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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Nov 13, 2026 · 1:15:56
This week on the Ante Up Poker Podcast, Joe and Elle recap the last Patreon game, a shrinking leaderboard position, some success on Bluffers, and a home game situation that…
Nov 7, 2026 · 1:08:55
This week on the Ante Up Poker Podcast, Joe sits down with Philip Guitar and Jim Martyka, co-authors of Poker Wars , to explore the colorful characters, dangerous rivalries, and…
Oct 30, 2026 · 1:16:14
It’s Halloween weekend, and we’ve got plenty to talk about on this week’s Ante Up Poker Podcast! In Table Talk, Joe and Elle recap their trip to Sycuan Casino Resort, celebrate…
Oct 24, 2026 · 1:06:42
We’re coming to you from beautiful Sycuan Casino Resort in San Diego, where the SoCal Classic is off to a fantastic start! In Table Talk, we recap our experiences at Sycuan, and…
Oct 16, 2026 · 1:15:51
This week on the Ante Up Poker Podcast, Joe and Elle recap a great turnout for their Bluffers Meet-Up Game, a shake-up in the Patreon leaderboard, and some incredible stories…
Oct 9, 2026 · 1:11:06
This week on the Ante Up Poker Podcast, we’re getting ready for our trip to Sycuan Casino in San Diego and talking about our very first online Meet-Up Game on ClubGG through…
Oct 3, 2026 · 1:13:37
We’re back home after another great stop at Rivers Schenectady! In Table Talk, we recap the end of the Electric City Series, some memorable moments from the trip, what’s…
Sep 26, 2026 · 53:41
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…
Sep 18, 2026 · 1:11:04
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…
Sep 11, 2026 · 1:18:15
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…
Sep 4, 2026 · 1:25:11
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…
Aug 29, 2026 · 1:32:21
This week on the Ante Up Poker Podcast, we’re looking ahead to the Electric City Poker Series at Rivers Schenectady, talking about some of the unique events on the schedule, Ante…
Aug 23, 2026 · 1:09:48
The Alaska poker cruise is in the books! Elle and I look back at the poker, the ports, and some of the lessons we learned about how we want to do future Ante Up cruises. Then…
Aug 15, 2026 · 1:00:44
We’re coming to you from Alaska! Ship wifi couldn’t handle the upload and it is hard to come by in Alaska, but we found it and we have another episode for you this week. We talk…
Aug 8, 2026 · 1:10:36
This week on the Ante Up Poker Podcast, Joe and Elle break down the WSOP Main Event finale, celebrate the new World Champion, talk about the class shown heads-up, and get ready…
Jul 31, 2026 · 1:08:28
Elle is on location in Jacksonville for the Ladies International Poker Series at bestbet, and we get her first impressions of the room, the familiar faces she’s already run into,…
Jul 24, 2026 · 1:17:50
This week on the Ante Up Poker Podcast, we sit down for Table Talk with Joe Mackin of Sycuan Casino Resort, three years running as Southern California’s Best Poker Room. We talk…
Jul 18, 2026 · 1:16:13
This week on the Ante Up Poker Podcast, the WSOP Main Event final table is locked and the “August Nine” are set to battle for $10 million and the bracelet at Paris Las Vegas. In…
Jul 10, 2026 · 1:11:38
This week on the Ante Up Poker Podcast, we’re joined by Dr. Jasmine Klapperich to discuss an important study focused on the health and wellness of poker dealers, why the research…
Jul 3, 2026 · 1:01:17
Joe and Elle are back from an incredible week of poker cruisin’, and they’re sharing stories from the trip, why Poker Player Cruises has them even more excited for Alaska in…
Jun 26, 2026 · 45:25
Joe and Elle are cruising this week, but the show rolls on with a full slate of poker discussion. In Call the Floor , Elliott tackles a tournament director’s nightmare after one…
Jun 19, 2026 · 55:41
From the poker room to the poker cruise, we’ve got a packed episode this week. On Table Talk, Joe and Elle discuss Sycuan Casino being named Southern California’s Best Poker Room…
Jun 13, 2026 · 1:15:07
This week on the Ante Up Poker Podcast, Joe and Elle discuss Kristen Foxen capturing her sixth WSOP bracelet and whether it’s finally time to stop labeling her as the best female…
Jun 6, 2026 · 1:01:11
This week on the Ante Up Poker Podcast, we kick things off on Table Talk by recapping another fun Patreon game. Patrick finally broke through for his first victory, collected the…
May 30, 2026 · 1:13:37
The WSOP is underway, but based on the headlines, maybe it should be called the World Series of Babies. This week on the Ante Up Poker Podcast, Joe and Elle dive into the latest…
May 22, 2026 · 1:08:13
This episode of the Ante Up Poker Podcast is packed with debates, drama, and tough decisions from the poker table to real life. Elle and I kick things off in Table Talk with the…
May 15, 2026 · 1:17:33
This week, Joe and Elle kick things off around the table talking about the latest from the poker world, including the reopening of The Lodge Card Club, the debate around WSOP…
May 8, 2026 · 1:25:50
This week on the Ante Up Poker Podcast, Joe and Elle pull up a chair with poker media veteran Eric Morris for an extended Table Talk that goes way beyond the usual headlines.…
May 1, 2026 · 1:25:54
This week on the Ante Up Poker Podcast, we’ve got a packed show that hits the heart and the hard decisions. Elle and I kick things of on Table Talk by diving into the WSOP rule…
Apr 24, 2026 · 51:39
This week on the Ante Up Poker Podcast, Dustin King joins Table Talk with a Rivers recap, and a look ahead to the September Ante Up Poker Tour stop. We highlight poker doing good…
Apr 17, 2026 · 1:10:18
Elle and I kick things off on Table Talk by diving into poker couples, how relationships handle the swings, and what it’s like sharing the felt with your significant other. Then…
Apr 10, 2026 · 51:08
Elle is back around the table this week for Table Talk, and we’ve got plenty to dive into. We highlight some exciting Bet on Better opportunities, celebrate Stephen Jones…
Apr 3, 2026 · 1:03:35
This week on the Ante Up Poker Podcast , we’ve got a packed show with a little bit of everything for the A-Team. We kick things off with an exciting announcement as Ante Up joins…
Mar 29, 2026 · 1:17:56
This week’s episode of the Ante Up Poker Podcast drops a little later than usual… but for good reason. Elle and I had a lot to unpack, and trust us, it’s worth the wait. We kick…
Mar 28, 2026 · 1:44
This week Elle and I ran into a little bit of a family emergency. So the episode will be released tomorrow instead of today. We have a lot to cover so we’re looking forward to…
Mar 21, 2026 · 1:00:25
This week on the Ante Up Poker Podcast, we’re coming to you straight from the felt at Gila River Lone Butte, and the energy is unreal. Elle and I are joined at the table by…
Mar 14, 2026 · 1:08:46
On this week’s episode of the Ante Up Poker Podcast, Elle and I are briefly joined by Patrick, our resident fish, before he has to sprint out the door to make his tee time. Once…
Mar 7, 2026 · 1:06:55
This week on the Ante Up Poker Podcast, Elle and I kick things off with some Table Talk about Robbie Strazynski and his difficult decision to cancel the upcoming Mixed Game…
Feb 28, 2026 · 1:06:57
This week on the Ante Up Poker Podcast, we’re celebrating a milestone that belongs to every single member of the A-Team — we hit #1 in the Hobby & Leisure category! This doesn’t…
Feb 21, 2026 · 1:09:34
Elle and I kick things off with our upcoming poker travels, including our first trip out to Gila River in Arizona for the next Ante Up Poker Tour stop. We’re looking forward to…
Feb 14, 2026 · 1:19:45
This week on the Ante Up Poker Podcast, we’ve got a full table and plenty to talk about. On Table Talk, Elle and I welcome Tia Bacon from Gila River to the show as we take a deep…
Feb 7, 2026 · 1:16:46
This week on the Ante Up Poker Podcast, Table Talk comes fully loaded as Elle shows up with snacks and football jerseys. From there, we dive into the Patreon Game and kick around…
Jan 31, 2026 · 1:12:14
This week on the Ante Up Poker Podcast, Elle and I kick things off with a listener-submitted question that sparks a great table-worthy discussion. We also dive into the Dan Cates…
Jan 23, 2026 · 1:12:13
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…
Jan 17, 2026 · 1:07:10
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…
Jan 10, 2026 · 1:11:05
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…
Jan 2, 2026 · 59:10
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…
Dec 27, 2025 · 2:40
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,…
Dec 19, 2025 · 1:04:03
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…
Dec 12, 2025 · 1:03:39
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…
Dec 5, 2025 · 1:10:23
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…
Nov 29, 2025 · 1:13:25
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…
Nov 22, 2025
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…
Nov 15, 2025 · 1:05:22
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!…
Nov 8, 2025 · 1:05:55
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…
Oct 31, 2025 · 1:11:49
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…
Oct 25, 2025 · 1:05:14
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…
Oct 17, 2025 · 1:00:31
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.…
Oct 10, 2025 · 1:15:26
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…
Oct 3, 2025 · 1:00:37
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…
Sep 26, 2025 · 58:12
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…
Sep 19, 2025 · 53:58
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…
Sep 12, 2025 · 59:22
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…
Sep 5, 2025 · 1:08:45
This week on the Ante Up Poker Podcast , Elle and I welcome Papa Poker to the table to talk about his ambitious new project — the Poker Cannonball Run . He’s documenting his time…
Aug 29, 2025 · 1:04:24
This week on Table Talk, Elle and I recap the Patreon game. Plus—Hatter and Ben Minch add even more value to upcoming Patreon games, including the brand-new Good Karma Seat.…
Aug 22, 2025 · 1:09:29
This week Elle and I are in the Charm City, Baltimore MD. We are playing a little poker and getting to know some of the staff at the poker rooms here. In the Table Talk segment…
Aug 15, 2025 · 53:19
This week on the Ante Up Poker Podcast: Elle and I break down the mental side of her game in Table Talk , recap the Patreon game, and preview the upcoming Ante Up Poker Tour stop…
Aug 9, 2025 · 1:22:52
Elle and I welcome WhatsUpDoc2 to the table for this week’s Table Talk , fresh off his win in the July Patreon game. We cover a mix of headlines and hijinks, including the…
Aug 1, 2025 · 1:13:21
This week on the Ante Up Poker Podcast, Elle and I tackle some fun topics: What matters more—fun or profit? Where’s your dream destination to play poker? And who would you take…
Jul 25, 2025 · 56:39
Sure! Here’s a more polished and engaging version of your show description: This week on the Ante Up Poker Podcast , join Elle and me as we break down the heated debate…
Jul 18, 2025 · 1:08:38
Elle and I welcome Dustin King to the table for a fun and honest breakdown of The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly of this year’s WSOP. From deep runs to deep sighs, nothing is off…
Jul 11, 2025 · 1:22:35
Elle and I are recording from the new Ante Up studio! The backdrop’s fresh, the chairs are comfy, and the sound quality… well, let’s just say we’re still working on that part. We…
Jul 4, 2025 · 1:04:09
This week on the Ante Up Poker Podcast, Joe’s back around the table for Table Talk — and there’s no shortage of things to discuss! We dive into the good, the bad, and the…
Jun 28, 2025 · 29:23
We’re back… kind of! Vegas struck again, and this time Joe’s out sick — but don’t worry, it’s not kidney stones. While we had to skip the Table Talk segment this week, the show…
Jun 20, 2025 · 1:11:13
Elle and I are gearing up for Vegas! As we get ready to head to the World Series of Poker and connect with listeners, we welcome Brian Bly to Table Talk — fresh off his win in…
Jun 13, 2025 · 1:00:02
Hello, A-Team! It’s Friday the 13th, but don’t worry—we’ve got nothing but good luck and great content in this week’s episode of the Ante Up Poker Podcast! I kick things off with…
Jun 6, 2025 · 1:03:45
This week on the Ante Up Poker Podcast, Joe and Elle saddle up to talk about the Good, the Bad, and the Ugly of the WSOP so far — from bracelet moments to busted lines and…
May 30, 2025 · 58:53
On this episode of the Ante Up Poker Podcast , we saddle up and ride through a full recap of our Patreon H.O.R.S.E. tournament—yes, it was wild and yes, someone tried to razz…
May 23, 2025 · 52:07
This week on the Ante Up Poker Podcast, Elle and I dive into the highlights from last night’s wild Patreon Game – bad beats, bold bluffs, and a few questionable plays. With the…
May 16, 2025 · 58:54
This week on the Ante Up Poker Podcast, Elle and I welcome YankeesFanNJ to Table Talk — fresh off his victory in our latest Patreon Hold’em game! We dive into the hot topics…
May 10, 2025 · 51:19
This week on the Ante Up Poker Podcast, we’re back from the Ante Up Tour stop at Seminole Casino Coconut Creek with a full recap of the action—and the travel nightmare that…
May 3, 2025 · 40:46
This week we are broadcasting from anywhere and everywhere around Seminole Casino Coconut Creek. Even though we just started at the time this is released we have had a blast.…
Apr 25, 2025 · 56:20
On this week’s episode of the Ante Up Poker Podcast, Joe breaks down the upcoming Ante Up Tour stop at Seminole Casino Coconut Creek and gives an honest look at how YouTube…
Apr 18, 2025
This week on the Ante Up Poker Podcast , we kick things off with a look at the upcoming Patreon game on Thursday, April 24th, the first tour stop of 2025, and how you can join…
Apr 11, 2025 · 1:04:17
In this episode of the Ante Up Poker Podcast, Joe kicks things off with a look at the upcoming Patreon games—don’t forget to join the action and connect with the community on…
Apr 4, 2025 · 1:09:25
This week on the Ante Up Poker Podcast, I kick things off by asking listeners to send in their stories and photos of their personalized Maker’s Mark experiences—we want to see…
Mar 28, 2025 · 1:00:17
In this episode of the Ante Up Poker Podcast, Joe recaps the action from the latest Patreon Mixed Game and gives a shoutout to our lively Discord community. You can join us here…
Mar 21, 2025 · 58:24
This week on the Ante Up Poker Podcast, we kick things off with exciting news about our upcoming Ante Up Poker Tour stop at Seminole Casino Coconut Creek—check out the link for…
Mar 14, 2025 · 1:07:06
I kick things off this week with updates from the Ante Up Discord Community , the latest on this month’s Patreon games, and a reminder that the Hold ‘em game’s first prize is now…
Mar 7, 2025 · 1:18:02
The Ante Up Poker Tour is kicking off at Seminole Casino Coconut Creek , and we’ve got a packed episode to get you ready! We excited to see you there. We can have a Maker’s and…
Feb 28, 2025 · 1:02:04
We’ve got big news! The Ante Up Poker Tour is heading to Seminole Hard Rock Coconut Creek the first weekend of May, and we are excited to meet you guys when we get there. Elle is…
Feb 21, 2025 · 58:27
In this episode, we revisit a story from the October issue of Ante Up Magazine —and things have escalated. At least eight individuals involved in running the poker clubs we…
Feb 14, 2025 · 1:14:42
In this episode of the Ante Up Poker Podcast, Elle and I dive into the Valentine’s spirit while tackling an awkward poker dilemma—what’s the etiquette for calling out someone who…
Feb 8, 2025 · 58:02
Join us for another exciting episode of the Ante Up Poker Podcast! Joe Scales puts out an all-call for Hand of the Week (HOTW) and Call the Floor submissions—so send in your…
Feb 1, 2025 · 1:01:39
In this episode, we dive into the latest in the poker world, including a new book about the history of Vegas and Phil Hellmuth’s latest partnership. We also share more details…
Jan 31, 2025 · 56:39
In this special one-off episode of the Ante Up Poker Podcast, we bring you an extended conversation with none other than Daniel Negreanu! What was supposed to be a standard…
Jan 25, 2025 · 1:04:09
Join us on this episode of the Ante Up Poker Podcast, where we dive into some exciting poker topics and more: 🎙️ Coming Soon: We tease our highly anticipated conversation with…
Jan 18, 2025 · 1:05:43
This week we have a lot to talk about. We are going to reach 1million listens with this episode. It took us two years to do it but here we are. Elle and I talk about a special…
Jan 10, 2025 · 56:51
This week is officially two years with me as the host of the Ante Up Poker Podcast, and next week we will reach 1,000,000 listens. Elle and I talk California fires and POY’s that…
Jan 4, 2025 · 46:34
It’s our first episode of 2025, and we are one episode away from two full years with me in the hosts chair. We are also only two episodes away from reaching 1 million listens in…
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