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Chapter 4 Ep. 1 Trust Your Reads Jan 17, 2026

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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 celebrating the release of the latest issue of Ante Up Magazine, and Joe puts Elle on the spot with a fun quiz. In Call the Floor, Elliott breaks down a controversial ruling and explains why, in some situations, it can be acceptable for the floor to defer a decision until after a hand is completed.

Patrick joins Joe for this week’s HOTW, where the key takeaway is learning when — and how — to trust your reads at the table. And Joe closes out the episode with Joe’s One Outer, expanding that idea even farther.

It’s the start of another year for the podcast, but the mission stays the same: real poker talk for everyday players.

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Chapter 3 Ep. 52 Position is Power Jan 10, 2026

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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 discuss why the Sweepstakes Poker model may be in hot water. Elliott takes the reins in Call the Floor, ruling on a hand turned up way too early — and he is upset he didn’t called. Patrick joins me to break down a HOTW featuring pocket Jacks and a table full of limpers. I wrap it up with Joe’s One Outer, focusing on the power of position in poker.

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Chapter 3 Ep. 51 New Year, New Intro, New Year’s Decisions Jan 02, 2026

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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 week’s episode Ep. 51.

We’re kicking off the new year with a brand-new intro for the show! You’ll hear a version of it here, and if you want to check out the full intro, head over to our Patreon page.

Elle and I are around the table for Table Talk, breaking down some of the poker action kicking off the new year and discussing Bryn Kenney becoming the first player ever to surpass $80 million in live tournament cashes.

In Call the Floor, Elliott rules on a situation where a player failed to make their larger denomination chips visible — a reminder that you need to keep those visible at all times.

Patrick and I battle it out in Hand of the Week, playing A♠ J♠ from middle position, and talking through the decisions that come with it.

I wrap things up with Joe’s One Outer, focusing on the decision we all face this time of year — what to carry forward into the New Year and what’s better left behind.

Chapter 3 EP. 49 1/2 The Christmas Recharge Dec 27, 2025

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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, reflect, and practice what we’re always preaching. On the show — especially in my One Outer — we talk a lot about the importance of balance, taking breaks, and enjoying life away from poker. This week, we’re finally taking our own advice.

With the holidays here, we’re spending time with family, enjoying Christmas, and coming back refreshed and ready for what’s ahead. Sometimes the best move isn’t another hand or another session — it’s knowing when to sit one out.

We’ll be back next week. Until then, enjoy the holidays, take care of yourselves, and we’ll see you back at the table.

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Chapter 3 Ep. 49 More Tables, More Bullets, More Decisions Dec 19, 2025

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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 multi-tabling and firing multiple bullets, plus break down some interesting Spotify stats that caught our attention.

In Call the Floor, Elliott weighs in on a tricky situation involving a player who discloses the contents of their hand—what’s allowed, what’s not, and how it should be handled.

This week’s HOTW puts Patrick and I in position with pocket queens, and the decisions aren’t quite as automatic as they might seem.

And in Joe’s One Outer, Joe finds a way to connect football and poker, proving the two games might have more in common than you think.

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Chapter 3 Ep. 48 Poker Lessons On and Off the Felt Dec 12, 2025

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This week on the Ante Up Poker Podcast, Joe and Elle welcome Michelle McGinn and Molly Brentlingerto the table: . We share laughs and insights, and then shift to a feel-good WPT moment where what could’ve been a disappointment turns into an unexpected $1,100 seat to the WPT Prime Championship.

In Call the Floor, Elliott weighs in on a tricky spot involving a player whose hand is declared dead after exposing a card — and as always, his ruling sparks great discussion.

Then it’s time for HOTW, where Joe debates whether he can escape his reputation as a nit while navigating A♠K♦ offsuit.

We close the show with Joe’s One Outer comparing how we approach small pots vs. big pots — not just at the poker table, but in life itself.

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Chapter 3 Ep. 47 When the Cards Fly and the Nits Hide Dec 05, 2025

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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 latest buzz out of NYC, and even wander into the world of AI and how it might shape the game.

In Call the Floor, Elliott weighs in on a wild moment when a player gets a little too excited—sending a card flying off the table. Was it a fold? Or just an accidental fastball from excitement?

Patrick and I tackle another HOTW, and the real mystery is whether my streak of nitty play continues… or finally comes to an end.

And speaking of that nitty behavior, I take it head-on in this week’s One Outer.

Sit back, and relax for another fun episode!

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Chapter 3 Ep. 46 Laughs and Leftovers Nov 29, 2025

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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 action on the horizon. In Call the Floor, Elliott breaks down a confusing situation at the table — did the player call or fold? Patrick joins me for this week’s HOTW featuring pocket 9’s, and I close things out with a One Outer about what I’m thankful for this year.

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Chapter 3 Ep. 45 Home Again! Nov 22, 2025

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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 Championship — Then we dive into the latest GGPoker controversy shaking up the poker world, and we also recap the wild hands and friendly chaos from this week’s Patreon Home Game.

In Call the Floor, Elliott weighs in on a tricky situation where an older gentleman kept lifting his cards high enough for nearby players to get an accidental peek. Was it on him? Should we call the floor?

Our Hand of the Week puts Patrick and I in the hot seat with AJo versus an aggressive opponent — we break down the spots, the decisions, and the “should I really have done that?” moments.

And as always, I close things out with Joe’s One Outer — this week is all about how when you play (yes, even the time of day) can shape the type of poker game waiting for you.

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Chapter 3 Ep. 44 What Happens in Vegas… Gets Podcasted Nov 15, 2025

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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! We’ve even got a special guest at the table with us: Tommy Larosa joins the fun and adds his take on all the action.

On Call the Floor, Elliott weighs in on a sticky situation where a player’s reaction to the board may have given away more than he intended. Then Patrick and I dive into this week’s Hand of the Week, breaking down A10 suited from middle position and the decisions that followed.

We wrap things up with Joe’s One Outer, where I get into the pitfalls of traveling and playing poker

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