Train Your 'Plan Ahead' Skills #582

Train Your 'Plan Ahead' Skills #582

Author: Sky Matsuhashi January 24, 2026 Duration: 9:15

It's day 10/10 in a row celebrating 10 years of the Smart Poker Study Podcast! I owe it all to you who've joined me on this poker train. Cheers to you and to 10 more years!

Show Notes: https://smartpokerstudy.com/pod582

10 Year Celebration: https://go.smartpokerstudy.com/10years


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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