We just announced that we are starting a CardsChat podcast:

CardsChat is Launching a Podcast!

This thread is where you submit questions to ask podcast guests questions that we will answer during our weekly podcasts.

We will let you know in advance when we have a guest you can submit questions for.

Here are some ideas of questions you can submit that would be considered:

Guests - you can submit questions about their experiences in poker, strategy questions, what they are currently involved in - and just about anything you want to know about them.

Looking forward to hearing from you all :-)

That is nice ! Good luck to you guys.

How can we view the upcoming podcasts? Sounds like something cool I may want to be a part of. I've always got many questions

Originally Posted by Phoenix Wright

How can we view the upcoming podcasts? Sounds like something cool I may want to be a part of. I've always got many questions

We will let you know before the first one is out.

We are now taking questions for Jamie Kerstetter. She is an amazing poker pro who has also won a lot of respect as a commentator.

What would you like to ask Jamie?

Originally Posted by Debi

We are now taking questions for Jamie Kerstetter. She is an amazing poker pro who has also won a lot of respect as a commentator.

What would you like to ask Jamie?

Wow, we have a "big name" poker player here This is what I would write to Jamie:

I am fairly new to poker, but I notice that we share a lot in common. For instance, you [Jamie] graduated from Rutgers University and got your J.D. from University of Michigan before changing career paths for poker. I am a college student transferring into University of Michigan as we speak. Becoming a lawyer was one of the career options I almost pursued as well (several of my friends are lawyers), but I too changed paths. Except instead of poker, I decided to pursue psychology which I've always loved and naturally had a knack for.

As someone greatly interested in the psychology behind the game of poker, how much of a role does "poker psychology" play into your personal poker game? Furthermore, what form does psychology take when you play at various stakes?

p.s. I personally believe the average person realizes poker isn't as psychologically heavy as the Hollywood movies portray, (with people bluffing every other hand) once they begin to play the game of poker themselves. I was always aware of this difference, but I still believe psychology has a large role to play in poker - just not in the same form most players expect.

I would like to ask Debi and/or Tammy for some background on Nick the founder of Cardschat and his current role? He used to be active in the forum but we haven't seen anything from him in a very long time. In fact, I would vey much like to hear from Nick on one of the podcasts.

If anyone has any questions for Sean McCormick (Poker Room Manager at the Aria) we have 1 day to get some questions in!

We are also taking general questions - anything you would like us to ask poker pros in general about lifestyle, playing on the road, live tournament and cash games etc.

Let's get some more questions in - we want you to be part of the podcast!

Question for Sean:

What is involved in getting the Aria opened back up during this pandemic? Specifically, how will they be setting up poker games?

How do the Pros manage to eat nutritionally when on the road all the time?

If any of the Pros are married and/or in a long term relationship - how do they manage to keep that relationship alive and thriving when on the road so much?

Originally Posted by Debi

If anyone has any questions for Sean McCormick (Poker Room Manager at the Aria) we have 1 day to get some questions in!

We are also taking general questions - anything you would like us to ask poker pros in general about lifestyle, playing on the road, live tournament and cash games etc.

Let's get some more questions in - we want you to be part of the podcast!

Question for Sean:

I have personally held several management positions, but I am completely newer to the realm of poker and never been inside a real casino before (I was excitedly planning a day of going to one, but then the covid-19 pandemic hit: I plan on going once they re-open and it is safe again). How would you say management of a poker room differs from a traditional management position? I'd imagine the similarities far outweigh the differences, but at least you have an interesting subject of poker in day-to-day operations.

Apologies Robbie & Sean, I only have questions for the ladies.... (This is not sexism [being feminist is just a coincidence ])

Debi & Tammy:

There have been ripples about upcoming large-scale changes at cardschat with regards to the site, platform and forums, can you tell us anything about what these changes might entail with regards to what will be different, what will stay the same, new features or additions and any deadwood which might be removed? Eternal thank-yous and

Jamie:

1a)
As a poker pro do you think being in a relationship with (or marrying) another poker pro is +EV, -EV or EV neutral?

1b)
Expected Value aside, what do you think the major Pros & Cons are/would be?

2) What are your thoughts on the gender disparity in poker and what do you think should be done to encourage the fairer sex to the felts?

when are we going to open an tournament at Natural8

Originally Posted by nabmom

Question for Sean:

What is involved in getting the Aria opened back up during this pandemic? Specifically, how will they be setting up poker games?

Originally Posted by Phoenix Wright

Question for Sean:

I have personally held several management positions, but I am completely newer to the realm of poker and never been inside a real casino before (I was excitedly planning a day of going to one, but then the covid-19 pandemic hit: I plan on going once they re-open and it is safe again). How would you say management of a poker room differs from a traditional management position? I'd imagine the similarities far outweigh the differences, but at least you have an interesting subject of poker in day-to-day operations.

The interview with Sean was moved up a day so I don't think these made it in.

Originally Posted by theRaven68

when are we going to open an tournament at Natural8

Don't think this is a question for the podcast but the answer is there are no plans at all.

Good news - we did get those 2 questions for Sean in!

We are now looking for questions for Phil Galfond and Maria Konnikova - please specify who your questions are for.

We also still need general questions we can ask any pro so load us up with some of those!

Thanks!

We are looking for questions for Maria Konnikova now. Please submit your questions as soon as possible so we can get them in time!

Originally Posted by Debi

We are looking for questions for Maria Konnikova now. Please submit your questions as soon as possible so we can get them in time!

Do you really swear as often as James & Joe imply?

(Pretty sure that's the correct Maria lolol)

Let's get more questions for Maria!

We are also looking for questions for Phil Galfond now.

Questions for both Phil and Maria:

#1: What was the biggest stumbling block that you had to overcome at the beginning of your poker career and what steps did you take to address it?

#2: How do you think COVID-19 will affect live poker in the long run and how do you plan to adjust?

Still time for questions for Maria Konnikova and Phil Galfond!

What is your most embarrassing moment in poker so far?

Question for Phil:

You're widely regarded as a top PLO authority with your training site and lately the heads-up matches... What was your biggest aha moment when learning PLO and what would you say is the most important lesson you learned when moving through the stakes?

Thanks!

Where we can listen to the podcast? are they avaible on Spotify?

Originally Posted by BenImortal

Where we can listen to the podcast? are they avaible on Spotify?

We will provide you with a link before it goes live - which is looking like Friday.

Wow, Phil Galfond!

Thank you for the podcast, you seem to have an A list line up

I hope it's not too late to ask a question:

Q: Apologies as you're probably tired of talking about this, but I've heard your epic comeback against VeniVedi described as one of the biggest achievement in poker history. You explained your decision to take a break (from the challenge) in great detail, but what was your strategy for study and mental recovery during the break?

I'm guessing we'd all love to know if he studied the losing hands from the challenge in the interim and what his process was to allow such a turnaround.

Our first episode is live on our all-new CardsChat Podcast page! >> https://www.cardschat.com/podcast/

Originally Posted by Tammy

Our first episode is live on our all-new CardsChat Podcast page! >> https://www.cardschat.com/podcast/

First listener Thank you to all the team for their efforts to put this together

We only have a few hours to get some questions in for PHIL HELLMUTH!!

Go go go !

For Phil H.

When is your next book coming out?

What hobbies do you have in your spare time?

Do you ever see yourself retiring from poker?

Originally Posted by Debi

We only have a few hours to get some questions in for PHIL HELLMUTH!!

Go go go !

Incredible.

Q: What's your opinion on the old-school ('feel') vs new-school (GTO) debate? Do you use solvers in your own study?

Originally Posted by Shells

For Phil H.

When is your next book coming out?

What hobbies do you have in your spare time?

Do you ever see yourself retiring from poker?

Originally Posted by sn0112

Incredible.

Q: What's your opinion on the old-school ('feel') vs new-school (GTO) debate? Do you use solvers in your own study?

Thanks!

Phil, how difficult is it in this day in age to play against the young guns who tend to target you at the poker table?

Is Twitter good or bad for the promotion of poker in general?

Do you intend to stream poker online?

Who do you like between Daniel and Doug?

What do you enjoy to do the most in your spare time?

What is the one tournament you still want to win that you have not to date?

Do you ever see yourself aligning with an online poker site?

What do you miss about poker the most pre- Moneymaker boom?

What is the best and worst thing about poker fans that you come across away from the table?

Does it bother you to be spotted at a pkker table while not in a hand?

With all of the books being written these days, which poker book is your favourite?

Q: What was the most memorable hand of your life?

Phil:
1. If you could tell your younger self one piece of advice at the beginning of your poker career, what would that be?

2. Could you tell us about your favorite charity that you support?

3. What changes to live poker play do you see post-COVID19?

4. You have seen a lot of antics at the poker table, is there any that stand out as the most outrageous behavior at the table?

Do you miss the poker boom era ?? Do you think another one will come in the post COVID-19 era ???

Which poker pros are best friends of yours ?? Who are more appreciated by you , for their talent or personality ??

Hi Phil,
Any chance to play backgammon with you?

Originally Posted by RedGnom

Hi Phil,
Any chance to play backgammon with you?

Sorry - this podcast was recorded last night.

I shoulda posted my Phil question here instead...

I'm a dunce...

I'll ask him when we get tabled one day....

We are looking for questions for Jennifer Shahade now and have until Tues night to get those in.

Let me know what you would like to ask her!

Hi Jennifer,
With a eye to your book Chess Bitch: Women in the Ultimate Intellectual Sport published in 2005, what would you like to add/revise at nowadays? Thanks.

Q: Why do all chess players point at pieces/squares with middle finger?

Originally Posted by Debi

We are looking for questions for Jennifer Shahade now and have until weed morning to get those in.

Let me know what you would like to ask her!

I has a qwuestion...

For any whom it is weed morning every morning, how are *ahem* they *ahem* to differentiate?



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For Jennifer -

What do you feel is your biggest accomplishment in chess?
What is the next goal in your chess career?
What single event, do you feel, is your biggest accomplishment in poker?

Originally Posted by Tracid

I has a qwuestion...

For any whom it is weed morning every morning, how are *ahem* they *ahem* to differentiate?



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That could be a problem!

Originally Posted by Debi

That could be a problem!

I'm beginning to be inclined to agree with you Debi!! :haha:

Perhaps... Errr... those... members might consider evenings a more productive starting point for such pursuits...!

Its a chess question, but..... maybe it goes with poker?

I play chess and cannot for the life of me think 2-3-5-8 moves ahead. Like If I move "here" they move either "there" or "there" or maybe even "there" and then I have to have all possible moves for EACH possibility... Is a mere mortal (old one at that) capable of learning to do this?

And do you also do this when you play poker, meaning you put your opponent on a range and then do you have a play for each possibility in that range? Or is your poker approach not done like that? Meaning, do you think about all range posibilites and your response, and, if so, are you - preflop for example - already thinking turn moves? Or is poker a more "wait and see and then decide"?

Thanks so much for all of you who've been sending in questions. Some really great ones! We've recorded episodes 3, 4, 5, and 6 already, so I hope you enjoy listening over the next few weeks!

Any suggestions for guests you would love for us to have on the podcast?