Behind The Lines - Presented by inplayLIVE
Welcome to the inplayLIVE Podcast!! In this season of the podcast, tune in each week to Behind The Lines! In this podcast, we won't be giving out picks, predictions, or what parlays we're making (spoiler alert: parlays are a surefire way to lose money). We're not going to tell you the latest scores and stats, but we're here to blow the lid off the tricks and tactics that sportsbooks use to keep bettors in the dark and at a disadvantage. You'll get an inside look at their sneaky strategies and find out how to dodge their traps and pitfalls. Join inplayLIVE CEO Andrew Pace and host Shane Mercer each week to dive deep into all things sports betting, and how to beat the books!
Episodes
159 episodes
You'll Never Find THIS Feature on Your Sportsbook! - Episode 124
What don’t sportsbooks want you to see? Pace reveals SX Bet’s game-changing transparency, exposing your wins and losses like never before. Plus, Ohio’s prop bet ban drama, a blockbuster NFL deal, and CFL picks to crush it with Gosu later on!
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Could Butter Be the Solution to Shady Books? - Episode 123
This week, Pace, Shane and Gosu try to answer that question, by unveiling inplaylive.com/butter - a comprehensive list of both approved and shady books, designed to help you navigate the ever-changing betting landscape. Plus! Kalshi's lawsuit d...
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Can BetBash Make You A Sharp? w/ Spanky - Episode 122
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 ...
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Did Zelensky Wear A Suit? - Episode 121
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 shock...
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Did Trump’s Bill Just End Pro Betting? - Episode 120
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 bettor...
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1:10:54
From MS to MVP: Nick's Unexpected Win at the inplayLIVE Retreat - Episode 119
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 expansio...
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58:44
Can Sportsbooks Rewrite Your Laws? Episode 118
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 ...
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Can Live Betting Save Your Accounts? With Chris Dierkes - Episode 117
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 limit...
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Is Gambling Twitter Worth Your Time? Episode 116
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...
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Will These New Taxes Hurt Your Betting Edge? - Episode 115
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 i...
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1:05:07
Is Elf A Fighter? Why His Vegas Bout Never Happened.... Episode 114
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 bet...
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1:05:35
Where's The Edge in The Conference Finals? Episode 113
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 Tyr...
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1:03:45
How Do Pros Dominate NBA & NHL Bets? NCAA Shake-Ups & Hacks You Need! - Episode 112
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 commen...
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Is There Betting Value On The Next Pope? - Episode 111
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 epis...
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A New Host For Behind The Lines?!? - Episode 110
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 dr...
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1:01:11
Do 80% Of Americans Bet On Sports?! - Episode 109
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...
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58:40
How To Understand Probability In Sports Betting - Episode 108
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 manageme...
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How the NFL Rule Changes Will Affect Your Bets - Episode 107
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!Di...
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1:12:34
How To Spot A Fixed Match, with Matt Holt - Episode 106
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 sp...
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From The Director's Chair to the Sportsbook, with Richard Munchkin - Episode 105
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 - ...
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1:01:52
Forget Your Bracket!? This is How To Win at March Madness! - Episode 104
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 i...
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What does a parallelogram have to do with March Madness? With Ryan Hammer - Episode 103
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...
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53:40
$150 Billion was Wagered in 2024 - What's Next? - Episode 102
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 a...
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56:06
A Dark Side of The Industry: VIP Programs, Ethics, and Scandals - Episode 101
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...
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