Poker Legends Phil Hellmuth and Mike Matusow to Host New VSiN Sports Betting Podcast
The sports betting network VSiN is adding a new podcast to its lineup featuring a lineup of poker’s most recognizable and decorated personalities. The new show, “Fade Us Sports,” will star poker legends Phil Hellmuth, Mike “The Mouth” Matusow, and Brandon Cantu, who will bring their decades of high-stakes gambling experience to the world of sports betting.
From the Poker Table to the Sportsbook
The premise of “Fade Us Sports” is to apply the strategic mindset of elite poker players to the challenges of sports wagering. The show will feature the hosts breaking down weekly NFL matchups, sharing their betting strategies, and offering an inside look at their survivor pool picks.
The hosts bring a massive amount of credibility from the poker world to the new venture. Combined, they have earned 23 World Series of Poker (WSOP) bracelets and over $50 million in live tournament winnings.
“This new podcast represents a collection of some of the greatest minds in the history of gambling,” said Brian Musburger, President and Chief Business Officer at VSiN. “While they’re poker royalty, Phil, Mike, Brandon and David may not be as well known for their sports betting prowess, but it’s clear that they don’t like to lose. Every gambler can learn from these guys.”
An Authentic, Unfiltered Approach
The show aims to capture the authentic, unfiltered conversations that bettors have among themselves. Hellmuth, a 17-time WSOP champion, described the podcast as being “built on the same banter and strategy talks that happen in living rooms and sportsbooks everywhere.”
“‘Fade Us’ captures the conversations every bettor has with friends on game day,” Hellmuth said. “Partnering with VSiN is a natural fit, pairing our everyman perspective with the sharp insights of the industry’s true experts.”
Joining the three poker pros on the show is David Woodley, a sports media and betting executive who will bring an insider’s perspective to the discussions.
Expanding VSiN’s Podcast Network
The addition of “Fade Us Sports” is part of a broader expansion of VSiN’s audio content. The network is also bringing back its “College Football Betting Podcast” and its MMA-focused show, “First Strike,” for the fall season. These new and returning titles join an established lineup of podcasts that cover a wide range of sports.
The move to bring in high-profile personalities from outside the traditional sports media world is also a strategic one from a business perspective.
“Adding these legendary names to VSiN’s Podcast Network is a sign of the breadth of VSiN’s content and audience,” said David Krulewich, CEO of Mission Media. “Advertisers that want real marketing results know to rely on independent category influencers and when it comes to gaming, it’s hard to find more influential names than these.”
“Fade Us Sports” will be available every Wednesday on all major podcast platforms.
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