Ante Up Poker Magazine

This week on the Ante Up Poker Podcast, Elle and I kick things off with a breakdown of the BB ante, a recap of last night’s Patreon game, and one of the best feel-good stories you’ll hear all year—an 88-year-old woman winning $10,000 in her very first poker tournament. Elliott steps in with a situation that goes beyond a standard Call the Floor ruling and dives into the bigger picture of how these spots should be handled. Patrick and I then break down this week’s Hand of the Week featuring pocket nines… but not before Patrick takes a moment to roast me about the Bills loss. As always, I wrap things up with Joe’s One Outer, taking a thoughtful look at the difference between the real poker grind and what social media makes it look like. Cards, conversations, and a little perspective. Click here for our Linktree. It is a quick resource to get you to our magazine, podcast, YouTube, and more. comfrt.com/ELLE73474. Your link for the most comfortable hoodie on the planet. Click here to check out Octopi Poker

Chapter 4, Ep. 1 marks the anniversary of a new era for the Ante Up Poker Podcast as I officially took over hosting duties 4 years ago. This week, Joe and Elle open Table Talk by celebrating the release of the latest issue of Ante Up Magazine, and Joe puts Elle on the spot with a fun quiz. In Call the Floor, Elliott breaks down a controversial ruling and explains why, in some situations, it can be acceptable for the floor to defer a decision until after a hand is completed. Patrick joins Joe for this week’s HOTW, where the key takeaway is learning when — and how — to trust your reads at the table. And Joe closes out the episode with Joe’s One Outer, expanding that idea even farther. It’s the start of another year for the podcast, but the mission stays the same: real poker talk for everyday players. Click here for our Linktree. It is a quick resource to get you to our magazine, podcast, YouTube, and more. comfrt.com/ELLE73474. Your link for the most comfortable hoodie on the planet. Click here to check out Octopi Poker

This week on the Ante Up Poker Podcast, Elle and I celebrate some recent achievements of women in poker, talk about the Circa Survivor winners, recap the Patreon Game, and discuss why the Sweepstakes Poker model may be in hot water. Elliott takes the reins in Call the Floor, ruling on a hand turned up way too early — and he is upset he didn’t called. Patrick joins me to break down a HOTW featuring pocket Jacks and a table full of limpers. I wrap it up with Joe’s One Outer, focusing on the power of position in poker. Click here for our Linktree. It is a quick resource to get you to our magazine, podcast, YouTube, and more. comfrt.com/ELLE73474. Your link for the most comfortable hoodie on the planet. Click here to check out Octopi Poker

I know technically last week was Ep. 49 1/2, so we should be at Ep. 50 — but in order to keep things on track with when we actually started putting the podcast out, I made this week’s episode Ep. 51. We’re kicking off the new year with a brand-new intro for the show! You’ll hear a version of it here, and if you want to check out the full intro, head over to our Patreon page. Elle and I are around the table for Table Talk, breaking down some of the poker action kicking off the new year and discussing Bryn Kenney becoming the first player ever to surpass $80 million in live tournament cashes. In Call the Floor, Elliott rules on a situation where a player failed to make their larger denomination chips visible — a reminder that you need to keep those visible at all times. Patrick and I battle it out in Hand of the Week, playing A♠ J♠ from middle position, and talking through the decisions that come with it. I wrap things up with Joe’s One Outer, focusing on the decision we all face this time of year — what to carry forward into the New Year and what’s better left behind.

This week on the Ante Up Poker Podcast, we’re doing something a little different. Instead of a full episode, we’re taking a well-timed step away from the table to recharge, reflect, and practice what we’re always preaching. On the show — especially in my One Outer — we talk a lot about the importance of balance, taking breaks, and enjoying life away from poker. This week, we’re finally taking our own advice. With the holidays here, we’re spending time with family, enjoying Christmas, and coming back refreshed and ready for what’s ahead. Sometimes the best move isn’t another hand or another session — it’s knowing when to sit one out. We’ll be back next week. Until then, enjoy the holidays, take care of yourselves, and we’ll see you back at the table. Click here for our Linktree. It is a quick resource to get you to our magazine, podcast, YouTube, and more. comfrt.com/ELLE73474. Your link for the most comfortable hoodie on the planet. Click here to check out Octopi Poker

This week on the Ante Up Poker Podcast, we’ve got a full deck of conversations, strategy, and a little crossover fun. On Table Talk, Elle and I dive into the idea of multi-tabling and firing multiple bullets, plus break down some interesting Spotify stats that caught our attention. In Call the Floor, Elliott weighs in on a tricky situation involving a player who discloses the contents of their hand—what’s allowed, what’s not, and how it should be handled. This week’s HOTW puts Patrick and I in position with pocket queens, and the decisions aren’t quite as automatic as they might seem. And in Joe’s One Outer, Joe finds a way to connect football and poker, proving the two games might have more in common than you think. Click here for our Linktree. It is a quick resource to get you to our magazine, podcast, YouTube, and more. comfrt.com/ELLE73474. Your link for the most comfortable hoodie on the planet. Click here to check out Octopi Poker

This week on the Ante Up Poker Podcast, Joe and Elle welcome Michelle McGinn and Molly Brentlinger to the table: . We share laughs and insights, and then shift to a feel-good WPT moment where what could’ve been a disappointment turns into an unexpected $1,100 seat to the WPT Prime Championship. In Call the Floor, Elliott weighs in on a tricky spot involving a player whose hand is declared dead after exposing a card — and as always, his ruling sparks great discussion. Then it’s time for HOTW, where Joe debates whether he can escape his reputation as a nit while navigating A♠K♦ offsuit. We close the show with Joe’s One Outer comparing how we approach small pots vs. big pots — not just at the poker table, but in life itself. Click here for our Linktree. It is a quick resource to get you to our magazine, podcast, YouTube, and more. comfrt.com/ELLE73474. Your link for the most comfortable hoodie on the planet. Click here to check out Octopi Poker

Dustin King from Rivers Casino & Resort in Schenectady, NY pulls up a chair with Elle and I for a packed Table Talk segment! We dive into everything happening at Rivers, the latest buzz out of NYC, and even wander into the world of AI and how it might shape the game. In Call the Floor, Elliott weighs in on a wild moment when a player gets a little too excited—sending a card flying off the table. Was it a fold?  Or just an accidental fastball from excitement? Patrick and I tackle another HOTW, and the real mystery is whether my streak of nitty play continues… or finally comes to an end. And speaking of that nitty behavior, I take it head-on in this week’s One Outer. Sit back, and relax for another fun episode! Click here to check out Octopi Poker Click here for our Linktree. It is a quick resource to get you to our magazine, podcast, YouTube, and more. comfrt.com/ELLE73474. Your link for the most comfortable hoodie on the planet.

This week on the Ante Up Poker Podcast, Elle and I kick things off with a recap of the comedy show we caught and dive into holiday festivities before looking ahead at the poker action on the horizon. In Call the Floor, Elliott breaks down a confusing situation at the table — did the player call or fold? Patrick joins me for this week’s HOTW featuring pocket 9’s, and I close things out with a One Outer about what I’m thankful for this year. Click here to check out Octopi Poker Click here for our Linktree. It is a quick resource to get you to our magazine, podcast, YouTube, and more. comfrt.com/ELLE73474. Your link for the most comfortable hoodie on the planet.

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 latest GGPoker controversy shaking up the poker world, and we also recap the wild hands and friendly chaos from this week’s Patreon Home Game. In Call the Floor, Elliott weighs in on a tricky situation where an older gentleman kept lifting his cards high enough for nearby players to get an accidental peek. Was it on him? Should we call the floor? Our Hand of the Week puts Patrick and I in the hot seat with AJo versus an aggressive opponent — we break down the spots, the decisions, and the “should I really have done that?” moments. And as always, I close things out with Joe’s One Outer — this week is all about how when you play (yes, even the time of day) can shape the type of poker game waiting for you. Here’s the video for the Housecleaning Olympics Click here to check out Octopi Poker Click here for our Linktree. It is a quick resource to get you to our magazine, podcast, YouTube, and more. comfrt.com/ELLE73474. Your link for the most comfortable hoodie on the planet.

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 table with us: Tommy Larosa joins the fun and adds his take on all the action. On Call the Floor, Elliott weighs in on a sticky situation where a player’s reaction to the board may have given away more than he intended. Then Patrick and I dive into this week’s Hand of the Week, breaking down A10 suited from middle position and the decisions that followed. We wrap things up with Joe’s One Outer, where I get into the pitfalls of traveling and playing poker Here’s the video for the Housecleaning Olympics Click here to check out Octopi Poker Click here for our Linktree. It is a quick resource to get you to our magazine, podcast, YouTube, and more. comfrt.com/ELLE73474. Your link for the most comfortable hoodie on the planet.

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 exciting new tour stop for next year! Elliott tackles a “marked card” controversy on Call the Floor, Patrick and Joe break down a fun HOTW with AQ suited on the button, and in Joe’s One Outer, we explore why every poker player needs a hobby outside the game. Links for today’s show: Here is the article for the 5 card draw hand that decided an election. Click here to check out Octopi Poker Click here for our Linktree. It is a quick resource to get you to our magazine, podcast, YouTube, and more. comfrt.com/ELLE73474. Your link for the most comfortable hoodie on the planet.

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 Live and the new WSOP Paradise documentary. Elliott breaks down the one chip rule in Call the Floor, Patrick and I review a Hand of the Week from Live! Casino (not in Baltimore), and I close it out with Joe’s One Outer about the power of folding early. Links for today’s show: Click here to check out Octopi Poker Click here for our Linktree. It is a quick resource to get you to our magazine, podcast, YouTube, and more. comfrt.com/ELLE73474. Your link for the most comfortable hoodie on the planet.

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 Venetian! We catch up on the latest poker news, then Elliott joins me for another listener submission for Call the Floor. Patrick and I break down a Hand of the Week, and then I wraps things up with my One Outer. Grab your drink, settle in, enjoy the show! Hello Fresh – Click this link to get 10 free meals and a special free item. Our Discord Channel – Join us here for Ante Up Talk and more. Click this link for the magazine. This is a quick link to the our Magazine Click here to check out Octopi Poker Click here for our Linktree. It is a quick resource to get you to our magazine, podcast, YouTube, and more. comfrt.com/ELLE73474. Your link for the most comfortable hoodie on the planet. Click here for our Patreon page, where you can support the show and gain access to our monthly Private game. Advanced Poker Training: Improve your poker game while playing up to 500 hands an hour against the smartest artificially intelligent poker players ever designed. Draft Kings Sportsbook: Use code ANTEUP20 to get $300 in bonus bets instantly.

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 Power is teaching high school girls valuable life lessons through the game of poker, and discuss a fascinating Wired story where a journalist teams up with a hacker to uncover potential security flaws in automatic card shufflers. On Call the Floor, Elliott rules on a wild situation involving a full-on chip-throwing meltdown that has to be heard to be believed. Then, in this week’s Hand of the Week, I take another spin on the Wheel of Punishment before Patrick and I break down a hand played with  10-9 off-suit from the button. And finally, I wrap things up with Joe’s One Outer, where I share how the game of poker can teach us a few lessons about life on the road. Buckle up, A-Team — this episode is equal parts travel, tilt, and table talk! Hello Fresh – Click this link to get 10 free meals and a special free item. Our Discord Channel – Join us here for Ante Up Talk and more. Click this link for the magazine. This is a quick link to the our Magazine Click here to check out Octopi Poker Click here for our Linktree. It is a quick resource to get you to our magazine, podcast, YouTube, and more. comfrt.com/ELLE73474. Your link for the most comfortable hoodie on the planet. Click here for our Patreon page, where you can support the show and gain access to our monthly Private game. Advanced Poker Training: Improve your poker game while playing up to 500 hands an hour against the smartest artificially intelligent poker players ever designed. Draft Kings Sportsbook: Use code ANTEUP20 to get $300 in bonus bets instantly.

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 Home Game, share some laughs, and look ahead to a few exciting events, including the upcoming WPF Ladies Weekend and their road trip to Maker’s Mark Star Hill Farms. In this week’s Call the Floor, Elliott makes a ruling on a tricky situation involving a random chip found under the table during a tournament — you won’t want to miss his take. Then, things heat up in Hand of the Week as Joe spins the Wheel of Punishment and breaks down a tough spot along with Patrick holding AK from UTG+1. Finally, Joe closes the show with his One Outer, diving into a question straight from the Patreon game: How do you handle a big stack bully heads-up? Tune in, Ante Up, and join the A-Team for another episode packed with strategy, stories, and laughs both on and off the felt! Hello Fresh – Click this link to get 10 free meals and a special free item. Our Discord Channel – Join us here for Ante Up Talk and more. Click this link for the magazine. This is a quick link to the our Magazine Click here to check out Octopi Poker Click here for our Linktree. It is a quick resource to get you to our magazine, podcast, YouTube, and more. comfrt.com/ELLE73474. Your link for the most comfortable hoodie on the planet. Click here for our Patreon page, where you can support the show and gain access to our monthly Private game. Advanced Poker Training: Improve your poker game while playing up to 500 hands an hour against the smartest artificially intelligent poker players ever designed. Draft Kings Sportsbook: Use code ANTEUP20 to get $300 in bonus bets instantly.

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” mentality, celebrate the two gamblers who set a record for visiting the most casinos in 24 hours, and explore the massive Bally’s casino and entertainment mecca being built next to the A’s Stadium in Vegas. Elliott rules on when a misdeal should be called in this week’s Call the Floor, Patrick and I dissect a tricky AQ suited hand in middle position on HOTW, and I close the show with stories about the incredible people you meet in the poker community on Joe’s One Outer. Hello Fresh – Click this link to get 10 free meals and a special free item. Our Discord Channel – Join us here for Ante Up Talk and more. Click this link for the magazine. This is a quick link to the our Magazine Click here to check out Octopi Poker Click here for our Linktree. It is a quick resource to get you to our magazine, podcast, YouTube, and more. comfrt.com/ELLE73474. Your link for the most comfortable hoodie on the planet. Click here for our Patreon page, where you can support the show and gain access to our monthly Private game. Advanced Poker Training: Improve your poker game while playing up to 500 hands an hour against the smartest artificially intelligent poker players ever designed. Draft Kings Sportsbook: Use code ANTEUP20 to get $300 in bonus bets instantly.

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 salute to Kristen Foxen, the new women’s all-time live money leader, and we talk about this bizarre incident where a phone mysteriously exploded into smoke in a poker room. In this week’s Call the Floor, Elliott delivers a ruling on a dealer potentially crossing the line during a High Hand Promotion. Patrick and I break down a HOTW tackling pocket 6s from the small blind. I wrap things up with Joe’s One Outer, where I share some insights on the power of patience and knowing when to walk away from the table when the game isn’t in your favor. It’s another week of poker strategy, stories, and rulings! Hello Fresh – Click this link to get 10 free meals and a special free item. Our Discord Channel – Join us here for Ante Up Talk and more. Click this link for the magazine. This is a quick link to the our Magazine Click here to check out Octopi Poker Click here for our Linktree. It is a quick resource to get you to our magazine, podcast, YouTube, and more. comfrt.com/ELLE73474. Your link for the most comfortable hoodie on the planet. Click here for our Patreon page, where you can support the show and gain access to our monthly Private game. Advanced Poker Training: Improve your poker game while playing up to 500 hands an hour against the smartest artificially intelligent poker players ever designed. Draft Kings Sportsbook: Use code ANTEUP20 to get $300 in bonus bets instantly.

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 upcoming WPF Ladies Event happening in October. Click here for more on the events. In Call the Floor, Elliott weighs in on a tricky ruling where a player clearly said “raise” but wasn’t allowed to put out the full raise amount — wait until you hear his take on this one. Patrick and I square off with a weak hand and passive opponents in this week’s Hand of the Week, and I close out the episode with Joe’s One Outer, reflecting on variance in poker and the lessons it can teach us. Hello Fresh – Click this link to get 10 free meals and a special free item. Our Discord Channel – Join us here for Ante Up Talk and more. Click this link for the magazine. This is a quick link to the our Magazine Click here to check out Octopi Poker Click here for our Linktree. It is a quick resource to get you to our magazine, podcast, YouTube, and more. comfrt.com/ELLE73474. Your link for the most comfortable hoodie on the planet. Click here for our Patreon page, where you can support the show and gain access to our monthly Private game. Advanced Poker Training: Improve your poker game while playing up to 500 hands an hour against the smartest artificially intelligent poker players ever designed. Draft Kings Sportsbook: Use code ANTEUP20 to get $300 in bonus bets instantly.

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. Elliott rules on a hand discovered after the dealer started cleaning up, Patrick and Joe break down a tricky KQ suited spot in the Hand of the Week, and Joe wraps it up with One Outer on the myth of coolers. Earlier this week Papa Pok3r started the journey of the Poker Cannonball Run Check that out here. Hello Fresh – Click this link to get 10 free meals and a special free item. Our Discord Channel – Join us here for Ante Up Talk and more. Click this link for the magazine. This is a quick link to the our Magazine Click here to check out Octopi Poker Click here for our Linktree. It is a quick resource to get you to our magazine, podcast, YouTube, and more. comfrt.com/ELLE73474. Your link for the most comfortable hoodie on the planet. Click here for our Patreon page, where you can support the show and gain access to our monthly Private game. Advanced Poker Training: Improve your poker game while playing up to 500 hands an hour against the smartest artificially intelligent poker players ever designed. Draft Kings Sportsbook: Use code ANTEUP20 to get $300 in bonus bets instantly.