Smart Poker Study Podcast

Smart Poker Study Podcast

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

Episodes

November 25, 2025 5 mins

Happy Thanksgiving! 🦃

Show Notes: https://smartpokerstudy.com/pod568

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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

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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

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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



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October 23, 2025 9 mins

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

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October 9, 2025 6 mins

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

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October 2, 2025 10 mins

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

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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 b...

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Show Notes: https://smartpokerstudy.com/pod559

Questions Answered:

  1. “What’s the best way to defend my blinds without bleeding chips against frequent raisers?” – Luke P.
  2. “How can I tell when someone is bluffing online if I don’t have physical tells to rely on?” – Nick R.
  3. “What adjustments should I make when I move up in stakes and the player pool is tougher?” – Victor J.
  4. “What’s the most effective way to build reads on opponents if I’...
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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?” ...

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September 5, 2025 13 mins

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 ex...

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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

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August 22, 2025 16 mins

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

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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

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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

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