Brad that is by far your greatest accomplishment, Phil Ivey casually lending you $80,000 and shrugging it off with a “yeah whatever we’ll figure it out” legend
That was great you got that chip spotting by Phil, and even better you got to give that back too. Shows Phil you’re solid for staking, and stand-up guy on top of it.
I played with Hellmuth in a charity event ran by the Wounded Warrior Project in Dallas sometime around 2012 (looked up my post about it, it was Feb 2011), and he was a real stand up guy. Posed with anyone who wanted a picture, myself included, and while not playing MC, he spoke multiple times to the room and kind of announced the all ins at the final table. It's one of my better poker memories. Also, he's huge.
As a guy about 12 years older than you from Sonoma County (Penngrove), it brings me huge pride to know a guy from our area is doing so well in the poker world and sitting next to these legends. I used to play at the 101 Casino and now Graton for fun but 20 years ago I used to dream of doing what you are doing. Couldn't be prouder of you that you're doing what you love and are making it and taking us along for the ride with humor and humility.
The 101 is where my dad worked (not Bay 101 for anyone reading this not from Sonoma County). My mom actually named it that, before it was Sonoma Joe's. I played there quite a bit from 2010-2012. Thanks for the comment Rick.
I used to go to Sonoma on a regular basis and spent time around the Napa valley quite a bit in my senior year of high school and first year after. This would have been around 2004-2005. And then I came back to California after some time away at college and really spent most of my free time there with one of my best friends. We went to Sonoma State on several occasions, hung out in Petaluma many times and went line-dancing in downtown petaluma at Kodiak Jacks when it was still open. Crazy you grew up around where I did and have been to tons of the same places. Thanks for the great content Brad. Super proud of your dedication and commitment man. Only place to go from here is up!
I had a huge smile on my face listening to talk about playing with Doyle and the Phils and the reason I did was two fold. One, was the amount of pride I felt seeing you playing in a lineup like this knowing how far you’ve come and being able to come along for the ride and the other was because for the past 20 years, that’s been something I’ve always hoped to be able to do. Good job, Brad and keep it up!
You’ve officially made it. Playing poker with the best in the world. Thank you for allowing us to follow your journey, it’s been a blast and So much more to come. Great work Brad!
Several years ago when I was a dealer at the WSOP, I had gotten off work and I was railbirding a game and as I turned around a man almost knocked me over on a rascal. I jumped out of his way and it was Doyle. He'd drive that thing through crowded rooms like they were empty.
Started getting into poker right at the beginning of COVID watching Brad’s videos alongside videos of Ivey, Hellmuth, Brunson and Co. 3 years later and it’s now all in one place!
This is absolutely mesmerizing Brad. I remember you uploading one video from the Vlog making huge folds to Phil sitting right next to you and he absolutely complimented you, knew you would make it and several years later, you are sitting there with the greatest players of all time. This journey has been so fantastic. Kudos!
Really love that you were able to call it when you did. It's a good lesson to all poker players that it's okay to step away on a downswing when you're still up, esp when table conditions are not ideal. Love the vids man keep em up
Brad I've probably been watching for about... 18 months now and your progress alone in the last year has been amazing. The humility you show, it's easy to see you care for people, your channel and your viewers. I don't think I ever really comment on youtube videos but for you, you are worth it my man. Great content, wish I found your channel earlier.
Hes the best. Clearly a great dude n im sure helps alot of in need folks. Hes a dying breed i cant do what he does just always gonna make ya earn it n tilts rarely. Overthinking n playing is the biggest weakness i see but its not bad at all n not a ton but enough. N i get so mad cuz he knows better!!! Im such a hater but its out of love i swear really am happy for him nobody lives out dreams its awesome. N its genuine n real. I lime to watch him squirm cuz he is a luck box lol but ya cudnt pi k a better guy i love it
Hey Brad Owen can we make a deal that sense my new disease was not contracted due to anything i did n super rare like only 5000 people in America have it i swear so its took my left habd forarm n starting the bicep so if i lose another limb either my right arm or either leg u gotta let me play against sometime just once? Ik u get it everyday im sure but if ya ever did that for me n i win ill give every penny to research MMN n if i lose u can do whatever but ik youd put it to good use. Idk if u ever play 2-5 no limit anymore but itd be hard to save up for anything bigger i really cudnt. No biggie if not i understand getting booked from a gorgeous cripple still peaking at 38 cud be career ending but ill carry on ur name np
Logan youd laugh if u seen some of the sessions when he fs didnt believe in his skills it was FANBOY 2000 LOL but didnt last more then 5 vlogs max. Jyst got ran over. I think his 4th episode or somthing i levit saw his soul rize n even it was unsure if it cud get a bathroom break lol
Brad, you've grown so much over the last few years, congrats. That all in with Doyle you must have been about to explode inside. Definitely a great memory. Looking forward to seeing you continue to grow in 2023.
Your scripts continue to be impeccably well written. One of the many reasons you've managed to get to a place where you're at this table. Congrats, but well deserved.
The first vlog I ever watched of yours was the hellmuth vlog when you folded the aces and he slammed your cards on the table. What a journey you’ve gone through and with hard work comes success. I’m truly happy for you man. You are the truly one of the regular joes living the dream. Congratulations
Nice to hear how helpful Hellmuth was in helping your early foray into content creation. The fact that his first instinct was to be of service without really looking for an angle that implicitly benefits himself is encouraging.
Wow! 4:45 I am one of the many who never knew that about Doyle... That is incredible! I knew he was a giant man; never did I know he was so agile, thanks for that!
Your journey will be neverending sir. One day down the road a young man will sit at your table and he will tell his folks he got to play poker with Brad Owens. Proud of you and the poker world is better with you. Congratulations!
Brad, you understand there is NO ONE ELSE like you. You’re the only amateur gone pro who documented the entire thing with phenomenal skill. You are a love underdog story spanning years and all of us fellow amateurs live vicariously through you.
Brad ive been watching for around 3 years now its crazy to see how far youve came I literally watch every video! Between watching you rampage and master class my poker has came a long way very grateful brother
Brad! This is so awesome man. I've followed your channel over the years and always had a feeling you would end up playing with the legends. Here you are, brother. Keep it up!
Love the absolute transparency on the tournaments where you had a free entry etc .. Amazing year and a well deserved one. You studied & worked hard 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
How you keep cool and focused playing with these guys is just awesome, all the years of practice are finally paying off, so cool seeing you hit your stride. Keep it up man
Big fan from San Antonio, bro. Let me tell you - I am proud of you, Brad. To watch you live out your poker dreams after all the hard work you put in is awesome! Great video as always!
I rarely comment on your vlogs, I have been following you since the beginning and you are the standard when it comes to poker vlogs! You have a great demeanor and are well spoken and humorous, and in my opinion you are deserving of all of your success. You have worked hard to get where you are and when you sat at this table I know your dad was smiling down on ya! You've made it man!!! Dreams with hard work are attainable. Keep it going Brad your a great ambassador for this game so many of us love!!!
Hey Brad, I've been watching you since you first started streaming and wanted to say how awesome it is to see how far you've come. A lot of us 9 to 5 guys wish we had your level of success. Keep grinding!
This is now my second stint playing poker for a living. The first time didn't go so well; I went broke, had to go back to school, and then I was working for an accounting firm where you could literally see the Bellagio fountains going off in the distance everyday. I would always think to myself I wish I was playing poker instead of working on Excel spreadsheets. I understand and appreciate your comment.
What an amazing episode. Winning hands against the Mt. Rushmore of poker, then a Yearly breakdown. We're lucky to be on the journey with you Brad. Best of luck in 2023. I hope to see you in Atlantic City at some point.
Brad, I saw a missed opportunity at the 16:38 minute mark. Supersystem / post oak bluff !! I used it once and it worked. It was against a weak flush holding also. This is what I did, with four to the flush my opponent checked I slowly did a spade check then bet out 1/4 pot sliding the chips out slowly. My opponent folded face up to HIS READS ON ME. He showed 8,4. I showed and said oh! I just had a pair of Jack's. I only showed because he did. It helped me later against him with trip queens I threw my arms in the air (changing gears) and said I'M ALL IN!! He called me and lost his stack.
So proud of you man, you've come so far. Feels like I've been on the journey with you like a fly on the wall all the way over in Australia. Would still love ya if you were just vibing in 1/2, so crazy seeing your progress, being in a table with Doyle must have been wild mate. Look forward to your 2023 adventures :)
You are smashing it, been watching you for years and to see you rubbing elbows with the best makes watching all that better. Can’t wait to see you win a big tournament 💪
Been watching the roll-ups every year and I enjoy them. Understood it may revolve around 2-3 big sessions, but it takes all the sessions to come up with the final number and those graphs show it all. Recommend keeping them but it’s your channel, thanks for the great poker content Brad!
Congrats on the great year Brad! I started playing poker about two years ago now, about the time I started watching your channel, and it’s amazing to see how far you’ve come in that short time. Hopefully one day I’ll get to play with you, but not likely as I stick to $1/$3 lol. I was considering buying the cash game course from you and Nick, if I master that maybe I’ll have to confidence to join you at the higher stakes.
Way to go Brad! It is a pleasure watching your journey! I love poker but would die from stress and anxiety before I got to where you are! Keep up the great work. I'm still praying for you as you grieve the loss of your Dad.
Brad im an amateur poker player (mostly 1-2 and 2-5$ NL… ive watched you since your first blog and i can say its awesome to see you go against Hellmuth Ivy and Brunson. U are becoming a legend yourself man take down a wsop main event for us!
I honestly can't belive that im watching brad sit amongst all of these goats. I've been watching for a few years, keep up the amazing work brad. I am happy to be on this journey with you. I hope to play against you at the lodge one day also.
Thank you man. It's been really cool to document everything and share it. I think in 20 years or so it'll be fun to look back on this period of my life too. This session was certainly a highlight. If you're interested in visiting the lodge, I'd suggest going during the Lodge Championship Series in April/May. We'll have a meet up game at some point during that time. I'll likely be there from May 8-16 or so. Here's the schedule in case you're able to make it: thelodgepokerclub.com/lcs-main-event/
Always humble! Love watching your success dude! I do hope that you don't stop posting your breakdowns, the realistic brutality of them are one of the things that make you relatable. And, my $500-1k slumps don't feel as bad. ;-) Run good!
Absolutely incredible! Vicariously being there through your narrative! Congratulations once again! Thank you for vlogs, I look forward to each one and never disappointed!!!
Hi Brad, your poker career is really paying off !! I think you are getting the respect you have earned and work so hard for over these years, Keep going bud i have so much faith in your play and the big names of poker Know who you are ,WELL DONE MY MAN..I have been watching you for a long time and i can see how much you have improved, you were so unlucky in that 5 day tournament but you did win nearly a 100,000 k so good on you Brad and i look forward to seeing so much more of your success in the near future! Respect from Ben from the U.K.. :)
What an amazing experience for you. Have been watching you from the beginning. So glad you made it to the "BIG BOYS' table. Thanks for taking us along and good luck.
Legends + legendary money = Wow! Doyle is the best, such a kind man. I got to play with him once in a cash game after I busted out of a WSOP satellite at Harrah's one year. I had left the table to take a break. I was seat 2, he was the new guy with a cowboy hat in seat 4. Didn't even notice it was him when I got back because I had been chatting with seat 1...until Doyle drawled "yes ma'am" to my all-in announcement and I glanced over. Ridiculous fan-girling ensued. xo
I feel like every single episode these days I'm left thinking "WOW! You've really made it. This is surreal! What an awesome journey you're on, I can't wait to see what other opportunities and endeavors await, it's great to see hard work pay off!" and yet it never loses its novelty. Genuinely happy for you Brad!
When some of these names started showing up in the vlogs early on, it seemed inevitable that you’d sit with these guys more regularly. It’s been so fun watching you grow as a player, creator, and person. Congrats on an amazing 2022, but 2023 has no idea what’s about to hit it!
So fun to see Brad playing bigger and bigger. I remember watching the blogs documenting his first 5/10 then 10/20. Now he’s checking quickly to try and make Phil Ivey respond in a particular way, and taking $20k Doyle Dollars. Bravo!
Dude, I am geeking for you when you won the hand against Doyle. This is a crazy opportunity and I'm glad to see someone so deserving being the one to experience it!
Brad id like to know why u jammed the doyle hand it seems so not profitable idk. How much will u get called n have him in a tuff spot. Like never. He has two overs like 80% of the tome n theyre paired like 30% of the time it seems like a bad play. N ur hand made n can bluff catch if u had to trust your reads bro u did it cuz u respected him too much n i get it. But ur a match guy that was a stretch bro ur jyst sweating n crushed so much idk i hated it
Man I remember when you first started. I’ve been a day one since the beginning and poker has changed my life for the better! Glad to see you elevate Brad! We got your back 💪🏽.
Unbelievable journey! Absolutely amazing! Thank you,Brad, for sharing. You are a true ambassador of the sport and an inspiration for all those who love and play the game.
I watched you playing on TV the other day with Doyle and Maria. I was just flipping through channels and thought I'd check the lineup in the WPT game. It was SO COOL to see you on TV. It's amazing how far you and the vlog have come
Been following you for so long Brad, watching your growth in this game has been an amazing journey to be a part of and watch you chase and succeed your dreams. Mark my words one day in the future there’s going to be a new poker RUclipsr freaking out when they get to sit at the table that you’re playing on calling you a legend/hero.
Wow. I remember you talking about your goals last year. I've been watching your channel for over a year! Happy to see you finish out your best two years in poker. Here's to another great year!
Brad is the bomb. I appreciate his quite thorough and quick analysis of each turn of the cards without slowing down the game much. I think that's why his channel is so popular.
Been watching you almost since day one. So awesome to see you playing in such an epic game! I usual find it annoying to see vloggers jumping into huge games within months of becoming RUclips successes but you have always kept your progression reasonable and believable. You make us average Joe's have hope that with patience, discipline and hard work we can progress as well.
Awesome to see you sitting with the best and not looking out of place. Getting a smile from Doyle with the basketball comment was legendary, something you can tell your grandkids, even better than having your tens hold up in a 40k pot. Well done Brad.
I remember when you started your channel and were playing 2/5nl. I haven’t watched in a couple of years, but I checked this video out and see that now you are playing 100/200nl against legends! So happy for you man, hope you keep crushing 👍
Kid Poker is the one and only thing that would've made this that much better. Amazing Brad, take a few moments to slow down and enjoy the moment!! Such a legendary table
Wow man. I'm 29 with 3 little girls, I've lost a son. I'm a paramedic and have seen so much hurt and death. I cried some tears out seeing your dream realized sitting at the table at the beginning of your video. I'm so happy for you man. You truly deserve and I'm so happy I've been watching you from almost day 1.
So happy to see you at that table brad. I've been watching you since you started making these videos, told all my friends about ya in hopes you'd make it there. Super proud Mr.Owen; good work.
Absolutely amazing. Seeing your channel and poker skill grow over the past years has been incredible, so inspiring and uplifting to see you with three of the all-timers. Congrats on reaching this level in your game, can't wait to see you get some bracelets next!
It's great to see how far you've come. It was fun hanging out in the livestreams during covid when poker rooms were closed, but I'm glad you're doing so well in poker now.
Awesome to see Lucky Chances mentioned here! I enjoy playing the 1-2 there from time to time. Great to see yo playing amongst the best, and hearing your commentary about Doyle's contribution to the game.
Brad that is by far your greatest accomplishment, Phil Ivey casually lending you $80,000 and shrugging it off with a “yeah whatever we’ll figure it out” legend
$100,000
Ivey: “I can just give you these chips”
It’s not even money anymore.
That was great you got that chip spotting by Phil, and even better you got to give that back too. Shows Phil you’re solid for staking, and stand-up guy on top of it.
Ivey got those chips at the Wynn baccarat tables😁
This is like the Poker World's equivalent getting a Papal Bull.
@@jamesadams8207 Hahahahahahahah!
RIP DOYLE, what a man, what a player, what a heartbreak to see him go.
Forever loved, forever remembered, forever missed! Rest in peace hero!
On one hand, it's crazy to see Brad play with literally the best poker players worldwide. On the other hand, it's where he belongs
Damn thats cold
No that’s a compliment, they mean that Brad should be playing with the best
I got it Ender. Cold: Better than cool
I don't wanna hate on Brad at all but don't get too far ahead of yourself
I'm curious how profitable the blog is compared to the actual poker. Great year, indisputably. Congrats.
MY BOI BRAD DOUBLED UP THROUGH DOYLE BRUNSON! How many people can say that? Badass.
Realistically… a lot of people… but still a great experience lol
Technically he felted Doyle Brunson.....LOL
Wow you're following brad too awesome 😎 love the diversity in this comment section
brad didn't double up though
Spoiler idiot
This is an amazing experience for you, the whole poker world is proud of you Brad.
I played with Hellmuth in a charity event ran by the Wounded Warrior Project in Dallas sometime around 2012 (looked up my post about it, it was Feb 2011), and he was a real stand up guy. Posed with anyone who wanted a picture, myself included, and while not playing MC, he spoke multiple times to the room and kind of announced the all ins at the final table. It's one of my better poker memories.
Also, he's huge.
As a guy about 12 years older than you from Sonoma County (Penngrove), it brings me huge pride to know a guy from our area is doing so well in the poker world and sitting next to these legends. I used to play at the 101 Casino and now Graton for fun but 20 years ago I used to dream of doing what you are doing. Couldn't be prouder of you that you're doing what you love and are making it and taking us along for the ride with humor and humility.
The 101 is where my dad worked (not Bay 101 for anyone reading this not from Sonoma County). My mom actually named it that, before it was Sonoma Joe's. I played there quite a bit from 2010-2012. Thanks for the comment Rick.
I go to sonoma state so I recognized the area! I didn’t realize brad was from there. Pretty cool. Congrats on the wins recently!
I used to go to Sonoma on a regular basis and spent time around the Napa valley quite a bit in my senior year of high school and first year after. This would have been around 2004-2005. And then I came back to California after some time away at college and really spent most of my free time there with one of my best friends. We went to Sonoma State on several occasions, hung out in Petaluma many times and went line-dancing in downtown petaluma at Kodiak Jacks when it was still open. Crazy you grew up around where I did and have been to tons of the same places. Thanks for the great content Brad. Super proud of your dedication and commitment man. Only place to go from here is up!
@@BradOwenPoker saw yesterday you were from Santa Rosa, awesome to see someone rolling with the big guys from there
I had a huge smile on my face listening to talk about playing with Doyle and the Phils and the reason I did was two fold. One, was the amount of pride I felt seeing you playing in a lineup like this knowing how far you’ve come and being able to come along for the ride and the other was because for the past 20 years, that’s been something I’ve always hoped to be able to do. Good job, Brad and keep it up!
You’ve officially made it. Playing poker with the best in the world. Thank you for allowing us to follow your journey, it’s been a blast and So much more to come. Great work Brad!
Haha right when Phil fronts you chips you know you’ve made it in the poker world
Rest In Peace Doyle. Paved the way for many great players behind him.
Brad playing a table with Brunson, Hellmuth and Ivey….
Should be so proud of what you’ve achieved so far
It’s so crazy to see how far Brad has come over the years. It feels great to have been apart of this journey. It’s wild
that smile you gave doyle is probably the best thing ive seen all week
That was one of my favorite parts of the day
Crazy how far Brad has come. From playing in small games to sitting at a table with literal top names of Poker.
What if I told you, he’s a top name in Poker.
I held the door for Doyle on his Little Rascal wheelchair at the main event 10 years ago. He said, “Thank you young man.” 👍👍👍
Several years ago when I was a dealer at the WSOP, I had gotten off work and I was railbirding a game and as I turned around a man almost knocked me over on a rascal. I jumped out of his way and it was Doyle. He'd drive that thing through crowded rooms like they were empty.
@@MichaelKolesarKoleslaw 🤣🤣🤣
It's such an honor to have played with Doyle. I started watching your blog tonight after heard of his passing.... RIP Doyle...GG.
Started getting into poker right at the beginning of COVID watching Brad’s videos alongside videos of Ivey, Hellmuth, Brunson and Co. 3 years later and it’s now all in one place!
This is absolutely mesmerizing Brad. I remember you uploading one video from the Vlog making huge folds to Phil sitting right next to you and he absolutely complimented you, knew you would make it and several years later, you are sitting there with the greatest players of all time. This journey has been so fantastic. Kudos!
Really love that you were able to call it when you did. It's a good lesson to all poker players that it's okay to step away on a downswing when you're still up, esp when table conditions are not ideal. Love the vids man keep em up
Brad I've probably been watching for about... 18 months now and your progress alone in the last year has been amazing. The humility you show, it's easy to see you care for people, your channel and your viewers. I don't think I ever really comment on youtube videos but for you, you are worth it my man. Great content, wish I found your channel earlier.
Thanks a lot Logan. I'm similar in not commenting too often on other RUclips videos, I appreciate you making the exception here.
Hes the best. Clearly a great dude n im sure helps alot of in need folks. Hes a dying breed i cant do what he does just always gonna make ya earn it n tilts rarely. Overthinking n playing is the biggest weakness i see but its not bad at all n not a ton but enough. N i get so mad cuz he knows better!!! Im such a hater but its out of love i swear really am happy for him nobody lives out dreams its awesome. N its genuine n real. I lime to watch him squirm cuz he is a luck box lol but ya cudnt pi k a better guy i love it
Hey Brad Owen can we make a deal that sense my new disease was not contracted due to anything i did n super rare like only 5000 people in America have it i swear so its took my left habd forarm n starting the bicep so if i lose another limb either my right arm or either leg u gotta let me play against sometime just once? Ik u get it everyday im sure but if ya ever did that for me n i win ill give every penny to research MMN n if i lose u can do whatever but ik youd put it to good use. Idk if u ever play 2-5 no limit anymore but itd be hard to save up for anything bigger i really cudnt. No biggie if not i understand getting booked from a gorgeous cripple still peaking at 38 cud be career ending but ill carry on ur name np
Logan youd laugh if u seen some of the sessions when he fs didnt believe in his skills it was FANBOY 2000 LOL but didnt last more then 5 vlogs max. Jyst got ran over. I think his 4th episode or somthing i levit saw his soul rize n even it was unsure if it cud get a bathroom break lol
Brad, you've grown so much over the last few years, congrats. That all in with Doyle you must have been about to explode inside. Definitely a great memory. Looking forward to seeing you continue to grow in 2023.
Your scripts continue to be impeccably well written. One of the many reasons you've managed to get to a place where you're at this table. Congrats, but well deserved.
The first vlog I ever watched of yours was the hellmuth vlog when you folded the aces and he slammed your cards on the table. What a journey you’ve gone through and with hard work comes success. I’m truly happy for you man. You are the truly one of the regular joes living the dream. Congratulations
Nice to hear how helpful Hellmuth was in helping your early foray into content creation. The fact that his first instinct was to be of service without really looking for an angle that implicitly benefits himself is encouraging.
Just wanna say watching you learn and grow over the years has been an incredible journey to watch. Thanks for taking us on it.
Wow! 4:45 I am one of the many who never knew that about Doyle... That is incredible! I knew he was a giant man; never did I know he was so agile, thanks for that!
It warms my heart to see Brad come so far in his poker career ❤
Dude, I have watched you for quite some time. Your skin has to be crawling. To be playing against these guys has to be incredible. Love it.
Your journey will be neverending sir. One day down the road a young man will sit at your table and he will tell his folks he got to play poker with Brad Owens. Proud of you and the poker world is better with you. Congratulations!
Is this the in box?
Or is this?
Your actually good for the game of poker with these logical video break downs of your games.
This is literally the best Monday ever.
Sad life you got going there hey
Nah brad Owen is just that guy
Brad, you understand there is NO ONE ELSE like you. You’re the only amateur gone pro who documented the entire thing with phenomenal skill. You are a love underdog story spanning years and all of us fellow amateurs live vicariously through you.
Brad ive been watching for around 3 years now its crazy to see how far youve came I literally watch every video! Between watching you rampage and master class my poker has came a long way very grateful brother
Brad! This is so awesome man. I've followed your channel over the years and always had a feeling you would end up playing with the legends. Here you are, brother. Keep it up!
This is fucking epic. You truly are living the poker player's dream, and we'll deserved.
Love the absolute transparency on the tournaments where you had a free entry etc .. Amazing year and a well deserved one. You studied & worked hard 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
How you keep cool and focused playing with these guys is just awesome, all the years of practice are finally paying off, so cool seeing you hit your stride. Keep it up man
That moment with Doyle, with the basketball comment and smiles was so wholesome.
Big fan from San Antonio, bro. Let me tell you - I am proud of you, Brad. To watch you live out your poker dreams after all the hard work you put in is awesome! Great video as always!
I rarely comment on your vlogs, I have been following you since the beginning and you are the standard when it comes to poker vlogs! You have a great demeanor and are well spoken and humorous, and in my opinion you are deserving of all of your success. You have worked hard to get where you are and when you sat at this table I know your dad was smiling down on ya! You've made it man!!! Dreams with hard work are attainable. Keep it going Brad your a great ambassador for this game so many of us love!!!
Brads out here making mondays more bearable one blog at a time
Hey Brad, I've been watching you since you first started streaming and wanted to say how awesome it is to see how far you've come. A lot of us 9 to 5 guys wish we had your level of success. Keep grinding!
This is now my second stint playing poker for a living. The first time didn't go so well; I went broke, had to go back to school, and then I was working for an accounting firm where you could literally see the Bellagio fountains going off in the distance everyday. I would always think to myself I wish I was playing poker instead of working on Excel spreadsheets. I understand and appreciate your comment.
What an amazing episode. Winning hands against the Mt. Rushmore of poker, then a Yearly breakdown. We're lucky to be on the journey with you Brad. Best of luck in 2023. I hope to see you in Atlantic City at some point.
Brad, I saw a missed opportunity at the 16:38 minute mark. Supersystem / post oak bluff !! I used it once and it worked. It was against a weak flush holding also. This is what I did, with four to the flush my opponent checked I slowly did a spade check then bet out 1/4 pot sliding the chips out slowly. My opponent folded face up to HIS READS ON ME. He showed 8,4. I showed and said oh! I just had a pair of Jack's. I only showed because he did. It helped me later against him with trip queens I threw my arms in the air (changing gears) and said I'M ALL IN!! He called me and lost his stack.
Great to see Doyle at the table, such a legend.
this is just so nuts. long time fan of the channel this feels like a seminal moment for brad's career
So proud of you man, you've come so far. Feels like I've been on the journey with you like a fly on the wall all the way over in Australia. Would still love ya if you were just vibing in 1/2, so crazy seeing your progress, being in a table with Doyle must have been wild mate.
Look forward to your 2023 adventures :)
Phil & Negreanu are my favs! You're living my dream bro!
Realizing when it's time to rack up is one of the most underrated skills in poker. Very proud of you Brad!
You are smashing it, been watching you for years and to see you rubbing elbows with the best makes watching all that better. Can’t wait to see you win a big tournament 💪
Nice episode, Brad! Thanks for taking us on this ride. 😊
Been watching the roll-ups every year and I enjoy them. Understood it may revolve around 2-3 big sessions, but it takes all the sessions to come up with the final number and those graphs show it all. Recommend keeping them but it’s your channel, thanks for the great poker content Brad!
Congrats on the great year Brad! I started playing poker about two years ago now, about the time I started watching your channel, and it’s amazing to see how far you’ve come in that short time. Hopefully one day I’ll get to play with you, but not likely as I stick to $1/$3 lol. I was considering buying the cash game course from you and Nick, if I master that maybe I’ll have to confidence to join you at the higher stakes.
Thanks Derek. I actually still really enjoy playing 1/3.
Wow!!! Sitting w/these guys…ABSOLUTE DREAM!!!!
Way to go Brad! It is a pleasure watching your journey! I love poker but would die from stress and anxiety before I got to where you are! Keep up the great work. I'm still praying for you as you grieve the loss of your Dad.
Brad im an amateur poker player (mostly 1-2 and 2-5$ NL… ive watched you since your first blog and i can say its awesome to see you go against Hellmuth Ivy and Brunson. U are becoming a legend yourself man take down a wsop main event for us!
Man this was such an amazing vlog. Crazy to be at that table. You deserve it Brad and showed it. Congrats on the profit and the amazing year.
I honestly can't belive that im watching brad sit amongst all of these goats. I've been watching for a few years, keep up the amazing work brad. I am happy to be on this journey with you. I hope to play against you at the lodge one day also.
Thank you man. It's been really cool to document everything and share it. I think in 20 years or so it'll be fun to look back on this period of my life too. This session was certainly a highlight.
If you're interested in visiting the lodge, I'd suggest going during the Lodge Championship Series in April/May. We'll have a meet up game at some point during that time. I'll likely be there from May 8-16 or so. Here's the schedule in case you're able to make it: thelodgepokerclub.com/lcs-main-event/
Always humble! Love watching your success dude!
I do hope that you don't stop posting your breakdowns, the realistic brutality of them are one of the things that make you relatable. And, my $500-1k slumps don't feel as bad. ;-)
Run good!
Absolutely incredible! Vicariously being there through your narrative! Congratulations once again! Thank you for vlogs, I look forward to each one and never disappointed!!!
Hi Brad, your poker career is really paying off !! I think you are getting the respect you have earned and work so hard for over these years, Keep going bud i have so much faith in your play and the big names of poker Know who you are ,WELL DONE MY MAN..I have been watching you for a long time and i can see how much you have improved, you were so unlucky in that 5 day tournament but you did win nearly a 100,000 k so good on you Brad and i look forward to seeing so much more of your success in the near future! Respect from Ben from the U.K.. :)
What an amazing experience for you. Have been watching you from the beginning. So glad you made it to the "BIG BOYS' table.
Thanks for taking us along and good luck.
Legends + legendary money = Wow! Doyle is the best, such a kind man. I got to play with him once in a cash game after I busted out of a WSOP satellite at Harrah's one year. I had left the table to take a break. I was seat 2, he was the new guy with a cowboy hat in seat 4. Didn't even notice it was him when I got back because I had been chatting with seat 1...until Doyle drawled "yes ma'am" to my all-in announcement and I glanced over. Ridiculous fan-girling ensued. xo
That’s a great story
“We owe Doyle much more than what’s in the middle.”
Such a classy statement. Way to go Brad, you’re among the best ambassadors of the game.
What a session! So happy for you man this is great seeing the transition to playing along side such an absolute hall of fame lineup. 🎉
I feel like every single episode these days I'm left thinking "WOW! You've really made it. This is surreal! What an awesome journey you're on, I can't wait to see what other opportunities and endeavors await, it's great to see hard work pay off!" and yet it never loses its novelty. Genuinely happy for you Brad!
My GOODNESS! What an honor to sit at a table like that! CONGRATULATION Brad!!!👍👴🇺🇸🦅
When some of these names started showing up in the vlogs early on, it seemed inevitable that you’d sit with these guys more regularly. It’s been so fun watching you grow as a player, creator, and person. Congrats on an amazing 2022, but 2023 has no idea what’s about to hit it!
Congratulations Brad I think you did a great job on the tournament your dad would be very proud of you
So fun to see Brad playing bigger and bigger. I remember watching the blogs documenting his first 5/10 then 10/20. Now he’s checking quickly to try and make Phil Ivey respond in a particular way, and taking $20k Doyle Dollars. Bravo!
Dude, I am geeking for you when you won the hand against Doyle. This is a crazy opportunity and I'm glad to see someone so deserving being the one to experience it!
Brad id like to know why u jammed the doyle hand it seems so not profitable idk. How much will u get called n have him in a tuff spot. Like never. He has two overs like 80% of the tome n theyre paired like 30% of the time it seems like a bad play. N ur hand made n can bluff catch if u had to trust your reads bro u did it cuz u respected him too much n i get it. But ur a match guy that was a stretch bro ur jyst sweating n crushed so much idk i hated it
Man I remember when you first started. I’ve been a day one since the beginning and poker has changed my life for the better!
Glad to see you elevate Brad! We got your back 💪🏽.
Unbelievable journey! Absolutely amazing! Thank you,Brad, for sharing. You are a true ambassador of the sport and an inspiration for all those who love and play the game.
I watched you playing on TV the other day with Doyle and Maria. I was just flipping through channels and thought I'd check the lineup in the WPT game. It was SO COOL to see you on TV. It's amazing how far you and the vlog have come
I can’t believe after watching brad for almost 2 years, he’s playing with legends. Kudos my man, your a hell of a champ
Been following you for so long Brad, watching your growth in this game has been an amazing journey to be a part of and watch you chase and succeed your dreams.
Mark my words one day in the future there’s going to be a new poker RUclipsr freaking out when they get to sit at the table that you’re playing on calling you a legend/hero.
Wow. I remember you talking about your goals last year. I've been watching your channel for over a year! Happy to see you finish out your best two years in poker. Here's to another great year!
Brad is the bomb. I appreciate his quite thorough and quick analysis of each turn of the cards without slowing down the game much. I think that's why his channel is so popular.
Been watching you almost since day one. So awesome to see you playing in such an epic game! I usual find it annoying to see vloggers jumping into huge games within months of becoming RUclips successes but you have always kept your progression reasonable and believable. You make us average Joe's have hope that with patience, discipline and hard work we can progress as well.
Awesome to see you sitting with the best and not looking out of place. Getting a smile from Doyle with the basketball comment was legendary, something you can tell your grandkids, even better than having your tens hold up in a 40k pot. Well done Brad.
awesome to see you playing with all these legends, i think your one of the best in the game. congratulations on a great year!
Congratulations Brad. Been fun watching you move up to this level since the beginning! Glad you had a good time.
I remember when you started your channel and were playing 2/5nl. I haven’t watched in a couple of years, but I checked this video out and see that now you are playing 100/200nl against legends! So happy for you man, hope you keep crushing 👍
Kid Poker is the one and only thing that would've made this that much better. Amazing Brad, take a few moments to slow down and enjoy the moment!! Such a legendary table
Wow man. I'm 29 with 3 little girls, I've lost a son. I'm a paramedic and have seen so much hurt and death.
I cried some tears out seeing your dream realized sitting at the table at the beginning of your video.
I'm so happy for you man. You truly deserve and I'm so happy I've been watching you from almost day 1.
So happy to see you at that table brad. I've been watching you since you started making these videos, told all my friends about ya in hopes you'd make it there. Super proud Mr.Owen; good work.
The table linenup is insane! What a dream! Congrats Brad
Hi Brat, every time you’re post your new video I am so happy 😃 to watch. Thank you very much
Absolutely amazing. Seeing your channel and poker skill grow over the past years has been incredible, so inspiring and uplifting to see you with three of the all-timers. Congrats on reaching this level in your game, can't wait to see you get some bracelets next!
That's a special moment with Doyle and the basketball thing. Congrats on your success, Brad. Keep living your best life.
Dude, your humility while narrating this is incredible. You are obviously one of the best out there but still acting like a fan. Kudos.
To be able to play at that level with those professional players and make money doing it…. You’re truly coming up.
Im very proud of your Brad. Watched you for years. What a great success!
Been watching you since Vlog #20 or something, it is so wild to be watching you play games like these now. You’ve earned it man, congrats
It's great to see how far you've come. It was fun hanging out in the livestreams during covid when poker rooms were closed, but I'm glad you're doing so well in poker now.
Awesome to see Lucky Chances mentioned here! I enjoy playing the 1-2 there from time to time. Great to see yo playing amongst the best, and hearing your commentary about Doyle's contribution to the game.
Well done Brad. I think you’ve proven that you can hang with some of the best in the world. Always pulling for you.
You are building one heck of a fan club. The only poker channel I watch consistently. Way to find that draw to success
Brad it's awesome to see you grow up as a pro and make it into these games. Awesome journey. Keep running good!
Loving the pure entertainment value of these vlogs - always something to look forward to in the mornings with coffee - keep it up Brad!