Who do you believe are the Best Commentators? - Page 2 - Televised Poker

Ifloattheflop · 02-22-2012, 06:39 AM

I gotta say bart hanson and his friend david. I also like pro poker players such as
Olivier B, antonio, galfond, renolds...

LOL POT-ODDS · 02-22-2012, 07:07 AM

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Originally Posted by FriarTuck

ok, so I watched the hand again and I probably was a bit harsh on the guy. I'll preface this by saying, my bread and butter is cash games...I'm not a tournament specialist. That said, I still don't like the play. I think the original raise was small enough that the 20-21 BB stack can 3-bet and then fold to a 4 bet. His 3-bet looks incredibly strong and if an opponent still 4-bets, I don't like 55 against that players range.

I do those shows 'as live' and sometimes after the fact, I realize I've made a mistake. In this case, it's close, but on further examination, I still don't like the push with 55.

Thanks a lot for replying David

canoodles · 03-01-2012, 02:36 AM

Can't compare with Norman Chad or Kape Kaplan for entertainment. I think Phil Galfond and Ike are the nuts for some advanced commentary, and Esfandiari is somewhat in the middle; his analysis is good, but he still caters to a more 2nd level analysis for more recreational watchers, but it's still good none the less.

I've always wished Joe Rogan knew poker well and commentated it; would be excellent I think.

riske · 03-01-2012, 06:48 AM

I loved to hear Luke comment on the Party NLHE episodes, so refreshing to hear someone who actually knows what he is talking about, and who doesn't bother trying to be nice explaining it. ^^

Disinterested · 03-02-2012, 05:53 PM

BEST
Kaplan, reynolds, stapes, hellmuth, durrrr (not that good, but when he is forthcoming with hand analysis obv sweet )

WORST
negrainoo, liv boree, phil gorden

der · 03-03-2012, 01:46 PM

i like neil channing cos everything he says just rings true with me. I think our game is almost identical.

FoxAtTheRoundTable · 03-07-2012, 01:32 PM

Nice posts. I've actually opted to watch more of the live streams with no hole cards lately. Interesting, however, is that the majority (mainly recreational players) think this is idiotic, but I value how analysts/commentators try to construct ranges and not be constrained to such biases from the hole card cam.

Yaksha · 03-08-2012, 02:06 AM

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Originally Posted by FriarTuck

and my answer is Olivier Busquet or Bart Hanson

this + Stapes

Yaksha · 03-08-2012, 02:08 AM

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Originally Posted by riske

I loved to hear Luke comment on the Party NLHE episodes, so refreshing to hear someone who actually knows what he is talking about, and who doesn't bother trying to be nice explaining it. ^^

And actually ya this too. I love it how he just shoots Jesse May down instead of trying to be nice about him asking dumb**** questions :>

JOsbourne · 03-08-2012, 05:50 AM

I thought A. Esfandiari was great. Ike voice makes me uber tilt but he is good too.

mr_jmac · 03-12-2012, 03:03 PM

I thought Jonathon Little's commentary on live stream of WPT (forget which tourney) was good.

bewilderedman · 03-24-2012, 10:20 AM

William Reynolds definately,compliments james hartigan well
Finds that balance of been amusing/very informative.

People mention James Hartigan,but he makes a lot of mistakes especially in the wcoop 2008 highlights which i have been watching in its entirety

Yesterday i was watching the wcoop 2008 $1050 FLH and he said that vanessa rousso was planning to check raise the river with the queen diamonds,with 4 diamonds on board,never in a million years was she.

Some of his analysis is very sketchy

JamesHartigan · 03-24-2012, 02:49 PM

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Originally Posted by bewilderedman

William Reynolds definately,compliments james hartigan well
Finds that balance of been amusing/very informative.

People mention James Hartigan,but he makes a lot of mistakes especially in the wcoop 2008 highlights which i have been watching in its entirety

Yesterday i was watching the wcoop 2008 $1050 FLH and he said that vanessa rousso was planning to check raise the river with the queen diamonds,with 4 diamonds on board,never in a million years was she.

Some of his analysis is very sketchy

I have no recollection of that show - lol!

However, this example demonstrates perfectly why lead commentators should never be asked to do analysis!!!

bewilderedman · 03-24-2012, 06:14 PM

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Originally Posted by JamesHartigan

I have no recollection of that show - lol!

However, this example demonstrates perfectly why lead commentators should never be asked to do analysis!!!

Sorry James,i got you mixed up with Nick Wealthall,he did the commentary on that show

Keep up the good work with the Sunday Million commentarys

bewilderedman · 03-24-2012, 06:50 PM

Greg Raymer's commentary on the early EPT's i liked when i first started watching and learning poker.It was not to advanced for the beginner and not to basic for the novice player. Always talking about the fundamentals and being patience and discliplined