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  Poker Study: The Formations That Matter Most · S8E17 18.08.2026 25min

  Most #poker players acknowledge that the more you study the better your results become. However, other life commitments mean that, in practice, we have a limited amount of time to devote to studying poker. This suggests it is critical to focus on the topics that really matter. In this podcast episode, coach w34z3l summarizes an analytical study that determines the poker scenarios that have the biggest impact on your win-rate. This provides a priority list of poker formations to explore. One key takeaway: most players should devote time to their play out of the big blind.   TIMESTAMPS 0:00 Introduction: What Is Prioritized Learning? 1:20 How to Measure a Scenario's Impact 2:10 Tombos21's Study: The Priority Score Explained 4:23 Top Priority #1: Button vs Big Blind Single Raised Pot 4:57 Top Priority #2: Small Blind vs Big Blind Single Raised Pot 5:54 Hijack vs Big Blind Outranks Cutoff vs Big Blind 7:34 Importance of Big Blind Defense & OOP Aggressor Play 9:00 OOP Aggressor Spots Are Low Priority 9:17 How Important Is Cutoff vs Button? 14:15 Three-Bet Pot Priority: Button vs Small Blind 15:40 Button vs Big Blind Three-Bet Pot 16:22 Four-Bet Pot: Small Blind vs Big Blind 20:55 Scenario Groups 24:12 Most Important Position at the Table: Not the Button 26:42 Start With Big Blind Defense, Not Button Play 28:05 Single Raised vs Three-Bet Pots: Closer Than You Think 30:00 Don't Sleep on Three-Bet Pots 32:15 Summary & Key Takeaways   RELATED LINKS ·      The Low-Stakes Poker Playbook: https://redchippoker.com/low-stakes-poker-playbook/ ·      Weekly Poker Study Guide: https://www.splitsuit.com/ultimate-weekly-poker-study-guide ·      Top 15 Key Poker Skills: https://redchippoker.com/top-15-poker-skills/ ·      Effective Poker Study: https://youtu.be/maaDxqtQgT4?si=zUCAsQdpvms4qaOZ   **JOIN US ON DISCORD** Join our free poker Discord today: https://redchippoker.com/discord
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  Befuddling Your Opponents With Micro Bets · S8E16 04.08.2026 25min

  Do you tend to use a limited number of bet sizes in your strategy? Such simplified approaches have value, but many #poker players are missing out on profitable spots by restricting their sizing. This applies both to large and small bets.   This episode of the podcast explores the small end of the spectrum, specifically looking at micro bets as small as 10% of pot. In addition to being theoretically motivated, these tiny bets have the added benefit of forcing your opponents into unknown territory where they are liable to make mistakes.   TIMESTAMPS 0:00 Introduction: What Are Micro Bets in Poker? 0:25 Evolution of Bet Sizing: From 50% to 33% Pot 0:50 Breaking the Mental Block: Betting Below 33% 1:39 Micro Bets vs Under Bets: Key Terminology 2:07 Scenario 1: Three-Bet Pots: When to Use 20% Sizing 3:09 Triple Broadway & Monotone Textures Strategy 5:12 Scenario 2: Four-Bet Pots: The 10% C-Bet 6:46 Monotone & Paired Boards in Four-Bet Pots 9:23 River Play Out of Position: Small Bet Theory 11:49 Triple Barrel Strategy with Micro Bets 14:20 River Donk Bets: The 10% Sizing Secret 19:21 Turn Donk Bets on Paired Boards 21:42 Handling Opponent Aggression vs Small Bets 24:27 Conclusion: Implementing Micro Bets in Your Game   **LINKS** - The Low-Stakes Poker Playbook: https://redchippoker.com/low-stakes-poker-playbook/ - 6 Exploitative Strategies You Need To Use: https://youtu.be/GJxoNiuWuRU?si=f4rOw5mX91XeQBE1 - How Bet Sizes Change The Final Pot Size: https://www.splitsuit.com/poker-bet-sizes-final-pot-size - Bet-Sizing Techniques: https://redchippoker.com/bet-sizing-techniques-for-poker-players/ **JOIN US ON DISCORD** Join our free poker Discord today: https://redchippoker.com/discord
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  The Fundamentals Of Heads-Up Hold'em · S8E15 21.07.2026 30min

  Many #poker players regard heads-up play as the purest form of the game. You are locked in a duel of wits with a single opponent, constantly trying to outmaneuver them and countering their tactical adjustments. The one-on-one nature also means your skill edge is magnified leading to high win-rates.   This podcast episode gives a comprehensive overview of all the skills required to succeed in heads-up play. In addition to strategic and tactical considerations, coach w34z3l also explores soft skills, including attracting weaker players to your table.   TIMESTAMPS 0:00 Introduction to Heads-Up Poker Strategy 0:36 Why Starting Tables Yourself Attracts Recreational Players 1:55 When to Leave a Heads-Up Match 2:11 Simplifying Preflop Strategy in Heads-Up Play 4:29 Button Strategy: 80% VPIP Explained 5:11 The Case for Limping the Button 6:09 Defending Against 3-Bets on the Button 10:14 Big Blind Defense Strategy (80% Range) 11:00 Aggressive 3-Betting from the Big Blind (20%+ Frequency) 13:23 Continuing Against 4-Bets 15:14 Postflop Play: Translating Ring Game Skills 17:01 Understanding Toughness: Being Unpredictable 21:24 The Power of Overbets 22:49 Bum-Hunting and Table-Selection Ethics   RELATED LINKS The Low-Stakes Poker Playbook: https://redchippoker.com/low-stakes-poker-playbook/ Top Ten Poker Podcasts: https://www.splitsuit.com/best-poker-podcasts Poker Profit From Novel Lines: https://redchippoker.com/unorthodox-lines-in-nlhe/ Is Poker Dead? https://youtu.be/dwzUJTY6dTk?si=71kgdpqvJDgwyPz1 **JOIN US ON DISCORD** Join our free poker Discord today: https://redchippoker.com/discord
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  Poker As A Business: Managing Time And Costs · S8E14 07.07.2026 29min

  If you play #poker to make money, you have more to manage than your bankroll. To get better at the game, you need to study. That takes time and money. Serious students of the game require poker software and training material.   The purpose of this podcast episode is to outline how you manage the time and costs that are associated with treating poker like a business. How do you assess which software you really need? How do you determine the value of specific books and training courses? This episode will help you make thrifty decisions.   TIMESTAMPS 0:00 Introduction: The Cost of Modern Poker 0:24 Training Sites & Subscriptions: What You Really Need 1:37 High-Ticket Courses: Are They Worth It? 4:00 The Evolution of Training Content Quality 6:02 Why Expensive Courses Are Overpriced 8:30 Poker Tracker Costs: Then vs Now 10:44 Hand2Note vs Alternatives: Smart Subscription Strategy 12:12 Table Management Tools 17:00 GTO Wizard & Presolve Ranges: The Truth About Pricing 19:17 How to Reduce Your GTO Tool Costs 20:30 Running Your Own Solves: The Free Alternative 21:00 Why Poker Solvers Are Overpriced 22:15 The Marketing Behind $1000 Solvers 25:00 Optimizing Your Monthly Poker Expenses 28:50 Books vs Videos: Best ROI for Learning 28:48 Final Thoughts: Balancing Costs & Value   RELATED LINKS The Low-Stakes Poker Playbook: https://redchippoker.com/low-stakes-poker-playbook/ Poker Workbooks: https://www.splitsuit.com/poker-workbooks Exploitative Strategies Beyond GTO: https://redchippoker.com/exploitative-strategies-beyond-gto/ The GTO Ranges App: https://redchippoker.com/gto-ranges-app **JOIN US ON DISCORD** Join our free poker Discord today: https://redchippoker.com/discord
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  Grinding Poker In A Rec-Friendly Environment · S8E13 23.06.2026 28min

  Online #poker is a very different beast to twenty years ago. Essentially all poker sites have taken the decision to clip the wings of the professional grinder, ostensibly to encourage the survival of recreational players. Table caps, minimal rake back, and HUD restrictions require the pros to make concessions.   In this episode of the podcast, coach w34z3l discusses how the online grinder can navigate this hostile environment. There are no ideal poker sites anymore, but you can still develop a strategy to play professionally or to generate a significant side income.   TIMESTAMPS 0:00 Introduction: The Golden Age of Online Poker 1:04 PokerStars Today: Table Caps & Restrictions 2:18 Multi-Site Grinding: The New Reality 4:42 HUD Restrictions Across Major Networks 7:24 Room-by-Room Breakdown: Finding the Best Option 9:38 888 Poker: Traffic Issues & High Rake 10:14 iPoker Network: Bot Activity Concerns 11:58 Americas Cardroom: Closest to Old Stars? 12:57 Unibet: No Tracking, No HUD 13:37 Asian Apps: Security Risks & Agent Issues 15:04 PokerStars Security vs Accessibility 16:09 Winamax Withdrawal Issues: My Experience 21:01 GG Poker Lifetime Ban: What Happened? 24:39 The Decline of Online Poker & Final Thoughts   **LINKS** The Low-Stakes Poker Playbook: https://redchippoker.com/low-stakes-poker-playbook/ Setting Up Your Poker HUD Stats: https://www.splitsuit.com/setting-up-poker-hud-stats Maximize Your Online Poker Edge: https://youtu.be/IFLeNVINYDQ?si=t9oqSddVCfoWwZ5b Top 15 Key Poker Skills: https://redchippoker.com/top-15-poker-skills/   **JOIN US ON DISCORD** Join our free poker Discord today: https://redchippoker.com/discord  
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  Realistic Expectations For Your Poker Decisions · S8E12 09.06.2026 22min

  Any #poker session you play can be thought of as a series of decisions. The "correct" decision in any spot, such as whether to bet and how much, in principle has an objectively-correct answer. This has some players erroneously seeking perfection.   In the real world, the information you use to make each decision contains uncertainty. You simply do not know the precise range of your opponent, and even if you did, a precise EV calculation in real time is not a feasible goal. Make the best decision you can with the available information, but accept that your goal is to be good, not perfect.   TIMESTAMPS 0:00 Introduction: Certain Uncertainty in Poker 0:42 The Myth of Perfect Decision Making 1:30 Why Professional Players Don't Always Know What to Do 3:06 Quest for Perfection vs Reality 4:47 Three Areas Where Uncertainty is Normal 5:23 Area 1: Can You Ever Know You're a Winner? 7:08 Area 2: Understanding Villain Ranges 9:43 The Ranging Process is Just an Educated Guess 11:42 Area 3: Expected Value Calculations 12:42 The Limitations of EV Calculations 15:12 Long-Term EV vs Single Hand EV 18:21 Being Better Than Average is Enough 20:07 Embrace Uncertainty to Improve Your Game   RELATED LINKS The Low-Stakes Poker Playbook: https://redchippoker.com/low-stakes-poker-playbook/ SplitSuit Poker Workbooks: https://www.splitsuit.com/poker-workbooks Generating Profit In Multiway Pots: https://redchippoker.com/profit-from-multiway-pots/ Play Better Poker Through EV Modeling: https://youtu.be/zvRTqcJ7DHY?si=i_tZRyP3JBOQ-TCm   **JOIN US ON DISCORD** Join our free poker Discord today: https://redchippoker.com/discord
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  Poker Tips From LLMs: How Bad Are They? · S8E11 26.05.2026 26min

  An increasing number of people rely on ChatGPT summaries to explain complex topics. Is this a good idea if you're looking for tactical and strategic information about #poker? This fun episode of the podcast explores the question.   As you may have found in other disciplines, one of the problems with relying on any LLM is that the accuracy of the information they return can be extremely unpredictable. ChatGPT provides decent summaries of some areas of poker, and laughably bad ones in others.   TIMESTAMPS 0:00 Introduction: Poker Turing Test with AI 0:22 Can AI Understand Poker Conceptually? 1:30 Testing ChatGPT's Range Construction 2:36 The Symmetrical Grid Problem 4:55 Suited vs Offsuit Hand Values 7:18 Concept Explanation Test: Polarization 8:50 Equity Denial & Reverse Implied Odds 9:30 The Triple Range Merge Trap 12:13 ChatGPT's Conceptual Understanding Limits 12:58 EV Calculation Challenge Begins 14:34 Breaking Down Semi-Bluff Math 17:30 Training ChatGPT to Calculate Correctly 19:00 Can ChatGPT Remember EV Formulas? 21:30 Writing Poker Scripts with AI 24:33 Final Verdict: Did ChatGPT Pass?   RELATED LINKS The Low-Stakes Poker Playbook: https://redchippoker.com/low-stakes-poker-playbook/ Poker Study Guide: https://www.splitsuit.com/ultimate-weekly-poker-study-guide Crushing Poker Bots: https://youtu.be/nhuWF-8CK1E?si=GVt6NKcpflLTqktr The Poker Robot: https://youtu.be/vnL52ChgLqM?si=jNJIDz1YoTmrssas **JOIN US ON DISCORD** Join our free poker Discord today: https://redchippoker.com/discord
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  Live Poker Tells: Reading Your Opponents · S8E10 12.05.2026 26min

  Hollywood promotes the notion that top players "read" their opponents from their body language, or their unique method of eating Oreo cookies. But do such live tells have any place in today's mathematical game of #poker?   In this episode, coach w34z3l gives an overview of how your opponents may leak information that you can use to beat them. Equally important, we discuss how you can prevent others from reading your own body language, so that you can protect yourself from damaging information leaks.   TIMESTAMPS 0:00 Introduction: What Are Live Tells? 1:12 Why Tells Exist Even in Tough Games 2:30 How to Read Tells: Default Profiles & Deviations 3:47 Reverse Tells: When Players Mislead You 5:04 Reading the Mouth & Microexpressions 6:33 Hand Tells: Trembling, Position & Chip Tricks 8:48 Posture Changes & Body Language 9:29 Eye Tells: Pupils, Gaze Direction & Stack Glances 11:39 Card Apex: How Players Check Their Cards 14:51 Betting Style & Angle Shooting 17:05 Speech Patterns & Vocal Tells 18:43 Vocalizing vs Silent Options 20:24 Card Protectors & Information Leakage 21:12 Protecting Against Tells: Sunglasses & Hoodies 23:08 Why Perfect Balance Is Impossible   RELATED LINKS The Low-Stakes Poker Playbook: https://redchippoker.com/low-stakes-poker-playbook/ Poker Mastery 101: https://youtu.be/B8qidwy2UeU?si=-DOEQyKTHYCzn6qX Live Poker Analysis: https://youtu.be/06gOgEchrqM?si=eDSpZ5jHAJtzLiBy The Best $1/$2 Poker Vlog: https://www.splitsuit.com/1-2-live-cash-poker-vlog **JOIN US ON DISCORD** Join our free poker Discord today: https://redchippoker.com/discord
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  Surviving The Variance Of Live Poker · S8E9 28.04.2026 22min

  The element of luck in #poker means that weak players can having winning sessions and strong ones can go on extended downswings. One can argue that this variance is necessary for the game to survive at all, since without it donators would quickly drop the game.   Appreciating how extreme poker variance can be is important for two reasons. First, understanding that downswings are a feature of the game helps us survive psychologically. Second, quantifying how big downswings can be is essential for exercising proper bankroll management.   TIMESTAMPS 0:00 Introduction: Live Poker Variance & Win Rates 0:30 Can You Win 12 Months Straight? 1:25 The Sample Size Problem in Live Poker 2:32 Why Live Win-Rates Are Over-Reported 4:03 Small-Stakes Win-Rate Estimates (1/2 & 1/3) 6:03 High-Stakes Reality Check (10/20+) 7:07 Three Win-Rate Scenarios: 40bb, 20bb, 6bb/100 8:44 Understanding Standard Deviation 9:30 40bb/100 Winner: Monthly Variance Analysis 12:42 20bb/100 Winner: Expect Breakeven Months 14:38 6bb/100 Winner: The Harsh Reality 16:34 Key Takeaways & Bankroll Management 20:29 Final Thoughts on Life Roll & BRM   RELATED LINKS ·      **NEW** The Low-Stakes Poker Playbook: https://redchippoker.com/low-stakes-poker-playbook/ ·      Poker Bankroll Management: https://www.splitsuit.com/how-much-poker-money-do-you-need-to-play ·      Live Poker Analysis: https://youtu.be/06gOgEchrqM?si=eDSpZ5jHAJtzLiBy ·      Bankroll Management & Taking Shots: https://youtu.be/1nDFMAouLFM?si=zam69b6KhXR23c8p   **JOIN US ON DISCORD** Join our free poker Discord today: https://redchippoker.com/discord
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  Does The Block Bet Have A Place In Modern Poker? · S8E8 14.04.2026 19min

  The block bet is a play from the pre-solver era of #poker which many players view with suspicion. Making a small bet in the hope of avoiding a much larger one from an opponent certainly lacks a firm theoretical basis. Like many classic plays, however, modern theory reveals that there is a place for the block bet in today's game. While the rationale is rather different, the old block bet has experienced a renaissance as part of the "micro-bet metagame."    TIMESTAMPS 0:00 Introduction: What is a Block Bet? 0:40 The Classic Block Bet Explained 1:21 Why Block Bets Lack Mathematical Basis 2:52 Block Bets vs Thin Value Bets 4:12 How Solvers Actually Use Small River Bets 7:09 The Modern Block Bet Resurgence 8:53 Why "Blocking" is Flawed Terminology 9:34 Better Alternatives: Micro Bets & Under Bets 11:30 The Micro-Bet River Metagame 12:15 How to Exploit Small River Bets 15:30 Raising Against Micro Bets 16:44 Advanced Meta Game Adjustments 18:50 Key Takeaways & Final Thoughts   RELATED LINKS ·      **NEW** The Low-Stakes Poker Playbook: https://redchippoker.com/low-stakes-poker-playbook/ ·      Consistent Thinking When Betting: https://www.splitsuit.com/consistent-thinking-when-betting ·      The Exploitative Edge (Book): https://redchippoker.com/the-exploitative-edge ·      The Most Simple Bet Sizing Framework: https://youtu.be/FqNT_2c3O8g?si=9y2q2WPrcVTzCJZX **JOIN US ON DISCORD** Join our free poker Discord today: https://redchippoker.com/discord
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  Ranging Analysis: When It Is And Is Not Useful · S8E7 31.03.2026 21min

  Much of modern #poker strategy revolves around the battle between poker ranges; our own and that of our opponent. But is ranging always the best approach to reaching a decision, particularly since our opponent's range is at best a guess.   In this podcast episode, coach w34z3l looks at strategies that largely ignore traditional ranging. These data-driven approaches are based on how our opponents play in reality, rather than some theoretical abstraction. Ranging still has its place, but consistent poker winners need these additional weapons.   TIMESTAMPS 0:00 Introduction: Ranging Rationale 0:27 Is Range-Based Analysis Still Effective? 0:54 Modern Alternatives: GTO & Data Analysis 2:29 The Guesswork Problem in Ranging 4:07 GTO Analysis vs Traditional Ranging 5:13 How GTO Players Actually Think 7:56 Data-Driven Exploitative Strategies 8:34 Using Pool Data Without Precise Ranges 11:30 Static Game Plans vs Dynamic Adjustments 14:01 When Ranging Is Still Necessary 15:35 GTO vs Exploitative: Which Wins? 17:58 Augmenting Data-Driven Play with Ranging 19:19 The Power of Intuition in Poker 21:00 Final Thoughts on Modern Poker Strategy   **RELATED LINKS** - Poker Ranges & Range Reading: https://www.splitsuit.com/poker-ranges-reading - The Exploitative Edge (Book): https://redchippoker.com/the-exploitative-edge - Poker Intuition Explained: https://redchippoker.com/poker-intuition-explained/ - The Myth Of GTO: https://youtu.be/vn6t9leOArw?si=z5DdAj9Ke9D_DTVx **JOIN US ON DISCORD** Join our free poker Discord today: https://redchippoker.com/discord
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  Resilience and Optimization: Winning Poker's Mental Game · S8E6 17.03.2026 24min

  Do you equate the mental game of #poker with tilt avoidance? Then this episode of the podcast will be a huge eye-opener. Sure mental resilience is a critical part of playing winning poker, but there are many other edges you can develop through mindfulness. Directed study moves more concepts into unconscious competence, making decisions faster and more accurate. Creating a flow state will optimize your performance and thus your hourly rate. A solid and complete mental game is the ultimate poker edge. TIMESTAMPS 0:00 Introduction: The Mental Game 0:43 Adult Learning Model Explained 1:02 Unconscious Incompetence to Unconscious Competence 5:21 How Tilt Exposes Skill Gaps 7:35 The Inchworm Concept 10:32 Injecting Logic to Combat Tilt 13:47 Recognizing Accumulated Tilt 15:32 Should You Adjust Strategy When Tilted? 17:57 Types of Tilt: Running Bad, Injustice, Mistake Tilt 20:10 Entitlement Tilt and Variance 21:15 Desperation Tilt: When to Quit 22:21 The Zone: Playing Your A+ Game RELATED LINKS - Why Your Poker Mindset Matters: https://www.splitsuit.com/your-poker-mindset-matters - The Exploitative Edge (Book): https://redchippoker.com/the-exploitative-edge - Poker For Human Brains: https://youtu.be/xWwqm3MdFVM?si=RGlbv0xL_dVfGeTc - Effective Poker Study: https://youtu.be/maaDxqtQgT4?si=aUZlnbKBkZ2OWFll **JOIN US ON DISCORD** Join our free poker Discord today: https://redchippoker.com/discord
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  Maximizing Your Winrate Grinding Poker · S8E5 03.03.2026 25min

  Maximizing your #poker hourly rate extends well beyond simply playing well. If playing online, for example, how many simultaneous tables gives you your best results? What is your optimal session length? How do you even survive the poker grind?   While the answers to many of these questions depend on the individual player, there are many commonalities that can greatly boost the hourly rate of most players. Creating a grinding schedule, taking shots, balancing study and playing time, and bankroll management are among the topics discussed in this episode.   TIMESTAMPS 0:00 Introduction: The Poker Grind 0:30 Hourly Volume & Multi-Tabling Strategy 1:10 The Yerkes-Dodson Law for Optimal Performance 2:26 Setting Volume-Based Session Goals 4:42 Managing Variance Through Volume 7:42 Creating a Grinding Schedule 10:30 Bankroll Management & Shot Taking Strategy 12:07 The 12+1 Shot Taking Method 14:32 When to Check the Cashier 16:30 Study vs Grinding Time Ratio 17:04 Opportunity Cost of Study Time 18:04 Real World Experience vs Lab Time 19:34 Ergonomics & Hardware Setup 21:46 Software Setup & Table Management Tools 22:46 Focus & Eliminating Distractions 23:29 Should You Listen to Music While Grinding?   RELATED LINKS Studying Poker: Your Weekly Study Guide: https://www.splitsuit.com/ultimate-weekly-poker-study-guide The Exploitative Edge (Book): https://redchippoker.com/the-exploitative-edge The Science Of BRM And Taking Shots: https://youtu.be/1nDFMAouLFM?si=QzxGdjZAI8CCJxug Multi-Tabling: https://youtu.be/2i9YfyyN0Xs?si=vjecjfDHuE09vOwK **JOIN US ON DISCORD** Join our free poker Discord today: https://redchippoker.com/discord
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  Mixing And Randomization In Modern Poker · S8E4 17.02.2026 27min

  In the previous episode of the podcast, we discussed how GTO #poker requires mixing. Typical solutions returned by solvers include using multiple bet sizes in a given spot, with each size being used at a specific frequency.   While this is all very well in theory, how does one handle mixing in practice? If GTO tells you to bet pot 30% of the time, and half-pot 70% of the time, what do you actually do when the action is on you? The answer is we must randomize. How to randomize to maximize win-rate is the topic of this episode, meant for intermediate to advanced players.   TIMESTAMPS 0:00 Introduction: What is Randomization in Poker? 1:06 Understanding Solver Output & Mixed Frequencies 2:11 How to Use RNG for Mixing 3:30 Combo-Level Mixing Explained 4:40 Why Precise Mixing Doesn't Impact Win Rate 6:33 Can Opponents Detect Imbalanced Mixing? 8:51 Hand-Level Mixing Strategy 11:00 Category-Level Mixing: The Practical Approach 14:00 Which Type of Mixing Should You Use? 15:26 Weak vs Strong Randomization 17:02 Why Weak Randomization is Enough 19:02 Problems with Using an RNG 21:11 Mental Barriers to Exploitative Play 22:38 When Hand-Level Mixing Makes Sense 22:59 Do High-Stakes Players Really Need RNGs? 25:48 Practical RNG Usage Recommendations   **RELATED LINKS** - GTO+ Solver Bundle: https://redchippoker.com/gto-solver-bundle/ - The Exploitative Edge (Book): https://redchippoker.com/the-exploitative-edge - Myths And Misunderstandings Of GTO Poker: https://youtu.be/vn6t9leOArw?si=KGtFUs3I0bq09qT8 - Why A Mixed Strategy Matters in GTO Poker: https://youtu.be/0hfW2dlhuDs?si=lzYVrhqdHiVIvcWx   **JOIN US ON DISCORD** Join our free poker Discord today: https://redchippoker.com/discord
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  GTO Poker: Busting Some Myths · S8E3 03.02.2026 23min

  Have you heard high-stakes #poker players claiming that they play a GTO strategy? That is a myth that is quickly disproved; the general GTO solution to poker is currently unknown. Even if such a solution was available, memorizing solver output and its mixing frequencies would be impossible. It is also the case, however, that GTO solvers have radically improved our understanding of the fundamentals of poker. This podcast episode breaks down the practical takeaways from GTO research, with a particular emphasis on GTO traps to avoid.   TIMESTAMPS 0:00 Introduction: The GTO Myth 0:48 Why Nobody Actually Plays Pure GTO Poker 2:22 High-Stakes Players Who Claim to Be "GTO Players" 4:14 The Problem with Solver Memorization 6:03 How Players Are Misled by GTO Claims 7:42 Training Content Focused Only on GTO 9:30 The Danger of Solver Misuse for New Players 11:00 Card-Removal Effects vs. Fundamental Strategy 12:06 The RNG Mixing Myth 14:32 Suggestions for Better Poker Study 15:29 Why Pure GTO Players Are a Red Flag 17:55 GTO Principles + Exploitative Play = Maximum Win-Rate 19:57 Poker Ecology and Who Benefits from GTO Play 22:42 Final Thoughts on Maximizing Your Win-Rate **RELATED LINKS** - Red Chip Poker GTO Ranges App: https://redchippoker.com/gto-ranges-app - The Exploitative Edge (Book): https://redchippoker.com/the-exploitative-edge - How To Crush GTO Poker: https://youtu.be/j8cFt86B8To?si=KCYCurk0NK-Ua60v - Common Questions About GTO Poker: https://youtu.be/jKzHZnVMjRk?si=53huagktpyXAOOSQ   **JOIN US ON DISCORD** Join our free poker Discord today: https://redchippoker.com/discord
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  How EV Modeling Refines Your Poker Decisions · S8E2 20.01.2026 26min

  Playing #poker well can be viewed as making the highest-EV decision at every opportunity. In some situations, such as facing an all-in, calculating EV is relatively trivial. But what about more complex situations, particularly on early streets, where the EV formula is hard to apply? Enter EV modeling; an approach that estimates the EV of different actions by modeling multiple branches of the game tree. In this episode of the Red Chip Poker podcast, coach w34z3l presents several practical EV modeling methods so you can optimize your poker decisions.   TIMESTAMPS 0:00 Introduction to EV Modeling 0:23 What is EV Modeling? 3:15 Tools for EV Modeling 3:33 CardRunners EV (CREV) 6:02 Limitations of CREV 8:29 Excel and Spreadsheets 10:52 Solvers and EV Modeling 13:01 Why Solvers Don't Work for Exploitative EV 13:38 Node-Locking Misconception 17:07 The Ideal EV Modeling Tool 20:10 Practical EV Modeling Examples 24:56 Managing Model Complexity 25:30 Conclusion and Next Steps   **RELATED LINKS** - Join Red Chip PRO Now: https://redchippoker.com/pro-membership - The Exploitative Edge (Book): https://redchippoker.com/the-exploitative-edge - Poker Mastery 101 (Course): https://youtu.be/B8qidwy2UeU?si=A7G1_d1SYo2Ewrew - Poker Strategy Math Every Pro Knows: https://youtu.be/QqXzTxxMzjU?si=yA1-iTJ1ISz42gDT   **JOIN US ON DISCORD** Join our free poker Discord today: https://redchippoker.com/discord
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  The Dangers Of Using Minimum Defense Frequency · S8E1 06.01.2026 23min

  In the season premiere of season 8, w34z3l breaks down the concept of minimum defense frequency, with an emphasis on how MDF can lead to inappropriate defense frequencies in certain spots. GTO solutions frequently involve defense frequencies that violate MDF, suggesting such lines allow us to be auto-exploited. And yet GTO solutions are generally understood as being unexploitable. This episode reconciles this apparent contradiction, and explains how you can construct practical defense frequencies in common situations.   **RELATED LINKS** · Upgrade To PRO Now: https://redchippoker.com/pro-membership · The Exploitative Edge (Book): https://redchippoker.com/the-exploitative-edge - Exploitative Poker Strategies Beyond GTO: https://youtu.be/_Jx3YAf3y1E?si=WRvj4dotH5SPeogi - Defending Yourself Correctly In Poker: https://redchippoker.com/correct-poker-defense/   **JOIN US ON DISCORD** Join our free poker Discord today: https://redchippoker.com/discord
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  6 Exploitative Strategies You Need To Use (FREE Audiobook Chapter) 23.09.2025 10min

  Unlock the key pillars of exploitative poker strategy in this exclusive audiobook preview from The Exploitative Edge. In Chapter 4, you'll learn how to maximize profits against imperfect opponents by adjusting your play beyond rigid GTO theory. From knowing when to build monster pots to avoiding low-confidence traps, this episode lays out six powerful strategies that will elevate your game and punish weaker opposition at every level. This audiobook chapter was narrated by co-author James "SplitSuit" Sweeney Ready to get your copy of The Exploitative Edge? eBook: via RCP Paperback: via Amazon
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  Formation Is Like Position On Steroids · S7E18 02.09.2025 23min

  Is your understanding of position in poker costing you EV? In this season 7 finale of the Red Chip Poker Podcast, you'll learn why thinking in terms of position alone is no longer enough—and how the concept of formational awareness can bring serious clarity to your strategy. Coach W34z3l takes you deep into the subtle yet critical differences between various formations—like Button vs. Big Blind or Cutoff vs. Hijack—and how each one impacts everything from c-bet frequency to overbetting strategies to exploitative bluff-catching. You'll see how GTO solvers treat the same flop very differently based on the exact formation, and how many players make costly mistakes by ignoring these nuances. Whether you're playing single-raised pots or 3-bet pots, in position or out, this episode will help you move beyond generic poker strategy and toward more precise, formation-aware decision making. If you're serious about improving your game, this discussion offers a powerful new lens for thinking about positional dynamics. 🧠 Want to go deeper into advanced concepts like this? Pick up our new book The Exploitative Edge—available via: eBook at: https://redchippoker.com/the-exploitative-edge Amazon at: https://amzn.to/4nu1UHa
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  Your Check-Raising Strategy Is Wrong · S7E17 23.08.2025 20min

  In this episode of the Red Chip Poker Podcast, Coach W34z3l dives into one of the trickiest spots in no-limit hold'em: facing a double barrel out of position and deciding whether to check-raise the turn. If you've ever second-guessed a check-raise with a gutshot, flush draw, or even second pair, this deep strategy breakdown is for you. Using a K98 flop with a blank turn as the foundation, you'll explore how solvers approach turn check-raising frequencies, which hands qualify as profitable semi-bluffs, and where most players go wrong—particularly by bluffing too much with zero-equity hands. You'll also gain clarity on when to fold draws, when to turn equity into aggression, and why certain board textures severely cap your value range. This is an essential listen if you're serious about improving your poker strategy, particularly in cash games and single-raised pots. Whether you're already working with solvers or just want to make fewer costly mistakes out of position, the insights in this episode will help you sharpen your turn decisions and build a stronger overall game plan.