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

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

By: Mike AP

Language: en

Categories: Leisure, Games

A podcast about the real lives and experiences of advantage players of the game of Blackjack. We'll share both positive and negative stories, because as any Blackjack pro knows, the positive and negative variance of this game and how to take advantage of the positive situations while working our way through the negative one, is what rising above mere gambling and winning long-term in this game is all about. Blackjack is, along with Poker, one of the few games in a casino that a disciplined and skilled player can have a long term edge playing. Are you ready for some...

Episodes

Shenanigans, Panties And No, You Can't See My ID.
Jan 10, 2026

We plan on having Nubs back on the show soon for an update on his AP career and to help me dive in to the mailbag and answer listener questions. So, for those of you who haven't heard him on this CLASSIC episode of our attempt at a transmission of imaginary radio, something that we like call the Tens and Aces Podcast, we present an interview with Nubs1981. Nubs is a Pro AP Blackjack player. He shares many entertaining, tragic and dare I say, informative in after school very special episode kind of way stories. So, if this is...

Duration: 00:47:47
Episode 125: The X You Want To Talk To
Jan 09, 2026

In this installment of our little experiment in imaginary radio, something that we like to call the Tens and Aces Podcast, we sit down with an advantage player who goes simply by “X” — a former athlete turned blackjack assassin whose journey from lacrosse fields to casino felt is anything but ordinary. What starts as a girlfriend‑sparked nudge (“you need direction”) turns into a full‑blown descent into the rabbit hole of Blackjack, Card Counting, and Advantage Play.

X breaks down his obsessive year‑long training regimen — three to four hours a day with nothing but notebooks, fake bankrolls, an...

Duration: 01:27:31
Whiskey A Go, Go, Go
Jan 03, 2026

In this transmission of this episode of our attempt at imaginary radio, that we like to call The Tens And Aces Podcast, We bring you an interview with an AP named Whiskey who's traveling around in a converted Sprinter Van going from city and city and state to state attacking casinos one by one. So, if this is the type of thing you'd like to hear, listen up, because we're about to give you some T&A!

Duration: 01:06:07
Episode 126: Video Preview
Dec 30, 2025

Video preview of the upcoming episode of Tens and Aces Podcast...

Duration: 00:01:37
Smootha Operator
Dec 08, 2025

In this transmission of our little attempt at imaginary radio that we like to call the Tens and Aces Podcast, we bring you an episode with Blackjack AP, Smootha. He's had a slightly different experience in the first 600+ hours of his relatively young AP Blackjack career. He brings some wonderful insight to this here podcast, nonetheless. Is this the type of thing you'd like to hear? Well, listen up! We're about to give you some T&A!

Duration: 00:42:22
...And The Very Special Guest Is?
Dec 01, 2025

In this Episode of our attempt at imaginary radio, a little thing we like to call the Tens and Aces Podcast, we bring a very special surprise guest on for an interview and to talk about the ever important topic of AP etiquette. So, if this is the type of thing you'd like to hear, listen up.... Because we're about to give you some T&A!

Duration: 01:05:19
Episode 124: The Elusive Back Room
Nov 16, 2025

Midwest Mike recounts a marathon gambling trip, during which he logged an extraordinary 350 hours at the tables in just a month. Far surpassing the 40 hours a month that most consider "full-time" for an advantage player in blackjack . He shares stories of remarkable variance, including wins totaling $52,000 and a grueling $10,000 losing streak, ultimately leaving a casino with a substantial profit despite a "polite back off" after 90 hours of play.

The episode shifts focus to networking and the unpredictable value of making connections at the tables. In one memorable story, Mike strikes up a rapport with a fellow player...

Duration: 02:24:21
Stan The Caddy & ZK
Nov 12, 2025

In this Episode of our attempt at imaginary radio that we like to call T&A: The Tens and Aces Podcast, we chat with full-time blackjack pro's ZK & Stan The Caddy. They share stories of their life on the road APing and what they've learned along the way. So, if this is the type of thing you'd like to hear, listen up, because we're about to give you some T&A!

Duration: 01:04:56
Episode: 123 Crows Vs. Florida Man
Nov 04, 2025

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...

Duration: 00:19:19
Re-feed of MW Mike Interview to refresh listeners for a soon to be released NEW Episode with him.
Oct 30, 2025


[NEW] Episode with this guest is coming soon! This is being re-released for those who may not have heard this first visit with MW Mike.


Summary: In this episode, host Mike AP welcomes Midwest Mike, a rising advantage player (AP) in the blackjack community. Midwest Mike shares his unique journey from Michigan to the West Coast and back, chronicling his rapid ascent in the world of card counting. He discusses his origins, the role of luck versus skill, and his methodical approach to building a bankroll from $10,000 to $78,000. Midwest M...

Duration: 00:55:06
Episode 122: Feed Two Birds With One Scone (Part 2 With Calthor And Steve)
Oct 24, 2025

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

Downtown Vegas dealer who'd ask "are you sure?" revealing no made handPost-COVID rusty dealers making obvious peeking errorsLucky Stiff side bet dealer paying unqualified hands (cost casino $3-4K)New casinos = inexperienced dealers = more mistakes

Side Bets

Lucky Ladies +EV at +6.5 true count (Hi-Lo)1000:1 payout for suited queens w/ dealer blackjackTIP: Cash out immediately after...

Duration: 00:52:47
Episode 121: A Flying F On A Rolling Donut At Tim Hortons (Updated 10/20/25)
Oct 20, 2025

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T&A Podcast - Episode Summary

This is Part 2 of an interview with Chris, a professional advantage player. 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...

Duration: 01:12:49
Episode 120: Doh!
Oct 10, 2025

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 Calthor, 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...

Duration: 01:02:08
Happy Birthday T&A!
Oct 10, 2025

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

Duration: 00:01:05
Episode 120: Doh! (Video Version)
Oct 08, 2025

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...

Duration: 01:02:08
Be A Winner In The Game Of Life
Sep 30, 2025

In this episode of T&A: The Tens and Aces Podcast, host Mike AP sits down with seasoned advantage player Nichols to discuss the realities of playing blackjack professionally, managing variance, and maintaining a strong mindset. They explore practical tips for coping with losing streaks, the importance of perspective, and the mental discipline needed for success. The conversation delves into the psychological traits common among advantage players, such as critical thinking and strategic mindset, as well as ethical considerations and the art of finding loopholes in the game. Additionally, Nichols shares personal insights and reflections on balancing gambling with life...

Duration: 01:01:07
Episode 116: Spy Vs Spy 2025
Sep 29, 2025

Podcast Episode Summary:In this episode of The Tens & Aces Podcast, host Mike AP interviews Agent 21, a blackjack dealer and advantage player (AP). They discuss Agent 21’s background, how he got into blackjack — inspired by movies and early experiences dealing — and his journey of learning card counting and basic strategy. The conversation delves into the perspective of being both a dealer and an AP, sharing insightful observations on casino operations, signs of card counting, dealer and floor behaviors, and how casinos track players. They also explore memorable moments at the tables, notable players they've encountered, and the challenges of evadin...

Duration: 00:32:40
Let's Win The Whole Fu**ing Thing!
Sep 25, 2025


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...

Duration: 00:17:27
Houston, You Have A Problem
Sep 23, 2025

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!

Duration: 00:16:02
Episode 115: Stand By Your Seventeen Deviant Ways
Sep 13, 2025

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!

Duration: 00:57:56
Episode 114: Mental and Physical Health with AP Play and Gambling
Sep 01, 2025

In this transmission of our attempt at imaginary radio, a little something that we like to call the Tens and Aces Podcast features a roundtable discussion hosted by Mike AP, focusing on the mental and physical well-being of Advantage Players (APs). The conversation includes insights from guests Colin Jones, Stan the Caddy, and Nichols, exploring the importance of health in the context of gambling. The episode emphasizes the need for APs to maintain good mental and physical health despite the challenges faced while traveling and playing. The discussions reflect on personal experiences and strategies to maintain a healthy lifestyle...

Duration: 01:02:52
Episode 113: Advantage Slot Play and Comp Hustling
Aug 04, 2025

Episode 113: Down with the Clowns of the Illuminati! In this episode of our attempt at imaginary radio, we present the Tend and Aces Blackjack Podcast. Here, we talk to an AP named, "Sam." Sam isn't like most of our interview guests as he's not a Blackjack AP, but rather an AP who does slots and "other things" besides Blackjack. So, if this is the kind of thing you'd like to hear, listen up, because we're about to give you some T&A!

Duration: 01:14:22
Episode 108: Canadian Shenanigans!
Jul 09, 2025

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

Duration: 01:17:23
Episode 112: Deviant Ways (H17 Deviation Tutorial)
Jun 27, 2025

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

Duration: 00:48:55
EPISODE: 37: Colin Jones, You Know What I'm Sayin'?
Jun 25, 2025

In this episode of our experiment in imaginary radio, that we like the call the Tens and Aces Podcast, we present an interview with Colin Jones of Blackjack Apprenticeship, co-founder  the successful "Church Team" card counting team that was profiled in the documentary, "Holy Rollers" that is about a Christian Card Counting team based out of the Seattle area. If this is the type of thing you'd like to hear, listen up because we're about to give you some T&A!1

Duration: 01:11:15
Episode 111: Ploppy, Please!
Jun 21, 2025

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.

Duration: 00:54:14
Episode: 83 Three AP's Equal Twenty-one
Jun 21, 2025

In this transmission of our attempt at imaginary radio, a little thing the we like to call, T&A: The Ten's and Aces AP Blackjack Podcast, we welcome you to a discussion with 3 seasoned Blackjack Advantage players as they discuss the up's and downs of life on the felt. Now, are you ready for some T&A?

Duration: 00:53:02
Episode 110: Back To Basics
Jun 20, 2025

Here is a new episode of the podcast with an updated Blackjack basic strategy tutorial.


#blackjack #tutorial #gambling #casino #advantageplay #Cardcounting

Duration: 00:28:38
Episode 109: Wanna Take A Ride (Again)?
Jun 11, 2025

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. If this is the type of thing you'd like to hear, we're about to give you some T&A!


#Blackjack #AP #Advantage Play #Gambling #Stories #Casino


Duration: 01:30:37
Episode 109: Wanna Take A Ride?
Jun 11, 2025

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.

Duration: 01:30:37
Episode 107: In To You Win
Apr 18, 2025

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!

Duration: 01:01:04
Episode: 106 F*** You, Copyright Bots!
Apr 09, 2025

The copyright bots took down my original episode for 2021, over four years later. So, I republised this episode, removed the offending material the bots didn't like and added a little new stuff to boot!


In this episode of our attempt at a transmission of  imaginary radio, it's a bit of a departure from our previous episodes of the podcast. It's a recording of our host, Mike, standing back and backcounting a table and listening to all the Ploppy-talk and somewhat engaging them as well as he does his thing watching the table. Later, Mike a...

Duration: 00:30:48
Episode 101: Paging Dr. AP, Better Call Legal, Too!
Mar 13, 2025

Here's another new episode of The Tens And Aces Blackjack Podcast! In this attempt at imaginary radio, we bring you a Husband and Wife Card Counting team who share fun stories and their AP journey. If this is the kind of thing you'd like to hear, listen up, because we're about to give you some T&A!

Duration: 01:42:43
Episode 104: Invading Poland With Dumb Luck
Mar 06, 2025

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

Duration: 00:35:50
Episode 1: Numero Uno, Enter The Snowman
Feb 27, 2025

This is where it all began, folks!

This is the updated version of this episode that originally aired November 3, 2020 and was re-edited on February 27, 2025

This episode contains an interview with "The Snowman", a blackjack and poker AP with decades of experience and the stories to go with said experience. Listen up!


Questions? Comments? Complaints? Compliments? EMAIL us at:  tensandaces21@gmail.com

Duration: 01:05:28
Episode 103: Xtra, Xtra, Xtra! Read All About It!
Feb 21, 2025

This is a Casino News Episode of the Tens and Aces Blackjack Podcast. Listen Up, Because we're about to give you some T&A!

Duration: 00:16:52
BONUS EPISODE: Mariners Win Podcast
Feb 21, 2025

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.

Duration: 00:29:15
Episode 19: Sir, We Insist On Giving You 92% Penetration
Feb 18, 2025

In this episode of our transmission of our attempt at imaginary radio, that we like to call The Tens and Aces Podcast, we bring you an interview with Blackjack Apprenticeship member and blackjack advantage player, L_EC. We talk about how he got his start in the game and how it progressed from playing alone as a lone wolf to playing on a successful Blackjack card counting team. If this is the type of thing you'd like to hear, well, listen up! Because we're about to give you some T&A!-Mike

Duration: 00:58:51
Episode 102: News of Kerr, Grosjean & Music From The Heart
Feb 14, 2025

This is a Valentine's Day edition of The Tens & Aces Podcast, Casino News show. In this Episode, Maddie and Jessica tackle a recent AP's lawsuit against a Casino and give an example of an older occurrence where a player sued a casino and win a substantial settlement, as well as the fall out of that historic case. Since it's Valentine's Day, I play some love songs I wrote at the end, just because I can! See You down the felt!

Duration: 00:30:33
Episode 29: Robber Baron Mennonites
Feb 13, 2025

I hadn't realized until today in the middle of February 2025, that Episode 29 of the podcast was reverted to "draft" status and thus, it was not published and available for newer listeners to hear. So, I reposted it to my feed today. I took out some outdated ads we had on the original episode and added the new show outro because the old outro had a copyright issue, so I replaced it with my own music. I'm not very likely to sue myself, but you never know... if the mood strikes? haha. I also added some new episode art for episode 29...

Duration: 01:14:20
(Bonus Episode!) WOTR - Greek Mythology
Feb 04, 2025

West Of The Rockies Episode 2. Maddie and Mike discuss the "Fates" and the "Furies" of Greek Mythology. Not an AP Episode, but curious minds might enjoy nonetheless.

Duration: 00:09:26
Episode 99: Hey Joe, You're Eighty!
Feb 03, 2025

In this episode, we present an 80 year-old Advantage player ,Joe! Joe was a guest on the shindig about two years ago. Now he's back with us to update us on how his AP Blackjack journey has been going over the past two years,

Duration: 01:20:09
Episode 98: Vegas Profits, Joe and Music
Jan 31, 2025

Another episode of our attempt at imaginary radio, something we like to call the Tens and Aces Blackjack Podcast. In this episode we talk with an advantage player named Joe. There are some new elements to the beginning of episode, as well as the end. The bulk of the episode is a re-airing of an interview we did with him in early 2023, so that we can lay the groundwork for our next episode that is releasing in a few days with an update on Joe's AP life as he celebrates his recent 80's birthday. Stay tuned for that! For...

Duration: 01:17:55
Episode 97: West Of The Rockies In Less Than An Hour
Jan 05, 2025

This is our very first attempt at making a non Blackjack Podcast. This is the very first episode of new Podcast, "West of the Rockies" hosted by Mike AP. It's a show that we think AP's will enjoy. It's a show about Science, Interesting Stories, History, Oddities in and out of our world. It's informative and hopefully entertaining as well. Don't worry, T&A isn't going anywhere, We're still going to be making content for this show as well, but In the meantime, we present the very first episode of WOTR!

Duration: 00:14:35
Episode 96: Bonus Episode 2024 Summary
Jan 01, 2025

This is a summary of the year that was 2024!

Duration: 00:03:15
Episode 95: Spy Business, Part 2
Dec 28, 2024

Today's episode is our attempt at imaginary radio, something we like to call, T&A, the Tens & Aces Blackjack Podcast. In this episode, we have part two of our conversation with an AP named Spy AP. So, if this is the type of thing you'd like to hear, listen up, because we're about to give you some T&A!

Duration: 01:04:38
Episode 94: Mailbag Redux
Oct 15, 2024

Here's a *BONUS* episode of imaginary radio! It's a Q&A Episode from the Tens & Aces Podcast archives, with friend of the show, Nubs as the guest co-host.

Duration: 00:56:36
Episode 93: Taking Care Of Spy Business
Oct 11, 2024

In this episode of imaginary radio, something that we like to call the Tens and Aces Blackjack Podcast, we bring you an interview with professional Blackjack player, Spy AP.

Duration: 00:48:19
Episode 91: Brazilian Blackjack Jui Jitsu
Sep 12, 2024

In this Episode, we speak with professional Blackjack player, Gus. Gus offers a fresh and interesting outlook on being an AP,

Duration: 01:15:38
Episode: 90 Hey Pal, Why Don't You Eat My...
Aug 28, 2024

You can find us on Reddit at r/tapodcast In this episode, we talk to a team of blackjack Pro's.

Duration: 01:06:18
Call out to Listeners: T&A Subreddit: r/tapodcast
Aug 15, 2024

Come join in on the discussion on the brand spanking new T&A Subreddit!! You can find us on Reddit at: r

Duration: 00:01:10
Episode 84.5: Blackjacks For Sailors (Updated 8/5/24)
Aug 05, 2024

Yet another attempt at imaginary radio, with our Podcast, something we like to call The Tens and Aces Podcast. This is a Podcast about Blackjack and how to beat the casino at their own game.

Duration: 00:41:28
Episode 82: I Got Sh*t To Do
Jul 18, 2024

In this episode of our experiment in imaginary radio, a little something we like to call, The Tens And Aces Podcast, we speak with an AP immediately following Mike testing him out and then give him a call later on in the episode to check in on how his blackjack journey is progressing.

Duration: 00:45:15
Episode 81: Ballad Of An AP (V 3.0)
Jul 06, 2024

Happy 4th of July to our US listeners! Well, I guess it's July 4th everywhere, not just in the USA, so I hope everyone has a great day and that no one blows up either their hand or their bankroll. Be careful, folks!

Duration: 00:50:09
Episode: 80 Because Spotify Didn't Like 79
Jun 08, 2024

We are working on a fresh, brand sparking new episode of the show, but it's not quite ready yet. So, with that in mind, we offer you this transmission of a couple of little T&A related "Audio Easter Eggs" along with two "classic" Q&A episodes from our archives. Enjoy!

Duration: 01:06:38
Episode 78: Mike Gets Backed Off
May 10, 2024

Are you Ready for some T&A? Well, if so, Listen up!

Duration: 00:04:34
Episode 77: Mike On Mic
May 08, 2024

Calling out all listeners! Send in your voice messages/clips to tensandaces21@gmail.com and we'll play it on the show!

Duration: 00:02:02
Episode 76: Soju Meet Again
Apr 25, 2024

In this transition of our experiment in imaginary radio, something we like to call The Tens And Aces Blackjack Podcast, we present a re-transmission of an interview, from a few years back, with our guest who appeared on episode 75 as a returning guest to the show where we talk about the beginning of his journey. If this is the type of thing you'd like to hear, listen up, because we're about to give you some T&A!

Duration: 00:32:24
Episode 75: I Wish Vegas Had A Game Called 12
Apr 19, 2024

In this episode of our transmission of our attempt at imaginary radio, something we like to call the Tens And Aces Podcast, we invite friend of the show and former guest, Soju on the Pod to talk about the possibility of him possibly going from the soul-sucking corporate world to the world of being a full-time advantage player. We also play some listener voicemails towards the end of the transmission. So, are you ready for some T&A?

Duration: 00:43:12
Episode 70: BJA Audio Basic Strategy
Nov 08, 2023

In this transmission of our attempt at imaginary radio, something we like to call The Tens and Aces Podcast, we bring you an audio tutorial of the BJA basic blackjack strategy chart. This tool is meant to help those learning this chart memorize it.

Duration: 00:44:45
Episode 69: Improved Blackjack Tutorial
Nov 03, 2023

This is an improved version that fixes a few audio glitches that some listeners let us know about. This transmission of our attempt at imaginary radio presents an audio version of Blackjack Basic Strategy that the listener can use to train themselves with or even use as a refresher. Enjoy!

Duration: 00:04:32
Episode 68: Basic Strategy Audio Tutorial
Oct 22, 2023

This episode is a quick audio tutorial of blackjack basic strategy. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ta21/message

Duration: 00:04:03
Episode 67: Nubs Redux
Oct 14, 2023

This is a re-broadcast of one of our favorite and early shows we did with AP and who would come to be a friend of this imaginary radio transmission, Nubs1981. I hope you enjoy going back to 2020 as much as we did! Take a listen!

Duration: 00:48:47
Episode 66: Truckstops, Blue Powerade,Ploppies, Russian Crime Syndicate, Idiots and No Soup For You
Sep 06, 2023

In this transmission of our attempt at imaginary radio, something we like to call, T&A, The Tens and Aces Blackjack Podcast, we present you several short stories from several listeners out there on the felt. If this is the kind of thing you'd like to hear, listen up, because we're about to give you some T&A!

Duration: 00:30:30
Episode 65: BAD Chris Vs. America
Aug 08, 2023

In this episode of our attempt at imaginary radio, we present an interview with Blackjack Card Counter and Advantage player, Chris. If this is the type of thing you want to hear, listen up, because we're about to give you some T&A!

Duration: 00:51:11
Episode: All Hands On Deck/Story Time With Mike
May 26, 2023

Just a quick little dispatch of this imaginary radio show with a request from the listeners and a quick little story from Mike out in the AP wilds! Enjoy!

Duration: 00:03:16
Episode 63: You Better Tear Up That CTR!
May 10, 2023

In this transmission of our experiment in imaginary radio, something we like to call, T&A: The Tens and Aces Podcast, we present a fresh new episode with friend of the show and former guest, Blackjack Advantage Player "Rainman" and we catch up with all that's going down in his world! S, if this is the type of thing you'd like to hear, listen up, because we're about to give you some T&A!

Duration: 00:52:03
Episode 61: Baron Revisited
Apr 30, 2023

An update on the AP career of Blackjack advantage player, Baron.

Duration: 00:59:41
Episode 60: Miner In Blackjack, Major In Life
Apr 16, 2023

In this transmission in our experiment in imaginary radio, we present an interview with card counter an AP, Joe Miner. If this is the type of thing you'd like to hear, listen up, because were about to give you some T&A!

Duration: 00:44:33
Golden Girls
Mar 07, 2023

Just a short little transmission of this experiment in imaginary radio that we like to call the Tens and Aces Podcast. This episode features a fun little story I encountered in a casino. See you down the felt!

Duration: 00:01:28
Episode 47: Something Borrowed, Something New
Feb 19, 2023

This is a what I consider to be one of our best episodes to date! You'll have to listen to fin out who the guest(s) are/is!

Duration: 01:04:43
Truly, Don't Be Like Mike!
Nov 26, 2022

Just listen to my dumbassery and hopefully, laugh at me. I deserve it!

Duration: 00:02:12
Don't Be Like Mike Mike
Nov 26, 2022

Don't be like your host of this imaginary radio show! Learn from my mistakes!

Duration: 00:01:43
Not Dead!
Apr 10, 2022

Quick little update!

Duration: 00:01:08
Episode 41: So, Can I Get A Sandwich Or What? (Workhorse, Pt. 2)
Jan 06, 2022

in this transmission of the podcast, we present an episode with Blackjack AP, Workhorse. He's a returning guest and we catch up with him to find out how his AP journey is progressing.

Duration: 00:47:00
Episode 40: Happy Holiday's T&A Listeners!
Dec 23, 2021

In this transmission of the podcast, we bring you holiday greetings and some holiday cheer!  

Duration: 00:59:42
Episode 39: Balls And A Bankroll (Ghost Part 2)
Dec 01, 2021

In this transmission of our attempt of imaginary radio, we bring you part two of an interview with blackjack advantage player, Ghost. So, if this is the type of thing you want to hear, listen up,  because we're about to give you some T&A!

Duration: 00:47:24
Enndee - Tens And Aces (demo)
Dec 01, 2021

Here's  a song about being an advantage player that a listener named, "Enndee" made for the show. It's not a finished product by any means, but I just wanted to share with the masses. I think it will be a great way to end the show every week. What do you guys think?

-Mike AP

Duration: 00:00:55
Episode 38: :Busting Makes Me Feel Good (Ghost, Pt. 1)
Nov 25, 2021

In this transmission of our experiment of imaginary radio, a little something that we like to call the Tens and Aces Blackjack Podcast, we present you with part one of an interview with a AP Blanckjack player named "Ghost." If this is the type of thing you'd like to hear, well listewn up, because we're about to give you some T&A!

Duration: 01:10:17
FLASHBACK EPISODE: Live Blackjack Talk!
Oct 15, 2021

In this installment of our attempt at imaginary radio, what we like to call The Tens and Aces Blackjack Podcast, our host Mike AP takes live calls from listeners. Want to hear what the results of this experiment yield? Well, Listen Up! 'Cause we're about to give you some T&A! Topics on the episode: Las Vegas , Blackjack Podcast, Blackjack , Card Counting, Advantage Play , Gambling , Casino's

Duration: 00:52:11
Episode: 36 Fastest Hands In The World (WacoKid Part 2.)
Oct 12, 2021

In this transmission of our attempt at imaginary radio, a little thing that we like to call, T&A: The Tens and Aces Blackjack Podcast, we bring you part two of our interview with WacoKid. This episode also has Reddit Q&A questions answered by WacoKid and Mike AP and asked by the T&A text to speech robot, "Lisa" If this is the type of thing you'd like to hear, listen up, because we're about to give you some T&A!

Duration: 00:53:30
Episode 23: Rainman Returns And Comes Off The Ledge
Oct 12, 2021

In this BONUS Episode  of our attempt at imaginary radio, something we like to call T&A: The Tens and Aces Blackjack Podcast, we invite Rainman back on the show for a brief, but frank and honest discussion about his rise and fall in his journey as a newer AP blackjack player,. If this is the type of thing you'd like to hear, well listen up, because we're about to give you some T&A!   Topics discussed in this episode: Blackjack Advantage Play , Card Counting , Casinos , Gambling , humility , perseverance , bank roll , money management , Las Vegas , blackjack podcast

Duration: 00:17:36
REWIND EPISODE: Husband & Wife Card Counters Mac & DJ Pt. 1
Oct 12, 2021

In this Sunday REWIND Episode, of our attempt at imaginary radio, that we like to call The Tens and Aces Podcast, we re-present part one of our conversation from earlier in the year with husband and wife team, Mac & DJ. If this is the type of thing you'd like to hear, listen up because we're about to give you some T&A!

Duration: 00:52:03
EPISODE 35: (Part 1) My Name's Jim. Most People Call Me...Jim (WacoKid interview)
Oct 12, 2021

In this transmission at our attempt of imaginary radio, that we like to call, The Tens and Aces Blackjack Podcast, we present part 1 of an interview with WacoKid. He's a skilled card counter and all around Advantage Player who has a very interesting take on the AP life. So, if this is the kind of thing you'd like to hear, listen up! We're about to give you some T&A!

Duration: 01:26:01
Episode: 24 The Socratic (Dead?) Methhead, Part 1
Oct 12, 2021

Pro AP, Blackjack team manager and former pro golfer, Socrates, drops by the show as we attempt to make an episode of imaginary radio, that we like to call the Tens and Aces Blackjack Podcast. If this is the type of thing you'd like to hear listen up! We're about to give you some T&A.

Duration: 00:47:17
Rewind Episode: Part 2 of Husband and Wife Counting Team Mac & DJ
Oct 06, 2021

In this rewind transmission of our attempt at imaginary radio, we present part 2 of our interview from earlier in the year with husband and wife card counting team, Mac and DJ. If this is the kind of thing you'd like to hear, well, listen up... We're about to give you some T&A"

Duration: 00:42:14
Introducing "Lisa" the T&A Text-To-Speech Bot (Test)
Oct 04, 2021

This is just a 1 minute test of "Lisa," our show's new text-to-speech bot. There will be a new full shoe published tomorrow, October 4th, 2021! Until then, thanks for listening to our test.

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Duration: 00:01:00
Episode 34: AP Ménage à Trois
Sep 11, 2021

*NOTE* We erroneously uploaded a version of this episode where my tracks were out of sync. It's all fixed now. Sorry about that! In this episode of our attempt at imaginary radio, we being you an interview with two professional AP's who have some great stories to share and funny antidotes from the AP Blackjack life on the road. Is this the type of thing you'd like to hear? Well, listen up because we're about to give you some T&A!

Duration: 01:05:17
Episode 34: AP Ménage à Trois
Sep 10, 2021

In this episode of our attempt at imaginary radio, we being you an interview with two professional AP's who have some great stories to share and funny antidotes from the AP Blackjack life on the road. Is this the type of thing you'd like to hear? Well, listen up because we're about to give you some T&A! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/ta21/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/ta21/support

Duration: 01:03:19
Episode 33: Technical Difficulties, Please Stand By
Sep 07, 2021

In this episode of our attempt at imaginary radio, we bring you an interview with Blackjack team Archimedes 21. It's a question and answer episode, with questions sent in from listeners. The team was recording their side of the conversation from a boat on a Great Lake in the North East of the US. Their connection was spotty. This led to the conversation being cut a bit short. Even still, the result is entertaining and informative, even if a bit shorter than usual.

Duration: 00:35:57
A Call To The Listeners
Aug 30, 2021

As of the time of this recording on August 29th, 2021, There have been 8 of the T&A T-Shirt's sold. The vendor that is making them for us requires a minimum of 13 shirts to be ordered before they will print any of them. So, we're SO CLOSE! We're only 5 T-Shirt purchases away from reaching 13. We can do this! If you'd like purchase one of your very own, you can do so at our website, tensandaces.com as well as on our show's Facebook Page that is simply called "Tens and Aces Blackjack"

-Mike AP 

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Duration: 00:01:20
REWIND EPISODE: Mailbag 1.0
Aug 24, 2021

In this flashback episode, we answer mailbag questions from our listeners. 

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Duration: 00:58:41
Episode 30: Eu Não Falo English! (Gus28 interview)
Aug 11, 2021

In this transmission of our attempt at imaginary radio, we bring you an interview with a Brazilian AP named Gus28. He has a unique story to share regarding his AP journey as well as unique insights on the game of Blackjack. If this is the kind of thing you'd like to hear, well listen up, we're about to give you some T&A!

Duration: 01:07:22
Episode 28: Rainman Test Out and Update
Jul 14, 2021

In this episode of our little experiment in our attempt at imaginary radio, a little thing that we like to call the Tens and Aces Blackjack Podcast, We bring you an update with former guest, Rainman on his continuing journey through the AP world, including a test out by a pro and some additional frustrations and setbacks along the way. If this is the type of thing you'd like to hear, listen up, because we're about to give you some T&A!



Duration: 00:20:54
Episode 27: The Show About Nothing
Jul 13, 2021

In this episode of our attempt at imaginary radio, we present yet another episode of of The Tens and Aces Podcast. This Episode has a few guests on it and a pretty funny "Easter Egg" at the very end of the episode, so listen all the way through. If this is the type of thing you'd like to hear, listen up, because we're about to give you some T&A!


Episode topics: Blackjack, Las Vegas, Colorado Casinos, Seinfeld, Card Counting, Advantage play, Tunica, Casino Back off Stories, Blackjack dealers, casino pitboss.

Duration: 00:42:46
Episode 26: Chop Suey!
Jul 08, 2021

In this transmission of our attempt at imaginary radio, that we like to call the Tens and Aces Blackjack Podcast, we interview blackjack advantage player, Suey and get his insights on the game. If this is the type of thing you'd like to hear, listen up, because we're about to give you some T&A

Duration: 00:38:02
A Thank You From Me To Listeners
Jul 06, 2021

Just a quick thank you from me to you, the listeners! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/ta21/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/ta21/support

Duration: 00:01:15
Episode 21.5: Even More Backoff Stories! (Longer version of Ep. 21 6/14/2020)
Jun 14, 2021

This is just an updated version of episode 21, with even more backoff stories for you to enjoy. If this is the type of thing you'd like to hear, well listen up, because we're about to give you some T&A.

Duration: 00:35:30
Episode 21: Back Off Stories & Business Decisions (UPDATED)
Jun 10, 2021

In this episode of our attempt at imaginary radio, that we like to call The Tens and Aces Blackjack Podcast, we bring you stories of several Blackjack players who the casino's they were playing at decided to make a "Business decision" and refuse their action on the tables. So if this is the kind of thing you'd like to hear, Listen up, because we're about to give you some T&A!

We've finally hit 21! Welcome to Episode 21!

You can reach us at www.tensandaces.com

or at tensandaces21@gmail.com

See...

Duration: 00:33:42
Episode 20: (RIP) LTrain interview. Updated 8-8-21
Jun 03, 2021

In this transmission of our attempt at imaginary radio, that we like to call the Tens and Aces Blackjack Podcast, we bring you an interview with Blackjack Advantage player, LTrain. Since this episode has been published, LTrain has subsequently passed away. Our deepest condolences go out to his family and to those who loved him.

Duration: 00:50:54