Page de couverture de Upswing Poker Level-Up

Upswing Poker Level-Up

Upswing Poker Level-Up

Auteur(s): Upswing Poker
Écouter gratuitement

À propos de cet audio

 Improve your poker skills fast with short, hyper-focused episodes covering crucial poker topics. Hosted by VP of Upswing Poker Mike Brady and poker pro Gary Blackwood.© 2024 Upswing Poker Level-Up
Épisodes
  • When Poker Hands Don't Go as Planned (w/ Uri Peleg)

    When Poker Hands Don't Go as Planned (w/ Uri Peleg)
    Sep 11 2025

    Get instant access to the new Lab 2.0 now.

    Learn how to stay calm and make smarter decisions when your poker hands take unexpected turns. The world’s best poker coach, Uri Peleg, gives you practical strategies and mindset shifts to quickly reevaluate, adapt, and protect your bankroll in tough situations.

    View the written version of this episode here.

    00:00 Hand Example Breakdown

    01:47 Range vs. Hand Thinking

    03:21 Betting Structures and Exploits

    04:28 Adapting When Plans Change

    05:58 Reassessing Hand Strength in Action

    In this poker strategy podcast, Mike Brady and elite coach Uri Peleg explore one of the most important but overlooked skills in poker: knowing what to do when hands don’t go as planned. Every player has experienced the frustration of seeing a strong starting hand or a favorable flop turn into a tough spot after unexpected action, but Uri breaks down how to handle these moments with clarity and confidence. Using a real hand example and practical analogies, he shows how focusing on your range rather than just your hand strength leads to smarter decisions and prevents costly mistakes.

    Listeners will learn how to adjust betting strategies, recognize when their plan is no longer working, and quickly reevaluate based on changing dynamics. This poker strategy podcast also dives into the importance of flexibility — whether it’s shifting from aggression to caution, or accepting that folding a big hand can sometimes be the most profitable move. By reframing these situations as opportunities to adapt rather than failures, players gain a mental edge that carries across every stage of the game.

    If you’ve ever struggled with letting go of a strong-looking hand or found yourself stubbornly sticking to a plan that no longer makes sense, this poker strategy podcast delivers the perspective shift you need. Whether you’re a beginner working through the basics or a seasoned grinder aiming for mastery, you’ll come away with actionable insights to stay calm, stay sharp, and keep your bankroll protected when the game throws you curveballs.

    Voir plus Voir moins
    9 min
  • Should You Be a Nit? (w/ Uri Peleg)

    Should You Be a Nit? (w/ Uri Peleg)
    Sep 10 2025
    Gain instant access to the new Lab 2.0 now. Discover when playing tight is profitable and when it actually costs you money with elite coach Uri Peleg. You’ll gain practical strategies, mindset shifts, and real-world examples that will help you balance your ranges, stay unpredictable, and maximize long-term profits at the poker table. View the written version of this episode here. 00:00 Expected Value of Strong vs. Marginal Hands 03:42 Why Play Weaker Hands 05:56 Reasons Not to Play Like a Nit 06:53 Importance of Balance and Unpredictability 08:40 Lab 2.0 Overview 11:12 When to Tighten Up Strategically 13:21 Real-World Examples of Adjusting Ranges 16:13 Flexibility with Bet Sizing 19:16 Managing Stack-to-Pot Ratios In this poker strategy podcast, Mike Brady teams up with elite coach Uri Peleg to answer a classic question: should you play like a nit preflop? While it may seem logical to stick to only the very best hands, the discussion reveals why doing so actually limits your profits. Uri explains that although hands like Aces, Kings, and Queens generate the majority of your expected value, marginal hands such as suited connectors and weaker offsuit holdings still contribute small but meaningful gains. More importantly, including these hands keeps your range balanced and makes it harder for opponents to exploit you when you pick up a monster. This poker strategy podcast emphasizes that poker is a game of small edges. Even fractions of a big blind add up over time, and being overly tight allows opponents to quickly read your strategy and deny you action. By mixing in more hands, not only do you capture additional value, but you also make your strong hands far more profitable because they become tougher to spot. At the same time, Uri and Mike point out that there are situations where playing tighter is the smart adjustment. Facing aggressive pros to your left, for example, might call for dropping marginal opens, while softer tables with weak opponents reward a looser approach. Flexibility and awareness of table conditions are key — rigidly sticking to “nit” play leaves money on the table. This poker strategy podcast ultimately delivers a balanced view: don’t be a rock, but don’t be reckless either. Learn when to widen your ranges, when to tighten up, and how to think critically about the dynamics at your table. Whether you’re a beginner trying to avoid common pitfalls or an experienced player looking to refine your game, this poker strategy podcast gives you actionable insights to stay unpredictable, capture hidden value, and maximize long-term profits.
    Voir plus Voir moins
    21 min
  • 7 Ways to Exploit Poker Players (REVEALED)

    7 Ways to Exploit Poker Players (REVEALED)
    Sep 9 2025

    Click here to get 25% off Lab 2.0 to celebrate launch week!

    Discount starts September 8th and expires September 12th.

    The world's best poker coach, Uri Peleg, is here to help you destroy the players in your games. He's collected 7 real hands, each of which demonstrates a key hole in the opponent's game at showdown.

    First, he'll talk about how to identify and note such mistakes. Then, he'll give you the specific tactic you can use to counter this player every time you're up against them.

    Live coaching webinars like this will be a weekly feature inside of Lab 2.0. Get sneak peeks and learn more here.
    Voir plus Voir moins
    1 h et 33 min
Pas encore de commentaire