Ante Up Poker Magazine
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 ...
AI overview.Joe Scales is an independent podcast creator known for his engaging approach to poker education and entertainment. With a focus on the everyday player, he bring…
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On the show
- Elle13 eps
- Elliott4 eps
- Patrick4 eps
Also: Dustin King, Elliott Schecter, April, Brownie, Eric Morris, Dr. Jasmine Klapperich, Ben, Joe Mackin
Audience Interest
- poker strategy and tips
- humor in poker
Podcast Focus
- mix of humor and strategy
- segments like Table Talk
Publishing Consistency
- 300 episodes produced
- active for six years
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- 🇺🇸United States · HobbiesHOME#1622K to 3.3M
- 🇨🇦Canada · Hobbies#103.6K to 19K
- 🇳🇴NO · Hobbies#21174 to 922
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626K to 3.3M🎙 ~2x weekly·300 episodes·Last published 5d ago - Monthly Reach
Unique listeners across all episodes (30 days)
1.3M to 6.6M🇺🇸99%🇨🇦1% - Active Followers
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688K to 3.6M1.5K real followers tracked across platforms
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| 10/24/26 |  Chapter 4 Ep. 41 A Little Sunshine and Poker | 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 highlight some exciting poker action. In Call the Floor, Elliott tackles a controversial ruling involving a four-card flop and explains why the extra card isn’t just removed. In Hand of the Week, Patrick and I break down a tournament hand featuring a massive draw, a missed river, and a tough decision with the money bubble approaching. Finally, in Joe’s One Outer, we discuss why how you conduct yourself at the poker table matters more than you might realize. You never know who’s watching! Click here for our Linktree. It is a quick resource to get you to our magazine, podcast, YouTube, and more. Click here to purchase your Pour Caddy (The Swiss Army Knife of Tumblers) – Use code ANTEUP comfrt.com/ELLE73474. Your link for the most comfortable hoodie on the planet. Discord: Join us to discuss Ante Up Magazine, The podcast or poker in General. Click here to check out Octopi Poker | 1h 06m 42s | ||||||
| 10/16/26 | Chapter 4 Ep. 40 Packing Our Bags | 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 from the WPT at The Lodge. Plus, they’re hitting the road for Sycuan Casino Resort and the next stop on the Ante Up Poker Tour! In Call the Floor, Elliott Schecter tackles a dealer mistake that exposed the river card before betting was complete. Both players agreed to let the card stand, but was that the right ruling? For Hand of the Week, Joe and Patrick break down a tournament hand featuring pocket kings on an ace-high, all-diamond flop. With an aggressive opponent firing on every street, how much should the possibility of re-entry influence your decisions? Finally, in Joe’s One Outer, an incredible freeroll-to-WPT-champion story inspires a reminder that you don’t always need the biggest stack or the most resources to succeed. Sometimes what you already have is enough. Click here for our Linktree. It is a quick resource to get you to our magazine, podcast, YouTube, and more. Click here to purchase your Pour Caddy (The Swiss Army Knife of Tumblers) – Use code ANTEUP comfrt.com/ELLE73474. Your link for the most comfortable hoodie on the planet. Discord: Join us to discuss Ante Up Magazine, The podcast or poker in General. Click here to check out Octopi Poker | 1h 15m 51s | ||||||
| 10/9/26 | Chapter 4 Ep. 39 – A Seat at the Table | 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 Bluffers! Plus, Joe finally makes it back to his regular home game. As mentioned, here’s the link for more information about the WPF Ladies Weekend: https://WPFladiesweekendUSA.org In Call the Floor, we tackle a situation where a player discusses folded cards while a hand is still in progress. Should the dealer step in, or is it the player’s responsibility to call the floor? In Hand of the Week, Joe and Patrick break down a tournament hand featuring pocket fours, an aggressive big stack, and some tough decisions that put tournament survival on the line. Finally, in Joe’s One Outer, we talk about why poker is about so much more than winning pots and collecting trophies. Sometimes, the best part of the game is the people sitting around the table. Click here for our Linktree. It is a quick resource to get you to our magazine, podcast, YouTube, and more. Click here to purchase your Pour Caddy (The Swiss Army Knife of Tumblers) – Use code ANTEUP comfrt.com/ELLE73474. Your link for the most comfortable hoodie on the planet. Discord: Join us to discuss Ante Up Magazine, The podcast or poker in General. Click here to check out Octopi Poker | 1h 11m 06s | ||||||
| 10/3/26 | Chapter 4 Ep. 38 Back Home With Plenty to Talk About | 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 happening in the poker world, and look ahead to San Diego and the So-Cal Classic at Sycuan. On Call the Floor, a tournament changes its published structure while play is already underway. How much freedom should tournament management have to make adjustments once the cards are in the air? Then, the Hand of the Week takes us into a $4/$8 Seven-Card Stud game where split aces turn into a monster hand, but three exposed kings create some very uncomfortable decisions. Finally, in Joe’s One Outer, Joe and Elle’s anniversary leads to a reminder from both poker and life. Sometimes it isn’t the huge pots or big moments that matter most. It’s all the little ones we stack along the way. Click here for our Linktree. It is a quick resource to get you to our magazine, podcast, YouTube, and more. Click here to purchase your Pour Caddy (The Swiss Army Knife of Tumblers) – Use code ANTEUP comfrt.com/ELLE73474. Your link for the most comfortable hoodie on the planet. Discord: Join us to discuss Ante Up Magazine, The podcast or poker in General. Click here to check out Octopi Poker | 1h 13m 37s | ||||||
| 9/26/26 | Chapter 4 Ep. 37: The Rivers Reunion | 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 the A-Team, and a few adventures away from the tables. In Call the Floor, a player puts out extra chips intending to call and make change—but the dealer announces a raise. Hand of the Week puts pocket aces to the test against a flop check-raise and big bets on later streets. And in Joe’s One Outer, Joe reflects on the familiar faces that make a poker stop feel like a reunion. Below is the link to the song from Mike Russman. https://anteupmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/20260925_205334.mp3 Click here for our Linktree. It is a quick resource to get you to our magazine, podcast, YouTube, and more. Click here to purchase your Pour Caddy (The Swiss Army Knife of Tumblers) – Use code ANTEUP comfrt.com/ELLE73474. Your link for the most comfortable hoodie on the planet. Discord: Join us to discuss Ante Up Magazine, The podcast or poker in General. Click here to check out Octopi Poker | 53m 41s | ||||||
| 9/18/26 | Chapter 4. Ep. 36 On the Road to Rivers | 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 of events that include the Mini Main, Main Event, Rivers Revival and more. We also have a big update on the Ante Up Championship in Las Vegas, plus some poker news from around the game. On Call the Floor, we tackle a situation involving a player with a history of saying things like “you got it” without actually folding. This time, the other player starts to muck his hand before the dealer steps in and stops him. Did the dealer do the right thing? Did the floor get the ruling right? And at what point does behavior like this stop being a gray area and start becoming an angle that deserves bigger consequences? Then, in the Hand of the Week, we look at a $1/$3 cash game hand where we flop top pair and immediately runs into resistance. There are some big bets and several value hands get there. Is top pair strong enough to bluff-catch? Finally, in Joe’s One Outer, I take a look at the bad beats we love to remember, and the ones we may have helped create ourselves. Sometimes the river really is brutal. However, sometimes the decision that put us in trouble happened before that final card hit the felt. Click here for our Linktree. It is a quick resource to get you to our magazine, podcast, YouTube, and more. Click here to purchase your Pour Caddy (The Swiss Army Knife of Tumblers) – Use code ANTEUP comfrt.com/ELLE73474. Your link for the most comfortable hoodie on the planet. Discord: Join us to discuss Ante Up Magazine, The podcast or poker in General. Click here to check out Octopi Poker | 1h 11m 04s | ||||||
| 9/11/26 | Chapter 4 Ep. 35: Birthday Lessons | 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 recap the latest Patreon game, look around the poker world, and get ready to hit the road for Schenectady. On Call the Floor, Elliott tackles a rapid-fire batch of home-game situations, from exposed cards and unclear all-ins to hidden chips, misunderstood bets, premature turn cards, and the odd chip in a chopped pot. Then on Hand of the Week, suited connectors get caught in a multiway $1/$3 pot that turns into a decision-making roller coaster. Every street presents a new puzzle, leading to a river play that can only be described as a confusion bet. Finally, in Joe’s One Outer, a birthday brings a little reflection on lessons learned from poker, business, and life, including why good decisions matter more than short-term results, why relationships are equity, and why sometimes we need to remember to just enjoy the table. Click here for our Linktree. It is a quick resource to get you to our magazine, podcast, YouTube, and more. Click here to purchase your Pour Caddy (The Swiss Army Knife of Tumblers) – Use code ANTEUP comfrt.com/ELLE73474. Your link for the most comfortable hoodie on the planet. Discord: Join us to discuss Ante Up Magazine, The podcast or poker in General. Click here to check out Octopi Poker | 1h 18m 15s | ||||||
| 9/4/26 | pokerroad-trip adventures+4 | Ben | — | Wisconsinbestbet Jacksonville | pokerGood Karma+5 | bestbetANTEUP | 1h 25m 11s | ||
| 8/29/26 | Electric City Poker Seriesdealer debate+4 | Elliott | Ante Up Poker MagazineOctopi Poker | Electric City Poker SeriesRivers Schenectady | pokerdealer debate+5 | Pour CaddyANTEUP | 1h 32m 21s | ||
| 8/23/26 | poker cruisepoker lessons+3 | — | Ante Up MagazineYouTube+1 | — | pokercruise+4 | Pour CaddyANTEUP | 1h 09m 48s | ||
| 8/15/26 | Ante Up Poker Cruisepoker news+4 | — | Ante Up Poker CruiseAnte Up Magazine+1 | Alaska | pokerAnte Up+6 | Pour CaddyANTEUP | 1h 00m 44s | ||
| 8/8/26 | WSOP Main EventWorld Champion+3 | Elle | Ante Up MagazineOctopi Poker | Alaska | WSOPWorld Champion+5 | Pour CaddyANTEUP | 1h 10m 36s | ||
| 7/31/26 | pokergame strategy+4 | Elle | Advanced Poker Training | JacksonvilleGolden Nugget | pokerOmaha Hi/Lo+4 | — | 1h 08m 28s | ||
| 7/24/26 | pokercasino+3 | Joe Mackin | Sycuan Casino ResortAnte Up Poker Tour+2 | — | Sycuan CasinoAnte Up Poker+3 | Pour CaddyANTEUP | 1h 17m 50s | ||
| 7/18/26 | WSOP Main Eventpoker strategy+4 | — | Ante Up Tour | Paris Las Vegas | WSOPpoker+6 | Pour CaddyANTEUP | 1h 16m 13s | ||
| 7/10/26 | health and wellnesspoker dealers+4 | Dr. Jasmine Klapperich | WSOPLIPS Championship | — | pokerdealers+5 | Pour CaddyANTEUP | 1h 11m 38s | ||
| 7/3/26 | pokercruise+4 | Elle | hoodiePoker Player Cruises+5 | — | pokercruise+5 | Pour CaddyANTEUP | 1h 01m 17s | ||
| 6/26/26 | poker discussiontournament director+4 | Elle | — | — | pokertournament+4 | — | 45m 25s | ||
| 6/19/26 | pokertournament situations+4 | ElleElliott+1 | Sycuan CasinoWorld Series of Poker+1 | Southern CaliforniaArizona | pokerSycuan Casino+6 | — | 55m 41s | ||
| 6/13/26 | WSOPpoker strategy+4 | Elle | — | — | WSOP bracelettournament poker+4 | comfrt.comANTEUP | 1h 15m 07s | ||
| 6/6/26 | poker strategyvictory in poker+4 | — | — | Las Vegas | pokervictory+5 | — | 1h 01m 11s | ||
| 5/30/26 | WSOPpoker+4 | Elle | CaesarsFertitta+3 | — | WSOPDaniel Negreanu+4 | — | 1h 13m 37s | ||
| 5/22/26 | pokerWSOP patch approval+5 | Elliott Schecter | WSOP | Las VegasSycuan Casino | pokerWSOP+8 | — | 1h 08m 13s | ||
| 5/15/26 | poker newscommunity building+4 | Elle | The Lodge Card ClubWSOP+2 | — | pokerThe Lodge Card Club+6 | — | 1h 17m 33s | ||
| 5/8/26 | poker mediabomb pots+4 | Eric Morris | Bluff MagazineAnte Up+2 | — | pokerbomb pots+5 | — | 1h 25m 50s | ||
| 5/1/26 | WSOP rule controversycharity events+3 | ElleElliott | The LodgeAnte Up Magazine+2 | — | pokerWSOP+5 | — | 1h 25m 54s | ||
| 4/24/26 | poker communityfundraising+3 | Dustin King | Ante Up for AutismCamp One Step+2 | — | pokerAnte Up+3 | — | 51m 39s | ||
| 4/17/26 | poker couplesrelationship dynamics+3 | ElleElliott+1 | Ante Up MagazineOctopi Poker | — | pokerrelationships+3 | — | 1h 10m 18s | ||
| 4/10/26 | poker strategycasino news+3 | Elle | Rivers CasinoAnte Up Magazine+1 | — | pokerBet on Better+3 | — | 51m 08s | ||
| 4/3/26 | poker communitycollusion+3 | Dustin KingApril | Ante UpBluffers+1 | Rivers CasinoSchenectady, NY | pokercollusion+3 | — | 1h 03m 35s | ||
| 3/29/26 | poker newsWSOP Main Event+5 | Elle | WSOPESPN+1 | ArizonaGila River | pokerWSOP+7 | — | 1h 17m 56s | ||
| 3/28/26 | podcast announcementfamily emergency+3 | — | — | — | podcastannouncement+3 | — | 1m 44s | ||
| 3/21/26 | poker tournamentsplayer experiences+3 | ElleBrownie | — | — | pokerLone Butte+5 | — | 1h 00m 25s | ||
| 3/14/26 | poker strategymental game+4 | Patrick | Ante Up Poker PodcastBrad Owen | ArizonaGila River Lone Butte | pokermental side+6 | Octopi Poker | 1h 08m 46s | ||
| 3/7/26 | poker decisionsMixed Game Festival+5 | Elliott SchecterPatrick | Ante Up Poker PodcastBellagio+2 | — | pokerMixed Game Festival+6 | — | 1h 06m 55s | ||
| 2/28/26 | poker communitytournament analysis+4 | — | Ante Up Poker PodcastL.A. Poker Classic+1 | — | Ante Uppoker+5 | — | 1h 06m 57s | ||
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Joe Scales is an independent podcast creator known for his engaging approach to poker education and entertainment. With a focus on the everyday player, he brings a relatable perspective to the often intimidating world of poker, making the game accessible and enjoyable for listeners of all skill levels. "Ante Up Poker Magazine" stands out as the longest-running poker podcast, blending humor with insightful commentary and strategic advice. The show features popular segments like Table Talk, Call the Floor, Hand of the Week, and Joe’s One Outer, appealing to a diverse audience interested in both the lighter and more serious aspects of poker. Listeners, estimated at over 250,000, appreciate the show's unique combination of entertainment and education, gaining valuable insights into poker strategies and community discussions. The podcast serves both as a resource for improving skills and a source of camaraderie among poker enthusiasts.
By the numbers
- Total followers: 6.8K
- Total plays: 572K
- Total reviews: 150
Platforms
TuneIn
- Followers: 142
Castbox
- Followers: 1.0K
- Plays: 25K
- Reviews: 7
YouTube
- Subscribers: 5.3K
- Views: 547K
- Videos: 192
Podcast App
- Followers: 142
- Reviews: 142
Podcast Republic
- Followers: 149
- Reviews: 1
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Key insights
What the show covers
- mix of humor and strategy
- segments like Table Talk
- Hand of the Week analysis
- Call the Floor discussions
Audience interests
- poker strategy and tips
- humor in poker
- poker commentary
- everyday player insights
Platform reach
- available on TuneIn
- accessible via Castbox
- streaming on YouTube
- listed on Podcast Republic
Publishing consistency
- 300 episodes produced
- active for six years
- weekly or more episodes
- longest running poker podcast
Chart history for Ante Up Poker Magazine
Peaked at #1 in United States, top 10 in 3 of 6 tracked markets, currently #1 in United States.
| Market | Genre | Peak | Current | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United States | — | #1 | #1 | — |
| United States | — | #1 | #1 | — |
| Canada | — | #10 | #10 | — |
| Norway | — | #21 | #21 | — |
| Norway | — | #111 | #111 | — |
| Canada | — | #130 | #130 | — |
Chart Positions
6 placements across 3 markets.
Chart Positions
6 placements across 3 markets.