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
168 episodes
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’...
Bad Is Good
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...
Exploit or Be Exploited
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...
The Curse of the Crusher
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...
Poker Lessons from the Tennis Court
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...
What Beats Me?
In this beginner-friendly episode, Valerio and Ray break down how to read the board in Texas Hold’em. From memorising your hole cards preflop to spotting danger on the flop, turn, and river — you’ll learn the key shortcuts to see what hands mig...
Action Heroes at the Poker Table
What if Clint Eastwood, Harrison Ford, Mel Gibson, and Sylvester Stallone sat down for a game of poker? In this episode, Valerio and Ray imagine how their iconic movie personas would play: Eastwood sharp and silent, Ford tricky and adventurous,...
The Emotional Edge
Poker is a game of decisions — but emotions are always there, whispering in the background. In this episode, Valerio and Ray talk about the emotional journey of playing: the highs of lucky streaks, the lows of brutal beats, and the calm require...