The Official Red Chip Poker Podcast

Luke Haward is the newest coach at Red Chip Poker, and in this episode we interview him about overhauling our MTT games. We focus on pre-flop leak-busting, the subject of Haward’s debut Red Chip PRO video, but the discussion reaches wide and far into subjects like staking, ICM, leveraging stack sizes, bubble and final table dynamics, and more. It’s a must-listen for any MTT player.

Hand reading is consistently the most frequently requested topic for our podcast. In this episode, James "SplitSuit" Sweeney answers five questions submitted by Red Chippers on the subject of hand reading. He covers hand reading LAGs and loose passives, and how to study hand reading skills off-table to develop profitable intuition at the tables.

A lot of players wonder what it takes to play poker as a full-time professional. James "SplitSuit" Sweeney dedicates an entire episode to answering the question, "Should I go pro?" Doing the math and being brutally honest with your strengths and weaknesses are just the tip of the iceberg on this challenging endeavor that is not for everyone.   www.redchippoker.com/61

Tommy Angelo’s The Elements of Poker makes many poker player’s top 10 lists for poker books, and it hardly contains any strategy tips. Nonetheless, as coach Doug Hull says, absorbing the poker life lessons it contains will make you an immeasurably better player. He highlights some of his favorite “elements” in this podcast, which may leave you running to pick up a copy of Angelo’s classic.

New Red Chip Poker coach and mid-stakes online crusher Brad Lampman joins us for a discussion on building complete ranges. Learn how Lampman constructs and analyzes his ranges in range visualization and GTO solver software. Hear him walk step by step through his study process. Get to know the ins and outs of how and why we build ranges.

Christian Soto, a poker player and coach known for his innovative strategies, dives into the art of deviating from conventional poker wisdom. He highlights how creative thinking can lead to significant profits at any stake. Soto shares insights from his recent successes, discusses the importance of understanding the game's current state, and previews his upcoming webinar, 'I’ll Name This Strategy Later.' He emphasizes adapting strategies based on opponents and the value of mentorship in mastering the nuances of high-level poker.

Can you win online poker without using a HUD? James “SplitSuit” Sweeney answers a forum member’s questions the impact not using a HUD might have on win rate. The key is not to think about whether or not you can win, but whether or not you are optimizing your win rate. As long as your HUD skills are solid, Sweeney generally sees little reason to give up an information edge in a game of information.

For all the live $1/$2 NLHE players out there, Hull and Shaw have the podcast for you. Action-packed with missions for you to execute at the card room, this episode reveals some of the techniques used by winning $1/$2 players to profitably deviate from ABC poker.  Build your low stakes edge simply by listening, then watch these techniques pay off at the table as you execute them.

Peter “Carroters” Clarke wrote the book on 6-max. Literally. His ‘The Grinder's Manual: A Complete Course in Online No Limit Holdem 6-Max Cash Games’ is a 500+ page strategic powerhouse, and we dig deep into its wisdom for our listeners. After this episode, you’ll be able to approach today’s six-handed tables with a complete toolkit of workable strategies honed over time by a true 6-max sensei.

Mike Gano, a poker pro and coach renowned for his strategy insights, shares his expertise on navigating blinds in poker. He discusses the common pitfalls that lead to losses and offers actionable strategies to mitigate them. Gano emphasizes the importance of adapting gameplay based on position and making profitable decisions. He also delves into the mental aspects of poker, highlighting how mental health influences performance. Finally, he contrasts strategies for live versus online poker, underlining the need to adjust to the dynamics of each format.