Blogs, vlogs and books.
Unfortunately, I am not a man of my word, but it doesn’t mean I’m not trying. Perhaps the secret was not to go so in depth, when really, few care besides me about what is behind the vision. “Keep it simple,” she had said fatefully; in this case, perhaps that still applies to a few minor documentarians known as poker vloggers. (More likely, the secret is just […]
A new generation of poker players is creating thousands of hours of previously rare poker content: The personal poker video log, aka vlog. In this series, I will attempt to review them all. “It’s difficult to talk to the camera,” admits Brandon Sheils, a once and now again aspiring poker vlogger. Watching his videos “My Very First Vlog,” “My Poker Journey,” and now another, with the Grand […]
A new generation of poker players is creating thousands of hours of previously rare poker content: The personal poker video log, aka vlog. In this series, I will attempt to review them all. It’s suiting that I start off with a vlog which commands its form while being particularly constrained by it. In other words, the Jeff Boski vlog has much to say about its creator and about poker […]
Many blogs attempt to quantify the daily feel of low stakes poker, especially from the enthusiast’s point of view, and Just the Facts… a low stakes poker blog is a stellar example of such writing. A great deal of basic strategy and hand histories make this site a friend to those learning the game. Unlike the legendary Tony and his sprawling, dark, and maddening work cataloging the […]
While I rouse myself from the doldrums, I will tie up some loose ends. Here’s a review I promised: 17. http://cardplayerlifestyle.com/ Robbie Strazynski appears to be a big fellow with a giant face, giant body, and giant white teeth. He probably wears those stretchy polo shirts because he’d rip a standard dress shirt just living his life; he looks very goal-driven, as if he does pushups randomly throughout the day […]
The web is a dream and a nightmare for the curious person. If you are looking for online poker writing, you have to get through the detritus, which is unfortunately front loaded. For instance, if you search for “Poker Blogs 2016,” and follow a link for Best Poker Blogs of 2016, you end up with this grinning marshmallow offering her opinion. It’s from 2014. Poker, for better and […]
The last time we spoke about it he was asking me to use my credit card (again) to restash, and I said no. He got angry, I stood my ground, and he never asked me for money to play again. That was a long time ago. Yes, this is the genuine voice of the poker significant other at http://wivesofpoker.blogspot.com/ and an important read for those dedicated to understanding […]
http://www.subjectpoker.com/, a blog-cum-newsite, officially closed but curiously still left up after several years, serves as a reminder of many things. First, excellent, attractive design and strong writing make for a killer site. You would expect this from sharp guys like the SP founders, listed here. The frequency and interest level of their reports attest to their initial enthusiasm. However, such an endeavor requires a real plan because it’s a […]
This one, http://threeriverspoker.blogspot.com/, is an example of the standard fate of a blog, especially a freely hosted one. It’s so easy to start, as Google gives you all the tools, but carrying it on requires more than a little moxie. The disappointment is that like many, this blogger has a clear if not unique voice, and the potential is there for a quality web log. His best overall stuff […]