WILDEST Session Ever!! FIVE ALL INS!! VERY SPECIAL GUEST! MUST SEE! Poker Vlog EP 110

[@louisgraves9116]

Am I the only one who loves the new camera angle? Looks alot sharper and makes me feel like I'm in the action!

[@pual923]

Louis Graves I agree

[@pharmarebell8968]

way better love it more too!!

[@umutbaba5053]

Me2

[@jmoney8650]

Louis Graves love it too

[@honebeadsmith5937]

Hmm.. Will Brad make the switch to this camera permanently?

[@mantasvalciukas5734]

The joy that no non poker player will ever understand, 'the game is really good, I'm currently down 3k' :D

[@Birdbussa]

Mantas Valciukas is it about joy or a comment on the state of action

[@hamzaabdullahi1389]

The state of action which brings joy making one feel like they will be rewarded for playing great, so... the joy of that makes sense

[@sugarnads]

Its an addiction. So yeah anyone with an addiction gets it

[@joshw9865]

I died laughing when that dude open folded the Q high flush

[@llntu1]

That was just stupid!

[@maximiliendjanguirov9296]

When was this

[@joshw9865]

@@maximiliendjanguirov9296 in the video

[@dkstacker]

Idiot!! Quit playing poker numbnuts!!

[@libenhagos9335]

i just felt so bad :( poor dude is prob new to the game and bleeding like crazy

[@rudistorm3348]

I just signed up for Merle's training site.

[@llntu1]

Have money. That's all! Saved you the time!

[@Nibiru2012ishere]

Lol think Merle is crazy drive 1 hr west and there is merles on steroids

[@whpyou2227]

Juvenile power player what the site website so I can jion

[@lenlesser1432]

That look on Phil's face when you first introduced him by his # of bracelets... Galfond is one of the best people in the poker world -- what a legend.

[@fishingwcp]

Listening to Galfond talk is very interesting he has a huge poker IQ

[@generichuman2044]

What a guest for the vlog. This is my favourite video of yours Brad. You have really stepped up your game

[@BradOwenPoker]

Thanks Shane!

[@jodyalbert3426]

Awesome, love your videos

[@TheKawaProject]

6:58 Phil: You have a lot more experience than I do in these games Brad: (processing ... processing, wait what?!) LOL

[@KanielOutis147]

Can we have Merrel for reviewing one session I’m sure he has a lot of insights to offer

[@Mott2]

"So I always like to open for 20X once the dealer finishes handing me my second card." - Merrell

[@pokerbruh]

The 24x button straddle is next level! He's probably working with a solver!

[@pokerendboss3576]

Ongle __ virgin

[@Tker1970]

@@Mott2 Thats great.

[@KanielOutis147]

Poker EndBoss ok “poker endboss” lmao

[@ilovebrandnewcarpets]

"Everyone: (laughing at Merle destroying me)" hahahahahaha

[@JustWildy]

I would absolutely love to see more of this. The insight of another highly skilled player and/or coach is extremely beneficial and awesome to see someone else's viewpoint and opinions of your actions.

[@zac5949]

This episode is legendary!

[@fowlerjr3983]

I like the beginning. Just two grown men sitting on a bed in a boys bedroom with a portrait of a cat behind them. Nothing at all weird about that. 😏

[@charliechild9361]

Jeb Jr hahahahaha

[@MrCrpayne79]

If gelfond knew how to use a microphone it might not be so bad but I cant hear a thing his mumbling ass says

[@stuartkay1393]

Good video. See everyone in 7 weeks for episode 111. PS camera angle is much preferred to the usual one. You should switch to this for the rest of your vlogs.

[@MangoPopper]

Wow, I absolutely love having you and Phil each giving your own analysis while in discussion with each other! Great video, Brad!

[@adam69_]

I love Phil. Not only is he one of the best, but also one of the classiest players out there. Mad props.

[@BradOwenPoker]

I agree 100%. I was really excited to have him on. Great player and great guy in real life.

[@JohnFScarpulla]

Couldn't agree more. Seems like a real down to earth, humble guy!

[@JohnFScarpulla]

@@BradOwenPoker Great guy to have on your vlog. Loved the episode!

[@Ballen81587]

The Merle’s of the world can be the hardest to play against, ranges and logic go out the window

[@groundup001]

Ballen81587 not necessarily. Just don’t get into big pots with them unless you have it. You tighten up against them and be patient. Easier said than done tho I think. Sometimes hard to fold AK on a dry flop that you miss

[@kylelgoddard]

yeah man there are these two guys I run into a lot in games I play and they don’t care what two cards they have or what positions they are in or what price they are getting if they have and suited cards they play them or any face card they play them but what kills me is they don’t care about money until they hit with those style of cards and someone hits better then they get tilted and it’s so funny but even more so they are still winning players and it kills me because they think it’s good poker instead of good luck. One of them is a good friend of mine and I try to explain why it’s not good poker and he says well I like those cards and I had a feeling they were going to hit and I’m like yeah K2 hit back door boat congratulations but how many times does that work never for me lol but they make so much money from playing a donkey hand like that because they are getting paid off because it’s hard to believe they call/bet $1000 to go runner runner to a boat or baby flush ha

[@TheGreenFire41]

Kyle Goddard not sure if you‘re trolling or not but I guarantee you those guys aren‘t winning players lol. Be happy they‘re in your game, and you‘ll make money off them in the long run easily. If they suck out, say nice hand and well played so they think they did everything right.

[@SwayPromo]

Easiest to play against. It’s called don’t fold lol your range always beats there’s so just get It in vs then as most as possible. Lol

[@DarthLoki]

Usually not one of my favorite vlogs to watch, but dude I gotta hand it to you for holding on like that against a maniac at the table. There's no way to play them except get it in as good as you can (I'd have flung chairs at the J-2 showdown) and pray that the Gods of Odds are with you. Absolutely LOVED the semi-bluff/straight you made against the Q-high flush because it was your read on his play and his timidness against big bets that won the pot. On those days where the Gods of Odds are against you, the truly good players can still rely on that kind of science! Well done! Now subscribed.

[@tuckatuck6092]

Your explanation of his range at 21:15 is just hilarious

[@vj6237]

Brad This is the best poker vlog of the year. 2019 ends with a bang... Great stufff.

[@jacquesleblancjr1183]

Poker Bingo at its finest. During the "Boom", our regular game was exactly like this every single night. Miss those days! Fun episode.

[@jd31068]

excellent video, you got the ATM to call you light multiple times and the cards didn't cooperate there's nothing much you can do there. It was a cool surprise to see Phil Galfond I'm a fan of his, he seems like a genuinely good guy and it is awesome to watch his style of play.

[@BradOwenPoker]

Thank you Jon. It was really cool that he made time to make a guest appearance. He's definitely a good guy.

[@tjabernathy4593]

Hate how I missed the Deadwood meetup. Deployed currently but I would have enjoyed hitting the felt and meeting everyone.

[@kevinwolf3169]

Great video Brad! Love seeing one of the best in the world analyze the play! Keep bring on more guests as much as possible! Thanks for all your hard work and time you have put into your channel!

[@cmorrow0231]

I swear I run into every Merle in the casino...donkeys who could care less about losing stacks and end up taking yours with J2 off...also...does this place not have any $100 chips??? Those stacks were absurd lol

[@kylelgoddard]

Gem Mint Miners yeah man there are these two guys I run into a lot in games I play and they don’t care what two cards they have or what positions they are in or what price they are getting if they have and suited cards they play them or any face card they play them but what kills me is they don’t care about money until they hit with those style of cards and someone hits better then they get tilted and it’s so funny but even more so they are still winning players and it kills me because they think it’s good poker instead of good luck. One of them is a good friend of mine and I try to explain why it’s not good poker and he says well I like those cards and I had a feeling they were going to hit and I’m like yeah K2 hit back door boat congratulations but how many times does that work never for me lol but they make so much money from playing a donkey hand like that because they are getting paid off because it’s hard to believe they call/bet $1000 to go runner runner to a boat or baby flush ha!

[@Jobysworld]

Stop complaining about bad players. These are the people you want in your game. If you can't beat them in the longrun its because you suck. I see people always getting butthurt at the poker table because I make unorthodox plays, if you are playing straight face forward poker you become easy as fuck to read and tbh you're a donkey.

[@llntu1]

Big shark eats little shark.

[@geniebrain4890]

It's pretty simple playing these guys. If u hit top pair top kicker or better then value bet all 3 streets so long as board is safe. If u have nothing then u check since they call so often with anything even complete air

[@cmorrow0231]

@@geniebrain4890 the whole point is NO board is "safe"

[@ChristianTheJew]

"Still stuck." I hear that so much on your channel, Brad. We gotta get some wins in here!

[@JoseLopez-kn7lt]

i binge watched a ton of your videos and now i need you to post more often lol

[@BradOwenPoker]

The next one should be out sooner. I'm excited to put that one out.

[@donaldvandergriff6590]

Brad, I love your blog site, because you are honest when you lose and how, and when you win, so my playing is getting better. Thank you.

[@patleaf2432]

this is an amazing format dude. I get those butterflies sometimes. It must be the perspective. Its VERY authentic, this is what playing these stakes really feels like in those tense moments.

[@arvia1984]

The floor made the incorrect ruling on the AKcc hand, in regards to the betting being reopened, unless they have a house rule. This is a commonly misunderstood rule, and is in people's minds from their limit days. From Robert's Rules of Poker section 14, No Limit rule 3: ... may not subsequently raise an all-in bet that is less than the full size of the last bet or raise. (The half-the-size rule for reopening the betting is for limit poker only.) The () are in the rule itself, so you know this gets looked up a lot. So, his all-in would have needed to be to $920 to reopen the betting.

[@BradOwenPoker]

The way they enforced it during the AK hand is how I've seen it everywhere. In my opinion, it seems fair and logical as long as that's how it's always ruled in the room.

[@dannymccrae3070]

Agreed that was a bad ruling

[@jascarn]

@@BradOwenPoker you might be confusing a few rules here. If a player throws in 50% more when they are "calling" they are forced to min raise, such as you bet 30 and they throw in 50. However, when a player is all in like this, it must be a full raise to reopen the action. I've actually worked at a few places you've vlogged and various casinos on the east coast and it has always been this way in my ten years of working and playing.

[@BradOwenPoker]

@@jascarn Interesting... it's not a situation that comes up too much but this definitely wasn't the only time I've seen it ruled this way.

[@nsidestrate]

Best explanation I’ve ever seen: neilwebber.com/notes/2013/07/25/the-most-misunderstood-poker-rule-nlhe-incomplete-raise-all-in/

[@CollingwoodFC2011]

re: AKcc action being reopened... that ruling is either flat out incorrect OR i've never seen it before implemented at the various i've played at. re-raise always has to be full minimum to re-open the action.

[@ilovebrandnewcarpets]

I thought the same. Might be casino specific. Bad rule, if so IMO. Also, can we get a ruling on how bad it is to call $500 with queens and then fold them for $305 more?

[@zydron8910]

It's correct. Since the bet was an All-In it means that it only needs to be more than half the minimum legal raise in order to re-open the action. That's how it's been at every casino I've worked at, unsure if it is different anywhere else.

[@mikedennehy2454]

I play at a lot of casinos in Australasia and it seems to be a different rule at different casinos. Sometimes a full bet, sometimes a half-bet or more, sometimes even if the bet is $1 more, the fact they have gone all-in means the action is still open. I've never seen it where the action skips a player and then comes back to them though!

[@stlbigbad23]

Every casino is different. Some only require 1/2 of the raise/bet.

[@stevenfoster5799]

The half rule is a limit concept. That is not proper ruling in big bet poker.

[@joes.8351]

Phil is a legend, good to see him here. He was on of the first players I ever watched on YT. 3-4 hour videos of 3/6 PLO on Stars on some channel called Donkey...Donkey something...I can’t remember. It was great content...Man, I miss online poker.

[@brendancoughlan3487]

Hey, great format. Love the analysis between hands with your friend. Also love that you show losing hands too which help to educate as much as the winners.

[@mydogsbestfren7490]

awesome to see players like Phil and Scott in your vlogs, Brad. you really put the work in.. i remember Hellmuth tossing your aces lol.. respect bro

[@thecolttuf]

Haven’t finished the video yet, but I went to college 17 miles from deadwood, it’s a cool town! Also had to get to the comments to let you know how excited I was to see Phil Galfond was in this episode. One of my absolute favorite players, I love in HS poker when he folds a full house against elezra!

[@Jimiish]

Thanks Phil!! You're a poker legend for anyone paying attention the last 15 years!!

[@leojoseph6385]

This was your best episode, by far! I'll watch this again. Surviving the Crazy action is a feat in itself, but being able to get Phil Galfond's feedback and advice was the best!

[@AlexTheBossMan]

Phil Galfond looks like one-half Doug Polk and one-half "Rain Delay" (from jaman burtons channel)..

[@adamcater2137]

Na, Jason Biggs

[@kcinkcin3808]

@@adamcater2137 nuh, bruno fernandez

[@33juspunjabi]

Bro I like what you do. Your dialouge is like no other. You should be a poker commentator. Even tho, you get unlucky sometimes, you make poker look fun. Best poker vlog ever!

[@l9cowey]

Awesome Brad!! Loved that Phil stopped by to lend a hand. Your vlog is at the top of the range!!

[@MegaSurferdude69]

Wow, Awesome to see Phil on your Vlog

[@zeusmampusti9309]

Seing this duo makes this vlog really interesting. I always liked when phil galfond is in the mix, that guy is a beast.

[@joeymeath7942]

I like the set up, camera angle, and like the complete breakdown from a successful pro. Just a different point of view. Love it

[@scottzeigen1729]

For me this is the best Phil playing professional poker. I love his PLO play, too

[@Ghostone11]

11:58 Merle is a legend!! going all in with ducks

[@TopCheese81]

Multi way pot huge raises and he thinks his ducks are good pre lol or he just doesnt care...

[@llntu1]

Got snap called with ak suited before in a live game, they had ducks same results. Both all in lol

[@llntu1]

@@TopCheese81 well technically he probably was ahead preflop

[@TopCheese81]

@@llntu1 how? Like I said you really think ur ducks are good there? You think guys are going crazy with AK and AQ type hands

[@aaronhusmann9461]

The view with the camera off the table is actually pretty cool

[@AAlpha77]

32 minutes if pure joy! I always watch the full ad before your videos so you can make the most money

[@JimmyRingz]

Galfond has always felt extremely sincere, honest, overall good guy. Always good, but reeeally enjoyed this vlog, Brad. Thanks!

[@bavrosy1]

Another great video, love those all-in hands but unfortunate they didn't pay off this time. That town seems really awesome, thanks for a good bucket list suggestion. Literally Brad + Bald and Bankrupt are the two best channels on youtube. Come to Australia please!! ^_^

[@thomasocallaghan9145]

Thanks Brad, I wish Phil had his own mic, 1st rule is don't anger the fish at a table! Merle had a long session for an older guy always a plus

[@FreibadFreaks]

Hi Brad! I am usually not commenting under any videos, but this time, I just feel like it. I liked the new idea to go over the hands with someone, who is a successful tournament player. But tbh. most of the time, I like watching your video because of your way to comment on the hands. I´ve never played poker, but I just really like to listen and learn stuff. So the special was pretty nice, but looking forward to your "old" stuff as well.

[@honebeadsmith5937]

Fun vid to watch Brad. Thank you. And thanks to Phil. Definitely enjoyed hearing his take on the action. Be safe Brad and good luck at the tables.

[@RJB1017]

“If I get raised here, I’ll probably throw up in my mouth” 😂😂😂😂 Good shit Brad.

[@justinthyme6113]

Brad, was watching through your old videos this week and saw you made a poker hoodie. I checked the site where you sell your poker swag and didn't see it. Is it ever coming back? Love your content, analysis, and humor. Hope you still enjoy the grind and putting out these videos.

[@idahogreen2885]

best hand breakdown video on the 'tube! really liked this format with deeper thoughts from you and fkn WOW,,,,,phil galfond adding some elite level insight for us skrubs to think on to boot. thank you both but specially YOU bradley👍

[@kathylee5319]

Adding Phil’s analysts provided so much to your video. Really encourage you to do it again.

[@tedosmundson5620]

Yes... do it again... it really quantifies your play which is damn good in my opinion. No matter how good you are... sometimes those slugs wake up with a hand.

[@TonyG410]

" becasue hes Lost his Damn Gourde" Bahaha... Great Vlog dude. See you tomm at MD Live for some 3/5 Action

[@mikelong2756]

@Tony G 410 What's up big dog? I remember seeing myself in one of your vlogs a year back or so lol. I wish I could make it across the bridge for MUGs but i'm sure ill catch you some day

[@TonyG410]

mike long haha really? What casino? Do you remember what Vlog it was?

[@passerby8]

Was cool to see you sitting with Phil Galfond! He's a favorite of mine, always keeps a level temperament, win or lose.

[@skang3368]

Great video B! Love the concept of Phil analyzing your hands! Win-Win!

[@chrisschreiber5000]

Love the added discussion on the hands! Keep it up!

[@trivet1970]

Brad you have made the big time now !

[@willinnewhaven3285]

A short all-in raise, even if it is over half of the previous action, doesn't reopen the betting in all but one of the half dozen casinos I have played in. The exception was a small casino in Las Vegas and I thought they might have made that ruling because the player who wanted to raise was a local regular.

[@house_xm]

New fan of the vlog/channel! Super awesome. Musta watched over 30 vids in two days.

[@ktwdn6119]

Deadwood was my childhood vacation spot, that’s crazy.

[@juancampos1719]

That was kool you had Phil Galfond ..... Very kool concept with a pro analyzing your hand. Phil Hellmuth, Daniel Negranun, Blumstein should do the same concept for you.

[@johnnylee4347]

I’ve watched so many of Brads videos but this is by far the funniest 😂 I’m crying. Merle is a sicko he may have suited 7’s hahaha

[@aaronjg682]

Yeah when you got Merle "John Daly" Pokerplayer gripping and ripping ATC for insane bets you know you better have something. The J2 kinda made me die inside a bit because I've been on both ends of that. Nice recovery to not be stuck 3K. Brad, obviously we don't see every hand but I've noticed that the hands you show tend to show you taking an aggressive stance most of the time. How often do you find you change your game up at the table?

[@CzechRaiseCharles]

This was fcking awesome!! Love seeing you hang with one of the best. He really does come across as the nicest guy ever.

[@johncarter8539]

Hope Merrel travels to Houston for Thursday's MUG.. See you there.. Wow! Can you get Phil Galfond on more videos... you two together are strong. Super Vlog as usual Brad. Grateful.

[@CDZIKUS]

16:34 phil's face LOL

[@johnchristopher1260]

I played yesterday, I also flopped a top set of 8's in the small blind. I threw out a .5 pot bet , both folded. I was thinking I should have checked top set there, but now that you did the same, I feel better!

[@donniefoster7713]

I am amazed how many people get there when you’re in pretty deep hopefully you’ll have one of those nights where you can do know wrong lol I picked up 9 pocket pair one night and 6 hit in the middle lol your night coming my friend thanks for the content great videos

[@OsefKincaid]

"If you don't know him" dude come on everyone here knows Phil Galfond =)

[@BradOwenPoker]

Haha, I always hope that someone who has never seen poker before somehow stumbled upon the video

[@campaignhq1871]

OsefKincaid Who? 😳 lol 😂

[@natics494]

@@campaignhq1871 me XD i'm super new to poker but im learning a lot from brad

[@ajasala11]

@@BradOwenPoker nice needle at 0:18

[@corgi5596]

I love the commentary on these videos! thanks :D

[@BradOwenPoker]

Thanks a lot corgi

[@jamesec1949]

One of your best vlogs! Galfond seems like a great guy.

[@stennisl]

This is my favorite vlog of yours Brad. Phil is so good for the game.

[@markmeluskey2278]

So very cool to have Phil Galfond there to dissect poker hands. Sometimes it does pay to be the good guy.

[@hehermosilla13]

Owen's poker videos are the best!

[@tomohawk52]

The best special guest appearance since the time Phil Silvers showed up as Harold H Hecuba on Gilligan's Island.

[@araymond1able]

Wow! Silver's showed up and they still didn't get off the island? That has to be a riot 🤣. Little Buddy got Phil Silver'd.

[@nathankay]

Love how you guys do a post mortem on the hands. Very helpful! (Y)

[@clevertrevorsdad]

Great coup Brad. Awesome to get Phils reviews. Brilliant vlog thanks

[@williamhope7865]

Brad how do you bring more chips over the betting line than your bet and then you bring some chips back.Those chips are not in play when you cross the betting line?

[@mattparker3389]

Hey Brad love your videos mate I noticed in the hand where you had KK and old mate lead out on the 7-5-2 ( 2 spade flop) after he made his bet he dropped his left hand to the table. Did he do the same in the han where he had the Ace high flush draw as his left hand wasnt in the camera view for that hand. Seems a pretty big tell if thats the case and that indicates to me thats his Bluff pose

[@DanJPall]

Watching your vlogs really makes me miss playing poker.. I live vicariously through them. 😆

[@Vunomic]

Hey Brad I'm just a random subscriber, but your KK hand, I really like a check in that spot for many reasons. 1. It hits the callers range more, yes u can have pocket 10s. But that's pretty much it. Chance of u having 55s and 44s is less likely. These small pairs like to flat call and set mine. 2. It really disguised the strength of your hand and let u see what ur opponents are capable off. You can even induce weaker hands like 10J or draws to bet for u. Then u can re evaluate and decide if u wanna see the turn or pop it. But the board is fairly dry enough as well that you can check back. 3. Our opponents are uncapped. Look how you got raised behind u. Now it's hard to navigate cause your opponents can really have anything. And its a shitty spot with overpair being raised on 1054 flop. Think bout it. Bad spot for us to play for stacks. We are almost shooting in the dark. 4. If we get draw out, oh well. It happens. But some spots you have to just take that risk or else you end up calling raises not too sure if ur ahead or behind for stacks. Anyways, just my 2 cents. Keep grinding bro. Thanks for the great content. Good luck in ur future sessions

[@dkptm4047]

This episode is legen..... waaaaait for it........ DARY!

[@coldblood92]

I love this. Huge fan of Phil's, listening to him talk PLO is mind blowing

[@MRTACPANS]

GREAT VID. Nice looking at the multiple perspectives.. Hand discussion..

[@acardioxc]

Awesome episode Brad. Having PG do analysis is awesome, he's one of the best. Next time you get in a game like that, I predict you have a big score.

[@rishisavur8224]

Sit down at the office on Monday morning depressed, make coffee, see notification for new Brad Owen vlog, no longer depressed

[@silverblueninja1478]

Love your vids Brad it’s been so helpful and has improved my cash game skills greatly

[@MikeTidman]

Reminds me of the old timer who once said, "Was in the greatest game ever last night." I asked, "How much did you win?" His answer: "I lost $5,000 but it was a great game!" Sometimes we unwittingly become the action.

[@paullumsden7825]

Best vlog yet Brad. And that Q5 hand was genius!

[@jaredfehrens6988]

I don’t comment too often, I normally just have poker vlogs running in the background as I’m doing something but I was really engaged with this one. I found Phil’s advice really helpful

[@Galax960]

Love this dude. Best poker videos out there. I have a question. For home poker games (if you have them) what chips do you use, or what chips do you like even if you don’t

[@manifestyourlife7]

OMG Clay Aiken Legendddd! Also, the nicest poker player in the industry.

[@chrishaynes4714]

Wow. Love the Galfond appearance!

[@LonghornEE]

Tremendous blog. Loved the guest analysis.

[@syrupyone8331]

We love a bit of Phil. Hope the site works out man

[@richardbateman5344]

I wish you would make a video explaining all your terminology. Like "under the gun" , "under the gun plus 1" and other things like "the cut off" some people may know what you mean but some don't just an idea would help

[@ryanmcguire1551]

"For the last time, no hookers at the Hilton, Mr. Raymer"