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. 4d ago

    Chicago Bears to the Super Bowl | How Good are the Packers? | 76ers Start Strong

    Grant & Tanner break down why the Bears’ two firsts and a fourth for Jeffrey Simmons was a great deal, react to the Packers’ win over the Panthers and the Josh Jacobs handcuff celebration while debating Matt LaFleur’s future, and look at the 76ers’ 4-1 start, LeBron’s play, and the Jaylen Brown-Jayson Tatum feud. BEARS GO ALL-IN FOR JEFFREY SIMMONS Chicago sent two firsts and a fourth for Simmons, and Grant & Tanner think a championship window is worth more than maybe hitting on late first-round picks. They explain why the deal makes sense and where it puts the Bears in the Super Bowl odds. PACKERS BEAT PANTHERS, BUT QUESTIONS REMAIN Grant & Tanner still aren’t sure how good Green Bay is. They react to Josh Jacobs’ handcuff celebration after his legal controversy and debate whether Matt LaFleur should keep his job. 76ERS 4-1 AND STILL IMPROVING Philadelphia is off to a strong start and Grant & Tanner think it’s far from its best. They share their thoughts on how LeBron is playing and on Jaylen Brown’s continued feud with former teammate Jayson Tatum. BOTTOM LINE: An aggressive deadline move, a team still searching for its identity, and a hot start for a loaded roster. 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. Oct 27

    Caleb Williams MVP Run | Fernando Mendoza Starting Soon | Lamar's Time with Ravens Ending?!

    Caleb Williams is making a real MVP case while Grant & Tanner root against Josh Allen taking home the hardware, Klint Kubiak confirming Kirk Cousins as the Raiders' starter while implying Fernando Mendoza is getting closer and why they'd keep sitting him anyway, and Lamar Jackson missing a third straight week raising real questions about whether Baltimore's championship window is starting to close. CALEB WILLIAMS MVP CONSIDERATION — AND THEY DON'T WANT ALLEN TO WIN IT Williams has been genuinely impressive over the last few weeks, and Grant & Tanner are putting him in the MVP conversation. Josh Allen remains the favorite — and Grant & Tanner break down exactly why they'd rather see someone else take home the award this season. MENDOZA GETTING CLOSER IN VEGAS — BUT KEEP HIM SITTING Kubiak's language about the Raiders' quarterback situation implied more than it confirmed. Grant & Tanner break down what they heard between the lines—and explain why they'd keep Mendoza developing on the bench regardless of how Cousins plays. LAMAR OUT AGAIN — IS BALTIMORE'S WINDOW CLOSING? A third straight missed game, described as "surprising" by those around the team. Grant & Tanner ask the question Ravens fans don't want to hear — is the championship window closing, and does Baltimore need to start thinking about what comes after Lamar? BOTTOM LINE: Three quarterback stories defining the biggest conversations in the NFL right now—an MVP race getting more interesting, a rookie waiting in the wings, and a franchise wondering if its best chance has already passed. 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

  3. Oct 23

    Caleb Williams is ELITE | 76ers Start 2-0 | Chiefs vs Seahawks Pick

    Grant & Tanner cover it all in this one — previewing the Chiefs vs. Seahawks Sunday Night Football showdown with Kenneth Walker's revenge game narrative and a potential Super Bowl preview, reacting to LeBron and the 76ers going 2-0 with a 29-point comeback against the Cavaliers and debating whether they win the Finals, and reacting to Caleb Williams taking the MVP leap in the Bears' Thursday Night Football win over the Patriots while Drake Maye was good but not great and the AJ Brown trade looks like a disaster. CHIEFS vs. SEAHAWKS — KENNETH WALKER REVENGE AND SUPER BOWL PREVIEW Walker is dominating for Kansas City after leaving Seattle — and Sunday night he gets to do it against his former team. Grant & Tanner break down the revenge game setup, the Seahawks' missing running game, and whether the winner of this game is the team to beat in their conference. 76ERS 2-0 — LEBRON, EMBIID, MAXEY, AND BROWN AREN'T EVEN AT THEIR BEST YET Beating the defending champion Knicks and erasing a 29-point deficit against Cleveland in back-to-back games — and Grant & Tanner think the ceiling is dramatically higher. They break down the bench depth concerns and give their honest Finals projection for the most star-studded roster in basketball. CALEB WILLIAMS TAKES THE MVP LEAP — AJ BROWN TRADE IS A DISASTER Thursday Night Football gave us the Caleb Williams performance everyone has been waiting for. Drake Maye was good but not great. And the AJ Brown trade to New England looks worse by the week. Grant & Tanner break down all of it and make the case for Williams in the MVP conversation. BOTTOM LINE: Three massive stories across football and basketball — a Sunday night revenge game with Super Bowl implications, the most exciting NBA roster through two games, and a Thursday night performance that announced Caleb Williams as a legitimate star. 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

  4. Oct 20

    Time to FIRE Dan Quinn | Rams on the Verge of Missing Postseason | TNF Preview

    Grant & Tanner cover it all in this one — the Washington Commanders falling short in a late comeback bid against the 49ers with Dan Quinn's seat getting hotter and Brock Purdy emerging as the MVP frontrunner, the Los Angeles Rams collapsing to 2-4 after beginning the year as Super Bowl favorites and whether Sean McVay has to own this, and a full Thursday Night Football preview between the Bears and Patriots with Grant & Tanner taking the Bears -3 with Caleb Williams back and Drake Maye running hot. COMMANDERS LOSE TO 49ERS — QUINN HOT SEAT AND PURDY IS MVP Jayden had a great game with one head-scratching moment. The late comeback wasn't enough. Dan Quinn's seat is as hot as it's been all season. And Brock Purdy and the 49ers look like the best team in football. Grant & Tanner break down the loss and its implications for both the Commanders and the NFC. RAMS COLLAPSE TO 2-4 — McVAY HAS TO OWN IT From preseason Super Bowl favorite to six weeks into the season with a losing record. Grant & Tanner break down what went wrong in Los Angeles, how much of it lands at McVay's feet, and whether the Rams can still make a playoff run from this position. TNF BEARS vs. PATRIOTS — TAKING CHICAGO -3 Drake Maye is playing his best football of the season. Caleb Williams was excellent last week in his return from a hamstring injury. And Grant & Tanner like the Bears at home on Thursday night — they break down every reason they're on Chicago -3 and what this game tells us about both quarterbacks' trajectories. BOTTOM LINE: Three massive storylines from around the NFL — a Commanders loss that raises real coaching questions, the biggest preseason favorite falling apart, and a Thursday night matchup between two of the most interesting young quarterbacks in football. 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. Oct 16

    Bo Nix and Sam Darnold Struggle | The Eagles HATE Jalen Hurts | NFL Week 6 Picks

    The Philadelphia Eagles are facing a nightmare situation with Jalen Hurts reportedly sidelined by a blood clot, the Denver Broncos escaped Thursday Night Football despite ugly quarterback play from Bo Nix and Sam Darnold, and Grant & Tanner are making some HUGE upset predictions for NFL Sunday. From questions surrounding Philadelphia's medical staff to the long-term futures of Denver and Seattle, there's no shortage of NFL controversy to break down. JALEN HURTS — EAGLES MEDICAL STAFF UNDER FIRE Jalen Hurts reportedly played and flew home despite concerns surrounding a blood clot in his calf, and now his return timeline is unknown. Grant & Tanner react to the situation, question Philadelphia's handling of its franchise quarterback, and debate whether the Eagles' season is already in serious trouble. SHOULD THE EAGLES TANK WITHOUT HURTS? If Philadelphia loses Hurts for an extended period, is there any realistic path to saving the season? Grant & Tanner discuss the Eagles' future, their playoff hopes, and whether tanking could become the smartest option. BRONCOS BEAT SEAHAWKS — BUT BO NIX LOOKS SCARED Denver walked away with a Thursday Night Football victory, but Bo Nix looked afraid to push the football downfield. Grant & Tanner break down the Broncos quarterback's struggles and question whether Denver can seriously compete with this version of Nix. SAM DARNOLD DISAPPOINTS — WHAT'S NEXT FOR SEATTLE? Sam Darnold didn't look much better, leaving the Seahawks with major questions of their own. Grant & Tanner compare the long-term outlooks for Seattle and Denver and debate which team should be more concerned about its quarterback. NFL SUNDAY PICKS — PANTHERS UPSET EAGLES? RAMS BEAT CARDINALS? Grant & Tanner close things out with their NFL Sunday predictions, including a bold Panthers pick over Philadelphia and the Rams taking down Arizona. They break down their biggest upset calls and the matchups they're watching across the league. BOTTOM LINE: The Eagles could be watching their season unravel, Denver and Seattle have major quarterback concerns, and Sunday's NFL slate is setting up for some massive upsets. Grant & Tanner have plenty to say about all of it. Are the Eagles DONE without Jalen Hurts? Is Bo Nix actually a franchise quarterback? And what's your biggest NFL upset pick this Sunday?  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. Oct 13

    Coaches on the Hot Seat | Bills Beat Rams | CFB Weekend Preview

    Grant & Tanner cover it all in this one — Dan Quinn and Nick Sirianni leading next coach fired odds after the Commanders let the clock expire in overtime against the Giants and the Eagles lost while up two with eight seconds left by kicking the ball off, reacting to the Bills beating the Rams 37-34 on Monday Night Football while remaining unimpressed by Buffalo's cast around Josh Allen, and previewing the best college football weekend of the season featuring Alabama-Tennessee, Notre Dame-BYU, Texas-Florida, and Indiana-Ohio State. QUINN AND SIRIANNI LEAD NEXT COACH FIRED ODDS Two of the most embarrassing losses of the NFL season happened in the same weekend in the NFC East. The Commanders tied as the clock expired in overtime. The Eagles lost while up two with eight seconds remaining by kicking the ball off. Grant & Tanner break down both debacles and give their honest verdict on who goes first. BILLS BEAT RAMS 37-34 — RAMS STILL THE SUPER BOWL FAVORITE A great Monday night game that Grant & Tanner think people are drawing the wrong conclusions from. Los Angeles remains their Super Bowl pick despite the loss — and they're not sold on what surrounds Josh Allen in Buffalo despite the impressive result. CFB WEEKEND PREVIEW Alabama vs. Tennessee. Notre Dame vs. BYU. Texas vs. Florida. Indiana vs. Ohio State in Columbus. Grant & Tanner break down every matchup, make their picks, and tell you which game they're most locked in on heading into the biggest college football Saturday of the year. BOTTOM LINE: A weekend full of massive stories — two coaches whose jobs are being openly questioned, a Monday night result that changes nothing about the Super Bowl picture, and a college football slate that could reshape the playoff race entirely. 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

  7. Oct 9

    Is Drake Maye Back? | Bucs Spank the Cowboys | Sean Payton Trying to Save Broncos

    Grant & Tanner cover it all in this one — expectations for Drake Maye against a Raiders defense that's quietly been one of the best in football, the Dallas Cowboys getting shocked by UDFA rookie Jalon Daniels on Thursday Night Football with their defense looking embarrassing, and the Denver Broncos making a major change as Sean Payton takes back play-calling duties from Davis Webb after Bo Nix's regression. DRAKE MAYE vs. THE RAIDERS Coming off a strong performance against the Bills, Maye now faces a Raiders defense that has been one of the surprise stories of the early season. Grant & Tanner break down whether his momentum is real, what Las Vegas will try to take away, and who wins the game. COWBOYS GET EMBARRASSED BY A UDFA ROOKIE ON TNF Jalon Daniels — an undrafted free agent — just beat the Dallas Cowboys on national television. The defense was embarrassing. Grant & Tanner debate whether Dallas is still the NFC East team to beat — or whether Thursday night revealed something more concerning about where this roster actually is. PAYTON TAKES BACK PLAY-CALLING IN DENVER Sean Payton is done watching Davis Webb call plays for a regressing Bo Nix. Grant & Tanner break down why this was inevitable, whether Payton should have ever given up the duties in the first place, and what the realistic ceiling for Denver looks like with Payton back in control of the offense. BOTTOM LINE: Three massive stories from around the NFL — a quarterback trying to prove his big game wasn't a fluke, a Cowboys team with real identity questions, and a Broncos shakeup that was only a matter of time.  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!