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Chapter 3 Ep. 33 Good Karma, Bad Beats, and the Case of the Folded Aces Aug 29, 2025

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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. We’re just weeks away from heading to Rivers Casino in Schenectady, NY (Sept. 15–28). Trophies, Vegas seats, magazine covers, and community vibes—don’t miss it. We also break down the wild debate sparked when a player folded pocket aces preflop deep in the WSOP Online Mystery Millions.

Call the Floor this week is a fun controversy about whether a player really have the right to demand a deck wash mid-game? Or is that all up to the dealer and floor staff?

In HOTW Patrick and I play pocket fours, and somehow a high-hand jackpot goes to…the losing hand?! You’ve got to hear this one.

Plus, we’re rolling into Labor Day weekend, talking poker, community, and even a little Wizard of Oz in Vegas.

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Chapter 3 Ep. 32 The Charm City and Tough Lessons Aug 22, 2025

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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 we discuss our time at the tables so far, India’s Black Friday bill, and the passing of Jack McClelland. The code that we mentioned for Octopi Poker is ANTEUP and the link for the site is below.

Our Call the Floor segment has Elliott discussing a situation where the prize pool dropped considerably between the final day 1 and day 2. He talks behind the scenes what could have happened and why.

In our HOTW this week Patrick and I play hand that starts out as a mess and doesn’t get much better. Somebody at the table ends up walking away hanging their head and it all started because they wanted to check the hand to the river.

Finally I end the show with Joe’s One Outer where I discuss the difference between just being unlucky and learning from the hand.

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Chapter 3 Ep. 31 Pocket Kings, Collusion Calls, and Mental Games Aug 15, 2025

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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 in Schenectady, NY — with a special room rate code giving listeners 25% off regular rates.(ECPS25) Elliott rules on a possible collusion spot in Call the Floor, Patrick and I debate limping pocket kings in Hand of the Week, and in Joe’s One Outer, I talk about two hands where trusting my read had two very different results.

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Chapter 3 Ep. 30 Trespassed & the Buy-in Bluff Aug 09, 2025

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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 decline in Vegas tourism, what’s coming up in the next round of Patreon games, and a few poker moments worthy of the big screen treatment.

Elliott joins us for Call the Floor, where a ruling takes a wild turn and ends with a player being trespassed from the casino. Patrick and I then break down a tricky hand from an online tournament, weighing the tough decisions along the way.

Finally, I close the show with Joe’s One Outer, diving into the sly art of the Buy-in Bluff.

Whether you’re here for strategy, stories, or a good laugh, this episode’s got you covered.

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Chapter 3 Ep. 29 Fun, Profit, and a Surprise Twist Aug 01, 2025

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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 with you to the felt in paradise? Plus, I surprise Elle with an exciting opportunity from Maker’s Mark that you won’t want to miss. Here is where you can get your tickets as well.

In Call the Floor, Elliott weighs in on a tricky situation involving a player who’s been rubbing people the wrong way—what happens when etiquette turns into an issue?

Then Patrick and I reunite for Hand of the Week, where we dissect a hand that starts off looking beautiful… but quickly unravels.

I wrap up the episode with Joe’s One Outer, diving into the dangerous trap of results-oriented thinking—and why it might be sabotaging your game.

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Chapter 3 Ep. 28 Badugi Bets Jul 25, 2025

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This week on the Ante Up Poker Podcast, join Elle and me as we break down the heated debate surrounding the WSOP Player of the Year — is it time for a rule change? We also recap the action from our latest Badugi Patreon game and share stories from the frontlines of the eternal quest: finding the perfect place to play poker.

In this episode’s “Call the Floor,” Elliott weighs in on a controversial ruling where a player was forced to show their hand after the opponent conceded — was it handled correctly?

Then, in our HOTW, Patrick and I dissect a tough middle-position decision with KQ suited. Was it a masterstroke… or a masterclass in second-guessing?

And finally, we wrap things up with Joe’s One Outer, where I offer a personal reflection on what poker teaches us — at and away from the table.

Tune in, ante up, and let’s get into it!

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Chapter 3 Ep. 27 Title: The WSOP Hangover Jul 18, 2025

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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 the felt. We dive into all things poker, and even a little Uno.

Elliott lays down the rules when a player makes a river bet before their opponent even decides what they are going to do on the turn.

Patrick and I dissect a hand featuring pocket sixes in an online game with antes and a straddle—was it played perfectly or just perfectly questionable?

Then to wrap things up, Joe closes the show with a little soul-searching: Now that the WSOP is over… what’s next?

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Chapter 3 Ep. 26 New Studio, Old Controversies, and the Art of the Fold Jul 11, 2025

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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 talk about the 2025 WSOP Main Event as it continues its march toward crowning a champion, and the WPT is kicking off its always-popular series at the Venetian — one of our favorite poker destinations. Plus, our July Patreon Games are officially scheduled, and there’s still time to join the action!

This week’s Call the Floor might be my favorite one yet. Elliott and I dig into a couple of real WSOP controversies — including a ruling that sparked serious debate and a dealer mishap that had the table buzzing.

For Hand of the Week, Patrick and I try to figure out how to squeeze max value out of a strong hand — and we wrap it all up with Joe’s One Outer, where I talk about something most players don’t do nearly enough… folding as the play of the day.

Thanks for tuning in, A-Team!

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Chapter 3 Ep. 25 Flooded Floors and WSOP Woes Jul 04, 2025

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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 downright soggy at the WSOP, including the water flooding chaos at the Horseshoe and Paris. Plus, we wrap up the segment with a great moment from Daniel Negreanu, who answers a railbird’s question on how to make tilt a non-factor at the table. As promised here is the link to that video.

In Call the Floor, Elliott weighs in on a sticky situation from a home game where two players unknowingly check down two streets of action after under-calling an all-in — and the pot is short. You won’t want to miss his ruling.

Our Hand of the Week features Patrick and me navigating KQ suited from UTG+1 — was it played smooth or did we overplay a pretty hand?

And in Joe’s One Outer, I talk about the power of staying the course — even when the cards (or life) seem stacked against you.

Let’s ante up and get into it!

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Chapter 3 Ep. 24 Vegas Got Joe Again! Jun 28, 2025

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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 must go on! Elliott is still here to make the call on Call the Floor, and Patrick, our proud resident fish, dives into a hand of the week that’ll have you shaking your head or maybe nodding in sympathy. And just when you think Joe’s down for the count, he delivers this week’s One Outer to close out the show.

Be sure to tune in next week for the full Vegas trip recap. Until then — stay healthy, A-Team!

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