Gamble Up!

Gamble Up!

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

  1. 4d ago

    Aaron Rodgers' Resurgence, Week 8 NFL Best Bets 🔥 | Gamble Up! Ep. #28

    On Episode 28 of Gamble Up!, A Schwartz, David Baker, and Producer Ross break down the brutal Circa Survivor pool results and analyze key NFL Week 8 matchups. Get expert betting strategies, market dynamics analysis, and official picks for Week 8, including deep dives into Aaron Rodgers, the Seahawks, Broncos, and NFC North Divisional Rankings. 00:00 - NFL Week 8 Intro & Picks Recap 03:01 - Circa Survivor Bloodbath: NFL Week 8 Strategy 05:48 - Evaluating NFL Survivor Pool Performance & Pivots 08:57 - Poker vs. NFL Sports Betting: Finding Your Edge 11:55 - Coin Flips & Variance in NFL Betting Lines 14:59 - High-Stakes Contest Markets & Contest Equity 17:54 - Syndicate Strategies: Hedging & Portfolio Management 21:11 - Circa Millions & $100K Grandissimo Update 23:54 - NFL Week 8 Game Breakdown: Key Matchups 27:03 - Seattle Seahawks: NFC Contenders or Pretenders? 29:04 - Denver Broncos: Analyzing the 5-2 Turnaround 31:36 - Fantasy Football Alert: Sean Payton's Backfield Committee 36:15 - San Francisco 49ers Injury Crisis vs. Atlanta Falcons 38:17 - Minnesota Vikings: Fraudulent Unbeaten Streak? 40:13 - Ranking the NFC North: Bears, Lions, Packers, Vikings 43:22 - New York Giants: Luck vs. Legitimacy in NFC East 45:09 - Philadelphia Eagles: Season From Hell & Rebuild Outlook 46:48 - AFC North Standings: Browns, Steelers, Bengals, Ravens 49:10 - Aaron Rodgers & Pittsburgh Steelers Resurgence 51:05 - Caleb Williams & Chicago Bears Future Ceiling 53:07 - Analytics Debate: Dan Campbell Fourth-Down Play Call 56:05 - NFL Week 8 Betting Trends & Market Moves 01:00:04 - Official NFL Week 8 Best Bets & Lock Predictions If you like the show, please follow/subscribe on https://www.patreon.com/cw/GambleUpPod and join the community! Donations go to growing the show and the support means a lot to us!

  2. Oct 22

    Troy Aikman Analytics Debate, Proxy Gate DISASTER & Week 7 Picks | Gamble Up! Ep #27

    Tune in to **Gamble Up Episode 27** as hosts A Schwartz, David 'ODB' Baker and Roscoe P. (12-3) break down poker tournament strategy at Bay 101, NFL quarterback development, and high-stakes football contest updates. This episode explores the Circa Survivor carnage, the Grandissimo proxy failure controversy, the debate over analytics versus coaching feel on fourth downs, late-game clock management blunders, and official Week 7 NFL picks. 00:00 Opening banter and episode setup 00:42 Shooting Star bounty structure and how it changes poker strategy 03:08 Bay 101's return, tournament culture, and why the room matters 04:54 Broncos-Seahawks recap and early Bo Nix concerns 08:45 Scheme problems, aDOT criticism, and Denver's offensive limitations 12:19 Circumillions standings and whether to press leverage yet 14:24 Circa Survivor bloodbath and how the field got split up 18:35 Grandissimo proxy failure and why a no-pick is a major issue 25:18 Troy Aikman, analytics, and the limits of fourth-down models 27:59 Why selection bias skews football decision data 35:35 When underdogs should take variance, and when favorites can stay conservative 43:02 Steelers clock-management question at the goal line 49:49 Jaguars-Texans in London and another late-game decision critique 52:40 Rams collapse, NFC West context, and why the market still respects them 54:51 Weekly picks recap and the current records 58:22 Ross, David, and Adam make their Week 7 picks Love listening to **Gamble Up**? Support the show on Patreon and buy Roscoe a cup of coffee! Join our community at: [https://www.patreon.com/cw/GambleUpPod](https://www.patreon.com/cw/GambleUpPod)

  3. Oct 15

    The WORST Coaching Week in NFL HISTORY, Contenders & Pretenders, Week 6 Picks | Gamble Up! Ep. #26

    Tune into Gamble Up! #26 as Adam Schwartz, David "ODB" Baker, and Producer Ross break down the latest NFL action. Get expert sports betting insights covering Week 5 coaching blunders, the brutal Survivor contest bloodbath after the Cowboys' collapse, Circa Millions strategies, Bo Nix and the Broncos, power ranking contenders vs. pretenders, and official Week 6 picks. 00:00:00 — The Calm Before the Storm: NFL Week Anticipation & David's Trip to Denver 00:03:09 — Bo Nix Under the Microscope: Analyzing the Broncos Quarterback's Slump 00:06:06 — Fantasy Football Frustrations: Dealing with Underperforming Players 00:08:55 — Circa Millions Contest: First Quarter Success and Portfolio Strategies 00:12:11 — Survivor Pool Bloodbath: Cowboys Collapse Wipes Out Nearly Half the Field 00:15:08 — The State of NFL Coaching: Are Managers Getting Worse? 00:18:09 — Clock Management Nightmares: The Fine Lines Between Winning and Losing 00:20:53 — Quarterback Awareness: Fatal Late-Game Mental Blunders 00:22:31 — Looking Ahead to Week 6: Navigating Byes and Chalk Picks 00:28:40 — Survivor Marketplaces: Buying, Selling, and Hedging Entries 00:33:29 — Giants vs. Commanders Overtime Disaster: A Masterclass in Mismanagement 00:39:00 — Eagles vs. Jaguars in London: Sirianni's Questionable Clock Decisions 00:43:01 — More Questionable Decisions: Harbaugh and Payton Under Fire 00:45:01 — Power Rankings: Categorizing Contenders vs. Pretenders 00:48:55 — Evaluating the Vikings, Bears, and NFL Parity 00:56:55 — Lock Picks Performance & Patreon Community Shoutouts 00:58:45 — Week 6 Contest Showdown: Official Picks and Lock Selections Support the show and keep Producer Ross fueled up on coffee for those late-night editing sessions! Join our Patreon community for exclusive content, behind-the-scenes updates, and direct support [https://www.patreon.com/cw/GambleUpPod]. Head over to our Patreon page to join today!

  4. Oct 8

    NFL Week 5 Best Bets: Cowboys vs. Bucs, Seahawks-Niners & Survivor Tips | Gamble Up! Ep. #25

    This week on Episode 25 of the Gamble Up! Podcast with Adam Schwartz and David "ODB" Baker, recorded right after a chaotic Week 4 of the 2026 NFL season.The guys dive deep into high-stakes sports betting and contest strategy, covering the latest Circa Million leaderboard shakeups, Survivor pool game theory, and the booming Survivor Sweat marketplace. Plus, we break down major Week 4 matchups: including the Patriots' upset over the Bills, the Lions' stumble against Carolina, and the Cowboys' Thursday night outlook, before locking in their sharp against-the-spread (ATS) picks for Week 5! 00:00 Intro & Week 4 NFL Takeaways 01:17 The Impact of Offensive Line & Defensive Injuries 08:35 Circa Million Contest & Quarter 1 Winner Update 13:55 Survivor Pool Strategies & Week 4 Review 19:55 Survivor Marketplace & Quantifying Future Value 27:00 Week 5 Thursday Night Preview: Cowboys vs. Buccaneers 38:00 Patriots Upset Bills (Drake Maye & Josh Allen Breakdown) 43:30 Panthers Defeat Lions (Bryce Young & Detroit's Defense) 45:29 Browns Beat Steelers & Deshaun Watson's Form 48:45 Ravens Win But Lose Lamar Jackson 49:32 Bears Dominant Win Over the Jets 51:30 Jaguars Top Bengals & Trevor Lawrence Discussion 54:10 Giants vs. Cardinals Turnover Fest 56:30 Coaching Decisions & Analytics Debate 59:26 Super Bowl Futures & Division Odds Market 1:07:41 MVP and Coach of the Year Markets 1:08:10 Patreon Shoutouts & Supporter Thanks 1:13:35 Week 5 Official ATS Picks (Adam, Ross, and David) --- **Support the Show & Join the Community!** Love the sharp betting insights, Circa contest strategy, and weekly sweat? Help keep the lights on and support Producer Ross by joining our growing Patreon family! A huge thank you to our current members: Old Man Cawfee, Adam Schwartz, and Kells -3.5 for backing the show. https://www.patreon.com/cw/GambleUpPod

  5. Oct 2

    $100K CONTEST COLLUSION? 🚨 Circa Survivor Equity Trading & Week 4 Picks | Gamble Up! Ep. #24

    In Episode 24 of *Gamble Up*, Adam Schwartz and David "ODB" Baker analyze NFL Week 3 trends, coaching blunders, and Week 4 against-the-spread (ATS) contest picks. The team breaks down Circa Sports' official partnership with Survivor Sweat for secondary market equity trading, key game theory strategies in Circa Survivor and the $100k Grandissimo contest, and portfolio management in Circa Millions. 0:00 - Gamble Up Ep. 24 Overview & Early NFL Season Trends 04:15 - Circa Sports & Survivor Sweat Secondary Market Partnership 12:30 - Circa Survivor Week 3 Carnage & Portfolio Allocation Strategy 20:45 - $100k Grandissimo Contest Analysis & Game Theory Strategy 29:20 - Week 4 Survivor Strategy: Minnesota Vikings Chalk vs. Leverage Pivots 37:50 - NFL Recaps: Raiders 3-0 Cover Streak, Falcons Upset, Bills & Cowboys 52:10 - Game Recaps: Broncos Comeback, Bears, Patriots QB Benchings & 49ers 59:30 - Internal Host Standings & Circa Millions Portfolio Update 01:05:15 - Week 4 Predictions 01:13:50 - Picks & Previews **Support the Show on Patreon! ** If you enjoy the podcast and want to support the team, check out our Patreon at [https://www.patreon.com/GambleUpPod](https://www.patreon.com/GambleUpPod)! Huge shoutout to early supporters like OldmanCawfee for stepping up to back the show! Every tier helps us keep delivering top-tier sports betting analysis and contest strategy.

  6. Sep 25

    Coaching MELTDOWNS & NFL Week 3 Best Bets | Gamble Up Ep. 23

    Join Adam Schwartz, David Baker (@AuDavidb), and producer Ross on Episode 23 of the Gamble Up! Podcast as they break down NFL Week 2 reactions, Circa Survivor contest strategy, and NFL Week 3 best bets. The crew dissects the massive 66% Survivor field attrition, explores the EV math behind multi-entry portfolios versus single-entry strategies, and breaks down key Week 3 decision points like whether to take the heavy Kansas City Chiefs chalk or pivot to contrarian spots. From Shane Steichen’s overtime misstep to Aaron Glenn’s clock management meltdown, they review game-changing coaching blunders, fantasy football injury impacts (including Caleb Williams and Jackson Dart), and reveal their top spread picks and Circa Millions consensus plays to help you make smarter betting decisions this football season. PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/GambleUpPod 00:00 - Show doc banter and early coaching rants 01:02 - Episode intro and what the show will cover 02:41 - Survivor ownership: 49ers vs. Buccaneers 03:16 - Why single-entry and multi-entry players approach Survivor differently 06:40 - Are multi-entry Survivor decisions actually minus EV? 10:02 - Aftermarkets, buying entries, and how contest markets work 11:47 - Saturday Night Sweat and reading the Survivor community 14:18 - Early Survivor attrition and why the field is already crushed 17:37 - Holiday weeks, double-pick weeks, and future consolidation spots 18:03 - How to think about future value in teams like Detroit 20:39 - Using bad teams as live dogs in the right spot 22:16 - Why the Chiefs are likely to be heavily owned this week 24:09 - Managing risk with uncomfortable Survivor plays 26:07 - Circa Millions standings and the best and worst cards 28:19 - Bills-Lions recap and Detroit’s offensive outlook 30:16 - Falcons-Panthers and the Michael Penix discussion 32:36 - Saints stun the Ravens and Tyler Shough’s early profile 35:10 - Caleb Williams injury and the Bears’ quarterback situation 37:30 - Bengals-Texans and why both teams still look legitimate 40:47 - Aaron Glenn’s clock management mistake vs. the Packers 45:15 - Eagles-Titans and a fantasy saving Jalen Hurts stack 45:40 - Broncos-Jaguars and Bo Nix’s second-half response 47:27 - Raiders-Chargers: are the Raiders good or are the Chargers broken? 50:20 - Kirk Cousins’ career earnings and fantasy quarterback talk 51:41 - Seahawks-Cardinals and JSN’s ascent 54:23 - Cowboys-Commanders and Washington’s missed opportunities 55:24 - Chiefs-Colts overtime coaching decisions 59:23 - Rams-Giants, Jackson Dart’s season-ending injury, and Jameis Winston 1:00:22 - Broncos futures and why waiting may be better than buying now 1:02:27 - Supporting the show and Ross’s free production work 1:05:25 - Week 2 pick contest results 1:07:43 - This week’s contest picks from Adam, David, and Ross 1:13:29 - Claude’s picks and closing thoughts 1:14:15 - Weekend plans, golf, and the President’s Cup 1:14:49 - Wrap-up and sign-off

  7. Sep 18

    Week 2 NFL Picks You Can’t Miss | Survivor Strategy & Best Bets | Gamble Up! Ep. #22

    Gamble Up Episode 22 breaks down 'ODB' David Baker’s Survivor strategy, including ownership projections, leverage, future value, contest selection, and the differences between Circa Survivor and Splash Survivor. Adam Schwartz, Ross, and David also recap the biggest Week 1 NFL takeaways, debate contest ethics and syndicates, evaluate Circa Millions, reveal their Super Bowl predictions, and make their Week 2 picks. 00:00 – Gamble Up Returns: Football Season Is Back 02:06 – David Baker on NFL Obsession, Content, and Social Media Chaos 06:12 – How David Builds Survivor Entries Without AI 08:19 – Why Jacksonville Was the Safer Survivor Play 10:21 – Survivor Strategy: Take Stands, Don’t Copy the Field 12:45 – Jacksonville at 50% vs. Chargers at 15% Ownership 13:15 – The Future Value Edge: Saving Teams for Later 14:10 – Why the Jets Entry Became David’s Most Valuable 15:06 – How to Protect a High-Value Survivor Entry 16:37 – Circa Survivor vs. Splash Survivor: The Key Differences 18:29 – Holiday Weeks, Double Picks, and Preserving Flexibility 22:30 – How Ownership Projections Create a Major Edge 23:54 – Why Contest Size Changes Field Behavior 26:52 – Survivor Ethics: Entry Caps, Teams, and Syndicates 29:50 – The Gray Areas Every Survivor Contest Is Still Solving 34:34 – Why Circa Millions Stayed Flat Despite Survivor’s Growth 37:50 – The Week 1 Millions Portfolio: Big Wins and Brutal Misses 41:31 – Why David Passed on the $100K Grandissimo 42:56 – Seahawks vs. Patriots: Seattle’s Defense Makes a Statement 46:46 – 49ers vs. Rams in Australia: Genius Strategy or Weird Travel? 52:43 – Steelers vs. Falcons: Don’t Overreact to One Game 53:58 – Ravens Roll, Bears Explode, and Two NFC Contenders Emerge 55:06 – Why David Is Still All-In on the Bears 58:18 – The Packers’ Three Structural Problems 59:37 – Jaguars Cruise While the Bengals Keep Rolling 60:27 – Jets Impress as Tennessee Becomes a Prime Fade 61:38 – Lions-Saints Overtime: The Case for Going for Two 64:32 – Bills vs. Texans: Two Teams Still Built to Contend 66:59 – Eagles Need More Proof After Beating Washington 68:25 – Giants Shock Dallas: Was It Preparation or a Real Problem? 70:08 – Broncos-Chiefs Fallout: Sean Payton Needs to Pick a Lane 75:32 – Super Bowl Predictions: Rams, Steelers, Bears, Ravens, and Broncos 78:18 – Where the Super Bowl Betting Value Could Be Later 80:23 – The Weekly Picks Contest Begins 81:35 – David Baker’s Three Week 2 Picks 84:41 – Survivor Loser Picks and the Final Debate

  8. Aug 12

    From Pro Hockey to High Stakes: Greg Mueller’s $3.75M WSOP Run | Gamble Up! Ep. 21

    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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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

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    Gamble Up!
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    28
  • Rating
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