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Red Line Rampage · S6E2 from 2023-12-12T11:00
Your red line looks at all wins and losses in pots that did not go to showdown. Lengthy online discussions suggest some players have a borderline obsession with the slope of this line,...
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Pseudo Balance · S6E1 from 2023-12-05T11:00
In the debut episode of Season 6 of the Red Chip Poker podcast, coach w34z3l discusses the concept of “pseudo balance.” But what if your opponent strays far from GTO lines?
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Season 6 Is Coming Soon (+Big News!) from 2023-10-18T10:19
Season 6 is coming to you in December! Plus, James shares some big announcements, including our upcoming drops so you can help us celebrate our 10-year anniversary. It's our party, but you get t...
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The Poker Mindset HP Model · S5E31 from 2022-12-27T10:00
You already know a strong poker mindset is crucial for long term success. But how the heck does melding the idea of mental game and hit point meters from video ga...
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More Rake Is ______? · S5E30 from 2022-12-13T10:00
While you can look at poker rake as simply the price of doing business, it’s important to understand how this has changed over the years. Where do your rake dolla...
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Hacking Your Poker Productivity In 2023 · S5E29 from 2022-11-29T10:00
You could be so much more productive, and both your on & off table poker time could be used more powerfully. So in this episode, coach “w34z3l” shares easy hacks ...
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Online Poker Cheating In 2023 · S5E28 from 2022-11-15T10:00
Unfortunately, cheating still exists in online poker. But with a little knowledge of what to look for, you can better protect yourself when playing on your favori...
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The Live Cash Game Preflop Toolbox · S5E27 from 2022-11-01T09:00
Does your live cash game preflop strategy need some updating? Are you using the right ranges, sizing your raises properly, and getting aggressive in the correct s...
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Deriving Exploits In Poker · S5E26 from 2022-10-18T12:00
Even though GTO is all the rage, the highest winrates will always be captured with solid exploitative strategies when playing against humans. In this episode, coa...
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The Simple Bet Sizing Framework · S5E25 from 2022-10-04T12:00
How well do you select your bet sizes in no-limit hold’em? Do you need a model for bet sizing with various hand strengths? In this episode, coach “w34z3l” shares ...
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7 Hand Reading Principles · S5E24 from 2022-09-20T12:00
Do your hand reading skills leave something to be desired? Are you still struggling to put your opponent on a correct range of hands? In this episode, coach “w34z...
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Tips For Going Pro In Poker · S5E23 from 2022-09-06T12:00
Are you considering playing poker professionally and looking for some tips on making the transition successfully? In this episode, coach “w34z3l” breaks down the ...
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2 Chapters From GTO Poker Gems · S5E22 from 2022-08-23T12:00
Enjoy free chapters from the new poker book, GTO Poker Gems. The first chapter dives into the complexity of a pure GTO solution and why a game like NLHE (or even ...
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Effective Poker Study · S5E21 from 2022-08-09T11:00
You already know that solid players study poker - but do you know how to effectively study poker between sessions? In this episode, coach “w34z3l” breaks down how...
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What Is Your TRUE Poker Winrate? · S5E20 from 2022-07-26T12:00
Do you know what your TRUE poker hourly winrate is? Which kind of player and winrate would you prefer to be and have? In this episode, coach “w34z3l” goes through...
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Solved Preflop Poker Ranges: Yes/No? · S5E19 from 2022-07-12T12:00
Should you be using solved preflop ranges that come from a GTO solver? In this episode, coach “w34z3l” reviews some of the GTO ranges you’ll find in our new app a...
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The Perfect PLO Poker Primer · S5E18 from 2022-06-28T12:00
Are you a hold’em player interested in learning PLO quickly? In this episode, coach “w34z3l” gives you a complete primer on PLO strategy so you can get up to spee...
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Do Old Poker Theorems Still Work Today? · S5E17 from 2022-05-24T12:00
How well do old poker theorems still apply in today’s games? Should you continue using Zeebo Theorem or Baluga Theorem in 2022? In this episode, coach “w34z3l” ta...
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The Runner Runner Wizard · S5E16 from 2022-05-10T12:00
While runner-runner hands don’t hit very often, there is a ton of nuance when it comes to playing hands that have runner-runner potential. In this episode, coach ...
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Poker For Humans · S5E15 from 2022-04-26T12:00
The human brain is not set up particularly well for poker playing. Your brain is constantly trying to protect you, which is great overall, but not so much in a ga...
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Talking Poker Like A Pro · S5E14 from 2022-04-12T12:00
Does the way you are talking about poker indicate that you understand and think about poker at a deep level? Coach “w34z3l” is here to break down the way we talk ...
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The Science Of BRM&TAKING SHOTS · S5E13 from 2022-03-29T12:00
What goes into your BRM (bankroll management) and taking shots in today’s poker games? Coach “w34z3l” is back again to break down the key areas of your poker bank...
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The REAL Source Of Your Winrate · S5E12 from 2022-03-15T12:00
Where does your poker winrate really come from in today’s games? Coach “w34z3l” is back again to break down the major areas of your winrate. Topics include rake, ...
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GTO Preflop Trends In 2022 · S5E11 from 2022-03-01T13:00
What kind of GTO preflop trends exist in 2022? We break it down and explore concepts like open-raising sizing from early vs. late position, 3-betting correctly, a...
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Optimizing Between Poker Sessions · S5E10 from 2022-02-08T12:30
Your performance at the poker table is tied to the work you do between sessions. Everything from study, to planning, and bankroll management is going to impact yo...
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C-Betting Advice In 2022 · S5E9 from 2022-01-18T10:34:50
Flop c-betting has modulated wildly over the years, but what does good c-betting look like in 2022? In this episode we discuss flop c-bets with total air, sizing ...
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Motivation In Poker · S5E8 from 2021-12-14T13:00
What happens when you lose your motivation as a poker player? Should you continue grinding, increase your studying, or take a long break from playing? In this epi...
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The Red Line&Poker Graphs · S5E7 from 2021-11-30T13:00
Not totally sure what those poker graphs with red, blue, and green lines mean? In this episode, we explain everything you need to know about the red line, the blu...
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EXPLOITATIVE Poker Q&A · S5E6 from 2021-11-16T13:00
In a world full of GTO strategies and solvers, exploitative poker is still where the big winrates come from. James “SplitSuit” Sweeney answers some recent questio...
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EXPLOITATIVE Poker Q&A · S5E6 from 2021-11-16T13:00
In a world full of GTO strategies and solvers, exploitative poker is still where the big winrates come from. James “SplitSuit” Sweeney answers some recent questio...
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Going DEEP With Your Poker DATABASE · S5E5 from 2021-11-02T12:00
Your poker database is full of useful information - but are you using your stats and reports to get the most from your collection of hands? This episode delves in...
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Defending Rivers CORRECTLY · S5E4 from 2021-10-19T12:00
Do you know when and how to properly defend against river bets? Folding too often can massively drag your winrate, and folding too rarely can make you a huge fish...
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GTO vs. Exploitative Poker Strategy · S5E3 from 2021-10-05T11:30
What is GTO poker, what is exploitative poker, and when should you use each? This episode answers all of those questions and gives you the most well-rounded answe...
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Big Bets&Wet Flops? · S5E2 from 2021-09-21T12:00
What should you do when facing pot-sized c-bets on the flop? What line is best when you flop top pair on a wet flop? James answers some flop play questions recent...
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Big Bets & Wet Flops? from 2021-09-21T12:00
What should you do when facing pot-sized c-bets on the flop? What line is best when you flop top pair on a wet flop? James answers some flop play questions recent...
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The Most Common Questions About GTO Solvers · S5E1 from 2021-09-08T12:00
Get answers to some of the most common questions that poker players have about GTO solvers. James “SplitSuit” Sweeney kicks off season 5 of the podcast with our n...
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The Most Common Questions About GTO Solvers · S5E1 from 2021-09-08T12:00
Get answers to some of the most common questions that poker players have about GTO solvers. James “SplitSuit” Sweeney kicks off season 5 of the podcast with our n...
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LAG Plays You MUST Be Making from 2021-05-20T11:30
Chris and James continue the series on loose aggressive (LAG) play, they cover the plays you need to have in your repertoire. Everything from 3-betting light, isolation raises, squeezing, 4-bett...
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How to Actually Play LAG from 2021-05-11T11:30
James and Chris discuss talk about one of James' favorites, how to play loose aggressive poker (LAG). They go over the reasons you might want to play LAG, how and when to implement it and most i...
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Getting Started 3-Betting Out of Position from 2021-05-03T11:30
James and Chris discuss one of the most common questions beginning poker players have when starting to 3-bet more, how do I handle being out of position with weaker hands than I'm used to?
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EVERYONE Tilts, How to Get Ahead from 2021-04-28T11:30
James and Chris talk about their own journeys with tilt and the tactics they’ve used over the years to ensure they can maximize their winrate.
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William Hung Talks Winning $100K In Poker from 2021-04-20T11:00
William Hung joins James and Chris to break down his results, mindset, and strategy around poker. William, best known for his rendition of "She Bangs" on American Idol, has put a ton of...
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You're A FISH - Get Over It! from 2021-04-13T11:00
James and Chris discuss the concept of being "a fish" in poker. Poker players tend to use this phrase A LOT, but having a clear definition and path for getting out of "fish status" is necessary....
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How to Handle a CRAZY Bet from 2021-04-06T12:00
Chris talks about how methodically breakdown an unexpected play by your opponent. Using concepts like Bayes theorem, board texture and weighting we can figure out how to balance our decisions. Listen
Is Your Diet Your Biggest Poker Leak? from 2021-03-23T11:00
James and Chris discuss the impact of nutrition and diet on your poker play. They share some of the food experiments they've done over the years (including Keto), why they've made these changes,...
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There Is A 99.9% Chance You Call Too Much (Preflop) from 2021-03-16T11:00
The first thing many players notice when exploring the Red Chip Poker preflop ranges is how rarely we suggest calling preflop. But honestly, most players leak consistently by calling with too ma...
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The GTO Hack For BLUFFING from 2021-03-09T12:00
Through analyzing thousands of GTO solves, Chris came across an amazing hack for figuring out your bluffing frequencies in real-time. James and Chris discuss this hack, explain how it works, and...
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Are You ACTUALLY Playing Exploitative Or Just Making Bad Plays? Repost from 2021-03-03T18:30
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GTO vs. exploitative play. Which is more profitable? How do you know when to choose one over the other? James ...
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Do You Manage Your Money? Poker Finances from 2021-02-23T17:30
For poker players, money is always top of mind. Whether it’s keeping cash on hand, speculative investing, or planning for the future -- James and Chris dive into the many financial challenges po...
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Making GTO More Accessible from 2021-02-16T12:00
Breaking down the biggest buzzword in poker, “GTO”. How is play-calling in American football analogous to playing GTO in poker? James and Chris help make this scary concept more accessible by si...
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Effective Poker Study from 2021-02-09T18:57:08
The best way you can gain a competitive advantage over your opponents is to improve your studying. James and Chris give their take on what effective study in poke...
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Where And When To Use GTO Poker from 2021-02-02T11:23:57
With GTO (game theory optimal) solvers and discussion dominating the poker world, it's essential to know where and when it applies. James and Chris sit down to take a macro-level look at GTO pok...
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Who Can You Trust For Poker Strategy? from 2021-01-26T17:30
Chris talks about trusting sources of information in poker, who can you really trust? Spoiler alert, NO ONE! The podcast covers how to navigate that, trying to bake in your own needs while asses...
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Learning From Durrrr's Over Pair on High Stakes Poker from 2021-01-19T17:30
James and Chris review a hand from the newest season of High Stakes Poker where Tom "Durrrr" Dwan finds himself in a tough spot with JJ on a Ten-high flop.
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Do You Make The Most Common Mistakes in Poker? from 2021-01-12T17:00
James and Chris go over the most common mistakes they've seen students, new poker players and themselves make over the years. Things like getting too invested in your luck / variance, not having...
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Are Poker Tournaments Or Cash Games Better For You? from 2021-01-05T13:00
Cash games vs. tournaments: which should you play and why? James & Chris discuss why they've focused on cash games over the years, the things tournaments players HAVE to know, buying & selling a...
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Becoming A Poker Pro: Yes or No? from 2020-12-29T20:07:05
James & Chris break down the pros and cons of becoming a professional poker player. They share their experiences playing semi-pro and full-time while disputing "purist" vs. "diversi...
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Becoming A Poker Pro: Yes or No? from 2020-12-29T20:07:05
James & Chris break down the pros and cons of becoming a professional poker player. They share their experiences playing semi-pro and full-time while disputing "purist" vs. "diversi...
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How to Perform at the Table from 2020-12-23T17:36:05
James and Chris discuss their personal experiences with performance during their professional careers, how much they think about balancing stamina vs. opportunity, and everything to get you star...
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Poker Win Rates in 2020 from 2020-12-15T09:00
James and Chris discuss how you really need to be thinking about win rate, what's possible in the 'tough' 2020 cash games and how they each have used win rate data throughout their careers.
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How To Beat 100NL Online from 2020-12-08T03:15:41
In this episode, James and Chris discuss what it takes to beat 100NL in 2020. Focus on key aspects of modern-day poker strategy, including preflop ranges, finding bluffs, bet sizing, and analyzi...
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Getting Started with Preflop GTO from 2020-12-01T09:00
James and Chris are joined by "kenaces" to discuss how you actually get GTO preflop ranges, how you can use them and everything you need to know to get started trying out GTO.
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How You Can Use GTO at Small Stakes from 2020-11-24T17:00
In this episode, James and Chris discuss why GTO isn't as complex as it seems, and why you're going to need it for your poker game moving forward. New to GTO? Learn the concrete steps you can ta...
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Should You Be a Feel Player or Math Player? from 2020-11-18T19:20:09
James and Chris discuss what it means to play by feel or by math. How do you actually build your feel for the game? Learn why understanding probabilities is difficult for the brain, and how to f...
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Introducing CORE 2.0 from 2020-05-18T16:32:11
James and Zac discuss the process of building CORE and what's been added to CORE 2.0, updating every lesson for 2020, the new MTT course and more. A fascinating peak behind the curtain of what g...
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Winning Poker Tournaments from 2020-05-12T20:00
Zac and guest Chris "Fox" Wallace discuss transitioning from cash games to tournaments, adjustments to make at different stack sizes and what's included in Chris' soon to be released course in C...
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Crushing Fear in Poker from 2020-04-28T20:00
James and Zac discuss the many ways fear can impact your poker game and how you can address and manage it.
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3 Ways to Adjust to Fishy Tables from 2020-04-21T20:00
Very soft games can often be harder to manage and require different strategies than what you're used to. James and Zac go over what you need to know to maximize your winrate in these games.
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4 Poker Exploits to Use Now from 2020-04-14T20:00
James and Zac breakdown the most common places you can leverage exploitative play in your game.
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4 Poker Strategies to Deal With Coronavirus from 2020-04-07T20:00
James and Zac talk about how you can apply skills you've learned from poker to dealing with a crisis like coronavirus.
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The Preflop Checklist from 2020-03-31T20:00
Splitsuit (James) and Zac go over the preflop checklist, what considerations should you be using when making preflop decisions?
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Are Poker Workbooks Worth Your Time? from 2020-03-24T20:00
James and Zac discuss poker workbooks, why they are valuable and how you can use them. They also touch upon the impact of live poker shutting down.
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How Important is a Balanced Range? from 2020-03-17T05:20:40
This week James and Zac breakdown balance in poker for newer players, how important is it and how to start bringing it into your game without losing your exploitative edges. James even breaks do...
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Are You Folding Too Much? from 2020-03-13T17:51:14
Welcome to Season 3 of the Red Chip Poker podcast! Zac and James are back to discuss the topic of folding -- are you doing it too much? Most players are. They cover everything from managing stan...
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Fighting Back vs. LAGs from 2019-09-17T08:00
Fausto Valdez returns with critical advice on how to outmaneuver LAGs in your game. He's presenting this month's PRO group coaching session on the same subject, and gives a window into some tact...
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C-Betting With Fitzgerald from 2019-08-20T08:00
Alex "Assassinato" Fitzgerald joins James 'SplitSuit' Sweeney to discuss all things c-betting in preparation for this month's PRO group coaching session. Get a taste of professional-grade c-bett...
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Behind The Scenes Of Our Podcast, After 2.2M Listens from 2019-08-06T08:00
Join us for a very special episode as all three of our hosts get together for a roundtable discussion, revealing all the details from behind the scenes of our podcast. Robbie Strazyknsi, James '...
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C-Betting Out Of Position from 2019-06-25T08:00
"w34z3l" joins us to lend his expertise as a pro and coach to make you a better c-bettor out of position. He's hosting a group coaching session for PRO members, and on this episode he shares som...
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The Poker Lawyer from 2019-06-11T08:00
Mac VerStandig is known as THE poker lawyer, a prolific protector of poker player rights. The old-school-grinder and gaming law guru gives us a far-ranging verbal tour of the poker legal landsca...
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Playing From The Blinds from 2019-06-04T08:00
Mike Gano is a poker pro, coach and author who's contributed tons of great strategy content to our PRO and CORE premium training memberships. He joins us today to talk about the subject on which...
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Calling The Biggest Action In Poker from 2019-05-28T17:01:04
David Tuchman is one of poker's most beloved commentators, and as a player, he's posted six figures of tournament scores. He joins us to talk about what it's like calling the action -- front and...
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Consistently Cashing In Big Tournaments from 2019-05-21T08:00
Melanie Weisner is a pro poker player and coach with a long list of high-profile tournament cashes dating back to the golden age of online poker. We spoke with her about the many changes her pok...
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Poker And Creativity from 2019-05-14T08:00
David K Lappin is not just a poker player, he's a prolific creator of content and conversation within the poker world. We spoke to him about his tentacular reach in the poker scene, and took the...
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Poker's Leading Lady from 2019-05-07T08:00
Kara Scott has been a leading and highly visible figure in poker for a long time, with many an inside story to tell. This week, she joins us as she makes her triumphant return to the poker scene...
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Poker's Biggest Events from 2019-04-30T08:00
James Hartigan shares behind-the-scenes stories of his commentator work with the European Poker Tour and PokerStars Carribean Adventure, as well as thoughts on being a recreational poker player ...
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Satellite Tournament Strategy Shortcuts from 2019-04-23T08:00
Dara O'Kearney, Irish pro and satellite specialist, has teamed up with poker media mainstay Barry Carter to literally write the book on STTs. They both drop by for our first double-guest episode...
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Seven-Figure Scores: High Stakes Poker Life from 2019-04-16T08:00
Eli Elezra is a legend in the high stakes poker scene, with tons of TV appearances, 3 WSOP bracelets and countless six- and seven-figure scores at the cash game and tournament tables. He joins u...
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Underground Poker Exposed from 2019-04-09T17:19:05
John Curry's We Run Bad is an "authentic and darkly comic look at underground poker culture." We spoke with him about underground poker and his gritty take on the dark underbelly of America's fa...
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World Series of Poker All-Access Pass from 2019-04-02T08:00
Jack Effel, tournament director for the World Series of Poker, drops by this week to talk about what goes into putting together the biggest and most famous tournament series in the game. For the...
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Deciphering Poker Tells With An Expert from 2019-03-26T08:00
Zach Elwood has dedicated much of his life to deciphering poker tells so us players could make sense of them. This week, he shares some of his most profitable insights and breaks down exactly wh...
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Calling Action And Giving Action On TV from 2019-03-19T08:00
Jeff Platt is famous for his poker commentating and podcasting chops, but he's also a player, with a 60th place WSOP Main Event cash for $113,764. In this wide-ranging interview, we learn what i...
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Bracelet Winner Brings Poker To The People from 2019-03-12T08:00
Chris "Fox" Wallace is a PLO and mixed game specialist with the WSOP bracelet to prove his poker mettle. His Next Level Poker and iNinja Poker Tour ventures are taking the poker world by storm, ...
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Poker Strategy Mindhacks from 2019-03-05T09:00
Tommy Angelo has written some of our favorite books on poker, period. He blurs the line between strategy and storytelling, teaching countless players how to succeed through mindfulness and self-...
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Making a Living Playing Big O&PLO8 from 2019-02-26T09:00
Greg Vail is a split pot scholar who makes crushing Big O and O8 look easy. As he explains on our podcast, these games are growing in both popularity and profitability. Wondering what these Omah...
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Unbeatable Poker from 2019-02-19T09:00
Ross Glover is author of the upcoming strategy masterwork Unbeatable Poker. He drops by the podcast this week, taking us behind the scenes on the journey of authoring a poker strategy book. He s...
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Life At The Center Of The Poker Universe from 2019-02-12T09:00
Joe Stapleton is one of the most-loved and most-recognized commentators in poker media. This week he joins us to entertain and entrance with tales from behind the scenes of poker's biggest stage...
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The Moneymaker Effect, In His Own Words from 2019-02-05T09:00
Moneymaker. What more do we have to say? Listen to this week's podcast to hear our interview with Chris Moneymaker, 2003 WSOP Main Event winner and man whose storyline gave birth to the golden a...
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Becoming A Solid Winner At $2/$5 from 2019-01-29T09:00
Travis Moss struggled for years to gain a foothold in the game, but his passion for poker drove him to keep studying and competing against the best. Today, he's a solid winning player at $2/$5 t...
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Can Online Poker Make A Comeback In The US? from 2019-01-22T09:00
Rich Muny just finished his run as President of the Poker Players Alliance, and he joins us for a behind-the-scenes look at the legal landscape for online poker. Muny shares stories of fighting ...
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The Ugly Truth About Becoming A Poker Pro from 2019-01-15T09:00
Doug Hull has been grinding $1/$2 professionally in Las Vegas for years, and now he's ready to share the ugly the truth about going pro. He's seen the poker scene chew up and spit out 'baby pros...
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Taking Your Shot At The Main Event from 2019-01-08T09:00
Johnny Kampis was your average poker player until he decided to take a shot at the Main Event. The thrilling journey was captured in his book Vegas Or Bust: A Family Man Takes On The Poker Pros,...
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Parlaying Poker Into A Fulfilling Career from 2019-01-01T09:00
Ace King: Optimizing When You Hit from 2018-10-16T08:00
We like looking down at ace king, but there's often the underlying feeling of dread that decisions are about to get tricky. It's true, ace king is arguably poker's most complex hand to play, and...
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Exploitative Poker Explained from 2018-10-09T08:00
The importance of exploitative play can easily get lost in the modern GTO world. But as Adam "W34z3l" Jones explains this week in an excerpt from one of our PRO Membership videos, the fundamenta...
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When Is It OK To Limp? from 2018-10-02T08:00
Recreational, unstudied players love to limp, especially in live games. Us clued-in players know that 'never limp' is an edict best respected. But when is it actually OK to limp? This week, we t...
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Aggro Table Battle Plan from 2018-09-25T08:00
When faced with a table full of aggression, what is the most effective counter-strategy? James 'SplitSuit' Sweeney joins us to give his answers to your questions on how to beat tables full of pl...
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Buyin Size Considerations from 2018-09-18T08:00
What do I buy in for? What stakes do I play for? These may be some of the most fundamental questions in poker, but just like any other fundamental, they deserve well-reasoned, deeply thought-out...
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Navigating Rivers from 2018-09-11T14:56:20
The river doesn't need to be a scary street. This week, get your footing with James "SplitSuit" Sweeney as we answer member questions about thin value, showdowns, and all things fifth street.
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Continuous Poker Improvement from 2018-09-04T15:07:41
Sheree Bykofsky joins us this week to discuss her new book The Kaizen Of Poker: How To Continuously Improve Your Hold'Em Game. We discuss using checklists to make sure you're plugging leaks and ...
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Modern Online Poker from 2018-08-28T08:00
Mike Gano has been a pro and coach for years, and he's still out there grinding, learning and teaching at serious stakes. We take stock of the modern online poker landscape, strategic considerat...
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Poker Nutrition from 2018-08-21T08:00
What you put in your body has a direct correlation to whether you play your A game or your C game. We all know how valuable that difference is. Paul Salter, a nutrition coach to athletes, bodybu...
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Adjust Or Bust from 2018-08-14T08:00
Pro/coach contributor Fausto Valdez has a keen sense of when and how to make adjustments in any poker environment. We talk to him about his successful tournament grind at this year's WSOP, his r...
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Bet Sizing&Chunking from 2018-08-07T08:00
This week's podcast features a hand history breakdown provided by Adam Jones. Lots of strategy concepts are discussed, primarily around planning your bet sizing across three streets. ...
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Biggest Pot Of My Life from 2018-07-24T11:36:09
This week, host Zac Shaw talks about the biggest pot he ever played at $1/$2, and in the process details over a dozen ideas you can use to analyze your own big hands. Rather than focus on breaki...
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Biggest Pot Of My Life from 2018-07-24T11:36:09
This week, host Zac Shaw talks about the biggest pot he ever played at $1/$2, and in the process details over a dozen ideas you can use to analyze your own big hands. Rather than focus on breaki...
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The Art Of The Scoop from 2018-07-17T08:00
This week, Greg Vail, our resident split pot specialist, joins us to answer your questions from the forum about Big O and O8. He's celebrating the release of his new book, Scoop! Big O and PLO8:...
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From Rec To Grinder from 2018-07-10T08:00
Author, consultant and poker player Eileen Sutton has been getting deeper and deeper into the grind, taking on star coach Tommy Angelo and distilling his wisdom down to a strategy to win in the ...
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How To Beat Poker Players Who Are Better Than You from 2018-05-29T08:00
How do you beat a player that's much better than you? The answer is: Run good. But seriously, there are some winning strategies to taking on tough opponents, and one of the toughest is James 'Sp...
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Where Money Comes From In Poker from 2018-05-22T08:00
Where does your profit come from in poker? This week, Ed Miller explains why most players get the answer to this question wrong. And don't worry, he shares the right answers too. This episode wi...
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How To Balance Your Range&Exploit Imbalance In Others from 2018-05-15T08:00
You hear the pros talking about "balancing your range" all the time, but what exactly does that mean in practice? In this episode, coach and cash game grinder Fausto Valdez shares his secrets fo...
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The Psychology Of Pocket Aces from 2018-05-08T08:00
As poker players, our relationship with pocket aces can be intense. They are a beautiful sight, but we must wait so long for a glimpse. The moment becomes critical. Will our aces get cracked? Wi...
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Secrets Of A Las Vegas $1/$2 Grinder from 2018-05-01T08:00
Kat Martin has been grinding $1/$2 in Vegas for years, and shares many nuggets of hard-earned wisdom for any poker player looking to take on the sleepless city's live poker rooms. Making a livin...
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Why Pot Control Is A Bogus Concept from 2018-04-24T07:38:24
What if everything you thought you knew about pot control was wrong? This week, Adam Jones explains why "pot control" is inherently flawed as a poker strategy concept. Through a series of hand h...
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Exploiting Double Barrel Bluffs from 2018-04-17T08:00
Poker Coaching: Behind The Scenes from 2018-04-10T08:00
Facing Tough River Spots And Big Bets from 2018-04-03T08:00
How To Crush A Table Full Of Nits And TAGs from 2018-03-27T08:00
Want To Improve Immediately? Start Taking Notes At The Table from 2018-03-20T08:00
Increase The Value Of Your Poker Time from 2018-03-13T08:00
4 Questions To Ask Before C-Betting from 2018-03-06T09:00
Profitable Strategies For 5 Common Preflop Spots from 2018-02-27T15:20:46
In one of the most value-packed episodes of the Red Chip Poker podcast to date, Adam 'w34z3l' Jones breaks down strategies and tactics you can use in each of five common preflop spots. You're go...
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The Secret To Winning Any Poker Game from 2018-02-20T09:00
We'll let you in on a little secret: No single strategy or tactic can make you a winning poker player. You need them all. So the secret to winning any poker game is to study more efficiently and...
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Deep Runs In Daily Tournaments from 2018-02-13T09:00
The Ultimate Poker Learning Experience from 2018-02-06T09:00
Winning Millions in Poker Tournaments from 2018-01-30T09:00
Learning Poker From Scratch from 2018-01-20T19:01:16
How Do I Barrel In Poker? from 2018-01-16T09:00
What Strategies Do I Need To Win At O8&Big O? from 2018-01-09T09:00
What's My Place in the Poker Ecosystem? from 2018-01-02T14:21:38
Our first episode of 2018 is geared toward psyching you up for a great year of studying to win. Host Zac Shaw takes the helm and offers up some advice for finding your place in the poker ecosyst...
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Preparing Taxes for Poker and Crypto/Bitcoin from 2017-12-26T09:00
6-Max Hand History Analysis from 2017-12-19T09:00
Transcending Strategy with The Poker Monk from 2017-12-12T09:00
Breaking Apart Your Flawed Strategy from 2017-12-05T09:00
Do you understand how frequencies work in poker? Years ago, Ed Miller's classic training text Poker's 1% heavily impacted the poker strategy scene with its unique approach to exploiting the comm...
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Behind the Scenes: Cardplayer Lifestyle from 2017-11-28T09:00
Robbie Strazynski is a man about the poker industry, known widely for his thought-provoking poker productions such as Cardplayer Lifestyle and the Top Pair podcast. This week, we go behind the s...
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Poker Philosophy from 2017-11-21T09:00
The game of poker is quite profound when you really think about it. Jerry 'Imperator' Monaco is one such deep thinker who has a wealth of insight into the game's many philosophical underpinnings...
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Winning Workbook Study Methods from 2017-11-14T09:00
Going Beyond Tells from 2017-11-07T09:00
When it comes to poker tells, there are few on this Earth more knowledgable than Blake Eastman. It's not just that he's dedicated his life to the serious scientific study of nonverbal and verbal...
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Outlasting 17,000 Players in The Colossus from 2017-10-31T08:00
Normally, 986th place is not the greatest finish in an MTT, but when you're talking about the biggest live tournament of the year, it's quite a feat. Red Chip Poker PRO member Keith Christopher ...
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Introduction to Split Pot Games from 2017-10-24T08:00
Poker's more fun when the pot's split between the high hand and the low hand, and perhaps more profitable too! Greg Vail, the newest addition to our Red Chip Poker coach roster, drops by this we...
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Fundamentals of Player Profiling from 2017-10-17T08:00
More Poker Plays You Can Use from 2017-10-10T08:00
Running Deep in MTTs vs. Big Fields from 2017-10-03T08:00
How to Win a $20K Pot vs. a Maniac from 2017-09-26T08:00
By popular request, poker mastermind Christian Soto is back on the podcast this week going over hand histories. First he discusses the infamous $20,000 pot he played on Live at the Bike versus H...
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Strategies From a $2/$5 Grinder from 2017-09-19T08:00
Exactly one year ago, Red Chipper Fausto Valdez appeared on our podcast to discuss his dedication to becoming a professional poker player as he moved from $1/$2 to $2/$5. This week, Valdez drops...
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C-Bets&Delayed C-Bets from 2017-09-12T08:00
Take a peek behind the curtains of our PRO membership this week with excerpts from two of our most popular videos on continuation betting. This episode is pure value and you will use the informa...
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Final Table Decision-Making from 2017-09-05T08:00
You don't have to be told that at the final table, your decisions matter. So why don't more tournament players work through the spots they're likely to face, under extreme ICM pressure, with maj...
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What Drives You to Study Poker? from 2017-08-29T08:00
In honor of our 100th episode, we have an all-star lineup on this week's podcast. James "SplitSuit" Sweeney, Ed Miller, Mike Gano, Dr. Tricia Cardner and Doug Hull all drop by to share their ans...
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SPR: Stack-to-Pot Ratio from 2017-08-22T08:00
Practical Poker Study from 2017-08-15T08:00
Poker Refugees: Relocating Online Pros from 2017-08-08T08:00
When Black Friday hit on April 15, 2011, Kristin Wilson sprang into action, using her unique skill set to start helping online poker pros in the US relocate to countries more hospitable to poker...
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The Secret Life of a Poker Dealer from 2017-08-01T08:00
What goes on behind the scenes from a poker dealer's perspective? Doug Hull interviews his friend Nathan on this week's podcast bring you insights from the lifestyle of top dealer in Las Vegas. ...
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Extracting Information from Donk Bets from 2017-07-25T12:23:13
What information does a donk bet communicate to you? Ed Miller joins us this week to outline his five different categories of donk bets, and how to pick up on the information embedded within to ...
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Pot Odds, Equity and Equity Realization from 2017-07-18T08:00
We welcome Dustin 'Oblioo' Goldklang on the podcast for his first appearance, and the subject is pot odds, equity and equity realization. These are fundamental concepts every poker player must k...
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Range Advantage from 2017-07-11T08:00
Range advantage is a key concept in poker strategy, and two of the game's great thinkers introduce the idea to our listeners on this week's podcast. Christian Soto and Doug Hull -- both Red Chip...
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Avoiding Psychological Traps in Poker from 2017-07-04T08:00
Avoiding psychological traps in poker is a required component of a winning strategy. In our search for tactics we often overlook mental game to our peril. Dr. Tricia Cardner is on the podcast th...
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GTO for Small Stakes Players from 2017-06-27T08:00
GTO. Three letters that every poker player needs to know in the modern poker world. You may have heard of game theory optimal play, you may even comprehend what it is on a basic level. But have ...
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MTT Concepts: 30BB and Less from 2017-06-20T08:00
Knowing how to play with 30BB or less is crucial for winning tournaments. You might not find yourself in this spot all that often in cash games, but you will commonly find yourself short-stacked...
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Running a Successful Home Poker Game from 2017-06-13T08:00
The Red Chip Poker podcast is not the only thing Zac Shaw hosts. He has also run a successful home poker game for the last 12 years. The home game has been successful in the sense that its atten...
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Plug Your 100% C-Betting Leak from 2017-06-06T08:00
Doug Hull coaches many players, and he finds that while most students come to him with a solid pre-flop strategy, their post-flop skills need serious work, particularly around c-betting. Far too...
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Range Merging from 2017-05-30T08:00
High-roller and in-demand coach Matt Berkey is back on the podcast, and this episode starts with an in-depth discussion on range merging. What is a merged range, and how can we use it to balance...
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Challenge All Assumptions from 2017-05-23T08:00
Matt Berkey has amassed millions in tournament winnings. He plays high stakes cash so competitively, some games stopped inviting him. We're lucky to speak with him this week about his training m...
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Moving Up from the Microstakes from 2017-05-16T08:00
Microstakes players dream of moving up to higher levels online, where serious money can be made. But how do you rise from 25NL to 200NL? Mike Gano has done it, and he's on the podcast this week ...
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Mindset of a Winning Tournament Player from 2017-05-09T08:00
Hypnotherapist and poker mental game coach Dan Heskett is on the podcast this week dispensing wisdom on developing a winning mindset for tournament players. His advice on approaching the game wi...
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Bankroll Management 101 from 2017-05-02T08:00
How do you build a bankroll as a poker player? Should bankroll even matter to you? And if it does, how do you manage to grow it and avoid going bust? Seasoned live player and coach Doug Hull is ...
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Should You Always Use the Same Bet Size? from 2017-04-25T08:00
Bet sizing is your friend in poker. But "always bet the same amount" has become somewhat ingrained as a stratagem for many players. In this episode, James "SplitSuit" Sweeney responds to the que...
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Painless Poker with Tommy Angelo from 2017-04-18T05:13:26
Legendary poker player, author and coach Tommy Angelo joins us this week for a discussion about his new book, Painless Poker. The book is focused on mental game and dealing with pain in poker, u...
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Final Table Dynamics and ICM from 2017-04-11T08:00
Luke Haward is back on the podcast for a discussion about the independent chip model (ICM) and how it relates to final table dynamics. The value of our tournament stack varies based on the size ...
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Online Elite to Live Pro: One Poker Player's Journey from 2017-04-04T08:00
Today, professional poker player Ryan Schnabel is a core member of the Red Chip Poker community. But his story stretches back to the early days of online poker, where he quickly rose in the rank...
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Triple Barrel Bluffs from 2017-03-28T08:00
The triple barrel bluff is one of the most feared moves in poker. They're feared by players that face them, and they're feared by many players who are too intimidated or uninformed to make them....
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How Poker Room Promotions Affect Strategy from 2017-03-21T08:00
Poker room promotions like bad beat jackpots, high hand bonuses, and time-based free-rolls bring locals and tourists alike in to fill seats and generate action. And if you've ever sat in these g...
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How I Tamed My Over-Aggression from 2017-03-14T08:00
Aggression is one of poker's most powerful tools for profit. But with great power comes great responsibility, and as we add more aggression into our game, we'll often be tempted to use it too of...
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How I Became Super-Aggressive from 2017-03-07T09:00
Aggressive poker is winning poker. In this episode, join coach & co-founder James "SplitSuit" Sweeney and host Zac Shaw as they discuss how they integrated more and more aggression into their ga...
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Staking 101 from 2017-02-28T09:00
Luke Haward joins us for a discussion all about staking in poker. When a player is staked, their buy-ins are provided by a backer, often for a 50/50 split of profits, or some other agreed-upon r...
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Flop Fireworks: When Both Players Hit from 2017-02-21T09:00
People don't enter the card room to make successful c-bets. They come to win stacks. And that happens when there are flop fireworks — both players hit with strong hands and go to war. This week,...
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Do I Need a Poker Coach? from 2017-02-14T09:00
Do I need a poker coach? Am I at the right spot in my game development to get coaching? How do I find a coach? How does coaching work, exactly? These questions and more are answered in this week...
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How I Made $12K at $1/$2 in 300 Hours from 2017-02-07T13:25:23
What does $12,000 at $1/$2 look like? Red Chip Poker co-founder, coach, author and software developer Doug Hull has seen it come to fruition in just 300 hours. He shares his story, starting with...
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Is A Poker Mastermind Right For You? from 2017-01-31T15:37:45
Are you learning with the power of a poker mastermind? James "SplitSuit" Sweeney discusses the many merits of regular meet-ups with other poker players to talk strategy. Whether led by coaches o...
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Turning HUD Stats Into Real Ranges from 2017-01-24T09:00
This episode is specific and nerdy. Online players listen up. In this episode, James "SplitSuit" Sweeney will teach you how to make optimal decisions vs. isolation raises from opponents by turni...
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Introducing Flop Falcon from 2017-01-17T09:00
Doug Hull is a true poker polymath: co-founder of this site, coach, author, grinder of $1/$2 NL... and now, poker software developer. His new app Flop Falcon gives a more information-dense view ...
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3 Plays Poker Pros Use to Beat You from 2017-01-10T14:00
What moves are pro poker players using to beat you? James "SplitSuit" Sweeney joins us to discuss three of eight moves he's assembled into a new 'Professional Poker Plays' free email course, ava...
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Most Popular Poker Study Topics of 2016 from 2017-01-03T09:00
The most popular poker strategy topics of 2016 are dissected with James "SplitSuit" Sweeney and host Zac Shaw in our first episode of the new year. Get a bead on ...
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Attacking Limpers (How, When,&With What?) from 2016-12-27T15:32
Attacking limpers is a fundamental aspect of playing power poker. Instead of being a passive player trying to smash a cheap flop, we want to be aggressive and apply maximum pressure when our opp...
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Has 3-Betting Killed Poker? from 2016-12-20T09:00
James "SplitSuit" Sweeney and Doug Hull answer the question, "Has 3-Betting Ruined Poker?" on this episode of the Red Chip Poker podcast. You don't need to listen...
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MTT Overhaul from 2016-12-13T09:00
Luke Haward is the newest coach at Red Chip Poker, and in this episode we interview him about overhauling our MTT games. We focus on pre-flop leak-busting, the subject of Haward’s debut Red Chip...
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Online Hand Reading Q&A from 2016-12-06T09:00
Hand reading is consistently the most frequently requested topic for our podcast. In this episode, James "SplitSuit" Sweeney answers five questions submitted by R...
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Should You Quit Your Job To Play Poker? from 2016-11-29T13:31:51
A lot of players wonder what it takes to play poker as a full-time professional. James "SplitSuit" Sweeney dedicates an entire episode to answering the question, "Should I go pro?" Doing the mat...
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Some Gems from The Elements of Poker from 2016-11-22T09:00
Tommy Angelo’s The Elements of Poker makes many poker player’s top 10 lists for poker books, and it hardly contains any strategy tips. Nonetheless, as coach Doug ...
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Building Complete Ranges from 2016-11-15T09:00
New Red Chip Poker coach and mid-stakes online crusher Brad Lampman joins us for a discussion on building complete ranges. Learn how Lampman constructs and analyz...
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Deviations In Strategy from 2016-11-08T09:00
Christian Soto joins us for a lively, wide-ranging discussion of how deviating from conventional poker wisdom can be a source of uncommon profit at any stake. Sot...
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Playing Poker Without a HUD from 2016-11-01T08:00
Can you win online poker without using a HUD? James “SplitSuit” Sweeney answers a forum member’s questions the impact not using a HUD might have on win rate. The ...
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Crash Course: Live $1/$2 NLHE from 2016-10-25T08:00
For all the live $1/$2 NLHE players out there, Hull and Shaw have the podcast for you. Action-packed with missions for you to execute at the card room, this episo...
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Getting Into 6-Max Poker from 2016-10-18T08:00
Peter “Carroters” Clarke wrote the book on 6-max. Literally. His ‘The Grinder's Manual: A Complete Course in Online No Limit Holdem 6-Max Cash Games’ is a 500+ pa...
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