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Ante Up Poker Magazine

Joe Scales

300 episodes

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.

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  1. Chapter 3 Ep. 45 Home Again!

    Elle and I are finally back home and back in the studio for a packed episode of the Ante Up Poker Podcast! This week, we kick things off with a full recap of the Ante Up Poker Championship — Then we dive into the…

  2. Chapter 3 Ep. 44 What Happens in Vegas… Gets Podcasted

    · 1 h 05 min

    This week on the Ante Up Poker Podcast — Elle and I are coming to you straight from the Poker Studio at the Venetian as we kick off the Ante Up Poker Championship in Las Vegas! We’ve even got a special guest at the…

  3. Chapter 3 Ep. 43 We’re Headed to Vegas

    · 1 h 06 min

    This week on the Ante Up Poker Podcast — Elle and Joe are back around the poker table to talk about why the Patreon game had to be canceled, gearing up for the Ante Up Poker Championship in Las Vegas, and reveal an…

  4. Chapter 3 Ep. 42 Ghosts, Ghouls & Gambles This Halloween

    · 1 h 12 min

    This week on the Ante Up Poker Podcast: Elle and I welcome Michelle and Molly from Talking Stick to chat about the latest happenings at the property. We also discuss a low-stakes player getting staked on Hustler Casino…

  5. Chapter 3 Ep. 41 Scandals and Mind Games

    · 1 h 05 min

    This Week on the Ante Up Poker Podcast: Elle and I are back home from their trip to Maker’s Mark Star Hill Farm, enjoying a short breather before hitting the road again for the Ante Up Poker Championship at the…

  6. Chapter 3 Ep. 40 Podcasting at 60mph

    · 1 h 01 min

    This week on the Ante Up Poker Podcast, Elle and I are hitting the road — literally! We’re recording from the highway on our way to the Maker’s Mark Star Hill Farm in Kentucky. Along the ride, we dive into how Poker…

  7. Chapter 3 Ep. 39 Lights, Camera, Ante Up!

    · 1 h 15 min

    This week on the Ante Up Poker Podcast, Joe and Elle are bringing the action to a whole new level — literally — with the addition of video to the show! While they are around the table, they recap the latest Patreon…

  8. Chapter 3 Ep. 38 A Chip and a Chair and Friends to Share it With

    · 1 h 01 min

    This week on the Ante Up Poker Podcast: Elle and I start with Table Talk where wrap up our trip to Schenectady and share all the highlights. We dive into a WSOP Europe player who truly embraced the “Chip and a Chair”…

  9. Chapter 3 Ep. 37 Live from NY… It’s the Ante Up Poker Podcast

    · 58 min

    This week the Ante Up Poker Podcast is coming to you from Rivers Casino in Schenectady, NY! Elle and I are joined by Dustin from Rivers and we dive into the poker action from the week. We recap the standout moments, we…

  10. Chapter 3 Ep. 36 Patreon Play to Poker Variance

    · 54 min

    Elle and I kick things off in Table Talk, breaking down all the action from last night’s Patreon game, plus we look ahead as we get ready for Schenectady and dive into other New York casino news. We also spotlight the…

  11. Chapter 3 Ep. 35 Schenectady Awaits

    · 59 min

    This week on the Ante Up Poker Podcast, Dustin King joins Elle and Joe as we gear up for the Electric City Poker Series and Ante Up Poker Tour in Schenectady, NY. Be sure to book your hotel here and use code ECPS25.…

  12. Chapter 3 Ep. 34 Highways, Hands & One Outers

    · 1 h 09 min

    This week on the Ante Up Poker Podcast, Elle and I welcome Papa Poker to the table to talk about his ambitious new project — the Poker Cannonball Run. He’s documenting his time on the road, playing tournaments across…

  13. Chapter 3 Ep. 33 Good Karma, Bad Beats, and the Case of the Folded Aces

    · 1 h 04 min

    This week on Table Talk, Elle and I recap the Patreon game. Plus—Hatter and Ben Minch add even more value to upcoming Patreon games, including the brand-new Good Karma Seat. We’re just weeks away from heading to Rivers…

  14. Chapter 3 Ep. 32 The Charm City and Tough Lessons

    · 1 h 09 min

    This week Elle and I are in the Charm City, Baltimore MD. We are playing a little poker and getting to know some of the staff at the poker rooms here. In the Table Talk segment we discuss our time at the tables so far,…

  15. Chapter 3 Ep. 31 Pocket Kings, Collusion Calls, and Mental Games

    · 53 min

    This week on the Ante Up Poker Podcast: Elle and I break down the mental side of her game in Table Talk, recap the Patreon game, and preview the upcoming Ante Up Poker Tour stop in Schenectady, NY — with a special room…

  16. Chapter 3 Ep. 30 Trespassed & the Buy-in Bluff

    · 1 h 23 min

    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…

  17. Chapter 3 Ep. 29 Fun, Profit, and a Surprise Twist

    · 1 h 13 min

    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…

  18. Chapter 3 Ep. 28 Badugi Bets

    · 57 min

    Sure! Here’s a more polished and engaging version of your show description: 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…

  19. Chapter 3 Ep. 27 Title: The WSOP Hangover

    · 1 h 09 min

    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,…

  20. Chapter 3 Ep. 26 New Studio, Old Controversies, and the Art of the Fold

    · 1 h 23 min

    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…

  21. Chapter 3 Ep. 25 Flooded Floors and WSOP Woes

    · 1 h 04 min

    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…

  22. Chapter 3 Ep. 24 Vegas Got Joe Again!

    · 29 min

    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…

  23. Chapter 3 Ep. 23 All In on Vegas

    · 1 h 11 min

    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…

  24. Chapter 3 Ep. 22 Friday the 13th – Flops, Folds & Floor Calls

    · 1 h 00 min

    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…

  25. Chapter 3 Ep. 21 The Good, The Bad, and the Bluffs

    · 1 h 04 min

    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…

  26. Chapter 3 Ep. 20 Big Blinds, Big Lines, and Bigger Lessons

    · 59 min

    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…

  27. Chapter 3 Ep. 19 Forward Motion, Vegas Commotion & AQ Confusion

    · 52 min

    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…

  28. Chapter 3 Ep. 18 The Reason We Play

    · 59 min

    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…

  29. Chapter 3 Ep. 17 Travel Chaos

    · 51 min

    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…

  30. Chapter 3 Ep. 16 Seminole Casino Coconut Creek

    · 41 min

    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…

  31. Chapter 3 Ep. 15 Burn Cards, Barbero and the Battles with a Smile

    · 56 min

    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…

  32. 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”…

  33. Chapter 3 Ep. 13 Tour Stop News

    · 1 h 04 min

    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…

  34. Chapter 3 Ep. 12 Poker Walk Up Songs?

    · 1 h 09 min

    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…

  35. Chapter 3 Ep. 11 Chops, Cheaters and Chicago Joe

    · 1 h 00 min

    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…

  36. Chapter 3 Ep. 10 When Dealers Drop the Ball

    · 58 min

    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…

  37. Chapter 3 Ep. 9 Ante Up Run Good!

    · 1 h 07 min

    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…

  38. Chapter 3 Ep. 8 Tour Kickoff, Controversies & Epic Comebacks

    · 1 h 18 min

    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…

  39. Chapter 3 Ep. 7 Rocky Waters and Rough Beats

    · 1 h 02 min

    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…

  40. Chapter 3 Ep. 6 Charges, Chips, and Mixed Games

    · 58 min

    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.…

  41. Chapter 3 Ep. 5 Valentine’s, Debt Etiquette & Super Bowl Bets

    · 1 h 15 min

    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…

  42. Chapter 3 Ep. 4 It’s Prop Bet Time Again

    · 58 min

    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…

  43. Chapter 3 Ep. 3 The “Luxe” Episode

    · 1 h 02 min

    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…

  44. Ante Up Poker Podcast Special: Daniel Negreanu

    · 57 min

    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…

  45. Chapter 3 Ep. 2 Happiness in Poker

    · 1 h 04 min

    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…

  46. Chapter 3 Ep. 1 A million reasons to Ante Up

    · 1 h 06 min

    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…

  47. Chapter 2 Ep. 52 Two Full Years

    · 57 min

    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…

  48. Chapter 2 Ep. 51 Big Pots, Big Wins and Even Bigger Dreams

    · 47 min

    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…

  49. Chapter 2 Ep. 50 The Final Shuffle of 2024

    · 50 min

    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…

  50. Chapter 2 Ep. 49 Over 100

    · 57 min

    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…

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