The Official Red Chip Poker Podcast
This is the podcast for poker players looking for coaching on the go. Learn new plays, powerful concepts, and gain insights from coaches who play your games. If you're looking for even more content and a community of poker players who are ready to help you improve, join us at redchippoker.com. Enjoy the show!
Episodes
If you’ve ever struggled with poker math mid-hand—fumbling with ratios, converting to percentages, and second-guessing your decisions—this episode is going to feel like a breath of fresh air.
In “Bad Poker Math”, Coach Weasel breaks down one of the most common sources of confusion at the tables: relying on outdated ratio-based math. Whether it's calculating pot odds, implied odds, or bluff-to-value frequen...
If you’ve ever struggled to know when to check-raise the flop—or felt unsure whether your current strategy is leaking EV—this episode is for you.
We break down one of the most common and instructive spots in poker: big blind vs. button on a dry flop. Using solver-informed analysis, you’ll walk away with a clear understanding of which types of hands check-raise profitably, where these hands fall on the equi...
Can we discuss “equity retention” and why it’s not an optional concept to learn for every poker player?
In this episode of the Red Chip Poker Podcast, we break down one of the most overlooked yet essential postflop concepts: equity retention. You’ll learn what it is, how it impacts your decisions postflop, and how to use it to build stronger bluffing lines and value strategies.
Whether you're ...
Poker is already a complex game—but many players try to make it easier by using simplified poker strategies. Whether it’s range c-betting 1/3 pot, 3-bet-only from the small blind, or avoiding donk bets entirely, the goal is always the same: reduce decisions & reduce errors. But is simplifying your strategy actually helping your win rate? Or is it quietly costing you chips?
In this episode of the Red Chip P...
In this episode, you’ll sharpen your understanding of poker strategy and tactical execution — two sides of the same coin that every winning player needs to master. Whether you’ve ever wondered "am I making the best decision here?" or "do I even know the EV of this play?" — this discussion gives you the tools to confidently find the answer.
Coach w34z3l breaks down the critical difference between strategy a...
GTO poker isn’t unbeatable — in fact, it’s full of cracks.
In this episode of the Red Chip Poker Podcast, we reveal exactly how to generate an edge against solver output, challenge GTO dogma, and outmaneuver “optimal” opponents. Whether you're battling bots or facing players trying to perfectly mimic solvers, this deep dive breaks down why GTO isn’t the end-all strategy — and how to beat it.
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You've heard the claims—poker is dead. The rise of GTO solvers, real-time assistance (RTA), cheating scandals, and unbeatable rake structures have all fueled the conversation. But how much of it is hype, and how much is reality? In this episode of the Red Chip Poker Podcast, we take a serious, fact-driven look at whether poker is truly in decline—or if it's simply evolving.
You’ll explore the current lands...
Have you ever called a big bet, lost the hand, and immediately thought, I knew I should’ve folded!? Or maybe you made a hero call, won, and convinced yourself it was pure genius? This poker mental trap—what we call the hindsight reflex—is one of the biggest leaks in poker. It skews your perception, making you judge decisions based on results rather than sound strategy.
In this episode of the Red Chip Poker...
Poker isn’t always black and white, but too many players treat it that way. In this episode of the Red Chip Poker Podcast, we dive deep into one of the biggest mindset shifts that separates winning players from the rest: understanding which decisions actually impact your win rate and which ones you can stop overanalyzing.
You’ve probably heard debates at the table: Should you always c-bet second pair? Shou...
The button is the most profitable position in poker, yet many players fail to fully capitalize on it. In this episode of the Red Chip Poker Podcast, we take a deep dive into button strategy, covering everything from preflop adjustments to postflop decision making.
Understanding how to play effectively from the button can significantly improve your overall winrate. While button leaks can absolutely cripple ...
Is poker really gambling? 🤔 It’s a question that sparks debate among players, casual fans, and even lawmakers. In this episode of the Red Chip Poker Podcast, we break down the real meaning of gambling and whether #poker should be considered a game of chance, skill, or something in between.
We start by examining the dictionary definitions of gambling and why they don’t always capture the nuances of poker. ...
In this episode of the Red Chip Poker Podcast, we delve into the world of expensive poker training content. They scrutinize whether high-priced poker courses and boot camps, such as a $3,000 course or a $14,000 boot camp, are genuinely worth their price tags.
The discussion covers the psychology behind perceived value, the ethics of marketing, and the motivations behind inflated pricing. They also examine...
In the season premiere of season 7, w34z3l shares valuable strategies for gaining a competitive edge in online #poker. He emphasizes the importance of tools like HUDs for informational advantage, discusses the role of table selection, and explains how high-volume play impacts hourly rates. We also examine how poker rooms may counteract players’ edges with restrictions like HUD limits and hand history access, stressing ...
Blockers are an intermediate concept that tends to be used incorrectly by many players. While they can be important in making close decisions, there are some situations in which using blockers will actually diminish your results.
Find out when and how to use blockers by listening to the final podcast episode of Season 6.
RELATED LINKS
- GTO Poker Gems (Book Site): https://...
Are you utilizing position to its maximum benefit? From preflop isolation raises to postflop lines, playing in position confers a significant advantage.
If you understand the power of position, but also think you might be missing some spots, give this episode a complete listen.
RELATED LINKS
- Playing Preflop When Fish Never Fold: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UwXZcLHs1Y...
Who would win between the robotic poker grinder and the intuitive player? Which approach should you model in today’s games?
This episode of the podcast looks at what has traditionally been viewed as two opposing schools of thought, and synthesizes them into a winning strategy.
RELATED LINKS
- GTO Poker Gems (Book Homepage): https://redchippoker.com/gto-gems-book
Are you not the techiest person in the world but still want to play online poker well? This episode of the podcast puts strategy on the sideline to deep dive into your tech setup and protection.
RELATED LINKS
- The Advanced Poker Workbook: https://www.splitsuit.com/advanced-poker-workbook
- Poker Tools And Software: https://redchippoker.com/poker-software/
- Po...
The small blind is the second-biggest losing position you have to contend with at the table. But with better defense, better SB stealing, and a better plan preflop, you can minimize these losses.
Coach w34z3l highlights the most common and costly SB leaks in this episode, and explains how to plug them.
RELATED LINKS
- Red Chip GTO Ranges App: https://redchippoker.com/gto-r...
The big blind is going to be your biggest losing position. But if you aren’t careful, those losses can balloon and create a huge drag on your win-rate.
In this episode of the podcast, coach w34z3l presents five key tips on how to fight back and defend the big blind correctly.
RELATED LINKS
- Playing From The Blinds (PRO Content): https://redchippoker.com/pro-group-coaching...
Do you play on a poker site that allows for HUDs? The amount of information provided by today’s HUDs is staggering, so how do you trim it back to something manageable in real time?
If you do use a HUD, the advice in this episode will allow you to determine if your HUD is helping you instead of confusing you with number overload.
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