Solve For Why
Hosted by Solve For Why
A roundtable of high-stakes poker pros discussing industry news, strategy, and community drama. The show, 'Only Friends', has now ended.
A daily video podcast from a crew of professional poker players, primarily featuring a roundtable discussion format. Led by Matt Berkey, the hosts dissected current events in the poker world, from high-stakes hand breakdowns and strategy debates to major industry scandals. The show blended serious analysis with the casual, often humorous, banter of a group of close friends.
“Unlike more structured strategy podcasts, 'Only Friends' offered a daily, informal look into the lives and opinions of active pros. Its willingness to tackle controversial topics and investigate community allegations, such as the Maurice Hawkins scandal, set it apart. [NgHX2UXeuVQ]”
Who hosts this show
Matt Berkey is an American professional poker player who specializes in live no-limit hold 'em cash games. After earning a degree in Computer Science, he transitioned to playing poker full-time, amassing over $4.3 million in live tournament earnings. He is the founder of Solve For Why, a poker training academy and media company that produced the popular 'Only Friends' podcast, which ran for over 700 episodes before ending in April 2025.
Credentials & credits
- Professional Poker Player
- Founder of Solve For Why Academy
- B.S. in Computer Science with a minor in Mathematics from Gannon University
- Co-founder of Above The Felt Entertainment marketing agency
- Over $4.3 million in live tournament earnings
Other ventures
- Solve For Why Academy (poker training)
- Solve For Why TV (streaming content)
- Above The Felt Entertainment (marketing agency)
- Poker Out Loud (video series)
- Dead Money (documentary producer)
What kind of podcast
- Country
- United States
- Region
- usa
When new episodes drop
- 01
- 02
- 03Landon's Last Hoorah | Only Friends Pod Ep #717 | w/Matt BerkeyApr 23, 2025 · 1h 39m
- 04$100k+ Debt Owed By Maurice Hawkins | Only Friends Pod Ep #716 | w/Matt BerkeyApr 22, 2025 · 1h 43m
- 05Is High Stakes Poker Smoke & Mirrors?!? | Only Friends Pod Ep #715 | w/Matt BerkeyApr 21, 2025 · 1h 31m
- 06
- 07Is ACR Secure? | Only Friends Pod Ep #713 | w/Matt BerkeyApr 17, 2025 · 57 min
- 08
Notable episodes
- 01The Final Episode Ft. Jason Sommerville, Nikki Limo & More! | Only Friends Pod Ep #719
The celebratory four-hour final episode, featuring a rotating cast of guests and friends reminiscing and saying goodbye to the show. [8FVQ1UUW-QU, 8]
- 02More Victims of Maurice Hawkins Come Forward | Only Friends Pod Ep #718
An example of the show's investigative side, where the hosts present evidence and discuss scamming allegations against a well-known poker player. [NgHX2UXeuVQ]
- 03Landon's Last Hoorah | Only Friends Pod Ep #717
A representative episode showcasing the typical format: analysis of a controversial hand from a live-streamed game and discussion of the changing Las Vegas poker scene. [z1cj_V6UqPs]
What you'll be asked on this show
The show does not follow a traditional interview format; it is a co-hosted discussion. When guests appear, they are integrated into the existing conversational flow rather than being subjected to a structured Q&A. The hosts engage in friendly, informal banter and use lighthearted questions and inside jokes to drive the conversation. [8FVQ1UUW-QU] Therefore, a recurring list of specific interview questions is not applicable to this show's primary format.
The show is a co-hosted roundtable discussion, not a formal interview program. The style is extremely informal and conversational, resembling a group of friends talking shop in their living room. [8FVQ1UUW-QU] Episodes often begin with friendly banter before diving into a main topic, which is sometimes presented as an investigative piece with supporting evidence. [NgHX2UXeuVQ] The 'Only Friends' podcast concluded after 719 episodes in April 2025.
Signature segments
- · OnlyFriends branding
- · Introductory rap song
- · The 'most humid podcast on the internet' [z1cj_V6UqPs]
Topics covered repeatedly
Who gets booked here
Guests are typically other professional poker players, vloggers, and personalities from within the poker community who join the hosts' ongoing, casual conversation. [8FVQ1UUW-QU, 8]
- Jason Somervilleon The Final Episode Ft. Jason Sommerville, Nikki Limo & More! | Only Friends Pod Ep #719 | w/Berkey
- Nikki Limoon The Final Episode Ft. Jason Sommerville, Nikki Limo & More! | Only Friends Pod Ep #719 | w/Berkey
- Jaman Burtonon The Final Episode Ft. Jason Sommerville, Nikki Limo & More! | Only Friends Pod Ep #719 | w/Berkey
- Jesse Sylviaon The Final Episode Ft. Jason Sommerville, Nikki Limo & More! | Only Friends Pod Ep #719 | w/Berkey
- Nick Petrangeloon High Stakes Coach Nick Petrangelo Joins Us LIVE!! | Only Friends Pod Ep #714 | w/Berkey
Where to find this show
Audience & reach
The show is primarily a marketing vehicle for the host's own poker training company, Solve For Why Academy. [z1cj_V6UqPs] It also features affiliate sponsorships for poker-related software, such as GTO Wizard.
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People also ask
- Is the Solve For Why / Only Friends podcast still running?
- No, the 'Only Friends' podcast ended in April 2025 after 719 episodes.
- Who is the main host?
- The primary host and founder is Matt Berkey, a professional high-stakes poker player.
- What is the show's format?
- It's a roundtable discussion and banter show among a group of co-hosts, primarily poker professionals. It is not a formal interview podcast. [8FVQ1UUW-QU]
- What is Solve For Why?
- Solve For Why is a poker training company founded by Matt Berkey, offering an advanced training academy, coaching, and video content for serious players.
- Where can I find other content from the creators?
- Solve For Why offers advanced poker training and other content through its website, solveforwhy.io, and the Solve For Why TV platform.
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Sources & how this page was built
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- [01]Matt Berkey - Wikipediaen.wikipedia.org
- [02]Matt Berkey | Poker Players - PokerNewspokernews.com
- [03]Solve For Why's 'Only Friends' Poker Podcast Ends After Three Years | PokerNewspokernews.com
- [04]2025 Wrapped: Only Friends podcast comes to an end - Poker.orgpoker.org
- [05]Solve For Why Academy & Merch | Advanced Poker Training & Merchandiseacademy.solveforwhy.io
- [06]Matt Berkey - Above the Feltabovethefelt.com
- [07]Matt Berkey's Life: Net Worth, Biggest Profits, Losses and Private Life - SOMUCHPOKERsomuchpoker.com
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