John the Lawyer left a profitable legal practice to play poker professionally. He cut his teeth in the big game at Foxwoods playing against, among others, a young Vanessa Selbst. In this interview, he shares his thoughts on live poker, home games, game selection, the evolution and state of no-limit hold ’em, how to deal with collusion, and more. Plus Andrew and Nate talk about whether to fold Aces in a satellite.

John recommends reading Unbroken, watching Jiro Dreams of Sushi, and learning from Carlos Welch‘s latest Two Plus Two article. If you enjoy John’s stories, check this one out too.

Timestamps

0:30 Hello and Welcome

6:50 Treating Opponents with Respect

12:09 Strategy: Fold Aces?

25:29 Interview: John the Lawyer