Red Chip Poker
Matt Bodnar from the Science of Success podcast joined us to discuss his insights into the science and psychology of success in poker and in life. A venture capitalist as well as an avid poker player, Bodnar’s podcast features interviews with luminaries in many different fields, from neuroscience to business. He talks about tilt, ego, goals, planning and mental game topics any winning poker player will appreciate. Get the full shownotes at www.redchippoker.com/53
When your opponent picks up on the fact that you’re exploiting their frequencies with aggression, how should you react? James “SplitSuit” Sweeney breaks down the common reactions you’re likely to face from thinking villains, and how to adjust to their adjustments. He explains how to stay one step ahead and continue exploiting their reaction to your 3-bets and other aggression. Get the full shownotes at www.redchippoker.com/52
When your opponent picks up on the fact that you’re exploiting their frequencies with aggression, how should you react? James “SplitSuit” Sweeney breaks down the common reactions you’re likely to face from thinking villains, and how to adjust to their adjustments. He explains how to stay one step ahead and continue exploiting their reaction to your 3-bets and other aggression. Get the full shownotes at www.redchippoker.com/52
Today we are joined by Fausto Valdez, one of the most aggressive Red Chippers out there. Fausto opens up about his journey through poker, moving between limits, and how his naturally-aggressive style has impacted his game. Zac and Fausto have a great discussion about the differences between stakes and all sorts of powerful advice for players considering poker as a profession. Get the full shownotes at www.redchippoker.com/51
Today we are joined by Fausto Valdez, one of the most aggressive Red Chippers out there. Fausto opens up about his journey through poker, moving between limits, and how his naturally-aggressive style has impacted his game. Zac and Fausto have a great discussion about the differences between stakes and all sorts of powerful advice for players considering poker as a profession. Get the full shownotes at www.redchippoker.com/51
Should you get that seat change button? Should you leave this table and look for another one? Is this the right game for you? James “SplitSuit” Sweeney and Doug Hull sit down and discuss this subject. Topics include what makes a good vs bad game, changing seats, socializing to create good situations, and more. Get the full shownotes at www.redchippoker.com/50
Should you get that seat change button? Should you leave this table and look for another one? Is this the right game for you? James “SplitSuit” Sweeney and Doug Hull sit down and discuss this subject. Topics include what makes a good vs bad game, changing seats, socializing to create good situations, and more. Get the full shownotes at www.redchippoker.com/50
Today we answer two questions that we commonly get from players newer to cash games. James and Doug discuss buying in with a smaller stack sizes and then wrap up the conversation by answering a question about cashing out (when, why, etc.). If you are a seasoned cash game player you can likely skip this episode, but if you aren’t 100% sure on this, tune in and enjoy! Get the full shownotes at www.redchippoker.com/49
Today we answer two questions that we commonly get from players newer to cash games. James and Doug discuss buying in with a smaller stack sizes and then wrap up the conversation by answering a question about cashing out (when, why, etc.). If you are a seasoned cash game player you can likely skip this episode, but if you aren’t 100% sure on this, tune in and enjoy! Get the full shownotes at www.redchippoker.com/49
Poker is a complex game, but even outside of general strategy there are things many players do that just leave money on the table. Doug and James sit down and discuss some of the common ways they see players leaving value on the table through the lens of things like straddling, checking dark, rebuying, etc. If you play live poker especially, this episode is a must-listen before your next session. Get the full shownotes at www.redchippoker.com/48
Poker is a complex game, but even outside of general strategy there are things many players do that just leave money on the table. Doug and James sit down and discuss some of the common ways they see players leaving value on the table through the lens of things like straddling, checking dark, rebuying, etc. If you play live poker especially, this episode is a must-listen before your next session. Get the full shownotes at www.redchippoker.com/48
Ever notice that a few chips get taken from each pot you play? That’s called the rake, and it’s how the house (or room spreading your favorite poker game) makes money. In this episode Doug Hull discusses the good, bad, and ugly of the rake. Topics include rake structures, promotional drops, rake back, and more. If you don’t know if your game’s structure is beatable – listen to this before playing another hand. Get the full shownotes at www.redchippoker.com/47
Ever notice that a few chips get taken from each pot you play? That’s called the rake, and it’s how the house (or room spreading your favorite poker game) makes money. In this episode Doug Hull discusses the good, bad, and ugly of the rake. Topics include rake structures, promotional drops, rake back, and more. If you don’t know if your game’s structure is beatable – listen to this before playing another hand. Get the full shownotes at www.redchippoker.com/47
Big O is quite possibly the greatest Omaha variant to date. The game is pot limit Omaha 8 or better with 5 cards. James “SplitSuit” Sweeney explains how the game typically runs and then dives into some strategy to make sure your first time in the game is as fun and profitable as possible. Topics include playing for the scoop, when to play big draws aggressively vs passively, and how to think about your preflop strategy. If you are looking ...
Big O is quite possibly the greatest Omaha variant to date. The game is pot limit Omaha 8 or better with 5 cards. James “SplitSuit” Sweeney explains how the game typically runs and then dives into some strategy to make sure your first time in the game is as fun and profitable as possible. Topics include playing for the scoop, when to play big draws aggressively vs passively, and how to think about your preflop strategy. If you are looking ...
Very few poker players are playing for a living. Most are actually playing just to have fun at the table, gamble a bit, and socialize. Zac Shaw sits down with Steve “ChipXTractor” Catterson to discuss his poker life, how studying poker fits into his day-to-day, and to see poker from a very social lens. If you want the other side of the coin, insights from a professional, check out episode 42 called Insights From A Full-Time Pro. Get the full ...
Very few poker players are playing for a living. Most are actually playing just to have fun at the table, gamble a bit, and socialize. Zac Shaw sits down with Steve “ChipXTractor” Catterson to discuss his poker life, how studying poker fits into his day-to-day, and to see poker from a very social lens. If you want the other side of the coin, insights from a professional, check out episode 42 called Insights From A Full-Time Pro. Get the full ...
When you play against smarter players you need to be very aware of what range you represent. Doug Hull sits down and explains how to think about the actual hole cards you have and how they fit into your overall range. This is especially powerful against other hand readers and a vital part of moving up and playing against tougher opponents. Get the full shownotes at www.redchippoker.com/44
When you play against smarter players you need to be very aware of what range you represent. Doug Hull sits down and explains how to think about the actual hole cards you have and how they fit into your overall range. This is especially powerful against other hand readers and a vital part of moving up and playing against tougher opponents. Get the full shownotes at www.redchippoker.com/44
Poker is a game of incomplete information, but some players take that to the extreme and won't make any decisions unless they have perfect information. James "SplitSuit" Sweeney sits down and discusses the concept of perfect information and explains why this is a major excuse for many. This entire conversation is started by a comment left on our Preflop Quiz which you can take here: http://redchippoker.com/preflop-poker-quiz/ Get the full shownotes at www.redchippoker.com/43