Sometimes we forget why we started playing poker ... the rush ... watching this video made me feel the rush you felt .. sometimes it gets boring watching , even playing the same stakes we always play... sick video , good luck
If you’re interested in learning, I’d suggest coupling videos like Brad’s with WPT poker vids (Pluto TV has them running 24 hours a day) and playing a poker app.
I was just saying that to myself. For me Jacks is one of the hardest hands to play. Hard to get value out of the hands it beats, and gets beat by a lot of hands people keep preflop. I fold jacks more often than not. Its too easy to get baited.
That's sick you bank rolled yourself at this stake. It's been amazing to watch your journey from the first vlog until this. Thaking a risk like this is never easy but proves you can do it. Keep up the amazing content and the grind.
Dude I love the intro and the excitement leading up to the game. Been watching for a couple years now getting back to your older videos still just as good 👍🏻
Love the content man, I've been playing for 7 years or so on and off and starting to come off on top, nice feeling your play helps so much, appreciate it!!
Very good discipline indeed. When he laid down TT I started thinking he was scared money and he shouldn’t be playing this game, then he instantly racks up because of this. Self awareness is very important in poker!
@@neilson31 I've had a cutback in volume due to woodbine not offering poker anymore and I just don't have the time to drive 1hr to the nearest casino. I'm looking forward to the re opening of the renovated woodbine, so are the rest of Toronto's poker players. Thanks for the support it means a lot .Are you from Toronto ?
Playing 1/3 flopped broadway with KJ hearts on an AQ10 rainbow board with the loosest player at the table in the hand with me...he check calls the flop bet, turn is another Q, check calls my turn bet, river is another 10 and now he insta jams the river on A Q 10 Q 10 - no flush runouts...i felt sick to my stomach flopping the nuts against a guy i knew would pay me off. Id seen him make a few bluffs earlier but also seen him take this line whenever he had it - he would make this move with any 10 and i knew that....i reluctantly called his shove and he said "i got the straight" --- but flipped over J9 lol, the dealer said "shows jack high" - i flipped over the KJ breathed a huge sigh of relief and scooped a big one. He really thought he had the straight, when the dealer said he had jack high he said "well shit" and laughed
I’ve watched over 200 poker vlogs in the past 9 months and this is the best of them all. The tension was like a horror movie. And I play 5/10 for a living... so his tone and story telling was spot on in this.
Wow!!! Anxious liked I've never felt before. But it didn't feel like the anxiety was about whether he'd win or lose. Funny, it had me wondering what was the cause. I was totally recalling my time at the tables. Maybe it was about him winning or losing.. Weird.
Great explanation on when it's time to leave the game and excellent insight with an over pair but laying down on a paired flop and player profile of the better!
Great blog... I really enjoy your thinking through the hands, even when you know you're probably making a thin call. Just curious why you showed your hand at the beginning of the session when you led out $125 with air? What that to set something up for later or just saying to be friendly?? Also wondering if you ever change strategy if your at the table with people who watch your blog ( Not a meet-up where drink are flowing, just games like this).
He was trying to show the table he was folding because he had absolutely nothing, not because he is a nit that can easily be pushed off by hands by a simple raise. Already working with a lower stack relative to the table, you don't want the other players to push you around and raise you out of every pot.
First time discovering your videos and I love your quick, methodical approach while also remaining humble and aware of your outs and temperance. When people tell me "poker is a game of luck" I am going to direct them to your videos. Keep up the great work!
same dude, watched a few of this guys videos like 2 years ago & it inspired me to start learning poker playing via VR poker. I have not played irl outside of 2 sit & go style single table tournaments, because cash games irl scare me, but he has driven me to learn so much. much in the same way that he has come a long way with his commentary.
I don’t find the TT fold that nitty. There’s a bazillion more 9s in a limp-call range, and Brad was up and didn’t want to give something away that late in a session he just rebounded $3k in. I’m doing the exact same and GTFO.
Stuart Ferguson push all in with tens on 9-9-4 board. At commerce casino in California ur going to play 20-40 NL with guys sitting at the table with 100k buddy. I push all in with 10s. Wow come to me please. U have no balls.
@@mikeg4678 Who said push all-in? Call. I would never fold in that spot to one bet. I'm likely calling turn too. Possibly river depending on run out/size. Edit: I would love to play poker in California but I've never been.
For what its worth i actually like the shed progress videos. Its actually fun for me to watch it bc its not me actually doing the work. I got my shed almost completely finished yesterday & I had just did my 24×40 wood shop late last year so i feel your pain with the whole paneling and insulation bit. Keep the shed videos coming.
Very fun video. I think your cash out timing was fine. Those 10s could have easily been trouble. Pair that with feeling uneasy and maybe a little timid...time to leave the table. Shows good discipline. Will definitely check out more of your videos.
Morning Brad I have followed you for a number of years. I am the father of 3 sons the younguest I lost last year thats another story, Can I just say your father was so proud of you and what you have achieved. He may not have agreed with your decisions and thats a fathers perogative " we are never wrong" We love our children and hope and pray we can keep them on the right path. Your Dad is the one person you always look up to and believe me physically he has left the world that we know., mentally he is with you every second, minute of every day always ask his advice and you will always make the correct decision thats the wayb Dads raise you. Willis Marrow.
No offense, but the offer was for Brad. I don’t believe he is rolled properly to play in the 10-25 games by the way he was playing. If he was Interested in climbing stakes, I was going to see if we could work out an arrangement that was suitable for us both. I certainly don’t plan on breaking anyone’s legs, lol. I stake 2 or 3 other players. I like his game, and I think if he could play these stakes without fear of losing his bankroll, it could be rather profitable.
damn, brad. it's not just your poker game that's reaching new heights. your editing skills are getting really, really good. making your videos so much less boring, and so much more interesting/fun. nice!
Great video Brad, definitely my favorite. I can appreciate and relate to where you were coming from in this video because I *just* sat in the biggest game I've ever played (5/10 uncapped) and found myself feeling exactly how you described you did in certain situations. I'm glad you hung on and were able to book a win for the first session at this level, it definitely helps with confidence. Really makes you think about every move when we sometimes take for granted or get too conformable at the stakes we normally play.
Glad I found this video, just a young kid 22 y/o from Hawaii but I love poker, my grandpa who passed away taught the whole family poker!! But I’m a millennial so I learn from TH-cam and know a few more moves then them haha!! but whether it’s drunk nights with the boys or a more serious cash game making endless amount of calculated decisions with your own money on the line the tension!! the anxiety!! of making a big all in play and winning big!!! Most I’ve ever won one night was in a 5/10 house cash game with family, friends of family and poker buddy’s , bought in $250 and won about $4,000 left about $300 to the house for the food and drinks and in Hawaii you always gotta take care da house haha ! Just like how he won 1003 and tipped the 3$ ! It’s the thought that counts lol but I can really appreciate the high level quality content of this video Brad Owen this is the perfect poker vlog!! Love how you post the stack sizes,bet sizes, the flop, turn etc and how you threw in the all in hand even tho you weren’t in it! I’m glad I found this channel keep up the good job man and I look forward to seeing you win and be successful and hopefully you can keep making this high quality videos!!! Just remember my friend, all you need is a chip and a chair!! Aloha from Hawaii 🌺
yeah, just because a player has demonstrated *tendency* to donk large with monsters there's a lot of other considerations. does the player balance this? does the dryness of the board effect his decision making? it's a big lead out of turn but I kinda feel like even with that player showing that they *can* have a monster it doesn't mean that they *can't* have a bluff or a lesser vulnerable hand like 88, 77, 66, A4, etc. I'm curious if Brad feels he made the correct decision in retrospect.
Enjoyed watching, I watch all Andrew's videos and it took me a while to kinda warm up to your videos but really have enjoyed watching. I am just a recreational player just a one/two player but really enjoy the game. Wonder if you ever plan to go to any of the Oklahoma tournaments? For instance the Run Good series in Joplin, Downstream Casino or maybe Durant OK. Tuesday I am heading to Biloxi Mississippi with the wife and maybe play a little poker at the Beau Rivage. Thanks for the great video.
Enjoyed the comment. Took me awhile to kinda like it because you started out not great but then really enjoyed reading. We definitely need to make it out to Oklahoma. I'm not sure how receptive Choctaw or Winstar would be to the idea of filming. They don't really need the marketing so it's easier to go to smaller places. Biloxi would be great. I'll probably reach out to them soon. Good luck to you man. I hope you are crushing at Beau.
So much respect for your TT hand. Not only you realized that folding was pretty bad but also you folded because you didn't feel comfortable with how big you were playing and if it wasn't enough you actually stood up and left the table and posted this vlog on youtube. You are very courageous and humble. I admire that because I think in your situation I would probably have too much pride to leave the table. Very humbling indeed. Subscribed.
Your analysis, introspection and retrospection are pure gold! The production values are so damn slick. This is like private lessons without the risk! Thanks Brad, I learned a lot. Remember, there's no limit to how many young college guys with cash and no brains at the table you can run into!
Yeah, I just like a flop fold because villain bet into 3 other opponents on a very coordinated board in a 3-bet pot. We are never crushing here with AA, often behind against 2-pair, set or straight and sometimes a slight favorite against pair+draw type hands.
@@dochmbi Get married to the aces. Like even if the other dude is kamikaze betting some one pair hand like QT, you have 3 other people to worry about. This isn't Limit Hold 'Em or a tournament where everyone considers deep stack play to be 35 bb (in which you can just be optimistic and hope for the best), it's just a lot of money to risk in a low upside situation. I rarely advocate folding aces to a donk bet but I do agree that this time is a good time to do it. Of course it's a good note to have on a guy that he goes too far with marginal made hands or marginal draws in bad situations.
Thanks for making the videos. I live in NC where there is only one casino, bout 4 hours away, and no online poker. I had played for years online, before poker black friday, and although I'm just a rec player have won or cashed in most of the tournaments I enter. I must say though watching your videos and seeing the why of some or your play has made it so much easier to predict my opponents and be successful when I hit the casino to play. Super job my friend, keep up the good work!!! Hoping to make it out to Vegas again this year!!!
of course, 10-25 is nothing more than a bunch of trust-fund babies who drive M5s and Teslas. they have a lot of money to go with their flat-brim hats, flannels, and Vans; not necessarily much skill at the game.
Seeing the hero folds and the way you played this game - would absolutely say you are ready to make the leap once your roll is comfortable. You had success here even with the thoughts of your BR kicking around in the back of your head. Nice job
T Larson I saw that too.. He even used 5 red chips to make it look not so pathetic vs. 1 green chip... I don't understand how some people can be so stingy.
The first leap into a game a game much higher than my normal. Did not end as well. A few cooler type hands that were so unbelievable I left scratching my head. I played these hands over and over wandering oh I could of played the hand differently. Was stacked with first buy-in. I flopped top full house opponents flopped quads. Rather than talking a break. I rebuy. Early into the rebuy a similar hand nearly felted me again. Headed straight to blackjack dusted off few more stacks. Checked out next day even tho I still had 3 days paid for with my room. Caught next flight out. Got most my loses back casino Arizona. I enjoy your channel Brad. Wish u continued success on the grind. Been following since 18k subscribers🤙👍
I hated this blog when I first started playing poker, but now I love this blog. My biggest fear is facing Brad in a game. In my limited experience with poker, the biggest challenge is determining at which level people are playing poker. In purely recreational games people just think about what they have. In better games, people start to think about what their opponents have, at Brads level hand histories become a component and the exploitation potential become uncomfortable. Thank you Brad for your honesty and the light you shine on the game.
Good one Brad. On the last hand with TT I think it's a clear fold, especially given Villains's previous play. He has so many 9s, or even 44, and there's no point in calling here if you're not ready to put your whole stack at risk.
Great video as I enjoy my morning coffee. The last hand was real close decision. I think you made the right play. You laid it out perfect:1) He had just bet into a raiser when he flopped big 2) Lot of bad turns and rivs.3) You are playing above your means. He would have bet 2K on turn and allin on river. Would be crushing to lose everything at the end. Good luck.
I once fold jacks after lots of aggro pre. Versus 9s, AK and AQ. I would have won. Instead of feeling bad I knew I made the right fold and made a note of those players to extract value later on. I'm with Jay here, you can't play consequence poker and stay profitable
I couldn’t agree more Liam I was in a tournament once in my local casino and I had pocket jacks and I folded pre after a shove and a call from the players next to me and I was watching them all game the was just playing with good hand not one bluff all session and it was a good fold as the one had A,A the other had K,K at the end of the day he had no reason to fold Pocket jacks there stupid move 🤷🏻♀️
Good job. I've taken your strategy to the casino many times (start and stick to the story I am trying to tell with my bets) and I've been blessed with some of the biggest pots of my life. Thank you. Keep up the good work.
props to you for not calling with pair of 10s I always call with a good hand and not think a lot about the other player's possibilities and how aggressive they play. that's what makes you a better poker player
Who tips the cashier? I've never tipped that cashier. The dealer has a hand in your win, the cashier is just counting your money. Do you tip the cashier at the local supermarket when she rings up your groceries?
I’ve never tipped a cashier and I’ve never noticed anyone else doing it (granted, I’ve never paid too much attention to players cashing out in front of me.).
Firstly, congrats and good job. I tried a 2 5 recently and was delighted, not because I won lots but I was profitable. Sure I acted scared and didn't play perfect, but I felt like I could hold my own (actually thought I was better than 2/3 of them). I think some of your play was a bit nitty, but it's always much easier to play with other people's money... Honestly, I thought this was inspiring so ty and good job
My son plays Hold em at casinos and this video helped me get insight into the thrills and chills of putting yourself on the line. Thanks I subscribed and look forward to more.
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Sometimes we forget why we started playing poker ... the rush ... watching this video made me feel the rush you felt .. sometimes it gets boring watching , even playing the same stakes we always play... sick video , good luck
Never stop uploading these videos
What is deeprot doing here 😂
😂😂😂
Yeah these are my absolute favorites to watch from Brad!!
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@@Jayrusss b nis ju
I love how he always tips, even when just leaving with his winnings. What a legend
when you know nothing about poker, can't understand anything he's saying, and you're under 18 but the videos are still interesting.
I’m 19 and I have no idea what he’s talking about
If you’re interested in learning, I’d suggest coupling videos like Brad’s with WPT poker vids (Pluto TV has them running 24 hours a day) and playing a poker app.
I'm only 12 and I am really in to poker for some reason and I understand everything
"I get into a difficult spot with pocket jacks" Tell me about it!
there s some probability of the opponent having AK AQ AA KK QQ AJ. pocket JJ its not the best but one of the premium hands
J 10 is almost better
I was just saying that to myself. For me Jacks is one of the hardest hands to play. Hard to get value out of the hands it beats, and gets beat by a lot of hands people keep preflop. I fold jacks more often than not. Its too easy to get baited.
@@jordanharrison8769 so true, I would almost rather have J 10 suited most of the time. But they’re pretty looking.
sorry for language but fuck that two misserable guy.
What a great eye into your play at a big table. I appreciate being able to see from your vantage point. Very cool. Thank you!!
That's sick you bank rolled yourself at this stake. It's been amazing to watch your journey from the first vlog until this. Thaking a risk like this is never easy but proves you can do it. Keep up the amazing content and the grind.
Exactly! Crazy seeing this development and making me look forward to the future of this channel :)
bankrolled himself at this stake? lol
@@gpl211212 paid for this with his money without any backers or someone paying his entry
@@trigguhmike9100 no shit, it's a cash game and like 5 grand, if he needed backing to get in this game, the backer would be a sucker...nevermind
Offer 1 : Sell Roulette Software -♦- Offer 2 : Roulette play by shearing 50/50.
This video was a great look at some candid poker playing. Your editing and insight were both on point so you've just gotten a new subscriber for sure.
Very good discipline Brad. Loved the vid. Hopefully you do more of these crazy 10/25 games!
I love your honesty in this video! It shows a lot of confidence to know when you're in too deep and also to show it on video.
You can’t be all loosely goosey eating a sandwich
Lollll
I've stopped eating sandwiches entirely
I'm eating a sandwich right now. 😀
More sandwiches is actually better
@@johnnyBuz072 Because - when the pros see more sandwiches, it puts them off from playing. So it's better for everyone else.
Dude I love the intro and the excitement leading up to the game. Been watching for a couple years now getting back to your older videos still just as good 👍🏻
Great vlog and appreciate your honesty about your feelings of being underrolled for the game you were in. Well done
Love the content man, I've been playing for 7 years or so on and off and starting to come off on top, nice feeling your play helps so much, appreciate it!!
"the dark suit I deserve, but not the one I need right now." love that quote!
Very good discipline indeed. When he laid down TT I started thinking he was scared money and he shouldn’t be playing this game, then he instantly racks up because of this.
Self awareness is very important in poker!
That was a really dope intro... haven’t watched the rest of the video yet but you’re doing good work Brad!
All the suspense at the intro. I feel like I'm watching an intro to Rounders! 😎
ALL ON THE LINE
When ru going to vlog again Teo?
"Like a yung maan….coming in fo a quickieee"
@@neilson31 I've had a cutback in volume due to woodbine not offering poker anymore and I just don't have the time to drive 1hr to the nearest casino. I'm looking forward to the re opening of the renovated woodbine, so are the rest of Toronto's poker players. Thanks for the support it means a lot .Are you from Toronto ?
I was cringing too. He did everything but glide on an escalator while giving movie lines
Is that a poker movie?
19:42 When my $103 tip becomes a $3 tip !! 🤦🏻♂️😂
LOLL i know.3 fucking dollars sheesh
I assume you’re from the US, you guys waste too much money on tips.
@@Zeesneakyninja Not an issue when you're not poor.
@@Zeesneakyninja Its literally most of their salary.
@@eliasmolin4395 In other words, their salaries are inherently too low, if they have to rely on tips to make a decent living.
Well played. It's never easy flopping the nuts... The board always pairs to make you sweat it out.
Playing 1/3 flopped broadway with KJ hearts on an AQ10 rainbow board with the loosest player at the table in the hand with me...he check calls the flop bet, turn is another Q, check calls my turn bet, river is another 10 and now he insta jams the river on A Q 10 Q 10 - no flush runouts...i felt sick to my stomach flopping the nuts against a guy i knew would pay me off. Id seen him make a few bluffs earlier but also seen him take this line whenever he had it - he would make this move with any 10 and i knew that....i reluctantly called his shove and he said "i got the straight" --- but flipped over J9 lol, the dealer said "shows jack high" - i flipped over the KJ breathed a huge sigh of relief and scooped a big one. He really thought he had the straight, when the dealer said he had jack high he said "well shit" and laughed
Probably one of the best vlogs I have watched, well done
deuces from sb. its either fold or shove on the flop. if you never gonna continue with shoving some flops you should have limp/called pre i think.
I’ve watched over 200 poker vlogs in the past 9 months and this is the best of them all. The tension was like a horror movie. And I play 5/10 for a living... so his tone and story telling was spot on in this.
I think the best vlogs show personal growth, generosity, community (friends & family), suspense, imperfection and humility. Very well done.
Brad when facing a $450 dollar bet
*contemplates bluff reraising with 7 high like a boss
Me when facing a $450 dollar bet
*folds nuts
more like facing a $4.5 bet, you broke nigga
Average User it was a joke, but yes I agree don’t ever play at stakes higher than your bankroll allows, BRM is the number one skill in poker
I can relate.
@Average User "lose"
Me: You are making a run at, aren't you? Rolling up a stake and going to Vegas, am I right?
Brad: Uhhhh....I am already in Vegas.
One of the best meta-game commentaries you have done in quite a while. It is one big reason why I enjoy your channel so much. Well done!
Did anyone else feel anxious watching this?
When he was about to show and say what the flop was I was like “c’mon smash the flop” lol
Wow!!! Anxious liked I've never felt before. But it didn't feel like the anxiety was about whether he'd win or lose. Funny, it had me wondering what was the cause. I was totally recalling my time at the tables. Maybe it was about him winning or losing.. Weird.
Shivers
no
only psychopaths don’t get anxious when gambling
Great explanation on when it's time to leave the game and excellent insight with an over pair but laying down on a paired flop and player profile of the better!
Great blog... I really enjoy your thinking through the hands, even when you know you're probably making a thin call. Just curious why you showed your hand at the beginning of the session when you led out $125 with air? What that to set something up for later or just saying to be friendly?? Also wondering if you ever change strategy if your at the table with people who watch your blog ( Not a meet-up where drink are flowing, just games like this).
He was trying to show the table he was folding because he had absolutely nothing, not because he is a nit that can easily be pushed off by hands by a simple raise. Already working with a lower stack relative to the table, you don't want the other players to push you around and raise you out of every pot.
Probably to make the table think that he is a loose player who might be bluffing so that he can make more profit with monster hands...
First time discovering your videos and I love your quick, methodical approach while also remaining humble and aware of your outs and temperance. When people tell me "poker is a game of luck" I am going to direct them to your videos. Keep up the great work!
This might have been my favorite episode. I was feeling super anxious while watching it. It's nice to see you play different stakes.Keep up the grind!
Definitely like the honesty here...tired of hearing bloggers pretending they crush high stakes and dont get little nervous...
Best blog yet !!! sweated the whole way with you gives me inspiration well done sir
Seeing his commentary getting better over the time is what I’m here for
same dude, watched a few of this guys videos like 2 years ago & it inspired me to start learning poker playing via VR poker. I have not played irl outside of 2 sit & go style single table tournaments, because cash games irl scare me, but he has driven me to learn so much. much in the same way that he has come a long way with his commentary.
I don’t find the TT fold that nitty. There’s a bazillion more 9s in a limp-call range, and Brad was up and didn’t want to give something away that late in a session he just rebounded $3k in. I’m doing the exact same and GTFO.
Agreed but if he wasnt limpin junk then he has the perfect hand to continue blocking both combos of T9s
I think his decision to fold and then get up shows great self-awareness.
It was definitely very nitty.
Stuart Ferguson push all in with tens on 9-9-4 board. At commerce casino in California ur going to play 20-40 NL with guys sitting at the table with 100k buddy. I push all in with 10s. Wow come to me please. U have no balls.
@@mikeg4678 Who said push all-in? Call. I would never fold in that spot to one bet. I'm likely calling turn too. Possibly river depending on run out/size.
Edit: I would love to play poker in California but I've never been.
For what its worth i actually like the shed progress videos. Its actually fun for me to watch it bc its not me actually doing the work. I got my shed almost completely finished yesterday & I had just did my 24×40 wood shop late last year so i feel your pain with the whole paneling and insulation bit. Keep the shed videos coming.
Very fun video. I think your cash out timing was fine. Those 10s could have easily been trouble. Pair that with feeling uneasy and maybe a little timid...time to leave the table. Shows good discipline. Will definitely check out more of your videos.
Morning Brad I have followed you for a number of years. I am the father of 3 sons the younguest I lost last year thats another story,
Can I just say your father was so proud of you and what you have achieved. He may not have agreed with your decisions and thats a fathers perogative " we are never wrong"
We love our children and hope and pray we can keep them on the right path. Your Dad is the one person you always look up to and believe me physically he has left the world that we know., mentally he is with you every second, minute of every day always ask his advice and you will always make the correct decision thats the wayb Dads raise you.
Willis Marrow.
Wow!......just wow! Felt like being there.
14:41 was the BEST... I literally said out loud "No WAY!" - another phenomenal vid
Awesome ! Thanks for taking us along for that wild ride. Looking forward to watching "Higher Stakes" in the future .
I like the way you speak. Brief but straight to the point.
If your interested in being rolled at that level, let me know. I would be happy to see if we could work something out.
I think he would like to keep his legs intact.
thedeafgenius lol
I would do it. Just depends, you want a guy to play in a tournament or sit at a cash game?
No offense, but the offer was for Brad. I don’t believe he is rolled properly to play in the 10-25 games by the way he was playing. If he was Interested in climbing stakes, I was going to see if we could work out an arrangement that was suitable for us both. I certainly don’t plan on breaking anyone’s legs, lol. I stake 2 or 3 other players. I like his game, and I think if he could play these stakes without fear of losing his bankroll, it could be rather profitable.
ok I will take that I need 20k see u soon lol
damn, brad. it's not just your poker game that's reaching new heights.
your editing skills are getting really, really good.
making your videos so much less boring, and so much more interesting/fun. nice!
Haha what a backhanded compliment
“You’re not as boring as you used to be”
Great video Brad, definitely my favorite. I can appreciate and relate to where you were coming from in this video because I *just* sat in the biggest game I've ever played (5/10 uncapped) and found myself feeling exactly how you described you did in certain situations. I'm glad you hung on and were able to book a win for the first session at this level, it definitely helps with confidence. Really makes you think about every move when we sometimes take for granted or get too conformable at the stakes we normally play.
What does 5/10 mean? English is not my first language so there a lot of new words brought up watching these videos.
@@digubo The small blind is $5, the big blind is $10.
Glad I found this video, just a young kid 22 y/o from Hawaii but I love poker, my grandpa who passed away taught the whole family poker!! But I’m a millennial so I learn from TH-cam and know a few more moves then them haha!! but whether it’s drunk nights with the boys or a more serious cash game making endless amount of calculated decisions with your own money on the line the tension!! the anxiety!! of making a big all in play and winning big!!! Most I’ve ever won one night was in a 5/10 house cash game with family, friends of family and poker buddy’s , bought in $250 and won about $4,000 left about $300 to the house for the food and drinks and in Hawaii you always gotta take care da house haha ! Just like how he won 1003 and tipped the 3$ ! It’s the thought that counts lol but I can really appreciate the high level quality content of this video Brad Owen this is the perfect poker vlog!! Love how you post the stack sizes,bet sizes, the flop, turn etc and how you threw in the all in hand even tho you weren’t in it! I’m glad I found this channel keep up the good job man and I look forward to seeing you win and be successful and hopefully you can keep making this high quality videos!!! Just remember my friend, all you need is a chip and a chair!! Aloha from Hawaii 🌺
Nice, didn't know you can record tables? Is it a hidden cam?
He answers your question at 21:06, gotta watch the entire vid. He is pretty thorough.
@@justletters7230 Thanks man!
@@Trufflestravels Obviously not showing any faces except for the dealer and himself. You just put a cellphone or gopro on the table.
Yeah, i was thinking of putting a gopro on the table. I'll try it out.
Recently found this TH-cam channel and loving the videos, been watching some old videos. Good on you come so far over the years🎉
First video I ever watched and see the TT fold LAWL.
yeah, just because a player has demonstrated *tendency* to donk large with monsters there's a lot of other considerations. does the player balance this? does the dryness of the board effect his decision making? it's a big lead out of turn but I kinda feel like even with that player showing that they *can* have a monster it doesn't mean that they *can't* have a bluff or a lesser vulnerable hand like 88, 77, 66, A4, etc.
I'm curious if Brad feels he made the correct decision in retrospect.
I really enjoy the way you explain the hands, highly realistic really clear!
Enjoyed watching, I watch all Andrew's videos and it took me a while to kinda warm up to your videos but really have enjoyed watching. I am just a recreational player just a one/two player but really enjoy the game. Wonder if you ever plan to go to any of the Oklahoma tournaments? For instance the Run Good series in Joplin, Downstream Casino or maybe Durant OK. Tuesday I am heading to Biloxi Mississippi with the wife and maybe play a little poker at the Beau Rivage. Thanks for the great video.
Enjoyed the comment. Took me awhile to kinda like it because you started out not great but then really enjoyed reading. We definitely need to make it out to Oklahoma. I'm not sure how receptive Choctaw or Winstar would be to the idea of filming. They don't really need the marketing so it's easier to go to smaller places. Biloxi would be great. I'll probably reach out to them soon. Good luck to you man. I hope you are crushing at Beau.
@@BradOwenPoker You would probably have a better chance at Choctaw rather than Winstar. Let me get some contacts for you.
@@BradOwenPoker I work at Winstar. We dont mind filming.
I live in Joplin! The field at Downstream is super soft.
So much respect for your TT hand. Not only you realized that folding was pretty bad but also you folded because you didn't feel comfortable with how big you were playing and if it wasn't enough you actually stood up and left the table and posted this vlog on youtube. You are very courageous and humble. I admire that because I think in your situation I would probably have too much pride to leave the table. Very humbling indeed. Subscribed.
May have just stepped up to the rank of best vlogger. Exceptional video. Great honesty.
Your analysis, introspection and retrospection are pure gold! The production values are so damn slick. This is like private lessons without the risk! Thanks Brad, I learned a lot. Remember, there's no limit to how many young college guys with cash and no brains at the table you can run into!
rofl atrocious play with aces 13:08
Man first time watching your videos, it is amazing, great stuff
Yeah, I just like a flop fold because villain bet into 3 other opponents on a very coordinated board in a 3-bet pot. We are never crushing here with AA, often behind against 2-pair, set or straight and sometimes a slight favorite against pair+draw type hands.
xMTLKx yeah, I can’t believe someone would dust off all of their money with AAs on a 10,9,8 board. Crazy
Yeah I was thinking the same thing and the look on his face was like “what can I do” uh you can play better. A LOT better. Aces are never good there.
In fact I guess folding the flop is annoying, but putting 200+bb in this spot is way worse
@@dochmbi Get married to the aces. Like even if the other dude is kamikaze betting some one pair hand like QT, you have 3 other people to worry about. This isn't Limit Hold 'Em or a tournament where everyone considers deep stack play to be 35 bb (in which you can just be optimistic and hope for the best), it's just a lot of money to risk in a low upside situation. I rarely advocate folding aces to a donk bet but I do agree that this time is a good time to do it. Of course it's a good note to have on a guy that he goes too far with marginal made hands or marginal draws in bad situations.
Thanks for making the videos. I live in NC where there is only one casino, bout 4 hours away, and no online poker. I had played for years online, before poker black friday, and although I'm just a rec player have won or cashed in most of the tournaments I enter. I must say though watching your videos and seeing the why of some or your play has made it so much easier to predict my opponents and be successful when I hit the casino to play. Super job my friend, keep up the good work!!! Hoping to make it out to Vegas again this year!!!
Nice one brad! I like the pace of the vid^
I think this was one of your best videos yet. Great insight and explanation and the hands cooperated to provide these situations. Nice work
"Today I'm going to be playing the highest I've ever played" -Now those are some goals
I like the way he breaks the action down in a physcological level
"Scared money is dead money!"
I worked security and surveillance at this casino and watching poker games was by far the best part of of my nights.
A 10-25 game and it played just like a 1-2 NL game talent wise.
Ideal situation.
+sh0cktim3 Right!?
of course, 10-25 is nothing more than a bunch of trust-fund babies who drive M5s and Teslas. they have a lot of money to go with their flat-brim hats, flannels, and Vans; not necessarily much skill at the game.
That’s just about any stakes. The players aren’t necessarily Better players, just better stakes lol
have to play with no fear. my man here could have pulled over 15k easy. ITS ALL ABOUT HAVING ADEQUATE BANKROLL
Seeing the hero folds and the way you played this game - would absolutely say you are ready to make the leap once your roll is comfortable. You had success here even with the thoughts of your BR kicking around in the back of your head. Nice job
Almost got a 103$ tip lol took that 100$ back quick!
Lol
THAT is exactly why i scrolled down to the comments. BO thrown hundos
wonder what he tipped the dealers?
FEELING HEALING FREQUENCES hopefully better than the $25 the guy that won the $17k+ pot threw
T Larson I saw that too.. He even used 5 red chips to make it look not so pathetic vs. 1 green chip... I don't understand how some people can be so stingy.
@@choz3n0ne79 $25 is quite generous.
You just made me feel like a proud dad. Great job, son. Proud of ya.
This is at Graton in Rohnert Park CA? I play there all the time
My friend David watches you religiously. He constantly tells me he'd love to see me play you at a table. Where you playing next.
I give you the respect in the world for taking shots at higher stakes. I gotta start doing that for my vlog to get experience. CONGRATZ on the win!!
Your the best you tube poker channel by a long shot. IMO.
This is interesting even though I have no clue what’s going on 😂😂
Ryan S exactly it’s not that complicated
@@Benitojacova Thats what it takes to make a good living out of poker
@@Benitojacova you probably dont play for a living though... if I were playing for a living i would make sure I was as deep into it as i could be
@The Night Man Who are you talking about
The first leap into a game a game much higher than my normal. Did not end as well. A few cooler type hands that were so unbelievable I left scratching my head. I played these hands over and over wandering oh I could of played the hand differently. Was stacked with first buy-in. I flopped top full house opponents flopped quads. Rather than talking a break. I rebuy. Early into the rebuy a similar hand nearly felted me again. Headed straight to blackjack dusted off few more stacks. Checked out next day even tho I still had 3 days paid for with my room. Caught next flight out. Got most my loses back casino Arizona. I enjoy your channel Brad. Wish u continued success on the grind. Been following since 18k subscribers🤙👍
This kid has alligator blood! Great vlog, it felt it was my own money. 🙂
I hated this blog when I first started playing poker, but now I love this blog. My biggest fear is facing Brad in a game. In my limited experience with poker, the biggest challenge is determining at which level people are playing poker. In purely recreational games people just think about what they have. In better games, people start to think about what their opponents have, at Brads level hand histories become a component and the exploitation potential become uncomfortable. Thank you Brad for your honesty and the light you shine on the game.
19:36 A real Pro counting money !! 🤑
I watch/listen to these on my way to and from my first job and while delivering pizza. Excellent vlog very happy you upload these videos
Good one Brad. On the last hand with TT I think it's a clear fold, especially given Villains's previous play. He has so many 9s, or even 44, and there's no point in calling here if you're not ready to put your whole stack at risk.
Great video as I enjoy my morning coffee. The last hand was real close decision. I think you made the right play. You laid it out perfect:1) He had just bet into a raiser when he flopped big 2) Lot of bad turns and rivs.3) You are playing above your means. He would have bet 2K on turn and allin on river. Would be crushing to lose everything at the end. Good luck.
"I'm sure he's properly rolled" I'm sure he isn't lol
If you read this, I want you to know I’ve watched most of your videos and have learned a lot in the game.... thanks for posting 👍🏼
“I’m playing the highest I ever had.”
It’s funny because that could also mean weed.
Just met Brad and he is legit one of the nicest people I have ever met!!
That pocket Jacks fold was horrendous 🤮
Guessing you lose a lot more than you win if you see it like that mate 😂😂
I once fold jacks after lots of aggro pre. Versus 9s, AK and AQ. I would have won. Instead of feeling bad I knew I made the right fold and made a note of those players to extract value later on. I'm with Jay here, you can't play consequence poker and stay profitable
I couldn’t agree more Liam I was in a tournament once in my local casino and I had pocket jacks and I folded pre after a shove and a call from the players next to me and I was watching them all game the was just playing with good hand not one bluff all session and it was a good fold as the one had A,A the other had K,K at the end of the day he had no reason to fold Pocket jacks there stupid move 🤷🏻♀️
That's a dumb statement. The other two players were representing KK or AA. Best case it was a 50/50 flip against AK.
Good job. I've taken your strategy to the casino many times (start and stick to the story I am trying to tell with my bets) and I've been blessed with some of the biggest pots of my life. Thank you. Keep up the good work.
The fact you cant see brads teeth when he talks making him look look he forgot his dentures scares me
Terrific analysis...First video of yours I've watched. Really good action and commentary.
For me, stepping up in stakes and taking a shot is a must do for all players....saying this before I watch *chews fingernails*
THIS DUDE A LEGEND
you folded jacks are you ok?
I’ve been watching for one year and I came back to this vid cuz I loved it 👍🏽
You ran scared with pocket jacks there haha.
wrong, great play in a large cash game, its all about patience, play the big pots with a winner not a maybe
props to you for not calling with pair of 10s
I always call with a good hand and not think a lot about the other player's possibilities and how aggressive they play. that's what makes you a better poker player
Haha, $3 tip out of a 7k cash out!
Who tips the cashier? I've never tipped that cashier. The dealer has a hand in your win, the cashier is just counting your money. Do you tip the cashier at the local supermarket when she rings up your groceries?
I’ve never tipped a cashier and I’ve never noticed anyone else doing it (granted, I’ve never paid too much attention to players cashing out in front of me.).
@@asterix811 ppl always tip cashiers. You need better situational awareness
Hey man, I don't know poker much but I wish you the best! You seem to have quite a bit of confidence. That's great to see. Keep it up!
Destrominated!!!!
I love it when you tip the dealer and the workers, its nice
♥
Firstly, congrats and good job. I tried a 2 5 recently and was delighted, not because I won lots but I was profitable. Sure I acted scared and didn't play perfect, but I felt like I could hold my own (actually thought I was better than 2/3 of them). I think some of your play was a bit nitty, but it's always much easier to play with other people's money... Honestly, I thought this was inspiring so ty and good job
I need more codes to fuel my poker watching addiction lol
My son plays Hold em at casinos and this video helped me get insight into the thrills and chills of putting yourself on the line. Thanks I subscribed and look forward to more.
13:45 that call is God awful lol
yeah what a donk can't get away from aces when there's a zillion hands beating him
I've been binge watching these, and this intro is my favorite. Super creative 😊