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. 2d ago

    Terrion Arnold Arrested | New Dianna Russini Hit Piece | WNBA Issues and MLB Salary Cap

    Grant & Tanner cover it all in this one — Terrion Arnold turning himself in after allegedly orchestrating an armed robbery on innocent people, explosive new details in the Dianna Russini scandal, the WNBA somehow leaving Caitlin Clark off their 30th anniversary poster, and MLB owners pushing for a salary cap that the players will almost certainly never accept. TERRION ARNOLD TURNS HIMSELF IN The Lions cornerback is accused of orchestrating a robbery and assault at gunpoint against people he believed had robbed him — who reportedly had nothing to do with it. Grant & Tanner break down the charges, the legal implications, and what this means for his NFL future in Detroit. NEW DIANNA RUSSINI BOMBSHELLS She reportedly FaceTimed NFL coaches to get out of speeding tickets, lost an $800,000 salary when she was fired from The Athletic, and may have been in a relationship with Mike Vrabel as far back as 2016. Grant & Tanner break down why every new detail makes the league-wide implications larger. THE WNBA LEFT CAITLIN CLARK OFF THEIR 30TH ANNIVERSARY POSTER The most important player in WNBA history wasn't the Indiana Fever's representative on the league's marquee anniversary poster — Sophie Cunningham was. Grant & Tanner break down why this decision is impossible to defend. MLB WANTS A SALARY CAP — AND THE PLAYERS AREN'T HAVING IT Owners want cost certainty and competitive balance. The MLBPA has the strongest union in professional sports. Grant & Tanner break down why this is heading toward a potential lockout, what both sides want, and what the next CBA actually looks like. BOTTOM LINE: Four massive stories across the sports world today — a serious criminal situation for one of the NFL's best young corners, a scandal that keeps getting bigger, a baffling WNBA marketing decision, and a baseball labor fight that could affect the entire 2027 season.  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

    49 min
  2. 5d ago

    Giannis to the Heat | Brandon Aiyuk is all for the Commanders | Golden Boot Talk

    Grant & Tanner cover it all in this one — the Giannis blockbuster trade to Miami and whether the Heat are properly built to compete, Brandon Aiyuk posting "Go Commanders, Raise Hail" while the 49ers technically don't have to release him, and a tight three-way Golden Boot race between Haaland, Mbappe, and Messi in a World Cup group stage that's already delivering. GIANNIS TO THE HEAT — RIGHT MOVE FOR EVERYONE? Milwaukee gets Tyler Herro and others back in a trade that reshapes the Eastern Conference. Grant & Tanner debate whether the Bucks made the right call, and whether Miami is dangerously unbalanced at guard without enough perimeter support around Giannis. AIYUK SAYS "GO COMMANDERS, RAISE HAIL" — BUT THE 49ERS DON'T HAVE TO RELEASE HIM Aiyuk has made his preference as clear as humanly possible. Grant & Tanner debate both sides of what San Francisco actually does next — trade, release, or hold him through training camp — and map out every realistic scenario for how this ends. HAALAND, MBAPPE & MESSI IN A GOLDEN BOOT RACE The 2026 World Cup group stage is delivering chaos and goals. Grant & Tanner break down the tight three-way scoring race, the best matches so far, and updated champion odds for who's actually built to win it all. BOTTOM LINE: Three massive stories across the NBA, NFL, and World Cup — a franchise-altering trade, the most entertaining player saga in football, and a Golden Boot race that gives you a reason to watch every single group stage match.  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

    52 min
  3. Jun 19

    Baker Mayfield Wants a Raise | George Pickens is OKAY with the Franchise Tag | NFC Playoff Picks

    Grant & Tanner cover it all in this one — how much Baker Mayfield should get paid and where he ranks among NFL quarterbacks, whether the Cowboys give George Pickens a long-term deal and where he ranks among NFL receivers, and full NFC division winner and playoff predictions headlined by the Super Bowl favorite Rams and a spicy disagreement in the NFC North. BAKER MAYFIELD WANTS A RAISE Mayfield is pushing for a new deal in Tampa Bay. We break down what he's actually worth, what a realistic extension number looks like in today's QB market, and where he honestly ranks among NFL starting quarterbacks. GEORGE PICKENS IS OKAY ON THE FRANCHISE TAG Pickens says he's comfortable playing on the tag in Dallas — but can the Cowboys actually afford a long-term deal, and what would it cost? We break down his value, his market, and where he ranks among the best receivers in the league after a 1,429-yard, nine-touchdown season. FULL NFC DIVISION AND PLAYOFF PREDICTIONS We go division-by-division through the NFC — predicting every winner, every wild card, and who's making a deep postseason run. The Rams look like the team to beat in the entire NFL, and Grant & Tanner don't agree on who comes out of the NFC North. 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

    50 min
  4. Jun 16

    Brendan Sorsby and Texas Tech Mutually Part Ways | College Football Natty Talk | World Cup Update

    Grant & Tanner cover it all in this one — the messy "mutual agreement" sending Brendan Sorsby into the NFL Supplemental Draft over a gambling scandal, Texas Tech's national championship and Big 12 outlook, and a wild start to the 2026 World Cup with the USA looking great and Spain getting stunned by Cape Verde. BRENDAN SORSBY'S GAMBLING SCANDAL Texas Tech and Sorsby "mutually agreed" for him to enter the NFL Supplemental Draft — but reports suggest the Big 12 threatened to hold the school out of the championship game over his alleged gambling on games. We break down the real story behind the exit. TEXAS TECH'S TITLE OUTLOOK Can the Red Raiders compete for a national championship? We break down the contenders, where Texas Tech stacks up, and whether they can even win the Big 12 first. WORLD CUP 2026 IS OFF TO A WILD START The USA looks great early, bettors are setting popularity records, and Spain stunned everyone with a scoreless draw against Cape Verde. We give our early picks for who can win it all. BOTTOM LINE: Big stories across college football and international soccer today — a gambling scandal shaking up Texas Tech's quarterback room, a Red Raiders team trying to prove it belongs in the title conversation, and a World Cup that's already delivering chaos in week one. 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

    50 min
  5. Jun 9

    Brendan Sorsby is Eligible | Knicks Cough Up Game 3 at MSG | AJ Brown or Brandon Aiyuk?

    Brendan Sorsby ruled eligible despite betting on his own games — Grant and Tanner think this is one of the worst decisions in college sports history and ask whether Texas Tech deserves a postseason ban. The Knicks lead the NBA Finals 2-1 after the Spurs won Game 3 — is Wembanyama about to take over or is Brunson carrying New York to a championship? And AJ Brown is heading to New England while Brandon Aiyuk is coming to Washington — who has the better season? Packed episode. SORSBY RULED ELIGIBLE — A HORRIBLE PRECEDENT He bet on sports. He bet on his own team. He is now cleared to play. Grant and Tanner break down the ruling, the precedent it sets for every college athlete in America, and make the case that Texas Tech should be facing postseason consequences for having a starting quarterback actively wagering on his own games. KNICKS LEAD 2-1 — IS WEMBY ABOUT TO TAKE OVER Brunson has been the best player of the series. Wembanyama took a step in Game 3. The road team has won twice. Grant and Tanner assess where both stars stand, whether the Spurs can rattle off two straight, and make their official prediction on whether this NBA Finals goes seven games. AJ BROWN VS. BRANDON AIYUK — WHO HAS THE BETTER SEASON Brown to New England with Drake Maye. Aiyuk to Washington with Jayden Daniels. Two elite receivers, two new teams, two completely different situations. Grant and Tanner go on record — who puts up bigger numbers, who has the more important role, and who has the better 2026 season. 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

    53 min
  6. Jun 5

    Knicks vs. Spurs Game 2 Pick | Brandon Aiyuk Arrest Warrant | Caleb Williams Shouldn't be on Madden

    The Knicks stole Game 1 of the NBA Finals and Jalen Brunson was the reason — can Wembanyama respond in Game 2? A warrant has been issued for Brandon Aiyuk's arrest for going 104mph and Grant and Tanner are calling it a 49ers PR stunt. And Caleb Williams gets the Madden cover — Grant and Tanner don't think he deserved it and have plenty to say about who did. Packed episode. SPURS-KNICKS GAME 2 — CAN WEMBY RESPOND Brunson was the best player on the floor in Game 1 and the Knicks took home court in San Antonio. Grant and Tanner break down what New York did schematically to steal the opener, whether Wembanyama can be held quiet for an extended series, and what the Spurs need to do differently in the clutch to take Game 2 before the series shifts to New York. AIYUK ARREST WARRANT — 49ERS BEING PETTY AGAIN A warrant issued for going 104mph in December — announced now, months later, at the exact moment the Aiyuk situation is most public. Grant and Tanner call it what it is. The 49ers have been spiteful throughout this entire saga and this is the latest example. They also connect every Aiyuk signal pointing toward Washington — the Instagram follows, the DC sweatshirt, the source close to his camp — and assess whether any of this changes the August 31 timeline. CALEB WILLIAMS GETS THE MADDEN COVER — AND DOESN'T DESERVE IT  Solid second season. Not yet a superstar. Grant and Tanner make the honest case for who should have gotten the cover instead — Lamar, Jayden Daniels, someone from the Super Bowl champion Seahawks — then pivot to the early MVP odds for 2026 and make their predictions before the season kicks off. Drop your takes on all three below!  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

    56 min
  7. Jun 2

    AJ Brown to the Patriots | Myles Garrett is a Ram | NBA Finals Betting Preview

    AJ Brown traded to the Patriots and the rumors about his Eagles fallout with Jalen Hurts are wild. Myles Garrett to the Rams makes Los Angeles the obvious Super Bowl favorites — and Grant and Tanner assess whether Cleveland got fair value in return. And the NBA Finals are here — Spurs versus Knicks, Wembanyama versus Brunson, full Game 1 breakdown and series prediction. Massive episode. AJ BROWN TO THE PATRIOTS — AND THE EAGLES DRAMA Something went wrong between Brown and Jalen Hurts and Grant and Tanner break down every rumor about what actually happened in Philadelphia. Then the football question — Drake Maye finally has a true number one receiver. Grant and Tanner assess the fit, the chemistry timeline, and what realistic expectations look like for New England's offense in 2026. MYLES GARRETT TO THE RAMS — THE NFL JUST CHANGED  From +750 to +550 overnight. Grant and Tanner make the full case for why Los Angeles is now the most complete team in football and the obvious Super Bowl favorite. Then the Browns' side — Jared Verse is a 25-year-old two-time Pro Bowler and the additional picks give Cleveland real draft capital for their rebuild. Grant and Tanner debate whether Cleveland got everything they could have reasonably hoped for. NBA FINALS — SPURS VS KNICKS  Wembanyama against Brunson on the biggest stage in basketball. Grant and Tanner break down Game 1, explain why San Antonio is favored, assess how Brunson can realistically keep the Knicks competitive, and lock in their full series prediction before tip-off. Drop your Super Bowl and NBA Finals picks below! 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

    55 min

About

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!