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
Today’s Action: Be Willing to Fold #579
1/21/2026
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
Duration:00:05:14
Turn Your HUD Into a Weapon Against Leaks #578
1/20/2026
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.smartpokerstudy.com/10years
Show Notes to get the 41 Stats & Win Rates Tracker: https://www.smartpokerstudy.com/pod578
Duration:00:08:42
Flopped Overpair Facing an All-in Shove - Hand Reading Practice #577
1/19/2026
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/10years and use coupon 10year" to save $10+ on every product
Duration:00:15:54
Sunday Funday #576
1/18/2026
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
Duration:00:04:42
How to Learn from Poker Livestreams #575
1/17/2026
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
Duration:00:04:12
The Smarter Way to Think About Poker HUD Stats #574
1/16/2026
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
Duration:00:12:58
4 Simple Yet POWERFUL Things That Will Make 2026 Your Best Poker Year Ever
1/15/2026
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
Duration:00:12:04
Your Big Poker Dream Needs a System: Here's Mine #572
1/8/2026
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
Duration:00:09:58
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