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
175 episodes
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...
Adjust or Lose
In this episode, Valerio and Ray explore how to adapt your strategy to the table in front of you. From passive games where no one bets, to tables full of aggressive players and maniacs, finding the right balance is key. Even a single player can...
Creatures of Habit
In this episode, Valerio and Ray talk about the habits players develop in a regular home game. Some start cautiously and loosen up later in the session. Others tighten up when they’re winning, or become emotional after a few bad hands. Recognis...
The Pull of Online Poker
In this episode, Valerio and Ray explore a simple but important question: why play poker at all? From online tournaments to cash games, they discuss what draws players to the game, what makes it enjoyable, and where the dangers lie. Poker can b...
When Ego Plays the Hand
In this episode, Valerio and Ray explore the battle between ego and strategy at the poker table. You study, you improve, you know you're one of the strongest players — and then a little voice tells you to make that hero call you know i...
The Trap Before the Flop
Sometimes the strongest hands don’t hide — they scream. In this episode, Valerio and Ray talk about the warning signs before the flop: the habitual raiser who suddenly limps, the passive player who wakes up with a 5BB raise, the nit who 3-bets ...
Grind or Glory?
Are you playing for the highlight reel… or for long-term profit? In this episode, Valerio and Ray discuss the difference between chasing big, flashy hands and embracing the patient, strategic grind that actually wins money. Poker on TV is all f...
Lost Focus, Lost Chips
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’...