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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Jan 22, 2026 • 9min
How to Handle Flop & Turn Bets #580
Day 8/10 in a row celebrating 10 years of the Smart Poker Study Podcast!https://www.smartpokerstudy.com/10yearsShow Notes: https://www.smartpokerstudy.com/pod580
Jan 21, 2026 • 5min
Today’s Action: Be Willing to Fold #579
Day 7 of 10 celebrating 10 years of the Smart Poker Study Podcast! https://www.smartpokerstudy.com/10yearsShow Notes Page: https://www.smartpokerstudy.com/pod579
Jan 20, 2026 • 10min
Turn Your HUD Into a Weapon Against Leaks #578
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/10yearsShow Notes to get the 41 Stats & Win Rates Tracker: https://www.smartpokerstudy.com/pod578
Jan 19, 2026 • 17min
Flopped Overpair Facing an All-in Shove - Hand Reading Practice #577
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
Jan 18, 2026 • 5min
Sunday Funday #576
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
Jan 17, 2026 • 5min
How to Learn from Poker Livestreams #575
Day 3 of 10 for the Smart Poker Study Podcast 10-year Anniversary!Celebrate with SPS: https://www.smartpokerstudy.com/10yearsShow Notes: https://smartpokerstudy.com/pod575
Jan 16, 2026 • 14min
The Smarter Way to Think About Poker HUD Stats #574
Day 4/10 celebrating 10 years of the Smart Poker Study Podcast!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/NwOVJLyrKKQShow Notes: https://smartpokerstudy.com/pod574
Jan 15, 2026 • 13min
4 Simple Yet POWERFUL Things That Will Make 2026 Your Best Poker Year Ever
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
Jan 8, 2026 • 11min
Your Big Poker Dream Needs a System: Here's Mine #572
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
Jan 1, 2026 • 6min
The Only Poker Commitment That Actually Works - Crush 2026 #571
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 theSmart Poker Study Newsletter: https://smartpokerstudy.com/dailyaction
