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Gambling Mad with Norman Chad
Hosted by Norman Chad · EN
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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Twitter Troubles, Frito Fights, and Gambling Scandals | Ep. 70
Feb 2000:29:48Tap to summarizeOn this week’s episode of Gambling Mad with Norman Chad, Norm takes aim at the chaos consuming both his personal and professional worlds — with the weary humor of a man who’s been online too long and lost too many bets.He opens by lamenting his ongoing war with X (formerly Twitter, now apparently a social experiment in futility). After being hacked, impersonated, and then accused of impersonating himself, Norm questions not just the platform’s sanity — but his own for staying on it.Next up: Frito-Lay. Norm’s one-sided partnership with his beloved snack brand takes a dark turn after what he suspects is creative theft — a commercial that feels uncomfortably familiar. When diplomacy fails, he dispatches his alter ego “Young Norm” to Plano, Texas, in what might be the first snack-based act of vengeance in broadcast history.The conversation then turns to the dark side of modern sports gambling. Norm lays out a grim roll call of corruption: MLB pitchers allegedly throwing rigged games, NBA figures caught in federal betting probes, college athletes accused of fixing outcomes — and a nation that barely blinks. With his signature mix of cynicism and disbelief, he asks whether we’ve normalized cheating as just another part of the game.Still, it’s not all doom. Norm lightens the mood with segments on $65 “boujee” tater tots, a round of “Spin the Globe” geography malpractice, an expanded Mount Rushmore of sitcoms (featuring long-overdue shoutouts to Schitt’s Creek and Ted Lasso), and a truly bizarre Olympic love confession that redefines the term “bad press.”He closes with a meditation on the absurdities of life, the decline of standards, and the unshakable truth that if you’re going to roll the dice, you might as well make sure they’re loaded.
Transcribe →MAGA Vs. Bad Bunny, Norm Vs. Fritos, and The Best Sitcoms | Ep. 69
Feb 1300:34:43Tap to summarizeOn this special live (yes, actually live) episode of Gambling Mad with Norman Chad, Norman Chad surveys the modern landscape of internet trolls — not his specifically, just the general population of people who wake up each morning and choose hostility. He examines their habits, their stamina, and their unwavering commitment to correcting strangers.He then pivots to the Super Bowl halftime show and the predictable cultural aftershocks, including the MAGA reaction cycle, which appears to run on a renewable energy source called outrage. Norm offers his own measured perspective, which is to say: he has one.The episode also features a brief but necessary inquiry into Frito-Lay’s apparent decision to produce a commercial bearing a striking resemblance to Norm’s long-established schtick. Coincidence is a beautiful thing. So are royalties.Norm then chisels out his Mount Rushmore of greatest sitcoms — a list constructed with confidence, minimal research, and full awareness that someone will insist he forgot their favorite show from 1987.Finally, Norm tackles one of society’s great unresolved mysteries: the sudden need for strangers to begin full conversations the moment a plane lands. After spending hours in mutual silence, passengers discover an urgent desire to discuss connections, weather patterns, and their entire life story while still buckled in. Norm explores this phenomenon with the restraint and empathy it deserves, which is to say, not much.Originally streamed live and now professionally produced for YouTube, this episode is brought to you by 24K Wellness — because inner wellness pairs nicely with outer sarcasm.
Transcribe →The Super Bowl LX Episode | Ep. 68
Feb 600:32:20Tap to summarizeOn this episode of Gambling Mad, Norman Chad acknowledges the Super Bowl’s arrival and responds by dissecting it anyway. He breaks down the game, sorts through Super Bowl prop bets of highly questionable necessity, and shares fun facts that are mostly just facts. Norm also examines NFL coaching statistics, including the league’s ongoing commitment to hiring relatives and calling it tradition. Along the way, he weighs in on the dueling Super Bowl halftime shows, featuring Bad Bunny on one end of the cultural spectrum and Kid Rock on the other, proving there is truly something for everyone to argue about. Later, Norm is joined by his editor Asher to discuss the new Dr Pepper jingle that refuses to go away, and the minor inconvenience of Norm’s X account being hacked. Football, gambling, music debates, and mild irritation, as expected.
Transcribe →Stan Kroenke, Trump & Norway, and Super Bowl LX | Ep. 67
Jan 3000:27:04Tap to summarizeThis week on Gambling Mad, the Super Bowl is treated less like a sporting event and more like a seminar on money, power, and excess. We look at Stan Kroenke’s ownership, his extensive land purchases, and what all of it suggests about modern sports, real estate, and the general idea of leverage. There is also Super Bowl trivia, some of it interesting, some of it unavoidable.We then turn to the Powerball, where lottery winnings are effectively being cut in half, raising the question of whether the fantasy was ever priced correctly to begin with. On the political side, we react to Trump’s comments about Norway and peace and what that kind of phrasing appears to be doing in the world. In culture, Noma comes to Los Angeles and manages to turn a bagel popup into an event, which says something about food, cities, or both. We close with Minnesota politics and Tafoya’s run for office, focusing on what her campaign suggests she believes her qualifications are.
Transcribe →Evil NFL Costs, Trump Vs. Heckler, and Joey Chestnut Bagel Contest | Ep. 66
Jan 1600:37:30Tap to summarizeThis episode of Gambling Mad with Norman Chad looks at how the NFL continues to charge its fans more money while offering the same experience. Norman talks about the real cost of following the league, shares his latest NFL picks, and discusses Norma's upcoming pop up in Los Angeles (and it's costs).He also weighs in on Donald Trump giving a heckler the finger after being cursed at and the decision to send troops into Minnesota. Norm also suggests three quality-of-life upgrades the world should incorporate. The episode closes with Norman discussing his ongoing issue with Joey Chestnut and previewing his upcoming bagel eating contest. NFL gambling, politics, and competitive eating, all handled with the appropriate level of concern.
Transcribe →Maduro Arrest, Rob Schneider, and LeBron James | Ep. 65
Jan 900:32:18Tap to summarizeOn this episode of Gambling Mad, Norm breaks down the news cycle like only he can, starting with Nicolás Maduro’s arrest warrant and how prediction markets like Kalshi were already pricing the outcome before the story fully landed. When geopolitics becomes a betting market, what’s actually real anymore?Norm also digs into Rob Schneider claiming conservatives can’t get work in Hollywood, despite being forever immortalized as Deuce Bigalow, and whether politics or just bad comedy is really to blame for a stalled career.From there, it’s a rapid-fire run through LeBron James and the GOAT debate, why whole milk is suddenly cool again, NFL picks, Trump’s travel bans, and the broader insanity of a culture where everything—from world leaders to dairy—feels tradable.
Transcribe →World Cup USA, Portnoy’s $250K Meltdown, and Coach Harbaugh | Ep. 64
Dec 1900:39:26Tap to summarizeThis 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.
Transcribe →Pete Hegseth Controversy, Las Vegas Rodeo Chaos & Kalshi X CNN | Ep. 63
Dec 500:28:41Tap to summarizeOn 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 on Kalshi’s new partnership with CNN and what it could mean for political prediction markets. If you’re into sports betting analysis, NFL predictions, media commentary, or Norman Chad’s unfiltered takes, this episode has everything.
Transcribe →Draymond Heckled, Dave Portnoy Fails, and Thanksgiving Fees | Ep. 62
Nov 2100:28:15Tap to summarizeOn 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, reacts to MSNBC’s rebrand to MS Now, and tackles even more of the absurdities happening in sports, media, and everyday life. Whether it’s gambling, sports commentary, or just witnessing chaos unfold, this episode has it all—delivered with Chad’s signature dry humor and brutal honesty. Tune in for the laughs, the rants, and the takes you won’t hear anywhere else.
Transcribe →Guardians Cheating Scandal, Stephen A. Solitaire Drama & Trump’s Stadium Bid | Ep. 61
Nov 1400:31:48Tap to summarizeThis 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 generally wonders how society has made it this far. Join us for another episode of sports, nonsense, and the intersection where both meet to yell at each other.
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