The Official Red Chip Poker Podcast

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 episode reveals some of the techniques used by winning $1/$2 players to profitably deviate from ABC poker.  Build your low stakes edge simply by listening, then watch these techniques pay off at the table as you execute them.

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+ page strategic powerhouse, and we dig deep into its wisdom for our listeners. After this episode, you’ll be able to approach today’s six-handed tables with a complete toolkit of workable strategies honed over time by a true 6-max sensei.

Mike Gano joins us to discuss his webinar ‘How to Play the Blinds’. He brings tons of +EV advice for players at all levels. We lose more money from the small and big blind than any position in poker. Some of this is natural, some of it comes from leaks. Gano gives both a general framework and specific techniques players can use to make more profitable decisions in this awkward position.

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

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

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

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 for a break from NLHE games, pay attention to this episode! Get the full shownotes at www.redchippoker.com/46

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 shownotes at www.redchippoker.com/45

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

Today we are joined by professional poker player and Red Chipper extraordinaire Persuadeo. He opens up about playing full-time, what his study routine looks like, how the forum has been beneficial, and more. Persuadeo also shares some excellent strategy around a hand where he cold-4bet 88 and got a fold from JJ including the tells and other information that lead him to this… Get the full shownotes at www.redchippoker.com/42

We receive a lot of poker questions - and overtime we see the same ones over and over. Zac has been helping new PRO Members jump right into videos that will help them solve their specific leaks and decided to share his advice and video suggestions for some of the most common questions we see. Topics like aggression, blind play, planning, and hand reading are discussed. To get all of the links to videos and articles discussed in this episode, jump over to www.redchippoker.com/41

Back from his first WSOP, Zac recaps his week in Vegas and discusses everything from RCP events to the size of RIO’s poker rooms. He breaks down some hands from RIO cash games and shares the pros/cons of some of his lines. And then Zac opens up about the ever-famous RCP trip to Live At The Bike in LA where variance was the name of the game. To see Zac’s photos and the live blog from his time in Vegas, visit www.redchippoker.com/40

Do you play with a short stack or against players who don’t buy-in for full stacks? This episode was meant for you! Doug and Ed sit down and discuss short stack play, how hands quickly shift in value once stack sizes change, and how to visualize short vs deep play. Get the full shownotes at www.redchippoker.com/39 .

Sit down in any live poker game and you’ll see a variety of bet sizes ranging from super small to absurdly large. Doug Hull and Ed Miller dive right into a discussion about pointless bet sizes including preflop opens, raising over limpers, and postflop sizes like the over-pot CB and the small donk bet. Learn how good players visualize these sizes and why you may not want to implement these sizes in your strategy! Get the full shownotes at www.redchippoker.com/38

Since we are in the midst of tournament season, it’s not shocking that we’ve been getting a lot of MTT questions lately. James “SplitSuit” Sweeney sits down and answers some common tournament questions about things like chip accumulation, hand reading, differences between cash and MTTs, etc. If you are playing MTTs or are thinking about playing more of them – make sure to listen to this episode first. Get the complete shownotes at http://www.redchippoker.com/37