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Ante Up Poker Magazine

Joe Scalesanteupmagazine.com
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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Episodes

Chapter 1 Ep. 32 – Getting Older, Player Getting Scolded and Learning from Losing

This week we acknowledge the many new listeners. Joe and Elle talk about Joe getting old, and wanting Elle to buy him into Daniel Negreanu’s charity game. A player gets scolded in a poker room on this week’s Call the Floor. Patrick gets some kudos for the way he played last week’s HOTW. Can he continue to play well this week? Joe wraps up the show talking about what you can learn from losing in poker. https://linktr.ee/anteupmagazine rcgpoker.com https://sites.google.com/site/pokerpaips/faq Get ...

Aug 25, 202334 min

Chapter 1 Ep. 31 – Bluffing is the Key Word

This week Elle and I continue to give love to Rockford Charitable Games, what poker players focus on after tournaments, Preston McEwen, the Tennessee-an? that is killing it in Cherokee, and our upcoming trip to Chicago. Then Elliott talks about a situation that comes from a home game group that when chips spill on the table. Our HOTW can only be won if we tell a story to be able to go for the bluff, and I wrap up the show by continuing the topic of bluffing. Check out our linktree to get to our ...

Aug 18, 202337 min

Chapter 1 EP. 30 Kid Poker Makes Core Memories with College Bound Students

This week Elle and I talk about the taxes of the WSOP winners, the Las Vegas Eyeball, and Daniel Negreanu playing poker with some kids that will be heading off to college. Player’s whispering at the table has Elliott talking in Call the Floor. Patrick and I tackle a tournament hand in HOTW before the show talks poker in the Ohio area. Finally I end the show talking about finding the right tools to keep you afloat amongst a sea of information. Linktree – https://linktr.ee/anteupmagazine Rockford ...

Aug 11, 202354 min

Chapter 1 Ep. 29 Lon & Norman

This week the magazine is out so check that out. Elle and I talk about our upcoming trip to Baton Rouge, and my trip to Chicago in September. Elliott breaks down a call the floor where someone puts in a chip without realizing there was a raise, then takes the chip back and fold. Patrick and I break down an Online PLO hand. I talk with Lon McEachern and Norman Chad in the How Ya Runnin segment before closing the show talking about the question if poker is stressful or relaxing. Linktree – https:/...

Aug 04, 20231 hr 4 min

Chapter 1 Ep. 28 Poker Detox

This week I continue to solicit feedback from you. If there is anything you like or don’t like let me know at podcast@anteupmagazine.com. The next issue of the magazine will be out August 3rd, so check that out at anteupmagazine.com/magazine. We have an interesting “Call the Floor” when a player gets a little too over zealous while showing their hand and cards go flying. This week’s HOTW is a new-ish player that finds themselves in a tough spot with KQ suited on the button.I get to talk to Nick ...

Jul 28, 20231 hr 9 min

Chapter 1 Ep. 27 Goodbye for Another Year WSOP

This week Elle and I discuss our trip, and watching the Final Table of the Main Event. The Rockford Charitable Games Ante Up Freeroll was a success in Chicago. Elliott breaks down a situation in a non Hold ‘Em game. Patrick and I break down another HOTW. This week we have AK. Todd Lamansky gives us an update on the Legends of Poker series in LA and I end the show talking about “Fool’s Gold ” at the WSOP.

Jul 21, 20231 hr 18 min

Chapter 1 Ep. 26 On the Road with Ante Up

This week Elle and I travel to Virginia Beach to enjoy some summer music and on the way we will check out Rivers Casino in Portsmouth. In the Meantime the show continues with some interesting controversy from the WSOP in the Call the Floor Segment and I removed the SFX from the audio version of the HOTW. Links: Link Tree: https://linktr.ee/anteupmagazine?utm_source=linktree_admin_share RCG Ante Up Freeroll Signup – RCGpoker.com/77-00/ Manscaped – Get 20% OFF @manscaped + Free Shipping with promo...

Jul 14, 20231 hr 1 min

Chapter 1 Ep. 25 What A Year For the WSOP

This week we talk more WSOP action, especially with the Main Event breaking the entry record. Patrick gets corrected for his wording in the HOTW, and we talk to the inventor of a new card game called Slotker. Links – Rockford Charitable Games Freeroll Sign-Up form: https://digitaleditions.anteupmagazine.com/ante-up-magazine-july-issue/rockford-charitable-games-and-ante-up-freeroll Slotker – https://www.slotker.com/ Manscaped – Get 20% OFF @manscaped + Free Shipping with promo code ANTEUP20 at MA...

Jul 08, 202359 min

Chapter 1 Ep. 24 Freeroll, PokerCows, and Elve’s Sendoff

This week we introduce Manscaped as our new sponsor with a code for 20% off. We have the Ante Up Freeroll with Rockford Charitable Games coming on July 20th. The password is The Worm. During our “Table Talk” segment I talk with Bill Collins about his poker home game site, PokerCows. Elliott breaks down another interesting “Call the Floor” and Patrick learns how important Bet-Sizing can be in HOTW. Then we talk to Elve, the winner of the Camp One Step Charity Tournament before he heads off to Veg...

Jun 30, 20231 hr 7 min

Chapter 1 Ep. 23 New Sponsor for Table Talk

This week we introduce a new sponsor for Table Talk. Rockford Charitable Games is sponsoring that segment and they have are running a special Ante Up Freeroll. The only way to get into the Freeroll is with the special code that we mention in the podcast. Our “How Ya Runnin'” guest has a good run in the WSOP and Joe ends the show addressing the Martin Kabrhel situation. Links: Linktree: https://linktr.ee/anteupmagazine Rockford Charitable Games: https://rcgpoker.com/ Expedia: https://expedia.com/...

Jun 23, 20231 hr 12 min

Chapter 1 Ep. 22 WSOP News, Elliott’s Back, Poker Samadhi & Adversity

This week we talk some WSOP news in the “Table Talk” Segment. Elliott is back in “Call the Floor” and he is fired up. We have a fun hand that we break down in HOTW and we discuss how to “Play Your Best Life” with Danielle Striker in the How Ya Runnin’ Segment. Joe continues that topic a little farther in hs One-Outer. Links: Poker Samadhi – https://pokersamadhi.com/ Ante Up Poker Media YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/@AnteUpPokerMedia/featured Listener Documentary – https://youtu.be/Tf3m_HcIhO...

Jun 16, 20231 hr 2 min

Chapter 1 Ep. 21 No Elliott, A Grand Opening, & David Fishman’s Big Game

This week Elliott is on vacation so we don’t have a “Call the Floor” Segment, but we have a special guest on “Table Talk” to go over the Grand Opening of Edge Social Music Lounge. I changed up the HOTW for YouTube. We made it more visual. Then David Fishman joins me to go over the famous hand he played thirteen years ago on PokerStars “The Big Game”. I had a little technical difficulties that caused the show to be out a little later, but it’s worth the wait.

Jun 10, 20231 hr 7 min

Chapter 1 Ep. 20 Mike’s Back, Mystery Bounties, Pocket Jack’s

This week Mike is back on Table Talk. Mystery Bounty Tournaments are a recurring topic throughout the podcast. We talk about everyone’s favorite hand to play, Pocket Jack’s, in the Coach’s Corner and Joe ends the show with a summer reminder to take some time to enjoy the world around you.

Jun 02, 20231 hr 30 min

Chapter 1 Ep. 19 Camp One Step Recap & Memorial Day Tribute

This week I recap the Camp One Step Charity Tournament. Elliott talks over a “Call the Floor” from another casino that seems to have gone very wrong. We have a HOTW from Scotland. Then Joe wraps up the show paying with his tribute to our fallen military men and women. Links: cospickleball.givesmart.com https://linktr.ee/anteupmagazine

May 26, 202356 min

Chapter 1 Ep. 18 Video Podcast, & Tom McEvoy

This week is our first video podcast. It’s available on YouTube. The link is below and on our linktree. I kick off the “Where Are They Now?” series with an interview with 4 time WSOP Bracelet winner, Tom McEvoy. Frank Ramsey joins me on the “How Ya Runnin'” segment to talk Play Poker Chicago POY standings and we end the show talking about table image in “Joe’s One-Outer”.

May 19, 20231 hr 4 min

Chapter 1 Ep. 17 Mike’s B-day Game, A New Segment & Life Lessons

This week we recap Mike’s Birthday home game, which carries over into a HOTW. We introduce a new segment talking strategy with Mark Brement. Then Joe closes the show with a one-outer talking about an email that a listener sent in about dealing with “Bad Beats” in life. LINKS: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@AnteUpPokerMedia Linktree: https://linktr.ee/anteupmagazine?subscribe Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/anteupmagazine/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/anteupmagazine/ Twitter: https:...

May 12, 202349 min

Chapter 1 Ep. 16 – Jeff & Jamie Talk Dreamers Doc.

This week it’s Mike’s birthday so he gets the week off from the podcast as Jeff Platt and Jamie Kerstetter talk poker and the Dreamers Documentary. Elliott gives us advice on when to call the floor and we meet a new Ambassador to cover the Detroit area. Links: https://digitaleditions.anteupmagazine.com/ante-up-magazine-may-edition/ @detroitpoker7894 https://youtu.be/1SSL27_7mrc

May 05, 20231 hr 12 min

Chapter 1 Ep. 15 The Return Home and a Chat with Darren Elias

This week Elle and I recap our trip to Schenectady and Chicago on “Table Talk”. Darren Elias talks about his role on Dreamers: A Poker Documentary in the “How Ya Runnin'” Segment and Joe’s One Outer covers resilience as a strength and a weakness. https://youtu.be/1SSL27_7mrc

Apr 28, 202359 min

Chapter 1 Ep. 14 Travel and Charity

This week the podcast goes on as we travel to Schenectady NY to cover the Electric City Poker Series, and Chicago for Camp One Step’s Charity Poker Tournament

Apr 21, 202349 min

Ch. 1 Ep. 13 – New Documentary, Travel, and Streaks

This week I’m getting ready to head out to report on the Electric City Poker Series in Schenectady, and play in the Camp One Step Charity Tournament in Chicago. Before I do that though, I will be watching the premiere of Dreamers: A Poker Documentary. Mike joined me for Table Talk, but he handed the microphone over to Tom Wheaton who talked about the documentary. We ended the show with a one-outer about winning/losing streaks. Links for today’s show are: twitter: @abovethefelt Instagram: @abovet...

Apr 14, 202355 min

Chapter 1 Ep. 12 – Poker Etiquette & Table Talk Special Guest

Poker etiquette is the theme in Call the Floor and Joe’s One-Outer. Mike wasn’t able to join Table Talk this week so Joe had his wife fill in. The LA Ambassador goes deep in a tournament, and we talk about the gambling bill and Choctaw with the Texas Ambassador.

Apr 07, 20231 hr 2 min

Chapter 1 Ep. 11 – A Busy April!

It’s shaping up to be a busy April. The magazine will return on Monday April 3rd. We will be in Schenectady for the Electric City Poker Series, and in Chicago for Camp One Step’s Charity Tournament on the 20th. If you are planning your trip use the link below. https://expedia.com/affiliate/gv4MpXH

Mar 31, 202354 min

Chapter 1 Ep. 10 – The Mental Game

In today’s episode Mike buys a piece of Joe in the Main Event at Schenectady, Jevon Wooden talks staying mentally grounded in poker and in life, and Joe talks the mental game of Poker as well in his one-outer.

Mar 24, 20231 hr 2 min

Chapter 1 Ep. 9 Apparel, Relaunch and Collectibles

In today’s episode we talk to Brad Smith with the Casino Collectibles Association. Their annual show will be taking place in June at the South Point Casino Hotel. The promised link for Ante Up swag is https://www.teepublic.com/stores/ante-up?ref_id=8295 and we tease the re-launch of the Ante Up Magazine!

Mar 17, 202353 min
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