This week on the Ante Up Poker Podcast, we’ve got a full table and plenty to talk about. On Table Talk, Elle and I welcome Tia Bacon from Gila River to the show as we take a deep dive into the upcoming Ante Up Poker Tour stop at Gila River Lone Butte. We talk about what players can expect, the excitement building around the series, and why this is shaping up to be a can’t-miss event. We also spotlight the ...
Sign up for the Lucid Poker app. Join our Discord community. View the written version of this episode here. In this episode, you'll learn the seven most powerful small bet situations that can instantly pressure your opponents and win more pots. By watching, you'll understand exactly when to use small bets for protection, range advantage, stack-to-pot leverage, block betting, and multi-way pressure so you can make more profitable decisions in both cash games and tournaments. 00:00 Mastering Small Bets to ...
For this Valentine's weekend, get your honey-bunny out of the house with a lovely gift... then take poker action!These 3 essential daily actions will increase your profitability, even during busy holiday weekends.Show Notes: https://smartpokerstudy.com/pod585 Mentioned in this episode:Valentine's Day 2026 SaleJoin the Poker Forge for the Valentine's Day Sale: https://www.thepokerforge.com Light the candles and ignite your game! Get your first 14 days for only $14... then just $34/month (50% off)! Offer expires February 15th at midnight PST.
In the 938th episode of the PokerNews Podcast, Chad Holloway, Mike Holtz, and Ben Ludlow are joined by Connor Richards at Level 9 Studio in Las Vegas to talk about poker pro Jared Bleznick revealing that he's buried by a bad investment into a massive amount of Labubu! Connor then shares details on covering the federal trial of Tom Goldstein in person in Maryland and what it was like to win the recent Charity Series of Poker (CSOP) event. Speaking ...
(0:10:35): David Sklansky, age 78, arrested for "domestic battery" -- plus important update 2 days after original broadcast.... (1:00:30): Druff exposes a hidden $56 charge at Vegas Caesars properties for not checking out on time, and the post goes viral.... (2:20:27): Coin Poker raking $2500/hand at nosebleed stakes, defending it on X.... (2:50:19): Update: Bovada finally responds to Druff regarding the $29k confiscation, but is it any closer to resolution?.... (3:02:28): Disgraced ghoster Ren Lin no longer with GGPoker, now ...
This week on the Ante Up Poker Podcast, Table Talk comes fully loaded as Elle shows up with snacks and football jerseys. From there, we dive into the Patreon Game and kick around some Super Bowl prop bets and talk Octopi Poker. Here is the link to the video I was talking about. On Call the Floor, Elliott rules on a situation where a player’s hand is declared dead after stepping away from the table—always a tricky spot and one ...
Your poker results tell you how to win!You’re going to figure out what you’ve been doing WRONG, so you can STOP doing those things. And you’re going to figure out what you’re doing RIGHT, so you can do MORE of it… ganbatte!This episode analyzes poker statistics from two different months to identify winning and losing poker strategy. I highlight specific metrics like 3bet, Call PF 2bet and Call River Bets. I also dive into the mental game aspects of winning ...
In the 936th episode of the PokerNews Podcast, Chad Holloway, Mike Holtz, and Ben Ludlow are all in Las Vegas at Level 9 Studio to talk about a pair of big hands from the Super High Roller Cash Game on PokerGO. One saw Sameh Elamawy lay down the second nuts to Justin Gavri, and the other was Andrew Robl five-bet bluffing smack into the pocket aces of Eric Wasserson, which led to a discussion on Robl and his chances of ...
Have you heard high-stakes #poker players claiming that they play a GTO strategy? That is a myth that is quickly disproved; the general GTO solution to poker is currently unknown. Even if such a solution was available, memorizing solver output and its mixing frequencies would be impossible. It is also the case, however, that GTO solvers have radically improved our understanding of the fundamentals of poker. This podcast episode breaks down the practical takeaways from GTO research, with a particular ...
Jeff welcomes Wayne Chiang, a pioneer of modern e-sports and a seasoned high-stakes poker professional who now serves as the Talent Manager for the WSOP. Wayne discusses his early days as the world’s number one StarCraft player and the parallels between competitive gaming and professional poker. He details the new WSOP Vlogger Program designed to support content creators of all levels and his transition from the "miserable" grind of high-stakes play to a more fulfilled role within the industry. Wayne ...
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Jeff Gross sits down with long-time friend and poker powerhouse Gabriel Andrade following his monumental $5 million score at the WSOP Paradise in the Atlantis. Gabriel opens up about the emotional weight of his recent success, transitioning from a "cash game undercover" player to a tournament specialist, and the financial struggles he overcame to reach this peak. He shares incredible stories from his past—from delivering pizzas and surviving a robbery in Oklahoma to the "angels" like Bill Perkins who supported ...
This week on the Ante Up Poker Podcast, Elle and I kick things off with a listener-submitted question that sparks a great table-worthy discussion. We also dive into the Dan Cates boxing match. Here is a link to the video of that. We also touch on Maurice Hawkins capturing his 22nd WSOP Circuit ring. On Call the Floor, Elliott rules on a tricky spot where a player announces “raise” but isn’t allowed their full intended amount. Then Joe and Patrick ...
Welcome to the January 2026 episode of the Nerdthusiast Poker Podcast!This month, the crew kicks things off with a fun unboxing of new poker merch and collectibles, including a freshly signed autograph from a former Sopranos guest star that every fan of poker, pop culture, and memorabilia will appreciate.After that, we shift into full grind mode with a Winter/Spring 2026 East Coast poker preview, breaking down some of the biggest and most notable tournaments coming up in our region — ...
In the 936th episode of the PokerNews Podcast, Chad Holloway, Mike Holtz, and Ben Ludlow are all in Las Vegas at Level 9 Studio to talk about the viral $2.4 million poker hand played between Antonio Esfandiari and Alan Keating. The hand, part of Super High Roller Cash Game on PokerGO, blew up fast and had the whole poker world talking. From there, the crew talks about the Daniel "Jungleman" Cates vs. sports bettor "Elf" boxing match, looks at a ...
Most players watch poker livestreams for fun, but strong players watch them to get better. In this episode, I break down how to turn any poker stream into a personal training session, so you can learn faster without playing more hours. Show Notes: https://www.smartpokerstudy.com/pod583 Livestream Recording: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GKEykIV1mvc
In this episode Monika shares how she shifted from a promising pharmacology/science path into poker because it felt more merit-based and rewarding long-term skill over connections, with supportive family conversations and a "plan B" degree behind her. She credits her biggest leap to pandemic-era routine and repetition, plus dropping her "lone wolf" ego to seek feedback and mindset coaching, especially after burnout and difficult WSOP summers in Las Vegas. She explains the tradeoffs of being a streamer (doors opened, resilience ...
It's day 10/10 in a row celebrating 10 years of the Smart Poker Study Podcast! I owe it all to you who've joined me on this poker train. Cheers to you and to 10 more years!Show Notes: https://smartpokerstudy.com/pod58210 Year Celebration: https://go.smartpokerstudy.com/10years
This week on the Ante Up Poker Podcast, Elle and I kick things off with a breakdown of the BB ante, a recap of last night’s Patreon game, and one of the best feel-good stories you’ll hear all year—an 88-year-old woman winning $10,000 in her very first poker tournament. Elliott steps in with a situation that goes beyond a standard Call the Floor ruling and dives into the bigger picture of how these spots should be handled. Patrick and I ...
Day 9/10 in a row celebrating 10 years of the Smart Poker Study Podcast!https://www.smartpokerstudy.com/10yearsShow Notes: https://www.smartpokerstudy.com/pod581