POKER with Aaron Dworkin and Phil Gordon

1h 7m · Way Too Interested · 01 Dec 05:00

Performing artist, social entrepreneur, professor, and author Aaron Dworkin joins Gavin Purcell on today's podcast to talk about his obsession with poker! He also talks about how diversity has defined his life and passions, and how he uses a "lottery test" and a "death test" to decide what new projects to pursue.

Then, they're joined by star player and commentator Phil Gordon, who explains how newbies can improve their poker game, why physical "tells" are overrated, and why "emerging players" such as Aaron should consider getting into a version of the game called Pot Limit Omaha, or PLO.

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Learn more about Aaron’s nonprofit, The Sphinx Organization

Read Phil's books, including the Little Green Book: Lessons and Teachings in No Limit Texas Hold'em

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