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

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This is a bonus episode of the podcast. Something I'm going to call a "Quick hit" episode. These episodes may be about AP play, or they might be about something else random that we feel like talking about. Nothing overtly political or controversial, just some fun bonus conversation for you to listen to while driving to your next stop. Here's the first edition of our "quick hit" episodes. Please let us know whether you like this kind of bonus content. After all, we're here to serve you! Don't worry, there's a full episode of T&A coming soon!

T&A PODCAST - Part 2: Steve & Kal Thor Interview This episode covers dealer mistakes, hole card plays, side bets, backing off strategies, and wild casino stories from experienced advantage players. KEY TOPICS Dealer Tells & Mistakes Side Bets TIP:Backing Off Protecting Your Identity Rated vs Unrated Debate KEY TAKEAWAYS CONTACT & RESOURCES Email: tensandaces21@gmail.com Reddit: r/tapodcast Use code T21 at Blackjack Apprenticeship SUPPORT THE SHOW Subscribe for $4.99/month: Video episodes, ad-free audio, 3-day early access Main podcast always 100% FREE! LINK TO SUBSCRIBE #Blackjack #AdvantagePlay #CardCounting #Casino #Gambling

T&A Podcast - Episode Summary This is Part 2 of an interview with Chris, a professional advantage player, hosted by Mike AP on the Tens and Aces (T&A) Podcast. The episode dives deep into advanced card counting systems, casino experiences, and practical advice for aspiring advantage players. Chris discusses his transition from the Hi-Lo counting system to the more advanced CAC2 (a level-two count system), explaining the substantial advantages it provides. The conversation covers practical casino experiences including dealing with trolls online, handling casino cage disputes, tipping strategies, and the realities of professional blackjack play. The episode also celebrates the podcast's 5th anniversary (launched October 9, 2020). Hi-Lo vs. CAC2 ComparisonPerformance MetricsWin Rate DifferencesDouble Deck AdvantagesSystem DetailsPredictionCage Dispute Story: Back CountingBetting RampsSession Management"If you can master that count, I think it's actually a great count. And I could foresee in the reasonable future CAC2 actually replacing Hi-Lo as the gold standard of counting." Resources mentioned CVCXBJA PBSCAC2 Counting SystemNorm WattenbergerInvest in proper toolsKnow your legal rightsStay calm but firmConsider advanced systemsFactor tipping into EVUse cover strategicallyLeave when possibleThe episode includes a special announcement celebrating the 5th anniversary of the T&A Podcast (launched October 9, 2020), with host Mike AP thanking listeners and encouraging ratings and reviews. Podcast: Tens and Aces (T&A) Podcast Host: Mike AP Guest: Chris (Professional Advantage Player) Episode Type: Part 2 of Interview Recording Date: June 2025 (5th anniversary celebration mentioned)

Today marks the 5th anniversary of this podcast! Thanks for listening!

In this transmission of our attempt at imaginary radio, something that we like to call the Tens and Aces podcast, host Mike AP sits down with two blackjack Advantage Players (APs), Steve and Calthorpe, to share their vastly different journeys in the game. Steve's AP Path: A recently retired 56-year-old, Steve shares how he transformed a 35-year blackjack hobby into a profitable, entertaining side hustle. He discusses his experience as a double deck specialist who plays rated to maximize comps and longevity, and his philosophy of aggressively chasing wins over pure Expected Value (EV)—a strategy the host warns is mathematically risky in the long run. Calthorpe's AP Rollercoaster: The 25-year-old AP, Calthorpe, details his rapid rise to becoming a full-time player, including recovering from a traumatic brain injury which he is using card counting to help rebuild neural pathways. He also shares his pivot to the lucrative world of online advantage play (AP) after moving across the country, his success with a coordinated AP team, and a wild story of discovering and exploiting a "broken" online slot machine that earned him over $44,000 before the casino fixed it. AP Strategies and Pitfalls: The conversation covers the pros and cons of playing rated, the danger of new online casino scams and loyalty program changes, and the value of having a trusted AP team. The episode is followed by the host's music selection, including the original track "Counting Cards in the Dark".

In this transmission of our attempt at imaginary radio, something that we like to call the Tens and Aces podcast, host Mike AP sits down with two blackjack Advantage Players (APs), Steve and Calthorpe, to share their vastly different journeys in the game. Steve's AP Path: A recently retired 56-year-old, Steve shares how he transformed a 35-year blackjack hobby into a profitable, entertaining side hustle. He discusses his experience as a double deck specialist who plays rated to maximize comps and longevity, and his philosophy of aggressively chasing wins over pure Expected Value (EV)—a strategy the host warns is mathematically risky in the long run. Calthorpe's AP Rollercoaster: The 25-year-old AP, Calthorpe, details his rapid rise to becoming a full-time player, including recovering from a traumatic brain injury which he is using card counting to help rebuild neural pathways. He also shares his pivot to the lucrative world of online advantage play (AP) after moving across the country, his success with a coordinated AP team, and a wild story of discovering and exploiting a "broken" online slot machine that earned him over $44,000 before the casino fixed it. AP Strategies and Pitfalls: The conversation covers the pros and cons of playing rated, the danger of new online casino scams and loyalty program changes, and the value of having a trusted AP team. The episode is followed by the host's music selection, including the original track "Counting Cards in the Dark".

The 2025 Seattle Mariners season was a historic success, highlighted by their first AL West Division title since 2001. Key offensive standouts included Cal Raleigh's MVP-caliber season with a franchise-record 60+home runs and 130+ RBIs, along with Julio Rodríguez's speed and power, Along with Randy Arozarena and mid-season additions Geno Suarez and Josh Nayler . The pitching staff, led by Bryan Woo's breakout year and the veteran rotation of Logan Gilbert and George Kirby, proved dominant, with Andrés Muñoz securing 38 saves. The Mariners currently, as of 9/24/25, own an 89-69 record, securing the #2 seed in the playoffs and a first-round bye.

BONUS EPISODE: As some of you might know, I'm a pretty big baseball fan. I know some of you are as well. So, I'm placing this Baseball podcast I made in this feed also. If you're not into baseball, that's cool. We have a brand new interview episode of T&A coming out later this week or early next week. Well, Until then, I'll see you down the felt. But, If you want to hear some baseball talk, listen up!

In this episode, we talk to blackjack AP and blackjack dealer, "Spy AP."

In this transmission of the Tens and Aces Podcast, we present a Stand 17 deviations audio tutorial. Listen up, because we're about to give you some T&A!

In this episode of our attempt at imaginary radio, we bring you a blackjack basic strategy deviation tutorial for Hit 17 games!

In this transmission of our attempt at imaginary radio, we bring you the Tens and Aces Podcast. This is an interview from 2021 with an AP named Workhorse. We improved the audio and added a few things for this updated version. The original version, Episode 16 is still available as well, but only as an archived episode that is only available to paid subscribers.

Here is a new episode of the podcast with an updated Blackjack basic strategy tutorial. #blackjack #tutorial #gambling #casino #advantageplay #Cardcounting

In this episode of our attempt at imaginary radio, something that we like to call the Tens and Aces Podcast, we present an episode with a roundtable discussion with five advantage Players "talking shop" sharing stories about blackjack, life on the road and all that comes with the life of an advantage player.

In this episode of our attempt at imaginary radio, we present an interview with former guest and friend of the show, Chris. He's a full-time professional Blackjack Player and Advantage Player. #Blackjack #Card Counting #Advantage Play #Gambling #Casinos

In this brand new episode of our experiment in imaginary radio, something that we like to call The Tens and Aces Podcast, we submit part two of our recent conversation with advantage player "Nickels" and discuss Blackjack, advantage play and so much more. If this is the type of thing you'd like to hear, listen up, because we're about to give you some T&A!

In this Episode, professional AP and all around good guy Nickels and I talk about several topic relating to advantage play and how it fits in to all of our lives.

In this episode of our transmission of the Tens & Aces Blackjack Podcast, we bring you stories from YOU, our listeners!

This is a project I'm working on and I've just placed it in this feed because I don't have a feed of it's own yet, so I placed it here! If you like Baseball, you might like this offering of Imaginary radio. If you don't like Baseball, I guess it would be understandable if you stopped reading about now. But, before you go, just so you know... We'll have a fresh full length attempt at Imaginary radio full of T&A goodness.