Really hit me hard when you mentioned your dad pulling strings for you. I lost my dad 7 years ago, and I still miss him a ton, and have these kinds of thoughts all the time.
I lost my father 63 years ago. I was 6 and he was buried on his 40th birthday. I am very sorry to report that the pain never really goes away, it just becomes part of you. Never pass up an opportunity to tell your family that you love them.
Thank you for sharing such a heartfelt tribute to your father. I absolutely love that your family made the time to honor him and that they are so supportive of your poker endeavors and partake and cheer you on.
Bless you Brad. I hope you and your family managed to find comfort scattering dad's ashes in a special place. It's obvious you had a great amount of love and respect and it's nice that you still feel guided by him. Love to you and your family. ❤
Hey Brad; just wanted to say hey! I’ve seen some of your videos and the way you simplify everything really helps me build my poker mindset when I’m locked in a game. I’ve been playing a lot better because of your calm nature in these videos. Thanks man keep it up
Man I've been watching you since the beginning , and I just lost my grandpa a couple months ago. He was like a second father to me. I grew up very very close to him. So every time you mention your father it hits really close to home. I promise he is still watching out for you. Keep up the good work man!
Your vlogs gave me some crucial perspective of the game that I wasn’t aware of when I first started playing. Been playing hold ‘em for about two years and can honestly credit my game getting better by watching what you do in certain situations. You are an absolutely fantastic ambassador for poker and I can’t wait to see you keep hitting your goals
I lost my mom in April and miss her a ton, and I totally sympathize with all the emotions you're feeling about your dad. I wish your family all the peace & wellness as we all carry on.
Thanks for these Brad. It has really helped my low stakes game. I like the fact that you put your heart and soul out there, too. Anything about your Dad gets me. Hope to shake your hand and battle for your money someday.
Been stationed overseas in the Army for almost 2 years. Havent seen my family or friends, but even on the toughest days, nothing beats Brad’s videos. Always make my day better. Thanks Brad.
Brad, as others have said, your vids are super helpful as an amateur hearing you walk through your mindset while in a hand. Almost as if it allows me to “play” your hands and add them to my memory bank.
This channel is great not just for poker strategy or game theory, but for excellent sports psychology and how to adhere to a winning strategy in the face of unfortunate luck. Great work as always Brad and thank you for sharing the moment with your family at the end, it means a lot.
Brad, you wreck me with the casual references to your dad, but also so grateful you are open about it in your videos. Know that he is sweating your journey with you brother!
I was wondering what I was going to watch today on RUclips around this time, and Brad said hold my beer. Thanks for always coming through when we need the Vlog the most.
Hey Brad, best Vlog you have posted in my opinion. Epic comeback from being down a tonne. I lost my mother almost 2 years ago. I know how it feels so my heart goes out to you and your family with losing your Dad.
One of my favorite episodes. Always best when you get to go home. You went from seeming like you couldn't do anything right to seeming like you could do no wrong. Happy to see you remain patient and get rewarded.
Nerve wracking vlog seeing you go thru all of the different emotions! As it has come to be expected watching your vlogs Brad it was awesome content coupled with great analysis! I also loved your tribute to your Father as well.
Brad, thank you for always putting out great, honest content. I’ve been watching your journey for years and am always juiced up watching a new video. Thank you for what you do for the game.
I lost my dad a year before you lost yours man and every time you talk about yours I get goosebumps man I believe they never truly leave us they’re always watching 🙏🏻
My friends and I have been playing a lot recently and we talk a ton of poker. I always hype your videos up because I learn the most from them. Thanks for sharing as always. Incredible hand on that quad Qs bomb pot. Great work staying composed when it wasn't going your way. You stuck to your game and when the cards started dropping for you, you beat them up.
The roller coaster of emotions that we all feel with you when you make these vlogs. You do an amazing job of narrating the ride! To be almost totally stuck with the Q's vs A''s, to digging yourself out and then DOMINATING! Way to play that quads hand! Like the way you threw out two mini bets to feign weakness. Masterful job to read your opponent. Although the poker is the main subject matter, the heart of the vlog comes when you talk about your dad and getting together to spread his ashes. I'm sure he was looking down on you and was smiling when he helped those Q's show up off the flop 😁
Brad you're the man you never was dealt jiggities but the ladies were on fire even cracking aces and flopping the quads and stacking your nemesis I loved the contents
Really enjoy the tributes to your Dad. Like you there are def times when I feel he’s still around especially when I’m enjoying something that I know he enjoyed as well. Great video, great tribute, great win !!
Make my day, Brad! I have been a subscriber since your episodes turned over 100 till now…enjoy watching the ups & downs of the poker games & your family lives. All the best to you, your families & friends. Take care 😊
mad respect for showing the reality of texas holdem. the emotions can start eating you up and can lead you to make irrational decisions on the felt. Im glad it turned around for you, you stayed strong all the way. respect.
Always love your videos Brad also helps me improve my game a lot I play local tournaments once a week have been on a heater final table 9 times in 12 weeks but still haven’t burst the bubble for the win . Also my deepest condolences to you and your family with the loss of your father I’m sure he’s definitely pulling some strings and is there right next to you on the tablets all the best 👍
I have been going to my local poker room in Bonita Springs, FL, and last 4 times I've been up piles because I think of everything/possibilities and best course of action to win the pot, all from watching your videos. You're awesome Brad, never stop making videos please :)
What a small world Brad. I’ve been to bodega bay to dive for Abalone with my dad whom passed from cancer back in 2012. I too wonder sometimes when I get lucky in a big pot, or just run hot if he’s still there making the magic happen. Congrats on the solid win.
I dont know why but that one guy with the pocket Q's asking if you want to run it twice after he lost, irritates the hell out of me, thats something you aske before the flop.
Brad, I love the combination of humor, heart, and poker in your videos. You are partly responsible for inspiring me to host a once a month home game with my friends for the past 2 years. It is such a fun excuse to get together with new and old friends. Thanks for making great videos, keep it up.
That's awesome Nick. The vlogs have helped me reconnect with a lot of people I grew up with and that's one of my favorite parts of making these videos. Good luck to you and your friends.
Great stuff Brad. I didn't know your dad was an abalone diver. I chased abs a few times up at Sea Ranch - beautiful country up there, and Bodega Bay is a lovely place to spread your dad's ashes. Just exactly right.
Way to hang in there and battle it out Brad! I'm sure your father is smiling down on you. Thank you for all the work you do representing the poker community!
God bless your dad! He’s certainly proud of you. Thank you Brad for awesome content. I’m always cheering for you, not only because you’re a good player but also because you’re a lovely person!
Dangit Bradley you made me cry at the end. I lost my mom last year. I agree with your feeling that somehow she's still around pulling strings for me. Good video
I have been watching you silently for the past 2 and change years, and i just fely like saying that really enjoy watching you play, and im amazed by how much you've grown in the poker world. Cant wait to watch and cheer for you in future high roller tournaments in the future!
Please keep these videos going! These are some of the best for teaching my buddies the foundations of how to play and how to think during play. Best buddy has been following me to tournaments and always busts early and it's hard to see. He finally got to a final table after watching about every video you've posted! BTW, did you notice on the quad Q's the other player held a few chips back!? Keep up the good work, big fan
Nice gesture Brad, I was a keen bodyboarder and I can tell you that being in and on those ocean waves is like Heaven, looking back to shore at my Wife and kids having Fun and being safe and confidant in life as they were and are now Decades later, That's where I would want my ashes scattered, My Son. 🙏 god bless and keep on winning. 👍
Brad, you are really a nice guy, I love to watch you playing. One thing you need to do and I am 100% sure you going to cash every time you play, play less aggressive. Sometime it dose not work. I don't expect winning every high card, I play a little passive. Best of luck. You don't have to do what I am saying. It is your game. I am seeing that people know about your style of play and they are trying to trap you. Lol. So glad to see you controlling the table. Job well done.
this kind of action is whats gonna keep you young, heart rate clearly thru the roof lol what a way to stick it out, the tall guy is definitely looking out for you
I flopped quad aces this past weekend and stacked the opponent with them. Made me think of this hand immediately and so here I am again watching since I can relate to the feeling now
Love Bodega Bay. I no longer live in CA but my family had a cabin at Salmon Creek and a ton of memories were made there. My family also would dive for abalone. The cabin is covered in shells
Loved the video Brad...awesome job with the comeback. I hear you about missing your dad. Mine passed 8/4/2009--miss him every day man, but he's definitely your #1 fan in the next world and is working some magic where he can, I'm sure. ✌️ from a fan up in 🇨🇦
Please never stop making videos Brad, they make a lot of people have a better day!
Agreed!!!
like me :]
As long as you guys continue to watch them, I'll keep making them.
Thats a pretty accurate statement…
Absolutely spot on!! @benp997
Really hit me hard when you mentioned your dad pulling strings for you. I lost my dad 7 years ago, and I still miss him a ton, and have these kinds of thoughts all the time.
6 years for me man. It never gets easier. You just get used to dealing with it better.
Mine just passed in June and he was only 54. I constantly find myself dialing him just to remember reality
It's going to be the 5 year mark for me in October, man. Still miss him to this day
2 and a half years for me, when Brad mention his father's ashes, I started to tear.
I lost my father 63 years ago. I was 6 and he was buried on his 40th birthday. I am very sorry to report that the pain never really goes away, it just becomes part of you. Never pass up an opportunity to tell your family that you love them.
Thank you for sharing such a heartfelt tribute to your father. I absolutely love that your family made the time to honor him and that they are so supportive of your poker endeavors and partake and cheer you on.
He really said “you wanna run it twice” 😂😂
And only offered After the queen as well such a scumbag
It was a joke guys, chill
This was so odd, lol.
@@ohzed8767 pretty sure he was joking
@@kennethchia4194nah he wasn’t. He was dead serious and even asked twice.
Bless you Brad. I hope you and your family managed to find comfort scattering dad's ashes in a special place. It's obvious you had a great amount of love and respect and it's nice that you still feel guided by him. Love to you and your family. ❤
Hey Brad; just wanted to say hey! I’ve seen some of your videos and the way you simplify everything really helps me build my poker mindset when I’m locked in a game. I’ve been playing a lot better because of your calm nature in these videos. Thanks man keep it up
I love hearing that, very cool
@@BradOwenPoker !!. What a legend. Maybe I’ll see you at a table someday
Agreed
same
Brad... you hit a spot. I too lost dad (and mom) in the past 2 years. They were my anchor, and I often feel their "help" when I am on the tables.
Yea that’s what they would have wanted to do!
Man I've been watching you since the beginning , and I just lost my grandpa a couple months ago. He was like a second father to me. I grew up very very close to him. So every time you mention your father it hits really close to home. I promise he is still watching out for you. Keep up the good work man!
I binge your old videos while I wait for new ones
New Brad video, a solid workout and a healthy meal is such a good way to start my work day
I hope everyone is enjoying their lunch
The timing of your uploads are always impeccable. Great content man!
How did you know man I watch these daily while eating lunch at work 😭😭
@@Meowwwwww420that makes two of us
Great video Brad. You're looking well brother, keep living your dream mate!
Damn just finished lunch while watching XD love watching these
Your vlogs gave me some crucial perspective of the game that I wasn’t aware of when I first started playing. Been playing hold ‘em for about two years and can honestly credit my game getting better by watching what you do in certain situations. You are an absolutely fantastic ambassador for poker and I can’t wait to see you keep hitting your goals
I lost my mom in April and miss her a ton, and I totally sympathize with all the emotions you're feeling about your dad. I wish your family all the peace & wellness as we all carry on.
I lost my mom too last month...
at the mall, but then realized she was just in the restroom.
@@charlesnewborn3760Not Funny
Your dad will always be proud of you and looking over you. Love watching you play.
Way to come back, man! Sometimes a suckout is all you need in order to steamroll into a big win. Way to turn it around! Inspirational
Thanks for these Brad. It has really helped my low stakes game. I like the fact that you put your heart and soul out there, too. Anything about your Dad gets me. Hope to shake your hand and battle for your money someday.
Been stationed overseas in the Army for almost 2 years. Havent seen my family or friends, but even on the toughest days, nothing beats Brad’s videos. Always make my day better. Thanks Brad.
I'm glad to hear that you're enjoying them even from a different continent. Thanks for continuing to watch, best of luck to you.
Love the tribute to your dad, no doubt he is very proud. Keep up the great work, your videos always make for a great start to the week!
Brad, as others have said, your vids are super helpful as an amateur hearing you walk through your mindset while in a hand. Almost as if it allows me to “play” your hands and add them to my memory bank.
This channel is great not just for poker strategy or game theory, but for excellent sports psychology and how to adhere to a winning strategy in the face of unfortunate luck. Great work as always Brad and thank you for sharing the moment with your family at the end, it means a lot.
Tru dat. I needed this as well. Being able to look at the bigger picture and fight thru the adversity.
Brad, you wreck me with the casual references to your dad, but also so grateful you are open about it in your videos. Know that he is sweating your journey with you brother!
I was wondering what I was going to watch today on RUclips around this time, and Brad said hold my beer. Thanks for always coming through when we need the Vlog the most.
I hope you enjoyed this one
Hey Brad, best Vlog you have posted in my opinion. Epic comeback from being down a tonne. I lost my mother almost 2 years ago. I know how it feels so my heart goes out to you and your family with losing your Dad.
One of my favorite episodes. Always best when you get to go home. You went from seeming like you couldn't do anything right to seeming like you could do no wrong. Happy to see you remain patient and get rewarded.
Blessings to you and your father. It's always with more joy than sadness that I remember my father and I hope that's the same for you.
And we are back for another exciting poker session with brad
Thanks for sharing about your Dad again Brad. So many of us can certainly feel that difficult loss as well 🌺
Nerve wracking vlog seeing you go thru all of the different emotions! As it has come to be expected watching your vlogs Brad it was awesome content coupled with great analysis! I also loved your tribute to your Father as well.
Thank you very much Daniel
I lost my mom on the 14th and it has been the hardest days of my life. Thank you Brad for always keeping my mind busy
Brad, thank you for always putting out great, honest content. I’ve been watching your journey for years and am always juiced up watching a new video.
Thank you for what you do for the game.
Your dad was with you this session, bless BOTH your souls!👍😎💖
Stay strong, brother!
(River hits)
"Do you wanna run twice??? Do you want to run twice"
Classic
I lost my dad a year before you lost yours man and every time you talk about yours I get goosebumps man I believe they never truly leave us they’re always watching 🙏🏻
Nope dead is gone
@@markxv2267 nope your a tool
My friends and I have been playing a lot recently and we talk a ton of poker. I always hype your videos up because I learn the most from them. Thanks for sharing as always. Incredible hand on that quad Qs bomb pot. Great work staying composed when it wasn't going your way. You stuck to your game and when the cards started dropping for you, you beat them up.
The roller coaster of emotions that we all feel with you when you make these vlogs. You do an amazing job of narrating the ride! To be almost totally stuck with the Q's vs A''s, to digging yourself out and then DOMINATING!
Way to play that quads hand! Like the way you threw out two mini bets to feign weakness. Masterful job to read your opponent.
Although the poker is the main subject matter, the heart of the vlog comes when you talk about your dad and getting together to spread his ashes. I'm sure he was looking down on you and was smiling when he helped those Q's show up off the flop 😁
Brad you're the man you never was dealt jiggities but the ladies were on fire even cracking aces and flopping the quads and stacking your nemesis I loved the contents
I can’t get over how much tipping there is in Vegas. I guess winners can afford to be generous
Really enjoy the tributes to your Dad. Like you there are def times when I feel he’s still around especially when I’m enjoying something that I know he enjoyed as well. Great video, great tribute, great win !!
Make my day, Brad! I have been a subscriber since your episodes turned over 100 till now…enjoy watching the ups & downs of the poker games & your family lives. All the best to you, your families & friends. Take care 😊
There's maybe 3 vlogs I can watch more than 10 mins. You have that radio announcer voice that makes it great+ great content and analysis. Thanks.
that quads hand might be the sickest on the vlog so far
mad respect for showing the reality of texas holdem. the emotions can start eating you up and can lead you to make irrational decisions on the felt. Im glad it turned around for you, you stayed strong all the way. respect.
Anybody else love the part when he racks up and cashes out for alot of 100 dollar bills?
I like that part. It's a sad day when there's no cashout.
Brad,congrats on the win. Your Dad is in a special place.
Always love your videos Brad also helps me improve my game a lot I play local tournaments once a week have been on a heater final table 9 times in 12 weeks but still haven’t burst the bubble for the win . Also my deepest condolences to you and your family with the loss of your father I’m sure he’s definitely pulling some strings and is there right next to you on the tablets all the best 👍
I have been going to my local poker room in Bonita Springs, FL, and last 4 times I've been up piles because I think of everything/possibilities and best course of action to win the pot, all from watching your videos. You're awesome Brad, never stop making videos please :)
“Wanna run it twice” 🤣🤣🤣 “yeah I’m okay 👌🏾 great meeting you and your uncle at Graton @brad
"wanna run it twice" after you turn the sets of queens is so funny 😂
What a small world Brad. I’ve been to bodega bay to dive for Abalone with my dad whom passed from cancer back in 2012. I too wonder sometimes when I get lucky in a big pot, or just run hot if he’s still there making the magic happen. Congrats on the solid win.
23:47 bro really asked if you wanted to run it twice AFTER he lost... 😅
Wanna run it twice ? 😅
It always makes my day and starts my week off great watching another episode of brad kicking azz
I dont know why but that one guy with the pocket Q's asking if you want to run it twice after he lost, irritates the hell out of me, thats something you aske before the flop.
Brad, I love the combination of humor, heart, and poker in your videos.
You are partly responsible for inspiring me to host a once a month home game with my friends for the past 2 years. It is such a fun excuse to get together with new and old friends.
Thanks for making great videos, keep it up.
That's awesome Nick. The vlogs have helped me reconnect with a lot of people I grew up with and that's one of my favorite parts of making these videos. Good luck to you and your friends.
The hangman answer is Jiggities.
Sorry for your loss, man. Your dad is still with you, no matter how you look at it. 🍻
Brad with the lunch time release always makes my day
Great stuff Brad. I didn't know your dad was an abalone diver. I chased abs a few times up at Sea Ranch - beautiful country up there, and Bodega Bay is a lovely place to spread your dad's ashes. Just exactly right.
Way to hang in there and battle it out Brad! I'm sure your father is smiling down on you. Thank you for all the work you do representing the poker community!
One of the few ty channels that has gotten better over the years. Keep it up, love the content.
Great episode for the vlog Brad! Thanks a lot, and great words about your father ❤️
God bless your dad! He’s certainly proud of you.
Thank you Brad for awesome content. I’m always cheering for you, not only because you’re a good player but also because you’re a lovely person!
Nothing better than when you have the NUTS and you get called or raised on ! Glad you booked a win. Keep grinding !
The Queens picked you up from the dumps and later placed you on a padestal. Royal stuff
I absolutely love this video. Not too many jokes and makes it seem real for once.
I tend to include more jokes when the poker isn't as interesting. This episode had a lot of cool things going for it.
i love the jokes brad idk what this guys on about@@BradOwenPoker
Dangit Bradley you made me cry at the end. I lost my mom last year. I agree with your feeling that somehow she's still around pulling strings for me. Good video
*queen hits*
Opponent: wanna run it twice?
😂😂😂
Best Brad Owen vlog. Love the ups and downs of poker... spreading the your dad's ashes brought a tear a me. May he rest in peace 🙏
I have been watching you silently for the past 2 and change years, and i just fely like saying that really enjoy watching you play, and im amazed by how much you've grown in the poker world. Cant wait to watch and cheer for you in future high roller tournaments in the future!
Thanks for sharing and about Dad.
Please keep these videos going! These are some of the best for teaching my buddies the foundations of how to play and how to think during play. Best buddy has been following me to tournaments and always busts early and it's hard to see. He finally got to a final table after watching about every video you've posted!
BTW, did you notice on the quad Q's the other player held a few chips back!? Keep up the good work, big fan
Nice gesture Brad, I was a keen bodyboarder and I can tell you that being in and on those ocean waves is like Heaven, looking back to shore at my Wife and kids having Fun and being safe and confidant in life as they were and are now Decades later, That's where I would want my ashes scattered, My Son. 🙏 god bless and keep on winning. 👍
3 things a guarantee in life. Death. Taxes. And me enjoying a new Brad Owen vlog on lunch break.
Brad, you are really a nice guy, I love to watch you playing. One thing you need to do and I am 100% sure you going to cash every time you play, play less aggressive. Sometime it dose not work. I don't expect winning every high card, I play a little passive. Best of luck. You don't have to do what I am saying. It is your game. I am seeing that people know about your style of play and they are trying to trap you. Lol. So glad to see you controlling the table. Job well done.
this kind of action is whats gonna keep you young, heart rate clearly thru the roof lol what a way to stick it out, the tall guy is definitely looking out for you
ending was really tugging on the heart strings. who’s cutting onions 🥹 much love bad. sorry for your loss ❣️
Your videos are the only reason I have ever looked forward to a Monday! Best vlogger on RUclips. Been a follower since you first started!
Your dad is up there smiling, Brad, knowing he made you into the man you are today. 👍🏻
Brad. One of your best videos. Content. Comments. Length. All great stuff.
Also sorry for your loss.
I live in Portland, Oregon now but born and raised in LA and HS in Westchester. Glad to be in Oregon now with 4 mild seasons :)
Thank you Brad. Because of you I have started playing more and might do this full time. Your guidance and knowledge has helped me so much.
I flopped quad aces this past weekend and stacked the opponent with them. Made me think of this hand immediately and so here I am again watching since I can relate to the feeling now
Ah man, the bodega part really pulled on my heart strings. Grew up down there, absolutely love that place! Cant think of a better place to rest!
Damn brother you got me at the end. Got me shedding tears at the end. 😢 Great show brother
Lol
31:25 made my day. So glad you took that guy down!! I run into guys like that all the time. Bad Brad!!!
It's great to see you take some people on a personal guided tour to your favourite getaway town, Stuckville.
My new favorite thing is the white board in the background!!!!!!!
I probably looked crazy hooting and hollering in my car when you got raised while having quads!! Amazing
Love Bodega Bay. I no longer live in CA but my family had a cabin at Salmon Creek and a ton of memories were made there. My family also would dive for abalone. The cabin is covered in shells
Loved the video Brad...awesome job with the comeback. I hear you about missing your dad. Mine passed 8/4/2009--miss him every day man, but he's definitely your #1 fan in the next world and is working some magic where he can, I'm sure. ✌️ from a fan up in 🇨🇦
Very nice Brad. Great plays along with luck goes hand in hand. Congratulations. Have a great week everyone.😇
As much as I appreciate you showing your losses, the wins definitely make your videos fun to watch. Love the tribute to your dad. Keep it up bro!
0:13 I can't figure out the hang-man it's killing me! 😂
Still love your vlogs, Brad… especially how honest you are about your emotions throughout a session….
LMAOO “wanna run it twice” after seeing that queen… insane
The "hangman"... that kills me. LOL
The white board is becoming low-key legendary.
This has to be my favorite episode. What a rollercoaster!
That's the best thing to see in the comment section, thanks Eric
Rest In Peace, sorry for your loss. Love your videos!
Your mom’s a hero!
Even though I know these come out every Monday it's always the best surprise lol
23:25 "Wanna run it twice?"....bro you gotta ask that beforehand lmaooooo