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Episode 37: I’ve Got Nothing

nixon@nixonthegrouch.com (TecmoSuperBowl & NixonTheGrouch) — Tue, 02 Apr 2013 01:55:39 +0000

Tecmo, Nixon, 2four, TJ, and Mitch catch you up on all that has been going on since the last episode.

Episode 36: Not Available On Dish – Guest: Ken “Schweig” Cheng

nixon@nixonthegrouch.com (TecmoSuperBowl & NixonTheGrouch) — Wed, 14 Nov 2012 01:01:59 +0000

Tecmo celebrates the Maryland poker legislation. 2four celebrates Christmas against his will. Nixon talks about his recent trip to Virginia. Poker news covers the likelihood of poker getting regulated in the United States. TJ hugs the road about Palomar Card Club in San Diego. Our guest Ken “Schweig” Cheng talks about playing on the reopened Full Tilt Poker, discusses triple draw strategy, and refuses to tell us a joke.

For more on Ken, watch his video on Deuces Cracked or watch his Mark Liu videos on YouTube.

Episode 35: Bring Your Own Cake Situation – Guest: Dan “DJ Sensei” Morris

nixon@nixonthegrouch.com (TecmoSuperBowl & NixonTheGrouch) — Thu, 01 Nov 2012 19:54:22 +0000

Badugi All-Stars is back! Nixon recaps his vacation to Finland. Tecmo gets his passport to go to Hawaii. 2four starts cooking up a storm of homemade Asian food. We bring on Deucescracked PLO player DJ Sensei to discuss what life is like as an American PLO pro these days and “investigate” a case of mistaken identity.

Episode 34: Who’s The Real Jabroni Here – Guest: danzasmack

nixon@nixonthegrouch.com (TecmoSuperBowl & NixonTheGrouch) — Mon, 10 Sep 2012 21:20:49 +0000

Chuck (aka danzasmack) from Deuces Cracked sits in with Nixon and 2four for an impromptu episode of Badugi Hey Ball-Stars. He talks sports betting and gives a running commentary on the LHE session happening during the episode.

Episode 33: Adrian Foster, Australian For Beer – Guest: Diamond Flush

nixon@nixonthegrouch.com (TecmoSuperBowl & NixonTheGrouch) — Tue, 28 Aug 2012 20:45:42 +0000

Nixon goes to bootcamp, Tecmo answers the friend question, and 2four gets ready for fantasy football. TJ hugs the rail about Planet Hollywood. Guest “Diamond Flush” talks about the Full Tilt Poker acquisition and the future of online poker. Mitch spends more than a minute hosting a game show.

For more about Diamond, visit DiamondFlushPoker.com or follow her on Twitter.

Episode 32: I Swim When I Need To – Guest: Scott “ElevenGrover” Bell

nixon@nixonthegrouch.com (TecmoSuperBowl & NixonTheGrouch) — Tue, 14 Aug 2012 02:58:57 +0000

2four talks softball and poker. Tecmo argues in favor of the Olympics and asks for advice. Nixon argues against the Olympics and discusses recent concerts. TJ reviews the Wynn poker room and shares a recent hand. Scott “ElevenGrover” Bell, director of the documentary UltimateBeat: Too Much To Lose, discusses his research into the UltimateBet/Absolute Poker scandal, the movie, and his Kickstarter campaign to raise money for the project.

For more on Scott and his film, visit his website or donate to the Kickstarter campaign.

Episode 31: It’s In The Can – Guest: BJ Nemeth

nixon@nixonthegrouch.com (TecmoSuperBowl & NixonTheGrouch) — Mon, 30 Jul 2012 19:30:25 +0000

Tecmo defends his love of Matthew McConaughey, names his new dog, and has a midlife crisis. Nixon breaks down Breaking Bad. 2four handicaps his golf game. The big Full Tilt Poker news is uncanned/recanned. TJ hugs the rail about the Golden Nugget. WPT lead tournament reporter BJ Nemeth recaps this year’s WSOP, tells us about BJ’s Pocket Guide and Team Radiator, and talks about how the WSOP has changed over the last decade. Mitch preaches about the God particle.

For more on BJ Nemeth, follow him on Twitter.

Episode 30: I Hope There’s No Spaghetti Involved – Guest: Tommy Angelo

nixon@nixonthegrouch.com (TecmoSuperBowl & NixonTheGrouch) — Mon, 16 Jul 2012 20:21:20 +0000

Nixon goes bowling, Tecmo reveals his dating strategy, and 2four reports on his yard sale. Nixon and 2four review another hand from Tecmo. TJ hugs the rail at Treasure Island. Author and poker player Tommy Angelo talks about his World Series of Poker trip, explains why he doesn’t play WSOP events, gives an update on his upcoming book “Painless Poker”, and receives gold gems from Tecmo.

For more on Tommy, visit his website, follow him on Twitter, like him on Facebook, or shop for his books on Amazon.com.

Episode 29: I’m Looking For A Sturdy, Hefty Girlfriend – Guest: Bart Hanson

nixon@nixonthegrouch.com (TecmoSuperBowl & NixonTheGrouch) — Mon, 09 Jul 2012 18:54:40 +0000

Nixon talks about his barbecue. 2four digs himself into a hole, and Tecmo jumps in after him. Nixon and 2four review a hand from Tecmo’s home game. TJ hugs the rails about Caesar’s Palace. Interview guest Bart Hanson talks about his World Series of Poker, the cash games at the Rio, and doing commentary on the WSOP live feed.

For more on Bart, follow him on Twitter, visit his training site Crush Live Poker, or subscribe to his podcast Deuce Plays Premium.

Episode 28 – A Wynn Win Situation – Guest: Vincent “soepgroente” van der Fluit

nixon@nixonthegrouch.com (TecmoSuperBowl & NixonTheGrouch) — Mon, 25 Jun 2012 20:35:56 +0000

Tecmo reviews his Vegas trip, Nixon talks about going to concerts, and 2four talks about soccer (again). TJ and Tecmo hug the rail about Harrah’s poker room. 2012 WSOP bracelet winner Vincent van der Fluit discusses his World Series, triple draw strategy, life as a bracelet winner, and satelliting into the One Drop event. Mitch defends Australian internet.

For more on Vincent, you can follow him on Twitter.

Episode 27: Bubbles Ain’t Free – Guest: Jon Friedberg

nixon@nixonthegrouch.com (TecmoSuperBowl & NixonTheGrouch) — Mon, 18 Jun 2012 18:31:58 +0000

Nixon updates on his crow battle, guest host TJ talks about the bowlament that wasn’t, and 2four tries to justify soccer and tries to gamble on Candy Land. TJ discusses the Palms poker room and the yet-to-be-named TJ’s Place. WSOP bracelet winner Jon Friedberg talks about The Poker Atlas and All Vegas Poker, his World Series of Poker plans, and the WSOP final table streams. Mitch compares dogs and cats.

For more on Jon Friedberg, follow him on Twitter or visit The Poker Atlas and All Vegas Poker.

Episode 26: Can I Lock You Up A Seat? – Guest: Nolan Dalla

nixon@nixonthegrouch.com (TecmoSuperBowl & NixonTheGrouch) — Mon, 11 Jun 2012 15:56:00 +0000

Nixon gives the latest on his war with crows, 2four bets against simplicity, and Tecmo brags about being the best in his rollerblading age group. World Series of Poker Media Director Nolan Dalla talks about this year’s WSOP including new events like the One Drop, recent rule changes, and how poker has changed since Black Friday.

Episode 25: Swiss Pork Rolls – Guest: Aaron “WiltOnTilt” Wilt

nixon@nixonthegrouch.com (TecmoSuperBowl & NixonTheGrouch) — Mon, 04 Jun 2012 21:04:57 +0000

2four describes his scotch, Nixon talks about his ongoing war with crows, and Tecmo talks about why he’s the best in his home game (again). In “Hugging The Rail”, TJ reviews the Rio. Aaron Wilt tells us about poker since Black Friday and his upcoming ebook “Learning Poker: Roadblocks To Success”, discusses his investigation into QuickTender, and gives a couple of Kansas City barbecue secrets. Mitch prepares everyone for a nuclear terrorist attack.

For more on Aaron, visit his website or follow him on Twitter.

Episode 24: Can’t A Man Urinate In Peace? – Guest: Matt Stout

nixon@nixonthegrouch.com (TecmoSuperBowl & NixonTheGrouch) — Tue, 29 May 2012 01:22:00 +0000

In this week’s episode, 2four learns to identify his dog and talks about his recent trip. DNixon makes excuses about his recent appearance in a Deuces Cracked video. Hugging The Rail covers the Orleans poker room. Lock Poker pro Matt Stout discusses his poker background, his experience with tournament staking, and Lock Poker’s “cakeover” of the Cake network. Mitch interviews Jaime Staples for a minute.

For more about Matt Stout, visit his website or follow him on Twitter.

Episode 23: Let Me Guard Your Girlfriend – Guest: Ed Miller

nixon@nixonthegrouch.com (TecmoSuperBowl & NixonTheGrouch) — Mon, 21 May 2012 18:21:58 +0000

2four talks about his Las Vegas trip and Tecmo decides which events to play when he goes to Vegas. TJ and guest rail hugger 2four review the Mirage and go over a hand they played. Poker author Ed Miller talks about his new book “Playing The Player”, live poker in Vegas, and how length of pants correlates to aggression. Mitch spends a minute waiting for Diablo 3.

To learn more about Ed and his books, visit his website or follow him on Twitter

Episode 22: The Rattier The Better – Guest: Zach Elwood

nixon@nixonthegrouch.com (TecmoSuperBowl & NixonTheGrouch) — Mon, 07 May 2012 20:25:48 +0000

Tecmo and 2four talk dogs and tables, then Nixon and 2four review a hand from Tecmo’s home game. Hugging The Rail discusses the Venetian. Zach Elwood, author of “Reading Poker Tells“, goes over how to integrate tells into your game, common tells, protecting your own tells, a tell he found in Pius Heinz, and why he isn’t afraid of Joe Navarro. Mitch spends his minute talking about TV shows.

Learn more about Zach’s book on Twitter, Facebook, or his website.

Episode 21: Solve For X – Guest: Jay “KRANTZ” Rosenkrantz

nixon@nixonthegrouch.com (TecmoSuperBowl & NixonTheGrouch) — Mon, 23 Apr 2012 18:07:26 +0000

Nixon and 2four help Tecmo with his alegbra homework. Hugging The Rail covers the poker and wildlife of MGM. Guest Jay “KRANTZ” Rosenkrantz talks about the BOOM Documentary, the future of The Micros, and his latest series at Deuces Cracked. Mitch talks a mile a minute about the metric system.

Episode 20: Tecmo Gets A Timeout

nixon@nixonthegrouch.com (TecmoSuperBowl & NixonTheGrouch) — Mon, 09 Apr 2012 22:27:36 +0000

Nixon talks triple draw dominance on Merge, Tecmo reviews his live poker outing, and 2four explains “up” and “down” to Tecmo. TJ debuts his new segment Hugging The Rail with discussion about the Bellagio poker room. 2four reveals Full Tilt Poker news that he definitely didn’t get from Phil Gordon. In the first Mitch’s Minute, Mitch gives his thoughts on Mitch’s Minute.

Episode 19: P-R-E-S-P-E-C-T

nixon@nixonthegrouch.com (TecmoSuperBowl & NixonTheGrouch) — Tue, 27 Mar 2012 17:22:12 +0000

Nixon and Tecmo are back to discuss Triple Draw, calculator watches, other podcasts, Daniel Negreanu, and play Guess The Poker Pro Based On How Nixon’s Girlfriend Describes Them.

Episode 18: It’s Like Equity – Guest: Travis Steffen

nixon@nixonthegrouch.com (TecmoSuperBowl & NixonTheGrouch) — Tue, 08 Nov 2011 06:55:36 +0000

“Peak Performance Poker” author Travis Steffen comes to talk about living healthier and investing in planets, then gets caught in a rant-off between Jaguar and The Grouch.

Episode 17: You Need To Find A Good Strong Jockey – Guest: SiQ

nixon@nixonthegrouch.com (TecmoSuperBowl & NixonTheGrouch) — Sun, 16 Oct 2011 06:54:04 +0000

Jaguar, The Grouch, and Deuces Cracked coach SiQ discuss the state of sit n go tournaments, arming yourself for live poker, Merge reopening to US players, and the Poker Hall of Fame.

Episode 16: You Just Clapped

nixon@nixonthegrouch.com (TecmoSuperBowl & NixonTheGrouch) — Wed, 12 Oct 2011 06:52:30 +0000

Jaguar, The Grouch, and professional radio guest The Juice talk about Steve Jobs, Full Tilt Poker, self high fives, and why the entire state of Texas is off limits.

Episode 15: My Closet Needs More Chicken Bones!

nixon@nixonthegrouch.com (TecmoSuperBowl & NixonTheGrouch) — Sun, 02 Oct 2011 06:49:46 +0000

Jaguar, Tecmo, and Nixon talk about freepokercoaching.net, A Christmas Story, Pam Brunson, chicken bones, Steak-umms, Super Mario Bros 2, and which of these items are in Jaguar’s closet.

Episode 14: Surprise At The End – Guest: delcrossb

nixon@nixonthegrouch.com (TecmoSuperBowl & NixonTheGrouch) — Sat, 24 Sep 2011 21:54:39 +0000

Nixon and guest host 2fouroffsuit talk about playing on Merge, the latest Full Tilt Poker news, and who really owns the podcast. Guest delcrossb discusses teaching math, playing Portal 2 with Tecmo, and his withdrawals from online poker.

Episode 13: That’s What Got Me In Trouble Last Week – Guest: Jaime Staples

nixon@nixonthegrouch.com (TecmoSuperBowl & NixonTheGrouch) — Fri, 09 Sep 2011 00:33:37 +0000

Nixon goes solo to tell a Comcast bad beat story, discuss his PLO results, and talk about the most recent Full Tilt Poker announcement. Jaime Staples chats about his recent tournament success and the structure of the Canadian educational system.

Episode 12: The Boy Who Cried Internet Legislation – Guest: Bigvee

nixon@nixonthegrouch.com (TecmoSuperBowl & NixonTheGrouch) — Sat, 27 Aug 2011 06:29:51 +0000

Nixon and Tecmo discuss natural disasters and internet poker legislation. Interview guest Bigvee talks about live poker, his upcoming trip to Vegas, and the unofficial Badugi All-Stars meet up.

Episode 11: We’ve Had A Really Damp Summer – Guest: TtheAntlers

nixon@nixonthegrouch.com (TecmoSuperBowl & NixonTheGrouch) — Thu, 18 Aug 2011 18:57:20 +0000

Nixon and guest co-host Mitch discuss their recent online poker experiences and the latest in the Girah/DogIsHead/Jungleman scandal. Troll-in-training TtheAntlers talks about how poker has helped his boxing and why he is always damp.

Episode 10: I Just Had An Aha Moment Right Now – Guest: 2fouroffsuit

nixon@nixonthegrouch.com (TecmoSuperBowl & NixonTheGrouch) — Thu, 11 Aug 2011 17:27:00 +0000

In his first solo episode, Nixon talks PLO, the Portugese poker prodigy scandal, and Phil Hellmuth. Guest 2fouroffsuit discusses his poker story, coaching, Matt Gianetti, and the November Nine.

Episode 9: soda,knitting,computor loads of people – Guest: Matt Flynn (Part 2)

nixon@nixonthegrouch.com (TecmoSuperBowl & NixonTheGrouch) — Wed, 03 Aug 2011 18:35:08 +0000

All-Star discussion of Nixon’s start at PLO, Tecmo’s attempt to play LAG, the WSOP main event, Bluff Magazine’s caption contest, and an announcement by Tecmo. Part 2 of the interview with Matt Flynn weighs the merits of the Rio vs. the Gold Coast, and Matt gives advice on winning at live poker.

Episode 8: Tell Me Again About Your Triple Draw Event – Guest: Matt Flynn (Part 1)

nixon@nixonthegrouch.com (TecmoSuperBowl & NixonTheGrouch) — Wed, 13 Jul 2011 21:12:40 +0000

Tecmo talks about his experience in the WSOP Triple Draw event. In part one of the interview with Matt Flynn, Matt talks about his trip to Vegas, DC meet-ups, and Badugi.

Episode 7: I Feel So Unsatisfied – Guest: TJ “soleztis” Hernandez

nixon@nixonthegrouch.com (TecmoSuperBowl & NixonTheGrouch) — Mon, 27 Jun 2011 19:19:50 +0000

Your resident All-Stars discuss Barry Greenstein’s “The Badugi Chapter” and their plans for Vegas. The guest is TJ “soleztis” Hernandez, who shares stories of the Deuces Cracked Bowlament and explains why strippers are not like cake.

Episode 6: One Night Of Pleasure – Guest: Mitch

nixon@nixonthegrouch.com (TecmoSuperBowl & NixonTheGrouch) — Wed, 22 Jun 2011 17:18:59 +0000

Your hosts ramble about putting money on Merge, Hellmuth’s shot at bracelet #12, and Tecmo’s pleasure withdrawal. The guest is Mitch, the resident no content poster of Deuces Cracked.

Episode 5: And That’s Why Jake Cody Won – Guest: Tommy Angelo (Part 2)

nixon@nixonthegrouch.com (TecmoSuperBowl & NixonTheGrouch) — Tue, 07 Jun 2011 17:36:41 +0000

This week’s episode covers Nixon’s return to live poker, Tecmo’s dietary advice for Atlantic City, and Phil Ivey’s bombshell statement, among other topics. In addition, part 2 of the Tommy Angelo interview is included, wherein we discuss his new book, A Rubber Band Story And Other Poker Tales, and why we should pity Joe Tall.

Episode 4: We Have A Lot of Podcasts – Guest: Tommy Angelo (Part 1)

nixon@nixonthegrouch.com (TecmoSuperBowl & NixonTheGrouch) — Thu, 26 May 2011 04:18:24 +0000

Topics include Tecmo’s most photogenic desserts, fantasy poker site OwnIvey.com, the Boom! trailer, Erik Seidel, Subject: Poker, and Full Tilt rakeback payments. In the first part of a two part interview, Tommy Angelo stops by to discuss his new book A Rubber Band Story And Other Poker Tales, advice for internet players transitioning to live play, and to offer a million dollar prop bet.

Episode 3: Good Luck Right Clicking, Sucker! – Guest: Tackleberry

nixon@nixonthegrouch.com (TecmoSuperBowl & NixonTheGrouch) — Mon, 16 May 2011 20:35:50 +0000

In episode 3, topics include live NL strategy, the DOJ’s thoughts on players, an interview with DC member Tackleberry, and Tecmo joining the Apple cult. Join us next time for an announcement regarding the future announcement of the annoucement schedule of Full Tilt Poker.

Episode 2: Hot Like A Toaster Strudel – Guest: aumorgan

nixon@nixonthegrouch.com (TecmoSuperBowl & NixonTheGrouch) — Mon, 02 May 2011 18:17:36 +0000

Episode 2 of Badugi All-Stars. Topics include Portal 2, Tecmo’s live poker experiences, more about the internet poker shutdown, and an interview with DeucesCracked member aumorgan.

Episode 1: Chocolate Friday

nixon@nixonthegrouch.com (TecmoSuperBowl & NixonTheGrouch) — Fri, 22 Apr 2011 21:19:23 +0000

The premiere episode of Badugi All-Stars. Topics include Jamie Gold signing with PPN, the internet poker shutdown, kinder eggs, and the magic of carriage returns.