Ante Up Poker Media
Hosted by Ante Up Poker
A weekly podcast for recreational poker players, blending strategy, news, and rule analysis through its signature segments.
This is a community-focused audio show for the amateur poker player, not the high-roller. Structured like a local news broadcast for the poker world, it's built around recurring segments that tackle different parts of the game. The 'Call the Floor' segment, in particular, serves as a practical guide to the often confusing rules and etiquette of live poker.
“Unlike podcasts focused on celebrity pros, this show's strength is its 'Call the Floor' segment, where rules experts adjudicate listener-submitted scenarios. This practical, service-oriented approach to the common player's experience sets it apart.”
Who hosts this show
Billed as the longest-running poker podcast, Ante Up Poker Media is dedicated to the 'everyday player'. Hosted by Joe Scales and his co-host Elle, the show mixes humor, commentary, and strategy, using a segmented format to cover poker news, analyze specific hands, and adjudicate complex rule situations. The podcast is a core part of the Ante Up Poker Media brand, which was founded in 2008 and also includes a digital magazine and a poker tour.
Credentials & credits
- Host, Ante Up Poker Podcast
- Founder, Ante Up Poker Media LLC
- Marketing professional (20+ years)
Other ventures
- Ante Up Magazine
- Ante Up Poker Tour
What kind of podcast
When new episodes drop
- 01Chapter 4 Ep 24 The Empty SeatJun 26, 2026 · 45 min
- 02Chapter 4 Ep 23 Protect Your HandJun 19, 2026 · 56 min
- 03Chapter 4 Ep 22 Stack Chips, Not HeadlinesJun 13, 2026 · 1h 15m
- 04Chapter 4 Ep 21 Patrick Finally WinsJun 6, 2026 · 1h 01m
- 05Chapter 4 Ep 20 WSOB: Babies, Billions and Back to the FutureMay 30, 2026 · 1h 14m
- 06Chapter 4 Ep 19 Incomplete InformationMay 22, 2026 · 1h 08m
- 07Chapter 4 Ep 18 Don’t Play ScaredMay 15, 2026 · 1h 18m
- 08Chapter 4 Ep 17 Bluffers, Bomb Pots & Barbecue SauceMay 8, 2026 · 1h 26m
Notable episodes
- 01Chapter 4 Ep 24 The Empty Seat
A classic 'Call the Floor' segment where a tournament director must handle one table getting significantly more chips than others.
- 02Chapter 4 Ep 23 Protect Your Hand
Features a discussion on the unfiltered comments at WSOP Seniors events and a 'Call the Floor' segment on getting advice from the rail.
- 03Chapter 4 Ep 22 Stack Chips, Not Headlines
Includes a notable discussion on Kristen Foxen's legacy, arguing she should be seen as a great player, not just a great 'female' player.
What you'll be asked on this show
Interviews are structured but conversational. The hosts, Joe and Elle, typically open with a broad question like 'What's going on at...' to get a general update from a poker room manager. They then follow up with more specific questions about tournament formats, rules, or promotions, aiming to extract practical information for their listeners rather than focusing on the guest's personal story. The rapport is often familiar and established, feeling like a regular check-in.
The show is a co-hosted conversation between Joe and Elle, often featuring remote contributors for specific, recurring segments. Interviews are friendly and conversational, typically with poker room staff or rules experts rather than players. The video version frequently uses a split-screen format to accommodate multiple participants.
Questions Ante Up Poker keeps coming back to
7 cataloguedIf you're going on this show as a guest, expect some version of each of these. Each note explains when Ante Up Poker reaches for it.
rules
3- Q.01
“How would you rule on [a specific, unusual tournament scenario]?”
This is the core question of the 'Call the Floor' segment, presenting a listener-submitted problem to a rules expert for a definitive ruling.
- Q.02
“What penalties would you give for [a specific rule violation]?”
A frequent follow-up in the 'Call the Floor' segment to understand the concrete consequences of a player's actions.
- Q.03
“Can the floor [take a specific action against a player or spectator]?”
A question used in 'Call the Floor' to clarify the scope and limits of a tournament director's authority.
process
3- Q.01
“How would you play [a specific hand] from [a specific position] in this situation?”
This is the central prompt for the 'Hand of the Week' segment, designed to kick off a detailed strategic breakdown.
- Q.02
“Can you tell me more about the [specific tournament or promotion]?”
Used during interviews to drill down into the details of events and offers relevant to the listeners.
- Q.03
“How is the [unique tournament format] going to work?”
Asked to clarify the specific rules and structure of non-standard poker games mentioned by guests.
future
1- Q.01
“What's going on up at [a specific casino or poker room]?”
This is a common opening for interviews with poker room staff, inviting a general update on activities and promotions.
Signature segments
- · Call the Floor
- · Hand of the Week
- · Table Talk
- · Joe's One Outer
- · For the everyday player
Topics covered repeatedly
Who gets booked here
Guests are typically industry professionals who offer specific expertise, such as poker room managers discussing upcoming tournaments or rules experts brought on to solve a specific scenario for the 'Call the Floor' segment.
- Elliott Roeon Chapter 4 Ep 24 The Empty Seat
- Elliott Schecteron Chapter 4 Ep 23 Protect Your Hand
- Dustin Kingon Chapter 4 Ep 22 Stack Chips, Not Headlines
- April Kingon Chapter 4 Ep 22 Stack Chips, Not Headlines
Where to find this show
Audience & reach
Estimated: Sponsorship appears geared towards poker rooms, like Sycuan Poker Room, and services that cater to the same 'everyday player' demographic as the show's audience.
Subscriber and view counts are pulled live from YouTube and re-verified on a 30-day cycle. Listener estimates for the RSS feed aren't published here unless they're host-verified.
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People also ask
- Who are the hosts of the Ante Up Poker Podcast?
- The primary host is Joe Scales, founder of Ante Up Poker Media. He is regularly joined by co-host Elle.
- Is the podcast still running?
- Yes, the podcast releases new episodes weekly.
- What is the format of the show?
- It's a co-hosted show with recurring segments like 'Table Talk' (news), 'Hand of the Week' (strategy), and 'Call the Floor' (rules).
- What is the 'Call the Floor' segment?
- In 'Call the Floor,' the hosts present a listener-submitted poker ruling scenario to a rules expert or tournament director for their judgment and explanation.
- Where can I listen to the podcast?
- The podcast is available on YouTube, Apple Podcasts, and other major podcast platforms.
- What is Ante Up Poker Media?
- Ante Up Poker Media LLC is the parent company, founded in 2008, which produces the podcast, Ante Up Magazine, and the Ante Up Poker Tour.
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