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Gambling Mad with Norman Chad

Norman Chad is “Gambling Mad.” One part Jim Cramer from “Mad Money” and one part Howard Beale from “Network,” Chad maniacally and masterfully surveys gambling, sports and America, and personal crises.Support our pod: patreon.com/GamblingMadBuzzsprout:https://www.buzzsprout.com/2360355/support

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28:41

Pete Hegseth Controversy, Las Vegas Rodeo Chaos &...

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2025/12/05

On this episode of 'Gambling Mad', Norman Chad tackles the week’s wildest stories in sports, media, and betting. Norman breaks down the controversy surrounding Pete Hegseth, reacts to the Las Vegas Rodeo, and delivers his latest NFL picks with trademark humor and frustration. He also dives into a bizarre casino incident involving a couple who allegedly tried to cheat at blackjack using a Mickey Mouse sweater, plus a discussion on sportsmanship in today’s games. Norman wraps it all up with his take

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28:15

Draymond Heckled, Dave Portnoy Fails, and...

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2025/11/21

On this episode of 'Gambling Mad with Norman Chad', nothing is safe from his unfiltered takes. Draymond Green gets heckled, and Chad breaks down every awkward, hilarious moment. Meanwhile, Dave Portnoy continues to prove he’s not exactly the guru everyone thinks he is. If you thought Thanksgiving was just about turkey, think again—Chad rants about attendees now being charged just to show up. But that’s not all. Chad dives into his latest NFL picks, vents about the new ATM fee at the Venetian Hotel,

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31:48

Guardians Cheating Scandal, Stephen A. Solitaire...

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2025/11/14

This week on 'Gambling Mad', Norman Chad bravely wades through yet another avalanche of sports absurdity. We cover the Cleveland Guardians cheating scandal (because apparently nothing says “America’s pastime” like creative rule-breaking), Stephen A. Smith’s alleged solitaire scandal (yes, solitaire now has scandals), and Donald Trump’s desire to have the Commanders’ stadium named after himself, because of course he does.Plus, Norman gives his NFL picks, debates the rise of AI musicians, and

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26:44

Fall of Democracy, Drone Strikes, and The Best Pizza...

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2025/11/07

Welcome to 'Gambling Mad with Norman Chad' — the only show where NFL picks, collapsing democracies, and pizza rankings all share the same oxygen. Each week, Norman Chad delivers his signature mix of dry wit, sharp takes, and mildly unhinged wisdom about sports, politics, and the absurd state of modern life.In this episode, Norman wonders if democracy can survive another Trump run, questions whether Pete Hegseth is secretly streaming drone strikes like they’re Call of Duty, and still finds time to

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31:58

NBA Gambling Scandals, Trump’s White House...

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2025/10/31

This week on 'Gambling Mad with Norman Chad', the sports world gives us no shortage of drama, scandal, and absurdity. Norman takes aim at the ongoing NBA gambling controversies, including the situations surrounding Terry Rozier and Chauncey Billups, and what they mean for the future of sports integrity. From locker rooms to sportsbooks, nobody is safe from scrutiny.Meanwhile, Donald Trump’s White House renovations raise new questions — is he redecorating, remodeling, or refusing to move out

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29:26

Prediction Market Apps, Trump's Economy, and Flat...

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2025/10/10

On this week’s Gambling Mad with Norman Chad, we cover everything that makes America great — bad economic policy, flat Earth believers, and missed field goals. Norman takes aim at prediction market apps that somehow let people gamble on whether civilization will survive, breaks down why Trump’s economy is as stable as a Jenga tower in an earthquake, and launches his “Just Say No to Starbucks” campaign (because paying $8 for foam is a moral failing). Plus, NFL picks and an existential debate about

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33:07

MLB Postseason, Riyadh Comedy Festival, and Jimmy...

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2025/10/03

This week on 'Gambling Mad with Norman Chad', we cover everything from the Riyadh Comedy Festival to Jimmy Kimmel tangling with the Trump administration over free speech. Norman also breaks down the MLB postseason and whether it can compete with the NFL, NBA, and NHL for America’s eyeballs. Plus: NFL picks, Drake once again setting fire to his gambling money, a woman spinning her way to a million on Wheel of Fortune, and hecklers doing what hecklers do at the Ryder Cup. It’s sports, comedy, and bad

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24:39

Gambling Athletes, Free Speech Battles, and the Great...

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2025/09/26

On this week’s Gambling Mad with Norman Chad, we cover everything from NFL picks (which will probably be wrong), to the UK’s ongoing race problems (which are definitely wrong), and why the richest people insist on owning every media outlet (also wrong, but profitable). Somewhere in there, Los Angeles migration gets a mention too—because apparently traffic wasn’t bad enough.If you came here for accurate betting advice, political enlightenment, or journalistic integrity, you may want to reconsider

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20:37

Gambling Nation, Spike Lee Remakes, Dogs Voting, and...

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2025/09/12

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

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27:00

Hot America, Black Quarterbacks, and NFL Week 1 Picks...

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2025/09/07

Norman Chad returns with his trademark eye-roll and a grin. This week he riffs on Donald Trump’s claim that “America’s hotter than ever,” looks back at the trailblazing history of Black quarterbacks in the NFL, and lines up his Week 1 picks with equal parts confidence and caution. There’s a fond farewell to Boulder’s beloved live-buffalo mascot Ralphie VI, and some knowing laughs about the ever-growing obsession with parlays. Football talk, gambling chatter, and a wink at the absurdities that make

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21:30

Sports Betting Gone Wild, Monks on Meth, and...

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2025/08/22

On this episode of 'Gambling Mad', Norman Chad somehow connects the dots between America’s love affair with sports betting, Thai monks on methamphetamines, the creeping specter of communist surveillance in our backyard, Chick-fil-A apparently enforcing an age restriction (because waffle fries are dangerous?), and the rise of the world’s youngest chess champion—who, at this rate, might be old enough to legally place a parlay before most of us can order a spicy chicken sandwich. Welcome to the casino

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25:17

Trump’s D.C., Clay Travis & WNBA Chaos, and the...

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2025/08/15

In this episode of Gambling Mad, Norman Chad covers more ground than a Vegas cocktail waitress on a Saturday night. He starts with Donald Trump’s use of the National Guard in Washington, D.C., detours into Clay Travis encouraging the bizarre trend of dildos being thrown onto WNBA courts, and takes a smoke break—only to explain why smoking in casinos is a losing bet for everyone. From there, Norman compares the strange, competitive world of dog shows to the equally eccentric poker circuit, drawing

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23:29

Chuck E. Cheese Arrest?! Gambling Scandals, and...

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2025/08/08

This week on Gambling Mad with Norman Chad, we take a scenic, zigzagging tour through the week’s headlines—stopping just long enough to wonder how we got here. Marcus Morris adds an arrest to his résumé, Gilbert Arenas returns to the legal spotlight, and even Chuck E. Cheese seems to have traded his animatronic band for a booking photo. Along the way, we stumble into the culinary fever dream of tuna fish and chips—because apparently, fish wasn’t fish enough. We also wade into the worlds of Donald

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23:58

Katie Ledecky, Monk Scandals, and Just Say 'No' To...

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2025/08/02

In this episode of 'Gambling Mad with Norman Chad', Norman covers the big stories no one asked for. He begins with Olympic legend Katie Ledecky, who continues to swim faster than most of us drive. Then, it’s onto his long-running personal mission: the Just Say No to Starbucks campaign — a years-long stand against overpriced espresso, faux Italian cup sizes, and the slow extinction of real American diners.Also in the mix: the Buddhist monk honey pot scandal, a tale of spiritual compromise, blackmail,

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20:57

Jeff Bezos Wedding, MrBeast at Disneyland, Marjorie...

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2025/07/11

In this episode of Gambling Mad with Norman Chad, we break down the absurdities of American excess and politics. Jeff Bezos hosts a lavish wedding fit for a billionaire, MrBeast rents out Disneyland for himself and his friends, and Marjorie Taylor Greene holds a controversial gun giveaway. Meanwhile, Costco continues to serve its iconic $1.50 hot dog and soda combo — proving some things never change.

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22:34

FIFA 2026, Women in Poker, and Pete Rose Lifetime Ban...

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2025/05/30

What happens when passion turns toxic? Apparently, we get a nation of sports fans who think loyalty means hurling insults—and sometimes objects—at anyone in the wrong jersey. In New York, the so-called "sophisticated" fans prefer verbal assaults over actual celebration, while New York's NBA spectators seem to think abusing players is part of the ticket price. Meanwhile, legalized gambling and a little social polarization have turned sporting events into emotional pressure cookers. The poker w...

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24:00

Cheating, Robberies, and Melania Trump's Whereabouts...

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2025/05/16

Norman Chad delivers a sharp, passionate critique of cheating across the gambling world, from poker tables to horse racing, calling it outright theft and demanding stronger accountability through a unified tribunal. He tackles cases like Zhao Xingtong’s return to snooker after a betting ban and questions the ethics of horse racing itself. Blending outrage with humor, Chad shares quirky stories—including his odd habit of only drinking tomato juice on planes—making a powerful case for integrity...

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23:22

World's Richest People, WSOP, and Crossing the Border...

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2025/05/09

Ever wondered what separates the ultra-wealthy from the rest of us? In this hilarious and sharply satirical episode of Gambling Mad, Norman Chad takes you on a wild ride through the absurdities of modern wealth and betting culture. From Bernard Arnault’s luxury empire to Elon Musk’s $349 billion fortune—complete with “Elonomaniac” antics—Norman skewers the richest with biting wit. He dives into Shaquille O’Neal’s empire of Five Guys and fitness centers, waxes poetic about Randy’s Donuts, and ...

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24:08

Jared Isaacman, Stephen A. Smith, and Fox Sports |...

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2025/05/02

Norman Chad tackles the dark side of America's gambling industry, highlighting predatory practices by major sportsbooks and revealing the surprising connection between Trump's NASA nominee and bounced checks at Trump casinos. We explore how the industry targets problem gamblers while facing mounting legal challenges from individuals, cities, and potentially Congress. Support the show Gambling Mad with Norman Chad is written by Norman Chad and ghost written by...Norman Chad. Executive Produ...

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24:32

Papal Prop Bets, Dribbling, and Kristi Noem Robbery |...

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2025/04/25

Gambling's influence has quietly reshaped American culture—from sports commentary to religious speculation and even everyday conversation. When announcers prioritize betting lines over game results and crypto platforms host papal prop bets, it’s clear we’ve entered a new era. This video explores how gambling mindsets have infiltrated our values, warped our view of success, and turned everything into a wager. Support the show Gambling Mad with Norman Chad is written by Norman Chad and ghost wr...

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