The Smallest Poker Game In Town

In this episode Valerio and Ray discuss how you can have an entertaining game with just three players. You don't have to cancel if you are short of players. Here are a few ideas for a funny evening.  Send comments and requests for future episodes to: valerio@valeriosara.com ray@raymorris-hill.com

In this episode Valerio and Ray explore how your feelings influence your game. Keep in check your emotions and trust us, you are not a psychic.   Send comments and requests for future episodes to: valerio@valeriosara.com ray@raymorris-hill.com

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As part of Valerio and Ray's preparation for their trip to Las Vegas, this three part miniseries considers what to look for when you sit down at a table of strangers.  The third part is about being aware of your own image and actions.  If you have not listened to Part 1 and Part 2 then we recommend you do, as we discuss what to look for in the behaviour of your opponents. Send comments and re...

As part of Valerio and Ray's preparation for their trip to Las Vegas, this three part miniseries considers what to look for when you sit down at a table of strangers.  The second part is all about looking for behavioural patterns that give away hand strength.  If you have not listened to Part 1 then we recommend you do, as it deals with more tangible indications of how your opponents play. Se...

In this three part miniseries, Valerio and Ray discuss table observation, focusing on their coming trip in Las Vegas.  In this episode, we introduce the topic and focus on what you should look at during the first 2 orbits.  Send comments and requests for future episodes to: valerio@valeriosara.com ray@raymorris-hill.com

Happy New Year! In this episode Valerio and Ray discuss the Christmas Special game and make their poker resolutions for 2024. Send comments and requests for future episodes to: valerio@valeriosara.com ray@raymorris-hill.com

Our game varies from 4 players to 8 players. Claire, Valerio and Ray discuss how to alter your strategy when the number of players changes.  Send comments and requests for future episodes to: valerio@valeriosara.com ray@raymorris-hill.com

Health Matters.  What level of physical fitness is required to play poker? Claire and Valerio discuss all aspects of health when it comes to maximising your enjoyment of the game. Send comments and requests for future episodes to: valerio@valeriosara.com ray@raymorris-hill.com

The Smallest Poker Game in Town is having a party! Ray and Valerio chat about the Christmas twists in our game for all of you who want to know about bomb pots, the nit game and other way to spice up your poker party.  Send comments and requests for future episodes to: valerio@valeriosara.com ray@raymorris-hill.com

In this episode Valerio and Ray discuss the differences between tournaments and cash games.  Send comments and requests for future episodes to: valerio@valeriosara.com ray@raymorris-hill.com

When and how do you bluff? In this episode Claire and Valerio discuss about the importance of bluffing in poker.  Send comments and requests for future episodes to: valerio@valeriosara.com ray@raymorris-hill.com

Play poker like a vulture, circling the table, watching, waiting and preying on the weak, wounded and dead carcases of your enemies. The vulture may be maligned in some countries but this smart bird has many of the qualities of a successful poker player. Find out more in this episode of The Smallest Poker Game in Town. Send comments and requests for future episodes to: valerio@valeriosara.com ray@...

There are many reasons to play online, and in this episode Valerio and Ray chat about their experiences of internet poker.  Send comments and requests for future episodes to: valerio@valeriosara.com ray@raymorris-hill.com

Sooner or later you will go on tilt. In this episode Claire, Valerio and Ray share their stories of tilt. How does it happen and what do you do about it? Send comments and requests for future episodes to: valerio@valeriosara.com ray@raymorris-hill.com

Do you profit from your small pocket pairs? Learn how to in this latest episode. Send comments and requests for future episodes to: valerio@valeriosara.com ray@raymorris-hill.com

In this episode Claire, Ray and Valerio discuss their favourite tells. In a low stakes game, how do you interpret this information and take advantage? Send comments and requests for future episodes to: valerio@valeriosara.com ray@raymorris-hill.com

Fish come in all shapes and sizes, but they are the most profitable players at the table. In this episode Claire, Valerio and Ray how to exploit a bad player.  Send comments and requests for future episodes to: valerio@valeriosara.com ray@raymorris-hill.com

On this podcast Claire, Ray and Valerio explore the mystery of pocket jacks. Is there a right way to play them?  Send comments and requests for future episodes to: valerio@valeriosara.com ray@raymorris-hill.com

Does gender make a difference in poker? In this episode Claire, Ray and Valerio discuss their experiences in what is a largely male-dominated world.  Send comments and requests for future episodes to: valerio@valeriosara.com ray@raymorris-hill.com

In this episode Claire joins Valerio and Ray again to answer listeners' questions about all aspects from a dealer's point of view. From home game disputes, to playing in a casino, Claire has all the answers.  Send comments and requests for future episodes to: valerio@valeriosara.com ray@raymorris-hill.com

In this episode Valerio and Ray discuss about a typical situation in poker. Everybody folds to the small blind and the small blind attacks the big blind. How often should you attack the big blind? How should the big blind defend from those attacks? Send comments and requests for future episodes to: valerio@valeriosara.com ray@raymorris-hill.com

We need money to play poker. So, when you go out to play, you need to know how much you are prepared to lose. In this episode Valerio and Ray discuss notions about money management and how they apply to a low buy in home game and a week's holiday in Las Vegas. Send comments and requests for future episodes to: valerio@valeriosara.com ray@raymorris-hill.com

In this episode Valerio and Ray discuss the concept of barrelling. This aggressive action can't be used all the time but it has a place in your arsenal of weapons in your poker game. Send comments and requests for future episodes to: valerio@valeriosara.com ray@raymorris-hill.com

In this episode we have a chat with Claire Robinson who met Ray over 20 years ago at the poker table in Las Vegas. Claire is an excellent poker, bridge and tennis player. She has seen life as a player and as a poker dealer. We discuss her approach to life, poker and making the most of a trip to Las Vegas. Send comments and requests for future episodes to: valerio@valeriosara.com ray@raymorris-hill...