PocketFives had the opportunity to catch up with one of its members, Rich Pker4DummiesRodrigo (pictured), out of Toms River, New Jersey. Rodrigo plays under the handles Muck_Your_Life on Borgata Pokerand muckyourlifeon 888 Poker. Known for his funny sense of humor, he also is very solid on the virtual felts, with over $48,000 in tracked online cashes.

Some of his accomplishments include a win in the PartyPoker/Borgata Poker $10,000 Guarantee for $2,365, a six-way-chop in the GSSS Main Event where he officially finished first for $8,487, and a win in the Ultimate Poker $20,000 Guarantee Sunday Major for $4,918. Visit PocketFives’ New Jersey poker community for the latest news and discussion from New Jersey players.

PocketFives: What got you started playing online poker?

Rich Rodrigo: I enjoyed playing poker at my friend’s house, but that game ended up dissolving. When I learned about free poker, I instantly said to myself, “Wow, Rich, this is it, your opportunity. Finally, you will be able to look at porn and play poker simultaneously without being judged.” I haven’t looked back since.

PocketFives: Is there any meaning behind your screen name?

Rich Rodrigo: My screen name is a combination of trying to tilt people and a mediocre poker pun. I am looking forward to when PokerStars comes and I can choose a different anonymous name, although I might just pick Lucky Spewey and have people blasting off on all my opens.

PocketFives: What are your favorite New Jersey online poker sites to play and why?

Rich Rodrigo: My favorite is 888 because they actually have a daytime schedule.

PocketFives: Since the launch of regulated online poker in New Jersey, what has been your most memorable cash or win?

Rich Rodrigo: They are all pretty forgettable to be quite honest. Sucking out on Jesse No_Xcape Elliot to win the Ultimate Poker 20,000 Guarantee was pretty dope though. That was a tough final table.

PocketFives: Is there anyone or anything that helped change how you approach the game?

Rich Rodrigo: One of the perks of being above average is most of the people I talk poker with are better than I am, so it gives me great perspective and insight into what might work and what might not work on and off the felt. The one guy I talk the most with is Mike JohnnyDrama Haberman, so when I suck out on you deep in a big spot of a tournament, #BlameDrama.

PocketFives: Do you play any live poker?

Rich Rodrigo: Yes, I do play live poker. I am indeed a masochist. Still poor, too.