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Smart Poker Study Podcast

Sky Matsuhashiwww.smartpokerstudy.com
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 yesterday. Hosted by Sky Matsuhashi, poker pro & coach Please visit us at http://www.smartpokerstudy.com
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Episodes

Always Be Noodling #594

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

May 01, 20266 minEp. 594

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.

Apr 03, 20267 minEp. 590

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

Feb 12, 20269 minEp. 585

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 us...

Feb 06, 202611 minEp. 584

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

Jan 29, 202610 minEp. 583

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

Jan 24, 20269 minEp. 582

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

Jan 22, 20268 minEp. 580

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

Jan 21, 20264 minEp. 579

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.smartpokers...

Jan 20, 20269 minEp. 578

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/...

Jan 19, 202616 minEp. 577

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

Jan 18, 20265 minEp. 576

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

Jan 17, 20264 minEp. 575

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: https://smartpokerstudy.com/pod574...

Jan 16, 202613 minEp. 574

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...

Jan 15, 202612 minEp. 573

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

Jan 08, 202610 minEp. 572

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

Jan 01, 20266 minEp. 571

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

Dec 04, 20255 minEp. 569
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