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Norman Chad

@normanchad.bsky.social

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www.youtube.com/@GamblingMadNormanC… norman.a.chad@gmail.com cameo.com/normanchad normanchad.com Bowling & poker broadcasting by request

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Norman Chad @normanchad.bsky.social · 22/07/2026

Mixed games > hold 'em. And, yes, some of the funniest conversations I'v ever heard.

Norman Chad @normanchad.bsky.social · 09/03/2026

Forget the politics of it all, where's the professionalism? Frank Bruni nails it in the New York Times... www.nytimes.com/2026/03/09/o...

Opinion | We Are Being Governed by Unserious People

Norman Chad @normanchad.bsky.social · 09/03/2026

Mary, Queen of Scots, wrote a farewell letter from prison two hours before her head was chopped off in 1587. A fascinating @washingtonpost article as the letter now is available for viewing in a Scottish museum. wapo.st/4dbHkJP

Letter written by Mary, Queen of Scots, prior to beheading draws crowds

The letter, written in prison hours before her execution, is on display in Scotland for the first time in 30 years, enthralling crowds and conspiracy theorists.

Norman Chad @normanchad.bsky.social · 09/03/2026

This professor says: Make Coffee Simple Again. He has a great point. wapo.st/4s2SSUu

Opinion | Your salted caramel mocha latte is destroying society

Edmund Burke would have had thoughts about the consumption of that vanilla sweet cream nitro cold brew.

Norman Chad @normanchad.bsky.social · 22/02/2026

Well, the $64 tater tot I refer to is actually the $49 tater tot option (it makes it way over $60 with 9.75% tax plus tip). I always recommend the $7 tater tot basket available at the Quarry House Tavern in Silver Spring, Md. -- much better value.

Norman Chad @normanchad.bsky.social · 21/02/2026

On the latest 'GAMBLING MAD with NORMAN CHAD'... * The devil platform X is now the worst devil ever * I love Fritos, but Fritos doesn't love me back * Introducing $65 tater tots * We would need a 24-hour podcast to detail all of gambling's woes www.youtube.com/watch?v=kSmq...

Twitter Troubles, Frito Fights, and Gambling Scandals | Ep. 70

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Norman Chad @normanchad.bsky.social · 13/02/2026

On the latest 'GAMBLING MAD with NORMAN CHAD'... * MAGA goes mad over Bad Bunny * The NHL is stupid * Jeff Bezos destroys The Washington Post * The Mount Rushmore of TV sitcoms www.youtube.com/watch?v=MBPu...

MAGA Vs. Bad Bunny, Norm Vs. Fritos, and The Best Sitcoms | Ep. 69

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Norman Chad @normanchad.bsky.social · 02/02/2026

On the latest 'GAMBLING MAD with NORMAN CHAD'... * Stan Kroenke owns most of the world. * The New England Patriots own the Super Bowl. * Michele Tafoya owns stupid reasoning. Plus a baseball stat that WILL BLOW YOUR MIND. www.youtube.com/watch?v=4xGt...

Stan Kroenke, Trump & Norway, and Super Bowl LX | Ep. 67

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Norman Chad @normanchad.bsky.social · 18/01/2026

That is a perpetual flip.

Norman Chad @normanchad.bsky.social · 17/01/2026

On the latest 'GAMBLING MAD with NORMAN CHAD'... * The NFL flips the bird to its fans * Donald Trump flips the bird to a heckler * Joey Chestnut flips the bird to defenseless bagels Plus a new calendar, a new poker game and a new idea for a 'fifth down.' www.youtube.com/watch?v=SRaz...

Evil NFL Costs, Trump Vs. Heckler, and Joey Chestnut Bagel Contest | Ep. 66

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Norman Chad @normanchad.bsky.social · 10/01/2026

On the latest "GAMBLING MAD with NORMAN CHAD'... * LeBron James might be the GOAT * Whole milk is undoubtably the GOAT * Rob Schneider is definitely not the GOAT And we need a border wall around all of America! www.youtube.com/watch?v=7Y-u...

Maduro Arrest, Rob Schneider, and LeBron James | Ep. 65

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Norman Chad @normanchad.bsky.social · 21/12/2025

On the latest 'GAMBLING MAD with NORMAN CHAD'... * Should the United States be hosting the World Cup? * Should Dave Portnoy be betting sports? * Should former athletes be running for office? * Plus NFL picks for today. 🔥🔥🔥 www.youtube.com/watch?v=XfYn...

World Cup USA, Portnoy’s $250K Meltdown, and Coach Harbaugh | Ep. 64

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Norman Chad @normanchad.bsky.social · 24/11/2025

I don't have much of a choice: My primary industry (poker) conducts almost all business there. My other primary business (sports/gambling) conducts almost all business there. And I still feel a need to combat the daily disinformation put out by the 'legitimate' posters with large followings.

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Norman Chad @normanchad.bsky.social · 24/11/2025

On the latest 'GAMBLING MAD with NORMAN CHAD'... * A $44.95 ATM transaction fee? * A cover charge for Thanksgiving dinner? * A foreign invasion in the NBA? * An America where @stoolpresidente is respected? www.youtube.com/watch?v=HkDW...

Draymond Heckled, Dave Portnoy Fails, and Thanksgiving Fees | Ep. 62

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Norman Chad @normanchad.bsky.social · 18/11/2025

So @PaulSeaton from @Pokerati contacted me to chat. He called it "an interview." Back in the day I used to call it "spending some time with someone you don't know." Whatever. I don't think he misquoted me, but I never remember half of what I say. pokerati.com/2025/11/norm...

Norman Chad - Still Gambling Mad After All These Years

Norman Chad shares his thoughts about the World Series of Poker and value of the bracelets, and talks about his Gambling Mad YouTube podcast.

Norman Chad @normanchad.bsky.social · 17/11/2025

On the latest 'GAMBLING MAD with NORMAN CHAD'... * Cleveland Guardians pitchers rig the game * @stephenasmith plays rigged solitaire * Coming soon: Trump's Ruth's Chris * Inflation + Shrinkflation = F*ckflation www.youtube.com/watch?v=DajR...

Guardians Cheating Scandal, Stephen A. Solitaire Drama & Trump’s Stadium Bid | Ep. 61

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Norman Chad @normanchad.bsky.social · 11/11/2025

What did you miss on last week's 'GAMBLING MAD with NORMAN CHAD'? * I was 0-5 on NFL picks. * I proposed a sexy rule change in the NFL: 'The Golden Down.' Once a game, a team can opt to use a fifth down. Wow. www.youtube.com/watch?v=BDt1...

Fall of Democracy, Drone Strikes, and The Best Pizza | Ep. 60

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Norman Chad @normanchad.bsky.social · 09/11/2025

It sounds true, Kev.

Norman Chad @normanchad.bsky.social · 09/11/2025

On the latest 'GAMBLING MAD with NORMAN CHAD'... * Twelve signs that democracy is teetering * Five NFL picks that might not be right * Two reasons not to tell your spouse if you won or lost playing poker * One theory why we didn't land on the moon www.youtube.com/watch?v=BDt1...

Fall of Democracy, Drone Strikes, and The Best Pizza | Ep. 60

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Norman Chad @normanchad.bsky.social · 02/11/2025

On the latest 'GAMBLING MAD with NORMAN CHAD'... * Yes, it's Gamblegeddon and Betpocalypse time. * Yes, Shohei Ohtani is that good. * Yes, I am 2-3 every single week betting the NFL. * Yes, Donald Trump might be selling the White House. www.youtube.com/watch?v=NtlW...

NBA Gambling Scandals, Trump’s White House Renovations, and Shohei Ohtani | Ep. 59

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Norman Chad @normanchad.bsky.social · 15/10/2025

Yes, it further enriches him. Yes, he manipulates which posts users see. But we cannot lay down ninth face of the onslaught. Evil trumps good when good remains silent. We've gotta be full-throated everywhere.

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Norman Chad @normanchad.bsky.social · 15/10/2025

Please take your soft bubble butts over to X and fight the fight. This echo chamber ain't moving the needle. You need to converse in both worlds.

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Norman Chad @normanchad.bsky.social · 06/10/2025

1. Gavin and I are not close. 2. I actually believe Gavin is a fraud. 3. Even though online poker should be legal everywhere, under current law operators like Global are essentially sidestepping/skirting the intent of the law.

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Norman Chad @normanchad.bsky.social · 06/10/2025

Keep your friends close and your enemies closer. Plus they make a mean French 75.

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Norman Chad @normanchad.bsky.social · 06/10/2025

On the latest 'GAMBLING MAD with NORMAN CHAD'... * @jimmykimmel can't take a joke * MLB postseason > NHL postseason (yes!) * Legalize online poker, for crying out loud * @stephenasmith for president? (no!) www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bf-S...

MLB Postseason, Riyadh Comedy Festival, and Jimmy Kimmel | Ep. 57

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Norman Chad @normanchad.bsky.social · 06/10/2025

LOOKING FOR GROUND SUPPORT AT X Can't you Bluesky folks send over, say, 20 people at a time, and rotate them out for a fresh 20 people every week? This would prevent mental burnout and give us well-rested, alert keyboard warriors to fight the never-ending battles.

Norman Chad @normanchad.bsky.social · 06/10/2025

That's a great analogy -- I just pray that you are wrong. (At the moment, yes, I am losing my mind. Just refuse to cede the dialog and the territory to all those speaking untruths and spouting toxic hate.)

Norman Chad @normanchad.bsky.social · 05/10/2025

Why do you all keep sitting over here on your soft asses? You cannot ignore the evil, you have to speak to the evil. I'm over at X getting my butt handed to me 24-7. Are you gonna be Victor Laszlo or are you gonna own Rick's Cafe? SOS.

Norman Chad @normanchad.bsky.social · 02/10/2025

We're losing. We've gotta step outside this bubble. We need to confront the close-minded at every front. We must fight rhetorical fire with rhetorical fire. We have to combat every fiction with actual fact. And if facts don't trump fiction, we won't have a democratic republic any more.

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Norman Chad @normanchad.bsky.social · 27/09/2025

On the latest 'GAMBLING MAD with NORMAN CHAD'... * College athletes keep gambling (surprise!) * People keep moving to LA (surprise!) * Rapper Trick Daddy says the wrong thing about women (surprise!) * Our NFL picks, likely wrong half the time (surprise!) www.youtube.com/watch?v=-U4q...

Gambling Athletes, Free Speech Battles, and the Great Los Angeles Migration | Ep. 56

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Norman Chad @normanchad.bsky.social · 23/09/2025

Greats: Stephen Colbert, John Oliver. Good: Seth Meyers. Not-so-good: Jimmy Kimmel, Jimmy Fallon.

Norman Chad @normanchad.bsky.social · 02/09/2025

That's a reasonable idea.

Norman Chad @normanchad.bsky.social · 02/09/2025

Can you implement it a little faster?

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Norman Chad @normanchad.bsky.social · 02/09/2025

I have largely abandoned BlueSky because it is an echo chamber. I have reluctantly continued to traffic on X in an attempt to call out the untruths that taint the platform. Frankly, it feels like a losing battle, but I cannot sleep at night (or during the day) just letting the bad people run wild.

Norman Chad @normanchad.bsky.social · 26/08/2025

On the latest 'GAMBLING MAD with NORMAN CHAD'... * Gambling might not be a good idea * A 10-year-old chess wizard * Monks doing meth * The Mount Rushmore of movies www.youtube.com/watch?v=mrHc...

Sports Betting Gone Wild, Monks on Meth, and Communist Watch in the USA | Ep. 53

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Norman Chad @normanchad.bsky.social · 13/08/2025

@kellycarlin.bsky.social ICYMI... awfulannouncing.com/nbc/matthew-...

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Matthew Berry shares heartwarming George Carlin story

Fantasy football expert Matthew Berry opened up about his first job working for George Carlin and a different side of the legendary comedian.

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Norman Chad @normanchad.bsky.social · 13/08/2025

I have waited most of my life for your bad beat story.

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Norman Chad @normanchad.bsky.social · 11/08/2025

On the latest 'GAMBLING MAD with NORMAN CHAD' * Gilbert Arenas could be guilty of something. * Marcus Morris Sr. could be guilty of something. * Chuck E Cheese could be guilty of something. * Draft Kings could be guilty of something. * Plus tuna & chips! www.youtube.com/watch?v=9y0q...

Chuck E. Cheese Arrest?! Gambling Scandals, and Marcus Morris Sr. | Ep. 51

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Norman Chad @normanchad.bsky.social · 24/07/2025

You are a wise, wise soul.

Norman Chad @normanchad.bsky.social · 24/07/2025

Appreciate the kind words. As for signing the ace of spades, due to my uncertain professional future, I now must monetize that chore: It is now $1.25 per card, or $2.99 for two of them.

Norman Chad @normanchad.bsky.social · 11/07/2025

Best I can tell, no. We will commentate, though, on the edited Main Event shows airing on CBS Sports Net in the fall.

Norman Chad @normanchad.bsky.social · 01/06/2025

Reduced streaming schedule this year, unfortunately. So they knocked out almost any mixed-game streaming, unfortunately. Ugh.

Norman Chad @normanchad.bsky.social · 01/06/2025

On the latest 'GAMBLING MAD with NORMAN CHAD'... * Dear Women: Please play more poker * Dear Drivers: Stop honking your horns * Dear Foreigners: Don't stay in USA too long when you come for the World Cup Plus one man owns every VHS tape of 'The Mummy'! www.youtube.com/watch?v=mZcK...

FIFA 2026, Women in Poker, and Pete Rose Lifetime Ban Lifted | Ep. 47

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Norman Chad @normanchad.bsky.social · 16/05/2025

On the latest 'GAMBLING MAD with NORMAN CHAD'... * Cheating in poker * Cheating in snooker * Cheating in horse racing Plus we do a deep dive to answer the question, "Where is Melania?" www.youtube.com/watch?v=yvS3...

Cheating, Robberies, and Melania Trump's Whereabouts | Ep. 46

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Norman Chad @normanchad.bsky.social · 13/05/2025

Dang. But you weren't bringing them to me anyway BECAUSE THEY WOULDN'T BE FRESH.

Norman Chad @normanchad.bsky.social · 11/05/2025

Please delete before I regurgitate.

Norman Chad @normanchad.bsky.social · 10/05/2025

My iPhone always autocorrects your first name to Zilch.

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Norman Chad @normanchad.bsky.social · 10/05/2025

appreciate it, sir.

Norman Chad @normanchad.bsky.social · 10/05/2025

On the latest 'GAMBLING MAD with NORMAN CHAD'... * A guide to the World Series of Poker @WSOP * A guide to the world's richest people * A guide to the world of Shaquille O'Neal * A guide to immigrating to America www.youtube.com/watch?v=B671...

World's Richest People, WSOP, and Crossing the Border | Ep. 45

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Norman Chad @normanchad.bsky.social · 05/05/2025

This doesn't help, sir.