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.
We are just two and a half weeks out from the World Series of Poker (WSOP). Mike goes over his recent poker performance, sharing both losses and gains in the last month. The episode also delves into upcoming WSOP preparations, NBA and NHL Playoffs analysis, the impact of player injuries, and discusses some sports betting strategies. Mike also touches on political updates, Bitcoin, and ends the show with an interactive call-in segment where viewers ask about poker strategies and sports predictions.
00:00 Introduction and Upcoming Topics00:40 Danny's Health Update01:55 Poker Wins and Strategies03:12 World Series of Poker Preparations05:30 Poker Night in America and Tournament Plans09:09 NBA and NHL Playoffs Commentary10:33 Betting Insights and Predictions12:28 Documentary and Personal Updates24:59 Call-In Segment and Listener Questions39:27 Final Thoughts and Future Plans49:13 Tournament Strategy and Mixed Games49:53 World Series of Poker Reflections51:38 Caller from Wisconsin: Stanley Cup Playoffs52:39 Hockey Playoff Predictions and Analysis1:07:01 Poker Stories and Cheating Scandals1:12:35 High Stakes Poker Dynamics1:17:15 Dealing with Difficult Opponents1:26:08 Basketball Playoff Insights1:36:47 Final Thoughts and Sign-Off
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.
