Take the Straight Line to Your Poker Goals #609
Show Notes: https://www.smartpokerstudy.com/pod609
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…
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How to Actually Fix Your Poker Leaks (Stop Just Knowing Them) #608
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23 Things You Can Do Right Now to Stop Losing #607
Show Notes: https://www.smartpokerstudy.com/pod607
The Poker Tilt Episode You Actually Need #606
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Table Selection: The Fastest Way to Boost Your Win Rate #605
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Set Yourself Up For Session Success! #604
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Variance Is Part of Poker. Accept It. #603
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Patience Wins More Cash Games #602
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Use My Free Preflop Ranges Cheat Sheets to Think Like a Winning Player #601
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Stop Arguing with Reality #600
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Plan the Steal BEFORE the Preflop Call #599
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Where the Real Money is Made: Bread & Butter Poker #598
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Use the 3 Advantages to Make Poker More Profitable
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Short Stack Adjustments Most Players Ignore #596
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It's Simple: Study, Learn, Apply #595
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Always Be Noodling #594
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Poker Bingo Cards: A Fun Way to Train +EV Plays Every Session #593
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Keep Your Eyes Peeled for These 8 Key Details
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Fighting Back Against Flop Donk Bets #591
Show Notes: https://smartpokerstudy.com/pod591
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.
Micro Stakes Breakthrough: Fix Leaks, Study Smarter and Win More
All 3 videos here: https://www.smartpokerstudy.com/pod589
Cbet or Get Beat: 3 Rules to Bluff the Flop More #588
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How to Profitably Set Mine in Poker
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My Mistaken 4bet Bluff Can Save YOU 36bbs #586
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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
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…
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
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/pod582 10 Year Celebration: https://go.smartpokerstudy.com/10years
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/10years Show Notes: https://www.smartpokerstudy.com/pod581
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/10years Show Notes: https://www.smartpokerstudy.com/pod580
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/10years Show Notes Page: https://www.smartpokerstudy.com/pod579
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…
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.…
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
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/10years Show Notes: https://smartpokerstudy.com/pod575
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/NwOVJLyrKKQ Show Notes:…
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!…
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
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 the Smart Poker Study Newsletter: https://smartpokerstudy.com/dailyaction
Take a Break to Kill the Tilt #570
Show Notes: https://www.smartpokerstudy.com/pod570
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/pod569 The Poker Forge: https://www.thepokerforge.com
No Expectations, Just Acceptance #568
Happy Thanksgiving! 🦃 Show Notes: https://smartpokerstudy.com/pod568
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.com Show Notes: https://www.smartpokerstudy.com/pod567
They 3bet 5bb with These Hands #566
Learn what they 3bet 5-6bb with: https://smartpokerstudy.com/pod566 PT4 Training: https://go.smartpokerstudy.com/Get-more-from-pokertracker-4-course Poker Forge: https://www.thepokerforge.com/
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: h ttps://www.smartpokerstudy.com/miniHUDcourse Smart HUD for PokerTracker 4: https://www.smartpokerstudy.com/smarthud Show Notes Page: https://smartpokerstudy.com/pod565
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/pod564 The Poker Forge: https://www.thepokerforge.com Raise or Fold Only Challenge: https://www.smartpokerstudy.com/raisefoldonly
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/pod563 Microstakes Online Poker Training: https://www.thepokerforge.com
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/pod562 Micro Stakes Training: https://www.thepokerforge.com
Always Play the Player #561
Show Notes: https://smartpokerstudy.com/pod561 PokerTracker 4 Stats Analysis Series on YouTube: https://smartpokerstudy.com/pt4stats Smart HUD for PT4: https://go.smartpokerstudy.com/smartHUD
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?” - Ed Follow-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?” - Ed Follow-Up Q3: “Okay, last question. When I tighten up in those spots, how do I avoid becoming too predictable to the regulars?” -…