Matt is joined by Mosaic talent manager and Oscars enthusiast Michael Lasker to help parse through the chatter in Hollywood to find a gambling edge on the Oscars. Matt and Michael reveal why ‘Top Gun’ still has a shot at stealing Best Picture, who has the edge in a tight Best Actress race, historical trends for certain categories, and how a changing Academy could affect who wins and loses.

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Host: Matt Belloni

Guest: Michael Lasker

Producer: Craig Horlbeck

Theme Song: Devon Renaldo

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Tips, Trends, and Storylines to Help You Bet on the Oscars