Keep Your Eyes Peeled for These 8 Key Details

Keep Your Eyes Peeled for These 8 Key Details

Author: Sky Matsuhashi April 17, 2026 Duration: 5:11

Hosted by poker professional and coach Sky Matsuhashi, the Smart Poker Study Podcast is a deep dive into the strategic heart of the game. Whether you're grinding cash games, multi-table tournaments, or sit-and-gos, this show offers actionable advice applicable to all stakes. The discussion spans popular formats like No Limit Hold'em and Pot Limit Omaha, while also shedding light on Stud variations. Beyond core strategy, Sky facilitates insightful Q&A sessions, directly addressing listener-submitted questions to tackle real-world playing dilemmas. A major draw of the podcast is its access to poker's elite minds. You'll hear conversations with legendary figures and top coaches such as Daniel Negreanu, Phil Ivey, Vanessa Selbst, and Phil Galfond, among many others. These interviews move beyond simple storytelling to extract concrete lessons and mental frameworks that you can apply to your own sessions. The focus remains consistently on practical learning and strategic improvement, making each episode a structured step toward sharper decision-making. If you're looking to move beyond casual play and systematically study poker, this podcast provides a clear and expert-guided path forward.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 100

Smart Poker Study Podcast
Podcast Episodes
This is How You Become a HUD Stats Master with FREE COURSE #565 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 10:28
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://smartpoker…
The 5 Poker Monsters Haunting Your Win Rate #564 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 12:46
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: http…
Avoid These 13 Scary Poker Mistakes #563 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 9:16
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 T…
The Find & Fix Poker Challenge #562 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 6:55
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
Always Play the Player #561 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 10:02
Show Notes: https://smartpokerstudy.com/pod561PokerTracker 4 Stats Analysis Series on YouTube: https://smartpokerstudy.com/pt4statsSmart HUD for PT4: https://go.smartpokerstudy.com/smartHUD
Q&A: Short-Handed Cash, Bet Sizing, Tricky Opponents #560 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 13:16
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 bei…
6-Question Q&A! #557 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 13:07
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 stat…
5 Poker Concepts That Turn You Into a Winner #556 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 11:42
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://…