SKILL GAME Podcast
Hosted by SKILL GAME
A podcast for aspiring pros, featuring career-path interviews with poker veterans and co-hosted analysis of industry trends and controversies.
A show that treats poker as a profession, not just a game. Host Johnnie Moreno uses his industry access to conduct candid, long-form interviews that trace the career arcs of his guests, from their first Vegas trips to their biggest wins and failures. Other episodes feature Moreno and co-host Andrew Moreno dissecting poker news, offering a player's perspective on everything from casino compliance rules to the state of the online game.
“The show's strength is its dual format: it provides both evergreen career stories from established pros and timely, topical analysis of the ever-changing poker landscape from two active players.”
Who hosts this show
Hosted by professional poker player and vlogger Johnnie Moreno (aka Johnnie Vibes), this podcast offers deep dives into the lives of successful poker players and industry figures. Moreno, often joined by his brother and fellow pro Andrew Moreno, mixes long-form interviews with conversational episodes tackling current events in the poker world, like casino policy changes and online tournament controversies. The show explores the mindset, origin stories, and pivotal moments that define a career in poker.
Credentials & credits
- Professional cash game poker player (10+ years)
- Poker vlogger and content creator
- Author at Poker.org
Other ventures
- Skill Game Mafia (community/merch brand)
- JohnnieVibes YouTube channel
What kind of podcast
- Country
- United States
- Region
- usa
When new episodes drop
- 01Is Poker in Las Vegas becoming cashless? | WSOP 2026Jun 21, 2026 · 52 min
- 02He Was Broke… Then Won $3 MILLION at the WSOP Main EventJun 12, 2026 · 58 min
- 03He Was Terrible at Poker… Then Became Player of the YearMay 29, 2026 · 48 min
- 04I beat the best players. Here's my exact strategyApr 24, 2026 · 52 min
- 05"I was always broke" - Poker player confessesOct 23, 2025 · 1h 09m
- 06Pro Poker is a Dead EndOct 8, 2025 · 28 min
- 07What Happens When You Make a Deal in Poker Tournaments?Sep 17, 2025 · 59 min
- 08Uploading to YouTube changed my lifeAug 28, 2025 · 58 min
Notable episodes
- 01He Was Broke… Then Won $3 MILLION at the WSOP Main Event
A deep-dive interview with industry veteran Garry Gates, covering his entire career from aspiring player to his famous 4th place finish in the WSOP Main Event.
- 02He Was Terrible at Poker… Then Became Player of the Year
An interview with online pro Mike Holz that details the specific, modern path of improving from a break-even player to a two-time WSOP.com Player of the Year.
- 03Is Poker in Las Vegas becoming cashless? | WSOP 2026
A topical co-hosted discussion about increasing financial compliance in casinos and the difficulties players face, grounded in a specific incident at the WSOP.
What you'll be asked on this show
Johnnie Vibes begins interviews by establishing a personal connection or a topical hook before guiding the guest back to their origin story. He favors broad, open-ended questions that empower the guest to tell their story in long, uninterrupted stretches. He follows the natural conversational flow, using details from a guest's answer to pivot to new topics. While generally conversational, he isn't afraid to probe into specific, well-known industry controversies to get the guest's unique perspective.
Episodes alternate between guest interviews and conversational chats between co-hosts Johnnie Vibes and Andrew Moreno. Interviews are relaxed and open-ended, allowing guests to narrate their own histories. The co-hosted episodes are more analytical, breaking down recent events and controversies within the poker community.
Questions SKILL GAME keeps coming back to
10 cataloguedIf you're going on this show as a guest, expect some version of each of these. Each note explains when SKILL GAME reaches for it.
origin
1- Q.01
“What actually brought you into the game of poker?”
A classic opening question he uses to establish a guest's origin story.
backstory
1- Q.01
“Did you have a professional career before you moved into poker?”
Asks this to explore the transition and sacrifices guests made to go pro.
personal
1- Q.01
“Do you remember your first trip to Las Vegas?”
This question is used to elicit a specific, often formative, personal anecdote.
craft
2- Q.01
“How did you go from [an early stage] to [a major accomplishment]?”
He asks this to map the key transitions in a guest's career trajectory.
- Q.02
“How would you say that you got better at the game?”
This question surfaces the guest's specific study methods and improvement process.
process
2- Q.01
“What was the next step for you after becoming a [previous role]?”
Used to understand the deliberate career progression of his guests.
- Q.02
“Are you still grinding a lot on [a specific poker site]?”
He asks this to understand a guest's current playing habits and focus.
mindset
1- Q.01
“What are your thoughts around [a specific habit] and playing?”
This question explores the connection between a player's lifestyle or habits and their performance.
controversy
2- Q.01
“Were you there when the [specific controversy] happened?”
A direct question used to get an insider's perspective on a notable industry event.
- Q.02
“Can you walk through your experience of [a specific incident]?”
An opening move to get a detailed, first-person account of a recent controversy or event.
Signature segments
- · Skill Game Mafia
Topics covered repeatedly
Who gets booked here
The show books established poker professionals, successful online grinders, and industry veterans who have held roles at major poker companies, providing a well-rounded view of the poker ecosystem.
- Garry Gateson He Was Broke… Then Won $3 MILLION at the WSOP Main Event
- Mike Holzon He Was Terrible at Poker… Then Became Player of the Year
Where to find this show
Audience & reach
The podcast is primarily sponsored by the host's own brand, "Skill Game Mafia," a community and merchandise line for poker players. This is frequently promoted on the show.
Subscriber and view counts are pulled live from YouTube and re-verified on a 30-day cycle. Listener estimates for the RSS feed aren't published here unless they're host-verified.
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People also ask
- What is the host's real name?
- The host, known as Johnnie Vibes, is Johnnie Moreno.
- Who is the co-host?
- The show is often co-hosted by Johnnie's brother, Andrew Moreno, who is also a successful professional poker player.
- What is the podcast's format?
- It alternates between long-form interviews with guests from the poker world and conversational episodes where the hosts discuss current poker news and trends.
- What is "Skill Game Mafia"?
- "Skill Game Mafia" is the host's brand, which includes a merchandise line and an invitation-only community for poker players.
- Is the podcast still active?
- Yes, the podcast releases episodes on an occasional basis, with several episodes published in 2026.
- Where can I listen to the podcast?
- The podcast is available on YouTube, Spotify, and Apple Podcasts.
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Sources & how this page was built
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- [01]Poker Vlog Star Johnnie Vibes: “The Poker Dream Comes In All Shapes and Sizes”cardplayer.com
- [02]Johnnie 'Vibes' Moreno, author at Poker.orgpoker.org
- [03]Andrew Moreno | Poker Players - PokerNewspokernews.com
- [04]About — Andrew Morenoandrewmorenopoker.com
- [05]SKILL GAME Podcast - YouTubeyoutube.com
- [06]SKILLGAME – SKILL GAMEskillgame.co
- [07]JohnnieVibes - YouTubeyoutube.com
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