The Official Red Chip Poker Podcast

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 techniques for visualizing how to balance your play from OOP in general. Join the Red Chip Poker Discord: https://redchippoker.com/discord

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

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 he has some excellent results to show for his efforts. Talking points include his start with poker, playing live poker in Florida, developing a solid TAG strategy, and making six figures on the felt. Join The Red Chip Poker Discord today.

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 and where to use this terminology, growing the game, creating the correct atmosphere, and breaking down the notion of "doing your best" in 2021. **RELATED LINKS** Exploiting Poker Fish Join Our Free Poker Discord

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

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 important on and off the poker table. General disclaimer: we are not doctors, and this is just our personal experience and opinion on food and health. We advise listeners to always seek the advice of a physician or other qualified health care provider with any questions regarding personal health or medical conditions. If you have or suspect that you have a medical problem or condition, please contact a qualified health care professional immediately. **RELATED LINKS** James' experiment with Keto (detailed video) Join The Red Chip Poker Discord

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. James and Chris discuss this leak, explain how it compares to the solver data, and exactly which factors go into preflop calls that are more +EV than just 3betting instead. **RELATED LINKS** Grab Our FREE Open-Raising Ranges Why Are Poker Ranges Important? Join The RCP Discord

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 sizing to simplify your postflop strategy. **RELATED LINKS** The GTO Crash Course Grab Our FREE Preflop Ranges Join Our Free Discord Server

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 the intricacies of appropriately deviating from game theory optimal play.

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 EV and how always seeking monetary edges can have downsides. They share personal stories with money and explain the differences between offensive and defensive strategies. Join The Red Chip Poker Discord: https://discord.gg/cCeQ3YP5eC

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 hands and examples. Join The Red Chip Poker Discord: https://redchippoker.com/discord

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 how to make goals for your study sessions.

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 useful, and when you might want to incorporate it into your game. Join the Red Chip Poker Discord today at www.redchippoker.com/discord

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.

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.

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 high stakes strategies in your game, as well as a few more common and costly mistakes.

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 action, and why tournaments are so alluring. Concepts include the "payday potential", which type is best for players with limited poker time, and what a new player should focus on today.

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. "diversified" professionals. Concepts include which age groups are best suited for going pro (college vs. middle vs. retired), what personality traits are required for making this work, and some of the mental pitfalls to consider if you're interested in quitting your 9-to-5 to pursue poker fully.

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 started understanding how to manage yourself at the table.

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.