Podcast ep3: Nick Petrangelo / Obsession & The Price of Greatness

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In this episode of the GTO LAB podcast...
Poker powerhouse and high-stakes regular Nick Petrangelo joins host Jonathan Jaffe for an in-depth exploration of the elite poker world. Nick discusses his rapid ascent in the high roller circuit, sharing insights from his early days to his current status as a top competitor.
Nick opens up about his experiences with poker legends and his own critical moments when he recognized the need to refine his strategic approach. He also shares his thoughts on recent performances and what success means to him in today's highly competitive poker environment.
Jonathan and Nick delve into the nuances of poker obsession, comparing it to sports psychology and discussing when to dial back to maintain balance. They tackle the complex dynamics of having a supportive backer and the significant impact this has on a player’s career.
Throughout the conversation, Nick provides a detailed breakdown of pivotal hands and strategies that have shaped his career. He discusses the challenges and learning curves associated with using pre-solved GTO tools and offers advice on effectively integrating these tools into one’s training regimen.
Nick also touches on the controversial use of cognitive enhancers in poker, sharing his personal stance and the ethical considerations involved.
The episode wraps up with a lively 'Fast Fire Questions' segment, further hand analysis, and Nick’s three top recommendations for advancing both personal and professional aspects of life as a poker player.
► CHAPTERS:
0:00 Introduction
0:49 Evolution of the High roller scene
6:20 Was Ike out of line during his sun run last year?
8:45 Importance of being precise; hitting low frequency lines
13:45 Most important part in NLHE: Getting paid when you have it
15:20 Nicks meteoric rise
20:30 Importance of having a backer who believes in you.
23:58 Obsession in poker and the trade offs
30:52 Comparing poker to sports and when to turn down the obsession.
35:00 Does it bother Nick that he hasn't been successful at Triton?
35:27: Hand Analysis
53:40 Adderall for poker
59:40 How do you deal with knowing you could have made a different decision?
1:05:35 Mistakes players make when studying and how best players study
1:11:50 Fast Fire questions
1:17:55 3 Recommendations

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[@joeingram1]

Great discussion - lots of good stuff in here - always love hearing from Nick

[@Chickenmonkey2015]

Yeah the part about brewer running good having a backer. That's one thing that's crucial to play big - I've beat 5 10 10 20 and 25 50 for several years in Vegas and never been able to obtain a backer for tournaments played 25000+ Mtts post black friday but without a backer I don't play a full schedule , which is needed to overcome variance in mtts. @gtolab @joeingram1

[@arabmoney77]

Babe wake up, new GTO LAB podcast dropped

[@insomnyteq]

of all the things never said by a woman this was never said the 2nd most.

[@DavidLiebowitz]

Thank you thank you, this is awesome, Nick is one of the most thoughtful and articulate guys who are playing at the highest levels of the game. And something that sets him apart from a lot of the other top players as far as the rest of us are concerned is that he is such a fantastic teacher of reasonably high level poker concepts. I call him the Poker Professor ♦️♠️

[@GTOLAB]

Our next guest on the GTO LAB Podcast is Aleksejs Ponakovs. If you have questions or topics you’d like us to cover, feel free to suggest them in the comments!

[@georgebabamirza8067]

Thank you for making these available for average but inspired players

[@Mohamed-if9su]

Great channel, keep it up man

[@GTOLAB]

Thanks Mohamed

[@KrattarKrattar]

Could listen all day to pros breaking down hands

[@grutopsy]

Nicky P likes Tool, my man

[@keyskd]

Let's go!! Thank you for this episode Jon and Nick!

[@KenpachiPoker]

Good stuff. I used to think I was carefree but I do dwell on punts too much too. Surprised the dolphin trainer doesn't like tool. Leaving for Vegas tomorrow, gonna win a bracelet this year! Gg n gl out there!

[@insomnyteq]

I'm gonna be different and say fuck yeah you are man, at least 1 bracelet. i believe in you. fuck the haters.

[@sludge06]

great convo, thanks for this Jaffe. Nicky P a wealth of knowledge.

[@joas162]

Good stuff guys! Crazy how the high roller fields have changed in just a few years. I wonder how much card up livestreams contributed to that.

[@hylens5111]

Shocked at the NIMBY thing.

[@shawn4white]

Great discussion here!

[@Gwreck562]

Great podcast!

[@VGuadianx]

Nice podcast, I really liked the questions

[@Humanprototype-wh8qr]

Thats gonna be great 80 min of insights

[@YoyoDevo]

I think the player I admire the most is Chris Brewer because I saw how many bad beats he took and still kept going. Also he got his start playing at my home casino.

[@vladanovicluka7709]

He coolered Kulev's aces with kings

[@bradsamford7682]

beyond great!!!

[@GTOLAB]

Thank you 🙏

[@samuelrenauro939]

This may be a noob comment, but why was there no discussion about his KJ river call? Is it that obv a call? He has one pair bad kicker on straighty board. Not even a thought of a fold? I see that Nick thinks it is a bad bluff holding 66, but a little discussion on why it was an EZ call for KJ would have been helpful.

[@user-hf8dc8xy1o]

Yupp this is the real deal type talk.

[@pokeroptimo]

amazing podcast!

[@Adam27X]

Sober is such an amazing Tool song

[@deepmordor2411]

At 45:41 , Nick says "hands that are now indifferent between F & R vs b25" At 45:52 , Nick says "indifferent between C & R" vs b25 It's the latter what he meant to say at the former, right?

[@vivalasgaygas7065]

Right

[@mr.citrus3373]

We need an episode with Michael Addamo

[@MaximusMerideus]

What novel is 'All Friends'? I can't find it, thanks to anyone who can help

[@GTOLAB]

It is “all the king's men” by Robert Warren

[@brocktonstockton4052]

It's amazing how may poker players have never heard of "backers." They think all you pros are using your own money every tournament.

[@ACougarHunter]

Wow had no idea Nick was a Tool fan!!! Jaffe step your game up(on Tool obv not poker).

[@TedJones-ye1ud]

Yea podcasts existed back then 😂

[@insomnyteq]

what we really need to know how to stop loosing 70/30s.

[@user-hf8dc8xy1o]

Play more til it evens out. If you play mtts and cant handle it switch to cash. I did as mtts are nutty as your yearly comes down t flips way too often.