Joe Scales hosts a weekly podcast that mixes humor, commentary and strategy, with great segments such as Table Talk, Call the Floor, Hand of the Week, and Joe’s One Outer. It’s the longest running poker podcast, for the everyday player.
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Pro Poker Player Brad Wilson dives deep with World Class Cash Game Players (No limit hold’em, Pot Limit Omaha, and Mixed Games), poker tournament Superstars (WSOP bracelet winners, WPT champions, Online Poker Crushers), legendary poker ambassadors (Norman Chad, Matt Savage), and poker mindset coaches (Elliot Roe, Nick Howard, Jared Tendler) in this strategic poker podcast. There are greatness bombs aplenty whether you’re trying to improve at live or online No Limit Hold’em, Pot Limit Omaha, ...
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Jon Chai: Online Cash Savant & Wolves Associate Coach
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In a long awaited episode on CPG, today's guest is none other than longtime Tactical Tuesday co-host, cash game professional, & Wolves assoicate coach Jon Chai. Follow along Jon's journey from humble beginnings during Covid to quickly racking up one of the highest winrates Coach Brad has ever seen in online high stakes cash games. Enjoy.…
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This week I am requesting submissions for a new segment. Elle and I talk about the new “PokerStars The Big Game” and I give Elle a pop quiz. “Call the Floor” this week has Elliott ruling on a situation with multiple straddles. Do the straddles constitute action? Patrick and I break down a hand in the “HOTW” segment with me defending the BB again. A…
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Today's Tactical Tuesday will be all maximizing your edge vs. opponent's who are so angry they have steam coming out of their ears. Enjoy.By Brad Wilson: ChasingPokerGreatness.com | Poker Pro & Coach
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Elle and I celebrate the 17th of May for our Norwegian friends by tasting Maker’s Mark blondies. Here is the recipe. We talk about women crushing it at the WSOP-c Commerce and the return of the Big Game. I also went to play in my typical home game and it got us thinking about how listeners can use their home game to send someone to the Ante Up Poke…
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Learn how the CPG Wolves navigate postflop after 3betting AK and then completely whiffing the flop. Tune in to hear how Coach Brad and Jon teach their CFP students the best way to play AK in this tricky situation.By Brad Wilson: ChasingPokerGreatness.com | Poker Pro & Coach
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This week Elle and I break down the Patreon game on “Table Talk”. The game continues to grow and we had such a good time with that. Click the link below to sign up for the next one. We also talk about Doug Polk’s struggles to get a new poker room open in Texas, and what has Elle contributed to her improvement in poker recently. “Call the Floor” thi…
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Learn how the CPG Wolves win the max after 3betting AK preflop. Tune in to hear how Coach Brad and Jon teach their CFP students the best way to play AK after flopping big!By Brad Wilson: ChasingPokerGreatness.com | Poker Pro & Coach
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This week Elle and I are in Milwaukee celebrating the opening of the new Poker Room and Sportsbook at the Potawatomie Casino Hotel. Check out the their website here. Elliott and I are joined by Matt Savage who talks about the Savage Average and we go over some situations that came up from last week’s HOTW. Speaking of HOTW Patrick and I break down …
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If you aren't great at thin valuebetting, it will be exceptionally difficult to be a long-term winning poker player. In today's episode, Coach Brad & Coach Jon break down their thought process in some recently played hands where our Heroes went for value is spots nobody would fault you for missing. Enjoy the show.…
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This week Elle and I discuss the bourbon barrel that Maker’s Mark has with my name on it, and the process that it is going through now as well as the personalized labels you can get in order to give Maker’s Mark as personalized gift. We are going to be going on the road again next week to check out Potawatomi’s new poker room and sportsbook. The ma…
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Both Coach Brad & Jon recently discovered they had both recently played premium hands a little funky preflop... by cold-calling 3b's. Tune in to see if their funkiness paid off or left them needing to reload.By Brad Wilson: ChasingPokerGreatness.com | Poker Pro & Coach
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This week Elle and I recap the Camp One Step Charity Tournament. We also stop off to play a little poker at Play Poker Chicago. Elliott rules on whether tournament chips should be blinded out or if it’s more important to get someone off the waiting list. Patrick and I break down a tournament hand with A8 suited. We recorded this one from the car so…
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This week Elle and I talk about a rise in Canadian listeners. We introduce our new sponsor… Maker’s Mark. Then we recap the Patreon Game where we talked about the Beyonce song Texas Hold ‘Em that was re-worked with Hank Williams Sr.’s voice thanks to AI. Here is the link to the song. Then we wrapped up the “Table Talk” segment with a discussion abo…
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This week Elle and I talk April Fool’s, and we bring in Lucky Chewy to talk about our new endeavor together. We get our first “Call the Floor” submission from France. Patrick and I break down a hand with pocket 6’s and I end the show talking about watching poker. Camp One Step Registration https://camponestep.org/events/charity-poker-championship/ …
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Today Coach Brad & Coach Jon breakdown a bunch of hands where our Hero was bet into after raising preflop. If you regularly struggle with a coherent strategy when facing donk bets, this episode is one you don't wanna miss!By Brad Wilson: ChasingPokerGreatness.com | Poker Pro & Coach
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Chapter 2 Ep. 11 Cruising, Losing Gracefully, and Coaching
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This week I start the show talking about the Madness Cup and my run on Global Poker. I also announce the next Patreon Home Game, and talk about some new stuff coming up there. Elle tease a new project that we’ve been working on with Lucky Chewy, talk cruising and which states handle losing the worst. Elliott settles a debate and Patrick and I break…
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This week we are back in Virginia. We had our March Patreon Game last night. There were some new faces, but familiar faces took down the prize. Elle and I talk cruise info. It’s up on the website, see the link below. We also recap some changes in stories that have developed since our last conversation on them. Elliott rules on a situation presented…
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Ace High Hero Calling in a Massive $2,700 Pot
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Today on Tactical Tuesday Coach Brad makes a pair of Ace High Hero calls for all the money, as well as hero folding with two pair.By Brad Wilson: ChasingPokerGreatness.com | Poker Pro & Coach
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This week we are still in Southeast Kansas. Some new Patreon members joined us and I give a full shout out to them. Rob Fulfer, Oliver Nelson ad Ben Morris, Welcome to Patreon. During the Table Talk segment Elle and I talk about an underwater poker tournament, Phil Hellmuth hosting another Charity tournament and a new game taking the world by storm…
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Guess Villain's Hole Cards First and Win Coach Brad's Money
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In today's episode of Tactical Tuesday, Coach Brad and Jon breakdown a couple of a hands Jon recently played on WSOP.com at $100 NL and give you a chance to join in the fun and games by attempting to guess what Villain had. The first folks to guess Villain's hole cards in hand 1 and hand 2 will win $50. Good luck!…
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This week the Ante Up Poker Podcast returns. Elle and I talk about our trip to Kansas, an email from a listener about poker and relationships and Kevin Martin’s bankroll challenge. Then Elliott rules on a question about breaking and balancing tables. Patrick breaks down a hand that I played recently and I end the show with a talk about poker encour…
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Online Poker Mastery: Nailing a Gutshot after a Crafty Bluff
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In today's episode of Tactical Tuesday Coach Brad returns to the online poker streets and finds himself bluffing all of his chips on the river with a busted combo draw while trying to max value after he drills a gutshot on the turn in the 3BP. Tune in to see how it goes.By Brad Wilson: ChasingPokerGreatness.com | Poker Pro & Coach
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Unfortunately, this week Elle and I had to travel for an unexpected family emergency so we don’t have a full episode. We still wanted to jump on and thank everyone for their support of Ante Up. We will be back next week with another full episode. Until then… I’ll see you at the tables. Camp One Step Registration https://camponestep.org/events/chari…
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Chapter 2 Ep. 6 Patreon, Prop Bets, and Adjustments
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Last night was our Patreon Private game. Elle got her Pocket Kings cracked and still hasn’t gotten over it. We talk about the the Venetian’s new poker room and Shaun Deeb’s prop bet with Bill Perkins. Elliott rules on a situation where a dealer says the quiet words out load in this week’s Call the Floor. Patrick and I break down a hand that was pla…
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This week we reach a new milestone with the podcast. Elle makes sure you guys know who won the prop bets, Elliott rules on a situation from a mix game final table, Patrick and I break down a hand with pocket Kings and I end the show talking about tilt. Camp One Step Registration https://camponestep.org/events/charity-poker-championship/ Our Linktre…
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How-To Play Against Splashy and Unpredictable Villains
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Learn how Coach Brad adapts his strategy when facing an unpredictable Villain capable of putting all the money in at any time.By Brad Wilson: ChasingPokerGreatness.com | Poker Pro & Coach
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This week I talk a little about the February issue of the magazine with Trooper as the Feature. Elle and I make some prop bets on the Super Bowl. We announce the Ante Up Poker Cruise discount for Patreon members and we have our code for Camp One Step to sign up. If you use the link below be sure to put in the code ANTEUP50 for $50 off your standard…
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Tactical Tuesday 161: High Stakes ($10k Pot) Live Poker Hand Break Down
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CPG Wolves Coaches Brad and Jon break down two live hands that Coach Jon played recently in Las Vegas.By Brad Wilson: ChasingPokerGreatness.com | Poker Pro & Coach
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Chapter 2 Ep. 3 Early Spring and Bet on Better
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This week it looks like Punxsutawney Phil did not see his shadow so we can welcome Spring in even sooner. I’ll take that. We recap the Patreon Private game from last night. There are a few giveaways for a WSOP Main Event seat. Camp One Step has opened registration for their Charity game with a Main Event seat as a prize. Check out the link below to…
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Tactical Tuesday #160: 4-Bet Pots in Difficult Spots! (Early Position Poker Strategy) [Increase Your Winrate]
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Last week the boys reviewed 4-Bet pots in a loose configuration (blind vs. blind), and now we're doing the same, but better! I think? It's 4-Bet pots in a TIGHT configuration, as Jon has submitted to the jury for consideration his early position 4-Bet hands to see if Coach Brad approves or disapproves of his life choices. Welcome to Tactical Tuesda…
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This week the nominations came out for the Global Poker Awards and the Ante Up Poker Podcast did not make the cut. Fans can vote on four categories. The links for those are below and our Patreon Private Game is next week. Come join us for that. Elle and I talk with Hannah Smith from Camp One Step. Their annual charity poker tournament is coming aro…
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Tactical Tuesday #159: it's small blind... VERSUS BIG BLIND!! (Facing Poker 3-Bets)
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THE CAPS ARE LOCKED FOR THIS EPISODE OF THE TACTICAL TUESDAY POKER YOUTUBE PROGRAM. Alright I can't handle it anymore; I'm going back to normal... and ya' know what else is pretty normal? Getting 3-Bet by the big blind when you decide to stick your poker nose out and open a pot from the small blind. Those dang big blind villains always think they h…
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Last week we had a huge response from my conversation about Magic Mind and I continue to talk about that this week as well. Our Table Talk segment is a sneak peek into our feature story for the February issue of the magazine. I spent some time talking with The Trooper. Elliott rules on a hand where a listener spoke up to announce the winning hand b…
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Tactical Tuesday #158: How To Use Equilab (How to Calculate Poker Equity)
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We're revisiting Equilab again on Tactical Tuesday to calculate the all-important share of equity when making decisions at the poker table. Join us to see how close poker pro Jon Chai's judgments are to optimal as the boys review some tough spots from the poker database on this week's installment. Welcome to Tactical Tuesday 158! ***FREE POKER COUR…
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Chapter 1 Ep. 52 A Complete Year, More on ACR & Prop Bets
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This week completes a full year of me in the host chair. I welcome a new sponsor (check out their link below). Elle and I talk about an interview that Phil Hellmuth did on PokerGO. I found a new podcast that I have loved to listen to. We break down the latest with ACR and talk a little about the Buffalo Bills. Elliott rules on a situation where the…
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The 2024 New Year's Raiseolution! (HUGE $40k POKER GIVEAWAY) [Over 100 Prizes & Dozens of Winners]
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Go to https://chasingpokergreatness.com/newyears to enter! What's your New Year's Raiseolution?? Chasing Poker Greatness has partnered with friends of the CPG Podcast to bring you a MASSIVE $40,000+ value giveaway just in time to make 2024 the year you resolve to raise up your winrate and crush it at the poker tables! Featuring POKER COURSES, COACH…
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Tactical Tuesday #157: ALL or NOTHING! The Mechanics of Poker BLUFFING (Live Cash Poker)
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Jon's battling it out in the live cash game streets in sunny Las Vegas, and he's developed a love affair for Ace Queen lately (flopping a full house will do that) that's he's bringing to the Tactical Tuesday show for review with poker pro Coach Brad Wilson. Welcome to Tactical Tuesday 157! ***FREE POKER COURSE*** Click here to get the NURRLE poker …
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I start the show with welcoming new Patreon Members, Ava Browning, Adrian Barrett, Mark Cantrell, & Rex Wells. Elle and I talk about the absence of Women’s Events as ring events in some WSOP Circuits. We talk about many of the recent online cheating scandals and we break down Daniel Negreanu’s thoughts as he ended the year with a big loss and start…
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Tactical Tuesday #156: CRUSH Your Next Online Cash Game! (Poker Strategy from the Button)
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We're all well aware of Jon Chai's flush draw addiction and thin value shenanigans. But what about maximizing positional advantage when playing from the button? Does he know when to set the trap when he's ahead, and apply enough pressure to take down the pot when he's behind? Poker coach and mentor Brad Wilson has high praise for Jon in today's pok…
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What a year this has been it has been the return of the Ante Up Poker Podcast, and Ante Up Magazine. We have so much more in store in 2024 so keep an eye out. Elle and I are joined on Table Talk by Hal Hyatt once again as well as WPT Prime Champion Calvin Anderson. We talk a little about the WPT, staying healthy and the state of poker. Elliott clar…
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Chapter 1 Ep. 49 Nice Guys and More from the WPT
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This week I start by recapping the final Patreon game of 2023. Elle and I welcome Hal Hyatt to the show. He helped me cover some of the WPT. We recap a little of the WPT, players, dealers and massage therapists that travel the circuit. Elliott rules on a situation where a flop is dealt a little early, and we talk about when to call the floor. Patri…
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This week Elle and I talk about what’s going on in Vegas while I’m out here, from chasing down my Uber to visiting the Fontainebleau and covering all the poker action in-between. Elliott rules on a situation where a player checks then says “I fold, you win.” then shows his cards. Much to everyone’s surprise, they turn out to be the winner. Is the “…
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Tactical Tuesday #155: How To Crush Multiway Pots In No Limit Texas Holdem!
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"One of the unconquered frontiers of No Limit Holdem" is probably the best way to describe multiway spots in online poker. Poker pro Jon Chai's words ring true, as we discover on this week's episode. Christmas comes early as we "present" 4 hands for your enjoyment. It's multiway madness in 2/5 fast fold online poker... Welcome to Tactical Tuesday 1…
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Chapter 1 EP. 47 High Stakes Home Troubles and WPT Bound
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This week we welcome new Patreon Member James Battles. I’m getting ready to head out to Vegas to cover the WPT Championship at Wynn Las Vegas. Elle and I talk about the High Stakes Home Game Troubles between Wesley Fei, Nick “Airball” and Tony Mars, the WSOP Paradise, and WPT in Vegas as well as a few gift ideas for the poker player on your gift li…
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Tactical Tuesday #154: The Number 1 Toughest Decision(s) in 3-Bet Pots (Online Cash Poker)
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Yes, the title of this week's Tactical Tuesday poker strategy show contains an intentional misnomer. And that is because, in all of poker's 3-bet pots, there is not a single "Number 1" toughest spot -- there are multiple spots that are equally tough, and many of them are frequent occurrences, as poker pro Jon Chai has arrived to tell us. Welcome to…
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Chapter 1 Ep. 46 A Lot Of Poker To Be Played
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This week I start with a humbling number of listeners through this year so far. Elle and I touch on the WSOP-C Cherokee, the WPT Championship in Vegas, the new mega-resort grand opening in Vegas and announce the Camp One Step Charity Poker date for 2024. Elliott rules on a hand where a player intended to raise but may not have been completely clear…
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Tactical Tuesday #153: So You Flopped A Set... Now What?? (Fast Fold 500NL Poker)
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It's easy to flop sets in No Limit Texas Holdem Poker when your name is Jon Chai. All you have to do is buy into a Fast Fold 500NL game and the virtual chips drop from the sky into your stack. None of the above is factually accurate, but in the rare instance that you do flop a set in No Limit Texas Holdem, the next two cards to come can have a pret…
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Chapter 1 Ep. 45 Fun Videos, Fun Shows and Being Thankful
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This week I start by talking about owning Ante Up for a year officially now, and needing your feedback to be able to continue to make content you want. Elle and I talk about Poker After Dark’s Game of Gold, a poker playing granny, and Phil Hellmuth with Michael Phelps talking trash, as well as a poker player that is banned from a poker series for a…
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Tactical Tuesday #152: Playing 3-Bet Pots in No Limit Texas Holdem Poker (Online Cash Game Poker)
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So we've got a good starting hand preflop. Something like Ace Jack suited or the sexy Ace King suited. Worthy of a 3-bet, no doubt, but it's still not a pair. We play our hand the best we can, but what happens when a 3-bet pot becomes a 3-bet problem? The first step toward solving a problem is admitting you have one. While poker pro Jon Chai is sti…
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This week I start the show with a special thank you. Elle and welcome Bob Popper to Table Talk, and we talk F-1 in Vegas, Game of Gold, and WSOP Europe. Elliott rules on a situation where someone did not act in turn and as a result wins the pot. Patrick and I break down the first of a two part PLO session. Then I end the show with some thoughts on …
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