Mike “The Mouth” Matusow, one of the top professional poker players in the world (with over $10 million in tournament earnings) has become more than just a household name. He’s a favorite among the millions of television viewers who have come to count on his outrageously candid comments, emotional outbursts, and constant taunts that affirm the aptness of his nickname and make for great television theatre. Matusow’s life has been as much nightmare as it has been dream. His struggle with undiagnosed bipolar and ADHD disorders led to self-medication with illegal drugs, and a tumultuous descent in the Las Vegas gambling scene. The Mouth’s story is a high stakes rollercoaster ride featuring an insider’s view of some of the world’s largest poker tournaments, unbearable depression and suicidal tendencies, the Las Vegas party scene, rock star-like excess, outrageous antics, jail, and, in many ways, salvation.
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Mike “The Mouth” Matusow, one of the top professional poker players in the world (with over $10 million in tournament earnings) has become more than just a household name. He’s a favorite among the millions of television viewers who have come to count on his outrageously candid comments, emotional outbursts, and constant taunts that affirm the aptness of his nickname and make for great television theatre. Matusow’s life has been as much nightmare as it has been dream. His struggle with undiagnosed bipolar and ADHD disorders led to self-medication with illegal drugs, and a tumultuous descent in the Las Vegas gambling scene. The Mouth’s story is a high stakes rollercoaster ride featuring an insider’s view of some of the world’s largest poker tournaments, unbearable depression and suicidal tendencies, the Las Vegas party scene, rock star-like excess, outrageous antics, jail, and, in many ways, salvation.
Mike delves deep into his recent poker successes, detailing how he made $13,000 this week by strategically outsmarting his opponents. He also revisits the not-so shocking Tyson vs. Paul fight, breaking down why it was a guaranteed win for Jake Paul and how people should have read the room. Mike discusses his NFL pick of the week, boasting an impressive 8-1 track record in his last nine picks, and shares insights on his top football bets for the week. He also touches on the election, Bitcoin's rise, the challenges of managing his health, and his upcoming documentary on Amazon Prime.
00:00 Introduction and Episode Overview00:39 Poker Highlights of the Week01:28 The Tyson Fight Breakdown05:00 NFL Picks and Analysis16:52 Bitcoin and Personal Updates20:19 Listener Calls and Discussions53:31 High Stakes Poker Insights54:48 The Reality of Tournament Poker58:43 NFL Parlay Dilemma01:09:06 The Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson Debate01:24:40 Poker Hand Analysis and Strategies01:37:57 Political Commentary and Predictions01:45:52 Weekly NFL Picks and Wrap-Up
The Mouthpiece with Mike Matusow
Mike “The Mouth” Matusow, one of the top professional poker players in the world (with over $10 million in tournament earnings) has become more than just a household name. He’s a favorite among the millions of television viewers who have come to count on his outrageously candid comments, emotional outbursts, and constant taunts that affirm the aptness of his nickname and make for great television theatre. Matusow’s life has been as much nightmare as it has been dream. His struggle with undiagnosed bipolar and ADHD disorders led to self-medication with illegal drugs, and a tumultuous descent in the Las Vegas gambling scene. The Mouth’s story is a high stakes rollercoaster ride featuring an insider’s view of some of the world’s largest poker tournaments, unbearable depression and suicidal tendencies, the Las Vegas party scene, rock star-like excess, outrageous antics, jail, and, in many ways, salvation.
