This week I start the show talking about the November issue of the magazine, and 2025 goals. Elle and I talk about snow in Vegas during "Table Talk". We also discuss a new poker documentary from Michael Bailey and the Women In Poker Hall of Fame. Here is the link to tickets to the HOF luncheon. Here is the link to make your own Maker's Mark label as well. Elliott and I discuss Calling the Clock on a player on "Call the Floor". Then Patrick and break down another hand on the button after it...

This week I start the show talking about the November issue of the magazine and the fact that we are so close to 1 million listens on the podcast. Elle and I talk about the Patreon game, the NAPT, and PokerStars ambassadors on "Table Talk" as well as the Alex Foxen stare. Elliott clarifies the table talk rule in this week's "Call the Floor". Then Patrick and I play K9 of diamonds on the button in this week's "HOTW". I close out the show talking more about the poker stare in the "Joe's One...

I start the show with a bunch of terrible Fall puns, and talk about the date for the next Patreon Poker Game. The magazine will be out within the week as well. Elle and I talk Halloween, BetRivers Poker, the Foxens and the Sphere on "Table Talk" Then Elliott talks philosophy of Pot Limit and No Limit games in "Call the Floor". On this week's "HOTW" segment Patrick and I play AQ off suit from the cutoff, before I end the show with "Joe's One Outer". This week I talk about the importance of...

I start the show talking about the Patreon Game from last night and Mal Embarkment or Dis-embarkment syndrome. I literally left after recording the intro to pick Elle up from the airport. She joined me for "Table Talk" where we discuss the Sahara closing their poker room, and a study by BetMGM about online casino games. It looks like we may be making a trip next year to the Irish Poker Open, and we talked about what may be my new playground with Bally's building a hotel/casino connected to...

Elle and I are back to dry land and trying to get our legs back under us. On "Table Talk" we recap most of the cruise. Elliott rules on a situation sent in from a dealer who has multiple run-ins with a particular "problem player." This week's "HOTW" has Patrick and I breaking down a hand with Pocket Aces. Then I end the show with a poignant "Joe's One Outer" talking about playing when tired. Click here for our Linktree. It is a quick resource to get you to our magazine, podcast, YouTube, and...

I start the show announcing the release of the October issue of Ante Up Magazine, Elle and I get together again on "Table Talk" to discuss the cruise, the Nick Vertucci situation, and a new casino license for the Wynn in the UAE. We end the segment talking about the implosion of the Tropicana. Elliott rules on a situation in the "Call the Floor" where the Small Blind sees the card but only after he made a bet. On this week's "HOTW" Patrick and I play JT suited from the BB. As always, the...

I start the show with a shoutout to the Kansas City Royals for making it to the next round of the playoffs and making Patrick spin the Wheel of punishment. On "Table Talk" Elle and I get into Betting on politics, the political battle over a casino in Illinois, getting ready for the cruise, and the disaster relief happening around us. On this Week's "Call the Floor" Elliott talks rules on a situation where the river was put out before the last player acted. Our "HOTW" this week has Patrick and...

I start the show talking about the storms the last few days, and the best readers of the magazine to date. I also put an all call out for HOTW and Call the Floor submissions. You can actually hear the rain pelting the windows as Elle and I record "Table Talk". We review "Dead Money", the new poker movie. Elle gives the history of Bourbon Heritage Month, and talks jigsaw puzzle competitions. We also learned that there is a 45 minute flight in Las Vegas equipped to help you join the Mile High...

This week I start the show with an idea for a story in the next issue of the magazine. Elle and I talk Patreon, Hustler Live being suspended on YouTube, and the Charity game we played in on "Table Talk". Elliott rules on a stinky player at the table in "Call the Floor". Patrick and I break down a hand with a button straddle during the "HOTW" segment. Spoiler alert... we don't like button straddles. I end the show with "Joe's One Outer" talking about trust. Click here for our Linktree. It...

This week I start the show with a request for feedback as we start working on 2025. On "Table Talk", Elle and I talk about Friday the 13th. Elle needs bifocals, and she's not taking well. We recap our visit to Charlotte for the Make Your Mark event, and we talk talk PokerMasters, WPT and the new movie Dead Money. Elliott discusses his ruling on a situation where a player says all-in but not everyone hears that including the dealer in this weeks "Call the Floor". That all leads to a discussion...

I start the show with a pitch for the Tom McEvoy autobiography "Poker Pioneer. I highly recommend this one. Get your copy here. The September issue of the Ante Up Magazine is out be sure to check that out here as well. On "Table Talk" Elle and I discuss the new BB ante in the bigger games at the Wynn. We also talk sports betting and the Circa Survivor and Circa Million. This week on "Call the Floor" Elliott rules on a situation in a home game that seems to be a pretty strong...

We had some technical difficulties getting this loaded the first time. So try, try again. I start the show with a tease of the magazine and another call for ambassadors. If you know the answer to my question, submit it to [email protected]. On "table Talk" Elle and I start with the guy who traded his Marriott Bonvoy point to choreograph the Bellagio Fountains and a story about a 16 y/o who made a dress out of over 2,000 playing cards. During the Cypress WPT event there wan...

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" has Elliott ruling on a lot of things going on at the poker table. It starts with a player that says he want to raise "by"...

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 healthy lifestyle away from the poker tables. Read the article here. In the "Call the Floor" segment Elliott...

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. Elliott rules on a situation in "Call the Floor" where a player acted out of turn to call an all in, but when the...

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 manage a bankroll. On this week's "Call the Floor" Elliott rules on a situation where the floor reverses their...

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 last week, like our time at The Sphere and the new poker room getting ready to open at the Venetian. Elliott rules on a situation in the "Call...

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 Talk" this week Elle and I recap our meals in Vegas, some of the people we met,  the trip home and the Vegas ER...

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 We've met some great people, had a lot of fun and Elle took down a profit in only her second cash game at the...

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 "Joe's One Outer.") Nishon joins "Table Talk" as well to talk about some exciting things going on at...

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 Negreanu's seventh bracelet and up our social media game. Elliott talks about a hand where a player showed his hand...

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 on with us to reveal some exciting things we have going on there. In the meantime check out the...