Smart Poker Study Podcast
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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 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
Location:
Fresno, CA
Description:
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
Twitter:
@smartpokerstudy
Language:
English
Contact:
5599166559
Website:
http://www.smartpokerstudy.com/
Episodes
The Only Poker Commitment That Actually Works - Crush 2026 #571
1/1/2026
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
Duration:00:05:35
Merry Christmas
12/24/2025
I can't thank all of you enough for a great 2025! Merry Christmas, happy New Year and I'll see you in 2026.
Duration:00:00:53
Take a Break to Kill the Tilt #570
12/11/2025
Show Notes: https://www.smartpokerstudy.com/pod570
Duration:00:07:03
Today Is Day One of Your Best Poker Year Yet #569
12/4/2025
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
Duration:00:05:29
No Expectations, Just Acceptance #568
11/25/2025
Happy Thanksgiving! 🦃
Show Notes: https://smartpokerstudy.com/pod568
Duration:00:05:57
You'll Regret Not Starting These Hand History Techniques Before 2026 #567
11/21/2025
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
Duration:00:16:48
They 3bet 5bb with These Hands #566
11/13/2025
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/
Duration:00:05:19
This is How You Become a HUD Stats Master with FREE COURSE #565
11/5/2025
This is part 1 of my 4-part FREE HUD Mastery Mini Course. Get it here:
https://www.smartpokerstudy.com/miniHUDcourse
Smart HUD for PokerTracker 4: https://www.smartpokerstudy.com/smarthud
Show Notes Page: https://smartpokerstudy.com/pod565
Duration:00:10:28
The 5 Poker Monsters Haunting Your Win Rate #564
10/30/2025
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
Duration:00:13:19
Avoid These 13 Scary Poker Mistakes #563
10/23/2025
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
Duration:00:09:16
The Find & Fix Poker Challenge #562
10/9/2025
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
Duration:00:06:55
Always Play the Player #561
10/2/2025
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
Duration:00:10:29
Q&A: Short-Handed Cash, Bet Sizing, Tricky Opponents #560
9/26/2025
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?” - Ed
Q4: “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?” - Jaime
Show Notes: https://smartpokerstudy.com/pod560
Duration:00:13:16
Q&A: Blind Defense, Online Tells, Stake Adjustments, HUDless Reads, Table Selection #559
9/19/2025
Show Notes: https://smartpokerstudy.com/pod559
Questions 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.
Duration:00:11:25
Q&A: Barrel Bluffs, Using HUD, Card Dead, Bankroll Rules, Exploit Limpers and Multi-tabling Profits #558
9/11/2025
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?” - Marc
2. “Is it better to multi-table smaller stakes or focus on just one or two higher-stakes tables?” - Jem
3. “What are some good ways to spot and exploit recreational players when using a HUD?” - Gary
4. “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?” - Mathieu
6. “How do I manage my bankroll differently for tournaments compared to cash games?” - Doug
Duration:00:10:44
6-Question Q&A! #557
9/5/2025
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.
Duration:00:13:07
5 Poker Concepts That Turn You Into a Winner #556
8/29/2025
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/pod556
Smart HUD for PT4: https://www.smartpokerstudy.com/smarthud
Duration:00:11:42
28 Poker Tips to Feel Like a Pro #555
8/22/2025
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/pod555
Training: https://www.thepokerforge.com
Smart HUD for PokerTracker 4: https://go.smartpokerstudy.com/smartHUD
Duration:00:16:04
If You Have These 3 Advantages… NEVER Fold #554
8/15/2025
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/pod554
Smart HUD for PokerTracker 4: https://www.smartpokerstudy.com/smarthud
Micro Stakes Training: https://www.thepokerforge.com
Duration:00:12:45
Win More Poker Hands by Telling a Better Bluff Story! #553
8/7/2025
Tell more convincing bluff story and win more hands with these 5 parts.
Show Notes: https://www.smartpokerstudy.com/pod553
Micro Stakes Training: https://www.thepokerforge.com
Duration:00:11:49