Sky Matsuhashi
Smart Poker Study Podcast
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,...
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Sky Matsuhashi
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Jul 7, 2026
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Episodes
Today’s Action: Be Willing to Fold #579 21.01.2026 4:24
Day 7 of 10 celebrating 10 years of the Smart Poker Study Podcast! https://www.smartpokerstudy.com/10years Show Notes Page: https://www.smartpokerstudy.com/pod579
Turn Your HUD Into a Weapon Against Leaks #578 20.01.2026 8:42
I show you how to use your poker hud as a weapon to identify your own poker leaks to make yourself harder to play against. We'll analyze a new student's poker statistics such as calling in the blinds, 3betting from the blinds and facing or making cbets. Learn to turn your pokertracker 4 data into tangible poker strategy for better results. This is day 6/10 in a row celebrating 10 years of the Smar...
Flopped Overpair Facing an All-in Shove - Hand Reading Practice #577 19.01.2026 15:54
Let's improve our flopped overpair playing skills in poker. We analyze a student's hand history, then take it through the hand reading process by assigning a preflop range then narrowing it through the streets. Pot odds and equity are scrutinized, and we answer the key question, "Should we have called this shove?" This is day 5/10 in a row celebrating 10 years of the Smart Poker Study Podcast. Sho...
Sunday Funday #576 18.01.2026 4:42
It's day 4/10 in a row! Let's have some fun today. Celebrate 10 Years of the Smart Poker Study Podcast: https://www.smartpokerstudy.com/10years
How to Learn from Poker Livestreams #575 17.01.2026 4:12
Day 3 of 10 for the Smart Poker Study Podcast 10-year Anniversary! Celebrate with SPS: https://www.smartpokerstudy.com/10years Show Notes: https://smartpokerstudy.com/pod575
The Smarter Way to Think About Poker HUD Stats #574 16.01.2026 12:58
Day 4/10 celebrating 10 years of the Smart Poker Study Podcast! We’re going to cover how to interpret stats without overvaluing them, how to turn numbers into player types, how to lock in learning away from the table, and when a bet size should make you completely rethink what a stat is telling you. Companion Video: How to Make Your Poker HUD Work for YOU https://youtu.be/NwOVJLyrKKQ Show Notes: h...
4 Simple Yet POWERFUL Things That Will Make 2026 Your Best Poker Year Ever 15.01.2026 12:04
Welcome to 2026 and the 10th anniversary of the Smart Poker Study Podcast! This episode celebrates a decade of poker education, focusing on 4 simple and powerful poker strategy things you can do to crush 2026. Poker mindset, poker emotional control, poker discipline and playing the player. Thank you for making these past 10 years awesome! Celebrate 10 years of the Smart Poker Study Podcast! https:...
Your Big Poker Dream Needs a System: Here's Mine #572 08.01.2026 9:58
Welcome to 2026 Poker Peeps! This year you'll become the player who can achieve your poker dreams. Setting SMART goals, and taking daily action, will build the habits you need. Let's set your 2026 journey on fire... ganbatte! Daily Action Newsletter: https://www.smartpokerstudy.com/dailyaction
The Only Poker Commitment That Actually Works - Crush 2026 #571 01.01.2026 5:35
I am dubbing 2026, the Year of Taking Action. As you know, one of my favorite sayings is “Action is the greatest teacher.” Make 2026 the year you play and study poker with real purpose. Do that consistently, and it will be your best poker year yet. Get Daily Action Steps by joining the Smart Poker Study Newsletter: https://smartpokerstudy.com/dailyaction
Take a Break to Kill the Tilt #570 11.12.2025 7:03
Show Notes: https://www.smartpokerstudy.com/pod570
Today Is Day One of Your Best Poker Year Yet #569 04.12.2025 5:29
Let's begin today to crush 2026 by building some smart study and play habits. Show Notes: https://smartpokerstudy.com/pod569 The Poker Forge: https://www.thepokerforge.com
No Expectations, Just Acceptance #568 25.11.2025 5:57
Happy Thanksgiving! 🦃 Show Notes: https://smartpokerstudy.com/pod568
You'll Regret Not Starting These Hand History Techniques Before 2026 #567 21.11.2025 15:49
These 11 hand history review techniques will help you get more from your poker database and enliven your study sessions. Micro Stakes Cash Game Training: https://www.thepokerforge.com Show Notes: https://www.smartpokerstudy.com/pod567
They 3bet 5bb with These Hands #566 13.11.2025 5:19
Learn what they 3bet 5-6bb with: https://smartpokerstudy.com/pod566 PT4 Training: https://go.smartpokerstudy.com/Get-more-from-pokertracker-4-course Poker Forge: https://www.thepokerforge.com/
This is How You Become a HUD Stats Master with FREE COURSE #565 05.11.2025 10:28
This is part 1 of my 4-part FREE HUD Mastery Mini Course. Get it here: h ttps://www.smartpokerstudy.com/miniHUDcourse Smart HUD for PokerTracker 4: https://www.smartpokerstudy.com/smarthud Show Notes Page: https://smartpokerstudy.com/pod565
The 5 Poker Monsters Haunting Your Win Rate #564 30.10.2025 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: https://www.smartpokerstudy.com/pod564 The Poker Forge: https://www.thepokerforge.com Raise or Fold Only Challenge: https://www.smartpokerstudy.com/raisefoldonly
Avoid These 13 Scary Poker Mistakes #563 23.10.2025 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/pod563 Microstakes Online Poker Training: https://www.thepokerforge.com
The Find & Fix Poker Challenge #562 09.10.2025 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/pod562 Micro Stakes Training: https://www.thepokerforge.com
Always Play the Player #561 02.10.2025 10:02
Show Notes: https://smartpokerstudy.com/pod561 PokerTracker 4 Stats Analysis Series on YouTube: https://smartpokerstudy.com/pt4stats Smart HUD for PT4: https://go.smartpokerstudy.com/smartHUD
Q&A: Short-Handed Cash, Bet Sizing, Tricky Opponents #560 26.09.2025 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?” - Ed Follow-Up Q2: “Okay, that makes sense. But how do I know if I’m opening too wide or being too aggressive in short-handed games?” - Ed Follow-Up Q3: “Okay, last question. When I tighten up in those spots, how do I avoid becoming too predictable to the regulars?” - E...
Q&A: Blind Defense, Online Tells, Stake Adjustments, HUDless Reads, Table Selection #559 19.09.2025 11:25
Show Notes: https://smartpokerstudy.com/pod559 Questions Answered: “What’s the best way to defend my blinds without bleeding chips against frequent raisers?” – Luke P. “How can I tell when someone is bluffing online if I don’t have physical tells to rely on?” – Nick R. “What adjustments should I make when I move up in stakes and the player pool is tougher?” – Victor J. “What’s the most effective w...
Q&A: Barrel Bluffs, Using HUD, Card Dead, Bankroll Rules, Exploit Limpers and Multi-tabling Profits #558 11.09.2025 10:44
3 cash game and 3 tourney questions answered today: 1. “How do I adjust when I keep running into short-stackers who shove a lot preflop?” - Marc 2. “Is it better to multi-table smaller stakes or focus on just one or two higher-stakes tables?” - Jem 3. “What are some good ways to spot and exploit recreational players when using a HUD?” - Gary 4. “How should I change my play when antes kick in compa...
6-Question Q&A! #557 05.09.2025 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 stats?" - Monica T. "How do I stay disciplined when I keep getting dealt garbage hands for what feels like hours?" - Derek L. "What’s a smart bankroll management rule for low-stakes...
5 Poker Concepts That Turn You Into a Winner #556 29.08.2025 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/pod556 Smart HUD for PT4: https://www.smartpokerstudy.com/smarthud
28 Poker Tips to Feel Like a Pro #555 22.08.2025 16:04
I’ve got 28 quick-hit tips that will instantly make you feel like a pro at the poker table. Show Notes: https://www.smartpokerstudy.com/pod555 Training: https://www.thepokerforge.com Smart HUD for PokerTracker 4: https://go.smartpokerstudy.com/smartHUD
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