This week begins with more serious matters, addressing the recent tragedies at Brown and in Sydney, along with the passing of the Reiners. These events are given the space and respect they warrant.The episode then moves to the United States hosting the FIFA World Cup and whether the country earned the right to do so, or simply wrote a very large check. There is also a breakdown of Dave Portnoy’s very public meltdown after losing a $250,000 bet, which felt both shocking and completely inevitable.A separate segment focuses on Jim Harbaugh’s coaching future and what it says about leadership and accountability in modern sports.Elsewhere, NFL picks are made, which should concern no one and be followed by no one. The episode also examines the growing trend of athletes turning to politics, a development that guarantees attention and very little middle ground.Gambling Mad with Norman Chad: sports, betting, culture, and the quiet realization that none of us are really in control.
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This week begins with more serious matters, addressing the recent tragedies at Brown and in Sydney, along with the passing of the Reiners. These events are given the space and respect they warrant.The episode then moves to the United States hosting the FIFA World Cup and whether the country earned the right to do so, or simply wrote a very large check. There is also a breakdown of Dave Portnoy’s very public meltdown after losing a $250,000 bet, which felt both shocking and completely inevitable.A separate segment focuses on Jim Harbaugh’s coaching future and what it says about leadership and accountability in modern sports.Elsewhere, NFL picks are made, which should concern no one and be followed by no one. The episode also examines the growing trend of athletes turning to politics, a development that guarantees attention and very little middle ground.Gambling Mad with Norman Chad: sports, betting, culture, and the quiet realization that none of us are really in control.
Gambling Nation, Spike Lee Remakes, Dogs Voting, and NFL Week 2 Picks | Ep. 55
Gambling Mad with Norman Chad
20 minutes
3 months ago
Gambling Nation, Spike Lee Remakes, Dogs Voting, and NFL Week 2 Picks | Ep. 55
This episode of 'Gambling Mad' covers America’s seamless transition from Sports Nation to Gambling Nation, Spike Lee’s decision to give us yet another remake (because originality is apparently extinct), and a California courtroom story featuring a woman whose dog somehow managed to vote. Also included: my NFL Week 2 picks, the Tyson vs. Mayweather spectacle, and a few words on why Waymo is definitely not designed with me in mind.Support the showGambling Mad with Norman Chad is written by Norman Chad and ghost written by...Norman Chad. Executive Producer Rick Barrio Dill and Jon Sheinberg. Produced by Rick Barrio Dill and Bri Coorey. Associate Producer Asher Freidberg. Socials Asher Freidberg. Engineering and Editing by Bri Coorey and Asher Freidberg. Equipment provided by SLAP Studios LA (SLAPStudiosLA.com) and studios provided by SLAP Studios LA and 360-Pod.If you, or someone you know needs help around gambling related issues, there are more ways than ever to get connected with help. Call the Problem Gambling HelpLine at 888-ADMIT-IT (236-4848) or go to www.gamblinghelp.org
Gambling Mad with Norman Chad
This week begins with more serious matters, addressing the recent tragedies at Brown and in Sydney, along with the passing of the Reiners. These events are given the space and respect they warrant.The episode then moves to the United States hosting the FIFA World Cup and whether the country earned the right to do so, or simply wrote a very large check. There is also a breakdown of Dave Portnoy’s very public meltdown after losing a $250,000 bet, which felt both shocking and completely inevitable.A separate segment focuses on Jim Harbaugh’s coaching future and what it says about leadership and accountability in modern sports.Elsewhere, NFL picks are made, which should concern no one and be followed by no one. The episode also examines the growing trend of athletes turning to politics, a development that guarantees attention and very little middle ground.Gambling Mad with Norman Chad: sports, betting, culture, and the quiet realization that none of us are really in control.
