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Andrew, Matt, and Joel
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Poly Marks is a humorous podcast where brothers Andrew, Matt, and moderator Joel explore Polymarket’s markets, share their betting mishaps, and debate trends with sibling flair.

  1. 6 DAYS AGO

    #25. Tankers, Tolls, and Trump's Timelines

    Send us Fan Mail This week on the Poly Marks Podcast, the boys break down Trump’s latest address on Iran and what it signals for the trajectory of the conflict. They explore the growing crisis in the Strait of Hormuz—where Iran is effectively taxing global shipping—and debate whether this represents a temporary disruption or a permanent shift in global power. From ceasefire timelines to boots-on-the-ground probabilities, the episode dives deep into prediction markets, highlighting where the odds may be mispriced and where the real “alpha” lies. They also discuss second-order effects on oil, global supply chains, and crypto, before closing with a look at Canada—where Alberta’s referendum momentum raises questions about sovereignty closer to home.

    58 min

  2. 21 MAR

    #24. Oil Up, Odds Down, Offramps Out

    Send us Fan Mail Ep. 24 is another full-blown Iran board, with the guys zeroing in on the biggest market-moving development so far: the Strait of Hormuz is still effectively shut, the Gulf is jammed with stranded ships, and the economic fallout is starting to look worse by the day. Andrew runs point on the situation, walking through Iran’s strikes on Qatari LNG infrastructure, the oil spike, trapped vessels, and the ugly reality that even if America wants the strait reopened, mines and fear can keep commerce frozen long after the missiles stop flying. From there, the discussion turns into a live portfolio review. Matt asks the big question: after loading up on long-dated no ceasefire bets and seeing them surge, is it time to peel some off or keep riding? The consensus leans toward staying patient. Nobody sees a clean offramp. Trump may want one, but Iran has no real incentive to fold quickly, and the broader regional dynamics make a quick ceasefire feel more fantasy than base case. The boys also revisit the “US forces entering Iran” angle, with Andrew arguing that if America wants to de-escalate, it may actually need to escalate first — and Kharg Island becomes a major point of discussion as a possible next target and strategic hinge. The back half broadens into macro and markets. They talk through how a prolonged Gulf crisis could hammer the world economy, why oil bets are suddenly live again, and whether the administration has badly underestimated the difficulty of securing maritime flow. Then Joel finally cashes in his teaser from last week and brings up the IPO board: SpaceX, Databricks, Anthropic, and the wider idea that the White House and regulators may be trying to reopen the public-markets spigot while sentiment still holds. They finish with a Rubio check-in, noting that his 2028 odds keep climbing while JD Vance stays weirdly absent, and wonder whether Rubio’s foreign-policy glow-up is a launchpad or a future liability if Iran becomes a long war.

    47 min

  3. 13 MAR

    #23. Mine Games in the Strait

    Send us Fan Mail Ep. 23 is basically a full Iran panic board. The boys open on the Strait of Hormuz becoming the real story of the war: mines in the water, tankers refusing to run the gauntlet, insurance chaos, oil ripping past $100, and the dawning realization that even if America and Israel own the skies, reopening a mined shipping lane is a totally different problem. Andrew lays out the broader picture: Iranian missiles flying at every American-aligned target in the region, Gulf states getting dragged into the mess, and Trump suddenly looking a lot more exposed than he did after the “easy win” in Venezuela. From there, they get into the market angles. Joel and Matt lean hard into the idea that this thing is not ending quickly, which makes the longer-dated no ceasefire bets look attractive. They also talk through why the off-ramp feels murky: Iran can’t just eat the humiliation and move on, Israel has every reason to keep pushing, and Trump may not have thought through how ugly the Strait of Hormuz problem could get. There’s also a side thread on southern Lebanon, where Matt makes the case for fading the market’s confidence in a major Israeli ground offensive before March 31. The back half widens out a bit. They check in on Rubio, whose odds in the Republican race keep rising as JD Vance seems to disappear from view, and they kick around whether Rubio’s foreign-policy profile is a real asset or a liability if Iran turns into a full quagmire. They close by teasing next week’s IPO talk and admitting, once again, that despite their best intentions, Iran has eaten the whole podcast.

    49 min

  4. 5 MAR

    #22. Ayatollah, Assahola-in-the-ground

    Send us Fan Mail Ep. 22 is an all-Iran victory-lap episode—Joel openly admits nobody’s here for “pure alpha,” but the boys still take a bow because the big catalyst finally hit: U.S. + Israel strikes began late Feb 27 / early Feb 28, and the crew frames it as the moment their Khamenei-out positioning finally paid. They unpack the how-did-they-find-him lore (traffic/morality cameras, possible implants, Mossad “everywhere” narratives) and debate whether those leaks are real penetration vs. deliberate paranoia ops meant to fracture trust inside the regime. From there, they try to map what “endgame” even looks like: Andrew lays out multiple paths—regime limps on + U.S. gets bored, deal/ceasefire on Trump terms, managed transition, or worst-case failed-state tribal fracture—with the group leaning hard toward a long, messy runway rather than a clean off-ramp. The betting focus shifts to what they think is the real money now: longer-dated “NO ceasefire” positions (March/April/May/June), because they argue Iran needs time for bluster, retaliation, leadership confusion, and because boots-on-ground chatter and proxy chaos make a quick resolution feel unlikely. They also spar over ambiguity in “U.S. announces support for Kurds/opposition” markets—lawyerly parsing of “official statements” vs. informal comments, and why whales can weaponize wording. Finally, the pod widens into regional spillover: Israel’s likely Lebanon ground offensive, Gulf-state involvement, and the Strait of Hormuz market—Andrew regrets selling early while Joel considers a technical “NO” angle based on the strict 80%+ 7-day moving-average traffic drop requirement. They wrap by admitting Iran will dominate the show for a while—and joking about the existence of a “lost episode 22” they definitely won’t discuss.

    1 hr

  5. 20 FEB

    #21. Iran So Far Away

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    47 min

  6. 13 FEB

    #20. Maple Market Maxxing

    Send us Fan Mail Episode 20 goes full Canada-maxxing. The boys open on the Liberal Majority by June 30 market. Andrew’s riding the NO, arguing Carney already shot his floor-crosser shot and the only real path left is a snap election. Joel agrees on no majority but doubts Carney risks calling an early vote while comfortably governing with NDP/Green support. The hedge debate kicks in: if you think majority odds hinge on an election, do you double down with a “Yes, election called” position—or just let the clock bleed value into your original bet? From there, Matt drops his favorite play: Will a province schedule a referendum to leave Canada before 2027? Alberta looks live—signature momentum, Danielle Smith threading the needle, Western alienation simmering. But don’t sleep on Quebec if separatists surge. The trio connect the dots: a surprise Liberal majority could actually increase referendum odds. Small markets, big emotions. They pivot to recession chatter—Canada flirting with contraction while Carney tries to stay ahead of the optics. It’s coin-flippy now, but the boys prefer sharper timelines over year-long macro grinds. Iran check-in: Andrew exits short-term strike bets, reading military buildup as real but likely delayed. Aircraft carriers moving doesn’t mean bombs tomorrow. Olympics optics, midterms, and Gulf-state pressure all muddy the timing. Russia/Ukraine follows: ceasefire probabilities, wartime economies, oil infrastructure hits, and whether Putin ever has incentive to truly stop. Matt sprinkles on a short-term Russian rate decision play—roulette table vibes, but with macro flavor. They close meta: derivative markets on Polymarket, manipulation theories, and the absurdity of betting on whether “Jesus Returns” odds spike above 5%. It’s market structure meets internet degeneracy.

    51 min

  7. 9 FEB

    #19. Keir Today, Gone Tomorrow

    Send us Fan Mail Ep. 19 opens with Epstein spillover markets and Andrew’s spicy angle: betting Keir Starmer resigns (Feb 28 / Jun 30) after Labour’s U.S. ambassador pick Mandelson gets dragged into the newest Epstein-file drop and Starmer looks visibly rattled defending it in Parliament. The boys riff on how everyone lies about Epstein proximity, why the coverup might be the real career-killer, and whether the genie is finally out—public pressure, grandstanding, and “big scalp” fantasies included. Then it’s back to the weekly Iran desk: they debate whether talks in Oman are real progress or just theater, how “Friday strikes” become a tradable pattern, and why timing matters (defense batteries, optics, Olympics, midterms). Cuba gets an update: Diaz-Canel out markets look more plausible with oil/inputs tightening, and they argue whether “invasion” language ever resolves cleanly versus “peacekeeping.” They close on Bitcoin pain & market plumbing: why crypto feels like it’s maturing past the meme era, how institutions may “fractionalize” BTC the way banks do money, and why volatility screams leverage unwinding. Tease for next episode: Canadian separatism referendum market (“not financial advice,” allegedly).

    44 min

  8. 30 JAN

    #18. Strait Outta Hormuz

    Send us Fan Mail In Episode 18, the boys bounce from Middle East war markets to Midwest chaos. Andrew recaps the U.S. military buildup around Iran (tankers, Growlers, F-35s, “nuclear sniffer” vibes) and why the market is pricing a strike as soon-ish, even if Khamenei-out odds aren’t moving much. The crew pivots to an “alpha” angle: instead of betting regime change, they like the cleaner edge on “Khamenei leaves Iran” (cheap odds, multiple plausible endgames). Then it’s Gaza / Board of Peace chatter: Russia/India joining the new “Board of Peace” concept, and a spicy flier on Hamas “disarming” (with loophole-friendly wording). Stateside gets dark and fast: the Minneapolis ICE/Border Patrol protests + shootings spark day-trade opportunities (troops to Minnesota spike that collapses), plus bets on whether federal agents will be charged (likely “no”). They hit the weirdness around the Ilhan Omar vinegar incident and how AI slop instantly poisons the info stream. Finally, the government shutdown market rips (big spike, volatile), the guys briefly roam 2028 candidate lanes, and Andrew flags Cuba as the next pressure point: Mexico cutting oil shipments + Venezuela changes → bullish for Diaz-Canel “out” markets. End with bankroll updates and the usual “we’re so back” energy.

    49 min
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Poly Marks is a humorous podcast where brothers Andrew, Matt, and moderator Joel explore Polymarket’s markets, share their betting mishaps, and debate trends with sibling flair.

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  • Creator
    Andrew, Matt, and Joel
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    25
  • Rating
    Explicit
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    © 2026 Poly Marks
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