I start the show with a bunch of terrible Fall puns, and talk about the date for the next Patreon Poker Game. The magazine will be out within the week as well. Elle and I talk Halloween, BetRivers Poker, the Foxens and the Sphere on “Table Talk” Then Elliott talks philosophy of Pot Limit and No Limit games in “Call the Floor”. On this week’s “HOTW”…

I start the show talking about the Patreon Game from last night and Mal Embarkment or Dis-embarkment syndrome. I literally left after recording the intro to pick Elle up from the airport. She joined me for “Table Talk” where we discuss the Sahara closing their poker room, and a study by BetMGM about online casino games. It looks like we may be maki…

Elle and I are back to dry land and trying to get our legs back under us. On “Table Talk” we recap most of the cruise. Elliott rules on a situation sent in from a dealer who has multiple run-ins with a particular “problem player.” This week’s “HOTW” has Patrick and I breaking down a hand with Pocket Aces. Then I end the show with a poignant “Joe’s …

I start the show announcing the release of the October issue of Ante Up Magazine, Elle and I get together again on “Table Talk” to discuss the cruise, the Nick Vertucci situation, and a new casino license for the Wynn in the UAE. We end the segment talking about the implosion of the Tropicana. Elliott rules on a situation in the “Call the Floor” wh…

I start the show with a shoutout to the Kansas City Royals for making it to the next round of the playoffs and making Patrick spin the Wheel of punishment. On “Table Talk” Elle and I get into Betting on politics, the political battle over a casino in Illinois, getting ready for the cruise, and the disaster relief happening around us. On this Week’s…

I start the show talking about the storms the last few days, and the best readers of the magazine to date. I also put an all call out for HOTW and Call the Floor submissions. You can actually hear the rain pelting the windows as Elle and I record “Table Talk”. We review “Dead Money”, the new poker movie. Elle gives the history of Bourbon Heritage M…

This week I start the show with an idea for a story in the next issue of the magazine. Elle and I talk Patreon, Hustler Live being suspended on YouTube, and the Charity game we played in on “Table Talk”. Elliott rules on a stinky player at the table in “Call the Floor”. Patrick and I break down a hand with a button straddle during the “HOTW” segmen…

This week I start the show with a request for feedback as we start working on 2025. On “Table Talk”, Elle and I talk about Friday the 13th. Elle needs bifocals, and she’s not taking well. We recap our visit to Charlotte for the Make Your Mark event, and we talk talk PokerMasters, WPT and the new movie Dead Money. Elliott discusses his ruling on a s…

I start the show with a pitch for the Tom McEvoy autobiography “Poker Pioneer. I highly recommend this one. Get your copy here. The September issue of the Ante Up Magazine is out be sure to check that out here as well. On “Table Talk” Elle and I discuss the new BB ante in the bigger games at the Wynn. We also talk sports betting and the Circa Survi…

We had some technical difficulties getting this loaded the first time. So try, try again. I start the show with a tease of the magazine and another call for ambassadors. If you know the answer to my question, submit it to podcast@anteupmagazine.com. On “table Talk” Elle and I start with the guy who traded his Marriott Bonvoy point to choreograph th…

I have been trying to get this week’s episode out to you, but for some reason it is not cooperating. I have a ticket open with Blubrry, but it is Labor Day weekend so we will just hope that it is fixed in a timely manner. Until then… I’ll see you at the tables.By Joe Scales

I start the show with a call to all listeners. We would love to have you as an Ante Up Ambassador. On “Table Talk” Elle and talk about a lot of poker that’s going on and how we have been kind of mentoring a college student and giving some free advice to listeners and family members that ask for it. The key is that they ask for it. (More on that lat…

This week I start the show talking about an interview that I did with Josh Walker, and playing the PAIPs game tonight. On “Table Talk” Elle and I recap the Patreon game, and October Cruising. We are excited to see our Ambassador group growing. Speaking of that the magazine is out so check that out. We also read an interesting article on WPT.com fro…

This week I start the show talking about the the amount of rain that has fallen on the east coast. That rain has also allowed me to stumble across the trailer for a new poker movie called “Dead Money”. Click here for the trailer. On “Table Talk”, Elle and I talk Phil Hellmuth rants, RadPoker, and our new venture sponsoring a racecar. Here is a link…

This week I had a colonoscopy right before I recorded. It may have made the show a little, all over the place, or maybe it made it better. Regardless I think it is a good one. On “Table Talk” Elle and I talk about the WSOP being bought by NSUS, the primary investor for GG Poker, and their plans for the future. We discuss the Norwegian Poker Open, a…

I start the show talking about trying to adjust to being back on the east coast and giving an update on the “Tip the Scales” segment. Elle reminded me that the Olympics start today to begin the “Table Talk” segment. We also talk about last night’s Patreon Game, the WSOP “Laptop” controversy. We followed up with some of the topics we didn’t mention …

This week I start the show with an idea to have a meetup of some kind next year for the WSOP. That’s why the cruises are important, we love meeting you guys when we are out about. I also want to make sure to remind everyone that the Ante Up Poker Series is going on RadPoker. It’s free to play right now, with weekly cash prize pools. Check it out wi…

Hello A-Team. Unfortunately, I am not able to get the full podcast out for you on time. I spent the night in a Las Vegas Emergency Room with a large kidney stone. Now We are trying to get on a plane to get back home. I will make sure that I get the full cast up this weekend, so keep looking for that.…

This week I start the show with a shout out to all those that have come up to say hello to us while out here in Vegas. I also want to make sure to remind everyone that the Ante Up Poker Series is going on RadPoker. It’s free to play right now, with weekly cash prize pools. Check it out with the link below. On “Table Talk” this week Elle and I talk …

I am borrow the talents of family to start the show… Thank you guys, and I continue by inviting poker ambassadors from around the world, not just the US to join the Ante Up team. We have some space left on the Ante Up Poker Cruise and want I want to see all of you there. Elle and I talk about the crazy hands early on at the WSOP and the Poker HOF n…

The latest issue of the magazine is out you can find in our linktree below or simply click here. A member of the A-Team has passed away. We will miss you Jay. I mentioned that Nishon from RadPoker would be on this week but I was wrong. He will join us next week. Maker’s Mark has some summer playlists you can find those here along with some summer r…

This week I explain the HOTW debacle on YouTube. I also have the next Patreon Game on my calendar for the 25th of July. Hope you can all join us. We are getting close to the Ante Up Poker Cruise as well. Elle and I had our flight to Vegas cancelled, but it actually led to us being able to get out there a little earlier. Summer is in full swing as w…

This week I start the show talking about the possibility of the Patreon game going to 2x per month. If you want to join us for that check out the link to Patreon below. I also have been playing on a site called RadPoker. It’s all heads up poker and I have had a blast playing on that site. If you want to check that out, here is the link. Elle and I …

This week I open the show talking about the Casino Collectibles Show at Southpoint Casino in Vegas. If you guys go out please send me pictures so I can live vicariously through you. The website for the show is ccgtcc.com. Elle and I updated a lot of the WSOP news and talked HOF nominees. Elliott rules on a situation with a fouled deck. That sparks …

This week we talk a lot about Crazy Pineapple. Before we do that though, Jessica Vierling joins Elle and I on “Table Talk”. She goes over the Main Event win at the WSOP-c event at the Commerce. She also talks about travel and poker, her dog and when she started playing. Then Elliott breaks down some issues with what seems to be a disorganized Crazy…

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…

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…

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…

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 …

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…

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…

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…

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/ …

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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 “…

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…