Our maiden voyage: Has poker reached its peak?

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This week tbt* editor Christopher Cosenza and Bet On It columnist Scott Long discuss how to play Ace-King or "Big Slick" in Texas Hold 'Em. It's a tricky hand that gets everyone excited when they get it, but the trick is knowing when to let go.

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Our hosts chat about playing and winning with small pairs (2's, 3's, etc. ) in Texas hold'em. They are the toughest hand to play in all of poker. Listen in for helpful suggestions and pointers to take the pot or know when to get out before losing your shirt.

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Okay, you've just beaten your parents for the hundredth time in Texas Hold 'Em. Now you want to really test your poker skills, but you don't think you're ready to go to the casino just yet. Why not try the Internet? We break down some of the better sites and explore the legality of gambling online.

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They look weak at first glance, but small suited connectors can be one of the most powerful hands in all of Texas Hold 'Em. The key is knowing how, and when, to play them. Ante Up!'s hosts share their insights on this and more this week.

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This week our hosts chat about the World Series of Poker, top 5 mistakes beginners make and the hand of the week.

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This week our hosts take a look at some poker books and tell you what to look for based on your level of play. Also, should kids be allowed to play poker in a controlled environment? All this and the Hand of the Week, or should that be Hand of the Weak?

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Hosts Chris and Scott make their recommendations on how to get started playing poker, plus an indepth look at which tournaments to play and why. And, as always, a Hand of the Week, which comes from a local listener.

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Chris and Scott talk about One of a Kind, the biography of the late Stuey "The Kid" Ungar, the greatest card player in history. Also, our hosts have collided heads up in this week's Hand of the Week. Who will win the big pot?

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This week the hosts explore poker's Top 10 players, including Phil Ivey.

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This week's show is on five more mistakes rookies make.

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We explore the game of Omaha, both the regular and hi/low versions.

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Our special guest, Mike Fasso, makes his Ante Up! debut and chats about what it's like to play poker for a living in Las Vegas. He offers tips how not to lose your shirt.

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Playing in tournaments can be a grueling marathon. Our hosts give you strategy for making it through the field, stage by stage.

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This week the hosts discuss how to deal with different types of players, including the tightly-wound and the maniac. Co-host Scott Long also explains his experiences with double flop poker.

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Everyone wants monster hands such as AA, KK or QQ, but it's what you do with them that separates the sharks from the fish. Our hosts look at these hands from all angles, including limit and no-limit play.

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Pot odds are difficult to understand; even our hosts struggle with them. But Chris and Scott give it a shot to try to help you understand this valuable concept.

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There is an art to playing in sit-and-go tournaments. Our hosts give their winning strategies to this unique format. Plus, an Omaha Hand of the Week.

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There's nothing more important in poker than the power of position. The dealer button means nothing.

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Chris and Scott tell you how to prepare for that first time playing in a casino.

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Want to spot a cheater in your poker game? Listen to special guest Mike Fasso.

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Mail call! We answer questions from listeners on this week's Ante Up! podcast.

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Chris and Scott interview Derby Lane's Vera Filipelli and discuss the Florida tournament shutdown, its effect on card rooms and what the future holds. ard rooms and what the future holds.

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Losing streaks are going to happen, but good players learn to deal with them. Chris and Scott give you tips on how to get through the cold cards.

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Chris and Scott teach you the power of the check-raise.

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In the market for a poker video game? We break down what's out there. Plus, a new segment called: WHAT SHOULD WE DO?

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Our hosts explore the art of understanding poker tells.

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Special guest poker expert Mike Fasso gives tips on seven card stud, the forgotten old-school game. Also, is there too much marketing and hype in tournament poker? And is there too much exposure for poker stars? Our hosts and a special guest answer those questions and debate whether it's ruining the game.

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The New Year is here and with comes Poker Resolutions. What will be your goals for 2006? Chris and Scott reveal theirs.

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This week Chris and Scott explore the world of online poker.

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What are the signs of having a gambling problem? Our hosts chat about two books on the subject and take the Gamblers Anonymous quiz.

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Chris and Scott ask the question: How far do you push a player already on tilt?

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With Scott in Vegas this week, Ante Up! thought it would be an ideal time to hear the best of this poker podcast. Ah, the memories.

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Part I of a two-part series on Scott and Mike's trip to Las Vegas.

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Part II of a two-part series on Scott and Mike's trip to Las Vegas.

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World class poker pro Cowboy Kenna James makes a guest appearance this week and talks about everything from his life on the circuit to his new deal with SunPoker.com

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How to manage your bank roll plus Chris returns from Foxwoods, the world's largest casino.

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New World Poker Tour host Courtney Friel is our special guest, plus we take a look back at our first Ante Up! tournament.

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We take a look at one of our favorite games, Razz. And you asked for him, so you got him: Special guest Mike "Fatso" Fasso is on hand for his usual poingant thoughts.

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Mike Fasso returns as the guys discuss the finer points of Limit.

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Pro Andy Bloch talks about his new book and DVD and a dispute with the World Poker Tour.

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Chris and Scott interview Tampa Bay Downs dealer Jena Phillips

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Another guest from Tampa Bay Downs visits the show, and this week it's supervisor Patrick Murphy.

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Mail call!! Chris and Scott read through some of the more interesting letters from listeners around the world.

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The guys tackle the art of playing heads-up, plus Chris rants about paying $1 to Derby Lane!

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Poker Players Alliance President Michael Bolcerek is our guest as we discuss saving online poker

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World class player Jennifer Harman graces our show

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The guys talk about playing in cash games

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Mike Fasso joins the guys to talk about the poker books they've been reading

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Mike Fasso returns and this time the guys tackle poker magazines

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Chris is back from his cruise, and the boys review their New Year's Resolutions

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It's the one-year anniversary of Ante Up! and Kenna James returns to the show

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The second Ante Up! tournament is over and the boys talk about how they did

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Methods for qualifying in the big tournaments

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It's a pizza party as Chris and Scott interview Joe Sebok

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The Professional Poker Tour kicks off July 5 and the guys interview co-host Mark Seif

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The boys open the mailbag and answer your questions

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Special guest Mike Fasso returns to help the guys review the poker classic "Rounders"

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Special guest Mike Fasso returns to help the guys review the poker classic "Rounders"

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Chris details the ins and outs of the new World Poker Tour room at Foxwoods

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Poker Players Association president Michael Bolcerek returns for an update on internet poker

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Scott discusses his trip to New Orleans

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Local player Dan Hicks had a tremendous World Series showing and sits down with the guys to talk about it

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Mike Fasso returns to discuss the finer points of bluffing

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10-time World Series Champ Johnny Chan talks with the guys about all things poker

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Kid Poker Daniel Negreanu is coming to Tampa and chats all things poker with the boys

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Local card room manager Sam Minutello is our special guest

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Scott delves into Chris' mind and finds nothing there. A look at the psychology of poker.

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Want to start a home game? Here's how.

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Online gambling legal expert Lawrence Walters joins the show to talk about the recent U.S. legislation

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Here are some home game problems and how to deal with them.

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Scott and Fatso return from their Niagara trip

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The boys open the Ante Up mailbag and answer your questions

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The boys open the Ante Up mailbag and answer your questions

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Former FBI agent and now poker tells author Joe Navarro comes to the studio to discuss his new book

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Mike Fasso sits in for our interview with our AIPS champion as we reflect on a successful series

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Get a behind-the-scenes look at a World Poker Tour event

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Chris returns from Foxwoods for Part II of his WPT adventure.

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Our Poker Pet Peeves create quite a stir.

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It's time for a new game: Deuce-to-Seven Triple Draw!

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It's gift-giving season, so why not give the gift of poker?

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The boys talk with poker pro Clonie Gowen

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A look back at 2006

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AIPS is back, Scott calls in from Canada's River Rock Casino

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The boys discuss their New Year's resolutions.

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Poker After Dark's Shana Hiatt chats up her new show on NBC

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The Internet options are dwindling. Chris and Scott explore the landscape of online poker.

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Mike "Fatso" Fasso returns to discuss The Art of The Check

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Longtime listener Gambit joins Ante Up! to discuss poker and family life

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What are the best poker lines in history?

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Susan Genard talks about her poker documentary NO LIMIT.

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Scott and Fatso return from their L.A. trip and they lost their shirts.

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Poker blogs and Web sites flood the Internet, so we weed out the best!

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Mailbag: The Listeners have questions, the boys have answers.

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2004 World Champion Greg Raymer shares his knowledge of legal poker matters, Badugi, PokerStars security and much more.

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Sabina Gadecki, new host of the World Poker Tour, joins the boys for the first time.

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Chris hosts the show remotely from Foxwoods and provides on-the-scene insights from the World Poker Tour.

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Chris returns from Foxwoods with some in-depth interviews at the WPT event.

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Poker pro Paul Wasicka discusses his controversial "Joint Sessions" article and more.

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It's time to play the Ante Up! Game Show to see who is the Ultimate Ante Up! Host.

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WSOP Commissioner Jeffrey Pollack talks about the upgrades to the World Series and more.

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It's the 100th Show and Chris and Scott have a lot of surprises in store for you.

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It's the History of Poker 101, and class is about to begin!

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Barry Greenstein stays up all night to join the guys for some poker chat.

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You've made it to the money ... Do you play let's make a deal?

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Famed poker author Michael Craig discusses his new book, The Fult Tilt Poker Strategy Guide: Tournament Edition.

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Ever wonder how Chris puts players on hands so well? Here's his secret.

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It's time once again to open up the Ante Up! Mailbag!

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Ante Up! fan and WSOP champ Don Baruch comes to the studio to talk about his bracelet victory.

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Chris and Scott report "live" from the World Series of Poker in Las Vegas

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Reflections of an awesome trip to Vegas and the World Series of Poker.

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Ante Up! fan Lee Childs finished 7th at the WSOP Main Event and he phones in to talk with the guys.

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The WSOP Academy has two new graduates, and Chris and Scott tell you what it was like.

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The WSOP Lifestyle Expo had some cool stuff, and we had to try out everything!

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Downtown Chad Brown visits the Ante Up! studio to talk about his new book, and more!

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Need a career? How about being a dealer? Here's how!

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Ever wonder how to play Chinese Poker? We'll teach you how. Plus Chris gets off the AIPS schneid!

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Young poker pro John "JDags" D'Agostino talks about life in Joyzey, Connecticut and at the high stakes tables.

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Three months too late, we revist our New Year's Resolutions. Better late than never.

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Time for another Mailbag, and the show picks up a sponsor.

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WSOP Player of the Year Tom Schneider stops by and talks about his phenomenal year.

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Chris and Scott talk about making the final table in AIPS, then discuss playing from the blinds.

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Derby Lane poker room manager Jeff Gamber visits the studio to talk all things poker.

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Mike Fasso returns! The troika discuss Tampa Bay as a poker destination.

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To play poker online without risking money, check out these sites.

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Mori Eskandani from Poker PROductions regales the Nation with his TV poker tales.

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Scott returns from a poker weekend at the rebuilt Biloxi and New Orleans.

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Chris reports from Foxwoods on the World Poker Tour scene.

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Jean-Robert Bellande may not be on Survivor anymore, but he's on Ante Up! today!

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Chris finally gets to play his WPT interviews, including Freddy Deeb and Eugene Todd (Bro).

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Chip and Karina Jett stop by the studio to tell us about life as a married poker couple.

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Mike "The Bard" Fasso returns to help the boys break down Stud/8. Plus coverage of Pros vs. Joes at One-Eyed Jacks.

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Need a gift for that special poker playing someone? We have just the items for you!

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Featured Guest: Winner of the AIPS II tournament series Corey Furbee

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It's time for our 2nd annual Kongkey Awards, plus AIPS III is announced.

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It's time for poker resolutions, and the fans get involved.

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The hosts review the week in poker and talk some strategy

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Mike Fasso returns to discuss his trip to Tunica and his fine showing in our first AIPS event of the year.

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What were we thinking? Pot odds? Are you serious? Chris and Scott revisit explaining this perplexing poker cornerstone.

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We open the mailbag, but not before Scott revisits his Ante Up! meetup in Chicago!

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PPA chairman and former New York senator Alfonse D'Amato checks in to update us on the PPA's progress during this very important election year.

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Times food editor Janet Keeler tells the boys what's good to eat at home games.

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The hosts expose their poker souls in a The Moment of Truth takeoff

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Michael Craig offers tips on heads-up poker play

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Author Martha Frankel talks about overcoming her addiction to online poker

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Tax expert Russ Fox offers tips on gambling-related issues on your return.

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Steve Heston (Kim Lee) talks about the new book he's co-authored, Kill Everyone

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It's time to tackle Omaha the right way, plus an AIPS recap and much more.

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Ex-FBI agent and poker author Joe Navarro returns to tell us about his new book. Plus, Chris discovers who the New York poker "John" is.

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The boys dive into a little Point-Counterpoint regarding recent rumors surrounding the WSOP final table.

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Scott calls in from Vegas to amuse us with his horrible beats and liason with an ugly hooker.

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Chris secures some interviews at the WPTAPL National Championships in Orlando.

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The WSOP confirms it will delay the playing of the Main Event final table, and we listen in on the conference call.

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H.O.R.S.E. tournaments got you down? We have a pick-me-up for ya!

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Justin "ZeeJustin" Bonomo talks about signing with Team Bodog, mixed games, his hatred for badugi and Men The Master's penchant for angle-shooting.

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It's time again to open up the mailbag to answer your questions!

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Times music critic Sean Daly tells us what we should be listening to when we play poker!

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AJ Benza, co-host of High Stakes Poker, vents his frustrations about the latest developments with GSN

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Chris calls in with an update on the Connecticut poker scene

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Major announcement! You won't want to miss this one!

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It's our last show for the Times, but we're still cranking them out at anteupmagazine.com and our new feed is on iTunes already!

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