Micro Stakes Breakthrough: Fix Leaks, Study Smarter and Win More

Micro Stakes Breakthrough: Fix Leaks, Study Smarter and Win More

Author: Sky Matsuhashi March 25, 2026 Duration: 3:55

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

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Podcast Episodes
6 Strategies to Crush the Next 6 Months #495 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 10:19
I’ll give you 6 strategies that will help you tackle the rest of 2024 with gusto!Show Notes https://www.smartpokerstudy.com/pod495The Poker Forge https://www.thepokerforge.comThe Hand Reading Workbook https://go.smartpok…
Folding is Boring and Boring is WINNING #494 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 11:13
Imagine giving yourself a long-term, unbeatable mathematical edge against your opponents. That's what happens when you fold more often preflop than they do, and I'll help you do exactly that with this episode.Show Notes…
Slow is Smart, and Smart is WINNING #493 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 9:56
Let me help you slow down and give yourself more time to think and make reads before making plays.Show Notes https://www.smartpokerstudy.com/pod493The Poker Forge https://www.thepokerforge.comThe Hand Reading Workbook ht…
More Reasons to Target Fish #492 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 15:39
https://www.smartpokerstudy.com/pod492https://www.smartpokerstudy.com/YouTube492https://www.thepokerforge.com
No Expectations, No Frustrations #491 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 12:44
I discuss my mental game focus of having no expectations to avoid frustrations on the felt.Show Notes: https://www.SmartPokerStudy.com/pod491
11 Tips for More Online Poker Profits #488 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 19:18
You want poker profits? I'll give you poker profits! 11 tips to get your bankroll groovin'…Show Notes: https://www.SmartPokerStudy.com/pod488Online Poker Hand Reading Workbook: www.smartpokerstudy.com/handreadingworkbook…
Get To It and Be In the Top 1% #487 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 6:29
Take the Get To It Poker Challenge! https://www.smartpokerstudy.com/gettoitShow Notes: https://www.SmartPokerStudy.com/pod487
Train to Make More River Cbets #486 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 16:49
The river can be a tough street to continuation bet (cbet). Train with these strategies to find more profitable value and bluff cbets.Show Notes: https://www.SmartPokerStudy.com/pod486Smart HUD for PokerTracker 4: https:…