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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...

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

Language:

English

Contact:

5599166559


Episodes
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Poker Bingo Cards: A Fun Way to Train +EV Plays Every Session #593

4/23/2026
Get a copy of the Smart Poker Study Bingo Cards: https://smartpokerstudy.com/bingo

Duration:00:06:01

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Keep Your Eyes Peeled for These 8 Key Details

4/17/2026
Show Notes: https://www.smartpokerstudy.com/pod592 Micro Stakes Training: https://www.thepokerforge.com

Duration:00:05:11

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Fighting Back Against Flop Donk Bets #591

4/10/2026
Show Notes: https://smartpokerstudy.com/pod591

Duration:00:06:52

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9 Daily Poker Actions That Guarantee Real Improvement #590

4/3/2026
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.

Duration:00:08:07

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Micro Stakes Breakthrough: Fix Leaks, Study Smarter and Win More

3/25/2026
All 3 videos here: https://www.smartpokerstudy.com/pod589

Duration:00:03:55

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Cbet or Get Beat: 3 Rules to Bluff the Flop More #588

3/18/2026
Show Notes: https://smartpokerstudy.com/pod588 The Poker Forge: https://www.thepokerforge.com

Duration:00:06:30

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How to Profitably Set Mine in Poker

3/13/2026
Show Notes: https://www.smartpokerstudy.com/pod587 Join the Poker Forge: https://www.thepokerforge.com/

Duration:00:07:11

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My Mistaken 4bet Bluff Can Save YOU 36bbs #586

3/2/2026
Show Notes: https://www.smartpokerstudy.com/pod586

Duration:00:10:53

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3 Actions to Boost Your Profits for Valentine’s Weekend

2/12/2026
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 Mentioned in this episode: Valentine's Day 2026 Sale Join the Poker Forge for the Valentine's Day Sale: https://www.thepokerforge.com Light the candles and ignite your game! Get your first 14 days for only $14... then just $34/month (50% off)! Offer expires February 15th at midnight PST.

Duration:00:09:10

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Your Poker Results Are Telling You Something #584

2/6/2026
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 use PokerTracker 4 and your results to improve your online poker game. Show Notes https://www.smartpokerstudy.com/pod584 Find All Your Numbers https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pX4EkLwaFMc

Duration:00:11:08

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Turn Any Poker Livestream Into Your Own Training Session #583

1/29/2026
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

Duration:00:10:09

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Train Your 'Plan Ahead' Skills #582

1/24/2026
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

Duration:00:10:05

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These PokerTracker 4 Filters Will Grow Skills and Plug Leaks #581

1/23/2026
Day 9/10 in a row celebrating 10 years of the Smart Poker Study Podcast! https://www.smartpokerstudy.com/10years Show Notes: https://www.smartpokerstudy.com/pod581

Duration:00:08:25

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How to Handle Flop & Turn Bets #580

1/22/2026
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

Duration:00:09:09

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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