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.
In Episode 179 of The Mouthpiece, Mike “The Mouth” Matusow covers it all — from wild poker swings and finding balance in mix games, to his NFL season win total bets and Week 1 predictions.
Mike opens up about losing confidence in certain poker formats, making adjustments to his game, and booking a huge comeback win. Then the focus shifts to football: his top futures bets on the Bills, Bengals, Bucs, Lions, Steelers, and Panthers, plus why he thinks the Ravens can win the Super Bowl.
The episode closes with sharp talk on trendy “over” picks, why he’s fading the Jets, and why Dallas +8 on opening night could be the steal of the week.
00:00 – Intro & Show Open03:00 – Poker Update: Losing Confidence & $34K Comeback Win07:00 – Struggles in Mix Games & Playing Weak-Bad12:00 – Adjustments in PLO & Short-Handed vs. Ring Games16:00 – Weekly Profit Check & Resetting Mentally20:00 – NFL Futures Begin: Bills Over 11.5 (Main $10K Bet)23:00 – Bengals Over 9.5 & Why They’re Underrated25:00 – Steelers Over 8.5 & Mike Tomlin’s Record28:00 – Ravens Super Bowl Pick & AFC Futures32:00 – Buccaneers, Lions & NFC North Breakdown36:00 – Panthers Over 6.5 & NFC South Outlook40:00 – Jets Fade & Unders Talk (Jets, Saints as Worst Teams)45:00 – Call-In Segment Opens (702-329-0480)50:00 – Caller Talk: NBA History & Forgotten Stars55:00 – Poker Tipping, Rake & Low-Stakes Games Debate1:02:00 – More NFL Predictions: Dallas, Rams, Giants, Vikings1:10:00 – Lamar vs. Mahomes & QB Debates1:15:00 – Bitcoin, Ethereum & Market Manipulation1:22:00 – Callers on Broncos, Patriots & NFL Trends1:28:00 – Grinder’s WSOP Win & Old-School vs. GTO Play1:34:00 – Political Debates, Conspiracies & Caller Rants1:39:00 – Closing Thoughts & 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.
