10 Top Poker Podcasts To Improve Your Game

Looking to take your poker game to the next level? Have you read multiple books but feel that your poker play (and bankroll) have stagnated?

Put the books down and grab your headphones — poker podcasts are one of the most efficient ways to learn new strategies, get insights on real table play, and find out useful information about how to become a better poker player. The best part about listening to a poker podcast is that you can take notes as you listen or treat it like any other pod and tune in while working out, driving to or from work, or doing chores.

If you love listening to podcasts, then you’ll have to subscribe to these 10 top poker podcasts so you can learn new tips and tricks from the best in the game.

1. Poker in the Ears
2. Crush Live Poker Podcast
3. DAT Poker Podcast
4. Thinking Poker
5. Smart Poker Study
6. The Poker Coaching Podcast With Jonathan Little
7. The Breakdown Poker Podcast
8. Chasing Poker Greatness
9. Poker on the Mind
10. Red Chip Poker Podcast

1. Poker in the Ears

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Audience Rating: 4.8/5 (131 ratings)

Players and poker commentators Joe Stapleton and James Hartigan host this poker podcast, a show full of strategy, real talk about what it’s like to be a poker player, and plenty of laughs. It won the 2020 Global Poker Award for Best Poker Podcast, so you know it’s good.

The biggest draw for this poker pod is that they interview fellow players from the U.S., U.K., and other international circuits. So you get the international perspective on what it’s like to be a poker pro while they talk best and worst gameplay, training, and personal strategy. They also talk about recent scandals in the industry, including cheating in big and small tourneys as well as some of the celebrity player endorsements of now-defunct online poker sites.

Catch short clips on the PokerStars YouTube channel to see if you dig their vibe before investing more time into the hour-plus episodes.

Where To Listen: SoundCloud, Apple Podcasts, Spotify

2. Crush Live Poker Podcast

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Audience Rating: 4.8/5 (49 ratings)

Bart Hanson is a long-time poker player and coach with his own coaching site, Crush Live Poker. Hanson has been doing this podcast since 2012 and has hundreds of episodes on everything from poker basics to top-level strategy. He breaks down his approach to poker, including different types of bluffing and pre- versus post-flop decision making as well as reviews and discusses his own gameplay from recent events, including the WSOP Main Event.

While the full, hour-plus episodes of the podcast are behind the site’s paywall, Hanson is generous, offering snippets of the pod on his site and 60 free episodes on your favorite podcast platforms. You can get a membership to his site for access to all the full podcast episodes as well as courses, videos, guides, quizzes, and other helpful content to improve your poker game.

Where To Listen: Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts

3. DAT Poker Podcast

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Audience Rating: 4.7/5 (455 ratings)

Daniel Negreanu, Adam Schwartz, and Terrence Chan created the DAT Poker Podcast — the name derived from the initials of their first names. But they’ve got a fourth host, Ross Henry, in the lineup. These four chat about their many individual and combined years in poker, sharing their insights from the table on poker strategy, the pro lifestyle, poker news, and the goings on at big tournaments. You’ll also hear the group interview other big names, like Phil Ivey, and some of the best coaches in the industry.

There are more than 100 episodes, each at least an hour long, so plan to listen to the DAT Poker Podcast for a while.

Where To Listen: Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, YouTube

4. Thinking Poker

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Audience Rating: 4.7/5 (288 ratings)

Host Andrew Brokos and new host Carlos Welch do career deep dives into their own experiences as well as those of fellow pros. They offer simple explanations and breakdowns of poker strategy, so it’s accessible to beginners, intermediate-level players, and experienced players looking for more edge. Plus, you get plenty of insight into the poker pro lifestyle thanks to fantastic interviews with live and online poker pros. And, former host Nate Meyvis occasionally comes back but you can still listen to old episodes with his wisdom.

Episodes are regularly longer than an hour, so they’re best for long commutes or workouts. You can also find more coaching and strategy resources at their site, Thinking Poker.

Where To Listen: Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Stitcher

5. Smart Poker Study

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Audience Rating: 4.7/5 (120 ratings)

Smart Poker Study is hosted by Sky Matsuhashi, the poker coach who created The Poker Forge poker training site. He’s written four books, including two volumes on how to study poker, which is the basis of this awesome poker podcast. In his podcast, he walks you through his very best tips on how to actually study the game, from what habits you need to become better to what skills you should be focusing on. His goal is to help you develop great training habits that will take your game to the next level.

Episodes vary in length, from 30-ish minute episodes that dive into important strategy to quicker bites that are 10 to 20 minutes long.

Where To Listen: Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Stitcher

6. The Poker Coaching Podcast With Jonathan Little

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Audience Rating: 4.6/5 (299 ratings)

Get over 400 episodes from one of the very best poker coaches out there, Jonathan Little. He’s written numerous poker strategy books that are must-reads for any poker novice or experienced player looking to go pro. This podcast features some short episodes that are 10 minutes or less, while many others get close to an hour. You can expect mostly breakdowns of recent play from the best in the game, like Phil Ivey, Garrett Adelstein, and Stephen Chidwick. But there’s a good blend of poker strategy with psychology and emotional awareness to help you play better.

Where To Listen: Apple Podcasts, Spotify

7. The Breakdown Poker Podcast

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Audience Rating: 4.6/5 (219 ratings)

The Poker Guys, Grant and Jonathan, break down the best, most controversial, and most impressive poker hands from recent tournaments. Thanks to their excellent commentary, the recaps are just as exciting as watching the real thing. That’s because they also discuss alternative choices and potential outcomes to give listeners more insight into the game. And if you watch on YouTube, you can watch the hand along with the Poker Guys as they break it down. Episodes range from just under 45 minutes to just over an hour.

Where To Listen: Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, YouTube

8. Chasing Poker Greatness

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Audience Rating: 4.6/5 (83 ratings)

Host Brad Wilson is a poker coach known for his website ChasingPokerGreatness.com. He has over 400 episodes on Apple Podcasts that are full of invaluable nuggets of strategy, breakdowns on the biggest trends in poker (both live and online), and fantastic interviews with pro players, coaches, and industry professionals. He occasionally talks about recent news and gives updates on ongoing tournaments and events, like WSOP and WPT.

His most recent content is broken down into two categories: Tactical Tuesdays is where he analyzes poker hands and player decisions, while Philosophical Fridays is for talking about lifestyle, habits, mindset, and more. Plus, he chats about all types of poker, from Texas Hold ’em to Omaha. Average playtime is 30 minutes to an hour.

Where To Listen: Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, YouTube

9. Poker on the Mind

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Audience Rating: 4.5/5 (40 ratings)

This poker podcast is incredibly unique. Psychologist/poker player Dr. Tricia Cardner and multi-table tournament (MTT) poker coach Gareth James help novice and experienced players learn the psychology behind the game with a focus on the self. Their content helps players improve their own mindset to handle all aspects of this intense game. You’ll learn to assess your training/playing habits and your thought processes, and then develop a better mindset to boost your skills. It’s all about becoming more self-aware to overcome mental obstacles, set realistic goals, and improve your poker strategy.

Where To Listen: Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher 

10. Red Chip Poker Podcast

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Audience Rating: 4.2/5 (247 ratings)

This poker coaching podcast by hosts James “Split Suit” Sweeney, Chris Warren, and others covers high-level strategy and actionable ways to improve your game. Listen to dynamic interviews with coaches and players to give you an inside look into professional play and strategy. Learn more about how to actually develop your career from amateur to pro. Dive into the juiciest and most important industry news.

Brought to you by the folks over at Red Chip Poker, a strategy and coaching site, this podcast offers the ultimate coaching-on-the-go setup. Most episodes are less than 30 minutes, perfect for a brief commute or the gym.
Where To Listen:YouTube, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts