Poker: All the Games

About Poker: All the Games

Poker literally encompasses dozens of variations and over time we'll end up covering all of the games. We'll discuss the games, online and live, the players, the fields, the money, tournaments, cash games, venues, the business. pokerchannel.substack.com (https://pokerchannel.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast)

Publisher

Intro Guide to Mixed Games

Category

leisure · sports

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

12 Jan 2022

Latest episode

16 Sept 2026

Latest episodes

80 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   16 Sept 2026

   Episode #80 Guest Interview with Kent “Super Joe” Gugelman

   What happens when a poker player who loves to learn, play, and experiment finds himself deep in a $1,500 H.O.R.S.E. event at the World Series of Poker? You get a great poker story — and plenty to talk about. On this episode of Poker: All the Games, we’re joined by Joe Gugelman, hereforth better known in the mixed-game world as “Super Joe.” He recently made the final table of the $1,500 H.O.R.S.E. event at the 2026 WSOP, giving us a chance to talk about the road that led him there, the appeal of mixed games, and what it feels like to find yourself deep in a WSOP bracelet event. But this conversation goes well beyond one tournament. Joe shares his journey into mixed games, his thoughts on the balance between playing and studying, and the strange and wonderful evolution from H.O.R.S.E. to TORSE, TORSES, and other mixed-game creations. We also get into the Orleans Triple Triple Draw, a format that deserves more attention. Then we turn to the 2026 WSOP. Joe takes us inside his $1,500 H.O.R.S.E. run — what it was like to get deep, the adjustments required as the field shrinks, and the experience of playing for a place at a WSOP final table. We finish with the final hand and what it means to actually FT a WSOP bracelet event. And there’s more to come from Joe: in a future episode, we’ll break down hands from his 2026 final-table run, taking a closer look at the key decisions and thought processes behind his deep WSOP finish. Timestamps: 1'28" — Who is Kent aka “Super Joe” Gugelman? 9'30" — The transition to mixed games 20'17" — Insights on playing vs. studying 22'30" — H.O.R.S.E. → TORSE → TORSES 30'21" — The Orleans Triple Triple Draw 35:50" — The $1,500 H.O.R.S.E. at the 2026 WSOP 48'25" — Deep in a WSOP bracelet event 50'18" — Hand histories & the Reserve Poker Club teaser 50'57" — The final hand & what it means to FT a WSOP bracelet event 57’37” Reserve Poker Club Teaser 58’23” Next Episode Teaser 59’08” Social Media Contact Info Whether you’re a seasoned mixed-game player, a H.O.R.S.E. enthusiast, or someone who’s mostly been grinding the no-limit streets, this is a conversation worth hearing. Press play, meet “Super Joe”, and come along for the ride from mixed-game curiosity to a WSOP final table! This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit pokerchannel.substack.com/subscribe (https://pokerchannel.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_2)

2. 

   12 Aug 2026

   Sviten Special: Advanced Play

   In this episode, we take a deep dive into Sviten Special poker strategy, exploring how to evaluate starting hands, understand hand strength, and make better decisions as the pot develops. We begin with a review of the Sviten rules and gameplay, then discuss when to apply key strategic principles and how frequently you can expect to be dealt certain starting hands. A hand that looks incredibly strong in one poker variant can be surprisingly vulnerable in Sviten. And understanding why is at the heart of playing the game well. We break down the strategic ideas that separate a solid Sviten player from someone simply playing familiar poker concepts in an unfamiliar format by discussing important concepts such as how the strength of your Draw and/or Omaha hand should influence your decisions. From there, we explore Stack-to-Pot Ratio (SPR), bet sizing, and tournament considerations, including how to balance your bets without falling into the trap of automatically making full-pot raises. Then things get especially interesting. What does a “set” actually mean in Sviten? We compare 5-Card Draw hand strength with Sviten, including why a set in one game can have a very different strategic value in the other. We also discuss how to approach strong drawing hands and how your opponent’s playing style should affect your decisions. Finally, Martin brings up what should be a normal cash-game hand that turns completely crazy. We finish with a look at Fixed-Limit Sviten. If you’re serious about improving at Sviten Special, this is an episode worth slowing down for. The game rewards players who understand not just what their hand is—but how strong that hand actually is in the context of the pot, the board, the draw, the opponent, and the betting structure. Timeline: * Intro 2’15” - Review of Sviten rules & play 4’52” - When to apply key strategic principles 6’25” - How often certain starting hands are dealt 9’51” - Using Omaha hand strength: SPR & bet sizing 13’58” - Tournament considerations 17’18” - Comments from Shawn 24’04“ - Balancing bet sizes and SPR; avoiding full-pot raises 28’34” - 5-Card Draw vs. Sviten hand strength 31’57” - Sets in 5-Card Draw vs. Sviten 34’17” - Strong drawing hands: strategy & considerations 35’37” - Understanding different player types 41’18” - A crazy cash-game hand 43:33” - Fixed-Limit Sviten 46’53” - Upcoming Mixed Tournaments & Cash (U.S.) 51’13” - Upcoming Mixed Tournaments & Cash (Europe) 55’48” - Next Episode Teaser 56’27” - Social Media Contact Info 57’25” - Outro LINKS: · Reserve Poker Room WSOP-C schedule https://www.wsop.com/tournaments/wsop-circuit-the-reserve-poker-club/ (https://www.wsop.com/tournaments/wsop-circuit-the-reserve-poker-club/) · Borgata Casino Fall Poker Open, Atlantic City, NJ https://borgata.mgmresorts.com/en/casino/poker.html (https://borgata.mgmresorts.com/en/casino/poker.html) · TCH Austin, Texas WSOP-C Schedule · https://www.texascardhouse.com/wsop (https://www.texascardhouse.com/wsop) This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit pokerchannel.substack.com/subscribe (https://pokerchannel.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_2)

3. 

   1 Jul 2026

   Episode #78 Mixed Games Roundup: Summer in Vegas & Beyond

   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 (https://www.thefestival.com/the-festival-weekend-tallinn-2026) Reserve Poker Club Toledo, OH: https://thereservepoker.com/ (https://thereservepoker.com/) Reserve Poker Club FB Page: facebook.com/share/18zpWWXpTy/?mibextid=wwXlfr (http://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 (http://facebook.com/groups/3810869609184128) This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit pokerchannel.substack.com/subscribe (https://pokerchannel.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_2)

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