FTR Interview: Tom "Kingsofcards" Marchese

[IowaSkinsFan]

http://www.flopturnriver.com/blogs/f...s-marchase-130

Now I know this guy isn't "big name." But if you need motivation to go take a look, go no further than these results for 30k hands.
http://img474.imageshack.us/my.php?image=88kdy1.jpg

Here's an excerpt from the interview:

Until after playing HU, when playing 6 max I never really took into account bet sizing, timing tells or things like that nearly as much so I guess playing HU just made me more aware of the flaws in my game and the flaws of playing sessions in “robot mode” and just defining people at a 21/16 who 3-bets light. Rather than a tricky tag who 3-bets light; a tricky tagg who calls 3-bets a little to wide, gives up in 3-bet pots easily and likes to float dry boards in position.

[irishiain]

Nice read, thanks for doing these.

[Silly String]

Another great interview. Thanks for keeping us informed and motivated ISF.

[bigred]

Really good stuff.

I don't know if this is possible and probably overkill, but is there anyway you could start doing a follow up questionaire for the interviewee? I know you used to ask for questions to submit for a player but without knowing the player very well it's hard to submit anything meaningful that's not general and boring. After reading the interview, I'm sure I'm not the only one who would love to ask more. Maybe a followup email if he doesn't mind answering?

[Warpe]

DS: Now many poker players play for a year or two and can never get past the 1/2 or 2/4 NL level, you appeared to be somewhat on that pace, and suddenly you go from 2/4 to playing in soft 25/50 games in a matter of 3 months…. What happened!?

TM: For me my biggest problem was that I was always playing 9-12 tables. Because of this, I was making a lot of money but never really working on my game and improving. I think this is a problem that many mid stakes players struggle with as to improve and move up they most likely will need to sacrifice a little bit in the short run in order to progress as a player. I also found that playing heads up greatly improved my hand reading skills along with improving my game in blind battles and when playing OOP. Most of my success at the 5/10 - 25/50 level has come when I was playing 1-5 tables and truly concentrating on every hand instead of just going through the motions.

So true.

Great job again, ISF.

[IowaSkinsFan]

Really good stuff.

I don't know if this is possible and probably overkill, but is there anyway you could start doing a follow up questionaire for the interviewee? I know you used to ask for questions to submit for a player but without knowing the player very well it's hard to submit anything meaningful that's not general and boring. After reading the interview, I'm sure I'm not the only one who would love to ask more. Maybe a followup email if he doesn't mind answering?

Hmmm, I'm a little wary of doing this because of the whole overkill thing, I think they'd personally just like to be done with it after they finish. Ill think about it more though.

[badgers]

Really good stuff.

I don't know if this is possible and probably overkill, but is there anyway you could start doing a follow up questionaire for the interviewee? I know you used to ask for questions to submit for a player but without knowing the player very well it's hard to submit anything meaningful that's not general and boring. After reading the interview, I'm sure I'm not the only one who would love to ask more. Maybe a followup email if he doesn't mind answering?

Hmmm, I'm a little wary of doing this because of the whole overkill thing, I think they'd personally just like to be done with it after they finish. Ill think about it more though.

Or you could post who you're interviewing in the commune and ask for questions before the interview.

Another great read

[IowaSkinsFan]

Really good stuff.

I don't know if this is possible and probably overkill, but is there anyway you could start doing a follow up questionaire for the interviewee? I know you used to ask for questions to submit for a player but without knowing the player very well it's hard to submit anything meaningful that's not general and boring. After reading the interview, I'm sure I'm not the only one who would love to ask more. Maybe a followup email if he doesn't mind answering?

Hmmm, I'm a little wary of doing this because of the whole overkill thing, I think they'd personally just like to be done with it after they finish. Ill think about it more though.

Or you could post who you're interviewing in the commune and ask for questions before the interview.

Another great read

I've had pretty bad turnout in the past when ive posted for help on interview questions, but if your enthusiastic about it i'll do it for sure.

[UG]

awesome stuff, Danny, keep it coming

[givememyleg]

nice job danny, i love reading these !

[mixchange]

Nice interview, I also liked Sauce's. Thanks ISF.

[Numbr2intheWorld]

I like most of the questions you ask Danny. I'm sure some FTRers can think of some cool ones that can be asked to anyone.

Danny, as soon as you know who you're going to interview, just put it up on the commune so people if they want can ask specific questions. I think people will take it more seriously now considering that you've shown them some awesome interviews.