The Thinking Poker Podcast

With 8 years' and well over 300 episodes' worth of content, the Thinking Poker Podcast is one of the longest-running poker shows out there. The hosts, Andrew Brokos (that's me!) and Nate Meyvis are both long-time 2+2 members whose friendship began on the MTT forum back in 2007.

Most of our shows feature a strategy segment and an interview, with guests ranging from some of the biggest names in the industry to everyday players with interesting stories and unique perspectives on the poker world.

We'll mostly use this thread to announce new episodes, answer questions, and discuss with listeners, but for those new to the show, here are some personal favorites from the archive:

Carlos Welch - My all-time favorite. It was a blast to record, and I made a great friend from it. Carlos is fascinating, entertaining, hilarious, and wise. This is his first appearance, but he went on to become a big part of the show.

Mike McDonald - A top tier strategy discussion with a top tier player. Plus some 2+2 nostalgia.

Christian Soto - Two friends, freshly eliminated after deep runs in a WPT Main Event, commiserate and joke about tournament pain.

Jamal Hanson - Jamal is an amazing guy in his own right, but he also introduces us to the fascinating world of high-stakes prison poker. Learn what he used for chips, how he negotiated with guards, how he moved money on the outside, and much more.

Maria Konnikova - We have a more recent interview with her about The Biggest Bluff, but this was from 2018, when she was still early in her poker journey. Quick, funny, and insightful, Maria is pretty much the perfect podcast guest.

Dick Carson - Dick is an old-school gambler, pool hustler, bookie, and poker player. He’s also a hulluva storyteller and a helluva nice guy. We talk about the best poker players you never heard of, the early days of the World Series of Poker, handicapping by hand, getting shaken down by Anthony “The Ant” Spilotro, the most expensive bottle of wine he ever bought, and more.

And for 2+2 fans, we've also interviewed Mason Malmuth and David Sklansky.