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Connections is an ongoing conversation on the digital transformation of corporate travel, what it means to the travel program, and how travel buyers can take control and drive change. Visit BCDTravel.com/podcast to learn more.
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Behind Closed Doors

Rolando a.k.a. "The Dirty Little Cuban"

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BEHIND CLOSED DOORS - Everybody Says This Stuff; I Just Say It Out Loud! Those who are easily offended or who don't share my mostly conservative / old fashioned / unsympathetic / capitalistic / often twisted / narrow minded / yet hysterically funny views on everything should avoid BEHIND CLOSED DOORS. After all it's my BLOG and Radio Show. FOR THE REST OF YOU ENJOY! Email rolando@dirtylittlecuban.com or Call.
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The Blackjack Apprenticeship Podcast

Blackjack Apprenticeship

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Everyone wants to beat the casino. Hear from those who actually have. From practical tips and hard earned wisdom to epic stories of blackjack careers that went far better than expected, the Blackjack Apprenticeship podcast is for anyone interested in blackjack, card counting, or just ”sticking it to the man.”
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People Are Culture Podcast

Best Cultural Destinations

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Best Cultural Destinations presents People Are Culture, an interview series celebrates our unique differences and shared human condition, and presents stories of how culture is created, preserved and shared. Through hour-long conversations hosted by BCD Founder & Editor Meg Pier, you'll meet indigenous artisans, pioneering activists and innovators, dedicated preservationists, spiritual seekers, global visionaries and a host of others, who each relate their inspiration, process, techniques, a ...
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WELCOME TO ESD GLOBAL’S EXCITING NEW PODCAST SERIES ON TRAUMA HEALING! In a world filled with everyday challenges and deep-seated traumas, we at ESD Global believe in the power of healing. That’s why we’ve launched this special series dedicated to exploring the journey of trauma recovery and empowerment. From the scars of wars to the complexities of personal relationships, from workplace stress to health struggles, and everything in between, we understand the profound impact of unhealed trau ...
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Send us a text message! Self-care isn’t always easy. Especially when your travel program doesn’t prioritize traveler wellbeing. On this episode, Chad and Miriam connect with Amélie Losanes, one of Advito’s expert managing consultants, about the importance of traveler wellness and the steps companies can take to push wellness forward. Plus, she shar…
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Welcome to Episode 9 of our trauma healing series. In this episode, Tiffany Taylor, LCSW, BCD—Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Motivational Speaker, Sex Therapist, and Pleasure Coach—shares insights on healing from sexual trauma and the importance of reclaiming intimacy and pleasure as part of the recovery journey.…
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Colin and Joe748 tackle more audience questions. They dive deep into topics like how perfect your test-out skills need to be (hint: 98% isn’t good enough), how to handle betting strategies without raising casino suspicions, and whether deviations for different games are worth learning. Colin and Joe discuss real-world scenarios, like what to do whe…
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Today we're revisiting a classic interview from 2019 with an AP who goes by the name “Yoshi.” For those who don’t know his story, Yoshi is a card counter who turned $3,000 into $1.2 million in two years of full-time play. He has recently taken an indefinite break from AP to pursue other interests. In this interview we discuss: – The road from begin…
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Colin is joined by Loudon Often, SD1, JCnote, Joe748, and Nickels, to discuss the morality of casinos. The discussion is centered around two BJA forum posts—one condemning casinos as “evil” for taking advantage of intoxicated/unskilled players, and a counterpoint that emphasizes that not all casino employees or situations are harmful. They explore …
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Send us a text message! Connections Success Stories showcase how our clients use BCD technology to optimize their travel programs. These quick stories highlight what BCD has done for clients, and what we could potentially do for yours. On this episode, Chad connects with Gabby Davis, multi-national program manager, and the pair discuss how a global…
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Colin takes a break from blackjack and talks to legendary high stakes poker pro Phil Galfond about his journey in professional poker. He shares how the game has evolved to advanced solvers and emphasizes the importance of adapting strategies to opponents. Phil also shares insights on the mental challenges of poker, his proudest achievements, and ba…
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Send us a text message! Alissa Merlino, Sr. Director, Global Solutions Engineering, joins Miriam and Chad on this episode for a conversation around spend management - from a slightly different angle. Alissa constantly has conversations with travel managers, travel buyers, and spend management vendors and sometimes those conversations lead to debunk…
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Join activist and feminist Gabriela Rojas-Lozano as she delves into a decolonial approach to transgenerational trauma through Empowerment Self-Defense (ESD). Learn how reclaiming power and agency can heal and strengthen resilience across generations.द्वारा operationsvd
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Send us a text message! Connections Success Stories showcase how our clients use BCD technology to optimize their travel programs. These quick stories highlight what BCD has done for clients, and what we could potentially do for yours. On this episode, Chad connects with Tara Volpintesta, global program manager who works closely with this success s…
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Today we revisit an interview with BJA Bootcamp Grads "BCD" and "SmurfAP" that many of you may have missed the first time around in 2019. In this podcast we discuss: - How to handle winning and losing as team members - Playing Blackjack after taking a break - Bankroll Goals - Business and Passionद्वारा Blackjack Apprenticeship
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Send us a text message! It seems like you can’t go a day in business travel without hearing the term NDC - why are we still talking about it? On this episode, Chad and Miriam connect with Thane Jackson, SVP, global distribution strategy. Thane shares his perspective on why the NDC conversation should have just stayed in the background, how NDC is s…
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In today's episode, Joe748 and SD1 interview GoFlamesGo, a BJA member who joined in 2020 and quickly transitioned to full-time card counting. GoFlamesGo shares his journey from discovering blackjack during the COVID-19 lockdown to attending a bootcamp and quitting his job to pursue card counting full-time. He recounts his early experiences in casin…
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Discover the 7th Episode of Our Trauma-Healing Series! Join us for an enlightening and transformative episode featuring Ijeoma Ann Nwafor, an experienced psychologist, as she delves into the Neurobiology of Trauma. Learn how trauma impacts the brain, nervous system, and body, and discover the profound ways our bodies respond to traumatic experience…
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Today Joe748 and SD1 are joined by LightningMcAces and SolidestDawg to discuss their transition from solo card counting to forming a team with an outside investor. LightningMcAces shares his journey from discovering card counting during quarantine to perfecting his skills in 2023. SolidestDawg recounts how the movie "21" inspired him to start card …
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Send us a text message! Most of us assume that air leakage (or off-program/ off-channel bookings) are a thing of the past, right? We have new technologies and innovations that have solved the issue. Well, in this episode, Chad and Miriam connect with Olivier Benoit, Senior VP with BCD's consulting arm Advito and what Olivier shares might surprise y…
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In today's podcast, Colin interviews Don Johnson, a former horse jockey, racetrack CEO, and Blackjack Hall of Famer known for winning $15 million in Atlantic City by negotiating favorable lost rebates. Don shares his journey from horse racing to professional blackjack, detailing how he identified and capitalized on advantageous betting conditions. …
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Send us a text message! Rossana Martin is back to connect with Chad and Miriam about the state of our industry and this is one episode you don't want to miss! Rossana takes us "around the world" to discuss industry insights, giving special attention to air and hotel rates in each global region, as well as what she's hearing about A.I. and advice fo…
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Welcome to the 6th in our trauma-healing series; this episode is titled ‘Exploring the Role of Boundaries in Trauma Healing and Teaching Practical Strategies for Setting and Respecting Boundaries in Self-Defense Training’. In it, Lisa Gaeta, CEO and founder of IMPACT safety Southern California, shares her expertise on how boundary-setting can aid t…
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We're revisiting a classic episode where BJA Pro "The Phoenix" shares his incredible journey, revealing the side bet that earned him $300,000 in 10 months. He discusses what he's been up to since achieving his financial goals, the events leading to his discovery of the lucrative side bet, and how he almost quit the game altogether. "The Phoenix" al…
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In this mailbag episode, Colin and Joe748 sit down with SD1 and address questions about advanced play strategies, including the importance of “wonging out” during negative counts, and the impact of technology on card counting. They also discuss handling verbal abuse at the tables and secure cash management practices. As a bonus, the guys dive into …
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In this episode, Colin and Joe748 are joined by SD1. The conversation delves into SD1's transition from part-time to full-time Advantage Player (AP), the pros and cons of this lifestyle change, and his strategies for balancing work and AP play. SD1 shares insights on sales tactics applied to card counting, the value of diversifying AP skills, and t…
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Welcome to the fifth episode of our Trauma-Healing series, where we explore 'Creating Safe Spaces: The Importance of Inclusive Environments for Trauma Survivors.' Psychotherapist Sarah Rees shares insights from her healing journey and discusses the role of friends, family, counselors, and community in supporting trauma survivors.…
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RickFromCanada returns with team members Goodyear, Andrea, and Kev to join Colin and Joe748. The group dives into their card counting experiences, discussing the formation of their blackjack team and the professional challenges they’ve faced. Rick details his journey from a novice to a mentor and now a team leader, while the team members share thei…
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Send us a text message! Happy Pride month! On this episode, Chad and Miriam connect with Patrick Pickens, V.P. of global sales and Christine Connolley, Sr. Manager, global crisis management, and the quad discuss the realities of being part of the LGBTQIA+ community in business travel. Christine details her views from a risk management perspective, …
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Welcome to this episode of our Trauma-Healing series. Today, we explore the topic of "Self-Care for Instructors." In this episode, we examine the various types of traumas that self-defense instructors and other support providers for survivors may encounter. We also discuss strategies for self-care to prevent burnout. Our special guest, ESD Super In…
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Today Colin and Joe748 interview Highl0w20, a BJA member who decided to pursue a nomadic lifestyle with his family. Highl0w20 shares his journey of transitioning from a regular job to becoming a blackjack AP, facing setbacks such as backoffs and losing streaks, and eventually achieving financial stability that allowed him to work less and spend mor…
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Colin sits down with Peacock, who has been a BJA Member for several years now, is a multiple time Bootcamp attendee, and ran a two man team with another Member. One thing that makes Peacock’s story unique is that he fits in being a card counter around being President of a fairly large-sized company. But he enjoys the hustle of beating the casinos j…
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Tasha is an empowerment self-defense and yoga instructor, female entrepreneur, course creator, author, podcaster, blogger, and the founder/owner of ElleLiveAction. Tasha shares about her journey with trauma and how exercise played a pivotal role in her healing process. She shares how movement can be a powerful for individuals looking to reclaim the…
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Colin talks with Anthony Curtis, a former professional card counter and Blackjack tournament expert who founded the Las Vegas Advisor and Huntington Press. Anthony discusses his gambling success and his inclusion in the Blackjack Hall of Fame. We also discuss the MGM hack, where Anthony was interviewed by "60 Minutes". The discussion delves into wh…
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Send us a text message! On this episode, we’re celebrating Earth Day as Chad and Miriam connect with Jerome Cochet, Co-founder and CEO at our BCD marketplace partner goodcarbon. Jerome explains how we can’t solve the climate crisis until we address the nature crisis, why travel programs should focus on high-quality, nature-based projects to help me…
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In this episode, our esteemed guest, Casandra Hitzman, an American feminist and anti-racist advocate, brings forth valuable insights. Drawing upon her extensive experience, she explores how fostering empathy can serve as a transformative solution. Cassie sheds light on her years of assisting individuals who have caused harm to others, guiding them …
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In today's episode, Joe748 goes solo with Deepgritz, a Blackjack Apprenticeship member who began playing blackjack full-time after attending a bootcamp in April '21. They discuss transitioning into the blackjack world post-retirement, exploring Deepgritz's journey from his first casino visit to becoming a professional blackjack player. They highlig…
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Send us a text message! Travel managers are busy. They need answers to questions and data insights when they want them, and those answers need to be custom built and flexible. But travel data is not known for being fast, or flexible. In fact, digesting travel data often results in lengthy wait periods and hours of sorting and pivot tables. Sound fa…
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We revisit the vault from July 2019 with Andy Uyal, author of ‘The Blackjack Insiders: How Two Pit Bosses Beat the Casinos at Their Own Game.’ In this interview, we'll delve into the dynamics of having a partner for navigating the highs of big wins and the lows of harsh losing streaks, examine the mutual superstitions held by casinos and gamblers a…
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Bonus Episode! Joe748 chats with ByrnenDownTheHouse, who just passed the million dollar mark from full time card counting. They discuss strategies for avoiding detection, the emotional rollercoaster of gambling, and the significance of reaching financial milestones. Byrnen offers insights into the life of a card counter, touching on the balance bet…
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Send us a text message! What's the difference in neurodiversity and a neurodivergent person? On this episode, Chad and Miriam explore that topic and what programs need to know about their neurodivergent traveler population. Joining the conversation are Yvette Bryant, SVP of DE&I at BCD Travel as well as Robert Shen and Sandra Kaspar from United Air…
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Today Colin and Joe748 chat with newly minted 7-figure card counter ByrnenDownTheHouse, who shares his journey to hitting the million dollar mark from full time card counting. The conversation delves into the highs and lows of their gambling careers, the psychological resilience required, and the strategies that helped them succeed. They discuss ho…
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Colin sits down with Jack Andrews & Gina Fiore to discuss what it takes to make it in the world of professional gambling. Both starting their careers as Card Counters, they've mastered a wide range of advantage play techniques, outsmarting the house time and time again for over 20+ years.द्वारा Blackjack Apprenticeship
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Send us a text message! International Women's Day is March 8, 2024, and to celebrate, we're connecting with two female-focused leaders about what travel managers, travel programs, and allies should think about when it comes to women in business travel. Our regular host, Miriam Moscovici, is joined by Simone Gray, and the two connect with Carolyn Pe…
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Send us a text message! Connections Success Stories showcase how our clients use BCD technology to optimize their travel programs. These quick stories highlight what BCD has done for clients, and what we could potentially do for yours. On this episode, Chad connects with Tim Colby, who oversees this success story’s global group air program about ho…
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Welcome to the inaugural episode of the ESD Global Trauma-Healing Series. In this episode, titled ”Telling Our Stories”, our esteemed guest, Idara Ekanem, a Nigerian-born lawyer based in the United States, courageously shares her personal journey through grief, depression, and ultimately, healing following the loss of her child. Join us as we embar…
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Send us a text message! Data - and especially travel data - is everywhere. But how can travel managers take control of multiple data streams and gain valuable insights to make strategic decisions? Well, that's exactly what Chad and Miriam explore on this episode. Shelley Fletcher-Bryant, Vice President, Advito, connects with the hosting duo to talk…
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The author of "The Blackjack Insiders" Andrew Uyal is back on the BJA podcast to talk about: What opening casinos back up could look like. Some advantages card counters have over casinos. How casinos view card counters. What he would do different if he went back to card counting. And whether card counters are good for casinos.…
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Send us a text message! Love is in the air! Since this episode is published on Valentine's Day, Chad and Miriam are trading in their podcast duties to play gameshow hosts. They connect with Simone Gray from the BCD Marketplace team. As Chad and Miriam describe several types of travel programs, Simone plays matchmaker and suggests the right BCD Mark…
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Send us a text message! What happens when companies miss out on a smart solution? They get left behind. On this episode, Chad and Miriam reconnect with Alissa Merlino, Sr. Director, Global Solutions Engineering, about spend management strategies. Alissa is passionate about payment solutions and, as a traveler who experienced much anxiety when it ca…
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Send us a text message! Traveler experience is top of mind for most all travel programs, but what is BCD doing to enhance your traveler's journey? On this episode, Chad and Miriam reconnect with Hannah Kahn, Sr. Director, Product Planning, and the trio discuss what travelers want these days, who the modern business traveler is, and Hannah leaks an …
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Send us a text message! We're back, baby! Season 2 of Connections with BCD Travel finds hosts Chad Lemon and Miriam Mosovici reconnecting after a few months off. The two introduce a new segment to the podcast, give a sneak peak into some topics that will be covered this season, and bring on some colleagues to talk about investments, strength and in…
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Today, Colin and Joe748 interview Fez, a BJA member who discusses transitioning from casual to full-time advantage blackjack. He shares his experiences with casino countermeasures and the significance of rounds per hour for effective strategy. Fez also talks about the personal sacrifices involved in professional play and looks forward to diversifyi…
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Join us in a heartfelt tribute to SassyRed, a remarkable member of the Blackjack Apprenticeship community. This episode features personal stories and memories shared by Colin, ScottCao, Paradigm, Levimich, Joe748, Nickels, Loudon Ofton, silentassassin, and Spartan. Each speaker brings their unique perspective and experiences with SassyRed, painting…
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