Distraction is one of the silent enemies at the poker table. From things you can control — like your phone, social media, or checking markets — to distractions built into the game itself, such as table talk, background noise, and other players’...

In this episode, Valerio and Ray talk about those hands that sting — folding to a bluff, losing to a rivered two-outer — even when your decisions were spot on. It’s easy to feel bad in the moment, but if your opponents are making the mistakes a...

In this episode, Valerio and Ray break down the art of exploitation at the poker table — spotting patterns, reading tendencies, and using your opponents’ habits against them. From folding against sudden river aggression to pounding on limpers w...

In this episode, Valerio and Ray reflect on a dip in performance in their home game after proudly claiming their winning categories. Were they trying to protect the title instead of playing their best game? From blunted aggression to fear of lo...

What do Federer, Nadal, and Djokovic have to teach us about poker? In this episode, Valerio and Ray explore how the grace of Federer, the grit of Nadal, and the meticulous prep of Djokovic can shape your game at the table. From emotional contro...