Upswing Poker Level-Up

Improve your poker skills fast with short, hyper-focused episodes covering crucial poker topics. Hosted by VP of Upswing Poker Mike Brady and poker pro Gary Blackwood.

Recent Episodes
  • 5 Poker Tips for Playing Preflop
    Dec 11, 2024 – 16:56
  • How to Calculate Pot Odds
    Dec 4, 2024 – 19:03
  • When to Slow-Play Your Strong Hands
    Nov 27, 2024 – 22:13
  • How to Play POCKET ACES Like a Pro
    Nov 20, 2024 – 10:28
  • What Poker Coaches Get Wrong
    Oct 2, 2024 – 08:46
  • DON’T DO THIS IN POKER (Mariano vs Doug Polk)
    Sep 18, 2024 – 10:27
  • POCKET KINGS vs ACES in the Main Event (WSOP Hand Breakdown)
    Jul 17, 2024 – 17:58
  • RUNNER RUNNER at $250K Final Table (WSOP Hand Breakdown)
    Jul 10, 2024 – 25:59
  • Legendary Player at $50,000 Final Table (WSOP Hand Breakdown)
    Jul 3, 2024 – 18:03
  • $2,500 Freezeout (WSOP Hand Breakdown)
    Jun 26, 2024 – 22:08
  • $25,000 High Roller (WSOP Hand Breakdown)
    Jun 19, 2024 – 30:21
  • $1,500 6-Handed Final Table (WSOP Hand Breakdown)
    Jun 12, 2024 – 40:31
  • Crushing the 8 Stages of Tournaments
    May 29, 2024 – 41:54
  • Do Blockers Really Matter?
    May 22, 2024 – 29:23
  • How to Beat the Rake
    May 15, 2024 – 21:15
  • 7 Tournament Tips to Help You Run Deep
    May 8, 2024 – 24:39
  • Win Money When They Straddle
    May 1, 2024 – 10:59
  • 5 Tips for Playing Overpairs
    Apr 24, 2024 – 18:32
  • Can You 3/3 This Bet Sizing Quiz?
    Apr 17, 2024 – 16:51
  • How to Crush Splashy Live Games
    Mar 6, 2024 – 36:21
  • High Stakes Pro Reveals 3 Money Making Tactics
    Feb 21, 2024 – 13:47
  • 5 Tips for Playing the River
    Feb 7, 2024 – 22:13
  • All-In with Ten-High!
    Dec 13, 2023 – 46:55
  • Pocket ACES! 3 Simple Tips For Slow Playing
    Nov 22, 2023 – 26:56
  • How to Play Suited Connectors
    Nov 15, 2023 – 23:12
  • Preflop Raise Sizes That Win
    Nov 8, 2023 – 28:50
  • How to Play vs Check-Raises
    Oct 18, 2023 – 17:30
  • Doug Polk's 30 Min Guide to Heads-Up Poker
    Oct 11, 2023 – 31:27
  • Winning Money in Multiway Pots
    Oct 4, 2023 – 25:43
  • How to Play Paired Flops in No Limit Hold'em
    Sep 27, 2023 – 22:50
  • STOP C-Betting Out of Position (It's Costing You Money)
    Sep 20, 2023 – 17:51
  • Bounty Tournament Strategy 101
    Sep 13, 2023 – 25:11
  • How To Play Ace-King Like A Pro
    Sep 6, 2023 – 21:06
  • Your Opponents Will Hate This Strategy
    Aug 30, 2023 – 23:28
  • STOP Spewing Your Chips in Poker Tournaments
    Aug 23, 2023 – 12:48
  • Pot Limit Omaha Is INCREDIBLY Easy
    Aug 16, 2023 – 30:49
  • This Poker Tactic Makes Money (If You Do It Right)
    Aug 9, 2023 – 21:31
  • Inside the WSOP Main Event
    Aug 2, 2023 – 55:58
  • The Best Small Blind Strategy is NOT Obvious
    May 17, 2023 – 29:08
  • CRUSH Tournaments from Start to Finish
    May 10, 2023 – 41:01
  • STOP Being A DONKEY On Ace-High Flops
    May 3, 2023 – 26:50
  • The BIG BET Strategy Your Opponents Will HATE
    Apr 26, 2023 – 26:19
  • When to Bet Small
    Apr 19, 2023 – 26:32
  • STOP BLEEDING CASH On Monotone Flops
    Apr 12, 2023 – 21:31
  • MAKE MONEY In This Common Tricky Poker Spot
    Apr 5, 2023 – 21:25
  • Live Poker Is INCREDIBLY Easy
    Mar 29, 2023 – 35:15
  • When to Bet the Turn
    Feb 22, 2023 – 25:39
  • 7 Solver Strategies That Changed Poker
    Feb 15, 2023 – 25:40
  • How to Play Flush Draws
    Feb 8, 2023 – 24:05
  • When to 4-Bet
    Feb 1, 2023 – 17:54
Recent Reviews
  • Sublime52788
    Worth way more than free
    Let me start off by saying that I’m an Upswing Lab member and pay for the subscription, which I think is very worth it and in depth. But this podcast, with its short and concise episodes, starting with the fundamentals, building upon that and getting more advanced from there, I think has helped my poker game significantly more. It’s very easy to understand, comprehend, and incorporate it into your game. My only criticism of it would be that Gary Blackwood, as great as he is at explaining basics and fundamentals to laymen, can kind of talk a little too fast, making me have to rewind to re-listen. Mike Brady is also a great host, because after Gary goes over a point, he hammers it home. But this podcast is worth significantly more than the free that it is. 5/5 for sure.
  • Ibeatupaninja
    Best poker podcast out there
    This podcast has taught me a ton, pointed me towards learning even more, and is the single-greatest factor in me purchasing two separate Upswing courses. It provides extremely clear and concise intros to winning strategies in numerous critical concepts.
  • ksldidyhrje
    Great
    Such an incredible informative value. +EV for sure!
  • trurenewhomes
    Best Poker podcast!
    My favorite poker podcast. So much great info that can improve your win rate right away!
  • Iambuddylembeck
    Great info for intermediate players!
    These guys explain some very important concepts for experienced players who want to, well, level up their game! I’ve been playing live low/mid stakes for about 20 years profitably. But I’ve learned something important on just about every episode. Understanding and implementing these concepts properly will definitely make you money. And don’t be afraid to listen to them multiple times, as they are often complex and solver based, so not always intuitive. Best of luck to all, and a big thanks to the hosts and creators!!
  • L. A. Rusty
    Glad I found it!
    This is the most concise, direct, and informative poker podcast I have found. Every episode is worth listening to two or three times.
  • Dshanelock
    Great Resource
    Solid information for all aspects of poker. All backed with reason and methodology. Excellent extension of the Up Swing Poker lab while on the go
  • jb hammer
    Useful. Quick. Deep.
    Lots of focused good information delivered quickly. And enjoyably.
  • fogelbaby
    Awesome
    I’m in the upswing lab and find this a great addition to listen to in my car. Love it.
  • ***ELIZA***
    Strictly poker content
    Nearly every poker podcast out there that purports to be about strategy is either just a marketing platform or an excuse for the host to opine for three hours about every boring, irrelevant topic that floats into minds (Brad Wilson, Doug Polk, Andrew Brokos), and given that poker players on average are some of the most self involved people you’ll ever meet, it’s absolutely torturous. This one is packed with bite-sized gems that are actually useful.
  • innov8n
    Excellent!
    In-depth but concise. Love that it’s pure value in a short amount of time, not two buddies just blathering on for two hours about non-poker personal stuff. Also, it’s truly great strategic content. Not just surface stuff that’s just marketing in disguise to get you to buy their products.
  • rickyeff
    Informative
    I’ve played for many years but only recently started trying to up my game and this podcast so far has been very insightful. The only thing I would suggest is maybe slow down and give more descriptive play by play examples because at times it was hard to follow what was being said even for a non beginner
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