The Mouthpiece with Mike Matusow

Mike 'The Mouth' Matusow
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Poker professional Mike 'The Mouth' Matusow discusses his life, talks strategy about the game, interviews big names in the industry and answers your questions.

  1. SEP 22

    Episode 181: Poker Bounceback

    Mike “The Mouth” Matusow recaps a huge $40K poker bounceback after cutting down mix games, then dives deep into NFL Week 3 lines, survivor pools, and betting strategy. Mike breaks down his thoughts on the Rams, Packers, Browns, Eagles, Ravens, and more, plus gives unfiltered takes on coaches, lines that don’t add up, and why the books sometimes “scream trap.” The call-in segment lights up with discussions ranging from Jewish holidays and baseball playoffs to betting systems, Martingale strategies, and even new poker shot-clock inventions.   00:00 – Intro & Opening 03:00 – Poker Recap: $40K Bounceback Week 06:00 – Stepping Back from Mix Games 10:00 – Survivor Pools & NFL Futures Outlook 15:00 – NFL Week 3 Lines: Rams vs. Eagles, Packers vs. Browns 20:00 – Betting Breakdown: Ravens, Green Bay, Cleveland Defense 23:00 – Call-In Segment Opens (702-329-0480) 25:00 – Baseball Playoffs, Dodgers & Jewish High Holidays 30:00 – Caller Stories: Poker, NFL & History 36:00 – Caller Debates: Jealousy, Social Media & Life Lessons 41:00 – Betting Systems & Martingale Strategy 48:00 – Super Bowl Memories & Betting Stories 50:00 – Caller Pitch: New Rideshare App & Robo-Taxis 55:00 – Caller Idea: Poker Shot Clock & Hot Potato System 1:02:00 – Main Event Stalling & Tournament Fixes 1:10:00 – Closing Caller Debates: Poker, Betting & Life Advice 1:18:00 – Wrap-Up & Sign-Off

    1h 20m

  2. SEP 20

    Episode 180: $40K Loss

    In Episode 180 of The Mouthpiece, Mike “The Mouth” Matusow delivers a shorter but fiery podcast packed with politics, pain, and NFL betting talk. Mike opens up about losing $40K in poker this week, then pivots into a passionate discussion about U.S. politics, Trump, Russia, Israel, and the state of the world. Along the way he weaves in NFL teaser bets and why he’s still grinding despite setbacks.   00:00 – Intro & Opening 03:00 – Pain Update & Mental Grind 06:00 – Poker Recap: Down $40K This Week 12:00 – Lessons from the Downswing 15:00 – Trump, Tariffs & U.S. Politics 22:00 – Faith, Israel & Belief Talk 28:00 – Russia, Sanctions & Ukraine Debate 39:00 – Shooter Analysis & Security Issues 46:00 – Closing Thoughts on Good vs Evil 49:00 – NFL Bets: Falcons, Detroit & Houston Teasers 51:00 – Wrap-Up & Sign-Off

    52 min

  3. SEP 6

    Episode 179: Weak-Bad Fix

    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 Open 03:00 – Poker Update: Losing Confidence & $34K Comeback Win 07:00 – Struggles in Mix Games & Playing Weak-Bad 12:00 – Adjustments in PLO & Short-Handed vs. Ring Games 16:00 – Weekly Profit Check & Resetting Mentally 20:00 – NFL Futures Begin: Bills Over 11.5 (Main $10K Bet) 23:00 – Bengals Over 9.5 & Why They’re Underrated 25:00 – Steelers Over 8.5 & Mike Tomlin’s Record 28:00 – Ravens Super Bowl Pick & AFC Futures 32:00 – Buccaneers, Lions & NFC North Breakdown 36:00 – Panthers Over 6.5 & NFC South Outlook 40:00 – 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 Stars 55:00 – Poker Tipping, Rake & Low-Stakes Games Debate 1:02:00 – More NFL Predictions: Dallas, Rams, Giants, Vikings 1:10:00 – Lamar vs. Mahomes & QB Debates 1:15:00 – Bitcoin, Ethereum & Market Manipulation 1:22:00 – Callers on Broncos, Patriots & NFL Trends 1:28:00 – Grinder’s WSOP Win & Old-School vs. GTO Play 1:34:00 – Political Debates, Conspiracies & Caller Rants 1:39:00 – Closing Thoughts & Wrap-Up

    1h 41m

  4. SEP 6

    Episode 178: Pain, Profit, Picks

    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 & Intro 01:00 – Health Battles: Pain, Depression & Cataract Diagnosis 05:00 – Poker Update: Mixed Games, Big Win & $50K Set-Over-Set Hand 12:00 – Losing His Spinal Cord Stimulator & Living with Pain 16:00 – Charity Poker Event Story: Sunglasses, AC Failure & Final Table 20:00 – Looking Ahead: NFL Season, Survivor Pools & Fantasy Football 24:00 – First NFL Picks: Patriots Over, Saints Under, Panthers Lean 28:00 – Call-in Segment Opens (702-329-0480) 29:00 – Caller Randy: Poker Tipping, Rake History & Low-Stakes Strategy 37:00 – Poker Then vs. Now: Dealers, Rake & WSOP Changes 42:00 – Caller Nick: NFL Predictions – Ravens, Chiefs & Lamar vs. Mahomes 48:00 – More NFL Futures: Rams, Lions, Vikings, Patriots & Giants 54:00 – Lamar Jackson, Josh Allen & Mahomes Debate 57:00 – Shadur Sanders, Young QBs & NFL Bust Watch 1:02:00 – Bitcoin, Ethereum & Market Manipulation Talk 1:08:00 – Bengals, Steelers & Jets Season Outlook 1:12:00 – Grinder’s WSOP Main Event Win & Old-School Poker vs. GTO 1:18:00 – Closing Thoughts & Wrap-Up

    1h 27m

  5. AUG 14

    Episode 177: NFL, Pain & Poker Drama

    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 On 01:00 – Battling Severe Pain & Upcoming Nerve Block Procedure 02:00 – Recent Poker Results & Notable Hands 04:15 – Early NFL Season Over/Under Picks 06:15 – Diagnosing Pelvic Floor Dysfunction & Treatment Plan 08:30 – NBC Heads-Up Event (No Spoilers) 09:30 – Reflections on WSOP & Post-Series Life 10:35 – Vegas Tourism & State of the City 11:40 – Politics, Epstein List & Heated Caller Debate 15:55 – Support for Israel & Criticism of Far-Right Figures 20:00 – More NFL Win Total Predictions & Team Analysis 33:00 – Survivor Contest Plans at Circa 35:00 – WSOP Recap & Last Event Loss 36:00 – More on Nerve Pain & Upcoming Event 36:20 – Caller Debate on Trump, IRS, and Politics 42:00 – Call with Gypsy Frank: Woke Left, Woke Right & Anti-Semitism 49:00 – Tariffs, Border Security & Cartels 51:30 – Getting Off Politics: Poker Staking & Being Dropped in Makeup 54:30 – Poker as a Hobby vs. Second Income 55:45 – Club WPT Software & Gameplay Feedback 57:30 – GTO vs. Exploitative Play in Poker 1:00:35 – Analyzing the Kenny Hallaert King-Jack Hand 1:02:30 – Credit to Mike’s Read & WSOP PPC Performances 1:03:45 – Closing Thoughts

    1h 19m

  6. JUL 28

    Episode 176 with Michael Mizrachi

    Mike Matusow is joined by special guest Michael 'The Grinder' Mizrachi to discuss his phenomenal performance at the World Series of Poker (WSOP). Mizrachi talks about his incredible run in the $50k Poker Players Championship (PPC) and the Main Event, sharing insights into his strategy, preparation, and key hands that led to his victories. The duo also addresses Mizrachi's 8-week hiatus and how he returned to dominate the series, including discussions on cash games, tournament play, and the highs and lows of his journey. Sponsored by Club WPT Gold, the podcast features live call-ins from fans and leads into an engaging conversation about poker strategy, memorable hands, and the future of poker. Mike Matusow also reflects on his personal experiences and shares a heartwarming moment about being present at Mizrachi's victory. 00:00 Introduction and Welcome 02:00 Mike 'The Grinder' Mizrachi's Poker Journey 03:33 The Grueling 50k PPC Event 24:25 Main Event Highlights and Strategies 38:42 Dominating the Final Table 39:24 Unexpected Turns and Misreads 42:15 The Winning Hand and Its Impact 45:51 Live Call-ins and Poker Stories 49:57 Discussing Poker Hall of Fame 1:03:34 Balancing Life and Poker 1:07:48 The Fun and Luck in Poker 1:11:14 Mike's Generosity and Winning the Main Event 1:12:50 Reflecting on Past Tournaments 1:13:58 Poker Strategies and Experiences 1:20:52 Live Phone Calls and Listener Questions 1:40:06 Discussing Player of the Year and Future Plans

    1h 46m

  7. JUL 28

    Episode 175: WSOP Preview

    In Episode 175 of 'The Mouthpiece,' join Mike as he shares the rollercoaster of his last few weeks. He recounts a perilous fall that almost left him paralyzed, discusses his recent poker wins and losses, and updates fans on his upcoming plans for the World Series of Poker (WSOP). Mike also announces an exciting 1% giveaway for his five $10K tournaments and shares details about renting a scooter for the WSOP. The episode takes a turn to the NBA, where Mike passionately defends the Oklahoma City Thunder as the best defensive team in 20 years. He also discusses sports betting on the NBA and NHL playoffs. Stay tuned for updates on Mike's poker journey, his pets' health, and his latest endorsement deal. 00:00 Introduction and Episode Overview 00:54 A Near-Death Experience 03:03 Poker Wins and Losses 03:53 Preparing for the WSOP 04:28 Cat Troubles and Personal Updates 06:26 Sports Betting Success 08:38 OKC Thunder's Defense Debate 13:23 Endorsement Deal and WSOP Plans 16:29 Reno Recap and Funny Incidents 17:12 Health Updates and Poker Strategies 24:00 Political Rants and Market Insights 25:31 Trivia and Call-In Segment 1:06:00 Trivia Challenge Begins 1:06:36 Poker Injury and Casino Trivia 1:08:24 Edmonton Oilers and NHL Playoffs 1:10:59 High Stakes Poker Memories 1:14:34 Cat Trivia and Main Event Giveaway 1:17:33 PLO 8 or Better Trivia 1:20:52 Dealer's Choice and Big O Trivia 1:32:48 Documentary and Poker Tells 1:59:05 Final Giveaway and Closing Remarks

    2h 12m

  8. JUL 27

    Episode 174: Preparations and Recovery

    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 Topics 00:40 Danny's Health Update 01:55 Poker Wins and Strategies 03:12 World Series of Poker Preparations 05:30 Poker Night in America and Tournament Plans 09:09 NBA and NHL Playoffs Commentary 10:33 Betting Insights and Predictions 12:28 Documentary and Personal Updates 24:59 Call-In Segment and Listener Questions 39:27 Final Thoughts and Future Plans 49:13 Tournament Strategy and Mixed Games 49:53 World Series of Poker Reflections 51:38 Caller from Wisconsin: Stanley Cup Playoffs 52:39 Hockey Playoff Predictions and Analysis 1:07:01 Poker Stories and Cheating Scandals 1:12:35 High Stakes Poker Dynamics 1:17:15 Dealing with Difficult Opponents 1:26:08 Basketball Playoff Insights 1:36:47 Final Thoughts and Sign-Off

    1h 38m
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Poker professional Mike 'The Mouth' Matusow discusses his life, talks strategy about the game, interviews big names in the industry and answers your questions.

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  • Creator
    Mike 'The Mouth' Matusow
  • Years Active
    2019 - 2025
  • Episodes
    100
  • Rating
    Explicit
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