Episode 163: Mentally Chill

Mike delves into his latest NFL picks and reviews his poker sessions, sharing his highs and lows. He discusses his victorious prediction of the Cleveland Browns win in bad weather, which unfortunately wasn't covered in this podcast due to scheduling conflicts. Mike then elaborates on his mixed poker results, with significant swings in his wins and losses, and his ongoing struggle with spinal cord issues affecting his gameplay. Additionally, he touches on the rising value of Bitcoin, shares his anticipation for the F1 race in Vegas, and gives his NFL picks for the week, including insights into the Miami Dolphins, Philadelphia Eagles, and Arizona Cardinals. The episode wraps up with Mike addressing various viewer calls about poker legends, recent political events, and his adapting life choices.

00:00 Introduction and NFL Picks Overview
00:48 NFL Picks Recap and Analysis
02:43 Poker Week Recap
04:50 Bitcoin and Vegas Updates
06:14 NFL Picks of the Week
14:58 Politics and Personal Thoughts
16:28 Listener Call-Ins and Poker Discussion
42:01 Realizing Media Propaganda
42:24 Election Night Emotions
42:38 Political Conversations with Friends
43:46 Election Results and Mandates
45:23 Inauguration Day Concerns
48:30 Poker Plans and Streaming
50:06 Weight Loss Journey
53:03 Political Rants and Media Critique
01:09:19 Trump's Influence and Future Predictions
01:24:25 Concluding Thoughts and Football Picks