Best How To Play Blackjack Podcasts (2024)

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Shaking up the world of podcasts with Cooler co-founder Mike Su 1:11:47

13d ago1:11:47

1:11:47

Mike Su is our guest this week. He is the co-founder of Cooler, a new platform for podcasts that is looking to evolve a 20+ year old format. The big questions we tackle this week: What is it like to start your own content platform? How could podcasts evolve? Is there a way to avoid some of the pitfalls other digital content platforms are facing tod…

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Love for animals + keen media instincts = profit with Nadav Ossendryver, founder of Latest Sightings 1:12:25

9d ago1:12:25

1:12:25

Nadav Ossendryver is our guest this week. He is the founder of Latest Sightings, a wildlife content and community company. Latest Sightings has 5M subscribers on Youtube and generates billions of views on wildlife content each year across platforms. The big questions we tackle this week: How have CAPs (Content Algorithm Platforms) changed wildlife …

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How do you make content that pleases the algo gods? Is going viral like winning at blackjack? Grady Rains, Cheat Code founder, joins the show 1:09:41

27d ago1:09:41

1:09:41

Grady Rains is our guest this week. He is a co-founder of Cheat Code, an agency that specializes in viral content. He also spent time at the NFL and was also a Fortnite influencer. The big questions we tackle this week: Is it possible to know what will go viral in advance? What are the ingredients to a powerful meme? How has grinding on content alg…

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Is social media as bad for you as cigarettes? Will AI help or destroy journalism? The state of news content with Forth co-founder Xana O'Neill 1:17:14

1M ago1:17:14

1:17:14

Xana O'Neill is our guest this week. She is a co-founder of Forth, a new journalism-focused digital content platform, as well as the former head of news at Snapchat. The big questions we tackle this week: Why do so many people rely on social media for news? How did Forth create criteria to choose which people can create content on that platform? Ca…

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How would you create a league from scratch? Does OTE have a streaker plan? AI robot refs? Overtime CCO Marc Kohn joins the show 1:14:38

1M ago1:14:38

1:14:38

Marc Kohn is our guest this week. He is the Chief Content Officer at Overtime, the innovative sports media company that has created hit original series like Hello Newmans while also launching entire leagues like Overtime Elite (OTE) to showcase young athletes. The big questions we tackle this week: What was it like creating a brand new sports leagu…

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The Live Game Shows phenomenon 6:04

1M ago6:04

6:04

Live game shows are the most exciting new genre of casino game, bar none. With hosts, augmented reality, next level graphics and inventive bonus rounds, this offshoot of live dealer games has a lot to offer. This week, Dan looks at how live game shows came about, which games are hot right now, and what new game, due for release mid-July, could just…

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Is Gen Z smarter than you? Will content algos destroy society? Skibidi Ohio Rizz? Rachel Richardson joins the show. 1:10:42

1M ago1:10:42

1:10:42

Rachel Richardson is our guest this week. She is the founder of Beginning, Middle and End and the creator/author of the Highly Flammable newsletter. She has worked across media for many years including a long (and early) tenure at Snapchat. She is an expert in digital content and Gen Z. The big questions we tackle this week: What does "built like a…

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How big will Shaq's podcast play be? Is Inside The NBA Finished? What happened to @cash? Playmaker founder Brandon Harris joins the show. 1:15:45

1M ago1:15:45

1:15:45

Brandon Harris is our guest this week. He founded Playmaker, a sprawling social media-driven content company that now produces Shaq's podcast "The Big Podcast". The big questions we tackle this week: What are the secrets to the emergence of Shaq's podcast? Since Brandon has insider access to Shaq, does he think Inside The NBA will survive the chang…

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Why is being independent awesome? What can't you say on MLBN? Scott Braun, host of Foul Territory, joins the show 1:12:59

2M ago1:12:59

1:12:59

Scott Braun is our guest this week. He is the host of Foul Territory, a baseball talk show that is thriving as a content entity separate from MLB. The big questions we tackle this week: How is it different covering a big story when working for a league vs being independent? What is the relationship like between leagues and independent media compani…

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Is Snapchat "social media"? Will the trolls finally get on LinkedIn? A ChatGPT roast? Peter Conforti, Snap veteran and LinkedIn expert joins the show 1:13:00

2M ago1:13:00

1:13:00

Peter Conforti is our guest this week. He is an early Snapchat employee who spent years working on their content team. He now runs his own company called Good Content which helps people succeed on LinkedIn. The big questions we tackle this week: Will Snapchat combine Stories and Spotlight? What is it like inside a meeting about Snap's content algor…

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What is Colin Cowherd's Secret Sauce? Sports Talk Veteran Sam Betesh Joins the Show 1:08:47

2M ago1:08:47

1:08:47

The first episode of Play The Point! Sam Betesh is our guest this week. He has produced sports talk at the highest levels of media, including a long run producing The Herd with Colin Cowherd, and has a truckload of insights regarding how that type of content gets made. Other questions that get at least partially answered: How do you deal with impos…

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What are Crash Games and can they be beat? 10:39

3M ago10:39

10:39

Crash games are new phenomenon in the mainstream online casino world but they're certainly not new to bitcoin and blockchain fans, who've been playing them for 10 years. This week, Dan explores how this unusual casino game format works and picks out some of the best new crash games to try. BeGambleAware, Play responsibly 18+ Play crash games at Pla…

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Can you bluff in Casino Hold'em? 6:19

3M ago6:19

6:19

Texas Hold'em was the world's most popular poker game during the online poker boom. Now Casino Hold'em is having its heyday. In this show, Dan looks at how the game works, why it's different to Texas Hold'em, and reveals his rule of thumb when it comes to deciding whether to call or fold. How to play Casino Hold'em: https://www.playojo.com/blog/cas…

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Are these the most exciting game concepts coming in 2024? 8:46

6M ago8:46

8:46

This week Dan went to ICE London 2024, the gaming industry's most important event of the year, to find out what new games and features PlayOJO's players could be tring out later this year. He picks out 3 categories of casino game, all imported from outside the traditional online casino world, that are either already making waves or which could be t…

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Did this massive game release pass you by too? 6:24

6M ago6:24

6:24

December was packed with game releases, but did any deserve more attention than a game that combines one of the GOAT slots and slick live game show action? A few weeks after its official release, Dan takes a look at Rainbow Riches Live from Authentic Gaming and asks the big question...does it do the number #1 slot of all time justice? Play Rainbow …

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OJO Show Awards 2023: Casino Games & Provider of the Year 8:25

7M ago8:25

8:25

As the end of 2023 approaches, Dan picks his winners for his Oscars of Online Gaming, the OJO Show Awards. As you'll hear, there was a ridiculously good crop of games to choose from this year, with some outstanding contenders for Slot of the Year, Live Casino Game of the Year and Provider of the Year. But the games and providers he chose might just…

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My top 3 contenders for Casino Game Christmas No.1 5:57

8M ago5:57

5:57

This week, Dan picks his favourite slots from the 2023 crop of Christmas casino games. No reskins here - this trio are entirely fresh cuts from some of the top providers, including one game with a name that's very close to his Parks & Rec-loving heart! Play these games in the UK at PlayOJO.com 18+ Play Responsibly BeGambleAware.org…

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These 3 casino games are trending right now 5:39

8M ago5:39

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Dan Grant sifts through the mountain of new games content released in the past couple of months at PlayOJO and highlights 3 games that are doing it for UK players, but for very different reasons. You can read more about these games and check out some screenshots at the PlayOJO Blog. 18+, BeGambleAware…

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The official Breaking Bad slot is finally here - is it any good? 3:16

9M ago3:16

3:16

Playtech have just released the official Breaking Bad online slot and from 9th November to 14th December, UK players can play it exclusively at PlayOJO.com. In this super short show, Dan Grant gives his early take on arguably the most significant TV slot in years. Will it get the kind of cult following that the TV show got? Tune in to find out, or …

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Evgeny Vittman: Why artwork MATTERS when it comes to online slots 20:29

9M ago20:29

20:29

Online slots are part science, part art - and no one explains that better than our guest on this week's show, Evgeny Vittman, Art Director at game studio Peter & Sons. He's a brilliant character with an infectious passion for design and animation, and among other things, he reveals how every slot starts with a designer with "a screw in the butt"! I…

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Slots #3: Boost your chances to win at slot machines 13:16

2+ y ago13:16

13:16

Most advice on how to win at online slots isn’t worth a cent. But in this show, Dan Grant reveals the only advice that can truly help you become a better slots player and maximise your returns in the long run. From picking the best slots to the optimal bet sizes and most generous casinos, learn the 6 tips that will keep you safe, entertained and re…

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Slots #2: Uncover the secrets behind RTP slots 13:12

2+ y ago13:12

13:12

The letters RTP are super common in the world of online slots, and used by many players to decide if a new slot is worth playing. But what is an RTP? In this show, Dan looks at one of the most popular but confusing terms in online gambling, and explains how it relates to the way the slots pay out prizes. Discover how many spins of a slot it really …

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Slots #1: How to play slot machines at your favorite casino ? 20:22

2+ y ago20:22

20:22

Slots might just be the easiest casino games to play, yet with complex maths and innovative new features, they are probably the most complicated games to make. Just read any slot rules and you’ll see for yourself. In our first slots cast, we explain how they work and show you how to master the world’s most popular game category that’s being reinven…

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Blackjack #6: Are Blackjack side bets worth it? 12:15

2+ y ago12:15

12:15

Blackjack side bets are more popular than ever, but why bother playing them if you’re already playing Blackjack itself. Won’t it just get in the way? And what have they got that Blackjack itself hasn’t? Is this episode, host Dan Grant checks out all of the most common side bets and asking the question: Why? What’s in it for players? Learn the diffe…

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Roulette #5: The truth about roulette systems 14:25

2+ y ago14:25

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Roulette systems are almost famous as the game itself, but can you make easy money, or are they just a scam? In this show, we check out 3 of the world’s most famous roulette systems to see how they work, if you can ever actually win and why we fall for systems when we know deep down they can’t beat the game. What’s in this episode: Why we love roul…

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Roulette #4: How not to lose at roulette 11:34

3y ago11:34

11:34

How can you improve your chances of winning at roulette? That’s the $64 million question Dan tackles on this episode of the OJO Show. You won’t learn how to beat the game, but you will hear priceless advice on reducing losses when the wheel is cold, and boosting your wins when results go your way. Our man at the wheel gives a rundown of his tips to…

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Roulette #3: What’s roulette etiquette and does it matter? 12:07

3y ago12:07

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Every new roulette player will experience a fast learning curve when they visit a casino for the first time. There’s a minefield of unwritten rules around playing table games and you’re guaranteed to break most of them. Some will earn you a friendly word of advice from the staff, and some will buy you a one way ticket to the street outside. Fortuna…

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Roulette #2: Investigating popular roulette myths 17:12

3y ago17:12

17:12

There’s a lot of nonsense said about casino games, but when it comes to myths, roulette takes the cake. Maybe it’s the whirring of the wheel. Maybe it’s the dazzling croupiers. Whatever it is, roulette players have been making bizarre claims about superhuman croupiers or their own ability to read the numbers and beat the wheel for decades. In this …

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Roulette #1: The ultimate roulette podcast for beginners 18:56

3y ago18:56

18:56

What do you need to play roulette like a pro? Crystal ball aside, it helps to know how the game works, the complete menu of available bets and how to place your bets. We kick off our series of roulette podcasts with the ultimate induction course to the world’s most famous casino game. If you’ve only played a few spins or you’re off to your local ca…

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Blackjack #5: The secret to splitting & doubling down in Blackjack 14:11

3y ago14:11

14:11

Most Blackjack players think of the game as mostly a choice of Stick or Twist, but there are 2 options you’ll come across in every session you play that can give you a big advantage in your battle against the dealer. Doubling down and splitting aren’t just an opportunity to double your bet. With lots of applications and fascinating strategic implic…

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Blackjack #4: The secret to picking the perfect Blackjack table 7:13

3y ago7:13

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There are many skills involved in playing Blackjack well, but the real game starts long before you’re dealt your hand. Choosing the perfect table for your bankroll, ability level and personality is an important piece of the puzzle but it’s one that few Blackjack players pay close attention to. In this episode, we explain: The different tables you m…

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Blackjack #3: How to avoid the most common Blackjack mistakes? 16:26

3y ago16:26

16:26

If you’re ever wondered why some players do better than others at the Blackjack table, this episode is essential listening. In this show, Dan reveals the 11 most common Blackjack mistakes, the problems they cause and the easy ways to avoid making them. We’ll show you how to spot leaks in your own game and learn how to plug them instantly.From cardi…

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Blackjack #2: Is Basic Strategy the secret to perfect Blackjack? 13:05

3+ y ago13:05

13:05

When it comes to playing Blackjack, Basic Strategy is our favourite subject and by far the most important topic that beginners and even intermediate players will ever learn. This episode is a great introduction for new players, but it can also be a good reminder to experienced players of why choosing the right move is so critical to your long-term …

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Blackjack #1: Under the hood of the classic casino game 16:02

3+ y ago16:02

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We’re kicking off our new podcast with an introduction to Blackjack, arguably the most popular casino game in the UK. In this episode, which is aimed at both beginners and anyone who wants to know more about the game, Dan Grant explains how Blackjack works and why good strategy is the secret to success. This episode covers the rules of the game fro…

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