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. 13H AGO

    Dianna Russini and Mike Vrabel are in LOVE?! | AJ Brown Trade Talk | Who will Win the Super Bowl?

    Dianna Russini and Mike Vrabel are making headlines for all the wrong reasons. AJ Brown's trade situation is heating up and the Patriots might be his best landing spot. And Grant asks the question nobody wants to answer — is betting Mahomes, Allen, Jackson, or Burrow to win the Super Bowl actually smarter than just taking the field? RUSSINI AND VRABEL DRAMA Photos emerged of the NFL's most prominent reporter and the Patriots' new head coach holding hands at a resort. Grant breaks down the story, the conflict of interest questions, and what it means for both of their professional reputations going forward. AJ BROWN TRADE TALK The chances of a trade are real — and the Patriots remain the most logical landing spot for one of the best receivers in football. But agreeing on compensation is going to be harder than anyone thinks. Grant breaks down every angle including whether New England actually needs him to build around Drake Maye. MAHOMES, ALLEN, JACKSON, BURROW — OR THE FIELD? The NFL has never had more parity. Recent Super Bowl champions have proven you don't necessarily need a transcendent quarterback to win it all. Grant makes the case for and against betting the big four and gives his honest take on where the smart money actually lies. Drop your thoughts 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

    49 min
  2. 3D AGO

    National Championship Recap | NFL Draft News | NBA Playoff Predictions

    Michigan wins the national championship, the NBA playoff picture is almost set, and the NFL Draft board is moving fast. Grant and Tanner react, predict, and break down everything in one packed episode.  MICHIGAN ARE NATIONAL CHAMPIONS  The Wolverines beat UConn 69-63 in one of the most physical title games in recent memory. Dan Hurley had his team ready — but Michigan's size wore them down in the end. Grant and Tanner called it from the beginning. Full reaction and breakdown of how it happened.  NBA PLAYOFF PREDICTIONS  The regular season is almost over and Grant and Tanner are going on record. Celtics win the East — but watch out for the Hornets as a dangerous early matchup. Spurs win the West behind Wembanyama. Full play-in predictions, full bracket, full championship pick.  NFL DRAFT NEWS  Fernando Mendoza should sit behind Kirk Cousins in Las Vegas. David Bailey looks like he's heading to the Jets at two. Jeremiyah Love could go absolutely anywhere in the top ten — and that matters a lot for the Commanders at seven. Grant and Tanner break down every relevant development with the draft days away.  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

    48 min
  3. APR 3

    Final Four Picks | UConn vs Illinois | Michigan vs Arizona | National Championship Lookahead

    Grant and Tanner preview BOTH Final Four matchups and break down every possible national championship scenario — and both land on the same pick. Michigan wins it all.  UCONN VS ILLINOIS  Illinois has been waiting for this revenge game since losing to UConn earlier this season. The key debate: Tarris Reed or Keaton Wagler as the best player on the court? Grant and Tanner argue both sides — but ultimately Dan Hurley tips the scales. Three straight Final Fours. The man has done this before. MICHIGAN VS ARIZONA The two best teams in the country by KenPom on the same floor. Michigan's size and suffocating defense against Arizona's relentless offensive efficiency from two. Plus — is Tommy Lloyd distracted by the open UNC coaching job? Grant and Tanner address the most underrated storyline of the weekend and both land on Michigan.  MICHIGAN WINS THE NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP  UConn vs Michigan. Illinois vs Michigan. Arizona vs Michigan. Grant and Tanner go through every possible title game scenario, give Dan Hurley and Arizona their flowers, and explain why every road leads to the same place — the Wolverines cutting down the nets in Indianapolis.   Who wins the 2026 national championship? Drop your pick. 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
  4. MAR 31

    Final Four Picks | UConn vs Illinois | Michigan vs Arizona | Who will win the National Championship?

    Grant and Tanner preview both Final Four matchups, break down the road to the national championship, and lock in their picks. UConn made a miraculous comeback against Duke to get here. Illinois has been one of the most offensively efficient teams in the country. Michigan and Arizona are the two best teams in KenPom. And when it's all said and done — Grant and Tanner expect UConn vs. Michigan in the title game, with Michigan cutting down the nets. UCONN VS ILLINOIS: Dan Hurley is the single biggest reason UConn is back in the Final Four for the third straight year. The Huskies already beat Illinois once this season, survived a miraculous Elite Eight comeback against Duke, and their defense is built to slow down exactly what Illinois does offensively. But the Illini have been relentless all tournament and won't go quietly. Full breakdown, full pick. MICHIGAN VS ARIZONA: The two highest-rated teams in KenPom on the same floor. Michigan's athletes and defensive presence against Arizona's ruthless offensive efficiency from two. Grant and Tanner identify the key matchup, explain why both teams are built differently than everyone else left in the field, and make their pick. WHY MICHIGAN WINS IT ALL: UConn vs. Michigan in the title game. The athletes, the defense, the analytics, the coaching — Grant and Tanner lay out the full case for the Wolverines in Indianapolis and explain why they match up better against the Huskies than anyone UConn has seen all tournament.  DROP YOUR PICKS IN THE COMMENTS! 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

    47 min
  5. MAR 27

    Sweet 16 Friday Picks | Saturday Elite 8 Best Bets | NBA MVP Winner is EASY to Pick

    Grant and Tanner are LIVE with Sweet 16 Friday picks, Elite Eight Saturday breakdowns, and a full NBA MVP debate. UConn vs. Michigan State splits the room. Illinois is going to the Final Four. And the MVP race between Shai, Wemby, and Luka is the best argument in basketball right now.  SWEET 16 FRIDAY PICKS  UConn vs. Michigan State is the split of the night — both make their case and can't agree. Duke survives St. John's. Iowa State walks Tennessee. Michigan smokes Alabama. Full picks across the entire Friday slate before tip-off.  ELITE EIGHT SATURDAY BREAKDOWN Illinois over Iowa — Grant and Tanner both like the Illini and explain exactly why. Then the big one: can red-hot Purdue actually pull off the upset against an Arizona team that hasn't lost in weeks? Full matchup breakdowns, coaching edges, and picks before Saturday's Elite Eight tips.  NBA MVP — SHAI, WEMBY, OR LUKA?  Shai is the reigning MVP on the best team in the league. Wemby is the best defensive player on the planet with the Spurs sitting at the 2 seed in the West. Luka is leading the league in scoring and on an absolute tear. Grant and Tanner debate all three, make their cases, and pick a winner. Who's your MVP? Who's making the Final Four? Drop it 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

    57 min
  6. MAR 23

    MARCH MADNESS CHEAT SHEET! Sweet 16 FULL PREVIEW and Picks! Arizona in Trouble, Duke Cruises?

    Grant and Tanner go game-by-game through every Sweet 16 matchup and lock in their bracket picks. Who survives to the Elite Eight? Who's getting sent home earlier than expected? Full breakdown of every regional, every matchup, and every pick before the games tip off. EVERY SWEET 16 MATCHUP ANALYZED: Matchup advantages, coaching edges, tempo battles, injury concerns — Grant and Tanner cover every game in every region before you finalize your bracket. WHICH FAVORITES ARE SAFE?: The chalk that Grant and Tanner trust to cruise, and the ones they're fading heading into the weekend. GAME-BY-GAME PICKS: Every single Sweet 16 matchup called. No skipping, no hedging — full bracket commitments before tip-off. BRACKET STRATEGY: Where should you stay chalk? Where do you need to differentiate? Grant and Tanner map out the safest path to a winning bracket through the Sweet 16 and beyond.BOTTOM LINE: The Sweet 16 is where brackets live and die. Grant and Tanner go through every matchup, make every pick, and tell you exactly who they have advancing to the Elite Eight. Don't update your bracket until you watch this.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

    59 min
  7. MAR 20

    March Madness Round of 32 Picks | Luka Dončić is Superman | Duke in Big Trouble for Remainder of NCAA Tournament

    Luka Dončić drops 60 POINTS and climbs to 2nd in MVP odds, the Lakers surge to 3rd in the West, Duke barely survives a #16 seed and looks TERRIBLE doing it, AND Grant and Tanner break down every Saturday Round of 32 matchup with picks, upsets, and betting value. Packed episode — don't miss it. LUKA'S SCORCHING STRETCH: 41 PPG average since separating from his fiancée. 60-point explosion in his last game. Shooting out of his mind, taking over 4th quarters. This is MVP-caliber basketball — and it might be the most dangerous version of Luka we've ever seen.  LAKERS CLIMBING: LeBron and Luka have LA at 3rd in the West and surging in NBA Finals odds. Are they legitimate title contenders when Luka's playing like this, or will it fade when the playoffs arrive?  DUKE'S UGLY ESCAPE: Cameron Boozer, Jon Scheyer, and the Blue Devils barely survived a #16 seed that had no business being competitive. Stagnant offense, defensive breakdowns, zero rhythm. First-game jitters — or a sign of deeper problems?  CAN DUKE WIN A TITLE? Can a team that looked that shaky against Siena win six straight and cut down the nets? Grant and Tanner debate whether Duke flips the switch or gets exposed again in Round 2.  SATURDAY UPSET ALERTS: Which Round of 32 underdogs can keep the magic going? Mid-majors with momentum, under-seeded Power 5 teams, defensive specialists that can slow tempo — we're identifying every live dog on Saturday's slate.  GAME-BY-GAME BREAKDOWN: Every Saturday Round of 32 matchup analyzed: matchup advantages, coaching edges, injury concerns, and betting value. Where's the chalk safe? Where do you take risks?  BETTING VALUE: Which spreads are off? Which moneyline upsets are worth taking? Full Saturday betting strategy before you lock anything in.  BOTTOM LINE: Luka averaging 41 PPG with a 60-point game is VIDEO GAME numbers — the separation seems to have unlocked a new level, and if he sustains even 80% of this, he's an MVP frontrunner and the Lakers are a real threat. Meanwhile, Duke looked like a fraud against a 16-seed, and the Round of 32 is where brackets get shredded. Grant and Tanner cover it all — Luka's sustainability, Duke's championship chances, and a complete Saturday March Madness breakdown with picks and upsets. Is Luka winning MVP? Are the Lakers real? Is Duke fraudulent? What's your biggest upset pick Saturday?  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
  8. MAR 17

    MARCH MADNESS BEST BETS | UPSET PICKS | BEST FUTURES FOR THE NCAA TOURNAMENT

    Grant and Tanner break down everything you need for March Madness 2026: every first-round matchup, the biggest upset threats (Akron, Arkansas, St. John's), and the best futures bets (Duke Final Four, Houston Elite Eight, UConn sleeper). Your complete bracket and betting strategy in one video. FIRST ROUND PICKS - EVERY GAME  Going through all 32 matchups. Which #1 seeds are safe? Classic 8-9 and 12-5 upset traps identified. Where does bracket chaos start?  UPSET ALERTS Akron: Defensive disruptor that can frustrate higher seeds Arkansas: SEC-tested physicality and tournament experience St. John's: Big East star power ready to shock a top-4 seed BEST FUTURES BETS  Duke Final Four: Easier path than odds suggest, star power and coaching Houston Elite Eight: Elite defense and Kelvin Sampson undervalued UConn Final Four: Back-to-back champs getting disrespected, championship DNA BRACKET STRATEGY  How many upsets to pick? Where's the value? Building a winning bracket from Round 1 through the championship.  BOTTOM LINE  Everything you need for March Madness in one place. Grant and Tanner pick every first-round game, identify which underdogs have the profiles to bust brackets, and break down the futures bets with the best value. Get your brackets and bets locked in before tip-off. What's your Final Four? Who's your upset pick? Drop your bracket!  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

    54 min

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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!