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  1. P5s Podcast P5s Podcast is offline

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    Jun 10th, 2007 (6/10/2007 2:01am)

    Next week's Podcast will feature an interview with former #1 Chris Savage.

    Chris has been around the online tournament scene since the inception of PocketFives.com, and was the first online tournament player to be ranked #1 on this site. Much of our interview will focus on how the game has evolved, and Chris' opinions on the younger players who have dominated for over a year.

    To submit a question for Chris "brsavage" Savage, please post in this thread. You may also send an email to podcast@pocketfives.com before Wednesday night.

    * PocketFiver "SCTrojans" was unable to interview this week due to WSOP commitments, and has agreed to be a guest on the show in the near future.
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    Jun 10th, 2007 (6/10/2007 2:32am) in reply to P5s Podcast

    What is the Secret to maintaining a happy family life and sucessful professional life with the volume of mtt's you seem to be able to play?
  3. Mr. Blonde Mr. Blonde is offline Supreme Moderator

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    Jun 10th, 2007 (6/10/2007 2:51am) in reply to P5s Podcast

    Not really a question, but just wanted to comment, that Chris is by far the most generous member of pocketfives. Him and Jennifear do more for the little people than anyone in poker. I speak for all the micro grinders when I say thanks to you both.
     
  4. Gold Bar Gold Bar is offline

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    Jun 10th, 2007 (6/10/2007 4:48am) in reply to Mr. Blonde

    Your name is a reference to your favorite character Braveheart? He was a savage in a few scenes.
  5. HelenRNurse HelenRNurse is offline

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    Jun 10th, 2007 (6/10/2007 8:46am) in reply to Mr. Blonde

    Agreed, Mr. Blonde!!!! Thanks, Chris!
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    Jun 10th, 2007 (6/10/2007 2:19pm) in reply to HelenRNurse

    for BRsavage thank you from the OT we are trying for you thanks for being who you are
  7. jalman1 jalman1 is offline

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    Jun 10th, 2007 (6/10/2007 7:53pm) in reply to jasonpm

    Ask Brsavage why he is such a pimp?????
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    Jun 10th, 2007 (6/10/2007 9:29pm) in reply to P5s Podcast

    Ask br why he is such a badass, and how he backed 9 horses in this weeks sunday million......
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    Jun 10th, 2007 (6/10/2007 10:01pm) in reply to P5s Podcast

    two part question... Do you think that todays up and comers play too eratically or do you just think that they play aggressively early to gain a chip advantage?

    second part of my question is do either of you have a prodigy? Someone whos play you watch , and basically coach.

    I also have a third question. Who do you like to watch play, either live or online?
  10. BillMueller BillMueller is offline OT President

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    Jun 10th, 2007 (6/10/2007 10:53pm) in reply to Chip Daddy

    BR - what motivates you to continually (it seems) to stake players you may not know personally?

    SCTrojans - how does someone go from playing BillMueller in 27 dollar turbos regularly to pwning big time MTTs?
  11. hoorayforjaded hoorayforjaded is offline

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    Jun 11th, 2007 (6/11/2007 1:05pm) in reply to P5s Podcast

    BR: You are far and away one of my favorite online players. Pure class. What qualities do you feel are most important for a person to have in order to be a long term winning player at this game?
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    Jun 11th, 2007 (6/11/2007 5:20pm) in reply to P5s Podcast

    Chris, you've been around long enough to see a lot of changes in online poker. Compare and contrast the game five years ago to what it is now. How have playing styles changed? What changes have you made in your game to remain a profitable player against what is widely considered a more talented crowd?

    --KingPariah
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    Jun 11th, 2007 (6/11/2007 6:42pm) in reply to P5s Podcast

    Mr. BR longtime listener, first time caller. First off you should be commended with your generosity towards the OT section of the community(the glue that holds this place together). Secondly which OT'er would you pick to be your tag team partner if you were signed to fight one cage match in the WWE?

    TY can't wait to hear the answer on the air.

    At least just say hello to myself and OT on the thing.
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    Jun 11th, 2007 (6/11/2007 7:34pm) in reply to P5s Podcast

    MrSavage pwns at life.

    Thanks man, please continue your pwning ways.

    p.s. On a scale from 1 to 10, with 10 being the gayest, How gay is YourTimeIsUp?
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    Jun 11th, 2007 (6/11/2007 7:59pm) in reply to Tsupa

    I was gonna ask BR, why he is such a bad ass mofo??? but it seems as though someone beat me to the punch, which means u truly are a bad ass mofo, wtg BR, keep being you!!!!
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    Jun 11th, 2007 (6/11/2007 10:12pm) in reply to P5s Podcast

    BR you have been around a long time and seen a lot of players climb up the rankings then drop off the face of the earth. What do you think is the difference between the few who stay near the top of the rankings year after year vs players who shoot up the rankings then disapear.
     
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    Jun 12th, 2007 (6/12/2007 2:25am) in reply to Donkey5layer

    chris,

    i recently read a sort of controverisal thread in which you played a big pot against mr. menlo with 22, and basically went on to say how you "had a read and stuck with it"

    how important are "reads" in online poker and what are some simple examples of some typical online tells
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    Jun 12th, 2007 (6/12/2007 11:22am) in reply to NetFan44

    BR,

    Do you think in late game situations, in order to go for the win, that you have to go with a more narrow range that you put opponents on, and stick with it right or wrong? For example, you may put a specific player on the top 20% of hands at some point in the middle of a tourney, and play versus that range...but much later, and closer to the final table, you put that same player on a few specific hands.
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    Jun 12th, 2007 (6/12/2007 3:01pm) in reply to jackaaron

    BR, I live in The Red Stick, near your hometown. Can we be buddies? I'd really like to pick your brain. Not sure if I've played with you at The Rack, the Mighty River league, or even at the boat. Possibly.
     
  20. jalman1 jalman1 is offline

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    Jun 12th, 2007 (6/12/2007 4:33pm) in reply to JJDude

    BRSAVAGE how do u keep ur hoes in line i have a hard time with this and figure u could help me out
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  21. DoyledEgg DoyledEgg is offline

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    Jun 12th, 2007 (6/12/2007 6:55pm) in reply to P5s Podcast

    Chris.....beef or chicken??
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    Jun 12th, 2007 (6/12/2007 7:45pm) in reply to P5s Podcast

    BR- Congrats on all of your success.

    Poker, for me, has been a series of plateaus. Study, increase knowledge, experiment, etc. and raise your game to next plateau. Stay on plateau for a while.

    Outside of the obvious things like reading poker books, training sites, etc., any suggestions on how to break through the next plateau (whatever plateau one might be on at the moment) in order to become a top player.

    As a husband, father and one who works full time and wants balance in my life, my playing time is limited to evenings after my son is asleep. I am probably typical of most players that really want to keep getting better, but aren't always sure what to focus on.

    Thanks,

    rizniles
     
  23. brsavage brsavage is offline Spontaneous Benefactor

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    Jun 12th, 2007 (6/12/2007 10:14pm) in reply to P5s Podcast

    There are a lot of really good questions... I will definitely try to address a byunch of them in the podcast. we are scheduled to record Wednesday night.

    Thx,

    Chris.
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  24. thefuture021 thefuture021 is offline

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    Jun 13th, 2007 (6/13/2007 4:53am) in reply to P5s Podcast

    Chris,

    a/s/l?
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    Jun 13th, 2007 (6/13/2007 6:38pm) in reply to P5s Podcast

    Two questions Chris.

    (1) As a master of the sattelite tourneys, do you change anything strategically at a final table where top two get seats (WSOP, Aruba etc) and the other eight get nothing vs. a normal MTT final table (i.e. you've already made money but good money in top 3 spots)?

    (2) How did you build a bankroll in the very beginning?

    Many thanks to Chris for "teaching" me poker. (By that I mean railling him over at UB).

    --Adam
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    Jun 13th, 2007 (6/13/2007 6:52pm) in reply to P5s Podcast

    BR: You have a full-time job outside of poker. As someone still trying to find the balance, how do you do it? What type of schedule have you set for yourself, and more importantly, for your family? Thanks. Best of luck in the future.
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