Xuan Liu just detonated one of poker’s longest-standing glass ceilings—busting a 200-event streak with the first female title in Triton history, taking down the $25 000 WPT Global Slam in Montenegro (155 entries, $860 000 up top). I had to know how she did it, so we sat down to trade war stories: her Yukon bankroll challenge that started with two grand total (flights included), the cliquey staking webs that freeze most women out of 25 Ks, and why she thinks “marketing yourself” is the truest edge in high-rollers.

From double-board bomb-pots in the Arctic to four-bet battles on Poker Night in America, we unpack the mind-game, the money game, and the human game... plus a few leaks we’re still plugging.

If you’re chasing freedom through cards... or just wondering how a calm Canadian-Chinese grinder became the “Queen of Triton”, hit play, drop a comment, and let’s keep pushing the ceiling higher!

CHAPTERS

00:00 – Introduction & Xuan’s breakthrough Triton win

01:45 – Are there other female high-roller champs?

03:30 – Where Xuan ranks among the game’s top women

05:35 – The real barriers keeping women out of high-stakes poker

08:55 – Selling action online as a launchpad to live events

11:45 – Why community (and clean staking deals) matter

14:30 – Cash-game cred vs. tournament glory

18:50 – Stream games, thumbnails & the “female click-factor”

22:00 – The $2k cross-Canada bankroll challenge

28:15 – Yukon bomb-pots and soft PLO edges

33:40 – Wild travel poker tales from Newfoundland to Nunavut

38:45 – Couch-surfing, poverty roots & those early $5k shots

40:45 – Cutting costs: practical tips for the tour-grind lifestyle

43:50 – Re-igniting passion, building brand & fresh content goals

46:30 – WSOP plans, mixed-game temptations and China tour

50:15 – Dating on pause: focus, independence & life balance

52:45 – Growing the women’s game: golf analogy & untapped markets

55:40 – Final reflections, bracelet dreams & sign-off

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Alright, so I sat down with French OG for this episode of Winning The Game Of Life. This guy's got a wild background – went from grinding poker tables, understanding odds and variance, to coaching guys through the even more complex and sometimes brutal game of modern dating. We didn't waste time on fluff; we jumped straight into the deep end, applying strategic thinking and probability to figure out what actually works with women, relationships, and frankly, just navigating human psychology when the stakes feel high.

Expect some takes that might make you uncomfortable. French OG dropped some bombs, like comparing personality to makeup and arguing why chasing commitment can kill attraction. We went back and forth on whether optimizing for 'lays' is a fundamental mistake (a point where I think the Red Pill logic often breaks down), debated the real source of confidence, and even touched on whether my blue hair stunt was a calculated 'polarizing' move. It's raw, unfiltered, and definitely not your standard dating advice.

If you're tired of simplistic answers and want to explore the messy variables, the actual 'game theory' behind attraction and connection, then you need to check this out. We dissect common assumptions, challenge popular narratives, and try to find a real edge in understanding this crucial part of life. Hit play, listen close, and then tell me in the comments where you think we got it right or wrong – figuring this stuff out is part of winning the game.

CHAPTERS

00:00 – Intro: Meet French OG

01:35 – Twitter Truths & Trolls

04:45 – French OG: Poker Player to Dating Coach

09:15 – Poker Strategy Applied to Dating

13:47 – Confidence, Uncertainty & Poker Mindset

16:10 – Coaching Smart Guys (INTJs)

18:20 – Boundaries vs. Ultimatums in Dating

20:30 – Dealing with Randomness (Poker & Life)

23:34 – Culture Clash: Agency vs. Environment

25:05 – Poker Analogy: Know Your Value & Spot

27:38 – Jungleman's Blue Hair: Polarizing Works

31:39 – Don't Be Average

32:10 – Niche Strategy: Poker Tables & Dating Apps

34:27 – Red Pill Critique: Optimize LIFE, Not Lays

36:16 – Lust vs. Love: Who Secures the Relationship?

37:03 – Debate: Leading with Relationship Intent

40:05 – Filtering for Partner vs. Max Quantity

44:45 – Why Men Shouldn't Chase Relationships

45:50 – Red Pill Flaw: Metrics Aren't Everything

48:05 – Defining Male Personality

48:39 – Coaching Different Men, Different Goals

53:40 – Advice for the "Average" Guy

58:24 – Looks, Fitness & Self-Care Matter

01:00:30 – Ripped vs. Money vs. Confidence Debate

01:04:40 – Personality is Male "Makeup"

01:07:20 – The "Good Woman" Debate

01:12:15 – Compatibility vs. Pedestals

01:14:05 – Predictable vs. Exciting Relationships

01:20:15 – Control Dynamics & Dealing with Damage

01:21:05 – Final Thoughts & Outro

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This week I'm with Wayne Yap, who literally dominated the Asian poker scene as the former #1 in Singapore, stacking up over $1.3M in tournaments and $3M+ in cash games before making a hard left into business. Seriously, why would someone leave crushing it at the tables? We dug into applying hardcore poker thinking – the EV, the polarization – to the business world, and turns out, most business folks are missing this crucial stuff. He breaks down why you actually need to repel some people to attract the right ones, a wild concept that makes a lot of sense once you hear it.

Beyond the strategy, we touched on some deep and unexpected territory: intense spiritual journeys, what it's really like buying and running businesses without prior experience, and the brutal lessons about who to trust along the way. If you've ever wondered if poker brains are wasted just playing cards, or how to find leverage and value in unconventional places, this is the conversation.

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CHAPTERS

00:00 - Wayne Yap: Poker Pro to Business Guru & Spiritual Explorer

01:00 - The Spiritual Rabbit Hole: Meditation & Transcendent Experiences

02:26 - Crushing Poker: Singapore's #1 and Big Wins

03:08 - Why Leave Poker at the Peak? Climbing a Higher Mountain

04:40 - Lessons from Life: Bowling, World of Warcraft & Obsession

06:05 - Poker Skills for Business: EV & Polarization

08:45 - Why You Need People to Like & Hate You

11:24 - First Business Acquisition & Fighting Industry Norms

15:19 - Finding & Exploiting Opportunities (Business vs. Poker)

19:05 - Bouncing Back: Overcoming Poker & Business Setbacks

20:49 - The Leap into Buying Businesses

23:16 - Solving Problems & Motivating Teams Without Experience

26:48 - Different Types of "Genius" in Life & Work

28:29 - The Inner Game: Motivation & Self-Talk

29:39 - The "Star Principle": Finding a Winning Market Niche

32:42 - If I Started Over: Poker as a Hobby?

34:40 - Business vs. Poker: Risk, Rewards & Finding Your Path

38:08 - Getting into Business Without Money: Apprenticeship & Acquisitions

44:16 - The Dangers of Partnering with the Wrong People

45:40 - Is Business for Everyone? Finding Your Archetype

50:00 - Deep Dive into Spiritual Experiences & Joe Dispenza

55:09 - Experiencing Energy & Questioning Miracles

57:25 - Samadhi, Unity, and Out-of-Body States

1:01:42 - Integrating Spiritual Insights into Business & Life

1:05:35 - Evaluating Tony Robbins: Value, Manipulation, and Ethics

1:09:38 - Connecting & Collaborating: Wayne's Community & Future Vision

1:12:21 - Final Thoughts & Where to Find Wayne

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What is justice if we let cheats slide? John Dorsey and I architect the poker justice system... a council sworn to expose fraudsters and hold everyone (including us) accountable. We debate membership criteria, Supreme Court-style verdict drops, and specialized squads to tackle every flavor of wrongdoing

But we’re not all capes and gavels...we also talk Shuffle & Shred, the 60-day, $300 challenge that marries gym gains with poker stakes. Log your workouts, meals, and steps to earn tournament points, then battle your friends at the table for a chance to win cash or lose chips. Sign up now at shuffleandshred.com.

As always, don't forget to sign up for the JUNGLEVERSE, your one-stop shop for justice-tracking tools, rake-back insights, and game-finding maps to help you crush it on and off the felt.

Drop your Justice League superpower in the comments, smash that subscribe button, and let’s get to work!

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CHAPTERS

00:48 - Introducing Shuffle & Shred: poker × fitness challenge

01:29 - How Shuffle & Shred works: incentives & program details

04:09 - Jungleverse community launch announcement

05:29 - Calling out scumbags & proposing a “Justice League”

07:12 - Preventing mistakes with collective judgment

09:00 - Quick-fix anecdotes: texting to resolve disputes

11:29 - Building the Justice League: membership & transparency

13:53 - Defining superpowers & roles within the League

17:05 - Formalizing the League: invites, council structure & tools

23:02 - Flaking on a tournament

26:07 - Fun staking incentives: refining the “cuckoo koochoo” challenge

28:46 - Wrap-up & next steps for your own challenges

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What if the game isn’t solved? What if the best player alive right now… is a 25-year-old Brit who just soul-read me on the river with ace-queen high?

In this episode I sit down with Owen “Pr0digy” Messere—aka possibly the #1 heads-up no limit player in the world—and dig deep into the real layers of high-stakes poker. We talk population exploits, psychological warfare, the art of range betting vs chaos, and what actually separates the elite from the elite-elite.

Also… we go off-script. Spiritual scripts. Life as a game. EV as a compass for living. The war between safe strategy and liberating aggression—on and off the felt.

There’s a lot in here. The poker world may never be the same. But maybe that’s the point. Let the real games begin.

Chapters:

00:00 - Intro: Meet Owen 'Pr0digy' Messere & His Dominant Win

02:00 - Owen's Edge: Exploiting Players & Why Tricks Have Long Shelf Lives

03:22 - Legendary Hand: Owen's Ace-High Soul Read on Jungleman

08:14 - Deep Diving on Opponents: Studying Stefan, Solti & Berri Sweet

15:06 - Battling the Aggro Kings: Davy Jones & Flushy

19:21 - Playing Linus: A More "Sensible" (Boring?) Game

21:30 - The Meta Game: Playing Spicy, Getting Action & Private Games

24:01 - Poker Mindset: Long-Term Thinking, Calculated Risks & Life Parallels

28:40 - Is the Poker Dream Alive? Finding Edges Beyond Solvers

33:20 - Exploiting Off-Script Mistakes & Flawed Range Construction

41:57 - Strategy Talk: Range Betting vs Polarized & NLHE vs PLO

49:10 - Poker Skills in Life & Owen's Coaching for Profit (CFP)

55:10 - Sharing Strategy vs Protecting High-Stakes Edges

01:00:50 - Dan's Goal: Using Poker for Something Greater

01:02:00 - Who is the Best NLHE Player? Owen Names His Rivals

01:05:06 - The Spirituality Deep Dive: Logic, Game Theory & Ancient Wisdom

01:21:40 - Final Thoughts & The Jungleman vs Pr0digy Challenge!

01:22:26 - Outro

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Alright, so I sat down with French OG for this episode of Winning The Game Of Life. This guy's got a wild background – went from grinding poker tables, understanding odds and variance, to coaching guys through the even more complex and sometimes brutal game of modern dating. We didn't waste time on fluff; we jumped straight into the deep end, applying strategic thinking and probability to figure out what actually works with women, relationships, and frankly, just navigating human psychology when the stakes feel high.

Expect some takes that might make you uncomfortable. French OG dropped some bombs, like comparing personality to makeup and arguing why chasing commitment can kill attraction. We went back and forth on whether optimizing for 'lays' is a fundamental mistake (a point where I think the Red Pill logic often breaks down), debated the real source of confidence, and even touched on whether my blue hair stunt was a calculated 'polarizing' move. It's raw, unfiltered, and definitely not your standard dating advice.

If you're tired of simplistic answers and want to explore the messy variables, the actual 'game theory' behind attraction and connection, then you need to check this out. We dissect common assumptions, challenge popular narratives, and try to find a real edge in understanding this crucial part of life. Hit play, listen close, and then tell me in the comments where you think we got it right or wrong – figuring this stuff out is part of winning the game.

CHAPTERS

00:00 – Intro: Meet French OG

01:35 – Twitter Truths & Trolls

04:45 – French OG: Poker Player to Dating Coach

09:15 – Poker Strategy Applied to Dating

13:47 – Confidence, Uncertainty & Poker Mindset

16:10 – Coaching Smart Guys (INTJs)

18:20 – Boundaries vs. Ultimatums in Dating

20:30 – Dealing with Randomness (Poker & Life)

23:34 – Culture Clash: Agency vs. Environment

25:05 – Poker Analogy: Know Your Value & Spot

27:38 – Jungleman's Blue Hair: Polarizing Works

31:39 – Don't Be Average

32:10 – Niche Strategy: Poker Tables & Dating Apps

34:27 – Red Pill Critique: Optimize LIFE, Not Lays

36:16 – Lust vs. Love: Who Secures the Relationship?

37:03 – Debate: Leading with Relationship Intent

40:05 – Filtering for Partner vs. Max Quantity

44:45 – Why Men Shouldn't Chase Relationships

45:50 – Red Pill Flaw: Metrics Aren't Everything

48:05 – Defining Male Personality

48:39 – Coaching Different Men, Different Goals

53:40 – Advice for the "Average" Guy

58:24 – Looks, Fitness & Self-Care Matter

01:00:30 – Ripped vs. Money vs. Confidence Debate

01:04:40 – Personality is Male "Makeup"

01:07:20 – The "Good Woman" Debate

01:12:15 – Compatibility vs. Pedestals

01:14:05 – Predictable vs. Exciting Relationships

01:20:15 – Control Dynamics & Dealing with Damage

01:21:05 – Final Thoughts & Outro

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Ever wondered what it takes to crush the toughest poker games on the planet? Dive deep into the mind of Alexander Kostritsyn, a legend who's banked over $10 MILLION playing online poker! Alexander pulls back the curtain on his incredible journey, revealing:Unorthodox study methods that CRUSH solvers.

Why he QUIT No-Limit Hold'em (and what you should do).

How to exploit *human* weaknesses, not just GTO.

The dark side of high stakes & the ethics of the game.

Practical philosophy for a better poker & life strategy. This isn't just about cards – it's about thinking differently & achieving peak performance. Unlock Alexander Kostritsyn's secrets now...

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Here is what you can expect to here on this video:

0:00:00 - Intro: Power, Greed & the Poker Mindset

0:00:42 - Meet Alexander Kostritsyn: $10M Winner

0:01:16 - High Stakes: Battles & Strategies

0:02:17 - Mastering Poker: Unique Study Methods

0:05:10 - Reverse Engineering: Analyzing & Exploiting Hands

0:05:54 - Why He Quit NLH: The Solver Debate

0:07:18 - Advanced Strategy: Deviations & Ranges

0:08:38 - Bobby's Room: Inside the Legendary Games

0:13:51 - "Stupid Solver People" & the Future of Poker

0:15:03 - River Strategy: Bet Sizing & Exploitation

0:20:50 - Reading People: Identifying Thought Patterns

0:22:37 - Kairos: Perfect Timing & Imperfection

0:24:55 - Ethics & Perspective in Poker

0:28:59 - Self-Awareness & Emotional Control

0:37:17 - The Grand Theory: Combining Philosophy & Poker

0:38:29 - Understanding Players and Cooperation

0:44:53 - Responsibility & Continuous Improvement

0:53:41 - Philosophies & Making Judgements

0:57:35 - Alexander's Current Practical Philisophies: Goal Driven Mindset

1:02:54 - How He Improves Others Minds

1:08:26 - Using Tools and What To Prioritze

1:11:01 - The Goals: The Mindset

1:12:27 - Multi Agent and How it Works: How Systematic Approach

1:17:18 - Summary: Last Words & Takeaways

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Ever wonder what poker's iconic voice, Norman Chad, really thinks about the biggest controversies shaking the game? Well, I sat down with the legend himself to unravel exactly that. Norman, famed for his razor-sharp wit and signature humor, opens up about the shadowy corners of poker, including his brutally honest take on online poker scandals, the fine line between justice and vengeance, and why integrity in the game is not just crucial—it's absolutely necessary.

Norman shares some deeply personal stories and reveals his own struggles with morality at the poker table, including a confession he's carried for years: "Taking justice into my own hands—I've regretted it ever since." We dive into ghosting, Full Tilt, and edge-sorting—discussing how easy it is to flirt with ethical lines, and why the poker community urgently needs its own "untouchables" to uphold integrity.

But it's not all doom and gloom. We also explore how poker can become more than just winning or losing—how the game, at its core, has the power to shape character, teach critical life lessons, and potentially even serve a greater good. Norman's insights and brutal honesty are not just entertaining—they're vital. Tune in, and let's shine a little light into poker’s murky depths.

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In this episode, I sat down with Mateos Norian—better known as 2cardtito—a 23-year-old grinder living with his parents while chasing his poker dream. This guy’s story is incredible. He started playing poker in his friends’ basements during COVID, worked his way up from $0.01/$0.02 stakes, and now he’s playing $20/$40 live games with a $90K bankroll. But it hasn’t all been smooth sailing.

We talked about his $50K downswing, the mental grind of poker, and why he believes bankroll management isn’t one-size-fits-all (hot take: you don’t need 100 buy-ins if you have income). Mateos also shared why he started creating poker content to show the emotional side of the game—the wins, the losses, and everything in between.

This isn’t just another poker story. Mateos has some crazy tales, from live turtles at the table to hunting down the best games in America. Whether you’re grinding your way up or just love wild poker stories, this is one conversation you don’t want to miss.

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Here is what you can expect to here on this video:

02:07 - Introduction of Mateos Norian (@2cardtito)

07:02 - First Live Poker Experience

10:41 - Bankroll Management and Moving Up Stakes

12:43 - Taking a Break from Live Poker

17:36 - Defining High Stakes Poker

19:21 - Creating Poker Content and Transparency

23:32 - Biggest Pot Ever Played

29:19 - Bankroll Management Strategy Discussion

31:18 - Playing Short Stack vs. Deep Stack

35:10 - Best Places to Play Poker Worldwide

38:00 - Private Games vs. Public Games

42:20 - Craziest Casino Stories

49:48 - Transparency in Poker Content Creation

54:40 - Recovering from Major Downswings

01:09:19 - Closing Thoughts and Guest Plugs

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This week I’m sitting down with Niels Herregodts, the mastermind and founder behind GTO Lab and someone who’s deep in the trenches of poker security. We’re talking about the biggest threats in online poker—collusion, bots, and ghosting—and how Niels is crafting the tools to fight back. It’s not just about catching cheaters though, we’re diving into high-level ICM strategy and how it can be the game-changer for serious tournament grinders.

The discussion gets intense—think Ghostbusters, but for poker scumbags. We even explore the wild idea of a cheaters-only poker pool where they unknowingly screw each other over. Yeah, it’s that kind of episode. But it’s not all about calling out the villains. Niels shares insights into building GTO Lab, where some of the sharpest minds in poker are creating cutting-edge tools for players who want to win smarter, not just harder.

If you’re serious about poker or just curious about what goes on behind the scenes in the high-stakes world, you don’t want to miss this. Let’s learn, crush, and put cheaters in their place together. And hey, if you’ve ever dreamed of leveling up your poker game, this podcast has got something here for you.

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Here is what you can expect to here on this video:

00:00 Introduction to GTO LAB and Niels Herregodtz

03:50 Discussing the challenge of catching cheaters in online poker

07:36 The need for a social mechanism to address cheating

10:40 Exploring the idea of a shared player pool for cheaters

14:12 The importance of accountability in poker communities

18:47 Introducing the concept of “Ghostbusters” for poker

21:58 Examining the complexities of collusion in online poker

25:34 The ethics of cheating and counter-cheating in poker

29:25 Introducing GTO Lab and its unique features

32:55 Demonstrating the GTO Lab trainer for ICM situations

38:39 Discussing the importance of playing with correct frequencies

43:55 Overview of the upcoming GTO Lab masterclass

49:10 Details on the content of the ICM masterclass

51:34 Conclusion and final thoughts

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