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Ante Up Poker Magazine

Joe Scales
Poker
World Series Of Poker
Poker Strategy
Ante Up Magazine
Poker Tournaments
Hand Of the Week
Ante Up Poker Tour
Las Vegas
Poker Community
WSOP
Ante Up Poker Championship
Kidney Stones
Thanksgiving
Patreon
Ante Up Poker Magazine
Poker Strategies
Electric City Poker Series
Vegas
Tournaments
Poker As a Mind Sport

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.

PublishesWeeklyEpisodes300Founded18 years ago
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Latest Episodes

We’re at Rivers Casino in Schenectady, where several Ante Up Poker Tour events have wrapped up and Main Event weekend is here. In Table Talk, we catch up on the series, time with the A-Team, and a few adventures away from the tables.

In Call the Fl... more

We’re on the road again! This week we’re getting ready to head to Schenectady and Rivers Casino, where we hope to see plenty of the A-Team for our MUG on Sunday and a full slate of events that include the Mini Main, Main Event, Rivers Revival and mor... more

This week on the Ante Up Poker Podcast, we start Table Talk on a more serious note with condolences to the Hellmuth family and a moment of remembrance for September 11. We also recap the latest Patreon game, look around the poker world, and get ready... more

This week, Ben joins us from Wisconsin for Table Talk as we hear about his road-trip adventures, talk Good Karma seats, and officially welcome bestbet as the new Studio Sponsor of the Ante Up Poker Podcast. We also look ahead to our January stop at b... more

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Recent Guests

Dennis Wilcox
Listener-submitted Call the Floor scenario contributor
Episode: Chapter 4. Ep. 36 On the Road to Rivers
Joe Stapleton
Feature interview in the magazine this month
Poker writer/entertainer
Episode: Chapter 4 Ep. 34 Good Karma and Tough Decisions
Dustin Scarra
Listener who submitted a Call the Floor hand
Episode: Chapter 4 Ep. 32 Back on Dry Land
Dave Miller
Listener who submitted a Call the Floor hand
Listener/Community member
Episode: Chapter 4 Ep. 29 You Can’t Play Every Game
Linda Johnson
Poker royalty discussed in the Q&A segment
Poker Hall of Fame (mentioned)
Episode: Chapter 4 Ep. 29 You Can’t Play Every Game
Jan Fisher
Poker royalty discussed in the Q&A segment
Poker Hall of Fame (mentioned)
Episode: Chapter 4 Ep. 29 You Can’t Play Every Game
Joe Mackin
Poker room manager at Sycuan
Sycuan Casino Resort
Episode: Chapter 4 Ep. 28 Sycuan Spotlight
Dr. Jasmine Klapperich
Doctor of Occupational Therapy and advocate for OT in casino settings
Unknown, works with casino poker environment
Episode: Chapter 4 Episode 26: The Dealer and Player Grind
Willie Coleman
Dealer School in Nevada, dealer advocate
The Dealer School
Episode: Chapter 4 Episode 26: The Dealer and Player Grind

Hosts

Joe Scales
Host of the show, guides conversation and hand analyses; table/floor presence across episodes.
Elliott Schechter
Co-host, recurring contributor; regular rule expert and on-table decision analyst.
Elle
Co-host appearing around the poker table; banter, analysis, and guest integration.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 499 ratings
  • Love Ante Up

    Joe and the gang do a great job!!!!! I look forward to each weeks new podcast.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Kevin La Van
    United States3 years ago
  • Ante Up is back!

    Very glad and surprised to see the podcast revived. Like Lazarus you just can’t keep ‘em down. Looking forward to the next chapter of Ante Up!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Cbanger28
    United States4 years ago
  • Hope I’m not too late.

    As the title says I fear I may be late to this party of reviews. I’ve heard Chris and Scott mention many times to review and yet I always tell myself I’ll get to it. Well here I am. What motivated me to review was the most recent download of the show, introducing the end of it. It is sad to hear but also understandable. Cliche here: long time listener first time reviewer. I’m a 30 something year old who shares Chris’ name so maybe I just have a soft spot there. But with that said, these two guys... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Cbanger28
    United States5 years ago
  • Do they still publish a magazine?

    Podcast Addict
    3
    Fishfood
    5 years ago
  • Love the show

    Too many poker podcasts are gears toward pro’s or semi pro’s. These guys are geared toward the casual player.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    GatorJerryH
    United States5 years ago

Listeners Say

Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

Some listeners wish for crisper hand analyses and fewer promos
Positively reviewed for humor and accessibility, though some critique pacing and production quality
Great banter with solid hands and real-world strategy
Long-running, engaging, and informative for casual players
Very community-driven with frequent guest insights and updates

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How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.

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#1
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Apple Podcasts
#10
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Apple Podcasts
#59
United Kingdom/Leisure
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#150
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#5
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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Chapter 4 Ep. 37: The Rivers Reunion
Q: On the flop, with a multiway overpair and various draws, was a call or a raise better given the check-raise from the opponent on the turn?
The consensus is that facing a strong line on a coordinated board, calling again is often preferable to shoving, unless there is clear fold equity or a strong read; otherwise, folding can be the prudent choice to avoid getting crushed by sets or better draws.
Chapter 4 Ep. 35: Birthday Lessons
Q: Elliott, how's it going?
The guest responds that things are going well, joins the hosts for the segment, and shares his perspectives on home game rulings and quick-fire decision guidance.
Chapter 4 Ep. 20 WSOB: Babies, Billions, and Back to the Future
Q: If the cards never touched the muck, should the player be able to recover their hand after the fact?
Elliott notes that typically if a hand is declared dead, the decision is based on the sequence and pace of play; simply verbal declarations can be decisive, but protection and floor involvement matter. In most cases, if the hand is dead, it remains dead unless corrected through proper floor intervention or a misdeal can be addressed by the floor.
Chapter 4 Ep. 20 WSOB: Babies, Billions, and Back to the Future
Q: Can a dealer just declare a player's hand dead when the action is slowed or paused by headphones and inaction?
Elliott explains that in general the dealer cannot unilaterally declare a hand dead unless there is a direct violation of rules or a clear case of dead hand due to action not being taken. The floor should be involved if there is any dispute or ambiguity, and players are responsible for paying attention to protect their hands.
Chapter 4 Ep. 18 Don’t Play Scared
Q: How should a player respond to a messy desk versus a clean desk at the table?
They suggest being explicit about stack organization and consistency at the table, with players aligning their chip stacks to avoid confusion, while acknowledging different styles and the need for table etiquette to guide behavior.

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A lively show built around everyday players, it blends banter with practical strategy, hands-on analysis, and hands-off segments like Hand of the Week, Call the Floor, and ongoing tournament and industry news. Episodes frequently feature guest experts, casino staff, and industry veterans, offering rule rulings, health and wellness perspectives for dealers, and real-world hands from listeners. Noteworthy is the strong community focus, consistent cadence, and a clear commitment to accessible strategy for casual players, plus an openness to discuss governance, promotions, and the evolving poker ecosystem.

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