Smart Poker Study Podcast

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Sky Matsuhashi discusses poker Cash games, MTT’s and SNG’s for all poker stakes and games like No Limit Hold’em (NLHE), Pot Limit Omaha (PLO) and Stud variations of poker. Lots of poker strategy discussed and Q&A’s with listeners. We interview successful poker players and coaches like Alex Fitzgerald, Daniel Negreanu, Phil Ivey, Phil Helmuth, Jason Sommerville, Andrew Lichtenberger, Phil Galfond, Isaac (Ike) Haxton, Vanessa Selbst, Ed Miller, Jared Tendler, James “Splitsuit” Sweeney. This show is a lot like Thinking Poker, Grinder School.com Poker Podcast, The Official Red Chip Poker Podcast, The Mental Game of Poker Radio Show, Tournament Poker Edge, Weekly Poker Hand with Jonathan Little, Under the Gun Poker Podcast with David Tuchman, Carrot Poker, TwoPlusTwo.com Poker Cast, Pokernews Podcast and the Ante Up Poker Podcast (not so much modeled after Nerd Poker w/Brian Posehn).Smart Poker Study Podcast: Twice Weekly dedicated to making you a better poker player today than you were yesterday.Hosted by Sky Matsuhashi, poker pro & coach Please visit us at http://www.smartpokerstudy.com

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  • G UILLERMO
    Sky will turn your game around
    I have tried many poker training sites, books, podcasts. The way Sky simplifies things and gives winning strategies has finally turned my game around. I started with the podcast and continued with his training site The Poker Forge. Stick with it and you will fix your poker leaks. Thanks Sky.
  • danny19k
    Promotes shady sites
    This podcast promotes (Americas card room)ACR. This site has had lots of questionable thing happening on their site. He this guy will promote whoever for the right price. Be very carful. You want a super honest coach, try Jonathon Littles Podcast.
  • busterbamford
    Best poker podcast around!
    It’s very clear and specific information. Easy to understand, attempt to study, and learn more skills. I completely recommend this amazing podcast.
  • CKiral
    Absolutely the best poker podcast
    It’s been almost a year I’ve been listening poker related podcasts. I tried many, and in the end I conclude that Sky’s podcast is truly the winner from my perspective. Before discovering Sky’s podcast, my favorite was Redchip Poker, which lately turned into memoirs based interview sessions. Sky’s podcast is a very well designed, comes with professional quality sound mix and absolutely best quality learning content. He is cheerful, attentive and caring. I’ve contacted him with some questions and he sent me pretty detailed answers with some tips that really help a lot. I genuienly admire his enthusiasm and totally recommend this podcast to anyone who really want to improve his poker skills.
  • RevLittleL
    Diamond in the rough!
    I stumbled upon this Podcast looking for help with ranges. Began to listen and found I understood what he was teaching more easily. Give Sky a try, he will definitely supply!
  • House127
    Fantastic Poker Podcast
    Sky’s podcast is one if, if not my favorite, poker podcasts available. Constant stream of useable, easy-to-understand content. He’s also the most accessible poker podcaster out there, quick to respond to emails or comments on his YouTube videos. His positive vibes are infectious and make you want to study/learn more. Thanks Sky
  • RayRauy
    Outstanding Work
    Sky thank you for helping me be a better player and giving me usable tools I profit from right away! I appreciate all you do as well as your humble approach! You work hard and have a great attitude which rubs off on us Ray D
  • POKERMOM4209
    Finally!
    Thank you, Sky for creating a logical study system with your study books, podcast and YouTube channel! I only started seriously playing a year ago when I realized how bad I was from watching twitch poker. I have greatly improved and I thank you for that. Your Facebook page is also helpful! Thank you and GANBATTE!!
  • Buenaveesta
    Simply the Best
    Learn how to go about improving your game with this podcast. The host, Sky, organizes study recommendations and produces segments that work to cover the necessary range of things you need to know. Heavy with the online HUD angle, but also covers the live game and non-HUD subjects. Thank you, Sky!
  • Fhjuyfdchjbfdtyhj245678
    Enjoyable and strategic
    This podcast covers a range of topics for improving your game and Sky is an entertaining host. I listen during workouts or while cleaning out the garage or doing dishes. I just wish I had more time and discipline to apply everything Sky talks about to my game. It's also a good warm up listen to a session.
  • Wronglebowski1986
    Very good poker podcast
    I have been listening to a lot of poker podcasts recently and this is by far the best. The sound quality is very good which for some reasons a lot of poker podcasts struggle with. I like that it is not really heavy in "meta game" strategy because most of us do not play at a level where that is a factor. Sky gives very good advice on how to improve your game and also provides a lot of resources for you to try to use on your own. Most of the improvement I have seen at the table has been really simple stuff, like knowing when C-bet and when to float the flop on a raiser. It's good to hear a podcast that hits the sweet spot of not being too simplistic but not talking about concepts that are for world class players only. Keep it up sky and please read my question when I send it in!
  • oh, g
    Best on the subject!
    Only discovered Sky a few weeks ago just downloaded the whole archive! These casts don't age because they are on point & focused. Very professional format that plays like an audio book. This is not a radio show; this is legit coursework! Outstanding!
  • AL Sen
    Extraordinary !
    Sky provides extraordinary poker podcasts and I'm so lucky to have found his site. He provides critical strategy and concepts in a supportive manner, always encouraging the listener to get stronger in their play. He avoids the pitfalls of others by not demeaning players but can provide a helpful critique. He has the perfect balance for teaching poker - knowledge and competence in his field in addition to genuine interest in helping poker players excel.
  • Bb3m
    The hammer in your poker tool box.
    The pod is well made and greatly entertaining. Sky gives you the poker knowledge you need to be successful. My number 1 podcast.
  • thepokermonk
    Motivational!
    Sky does such a fantastic job with this podcast. His strategies are sound and presented in easily digestible bite-sized chunks. But most importantly, he motivates and inspires me to work even harder on my game. Challenge! I challenge anyone who is looking to improve their game while being thoroughly entertained, to listen to Sky’s podcast. Thanks, Sky!
  • Firaga-WPN
    Simple. Amazing. Effective.
    Sky Matsuhashi is the mentality/life/poker coach I never knew I needed. As a mediocre winner at the microstakes, I had led a highly unfocused attempt at plugging leaks, only to open up gaping holes in my mental game and willpower to embrace the grind. Sky gives clear, concise, and effective advise in how to manage your thought processes and grow as an individual. I am just now starting my journey through this podcast, and am still a few months behind but I have to force myself to stop myself from listening too much so I can stop and properly absorb everything that is being taught. I do not expect that listening to this podcast alone will do anything to affect my winrate, but I am now setting more clear goals in how to grow as a player and a person. Sky's attitude and delivery are infectious, he relates to the listener by providing his experiences, and he challenges you (literally) to forge your own path to achieve your goals and overcome your obstacles. This is the first review I've ever left for a podcast. That is how much I have enjoyed this series. Thank you for your generous contribution!
  • filmmakerdoc
    Sky Knows His Stuff!!
    Want to improve your odds of winning ??? Sky can help! He shares great tips that can help you take your game to the next level $$$
  • JerryMonaco
    A Poker Podcast for Those Who Want to Study
    This is advice for those who want to work at learning the game. It is for those who want to learn to learn. Sometimes I want to ignore the short television show recaps and the music quotes but that is relish for some and curds for others. But as far as advice on learning how to learn Sky is thoughtful, honest, helpful, and self-reflecting. This podcast and SplitSuits "Red Chip Poker" podcast are the two podcasts I always listen to twice. The first time at the gym and the second time at my desk with notebook in hand. Thank you Sky! And thank you for answering my emails!
  • NYtom88
    Makes sense.
    Sky breaks it down and gives tips for advanced and beginners and it’s all super helpful. For someone who has always struggled to play a good game of poker, this is a great resource. Awesome Sky!
  • Chris Paladino
    Give a Fish a Fish, or Teach Them To Fish?
    I’ve played poker years ago, often, and quite poorly. I have a newfound interest in learning about the game. Sky does a great job with this podcast. He has a teaching background and it shows. He is clear, foreshadows information in each episode, he recaps it, and he gives you homework/next-steps. This is primarily a learning podcast, and secondarily a tips/tricks/strategy podcast. If you want to know 3 tricks at a surface level, this isn’t the show for you. That said, I love it for it’s methodology. Rather than spoon feeding you, he explains the WHY. He tells you how to best utilize your study/homework time.
  • IamMrPrescott
    The riches are in the niches..
    This show is great! As a poker player I have learned tips and strategies that I had yet to be exposed to. Very entertaining and relevant for the niche of ‘the aspiring poker fanatic!"
  • MikeyLavsIt
    Secret Weapon
    You'll start listening to this podcast to improve your poker skills. You might end up improving your life in other areas too. The practices taught in this podcast definitely translate into areas of life and toward goals in general. Still I can't wait to unleash my new skills in Atlantic City!
  • TheRunner565
    Amazing
    Informative, insightful, and entertaining. Nearly all other poker podcasts I've tried are terribly boring, have awful sound quality, and are so full of irrelevant fluff that I can't stand another minute. This podcast, however, is quite the opposite. In a very entertaining manner, Sky gives relevant, useful information that you can directly apply to your game to be better than you were yesterday. You will learn so many highly valuable skills that will save you money! Keep it up Sky!
  • AmyCollette
    Maybe I can play in Vegas now...
    Sky's advice is solid - maybe with his system I could move from my friend's smoky living room and take my game up a notch!
  • AnnettB
    Applies To More Than Poker
    I was pleasantly surprised how much I enjoyed this podcast, as I don't play poker. I was reminded of important lessons that can easily be applied to my life and business. Great work Sky!
  • Tayo Rockson
    Finally a way to learn Poker
    Grateful to Sky for this podcast as I always wanted to know what it took to be a decent player. Now I feel like I can at least hold my own. Well done Sky.
  • @WakeUpYourWhy
    It's a Royal Flush
    I've never been any good at poker. So glad I found this show to learn the basics as well as some tips and tricks. Keep up the funk.
  • alexcpds
    All the stuff, none of the fluff
    Sky has a great podcast on his hands, first of all, his voice is so lively and engaging, the episodes never lose steam. And now, let’s talk about the information on here, wow, every episode goes straight to the good stuff, not beating around the bush. Sky delivers on his offers. I loved that he gives you challenges to get you started on application of the strategies, and the short anecdotes make the techniques stick. Don’t sit at a table without brushing up with this podcast first!
  • Brad Harker
    Awesome!!
    There is such an art to Poker and this podcast very eloquently highlights the strategies and skills of top-level performance. Great Show!
  • ethancaine
    Easily Digestible Poker ‘Cast
    Sky has an easy going attitude and loves sharing the tips of the game…delivered in bite-sized morsels that you can easily keep up with.
  • mooch23
    Learn from a poker pro
    Sky knows what he's talking about. I wish this podcast would have been around back in the hayday of online poker. You won't regret subscribing and I guarantee you won't play poker the same ever again.
  • Jeremy Slate
    Awesome!
    This podcast is really helping me to hone me skills, and play like a pro! Two thumbs up!
  • mercykay2011
    Fascinating
    I listened to the episode about the “One Thing”…wouldn’t have thought to apply that to Poker!! Sky is a super engaging host, and he suddenly made being a poker player seem very do-able. (Which is a humongous feat, in my case.) Can you say, “SUBSCRIBED!!"
  • Spider-Pan
    An expert approach
    Sky definitely knows his topic. Very technical and I recommend this for real poker fans.
  • TylerTashiro
    A great way to learn
    If you want to properly learn poker, this is the place to be. Awesome podcast!
  • sunshinestarr
    If you're a serious player..
    If you're a serious poker player or if you just want to impress your friends, you really have to check out this show. Really entertaining and enjoyable!
  • Kingsley - Hope Dispenser
    Masterfully done
    I’m not a poker player but I’m a student of life. I like to learn a broad spectrum of topics especially from people who are great teachers in their area of expertise. Sky is one of those teachers that make listening and wanting to learn intriguing. It’s obvious that Sky is a master at his craft and communicates that well. As one who host a podcast - The Midlife Launch, I know the challenge in producing a show that is worth listening to. Sky has mastered this. Highly recommended. @kingsleygrant
  • kenkliu
    Great Analysis - Easy to Understand
    This is a really good poker study podcast. Sky gives great advice and makes it super easy to understand. I learn something new each episode, even though I’ve been playing poker for a while.
  • mikewchan
    Crush it at the tables with Sky’s help!
    This is a great poker podcast. Sky has tons of passion for the game; he knows it inside and out and it comes through in this show. But listening to this show makes me sad that I can’t play poker that often anymore! The next time I do play, I will use Sky’s tips!
  • Beaglenation
    Great show!
    I haven't played a lot of poker, but I enjoy watching on TV and I recognize some of the people you have interviewed. Also, I have "The One Thing" on my desk, and I need to read it soon. Really great show. This show is very easy to listen to---love the host's passion! Thanks!
  • Baldeagle90
    Smart Poker Advice
    Sky has launched a really good poker advice podcast. I’ve listened to two episodes and I’m hooked. The reason I love poker is the process of learning and growing. Sky will be a part of my regular poker education.
  • triune51
    Awesome poker podcast!
    I love this podcast. It has helped me tremendously with my poker playing! Sky gives great insight and teaches the game of poker very well. Hopefully I can get my skills up to where I can play in the WSOP.
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