Behind the Line

The NBA Emirates Cup concludes this week...with the semifinals and finals taking place in Las Vegas. Unfortunately for the NBA...the league is being called out by Refugees International for partnering with the UAE. According to Refugees International...the UAE is allegedly responsible for funding a war in Sudan.

We discuss the NBA partnering with the UAE...and the subsequent backlash the NBA is receiving. We explain why Middle Eastern countries are using sportswashing...to buy influence with American culture. We discuss Middle Eastern countries using corporate greed against leagues like the NBA...to cover their atrocities and spread Islam throughout America.

USE PROMO CODE BTL20 TO SAVE 20% WITH DROP-IT WINE: https://dropitwine.com

CNN was left out of the deal...when Netflix announced their intentions to acquire Warner Brothers Discovery last week. However...CNN could potentially have new owners...as the Ellison family wants to merge CNN with Skydance Media. According to the Daily Mail...the Ellisons have promised to fire CNN stars that Donald Trump doesn't like.

We discuss the Ellisons acquiring CNN...and their promise to fire CNN stars that Donald Trump doesn't approve of. We discuss Erin Burnett and Brianna Keilar being named...and explain why Kaitlan Collins could be fired if the deal is approved. We also explain why this is a dangerous precedent...and how the government has never been the solution to any problem.

USE PROMO CODE BTL30 TO SAVE 30% WITH FLUFFERNOGGIN: https://fluffernoggin.com

VOTE FOR THE HUGE EMBARRASSING FAILURE AWARDS: https://app.sli.do/event/5CXk4fMWuF5M9pBf3vXPLp

Jimmy Kimmel announced Monday night that...he agreed to a one-year contract extension with ABC. Jimmy Kimmel extension was somewhat surprising...since many believed that ABC would let Jimmy Kimmel go once his contract expired in May 2026.

We discuss the temporary extension of Jimmy Kimmel...and explain why ABC wouldn't agree to a long-term contract. We speculate as to whether ABC caved to potential backlash...if they'd made the decision to fire Jimmy Kimmel twice in one year. We also question the extension from Jimmy Kimmel perspective...and discuss the pressures of working in a late-night genre on that's on life support.

USE PROMO CODE BTL20 TO SAVE 20% WITH DROP-IT WINE: https://dropitwine.com

VOTE FOR THE 2025 HUGE EMBARRASSING FAILURE AWARDS: https://app.sli.do/event/5CXk4fMWuF5M9pBf3vXPLp

Patrick Mahomes was stoic Sunday night...as he spoke to the media after the Chiefs lost to the Texans. During his press conference...Patrick Mahomes hinted that this could be Travis Kelce final season in the NFL. Unfortunately for Patrick Mahomes...it could also be the end of the Chiefs dynasty.

We reveal and react to Patrick Mahomes press conference. We discuss the retirement of Travis Kelce...and explain why changing priorities could have Travis Kelce retiring at the end of the NFL season. We also explain why Andy Reid career could be ending...and how Patrick Mahomes will be the only one left in Kansas City as the dynasty ends.

USE PROMO CODE BTL35 TO SAVE 35% WITH SUGAR MOUNTAIN TRADING: https://sugarmountaintrading.com

Jimmy Kimmel wife Molly McNearney gave a speech over the weekend...to a group of elite females in Hollywood. During the speech...Molly McNearney pled for sympathy by painting herself and Jimmy Kimmel as oppressed victims. We reveal and react to Molly McNearney speech.

We dispute the false claims that...Donald Trump was the reason that Jimmy Kimmel was temporarily fired. We once again highlight the real reason that...Jimmy Kimmel was fired. We also discuss political fatigue...and explain why incessant politics is the reason Hollywood is struggling.

VOTE FOR THE HUGE EMBARRASSING FAILURE AWARDS: https://app.sli.do/event/5CXk4fMWuF5M9pBf3vXPLp

Notre Dame was eliminated from playoff contention by the NCAA committee on Sunday. Once Notre Dame realized they wouldn't be competing for a championship...Notre Dame ended their season by rejecting to play in a bowl game. The NCAA is also dealing with sub-500 teams declining bowl games...and the college bowl system is at risk of becoming extinct.

We discuss Notre Dame and other major programs...declining to play in meaningless bowl games. We explain how the NCAA and the networks ruined bowl season...by expanding the number of bowl games. We compare bowl games to All-Star games in the NFL and NBA...and explain why bowl games have become a waste of time.

USE PROMO CODE BTL20 TO SAVE 20% WITH WHITE CROW HOPS: https://whitecrowhops.com

Kalen DeBoer and Alabama needed a win in the SEC Championship Game...to secure their spot in the college football playoffs. Unfortunately for Kalen DeBoer...Alabama was dominated by Georgia and Kalen DeBoer is once again on the hot seat.

We discuss Alabama fans pushing for Kalen DeBoer to be fired. We compare Kalen DeBoer first two years at Alabama to Nick Saban...and highlight how Kalen DeBoer is on a similar trajectory. We explain why Kalen DeBoer is perceived differently than Nick Saban...and why you never want to be the coach who replaces a legend.

SUBSCRIBE TO BEHIND THE LINE - SHORTS: https://www.youtube.com/@btlshorts-84

Netflix announced Friday afternoon that they were acquiring Warner Brothers. With Netflix acquiring a major production company and releasing movies immediately on their platform...it could shutdown movie theaters and dismantle the movie industry.

We discuss Netflix acquiring Warner Brothers...and the devastating impact it could have on Hollywood. We discuss the decline of the music industry...and explain how technology destroyed the once-profitable industry. We explain how the same thing could happen to Hollywood...and how the quality of movies could decline.

SUBSCRIBE TO BEHIND THE LINE - SHORTS: https://www.youtube.com/@btlshorts-84

The NFL has been the king of television for decades...with the vast majority of programming unable to outdraw the NFL. Last week...the Monday Night Football matchup featured the San Francisco 49ers and Carolina Panthers. Not only were NFL ratings beaten by college football...the NFL was also defeated by the National Dog Show.

We reveal and react to NFL ratings for Monday Night Football...and their ratings loss to the National Dog Show. We discuss the ongoing decline in quality of play across the NFL...and question whether the league will be able to draw with unappealing matchups. We also discuss gambling benefitting NFL ratings...and explain why the NFL decline could be permanent.

SUBSCRIBE TO BEHIND THE LINE - SHORTS: https://www.youtube.com/@btlshorts-84

Netflix announced Friday morning that...they were acquiring Warner Brothers Discovery for $72 billion. Netflix acquired most of the assets controlled by Warner Brothers Discovery...but Netflix refused to include CNN in the deal. We react to Netflix excluding CNN from the Warner Brothers Discovery acquisition.

We explain why Netflix would have no interest in CNN...even though CNN could provide Netflix with 24 hours of daily content. We also discuss what this means for the future of CNN...and explain why high-priced talent like Anderson Cooper and Jake Tapper could soon be unemployed.

USE PROMO CODE BTL30 TO SAVE 30% WITH FLUFFERNOGGIN: https://fluffernoggin.com