Bob and Richard are joined by Maria Konnikova, a writer and psychologist who contracted with poker star Eric Seidel to teach her enough tournament poker so she could write a book about it. Turns out she was pretty good at poker. The book has been delayed as she pursues poker full time. podcast Click to listen - Alt-click to download Show Notes [00:49] How Maria met Erik Seidel[03:53] Deciding on the learning process?[05:09] The initial vision of the book?[05:56] How much time did Maria originally plan to practice? Was it a full-time commitment in the beginning?[08:29] Did she move to Las Vegas?[09:19] The arrangement at Aria[11:50] Erik’s lessons and his book recommendations[12:46] Maria’s poker experience prior to the project[15:19] Low limit tournaments in Las Vegas that were different from online tournaments[18:04] Angle shooters & women players[21:59] Maria starting to play professionally[22:49] The Poker News article on Maria[24:17] Black Widow’s comment: advantage and disadvantages of playing as a woman[27:13] The false dichotomy of approaching poker psychologically and mathematically[32:57] Poker Star’s sponsorship of Maria’s project[34:10] WSoP & satellites[36:07] Tournament winnings & turning full-time poker player[38:19] Did the book change along the writing process due to the unexpected developments with her poker experience?[39:50] Will some chapters be published in different places before the publication of the book?[41:54] Will she play poker 5-10 years later? Other immersive projects in the future?[43:16] Is Erik comfortable with Maria writing about what he taught her?[45:10] Maria’s previous books[46:51] The Grift podcast[49:04] Last thoughts Maria Konnikova: https://www.mariakonnikova.com/Best ways to reach Maria:    Twitter @mkonnikova and     Instagram @grlnamedmariaMaria’s books:    The Confidence Game  https://amzn.to/2xpjtUW     Mastermind  https://amzn.to/2L7wPaq    The Biggest Bluff: https://www.mariakonnikova.com/books/the-biggest-bluff/The Grift Podcast: http://thegriftpodcast.com/The Poker News article on Maria: https://www.pokernews.com/news/2018/05/maria-konnikova-poker-30637.htm Erik Seidel: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Erik_SeidelJennifer Harman: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jennifer_HarmanThe Sia Lata episode: https://www.lasvegasadvisor.com/gambling-with-an-edge/podcast-poker-pro-sia-layta/ Harrington on Hold’em vol.1: https://amzn.to/2LlMabGHarrington on Hold’em vol.2: https://amzn.to/2uQHZdQHarrington on Hold’em vol.3: https://amzn.to/2LlMQ0I