Ante Up Poker Magazine

I have been trying to get this week’s episode out to you, but for some reason it is not cooperating. I have a ticket open with Blubrry, but it is Labor Day weekend so we will just hope that it is fixed in a timely manner. Until then… I’ll see you at the tables.

I start the show with a call to all listeners. We would love to have you as an Ante Up Ambassador. On “Table Talk” Elle and talk about a lot of poker that’s going on and how we have been kind of mentoring a college student and giving some free advice to listeners and family members that ask for it. The key is that they ask for it. (More on that later.) “Call the Floor&#8221...

This week I start the show talking about an interview that I did with Josh Walker, and playing the PAIPs game tonight. On “Table Talk” Elle and I recap the Patreon game, and October Cruising. We are excited to see our Ambassador group growing. Speaking of that the magazine is out so check that out. We also read an interesting article on WPT.com from TJ Jurkiwecz. He talks about a healt...

This week I start the show talking about the the amount of rain that has fallen on the east coast. That rain has also allowed me to stumble across the trailer for a new poker movie called “Dead Money”. Click here for the trailer . On “Table Talk”, Elle and I talk Phil Hellmuth rants, RadPoker, and our new venture sponsoring a racecar. Here is a link to Ben Minch Motorsports...

This week I had a colonoscopy right before I recorded. It may have made the show a little, all over the place, or maybe it made it better. Regardless I think it is a good one. On “Table Talk” Elle and I talk about the WSOP being bought by NSUS, the primary investor for GG Poker, and their plans for the future. We discuss the Norwegian Poker Open, and teaching the grandkids how to manag...

I start the show talking about trying to adjust to being back on the east coast and giving an update on the “Tip the Scales” segment. Elle reminded me that the Olympics start today to begin the “Table Talk” segment. We also talk about last night’s Patreon Game, the WSOP “Laptop” controversy. We followed up with some of the topics we didn’t mention la...

This week I start the show with an idea to have a meetup of some kind next year for the WSOP. That’s why the cruises are important, we love meeting you guys when we are out about.  I also want to make sure to remind everyone that the Ante Up Poker Series is going on RadPoker. It’s free to play right now, with weekly cash prize pools. Check it out with the link below. On “Table Ta...

Hello A-Team. Unfortunately, I am not able to get the full podcast out for you on time. I spent the night in a Las Vegas Emergency Room with a large kidney stone. Now We are trying to get on a plane to get back home. I will make sure that I get the full cast up this weekend, so keep looking for that.

This week I start the show with a shout out to all those that have come up to say hello to us while out here in Vegas. I also want to make sure to remind everyone that the Ante Up Poker Series is going on RadPoker. It’s free to play right now, with weekly cash prize pools. Check it out with the link below. On “Table Talk” this week Elle and I talk a lot of Vegas and WSOP action W...

I am borrow the talents of family to start the show… Thank you guys, and I continue by inviting poker ambassadors from around the world, not just the US to join the Ante Up team. We have some space left on the Ante Up Poker Cruise and want I want to see all of you there. Elle and I talk about the crazy hands early on at the WSOP and the Poker HOF nominations. (More about that at the end with...

The latest issue of the magazine is out you can find in our linktree below or simply click here . A member of the A-Team has passed away. We will miss you Jay. I mentioned that Nishon from RadPoker would be on this week but I was wrong. He will join us next week. Maker’s Mark has some summer playlists you can find those here along with some summer recipe’s. Elle and I talk about Negrea...

This week I explain the HOTW debacle on YouTube. I also have the next Patreon Game on my calendar for the 25th of July. Hope you can all join us. We are getting close to the Ante Up Poker Cruise as well. Elle and I had our flight to Vegas cancelled, but it actually led to us being able to get out there a little earlier. Summer is in full swing as well. Next week we will have Nishon from RadPoker o...

This week I start the show talking about the possibility of the Patreon game going to 2x per month. If you want to join us for that check out the link to Patreon below. I also have been playing on a site called RadPoker. It’s all heads up poker and I have had a blast playing on that site. If you want to check that out, here is the link. Elle and I are joined by Tommy Pinici from Carnival Cru...

This week I open the show talking about the Casino Collectibles Show at Southpoint Casino in Vegas. If you guys go out please send me pictures so I can live vicariously through you. The website for the show is ccgtcc.com. Elle and I updated a lot of the WSOP news and talked HOF nominees. Elliott rules on a situation with a fouled deck. That sparks a conversation about shuffle machines. HOTW this w...

This week we talk a lot about Crazy Pineapple. Before we do that though, Jessica Vierling joins Elle and I on “Table Talk”. She goes over the Main Event win at the WSOP-c event at the Commerce. She also talks about travel and poker, her dog and when she started playing. Then Elliott breaks down some issues with what seems to be a disorganized Crazy Pineapple tournament in the “Ca...

This week I am requesting submissions for a new segment. Elle and I talk about the new “PokerStars The Big Game” and I give Elle a pop quiz. “Call the Floor” this week has Elliott ruling on a situation with multiple straddles. Do the straddles constitute action? Patrick and I break down a hand in the “HOTW” segment with me defending the BB again. As always I end...

Elle and I celebrate the 17th of May for our Norwegian friends by tasting Maker’s Mark blondies. Here is the recipe . We talk about women crushing it at the WSOP-c Commerce and the return of the Big Game.  I also went to play in my typical home game and it got us thinking about how listeners can use their home game to send someone to the Ante Up Poker Cruise. Elliot rules on a situation wher...

This week Elle and I break down the Patreon game on “Table Talk”. The game continues to grow and we had such a good time with that. Click the link below to sign up for the next one. We also talk about Doug Polk’s struggles to get a new poker room open in Texas, and what has Elle contributed to her improvement in poker recently. “Call the Floor” this week is all about...

This week Elle and I are in Milwaukee celebrating the opening of the new Poker Room and Sportsbook at the Potawatomie Casino Hotel. Check out the their website here . Elliott and I are joined by Matt Savage who talks about the Savage Average and we go over some situations that came up from last week’s HOTW. Speaking of HOTW Patrick and I break down a new hand this week with pocket 10’s...

This week Elle and I discuss the bourbon barrel that Maker’s Mark has with my name on it, and the process that it is going through now as well as the personalized labels you can get in order to give Maker’s Mark as personalized gift. We are going to be going on the road again next week to check out Potawatomi’s new poker room and sportsbook. The magazine is out and the next Patre...

This week Elle and I recap the Camp One Step Charity Tournament. We also stop off to play a little poker at Play Poker Chicago. Elliott rules on whether tournament chips should be blinded out or if it’s more important to get someone off the waiting list. Patrick and I break down a tournament hand with A8 suited. We recorded this one from the car so the audio isn’t great. Then I end the...

This week Elle and I talk about a rise in Canadian listeners. We introduce our new sponsor… Maker’s Mark. Then we recap the Patreon Game where we talked about the Beyonce song Texas Hold ‘Em that was re-worked with Hank Williams Sr.’s voice thanks to AI. Here is the link to the song.  Then we wrapped up the “Table Talk” segment with a discussion about Camp One S...

This week Elle and I talk April Fool’s, and we bring in Lucky Chewy to talk about our new endeavor together. We get our first “Call the Floor” submission from France. Patrick and I break down a hand with pocket 6’s and I end the show talking about watching poker. Camp One Step Registration https://camponestep.org/events/charity-poker-championship/ Our Linktree is a quick re...

This week I start the show talking about the Madness Cup and my run on Global Poker. I also announce the next Patreon Home Game, and talk about some new stuff coming up there. Elle tease a new project that we’ve been working on with Lucky Chewy, talk cruising and which states handle losing the worst. Elliott settles a debate and Patrick and I break down a hand with pocket 10’s. I end t...

This week we are back in Virginia. We had our March Patreon Game last night. There were some new faces, but familiar faces took down the prize. Elle and I talk cruise info. It’s up on the website, see the link below. We also recap some changes in stories that have developed since our last conversation on them. Elliott rules on a situation presented by Matt Savage. Patrick and I break down a...