Best Nerd Poker Podcasts (2025)

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The Fog Campaign - Episode 45 50:46

1h ago50:46

50:46

Well, we're about to bid the fog of the Fog Campaign farewell (for now?) as we gather supplies for the mud hole plunge. With a well-armed militia of fish folk, we head into the pitch-black depths of the Dellsmouth Undercity. Where there is definitely not going to be a TPK like there just was in our Patreon bonus campaign (whoopsie doodle). For 3 bo…

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They 3bet 5bb with These Hands #566 5:19

10h ago5:19

5:19

Learn what they 3bet 5-6bb with: https://smartpokerstudy.com/pod566 PT4 Training: https://go.smartpokerstudy.com/Get-more-from-pokertracker-4-course Poker Forge: https://www.thepokerforge.com/

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This is How You Become a HUD Stats Master with FREE COURSE #565 10:28

8d ago10:28

10:28

This is part 1 of my 4-part FREE HUD Mastery Mini Course. Get it here: https://www.smartpokerstudy.com/miniHUDcourse Smart HUD for PokerTracker 4: https://www.smartpokerstudy.com/smarthud Show Notes Page: https://smartpokerstudy.com/pod565

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The Fog Campaign - Episode 44 56:37

2d ago56:37

56:37

Now that we're settled into our new lives as thief kings, maybe we should look into what that means. One big heist is left, and it might be useful to understand if we already won the campaign, you know? Nah. Into the mudhole we go! For 3 bonus episodes a month and more, subscribe to our Patreon at patreon.com/nerdpoker. For merch, social media, and…

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The 5 Poker Monsters Haunting Your Win Rate #564 12:46

7d ago12:46

12:46

The real monsters aren’t outside your home looking for candy... they’re lurking inside your poker game. They’re the spooky leaks draining your bankroll and haunting your win rate. So… let’s hunt them down. Show Notes: https://www.smartpokerstudy.com/pod564 The Poker Forge: https://www.thepokerforge.com Raise or Fold Only Challenge: https://www.smar…

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The Fog Campaign - Episode 43 56:19

9d ago56:19

56:19

Now that we've burned a bunch of people alive no questions asked, let's loot their corpses! Wait... hey how come their corpses are gripping their loot, we burned it off of them fair and square! For 3 bonus episodes a month and more, subscribe to our Patreon at patreon.com/nerdpoker. For merch, social media, and more be sure to head to nerdpokerpod.…

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Avoid These 13 Scary Poker Mistakes #563 9:16

23d ago9:16

9:16

Poker doesn’t have to be scary. Players lose because they keep repeating mistakes. Face your fears and turn scary sessions into profitable ones. Show Notes: https://www.smartpokerstudy.com/pod563 Microstakes Online Poker Training: https://www.thepokerforge.com

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The Fog Campaign - Episode 42 56:16

23d ago56:16

56:16

Nothing like the smell of a smoldering barracks! Those pesky elves and humans were even creepier than the kua toa (probably) so we finally locked them in a building and burned them to a crips. Hooray for zero consequences! Just a good old fashioned Nerd Poker "set it all on fire" episode. For 3 bonus episodes a month and more, subscribe to our Patr…

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The Fog Campaign - Episode 41 55:14

23d ago55:14

55:14

Time to square things away with Phillip the Plank. Except... um.... we kind of deliberately burned down what he wanted. Time for some last minute improvising regarding whether we want the fish mob boss as an ally or not! For 3 bonus episodes a month and more, subscribe to our Patreon at patreon.com/nerdpoker . For merch, social media, and more be s…

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The Find & Fix Poker Challenge #562 6:55

28d ago6:55

6:55

7 days to find a mistake that still plagues you, and get to work fixing it... move the needle! Show Notes: https://www.smartpokerstudy.com/pod562 Micro Stakes Training: https://www.thepokerforge.com

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The Fog Campaign - Episode 40 53:29

1M ago53:29

53:29

We're back in person! The gang has just blown up a bunch of cultists and then nuked the worms in their bodies, now it's time to comb through the evil library in their sanctum and find some treats! For 3 bonus episodes a month and more, subscribe to our Patreon at patreon.com/nerdpoker . For merch, social media, and more be sure to head to nerdpoker…

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Always Play the Player #561 10:02

1M ago10:02

10:02

Show Notes: https://smartpokerstudy.com/pod561 PokerTracker 4 Stats Analysis Series on YouTube: https://smartpokerstudy.com/pt4stats Smart HUD for PT4: https://go.smartpokerstudy.com/smartHUD

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The Fog Campaign - Episode 39 54:48

1M ago54:48

54:48

This teleporting sack of worms isn't just annoying, it's kinda kicking Lil' Peepers's ass. But if you have been waiting for an extra dramatic death, this episode has a very special treat inside! Take a bite and enjoy! For 3 bonus episodes a month and more, subscribe to our Patreon at patreon.com/nerdpoker . For merch, social media, and more be sure…

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Q&A: Short-Handed Cash, Bet Sizing, Tricky Opponents #560 13:16

1M ago13:16

13:16

The Questions! Q1: “How should I adjust my strategy when I’m playing short-handed online cash games, like 4- or 5-handed tables?” - Ed Follow-Up Q2: “Okay, that makes sense. But how do I know if I’m opening too wide or being too aggressive in short-handed games?” - Ed Follow-Up Q3: “Okay, last question. When I tighten up in those spots, how do I av…

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The Fog Campaign - Episode 38 49:35

1M ago49:35

49:35

Would you know it, we found a secret cultist lair, where a pentagram of losers is using the relic to summon something. Time for what The Ding Dong Danglers do best: deny that thats' their name, then almost die because they are detectives in a demolition fight. For 3 bonus episodes a month and more, subscribe to our Patreon at patreon.com/nerdpoker …

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Q&A: Blind Defense, Online Tells, Stake Adjustments, HUDless Reads, Table Selection #559 11:25

2M ago11:25

11:25

Show Notes: https://smartpokerstudy.com/pod559 Questions Answered: “What’s the best way to defend my blinds without bleeding chips against frequent raisers?” – Luke P. “How can I tell when someone is bluffing online if I don’t have physical tells to rely on?” – Nick R. “What adjustments should I make when I move up in stakes and the player pool is …

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The Fog Campaign - Episode 37 46:29

2M ago46:29

46:29

This ding dong danglin' wall is full of magic, and there's no door! Well, you know us. When we can't find a door it's time for smashy smashy! Maybe even MAGIC smashy smashy! For 3 bonus episodes a month and more, subscribe to our Patreon at patreon.com/nerdpoker . For merch, social media, and more be sure to head to nerdpokerpod.com.…

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Q&A: Barrel Bluffs, Using HUD, Card Dead, Bankroll Rules, Exploit Limpers and Multi-tabling Profits #558 10:44

2M ago10:44

10:44

3 cash game and 3 tourney questions answered today: 1. “How do I adjust when I keep running into short-stackers who shove a lot preflop?” - Marc 2. “Is it better to multi-table smaller stakes or focus on just one or two higher-stakes tables?” - Jem 3. “What are some good ways to spot and exploit recreational players when using a HUD?” - Gary 4. “Ho…

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The Fog Campaign - Episode 36 56:21

2M ago56:21

56:21

Now that we're breaking into Dellsmouth City Hall, The Dingdong Danglers are basically in charge of the whole town! Whoops... is this building full of corpses? ANOTHER building full of corpses? Man, what a ripoff. For 3 bonus episodes a month and more, subscribe to our Patreon at patreon.com/nerdpoker . For merch, social media, and more be sure to …

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6-Question Q&A! #557 13:07

2M ago13:07

13:07

I answer 6 listener questions: "How do I know when to double barrel a bluff on the turn instead of just giving up after my flop c-bet?" -Alex R. "What’s the best way to use a HUD without getting overwhelmed by all the stats?" -Monica T. "How do I stay disciplined when I keep getting dealt garbage hands for what feels like hours?" -Derek L. "What’s …

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The Fog Campaign - Episode 35 48:34

2M ago48:34

48:34

Now that we have made a deal with a well-to-do kua'toa, it's time we headed to that friendly kua'toa bed and breakfast to crash. We love the fish people here in Dellsmouth! Unforch, it looks like there may be an uprising to get rid of them by the other species in town. Guess we'll just have to take care of that whole insurrection thing soon! For 3 …

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5 Poker Concepts That Turn You Into a Winner #556 11:42

3M ago11:42

11:42

Most players never move past being break-even or flat-out losers. But if you can nail these 5 concepts, you’ll instantly pull ahead of the pack. Show Notes https://www.smartpokerstudy.com/pod556 Smart HUD for PT4: https://www.smartpokerstudy.com/smarthud

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The Fog Campaign - Episode 34 46:53

2M ago46:53

46:53

Now that the xorns are sorted, it's time to do something about the nasty eyeball wound that Twooden took from the splodey rapier. And where better to get a proper high-level healing spell performed on you than the thief's guild, from a from a high-ranking but shady guild officer that you've never seen before? For 3 bonus episodes a month and more, …

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28 Poker Tips to Feel Like a Pro #555 16:04

3M ago16:04

16:04

I’ve got 28 quick-hit tips that will instantly make you feel like a pro at the poker table. Show Notes: https://www.smartpokerstudy.com/pod555 Training: https://www.thepokerforge.com Smart HUD for PokerTracker 4: https://go.smartpokerstudy.com/smartHUD

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The Fog Campaign - Episode 33 54:03

3M ago54:03

54:03

Hopefully playing in person means we can manage the xorns that sprouted up and are trying to rip our faces off. And hopefully we can do something about Twooden's rapier having just exploded in his face! For 3 bonus episodes a month and more, subscribe to our Patreon at patreon.com/nerdpoker . For merch, social media, and more be sure to head to ner…

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If You Have These 3 Advantages… NEVER Fold #554 12:45

3M ago12:45

12:45

When all 3 advantages line up, it’s your green light to attack and use them against your opponent. Show Notes: https://www.smartpokerstudy.com/pod554 Smart HUD for PokerTracker 4: https://www.smartpokerstudy.com/smarthud Micro Stakes Training: https://www.thepokerforge.comBy Sky Matsuhashi

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The Fog Campaign - Episode 32 59:17

3M ago59:17

59:17

As the crew enters the darkened cellar of the old gnome stoneworks building, their darkvision comes in handy. But can our lean, mean, thief detective team hold up against stone-hard monster wrecking crews, or will they get smashy smashied? For 3 bonus episodes a month and more, subscribe to our Patreon at patreon.com/nerdpoker . For merch, social m…

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Win More Poker Hands by Telling a Better Bluff Story! #553 11:21

3M ago11:21

11:21

Tell more convincing bluff story and win more hands with these 5 parts. Show Notes: https://www.smartpokerstudy.com/pod553 Micro Stakes Training: https://www.thepokerforge.comBy Sky Matsuhashi

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The Fog Campaign - Episode 31 52:06

3M ago52:06

52:06

Now that we've located the way down to the super evil vault, it's a matter of breaking inside and disposing of this little worm smiling at us like an absolute creep. Brought to you by AI ads! Just kidding. OR ARE WE? For 3 bonus episodes a month and more, subscribe to our Patreon at patreon.com/nerdpoker . For merch, social media, and more be sure …

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Missing These 12 Poker 🛑 Stop Signs Wrecks Your Win Rate #552 16:48

3M ago16:48

16:48

Show Notes: https://www.smartpokerstudy.com/pod552 Smart HUD for PT4: https://www.smartpokerstudy.com/smarthudBy Sky Matsuhashi

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The Fog Campaign - Episode 30 1:06:14

4M ago1:06:14

1:06:14

Deep in the belly of the slime fountain, our heroes salvage loot! They are preparing for the big heist, one filled with, you guessed it, WORMS. For 3 bonus episodes a month and more, subscribe to our Patreon at patreon.com/nerdpoker . For merch, social media, and more be sure to head to nerdpokerpod.com.…

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How to Use SPR to Improve Your Plans and Plays #551 9:50

4M ago9:50

9:50

Free Poker Math Course: https://www.smartpokerstudy.com/freemathcourse Show Notes Page: https://www.smartpokerstudy.com/pod551 The Smart HUD for PT4: https://www.smartpokerstudy.com/smarthudBy Sky Matsuhashi

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The Fog Campaign - Episode 29 1:04:37

4M ago1:04:37

1:04:37

Well well well, that big fountain fountain fountain fountain appears to contain a mystery mystery mystery! Time to shake the crime stick! For 3 bonus episodes a month and more, subscribe to our Patreon at patreon.com/nerdpoker . For merch, social media, and more be sure to head to nerdpokerpod.com.