What if Clint Eastwood, Harrison Ford, Mel Gibson, and Sylvester Stallone sat down for a game of poker? In this episode, Valerio and Ray imagine how their iconic movie personas would play: Eastwood sharp and silent, Ford tricky and adventurous,...

Poker is a game of decisions — but emotions are always there, whispering in the background. In this episode, Valerio and Ray talk about the emotional journey of playing: the highs of lucky streaks, the lows of brutal beats, and the calm require...

This one’s for the beginners — but also for organisers who want to help new players settle in. In this episode, Valerio and Ray go over the basics: hand rankings, when pots are shared, what decisions you face at each street, and who shows their...

At the poker table we repeat sentences that sound wise… but fall apart under real analysis. In this episode we break down the classics — “he always calls,” “you can’t bluff him,” “I didn’t want him to fold when I had the nuts” — and show how th...

In this episode, Valerio and Ray talk about the power of pausing. Whether you're holding the nuts or navigating a massive pot, slowing down can mean the difference between a big win and a missed opportunity. From timing tells to mindset shifts,...