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The Sideline Theory

The Sideline Theory

By: Brandon Cheatham Michael Lane II
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Great teams aren’t built on the sideline, but the best arguments are.

The Sideline Theory is a sports podcast hosted by two childhood friends breaking down the biggest stories in football, basketball, and beyond every week. We analyze the game from the outside looking in; questioning decisions, challenging narratives, and debating what should’ve happened. No hot-take culture, no media spin. Just thoughtful breakdowns, strong opinions, and real chemistry from lifelong fans of the game.

Brandon Cheatham 2026
Episodes
  • Episode 8: Maxx Crosby and Ravens outlook, NFL Free Agency, and More!

    Episode 8: Maxx Crosby and Ravens outlook, NFL Free Agency, and More!
    Mar 12 2026

    Episode 8: Maxx Crosby and Ravens outlook, NFL Free Agency/Trades, Win SB - Lose in 1st rd - Top 5 pick, NBA games that caught your attention this week, Bam Adebayo’s performance (83 pts), and athletic feat of the week.
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    51 mins
  • Episode 7: Buckeyes in the NFL draft, Teams that should trade for Maxx Crosby and AJ Brown, Win SB - Lose in 1st rd - Top 5 pick, most impactful win (Timberwolves, Celtics, or Knicks), More likely Celtics win Chip or 1st round exit?

    Episode 7: Buckeyes in the NFL draft, Teams that should trade for Maxx Crosby and AJ Brown, Win SB - Lose in 1st rd - Top 5 pick, most impactful win (Timberwolves, Celtics, or Knicks), More likely Celtics win Chip or 1st round exit?
    Mar 4 2026

    Episode 7: Buckeyes in the NFL draft, Teams that should trade for Maxx Crosby and AJ Brown, Win SB - Lose in 1st rd - Top 5 pick, most impactful win (Timberwolves, Celtics, or Knicks), More likely Celtics win Chip or 1st round exit?, blink rankings scorers (NBA), best scorer of the era (post 2010, excluding Kobe), and athletic feat of the week.
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    1 hr and 25 mins
  • Episode 6: Best sport moment in lifetime (non-basketball and non-football, better win this week: Cavs or Spurs, and More!

    Episode 6: Best sport moment in lifetime (non-basketball and non-football, better win this week: Cavs or Spurs, and More!
    Feb 26 2026

    Episode 6: Best sport moment in lifetime (non-basketball and non-football, better win this week: Cavs or Spurs, who should #1 seeds in NBA be most afraid of from the play-in teams, more dangerous team in playoffs: Rockets, Raptors, or Cavs?, free agent talk (6 player spotlight: Kenneth Walker, Malik Willis, Mike Evans, Tyler Linderbaum, Tyreek Hill, and Romeo Doubs), Worse-Same-Better for all 18 NFL teams who didn’t make 2025 playoffs, and athletic feat of the week.
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    1 hr and 17 mins
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