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

Episode 128: Into the AP Badlands: Bankroll Trauma, Backoffs & Blackjack War Stories

In this gloriously unhinged deep‑dive into the Badlands of advantage play Blackjack, host Mike AP sits down with Chris and Steve for Part 3 of their marathon four‑hour blackjack saga. What starts as a chat about obscure deviations quickly spirals into a full‑blown AP therapy session: bankroll trauma, emotional damage, tribal‑casino war stories, Reddit bans, ploppy encounters, and the eternal truth that blackjack is basically a never‑ending boxing match where the casino is a heavyweight assassin and you’re… well… you. The trio break down the real AP lifestyle — the wins, the losses, the “I just lost a house in one shoe” moments, the existential 2 a.m. parking‑lot stare‑downs, and the weird joy of using a deviation you practiced for months. They roast bad games, bad advice, bad risk‑of‑ruin math, and bad casino behavior. They also pitch a heartfelt recruitment ad for women APs (“please, for the love of God, email us”), share tales of side‑bet degeneracy, and explain why giving up your ID too early is the AP equivalent of tattooing your SSN on your forehead. If you love blackjack, advantage play, card counting, casino psychology, EV nerdery, and stories from the trenches, this episode is your buffet. If you’re a ploppy… buckle up. SHOW NOTES 📬 Contact information "BAD CHRIS" & "BAD STEVE" blackalaskandiamond@hotmail.com MIKE AP tensandaces21@gmail.com • Why obscure deviations are fun and worth learning even when they’re worth 0.0000003 EV • Respecting the casino as a trained assassin trying to murder your bankroll • Bankroll reality: why most APs fail and why $50k is the real “starter kit” in Chris's opinion • Variance as a living demon that eats your soul • The emotional journey from “I lost $7k!!!” to “lol that’s cute” • Risk of ruin: why 10% is insanity and 2% is still spicy • Game selection as the true AP superpower • Why women APs are unicorns and also terrifyingly effective • The art of not giving your ID unless absolutely necessary • Tales of tribal casinos, trespass forms, and signing “eat shit” • Ploppy interactions: unsolicited advice, confusion, and delicious irony • Buying other players’ blackjacks, side‑bet shenanigans, and EV thievery • Getting cheated by a “fair” casino and the joy of being told to pound sand • Reddit bans, hockey fights, and the dangers of saying “hit him in the jibs” • Backoffs, flaps, and the sweet moment when the pit tells you you’re “too good” • Why APs leave the table when someone else hits a big side bet • Team play, shared bankrolls, and the “pigs get slaughtered” problem • The eternal truth: blackjack is one long shoe, and the casino doesn’t care about your feelings • Blackjack podcast • Card counting stories • Advantage play strategy • AP lifestyle • Casino backoff stories • Blackjack deviations explained • Professional gambler interviews

Episode 94: Mailbag Redux

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.

Episode 127: Table Time Kills Ghosts. N‑Zero Kills Doubt

EPISODE 127 DESCIPTION Mike AP is back in the studio for part two of three of an interview with former guests, Chris and Steve for a deep, hilarious, and occasionally brutal look at what it actually takes to survive the long-term grind of Advantage Play. This isn't your "get rich quick" fluff; this is the reality of life behind the curtain. The guys kick things off with some legendary surveillance stories from Steve being spotted in a binder full of "known associates" in a certain infamous casino database to pit bosses who couldn't find a counter if they were told that counter was "wearing a green shirt in pit 3" but still manage to sweat the Ploppies while ignoring the real threat at the table. amping other things, we break down the paranoia of modern shops and why casinos often do more damage to their own bottom line than an AP ever could. SHOW NOTES SLOT STORIES Why a $50 slot spin can feel more gut-wrenching than a $5,000 max bet on the felt. THE JUXTAPOSITION OF AN AP'S MINDSET Why do we sweat using two McDonald’s apps to save $3 while betting thousands on a single hand without blinking? THE PASSPORT SAGA Steve recounts a wild multi-trip disaster involving backoffs, CTRs, and the humbling moment of having to call a hostile security chief to beg for his passport back. THE CRAFT OF THE COUNT Why blackjack is a trade, just like blacksmithing or carpentry is. If you aren't constantly brushing up on and reviewing your own game, you’re just a gambler in denial. THE TOOLKIT Why you need to buy CVCX. Plus discussion on the limitations of software, and why "good enough" math is a recipe for a bankroll funeral. CLOSING THE COUNT We wrap up with a dive into obscure deviations, the humility of biannual testing, and the pure, degenerate joy of making a play so bizarre the pit thinks you're a moron right before your AP play helps you take their money. BONUS MUSIC 🎵 Stick around until the end for a full album of Mike AP’s original music. Keywords: Card Counting, Blackjack Strategy, Casino, Advantage Play, Casino Surveillance, CVCX, Bankroll Management, AP Community, Blackjack Deviations.

Advantage Slot Play and Comp Hustling

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!

Episode 126V: The Sunk Cost Fallacy (Video Version)

This Is the Video Version of episode 126. Enjoy!