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Third Man Walking

Charlie Wilmoth

A poker pro"s lonely journey through mid stakes cash games and tournaments. Brought to you by CrushLivePoker

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26:34

Third Man Walking No. 48: Winning Is Boring

Third Man Walking ·

2022/09/07

Your correspondent thinks about why winning in poker can feel less intense than losing, then reviews a complex bluff at 5/5/10/20.0:30 TT hypothetical3:01 Feeling less when you're winning6:34 What losing streaks feel like9:13 Why high-stakes poker culture can be so dull10:48 Why narratives about non-crushers are more interesting14:42 Interesting pot at 5/5/10/20: 99 on 865ssx2x5ssshttp://twitter.com/thirdwalkingthirdmanwalkingpodcast@gmail.com http://crushlivepoker.com

26:31

Third Man Walking No. 47: On Giving Action

Third Man Walking ·

2022/08/17

Your correspondent looks back on a fun couple of weeks that included winning a table share of a $100,000 jackpot, running hot in poker, and debuting as a commentator at Hustler Casino Live. He then considers what it means to give action and why giving action can be good, especially in streamed games.0:21 Winning a jackpot table share5:49 Running hot8:17 Giving actionHand discussed: Andy Stacks' Q8o vs. Double M's AA on T872522:33 On whether Garrett Adelstein is one poker's greatest

34:07

Third Man Walking No. 46: Fighting Against Ourselves

Third Man Walking ·

2022/08/03

Your correspondent fights against his default tendency to play poker too cautiously, especially in double-board bomb pots and bounty games. He also reviews a 5/10 session in which he develops unusual dynamics with his opponents.1:19 "Natural" talent in sports and poker4:00 How studying poker can make us play it less distinctively7:42 How we can improve at poker by fighting against our default tendencies9:06 My difficulties with double-board hold-em bomb pots, double-board PLO bomb pots, and

43:52

Third Man Walking No. 45: Two Strange 5/10 Sessions

Third Man Walking ·

2022/07/20

Your correspondent recaps two 5/10 sessions on consecutive days, reviewing 15 hands, including four that fell within a single hour of poker that nearly broke his brain.0:48 The effects of switching casinos2:28 AA (no heart) on JT8r2hh7hhh5:10 KdKx on J52ddx3x8:17 KK (no diamond) on 732rJdd6x11:16 KK on Q76rJssAx13:12 KK (not a typo!) (and no spade) on AJ8sxs16:08 QTo on T54r3ddQx18:28 QQ preflop spot19:22 AQdd on 554dhh2x22:35 Session two (5/10 no limit)22:53 AKo preflop spot25:52 AKss on

45:17

Third Man Walking No. 44: Mixed Games, Poker Culture...

Third Man Walking ·

2022/07/06

Your correspondent speaks with iconic rock guitarist and recording engineer Steve Albini, who has recorded Nirvana, the Pixies and PJ Harvey, and who recently won his second WSOP bracelet.0:16 Introduction2:16 Steve Albini joins3:10 Albini discusses his job as a recording engineer5:04 What kinds of sounds Albini is known for7:31 How Albini became a serious poker player8:35 Mixed games10:03 Adjusting to new constraints in poker14:42 What Albini likes about poker16:40 Stylized sociopathy in poker and

25:43

Third Man Walking No. 43: Listener Q+A: Dealing With...

Third Man Walking ·

2022/06/15

Your correspondent returns to his review of new Live at the Bike executive producer Houston Curtis’ book, then answers three questions from listeners.1:41 Joey Ingram’s interview with Houston Curtis and the fallout from the last Third Man Walking episode9:27 Dealing with burnout (and why burnout might not be a bad thing)15:59 Having discipline as a pro (in interacting with recreational players, in game selection, and in bankroll management)19:57 Should we worry about professional poker

27:34

Third Man Walking No. 42: New LATB Executive...

Third Man Walking ·

2022/06/01

Your correspondent reviews new Live at the Bike executive producer Houston Curtis’ 2020 book Billion Dollar Hollywood Heist, which chronicles Curtis’ sketchy past as a card mechanic and as a player featured in the movie Molly’s Game. Then, your correspondent reviews an overbet bluff jam in a fun 5/10 session.0:16 My leaving LATB and why I read this book3:04 Houston Curtis’ bio4:45 Curtis’ book Billion Dollar Hollywood Heist5:54 Curtis’ cheating in an underground blackjack game6:22 Deck-switching in

31:48

Third Man Walking No. 41: Self-Awareness in Poker and...

Third Man Walking ·

2022/05/18

Your correspondent discusses whether self-awareness is a good trait for a poker player, then connects that topic to the recent spate of cheating allegations in the high-stakes poker community. From there, he examines what, if anything, can be done. In the second half of the episode, your correspondent reviews a recent late-night 5/10 session.0:33 Self-awareness5:10 Is it good to be self-aware in poker?9:15 Why poker resists introspection10:14 Why someone might cheat16:43 5/10 NL session17:04 7d7x on

33:01

Third Man Walking No. 40: Cheating, Hidden Effects on...

Third Man Walking ·

2022/05/04

Your correspondent briefly discusses the series of cheating allegations tearing through the poker world. He then describes two hidden factors that can bring a live winrate down, before reviewing a 5/10 session full of tricky decisions. 0:27 Cheating4:27 Two hidden factors that can affect a winrate5:15 Rake6:09 Pro playing an open-limp strategy from the small blind in a flat-drop game7:44 Recs (correctly) adjusting to the loosest players11:52 5/10 NLHE session12:27 KK on K76r8ss4x15:20 KK vs. AQ

37:17

Third Man Walking No. 39: Poker & Pop Culture, With...

Third Man Walking ·

2022/04/20

2:15 Where poker came from3:36 Gambling on steamboats5:41 Poker in the Old West -- why was poker popular despite the possibility of violence?10:35 Early poker strategy books13:13 Poker in the middle and upper classes16:02 Early club poker in Los Angeles/Gardena19:15 How fictionalized poker games help writers develop characters22:19 How poker is depicted as masculine25:54 Reality TV as a precursor to cards-up televised poker28:53 Cliched plot elements in fictionalized pokerBuy Poker & Pop

29:00

Third Man Walking No. 38: Allow Me to Reintroduce Myself

Third Man Walking ·

2022/04/06

Your correspondent reviews some 5/10 hands from a frustrating week of poker, then introduces himself to the CLP audience.HANDS:0:46--Hand 1: KK $2900eff 5/103:50--Hand 2: AK5:36--Hand 3: AA7:10 My history in poker18:13 Playing poker on stream 20:25 Becoming a pro 21:21 Moving to Los Angelestwitter.com/thirdwalking thirdmanwalkingpodcast@gmail.com

34:00

Third Man Walking No. 37: On Having a Life Separate...

Third Man Walking ·

2022/03/15

The transition of Third Man Walking to Crush Live Poker will happen next episode, which will be released Wednesday, April 6.0:18 Win rates and what stakes to play4:15 High-stakes poker feels weird7:17 Why I *need* high-stakes poker to feel weird14:26 Why playing bigger games is hard18:20 10/20 NLHE TT 5bet all-in preflop20:36 20/40 NLHE AKo (no heart) on AQ6r2hh7hhh22:27 AxKh on 822hhx4x23:20 QQ on 662r9hh25:18 AA on AK8r8828:35 AxKh on J97hhhQxTx29:56 KK on T75hxh5x6x31:23 AQhh on

30:58

Third Man Walking No. 36: Tournament Troubles

Third Man Walking ·

2022/03/01

Your correspondent reflects on his recent tournament frustrations and upon the difficulty of assessing his level of ability.0:48 An announcement2:21 Tournament session review: $1100 LAPC event6:24 800 bb KQdd on K96xxdJdd15:17 Bullet no. 215:56 600 bb KThh on Q97hhxTxKx18:57 800 bb AKdd vs AQcc all-in preflop20:18 $1100 satellite review20:29 1500 bb J8o on QT5hxxAhh23:58 General tournament thoughts and anxietiestwitter.com/thirdwalkinginstagram.com/thirdwalkingthirdmanwalkingpodcast@gmail.com

18:22

Third Man Walking No. 35: Multi-Way Pots and Funky...

Third Man Walking ·

2022/02/15

Your correspondent reviews a 5/10 session that includes plenty of tricky multi-way pots.1:31 AdKx on AT9xdd3:00 KK on KJ77A5:08 KQo (no club) on K32xcc7:23 KJo on 544rKdd2x9:05 AK facing big blind 3bet and small blind 5bet jam11:17 AKcc on Q55ddx3ddd13:07 99 on 433ccxJhh5hhh15:09 KQo (no diamond) Q62r7ddTdddtwitter.com/thirdwalkinginstagram.com/thirdwalkingthirdmanwalkingpodcast@gmail.com

34:02

Third Man Walking No. 34: A Fresh Look at the Live...

Third Man Walking ·

2022/02/01

Your correspondent reexamines the live poker economy, then reviews a swingy 5/10 session.1:17 The effects of rake3:42 Hypothetical hand: AA on A74ddx4ddd5:13 The effects of tighter games6:25 Live poker vs. online poker8:48 The effects of poker vlogs10:57 The effects of pros, especially international pros12:47 The emergence of live poker markets throughout the US14:23 5/10 NLHE session16:23 KcKx on Q84ccxThh6ccc19:37 AA no clubs on K94xcc22:10 AsKx on K52xss7x6sss23:24 AQo no diamonds on

23:42

Third Man Walking No. 33: Coolers and Double-Board...

Third Man Walking ·

2022/01/18

Your correspondent reviews an ill-fated recent 10/20 session.0:56 5/10 vs 10/204:50 AKo on AKTddx7x8:43 NLH double-board bomb pots12:47 Double-board bomb pot: KK on KQ7r and 763 two-tone15:03 AdKx on K32xdd8x9ddd17:29 KdKs on T62ddxJss9x19:58 (at 5/10) AA on 653xss3xtwitter.com/thirdwalkingthirdmanwalkingpodcast@gmail.com

32:07

Third Man Walking No. 32: Tips for Aspiring Pros

Third Man Walking ·

2022/01/04

Your correspondent lists 12 tips for poker players who'd like to play the game for living.1:54 Consider other options3:15 Be realistic4:13 Understand how you think about money5:14 Ask yourself if you're a gambling addict5:29 Focus on cash games unless you have good reasons not to6:32 Learn from other pros, but don't compare yourself to them too much9:29 Don't be ego-driven10:48 Work hard12:16 Learn about money14:09 Create a lifestyle that's sustainable for you15:46 Be open to side revenue

21:41

Third Man Walking No. 31: Don't Be This Guy

Third Man Walking ·

2021/12/21

Your correspondent reflects on an annoying recent experience, then reviews a recent 5/10 session where he tried to induce bluffs, and did some bluffing of his own.0:18 Don't be this pro4:38 5/10 NLHE4:52 AhAx on 765hxh6x2x7:45 Brief reflection on the AA hand, two days later9:16 QTcc on 642xccThh2hhh12:00 87dd on 976hhh9x6x15:25 AThh on T88ssh9xJxFollow me on Twitter: twitter.com/thirdwalkingthirdmanwalkingpodcast@gmail.com

31:56

Third Man Walking No. 30: The Importance of Having a...

Third Man Walking ·

2021/12/07

Your correspondent discusses why it's important to approach poker with a coherent strategy.Dan Zack's tweet: Q9cc call-in to Bart Hanson's show: twitter.com/Dan__Zack/status/1391133363067670530www.youtube.com/watch?v=D7WAEQF2TsE1:33 Why pros can win despite not necessarily being smarter than their opponents5:22 QQ as a limp-call preflop and the expanding-brain meme8:09 Humility and making the obvious play9:24 5/10/20 session10:00 QJo on button in $50 bomb pot on QJ7ccx11:32 AA on button on

19:08

Third Man Walking No. 29: Tough Spots at 5/10

Third Man Walking ·

2021/11/16

Your correspondent reviews a recent 5/10 session that shows how tricky Los Angeles opponents can be.1:20 TcTx on J86ccxJxJx6:15 6s6x on A73ssx9:30 T7hh on T76cxx2cc5x11:30 QQ first blind vs. second blind13:19 $50 bomb pot with QJo on T92cxcAxFollow me on Twitter: twitter.com/thirdwalkingthirdmanwalkingpodcast@gmail.com

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