"Who Is This Guy?" | GALFOND 01

Sdílet
Vložit
  • čas přidán 27. 06. 2024
  • What does it take to stay at the top of the poker world while navigating family life and personal hardships? Phil and Farah Galfond offer a rare behind-the-scenes look into the lives of poker’s power couple in their new poker docuseries.
    🎁 Phil's free e-book & weekly poker strategy: ➡️ galfond.link/subscribe
    In the first episode of their poker documentary series, personal friends of the Galfonds and professional poker players explain the origin story of Phil Galfond, also known as 'OMGClayAiken''.
    Through interviews with family, friends, and Phil himself, this documentary provides clarity on a variety of questions like (but not limited to); how Phil Galfond started playing poker professionally, the origin of the companies Run it Once Poker and Run it Once Training, where the Galfond Challenge came from as well as how it affected him personally, and even how Phil and Farah Galfond met.
    In weekly episodes, people who know Phil personally like Andrew Robl, Jason Koon, Brian Rast, Matt Berkey, Nick Schulman, Maria Ho, Elliot Roe, Farah Galfond, David Tuchman, Joe Stapleton, Dan Quinn, Jason Senti, Joni Jouhkimainen, and Landon Tice share insights and highlights from their time spent with and around Phil through the years.
    Whether it’s the reality of playing poker at the highest level against the best poker players in the world, operating a poker training / poker coaching site and an online poker site, or facing tough personal loss and finding the ability to triumph, this docuseries aims to highlight the emotional rollercoaster you may be faced within a non-traditional career path like playing professional poker.
    In every poker related video on this channel, Phil Galfond is here to teach you how to think like a professional poker player.
    It doesn’t matter whether you’re a new or beginner poker player (or even a full time poker coach!)
    Do you need the best Texas Hold ‘em poker strategy and top tier Pot Limit Omaha tips?
    Do you have a high stakes poker story question that you’d like to hear from the POV of a poker professional who was THERE?
    Leave a comment and your question might end up in the next one of Phil’s quick poker tips videos or inspiring one of his high stakes poker story clips!
    Remember to Subscribe for more high stakes poker content and turn on notifications so you don't miss any Galfond Challenge content or other poker live streams!
    Directed by: John Robinson Irwin
    Produced by: Farah Galfond, Phil Galfond, John Robinson Irwin, Miikka Anttonen
    Cinematography: Matti Harju, Gareth Taylor
    Brand Design: Dan Deming-Henes
    Creative Specialists: Quentin Cardinal-Juneau, Miikka Anttonen
    ***
    Twitter: / philgalfond
    Instagram: / phil.galfond
    TikTok: / phil.galfond
    3 Free training videos: galfond.link/Free-Poker-Training
  • Hry

Komentáře • 346

  • @PhilGalfond
    @PhilGalfond  Před 5 dny +191

    Thanks for the support on our biggest production yet! This is a four-part series. Episode 2 comes out next Friday, July 5th!
    We set the stage with this one, and go deep in the next. Enjoy!

    • @phesser411
      @phesser411 Před 5 dny

      Love this, great series, keep it going!

    • @Jesters_Thorny_Crown
      @Jesters_Thorny_Crown Před 5 dny +2

      Not bad at all production wise. Nice hook at the end.

    • @mackmeter
      @mackmeter Před 5 dny

      This is awesome, you've always been a highly regarded member of the poker community! I look forward to the next releases!

    • @MazieHavanese
      @MazieHavanese Před 4 dny

      DAMN!!! Best 13 minutes of content I’ve watched

    • @xancypillosi
      @xancypillosi Před 4 dny

      So you’re admitting online poker IS RIGGED??
      How else could pokerstars “make sure there is no profitable players”??
      Obviously they did what you were concerned with.
      Stop the silence and scamming people selling them a fake dream

  • @RandyWatson69
    @RandyWatson69 Před 5 dny +47

    The brightest and nicest guy in poker.

  • @michaellester1775
    @michaellester1775 Před 4 dny +16

    Happy for you Phil. So glad you have Farah. I was a Pro Poker Player and Sports Handicapper/Consultant lived in Summerlin near Red Rock Casino in Vegas for 15 years (2005-2020). My partner Sara was with me for about 8 of those years. She had bipolar disorder and she unfortunately died by suicide when I went away one weekend by July 4th to visit my parents in Laguna Beach. The love of my life was gone. She never could handle my unique lifestyle gambling, my crazy hours always focused on the games, it was a huge stressor, even though it paid for all our bills and much, much more. I miss her every day and wonder what would have been different had I not been focused on the gambling all day everyday 7 days a week. I am so glad you have this support system, including your parents. It is so important. Again, so happy for your success and happiness man. I left Vegas when Covid hit, I felt it was time for some changes. I will be watching your episodes from a bit north now in Lake Tahoe.

    • @JohnSmith-su3ze
      @JohnSmith-su3ze Před 2 dny +2

      Bro, your story is insane. Can't imagine what you've been through.

    • @michaellester1775
      @michaellester1775 Před 2 dny

      @@JohnSmith-su3ze Thanks John. It was insane, including my own Cancer diagnosis in 2015. My Dr in Summerlin completely misdiagnosed me too. I am lucky, I am a survivor. I appreciate every day, my health, my family. I have learned now that life is more than just the constant pursuit of money and riches. That is all gambling was to me, a personal gratification/fulfillment, made me feel more significant and important. That is not what produces the happiness in the end. Took me like 20 years to realize that. Now I feel more satisfaction helping others and helping society

  • @brianauman1057
    @brianauman1057 Před 5 dny +40

    Im a simple man. I see Phil, I hit like.

  • @joeingram1
    @joeingram1 Před 5 dny +123

    This should be good

  • @julianhodgson1961
    @julianhodgson1961 Před 5 dny +10

    There are so many great things one can say about Phil but for me I just love to hear his calm and very soothing voice 😀

  • @camspianosink
    @camspianosink Před 5 dny +48

    Greatest poker player in the world (ranked by humanity and contribution to the game)

  • @cloudcitydigital
    @cloudcitydigital Před 5 dny +10

    Phil's incredible run at the end in the Galfond Challenge was one of the all time greatest gaming moments of my lifetime, that was SUCH a fun day. Also such a kind and nice dude, good for poker all around. Great teacher of the game, and it's really cool to get Farah's insight as well.

    • @corycosta6257
      @corycosta6257 Před 4 dny +1

      One my favorite “sports” moments I’ve ever watched live.

    • @MazieHavanese
      @MazieHavanese Před 4 dny +1

      So sick!! I will actually always remember watching it and where I was there. He needed to win this one hand (like 10 from the end) or it was OVER and he freaking won it!!

    • @MazieHavanese
      @MazieHavanese Před 4 dny

      @@corycosta6257same!!! I was watching Joe Ingram commentate it live

  • @acefromspace2727
    @acefromspace2727 Před 4 dny +5

    Phil has really improved on his public speaking. He used to say “um” and “uh” A LOT. Didn’t hear it all in this video. Excellent.

  • @Bakbanana
    @Bakbanana Před 5 dny +5

    High quality production. Deserving of a feature length version. Watching it while laying back on my couch, running it once. Ty Phil and team.

    • @PhilGalfond
      @PhilGalfond  Před 5 dny +2

      Thank you! The next episode (next Friday) is 20 minutes and so is the one following that. I think you’ll really enjoy them!

  • @user-bd4vx9uv4t
    @user-bd4vx9uv4t Před 7 dny +55

    Didnt see a single second and liked

    • @PhilGalfond
      @PhilGalfond  Před 6 dny +6

      😂❤️

    • @ji3817
      @ji3817 Před 5 dny

      I saw two seconds and liked

    • @jasonwright2291
      @jasonwright2291 Před 5 dny

      Same

    • @Matzes
      @Matzes Před 5 dny +1

      I saw 3 seconds and i liked 2 of them, still liked

    • @yadigg4437
      @yadigg4437 Před 4 dny

      Lmao literally did that like 10 hours ago finally got around to watching

  • @jeffk3746
    @jeffk3746 Před 5 dny +1

    To have so many famous poker players willing to come on your video and rave about you just show how appreciated Phil actually is by the community

  • @Welcome-oj4qs
    @Welcome-oj4qs Před 4 dny +1

    So happy to be here for episode 1. Just got done playing one of the craziest poker sessions of my life and see this. Youre the man Phil

  • @Pokerbabbo
    @Pokerbabbo Před 5 dny +15

    Happy to be part of the video being a fanboy 😂😂

  • @1312Mork2
    @1312Mork2 Před 5 dny +3

    THIS WAS SICK CANT WAIT FOR Ep2

  • @cmt1919cmt
    @cmt1919cmt Před 3 dny +1

    Cant wait for part 2!

  • @MrGuitarbhoy
    @MrGuitarbhoy Před 5 dny +12

    Hey, there's me!
    Great work Phil and the team. No matter how highly Phil is regarded by the poker community, it's not enough imo.

  • @tomtsu5923
    @tomtsu5923 Před 5 dny +4

    This is awesome Phil! So pumped for this series! Sending it to the poker crew... Thanks for everything you do man.

  • @jiamonx2
    @jiamonx2 Před 5 dny +1

    This was a huge treat! Thank you Phil😁

  • @Tobi-pn2xs
    @Tobi-pn2xs Před 5 dny +12

    I love how Galfond can just make a video full of praise for himself and nobody bats an eye because there's really nothing else to say.
    You're a true inspiration and the best ambassador for the game. People don't see the struggles but you can be truly proud of everything you've achieved, Phil!

    • @joebazooks
      @joebazooks Před 4 dny +3

      it is a little bizarre if we r being honest about it

    • @yrudonking
      @yrudonking Před 4 dny +1

      Poker reddit hates this

  • @300lbcanary2
    @300lbcanary2 Před 5 dny +1

    Nice piece about someone we definitely look up to in the poker world. His integrity is just as important as his top playing and coaching ability. Good stuff Phil.

  • @diogovieiradasilva
    @diogovieiradasilva Před 22 hodinami

    I remember when I started the tournament grind in 2011 and Phill was the top of what existed online and a reference, today in 2024 and he continues to be that for me. Inspiring.

  • @shanesinnott
    @shanesinnott Před 5 dny

    Awesome video. Can’t wait till the next one!

  • @miketang8719
    @miketang8719 Před 3 dny

    Normally I don’t like people who make documentaries about themselves but the fact that for some reason myself and no one else cares at all speaks volumes to your career, your personality, and just how damn well this video was produced can’t wait for part 2

  • @kennygpokerstrategy4917

    This is incredible. Can't wait for episode 2.

  • @troshko1
    @troshko1 Před 3 dny

    I see a Phil Galfond video, i press the like button and then start watching. This was so good i actually shredded a tear. Love you Phil. Best of wishes to you and your family.

  • @anthony-po2tx
    @anthony-po2tx Před 4 dny

    great quality. very enjoyable to watch. cant wait for more!

  • @beauf4
    @beauf4 Před 5 dny

    OMG this is THE series of the summer
    BY FAR
    what a first episode men⭐️
    Keep going💎

  • @aceofcubs
    @aceofcubs Před 4 dny

    Loved every minute of this and can’t wait for the next episode!

  • @asehigh
    @asehigh Před 5 dny +1

    Top-notch production Miika & can't wait for ep2 Great job!

  • @juancuenca6804
    @juancuenca6804 Před 4 dny +1

    I could watch 8 hours of this, easily! thanks Phil!

  • @utb1239
    @utb1239 Před 5 dny

    This is fantastic content! Sick we have to wait another week for the next episode!! 😳

  • @KmartPoker
    @KmartPoker Před 5 dny +4

    Really awesome piece of content. Can see the effort that went into it

    • @PhilGalfond
      @PhilGalfond  Před 5 dny +1

      Thanks, man! You’ll enjoy the future episodes more!

  • @fredrikzels2637
    @fredrikzels2637 Před 4 dny

    A great episode Phil!! Looking forward to the rest of the series!! 👍

  • @jamesgrant9858
    @jamesgrant9858 Před 4 dny

    Phil this was a great part One . I can’t wait for the other 3 parts to drop . Great job from one of the best .

  • @D3cast
    @D3cast Před 5 dny

    You a legend Phil. Thanks for putting out so many quality videos, such high value for free omg :D

  • @TheLamaprod
    @TheLamaprod Před 4 dny

    I've been following poker since the 2000s, as have many others, and I can say that in the end, there aren't many players who can be described as serious and respectable, and you're definitely one of them phil.

  • @jakechadwick1878
    @jakechadwick1878 Před 3 dny

    Please never stop making videos Phil

  • @ericbush1544
    @ericbush1544 Před 4 dny

    Looking forward to the next episode.

  • @ismael4you
    @ismael4you Před 5 dny

    Great work! Thank you.

  • @zach5304
    @zach5304 Před 4 dny

    Love the game of poker and love documentaries like this

  • @henrykilbane5704
    @henrykilbane5704 Před 5 dny +3

    Glad to see everyone got a chest and arm pump in pre-filming 💪😅
    Awesome production - can’t wait to see the rest of the series! Congrats team Galfond 🔥

  • @ChrisHuxter
    @ChrisHuxter Před 4 dny

    You're awesome Phil.

  • @Lorddonkey
    @Lorddonkey Před 4 dny +2

    Can't wait for GALFOND 02! "I am THE Guy!"

  • @AlejandroBravoC
    @AlejandroBravoC Před 4 dny

    And this is how Poker content should be displayed on CZcams. 👏👏👏As always amazing work Phil

  • @zykoseppuku
    @zykoseppuku Před 5 dny

    This was great! Looking forward to the next episode.

  • @hakannorlings2439
    @hakannorlings2439 Před 5 dny +1

    Thank you for a very nice video!

  • @Spherex
    @Spherex Před 4 dny

    Definitely one of the guys I've always looked up to since I began poker. Loving the series!

  • @thomasverschraegen8776

    Great work !!!!

  • @best7993
    @best7993 Před 5 dny

    Much love brother❤

  • @MaximusMerideus
    @MaximusMerideus Před 5 dny +1

    I need more! This content is so good. More, please, soon.

  • @samuelbrand1624
    @samuelbrand1624 Před 5 dny +1

    This is great Phil! Thank you!!

  • @pferdferd
    @pferdferd Před 4 dny

    This got me hooked. Production. Storytelling. Great guests. Can’t wait for more!!!

  • @Harbz
    @Harbz Před 4 dny +1

    Very well put together

  • @shanejett3550
    @shanejett3550 Před 4 dny +1

    One of the best poker players, and debatably the most respected. A genuinely nice guy. I wish I could say more convey my feelings about Mr Phil Galfond.....

  • @darrellirwin8412
    @darrellirwin8412 Před 5 dny

    Completely a humble guy, can’t think of a bad word to say. I lost a lot of interest in poker but this guys content vids all interesting to me

  • @JohnnieVibes
    @JohnnieVibes Před 5 dny +2

    Top notch production. Great work.

    • @PhilGalfond
      @PhilGalfond  Před 5 dny

      Thank you, Johnnie! Always love your production value, so that means a lot.

  • @geoffl
    @geoffl Před 5 dny

    I have so much respect that you put skin in the game and built a competitor. You will always have the respect of the community. GGWP Phil.

  • @iguanaassassin9893
    @iguanaassassin9893 Před 4 dny

    Im watching this to support the highest quality of man in poker. The whole world knows if you wanna be able to trust someone with anything its galfond. God bless you bro, you always do the right thing and thats why you are where you are in life.

  • @josephlawlor7458
    @josephlawlor7458 Před 2 hodinami

    Thank you for the video 👍

  • @philpowell3416
    @philpowell3416 Před dnem

    Thank you Phil.

  • @malt3aserz
    @malt3aserz Před 4 dny +1

    Galfond going next level with production value there!

  • @ChristianHegele
    @ChristianHegele Před 4 dny

    Love it! Been a big fan of your content for a bit now -- your approach to teaching poker is both deeply analytical yet extremely humane, which is a rare combination these days.
    I'm excited by the opportunity to learn more about the man behind the hands!

    • @PhilGalfond
      @PhilGalfond  Před 4 dny +1

      Much appreciated! Thank you 😊
      I’m excited for the next episodes to go a bit deeper.

  • @scottmartin7874
    @scottmartin7874 Před 2 dny

    2 seconds in, and I’m enthralled

  • @TheDrawingDeadVlog
    @TheDrawingDeadVlog Před 3 dny

    Very, very, very well done

  • @gruntskilling
    @gruntskilling Před 4 dny

    Amazing work Phil. Alway been one of my favourite players and I modeled how I play and learn poker as he plays and learns poker.

  • @paulpunts
    @paulpunts Před 3 dny

    Loved the first episode ❤❤❤

  • @chancelorpalmz2048
    @chancelorpalmz2048 Před 4 dny

    Amazing content, I feel like i know you I watch every video ty for your energy

  • @jan-philippi
    @jan-philippi Před 3 dny

    Very proud to be on the same team as Phil. Literally the biggest role model in poker :)

  • @prescriptivegrammarian8721

    The man’s glow-up was real

  • @wesleyb1458
    @wesleyb1458 Před 5 dny

    This is awesome! Thanks Phil!

  • @butcho7492
    @butcho7492 Před 4 dny

    This is gonna be a fun series. ☺️☺️☺️👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

  • @JcoolV
    @JcoolV Před 5 dny

    Well that was excellent.

  • @user-nf9je7bp8q
    @user-nf9je7bp8q Před 5 dny

    You’re the man Phil

  • @Alex-Bunin
    @Alex-Bunin Před 4 dny +1

    Love it!! Also sick you got Mikka on your team :)

  • @matemenyhard4936
    @matemenyhard4936 Před 4 dny

    The best ever forever🙌🏼🚀

  • @KristDC
    @KristDC Před 5 dny

    Great production quality. Interesting and intriguing. I want more of it please and thank you 😂

    • @PhilGalfond
      @PhilGalfond  Před 5 dny +2

      Sorry to make you wait until next week 😂. It’s gonna be great!

  • @HighTide_808
    @HighTide_808 Před 5 dny

    Omggggggits episode 1

  • @georgeseinfeld4150
    @georgeseinfeld4150 Před 5 dny +1

    I've been depressed lately but this put a smile on my face.

    • @PhilGalfond
      @PhilGalfond  Před 5 dny +3

      Happy I could put a smile on your face and I’m sorry you’re going through it right now. Moving my body helps me when I’m feeling down or stressed - even just a walk. It’s usually the last thing you feel like doing, but when I can, I thank myself. Feel better ❤️‍🩹

    • @georgeseinfeld4150
      @georgeseinfeld4150 Před 5 dny

      @@PhilGalfond Thanks Phil.

  • @Geyeeza
    @Geyeeza Před 5 dny

    Really a testament to your character and poker prowess that you're able to get big names within the poker world to sit and share their own reflections of you. Top quality production as per also. Hopefully catch you on the felt one day.

  • @BC-wg5pq
    @BC-wg5pq Před 4 dny

    Good for you we need a rep to usher us into the next area in poker, can't think of a better candidate, much respect

  • @qsdailydose8970
    @qsdailydose8970 Před dnem

    This is the sign of a high self-worth man who values himself. You can tell by his choices.

  • @DvdStennis
    @DvdStennis Před 5 dny +1

    Cool to see that old 2+2 STTF forum homegame picture from the early days. I spent at lot of time in STTF section between 2007 and 2011 and the longest members would always reminisce that photo with all the legends that were once there.

  • @WoodgynTrooper15
    @WoodgynTrooper15 Před 5 dny +2

    “Has done nothing over the years to lose that respect, which is saying a lot for a poker player” in the current climate where every day it seems like someone is getting exposed on socials for scams/not paying people back this is so important

  • @scottywade9662
    @scottywade9662 Před 3 dny

    You’re a good dude Phil! Keep grinding and keep pacing

  • @williamjames2717
    @williamjames2717 Před 5 dny

    Great vid! Would have loved to have seen those little early CZcams thought process videos mentioned in their pre-training site... those things were so ahead of their time!

  • @juhanviik
    @juhanviik Před 4 dny

    Can`t wait to play on your site:)

  • @christianskate9899
    @christianskate9899 Před 4 dny

    This is sick

  • @derekn1284
    @derekn1284 Před 5 dny

    Wow, I loved the first episode. Great content, as a poker player/dealer/dad/husband I find you highly relatable. I think I'm older than you, but still look up to you as a person a aspire to be like 👍 Really excited for Ep2

  • @williampires125
    @williampires125 Před dnem

    Respect!

  • @cloudartwork
    @cloudartwork Před 5 dny

    great episode thanks for doing this. you are a great voice in the community and i have admired yall since holla balla!

  • @GTOLAB
    @GTOLAB Před 4 dny

    Nicely done Phil ❤

  • @Soren.A
    @Soren.A Před 5 dny +1

    Good cliffhanger Phil, you have a new subscriber ;)

  • @bigmikefishin4663
    @bigmikefishin4663 Před 5 dny

    Phil you are an amazing human keep it up you are inspiring the most and have helped inspire me through a tuff year

    • @PhilGalfond
      @PhilGalfond  Před 5 dny

      Wow, thank you. I hope things are getting better for you. Spoiler: Next week’s episode talks about a tough year for me.

  • @PokerStaples
    @PokerStaples Před 3 dny

    Awesome show Phil. Im in!

  • @theperceptioncoach
    @theperceptioncoach Před 5 dny

    Great video!

  • @KStala
    @KStala Před 4 dny +7

    Kind of cringe to make a documentary about yourself on your own channel. But still good.

  • @samuhlm2
    @samuhlm2 Před 4 dny

    Nothing beats being an entrepreneur. Playing poker is great, especially if you can incorp it into your business(I cant exclusively, I need to be in other industries) but this was a great ep to watch for our shared love of business.

  • @KeyToMyHeartOfficial
    @KeyToMyHeartOfficial Před 4 dny

    Grabbing popcorn 😮

  • @julianbarth2978
    @julianbarth2978 Před 4 dny

    I haven’t played a single hand of poker since I finished my professional career over 10 years ago. But Phil, I’ll support you whatever you do