Thinking Poker

Episode 500: Erik Seidel

June 8, 2026·1h 36m
Episode Description from the Publisher

Erik Seidel has been one of the greatest poker players in the world for over four decades. We are proud and honored to celebrate this milestone episode with such a legend of the game. Erik discusses with Carlos and Andrew his early days as a backgammon player at the Mayfair Club, his second-place finish to Johnny Chan at his first WSOP, and how he&#8217;s navigated so many dramatic changes in the poker landscape without losing his edge.Thanks to Sam Greenwood for helping us connect with Erik.Our fun new Throwback Hand History Review is now available in The Nitcast Store.For more information or to sign up for coaching with Andrew, email andrew (at) thinkingpoker (dot) net or DM on Twitter or BlueSky.You can join Andrew and Carlos on ClubWPT Gold by signing up at https://clubwptgold.com/?promo=THINK. You can now get two FREE episodes per week of Thinking Poker Daily.  Erik Seidel Erik Seidel is a professional poker player with 10 WSOP bracelets and a second-place finish in the Main Event. He was inducted into the Poker Hall of Fame in 2010. <div class="elementor-eleme

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