Gamble Up!
Gamble Up!
Podcast Description
Introducing Gamble Up! – the ultimate podcast for poker fans, sports bettors, and gamblers of all stripes.
Hosted by seasoned pros David “ODB” Baker and Adam Schwartz, who bring over 50 years of combined experience in the high-stakes world of poker and sports gambling. These two aren’t just talking heads—they’ve lived it. From the felt to the sportsbook, they’ve seen it all, and now they’re pulling back the curtain.
Gamble Up! dives into the latest in poker news, sports betting trends and takes, and the ever-evolving gambling landscape—with plenty of sharp takes, stories from the t
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The podcast covers a range of topics including poker news, sports betting trends, and gambling strategies. Episodes feature discussions on high-stakes games at notable poker venues, the impact of cryptocurrency on betting, and tips on poker tournament strategies, with specific episodes like the $1M NFL Survivor Sweats and insights on the Masters golf tournament.

Gamble Up! is your go-to podcast for everything Poker and NFL/Sports Betting. Poker legends David “ODB” Baker (4 WSOP Bracelets, 2020 NFL SuperContest Winner) and Adam Schwartz—together with decades of experience—share fun strategy talks, sharp NFL betting tips, insider news, and wild stories from the felt, and the book.
Whether you’re a seasoned degen or just love the excitement, tune in weekly for fresh insights, bold takes, and that winning energy. Join the action and level up with Gamble Up! #poker #sportsbetting
Greg “FBT” Mueller joins Gamble Up! for Episode 21 to share stories from his journey through poker. From Vancouver’s early 90's poker scene to unforgettable WSOP final tables and a massive $3.75 million run. Greg discusses poker mindset, mentorship, friendship, pressure, key hands, coaching, and the lessons that have shaped his decades in the game.
00:00 Greg “FBT” Mueller: From Hockey Pro to Poker Legend
00:30 Pre-Show Banter, Poker Talk & the Gamble Up! Theme
01:02 Greg “FBT” Mueller Joins the Gamble Up! Podcast
02:35 From the WSOP Main Event to the Smithers Golf Tournament
03:41 Vancouver Poker’s Legendary Limit Game Era
08:25 From Pro Hockey to Poker, Golf & a Late-Blooming Career
10:37 David Baker, Poker Friendships & Early Main Event Memories
16:11 The Toughest Matchup: Playing Heads-Up Against Friends
19:28 Why the WSOP Main Event Final Table Feels Bigger Than a Bracelet
27:42 Bucky’s Tough Love & the Power of a Great Poker Rail
32:50 Recommitting to Tournament Poker & Making a Main Event Run
39:19 Scotty “Tickets” Stories & Legendary WSOP Rail Energy
45:10 Key Hands That Built Confidence During the Main Event
50:11 The Final Table Exit Hand: Playing for $3.75 Million
56:50 ICM Pressure, Massive Pay Jumps & Final Table Survival
1:02:35 Breaking Down the Heads-Up Hand That Decided Millions
1:09:55 Final Table Coaching & Preparing for Elite Competition
1:13:22 Final Table Now or a Longer Break? The Tough Decision
1:15:05 How a $3.75M Score Changes Your Life
1:17:59 Closing Thoughts, Poker Friendship & Another Deep Run

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