Dan Bilzerian In Studio! EP 141 - New book clears everything! | Real Quick With Mike Swick Podcast

Entrepreneur, high-stakes poker player and author, the one and only Dan Bilzerian joins Mike in studio, after a FREEZING rooftop ice bath! He and Mike talk all about Dan's new book, The Setup! Hear stories of legendary parties with A-listers like Leonardo DiCaprio and Justin Bieber, his time training with SEALs, the stress of betting Bugattis and Learjets in poker games, starting Ignite and taking it global, stories of the craziest guy Dan hung out with, dealing with negative press, recent beef between Machine Gun Kelly and Conor McGregor, Jake Paul setting himself up as the bad guy, and so much more! Be sure to hit that subscribe button and click the bell for notifications so you can watch all of our Podcasts, Headlines, and Recaps as soon as they are released!
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Timestamps:
0:00 Kicking things off with a Rooftop Ice Bath!
4:29 David Goggins inspired Dan to tell his story
9:13 The Setup is like four books in one!
13:36 Dan opens up on the shady side of his SEAL training
15:16 Why Dan doesn't comment on negative publicity
20:29 One of the few people who slept with more hot girls than Dan
22:48 Breaking down The Setup
26:46 Mike and Dan are STILL freezing!
28:51 How The Setup plays into Dan's poker strategy
38:28 Betting Learjets and Bugattis on a poker hand
43:53 The time Dan won over $10 million without breaking a sweat
45:57 Dan almost ruined his biggest hand
51:20 Molly's Game and the true identity of Player X
54:42 Leonardo DiCaprio and Justin Bieber had a great time at Dan's parties
57:14 The time Dan blacked out at his own party
58:36 This was the highlight of Dan's acting career
1:01:46 Beef between MGK and Conor McGregor
1:05:26 Does Floyd Mayweather have bad management?
1:13:26 Starting Ignite
1:16:19 Taking Ignite global and dealing with negative press
1:22:07 The most patient cop in the world
1:25:43 Why it's hard to find Dan at his own parties
1:33:09 The craziest guy Dan hung out with
1:35:57 Dan is a fan of old school fighters
1:38:43 Why AKA Thailand is Dan's home away from home
1:43:12 Jake Paul took a big gamble
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[@chuckb8877]

7:30 start writing your book yet lol

[@princevegeta-son]

My God I thought for along time this guy was just some Douche bag now I'm look at the setup on Google books

[@izang5800]

His story is actually inspirational. He does what a lot of want to do which is be an entrepreneur and not have a boss. I want to read the book as im sure he has great advice on how to create set ups in your own life to create the life YOU want

[@houseofvalue]

That was such a thoughtful podcast, from both perspectives, asking the right questions, leaving space, and the responses were quite eloquent! Thank you for sharing this with us sir.

[@RealQuickwMikeSwickPodcast]

Thanks for watching!

[@10use]

This was really good. Nice change up from mma. Literally a Cool AF episode.

[@jrjubach]

I see what you did there. ;)

[@irfanrahmatullah8099]

Great job Mike, getting big stars and celebrities on your podcast, your podcast is bound for great things 👍

[@jackson_hoad]

This was such a natural flowing non awkward interview

[@matthewneville8158]

Mike really hope you’re doing a show on the last PPV. Really looking forward to the next episode. Keep up the great work bud.

[@ruggedtobby]

Just love this dude "Dan" i watched the full episode and still gonna watch it again. Nice job Mike 👍🏿

[@nataliep6385]

Haven't gotten around to reading his book yet, can't wait for it thou!

[@TheAstrologyPodcast]

Good interview! You should try the Shure MV7 mic, it is a step up from the Yeti, and doesn't require all of the extra equipment of the SM7B or something really heavy duty like that. I think you would like it.

[@CodyChepa88]

Looks like you had fun . Keep up the good work Mike 👍💪

[@jeremycraft4222]

Sick interview Swick!! Keep crushing it brother

[@RealQuickwMikeSwickPodcast]

We appreciate the support!

[@matthewneville8158]

I could not imagine sitting in that much ice 🧊. Love the view. Great show as always.

[@RealQuickwMikeSwickPodcast]

We're glad you liked it!

[@nader.1761]

Fire Setup ! Lets Gooooooooooooooo

[@laughchaser6939]

He definitely caught dan on a good day and dan genuinely respects this dude to come on the podcast and talk into depth as much he did. Dan is and always will be a legend even if he was to go broke tomorrow it doesn’t matter he’s living his life.

[@laughchaser6939]

He’s probly got another 200$ mill just sitting around

[@TheProHunting]

He forgets to mention that in order to be like him you must be born into millions of dollars, like him...

[@seriouslyitslegit3753]

I’ve got say I didn’t think I would like this but I thought I’ll watch it for 10min and I’m glad I did it’s really funny only because I can relate to a lot of what your talking about I’m definitely a fan for sure keep it going

[@FamilyChannelfun32]

Bought the book. And good podcast Mike. I’m a big UfC fan and watched you fight and I watch your videos and you are very pure and real and I respect that.

[@RealQuickwMikeSwickPodcast]

We appreciate your support!

[@FamilyChannelfun32]

@@RealQuickwMikeSwickPodcast Thanks for reply. I'll keep watching and follow. Keep up the solid work 💪

[@LordTurquoise]

Mike Swick pioneering in the podcast space by doing one in an ice bath.

[@charliebrown8608]

Kevin Hart did it first lol

[@LordTurquoise]

@@charliebrown8608 Draymond Green said Kevin used fake ice. So I guess Mike is the first to do it legit.

[@charliebrown8608]

@@LordTurquoise nice to know!

[@Tsunami655]

@@LordTurquoise besides fake ice I doubt that water is frozen, it could just be room temp

[@LordTurquoise]

@@Tsunami655 Yeah Draymond said the water wasn't cold.

[@FamilyChannelfun32]

Gonna go buy the book now guys

[@ak_naral]

I wonder who carried all that ice and did they stay for a while or jump out of it, into towels and blankets right after the drone took off the view.

[@throttletherapy273]

Great chemistry, great interview

[@Excellentindividual]

I can tell Dan respects this man.

[@hermannionparas]

Excellent podcast episode once again! Thank YOU ! ❤️

[@RealQuickwMikeSwickPodcast]

We're glad you liked it!

[@whitetrashtrucker5785]

Dans life is surreal...I say good on ya man. Live that life cause pretty sure we get one go at it.

[@zargrza]

This dude has lived a 100 lives. Great interview.

[@RealQuickwMikeSwickPodcast]

We're glad you liked it!

[@6oEkpdySuuWu64iV]

Great interview, how did you get him on man? Haha

[@AngelliaX]

sup

[@michaelblanco2189]

They’re friends

[@cizia69]

Surprisingly good...

[@DavidWied]

Thx for askin all the tough ??

[@jeffjohnson1464]

Lol. He's talking about being tired after 16 hour poker game. Try working 10 hours underground in the coal mines with me 5 days a week. Thats when your zapped

[@darrencunningham8346]

Hey Mike. Great show. Where can I get that hoodie?

[@RealQuickwMikeSwickPodcast]

We're glad you liked it! Mike has had that particular hoodie for a while now, but it's from Project Rock by Under Armour.

[@whenever2400]

Dan is quite the character

[@princevegeta-son]

Mike I'm scared of the thunder and lighting... please becareful

[@Ultra-Collector]

Unequivocally A total all around managment issue! You make me wanna go to Thailand and check all this out!

[@ryan3390]

Oh shit that's some thick blocks of ice 🧊 🥶

[@adamcandassamy]

Great conversation

[@RealQuickwMikeSwickPodcast]

We're glad you liked it!

[@FamilyChannelfun32]

Link us with book

[@BrendanMetcalfe]

🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@LordTurquoise]

Dan hasn't done an interview in a while, so for you to get him on your podcast means he respects you a lot Mike. I'll be reading Dan's book to see his side of the story, it seems like he has a lot to say in it.

[@TheBullyDisciple]

Mans con'd u into getting his book. Lmaooo🤣

[@LordTurquoise]

@@TheBullyDisciple Not really, I seen all the reports on Dan and his company Ignite. I just want to see what his response is. Or what he wrote in general in his book. It's only $15.

[@TheBullyDisciple]

@@talibanairport1544 Geronima Stilton

[@jakeneil3126]

Or it could be that this is the only person that won’t call him out on his bs

[@LordTurquoise]

​@@jakeneil3126 Nah, there are plenty of people who would interview Dan for the clout. Regardless of the reports about Dan. Mike is siding with Dan, so I wonder what his reason is. Obviously, besides Dan visiting and staying at Mike's gym, and them being friends. BTW after seeing all these comments about Dan and his situation. I'm assuming Mike will probably address this at some point.

[@trevorthomschke6662]

Very good interview.

[@Newdaynewlifenewme]

I want the book. Feb 2022.

[@Sannicolasbrand]

Bringing your own pit boss is cool af

[@jeddes9789]

Under rated you are mr swick 32k subs is absurd

[@Tsunami655]

What a surprise guest and video

[@Themaninacio]

Thanksss!!!

[@ishyk5521]

Another episode!

[@WhatsupPattaya]

I remember him running from that gunfire in Vegas.

[@bigcountry9457]

Trying to get a cop to give him a gun while someone videos it......like what the fuck is he gonna do. GTFOH with that shit!

[@jrjubach]

The reason people thought you were fleeing the country was probably because you got your Armenian citizenship right around the time all the bad numbers about Ignite were coming out (e.g., $50M lost, etc.).

[@bryanbowers9750]

Dan always does a good interview

[@shibadatta69]

Yes 💯🔥

[@FamilyChannelfun32]

Love it

[@terronkinsman9625]

Guy has/had the life!!! Dude merge with Playboy!!!!!

[@buckodonnghaile4309]

Stitches is the Incredible Hulk Dan Bilzerian

[@TeamCroushorn]

🔥🔥🔥. 🥶🥶🥶

[@cade2163]

What movie were they talking about?

[@RealQuickwMikeSwickPodcast]

Editor Greg here. The movie with Denzel was The Equalizer, the poker movie is Molly's Game. Hope that helps!

[@3spy_701]

Dan is a real one

[@andrepereira744]

Yes, real crazy

[@chuckb8877]

17:16 what's up with that lol

[@jrjubach]

He reached for his phone to show the host how much engagement he gets on his social media posts, I believe.

[@edwardrostron6023]

Dan did seal training?

[@Ajax4470]

Real quick real quick

[@lalucalicut]

🙏🙏🙏

[@dddeadlift]

where is this?

[@RealQuickwMikeSwickPodcast]

We're in Phuket, Thailand!

[@24chataway]

Its very clear that Ignites big loss was Daniel overdoing his lifestyle, no matter what either of you think or say.

[@lurk7411]

👊

[@hanse5922]

Mike Swick send an invite to Thailand. I’ll pay bar fee.

[@cblaskoski]

Looking like Magua from Last of the Mohicans

[@jamesmcaffie]

Never heard of this guy 🤷 Sounds interesting! Thanks 👍🥊

[@ruggedtobby]

You got to see his instagram page dude is in a different world lol

[@boyfromoklahoma1188]

Dan is very motivational be cool hangout. Holler Dan tyler long enid ok

[@Giorgi-ho8rj]

Love Mike but this Dan guy is a total tool lol

[@Giorgi-ho8rj]

@@1975Adamd nothing to do with being a short guy u goofball

[@Giorgi-ho8rj]

@@1975Adamd you are too old to be on the internet go get a job

[@memarkie]

Jealousy is a deadly disease😂

[@satoshinakamoto7253]

he actually does

[@patb00y]

You wish you could live his life

[@solomodo5124]

Celebrity death match 🤣 1:48:00

[@joshchung2178]

Where were your girls for that bathtub bit Danny Boy? Cmon Daniel!

[@princevegeta-son]

Haha how do you get these guest! No one will give me the time of day haha

[@Tsunami655]

Well he’s an ex ufc fighter and owns AKA Thailand so I’m sure that’s a start on why some of these guest come on

[@princevegeta-son]

@@Tsunami655 I'm specifically talking about Bilzerian he doesn't give interviews to anyone I followed Mike's career since 2006 when my dad took me to the Mandalay Bay where mike guillotine choked a guy in 22 sec ever since then I've been a fan and also he's from deer park texas like me so.. I know him lol I was just impressed with his constant revolving door of hard to get interviews that no matter if your MMA fighter it's hard to get

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[@robertnapolitano9256]

Dan is a super human

[@johns8819]

The Kings and emperors of the past would have been the ones who have slept with the most women in history (Think Ghenghis Khan, Ramses II etc)

[@FartCakes]

Idk why people even care about how he made his money. He lives a dope life n that's why we tune in.

[@brucerojas24]

That's due to a lack of trying to understand. Some people actually care about authenticity. Ya know?

[@FartCakes]

@@doctorblue6375 IDGAF tbh.

[@andrepereira744]

@@FartCakes So why are you here commenting?

[@mrphantastic96]

My hero!

[@ChattinBoxingWYB]

As long as you retire with your money and faculties in tact, that's all that matters! Mcgregor losing and getting knocked out at the latter part of his career. Doesn't matter, as long as you wealthy and healthy. At the end of the day, I would rather be Rich Loser then a Broke Winner!

[@mikebraaf3843]

Good for the muscles guys 💪

[@InspectorButters4]

Around 37mins in Dan is basically admitting that he was the first Jake Paul??...... bc that's what I took from it lol. The ole promote urself at the expense of urself routine! To be fair it seems to have worked out pretty dang well, and more power to the both of em. Cant blame or hate on a guy for finding an advantage or an edge and using it for his favor... that's capitalism at its finest buddeh!!! Lol, all jokes aside this was a great interview and another awesome episode from the Quickness

[@guistmagik2506]

So if you’re not rich and famous what is the “set up” then! You have to approach a girl! Otherwise you’ll be waiting a lifetime as they aren’t gonna just appear out of thin air!

[@brendabodewitz8696]

He was not in long and got out!!

[@snouknite3368]

I proudly have not slept with 2000 6's.

[@Kzombie]

I thought he failed seal training

[@andrepereira744]

And you're right

[@Bhavesh_verma]

22:50 1:26:44

[@lebraa]

Brother mike, we still didnt get a headline review episode with megan Anderson. Seems like espn has beaten you to the punch on that one.. shes in on sportscenter

[@JJ-fb1bi]

Dam Dan is the man people can hate on him all they want but it's 100% out of jealousy, they would all give their left hand to lived just 1 month of his life

[@llanowarelf7297]

Ok kid

[@MeMe-zk4xn]

You’re not gonna make it

[@LePerrit]

I don’t like liars and fakes.

[@andrepereira744]

Yes, everyone wants to be a fake ass celebrity respected only by self esteem losers. That's the dream

[@Insaniya.humanity]

Is this Rich Piana’s son?

[@brucerojas24]

lol nah. Rich Piana kept it real.

[@Insaniya.humanity]

@@brucerojas24 true that

[@thehealer3969]

Dan "Two Scoops of Cocaine" Piana

[@andrepereira744]

C'mon Dan, the "book" thing already?!

[@Wokturdsniff]

Oh No! Dan has adopted the Insecure young white male haircut. It’s not acceptable at any age but especially at his, yikes! Maybe the pressures of life are getting to him far more than we know

[@NeObliviscaris3663]

Every guy wants to be Dan, on some level. Me, I want to be Dan.

[@andrepereira744]

my condolences

[@aboowolak8246]

a mount of cociane only on his friends side lol

[@newaccount1268]

He used to do coke but stopped bc of the heart attacks

[@lanerose20]

SpiderMan!!

[@jdsartre9520]

gregorious ?

[@ej2863]

Press your winners, cut your losers

[@aetiaetyqi2096]

Elpd a lot a peoole

[@royjonesrampage6684]

how many of us really know?

[@hughjay4846]

:)

[@ronniehaley729]

Now that doesn't sound right, this man not wanting to come on unless it benefits him? He inherited tons of money ! What else do you need for a benefit ? But still think Dans the man people just hate , all he needs to do is donate a few videos , especially time for small upcoming podcast , ask STEVEWILLDOIT. hes got it all figured out and he's still a damn kid

[@adamtomita6143]

This Aged well.

[@clips_xs]

P

[@jasminhoxha9073]

all credit to him, no matter how he came to this point in life where he lives like a go god. whoever criticizes him really has to be a negative person to the core. super episode. Dan will be a fucking legend. Mike you are a master. I have a girlfriend, a roof, food, friends, everything I need. but I would still kill to live a life like DanB for a day.

[@Sktzo]

So you have to be a negative person if you say "fuck that guy" to a dude who got his money from his daddy ripping people off and refusing to repay the money, and then lies about where his money comes from? Not to mention ripping off investors himself. You had to have quit maturing in high school if you think someone like that is cool. The dude is worth god knows how much money and he still has to lie and cheat to make people think he's cool.

[@MeMe-zk4xn]

Jeez. This might be the saddest comment I’ve ever read.

[@jasminhoxha9073]

@@MeMe-zk4xn do you mean my coment ?

[@MeMe-zk4xn]

@@jasminhoxha9073 yes, you.

[@jasminhoxha9073]

@@MeMe-zk4xn forget how he got the money. why is it sad to live a day like Dan, helicopter,jacht, top models, best locations in the world. I think it sad, to not admit it ....

[@NeckbeardPr1me]

All these CTE fan boys in the comments are cringe.

[@dnadetails]

imagine simping for a trust fund baby that spits shite lies

[@disgustika]

This guy is broke

[@izang5800]

He is far from broke. When your brand value is multi millions a month. He could have zero to his name and he could make a million plus a month in brand deals.

[@izang5800]

@@doctorblue6375 I didnt say anything about Ignite. I said his brand value. He has brand deals with GG poker as well as others and he can get paid $100,000+ for 1 ad because of his massive following and influence.

[@clarksmith4285]

@@doctorblue6375 ignites profitable now

[@notJafar]

@@clarksmith4285 yes, Ignite is in fact profitable but don't put too much trust in the financials as Dan has been caught before manipulating the numbers such as trying to pass PP loans as net profits. And the company would be bankrupt by now if he hadn't put $25 million of his own money to bail the company out after putting the company into a huge financial hole.

[@clarksmith4285]

@@notJafar maybe but it would make sense because they stopped throwing parties and dropped a lot of other expenses that were hurting the company

[@atheed9426]

If David Goggins could not tell this guy never did BUDS than Goggin must be a fake too.