole Days of Poker 45:19

2+ y ago45:19

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Send us a Text Message. When you think of the good ole days what do you think of? If you are a poker player, you think about the days of Full Tilt, poker on every TV channel, loosing your whole bank roll in one night, and the epic come back from a $5 re-buy tournament win. The good ole days of poker do not belong to the Wild Bill Hickock's or Doc H…

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Episode 61: The Race to $20K! 26:25

2+ y ago26:25

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Send us a Text Message. Sponsor episode: The Race to $20K where someone will win a once in a lifetime poker trip to the Main Event~ Listen to Ken and Brandon discuss the charity poker scene in Chicago. We cover the new $20K promo, Main Event seats, and how it has impacted the charity poker scene. 2022 is off to a banger start! If you are enjoying o…

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Episode 60: A Trip to Texas 26:28

2+ y ago26:28

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Send us a Text Message. The Overlay has their first PLO meet-up game at Paramount with tons of action and "sweats". Listen to Ken and Brandon discuss the poker scene in Houston, the game at Paramount, new Texas promos for one of our favorite sponsors, and how the Overlay hosts did in the game. If you are enjoying our show please subscribe and leave…

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Episode 59: New Year Poker Goals 101 43:17

2+ y ago43:17

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Send us a Text Message. How your New Year's resolutions can make you a better poker player. From your primary goals to secondary goals, use January 1st, 2022 as a poker reset button to revamp your game. Listen as Ken and Brandon go over their own personal goals and resolutions for the new year, and how it can help you become a better poker player. …

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Episode 58: WSOP Main Event ~ Brandon's epic run part 3 of 3 47:52

2+ y ago47:52

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Send us a Text Message. Team CCG's only sponsored player and co-host of this podcast plays in his first ever WSOP Main Event! Follow along in this three part mini series about Brandon's epic run in the 2021 $10K WSOP ME. If you are enjoying our show please subscribe and leave us a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts. If you are listing on Spotify pleas…

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Episode 57:WSOP Main Event ~ Brandon's epic run part 2 of 3 50:17

2+ y ago50:17

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Send us a Text Message. Team CCG's only sponsored player and co-host of this podcast plays in his first ever WSOP Main Event! Follow along in this three part mini series about Brandon's epic run in the 2021 $10K WSOP ME. If you are enjoying our show please subscribe and leave us a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts. If you are listing on Spotify pleas…

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Episode 56: WSOP Main Event ~ Brandon's epic run part 1 of 3 44:08

2+ y ago44:08

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Send us a Text Message. Team CCG's only sponsored player and co-host of this podcast plays in his first ever WSOP Main Event! Follow along in this three part mini series about Brandon's epic run in the 2021 $10K WSOP ME. If you are enjoying our show please subscribe and leave us a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts. If you are listing on Spotify pleas…

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Episode 55: High Stakes Poker Pros ~ Where are they now? 52:21

3y ago52:21

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Send us a Text Message. High Stakes Poker is the most influential TV shows in the poker world. A single cash game featuring the most iconic poker players of all time. Old school and new school poker pros playing for bricks of cash and ridiculously large pots, making deals and running it twice. This show single handed changed the face of poker as we…

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