The Blackjack Apprenticeship Podcast

Blackjack Teams and Facial Recognition with ‘Nubs1981’ and ‘L_EC’ | BJA077

High stakes card counters and teammates 'L_EC' and 'Nubs1981' join Colin and guest host 'SD1' to talk about the state of high stakes card counting today, the nuances of playing rated and intel,  the pros and cons of attending a bootcamp on a micro bankroll, and whether it's actually possible to beat facial recognition.

Things I Wish I’d Known Before Counting Cards | BJA076

We often get asked "What are the things you wish you had known before starting your advantage play career?" In this podcast, Colin and other top card counting pros give their answers to that very question. They discuss things like: Knowing the toll a full time AP career will take on you, Learning to think beyond card counting, Being prepared for the cat and mouse game, and much more!

The Highs and Lows of Your First Blackjack Trip With ‘SmallTownGuy’ | BJA075

Fresh off his first official card counting trip, BJA member 'SmallTownGuy' joins Colin to discuss: Encountering a seasoned pro while training, Avoiding rookie mistakes, The unexpected realities of managing expenses, money, and your health, and more!
BJA Members can find his post 'Beyond a Winning Game' here: https://members.blackjackapprenticeship.com/forums/topic/tip-of-the-iceberg/

Husband & Wife AP Team ‘Ltrain’ and ‘Pocketqueens’ | BJA074

Today Colin is joined by BJA members 'Ltrain' and 'Pocketqueens', a married AP team that have taken 6 figures from casinos in 2020 alone. They discuss how they got into blackjack, being spotted by another AP, unexpectedly hitting a jackpot, the dynamics of married AP life, and more!

Gambling, Advantage Play, and Losing Streaks with “Ballaboy2234” | BJA073

BJA member and Bootcamp grad "Ballaboy2234" joins Colin on Episode 73 of the BJA podcast to discuss:
Training with a co-worker -Taking advantage of a side count early in his career -Mid career losing streak and reality check -The effects of Covid on his career -And more!See the Opportunity/Risk video here: https://www.blackjackapprenticeship.com/opportunity-risk-graph-video/

From Poker to Pro Blackjack: “Pokrplyer” | BJA072

BJA Member "Pokrplyer" joins Colin for episode 72 of the BJA podcast and the discuss things such as: The transition from poker to Blackjack, Using credit cards to build his bankroll, How the pandemic has affected a "¾ time" pro, And the expectations vs the reality of professional advantage play.

BJA Mailbag and (Belated) Reflections on the Blackjack Ball | BJA071

Every day our inbox fills up with all types of questions about blackjack. In this podcast, Colin shares his thoughts and advice on many common situations, as well as his observations from the most recent Blackjack Ball this last February.

The True-Life Adventures of ‘Nickels’ the Advantage Player | BJA070

On episode 70 of the Blackjack Apprenticeship Podcast, Colin is joined by BJA pro 'Nickels'. They discuss topics such as his route to becoming an advantage player, how to not miss opportunities in the casino, taking advantage of rare (and valuable) casino promotions, and more.

Blackjack Hall Of Famer Richard Munchkin | BJA069

Eight years after first appearing on the Blackjack Apprenticeship Podcast, the illustrious Richard Munchkin returns to answer questions posed by our members. Colin and Richard discuss topics such as: The easiest play he ever pulled off, Winning millions from a casino in Korea, Avoiding CTRs, Richard's gambling superpower and more.

Colin Answers Your Top Mailbag Questions | BJA068

Colin digs into his mailbag to answer your questions such as:
What would he do different if he was starting a team today?
Where should you keep (and not keep) your bankroll?
How fast can you count down a deck?
Tips on cashing out.