Joe Tall
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DEUCESCRACKED VIDEO GUIDE
NLHE (No Limit Holdem)
6 max
[Beginner]
Baby Steps - Tubasteve introduces microstakes 6max NL (25NL, 50NL)
* Basic strategies to win
* 25NL -> 50NL changes
* Pokertracker and HEM analysis and session review
* overview of the general nature of 25NL and 50NL games
From the Ground Up - Tubasteve and n0whereman teach the ABCs of 6max NL
* preflop play
* betsizing
Turning the Corner - sthief09 explains how to beat small stakes NLH
* self-review: preflop, position, pot control
* preflop in unraised pots, raised pots, facing 3bets, adjusting based on villains
* session review of a member, finding mistakes typically made by TAG players
* maximizing value, blind defense, 3bet pots
* PF 3betting as the 3bettor and caller
* adapting to aggro villains
The +EVolution of a Poker Player - 1st prize winner of the DC Invent-A-Series Contest. Everyone's favorite professor of Poker is back in this new series. Sthief09 talks of the math and mentallity behind playing micro-stakes no-limit.
Real Life Micro NL Grinder: Unlimited Texas Holdem – WiltOnTilt takes DC member WhiteHeatSYD from beginner to expert.
* bankroll management theory, preflop hand selection, general strategy
* live sweat + hh review
Hand Readers – hand reading and its application to small stakes play from terp and orange
*hand reading, equity distribution and balancing
Memoirs of a Limidonk - sthief09 explains NL Holdem with a concentration on teaching people that have a Limit Holdem background.
* position, planning a hand
* the HUD
* analyzing hands, value of draws, calling 3bets, 4betting
* a coaching session with Entity
* bet sizing, handreading, isolation raising, interpreting villains' bet sizes
* 3betting, playing LAG, image, handling villains' aggression
* bluffing, how to stack people
* 4bet sizing, 2nd barrels, balancing ranges (pre and post)
King for a Day, King for a Day Part Deux – sthief09 reviews member videos at 50nl-400nl
Road to Robusto NL: How Tuba (steve) Got His Groove Back
The definitive small stakes 6max NL series from the man with the tuba.
The Ugly Duckling
sthief09 (creator of Professor Plotkin and the +EVolution of a Poker Player) offers his take on this classic fairy tale. Watch Josh transform one of our members thinking about going pro from an ugly duckling to a swan. Microstakes 6maxNL.
[Intermediate – Advanced]
Omakase NLHE - DC member Hielko gets coached by various coaches. In the final episode Hielko incorporates his new insights into a live play video.
DJ Sensei: hand review
WiltOnTilt: sweat session
sthief09: video review
KRANTZ: sweat session
Vanessa Selbst: hand history review
Whitelime: sweat session
FoxwoodsFiend: sweat session
Duck Soup – DC members submit hand histories of mid-high stakes 6max NLHE and discuss them with Vanessa Selbst.
Unconventional Wisdom – Vanessa and DJ Sensei’s smash hit series explaining unconventional lines.
* Playing in 3bet pots
* Betting for information
* Valuetowning people
* Big bluffs
* Turn aggression
* Playing vs huge fish
Remix – Vanessa Selbst and DJ Sensei return to the format of Unconventional Wisdom. Topics covered include:
*Aggressive checking
*3-bet and 4-bet pots
*Back-raising
*Playing OOP
*Making those big folds
*River bluffing and/or river overbetting
*Inducing bluffs
*Relative hand strength
*Misc. topics w/o a title (but they're teaching them anyway)
FreeStylin’, FreeStylin’ Part Deux – DJ Sensei plays mid-high stakes and explains his thoughts.
Professor Plotkin – sthief09 shows us how to develop various optimal game strategies
*3-betting and 4-betting
*using PokerStove to break down hand ranges
*analyzing HEM stats
Movin On Up – FoxwoodsFiend moves up through the stakes and explains how the fish and regs play at different levels
* 100NL -> 2kNL with a mix of live play and session review
The Coaching Tree – Tubasteve coaches DC members as his coach, BalugaWhale, coaches him.
-full ring content in Ep 4. And 5
The Coaching Tree S2 – The tree keeps on growing as BalugaWhale and tubasteve are joined by Kai, Jean-Michel, Steve Cesaro and various DC members. FR content in episodes 3 and 5.
Lightsabers, Lightsabers 2: Attack of the Clowns – KRANTZ plays 1k – 40kNL
Lime-Aid, Lime-Aid 2, Lime-Aid 3 – whitelime plays 400NL, 600NL, 1kNL and 2kNL
whitelime v pr1nnyraid – whitelime and KRANTZ face off in different challenges with shaky-cam, hilarious real life penalties for the loser. “Limeslicer†is Krantz’s perspective, “Stuffing the Penguin†is whitelime’s.
* Win the most money in 200 hands of 1kNL
* Win the most money in 500 hands of 2kNL
* One hour of VPIP>50 at 1kNL (win the most money)
* Coach 200NL HU for 300 hands, who coaches better?
* HU deathmatch at 5kNL (DC holecard camera shows both hands)
Dear FoxwoodsFiend – FWF analyzes various member HHs from mid-high stakes (includes some HU and FR hands)
Parallels – KRANTZ and FWF play 400NL, 2kNL and 5kNL and compare/contrast their different styles of 6max play
Parallels 2
Dive deep into the minds of two of our best instructors, whitelime and BalugaWhale, as they analyze each others’ play week to week. In week 1, Emil dissects Andrew’s game, and in week 2 Andrew gets into Emil’s head. The two beasts will be alternating back and forth like this each Monday through the end of the year! 6 max NL is being played at the highest level it’s ever been. By these guys. Watch and learn.
(stakes will range from 1/2 NL – 25/50 NL)
Mathematics of NLHE - WiltOntilt explains the ins and outs of poker math
* probability, odds, variance, equity, EV
* pot odds, implied odds, fold equity, combinatorics, G-Bucks
* reverse implied odds, table position, software tools, shortcuts for calculating odds
* TUPAC methodology for estimating equity against a hand range
* hand ranges and frequencies
* bet sizing
* game theory
Rewind
New to the DC team, NoahSD, leads us through his 6max world. He analyzes his play from 6-tabling sessions but with focuses on select hands.
Razor's Edge
sthief09 and sushiglutton blend NL and LHE together in doing work with PokerRazor. Begin with basic theory: EV calcs, Equity, Best response lines, brief intro to Razor. Then get sucked into discussion on river decisions, ace high call-downs, floating, and game theory analysis.
GHOST – DC 6max coaches and Exec. Producers play with analysis
-micro stakes, small stakes, mid stakes, high stakes and nosebleeds
-100bb and deep stacked play
Heads Up NLHE
Pr1nnyraiding – KRANTZ and WiltOnTilt develop a basic framework for the beginner approaching HU NLHE.
* Preflop hand selection
* Basic player types
* Position, position, position
* Table selection/game rejection
* Developing a General strategy
*Playing against different player types/altering gen. strategy: Shortstacks, loose passive, weak tight, TAG, LAG, maniac
Pr1nnyraiding S2 - KRANTZ and WiltOnTilt are back as we do some more Pr1nnyraiding. This season we move up to the midstakes of HU NLHE and take on a whole new identity of aggression and dominance.
* Aggression
* Donk bets
* Check raises
* Counter-strategies
Hoodie Wars – Vanessa reviews member (and instructor) HU matches. 200NL, 400NL , 600NL and 2kNL.
*last episode = jsnipes vs DogIsHead
Spaceman in a Cowboy Hat – danzasmack plays mid stakes HUNL and is aided in some episodes by WiltOnTilt and KRANTZ. Special focus on transitioning from HULHE to HUNL.
DogIsHeadsUp – DogIsHead and Gman teach how to build a ship and sail it. A comprehensive exploration of heads up theory and practice.
*preflop play
*constructing raising and 3-betting ranges
*board textures
*c-betting and bluffing
*types of checkraising
*4-betting strategies
Movin’ On Up: HUNL – jsnipes28 and bosoxx34 move through 50nl, 100nl, 200nl, 400nl, 600nl, 1knl and 2knl (with KRANTZ) and teach how play differs at the various stakes
Remember The Railbirds - FWF and Krantz take a look back at the 60kNL match that FWF played against tie53 and comment on how and why the match was played the way it was.
Gmandatory - Gman’s debut heads up NL series. In each episode Garret will play a DC Executive Producer heads up. The catch? The EP must play according to certain restrictions designed to mimic player types. Featuring in-depth discussion on developing optimal counter-strategies vs obvious leaks, as well as high-level psychology and leveling. Can the EPs escape their straitjackets, or will Gman dominate?
HUNL Dojo: Lone Rangers - WiltOnTilt takes aspiring heads up NL players and turns them into trained assassins. The NL riff on the wildly popular "PLO Dojo."
Real Life: Mid Stakes Heads Up No Limit Grinder - Gman and protégé get paired up to go heads up. Follow them on their quest through the mid-stakes.
2 Months 2 Million - Two months. Two million. No problem. That's Team Israel's goal for the summer in Vegas. Watch Jay help hit it. This ongoing series is an in-depth look at his life during the shooting of whitelime, flawless_victory, Ansky and KRANTZ's forthcoming reality TV show (filming in Vegas this summer and airing on G4 in late August). Jay will play and analyze hands he's actually playing while on television, using an aggressive bankroll management strategy to climb from 5/10 and 10/20 back to the nosebleeds. Can he make it? We have faith. They don't call him pr1nnyraid for nothin'.
Note: This series is a mix of HU and 6max, NL and PLO.
DUEL – DC HU coaches play HU matches and analyze (small, mid, high and nosebleed stakes)
-special FWF 25k HU championship match video
Mentor - DeucesCracked coaches Mentor their students in these coaching videos.
The Adventures of Petey and Petey – Krantz and danzasmack review hands danzasmack played at mid stakes HU in this special video[/quote]
Full Ring NLHE
Movin’ On Up: Full Ring NL – Nolan moves through the stakes with help from the other DC full ring coaches
-why to play full ring
-the basics
-note-taking
-multi-tabling
To Nit or not to Nit - DJ Sensei teaches FR
• mix of presentation and live play 50NL, 400NL, 2kNL
RINGSIDE – Bottomset, Nolan, GoldSeraph and Sounded Simple explain their FR game (25NL;100NL-600NL)
• * positional play, stealing, raise sizes, adjusting to players
• * playing raised pots vs the PFR in different positions
• * how shorthanded and HU play can improve your FR game
New Kid on the Block – Introductory mini-series on micro stakes FR. Nolan and Bottomset coaching the new kid.
Full Ring NL Dojo: The Fellowship
FATE HAS CHOSEN THEM.
DJ SENSEI WILL PROTECT THEM.
Ringmaster
Your fullring maestro, DJ Sensei, is starting with 20 buyins at 2/4 and using an aggro strategy, moving up (or down) through the stakes. This circus features HH review, HEM analysis and detailed breakdowns on opponents and specific strategies. Each episode will also briefly review Dan's progress.
Twee Bets
Nolan, our fullring specialist, breaks down different 3-bet situations he has encountered and those submitted by you the viewer.
LHE (Limit Holdem)
Kung Fu LHE - DeathDonkey and Danzasmack compete over eight weeks to see who is more profitable. Each plays a mid-stakes (10/20, 15/30) session then compares results to see who can win more at mid-stakes 6 Max LHE. Live play with
commentary.
Omakase LHE – DC member sushiglutton gets coached by various minbet experts. In the final episode sushiglutton reviews what he has learned. Episodes marked by an asterisk* contain valuable information for non-limidonks, too!
DeathDonkey: hand history review
mike L.: shorthanded video review
BigBadBabar*: note taking.
Joe Tall*: playing your A-game, hand review.
OnTheRail15: heads up limit
Entity: hand history review and lots more
Danzasmack: hand history review
Passing the Torch – Building on the success of the Microlimit Grinder series, PygmyHero takes a struggling microlimit LHE student, AdriennesRevenge, and attempts to duplicate the success he's had in the past year. Various guest appearances.
Real Life: Microlimit Grinder, S2, S3- Entity (+danzasmack) coaches PygmyHero from the ground up in low stakes limit
* limits covered: 0.5/1-2/4
* blind defense and stealing, position, SB play, good PF raise spots
* turn play (with unimproved overcards)
* board texture, oponents tendencies, narrowing down hand ranges
* live play, note taking
* moving up in limits, player types
* 6 DC players with after the fact audio
*two sequel series that go further in depth (short handed play, etc)
Road to Robusto – Entity’s wildly entertaining series explains how to build a BR playing limit holdem and follows him on the “Road to Robustoâ€
The Price is Right - danzasmack explains lowstakes limit
* basics, early position PF play, tough spots
* late position PF play, blind stealing, thinking like a poker player
* playing from the blinds
* live play
* examining player types and how to beat them
* downswings, stats, moving up
Shouldn't Fold - danzasmack (+ Entity, Joe Tall) exlpains lowstakes limit (continuation of The Price is Right)
* limits covered: 1/2-2/6
* Chuck talks about the big differences you'll see from the .5/1 games to the 2/4 games. Difference in villain aggression, the # of HU pots vs. multiway pots, frequency of strong players, and how that is going to effect our postflop strategies
* live play with commentary
* theory discussion
Relentless Assault - DeathDonkey explains midstakes limit
Minbet Madness - DeathDonkey coaches FWF in limit holdem (limit Holdem for the NL player)
* stakes covered: 10/20, 15/30 (analysis of the blind structure included), 30/60
* solid PF play
* typical NL player's leaks in LHE
* live play with discussion, recorded video with commentary from the player and coach
* hand reading, hand ranges, player types
* different skills needed fro midstakes and highstakes
My Danish Luckbox - Oink details a LAGTAG style for midstakes limit holdem
* limits covered: 5/10, 10/20, 15/30, 20/40
* LAGTAG preflop decisions and villains' reactions
* Dealing with aggression, blind structures (2/3 structure)
* preflop adjustments for higher blinds and lower rake
* taking advantage of TAGs, isolating fish, stealing buttons and blinds
Piggyback – miniseries in which Oink plays midstakes
Come Here Often – Entity and danzasmack teach mid-stakes LHE with emphasis on playing against regulars.
Five’s a Crowd – DeathDonkey and mike L. attack high stakes LHE
-hand ranges
-theoretical positional changes based on board texture
-preflop balancing
-free showdown raises, river calls
-image considerations
-4-handed play
Five's A Crowd S2 – DeathDonkey and mike L. return to discuss 3-handed and 4-handed mid-high stakes LHE. This time around they review sessions played by DC coach OnTheRail15, as well as DC members fnupple, Nfinity and Vucats. Rather surprisingly, our two experts seem to agree with each other most of the time!
GHOST – DC’s 6max LHE coaches play their games with analysis (micro – midstakes)
The Peanut Collector - Big Bad Barbar explores small stakes full ring limit holdem to help players shake the rust off their games to get prepared for the 2009 WSOP side games. Unique word intro (BBB does own powerpoint!) and explains his lag/tag style. Guest appearance by Pygmyhero. Explains how to exploit today's full ring games, especially for those playing 6 Max online and looking to transition to live FR.
Focuses on
* positional play
* attacking dead money
*stealing blind relentlessly
*value betting
*live tells and how useful they are
Razor's Edge
sthief09 and sushiglutton blend NL and LHE together in doing work with PokerRazor. Begin with basic theory: EV calcs, Equity, Best response lines, brief intro to Razor. Then get sucked into discussion on river decisions, ace high call-downs, floating, and game theory analysis.
Heads Up LHE
Mano a Mule - DeathDonkey explains the fundamentals of HU Limit (mix of slides and live play)
limits covered: 2/4-10/20
* general discussion, PF hand ranges, Pokerstove
* playing against loose passives and LAGs
* game selection
* playing against hyper LAGs and maniacs (live play vs FTP red pro)
* dealing with tough opponents
Pistolas de Justicia - Danzasmack explains midstakes HU limit
THUG LIFE: Micro Limit Baller – Danzasmack teaches DC member Hypnotic what it takes to crush micro limit HULHE. Theoretical discussion, match reviews, live sessions, and more. Guest star appearance by DeathDonkey in the season finale.
*limped pots
*using Poker Stove
*classifying opponent types
*using Hold'em Manager
DUEL – Watch as DC's finest tangle HU vs a variety of opponents.
Full Ring LHE
LAGs on a Leash - DeathDonkey and Danzasmack teach low limit FR holdem and focus on solid play
* 1/2 typical oponent types, live play (from two tabling to four tabling)
* 2/4 and the differences to 1/2, live play
* general FR concepts and theory
* 5/10, discussion of live full ring games, WSOP tournament limit hold'em, adjusting to higher stakes opposition
PLO (Pot Limit Omaha)
PLO – Collaborative series by Deucescracked and bluefirepoker.com, in which DC's Whitelime is being mentored by BFP's Phil Galfond (aka Jman28 akd OMGClayAiken). Part 6max, part HU.
PLO Dojo – The members of the Secret HQ PLO team led by DJ Sensei come together and discuss hand histories and videos of micro to mid-stakes PLO.
PLO Commonalities - In this series michaelsc looks at common situations in PLO and alternative ways to deal with the spots common to these holdings. Each episode starts with a series of slides demonstrating the core concepts followed by a hand history review.
Some of situation include:
*A A x x
*K K x x
*Mid-pairs Q Q x x, J J x x, 10 10 x x
*flopping trips and reasons why to play the hand fast or slow
*lower pairs and factors in whether to play them or not (nines down to sixes)
*play from the blinds - avoid the big mistakes out of position
*playing bottom end pairs (fives down to deuces)
*playing non-nut draws - the right circumstances to play them
*how to avoid drawing dead (a real money saver)
2x6 - Vanessa and whitelime teach low and midstakes PLO (Vanessa coaches whitelime)
* preflop hand selection, position, playing for the nuts
* HH reviews, PF aggresion, hand reading
* 100PLO vs 200PLO
Mad Potters - DJ Sensei and riverboatking teach mid- and highstakes PLO
* Exploiting villains' mistakes
* Equity calculations
* Big pots/big stacks/deep stacked play
* differences between capped and regular games
* heads up play
Ms. PLO – PLO WSOP bracelet winner Vanessa Selbst’s detailed approach to mid-stakes PLO
* preflop hand selection, position, playing for the nuts
* playing AAxx (PF and post)
PLOw through the MidStakes – Michaelsc moves from 100PL to 600PL and teaches how to adjust to players at the various stakes in this 4 episode miniseries.
-cap PLO
-3-betting in position
-deep stacked moves
-personal image
PLO Profiling – gergery talks about note-taking and reads in PLO.
GHOST – DC’s 6max PLO Instructors play and analyze micro, small, mid and high stakes PLO.
PLO Pro
Vanessa takes a student under her wing and shows off all the knowledge that won her that WSOP PLO bracelet, as they move through mid-stakes online Pot Limit Omaha.
Hellomaha
N0whereman, KasinoKrime and others take you through the basics of PLO. Where to begin, what to learn first, and how to crush small-stakes are all topics in this introductory series to PLO.
Heads Up
DUEL – Heads up PLO matches
-Vanessa, riverboatking, michaelsc
MIXED GAMES
From a Donk to a Stud - Joe Tall puts the ORSE in HORSE and teaches you the non holdem limit games
* Powerpoint style explanations of Stud Hi, O8, Stud 8, Razz
* Coaching of inexperienced player danzasmack in Stud Hi
* Joe coaches Danzasmack at Omaha/8 with a combination of slides, hand replays from Danzasmack's Omaha session, and analysis with the help of an equity calculator
* Joe coaches Danzasmack at Stud 8 and Razz
All Mixed Up - Joe Tall and danzasmack play O,R,S,E short handed and FR and comment on their play
- live play continuation of "From a Donk to a Stud"
-10/20, 30/60 FR Omaha8
Saddle Up – HORSE from Joe Tall
-game transition, hand ranges, hand values
-tracking live/dead cards
-common traps
-equity calculator use
-PT data review
-member submitted HH review
Triple the Gold - DeathDonkey teaches DJ Sensei how to play Triple Draw
-snow spots, bluff spots
-what to do on the river when everyone drew
-when to break hands
-2/4 - 30/60
A Nightmare on 7th Street
Joe Tall continues where he left off in his mix-game videos to bring you a comprehensive guide to Stud Hi. This full series is geared to turn you into a Stud player starting at the intermediate level.
TOURNAMENTS/SNG
Last Man Standing - AMT explains how to explain single and multi table SNGs in this comprehensive series
* The early stage
* The [early] middle stage
-variance, downswings
-when and why to shove/defending against the shove
-increasing blinds
-using tools to help your play
PUSH - Sit and Go'ers beware: DC's tournament specialists walk you through everything about STTs. Watch and learn how to destroy sit and go tournaments: when to bluff, when to fold, and of course, when to push.
Road through the WSOP - Description: Our MTT/SNG team (IWEARGOGGLES, AMT, Bones and vandweller) will help prepare you for the World Series. Focus on transitioning from online to live play, winning qualifiers, playing in big live events, and cash games to tournaments. DeucesCracked challenges you to win a bracelet. Vanessa did it. Can you?
Notes: MTT / SNG ; Mid Stakes
Real Life: Micro SNG Grinder - Description: Watch vandweller take DC member and student veloblank and coach him into a solid winner. Get to know what it takes to be a “grinder,†including proper goal-setting, bankroll management and using tools of the trade to optimize your play. Then jump straight into SNG strategy – broad overviews of the stages of the game, live sweat sessions and deep replayer analysis. Guest appearances from Bones.
Notes: MTT / SNG ; Micro/Small Stakes
OTHER
The Haj School (pronounced, the "high" school--"haj" means shark in Swedish) - A unique series on using all of the tools available on Deuces Cracked to help one improve your game. The series goes beyond simply pointing out the tools available to help improve your game, but the important skill of how to best utilize those tools. Various guests help Wilt on Tilt examine the issues.
The topics covered include:
* Viewing live action videos and which videos to choose to maximize your skills
* How active listening improves your focus and avoids distractions
* Viewing theory videos
* How to get the most out of poker forums - getting the most out of the user community
* How to Discuss Hand Histories how to go beyond looking at the action
* The benefits of group learning
* Viewing videos made by site memeber and the benefits of making your own video
The Eightfold Path to Poker Enlightenment - Join Tommy Angelo (author of Elements of Poker) and Wayne Lively as they embark on the Eightfold Path to Poker Enlightenment. This remarkable series is an excellent companion to Tommy's book and has been lovingly crafted over the past year. Featuring brand new musical composition from Tommy, this series is designed with the iPod in mind and transcends standard video poker training. Watch. Listen. Breathe. Win.
Dr. Jekyl and Mr. Hyde – danzasmack plays LHE and O8 with his analysis for 30 min. Then Joe Tall analyzes the same segment for the next 30 min with his take on Chuck’s play
MENTOR – watch a DeucesCracked coaching session – see a DC instructor coach his student!
Late Night Coaching with Joe Tall - Joe invites different coaches of all sorts of games and they review hands with a student/discuss various topics related to coaching
-No Limit Holdem: WiltOnTilt, DJ Sensei, tubasteve, bosoxx34, Nolan, DOGISHEAD and more
-Limit Holdem: danzasmack, DeathDonkey
The Home Game - DC coaches play together with multi-way audio. Trash talk, sick beats and wacky banter. The DeucesCracked hole-card camera is used so you can see all the hands. Hilariously entertaining.
Tool Time - Various DC folk teach you how to make your life easier using different tools
- DC Search Function
- RSS Feeds
- Installing PostgreSQL
- Getting Hands into HEM
- PA HUD Layouts and Options
- AHK Scripts
- Excel for Poker Math
- Using the Holdem Manager HUD
- PS / FTP Mods
- Ubiquity and Firefox
- Converting Videos to iPod
- Site Selection
- ProPokerTools - 7 Card Stud
Table Selection - Description: Searching for more information on table selecting at lower limits? Look no further. Messiah shows how to use programs like SpadeEye and PokerAceHUD in combination with notetaking to develop reads on players at tables, then plays 2 tables of $100NL and shows you how to apply those reads.
Ghost - Description: Ghost the best of DeucesCracked in the shorthanded games they play in today.
Notes: Contains Badugi and HORSE
Coaches Corner - DeucesCracked's experienced team of coaches shows you how to make high-quality videos, use software for training sessions, use the replayer, and other online tools they use everyday.
And Now for Something Different - DeucesCracked presents you with something... different.
Joe the Pro – watch JOE THE PRO and learn about his life as a poker pro. Comedy series.
The Vault – a vault of old DeucesCracked videos from before the merger with Krantz and 3-bet.net
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