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“What you’ll hear”
How a no-degree hustler became one of America’s biggest bookmakers
VIP comps, private jets, and the psychology of chasing edge
Moving money at scale: the logistics, the pressure, the myths vs. reality
The day it crashed: legal heat, fallout, and what really breaks first
Rebuilding after the headlines: discipline, identity, and mindset
Success Formula Podcast
Honored to join Shawn Lynch on the Success Formula Podcast. Shawn pulls out the raw, unfiltered arc: a kid hustling papers, pizza shifts, gas station runs, baseball cards—then a poker ring and taking sports bets by 16. That grind led to high-stakes trading (one of the largest retail commodity traders) and later becoming the country’s biggest bookmaker. The highs, lows, risk—and consequences—are all here. If it resonates, my book Recalibrate (Amazon) goes deeper into the lessons and how I’m rebuilding.
Nightmare Success
The Straitjacket Podcast
On Straight Jacket Podcast, Kaya Lauren meets Matt Bowyer—dad of five, ex-commodities broker turned high-stakes bookmaker. He built a 1,200-client betting site, chased dopamine across private jets and baccarat tables, then watched it implode in an FBI raid. Matt breaks down the rush, the money-moving logistics, the Ohtani-interpreter twist, and the toll on family. Now facing time, he’s recalibrating: a book, a doc, and a message to addicts—own it, get help, and redirect the drive. Start here if you’ve ever chased a win.
Housewives of True Crime
This is how I went from becoming a top retail commodities broker to running a massive underground sportsbook, the rush, the risk, and the reality. We cover the 2014 seizure, the 2023 FBI raid, eight-figure casino swings, mitigation, mindset—and straight talk on the Ohtani/Mizuhara scandal. If you’re after the real behind-the-scenes, it’s all here.
RYSK Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Podcast
Jiu-jitsu has reshaped my life and business. As a seven-figure entrepreneur, it pushed me to open my own school and apply its lessons everywhere. It’s more than a workout: full-body fitness and energy, real self-defense, problem-solving under pressure, and stress relief. On the mats you find discipline, clear goals, and a tight community that becomes a network. If you’re seeking growth—in strength, mindset, and relationships—jiu-jitsu is a powerful catalyst. I’m excited to share how it’s unlocked new potential.
From Billion-Dollar Bets to FBI Raids | Matt Bowyer on Dropping Bombs
Matt Bowyer’s journey is a high-stakes story of risk, downfall, and redemption. Once one of the largest bookmakers in the U.S., handling billions in wagers and living as a Vegas high roller, his world collapsed when 29 FBI agents raided his home. In this Dropping Bombs episode with Brad Lea, Matt shares the raw truth about the Shohei Ohtani scandal, the casino fallout, and his fight to recalibrate life. Today, he’s a father, husband, mentor, and author of Recalibrate—proving that accountability creates transformation.
Perfectly Twisted Podcast
In this raw and insightful interview, Mathew Bowyer opens up about his journey from running one of the largest illegal sports betting operations in the country to facing the consequences of his actions. As he awaits sentencing, Mathew shares his story of addiction, personal growth, and the profound impact it has had on his family.
He talks candidly about his past, including his rise in the gambling world, the toll it took on his personal life, and his current efforts to rebuild. As a father of five, he’s learning to navigate his challenges with grace and accountability, offering valuable lessons on perseverance, honesty, and redemption.