Smart Poker Study Podcast

Author: Sky Matsuhashi

Sky Matsuhashi discusses poker Cash games, MTTs and SNGs for all poker stakes and games like No Limit Holdem (NLHE), Pot Limit Omaha (PLO) and Stud variations of poker. Lots of poker strategy discussed and Q&As 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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Simulate Success: Prime Your Mind for Winning Live Poker
Episode 521
Monday, 23 December, 2024

This podcast episode offers a valuable tip for live poker players, especially during the holiday season when more time is available for gaming. Sky shares an effective warm-up strategy inspired by his Poker Forge student, Ron, who successfully transitions from online micro stakes to live cash games. By playing a full ring game on Ignition Poker without a HUD, Ron simulates the live poker environment, allowing him to hone his observational skills and make player reads. Throughout the episode, Sky recounts a hand he played where he hit a set with pocket deuces, illustrating the practical application of the discussed strategies. The episode emphasizes the importance of preparing mentally for live play, encouraging listeners to adopt similar warm-up techniques before heading to the poker room.Takeaways: Ron, a Poker Forge student, successfully simulates live poker before his sessions. Warming up with full ring micro stakes helps to prepare for live cash games. Paying attention to player actions is crucial when playing without a HUD. Practicing player reads and noting tendencies can enhance live poker performance. Setting a goal of making $65 per hour can keep players motivated. The strategy of turning off the HUD during online practice sharpens live poker skills. Links referenced in this episode:smartpokerstudy.com/pod521thepokerforge.com