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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. Jun 12

    #31. HODL Me Closer, Tiny Senator

    Send us Fan Mail In Episode 31, the crew bounces between markets, politics, economics, and geopolitics, with a recurring theme: when should you hold a position versus panic-selling too early? The episode opens with discussion around the eye-popping valuation of SpaceX and whether retail investors are already too late to the party. That leads into a broader conversation about market bubbles, recession risks, and whether current optimism is masking deeper economic vulnerabilities.  The hosts then celebrate a pair of Canadian prediction-market wins: Canada's entry into a technical recession and Alberta's referendum-related political drama. The discussion turns into a self-deprecating lesson about selling positions too early versus simply holding and letting the thesis play out.  From there, attention shifts to the 2026 U.S. midterms. The team analyzes key Senate races, including Maine and Texas, debates whether Democrats are gaining momentum, and discusses how scandals appear to affect voters differently than they once did. Their "If You Had To" segment focuses on which party will control the Senate after the 2026 elections, with all three leaning Democratic.  The conversation then pivots to early positioning for the 2028 presidential race. The hosts debate candidates ranging from Wes Moore and Kamala Harris to long-shot bets and speculative market plays, arguing that much of the value lies in identifying future contenders before the broader market catches on.  The final segment dives into the evolving Russia–Ukraine war. The hosts discuss how drone warfare has transformed the battlefield, the depletion of traditional armored forces, the strategic importance of Crimea, and the possibility of a ceasefire before winter. They explore prediction markets tied to negotiations, territorial gains, and the future direction of the conflict.

    46 min

  2. May 28

    #30. Buying the Dip(lomacy)

    Send us Fan Mail Episode 30 of the Poly Marks Podcast dives headfirst back into the Strait of Hormuz crisis, as the boys break down the latest rumors of a U.S.–Iran memorandum of understanding, whether the ceasefire is actually real, and why prediction markets still seem convinced that global shipping is about to normalize. Andrew explains why nearly half his portfolio is riding on Strait traffic not returning by the end of June, while the crew debates whether the market is dramatically underpricing the logistical, political, and military obstacles still standing in the way. From oil markets and strategic reserves to sanctions relief, IRGC financing, and the razor-thin line between “defensive” and “offensive” strikes, the episode explores how fragile the current standoff really is — and why even a signed agreement may not stop things from spiraling again. The guys also unpack the “permanent peace deal” markets, arguing over legal wording, temporary agreements, and whether Israel, Hezbollah, and Iran are simply too far apart for any lasting settlement to happen this summer. Later, the conversation shifts into 2028 U.S. presidential betting markets, with speculation on Kamala Harris, Thomas Massie, Ron DeSantis, Wes Moore, Tucker Carlson, and why the best political bets might be names nobody’s seriously discussing yet. The crew debates whether prediction markets reward actual forecasting skill — or just timing, volatility, and surviving long enough for the narrative to flip in your favor. The episode closes with NBA Finals chaos, Trump potentially attending games in New York, Israeli leadership markets involving Netanyahu and Naftali Bennett, and another reminder that betting on the future may still be easier than predicting it.

    43 min

  3. May 14

    #29. He Said, Xi Said.

    Send us Fan Mail Episode 29 opens with crew breaking down Trump’s meeting with Xi Jinping, debating whether he’ll avoid sensitive topics like Iran and Taiwan while trying to land a trade and geopolitical win from a position they argue is weaker than expected. They analyze Polymarket phrase bets, the Strait of Hormuz crisis, China’s growing leverage, and how global energy flows are quietly reshaping the balance of power.  From there, the conversation spirals through unresolved Iran tensions, disputed market resolutions involving UAE strikes, Russia-Ukraine ceasefire controversy, and whether the global economy is sleepwalking into a major oil-driven slowdown while stock markets sit near all-time highs.  The back half shifts into classic Poly Marks territory: Greenland acquisition theories, Cuba strike odds, AI-generated political campaigns, and Spencer Pratt unexpectedly emerging as a serious LA mayoral dark horse. The guys debate whether populist outsider politics, AI media, and collapsing institutional trust are becoming the defining themes of the decade.

    56 min

  4. May 8

    #28. The Snake, The Strait, and The Bubble

    Send us Fan Mail Episode 28 starts with a break down of Elon’s lawsuit against OpenAI and debate whether Sam Altman’s transformation from nonprofit steward to potential multi-billionaire CEO could become one of the biggest tech scandals in AI history. They discuss the odds of Elon winning, OpenAI’s IPO chances collapsing, Anthropic’s growing momentum, and whether the AI sector is quietly entering bubble territory.  From there, the conversation pivots back to the Middle East: stalled peace talks, the Strait of Hormuz still functioning under threat, oil volatility, and whether Trump actually wants a long-term deal with Iran — or just a temporary stabilization before the next escalation cycle. The crew debates permanent peace odds, oil hitting $120+, troop deployments, and whether global shipping insurers will ever fully trust the Gulf again.  They wrap with bets on Keir Starmer’s political survival, broader market instability, and the recurring Poly Marks theme: nobody really knows what happens next — but the markets are betting anyway.

    52 min

  5. Apr 23

    #27. Frozen War, Hot Markets

    Send us Fan Mail Ep. 27 lands in a quieter—but no less uncertain—moment. With the Iran ceasefire dragging on, the guys question whether anything is actually improving, or if this is just a stalled negotiation dressed up as progress. The key debate centers on a simple market: will the U.S. and Iran meet diplomatically by April 30? Despite odds near 50/50, the group leans firmly no—arguing neither side has incentive to concede, and recent failed signals (like the Strait reopening attempt) only reinforce the deadlock.  From there, they pivot to escalation risk. If talks fail, what’s left? A longer-term bet on potential U.S. ground involvement enters the mix—not as a prediction, but as a mispricing opportunity. Andrew highlights one of the pod’s strongest calls: Strait of Hormuz traffic remains far from normal, and markets are quickly repricing any “back to normal” narrative. Even with a ceasefire, structural risk is keeping global flows suppressed.  They round things out with quick hits across AI (Anthropic vs OpenAI), crypto resilience, and Canadian politics, before ending on a familiar note: even when you’re right on the story, prediction markets are won or lost on the details. The takeaway: less chaos this week—but no clarity.

    53 min

  6. Apr 16

    #26. Blockade Squared

    Send us Fan Mail Ep. 26 opens with a rare mix of victory laps and bruised portfolios. Andrew nails the “US troops entering Iran” market after a dramatic pilot rescue mission inside Iranian territory, while the rest of the board is licking wounds from the surprise ceasefire announcement that nuked their long-held no-ceasefire positions. The ceasefire is technically holding—for now—but with immediate violations, a US blockade around Hormuz, and zero trust between parties, the guys debate whether this is real de-escalation or just a pause with better PR. They pivot back to their favorite indicator: Strait of Hormuz traffic, arguing that even with a ceasefire, mines, insurance risk, and now US enforcement mean shipping flows are nowhere near normal. Andrew doubles down on “no normalization” bets, while Matt zooms out to ask the bigger question—are markets right that this all resolves within months, or are they massively underpricing how messy this could still get? From there, it’s a broader reflection on negotiation dynamics. Is Trump actually cracking something previous administrations couldn’t—forcing ideological enemies to the table through sheer escalation and threat? Or is this just another temporary patch that unravels the second incentives shift? The crew debates whether a “permanent peace” deal is even plausible in the timeline markets suggest, with most leaning skeptical despite improving sentiment. They close on macro confusion: oil markets refusing to behave logically despite massive supply disruptions, and a quick check-in on the AI bubble, where absurd pivots (yes, even shoe companies to data centers) collide with very real constraints like compute and energy shortages. The takeaway: nothing is pricing cleanly, and conviction is getting harder—not easier.

    1 hr

  7. Apr 2

    #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

  8. Mar 21

    #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
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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
    31
  • Rating
    Explicit
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    © 2026 Poly Marks
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