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
Episodes
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Oct 30, 2025 • 13min
The 5 Poker Monsters Haunting Your Win Rate #564
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/pod564The Poker Forge: https://www.thepokerforge.comRaise or Fold Only Challenge: https://www.smartpokerstudy.com/raisefoldonly
Oct 23, 2025 • 10min
Avoid These 13 Scary Poker Mistakes #563
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/pod563Microstakes Online Poker Training: https://www.thepokerforge.com
Oct 9, 2025 • 7min
The Find & Fix Poker Challenge #562
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/pod562Micro Stakes Training: https://www.thepokerforge.com
Oct 2, 2025 • 11min
Always Play the Player #561
Show Notes: https://smartpokerstudy.com/pod561PokerTracker 4 Stats Analysis Series on YouTube: https://smartpokerstudy.com/pt4statsSmart HUD for PT4: https://go.smartpokerstudy.com/smartHUD
Sep 26, 2025 • 14min
Q&A: Short-Handed Cash, Bet Sizing, Tricky Opponents #560
The Questions!Q1: “How should I adjust my strategy when I’m playing short-handed online cash games, like 4- or 5-handed tables?” - EdFollow-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?” - EdFollow-Up Q3: “Okay, last question. When I tighten up in those spots, how do I avoid becoming too predictable to the regulars?” - EdQ4: “What’s the best way to size my bets online so I’m not giving away information but still building the pot?” - Trevor H.Q5: “How do I adjust when playing against opponents who constantly use min-raises preflop and postflop?” - JaimeShow Notes: https://smartpokerstudy.com/pod560
Sep 19, 2025 • 12min
Q&A: Blind Defense, Online Tells, Stake Adjustments, HUDless Reads, Table Selection #559
Show Notes: https://smartpokerstudy.com/pod559Questions Answered:“What’s the best way to defend my blinds without bleeding chips against frequent raisers?” – Luke P.“How can I tell when someone is bluffing online if I don’t have physical tells to rely on?” – Nick R.“What adjustments should I make when I move up in stakes and the player pool is tougher?” – Victor J.“What’s the most effective way to build reads on opponents if I’m not using a HUD?” – Omar D.“How do I know when it’s time to leave a table and find a softer one?” – Harry M.
Sep 11, 2025 • 11min
Q&A: Barrel Bluffs, Using HUD, Card Dead, Bankroll Rules, Exploit Limpers and Multi-tabling Profits #558
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?” - Marc2. “Is it better to multi-table smaller stakes or focus on just one or two higher-stakes tables?” - Jem3. “What are some good ways to spot and exploit recreational players when using a HUD?” - Gary4. “How should I change my play when antes kick in compared to the early levels without them?” - Mathieu 5. “What’s the best bubble approach? Tighten up to secure a min-cash or attacking to build a stack?” - Mathieu6. “How do I manage my bankroll differently for tournaments compared to cash games?” - Doug
Sep 5, 2025 • 14min
6-Question Q&A! #557
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 exploit players who always limp into the pot instead of raising?" -Jordan M."Should I play multiple tables at once to increase my win rate, or focus on just one until I improve?" -Sam K.
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 • 17min
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
