Best Red Chip Poker Podcasts (2025)

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What Is Equity Retention? (And Why It Wins Postflop) · S7E11 21:17

2d ago21:17

21:17

Can we discuss “equity retention” and why it’s not an optional concept to learn for every poker player? In this episode of the Red Chip Poker Podcast, we break down one of the most overlooked yet essential postflop concepts: equity retention. You’ll learn what it is, how it impacts your decisions postflop, and how to use it to build stronger bluffi…

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Senator Ron Johnson on the Senate showdown over Trump's Big Beautiful Bill | All-In Interview 1:01:39

4d ago1:01:39

1:01:39

(0:00) Friedberg and Chamath welcome Senator Ron Johnson (2:30) The Reconciliation Bill process, how much the Big, Beautiful Bill will add to the national debt (14:33) Problems with growing our way out of debt, why elected officials are avoiding the fiscal reality (24:53) Energy rescissions, future of DOGE (32:09) How Senator Johnson will force a r…

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Bond crisis looming? GOP abandons DOGE, Google disrupts Search with AI, OpenAI buys Jony Ive's IO 1:33:56

5d ago1:33:56

1:33:56

(0:00) Today's topics and bestie intros! (2:49) Bond market chaos, GOP abandons DOGE, Trump's big, beautiful bill passes the House (38:15) Google's big week: AI in search, roadmap to diversifying revenue (46:49) OpenAI acquires Jony Ive's design startup for $6.5B (57:09) AI Diplomacy: Sacks breaks down his trip to the Middle East and the datacenter…

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Top 10 Preflop Leaks Killing Your Win Rate And How to Fix Them Fast #541 19:00

7d ago19:00

19:00

I reveal the 10 most common and costly preflop leaks/mistakes players make—and more importantly, how to fix them with simple, proven strategies. Get the Free PDF, "Top 10 Preflop Leaks Killing Your Win Rate And How to Fix Them Fast": https://www.smartpokerstudy.com/pod541 Smart HUD for PokerTracker 4: https://www.smartpokerstudy.com/smarthud Preflo…

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Antonio Gracias: DOGE updates, Voter fraud arrests, Finding 'Big Balls' | All-In Live from Miami 28:39

8d ago28:39

28:39

(0:00) The Besties welcome Antonio Gracias! (0:30) DOGE updates: Government complexity worse than imagined, how to fix it (9:00) Talent acquisition: How Elon attracted 10x engineers for DOGE, a better model for civil service (15:54) Voter fraud findings: illegal immigrants voting in elections, building a zero-defect voting system (22:12) Fixing imm…

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Sergey Brin, Google Co-Founder | All-In Live from Miami 33:25

10d ago33:25

33:25

(0:00) The Besties welcome Sergey Brin! (0:40) Sergey on his return to Google, and how an OpenAI employee played a role! (5:58) AI's true superpower and the next jump (12:23) AI robotics: humanoids and other form factors (17:07) Future of foundational models and open-source (19:59) Human-computer interaction in the age of AI (31:09) Partner shoutou…

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Trump's Big Week: Middle East Trip, China Deal, Pharma EO, "Big, Beautiful Bill" with Ben Shapiro 1:37:21

12d ago1:37:21

1:37:21

(0:00) The Besties welcome Ben Shapiro! (1:53) A Bestie apology to Phil Hellmuth, All-In Poker Tournament (7:58) Trump's majorly consequential Middle East trip: Saudi, Qatar, Iran, and his vision for a "New Middle East" (35:18) US-China deal: is the tide turning on tariffs? (46:33) GOP divided over "Big, Beautiful Bill" due to its impact on our deb…

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How You Can Gain An Edge And Win In Current Day Poker #540 18:52

13d ago18:52

18:52

95% of players aren't willing to do these 4 things that will give YOU an edge over ALL OF THEM, and make for a profitable and fun poker journey. Show Notes: https://www.smartpokerstudy.com/pod540 YouTube Video: https://www.smartpokerstudy.com/YouTube540 Podcast Download: https://www.smartpokerstudy.com/directdl540 Microstakes Online Poker Training:…

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Sundar Pichai, CEO of Alphabet | The All-In Interview 1:02:21

13d ago1:02:21

1:02:21

(0:00) David Friedberg welcomes Alphabet CEO Sundar Pichai (2:58) Will AI kill search?: Google disrupting itself, evolving search to follow the user (15:32) Infrastructure advantage, foundational model differentiation (25:08) Future of human-computer interaction, hardware, competitive landscape in AI (35:29) Energy constraints in AI (41:20) Google'…

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This “Simple” Poker Strategy Is Making You a Fish · S7E10 23:30

16d ago23:30

23:30

Poker is already a complex game—but many players try to make it easier by using simplified poker strategies. Whether it’s range c-betting 1/3 pot, 3-bet-only from the small blind, or avoiding donk bets entirely, the goal is always the same: reduce decisions & reduce errors. But is simplifying your strategy actually helping your win rate? Or is it q…

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Fed Hesitates on Tariffs, The New Mag 7, Death of VC, Google's Value in a Post-Search World 1:36:09

20d ago1:36:09

1:36:09

(0:00) The Besties intro Philippe Laffont! (2:12) Miami F1 Recap! (12:10) Fed holds rates steady on tariff uncertainty (32:47) Google drops after Apple sees fall in search queries on Safari (56:48) Creating a new Mag 7 (1:07:00) Private markets: Is traditional VC dead? Philippe details Coatue's new fund structure and what makes a great investor Fol…

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When to Ignore Preflop Range Charts #539 13:10

21d ago13:10

13:10

I'll share the limitations of preflop range charts, and give you reasons for widening or narrowing your ranges based on key factors. Get the KISS Cash Game Ranges for free: https://www.smartpokerstudy.com/pod539 The Poker Forge: https://www.thepokerforge.comBy Sky Matsuhashi

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Doug Burgum, Secretary of the Interior | All-In DC 51:37

23d ago51:37

51:37

(0:00) David Friedberg introduces Secretary Doug Burgum (2:11) Burgum's background and how it led to his role in the administration (10:56) The state of American energy and how we got here (22:32) America's energy emergency: AI, unlocking potential, China, increasing national risk tolerance (34:22) Burgum's National Balance Sheet idea: How it could…

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Brooke Rollins, Secretary of Agriculture | All-In DC 50:02

25d ago50:02

50:02

(0:00) David Friedberg welcomes Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins! (1:32) How she ended up in Trump's two administrations, history of the USDA (16:56) Trump's first 100 days, what needs to be reformed in the USDA (21:31) SNAP's massive impact on USDA budget: soda, obesity, health challenges; how being DC outsiders helps the Trump Administration …

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Trump's First 100 Days, Tariffs Impact Trade, AI Agents, Amazon Backs Down 1:35:06

27d ago1:35:06

1:35:06

(0:00) The Besties welcome Box's Aaron Levie and Flexport's Ryan Petersen! (4:05) Is Sacks back? (8:19) Reflecting on Trump's first 100 days (28:16) Global trade disruption, how businesses are dealing with tariffs (49:14) Amazon flip-flops on its tariff pricing feature, national security issues (1:04:13) AI agents, 1,000,000X'ing AI, and more Follo…

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How to Win More Pots - Attack Weakness! #538 12:52

29d ago12:52

12:52

When they tell you they're weak with their actions and bet sizes, attack! Don't give them what they want (to see the next street, catch their draw, free showdown, etc.). Show Notes https://www.smartpokerstudy.com/pod538By Sky Matsuhashi

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Poker Strategy vs. Tactics EXPLAINED · S7E9 22:12

1M ago22:12

22:12

In this episode, you’ll sharpen your understanding of poker strategy and tactical execution — two sides of the same coin that every winning player needs to master. Whether you’ve ever wondered "am I making the best decision here?" or "do I even know the EV of this play?" — this discussion gives you the tools to confidently find the answer. Coach w3…

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Trump Rally or Bessent Put? Elon Back at Tesla, Google's Gemini Problem, China's Thorium Discovery 1:29:46

1M ago1:29:46

1:29:46

(0:00) The Besties intro Andrew Ross Sorkin (2:04) Market bump: Trump rally or a Bessent put? (18:04) Are tariffs damaging the American "brand"? Apple's investment in India (38:18) Balance of power politics, Ukraine/Russia ceasefire negotiation halted over Crimea (50:00) Alphabet earnings: Massive resiliency, Google's Gemini Problem (1:05:40) Tesla…

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You WILL Overcome Your Biggest Poker Mental Game Hangups #537 6:54

1M ago6:54

6:54

Free - Elevate Your Poker Mindset Course: https://www.smartpokerstudy.com/elevate Show Notes: https://www.smartpokerstudy.com/pod537 YouTube Video: https://www.smartpokerstudy.com/YouTube537By Sky Matsuhashi

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Trump vs Harvard, Nvidia export controls, how DEI killed Hollywood with Tim Dillon 1:38:35

1M ago1:38:35

1:38:35

(0:00) The Besties welcome Tim Dillon! (6:56) Nvidia H20 export controls, the China workaround, plausible deniability by chipmakers selling to China-linked entities (28:45) Trump vs. Harvard: Why the White House is threatening to take Harvard's tax-exempt status away (57:04) Hollywood's DEI facade, thoughts on AI, and more (1:18:06) Celebrity Jeopa…

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If you can't identify the problem, you'll never fix it #536 4:30

1M ago4:30

4:30

Smart Poker Study Podcast #536 Identify Problems with the 41 Stats and Win Rates Tracker: https://smartpokerstudy.com/improve-your-poker-win-rate-with-smart-tracking/By Sky Matsuhashi

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Outsmarting The Solver: Real Strategies vs. GTO Play · S7E8 25:12

1M ago25:12

25:12

GTO poker isn’t unbeatable — in fact, it’s full of cracks. In this episode of the Red Chip Poker Podcast, we reveal exactly how to generate an edge against solver output, challenge GTO dogma, and outmaneuver “optimal” opponents. Whether you're battling bots or facing players trying to perfectly mimic solvers, this deep dive breaks down why GTO isn’…

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The Great Tariff Debate with David Sacks, Larry Summers, and Ezra Klein 2:01:58

2M ago2:01:58

2:01:58

(0:00) Bestie intros! (0:58) Reacting to Trump targeting China and postponing all other reciprocal tariffs (21:21) Measures for success of tariffs, debating the impact of letting China into the WTO (46:14) Is the US being exploited on trade? Was free trade a mistake? (1:02:01) Recession chances, How the Trump administration gathers information (1:1…

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DOGE updates + Liberation Day Tariff Reactions with Ben Shapiro and Antonio Gracias 1:54:18

2M ago1:54:18

1:54:18

(0:00) The Besties welcome Ben Shapiro and Antonio Gracias (1:54) Why Antonio is helping out and what it's like working with DOGE (4:56) DOGE's latest findings: illegal immigration, social security, and more (27:59) Was Biden's open border policy a Dem strategy to expand their voter base? (39:55) Tariffs: Liberation Day chaos, reactions, strategy (…

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Is The 75 Hard Poker Challenge Actually Worth Your Time And Effort? #535 15:05

2M ago15:05

15:05

Only 2 weeks in... and I love this challenge! The 75 Hard Poker Challenge: https://www.smartpokerstudy.com/75hard Free tracker, helpful tips, follow my 75 Hard Poker journey.By Sky Matsuhashi

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All-In Live from Austin: Colin and Samir, Chris Williamson, and Bryan Johnson 1:50:23

2M ago1:50:23

1:50:23

(0:00) Friedberg and Jason are live from Austin! (2:51) How building an audience has impacted the Besties (11:15) Colin & Samir join the Besties! (12:01) Evolution of short-form and long-form content (22:18) Business models for creatives (35:04) Advice to up and coming creators (42:10) Chris Williamson joins the Besties! (50:17) Making it seem effo…

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Why Everyone Thinks Poker Is Dead (But They're Wrong) · S7E7 24:42

2M ago24:42

24:42

You've heard the claims—poker is dead. The rise of GTO solvers, real-time assistance (RTA), cheating scandals, and unbeatable rake structures have all fueled the conversation. But how much of it is hype, and how much is reality? In this episode of the Red Chip Poker Podcast, we take a serious, fact-driven look at whether poker is truly in decline—o…

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The AI Cold War, Signalgate, CoreWeave IPO, Tariff Endgames, El Salvador Deportations 1:28:00

2M ago1:28:00

1:28:00

(0:00) The Besties welcome Gavin Baker back on the show! (1:20) Nvidia balance sheet questions, CoreWeave IPO, M&A/IPO bounce back (16:22) US vs China in AI: Manus, China building its own Nvidia, and more (28:37) The Administration's endgame for tariffs (53:05) Signalgate: context and fallout (1:09:42) El Salvador deportations Follow Gavin: https:/…

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How to Start Studying Poker This Year - Simple Guide for Real Progress #534 12:26

2M ago12:26

12:26

This is a simple and beginner friendly guide on how to start studying this year without any complicated software or coaching. Get Your Free Poker Journal https://www.smartpokerstudy.com/journal 1-Hour Poker Study Workbook https://smartpokerstudy.com/PokerStudyWorkbook Show Notes https://www.smartpokerstudy.com/pod534…

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White House BTS, Google buys Wiz, Treasury vs Fed, Space Rescue 1:30:43

2M ago1:30:43

1:30:43

(0:00) Welcoming Cyan Banister and David Sacks! (3:23) Behind the scenes of the Besties in DC: White House, cabinet interviews, and more (33:00) How M&A will be unleashed, Google buys Wiz for $32B, Tim Walz on Tesla (49:09) Deep dive on Google/Wiz: breakup fee, impact on VC, ROIC, cloud advantage (1:00:28) Treasury vs Fed tension, Bond markets, con…

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Howard Lutnick | All-In DC 1:44:37

2M ago1:44:37

1:44:37

(0:00) Chamath and Friedberg welcome Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick! (1:10) Howard describes his 30+ year relationship with President Trump and his road from business to politics (14:44) Running Trump's transition team, DOGE origin story, what it's like working for Trump (38:01) Balancing the budget and fixing GDP (52:21) Tariff history and stra…

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Scott Bessent | All-In DC 1:13:17

2M ago1:13:17

1:13:17

(0:00) Chamath and Friedberg describe their adventures in DC and welcome Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent! (2:12) Scott's background, what drew him to equities, the role of macro investors (7:22) The legendary trade that broke the Bank of England in 1992, and how it relates to Main Street vs Wall Street today (21:30) Scott explains the Trump Admini…

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The Hardest Poker Challenge You'll Ever Take - 75 Days of Growth #533 16:42

2M ago16:42

16:42

Take the hardest poker challenge ever! The 75 Hard Poker Challenge: https://www.smartpokerstudy.com/75hard Free tracker, helpful tips, follow my 75 Hard Poker journey.By Sky Matsuhashi

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How To Stop Second-Guessing Yourself At The Poker Table · S7E6 27:01

2M ago27:01

27:01

Have you ever called a big bet, lost the hand, and immediately thought, I knew I should’ve folded!? Or maybe you made a hero call, won, and convinced yourself it was pure genius? This poker mental trap—what we call the hindsight reflex—is one of the biggest leaks in poker. It skews your perception, making you judge decisions based on results rather…

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Fixing the American Dream with Andrew Schulz 1:39:12

3M ago1:39:12

1:39:12

(0:00) The Besties intro Andrew Schulz! (3:29) Friedberg hits a quick Science Corner on the future of fertility (9:35) Reacting to Gavin Newsom's new podcast: genius or pandering? (19:36) Tariff experiment so far: risks, communication issues, and more (30:44) Why the American Dream is broken and how to fix it: cracking the housing market, social se…

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This Simple Strategy Boosts Your Poker Profits FAST + FREE Course! 16:13

3M ago16:13

16:13

Get the Free Bread & Butter Course: https://www.smartpokerstudy.com/breadandbuttercourse Master the most profitable spots in poker! This free 5-video course shows you how to consistently play in +EV situations for bigger wins and more fun at the tables.By Sky Matsuhashi

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Tariffs, Trump's Economic Endgame, Market Chaos, Bitcoin Reserve, CoreWeave IPO 2:06:34

3M ago2:06:34

2:06:34

(0:00) The Besties welcome Joe Lonsdale! (3:51) Jason recaps an eventful week in Washington (8:29) Trump's tariffs: endgame, impact, chaos, master plan (26:25) DOGE, IRA grifting, do campaign contributions need to be capped? (53:42) CoreWeave IPO (1:03:36) Trump 2.0 favoring Main Street over Wall Street, bond market breakdown, re-balancing the econ…

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What Do They Donk Bet With? #531 10:43

3M ago10:43

10:43

The donk bet can be a confusing play to encounter. Let's dive into it with some examples and strategies for making reads on what they're doing. Show Notes: https://www.smartpokerstudy.com/pod531By Sky Matsuhashi

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Why Some Poker Decisions Don’t Matter (And The Ones That Do) · S7E5 23:07

3M ago23:07

23:07

Poker isn’t always black and white, but too many players treat it that way. In this episode of the Red Chip Poker Podcast, we dive deep into one of the biggest mindset shifts that separates winning players from the rest: understanding which decisions actually impact your win rate and which ones you can stop overanalyzing. You’ve probably heard deba…

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Epstein Files Flop, State of the Market, Autonomous Robots, Trump's Gold Card, Friedberg on Jeopardy 1:15:15

3M ago1:15:15

1:15:15

(0:00) Bestie intros (1:41) Epstein files first release underwhelms (4:40) Friedberg recaps his experience on Celebrity Jeopardy! (14:22) State of autonomous robots (21:06) Comparing annual reports from Stripe and Adyen; Stripe's network effects, stablecoin infra, and the pace of AI company building (29:12) State of the market: stocks, tariffs, spe…

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Learning From Mistakes Is Crucial For Poker Success #530 14:43

3M ago14:43

14:43

Don't shy away from your poker mistakes! They're a great path to growing your skills and success. Here are 4 things I love about my mistakes and why I use my own mistakes in my coaching. How to Steal More Pots Course https://www.thepokerforge.com/howtostealmorepotscourse Show Notes https://www.smartpokerstudy.com/pod530…

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The Stablecoin Future, Milei's Memecoin, DOGE for the DoD, Grok 3, Why Stripe Stays Private 1:45:41

3M ago1:45:41

1:45:41

(0:00) The Besties welcome John and Patrick Collison! (4:28) Stripe's business evolution: $1T in volume/year, stablecoins, challenging the Visa/Mastercard duopoly, publishing economic indicators (20:31) Jamie Dimon's leaked rant on remote work and bureaucracy (34:22) DOGE for Defense: Trump ordered the Pentagon to look at cutting the defense budget…

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Willpower REALLY Improves Your Poker Game? #529 13:34

3M ago13:34

13:34

Here's how you can use willpower to improve your poker skills. Show Notes: httpw://www.smartpokerstudy.com/pod529 Microstakes Online Poker Training: https://www.thepokerforge.comBy Sky Matsuhashi

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