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

Blackjack Mentorship, Sharing Knowledge

This is an almost 4 minute preview clip of our upcoming episode with AP playing partners Steve and Chris.

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

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 the kind of stuff you want to hear, well, listen up because we're about to give you some T&A! Things get wild in Episode 4 of the Tens and Aces Podcast as the crew dives into a night full of shenanigans, questionable decisions, casino vibes, and the ultimate party-stopping phrase: “No, you can’t see my ID.” From awkward bar encounters to ridiculous misunderstandings and stories that probably shouldn’t be told in polite company, this episode delivers nonstop laughs and unpredictable chaos. If you love comedy podcasts, casino stories, nightlife mishaps, and unfiltered conversations, this episode is right in your wheelhouse. Expect big laughs, outrageous moments, and classic Tens and Aces energy as the crew proves once again that what happens during shenanigans… definitely ends up on the podcast. Grab a drink, pull up a chair at the virtual card table, and get ready for another hilarious round of Tens and Aces Podcast madness. Timestamps 00:00 – Intro and setting the scene 05:12 – How the shenanigans started 14:40 – The panties incident 23:05 – “No, you can’t see my ID” moment 34:18 – Casino chaos and late-night decisions 45:00 – Final thoughts and wrap-up #blackjack, #cardcounting, #advantageplay, #gambling, #casino, #winning

Episode 125: The X You Want To Talk To

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, and rage‑inducing variance — before ever stepping foot back into a casino. From a $2,200 starting bankroll to nearly 700 hours and over $50K in earnings, he recounts the highs, the brutal lows, and the psychological warfare of staying sane while the math does whatever the hell it wants. The conversation hits everything: emotional tilt, ploppy chaos, surrender stigma, insurance debates, back‑offs, sweaty shops, graveyard shifts, networking, traveling play, and the bizarre cast of characters who populate casino life — including rappers, degenerates, and the occasional rent‑money hero. It’s raw, funny, honest, and packed with real‑world insight into what it actually takes to grind out an edge in a casino ecosystem designed to chew you up. If you love stories from the trenches of Blackjack, Casino culture, and Advantage Play, listen up, because we're about to give you some T&A! Key Topics Covered • X’s “superhero origin story” in Blackjack • Transition from athlete to Advantage Player • Training for card counting without software • Building a bankroll from $2,200 • Emotional control, tilt, and mental toughness • Understanding variance and staying below EV • First back‑offs and navigating sweaty casinos • Playing graveyard vs. day shifts • Networking through BJA, regional chats, and AP communities • Using cover, table selection, and shift rotation • Ploppy behavior: insurance myths, surrender stigma, “bus card” drama • Stories from Vegas, rent‑money gamblers, and celebrity encounters • The importance of scouting, penetration, and dealer speed • Why promotions and side plays matter • Long‑term goals: hitting $100K and expanding beyond counting Highlights & Quotes • “I wasn’t stepping foot in a casino unless I was a threat.” • “Losing fake money in my bedroom pissed me off more than it should have.” • “Ploppies keep the lights on — but man, they make it hard.” • “My girlfriend made me a $10K trophy. Then I lost $17K in two weeks.” • “First rule of Fight Club: don’t yell ‘Mike AP!’ at the table.” Key Words: Blackjack, Card Counting, Casino Advantage Play, AP Blackjack, Counting Cards, Blackjack Apprenticeship, Back‑offs, Casino Stories, Blackjack Podcast, Advantage Player Lifestyle, EV, Variance, Penetration, Double Deck, Shoe Game, Blackjack Strategy

Whiskey A Go, Go, Go

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!

Episode 126: Video Preview

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