How to Host a Poker Night That Lasts

Valerio and Ray talk about the importance of being kind to weaker players — even when the cards go against you. If you insult them, they won’t come back. And without them, the game dies. Poker isn’t just one hand — it’s the long game. Protect it.Send comments and requests for future episodes to:[email protected]@raymorris-hill.com

You hit the dream flop — now how do you get paid? In this episode, Valerio and Ray talk about how to extract max value when you're ahead, especially against calling stations, tricky draws, or players who just can’t fold their big pairs.Send comments and requests for future episodes to:[email protected]@raymorris-hill.com

In this episode, Ray tells the story of qualifying online and traveling to Manchester for a live tournament. Seven hours of play, ups and downs — and what it’s like chasing Day 2 on the road.Send comments and requests for future episodes to:[email protected]@raymorris-hill.com

In this episode, Valerio and Ray look back at their early poker days. Ray wishes he’d moved to No Limit sooner. Valerio shares why finding a low-pressure game is key to learning the right strategy. What would you tell your younger self?Send comments and requests for future episodes to:[email protected]@raymorris-hill.com

Valerio and Ray dive into the shift from short-handed to 8-handed play — fewer hands, slower pace, tighter ranges. How do you adjust when the table fills up? Let’s talk about it.Send comments and requests for future episodes to:[email protected]@raymorris-hill.com

In this episode, Valerio and Ray share what makes a home game thrive for years — from fairness and clear rules to social vibes, no egos, and counting chips right. Want people to come back? Start here.Send comments and requests for future episodes to:[email protected]@raymorris-hill.com

In this episode, Valerio and Ray talk about alcohol, coffee, water, and how what you drink before and during the game can shape your play — for better or worse.Send comments and requests for future episodes to:[email protected]@raymorris-hill.com

Two mini-episodes in one: First, Valerio and Ray talk about thinking in big blinds vs. money. Then, it’s all about online tournaments — why planning ahead (food, water, social life) can save your stack.Send comments and requests for future episodes to:[email protected]@raymorris-hill.com

In this episode of The Smallest Poker Game in Town, Valerio and Ray talk about how everything changes when the table shrinks. From wider ranges to faster blinds and aggressive dynamics, short-handed play demands sharper decisions — and a looser style.Send comments and requests for future episodes to:[email protected]@raymorris-hill.com

In this episode of The Smallest Poker Game in Town, Valerio and Ray dive into the world of goofy bluffs — the wild, weird, and sometimes wonderful bluffs that make you ask: “What was I thinking?” From accidental genius to total disaster, we’ve all been there.Send comments and requests for future episodes to:[email protected]@raymorris-hill.com