The Smallest Poker Game In Town

In this episode Valerio and Ray discuss bad behaviour at the table. To make it simple, don't be a dick. Send comments and requests for future episodes to: valerio@valeriosara.com ray@raymorris-hill.com

You are in the small blind and someone from late position raises. What should you do? In this episode Valerio and Ray discuss how to deal with this situation. Send comments and requests for future episodes to: valerio@valeriosara.com ray@raymorris-hill.com

In this episode Valerio and Ray discuss how some players might take advantage by using underhand tactics. We hope this does not happen in your home game but where ever you play, watch out for angle shoots. Send comments and requests for future episodes to: valerio@valeriosara.com ray@raymorris-hill.com

If you play with the same people all the time, they will figure out how you play. Injecting creativity into your game will make you less predictable and harder to play against. Send comments and requests for future episodes to: valerio@valeriosara.com ray@raymorris-hill.com

Losing happens to everyone in poker. How you handle losing during the game and afterwards has a big impact on your win rate. Send comments and requests for future episodes to: valerio@valeriosara.com ray@raymorris-hill.com

Let's say you raise early position and you are called by the button. When the flop come, should you check or bet? Send comments and requests for future episodes to: valerio@valeriosara.com ray@raymorris-hill.com

In this episode Valerio and Ray discuss the risks of overplaying marginal made hands. They also cover the bad habit of over-betting your good hands to scare out players from drawing. Send comments and requests for future episodes to: valerio@valeriosara.com ray@raymorris-hill.com

It has happened to all of us at some time – every hand you get is unplayable. You play disciplined poker, folding hand after hand and becoming just a spectator. In this episode Valerio and Ray discuss strategies for playing when you are card dead. Send comments and requests for future episodes to: valerio@valeriosara.com ray@raymorris-hill.com

In this episode Valerio and Ray discuss the differences between playing in their cosy home game and battling in the casinos of Las Vegas. Table size, unknown players and stack depth will make the games very different. Send comments and requests for future episodes to: valerio@valeriosara.com ray@raymorris-hill.com

In this episode Valerio and Ray discuss confidence at the table, when you just sit down and whether you are winning or losing. Send comments and requests for future episodes to: valerio@valeriosara.com ray@raymorris-hill.com

In this episode Valerio and Ray discuss how you can have an entertaining game with just three players. You don't have to cancel if you are short of players. Here are a few ideas for a funny evening. Send comments and requests for future episodes to: valerio@valeriosara.com ray@raymorris-hill.com

In this episode Valerio and Ray explore how your feelings influence your game. Keep in check your emotions and trust us, you are not a psychic. Send comments and requests for future episodes to: valerio@valeriosara.com ray@raymorris-hill.com

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As part of Valerio and Ray's preparation for their trip to Las Vegas, this three part miniseries considers what to look for when you sit down at a table of strangers. The third part is about being aware of your own image and actions. If you have not listened to Part 1 and Part 2 then we recommend you do, as we discuss what to look for in the behaviour of your opponents. Send comments and requests for future episodes to: valerio@valeriosara.com ray@raymorris-hill.com

As part of Valerio and Ray's preparation for their trip to Las Vegas, this three part miniseries considers what to look for when you sit down at a table of strangers. The second part is all about looking for behavioural patterns that give away hand strength. If you have not listened to Part 1 then we recommend you do, as it deals with more tangible indications of how your opponents play. Send comments and requests for future episodes to: valerio@valeriosara.com ray@raymorris-hill.com

In this three part miniseries, Valerio and Ray discuss table observation, focusing on their coming trip in Las Vegas. In this episode, we introduce the topic and focus on what you should look at during the first 2 orbits. Send comments and requests for future episodes to: valerio@valeriosara.com ray@raymorris-hill.com

Happy New Year! In this episode Valerio and Ray discuss the Christmas Special game and make their poker resolutions for 2024. Send comments and requests for future episodes to: valerio@valeriosara.com ray@raymorris-hill.com

Our game varies from 4 players to 8 players. Claire, Valerio and Ray discuss how to alter your strategy when the number of players changes. Send comments and requests for future episodes to: valerio@valeriosara.com ray@raymorris-hill.com

Health Matters. What level of physical fitness is required to play poker? Claire and Valerio discuss all aspects of health when it comes to maximising your enjoyment of the game. Send comments and requests for future episodes to: valerio@valeriosara.com ray@raymorris-hill.com

The Smallest Poker Game in Town is having a party! Ray and Valerio chat about the Christmas twists in our game for all of you who want to know about bomb pots, the nit game and other way to spice up your poker party. Send comments and requests for future episodes to: valerio@valeriosara.com ray@raymorris-hill.com