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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Dec 11, 2025 • 8min
Take a Break to Kill the Tilt #570
Show Notes: https://www.smartpokerstudy.com/pod570
Dec 4, 2025 • 6min
Today Is Day One of Your Best Poker Year Yet #569
Let's begin today to crush 2026 by building some smart study and play habits.Show Notes: https://smartpokerstudy.com/pod569The Poker Forge: https://www.thepokerforge.com
Nov 25, 2025 • 7min
No Expectations, Just Acceptance #568
Happy Thanksgiving! 🦃Show Notes: https://smartpokerstudy.com/pod568
Nov 21, 2025 • 17min
You'll Regret Not Starting These Hand History Techniques Before 2026 #567
Discover 11 essential hand review techniques that can transform your poker strategy! Learn why focused reviews are critical for growth and how to analyze your biggest losing hands. Filtering for leaks and analyzing street-level mistakes can uncover valuable insights. Explore daily hand-reading drills and the importance of classifying losses. Plus, uncover bubble strategy for tournament players and the benefits of live logging hands for future refinement. Elevate your game before the new year!
Nov 13, 2025 • 6min
They 3bet 5bb with These Hands #566
Learn what they 3bet 5-6bb with: https://smartpokerstudy.com/pod566PT4 Training: https://go.smartpokerstudy.com/Get-more-from-pokertracker-4-coursePoker Forge: https://www.thepokerforge.com/
Nov 5, 2025 • 11min
This is How You Become a HUD Stats Master with FREE COURSE #565
This is part 1 of my 4-part FREE HUD Mastery Mini Course. Get it here:https://www.smartpokerstudy.com/miniHUDcourseSmart HUD for PokerTracker 4: https://www.smartpokerstudy.com/smarthudShow Notes Page: https://smartpokerstudy.com/pod565
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 • 8min
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
