
Gillie & Wallo Join Global Gaming League vs Howie Mandel
Podcast legends Gillie & Wallo join the Global Gaming League and face Howie Mandel in a celebrity esports showdown live in Las Vegas.
By Justin WallaceOct. 16 2025, Published 1:24 p.m. ET

The Global Gaming League (GGL) — the groundbreaking entertainment and esports platform merging music, media, and celebrity competition — has officially announced podcast powerhouses Gillie & Wallo of Million Dollaz Worth of Game as its newest team owners. Their first official matchup? None other than Hollywood legend, comedian, and TV host Howie Mandel.
This matchup sets the stage for one of the most unpredictable and entertaining crossovers in competitive gaming — where raw street energy and unfiltered charisma meet the quick wit and humor of television’s sharpest comedic mind.
Gillie and Wallo are no strangers to bold moves. From their historic Barstool Sports podcast deal to their viral Noggin Boss hats and energy drink Pure Fuel, the duo continues to expand their cultural footprint. Their latest leap into team ownership within a premier esports and entertainment league cements their evolution from podcast moguls to multifaceted entrepreneurs — blending the hustle of the streets with the strategy of the boardroom.
"Gillie and Wallo bring the type of passion, competition, smack talking, and credibility that defines what GGL is all about,” said Clinton Sparks, Founder of the Global Gaming League.
Never ones to shy away from competition, Gillie & Wallo are entering the esports arena with trademark confidence.
Adding even more entertainment to the night, the band Wheatus, best known for their timeless hit “Teenage Dirtbag,” will perform during halftime, ensuring the event fuses gaming with live music energy.
The Gillie & Wallo (Million Dollaz Gaming Team) vs. Howie Mandel (Howie Do It Gaming Team) showdown will take place live in Las Vegas on October 29, and will be streamed exclusively via the Global Gaming League’s YouTube channel on November 7, 2025. Fans can look forward to interactive engagement, live commentary, a halftime performance, and surprise guest appearances — making this one of the most anticipated gaming spectacles of the year.