Timely discussion about the US tax loss limitations on poker and gambling income. Also, the shrinking number of Enrolled Agents and CPAs in this decade. It seems so common now to hire an out of state tax professional. Will check out barge.org!

Big (but not Beautiful) changes to tax write-offs for American poker players and gamblers this year. Russ Fox joins us to discuss on Episode 492 of the Thinking Poker Podcast: www.thinkingpoker.net/2026/01/epis... (s/o @queenfive.bsky.social for suggesting and arranging this interview)

I was speaking to a high school poker class today. All sophomores. I said that we haven't had great online poker options in the US since 2011. Then I realized that was about when they were born, and let's just say it's a good thing I was already sitting down.

Big (but not Beautiful) changes to tax write-offs for American poker players and gamblers this year. Russ Fox joins us to discuss on Episode 492 of the Thinking Poker Podcast: www.thinkingpoker.net/2026/01/epis... (s/o @queenfive.bsky.social for suggesting and arranging this interview)

Someone just prompted me to listen to an interview I did with Duncan Palamourdas a few years ago and I'm really proud of it! Fair warning: it's got very little to do with poker. And there's a Part 2. www.everand.com/podcast/6250...

Making a pot of tea to prepare for my ritual reading of Letter from Birmingham Jail (Reposting with better link) www.csuchico.edu/iege/_assets...

There sure is! Here's Victoria's article on the game: www.poker.org/poker-strate...

#poker strategy

"I feel more at home amongst poker players than amongst any other group I've come across." That's Victoria Livschitz discussing her unique and fascinating poker journey on the latest Thinking Poker Podcast! www.thinkingpoker.net/2026/01/epis...

Sheeeeee-it. RIP to a legend.

This is one of the most beautiful things I have witnessed, the craft here is impeccable.

Join @carloswelch.bsky.social and me in looking back at our favorite episodes of 2025. There's some hidden gems in here you may have missed! www.thinkingpoker.net/2025/12/epis...

They gave Balatro an 18+ only rating because it had poker cards in it. Disney Solitaire has literal actual real money gambling with dark pattern lootbox microtransactions and is for ages 3 and above.

One of my favorite poker memories was seeing a man notice, mid-hand, that a Christmas special was on one of the TVs. He folded out of turn, whipped out his phone, and said, "Yo, turn on the DVR. They showin' the Grinch!"

Andrew, @carloswelch.bsky.social, Nate, Joel - this episode is an instant classic. Among the best of what the podcast has to offer. Thanks to all involved.

Our conversation with Joel Porter-Dias continues (without @natemeyvis.bsky.social, unfortunately) on Episode 489: www.thinkingpoker.net/2025/12/epis...

Inherent Vice in the middle of the day at a theater in the Castro (SF). The film was delightfully surreal and unsettling, a feeling that stayed with me I walked out of the theater into a crowd of naked people protesting something or other.

I've enjoyed all of the Joel episodes and this one didn't disappoint. Ah, glad to hear from old Nate!

I'm not sure why, but this episode is cut short on Spotify. There's a link in the quoted post where you can stream the entire episode. Sorry for the hassle!

Former host @natemeyvis.bsky.social meets current superstar guest Joel Porter-Dias on the latest Thinking Poker Podcast! www.thinkingpoker.net/2025/12/epis...

Thankful for everyone who makes it possible for me to earn (part of) my living talking poker with one of my favorite people on the planet @carloswelch.bsky.social. What an incredible blessing!

Doing this right @thinkingpoker.bsky.social

Good morning to Brazilian reporter Manuela Borges, who’s been waiting eleven years for this petty moment. ❤️ 🇧🇷

@thinkingpoker.bsky.social 👍👍👍https://blog.gtowizard.com/the_case_for_the_hero_check_why_great_players_know_when_not_to_bet/

We've got Alex Livingston AKA rumnchess on the latest Thinking Poker Podcast! Plus, Andrew talks Stand-Up/Squid Game in the strategy segment. www.thinkingpoker.net/2025/11/epis...

We've got Alex Livingston AKA rumnchess on the latest Thinking Poker Podcast! Plus, Andrew talks Stand-Up/Squid Game in the strategy segment. www.thinkingpoker.net/2025/11/epis...

dystopian ass weather report

we talk too much about the male loneliness crisis and not enough about the male suckerfication crisis maxread.substack.com/p/prediction...

I cannot emphasize enough that if you feel sad, donating money makes you feel better. Local food bank, diaper bank, mutual aid, a favorite charity, cancer research, or a local news site like @thecity.nyc; there are so many options. Money is the most efficient donation. Or sign up to volunteer.

Happening now in Broadview—outside Chicago: A procession of Illinois Handmaid’s, with the Illinois Democratic Women of Cook County, walks in procession to the ICE detention facility. “Even though we are silent, we are powerful,” an organizer told the group before starting.

#Poker podcast of the day

New podcast! Rene "TheWakko" Kuhlman is one of the best NLHE cash players in the world, and he's an even better teacher. Our interview: www.thinkingpoker.net/2025/11/epis...

New podcast! Rene "TheWakko" Kuhlman is one of the best NLHE cash players in the world, and he's an even better teacher. Our interview: www.thinkingpoker.net/2025/11/epis...

Over the last 2 weeks, #ignition has become much harder (as @carloswelch.bsky.social says the f-ing bots), so I finally made the switch to #ClubWPTGold (& used code THINK). Thanks for all the content to you and @thinkingpoker.bsky.social Back to #GTOWizard for some study

its remarkable to see random suburbanites in their fucking PJs have more courage than the vast majority of america's political, social, and civil elites

Former student of mine is looking for live/deep-stacked PLO coaching, and I am not the person for that. Anyone have recommendations I could share with him?

Couple of sketches from yesterday's #NoKings rally in Columbia, MD.

Just released! It's the exciting conclusion of our interview with Joel Porter-Dias (Part 1 linked in thread below). In the strategy segment, @carloswelch.bsky.social and I discuss encouraging opponents to make the mistakes they want to make. www.thinkingpoker.net/2025/10/epis...

Couple of sketches from yesterday's #NoKings rally in Columbia, MD.

Photo Essay: Thousands of Democracy Defenders Protest Trump at #NoKings Rallies Throughout Bucks County | Doylestown, Morrisville, Perkasie and New Hope were among the locations where local residents protested Saturday because they love their country.

I try not to make too many predictions given how laughably wrong I've been about so many things! but my money is on seeing a big shift in the direction of bold and explicit uncooperativeness from elites, now that they have proof of the political temperature beyond polls

MSNBC captured the crowd from the Boston "No Kings" rally:

Gig Harbor, WA. 12k population. At least 4500 at today’s joyful protest

Hello Missoula!!!

I’ve covered a lot of protests in SF. This may be the biggest and the vibes are fucking incredible

At the Texas State Capitol in Austin for the No Kings protest. Looks like a bigger turnout than the one in June

Today's official crowd count estimate from #NoKings coalition: 7 million people turned out nationwide That's 2 million more than the #NoKings peaceful protests in June

Thousands showed up in Ft Wayne INDIANA!

Check out these amazing pictures & videos of the millions of Americans nationwide—in cities and towns big and small—who went out in the street today to show that they will fight for the promise of democracy in the US (gift link)

Norristown, PA ❌👑