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T&A: Tens And Aces. An AP Blackjack podcast. Turning the tables from Las Vegas to Local Casinos

T&A: Tens And Aces. An AP Blackjack podcast. Turning the tables from Las Vegas to Local Casinos

By Mike Twenty-one

A podcast about the real lives and experiences of advantage players of the game of Blackjack. We'll share both positive and negative stories, because as any Blackjack pro knows, the positive and negative variance of this game and how to take advantage of the positive situations while working our way through the negative one, is what rising above mere gambling and winning long-term in this game is all about. Blackjack is, along with Poker, one of the few games in a casino that a disciplined and skilled player can have a long term edge playing. Are you ready for some T&A?
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Episode 19: Sir, We Insist On Giving You 92% Pen. (L_EC Interview) (UPDATED 5.22.21)

T&A: Tens And Aces. An AP Blackjack podcast. Turning the tables from Las Vegas to Local Casinos May 21, 2021

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Episode 76: Soju Meet Again

Episode 76: Soju Meet Again

In this transition of our experiment in imaginary radio, something we like to call The Tens And Aces Blackjack Podcast, we present a re-transmission of an interview, from a few years back, with our guest who appeared on episode 75 as a returning guest to the show where we talk about the beginning of his journey. If this is the type of thing you'd like to hear, listen up, because we're about to give you some T&A!

Apr 25, 202432:24
Episode 75: I Wish Vegas Had A Game Called 12

Episode 75: I Wish Vegas Had A Game Called 12

In this episode of our transmission of our attempt at imaginary radio, something we like to call the Tens And Aces Podcast, we invite friend of the show and former guest, Soju on the Pod to talk about the possibility of him possibly going from the soul-sucking corporate world to the world of being a full-time advantage player. We also play some listener voicemails towards the end of the transmission. So, are you ready for some T&A?

Apr 19, 202443:12
Episode 70: BJA Audio Basic Strategy

Episode 70: BJA Audio Basic Strategy

In this transmission of our attempt at imaginary radio, something we like to call The Tens and Aces Podcast, we bring you an audio tutorial of the BJA basic blackjack strategy chart. This tool is meant to help those learning this chart memorize it.
Nov 08, 202344:45
Episode 69: Improved Blackjack Tutorial

Episode 69: Improved Blackjack Tutorial

This is an improved version that fixes a few audio glitches that some listeners let us know about. This transmission of our attempt at imaginary radio presents an audio version of Blackjack Basic Strategy that the listener can use to train themselves with or even use as a refresher. Enjoy!

Nov 03, 202304:33
Episode 67: Nubs Redux

Episode 67: Nubs Redux

This is a re-broadcast of one of our favorite and early shows we did with AP and who would come to be a friend of this imaginary radio transmission, Nubs1981. I hope you enjoy going back to 2020 as much as we did! Take a listen!

Oct 14, 202348:48
Episode 66: Truckstops, Blue Powerade,Ploppies, Russian Crime Syndicate, Idiots and No Soup For You

Episode 66: Truckstops, Blue Powerade,Ploppies, Russian Crime Syndicate, Idiots and No Soup For You

In this transmission of our attempt at imaginary radio, something we like to call, T&A, The Tens and Aces Blackjack Podcast, we present you several short stories from several listeners out there on the felt. If this is the kind of thing you'd like to hear, listen up, because we're about to give you some T&A!

Sep 06, 202330:30
Episode 65: BAD Chris Vs. America

Episode 65: BAD Chris Vs. America

In this episode of our attempt at imaginary radio, we present an interview with Blackjack Card Counter and Advantage player, Chris. If this is the type of thing you want to hear, listen up, because we're about to give you some T&A!

Aug 08, 202351:11
Episode 64: EV Happens (Midwest Mike Interview)

Episode 64: EV Happens (Midwest Mike Interview)

Interview with Blackjack AP, Midwest Mike.

Jun 01, 202355:07
Episode: All Hands On Deck/Story Time With Mike

Episode: All Hands On Deck/Story Time With Mike

Just a quick little dispatch of this imaginary radio show with a request from the listeners and a quick little story from Mike out in the AP wilds! Enjoy!
May 26, 202303:17
Episode 63: You Better Tear Up That CTR!

Episode 63: You Better Tear Up That CTR!

In this transmission of our experiment in imaginary radio, something we like to call, T&A: The Tens and Aces Podcast, we present a fresh new episode with friend of the show and former guest, Blackjack Advantage Player "Rainman" and we catch up with all that's going down in his world! S, if this is the type of thing you'd like to hear, listen up, because we're about to give you some T&A!

May 10, 202352:04
Episode 61: Baron Revisited

Episode 61: Baron Revisited

An update on the AP career of Blackjack advantage player, Baron.
Apr 30, 202359:42
Episode 62: The Very Special Guest Is...

Episode 62: The Very Special Guest Is...

In this Episode of our attempt at imaginary radio, a little thing we like to call the Tens and Aces Podcast, we bring a very special surprise guest on for an interview and to talk about the ever important topic of AP etiquette. So, if this is the type of thing you'd like to hear, listen up.... Because we're about to give you some T&A!

Apr 27, 202301:05:19
Episode: 42 Whiskey A Go, Go, Go

Episode: 42 Whiskey A Go, Go, Go

In this transmission of this episode of our attempt at imaginary radio, that we like to call The Tens And Aces Podcast, We bring you an interview with an AP named Whiskey who's traveling around in a converted Sprinter Van going from city and city and state to state attacking casinos one by one. So, if this is the type of thing you'd like to hear, listen up, because we're about to give you some T&A!
Apr 25, 202301:06:08
EPISODE: 37: Colin Jones, You Know What I'm Sayin'?

EPISODE: 37: Colin Jones, You Know What I'm Sayin'?

In this episode of our experiment in imaginary radio, that we like the call the Tens and Aces Podcast, we present an interview with Colin Jones of Blackjack Apprenticeship, co-founder  the successful "Church Team" card counting team that was profiled in the documentary, "Holy Rollers" that is about a Christian Card Counting team based out of the Seattle area. If this is the type of thing you'd like to hear, listen up because we're about to give you some T&A!1 
Apr 25, 202301:11:15
Episode 60: Miner In Blackjack, Major In Life

Episode 60: Miner In Blackjack, Major In Life

In this transmission in our experiment in imaginary radio, we present an interview with card counter an AP, Joe Miner. If this is the type of thing you'd like to hear, listen up, because were about to give you some T&A!
Apr 16, 202344:33
Golden Girls

Golden Girls

Just a short little transmission of this experiment in imaginary radio that we like to call the Tens and Aces Podcast. This episode features a fun little story I encountered in a casino. See you down the felt!
Mar 07, 202301:28
Episode 47: Something Borrowed, Something New

Episode 47: Something Borrowed, Something New

This is a what I consider to be one of our best episodes to date! You'll have to listen to fin out who the guest(s) are/is!

Feb 19, 202301:04:44
Truly, Don't Be Like Mike!

Truly, Don't Be Like Mike!

Just listen to my dumbassery and hopefully, laugh at me. I deserve it!
Nov 26, 202202:12
Don't Be Like Mike Mike

Don't Be Like Mike Mike

Don't be like your host of this imaginary radio show! Learn from my mistakes!
Nov 26, 202201:44
#43 If I told you, I'd have to Network With You.

#43 If I told you, I'd have to Network With You.

In this transmission of our attempt at imaginary radio, we return to the world with a little bit of a departure from our typical interview a guest an episode format. It's just a handful of AP's sitting around and talking shop. Nothing to fancy, just about an hour and a half of shop talk. If you like this format, email me and let me know, we'll do them more often in addition to our regularly scheduled imaginary radio transmissions that have defined our show. Shout out to all the guys who came on the pod.
Jun 15, 202201:35:39
Not Dead!

Not Dead!

Quick little update!
Apr 10, 202201:08
Episode 41: So, Can I Get A Sandwich Or What? (Workhorse, Pt. 2)

Episode 41: So, Can I Get A Sandwich Or What? (Workhorse, Pt. 2)

in this transmission of the podcast, we present an episode with Blackjack AP, Workhorse. He's a returning guest and we catch up with him to find out how his AP journey is progressing.
Jan 06, 202247:00
Episode 40: Happy Holiday's T&A Listeners!

Episode 40: Happy Holiday's T&A Listeners!

In this transmission of the podcast, we bring you holiday greetings and some holiday cheer!  

Dec 23, 202159:43
Episode 39: Balls And A Bankroll (Ghost Part 2)

Episode 39: Balls And A Bankroll (Ghost Part 2)

In this transmission of our attempt of imaginary radio, we bring you part two of an interview with blackjack advantage player, Ghost. So, if this is the type of thing you want to hear, listen up,  because we're about to give you some T&A!

Dec 01, 202147:24
Enndee - Tens And Aces (demo)

Enndee - Tens And Aces (demo)

Here's  a song about being an advantage player that a listener named, "Enndee" made for the show. It's not a finished product by any means, but I just wanted to share with the masses. I think it will be a great way to end the show every week. What do you guys think?

-Mike AP

Dec 01, 202100:56
Episode 38: :Busting Makes Me Feel Good (Ghost, Pt. 1)

Episode 38: :Busting Makes Me Feel Good (Ghost, Pt. 1)

In this transmission of our experiment of imaginary radio, a little something that we like to call the Tens and Aces Blackjack Podcast, we present you with part one of an interview with a AP Blanckjack player named "Ghost." If this is the type of thing you'd like to hear, well listewn up, because we're about to give you some T&A!
Nov 25, 202101:10:17
FLASHBACK EPISODE: Live Blackjack Talk!

FLASHBACK EPISODE: Live Blackjack Talk!

In this installment of our attempt at imaginary radio, what we like to call The Tens and Aces Blackjack Podcast, our host Mike AP takes live calls from listeners. Want to hear what the results of this experiment yield? Well, Listen Up! 'Cause we're about to give you some T&A! Topics on the episode: Las Vegas , Blackjack Podcast, Blackjack , Card Counting, Advantage Play , Gambling , Casino's 
Oct 15, 202152:11
Episode: 36 Fastest Hands In The World (WacoKid Part 2.)

Episode: 36 Fastest Hands In The World (WacoKid Part 2.)

In this transmission of our attempt at imaginary radio, a little thing that we like to call, T&A: The Tens and Aces Blackjack Podcast, we bring you part two of our interview with WacoKid. This episode also has Reddit Q&A questions answered by WacoKid and Mike AP and asked by the T&A text to speech robot, "Lisa" If this is the type of thing you'd like to hear, listen up, because we're about to give you some T&A!

Oct 12, 202153:31
Episode 23: Rainman Returns And Comes Off The Ledge

Episode 23: Rainman Returns And Comes Off The Ledge

In this BONUS Episode  of our attempt at imaginary radio, something we like to call T&A: The Tens and Aces Blackjack Podcast, we invite Rainman back on the show for a brief, but frank and honest discussion about his rise and fall in his journey as a newer AP blackjack player,. If this is the type of thing you'd like to hear, well listen up, because we're about to give you some T&A!   Topics discussed in this episode: Blackjack Advantage Play , Card Counting , Casinos , Gambling , humility , perseverance , bank roll , money management , Las Vegas , blackjack podcast
Oct 12, 202117:36
Episode: 25 ZK & Stan The Caddy

Episode: 25 ZK & Stan The Caddy

In this Episode of our attempt at imaginary radio that we like to call T&A: The Tens and Aces Podcast, we chat with full-time blackjack pro's ZK & Stan The Caddy. They share stories of their life on the road APing and what they've learned along the way. So, if this is the type of thing you'd like to hear, listen up, because we're about to give you some T&A!
Oct 12, 202101:04:56
REWIND EPISODE: Husband & Wife Card Counters Mac & DJ Pt. 1

REWIND EPISODE: Husband & Wife Card Counters Mac & DJ Pt. 1

In this Sunday REWIND Episode, of our attempt at imaginary radio, that we like to call The Tens and Aces Podcast, we re-present part one of our conversation from earlier in the year with husband and wife team, Mac & DJ. If this is the type of thing you'd like to hear, listen up because we're about to give you some T&A!

Oct 12, 202152:04
EPISODE 35: (Part 1) My Name's Jim. Most People Call Me...Jim (WacoKid interview)

EPISODE 35: (Part 1) My Name's Jim. Most People Call Me...Jim (WacoKid interview)

In this transmission at our attempt of imaginary radio, that we like to call, The Tens and Aces Blackjack Podcast, we present part 1 of an interview with WacoKid. He's a skilled card counter and all around Advantage Player who has a very interesting take on the AP life. So, if this is the kind of thing you'd like to hear, listen up! We're about to give you some T&A!
Oct 12, 202101:26:02
Episode: 24 The Socratic (Dead?) Methhead, Part 1

Episode: 24 The Socratic (Dead?) Methhead, Part 1

Pro AP, Blackjack team manager and former pro golfer, Socrates, drops by the show as we attempt to make an episode of imaginary radio, that we like to call the Tens and Aces Blackjack Podcast. If this is the type of thing you'd like to hear listen up! We're about to give you some T&A.
Oct 12, 202147:18
Rewind Episode: Part 2 of Husband and Wife Counting Team Mac & DJ

Rewind Episode: Part 2 of Husband and Wife Counting Team Mac & DJ

In this rewind transmission of our attempt at imaginary radio, we present part 2 of our interview from earlier in the year with husband and wife card counting team, Mac and DJ. If this is the kind of thing you'd like to hear, well, listen up... We're about to give you some T&A"
Oct 06, 202142:15
Episode 34: AP Ménage à Trois

Episode 34: AP Ménage à Trois

*NOTE* We erroneously uploaded a version of this episode where my tracks were out of sync. It's all fixed now. Sorry about that! In this episode of our attempt at imaginary radio, we being you an interview with two professional AP's who have some great stories to share and funny antidotes from the AP Blackjack life on the road. Is this the type of thing you'd like to hear? Well, listen up because we're about to give you some T&A!
Sep 11, 202101:05:17
Episode 33: Technical Difficulties, Please Stand By

Episode 33: Technical Difficulties, Please Stand By

In this episode of our attempt at imaginary radio, we bring you an interview with Blackjack team Archimedes 21. It's a question and answer episode, with questions sent in from listeners. The team was recording their side of the conversation from a boat on a Great Lake in the North East of the US. Their connection was spotty. This led to the conversation being cut a bit short. Even still, the result is entertaining and informative, even if a bit shorter than usual.
Sep 07, 202135:58
Episode32: Mental And Physical Health Roundtable Discussion

Episode32: Mental And Physical Health Roundtable Discussion

IN this transmission

Sep 06, 202159:45
Episode 31: Smootha Operator

Episode 31: Smootha Operator

In this transmission of our little attempt at imaginary radio that we like to call the Tens and Aces Podcast, we bring you an episode with Blackjack AP, Smootha. He's had a slightly different experience in the first 600+ hours of his relatively young AP Blackjack career. He brings some wonderful insight to this here podcast, nonetheless. Is this the type of thing you'd like to hear? Well, listen up! We're about to give you some T&A!

Aug 20, 202142:23
Episode 30: Eu Não Falo English! (Gus28 interview)

Episode 30: Eu Não Falo English! (Gus28 interview)

In this transmission of our attempt at imaginary radio, we bring you an interview with a Brazilian AP named Gus28. He has a unique story to share regarding his AP journey as well as unique insights on the game of Blackjack. If this is the kind of thing you'd like to hear, well listen up, we're about to give you some T&A!
Aug 11, 202101:07:22
Episode 28: Rainman Test Out and Update

Episode 28: Rainman Test Out and Update

In this episode of our little experiment in our attempt at imaginary radio, a little thing that we like to call the Tens and Aces Blackjack Podcast, We bring you an update with former guest, Rainman on his continuing journey through the AP world, including a test out by a pro and some additional frustrations and setbacks along the way. If this is the type of thing you'd like to hear, listen up, because we're about to give you some T&A!



Jul 14, 202120:54
Episode 27: The Show About Nothing

Episode 27: The Show About Nothing

In this episode of our attempt at imaginary radio, we present yet another episode of of The Tens and Aces Podcast. This Episode has a few guests on it and a pretty funny "Easter Egg" at the very end of the episode, so listen all the way through. If this is the type of thing you'd like to hear, listen up, because we're about to give you some T&A!


Episode topics: Blackjack, Las Vegas, Colorado Casinos, Seinfeld, Card Counting, Advantage play, Tunica, Casino Back off Stories, Blackjack dealers, casino pitboss.

Jul 13, 202142:46
Episode 26: Chop Suey!

Episode 26: Chop Suey!

In this transmission of our attempt at imaginary radio, that we like to call the Tens and Aces Blackjack Podcast, we interview blackjack advantage player, Suey and get his insights on the game. If this is the type of thing you'd like to hear, listen up, because we're about to give you some T&A

Jul 08, 202138:03
Episode 21.5: Even More Backoff Stories! (Longer version of Ep. 21 6/14/2020)

Episode 21.5: Even More Backoff Stories! (Longer version of Ep. 21 6/14/2020)

This is just an updated version of episode 21, with even more backoff stories for you to enjoy. If this is the type of thing you'd like to hear, well listen up, because we're about to give you some T&A.

Jun 14, 202135:31
Episode 21: Back Off Stories & Business Decisions (UPDATED)

Episode 21: Back Off Stories & Business Decisions (UPDATED)

In this episode of our attempt at imaginary radio, that we like to call The Tens and Aces Blackjack Podcast, we bring you stories of several Blackjack players who the casino's they were playing at decided to make a "Business decision" and refuse their action on the tables. So if this is the kind of thing you'd like to hear, Listen up, because we're about to give you some T&A!

We've finally hit 21! Welcome to Episode 21!

You can reach us at www.tensandaces.com

or at tensandaces21@gmail.com

See you down the felt,

Mike

Jun 10, 202133:42
Episode 20: (RIP) LTrain interview. Updated 8-8-21

Episode 20: (RIP) LTrain interview. Updated 8-8-21

In this transmission of our attempt at imaginary radio, that we like to call the Tens and Aces Blackjack Podcast, we bring you an interview with Blackjack Advantage player, LTrain. Since this episode has been published, LTrain has subsequently passed away. Our deepest condolences go out to his family and to those who loved him.
Jun 03, 202150:54
Episode 19: Sir, We Insist On Giving You 92% Pen. (L_EC Interview) (UPDATED 5.22.21)

Episode 19: Sir, We Insist On Giving You 92% Pen. (L_EC Interview) (UPDATED 5.22.21)

In this episode of our transmission of our attempt at imaginary radio, that we like to call The Tens and Aces Podcast, we bring you an interview with Blackjack Apprenticeship member and blackjack advantage player, L_EC. We talk about how he got his start in the game and how it progressed from playing alone as a lone wolf to playing on a successful Blackjack card counting team. If this is the type of thing you'd like to hear, well, listen up! Because we're about to give you some T&A! -Mike 
May 21, 202146:33
Episode 18: Does This Beer prove I'm 21?

Episode 18: Does This Beer prove I'm 21?

In this edition of our attempt at imaginary radio, we bring you more stories from the guest co-host from episode 17, Nubs1981, who shares a story about his Blackjack team as they played on their recent week-long trip to Las Vegas. He and I also answer another Q&A question from a listener that we didn't have enough time to include in the original episode, but we think it's worthy of sharing. So, if you still didn't get enough T&A, well, Listen up...Because we're about to give you some T&A!  As always, You can Email the show at tenandaces21@gmail.com and you can find us on the web at www.tensandaces.com
May 13, 202110:56
Episode 17: An Indecent Blackjack Proposal (Q&A With Nubs1981) (UPDATED 5/12/2020)

Episode 17: An Indecent Blackjack Proposal (Q&A With Nubs1981) (UPDATED 5/12/2020)

In this transmission of our attempt at imaginary radio, we present an episode of the Tens and Aces Podcast with Blackjack Professional, Nubs1981. He and our host, Mike AP attempt to answer questions sent in from listeners about the game of blackjack and more specifically, Advantage Play Blackjack, or card counting. If this is the kind of thing you'd like to hear, well listen up! We're about to give you some T&A!
May 09, 202157:19
Episode 16: According to Google, a 6:5 payout is better than a 3:2 payout. (Workhorse Interview)

Episode 16: According to Google, a 6:5 payout is better than a 3:2 payout. (Workhorse Interview)

In this transmission of our attempt at imaginary radio with our presentation of the Tens And Aces Advantage Play Blackjack Podcast, we welcome Blackjack AP, Workhorse to the show. He has some great stories to tell and we talk about T-shirts for way to long. But, hey... If this is the kind of thing you want to hear, listen up!... Because we're about to give you some T&A! You can reach out to the show by Emailing us as tensandaces21@gmail.com or you can call the show at (518) 289-0478
Apr 30, 202140:47
Episode 15: We Answer More Questions!
Apr 22, 202132:35