Michigan Poker Monster

Michigan Poker Monster

The Michigan Poker Monster is a podcast about Michigan poker. Your host, Frank Panama, with guest experts break down hands and discuss Michigan poker news.

Episodes

Pot of Gold Episode

April 4, 2018 • 63 mins
Local player Alex 'AlexBalex' Barill not only cashes at the WSOP Main Event last year, but then takes down the Pot of Gold Tournament at Hollywood Casino in Toledo and tells us all about it. Music by The Whiskey Charmers from Detroit.
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Out of Position Episode

February 4, 2017 • 87 mins
Steeser joins our show to break down two hands from a trip to Vegas during the AVN Awards. Also, crazy story about a blackjack home game gone wrong, and a trip report from the new MGM Detroit poker room. Music by Detroit band The Hand Grenades.
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Terp WSOP Trip

June 14, 2014 • 86 mins
Ryan 'Terp' Terpstra joins us to tell us about his WSOP tournament run and the cash game action in Vegas. Gambit and Frank debate a 3-bet hand Frank played with AK. Music by Lightning Love from Ypsilanti.
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May 2014 MSPT Super Show

May 26, 2014 • 146 mins
Our biggest episode yet! Four interviews from Michigan players who cashed at the Firekeepers Mid States Poker Tour: Brock Wilson, Alex Barill, Ryan Terpstra and Nick Perkins. Music by SangoBeats from Grand Rapids.
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Jon Gay Interview

May 17, 2014 • 68 mins
Interview with West Michigan player, Jon Gay. Jon has been doing well in the Firekeepers tournaments and shares his story of coming up in online poker before playing live tournaments and cash games. Also, Frank and Gambit talk about PLO8 at Four Aces and the MSPT at Firekeepers. Music by MC5.
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Wayside West Episode

May 6, 2014 • 72 mins
Interview with Kalamazoo player, Robert Strong, talking about a shooting at Wayside West. We also talk to Tom Anthony, floor manager at Wayside West. Frank tries a big bluff at Firekeepers. Music by Lansing's DJ Ryno.
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AlexBalex Interview

April 20, 2014 • 85 mins
Interview with local player, AlexBalex, who recently won a table share of the MGM Bad Beat Jackpot. He also breaks down a hand with Frank and Gambit. Music by Grand Rapids hip-hop artist, Mosaic.
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Beatutwo Interview

April 8, 2014 • 75 mins
Frank and Gambit interview local player, beatutwo, who plays in some of the biggest PLO games in Michigan. They also discuss the Tigers and how to get max value out of position. Music by Alfred English.
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Brock "youngbeak" Wilson

March 30, 2014 • 97 mins
PLO Strategy with local player, Brock "Youngbeak" Wilson. Frank and Gambit discuss the missing Malasyan airplane, March Madness and Tigers. Music by Big Fee from Detroit.
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Guy Hickey of Four Aces

March 16, 2014 • 71 mins
Four Aces owner, Guy Hickey is featured in this episode talking about the new Four Aces Club location and the charity rules changes. Frank and Gambit play the $100 tournament at Four Aces that day and breakdown a hand from that tournament. Music by Alfred English.
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Coach McGuirk Interview

February 27, 2014 • 70 mins
This episode has an interview with Motor City Casino poker player, Coach McGuirk. Frank and Gambit also discuss Four Aces Club, Charity Poker Rule Changes, Tournament Soft Play and Full Tilt payouts. Music by DJ Carpool.
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IDKmyBFFJill Interview

January 21, 2014 • 112 mins
IDKmyBFFJill is a blogger for Detpokerz.com. He talks about his blog, and his recent run at the Firekeepers Sunday Deep Stack Tournament. Music by Captain Ivory.
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Mavericks Closes

December 18, 2013 • 91 mins
Maverick's Poker Room is the latest room to be closed at least for the time being. Listen to an interview on location on the closing day and strategy with Frank and Gambit. Music by John Krogman from Saginaw.
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2013 WSOP ME Episode

November 15, 2013 • 78 mins
Frank and Gambit talk about the WSOP Main Event winner from Michigan, Ryan Riess! Also, Caveman reports on JCAR meeting and breaking down a hand from the WSOP Circuit in Hammond. Music by Detroit's Battlecross.
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Tipping Episode

October 29, 2013 • 73 mins
The tipping episode! We talk about how tipping has changed in Michigan charity rooms. Also trip report from MGM and Mavericks, and we break down a hand from Coach McGuirk! Music by Electric Six from Ann Arbor.
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Ryan Terpstra Episode

September 29, 2013 • 99 mins
Featuring West Michigan's Ryan Terpstra (babydutch), who just final tabled the Michigan Poker Classic at Soaring Eagle. Music by Valentiger from Grand Rapids.
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Chris Manzo Episode

September 23, 2013 • 70 mins
Featuring 2007 Poker Bowl Team winner, Chris Manzo. Guess who's back from Mexico? Gambit talks strategy with Frank in his return to Michigan poker. Music by Forrester.
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Arcadia Poker Room

September 9, 2013 • 82 mins
On location at the Arcadia/Mr. B Poker Room at the Hamlin Pub in Troy on Rochester Road. Interviews with Dave Ashcraft and Scott 'Caveman' Miller. Strategy with Pay4MySchool. Music by Pistol Day Parade.
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Mid-States Poker Tour at Firekeepers

August 26, 2013 • 45 mins
Our coverage of the MSPT at Firekeepers Casino in Battle Creek culminates in this episode. Includes an interview with Poker Room Manager, Kelly Bailey and tournament strategy with Jason 'icufish' Smith. Music by Chiodos.
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Patrick Steele and 3-Betting Strategy

August 11, 2013 • 64 mins
Featuring Heartland Poker Tour Champ, Patrick Steele. Patrick won the Soaring Eagle HPT Main Event and recently cashed in the WSOP Main Event. Also, 3-betting strategy talk with Pay4MySchool. Music by Captain Ivory.
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