Ride the Line

WSN.com, Grant Mitchell, Tanner Kern

Ride the Line is a sports and sports betting-themed podcast that reviews the biggest headlines, reacts to recent events, gives betting picks, and loves to crack jokes. Tune in to see what Grant and Tanner are getting into this week!

  1. 2 days ago

    Shedeur Sanders is being Shopped by Browns | Caleb Downs Makes Dallas a Champion | NFL Preseason Week 1 Picks

    Grant & Tanner cover it all in this one — ESPN's Cleveland reporters saying Shedeur Sanders could be cut or traded before the season, Caleb Downs lighting up Cowboys training camp and what it means for the NFC East race, and full NFL preseason week one picks including Lions +6.5 against Burrow and the Bengals, Colts over the Patriots, Seahawks over the Cowboys, and more. SHEDEUR SANDERS COULD BE CUT OR TRADED BEFORE THE SEASON ESPN's Cleveland reporters are floating the possibility — and Grant & Tanner aren't surprised. They break down why Shedeur's headline-generating nature makes him unworkable as a backup, give a fair critique of his rookie performance, and identify which teams should be on the phone with Cleveland right now. CALEB DOWNS IS LIGHTING IT UP AT COWBOYS CAMP Eleven teams passed on him and they're all looking foolish right now. Grant & Tanner break down what Downs is showing at Dallas camp, how much better he makes the Cowboys' defense, and whether this is the piece that pushes Dallas past Washington and Philadelphia in the NFC East race. NFL PRESEASON WEEK 1 PICKS Lions +6.5 against Joe Burrow and the Bengals. Colts over the Patriots. Seahawks over the Cowboys. Grant & Tanner go through every notable preseason week one matchup, give their picks and their reasoning, and identify the games worth watching most closely. BOTTOM LINE: Three big stories to open preseason week one — a first-round pick who might not make his team's roster, a draft steal making everyone look bad, and a full slate of picks to kick off the 2026 NFL preseason. Which of these stories are you most locked in on? Send us Fan Mail FOLLOW US ON: YouTube- https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCBN4zGZtlyfETCNE6hi1zGQ Twitter - https://twitter.com/WSNsports Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/worldsportsnetwork Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/wsn_worldsportsnetwork/ TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@worldsportsnetwork

  2. 6 days ago

    Carson Beck Dominates HOF Game | Commanders Sign Stefon Diggs | Aaron Donald Nearing a Return?!

    Grant & Tanner cover it all in this one — Aaron Donald coming out of retirement to practice with the Rams and whether LA is now the prohibitive Super Bowl favorite, the Commanders landing Stefon Diggs and what it means for their playoff chances and Brandon Aiyuk's NFL future, and a wild Hall of Fame game where Carson Beck impressed in his Cardinals debut and Haynes King hit a time-expiring walk-off touchdown to give the Panthers a 33-30 win. AARON DONALD IS BACK — ARE THE RAMS THE SUPER BOWL FAVORITE? The greatest defensive player of his generation is practicing with Los Angeles again. Grant & Tanner break down what Donald still brings at this stage of his career, whether he actually plays in a regular season game, and whether his return pushes the Rams from NFC favorite to prohibitive Super Bowl favorite. COMMANDERS SIGN DIGGS — PLAYOFFS BOUND, AND IS AIYUK DONE? Jayden Daniels now has Terry McLaurin, Stefon Diggs, Antonio Williams, Chig Okonkwo, and Bill Croskey-Merritt around him. Grant & Tanner give their updated NFC power ranking for Washington, debate whether this roster is genuinely built to compete in January, and ask the uncomfortable question: with Diggs off the board and the 49ers showing no signs of releasing him, is Brandon Aiyuk's NFL career effectively over? HALL OF FAME GAME — CARSON BECK SHINES, HAYNES KING WALKS IT OFF Carson Beck looked like the real deal in his Cardinals debut. Haynes King hit a time-expiring touchdown to give the Panthers a wild 33-30 win. Grant & Tanner break down the real takeaways from Canton and what they're watching for in the preseason games ahead. BOTTOM LINE: Three massive stories to open the 2026 NFL preseason — a legend returning, a receiver room transformed, and a Hall of Fame game that actually delivered. Send us Fan Mail FOLLOW US ON: YouTube- https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCBN4zGZtlyfETCNE6hi1zGQ Twitter - https://twitter.com/WSNsports Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/worldsportsnetwork Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/wsn_worldsportsnetwork/ TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@worldsportsnetwork

  3. 4 Aug

    Everyone is HURT on the 49ers | Bijan Robinson Signs Record Deal | Aaron Rodgers goes off on ESPN

    Grant & Tanner cover it all in this one — the 49ers' injury situation getting worse with Ricky Pearsall done for the year and Mike Evans banged up, Bijan Robinson signing the richest running back contract in NFL history and what it means for Jahmyr Gibbs' holdout and the OPOY race, and Aaron Rodgers going on Pat McAfee to hit Fauci, call out Diana Russini, and blast ESPN for their silence on the Vrabel scandal. 49ERS INJURY NIGHTMARE KEEPS GETTING WORSE Ricky Pearsall is done for the year. Mike Evans has a quad strain. And there's more. Grant & Tanner break down what's left of Kyle Shanahan's receiver room, whether the 49ers can still compete in the NFC West, and just how far their floor has dropped before a single regular season snap. BIJAN ROBINSON SIGNS ALL-TIME RECORD RB DEAL $75 million total. $25 million per year. $51 million guaranteed. The richest running back contract in NFL history is done — and Grant & Tanner break down every number, why Jahmyr Gibbs should end his holdout immediately now that the market is set, and who wins Offensive Player of the Year between the two best running backs in football. AARON RODGERS UNLOADS ON PAT McAFEE Fauci and COVID. Diana Russini's relationship with Mike Vrabel. And a direct shot at ESPN for their near-total silence on a scandal involving one of their own reporters. Grant & Tanner react to all of it — breaking down whether Rodgers has a legitimate point about ESPN's coverage and how much credibility he has making these arguments. BOTTOM LINE: Three massive stories today — a contender falling apart before the season starts, a running back market that just got completely reset, and Aaron Rodgers doing what Aaron Rodgers does best.  Send us Fan Mail FOLLOW US ON: YouTube- https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCBN4zGZtlyfETCNE6hi1zGQ Twitter - https://twitter.com/WSNsports Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/worldsportsnetwork Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/wsn_worldsportsnetwork/ TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@worldsportsnetwork

  4. 31 Jul

    Jalen Hurts Looks BAD at Training Camp | 49ers Sign Deebo | Baker isn't getting a Long Term Deal with Buccaneers

    Grant & Tanner cover it all in this one — Jalen Hurts off to a slow start at Eagles camp and how much the AJ Brown trade actually hurts Philadelphia, the 49ers signing Deebo Samuel back after a wave of receiver injuries and why San Francisco has one of the most extreme ceiling-floor splits in football, and Baker Mayfield declaring he's done negotiating with Tampa Bay and what comes next for him and the Buccaneers. HURTS SLOW AT EAGLES CAMP — HOW MUCH DOES LOSING AJ BROWN HURT? Jalen Hurts is off to a slow start and the best receiver in the NFC East for the last three seasons is gone. Grant & Tanner break down whether the slow camp start is noise or signal, how Philadelphia replaces Brown's production, and whether the defending Super Bowl champions can still be the class of the conference without him. 49ERS REUNITE WITH DEEBO — HIGH CEILING, LOW FLOOR Ricky Pearsall and several others are already hurt and it's not even preseason yet. The 49ers brought Deebo Samuel back out of necessity — and Grant & Tanner break down what that means for San Francisco's ceiling, their increasingly concerning floor, and whether this team can stay healthy long enough to make a legitimate Super Bowl run. BAKER MAYFIELD IS DONE NEGOTIATING WITH TAMPA Mayfield says the Buccaneers disrespected him by not offering a long-term deal — and he's walking away from the table. Grant & Tanner break down the realistic landing spots for Baker, whether Tampa made a mistake, and whether the generational 2027 quarterback class should change how the Buccaneers approach the next twelve months at the position. BOTTOM LINE: Three teams with major question marks heading into the season — a defending champion dealing with a receiver void, a contender running out of healthy bodies, and a quarterback market that just got a lot more interesting. Which of these stories are you most locked in on? Send us Fan Mail FOLLOW US ON: YouTube- https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCBN4zGZtlyfETCNE6hi1zGQ Twitter - https://twitter.com/WSNsports Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/worldsportsnetwork Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/wsn_worldsportsnetwork/ TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@worldsportsnetwork

  5. 28 Jul

    LeBron is Headed to Philly by Helicopter | Jerry Jeudy Wants Deshaun to Start | Kyle Shanahan is Okay After Accident

    Grant & Tanner cover it all in this one — Jerry Jeudy going on record wanting Deshaun Watson over Shedeur Sanders then trying to walk it back, LeBron James choosing Philadelphia and whether the 76ers can actually compete, and the uncomfortable questions surrounding Kyle Shanahan's car accident and why it took 11 days for the cell phone detail to become public. JERRY JEUDY WANTS WATSON OVER SHEDEUR — THEN TRIES TO TAKE IT BACK Jeudy went on record preferring Deshaun Watson over a first-round pick in Shedeur Sanders — and then backtracked almost immediately. Grant & Tanner break down what he actually said, whether the walkback was genuine or damage control, and what locker room tension before camp even opens means for Cleveland's season. LEBRON JOINS THE 76ERS LeBron James has chosen Philadelphia. Grant & Tanner break down whether the 76ers are genuinely built to compete around a 41-year-old LeBron alongside Joel Embiid and Jaylen Brown, who the real leader of this team is, and whether this is a legitimate title contender or just the most fascinating storyline in basketball. KYLE SHANAHAN'S CAR ACCIDENT — WHY DID IT TAKE 11 DAYS? The investigation says Shanahan wasn't at fault — but he did have a cell phone in his hand. And none of that information became public for 11 days. Grant & Tanner break down the timeline, what the delay actually means, and whether the 49ers were deliberately managing this story. BOTTOM LINE: Three massive stories today — a locker room divide before a single snap of camp, one of the most intriguing roster constructions in recent NBA memory, and a head coach story that raises real questions about transparency. Send us Fan Mail FOLLOW US ON: YouTube- https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCBN4zGZtlyfETCNE6hi1zGQ Twitter - https://twitter.com/WSNsports Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/worldsportsnetwork Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/wsn_worldsportsnetwork/ TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@worldsportsnetwork

  6. 24 Jul

    Diego Pavia has been Cut | Veteran Wide Receiver Drama | Jake Paul Wants to Play in the NFL

    Grant & Tanner cover it all in this one — Tyreek Hill revealing his knee still has no power ten months after surgery and what that means for his NFL future, Brandon Aiyuk buying a house in Virginia in the latest twist of the never-ending saga, and Jake Paul claiming NFL teams have reached out about him playing receiver for the Browns — and why Grant & Tanner aren't buying a single word of it. TYREEK HILL SAYS HIS KNEE HAS NO POWER Ten months after his knee injury and Hill is publicly saying he has no power. Grant & Tanner break down what that actually means for his recovery timeline, whether he plays at all in 2026, and whether — at 32 years old coming off a serious knee injury — the greatest speed receiver in NFL history might be done for good. BRANDON AIYUK BOUGHT A HOUSE IN VIRGINIA From confirmed Virginia resident to confirmed Virginia homeowner. Grant & Tanner break down what this latest development actually means for the Aiyuk-to-Commanders saga, whether buying a house changes the calculus on the timeline, and where things stand heading into training camp. JAKE PAUL WANTS TO PLAY RECEIVER FOR THE BROWNS Jake Paul says NFL teams have reached out and he wants to suit up as a wide receiver in Cleveland. Grant & Tanner are not impressed. They break down exactly why this has no chance of happening, what it would actually take to play in the NFL, and why this is pure publicity rather than a legitimate football conversation. BOTTOM LINE: Three stories that couldn't be more different — a legitimate superstar fighting to get his body right, a receiver saga that just keeps getting stranger, and a celebrity stunt dressed up as a sports story. Send us Fan Mail FOLLOW US ON: YouTube- https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCBN4zGZtlyfETCNE6hi1zGQ Twitter - https://twitter.com/WSNsports Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/worldsportsnetwork Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/wsn_worldsportsnetwork/ TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@worldsportsnetwork

  7. 21 Jul

    Logan Paul and Tom Brady Fake Beef | Patrick Mahomes is Back | Cam Skattebo Backflipping at Fanatics Fest

    Grant & Tanner cover it all in this one — Tom Brady and Logan Paul keep fueling WWE match rumors after their World Cup final confrontation, Patrick Mahomes is reportedly ready to go from day one of Chiefs training camp after tearing his ACL and LCL, and Cam Skattebo failing a backflip at a public event raises real questions about his maturity and the Giants' already troubled offseason under John Harbaugh. BRADY FLICKS OFF LOGAN PAUL AT THE WORLD CUP FINAL After recently slapping Paul at another event, Brady's latest confrontation has WWE match rumors louder than ever. Grant & Tanner debate whether this kind of spectacle is below the GOAT, what it actually does to Brady's carefully built legacy, and why — financially and from a brand standpoint — it might happen anyway. MAHOMES EXPECTED FULL GO ON DAY 1 OF CHIEFS CAMP A combined ACL and LCL tear last season and he's reportedly ready from day one of training camp. Grant & Tanner break down what to realistically expect from Mahomes in year one of recovery, how good this Chiefs roster actually is around him, and whether Kansas City can beat their projected win total of 10.5. CAM SKATTEBO'S BACKFLIP AND THE GIANTS' ROUGH OFFSEASON Skattebo broke his ankle last year — and now he's attempting backflips at public events. Grant & Tanner break down why the timing is a terrible look, how it fits into a broader pattern of immaturity that could limit his NFL career, and why the Giants' offseason under John Harbaugh has been a mess on multiple fronts. BOTTOM LINE: Three stories that tell you a lot about where sports culture is right now — a GOAT who can't resist the entertainment world, a franchise quarterback racing back from serious injury, and a rookie whose judgment is already raising flags. Send us Fan Mail FOLLOW US ON: YouTube- https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCBN4zGZtlyfETCNE6hi1zGQ Twitter - https://twitter.com/WSNsports Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/worldsportsnetwork Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/wsn_worldsportsnetwork/ TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@worldsportsnetwork

  8. 17 Jul

    Kawhi's Trade on Pause | LeBron James Next Team Heating Up | Trump's Teleprompter Operator Under Fire

    Grant & Tanner cover it all in this one — Kawhi Leonard's return to Toronto put on hold over a tree company investigation, Trump's teleprompter operator allegedly using advance knowledge of presidential speeches to win more than $100,000 on Kalshi, and LeBron James saying he's made his decision on his next team while the world keeps waiting for an announcement. KAWHI'S RAPTORS TRADE ON PAUSE The NBA has put the brakes on Kawhi Leonard's return to Toronto pending an investigation into his deal with a tree company called Aspiration. Grant & Tanner break down what the investigation actually involves, how long trades can realistically be held up, and whether this deal ever gets completed. TRUMP'S TELEPROMPTER OPERATOR WON $100K+ ON KALSHI Gabriel Perez — one of the only people in the country who knew what Trump was going to say before he said it — allegedly bet on Kalshi "mention markets" predicting specific words the president would use in speeches, including the State of the Union. Grant & Tanner break down how the scheme worked, what it means for prediction market regulation, and why the CFTC is now involved. Kalshi's own surveillance team flagged and froze his account before he could collect most of the profits. LEBRON SAYS HE'S PICKED HIS TEAM — JUST ANNOUNCE IT ALREADY Cavaliers? Heat? Warriors? LeBron says the decision is made and Grant & Tanner are done waiting. They break down the case for every realistic landing spot, give their prediction for where he ends up, and make the argument that the King needs to stop dragging this out. BOTTOM LINE: Three massive stories today — one of the stranger NBA trade holds in recent memory, a prediction market scandal that perfectly captures the industry's biggest risk, and a superstar free agency saga that needs to end. Send us Fan Mail FOLLOW US ON: YouTube- https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCBN4zGZtlyfETCNE6hi1zGQ Twitter - https://twitter.com/WSNsports Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/worldsportsnetwork Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/wsn_worldsportsnetwork/ TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@worldsportsnetwork

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Ride the Line is a sports and sports betting-themed podcast that reviews the biggest headlines, reacts to recent events, gives betting picks, and loves to crack jokes. Tune in to see what Grant and Tanner are getting into this week!