Ante Up! Pokercast

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 ...

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 ...

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? ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

This week I start the show talking about some exciting things to come. Then Elle and I start "Table Talk" with a Would You Rather situation. We talk about the WSOP dates, as well as a couple of other upcoming poker tours. Then we end the segment with a little bit of "Bet on Better". "Call the Floor" this week talks Card of Destiny again. Patrick and I break down a hand holding QJ suited in the cutoff in "HOTW" ...

We officially have 100 podcasts in the books since taking over the podcast. What a ride it has been. Also make sure to check out the December issue of the magazine. The link for that is below. Elle and I talk about the fun stories that have come out of Vegas and the Bahamas this last week. The ClubWPT Gold Invitational Freeroll has generated stories just like the old days of poker in my opinion, and even Phil Ivey got ...

This week on the Ante Up Poker Podcast Hello Fresh joined us as a new sponsor. The code to get your 10 free boxes is hellofresh.com/freeanteup The newest issue of Ante Up Magazine is coming soon. There will be some new changes to that. so sign up for emails to be able to keep up with all the things going on there. On "Table Talk", Elle and I talk WPT, WSOP, cheating scandals and Bet on Better. If you would ...

This week I start the show by expanding our request for home game photos, and looking for your 2025 poker goals. Elle and I talk about the new rule change for the WSOP on "Table Talk". We also chat about a recent article in Forbes that discusses how poker can help with a job interview. We have a listener that won a seat into the $5million Guaranteed ClubWPT Gold Freeroll later this month. We wish we could be there to ...

The turkey coma edition of the Ante Up Poker Podcast begins with me talking about the last night in Kansas before heading back to the East Coast. If you haven't already joined our socials, you should because it promises to be an entertaining trip, and we will document it there. On "Table Talk" this week, Elle and I talk about another Table Talk variety, the Vegas Monorail, F-1 and Doug Polk Controversy. Elliott rules on a situation on "Call the ...

I start the show talking about the upcoming road trip, and reflect on how far we have come with Ante Up. Elle joins me again on "Table Talk" where we talk poker as a "Mind Sport" and about Jonathan Little's question "If you could change one rule in poker what would it be?" Commercial gaming revenue is up and HCL has a new 24/7 poker streaming network. We also tease a review that we have coming up in the December ...

This week I start the show talking about the November issue of the magazine, and 2025 goals. Elle and I talk about snow in Vegas during "Table Talk". We also discuss a new poker documentary from Michael Bailey and the Women In Poker Hall of Fame. Here is the link to tickets to the HOF luncheon. Here is the link to make your own Maker's Mark label as well. Elliott and I discuss Calling the Clock on a player on ...

This week I start the show talking about the November issue of the magazine and the fact that we are so close to 1 million listens on the podcast. Elle and I talk about the Patreon game, the NAPT, and PokerStars ambassadors on "Table Talk" as well as the Alex Foxen stare. Elliott clarifies the table talk rule in this week's "Call the Floor". Then Patrick and I play K9 of diamonds on the button in this week's "HOTW". I ...

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" segment Patrick and I play AQ off suit from the cutoff, before I end ...

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 making a trip next year to the Irish Poker Open, and we talked about what may be my ...

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 One Outer" talking about playing when tired. Click here for our Linktree. ...

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" where the Small Blind sees the card but only after he made a bet. On this ...