🎙️ Episode 100: Problematic Payouts??? 💸 "Stacked or Stacked Against? Exploring Poker Payouts: Are They Too Top Heavy?" This episode of The Overlay covers a hotly debated topic among poker players: tournament payouts. Are they structured in a way that heavily favors the top finishers, leaving too many players out in the cold? Or to the Victor goes the spoils??? Join us as we examine the dynamics of poker payouts, exploring whether the current system of top-heavy and bottom-wide payouts is...

🎙️ Episode 99: The Poker Fix... rolling with the punches 🥊 Welcome to "The Poker Fix," a series from The Overlay a poker podcast with episodes designed to empower poker players with the knowledge and skills needed to enhance their game. Whether you're a beginner looking to learn the basics or a seasoned player aiming to sharpen your strategy, each episode is packed with expert insights, practical tips, and engaging discussions to help you take your poker skills to the next level. The Poker...

🎙️ Episode 98: Going All-In – Decoding the 2024 WSOP Tournament Schedule Get ready for a poker extravaganza on this special edition of The Overlay Podcast! In "Decoding the 2024 WSOP," we take a deep dive into the highly anticipated WSOP 2024 Tournament Schedule. Hosted by Ken and Brandon, this episode brings you a full breakdown of the biggest poker tournament in the world. Join us as we dissect the intricacies of the 2024 WSOP tournament lineup, exploring the featured events, new formats,...

Episode 97: "Top Bet Sizing Rules for No Limit Texas Holdem" In this episode of The Overlay a poker podcast, we dive deep into the strategic world of - bet sizing - How big is too big? Join us as we unravel the mysteries behind effective bet sizing rules that can elevate your game and maximize your winnings. Our hosts, Ken and Brandon, are not just ordinary poker players. They bring a wealth of unique experiences and insights to the table. Together, they delve into the art and science of...

Episode 96: "High-Stakes Huddle: Super Bowl Bets Unveiled" 🏈🎤 Brace yourselves for a special edition of Th Overlay, a poker podcast about the big game, the excitement of prop bets, and a dash of Taylor Swift magic! In this episode, we're diving deep into the world of Super Bowl gambling, exploring prop bets that range from the unexpected to the outright outrageous, and speculating on the T-Swift effect. 📈 Betting Strategies: Whether you're a seasoned bettor or a newbie to the world of...

Episode 95: Decoding the Poker Equation: Choosing Tournaments for Success In this episode of The Overlay, we delve into the strategic world of poker tournaments, guiding you through the process of creating your personalized poker equation for success. Join us as we explore the factors that should influence your tournament selection and how to craft a formula tailored to your playing style and goals. Our expert guests share insights on assessing variables such as buy-ins, structures, and...

Episode 94: Pondering the Play: The Art of Tanking  In this episode of "The Overlay: a Poker Podcast," we scrutinize the controversial practice of tanking. Is it a strategic move or a manipulative tactic? Join our hosts as they explore the downsides of prolonged decision-making at the poker table. From slowing down the game to frustrating opponents, discover the potential pitfalls of relying too heavily on the art of tanking. Whether you're a fan of swift gameplay or believe in the power...

Episode 93: Shuffling the Odds- The Saga of the MGM Winter Poker Challenge Welcome to a controversial episode, Shuffling the Odds, of where we unravel the high-stakes drama that unfolded at the MGM Grand Poker Room. In a shocking turn of events, midway through their highly anticipated poker series, the MGM Grand made a bold move that left players and enthusiasts questioning the fairness of the game. In this episode, we delve into the heart of the matter, exploring the sudden change in...

Episode 92: Poker Holiday Gift Ideas 2023 'Tis the season to shuffle up and deal some festive cheer! In this special holiday episode of The Overlay, join Ken and Brandon as they unwrap a treasure trove of holiday gift ideas for the poker enthusiast in your life. Whether you're shopping for a seasoned pro or a casual player, this episode has you covered with gift ideas that will surely hit the jackpot. So grab a cup of cocoa, cozy up by the fireplace, and let The Overlay be your guide to...

Episode 91: Mastering the Chaos: Navigating Large Field Poker Tournaments with Skill and Strategy Welcome back to another thrilling episode of The Overlay! In today's episode, we dive deep into the strategy behind large-field poker tournaments. Join us as we explore strategies, mindsets, and skills necessary to navigate the chaos and emerge victorious in big field poker tournaments. "The best tournament players are those who can adjust their strategy based on the ever-changing dynamics of...

Episode 90: The history of the Biggest Little charity poker tournament in Chicago. Get ready to shuffle up and deal in this episode as we dive into the heart of Chicago's most anticipated charity poker event – The Black Friday Early Bird, the Biggest Little Charity Poker Tournament in Chicago. Join us as we explore the glitz, glamour, and philanthropy that converge at the poker tables the day after Thanksgiving. Take a walk down memory lane as The Overlay talks about almost twenty years of...

Episode 89: Beyond the Rule Book...part 2! Are you ready to embark on a fascinating journey into the uncharted territories of poker? What does the tournament director do when poker players find themselves in the poker twilight zone?  The rule book doesn't cover the stories you are about to hear.\ Get ready to discover what happens when poker dares to go beyond the rule book and into the realm of innovation, risk, and reward. Follow along, if you can with the Overlay as they go even further...

Episode 88: The importance of playing the early levels of a poker tournament. To arrive early or show up fashionably late? This is the question every poker player must ask themselves when planning to play any poker tournament. Get there early and subject oneself to the "insignificant" levels, or show up late and start throwing heavy and hard punches fast. Where does the Overlay land when playing the early levels of a poker tournament? "The worst players will never have as many chips as...

Episode 87: Big Blind Protection Rule? One of the worst things that can happen to a tournament poker player is to pay the big blind, only to have your table broken and find yourself in the BB again at your new table. The RunGood series tested out the Big Blind Protection Rule (BBP) to counteract this poker atrocity.  The Overlay team breaks down the rule, and how it played out in it's first implementation. Here is a link to the Poker News article written by Liam Gannon   If you enjoy our...

Episode 86: Poker's best kept secret in Las Vegas Playing poker at the WSOP in Las Vegas during the summer is every poker player's dream. To climb the poker summit and obtain poker immortality is the reason we look at hand charts, study this game, and put ourselves through the poker grinder.  BUT... what if there was a secret to the tournament poker world every summer that you are missing? Wouldn't you want your favorite poker podcast to give you a heads-up? Well, it's a good thing you...

Episode 85: Bad Beats from the $10K PLO Championship Ken and Brandon give you the full story of their experience at the 54th WSOP $10,000 Pot Limit Ohama Championship! Who did they play with? Who ran up a stack? Who survived three all-in's before their ultimate tournament death? How were the dealers? The Overlay leaves no stone unturned in this 54 minute episode full of "bad beats".  If you enjoy our show please subscribe and leave us a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts. If you are listing on...

Episode 84: The 54th WSOP Preview and Best of Awards Does looking at the 95 events that make up the 2023 54th World Series of Poker give you a headache? Wish you had a buddy who could just tell you the best tournaments to play in. Which weekend will give you the most for your money? What your chances are of playing with a Hall of Famer? What is the difference between the Mystery and the Secret Bounty... well don't worry. The Overlay is your poker buddy with the knowledge of who, what,...

Episode 83: Remembering the Godfather of Poker. "We don't stop playing because we get old, we get old because we stop playing". Mr. Brunson was once immodestly described as “the Babe Ruth, the Michael Jordan, and the Arnold Palmer of poker.” The Overlay shares their thoughts on why Doyle had such an impact on the game of poker, how he maintained success at the highest levels of the game for decades, and how badly he will be missed.  If you enjoy our show please subscribe and leave us a...

Episode 82: Poker Room Promotions What are your favorite poker room promotions? Bad Beat Jackpots, High Hand payouts, Jackpots, or Freerolls? The Overlay teams digs deep on the subtle difference and benefits of each kind of poker room promotions, and the bad beat story's that come with them.  If you enjoy our show please subscribe and leave us a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts. If you are listing on Spotify please hit that follow button.  Wherever you listen to our podcast please share us...

Episode 81: Beyond the Rule Book! Poker is a simple game right? Five cards, Seven Cards, Flushes, Full Houses, Two Pair vs One pair, One chip Rule, Multiple Chip Rule, Over-betting and Verbal is binding. BUT what does the tournament director do when poker players go off the reservation and the rule book doesn't quite cover the possible rules infraction? Follow along if you can with the Overlay as they go beyond the rule book!   If you enjoy our show please subscribe and leave us a 5-star...

Can you imagine watching the WSOP Main Event in the '80s and '90s on TV without seeing the player's hole cards? Fast forward twenty years, lipstick cams were introduced and poker on TV exploded.  From ESPN, PokerGo, YouTube, and Twitch check out the rise of Live Streamed poker from the Overlay a poker podcast.  We cover the big and the small, from Live at the Bike to No Gamble No Future. Follow along with the Overlay team takes you on a trip down all things streamed from the poker...

Pot Limit Omaha players while wild and reckless, are a small section of the poker community. Take that small group of players and divide them further into PLO tournament players and you are down to a very small percentage of poker players.. However, the team at The Overaly loves PLO tournaments. Listen to our love letter of four card Tournaments and why they should be on your poker bucket list. If you enjoy our show please subscribe and leave us a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts. If you are...

The Overlay goes over a full breakdown of local player success at the 2022 WSOP Circuit Event in Chicago at the Grand Victoria Casino in Elgin.   The Chicago poker scene is vibrant, passionate, and bountiful. The players from Chicago are some of the most dedicated, crafty, and successful amateur players in the world.  Think we are just blowing smoke? Listen to today's poker podcast and see for yourself how the Chicago poker players did after a two-year-long break from major poker being...

How to play Pocket 10's the toughest premium holdem hand to play. The last qualifier of the top 6 premium hands is our most difficult to play. The Overlay gives you a full breakdown of how to improve your play pocket tens.  Number one on our list of the Top Six most difficult premium holdem hands to play. Premium holdem hands ranked by how tough they are to play. This is the third of a seven-part mini-series of how to play the hands we are all wishing to see but have so much difficulty...