Upswing Poker Level-Up

Upswing Poker Level-Up

Improve your poker skills fast with short, hyper-focused episodes covering crucial poker topics. Hosted by VP of Upswing Poker Mike Brady and poker pro Gary Blackwood.

Episodes

November 28, 2025 9 mins

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"Honestly in the 20 whatever years I've been on and off studying poker I don't know if I've ever seen a more impactful, concise, practical and actionable 20 minutes of content. Very very well done. Thank you." - Verified Lab 2.0 Member

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November 5, 2025 25 mins

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Learn seven essential strategies to dominate live and online cash games with host Mike Brady and poker pro Gary Blackwood. From value betting thinly to attacking capped ranges, this episode breaks down the habits that separate winners from everyone else at the table.

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October 22, 2025 19 mins

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Mike Brady and Gary Blackwood reveal the five most profitable bluffing spots in poker that every serious player should master. Learn how to identify and exploit bluffing opportunities—like paired boards, delayed c-bets, and favorable runouts—to outthink your opponents and win m...

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October 15, 2025 11 mins

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Mike Brady and Gary Blackwood reveal five popular solver strategies that actually hurt your win rate against real-life opponents. From misguided three-bets to weak river plays, they break down when and why "playing like a computer" can cost you money—and how to exploit human tendencies instead.

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October 1, 2025 15 mins

Avoiding just a few critical mistakes could be the key to unlocking your win rate at the poker table. In this episode of the Upswing Poker Level-Up podcast, Mike Brady and Gary Blackwood break down the three biggest leaks that crush players at low stakes—and how to fix them.

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00:00 Mistake #1 – Playing Too Passively

02:03 Mistake #2 – Missing Thin...

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Learn how to stay calm and make smarter decisions when your poker hands take unexpected turns. The world's best poker coach, Uri Peleg, gives you practical strategies and mindset shifts to quickly reevaluate, adapt, and protect your bankroll in tough situations.

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September 10, 2025 20 mins

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September 9, 2025 92 mins

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The world's best poker coach, Uri Peleg, is here to help you destroy the players in your games. He's collected 7 real hands, each of which demonstrates a key hole in the opponent's game at showdown. 

First, he'll talk about how to identify and note such mistakes. ...

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The world's best poker coach, Uri Peleg, shares his five best strategies for dominating soft games. Alongside co-host Mike Brady, he breaks down how to exploit common mistakes without falling into the same traps. Whether you play live or low-stakes online, these tips will help you maximize value and boost your win rate.

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The world's best poker coach, Uri Peleg, walks you through numerous hand examples and shares key insights for playing Pocket Kings. He positions the question "how should you play pocket kings" as a philosophical one that touches deep into something beautiful about the game of poker.

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Learn how to turn a single showdown into a strategic advantage at the poker table.

In this episode, Mike and Gary break down five real-world hand scenarios and reveal powerful counter-strategies to exploit common player types—ranging from over-bluffers to under-value bettors. If you're ready to level up your poker reads and punish your opponents' mistakes, this one's fo...

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December 11, 2024 16 mins

Every hand begins with preflop play, so making correct decisions is critically important. Upswing Poker VP Mike Brady and Scottish poker pro Gary Blackwood share five actionable tips that you can use to elevate your game and take advantage of your opponent's mistakes!

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December 4, 2024 19 mins

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The math behind poker might not seem glamorous, but few skills will affect your bottom line more than a correct understanding of pot odds!

Upswing Poker VP Mike Brady previews the new Low Stakes Launch Pad course by sharing everything you need to build a so...

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November 27, 2024 22 mins

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You might be tempted to slow play the next time you have a monster hand, but that could be a huge mistake!

Mike Brady and Gary Blackwood discuss how carefully choosing when to take your foot off the gas is the best strategy to ensure maximum profitability. Don't play another hand u...

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November 20, 2024 10 mins

You look down at your cards and see pocket aces. It's the best starting hand in poker, but how do you extract maximum value from your opponents?

On this episode, Mike Brady talks with poker pro Gary Blackwood about the best practices for navigating pocket aces across a wide range of scenarios. If you like winning more money at the poker table, then you need to listen now!

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October 2, 2024 8 mins

Winning poker, made simple. Pre-register for the Poker Blueprint here: https://upswingpoker.com/poker-blueprint-pre-registration/ 

Uri Peleg has spent thousands of hours studying poker. He's done more digging through solvers and tested more strategies than most players ever will. He's put his findings into practice and come out on top in high stakes games – and he's coached numerous players...

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September 18, 2024 10 mins

Winning poker, made simple. Pre-register for the Poker Blueprint here: https://upswingpoker.com/poker-blueprint-pre-registration/

It's a high stakes cash game at The Lodge studio featuring two players who are no strangers to playing $50,000+ pots, Doug Polk and Mariano. Poker coach Uri Peleg breaks down the hand using the strategic framework taught in his new course the Poker Blueprint.

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HAND RECAP (7 handed, 14 players left, 600K/1.2M blinds - 1.2M BB ante)

Coelho (13.3M chips) raises to 2.4M with A A. Kristen Foxen (49M chips) calls in the Big Blind with K

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