The summer poker grind is in full swing, and this episode is packed from start to finish.

We kick things off with a full WSOP and Las Vegas summer trip report, including the highlights, surprises, and unforgettable moments from another incredible World Series of Poker experience. Along the way, we also share what it is like being a world-renowned podcast host.

From there, we head back in time with mention of saloon poker in the Midwest, before diving into the Mixed Games Festival XIV at Bellagio.

The strategy discussion is loaded this week with analyzing an interesting spot from a Daniel Negreanu $50K Poker Players Championship 2-7 Single Draw hand, and explore some tournament considerations between Limit and NL play.

We also take a detour into sports history with a fun conversation about the origins and distinctions between soccer, football, and American football, preview the upcoming Tallinn Mixed Games Festival, discuss mixed games in Ohio, and plenty more along the way.

Whether you’re deep in the WSOP grind, love Mixed Games, or simply enjoy great Poker stories and strategy, there’s something in this episode for you.

Thanks for listening, and as always, we’d love to hear your thoughts after the show!

Timestamps:

Introduction

1’36” WSOP / Vegas Summer Trip Report

15’12” Mixed Game Festival XIV Bellagio

22’27” Coach’s Game

24’21” Dishing It Back to Kessler

25’26” World Renowned Podcast Host!

30’39” Nick Schulman @ Monte Cristo Cigar Lounge

34’40” $500 WSOP NL Hold ‘em Freezeout Adventure + Discussion vs Unlimited Rebuy

44’21” Limit vs NL Considerations

48’06” Familiar Faces, WSOP Live App Usage, Pocket A’s how many times?!?

54’15” Recent Play – Martin

56’02” World Cup Soccer / Football vs American Football // History of Football & Rugby

60’23” Upcoming Mixed Tournaments & Cash (U.S.)

63’07” Upcoming Mixed Tournaments & Cash (Europe)

65’31” Negreanu’s $50k PPC 2-7 SD Hand - Our Analysis

84’52” Next Episode Teaser

85’29” Social Media Contact Info

The Festival Weekend Tallinn 2026: https://www.thefestival.com/the-festival-weekend-tallinn-2026

Reserve Poker Club Toledo, OH: https://thereservepoker.com/

Reserve Poker Club FB Page: facebook.com/share/18zpWWXpTy/?mibextid=wwXlfr

Reserve Club Mystery Mixed Game freeroll tournament:

Pot Limit: Chicago, Big-O, 5 Card PLO, Courchevel, Badugi

NL: Hold' em, Crazy Pineapple, Short Deck Hold 'em, 2-7 SD, Razz

Mixed Game Poker of Indiana/Michigan/Ohio FB Page: facebook.com/groups/3810869609184128

Join us for Part III of our ongoing video series featuring a deep, hand-for-hand analysis of an action-packed online 8-Game tournament at Phenom Poker, with insights directly from the felt.

This isn’t a highlight reel.And it’s not surface-level commentary.

Each episode (starting with #73) walks through the tournament one decision at a time, breaking down …

Join us as we continue our deep dive with Part II in this video series covering an exclusive hand-for-hand analysis, from an action-packed online 8-Game Tournament, featuring insights from the felt. From key decisions to pivotal moments that make all the difference, we break it down with precision and depth.

This isn’t a highlight reel.This isn’t surface…

Join us as we dive deep into an exclusive hand-for-hand analysis, from an action-packed online 8-Game Tournament, featuring insights from the felt. From key decisions to pivotal moments that make all the difference, we break it down with precision and depth.

This series features a hand-by-hand breakdown of an entire 8-Game tournament played online at Phe…

If you love mixed games, tournament table pressure, and elite-level analysis — you’re in the right place!

Join us as we dive deep into an exclusive hand-for-hand analysis, from an action-packed online 8-Game Tournament, featuring insights from the felt. From key decisions to pivotal moments that make all the difference, we break it down with precision and depth.

Enjoy this preview to a series of videos of a hand-for-hand analysis of an entire 8-Game tournament that was played online at Phenom Poker! The entire tournament has been broken down into several episodes of about an hour each…

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How to play Binglaha plus basic strategy with guest Don “Bingo” Rieck. Invention of Binglaha with Nolan Dalla plus variations. BARGE, huh? Say what, dealers winning pots! BARGE events with Greg “Fossilman” Raymer & Andy Bloch. Upcoming Non-Hold ‘em Tournaments in the U.S. Martin’s Tournament Play & Special Announcement!

Timestamps:

Introduction

1’ 11” Guest Intro – Don Rieck

01’54” What is BARGE?!?

4’06” The Invention of Binglaha

6’19” Rules & Play of Binglaha

11’20” Variations of Binglaha & Anecdotes

17’02” Strategy Tips for Binglaha

28’33” Codifying New Games into BARGE Rulebook

35’23” Not So Mix Scene in Chicago & A.C.

38’44” Upcoming Tournaments (U.S.)

41’10” Recent Mixed Game Play & Special Announcement!

42’28” Stay Tuned

42’43” Social Media Contact Info

Links

BARGE website: https://www.barge.org/

BARGE Rulebook: https://www.barge.org/rulebook.pdf

Where to play BARGE games online: https://craftpoker.com/

How to play Chicago plus basic strategy with Franke von Zweigbergk! History of the game plus Tournament play. Upcoming Non-Hold ‘em Tournaments in the U.S. & Europe. Recent Mixed Game play.

The Festival Series Rules for Chicago: https://www.thefestival.com/the-festival-series-explains-chicago

Timestamps:

Introduction

1’ 15” Guest Intro

02’16” Bratislava Festival Series Stop & Relevance of Chicago

09’24” Rules & Play of Chicago

20’00” Special Rules for Chicago

25’38” Tournament Play

34’11” Strategy Tips (plus an additional special rule)

39’31” Upcoming Tournaments (U.S.)

41’34” Recent Mixed Game Play

45’58” Next Episode Teaser

46’26” Social Media Contact Info

Advanced 7-Card Stud Strategy Part 3 – Hand Reviews from Dolly’s Mixed Game. Upcoming Mixed Game Tournaments in the U.S. & Europe. Next Episode Teaser.

Timestamps:

Introduction

0’ 35” Opening Remarks

01’15” Hand Review Logistics

02’58” First Hand Review

37’00” Second Hand Review

64’50” Upcoming Tournaments (U.S.)

68’56” Upcoming Tournaments (Europe)

71’37” Next Episode Teaser

72’27” Social Media Contact Info

Advanced Stud Strategy 4th-7th Street Play. Discussion of player types. Hand examples. The FSDR and countering the FSDR play. Upcoming Mixed Games in the U.S. & Europe. Recent Mixed Game play. Next Episode Teaser.

Timestamps:

0’ 35” Opening Remarks

01’15” Fourth Street – Shawn

5’12” – The Double Bet Pair Option

10’38” Fourth Street - Martin

11’57” Fifth Street – Shawn

13’48” Fifth Street Hand Example – Martin

30’25” Sixth Street – Shawn

36’14” Sixth Street - Martin

37’22” Seventh Street – Shawn

39’58” Seventh Street – Martin

52’59” Upcoming Tournaments (U.S.)

54’11” Upcoming Tournaments (Europe)

56’33” Recent Play - Shawn

58’52” Recent Play - Martin

60’06” Next Episode Teaser

60’45” Social Media Contact Info

Advanced Stud Strategy through 3rd St. Dramaha vs Drawmaha vs Sviten Special. Naming history for Sviten Special, Drawmaha & Dramaha. TORSES vs HORSES vs SORTED & is Shawn stereotyping Europeans?!? Upcoming Mixed Games in the U.S. & Europe. Recent Mixed Game play.

Timestamps:

01’13” Factors to enter a pot

07’31” Removal & Dead Cards (as a disadvantage vs. an advantage)

15’31” Adjustments based on Ante Structures

17’36” Tournament Adjustments

18’58” Completing and Stealing

19’22” Defending the Bring-In (Heads-Up & Multiway)

24’42” Complete or Bring-In

32’30” Facing Open when not the bring-in

35’17” General Strat Summary

34’26” 3-betting & 4-betting on Third St.

36’01” Upcoming Tournaments in U.S.

39’09” Upcoming Tournaments in Europe

44’54” TORSES vs HORSES vs SORTED & is Shawn stereotyping Europeans?!?

46’56” Dramaha vs Drawmaha; Sviten Special & What about Sviten?

48’48” Naming history for Sviten Special, Drawmaha, & Dramaha

52’13” Recent Play

66’53” Next Episode Teaser

67’18” Contact Info