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

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My Top 10 Winningest & Losingest Hands of 2022 #421

Let's review my top 10 biggest winning and losing poker hands of 2022. 7 big winners, 3 HUGE losers... let's learn some lessons. More poker resources. Thanks for the support! Join the #1 Microstakes Online Poker Training Site: https://www.ThePokerForge.com Show Notes: https://www.SmartPokerStudy.com/pod421 Smart HUD for PokerTracker 4: https://www.SmartPokerStudy.com/SmartHUD PokerTracker 4: https://www.SmartPokerStudy.com/PokerTracker4 Books on Amazon: https://amzn.to/2NrKcqv...

Dec 21, 2022•30 min•Ep. 421

Poker Actions Speak Louder Than Words - So Listen up! #420

I truly believe the old maxim, “Actions speak louder than words.” I help you learn to finally listen to what your opponents are telling you. More poker resources. Thanks for the support! Join the #1 Microstakes Online Poker Training Site: https://www.ThePokerForge.com Show Notes: https://www.SmartPokerStudy.com/pod420 1-Day 3bet Bluffing Course: https://www.SmartPokerStudy.com/3betBluffingCourse Smart HUD for PokerTracker 4: https://www.SmartPokerStudy.com/SmartHUD Books on Amazon: https://amzn....

Dec 15, 2022•13 min•Ep. 420

Make money in online microstakes cash games with this preflop range challenge! #419

Visit the show notes page for a transcript of today's episode: https://www.smartpokerstudy.com/KISSchallenge The Poker Forge https://www.thepokerforge.com The Smart HUD for PokerTracker 4 https://www.smartpokerstudy.com/SmartHUD Books on Amazon https://www.smartpokerstudy.com/AmazonBooks...

Dec 10, 2022•19 min•Ep. 419

Q&A - Crazy Red Line, LAG Losses, Limited Study Time, Fixing Turn Honesty #418

More poker resources. Thanks for the support! Black Friday Deals for the #1 Online Poker Training Site: https://www.ThePokerForge.com Show Notes: https://www.SmartPokerStudy.com/pod418 1-Day 3bet Bluffing Course: https://www.SmartPokerStudy.com/3betBluffingCourse Smart HUD for PokerTracker 4: https://www.SmartPokerStudy.com/SmartHUD Books on Amazon: https://amzn.to/2NrKcqv...

Nov 27, 2022•30 min•Ep. 418

How to Turn Around a Poker Misclick #417

Black Friday Deals for the #1 Online Poker Training Site: https://www.ThePokerForge.com Show Notes: https://www.SmartPokerStudy.com/pod417 1-Day 3bet Bluffing Course: https://www.SmartPokerStudy.com/3betBluffingCourse Smart HUD for PokerTracker 4: https://www.SmartPokerStudy.com/SmartHUD Books on Amazon: https://amzn.to/2NrKcqv...

Nov 23, 2022•13 min•Ep. 417

How to Study Any Poker Course #416

I’m going to teach you the 4 hard-won lessons I learned so that you too can get the most from every poker course you buy. 1-Day 3bet Bluffing Course: https://www.SmartPokerStudy.com/3betBluffingCourse Free Poker Journal: https://www.SmartPokerStudy.com/pod362 16 Purposeful Play and Study Strategies: https://www.SmartPokerStudy.com/pod414 Show Notes: https://www.SmartPokerStudy.com/pod416 #1 Online Poker Training Site: https://www.ThePokerForge.com Smart HUD for PokerTracker 4: https://www.SmartP...

Nov 17, 2022•18 min•Ep. 416

Make More Successful Bluff Cbets By Using Flop Textures #415

Flopzilla Pro Course https://go.smartpokerstudy.com/FlopzillaProCourse Visit the show notes page for a transcript of today's episode: https://www.smartpokerstudy.com/pod415 The Poker Forge https://www.thepokerforge.com The Smart HUD for PokerTracker 4 https://www.smartpokerstudy.com/SmartHUD Books on Amazon https://www.smartpokerstudy.com/AmazonBooks...

Nov 11, 2022•21 min•Ep. 415

Purposeful Practice Strategies You MUST Use Starting Today #414

16 purposeful practice strategies for you to use and build your skills (8 in-game and 8 study). Podcast show notes: https://www.smartpokerstudy.com/pod414 Free Resources: FREE Journal: https://www.smartpokerstudy.com/your-new-poker-journal/ Learn Something, Do Something: https://www.smartpokerstudy.com/pod412 Learn Game Tape: https://youtu.be/4_mCUngLfnI Learn Great Questions: https://www.smartpokerstudy.com/pod365 Learn HUD Stats: https://www.smartpokerstudy.com/Top10HUDstats Learn PokerTracker...

Nov 02, 2022•22 min•Ep. 414

IF ONLY I Knew These 6 Things at the START of My Poker Journey #413

Free Resources: #1: Learn Something, Do Something https://www.smartpokerstudy.com/pod412 #2: Preflop Ranges Cheat Sheets https://www.SmartPokerStudy.com/RangeCheatSheets #3: 41 Stats & Win Rates Tracker https://www.smartpokerstudy.com/pod320 #4: Exploit Player Types: https://www.smartpokerstudy.com/pod289 #5: KISS Cash Game Ranges: https://www.smartpokerstudy.com/pod255 #6: Top 10 Poker HUD Stats Cheat Sheet https://www.smartpokerstudy.com/Top10HUDStats Podcast show notes: https://www.smartp...

Oct 28, 2022•22 min•Ep. 413

Learn Something, Do Something – How to Efficiently Improve Poker Skills #412

👊 Get the FREE PDF - Find More 3bet Bluffs https://www.SmartPokerStudy.com/More3betBluffs Visit the show notes page for a transcript of today's episode: https://www.smartpokerstudy.com/pod412 The Poker Forge https://www.thepokerforge.com The Smart HUD for PokerTracker 4 https://www.smartpokerstudy.com/SmartHUD Daily Poker Tips Podcast https://www.smartpokerstudy.com/podcast-2/daily-poker-tips-podcast/ Books on Amazon https://www.smartpokerstudy.com/AmazonBooks...

Oct 21, 2022•12 min•Ep. 412

Gird Up Your Loins for Aggression #411

👊 Get the FREE PDF - Find More 3bet Bluffs https://www.SmartPokerStudy.com/More3betBluffs Visit the show notes page for a transcript of today's episode: https://www.smartpokerstudy.com/pod411 The Poker Forge https://www.thepokerforge.com The Smart HUD for PokerTracker 4 https://www.smartpokerstudy.com/SmartHUD Daily Poker Tips Podcast https://www.smartpokerstudy.com/podcast-2/daily-poker-tips-podcast/ Books on Amazon https://www.smartpokerstudy.com/AmazonBooks...

Oct 03, 2022•20 min•Ep. 411

The Easy Way to Become a 3bet Bluffer #410

👊 Get the FREE PDF - Find More 3bet Bluffs https://www.SmartPokerStudy.com/More3betBluffs Visit the show notes page for a transcript of today's episode: https://www.smartpokerstudy.com/pod410 The Poker Forge https://www.thepokerforge.com The Smart HUD for PokerTracker 4 https://www.smartpokerstudy.com/SmartHUD Daily Poker Tips Podcast https://www.smartpokerstudy.com/podcast-2/daily-poker-tips-podcast/ Books on Amazon https://www.smartpokerstudy.com/AmazonBooks...

Sep 27, 2022•25 min•Ep. 410

The Easy Way to Become a Hand Reader #409

🤚 Get the Online Poker Hand Reading Workbook https://www.smartpokerstudy.com/HandReadingWorkbook Visit the show notes page for a transcript of today's episode: https://www.smartpokerstudy.com/pod409 The Poker Forge https://www.thepokerforge.com The Smart HUD for PokerTracker 4 https://www.smartpokerstudy.com/SmartHUD Daily Poker Tips Podcast https://www.smartpokerstudy.com/podcast-2/daily-poker-tips-podcast/ Books on Amazon https://www.smartpokerstudy.com/AmazonBooks...

Sep 23, 2022•15 min•Ep. 409

The 5 Ways I Use Flopzilla Pro Every Day #408

Visit the show notes page for a transcript of today's episode: https://www.smartpokerstudy.com/pod408 Flopzilla Pro Course https://go.smartpokerstudy.com/FlopzillaProCourse The Poker Forge https://www.thepokerforge.com The Smart HUD for PokerTracker 4 https://www.smartpokerstudy.com/SmartHUD Daily Poker Tips Podcast https://www.smartpokerstudy.com/podcast-2/daily-poker-tips-podcast/ Books on Amazon https://www.smartpokerstudy.com/AmazonBooks...

Sep 15, 2022•13 min•Ep. 408

Your HUD Is Useful Sooner Than You Think #407

Visit the show notes page for a transcript of today's episode: https://www.smartpokerstudy.com/pod407 Lifetime Poker Forge Sale from 9.1.22-9.6.22 – the price will NEVER be lower than this https://www.ThePokerForge.com Flopzilla Pro Course https://go.smartpokerstudy.com/FlopzillaProCourse The Poker Forge https://www.thepokerforge.com The Smart HUD for PokerTracker 4 https://www.smartpokerstudy.com/SmartHUD Daily Poker Tips Podcast https://www.smartpokerstudy.com/podcast-2/daily-poker-tips-podcas...

Sep 05, 2022•17 min•Ep. 407

My 5 Favorite Episodes from the Daily Tips Podcast During Q&August #406

I'm answering questions on downswings, the red line, auto-piloting, better bluffing and fighting fear. Visit the show notes page for a transcript of today's episode: https://www.smartpokerstudy.com/pod406 Lifetime Poker Forge Sale from 9.1.22-9.6.22 – the price will NEVER be lower than this https://www.ThePokerForge.com Flopzilla Pro Course https://go.smartpokerstudy.com/FlopzillaProCourse The Smart HUD for PokerTracker 4 https://www.smartpokerstudy.com/SmartHUD Daily Poker Tips Podcast https://...

Sep 01, 2022•21 min•Ep. 406

Develop a Growth Mindset and Burst Through Your Limits #405

Visit the show notes page for a transcript of today's episode: https://www.smartpokerstudy.com/pod405 Flopzilla Pro Course https://go.smartpokerstudy.com/FlopzillaProCourse The Poker Forge https://www.thepokerforge.com The Smart HUD for PokerTracker 4 https://www.smartpokerstudy.com/SmartHUD Daily Poker Tips Podcast https://www.smartpokerstudy.com/podcast-2/daily-poker-tips-podcast/ Books on Amazon https://www.smartpokerstudy.com/AmazonBooks...

Aug 25, 2022•17 min•Ep. 405

How To Win $20 To $50 Tournaments #404

Visit the show notes page for a transcript of today's episode: https://www.smartpokerstudy.com/pod404 Use “2022summersale” to save $250 on Alex’s course https://gumroad.com/a/97214291/rvJup Join Alex's newsletter http://www.pokerheadrush.com/ The Poker Forge https://www.thepokerforge.com The Smart HUD for PokerTracker 4 https://www.smartpokerstudy.com/SmartHUD Daily Poker Tips Podcast https://www.smartpokerstudy.com/podcast-2/daily-poker-tips-podcast/ Books on Amazon https://www.smartpokerstudy....

Aug 17, 2022•11 min•Ep. 404

Use These HUD Stats When Facing 3bets BEFORE Calling #403

Visit the show notes page for a transcript of today's episode: https://www.smartpokerstudy.com/pod403 The Smart HUD for PokerTracker 4 https://www.smartpokerstudy.com/SmartHUD The Poker Forge https://www.thepokerforge.com Daily Poker Tips Podcast https://www.smartpokerstudy.com/podcast-2/daily-poker-tips-podcast/ Books on Amazon https://www.smartpokerstudy.com/AmazonBooks...

Aug 10, 2022•13 min•Ep. 403

Ask These Questions to Learn from Hands Played #402

Visit the show notes page for a transcript of today's episode: https://www.smartpokerstudy.com/pod402 🚀5 PokerTracker 4 Study Strategies EVERY player NEEDS to Use - https://www.SmartPokerStudy.com/pt4study The Poker Forge https://www.thepokerforge.com The Smart HUD for PokerTracker 4 https://www.smartpokerstudy.com/SmartHUD Daily Poker Tips Podcast https://www.smartpokerstudy.com/podcast-2/daily-poker-tips-podcast/ Books on Amazon https://www.smartpokerstudy.com/AmazonBooks...

Aug 04, 2022•23 min•Ep. 402

Bet Size Matters… So Pay Attention! #401

Visit the show notes page for a transcript of today's episode: https://www.smartpokerstudy.com/pod401 Get the Smart HUD for PokerTracker 4: https://www.smartpokerstudy.com/SmartHUD Join the www.thepokerforge.com , my one-of-a-kind online poker training site with 9 masterclass courses that teach you how to play profitable online poker. Watch FREE YouTube poker training videos Get fresh and free Daily Poker Tips Check me out on Twitter @smartpokerstudy...

Jul 29, 2022•21 min•Ep. 401

Quickly Fix 8 Costly Poker Leaks #400

Visit the show notes page for a transcript of today's episode: https://www.smartpokerstudy.com/pod400 Get the Smart HUD for PokerTracker 4: https://www.smartpokerstudy.com/SmartHUD Join the www.thepokerforge.com , my one-of-a-kind online poker training site with 9 masterclass courses that teach you how to play profitable online poker. Watch FREE YouTube poker training videos Get fresh and free Daily Poker Tips Check me out on Twitter @smartpokerstudy...

Jul 21, 2022•18 min•Ep. 400

Save Money! 4 Skills to Help You Find the Fold #399

Visit the show notes page for a transcript of today's episode: https://www.smartpokerstudy.com/pod399 Get the Smart HUD for PokerTracker 4: https://www.smartpokerstudy.com/SmartHUD Join the www.thepokerforge.com , my one-of-a-kind online poker training site with 9 masterclass courses that teach you how to play profitable online poker. Watch FREE YouTube poker training videos Get fresh and free Daily Poker Tips Check me out on Twitter @smartpokerstudy...

Jul 14, 2022•15 min•Ep. 399

Aggression Wins In Poker – Raise or Fold Only Challenge Results #398

Visit the show notes page for a transcript of today's episode: https://www.smartpokerstudy.com/pod398 Get the Smart HUD for PokerTracker 4: https://www.smartpokerstudy.com/SmartHUD Join the www.thepokerforge.com , my one-of-a-kind online poker training site with 9 masterclass courses that teach you how to play profitable online poker. Watch FREE YouTube poker training videos Get fresh and free Daily Poker Tips Check me out on Twitter @smartpokerstudy...

Jul 08, 2022•22 min•Ep. 398

Four Killer 4th Of July Poker Tips #397

Visit the show notes page for a transcript of today's episode: https://www.smartpokerstudy.com/pod397 Join the www.thepokerforge.com , my one-of-a-kind online poker training site with 9 masterclass courses that teach you how to play profitable online poker. Get the Smart HUD for PokerTracker 4: https://www.smartpokerstudy.com/SmartHUD Watch FREE YouTube poker training videos Get fresh and free Daily Poker Tips Check me out on Twitter @smartpokerstudy...

Jun 30, 2022•15 min•Ep. 397

How to Exploit with the PokerTracker 4 Default HUD #396

Visit the show notes page for a transcript of today's episode: https://www.smartpokerstudy.com/pod396 Get the Smart HUD for PokerTracker 4: https://www.smartpokerstudy.com/SmartHUD Join the www.thepokerforge.com , my one-of-a-kind online poker training site with 9 masterclass courses that teach you how to play profitable online poker. Watch FREE YouTube poker training videos Get fresh and free Daily Poker Tips Check me out on Twitter @smartpokerstudy...

Jun 24, 2022•27 min•Ep. 396

One Until Done with Action #395

Visit the show notes page for a transcript of today's episode: https://www.smartpokerstudy.com/pod395 Get the Smart HUD for PokerTracker 4: https://www.smartpokerstudy.com/SmartHUD Join the www.thepokerforge.com , my one-of-a-kind online poker training site with 9 masterclass courses that teach you how to play profitable online poker. Watch FREE YouTube poker training videos Get fresh and free Daily Poker Tips Check me out on Twitter @smartpokerstudy...

Jun 15, 2022•15 min•Ep. 395

Stop Merely Exposing Yourself to Poker Strategy... Start Learning Instead #394

Visit the show notes page for a transcript of today's episode: https://www.smartpokerstudy.com/pod394 Get the Smart HUD for PokerTracker 4: https://www.smartpokerstudy.com/SmartHUD Join the www.thepokerforge.com , my one-of-a-kind online poker training site with 9 masterclass courses that teach you how to play profitable online poker. Watch FREE YouTube poker training videos Get fresh and free Daily Poker Tips Check me out on Twitter @smartpokerstudy...

Jun 10, 2022•15 min•Ep. 394

Preflop Raise or Fold ONLY Challenge #393

Visit the show notes page for a transcript of today's episode: https://www.smartpokerstudy.com/pod393 Get the Smart HUD for PokerTracker 4: https://www.smartpokerstudy.com/SmartHUD Join the www.thepokerforge.com , my one-of-a-kind online poker training site with 9 masterclass courses that teach you how to play profitable online poker. Watch FREE YouTube poker training videos Get fresh and free Daily Poker Tips Check me out on Twitter @smartpokerstudy...

Jun 02, 2022•18 min•Ep. 393

Make These Two Profitable Exploits with HUD Statistics #392

Visit the show notes page for a transcript of today's episode: https://www.smartpokerstudy.com/pod392 Get the Smart HUD for PokerTracker 4: https://www.smartpokerstudy.com/SmartHUD Join the www.thepokerforge.com , my one-of-a-kind online poker training site with 9 masterclass courses that teach you how to play profitable online poker. Watch FREE YouTube poker training videos Get fresh and free Daily Poker Tips Check me out on Twitter @smartpokerstudy...

May 26, 2022•20 min•Ep. 392

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