You're about to meet a poker player who might have the strangest pre-game routine I've ever heard of. Global Kenny (@globalkennypoker on Instagram) has some absolutely wild theories about nutrition, energy, and cognitive performance that honestly sound crazy until you see his results. This guy went from complete unknown to playing some of the biggest pots on the West Coast, and his approach to preparation is... let's just say it involves some unconventional choices that most poker pros would never consider. I was skeptical going into this conversation, but his logic actually started making sense by the end.
What really caught my attention wasn't just Kenny's rapid rise through the stakes, but how he's navigating the modern poker landscape where everyone's trying to be both a player and a content creator. He's got some strong opinions about the "nit epidemic" in poker and has actually built a movement around it, but more importantly, he's figured out something that most poker influencers haven't: how to actually keep improving at poker while building a brand. We get into some fascinating territory about game selection, the West Coast scene, and why he thinks the path to higher stakes is more accessible than people realize. Plus, he drops some insights about international poker that might surprise you.
CHAPTERS
00:00:00 - Introduction and Global Kenny's poker background
00:03:20 - The anti-knit campaign and converting poker players
00:07:00 - Fasting and caffeine preparation routines
00:12:00 - Meditation vs morning routine philosophy
00:18:00 - Sleep tracking and optimization strategies
00:22:00 - Daily poker schedule and session structure
00:27:00 - Moving up stakes and bankroll building journey
00:32:00 - Building a social media brand in poker
00:38:00 - Biggest pots won and lost; the 50k hands
00:43:00 - Biggest bluffs and table presence discussion
00:47:00 - Future tournament and streaming plans
00:52:00 - Education background and investment interests
00:56:00 - Content creation challenges and balancing poker
01:00:25 - Closing thoughts and social media shoutouts
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