What Are The Odds?

Welcome back to another episode of What Are The Odds! This week, we're breaking down the Dancing With The Stars Season 35 cast reveal with Amanda Hirsch. Amanda shares why DWTS is the hottest show to be on right now, how TikTok somehow knew the entire cast and pairings before the announcement, and who the mole could be. Plus, she gives her early winner pick in the Ciara Miller versus Maura Higgins showdown on Polymarket. We're also getting into the Jenna Dewan discourse and whether having serious dance experience actually helps you win, why the best dancer rarely takes the mirrorball, and how TikToks and Reels are already taking over the season. We're also covering People's Sexiest Man Alive odds, Oscars 2027 Best Actor odds, US Open finals appearance odds, and influencer drama. 

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This week on What Are The Odds, Heather McMahan breaks down the Polymarket predictions for all things music! We kick things off by paying respects to the absolute legend, musical icon, and overall incredible human, Dolly Parton. Then, we dive into the markets and debate if Bad Bunny will beat Taylor Swift, Drake, Bruno Mars, and The Weeknd for #1, how P!nk sells out 10 nights in Sydney, and whether Olivia Rodrigo or Olivia Dean will take Album of the Year. Plus, Heather's terrifying Sydney Bridge Climb story, her picks for Zara Larsson vs Ariana Grande vs Ella Langley for Song of the Summer, and why she's ready for the good old stuff to come back.

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What are the odds Taylor Swift doesn't own the internet again this year? Slim to none, and we're ready to call it. On this episode of What Are the Odds?, Taylor Strecker breaks down the 2026 race for the most-Googled person on the planet - and honestly, she's hard-pressed to find anybody who can beat Swift. The Eras Tour, Travis Kelce, the engagement, the wedding… the algorithm didn't stand a chance. But don't sleep on the long shots: Bad Bunny, Sabrina Carpenter, Haaland, and a certain billionaire whose name keeps showing up in the news for all the wrong reasons.

Then we're talking football, and Taylor's officially bleeding green. She grew up a Patriots girl in the Brady era, but her wife and in-laws have converted her - "Go Birds" is now a personality trait. We get into the Eagles vs. Patriots matchup, the A.J. Brown factor, and why she'd trade the Eagles every single time. Plus: her one-sided rivalry with Kate Bosworth (still going strong since ninth grade), a lesbian crush confession, and the only thing that could get her to watch a preseason game - cocktails and a gorgeous plate of food.

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Amanda's giving her takes on this week's biggest pop culture odds - and the Bond race is officially heating up. Callum Turner is leading the Polymarket odds at 21%, but Amanda's not convinced he's got the juice. She's got her own pick locked in, and it might not be who you think.
We're also breaking down Cristiano Ronaldo's wedding to Georgina Rodriguez - including that HUGE engagement ring, the Gucci-store origin story that's pure "a girl can dream" material, and the wild guest-list odds.
Plus a deep dive into US Open celebrity-attendance odds, some very premature 2027 Oscar predictions, and Amanda's one big pet peeve: actors who ruin sex scenes by calling them "technical."
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Heather McMahan is back with love in the air and hot Hollywood gossip on the mind. First up: Kim Kardashian and Lewis Hamilton - and our girl is fully Team Forza Ferrari. Heather breaks down whether the F1 legend and the "F1 baddie mommy" actually get engaged this year, and the Polymarket odds are sitting at a humble 14%. She does the math (they're kajillionaires, they don't need to merge funds) and locks in her call.

Then it's Kendall Jenner and Jacob Elordi - two tall, sexy, wide-eyed people caught smooching at the Ojai Valley Inn. The odds say 44%, and Heather's leaning in.

And in her favorite bit of F1 tea: the rumor that Alix Earle and Lando Norris are boo'd up. The odds spiked to 45%, and Heather is feeling it - even if she missed them by 25 minutes at a London nightclub. She breaks down who's who, drops her F1 baddie manifesto, and admits she misses a good celebrity wedding to bring us all together. Kim and Kendall, take note: the world needs this.

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Claudia and Jackie Oshry from The Toast take over the odds this week, running Polymarket's hottest pop culture markets to make their boldest calls yet. Will Spider-Man out-gross The Odyssey at the 2026 box office, or is Marvel about to get dethroned? Is The Odyssey really a lock for Best Picture at the 2027 Oscars, and is Christopher Nolan officially "the Taylor Swift of film"? Plus: Olivia Rodrigo vs. Bruno Mars for Album of the Year, and the celebrity relationship predictions everyone's arguing about - is Kim Kardashian actually getting engaged to Lewis Hamilton, and will Kendall Jenner and Jacob Elordi make it official by 2027?

We break down the odds, share our honest hot takes, and put our reputations on the line. Tune in next episode when Heather McMahan of Absolutely Not takes the odds for a spin!

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Taylor Strecker is making her picks for the upcoming Emmy Awards and weighing in on the biggest nominees across limited series, drama, comedy, and acting categories. Will DTF take home Outstanding Limited Series? Does The Bear deserve to win Comedy? And why does Taylor think Zendaya is the one to beat?
Then, Taylor turns to the latest LeBron James free-agency rumors. Could LeBron leave the Lakers for the Miami Heat, Cleveland Cavaliers, Golden State Warriors, or Philadelphia 76ers? Taylor breaks down the odds, the potential landing spots, and why Philadelphia could be a long-shot pick worth watching.
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Heather McMahan has discovered her newest obsession: Erling Haaland.

In this week's episode, Heather shares her experience watching England take on Norway and explains why she can’t stop talking about Haaland- the breakout star she describes as a Norwegian Viking, an extreme athlete, and the ultimate winner.

Plus, she talks about the excitement surrounding the World Cup, her takes on the halftime show, attending the final with Jeff, stadium food, and her growing love for football.

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Was Amanda right about Taylor Swift's wedding? Spoiler: yes, and she has thoughts. On this week's episode of What Are the Odds, Amanda Hirsch is back with the Polymarket odds to break down everything - from who's winning Love Island USA Season 8 to the World Cup halftime show performer (she called Shakira AND Bieber!) and what iconic songs will be played. If it isn't Waka Waka... there will be consequences.

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Is Taylor Swift getting married TODAY?! Taylor Strecker has the insider intel - guests are being directed to Manhattan, MSG is rigged with lights and tarps, and Polymarket odds are pointing hard to July 3rd. Taylor breaks down everything she knows, debates whether it's real or the ultimate Taylor Swift "trickster" decoy, and locks in her prediction.
Then… Taylor has a brand new obsession: the WNBA. Specifically the Indiana Fever, Caitlin Clark, Sophie Cunningham, and the kind of drama that makes the Real Housewives look calm. She analyzes the players as Housewives archetypes - Caitlin Clark as Bethenny Frankel, Dewanna Bonner as NeNe Leakes, and Sophie Cunningham as Vicki Gunvalson - and the results are chef's kiss. Plus: the Fever face the Vegas Aces this Sunday, Caitlin's coming back from a back injury, and Taylor is trading AGAINST the odds.
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Chapters:
00:00 Welcome and Setup
00:19 Swift Wedding Date Odds
00:55 Insider Intel and Sources
04:27 Why Manhattan Makes Sense
05:18 MSG Clues and Decoy Theories
07:59 New Obsession WNBA
08:25 Sophie Cunningham Drama
11:57 Housewives Style Breakdown
15:52 Fever vs Aces Prediction
16:45 Wrap Up and Next Week
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