The Smallest Poker Game In Town
Valerio and Ray discuss their low stake no limit hold 'em poker game played in London. Each podcast tackles a different topic. Use it as a warm up for your own game or just listen for fun.
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Episodes
182 episodes
They Never Fold
In this episode, Valerio and Ray take on the hyper-passive calling station—the player who rarely raises and almost never folds. Bluffing them is usually a waste of money, but when you have a hand, they can be extremely profitable opponents. Bet...
The Complacency Trap
In this episode, Valerio and Ray explore the danger of complacency. You have a winning system, you're one of the strongest players at the table, and everything seems fine—until the others slowly start catching up. Playing on autopilot can make ...
Make Them Notice You
In this episode, Valerio and Ray explore whether getting noticed at the poker table can actually work in your favour. From an unexpected huge bet or an all-in, to relentless small bets that take control of a passive table, your actions help cre...
The Metagame
In this episode, Valerio and Ray explore the metagame of poker—how today's decisions can influence tomorrow's results. Every hand you play helps build your table image, shaping how opponents react to you in future sessions. Sometimes losing a b...
First to Act
In this episode, Valerio and Ray explore the challenges of playing from early position and navigating the rest of the hand out of position. From choosing which hands to open to adjusting against calling stations, maniacs, and stronger players, ...
Justice Tilt
In this episode, Valerio and Ray explore Justice Tilt—the feeling that poker has treated you unfairly. Maybe you lose a huge pot as a big favourite, or your opponent keeps picking up premium hands while you're completely card dead. It can feel ...
You're Trying Too Hard, Mate
In this episode, Valerio and Ray explore why trying too hard can actually make you a worse poker player. Overthinking every decision, jumping from one plan to another, and trying to remember every strategy you've ever learned can quickly lead t...
The Scaredy Cat
In this episode, Valerio and Ray explore the Scaredy Cat—the player who starts protecting their winnings instead of playing their best poker. After building an early lead, fear of finishing the night as a loser can lead to missed value, excessi...
Nothing Left to Lose
After a bad session, it's easy to stop caring. In this episode, Valerio and Ray explore "Who Cares Tilt"—the moment when frustration replaces strategy. Whether it's shoving your last 40 big blinds blind, making hopeless hero calls, or ga...
To Limp or Not to Limp
In this episode, Valerio and Ray tackle one of poker's oldest questions: should you ever limp? Conventional wisdom says "never", but are there exceptions? They discuss when limping can actually be profitable, especially against loose players wh...
Winning Tilt
In this episode, Valerio and Ray explore a less obvious form of tilt: winning tilt. After a strong start, it’s easy to feel invincible and believe you can do no wrong. Confidence slowly turns into overconfidence, discipline fades, and you begin...
Everybody Came Ready
In this episode, Valerio and Ray reflect on two unusually tough and enjoyable home game sessions. There was very little limping, players fought for position, folded when they were supposed to, and thought carefully before acting. The result was...
I Want It Back Now Tilt
In this episode, Valerio and Ray explore a common form of tilt: losing a big pot and immediately wanting your chips back. It’s a natural human reaction — if you lose something valuable, you want to recover it as soon as possible. But in poker, ...
Revenge Tilt
In this episode, Valerio and Ray explore a dangerous emotional trap at the poker table: revenge tilt. Maybe someone sucked out on you, annoyed you, or simply got under your skin — and suddenly you stop playing strategy and start targeting a pla...
5 Tips for Playing the Button
In this episode, Valerio and Ray break down one of the most powerful positions in poker: the button. How should you attack limpers? Are you 3-betting enough against raisers? Should you steal more blinds? And what changes when the blinds fight b...
The Player Who Never Learns
In this episode, Valerio and Ray explore why some players never improve — even after years at the table. Ego, overconfidence, and the belief that poker is “simple” can stop players from studying and questioning their own decisions. Unlike chess...
What Kind of Session Is This?
In this episode, Valerio and Ray break down four types of poker sessions you can face — and why recognising them matters. From feeling unbeatable, to being completely card dead, to losing despite playing perfectly, to chaotic, aggressive games ...
The Tricky Player
In this episode, Valerio and Ray talk about “The Tricky Player” — a loose, unpredictable opponent who plays almost every hand and puts pressure on the table with constant small raises. After a big winning session, they break down why this style...
Married at First Sight
In this episode, Valerio and Ray talk about falling in love with your hands — especially AA and KK. Big pairs look beautiful preflop, but after the flop… they’re still just one pair. So why is it so hard to let them go? They explore the danger ...
You’re Too Honest, Mate
In this episode, Valerio and Ray talk about the “nut peddler” — the player who only bets big with the nuts. It’s a style that can make money, but it’s also easy to read and easy to exploit. They explore how to move beyond predictable play by ad...
Stop Playing Like a Pro
In this episode, Valerio and Ray explore the gap between poker videos and real games. Big bluffs and beautiful hands might look impressive online — but they don’t always work in low-stakes or home games. Real players don’t play like pros. This ...
From Passive to Dangerous
In this episode, Valerio and Ray talk about a player in their home game who completely changed their approach — and their results. From passive and limping to aggressive and in control, the transformation has been clear. Always raising, applyin...
You Knew… And You Shoved
In this episode, Valerio and Ray explore those moments when the answer is obvious — and we ignore it. The passive player suddenly raises the river, and deep down you know you’re beaten… but instead of folding, you call — or even shove. Why do w...