I just published what I think is a very interesting instructional video with Poker Savvy Plus. It’s actually the second in a series (I hesitate to call it that since it’s been months since the first part) called The Parable of Tighty McNuts.
I have no delusions of being among the most talented poker players among the many instructional video producers out there. Where I do think I bring something unique to the table is in my experience with education and my general ability to explain complicated concepts in ways that others can understand. While I’ve never been a professional educator msyelf, I’ve worked with quite a few excellent ones, and I like to think I’ve learned a few things from them. As bright as they are, and as good as they are at poker, most of the other twenty-somethings in the industry have little to no teaching experience.
The Parable of Tighty McNuts is the sort of video that can result from that. It’s far from the best video I’ve made, but it’s among the most creative. Instead of recording a session live or fabricating some instructions hands in a replayer, I tell a story that illustrates poker concepts. It’s the tale of Tighty McNuts, an absurdly conservative player, and Floppy McSetterson, his erstwhile adversary. The story follows these players through several iterations of adapting to each other’s exploitable tendencies and plugging their own leaks. As the video progresses, I encourage viewers to pause and consider various situations for themselves.
It’s an innovative concept, and when I made the first Parable video, I wasn’t sure how it would go over. The feedback was overwhelmingly encouraging, though, and I finally got around to making another one (they are pretty time-intensive). I’m very curious to know what you all think of the series. If you aren’t already a Poker Savvy Plus member, you can get a free seven-day trial with no further obligation.