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 Matusow returns for Episode 177 of The Mouthpiece, catching up on the last few weeks in poker, sharing his top NFL over/under picks for the upcoming season, and opening up about the severe nerve pain that’s kept him off the felt.
Mike breaks down recent poker hands, his take on the NBC Heads-Up event, and the challenges of playing through physical pain. The conversation also dives into NFL win totals, the state of Vegas tourism, and even a heated call-in segment on politics, Israel, and world events.
Later, Mike and a caller discuss the reality of poker staking, private games, GTO vs. exploitative play, and analyzing key hands from the WSOP.
00:00 – Opening & What’s Been Going On01:00 – Battling Severe Pain & Upcoming Nerve Block Procedure02:00 – Recent Poker Results & Notable Hands04:15 – Early NFL Season Over/Under Picks06:15 – Diagnosing Pelvic Floor Dysfunction & Treatment Plan08:30 – NBC Heads-Up Event (No Spoilers)09:30 – Reflections on WSOP & Post-Series Life10:35 – Vegas Tourism & State of the City11:40 – Politics, Epstein List & Heated Caller Debate15:55 – Support for Israel & Criticism of Far-Right Figures20:00 – More NFL Win Total Predictions & Team Analysis33:00 – Survivor Contest Plans at Circa35:00 – WSOP Recap & Last Event Loss36:00 – More on Nerve Pain & Upcoming Event36:20 – Caller Debate on Trump, IRS, and Politics42:00 – Call with Gypsy Frank: Woke Left, Woke Right & Anti-Semitism49:00 – Tariffs, Border Security & Cartels51:30 – Getting Off Politics: Poker Staking & Being Dropped in Makeup54:30 – Poker as a Hobby vs. Second Income55:45 – Club WPT Software & Gameplay Feedback57:30 – GTO vs. Exploitative Play in Poker1:00:35 – Analyzing the Kenny Hallaert King-Jack Hand1:02:30 – Credit to Mike’s Read & WSOP PPC Performances1:03:45 – Closing Thoughts
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.
