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 “The Mouth” Matusow is back for Episode 178 of The Mouthpiece with a raw update on his health struggles, including chronic pain, cataract surgery, and losing his spinal cord stimulator. But it’s not all bad news — Mike also recaps a huge $50,000 poker hand, breaks down his recent hot streak, and previews the upcoming NFL season with his over/under picks.
From poker tipping etiquette and rake debates to callers weighing in on Lamar vs. Mahomes, the Baltimore Ravens’ Super Bowl chances, Bitcoin markets, and NFL sleeper teams — this episode is packed.
00:00 – Cold Open & Intro01:00 – Health Battles: Pain, Depression & Cataract Diagnosis05:00 – Poker Update: Mixed Games, Big Win & $50K Set-Over-Set Hand12:00 – Losing His Spinal Cord Stimulator & Living with Pain16:00 – Charity Poker Event Story: Sunglasses, AC Failure & Final Table20:00 – Looking Ahead: NFL Season, Survivor Pools & Fantasy Football24:00 – First NFL Picks: Patriots Over, Saints Under, Panthers Lean28:00 – Call-in Segment Opens (702-329-0480)29:00 – Caller Randy: Poker Tipping, Rake History & Low-Stakes Strategy37:00 – Poker Then vs. Now: Dealers, Rake & WSOP Changes42:00 – Caller Nick: NFL Predictions – Ravens, Chiefs & Lamar vs. Mahomes48:00 – More NFL Futures: Rams, Lions, Vikings, Patriots & Giants54:00 – Lamar Jackson, Josh Allen & Mahomes Debate57:00 – Shadur Sanders, Young QBs & NFL Bust Watch1:02:00 – Bitcoin, Ethereum & Market Manipulation Talk1:08:00 – Bengals, Steelers & Jets Season Outlook1:12:00 – Grinder’s WSOP Main Event Win & Old-School Poker vs. GTO1:18:00 – 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.
