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.
Norman Chad does not understand why NFL game telecasts cannot tell you who is playing in simple English. Plus Las Vegas is more Lost Wages than ever, and Pete Rose is back (ugh), Phil Hellmuth is f-bombing (ugh) and Adam Schefter is scheftering (ugh). All this in another installment of Gambling Mad. If you cannot see the audio controls, listen/download the audio file here
Norman Chad lectures Ben Simmons on work responsibility. Plus ESPN's Adam Schefter is up to no good, The King continues to roll with his football picks and L.A. foodies & NFL commentators need to think before they talk. All this in another installment of Gambling Mad. If you cannot see the audio controls, listen/download the audio file here
Norman Chad looks into his crystal ball and sees a 24-7 world of gambling -- maybe 24-8. Plus The King is back with royal football picks, Caesars Sportsbook wants you to make a risk-free $5,000 bet and the next polarized frontier is the middle-seat armrest. All this in another installment of Gambling Mad. If you cannot see the audio controls, listen/download the audio file here
Norman Chad is very, very unhappy that bowling is not Olympic-worthy, plus we discuss Evander Kane's betting habit, Tom Brady's commercial mistake, speeding on Interstate 15, watching UFC 265 and why Starbucks is the enemy. All this in another installment of Gambling Mad. If you cannot see the audio controls, listen/download the audio file here
Norman Chad discusses criticisms of Simone Biles, shark attacks, driving to Las Vegas, Gardner Minshew's bodily functions, the new "Monopoly: The Sopranos" board game and Ben Affleck's latest misstep, plus poker pro Nathan Gamble joins the show for a somewhat pleasant chat. All this in another installment of Gambling Mad. If you cannot see the audio controls, listen/download the audio file here
Norman Chad discusses the Covid waiver agreement Olympic athletes must sign, why it's so tough to watch the Games and explains rooting against America. Plus we talk about Marshawn Lynch's new store, betting on the Buccaneers to go 17-0, driving to Las Vegas, 158 hidden bowling balls and the Gambling Mad Sports Book is back to book your action! All this in another installment of Gambling Mad. If you cannot see the audio controls, listen/download the audio file here
Norman Chad discusses a problem or two with the Tokyo Games. Plus we talk about Stephen A. Smith, Shohei Ohtani, Gregg Popovich, the Big Three in tennis and introduce the Gambling Mad Sports Book, open for business! All this in another installment of Gambling Mad. If you cannot see the audio controls, listen/download the audio file here
Norman Chad is tired of pundits trying to tell Shohei Ohtani what to do with his baseball life. Plus we slam Joey Chestnut, we slam ESPN, we slam Daniel Snyder and we've slammin' good picks for UFC 264. All this in another installment of Gambling Mad. If you cannot see the audio controls, listen/download the audio file here
Norman Chad has been hacked on Twitter -- and Twitter is unreachable. Plus the world's 10 highest-paid athletes, a six-leg parlay turns $15 into $1.36 million and a cannabis chat with cannabis sage Shane Schleger. All this in another installment of Gambling Mad. If you cannot see the audio controls, listen/download the audio file here
Norman Chad complains about official video reviews for the 337th time. Plus the world's five richest persons, betting tips on the Raiders and the 49ers, the lowdown on Twitter and a chat with the voice of poker, WSOP broadcaster Lon McEachern. All this in another installment of Gambling Mad. If you cannot see the audio controls, listen/download the audio file here
Norman Chad wants old-school baseball back. Plus the top 10 sports franchises, more disdain for the Nets and Sixers, a rare Cincinnati Bengals endorsement, a guide to tipping and an amiable chat with amiable poker wanderer Ari Engel. All this in another installment of Gambling Mad. If you cannot see the audio controls, listen/download the audio file here
Norman Chad wonders about Swiss Army knives, AR-15 rifles and the college football playoff. Plus the fix is in at the French Open, Robert Kraft gets a car, Kevin Durant and Gerrit Cole are misguided and UFC 263 picks. All this in another installment of Gambling Mad. If you cannot see the audio controls, listen/download the audio file here
Norman Chad is apoplectic that Clay Travis' star continues to rise. Plus NBA fans misbehave, NBA coaches mismanage, Jay Cutler tries to throw an alimony bomb and we've got the Belmont Stakes winner (maybe). All this in another installment of Gambling Mad. If you cannot see the audio controls, listen/download the audio file here
Norman Chad takes on MLB's seven-inning games and extra-inning nonsense. Plus Phil Mickelson, fake weddings, cicadas, Kardashians, rescue dogs and the future of sports gambling. All this in another installment of Gambling Mad. If you cannot see the audio controls, listen/download the audio file here
Norman Chad takes Bob Baffert to task for a lifetime of training indiscretions. Plus Preakness picks, UFC 262 picks, an update on Tom Brady's drinking, a celebration of Russell Westbrook, Tim Tebow is back and even Jimmy Hoffa is back. All this in another installment of Gambling Mad. If you cannot see the audio controls, listen/download the audio file here
Norman Chad grouses about old-school ethnic stereotyping. Plus an all-star cavalcade of talk about Kyle Shanahan, Tommy Tuberville, James Harden, Rick Santorum, Aaron Rodgers, Bill & Melinda Gates and an ex-Jet or two. And we celebrate Reese's peanut butter cups! All this in another installment of Gambling Mad. If you cannot see the audio controls, listen/download the audio file here
Norman Chad complains about the NFL draft, then reveals the first five picks in exact order. Plus pristine picks for the Kentucky Derby, a LeBron rookie card sells for millions, rental car prices are through the roof and we celebrate dog parks. All this in another installment of Gambling Mad. If you cannot see the audio controls, listen/download the audio file here
Norman Chad explains why the NFL has ruined him. Plus cameos from Nikola Jokic, Joel Embiid, Russell Westbrook, Fernando Tatis Jr. and Pete Rose, and a plea for people to stop eating in their cars. All this in another installment of Gambling Mad. If you cannot see the audio controls, listen/download the audio file here
Norman Chad tries to kiss and make up with America's long snappers. Plus some betting advice on the Oklahoma City Thunder, an ode to NBA League Pass, a plea to the World Series of Poker and a chat with non-celebrity chef Sol Bashirian. All this in another installment of Gambling Mad. If you cannot see the audio controls, listen/download the audio file here
Norman Chad wants to shift the conversation away from special teams. Plus AL MVP and NBA rookie-of-the-year betting picks, Shaq is generous, Paul Pierce is out of work and a chat with wandering poker pro Ari Engels. All this in another installment of Gambling Mad. If you cannot see the audio controls, listen/download the audio file here
Norman Chad envisions a year-round NFL schedule sooner or later. Plus there are March Madness picks, MLB picks, Michael Strahan's teeth and we rank the world's top cuisines (Cuban food, baby!). All this in another installment of Gambling Mad. If you cannot see the audio controls, listen/download the audio file here
Norman Chad believes every D1 school should play in the basketball and football postseasons. Plus we celebrate Pete Weber and Walter Ray Williams Jr., we talk about women in poker, we make our UFC 260 pick and we discover that some cereals come with shrimp tails. All this in another installment of Gambling Mad. If you cannot see the audio controls, listen/download the audio file here
Norman Chad has NCAA thoughts, bets and travel tips on a special March Madness edition. Plus we celebrate Ryan Fitzpatrick and Trevor Ariza, David Tuchman has NHL wagers and can "Apocalypse Now" really be better than "The Godfather"? All this in another installment of Gambling Mad. If you cannot see the audio controls, listen/download the audio file here
Norman Chad stands with Ben Roethlisberger's desire to keep playing. Plus Kobe Bryant and Tom Brady rookie cards bring seven figures, Warren Buffett makes an $11 billion boo-boo and foodie Toni Boyette brings us a #GefilteFish campaign. All this in another installment of Gambling Mad. If you cannot see the audio controls, listen/download the audio file here
Norman Chad thinks James Harden needs to stand up, man up and play ball. Plus the Dodgers have a BIG win total, Kim & Kanye call it quits, Harry Caray & Howard Cosell might still be drinking and a chat with poker pro Ari Engel. All this in another installment of Gambling Mad. If you cannot see the audio controls, listen/download the audio file here
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