The Official Red Chip Poker Podcast

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This is the podcast for poker players looking for coaching on the go. Learn new plays, powerful concepts, and gain insights from coaches who play your games. If you're looking for even more content and a community of poker players who are ready to help you improve, join us at redchippoker.com. Enjoy the show!

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12.27.2022

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 games work? Coach “w34z3l” shares his model for mindset by ...

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12.27.2022 The Poker Mindset HP Model · S5E31 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 games work? Coach “w34z3l” shares his model for mindset by ...
12.13.2022 More Rake Is ______? · S5E30 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 dollars go? Why are sites limiting winning players? Where is the ...
11.29.2022 Hacking Your Poker Productivity In 2023 · S5E29 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 to improve your productivity and become way more efficient. Instead ...
11.15.2022 Online Poker Cheating In 2023 · S5E28 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 favorite site. In this episode, coach “w34z3l” breaks down the main ways people cheat ...
11.01.2022 The Live Cash Game Preflop Toolbox · S5E27 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 spots? In this episode, coach “w34z3l” shares his entire toolbox for live cash games ...
10.18.2022 Deriving Exploits In Poker · S5E26 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, coach “w34z3l” shares how you can derive exploits in today’s games. Enjoy! GTO vs Exploitative ...
10.04.2022 The Simple Bet Sizing Framework · S5E25 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 his simplified bet size strategy so you can start using bigger ...
09.20.2022 7 Hand Reading Principles · S5E24 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 “w34z3l” shares seven hand reading principles that will help you assign better ...
09.06.2022 Tips For Going Pro In Poker · S5E23 Are you considering playing poker professionally and looking for some tips on making the transition successfully? In this episode, coach “w34z3l” breaks down the inner workings of going pro and handling everything from money to study time to the love ...
08.23.2022 2 Chapters From GTO Poker Gems · S5E22 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 PLO) likely will NOT be truly solved in our ...
08.09.2022 Effective Poker Study · S5E21 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 to actually put your study hours to use. Concepts include organization, walk-through ...
07.26.2022 What Is Your TRUE Poker Winrate? · S5E20 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 a variety of possible poker winners to compare their actual ...
07.12.2022 Solved Preflop Poker Ranges: Yes/No? · S5E19 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 and explains how to think about solved ranges. Find out ...
06.28.2022 The Perfect PLO Poker Primer · S5E18 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 speed right away. Find out which of your NLHE skills translate ...
05.24.2022 Do Old Poker Theorems Still Work Today? · S5E17 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” takes an in-depth look at 5 poker theories popularized in the 2p2 heyday, ...
05.10.2022 The Runner Runner Wizard · S5E16 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 “w34z3l” takes an in-depth look at everything from board texture to backdoor flush ...
04.26.2022 Poker For Humans · S5E15 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 game where losses are standard and baked into the equation. ...
04.12.2022 Talking Poker Like A Pro · S5E14 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 about poker, how it’s linked to thought depth, and ...
03.29.2022 The Science Of BRM & TAKING SHOTS · S5E13 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 bankroll. Topics include risk of ruin (ROI), moving down aggressively, bankroll preservation, ...
03.15.2022 The REAL Source Of Your Winrate · S5E12 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, bots, recreational players, other strong regs, and more. If you aren’t 100% ...
03.01.2022 GTO Preflop Trends In 2022 · S5E11 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, and even SB play. Improvements in these areas can drastically improve your winrate and ...
02.08.2022 Optimizing Between Poker Sessions · S5E10 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 your winrate. So this episode goes through a few questions related to these ...
01.18.2022 C-Betting Advice In 2022 · S5E9 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 strategies with strong hands, developing balance with a multi-size strategy, and even ...
12.14.2021 Motivation In Poker · S5E8 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 episode, we discuss how to keep your motivation through long breakeven stretches, explain ...
11.30.2021 The Red Line & Poker Graphs · S5E7 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 blue line, stats like “My C all-in adj”, and more. Concepts ...
11.16.2021 EXPLOITATIVE Poker Q&A · S5E6 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 questions about exploitative strategies, including preflop vs. postflop approaches, focal points, moving up, and player ...
11.02.2021 Going DEEP With Your Poker DATABASE · S5E5 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 into questions related to “vs. hero” stats, creating custom hud and ...
10.19.2021 Defending Rivers CORRECTLY · S5E4 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. So let’s discuss correct folding frequency, how things compare between ...
10.05.2021 GTO vs. Exploitative Poker Strategy · S5E3 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 answer to this crucial topic. Seriously, even if you hate poker math, this ...
09.21.2021 Big Bets & Wet Flops? · S5E2 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 recently asked on the Red Chip Poker Discord. There is ...
09.08.2021 The Most Common Questions About GTO Solvers · S5E1 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 new Q&A; format to answer questions related to GTO, solvers, memorizing complex ...
05.20.2021 LAG Plays You MUST Be Making 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-betting light and more. Join the Red Chip Poker Discord: https://redchippoker.com/discord
05.11.2021 How to Actually Play LAG 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 importantly how to avoid ...
05.03.2021 Getting Started 3-Betting Out of Position 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? Chris goes over his more advanced ...
04.28.2021 EVERYONE Tilts, How to Get Ahead 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. Join The Red Chip Poker Discord today: https://redchippoker.com/discord
04.20.2021 William Hung Talks Winning $100K In Poker 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 time into poker over the years, and ...
04.13.2021 You're A FISH - Get Over It! 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. Discussion points include when ...
04.06.2021 How to Handle a CRAZY Bet 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. Join The Red Chip Poker Discord: https://redchippoker.com/discord
03.23.2021 Is Your Diet Your Biggest Poker Leak? 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, and why your overall health is so ...
03.16.2021 There Is A 99.9% Chance You Call Too Much (Preflop) 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 many hands and passing up on (more) profitable 3bets. ...
03.09.2021 The GTO Hack For BLUFFING 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 share how you can sync it together with bet ...
03.03.2021 Are You ACTUALLY Playing Exploitative Or Just Making Bad Plays? Repost Had an issue with the previous release, apologies if you got notified twice. GTO vs. exploitative play. Which is more profitable? How do you know when to choose one over the other? James and Chris are here to break down ...
02.23.2021 Do You Manage Your Money? Poker Finances 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 poker players face. They discuss utility and happiness ...
02.16.2021 Making GTO More Accessible 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 simplifying terms like “frequency” and “range advantage” through real-world ...
02.09.2021 Effective Poker Study 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 poker looks like. They discuss how to make studying more enjoyable, and ...
02.02.2021 Are You ACTUALLY Playing Exploitative Or Just Making Bad Plays? GTO vs. exploitative play. Which is more profitable? How do you know when to choose one over the other? James and Chris are here to break down the intricacies of appropriately deviating from game theory optimal play.
02.02.2021 Where And When To Use GTO Poker 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 poker and who it's for, why it's ...
01.26.2021 Who Can You Trust For Poker Strategy? 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 assessing what you're being told.
01.19.2021 Learning From Durrrr's Over Pair on High Stakes Poker 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.
01.12.2021 Do You Make The Most Common Mistakes in Poker? 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 a plan and trying to directly apply ...

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