Dan "Jungleman" Cates

The poker crusher that smashes Monster Energy every morning... | Global Poker Kenny


Listen Later

You're about to meet a poker player who might have the strangest pre-game routine I've ever heard of. Global Kenny (@globalkennypoker on Instagram) has some absolutely wild theories about nutrition, energy, and cognitive performance that honestly sound crazy until you see his results. This guy went from complete unknown to playing some of the biggest pots on the West Coast, and his approach to preparation is... let's just say it involves some unconventional choices that most poker pros would never consider. I was skeptical going into this conversation, but his logic actually started making sense by the end.

What really caught my attention wasn't just Kenny's rapid rise through the stakes, but how he's navigating the modern poker landscape where everyone's trying to be both a player and a content creator. He's got some strong opinions about the "nit epidemic" in poker and has actually built a movement around it, but more importantly, he's figured out something that most poker influencers haven't: how to actually keep improving at poker while building a brand. We get into some fascinating territory about game selection, the West Coast scene, and why he thinks the path to higher stakes is more accessible than people realize. Plus, he drops some insights about international poker that might surprise you.

CHAPTERS

00:00:00 - Introduction and Global Kenny's poker background

00:03:20 - The anti-knit campaign and converting poker players

00:07:00 - Fasting and caffeine preparation routines

00:12:00 - Meditation vs morning routine philosophy

00:18:00 - Sleep tracking and optimization strategies

00:22:00 - Daily poker schedule and session structure

00:27:00 - Moving up stakes and bankroll building journey

00:32:00 - Building a social media brand in poker

00:38:00 - Biggest pots won and lost; the 50k hands

00:43:00 - Biggest bluffs and table presence discussion

00:47:00 - Future tournament and streaming plans

00:52:00 - Education background and investment interests

00:56:00 - Content creation challenges and balancing poker

01:00:25 - Closing thoughts and social media shoutouts

PINNED COMMENT

What's your Monster Energy drink of choice?

...more
View all episodesView all episodes
Download on the App Store

Dan "Jungleman" CatesBy "Jungleman" Dan Cates

  • 4.6
  • 4.6
  • 4.6
  • 4.6
  • 4.6

4.6

10 ratings


More shows like Dan "Jungleman" Cates

View all
Thinking Poker by Andrew Brokos

Thinking Poker

326 Listeners

The Mindset Advantage Poker Podcast by Elliot Roe

The Mindset Advantage Poker Podcast

49 Listeners

The Chip Race by David K Lappin & Dara O'Kearney

The Chip Race

33 Listeners

The Official Red Chip Poker Podcast by Red Chip Poker

The Official Red Chip Poker Podcast

265 Listeners

PokerNews Podcast by PokerNews Podcast

PokerNews Podcast

212 Listeners

PokerGO Podcast by PokerGO Podcast

PokerGO Podcast

466 Listeners

MANIA Podcast by Daniel & Amanda Negreanu

MANIA Podcast

486 Listeners

The Blackjack Apprenticeship Podcast by Blackjack Apprenticeship

The Blackjack Apprenticeship Podcast

132 Listeners

Only Friends by Solve For Why

Only Friends

88 Listeners

Third Man Walking by Charlie Wilmoth

Third Man Walking

102 Listeners

Risk of Ruin by Half Kelly Media

Risk of Ruin

247 Listeners

Free Crush Live Poker Podcast by Bart Hanson

Free Crush Live Poker Podcast

64 Listeners

Suited Kings Poker by Max Havlish / Wes Cannon

Suited Kings Poker

33 Listeners

Table 1 Podcast by Table 1 Podcast

Table 1 Podcast

24 Listeners

PokerNews Life Outside Poker by Connor Richards

PokerNews Life Outside Poker

44 Listeners