Smart Poker Study Podcast

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

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 theSmart Poker Study Newsletter: https://smartpokerstudy.com/dailyaction

I can't thank all of you enough for a great 2025! Merry Christmas, happy New Year and I'll see you in 2026.

Show Notes: https://www.smartpokerstudy.com/pod570

Let's begin today to crush 2026 by building some smart study and play habits.Show Notes: https://smartpokerstudy.com/pod569The Poker Forge: https://www.thepokerforge.com

Happy Thanksgiving! 🦃Show Notes: https://smartpokerstudy.com/pod568

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.comShow Notes: https://www.smartpokerstudy.com/pod567

Learn what they 3bet 5-6bb with: https://smartpokerstudy.com/pod566PT4 Training: https://go.smartpokerstudy.com/Get-more-from-pokertracker-4-coursePoker Forge: https://www.thepokerforge.com/

This is part 1 of my 4-part FREE HUD Mastery Mini Course. Get it here:https://www.smartpokerstudy.com/miniHUDcourseSmart HUD for PokerTracker 4: https://www.smartpokerstudy.com/smarthudShow Notes Page: https://smartpokerstudy.com/pod565

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/pod564The Poker Forge: https://www.thepokerforge.comRaise or Fold Only Challenge: https://www.smartpokerstudy.com/raisefoldonly

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/pod563Microstakes Online Poker Training:  https://www.thepokerforge.com

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/pod562Micro Stakes Training: https://www.thepokerforge.com

Show Notes: https://smartpokerstudy.com/pod561PokerTracker 4 Stats Analysis Series on YouTube: https://smartpokerstudy.com/pt4statsSmart HUD for PT4: https://go.smartpokerstudy.com/smartHUD

The Questions!Q1: “How should I adjust my strategy when I’m playing short-handed online cash games, like 4- or 5-handed tables?” - EdFollow-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?” - EdFollow-Up Q3: “Okay, last question. When I tighten up in those spots, how do I avoid becoming too predictable to the regulars?” - EdQ4: “What’s the best way to size my bets online so I’m ...

Show Notes: https://smartpokerstudy.com/pod559Questions 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 way to build reads on opponents if I’m not using a HUD?” – Omar D.“How do I know ...

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?” - Marc2. “Is it better to multi-table smaller stakes or focus on just one or two higher-stakes tables?” - Jem3. “What are some good ways to spot and exploit recreational players when using a HUD?” - Gary4. “How should I change my play when antes kick in compared to the early levels without them?” - Mathieu ...

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 online cash games?" -Priya S."How do I exploit players who always ...

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/pod556Smart HUD for PT4: https://www.smartpokerstudy.com/smarthud

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/pod555Training: https://www.thepokerforge.comSmart HUD for PokerTracker 4: https://go.smartpokerstudy.com/smartHUD

When all 3 advantages line up, it’s your green light to attack and use them against your opponent.Show Notes: https://www.smartpokerstudy.com/pod554Smart HUD for PokerTracker 4: https://www.smartpokerstudy.com/smarthudMicro Stakes Training: https://www.thepokerforge.com