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Don Chenz and Casey Drake bring you a weekly comedy podcast, keeping you up-to-date on the craziness that's happening around the world. Listen as they detail their journey through life, navigate the Internet, and discuss sports, pop culture, music, and more. Warning: hot takes will be flying and wild conversations will be had.
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Come enjoy The Bettor Life. Life as a gambler is unique and fun. This podcast will talk to professional bettors and recreational gamblers alike about poker, table games, sports betting, slots, and other games of chance. Hosted by Timothy Lawson.
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I've been talking about this episode for about six months. There is a long list of reasons why this has taken so long to release, but I'll save you from my excuses. Zack White (AKA @GambleBalls on X) is a professional bettor and brewery owner. When he's not watching his multi-screen setup in his home office, he co-owns the Salty Turtle Beer Company…
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Mississippi Rob opens the episode to help me go over the agenda for Biloxi in May. Then, Thomas Slade and his partner Melissa tell us about the Colorado trip in June. Use promo code "YOELEVEN" for 11% off at The Bettor Life online shop: www.bettormerch.com Want to launch your own podcast? Use promo code "BETTOR" at sign up for 2 months free when yo…
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Another monologue for you to snack on. I talk about each way I am enjoying March Madness - from survivor pools to open slot parlays. I also answer a handful of questions from listeners focused on my experience at the casino and in Vegas. Use promo code "YOELEVEN" for 11% off at The Bettor Life online shop: www.bettormerch.com Want to launch your ow…
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A short monologue for you to snack on this week. I talk about casino kiosk games, targeting play for future offers, and how my play would change if my local casino was different. Use promo code "YOELEVEN" for 11% off at The Bettor Life online shop: www.bettormerch.com Want to launch your own podcast? Use promo code "BETTOR" at sign up for 2 months …
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Vinny Chenz makes his return to The Bettor Life to talk about his visit to Vegas' new property: Fontainebleau. Use promo code "YOELEVEN" for 11% off at The Bettor Life online shop: www.bettormerch.com Want to launch your own podcast? Use promo code "BETTOR" at sign up for 2 months free when you sign up for a plan at Libsyn, my podcast hosting servi…
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Ed Feng has a Stanford PhD and is the mastermind behind The Power Rank. Ed explains how analytics led to sports betting, how he dabbles at the blackjack table, his feelings on networking at BetBash, and the ever-present need to feel "alive" and how betting can feed that. Use promo code "YOELEVEN" for 11% off at The Bettor Life online shop: www.bett…
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I try to do this each year: look back at the year that has passed and look ahead to the year anew. Mark and I review our gambling in 2023 and discuss where we might go in 2024. Use promo code "YOELEVEN" for 11% off at The Bettor Life online shop: www.bettormerch.com Want to launch your own podcast? Use promo code "BETTOR" at sign up for 2 months fr…
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Ed Miller, author of The Logic of Sports Betting and Interception, shares his life of poker, sports betting, and writing. Use promo code "YOELEVEN" for 11% off at The Bettor Life online shop: www.bettormerch.com Want to launch your own podcast? Use promo code "BETTOR" at sign up for 2 months free when you sign up for a plan at Libsyn, my podcast ho…
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This week's episode if focused on gratitude. It's brief monologue on what I am thankful for plus a special appearance from our friends. Use promo code "YOELEVEN" for 11% off at The Bettor Life online shop: www.bettormerch.com Want to launch your own podcast? Use promo code "BETTOR" at sign up for 2 months free when you sign up for a plan at Libsyn,…
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This week's episode I talk with Mark DeVol from You Can Bet on That. First, we talk about our October tour of San Diego casinos. Then, we review the movie "Snatch" for Bettor Viewing. Enjoy! Use promo code "YOELEVEN" for 11% off at The Bettor Life online shop: www.bettormerch.com Want to launch your own podcast? Use promo code "BETTOR" at sign up f…
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I want to get the ball rolling again so to get a step of momentum, I'm clipping part of the latest Bettor Life 2.0 episode. It's a good one! Use promo code "YOELEVEN" for 11% off at The Bettor Life online shop: www.bettormerch.com Want to launch your own podcast? Use promo code "BETTOR" at sign up for 2 months free when you sign up for a plan at Li…
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Waking up the podcast feed with an episode featuring Sergio AKA @VivaLasValue. We talk about vices and the importance of discipline while gambling. Use promo code "YOELEVEN" for 11% off at The Bettor Life online shop: www.bettormerch.com Want to launch your own podcast? Use promo code "BETTOR" at sign up for 2 months free when you sign up for a pla…
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Fresh off of Labor Day, we have Thomas Viola, content developer for Unabated. Tom shares his story of sports betting, sports broadcasting, getting to Vegas and learning how to gamble. Use promo code "YOELEVEN" for 11% off at The Bettor Life online shop: www.bettormerch.com Want to launch your own podcast? Use promo code "BETTOR" at sign up for 2 mo…
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First, I tell my Bettor Half all about my experiences at Bet Bash - including an 8-hour encounter with a Buffalo Diamond machine. Then, Mark DeVol from You Can Bet on That joins me to discuss our gambling year to date in 2023. Use promo code "YOELEVEN" for 11% off at The Bettor Life online shop: www.bettormerch.com Want to launch your own podcast? …
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Fan favorite and Vegas enthusiast Scott Stratten makes his return to The Bettor Life. Scott has a few things to say about tipping, social media, and some food options in Las Vegas including one of his favorites: short rib eggs benedict. Use promo code "YOELEVEN" for 11% off at The Bettor Life online shop: www.bettormerch.com Want to launch your own…
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Professional sports bettor Spanky makes his debut appearance on The Bettor Life to provide a snapshot of who he is as a bettor and to preview each event at Bet Bash 3 including the scavenger hunt in downtown Las Vegas, an interview with Billy Walters, and a panel that explores the fascinating world of gambling Twitter. Guest: @Spanky Show: @TheBett…
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Vinny Chenz, one half of the Seven Out podcast, recently went to Vegas to play in the WSOP. Vinny tells us about playing in several WSOP events, poker tells, Vegas, and podcasts. Guest: @SevenOutPod Show: @TheBettorLife Use promo code "YOELEVEN" for 11% off at The Bettor Life online shop: www.bettormerch.com Want to launch your own podcast? Use pro…
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Jack Mullaney makes his triumph return to The Bettor Life to tell us about his annual trip to the World Series of Poker to play one event: $1,500 Limit Hold’em. Jack tells us all we need to know about the event and why this is his event of choice. Use promo code "YOELEVEN" for 11% off at The Bettor Life online shop: www.bettormerch.com Want to laun…
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I always enjoy featuring members of our community and learning about who they are as gamblers. I met @TwoWayHardEight at Vegas Vacation in 2019. I've had the pleasure of gambling with him and enjoying different events in Vegas. David shares his affinity for Vegas, his thoughts on its evolution, and his favorite parts of casinos on the Vegas strip. …
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Biloxi was a BLAST. Naturally, I invited a couple of my friends to join me for a trip report and review of our trip. I spoke with Mississippi Rob and Mark DeVol about how each of us spent our days, memorable - or not memorable - gambling sessions, and plans for the next trip. Enjoy! Use promo code "YOELEVEN" for 11% off at The Bettor Life online sh…
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Drew Dinsick was at Churchill Downs the week of the Kentucky Derby to cover the races through a betting lens. We learn about how this opportunity came about, his experience at the track while wearing a media credential, and his thoughts on betting media moving forward. Use promo code "YOELEVEN" for 11% off at The Bettor Life online shop: www.bettor…
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Our Biloxi trip is just nine days away. Mississippi Rob - @MississippiRob4 on Twitter - joins me to preview the gambling town and the agenda for our meetup. Learn about logistics around Biloxi, the nine casinos available, and each opportunity you'll have to gamble, eat and drink with us. Use promo code "YOELEVEN" for 11% off at The Bettor Life onli…
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I asked for more gambling podcasts and I got what I asked for. Ryan and his buddies started the Gambling with Good JuJu podcast as part of their Good JuJu Betting Company brand. Ryan shares his journey of gambling from learning about poker in Westerns on TV to his newfound interest in craps. We also get an inside look at what inspired his new podca…
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William Hill is a sports bettor and contributor at VSiN. Will chats with host Tim Lawson about seeing points spreads in the newspaper when he was a kid, the challenges of betting with different outs, parsing through constant flow of information, and balancing all of it to contribute his own thoughts on VSiN and the Gold Boys Network. Use promo code…
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Stevie Mandime and our new producer join us to discuss Chenz's recent trip to Nomad in Vegas. He runs deep in an event, burns cash at the Omakase room in Wakuda and checks out the new Aria speakeasy and food court. Check us out on: Twitter @sevenoutpod Facebook: Seven Out Podcast Instagram: @sevenoutpod Our website: www.sevenoutpodcast.com Email: s…
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This episode features volume two of a set of answers to the question "what was your first exposure to gambling?" I pulled answers from episodes 11-28 featuring responses from Michael Trager, Preston Johnson, Michael Shackleford, Richard Munchkin, and Eric Rosenthal. Show: @TheBettorLife Use promo code "YOELEVEN" for 11% off at The Bettor Life onlin…
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Today, we talk with Vegas enthusiast Scott Stratten. Scott has been on The Bettor Life a few times, his last being three years ago just after the pandemic shutdown. Well, he's fresh off his first two trips since the pandemic and has thoughts on Vegas and casino customer experience. Use promo code "YOELEVEN" for 11% off at The Bettor Life online sho…
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After a year long hiatus, Vinny Chenz and Big Joe are back. Prepare yourself for a whole lot of nonsense as they shake off the rust and discuss gambling stories from the past year, upcoming trips and Joe getting trapped in an elevator. Check us out on: Twitter @sevenoutpod Facebook: Seven Out Podcast Instagram: @sevenoutpod Our website: www.sevenou…
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Bettor Life 2.0 is a call back to the era in which Eric Rosenthal was cohost of The Bettor Life. Many consider it the peak era of the show, so we like to revisit it as often as we can. Rare for the main feed, my bettor half comes in for a full episode with discussions only he and I will have including bookies dying, pai gow ethics, and advantage pl…
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Episode 201 was once but a dream, but it is here and we roll on! This episode features answers to the question "what was your first exposure to gambling?" I pulled answers from my first ten episodes featuring responses from Gill Alexander, Bill Krackomberger, Adam Bauer, Cousin Vito, Mark DeVol and others. Show:@TheBettorLife Use promo code "YOELEV…
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FIVE YEARS. TWO HUNDRED EPISODES. I must say, I'm excited and proud of this milestone. I have launched and produced a dozen podcasts and this is the longest-running and the most successful. I'm so grateful for everyone who listens. Episode 200 features the original guest, my good friend, Gill Alexander. We reminisce about how our friendship came to…
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FirstNameDane is a rising hip-hop artist hailing from Philadelphia. We dive into traveling, the art of timing, and him failing in front of Beanie Sigel and Raekwon. We also get into heated debates on the Philly hip-hop Mount Rushmore, whether or not people actually listen to lyrics, and more! CLICK HERE to stream FirstNameDane's music on Spotify, A…
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This episode features updates on Biloxi, an announcement of March Madness pools, and a segment from the recent episode of Bettor Viewing with Mark DeVol. Guest: @YouCanBetonThat Show:@TheBettorLife Use promo code "YOELEVEN" for 11% off at The Bettor Life online shop: www.bettormerch.com Want to launch your own podcast? Use promo code "BETTOR" at si…
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Don Chenz and Casey Drake investigate the train explosion that sent toxic chemicals spraying all over East Palestine Ohio and question how important it is to be informed. Also discussed in this episode: the legitimacy of a man's relationship with balloons, Roald Dahl's "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory" among his other books being censored, DK Met…
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Producer number nine of A Numbers Game at VSiN, Kelley Bydlon is so much more than a producer. Kelley is a Vegas resident that enjoys the casino and betting on sports. We learn about Kelley's journey in broadcast production, his thoughts on sports betting programming, his experiences overseas, and why the Mcdonald's in Russia was so good. Guest: @K…
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Don Chenz and Casey Drake find out why UFOs appear to be blown up by the US on a regular basis these days, All the action surrounding Superbowl 57 including Rihanna's halftime show, the on field controversy, and this year's best Superbowl commercials. Don shows Casey Lil Durk's skateboard sweater, Sam Smith's inflatable latex jumpsuit, and MSCHF's …
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Don Chenz and Casey Drake discuss the Chinese spy balloon that casually floated over our country last week, Mr. Beast getting canceled for curing 1,000 blind people, Arian Foster saying the NFL is Rigged, an adult who impersonated a teenager to play in a high school JV basketball game, Groundhog Day, and showering techniques. The guys finish the ep…
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It has been nearly two years since we have heard new content from our friends at Cousin Vito's Casino Podcast, Seven Out Podcast, or Travel Fanboy's podcast. Since I am constantly asked about these guys and what they're up to, I decided to bring them on for a group discussion. Want to know if you'll hear from them again? They each answer that quest…
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Don Chenz and Casey Drake discuss the Tucker Carlson's infatuation with the M&M's characters and the company's recent controversy, the recently released Paul Pelosi video, a middle school basketball player with no legs, a youth basketball team that's way too cocky for the Internet, a Kansas City Chiefs fan known as Baked Potato Girl, proper emoji u…
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Two years since his original appearance on episode 122 of The Bettor Life, author David Hill joins the podcast to discuss the second season of his show "Gamblers" on the Ringer podcast network. Learn about his process, the challenges, and how he got ghosted by one of his subjects. Enjoy! Guest: @davehill77 Show: @TheBettorLife Use promo code "YOELE…
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Don Chenz and Casey Drake discuss the Tennessee cops scandal, Shannon Sharpe's fight with the Grizzlies, video of a girl at the gym and a creepy guy going viral, Joe Rogan is the new Gary Vee, Tucker Carlson loves nicotine, Antarctica's government, Oxford Dictionary's Word of the Year, songs that Chenz wants to stop being played at bars, food chall…
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Don Chenz and Casey Drake discuss the Odell Beckham Jr. controversy after video surfaced of him being kicked off a commercial plane. The guys also discuss Saudi Arabia buying the WWE, Conor McGregor liking an "interesting" Tweet, Chenz's vacation at a treehouse, building fires, and more. This week's debate is: Things Women Do Better Than Men. Subsc…
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Don Chenz and Casey Drake discuss the controversy surrounding Skip Bayless' viral Tweet following Damar Hamlin's injury, Dana White assaulting his wife on New Years Eve, New York Congressman George Santos' entire life being a lie, the Idaho killer, the insane documentary outing Chris D'Elia as a predator, people's choice of deodorant, and Chenz's d…
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Bettor Life 4.0 has officially begun! We'll kick off next volume of episodes with a look back to 2022 and a look ahead to 2023. With me on this episode is Mark DeVol, cohost of You Can Bet on That. Enjoy! Guest: @YouCanBetonThat Show: @TheBettorLife Use promo code "YOELEVEN" for 11% off at The Bettor Life online shop: www.bettormerch.com Want to la…
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Don Chenz and Casey Drake begin by discussing their New Year's resolutions, annoying people Chenz saw during his weekend skiing, and a strange commercial about erectile dysfunction featuring bent carrots. The guys then debate the best condiments and the three they would choose to only eat for the rest of their lives. Corners of the Internet include…
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The third installment of the "Learning How to be a Bettor Dad" monologues. I reflect on learning how to be a recreational gambler and a content creator as a new parent. Then, I play a couple of clips from my other shows with Mark DeVol and Eric Rosenthal. Lastly, some updates from around The Bettor Life. Show: @TheBettorLife Use promo code "YOELEVE…
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Don Chenz and Casey Drake spend their entire debate ranting about all of the things they hate about Christmas. But first, Casey has questions about 5G and Chenz had lots of bad luck with dookie this week. Corners of the Internet include the President of South Sudan peeing his pants as a result of his "extreme patriotism" and wackos now making excus…
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Don Chenz and Casey Drake begin by discussing old people faking that they need walkers faking it and throwing a challenge flag in real life arguments. The guys then draft their cartoon family Christmas gathering (with wildly different answers). Corners of the Internet include Joe Rogan calling out The Rock for using steroids and Drew Brees pretendi…
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Don Chenz and Casey Drake begin by pondering why humans are still getting sick in 2022 and debate their interest in everyone's Spotify Wrapped. The guys then debate who they think are the most annoying people on the Internet. Corners of the Internet include Kanye's accusation that he caught Kim Kardashian cheating on him with Chris Paul and NYC's j…
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Another monologue episode covering DraftKings account hacks, World Cup betting, and small town casino trips. Show: @TheBettorLife Use promo code "YOELEVEN" for 11% off at The Bettor Life online shop: www.bettormerch.com Want to launch your own podcast? Use promo code "BETTOR" at sign up for 2 months free when you sign up for a plan at Libsyn, my po…
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