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Smart Poker Study Podcast

Sky Matsuhashi discusses poker Cash games, MTT’s and SNG’s for all poker stakes and games like No Limit Hold’em (NLHE), Pot Limit Omaha (PLO) and Stud variations of poker. Lots of poker strategy discussed and Q&A’s with listeners. We interview successful poker players and coaches like Alex Fitzgerald, Daniel Negreanu, Phil Ivey, Phil Helmuth, Jason Sommerville, Andrew Lichtenberger, Phil Galfond, Isaac (Ike) Haxton, Vanessa Selbst, Ed Miller, Jared Tendler, James “Splitsuit” Sweeney. This show is a lot like Thinking Poker, Grinder School.com Poker Podcast, The Official Red Chip Poker Podcast, The Mental Game of Poker Radio Show, Tournament Poker Edge, Weekly Poker Hand with Jonathan Little, Under the Gun Poker Podcast with David Tuchman, Carrot Poker, TwoPlusTwo.com Poker Cast, Pokernews Podcast and the Ante Up Poker Podcast (not so much modeled after Nerd Poker w/Brian Posehn).Smart Poker Study Podcast: Twice Weekly dedicated to making you a better poker player today than you were

  1. 421

    Stop Arguing with Reality #600

    Show Notes: https://smartpokerstudy.com/pod600

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    Plan the Steal BEFORE the Preflop Call #599

    Show Notes: https://smartpokerstudy.com/pod599

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    Where the Real Money is Made: Bread & Butter Poker #598

    Show Notes: https://smartpokerstudy.com/pod598

  4. 418

    Use the 3 Advantages to Make Poker More Profitable

    Show Notes: https://www.smartpokerstudy.com/pod597

  5. 417

    Short Stack Adjustments Most Players Ignore #596

    Show Notes Page: https://smartpokerstudy.com/pod596

  6. 416

    It's Simple: Study, Learn, Apply #595

    https://www.smartpokerstudy.com/pod595

  7. 415

    Always Be Noodling #594

    Micro Stakes Training with The Poker Forge: https://www.thepokerforge.com

  8. 414

    Poker Bingo Cards: A Fun Way to Train +EV Plays Every Session #593

    Get a copy of the Smart Poker Study Bingo Cards: https://smartpokerstudy.com/bingo

  9. 413

    Keep Your Eyes Peeled for These 8 Key Details

    Show Notes: https://www.smartpokerstudy.com/pod592 Micro Stakes Training: https://www.thepokerforge.com

  10. 412

    Fighting Back Against Flop Donk Bets #591

    Show Notes: https://smartpokerstudy.com/pod591

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    9 Daily Poker Actions That Guarantee Real Improvement #590

    Get the free 31 Days of Action PDF: https://www.smartpokerstudy.com/pod590 Poker growth isn't random; it's engineered through continuous, small improvements (Kaizen!). This video outlines nine simple ways to improve with every session, emphasizing consistent daily practice and intentional learning.

  12. 410

    Micro Stakes Breakthrough: Fix Leaks, Study Smarter and Win More

    All 3 videos here: https://www.smartpokerstudy.com/pod589

  13. 409

    Cbet or Get Beat: 3 Rules to Bluff the Flop More #588

    Show Notes: https://smartpokerstudy.com/pod588The Poker Forge: https://www.thepokerforge.com

  14. 408

    How to Profitably Set Mine in Poker

    Show Notes: https://www.smartpokerstudy.com/pod587Join the Poker Forge: https://www.thepokerforge.com/

  15. 407

    My Mistaken 4bet Bluff Can Save YOU 36bbs #586

    Show Notes: https://www.smartpokerstudy.com/pod586

  16. 406

    3 Actions to Boost Your Profits This Weekend

    For this Valentine's weekend, get your honey-bunny out of the house with a lovely gift... then take poker action!These 3 essential daily actions will increase your profitability, even during busy holiday weekends.Show Notes: https://smartpokerstudy.com/pod585

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    Your Poker Results Are Telling You Something #584

    Your poker results tell you how to win!You’re going to figure out what you’ve been doing WRONG, so you can STOP doing those things. And you’re going to figure out what you’re doing RIGHT, so you can do MORE of it… ganbatte!This episode analyzes poker statistics from two different months to identify winning and losing poker strategy. I highlight specific metrics like 3bet, Call PF 2bet and Call River Bets. I also dive into the mental game aspects of winning and losing months.This is how you use PokerTracker 4 and your results to improve your online poker game. Show Notes https://www.smartpokerstudy.com/pod584Find All Your Numbers https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pX4EkLwaFMc

  18. 404

    Turn Any Poker Livestream Into Your Own Training Session #583

    Most players watch poker livestreams for fun, but strong players watch them to get better. In this episode, I break down how to turn any poker stream into a personal training session, so you can learn faster without playing more hours. Show Notes: https://www.smartpokerstudy.com/pod583 Livestream Recording: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GKEykIV1mvc

  19. 403

    Train Your 'Plan Ahead' Skills #582

    It's day 10/10 in a row celebrating 10 years of the Smart Poker Study Podcast! I owe it all to you who've joined me on this poker train. Cheers to you and to 10 more years!Show Notes: https://smartpokerstudy.com/pod58210 Year Celebration: https://go.smartpokerstudy.com/10years

  20. 402

    These PokerTracker 4 Filters Will Grow Skills and Plug Leaks #581

    Day 9/10 in a row celebrating 10 years of the Smart Poker Study Podcast!https://www.smartpokerstudy.com/10yearsShow Notes: https://www.smartpokerstudy.com/pod581

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    How to Handle Flop & Turn Bets #580

    Day 8/10 in a row celebrating 10 years of the Smart Poker Study Podcast!https://www.smartpokerstudy.com/10yearsShow Notes: https://www.smartpokerstudy.com/pod580

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    Today’s Action: Be Willing to Fold #579

    Day 7 of 10 celebrating 10 years of the Smart Poker Study Podcast! https://www.smartpokerstudy.com/10yearsShow Notes Page: https://www.smartpokerstudy.com/pod579

  23. 399

    Turn Your HUD Into a Weapon Against Leaks #578

    I show you how to use your poker hud as a weapon to identify your own poker leaks to make yourself harder to play against. We'll analyze a new student's poker statistics such as calling in the blinds, 3betting from the blinds and facing or making cbets. Learn to turn your pokertracker 4 data into tangible poker strategy for better results.This is day 6/10 in a row celebrating 10 years of the Smart Poker Study Podcast.Celebrate and build your skills with coupon "10year": https://www.smartpokerstudy.com/10yearsShow Notes to get the 41 Stats & Win Rates Tracker: https://www.smartpokerstudy.com/pod578

  24. 398

    Flopped Overpair Facing an All-in Shove - Hand Reading Practice #577

    Let's improve our flopped overpair playing skills in poker. We analyze a student's hand history, then take it through the hand reading process by assigning a preflop range then narrowing it through the streets. Pot odds and equity are scrutinized, and we answer the key question, "Should we have called this shove?" This is day 5/10 in a row celebrating 10 years of the Smart Poker Study Podcast. Show Notes: https://www.smartpokerstudy.com/pod577 Celebrate 10 Years: https://www.smartpokerstudy.com/10years and use coupon 10year" to save $10+ on every product

  25. 397

    Sunday Funday #576

    It's day 4/10 in a row! Let's have some fun today.Celebrate 10 Years of the Smart Poker Study Podcast: https://www.smartpokerstudy.com/10years

  26. 396

    How to Learn from Poker Livestreams #575

    Day 3 of 10 for the Smart Poker Study Podcast 10-year Anniversary!Celebrate with SPS: https://www.smartpokerstudy.com/10yearsShow Notes: https://smartpokerstudy.com/pod575

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    The Smarter Way to Think About Poker HUD Stats #574

    Day 4/10 celebrating 10 years of the Smart Poker Study Podcast!We’re going to cover how to interpret stats without overvaluing them, how to turn numbers into player types, how to lock in learning away from the table, and when a bet size should make you completely rethink what a stat is telling you.Companion Video: How to Make Your Poker HUD Work for YOU https://youtu.be/NwOVJLyrKKQShow Notes: https://smartpokerstudy.com/pod574

  28. 394

    4 Simple Yet POWERFUL Things That Will Make 2026 Your Best Poker Year Ever

    Welcome to 2026 and the 10th anniversary of the Smart Poker Study Podcast! This episode celebrates a decade of poker education, focusing on 4 simple and powerful poker strategy things you can do to crush 2026. Poker mindset, poker emotional control, poker discipline and playing the player. Thank you for making these past 10 years awesome! Celebrate 10 years of the Smart Poker Study Podcast! https://www.smartpokerstudy.com/10years More Show Notes: https://smartpokerstudy.com/pod573

  29. 393

    Your Big Poker Dream Needs a System: Here's Mine #572

    Welcome to 2026 Poker Peeps! This year you'll become the player who can achieve your poker dreams. Setting SMART goals, and taking daily action, will build the habits you need. Let's set your 2026 journey on fire... ganbatte!Daily Action Newsletter: https://www.smartpokerstudy.com/dailyaction

  30. 392

    The Only Poker Commitment That Actually Works - Crush 2026 #571

    I am dubbing 2026, the Year of Taking Action. As you know, one of my favorite sayings is “Action is the greatest teacher.” Make 2026 the year you play and study poker with real purpose. Do that consistently, and it will be your best poker year yet. Get Daily Action Steps by joining theSmart Poker Study Newsletter: https://smartpokerstudy.com/dailyaction

  31. 391

    Take a Break to Kill the Tilt #570

    Show Notes: https://www.smartpokerstudy.com/pod570

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    Today Is Day One of Your Best Poker Year Yet #569

    Let's begin today to crush 2026 by building some smart study and play habits.Show Notes: https://smartpokerstudy.com/pod569The Poker Forge: https://www.thepokerforge.com

  33. 389

    No Expectations, Just Acceptance #568

    Happy Thanksgiving! 🦃Show Notes: https://smartpokerstudy.com/pod568

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    You'll Regret Not Starting These Hand History Techniques Before 2026 #567

    These 11 hand history review techniques will help you get more from your poker database and enliven your study sessions.Micro Stakes Cash Game Training: https://www.thepokerforge.comShow Notes: https://www.smartpokerstudy.com/pod567

  35. 387

    They 3bet 5bb with These Hands #566

    Learn what they 3bet 5-6bb with: https://smartpokerstudy.com/pod566PT4 Training: https://go.smartpokerstudy.com/Get-more-from-pokertracker-4-coursePoker Forge: https://www.thepokerforge.com/

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    This is How You Become a HUD Stats Master with FREE COURSE #565

    This is part 1 of my 4-part FREE HUD Mastery Mini Course. Get it here:https://www.smartpokerstudy.com/miniHUDcourseSmart HUD for PokerTracker 4: https://www.smartpokerstudy.com/smarthudShow Notes Page: https://smartpokerstudy.com/pod565

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    The 5 Poker Monsters Haunting Your Win Rate #564

    The real monsters aren’t outside your home looking for candy... they’re lurking inside your poker game. They’re the spooky leaks draining your bankroll and haunting your win rate.So… let’s hunt them down.Show Notes: https://www.smartpokerstudy.com/pod564The Poker Forge: https://www.thepokerforge.comRaise or Fold Only Challenge: https://www.smartpokerstudy.com/raisefoldonly

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    Avoid These 13 Scary Poker Mistakes #563

    Poker doesn’t have to be scary. Players lose because they keep repeating mistakes. Face your fears and turn scary sessions into profitable ones.Show Notes:  https://www.smartpokerstudy.com/pod563Microstakes Online Poker Training:  https://www.thepokerforge.com

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    The Find & Fix Poker Challenge #562

    7 days to find a mistake that still plagues you, and get to work fixing it... move the needle!Show Notes: https://www.smartpokerstudy.com/pod562Micro Stakes Training: https://www.thepokerforge.com

  40. 382

    Always Play the Player #561

    Show Notes: https://smartpokerstudy.com/pod561PokerTracker 4 Stats Analysis Series on YouTube: https://smartpokerstudy.com/pt4statsSmart HUD for PT4: https://go.smartpokerstudy.com/smartHUD

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    Q&A: Short-Handed Cash, Bet Sizing, Tricky Opponents #560

    The Questions!Q1: “How should I adjust my strategy when I’m playing short-handed online cash games, like 4- or 5-handed tables?” - EdFollow-Up Q2: “Okay, that makes sense. But how do I know if I’m opening too wide or being too aggressive in short-handed games?” - EdFollow-Up Q3: “Okay, last question. When I tighten up in those spots, how do I avoid becoming too predictable to the regulars?” - EdQ4: “What’s the best way to size my bets online so I’m not giving away information but still building the pot?” - Trevor H.Q5: “How do I adjust when playing against opponents who constantly use min-raises preflop and postflop?” - JaimeShow Notes: https://smartpokerstudy.com/pod560

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    Q&A: Blind Defense, Online Tells, Stake Adjustments, HUDless Reads, Table Selection #559

    Show Notes: https://smartpokerstudy.com/pod559Questions Answered:“What’s the best way to defend my blinds without bleeding chips against frequent raisers?” – Luke P.“How can I tell when someone is bluffing online if I don’t have physical tells to rely on?” – Nick R.“What adjustments should I make when I move up in stakes and the player pool is tougher?” – Victor J.“What’s the most effective way to build reads on opponents if I’m not using a HUD?” – Omar D.“How do I know when it’s time to leave a table and find a softer one?” – Harry M.

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    Q&A: Barrel Bluffs, Using HUD, Card Dead, Bankroll Rules, Exploit Limpers and Multi-tabling Profits #558

    3 cash game and 3 tourney questions answered today:1. “How do I adjust when I keep running into short-stackers who shove a lot preflop?” - Marc2. “Is it better to multi-table smaller stakes or focus on just one or two higher-stakes tables?” - Jem3. “What are some good ways to spot and exploit recreational players when using a HUD?” - Gary4. “How should I change my play when antes kick in compared to the early levels without them?” - Mathieu 5. “What’s the best bubble approach? Tighten up to secure a min-cash or attacking to build a stack?” - Mathieu6. “How do I manage my bankroll differently for tournaments compared to cash games?” - Doug

  44. 378

    6-Question Q&A! #557

    I answer 6 listener questions:"How do I know when to double barrel a bluff on the turn instead of just giving up after my flop c-bet?" -Alex R."What’s the best way to use a HUD without getting overwhelmed by all the stats?" -Monica T."How do I stay disciplined when I keep getting dealt garbage hands for what feels like hours?" -Derek L."What’s a smart bankroll management rule for low-stakes online cash games?" -Priya S."How do I exploit players who always limp into the pot instead of raising?" -Jordan M."Should I play multiple tables at once to increase my win rate, or focus on just one until I improve?" -Sam K.

  45. 377

    5 Poker Concepts That Turn You Into a Winner #556

    Most players never move past being break-even or flat-out losers. But if you can nail these 5 concepts, you’ll instantly pull ahead of the pack.Show Notes https://www.smartpokerstudy.com/pod556Smart HUD for PT4: https://www.smartpokerstudy.com/smarthud

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    28 Poker Tips to Feel Like a Pro #555

    I’ve got 28 quick-hit tips that will instantly make you feel like a pro at the poker table.Show Notes: https://www.smartpokerstudy.com/pod555Training: https://www.thepokerforge.comSmart HUD for PokerTracker 4: https://go.smartpokerstudy.com/smartHUD

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    If You Have These 3 Advantages… NEVER Fold #554

    When all 3 advantages line up, it’s your green light to attack and use them against your opponent.Show Notes: https://www.smartpokerstudy.com/pod554Smart HUD for PokerTracker 4: https://www.smartpokerstudy.com/smarthudMicro Stakes Training: https://www.thepokerforge.com

  48. 374

    Win More Poker Hands by Telling a Better Bluff Story! #553

    Tell more convincing bluff story and win more hands with these 5 parts.Show Notes: https://www.smartpokerstudy.com/pod553Micro Stakes Training: https://www.thepokerforge.com

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    Missing These 12 Poker 🛑 Stop Signs Wrecks Your Win Rate #552

    Show Notes: https://www.smartpokerstudy.com/pod552Smart HUD for PT4: https://www.smartpokerstudy.com/smarthud

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    How to Use SPR to Improve Your Plans and Plays #551

    Free Poker Math Course: https://www.smartpokerstudy.com/freemathcourseShow Notes Page: https://www.smartpokerstudy.com/pod551The Smart HUD for PT4: https://www.smartpokerstudy.com/smarthud

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

Sky Matsuhashi discusses poker Cash games, MTT’s and SNG’s for all poker stakes and games like No Limit Hold’em (NLHE), Pot Limit Omaha (PLO) and Stud variations of poker. Lots of poker strategy discussed and Q&A’s with listeners. We interview successful poker players and coaches like Alex Fitzgerald, Daniel Negreanu, Phil Ivey, Phil Helmuth, Jason Sommerville, Andrew Lichtenberger, Phil Galfond, Isaac (Ike) Haxton, Vanessa Selbst, Ed Miller, Jared Tendler, James “Splitsuit” Sweeney. This show is a lot like Thinking Poker, Grinder School.com Poker Podcast, The Official Red Chip Poker Podcast, The Mental Game of Poker Radio Show, Tournament Poker Edge, Weekly Poker Hand with Jonathan Little, Under the Gun Poker Podcast with David Tuchman, Carrot Poker, TwoPlusTwo.com Poker Cast, Pokernews Podcast and the Ante Up Poker Podcast (not so much modeled after Nerd Poker w/Brian Posehn).Smart Poker Study Podcast: Twice Weekly dedicated to making you a better poker player today than you were

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Sky Matsuhashi discusses poker Cash games, MTT’s and SNG’s for all poker stakes and games like No Limit Hold’em (NLHE), Pot Limit Omaha (PLO) and Stud variations of poker. Lots of poker strategy discussed and Q&A’s with listeners. We interview successful poker players and coaches like Alex...

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