Dan "Jungleman" Cates

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Check out part 1 of our interview with Philip Shing: https://youtu.be/QGsdEpGWQHU

Philip began his career on Wall Street, specializing in structured finance, after earning a double master’s degree from Carnegie Mellon. He spent a decade working with investment banks and hedge funds in New York. During his undergraduate years in 2005, he developed a passion for poker, playing SNGs and HU PLO to help pay for college. After a decade-long break to focus on his career, he returned to poker in 2015, achieving significant success, including winning a WSOP Circuit ring in his second tournament and securing a six-figure score at a WSOP Circuit main event in 2020. In 2021, Philip moved to Las Vegas, where he continued to excel, final tabling the inaugural Wynn 10k for $360k.

In 2022, Philip co-founded Octopi with LuckyChewy, Nick Schulman, and Victoria Livchitz, aiming to revolutionize poker training with professional tools and advanced technology. One of their key innovations, The Vault, offers top-quality ICM sims from high-stakes final tables, significantly aiding players. Philip's work on The Jungleverse focuses on the Fundamental Track, a course designed to make modern poker concepts like overbets, combo selections, and geometric sizing accessible and practical. His unique combination of finance and poker expertise allows him to develop strategies blending rigorous analytical methods with pragmatic gameplay, setting him apart in the poker world.

Here is what you can expect to hear on this week's show:

0:00 Introduction

00:55 Strategies for Optimal Reality - Comparing Spiritualities

4:23 Practical Wisdom - How Religions Makes Sense

6:57 Exploring All the Angles - For GTO OR Life

11:00 W.E.I.R.D. Culture

13:42 Where to Find Wisdom

16:50 Creating Meaning Here and Now

20:20 Octopi Poker - The Tool for Poker You Always Wished Existed

23:27 The Jungleverse - What is It and How Will it Help Your Poker Game?

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Philip began his career on Wall Street, specializing in structured finance, after earning a double master’s degree from Carnegie Mellon. He spent a decade working with investment banks and hedge funds in New York. During his undergraduate years in 2005, he developed a passion for poker, playing SNGs and HU PLO to help pay for college. After a decade-long break to focus on his career, he returned to poker in 2015, achieving significant success, including winning a WSOP Circuit ring in his second tournament and securing a six-figure score at a WSOP Circuit main event in 2020. In 2021, Philip moved to Las Vegas, where he continued to excel, final tabling the inaugural Wynn 10k for $360k.

In 2022, Philip co-founded Octopi with LuckyChewy, Nick Schulman, and Victoria Livchitz, aiming to revolutionize poker training with professional tools and advanced technology. One of their key innovations, The Vault, offers top-quality ICM sims from high-stakes final tables, significantly aiding players. Philip's work on The Jungleverse focuses on the Fundamental Track, a course designed to make modern poker concepts like overbets, combo selections, and geometric sizing accessible and practical. His unique combination of finance and poker expertise allows him to develop strategies blending rigorous analytical methods with pragmatic gameplay, setting him apart in the poker world.

Here is what you can expect to hear on this week's show:

0:00 Introduction

1:07 Finance and Poker - Philosophically the Same

4:57 Competitiveness Bred Through Chess

7:50 Truth Seeking - Leaving Finance for Poker

9:53 The World of Finance: Margin Call More Real than Wolf of Wall Street

13:51 Anything Goes - Using All the Data in Poker

24:25 “Fisher-Random Poker” - Who’s Better, Not More Studied

27:08 Style is Weakness – Deviating from the Truth

32:10 The Jungleverse – The Fundamentals of Poker Strategy

36:53 Helping You Win a Bracelet

42:34 Direct Support from JUngleman

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Check out part 1 of our interview with Matt Valeo: https://youtu.be/ll15Pl_oLOs

Matt Valeo is a multifaceted entrepreneur and poker aficionado who has made a name for himself in both the tech and poker industries. With a background in software engineering, Matt's passion for technology and strategic thinking naturally led him to the world of poker, where he quickly established himself as a formidable player. His analytical skills and innovative approach to the game have earned him a reputation as one of the most strategic minds in poker circles.

In addition to his success at the poker table, Matt Valeo is the founder of Phenom Poker, a groundbreaking online poker platform designed to revolutionize the way players engage with the game through a decentralized model that makes it owned and governed by the players. Phenom Poker combines cutting-edge technology with a user-friendly interface, offering unique features and a vibrant community that appeals to both seasoned professionals and newcomers alike. Through Phenom Poker, Matt aims to create a more inclusive and engaging poker experience, fostering a space where players of all skill levels can connect, compete, and grow.

Here is what you can expect to hear on this week's show:

0:00 Introduction

1:14 Lessons Learned in a Startup

2:14 Self-Awareness - One of Life’s Most Useful Skills

7:05 Positive Impact with Entrepreneurship

11:39 Is Everyone Inherently Good?

13:44 Modern Day Saints in Business

18:15 Working Towards the Perfect Version of Your Business

23:39 The Cheat Code That is Finding Your Soulmate

29:17 Solving Sleepless Nights

36:54 Jungle’s Take on Finding the Perfect Partner

44:35 The Purpose of Relationships

49:53 Is Monogamy Natural and Optimal?

55:22 Adapt or Die - Phenom Poker’s Mission

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Matt Valeo is a multifaceted entrepreneur and poker aficionado who has made a name for himself in both the tech and poker industries. With a background in software engineering, Matt's passion for technology and strategic thinking naturally led him to the world of poker, where he quickly established himself as a formidable player. His analytical skills and innovative approach to the game have earned him a reputation as one of the most strategic minds in poker circles.

In addition to his success at the poker table, Matt Valeo is the founder of Phenom Poker, a groundbreaking online poker platform designed to revolutionize the way players engage with the game through a decentralized model that makes it owned and governed by the players. Phenom Poker combines cutting-edge technology with a user-friendly interface, offering unique features and a vibrant community that appeals to both seasoned professionals and newcomers alike. Through Phenom Poker, Matt aims to create a more inclusive and engaging poker experience, fostering a space where players of all skill levels can connect, compete, and grow.

Here is what you can expect to hear on this week's show:

0:00 Introduction

1:20 The Idea For Phenom Poker

4:21 What Phenom Poker Will Do That Other Sites Aren’t

9:16 Creating Disincentives to Cheating

12:18 No Accountability on the Internet

15:15 A New Incentive and Ownership Structure for Online Poker

16:46 Is Poker’s Democratic Approach What’s Best?

22:04 Phenom Poker’s Democratic Approach

23:55 Does Money on the Blockchain Facilitate Higher Stakes?

27:12 Built by Players with Decades in the Game

28:55 Whatever You Want to Play - Over 30 Variants at Launch

29:45 Decentralized Ownership Model - Get Your Money When You Want It

33:58 Attracting a Wide Variety of Players

40:53 More Variance in Tech Than in Poker

44:52 Picking the Right Team Members in Business

50:16 Lessons Learned in a Startup

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Check out part one of our interview with Justin Saliba: https://youtu.be/_0kHsTqIZaU

Check out Winning the Game of Life on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/winning-the-game-of-life/id1646986805

A graduate from the University of Dayton with a degree in chemical engineering, Justin Saliba had aspirations of playing professional soccer before pivoting to poker. He moved to Vegas in Jan 2019 to start playing more live games cash, which he hated, and after covid hit played online mostly until 2021.

In 2020, Justin got the MTT bug and played full time MTTs before travel aspirations and the draw of bigger tournaments pulled him into the live tournament schedule. Since then he has won 2 online WSOP bracelets, a PokerGO Cup win, and a PokerStars win. Justin's biggest win was $690k in the 60k Triton London.

In addition to his success at the table, Justin is a Poker Coach for PokerCoaching.com where he has been since receiving an internship there in 2017.

Here is what you can expect to hear on this week's show:

0:00 Introduction

0:00 Fault Finding in the Real World

6:03 You Can Make Positive Social Impact - Even With Poker

8:45 Valuable Poker Tips Not in the Books

11:11 Paying Attention to Details to Get Your Reads

14:42 Meditation an Being Present

21:01 Doing Tough Things - Good for the Brain

25:25 Mindset and Endurance Needed for a Full Season of Poker

27:39 Aspirations Outside of Poker - Like Golf

29:36 The Best Poker and Golf Locations

32:29 Adjusting to Flying All Over the World

33:35 Final Thoughts

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A graduate from the University of Dayton with a degree in chemical engineering, Justin Saliba had aspirations of playing professional soccer before pivoting to poker. He moved to Vegas in Jan 2019 to start playing more live games cash, which he hated, and after covid hit played online mostly until 2021.

In 2020, Justin got the MTT bug and played full time MTTs before travel aspirations and the draw of bigger tournaments pulled him into the live tournament schedule. Since then he has won 2 online WSOP bracelets, a PokerGO Cup win, and a PokerStars win. Justin's biggest win was $690k in the 60k Triton London.

In addition to his success at the table, Justin is a Poker Coach for PokerCoaching.com where he has been since receiving an internship there in 2017.

Here is what you can expect to hear on this week's show:

0:00 Introduction

0:48 Poker's Encouraging Future

5:02 From Soccer Star to Poker Star

6:42 The Viability of Poker as a Profession

9:02 An Internship at PokerCoaching.com

16:10 Managing a Stable of Poker Coaches

18:13 Justin's Unique Approach to Big Games - Global Frequencies

27:23 How Important is Future Game?

33:26 It's All About Real Life and Not About the Solvers

40:09 Deviations From GTO

46:46 A Subtle Leak Seen Often

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Check out part one of our conversation with Chance Kornuth: https://youtu.be/EgC-1SGwLUc

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Chance Kornuth is a renowned poker player hailing from Colorado, has recently experienced an exceptional run of success, marking the pinnacle of his career. Throughout June 2023, he secured several significant cashes, including a second-place finish in a WSOP high roller event, earning over $750,000. He followed this up with impressive finishes in other high-stakes tournaments, culminating in a career-best cash of $1.2 million in another WSOP event. Kornuth continued his winning streak online, adding another substantial cash to his resume. His outstanding performance concluded with a victory in the Wynn Classic $2,200 Mystery Bounty event, where he earned over $500,000. This success also propelled him to 25th place in the 2023 Player of the Year race standings. The event at the Wynn featured a unique format with mystery bounties ranging from $500 to $250,000. Despite not claiming any of the top mystery prizes, Kornuth accumulated numerous bounties on his path to victory.

Chance founded [Chip Leader Coaching](https://clcpoker.com/) (CLC), the first live tournament coaching program in poker history. Unlike traditional coaching models, CLC operated on a unique profit-sharing system where a small percentage of player winnings was taken instead of upfront payments. Over four years, CLC helped 120 players generate over $12 million in tournament earnings, including notable players like Alex Foxen, who later became a coach for CLC. Building on this success, CLC developed a world-class live tournament curriculum, highlighted by flagship products like The Closer and CL AI. For players looking to elevate their tournament skills, CLC offers a tournament assessment to tailor content and focus areas to individual needs.

Here is what you can expect to hear on this week's episode:

0:00 Introduction

0:22 Cip Leader Coaching

6:59 Pre-Flop Subtleties

13:58 A House Party and One of the Best Pieces of Poker Advice Ever

18:48 Psychedelics

28:50 Focus and Mindset Magic

35:34 Travel - A Tanzanian Safari

42:32 A Return to Poker After a Break

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Tune in next week for part two of our conversation with Chance Kornuth!

SPECIAL OFFER! Enter code WSOP25 at clcpoker.com and receive 25% off the annual price of our most powerful poker training resource, Chip Leader AI.

Chance Kornuth is a renowned poker player hailing from Colorado, has recently experienced an exceptional run of success, marking the pinnacle of his career. Throughout June 2023, he secured several significant cashes, including a second-place finish in a WSOP high roller event, earning over $750,000. He followed this up with impressive finishes in other high-stakes tournaments, culminating in a career-best cash of $1.2 million in another WSOP event. Kornuth continued his winning streak online, adding another substantial cash to his resume. His outstanding performance concluded with a victory in the Wynn Classic $2,200 Mystery Bounty event, where he earned over $500,000. This success also propelled him to 25th place in the 2023 Player of the Year race standings. The event at the Wynn featured a unique format with mystery bounties ranging from $500 to $250,000. Despite not claiming any of the top mystery prizes, Kornuth accumulated numerous bounties on his path to victory.

Chance founded [Chip Leader Coaching](https://clcpoker.com/) (CLC), the first live tournament coaching program in poker history. Unlike traditional coaching models, CLC operated on a unique profit-sharing system where a small percentage of player winnings was taken instead of upfront payments. Over four years, CLC helped 120 players generate over $12 million in tournament earnings, including notable players like Alex Foxen, who later became a coach for CLC. Building on this success, CLC developed a world-class live tournament curriculum, highlighted by flagship products like The Closer and CL AI. For players looking to elevate their tournament skills, CLC offers a tournament assessment to tailor content and focus areas to individual needs.

Here is what you can expect to hear on this week's episode:

0:00 Introduction

3:29 White Magic - Live Tells Course

7:20 What It Takes to Succeed in Poker

9:36 Deflecting Live Tells

13:05 Breakdown of a Hand in Bobby's Room

15:13 Chance's Path to Success

19:45 Journey to Sobriety - A Significant Life Improvement

21:17 Where is the Money At in the Global Poker Economy?

25:09 From Poker Player to Poker Coaching Entrepreneur

32:09 Social Skills and Profitability

38:04 Generating the Most EV

44:20 Chip Leader AI

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Just because Jonathan Hirsch isn't a familiar face around the pro Poker circuit doesn't mean he is some amateur at the felt. There's a reason all the faces you do see know the name of Jonathan Hirsch, and that is simply because he loves the game and he plays it well. Hirsch also is no slouch in the arena of cyber-security and knows all that you need to know to protect all of your digital assets.

Here is what you can expect to hear on this week's show:

0:00 Introduction

1:49 A Stolen Identity and a Rescue

3:24 Sim-Jacked

7:09 Fake Taiwanese Girls - The Long Game Scam

8:54 We've All Been Scammed

12:57 Be Wary of Your Updates

18:13 Life or Death Crypto Scams

20:44 Why You Should Avoid Crypto Wallets

23:37 Scamming with AI

26:33 Recovering Lost Bit Coins

32:52 The Importance of Email Security

34:36 Password Security

43:50 Banks - A Whole Other Level of Scam

48:12 Third Part Custodial Services - No Point

1:04:50 A Lair of Evil - North Korea's Hacker Communities

1:15:43 The US Dollar as a Scam

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Check out the first part of the interview with Max Lacerda and Saulo Costa here: https://youtu.be/lRV_d2IWqWU

Max Lacerda is a 27 year old Brazilian professional mid-high stakes online cash game player and co-owner of world's biggest cash game stable/CFP, Metagame.

Saulo Costa is a poker coach, content creator and founder of Metagame, one of the largest cash game staking companies in the world. Check out his free weekly newsletter here: https://saulocosta.poker/newsletter

Here is what you can expect to hear on this week's episode:

0:00 Introduction

1:03 A Zero Sum Game with a Big Impact

8:41 A Cooperative Biology - Poker and Psychology

16:31 Cracking the Makeup Code

19:15 Cultural Differences in Poker

23:40 Personality Traits for Poker - Capacity for Realization

34:43 Poker as a Means to a Greater End

43:55 Competition in Staking

45:57 Making an Effort to Make Poker More Entertaining

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