The Mechanics of Poker Podcast
In The Mechanics of Poker podcast, Rene aka ‘TheWakko’ and Mindset & Performance coach Adam Carmichael deconstruct high stakes poker players. They are figuring out what it is about them, how they think, and what they do that makes them so successful. The hosts place an extra focus on the obstacles these players had to overcome and the skills they had to develop in their rise to the top.
- Update frequency
- every 23 days
- Average duration
- 173 minutes
- Episodes
- 62
- Years Active
- 2021 - 2025
MOPP E42 - Mateo "schyllae" Urretavizcaya, on how you quickly rise to high-stakes poker
In episode 42 of the Mechanics of Poker podcast we dive deep into the journey of high-stakes cash-game player Mateo "schyllae" Urretavizcaya, exploring his early beginnings in poker during the pandem…
MOPP E41 - Chris "Lukabrate" Nguyen Shows That the Dream is Still Alive
In episode 41 of the pod we chat with high-stakes cash-game player Chris "Lukabrate" Nguyen. We will explore his rapid rise to high-stakes which only took him three years. Chris shares insights on ba…
MOPP E40 - Alexandros "Pwndidi" Theologis Teaches How to Focus Only on What's Important
In episode 40, we chat with high-stakes MTT player Alexandros "Pwndidi" Theologis about his transition from gaming to poker. Alex discusses how gaming prepared him for poker's challenges, including m…
MOPP E39 - Severi "TheIPoker" Palmu reveals his biggest strenghts, how he gains his edge
In Episode 39 of the podcast, we chat with Finnish high-stakes cash-game player Severi "TheIPoker" Palmu. In this episode, Severi shares his journey, which started by playing conservatively at 2NL, g…
MOPP E38 - Espen Uhlen Jørstad, One Hit Wonder or Elite Poker Player?
In Episode 38 of the podcast, we chat with the 2022 Main Event champion, Espen Uhlen Jørstad. In this episode, we discuss the biggest contributors to Espen's success in poker, as well as the unforese…
MOPP E37 - Samuel "€urop€an" Vousden Winning More by Trying Less
In episode 37 of the MOPP we chat with long-time finish high-stakes MTT player Samuel "€urop€an" Vousden. In this episode european delves deep into the mindset, habits, and strategies that have prope…
MOPP E36 - Laszlo 'Lackoo87gcb' Molnar Gaining Edges and Staying Ahead in Poker
In episode 36 of the MOPP we chat with hungarian high-stakes poker player Laszlo "Lackoo87gcb" Molnar. Throughout the episode, Laszlo shared valuable advice based on his 15 years of experience playin…
MOPP E35 - Frank "Mr Builderman" how to grind your way to financial freedom
In episode 35 of the MOPP we chat with one of the biggest volume grinders out there, Frank "Mr Builderman, aka Mayothedon". In this podcast discover how Frank recognized his talent, embraced high-vol…
MOPP E34 - Sergii "Jayser1337" Levchenko battling and beating the best
In Episode 34 of the MOPP, we chat with high-stakes cash-game player Sergii Levchenko better known as Jayser1337 online. Discover the mindset, strategies, and breakthroughs that propelled Sergii from…
MOPP E33 - Fedor Holz the return to high-stakes poker
In Episode 33 of the MOPP, we chat with long-time high-stakes MTT pro and holder of the number one spot on the Germany all-time money list, Fedor Holz. In this episode, Fedor shares insights into his…
MOPP E32 - Bryn Kenney the permission to be creative
In episode 32 of the MOPP, we chat with the number 1 on the all-time money list, Bryn Kenney. Bryn shares with us why he likes to take on a lot of risk and how to deal with million-dollar swings, eve…
MOPP E31 - Nikolai "Dyrdom1" Evdokimov how to manage your win-rate
In episode 31 of the MOPP, we will have a chat with high-stakes poker player Nikolai "Dyrdom1" Evdokimov. Nikolai will share with us his journey, going from speedcubing and sports betting into poker,…
MOPP E30 - Kayhan Mokri on becoming fearless
In episode 30 of the MOPP we will have a chat with high-stakes poker player Kayhan “Kayhanmok” Mokri. In this episode we will explore strategies, experiences, and insights in to making it to the top.…
MOPP E29 - Patrick Howard aka the strategy creator
In episode 29 of the MOPP we chat with poker player, coach, strategy creator Patrick Howard. In this episode we discuss Patrick's inspiring poker journey, the importance of work ethic, structured lea…
MOPP E28 - Is Owen "PRODIGY" Messere the next best poker player?
In episode 28 of the MOPP we chat with high-stakes cash-game player Owen “PRODIGY” Messers. In the pod we discuss his recent 100k HU match against Doug Polk and dive deep into his poker journey, disc…
MOPP E27 Jnandez on how to Choose the Highest EV Path
MOPP E26 - Barak Wisbrod how to transform yourself in to a high-stakes crusher
In episode 26 of the MOPP, we will chat with israelian all round high-stakes NLH player Barak Wisbrod. Barak shares his journey from starting as a degenerate gambler to becoming a high-stakes pro. Di…
MOPP E25 - Matt "ILuvAvrilLavigne91" Marinelli How to make millions playing online cash-games
In episode 25 of the MOPP, we will chat with one the biggest american online cash-game winners Matt "ILuvAvrilLavigne91" Marinelli's. From deciding to pursue poker full-time to finding a supportive p…
MOPP E24 - Matheus "Xplo1t4bl3" Pinheiro shares how he bounced back after loosing it all with
