Phil Ivey - How I Became One Of The Best In The World

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  • Опубликовано: 13 окт 2020
  • Phil Ivey continues his conversation with Barry Greenstein. They reminisce about the old days, including Phil's family roots, and give some insight into how he got so great at poker with fierce drive and passion for the game.

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  • @DaggerMan11
    @DaggerMan11 3 года назад +413

    this is the first indication I've ever seen of Phil Ivey having a personality

    • @pitchbuckets2860
      @pitchbuckets2860 3 года назад +41

      Right it just shows how stone cold he can be at the table.. the Goat IMO

    • @DaggerMan11
      @DaggerMan11 3 года назад +8

      @@pitchbuckets2860 agreed

    • @johnsonandyjohnson
      @johnsonandyjohnson Год назад +26

      He’s bluffing 😂

    • @cwaddle
      @cwaddle Год назад

      Probably cos hes not seriously into poker right now?

    • @JackT.B
      @JackT.B 11 месяцев назад +3

      @@cwaddle he is back now. But yeah when this video was released 2 years ago he was going through some legal troubles so took time off

  • @georgeoshea9961
    @georgeoshea9961 Год назад +95

    “If you don’t talk, you make them uncomfortable, and when they’re uncomfortable, they play worse.” He honestly lived to win. It’s why he’s the best.

    • @forgotaboutbre
      @forgotaboutbre 6 месяцев назад +1

      The opposite works too. Talking to players can make them do some dumb shit.

    • @victorpena3129
      @victorpena3129 5 месяцев назад

      @@forgotaboutbreyea but you also distract yourself

    • @forgotaboutbre
      @forgotaboutbre 5 месяцев назад

      @@victorpena3129 You're right it definitely happens

  • @ryanlaconte8426
    @ryanlaconte8426 3 года назад +115

    I never heard Phil Ivey say swear words and dude all in the same convo ..so worth it

  • @yesse3423
    @yesse3423 3 года назад +654

    So freaking stoked for these interviews. I feel like they’re hidden gold and us few have been chosen to get it recommended.

    • @chefpatrice1726
      @chefpatrice1726 3 года назад +5

      Ditto

    • @wisniewski23
      @wisniewski23 3 года назад +3

      Well they have uploaded them recently! Looks like old school poker is stepping back a little bit. Triton and this, pure joy content

    • @JoEnUtZ23
      @JoEnUtZ23 3 года назад +1

      Agreed bro

    • @weed420yee
      @weed420yee 3 года назад +1

      RUclips has algorithms it’s nothing special to get it recommended bud

    • @russBwright
      @russBwright 2 года назад

      Amen to that. Great comment

  • @nohalfmeasures6
    @nohalfmeasures6 3 года назад +62

    Ivey had the greatest intuition for the game, long before solvers and GTO.

    • @chefpatrice1726
      @chefpatrice1726 3 года назад

      He taps in too well...its scary but I can see how he could do it...tapped into myself...its super raw and scary to get chips pushed your way when the cards don’t matter after that flick or lack of confidence you sniff out in your opponent...its why I study more and play less...also, I haaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaate losing! Yeah, no, I’m a terrible loser. ;)

  • @Ze.NiTH_
    @Ze.NiTH_ 3 года назад +64

    I can listen to Ivey talk all day

  • @aoznes
    @aoznes 3 года назад +121

    it's amazing how sincere,intimate and funny a conversation between two friends can get. It's the best interviews ever of Phil Ivey. Thank you everyone for this, especially one of the greats Barry!

  • @letsgetit2962
    @letsgetit2962 3 года назад +91

    These two have such a GREAT Dynamic. Its funny that they both seem so different but the back & fourth compliments each other so well...

  • @koslim
    @koslim 3 года назад +24

    Two legends in the same room.. Barry is a true gentleman

  • @samets3622
    @samets3622 3 года назад +26

    Most honest interview of Ivey yet . Barry had to be a part of this .

  • @ToxicAvengerCleanYourMind
    @ToxicAvengerCleanYourMind 3 года назад +45

    Staying focused at the poker table at all times is so difficult. Most people, including myself will "look out the window" way more than they'd admit.

    • @jacobwalden4801
      @jacobwalden4801 3 года назад +9

      Yes. You cant be all loosey goosey and having a sandwich at the table

    • @battleox911
      @battleox911 3 года назад +3

      I totally agree with you, especially during times when you are given garbage hands

    • @LlLl-iz1ew
      @LlLl-iz1ew 3 года назад +3

      This dude is always focused on everything including the people interviewing him I don't think he can not be focused haha

    • @themaharishi8160
      @themaharishi8160 3 года назад

      When I play live it's like I'm there. When I play 12 tables online my mind thinks about random shit XD

    • @wuper2270
      @wuper2270 9 месяцев назад

      Yeah I use to drink and punt shit off cause I was bored, now that I got my ADHD under control I consistently triple up cause I catch bluffs because I'm paying attention

  • @RPJCleaning
    @RPJCleaning 3 года назад +8

    I miss Phil Ivey being on TV!

  • @charlesjue4962
    @charlesjue4962 3 года назад +4

    Phil Ivey is a Genius. He competitive nature and intensity reminds me of Jordan. The Michael Jordan. Phil Ivey's mannerisms are exactly like Wilson Fisk's from Marvel's DAREDEVIL

  • @johnmurray1682
    @johnmurray1682 3 года назад +6

    The GOAT. Nice to see he actually has a personality

  • @PocketTits
    @PocketTits 3 года назад +70

    Anyone remember back on Barry's vlog on PokerRoad, where he sat behind Phil at $2000/$4000 stud at the Hustler casino? Ahh 2006.

    • @Conker187777
      @Conker187777 3 года назад +6

      I miss poker road so badly, was some of the funniest content I’ve ever seen

    • @taustapiru
      @taustapiru 3 года назад

      Those were the days my friend.

    • @fracritel
      @fracritel 3 года назад +2

      I used to watch them play there at the Hustler with Larry F

    • @michaelcatt1915
      @michaelcatt1915 3 года назад +2

      Loved poker road. Those weekly phone calls that annoyed phil so badly were magical as well.

    • @fracritel
      @fracritel 3 года назад +1

      Yeah they had rules I think you had to play for a minimum of I forget if it was one hour another words no hit and runs I think you had to have a minimum of 50,000 on the table cash or chips actually I thought it was 4000 8000 but I might be wrong I didn’t get too close to the table I do remember Ivy playing obviously Larry playing a Ted forest I can’t remember the restThis was before all the television boom so at the time they were playing I didn’t know who any of the players were because they weren’t that well-known as far as television recognition goes

  • @pokerwiz101
    @pokerwiz101 3 года назад +25

    You can tell they are really good friends. They are really funny together too

  • @shaner217
    @shaner217 3 года назад +1

    This series has been such a treat.

  • @kaleemullahnizamani7436
    @kaleemullahnizamani7436 3 года назад +15

    Ivey the best of all time

  • @ChrisTopher-vs9zz
    @ChrisTopher-vs9zz Год назад +2

    great interview! thanks Barry!

  • @MichaelShellGLPA
    @MichaelShellGLPA 3 года назад

    Amazing interview. So real. Thanks men.

  • @lolplace7
    @lolplace7 3 года назад

    love barry and phil !! more interviews please !!!!!!!!

  • @johnny-sx7uc
    @johnny-sx7uc 3 года назад +1

    awesome interview. great back and forth. a pleasure

  • @pocketqqueens
    @pocketqqueens 3 года назад +2

    I love hearing from these two legends. 😊

  • @johnnyhartley4330
    @johnnyhartley4330 3 года назад +3

    A great interview, thanks to Barry and Phil for sharing this conversation with us.

  • @user-xw3yz1qn4d
    @user-xw3yz1qn4d 10 месяцев назад +1

    Phil and Barry…awesome!

  • @calmdownandwakeup9352
    @calmdownandwakeup9352 3 года назад

    This series is very fun to watch.

  • @JackMott
    @JackMott Год назад +1

    you can see his eyes when he plays poker, looking all over, darting around watching everything

  • @fraa888grindr6
    @fraa888grindr6 2 года назад +1

    Two of my favorites together. This is like Christmas morning.

  • @jontuna8957
    @jontuna8957 3 года назад +17

    Knowing Phil in most videos to be mostly silent / less talkative, this interview indeed put a new light in my perspective towards him.
    Kudos and love the interview!

  • @brianriley2488
    @brianriley2488 2 года назад

    Much respect Barry and Phil. 🙏

  • @viewmaster617
    @viewmaster617 2 года назад +2

    This is pure GOLD I think this is the first time I ever heard Phil Ivey cuss like that priceless🤣

  • @djrandyification
    @djrandyification 11 месяцев назад

    Two great guys! Would love to see more.

  • @Kegs2689
    @Kegs2689 3 года назад +2

    Really enjoyed this interview. Cool seeing the sensei interview the apprentice turned MASTER

  • @aaronsoto4622
    @aaronsoto4622 11 месяцев назад +8

    This is an absolutely incredible interview. Two absolute legends of the game having just a deep conversation. Love it!

  • @matthewyartin9411
    @matthewyartin9411 3 года назад +1

    Thanks guys, that was awesome.

  • @lstruggy
    @lstruggy 3 года назад

    This PI interview is so awesome ty PK! 👍🏽

  • @masteringcriticalthinking01
    @masteringcriticalthinking01 3 года назад +6

    This is an awesome interview. Hard work, an eternal student mentality and concentration at the tables does pay off!

  • @ianhaggerty384
    @ianhaggerty384 3 года назад +28

    How many times have you heard the old cliche, "Poker is a game of people"? Well here's two of them 🙂 FANTASTIC conversation(s) 👏👏👏

  • @paulthompson8642
    @paulthompson8642 3 года назад +1

    Classic video thanks

  • @andreescudraghicieugen109
    @andreescudraghicieugen109 3 года назад +13

    Phil Ivey - One of the greatest guys I ever meet in my life. Much RESPECT!

  • @mahdijaffer2847
    @mahdijaffer2847 2 года назад +1

    I used to watch so many poker vids between 2015/16 at uni - now its like both me and youtube poker have matured into adulthood

  • @investorbettor505
    @investorbettor505 10 месяцев назад +1

    This is a very informative conversation! His mindset and disposition makes a lot of sense in hindsight

  • @81i2b49cj
    @81i2b49cj 3 года назад +13

    Are there more interviews where Phil is this relaxed? Love it

  • @jacobbuley3414
    @jacobbuley3414 3 года назад +8

    Ivey was Inspirational, I hope the Borgata deal was favorable for him.

  • @libertyforamericanow
    @libertyforamericanow 2 года назад

    Really like these interviews

  • @samvalentine4691
    @samvalentine4691 3 года назад +11

    Funny these are being posted cause I just finished watching the Barry G pod with Joey and he was talking about Phil. Very cool to see Phil open to the public more, it's great for the game!

  • @Coachesser
    @Coachesser 11 месяцев назад

    Remembering the trips down the parkway to Billy’sPokerRoom to play seven stud. Great to see you back playing again.

  • @WayneChiangPoker
    @WayneChiangPoker 3 года назад +1

    Awesome! BG and PI!

  • @baustin2402
    @baustin2402 3 года назад +1

    Wow... I don't know how I got here but, I'm here!!! And I'm loving it. 😁

  • @adamcinematic9499
    @adamcinematic9499 3 года назад

    Great video with great people

  • @professor4444
    @professor4444 3 года назад

    great to see phil at ease being interviewed

  • @scotts6702
    @scotts6702 3 года назад

    good one, enjoyed this

  • @Allin4x
    @Allin4x 3 года назад +2

    Man I love Phil & Berry

  • @marctwainson2419
    @marctwainson2419 3 года назад +2

    keep up the good work!

  • @HappyTofu2424
    @HappyTofu2424 3 года назад +10

    Ivey is so funny and so smart. Wish he did more interviews

  • @mikesylvan
    @mikesylvan 3 года назад

    great interview.

  • @CardplayerLifestyle
    @CardplayerLifestyle 3 года назад +28

    Can't love this conversation enough! Thank you Barry and Phil for making this happen, and Poker King for capturing it for us fans!

    • @RGY33
      @RGY33 10 месяцев назад

      I swear Barry looks like the younger Barry in undercover old makeup

  • @sohrabtino
    @sohrabtino 3 года назад +3

    That was awesome morer

  • @ianpsaras6379
    @ianpsaras6379 3 года назад

    Fantastic video

  • @johnniebarker7629
    @johnniebarker7629 3 года назад

    What a treat ....two fine men great poker players thanks

  • @steffanij
    @steffanij 3 года назад +6

    Phil Ivey the GOAT!

    • @maveluck
      @maveluck 3 года назад

      What's GOAT?

    • @steffanij
      @steffanij 3 года назад

      @@maveluck Greatest Of All Time

    • @maveluck
      @maveluck 3 года назад

      @@steffanij lol

  • @garygwinn5818
    @garygwinn5818 Месяц назад

    Barry Greenstein is Iconic, these 2 are great friends

  • @gianniferrari1122
    @gianniferrari1122 2 месяца назад

    Ivey is the MJ of poker. The GOAT.

  • @brianjoyce9040
    @brianjoyce9040 3 года назад

    Nice talk I liked that after all these years

  • @mkleinschmidt39
    @mkleinschmidt39 2 года назад

    This video is 100% awesome.

  • @grannypoppop
    @grannypoppop 3 года назад

    I love live live Phil..amazing interview #phillipaIvey

  • @timmymacctaz
    @timmymacctaz 3 года назад

    Awesome stuff!

  • @thaxbest2180
    @thaxbest2180 5 месяцев назад

    My hero! Iveys a literal genius

  • @adamquinn4677
    @adamquinn4677 3 года назад

    Nice down to earth video awesome insight phil that was a great interview seems like you have a good perspective hope to play at a table with you one day

  • @r0b0f1sh3
    @r0b0f1sh3 3 года назад +4

    I need a sitcom with these two as roommates.

  • @davistong
    @davistong 3 года назад

    thanks for this

  • @ianpsaras6379
    @ianpsaras6379 3 года назад

    Please keep doing these

  • @rickstarr722
    @rickstarr722 8 месяцев назад

    Was a great vid

  • @idrinkyourmilkshake2651
    @idrinkyourmilkshake2651 3 года назад +9

    Cool cool humans, thanx legends.

  • @timtima724
    @timtima724 3 года назад

    yes some new ivey content!

  • @0ptimal
    @0ptimal Год назад

    Cool to see this side of Ivey. Never really knew it.

  • @damitzdesign
    @damitzdesign 3 года назад +3

    Wow, it's been awhile since I saw Barry.... He got old, but he's still a legend!!! Two legends talking about life and poker...

    • @halcyonataractic8623
      @halcyonataractic8623 3 года назад +1

      Everyone gets old.

    • @seankiesling2054
      @seankiesling2054 3 года назад +1

      Even back in the HSP days he dyed his hair and beard... i just think he's embraced aging now

    • @billj4525
      @billj4525 Год назад

      Yeah, Barry has gotten older. I use to watch him on high stakes poker back in the day and didn't see him much between now and then. Barry in his 60's or 70's now? I hope he's doing well and enjoying his life overall, same for Phil, and same for everyone on here too.

  • @edg3576
    @edg3576 3 года назад +45

    I always felt like Ivey and Dwan had an x-factor and presence at the tables that most other players didn't have when they were in their prime. They made other pros uncomfortable and were in their own tier.

    • @maxivy
      @maxivy 2 года назад +3

      Agree

    • @The.Harsh.Truths
      @The.Harsh.Truths 8 месяцев назад

      Well said. They were in their own league.

  • @glazed420
    @glazed420 3 года назад +1

    I am so happy Phil is a free bird again! Fly Ivey! love you :)

  • @Stock-eu4on
    @Stock-eu4on 2 года назад +1

    He certainly works very hard mentally as what the others seemly labor for is merely a habit to him. That is hard work!

  • @AnthonyMartinez-jg8lo
    @AnthonyMartinez-jg8lo 3 года назад +1

    The first time I saw phil ivey play was season 6 of high stakes poker. He dominated all the pros.

  • @imp0rtt
    @imp0rtt 3 года назад

    Please do more of these videos

  • @melstone8590
    @melstone8590 10 месяцев назад

    omfg that was incredible. Thanks so much for this :-)

  • @KBonilla
    @KBonilla 3 года назад

    Phil Ivey always keeps you guessing

  • @andyfamas
    @andyfamas Год назад +1

    “I’m right here” has me dying lmao

  • @meeks9062
    @meeks9062 3 года назад

    great stuff

  • @JTNugget
    @JTNugget 3 года назад

    I always believed in Ivey. Been my favorite player since day 1.

  • @creepystack1090
    @creepystack1090 3 года назад

    couple of legends shooting the shiz, I love it !

  • @samtraygis1337
    @samtraygis1337 3 года назад

    Love these! Now only If my local poker rooms would open back up

  • @407X
    @407X 3 года назад

    Where has Poker King been all this time? Instant follow! Phil Ivey is rare talent and very interesting. I want to hear everything he has to say.

  • @sm7baller435
    @sm7baller435 2 года назад +1

    Greenstein is brilliant at these interview things

  • @nutloaf
    @nutloaf 2 года назад +1

    It's nice to see Phil so animated.

  • @abanger
    @abanger 3 года назад +3

    "Everyone was against me playing poker in my entire family ... The only one who was for me playing was my grandfather ... He would say, 'I know that if I told you not to do it, it'll make you want to do it even more, so I'm just going to go ahead and support it' ... The more people told me I couldn't do it, the more I just wanted to prove them wrong. It was almost like I had to do it."

  • @luke_3_113
    @luke_3_113 2 года назад +1

    Great poker player, being interviewed by another. Good stuff and both more class than some younger guys

  • @rc5989
    @rc5989 3 года назад +1

    Subbed for more interviews!

  • @daviddamion8564
    @daviddamion8564 3 года назад

    Love it!!!!

  • @ununseptium7961
    @ununseptium7961 3 года назад

    Can we please get another 25k of these videos with Phil?

  • @mattiasreimab4017
    @mattiasreimab4017 3 года назад

    Det är anledningen till att jag gav upp sog efter 7 år. Jag gav allt och fick inget tillbaka. Så kärleken och passionen för poker kom tillbaka.

  • @georonimohey1250
    @georonimohey1250 3 года назад +17

    "one of the best" he was truly THE BEST and in my eyes the greatest of all time.

  • @salvatoresapia5654
    @salvatoresapia5654 3 года назад +130

    Maybe some people don’t know this but Barry is one of if not his closest friend

    • @alisa6404
      @alisa6404 3 года назад +3

      Thx lol😁

    • @chefpatrice1726
      @chefpatrice1726 3 года назад +1

      He and Daniel N...Phil is the best.

    • @rc5989
      @rc5989 3 года назад

      Ivey would have always been great, but Barry helped him also.

    • @salvatoresapia5654
      @salvatoresapia5654 3 года назад

      J Rose there are a lot of people who want to be associated with greatness

    • @maveluck
      @maveluck 3 года назад

      @@Victoriaaaaaaa using f word