

Smart Poker Study Podcast
Sky Matsuhashi
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
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
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Aug 29, 2025 • 12min
5 Poker Concepts That Turn You Into a Winner #556
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/pod556Smart HUD for PT4: https://www.smartpokerstudy.com/smarthud

Aug 22, 2025 • 16min
28 Poker Tips to Feel Like a Pro #555
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/pod555Training: https://www.thepokerforge.comSmart HUD for PokerTracker 4: https://go.smartpokerstudy.com/smartHUD

Aug 15, 2025 • 13min
If You Have These 3 Advantages… NEVER Fold #554
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/pod554Smart HUD for PokerTracker 4: https://www.smartpokerstudy.com/smarthudMicro Stakes Training: https://www.thepokerforge.com

Aug 7, 2025 • 11min
Win More Poker Hands by Telling a Better Bluff Story! #553
Tell more convincing bluff story and win more hands with these 5 parts.Show Notes: https://www.smartpokerstudy.com/pod553Micro Stakes Training: https://www.thepokerforge.com

Aug 1, 2025 • 17min
Missing These 12 Poker 🛑 Stop Signs Wrecks Your Win Rate #552
Show Notes: https://www.smartpokerstudy.com/pod552Smart HUD for PT4: https://www.smartpokerstudy.com/smarthud

Jul 23, 2025 • 10min
How to Use SPR to Improve Your Plans and Plays #551
Free Poker Math Course: https://www.smartpokerstudy.com/freemathcourseShow Notes Page: https://www.smartpokerstudy.com/pod551The Smart HUD for PT4: https://www.smartpokerstudy.com/smarthud

Jul 17, 2025 • 14min
The 7 Worst Tilt Triggers In Poker And Your Game Plan #550
Smart Poker Math Course: https://smartpokerstudy.com/freemathcourseShow Notes: https://smartpokerstudy.com/pod550

Jul 14, 2025 • 7min
Struggling With Poker Math? Try This Simple Guide! #549
Smart Poker Math Course: https://smartpokerstudy.com/freemathcourse

Jul 10, 2025 • 6min
Set Yourself Up for Poker Success #548
Set yourself up for poker session success:Set up your physical space.Warm up your poker brain.Stick to your poker schedule.Let ‘em know you’re going to be busy for a time.Treat poker like it matters and set yourself up for poker success!

Jul 3, 2025 • 8min
How to Study Poker Like a Pro - And Beat 99% of Players #547
Most poker players think they’re studying the game—but they’re stuck at Level 0 or Level 1.In this video, I walk you through the 5 Levels of Poker Study so you can:Identify your current study habitsLearn what it takes to reach the next levelStart crushing 90%, 95%, even 97%+ of your opponentsFrom watching videos and taking notes to GTO study and working with a coach—this is your complete roadmap to long-term poker growth.Show Notes: https://www.smartpokerstudy.com/pod547Micro Stakes Training: https://www.thepokerforge.com1-Hour Poker Study Workbook: https://go.smartpokerstudy.com/1-hour-poker-study-workbook