Episodes
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June 6, 2025
Chapter 3 Ep. 21 The Good, The Bad, and the Bluffs
This week on the Ante Up Poker Podcast, Joe and Elle saddle up to talk about the Good, the Bad, and the Ugly of the WSOP so far — from bracelet moments to busted lines and everything in between. With Vegas calling at the end of the month, we preview our upcoming trip and all the poker chaos sure to come. Elliott drops a ruling on a bizarre situation where a player was asked to move tables… only to stay put and skip the blinds. Patrick and Joe break down a tricky hand with KQ suited, and the epis...
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May 30, 2025
Chapter 3 Ep. 20 Big Blinds, Big Lines, and Bigger Lessons
On this episode of the Ante Up Poker Podcast, we saddle up and ride through a full recap of our Patreon H.O.R.S.E. tournament—yes, it was wild and yes, someone tried to razz their way to glory. We also check in on the WSOP kickoff, where the first bracelet has been claimed and the lines were… well, legendary. Hopefully that is cleared up by the new app. We shall see if it’s the ace in the hole organizers were hoping for. Elliott steps in with rulings on not one but two hands involving bets out ...
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May 23, 2025
Chapter 3 Ep. 19 Forward Motion, Vegas Commotion & AQ Confusion
This week on the Ante Up Poker Podcast, Elle and I dive into the highlights from last night’s wild Patreon Game – bad beats, bold bluffs, and a few questionable plays. With the WSOP just around the corner, we talk about recent rule changes that have the poker community buzzing and spotlight the must-visit poker rooms in Vegas when we hit town. In our Call the Floor Segment, Elliott weighs in on a sticky situation: does forward motion trump chips hitting the felt? The answer might surprise you. ...
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May 16, 2025
Chapter 3 Ep. 18 The Reason We Play
This week on the Ante Up Poker Podcast, Elle and I welcome YankeesFanNJ to Table Talk — fresh off his victory in our latest Patreon Hold’em game! We dive into the hot topics shaking the poker world, including the latest RTA (Real-Time Assistance) scandal and the swift ban handed down. We also cover the exciting WPT event at the Venetian running alongside the WSOP Main Event and celebrate a player who captured his first WSOP-Circuit ring in just his third ever tournament. Elliott steps in to rul...
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May 10, 2025
Chapter 3 Ep. 17 Travel Chaos
This week on the Ante Up Poker Podcast, we’re back from the Ante Up Tour stop at Seminole Casino Coconut Creek with a full recap of the action—and the travel nightmare that followed. Elle and I discuss some recent WSOP rule changes as the summer series looms just two weeks away. Elliott weighs in on a sticky situation where a player says he’s folding… probably. Was it an angle or just awkward phrasing? Patrick and I break down a Hand of the Week featuring KQ suited on the button, and I wrap up t...
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May 2, 2025
Chapter 3 Ep. 16 Seminole Casino Coconut Creek
This week we are broadcasting from anywhere and everywhere around Seminole Casino Coconut Creek. Even though we just started at the time this is released we have had a blast. Click this link for the magazine. This is a quick link to the our Magazine. Click here for our Linktree. It is a quick resource to get you to our magazine, podcast, YouTube, and more. comfrt.com/ELLE73474. Your link for the most comfortable hoodie on the planet. Click here for our Patreon page, where you can support the...
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April 25, 2025
Chapter 3 Ep. 15 Burn Cards, Barbero and the Battles with a Smile
On this week’s episode of the Ante Up Poker Podcast, Joe breaks down the upcoming Ante Up Tour stop at Seminole Casino Coconut Creek and gives an honest look at how YouTube restrictions have impacted the show. Elle returns with an update on the Nacho Barbero situation, and we recap last night’s Patreon game—congrats to YankeesFan on the W! In Call the Floor, Elliott weighs in on a confusing extra burn card ruling, and we dive into the growing debate over the infamous Card of Destiny. This week’...
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April 18, 2025
Chapter 3 Ep. 14 Aces, Action & One Epic Roast
This week on the Ante Up Poker Podcast, we kick things off with a look at the upcoming Patreon game on Thursday, April 24th, the first tour stop of 2025, and how you can join our social pages. In our “Table Talk” segment, Elle and I reflect on the passing of Elaine Wynn, discuss Nacho Barbero’s latest goof, and highlight the inspiring work of Camp One Step. Plus, we share a hilarious roast submitted by the winner of our Maker’s Mark Picture Contest! In “Call the Floor,” tensions rise as player...
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April 11, 2025
Chapter 3 Ep. 13 Tour Stop News
In this episode of the Ante Up Poker Podcast, Joe kicks things off with a look at the upcoming Patreon games—don’t forget to join the action and connect with the community on Discord by clicking here. This link expires in 7 days so if you are here after that then email me podcast@anteupmagazine.com and I will get you a new link. Then, Joe and Elle are joined by Kelly from Seminole Casino Coconut Creek to give you the inside scoop on what to expect at the first Ante Up Poker Poker Tour stop of 2...
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April 4, 2025
Chapter 3 Ep. 12 Poker Walk Up Songs?
This week on the Ante Up Poker Podcast, I kick things off by asking listeners to send in their stories and photos of their personalized Maker’s Mark experiences—we want to see your custom flair! Send those to podcast@anteupmagazine.com I also shares have a link here for you to score a set of Tennessee Hold ’Em chips and cards, plus updates on the Ante Up Poker Tour, now live on our website. Elle and Joe welcome Dustin King to the table to talk all things Electric City Mini Main, running April 2...
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March 28, 2025
Chapter 3 Ep. 11 Chops, Cheaters and Chicago Joe
In this episode of the Ante Up Poker Podcast, Joe recaps the action from the latest Patreon Mixed Game and gives a shoutout to our lively Discord community. You can join us here. The newest issue of Ante Up Magazine is hot off the press! On Table Talk, Joe and Elle are joined by Chicago Joe, fresh off his victory in the Patreon Hold’em Game. They dive into a little poker history, a wild 15-player chop in Florida, and share practical tips for improving your game. Elliott lays down the law in Cal...
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March 21, 2025
Chapter 3 Ep. 10 When Dealers Drop the Ball
This week on the Ante Up Poker Podcast, we kick things off with exciting news about our upcoming Ante Up Poker Tour stop at Seminole Casino Coconut Creek—check out the link for details on the property. Plus, if you’re looking to mix it up, our Patreon mixed game is happening Tuesday, so don’t miss out. Elle and I are back to a Table Talk duo this week, but stay tuned—next week, we’ll have a fresh guest. Chicago Joe joins us after taking down the Patreon Hold ’em game, and we dive into the hot t...
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March 14, 2025
Chapter 3 Ep. 9 Ante Up Run Good!
I kick things off this week with updates from the Ante Up Discord Community, the latest on this month’s Patreon games, and a reminder that the Hold ‘em game’s first prize is now up to $150! Plus, we look ahead to the next Ante Up Poker Tour stop at Seminole Casino Coconut Creek, running May 1-5. Next, Elle and I welcome Dustin Skarra to the table, where we talk WSOP schedule, Doug Polk’s “Code Doug,” the APAT, and a unique Tennessee Hold ‘em you might not have heard of. On Call the Floor, Elli...
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March 7, 2025
Chapter 3 Ep. 8 Tour Kickoff, Controversies & Epic Comebacks
The Ante Up Poker Tour is kicking off at Seminole Casino Coconut Creek, and we’ve got a packed episode to get you ready! We excited to see you there. We can have a Maker’s and Ginger. Speaking of here is the link to the personalized label I mentioned. Elle and I are joined on Table Talk by Jason Herold, Ante Up Magazine contributor and Patreon member, as we dive into the latest poker headlines. We break down the WSOP Circuit controversy in Baltimore, a tournament winner in her own place of empl...
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Feb. 28, 2025
Chapter 3 Ep. 7 Rocky Waters and Rough Beats
We’ve got big news! The Ante Up Poker Tour is heading to Seminole Hard Rock Coconut Creek the first weekend of May, and we are excited to meet you guys when we get there. Elle is back from her cruise but still feeling a little woozy—was it the motion of the ocean or just some rough poker beats? With the WSOP around the corner, we pick out some key events that have caught our interest, plus we discuss Doug Polk’s latest challenge—you won’t want to miss this one! Here is a link to his video expl...
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Feb. 21, 2025
Chapter 3 Ep. 6 Charges, Chips, and Mixed Games
In this episode, we revisit a story from the October issue of Ante Up Magazine—and things have escalated. At least eight individuals involved in running the poker clubs we discussed are now facing federal charges. Plus, the latest issue of the magazine is out, so make to subscribe in order to check that out. On Table Talk, Elle and I dive into some Bitcoin adventures, Texas Mike’s health battle, and Phil Hellmuth’s surprising exit from the WSOP Main Event. Call the Floor sees Elliott ruling on ...
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Feb. 14, 2025
Chapter 3 Ep. 5 Valentine’s, Debt Etiquette & Super Bowl Bets
In this episode of the Ante Up Poker Podcast, Elle and I dive into the Valentine’s spirit while tackling an awkward poker dilemma—what’s the etiquette for calling out someone who owes you money at the table? We also break down our Super Bowl prop bets and chat about the latest action in the Patreon home game. Elliott shares his insight on a situation that unfolded during my recent casino trip, and Patrick joins me to analyze a tricky hand featuring K-9 suited in the Big Blind. To wrap things up...
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Feb. 7, 2025
Chapter 3 Ep. 4 It’s Prop Bet Time Again
Join us for another exciting episode of the Ante Up Poker Podcast! Joe Scales puts out an all-call for Hand of the Week (HOTW) and Call the Floor submissions—so send in your wildest hands and toughest rulings! Elle joins Joe to dive into some Prop Bets and Bad Beat Jackpots, sharing stories and insights on the side action that keeps poker rooms buzzing. Then, in Call the Floor, Elliott weighs in on a tricky situation involving a player with limited English proficiency—how should the floor handl...
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Jan. 31, 2025
Chapter 3 Ep. 3 The “Luxe” Episode
In this episode, we dive into the latest in the poker world, including a new book about the history of Vegas and Phil Hellmuth’s latest partnership. We also share more details about the upcoming Ante Up Poker Tour Stop in Schenectady, NY and recap our most recent home game. Here is the link to the Parking Cupid Article too. In Call the Floor Elliott rules on a situation where a player jokingly misrepresents their chip stack—how should it be handled? Then, Patrick and I break down a Hand of the W...
Jan. 30, 2025
Ante Up Poker Podcast Special: Daniel Negreanu
In this special one-off episode of the Ante Up Poker Podcast, we bring you an extended conversation with none other than Daniel Negreanu! What was supposed to be a standard interview turned into an epic deep dive as Daniel shared his thoughts on the state of poker, his most memorable hands, the evolution of the game, and even a few stories you won’t hear anywhere else. From strategy talk to behind-the-scenes moments from high-stakes games, this is one episode you won’t want to miss. When Kid Pok...
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Jan. 24, 2025
Chapter 3 Ep. 2 Happiness in Poker
Join us on this episode of the Ante Up Poker Podcast, where we dive into some exciting poker topics and more: 🎙️ Coming Soon: We tease our highly anticipated conversation with poker legend Daniel Negreanu—look for that episode later this week! 🧥 Comfortable and Stylish: Elle and I chat about the buzz around people sharing pictures in their Comfrt Brand clothing—don’t forget to grab yours using this link: comfrt.com/ELLE73474. 💸 Tipping Dealers: A hot topic in the poker world—how much is too m...
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Jan. 17, 2025
Chapter 3 Ep. 1 A million reasons to Ante Up
This week we have a lot to talk about. We are going to reach 1million listens with this episode. It took us two years to do it but here we are. Elle and I talk about a special guest on the show to celebrate the million listens mark. The magazine is live, and Elle has a new section that’s a lot of fun. If you have not checked that out be sure to do that. She is also a new ambassador for Comfrt clothing. Which she is really excited about She has a link that will get you 15% off your order. Just cl...
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Jan. 10, 2025
Chapter 2 Ep. 52 Two Full Years
This week is officially two years with me as the host of the Ante Up Poker Podcast, and next week we will reach 1,000,000 listens. Elle and I talk California fires and POY’s that have been reached and the Ante Up Poker Tour returning. Elle also wants to visit a dude ranch in Vegas. I promised to include the link to that so here it is. Elliott rules on the “betting line” or “courtesy line” in this week’s “Call the Floor”. Our HOTW welcomes the Draft Kings Sportsbook to the show and we play pocket...
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Jan. 3, 2025
Chapter 2 Ep. 51 Big Pots, Big Wins and Even Bigger Dreams
It’s our first episode of 2025, and we are one episode away from two full years with me in the hosts chair. We are also only two episodes away from reaching 1 million listens in that two year span. On “Table Talk” Elle and I talk about some exciting new things coming up in the new year. From new sponsors, new subscription model for the magazine and bringing back the Ante Up Poker Tour. We have a lot of plans for 2025. This week on “Call the Floor”, Elliott rules on a situation where a player on...