Behind The Lines - Presented by inplayLIVE

This week, the legend himself Spanky joins Pace, Shane and John andreveals how networking and seminars on live betting, taxes, and more can transform your game and take your betting to the next level, with BetBash! Plus the usual grinding with Gosu later on! If you want to join our community - use coupon code BEHINDTHELINES for a discount here: inplaylive.com/members For some Free Sports Investing...

Turns out that if you're a whale, you can actually determine whether or not he did! This week, Pace and Shane dissect the latest news shocking the betting world; whether or not Zelensky wore a suit, and the drama ensuing from Polymarket's shocking decision - some picks from Gosu later on, plus - a super deep dive into SX Bet - this one is heavy on the screen shares, so best to watch on Y...

If you pay taxes in the US, this might be true - with Trump's "Big Beautiful Bill" and the taxes proposed for losses on betting. This week, Shane, Pace, and John unpack the new tax law taxing money you never made, killing edges for sharp bettors. Plus, New Jersey’s vague “cheating” laws spark panic - and a $1,000 Pinnacle giveaway! If you want to join our community - use coupon code...

This week, Pace and Shane recap the 5th Annual inplayLIVE Retreat, where one bettor in particular stole the show. Shane and Pace relive epic moments: Nick’s MVP triumph over MS, softball comebacks, and SX betting wins. Plus, WNBA’s big expansion and the truth behind FanDuel’s “void” drama. Also later on, Grind with Gosu for some CFL picks! If you want to join our community - use coupon code BEHIND...

This week, Shane, Pace and Gosu check in to see if that's in fact true - looking at DraftKings' forming a political action committee to try to change the laws on the books - will they benefit the books or the player? Plus later on, check in on the CFL with Gosu! If you want to join our community - use coupon code BEHINDTHELINES for a discount here: inplaylive.com/members For some Free Sp...

If you bet pregame, that just might be true! This week, Shane and Pace chat with Chris Dierkes, aka Flupnolide to dive into why that might be. They discuss how the shift from pregame to live betting dodges the punishing closing line value limits, keeping your accounts alive longer with killer ROI. Plus later on, grind with Gosu in the CFL! If you want to join our community - use coupon code BEHIND...

The answer is almost certainly.... no. This week, Pace, Shane and John dive deep into the NHL playoffs, looking backward at the Oilers' crushing defeat in game 3, the insanity of Tyrese Haliburton and look forward to some picks in the CFL. Plus the trio unpack some Twitter drama bubbling up that threatens to engulf Bet Bash... is it worth your time? Does John care at all? Listen to find out!...

If you live in Illinois, that just might be the case, unfortunately! This week, Shane, Pace and John dissect the most recent happenings in the ever-changing landscape of sports betting - why DraftKings' stock tumbled, sports betting legalized in all 50 states...? Plus, dive into the NHL and NBA Finals, and get John’s CFL win total picks to crush the books! If you want to join our community -...

Is Elf a fighter or just a sharp bettor? This week, join Shane and Pace as Elf spills the tea on his Vegas fight that never happened—why did he fly out to face a betting influencer, only to be left hanging? From Twitter Spaces chaos to live betting mastery, arbitrage opportunities and why sharp books secretly love syndicates, Elf shares his journey, strategies, and the drama behind his showdown th...

Buckle up for another round of playoff madness! This week, Shane and Pace dive deep into the conference finals for both the NFL and NBA playoffs. From the intense fan pressure and Pace's love...? For the Leafs, and just how good of a player Tyrese Haliburton, as well as some teasing of the fifth annual inplayLIVE retreat and a special announcement for BetBash, (and much, much more!) this epis...

Join Shane and Pace this week for another dive into the ever-changing landscape of sports betting. From the chaos of state by state regulations, New Jersey banning sweepstakes betting and the impact of latency - with some funny instagram comments, to the NCAA's rule change on wagering. They look ahead to some upcoming matchups in the NBA and NHL playoffs, (Go Oilers..?!) as well as some advic...

This week, Shane gets back in the host chair to dissect the NBA and NHL playoffs with Pace - will a Canadian team win the cup? Is the West the best in the NBA? Plus, a potentially unique betting opportunity on the next pope. Dive in for an episode full of insights on the ever-changing landscape of betting! If you want to join our community - use coupon code BEHINDTHELINES for a discount here: inpl...

This week, Pace and Gosu are joined by SPECIAL GUEST host, Kevin Brar, longtime member of inplayLIVE (he went to the first retreat!) for a deep dive into the ever-shifting landscape of sports betting. From the NBA and NHL playoffs to the NFL draft, what to do in the summer for betting and what it's like to be in inplayLIVE from the very beginning, as well as some questions for Pace at the end...

This week, Shane, Pace, and John dive headfirst into the shifting tides of sports betting in North America. From the sharp decline in gambling ads to the explosive rise in participation (yeah — 79% of Americans...apparently?), the crew explores what this means for the future of the industry. Plus, they tackle the NBA’s complicated relationship with gambling partnerships, why most bettors are sleep...

Ever wondered what a Poisson distribution is? How about a Monte Carlo simulation? In this episode with Pace out for the week, Shane chats with Joseph Buchdahl for a deep dive into all things probability in sports betting. From bankroll management, illusions of causality and the psychology of betting to the role of education, this episode covers it all.  Plus later on - join Gosu as he grinds throu...

This week, Shane and Pace convene to reflect on the Florida Gators' win of the NCAA tournament a lawsuit faced by DraftKings , and for a deep dive into the new rule changes in the NFL, and what that means for the sports bettor - and more! Dive in for an update in the ever-changing world of sports betting.  If you want to join our community - use coupon code BEHINDTHELINES for a discount here:...

Are you ready for today game? This week, Shane and Pace chat with Matt Holt - an expert in the match-fixing space, for a deep dive on all things scandals, match fixing and more when it comes to sports betting. Drawing on a long career in the sports betting integrity arena, Matt drops some knowledge on how to spot conspicuous patterns in betting and way more.  Also later on - the winner of the inpl...

If you've ever wondered what it'd be like to go from actor to director to professional sports bettor - this episode is for you. This week Pace and Shane chat with Richard Munchkin, a guy who's done exactly that. They talk about his evolution - from finding edges in casinos to a recent breakthrough into sports betting, the psychology of gambling, and much much more. Dive in for an ex...

This week, Pace and Shane are joined by GOAT-Su aka Gosu aka John Wilson to dive deep into March Madness. From longshot futures bets to whether or not Pace bets pregame (he still doesn't) and how exactly to expect the unexpected, this episode is a masterclass in how to win money betting on March Madness! If you want to join our community - use coupon code BEHINDTHELINES for a discount here: i...

This week, Shane and Pace welcome back Ryan Hammer to the show, and with it, the 2025 edition of the Trapezoid of Excellence. Learn all about the trapezoid, what team has the best chance of beating Duke, and why you probably shouldn't copy Ryan's bracket and much more! Check out Ryan's stuff here https://linktr.ee/Ryanhammer9 If you want to join our community - use coupon code BEHIN...

In this week's episode, Pace and Shane discuss some hot topics in the sports betting world - from tipsters to bookmakers and more - just how profitable the books were in 2024, and looking forward to the year ahead for the inplayLIVE community and how they adapt to an ever-changing landscape. If you want to join our community - use coupon code BEHINDTHELINES for a discount here: inplaylive.com...

This week, Pace and Shane dive into the controversial practices around the DraftKings VIP Program, highlighting an article written in The Guardian - where VIP hosts prey on problem gamblers to keep them coming back for more. They unpack betting scandals in college sports, the ethical responsibility of sportsbooks, and the fine line between consumer awareness and industry manipulation. Plus - they...

In this episode, Pace and Shane take a trip down memory lane to celebrate 100 episodes of Behind The Lines - reflecting on the guests they've had, the lessons learned and the memories made along the way, they reminisce and reflect on the impact the podcast has had not just on themselves but on the inplayLIVE community and the broader sports betting landscape as a whole. Later on, Gosu jumps o...

This week, after Shane and Pace break down the devastating loss faced by the Chiefs, Shane chats with Matt Metcalf, the former sports book director at Circa Sports and current chief risk officer at Mojo, for a deep dive on all things related to how a sharp book sets its lines. Far from the usual soft book model of kicking out winning players, Matt offers a completely different and unexpected persp...

In this week's episode, Shane, Pace and John do a deep dive into Super Bowl LIX. From prop bets to MVP predictions to halftime show wonderings, they dissect just about everything from a betting perspective. Also - a positive story from Pace about an experience with a sportsbook, and how to get over those pesky rollover limits with your bonuses. Happy Super Bowl! If you want to join our commun...