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Sky discusses poker play and study strategies for a variety of No Limit Holdem (NLHE) poker games: LIVE and online cash games, MTT’s and SNG’s for all poker stakes. Hosted by Sky Matsuhashi, poker author, coach & player Please visit and learn more at http://www.smartpokerstudy.com
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5 Tips for Set Mining | MED Monday #37 0
Oct 29, 2018

Show Notes: https://www.smartpokerstudy.com/blog/minimum-effective-dose-monday-podcast-episodes/

Hosted by Sky Matsuhashi, poker player, poker coach and poker author.

Please visit my poker strategy website at http://www.smartpokerstudy.com and sign up for the Weekly Boost for weekly strategy, study and poker play tips.

My Books:

:: Preflop Online Poker – http://www.smartpokerstudy.com/preflop-online-poker

:: How to Study Poker Volume 1 – http://www.smartpokerstudy.com/how-to-study-poker-volume-1

:: How to Study Poker Volume 2 – http://www.smartpokerstudy.com/how-to-study-poker-volume-2

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Moving from Tight-Aggressive to Loose-Aggressive Play #208 0
Oct 26, 2018

The Appeal of LAG Play (2:35)

How TAG play and LAG play profit differently from poker (5:25)

LAG play consequences (6:30)

Making a haphazard and dangerous transition to LAG play (8:00)

Smartly Adding Aggression to Your Game (11:50)

Four Preflop Aggression Variables (13:30)

Four Post-flop Aggression Variables (17:40)

Challenge (20:30)

Show Notes with more info, pics and links: http://www.smartpokerstudy.com/pod208

Hosted by Sky Matsuhashi, poker player, poker coach and poker author. 

Please visit my poker strategy website at http://www.smartpokerstudy.com and sign up for the Weekly Boost for weekly strategy, study and poker play tips.

Discuss poker with like-minded players at http://www.smartpokerstudy.com/discuss

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Put in more poker volume to increase your skills | Walking Wednesday #36 0
Oct 24, 2018

Hosted by Sky Matsuhashi, poker player, poker coach and poker author.

Listen to all previous Walking Wednesday episodes: http://www.smartpokerstudy.com/WalkingWednesday

Please visit my poker strategy website at http://www.smartpokerstudy.com and sign up for the Weekly Boost for weekly strategy, study and poker play tips.

Sky’s Books:

:: Preflop Online Poker – http://www.smartpokerstudy.com/preflop-online-poker

:: How to Study Poker Volume 1 – http://www.smartpokerstudy.com/how-to-study-poker-volume-1

:: How to Study Poker Volume 2 – http://www.smartpokerstudy.com/how-to-study-poker-volume-2

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Poker Forums and Reddit are wasting your study and play time | MED Monday #36 0
Oct 22, 2018

Show Notes: http://www.smartpokerstudy.com/MEDMonday

Hosted by Sky Matsuhashi, poker player, poker coach and poker author.

Please visit my poker strategy website at http://www.smartpokerstudy.com and sign up for the Weekly Boost for weekly strategy, study and poker play tips.

My Books:

:: Preflop Online Poker – http://www.smartpokerstudy.com/preflop-online-poker

:: How to Study Poker Volume 1 – http://www.smartpokerstudy.com/how-to-study-poker-volume-1

:: How to Study Poker Volume 2 – http://www.smartpokerstudy.com/how-to-study-poker-volume-2

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5 Essential Concepts for Poker Profitability | Podcast #207 0
Oct 19, 2018

The 5 Essential Concepts of Playing Profitable Poker

1. EV Decision-making (2:55)

2. Play the Player (7:20)

3. Bankroll Management (12:05)

4. Table and Seat Selection (15:15)

5. The Mental Game (17:40)

Challenge (20:50)

Show Notes with more info, pics and links: http://www.smartpokerstudy.com/pod207

Hosted by Sky Matsuhashi, poker player, poker coach and poker author. 

Please visit my poker strategy website at http://www.smartpokerstudy.com and sign up for the Weekly Boost for weekly strategy, study and poker play tips.

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Tommy Angelo’s 3 Things Also Work for Online Poker Players | Walking Wednesday #35 0
Oct 17, 2018

Hosted by Sky Matsuhashi, poker player, poker coach and poker author.

Listen to all previous Walking Wednesday episodes: http://www.smartpokerstudy.com/WalkingWednesday

Please visit my poker strategy website at http://www.smartpokerstudy.com and sign up for the Weekly Boost for weekly strategy, study and poker play tips.

Sky’s Books:

:: Preflop Online Poker – http://www.smartpokerstudy.com/preflop-online-poker

:: How to Study Poker Volume 1 – http://www.smartpokerstudy.com/how-to-study-poker-volume-1

:: How to Study Poker Volume 2 – http://www.smartpokerstudy.com/how-to-study-poker-volume-2

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The Goal of Aggressively Playing Draws: Earn the Fold | MED Monday #35 0
Oct 15, 2018

Show Notes: http://www.smartpokerstudy.com/MEDMonday

Hosted by Sky Matsuhashi, poker player, poker coach and poker author.

Please visit my poker strategy website at http://www.smartpokerstudy.com and sign up for the Weekly Boost for weekly strategy, study and poker play tips.

My Books:

:: Preflop Online Poker – http://www.smartpokerstudy.com/preflop-online-poker

:: How to Study Poker Volume 1 – http://www.smartpokerstudy.com/how-to-study-poker-volume-1

:: How to Study Poker Volume 2 – http://www.smartpokerstudy.com/how-to-study-poker-volume-2

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Poker Study Apathy, Playing JTo & Learning from Showdowns | Q&A #206 0
Oct 12, 2018

Q1: Poker Study Apathy (3:00)

Q2: Listening to the back catalog of SPS podcasts (8:25)

Q3: Learning from LIVE Poker Showdown Hands (12:15)

Q4: Playing JTo (16:15)

Challenge (17:40)

Show Notes with more info, pics and links: http://www.smartpokerstudy.com/pod206

Hosted by Sky Matsuhashi, poker player, poker coach and poker author. 

Please visit my poker strategy website at http://www.smartpokerstudy.com and sign up for the Weekly Boost for weekly strategy, study and poker play tips.

Discuss poker with like-minded players at http://www.smartpokerstudy.com/discuss

Support my show on Patreon!  http://www.patreon.com/smartpokerstudy

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There are good reasons for straying outside your preflop poker ranges | Walking Wednesday #34 0
Oct 10, 2018

Hosted by Sky Matsuhashi, poker player, poker coach and poker author.

Listen to all previous Walking Wednesday episodes: http://www.smartpokerstudy.com/WalkingWednesday

Please visit my poker strategy website at http://www.smartpokerstudy.com and sign up for the Weekly Boost for weekly strategy, study and poker play tips.

Sky’s Books:

:: Preflop Online Poker – http://www.smartpokerstudy.com/preflop-online-poker

:: How to Study Poker Volume 1 – http://www.smartpokerstudy.com/how-to-study-poker-volume-1

:: How to Study Poker Volume 2 – http://www.smartpokerstudy.com/how-to-study-poker-volume-2

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You can’t bluff bad poker players 0
Oct 8, 2018

I read a great article from Mark Warner at ExceptionalPoker.com called “Stop Being an Idiot".  Mark spills the goods and discusses how you can’t bluff bad poker players, and you shouldn’t be bummed about that.

Show Notes: http://www.smartpokerstudy.com/MEDMonday

Hosted by Sky Matsuhashi, poker player, poker coach and poker author.

Please visit my poker strategy website at http://www.smartpokerstudy.com and sign up for the Weekly Boost for weekly strategy, study and poker play tips.

Sky’s Books:

:: Preflop Online Poker – http://www.smartpokerstudy.com/preflop-online-poker

:: How to Study Poker Volume 1 – http://www.smartpokerstudy.com/how-to-study-poker-volume-1

:: How to Study Poker Volume 2 – http://www.smartpokerstudy.com/how-to-study-poker-volume-2

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5 Key Concepts for Poker Study Noobies | Podcast #205 0
Oct 5, 2018

5 Key Concepts for poker study noobies (2:25)

#1: Have a goal (3:20)

#2: Choose one game (4:35)

#3: Study one skill at a time and put it to use (6:50)

#4: Have a reason for every play you make (11:20)

#5: Put yourself in Bread & Butter spots (13:40)

Challenge (16:15)

Show Notes with more info, pics and links: http://www.smartpokerstudy.com/pod205

Hosted by Sky Matsuhashi, poker player, poker coach and poker author. 

Please visit my poker strategy website at http://www.smartpokerstudy.com and sign up for the Weekly Boost for weekly strategy, study and poker play tips.

Discuss poker with like-minded players at http://www.smartpokerstudy.com/discuss

Support my show on Patreon!  http://www.patreon.com/smartpokerstudy

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Now that you’re aware of your poker problems, you can work to correct them 0
Oct 3, 2018

Hosted by Sky Matsuhashi, poker player, poker coach and poker author.

Listen to all previous Walking Wednesday episodes: http://www.smartpokerstudy.com/WalkingWednesday

Please visit my poker strategy website at http://www.smartpokerstudy.com and sign up for the Weekly Boost for weekly strategy, study and poker play tips.

Sky’s Books:

:: Preflop Online Poker – http://www.smartpokerstudy.com/preflop-online-poker

:: How to Study Poker Volume 1 – http://www.smartpokerstudy.com/how-to-study-poker-volume-1

:: How to Study Poker Volume 2 – http://www.smartpokerstudy.com/how-to-study-poker-volume-2

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Poker Cash Game Strategy Tips | MED Monday #33 0
Oct 1, 2018

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Hosted by Sky Matsuhashi, poker player, poker coach and poker author.

Please visit my poker strategy website at http://www.smartpokerstudy.com and sign up for the Weekly Boost for weekly strategy, study and poker play tips.

Sky’s Books:

:: Preflop Online Poker – http://www.smartpokerstudy.com/preflop-online-poker

:: How to Study Poker Volume 1 – http://www.smartpokerstudy.com/how-to-study-poker-volume-1

:: How to Study Poker Volume 2 – http://www.smartpokerstudy.com/how-to-study-poker-volume-2

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Simplifying the Top 10 Poker HUD Stats | Podcast #204 0
Sep 28, 2018

If you can’t explain it simply… (2:50)

:: Percentages and Opportunities

The Top 10 Poker HUD Stats (8:50)

Preflop Stats (9:50)

Post-flop Stats (17:00)

Challenge (19:35)

Show Notes with more info, pics and links: http://www.smartpokerstudy.com/pod204

Hosted by Sky Matsuhashi, poker player, poker coach and poker author. 

Please visit my poker strategy website at http://www.smartpokerstudy.com and sign up for the Weekly Boost for weekly strategy, study and poker play tips.

Discuss poker with like-minded players at http://www.smartpokerstudy.com/discuss

Support my show on Patreon!  http://www.patreon.com/smartpokerstudy

Check out my YouTube Poker Training Channel at http://www.smartpokerstudy.com/youtube

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Get More Productive with the Ivy Lee Method | Walking Wednesday #32 0
Sep 26, 2018

Hosted by Sky Matsuhashi, poker player, poker coach and poker author.

Listen to all previous Walking Wednesday episodes: http://www.smartpokerstudy.com/WalkingWednesday

Please visit my poker strategy website at http://www.smartpokerstudy.com and sign up for the Weekly Boost for weekly strategy, study and poker play tips.

Sky’s Books:

:: Preflop Online Poker – http://www.smartpokerstudy.com/preflop-online-poker

:: How to Study Poker Volume 1 – http://www.smartpokerstudy.com/how-to-study-poker-volume-1

:: How to Study Poker Volume 2 – http://www.smartpokerstudy.com/how-to-study-poker-volume-2

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Think Like a Poker Player and Rewire Your Brain | MED Monday #32 0
Sep 24, 2018

http://www.smartpokerstudy.com/MEDMonday

Hosted by Sky Matsuhashi, poker player, poker coach and poker author.

Please visit my poker strategy website at http://www.smartpokerstudy.com and sign up for the Weekly Boost for weekly strategy, study and poker play tips.

Sky’s Books:

:: Preflop Online Poker – http://www.smartpokerstudy.com/preflop-online-poker

:: How to Study Poker Volume 1 – http://www.smartpokerstudy.com/how-to-study-poker-volume-1

:: How to Study Poker Volume 2 – http://www.smartpokerstudy.com/how-to-study-poker-volume-2

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Set-up Your Poker Play Environment for Success | Walking Wednesday #31 0
Sep 19, 2018

Hosted by Sky Matsuhashi, poker player, poker coach and poker author.

Listen to all previous Walking Wednesday episodes: http://www.smartpokerstudy.com/WalkingWednesday

Please visit my poker strategy website at http://www.smartpokerstudy.com and sign up for the Weekly Boost for weekly strategy, study and poker play tips.

Sky’s Books:

:: Preflop Online Poker – http://www.smartpokerstudy.com/preflop-online-poker

:: How to Study Poker Volume 1 – http://www.smartpokerstudy.com/how-to-study-poker-volume-1

:: How to Study Poker Volume 2 – http://www.smartpokerstudy.com/how-to-study-poker-volume-2

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Change Your Ways and Stop Losing Money at Poker | MED Monday #31 0
Sep 17, 2018

http://www.smartpokerstudy.com/MEDMonday

Hosted by Sky Matsuhashi, poker player, poker coach and poker author.

Please visit my poker strategy website at http://www.smartpokerstudy.com and sign up for the Weekly Boost for weekly strategy, study and poker play tips.

Sky’s Books:

:: Preflop Online Poker – http://www.smartpokerstudy.com/preflop-online-poker

:: How to Study Poker Volume 1 – http://www.smartpokerstudy.com/how-to-study-poker-volume-1

:: How to Study Poker Volume 2 – http://www.smartpokerstudy.com/how-to-study-poker-volume-2

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How Game Tape (Recording Your Poker Play Sessions) Leads to More +EV Decisions | Podcast #203 0
Sep 14, 2018

For the Love of Game Tape (2:30)

Why is Recording Game Tape So Beneficial? (3:25)

The Logistics of Recording Poker Game Tape (14:25)

Challenge (19:25)

Show Notes with more info, pics and links: http://www.smartpokerstudy.com/pod203

Hosted by Sky Matsuhashi, poker player, poker coach and poker author. 

Please visit my poker strategy website at http://www.smartpokerstudy.com and sign up for the Weekly Boost for weekly strategy, study and poker play tips.

Discuss poker with like-minded players at http://www.smartpokerstudy.com/discuss

Support my show on Patreon!  http://www.patreon.com/smartpokerstudy

Check out my YouTube Poker Training Channel at http://www.smartpokerstudy.com/youtube

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Twitter @smartpokerstudy

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Your words tell you where your poker mind is at | Walking Wednesday #30 0
Sep 12, 2018

Hosted by Sky Matsuhashi, poker player, poker coach and poker author.

Listen to all previous Walking Wednesday episodes: http://www.smartpokerstudy.com/WalkingWednesday

Please visit my poker strategy website at http://www.smartpokerstudy.com and sign up for the Weekly Boost for weekly strategy, study and poker play tips.

Sky’s Books:

:: Preflop Online Poker – http://www.smartpokerstudy.com/preflop-online-poker

:: How to Study Poker Volume 1 – http://www.smartpokerstudy.com/how-to-study-poker-volume-1

:: How to Study Poker Volume 2 – http://www.smartpokerstudy.com/how-to-study-poker-volume-2

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When the light’s green, proceed with well-timed poker aggression | MED Monday #30 0
Sep 10, 2018

http://www.smartpokerstudy.com/MEDMonday

Article: Be Ready to Be Aggressive When Given the Green Light

Hosted by Sky Matsuhashi, poker player, poker coach and poker author.

Please visit my poker strategy website at http://www.smartpokerstudy.com and sign up for the Weekly Boost for weekly strategy, study and poker play tips.

Sky’s Books:

:: Preflop Online Poker – http://www.smartpokerstudy.com/preflop-online-poker

:: How to Study Poker Volume 1 – http://www.smartpokerstudy.com/how-to-study-poker-volume-1

:: How to Study Poker Volume 2 – http://www.smartpokerstudy.com/how-to-study-poker-volume-2

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The Poker Wisdom of Confucius | Walking Wednesday #29 0
Sep 5, 2018

Hosted by Sky Matsuhashi, poker player, poker coach and poker author.

Listen to all previous Walking Wednesday episodes: http://www.smartpokerstudy.com/WalkingWednesday

Please visit my poker strategy website at http://www.smartpokerstudy.com and sign up for the Weekly Boost for weekly strategy, study and poker play tips.

Sky’s Books:

:: Preflop Online Poker – http://www.smartpokerstudy.com/preflop-online-poker

:: How to Study Poker Volume 1 – http://www.smartpokerstudy.com/how-to-study-poker-volume-1

:: How to Study Poker Volume 2 – http://www.smartpokerstudy.com/how-to-study-poker-volume-2

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Stop and consider before you plow through the streets of poker | MED Monday #29 0
Sep 3, 2018

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Article: Don't Forget to Observe the Poker Stop Signs

Hosted by Sky Matsuhashi, poker player, poker coach and poker author.

Please visit my poker strategy website at http://www.smartpokerstudy.com and sign up for the Weekly Boost for weekly strategy, study and poker play tips.

Sky’s Books:

:: Preflop Online Poker – http://www.smartpokerstudy.com/prefloponlinepoker

:: How to Study Poker Volume 1 – http://www.smartpokerstudy.com/howtostudypokervolume1

:: How to Study Poker Volume 2 – http://www.smartpokerstudy.com/howtostudypokervolume2

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Continuation Betting Without HUD Stats, Improved Session Reviews and Focusing on ONE Thing at a Time | Q&A Podcast #201 0
Aug 31, 2018

Q1: Cbetting Without HUD Stats (2:05)

Q2: Improved Session Reviews (4:05)

Q3: Focusing on One Thing at a Time (13:25)

Challenge (15:45)

Show Notes with more info, pics and links: http://www.smartpokerstudy.com/pod201

Hosted by Sky Matsuhashi, poker player, poker coach and poker author. 

Please visit my poker strategy website at http://www.smartpokerstudy.com and sign up for the Weekly Boost for weekly strategy, study and poker play tips.

Discuss poker with like-minded players at http://www.smartpokerstudy.com/discuss

Support my show on Patreon!  http://www.patreon.com/smartpokerstudy

Check out my YouTube Poker Training Channel at http://www.smartpokerstudy.com/youtube

Add my Alexa Skill to your Flash Briefing: http://amzn.to/2hRYj75 

Twitter @smartpokerstudy

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Exploit Spewy LAG’s by Calling In Position | Walking Wednesday #28 0
Aug 29, 2018

Hosted by Sky Matsuhashi, poker player, poker coach and poker author.

Listen to all previous Walking Wednesday episodes: http://www.smartpokerstudy.com/WalkingWednesday

Please visit my poker strategy website at http://www.smartpokerstudy.com and sign up for the Weekly Boost for weekly strategy, study and poker play tips.

Support my show on Patreon!  http://www.patreon.com/smartpokerstudy

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