In one of this week’s hands, we get to take a look at something we don’t often go over: a meaningful physical tell. Matt’s hand begins at 3:15.  He finds himself in a hand against an aggressive reg who is a notably wide 3-bettor.  How much should he let prior history with this Villain dictate […]

This week we pull out the psychoanalysis couch and delve deep into the mindset behind donk leads. Sometimes a cigar is just a cigar, but is a donk always a donk? Tracey’s hand begins shortly after the start of the episode. An inducing check goes great until a screwball river line leaves Tracey questioning her […]

On this week’s episode, we have something rather unusual happen: Tracey and Matt can’t come to an agreement on what range to assign an opponent! Whose side will you come down on? Listen in and find out! The episode begins with an Our Two Chips review of the new Hark Rock Atlantic City, which just […]

The tournament “circus” is back in town! Were our heroes the lions…or the clowns? The episode begins with a Nuts and Bolts lesson from Matt on the basics of exploitation. Matt needed to remind himself how best to win against players who underfold, so he thought he’d bring everyone in on the discussion. At 7:45, […]

Continuing our theme for the past few weeks, we have two hands where we end up folding. But, are they correct? Listen in and decide! Matt’s hand starts at the beginning of the episode. He faces a small raise from a normally passive player. Do you agree with his fold and its timing? Tracey’s hand […]

Find out how we did in our first week of trying to fulfill our pledge to make some sexy hero folds! Tracey’s hand begins at the start of the episode.  An argumentative player takes a very strange line.  Does Tracey read it as a bluff, or as value? Matt’s hand begins at 16:30.  He defends […]

This week starts off with a book review, as Tracey has begun reading The Mental Game of Poker. In the intro and during our two hands, we both make reference to some mental game issues we are trying to refine. Matt’s hand begins at 6:45. He faces what is quickly becoming his least favorite bet: a donk […]

Both of this week’s hands feature interesting dilemmas concerning unusual ranges in 3-bet pots. The episode begins with a brief Our Two Chips containing two very special shout-outs! Tracey’s hand starts at 3:15.  She must figure out how to structure her betting range on a very dry flop after a 3-bet.  Then, she must decide if […]

It’s time for some redemption! This week, your heroes try to rebound with some better river decisions. Nuts and Bolts / Our Two Chips is at the beginning of the episode. Prompted by a listener question, Matt and Tracey discuss their thoughts on bankroll management. Matt’s hand starts at 12:15. He finds himself with a tricky […]

This week’s episode is a lesson on the perils of hero calling at $2/$5… Before the episode, Matt gives a brief breakdown of His and Hers Poker Prime, our brand new premium subscription service! You can see all of the details by going to the website and clicking the “Premium Subscriptions” button on the top […]