Ante Up Poker Magazine
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.
Episodes
August 8, 2025 • 82 mins
Elle and I welcome WhatsUpDoc2 to the table for this week’s Table Talk, fresh off his win in the July Patreon game. We cover a mix of headlines and hijinks, including the decline in Vegas tourism, what’s coming up in the next round of Patreon games, and a few poker moments worthy of the big screen treatment.
Elliott joins us for Call the Floor, where a ruling takes a wild turn and ends with a player being trespassed from the casino...
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August 1, 2025 • 73 mins
This week on the Ante Up Poker Podcast, Elle and I tackle some fun topics: What matters more—fun or profit? Where’s your dream destination to play poker? And who would you take with you to the felt in paradise? Plus, I surprise Elle with an exciting opportunity from Maker’s Mark that you won’t want to miss. Here is where you can get your tickets as well.
In Call the Floor, Elliott weighs in on a tricky situation involving a player ...
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July 25, 2025 • 56 mins
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This week on the Ante Up Poker Podcast, join Elle and me as we break down the heated debate surrounding the WSOP Player of the Year — is it time for a rule change? We also recap the action from our latest Badugi Patreon game and share stories from the frontlines of the eternal quest: finding the perfect place to play poker.
In this episode’s "Call the F...
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July 18, 2025 • 68 mins
Elle and I welcome Dustin King to the table for a fun and honest breakdown of The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly of this year’s WSOP. From deep runs to deep sighs, nothing is off the felt. We dive into all things poker, and even a little Uno.
Elliott lays down the rules when a player makes a river bet before their opponent even decides what they are going to do on the turn.
Patrick and I dissect a hand featuring pocket sixes in an o...
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July 11, 2025 • 82 mins
Elle and I are recording from the new Ante Up studio! The backdrop’s fresh, the chairs are comfy, and the sound quality… well, let’s just say we’re still working on that part.
We talk about the 2025 WSOP Main Event as it continues its march toward crowning a champion, and the WPT is kicking off its always-popular series at the Venetian — one of our favorite poker destinations. Plus, our July Patreon Games are officially scheduled,...
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July 4, 2025 • 64 mins
This week on the Ante Up Poker Podcast, Joe’s back around the table for Table Talk — and there’s no shortage of things to discuss! We dive into the good, the bad, and the downright soggy at the WSOP, including the water flooding chaos at the Horseshoe and Paris. Plus, we wrap up the segment with a great moment from Daniel Negreanu, who answers a railbird’s question on how to make tilt a non-factor at the table. As promised here is...
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June 27, 2025 • 29 mins
We’re back… kind of! Vegas struck again, and this time Joe’s out sick — but don’t worry, it’s not kidney stones. While we had to skip the Table Talk segment this week, the show must go on! Elliott is still here to make the call on Call the Floor, and Patrick, our proud resident fish, dives into a hand of the week that’ll have you shaking your head or maybe nodding in sympathy. And just when you think Joe’s down for the count, he de...
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June 20, 2025 • 71 mins
Elle and I are gearing up for Vegas! As we get ready to head to the World Series of Poker and connect with listeners, we welcome Brian Bly to Table Talk — fresh off his win in the Ante Up Patreon Game. We dive into WSOP chatter and what it means to balance being a poker player and a poker dad.
Elliott steps in with a ruling on a strange situation: what happens when a player walks out before a hand is finished?
In Hand of the Week, ...
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June 13, 2025 • 60 mins
Hello, A-Team! It’s Friday the 13th, but don’t worry—we’ve got nothing but good luck and great content in this week’s episode of the Ante Up Poker Podcast! I kick things off with a big congrats to Ante Up Brian for taking down last night’s Patreon Game and earning that sweet $65. If you haven’t already, hop into our Discord and join the conversation between episodes!
Elle and I are joined by special guest Dustin King from Rivers C...
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June 6, 2025 • 63 mins
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. Pa...
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May 30, 2025 • 58 mins
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.
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May 23, 2025 • 52 mins
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 moti...
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May 16, 2025 • 58 mins
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...
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May 10, 2025 • 51 mins
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 ...
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May 2, 2025 • 40 mins
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.
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April 25, 2025 • 56 mins
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...
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April 18, 2025
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 M...
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April 11, 2025 • 64 mins
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 ...
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April 4, 2025 • 69 mins
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 t...
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March 28, 2025 • 60 mins
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 practica...
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