Matt Bowyer: The Bookie Behind Baseball’s Biggest Betting Scandal

Matt Bowyer’s name has been splashed across headlines as the bookie at the center of the Shohei Ohtani scandal. But behind the headlines is a man facing the harshest reality of all: on October 10th, Matt will surrender to federal prison for 12 months and a day after being sentenced on August 29th.In this exclusive, face-to-face conversation—recorded in Florida, just weeks before he turns himself in—we go far deeper than any interview he’s given before. This isn’t just about the bets, the headlines, or the scandal. This is about who Matt is, how he got here, and what comes next.In this episode, you’ll hear:    •    The childhood experiences and early thrills that first drew Matt to gambling    •    How his illegal sports-betting operation ballooned into hundreds of millions in wagers    •    The infamous Ohtani/Mizuhara connection—what really happened behind the scenes    •    The downfall: federal raids, courtroom moments, and what sentencing day felt like    •    How Matt is preparing mentally, emotionally, and practically for prison    •    The responsibility he’s owning, and why he believes this year away could mark a new beginning    •    His next chapter: the book, the lessons, and how he’s making a living nowThis is not the recycled soundbites you’ve already heard. This is the human being behind the scandal—sitting down in a raw, unfiltered conversation about choices, consequences, fear, and starting over.--- --- ---PLEASE LIKE, SHARE, SUBSCRIBE, AND GIVE US A 5-STAR REVIEW!:  ratethispodcast.com/missunderstood Become a Patreon Member: https://www.patreon.com/c/MissUnderstoodwithRachelUchitelShop Miss Understood Merch https://missumerch.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow Rachel on Instagram!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://www.instagram.com/racheluchitelnyc/?hl=enFollow Rachel on TikTok! https://www.tiktok.com/@itsracheluchitelExecutive Producer: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠George Carmona Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/miss-understood-with-rachel-uchitel/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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This podcast delves into the lives of those who have been reduced to a single headline. Each episode will take a closer look at the stories of those who are on a mission to change their narrative. Through raw and honest conversations, we will reveal the human behind the headline. Join me, as we uncover the truth behind the misconceptions, shed light on the stories of those who have perhaps been wrongfully portrayed, explore the complexities of the human experience, and celebrate the power of second chances.