NFL Draft Takeaways With Booger McFarland. Plus, Jimmy Butler’s Big Game 4 and ‘Warfare’ Codirector Ray Mendoza.
Tue, 29 Apr 2025
Russillo starts the show by sharing his thoughts on Jimmy Butler's Game 4 performance (1:21). Then, ...
Is the Shedeur Thing That Complicated? First-Round NFL Draft Reactions With Albert Breer. Plus, the Nuggets Look Cooked.
Fri, 25 Apr 2025
Russillo begins by taking about the Knicks, who took a 2-1 lead over the Pistons; the Nuggets, who l...
Kawhi’s Reminder Game and Cade’s Arrival. Plus, NFL Draft Best- and Worst-Case Scenarios With Danny Kelly and Danny Heifetz.
Tue, 22 Apr 2025
Russillo starts the show with a playoff edition of Tales From the Couch (1:34). Then, he’s joined ...
NBA Playoff Preview and Picks With Frank Isola
Thu, 17 Apr 2025
Russillo runs through the most interesting first-round playoff matchups and shares some predictions ...
The Annual Todd McShay–Daniel Jeremiah NFL Draft Fest!
Tue, 15 Apr 2025
Russillo is joined by Todd McShay and Daniel Jeremiah for their annual NFL Draft Fest (1:14)! They b...
Luka’s Homecoming, an NFL Draft QB Breakdown With Quincy Avery, and Cincinnati Basketball GM Corey Evans Joins
Thu, 10 Apr 2025
Russillo starts the show by sharing his thoughts on Luka’s return to Dallas (1:40). Then, he‘s j...
Michael Malone Out in Denver. Plus, Florida’s National Championship Comeback and a Masters Preview With Scott Van Pelt.
Tue, 08 Apr 2025
Russillo starts the show by reacting to the news that the Denver Nuggets have fired coach Michael Ma...
A CFB View of This NFL Draft With Bruce Feldman. Plus, How Dangerous Are the TWolves, With Jon Krawczynski.
Thu, 03 Apr 2025
Russillo is joined by Bruce Feldman to dig more into his latest mock draft including Cam Ward going ...
Jay Bilas Talks Final Four, Flagg Vs. Zion, Early NBA Draft Thoughts, and the Future of College Hoops
Tue, 01 Apr 2025
Russillo is joined by Jay Bilas to preview the Final Four and share his thoughts on each team, break...
Russell Wilson and NFL QB Desperation. Plus, a Big Picture Luka Chat With ‘The Wonder Boy’ Author Tim MacMahon.
Thu, 27 Mar 2025
Russillo starts the pod by examining how Russell Wilson will fit with the Giants and the landscape o...
The Lack of Upsets and the State of College Hoops With P.J. Carlesimo, Plus, New Red Sox 3B Alex Bregman.
Tue, 25 Mar 2025
Russillo is joined by P.J. Carlesimo to share his favorite Sweet 16 teams, break down the distinct p...
MLB Is Back! (Kind Of?) With Jeff Passan. Plus, How Much to Believe in the Cavs, Clippers, and Zion.
Thu, 20 Mar 2025
Russillo starts the pod by exploring which NBA teams or players we are being tricked by (0:36). Then...
Bracket Preview, Upsets, and Final Four Picks with Stanford Steve
Tue, 18 Mar 2025
Russillo welcomes Stanford Steve to break down what makes Duke and Florida so good, discuss which te...
‘Would You Rather’ NBA Player Debates, More Celtic Concerns and a Scoot Revival? Plus, Willie Colon!
Thu, 13 Mar 2025
Russillo starts with another edition of Tales From the Couch following OKC’s win in Boston (0:45)....
NFL Free Agency Hits and Misses with Sheil Kapadia, Plus Chandler Parsons and How History Will View the SGA-Jokic MVP Race
Tue, 11 Mar 2025
Russillo welcomes in Sheil Kapadia to share their thoughts on Sam Darnold and Geno Smith, reveal the...
Ty Jerome on the Cavs' Breakout Season. Plus, National Champion Will Howard on Ohio State's Title Run, NFL Combine Stories, and His Pro Future.
Thu, 06 Mar 2025
Russillo is joined by Ty Jerome to break down how his career reached this point, what makes the Cavs...
Part 2: Todd McShay on Shedeur and Cam's Landing Spots, WR and RB Debates, NFL Combine Takeaways, Plus Life Advice!
Tue, 04 Mar 2025
Russillo is joined by Todd McShay to break down the risers and fallers after the NFL combine, what m...
Part 1: More Mavs Misery with Kyrie Out for the Season, 15 NBA East Teams in 15(ish) Minutes, and Les Claypool of Primus!
Tue, 04 Mar 2025
The first installment of this two-part special starts with Russillo sharing his thoughts on Kyrie Ir...
15 NBA West Teams in 15(ish) Minutes! Plus, Adnan Virk Talks Oscars and the State of Canada.
Thu, 27 Feb 2025
Russillo starts the show by running through the NBA’s 15 Western Conference teams in about 15 minu...
Stafford, Rodgers, and Cousins Futures and Pre–NFL Combine Buzz With Albert Breer. Plus, Whether Teams Fear OKC and More With Anthony Slater.
Tue, 25 Feb 2025
Russillo is joined by Albert Breer to preview Matthew Stafford’s future with the Rams and potentia...
The Hockey Was Fun! But Are the NBA Comps Fair? Plus, Wemby’s Future and the Perfect NBA Starting Five With Kirk Goldsberry.
Fri, 21 Feb 2025
Russillo starts the show with his thoughts on the 2025 4 Nations Face-Off and discusses whether comp...
‘Henry V: The Astonishing Triumph of England's Greatest Warrior King’ With Author Dan Jones
Tue, 18 Feb 2025
Russillo is joined by Dan Jones to learn more about his latest book: ‘Henry V.’ They cover the f...
Friday Feedback!
Fri, 14 Feb 2025
Russillo is joined by Ceruti and Kyle to answer your mailbag questions in the latest edition of Frid...
A Full NFL Offseason Preview and the Chiefs’ Future With Mike Sando. Plus Tim Legler on the Luka-LeBron Combo, Celtics Worries, and More.
Wed, 12 Feb 2025
Russillo is joined by Mike Sando for a full NFL offseason preview, including what will happen to bot...
Eagles Dominate Chiefs. How Bad Is This Loss on Mahomes's Résumé? Plus, Trent Dilfer on Always Believing in Jalen Hurts.
Mon, 10 Feb 2025
Russillo starts the show with his thoughts on the Eagles' dominant defensive performance and a Brady...
Troy Aikman Talks Super Bowl LIX, Whether Mahomes Has a Weakness, and Brady Calling the Game. Plus, Recapping all the Major NBA Trade Deadline Moves.
Fri, 07 Feb 2025
Russillo starts the show by recapping the NBA trade deadline and sharing his thoughts on the biggest...
A Super Bowl Deep Dive Preview With Tim Hasselbeck. Plus, Jim Harbaugh on Year One With the Chargers and What Makes Him a Great Coach.
Wed, 05 Feb 2025
Russillo is joined by Tim Hasselbeck to share his pick for Super Bowl LIX, why playing against these...
More Luka Trade Fallout! The Pulse of Mavs Fans with Will Cain. Fox to the Spurs. Plus the LeBron, Klutch and Lakers Plans with Jovan Buha.
Mon, 03 Feb 2025
Russillo starts the show by once again trying to make sense of the Mavericks trading Luka Dončić (...
Shedeur Sanders or Jaxson Dart as QB2? Plus, Senior Bowl Takeaways With Todd McShay and a Memphis-Portland-All Star Tales from the Couch.
Fri, 31 Jan 2025
Russillo starts the show with Tales from the Couch by recapping wins from Memphis and Portland and s...
The De’Aaron Fox Market, Jimmy Butler’s Value, and Other Trade Possibilities With Chris Mannix. Plus, Why Paul George Is a Problem for Philly.
Wed, 29 Jan 2025
Russillo starts the show by breaking down the 76ers' start to the season, and keys in on Paul George...
How Dynasties Are Made, Nick Sirianni, and His Brief Coaching Stint With Jeff Saturday. Plus, Mahomes’ Playoff Dominance Continues.
Mon, 27 Jan 2025
Russillo starts the show with his thoughts on the AFC championship game (0:34). Then, he welcomes Je...
Conference Title Game Picks With Sheil Kapadia. NFL Coach Hiring Drama With Dianna Russini. Plus What’s Up With the Celtics?
Fri, 24 Jan 2025
Russillo is joined by Sheil Kapadia to preview this weekend’s games and share their picks (0:42). ...
Ohio State Is the Champ: The Buckeyes' Unprecedented Run and Ryan Day’s Redemption. Plus, Ben Johnson to the Bears With David Pollack.
Tue, 21 Jan 2025
Russillo starts the show with his reaction to Ohio State’s victory over Notre Dame and his broader...
What’s Fair in the Lamar Criticisms? Jayden’s Run and the Chiefs' Dark Arts With Willie Colon. Plus, Notre Dame–Ohio State Picks.
Mon, 20 Jan 2025
Russillo starts the show with his thoughts on Ravens-Bills and what it's fair to critique Lamar Jack...
Matt Leinart’s Favorite NFL Playoff QB and Notre Dame-Ohio State Pick, Plus the SGA Show in Cavs-Thunder
Fri, 17 Jan 2025
Russillo starts the show by welcoming in Matt Leinart to preview the national championship game, pic...
NBA Trade Market Check-In With Bobby Marks, Plus NFL Divisional Round Preview and Picks With Ted Nguyen
Wed, 15 Jan 2025
Russillo welcomes Bobby Marks to preview the NBA trade deadline and discuss what could happen to Jim...
Wild-Card Weekend Recap: The Jayden Daniels Show, Herbert, Love, and Tomlin Questions, QB Legacy Updates and the Arch Manning Future at Texas With Chris Simms
Mon, 13 Jan 2025
Ryen opens with his thoughts on NFL wild-card weekend, including Jayden Daniels not playing like a p...
Ohio State’s Turnaround, How Texas Should Feel, and the State of the SEC with Van Lathan. Plus the Unfair Hatred of Notre Dame.
Sat, 11 Jan 2025
Russillo starts the show with Van Lathan as they react right after Ohio State’s win over Texas to ...
NFL Wild-Card Playoff Preview With Ryan Fitzpatrick, Plus I'm in Love With the OK(C)
Wed, 08 Jan 2025
Russillo starts the show with a preview of OKC-CLE and explains why both teams have been so good (0:...
Lions Domination, Lamar’s MVP, Season Awards, and Patriots Fire Mayo With Domonique Foxworth
Mon, 06 Jan 2025
Russillo starts the show with his NFL regular-season awards, including best win, most surprising tea...
Part 2: Notre Dame Beats Georgia, and the State of the Declining SEC. Plus, Friday Feedback!
Fri, 03 Jan 2025
Russillo starts Part 2 of the podcast by recapping Notre Dame’s victory over Georgia, before takin...
Part 1: Daniel Jeremiah on Ohio State’s Dominance, Texas’s Near Disaster, Ewers vs. Allar, and Drake Maye Over Caleb Among NFL Rookie QBs
Thu, 02 Jan 2025
To kick things off in Part 1, Russillo welcomes in Daniel Jeremiah to recap Wednesday’s playoff ac...
Vikings NFC Favorites? Will Oregon-Ohio State Winner Win It All? Plus, the Cam Ward Convo With Booger McFarland.
Mon, 30 Dec 2024
Russillo opens the show with his takeaways from Week 17 of the NFL, including why he thinks the Viki...
Joel Klatt on the CFP Quarterfinals and Big Picture Playoff Debates, Plus Jimmy Butler’s Value and Defending Russell Wilson
Fri, 27 Dec 2024
Russillo opens the show with his thoughts on Jimmy Butler, another edition of Tales From the Couch, ...
The Dud CFB Weekend, the Indiana Convo, and Ohio State’s Title Chances With Bruce Feldman. Plus, Who Is the NFC Favorite?
Mon, 23 Dec 2024
Russillo opens the show with Bruce Feldman to discuss Indiana and SMU getting routed, how Ohio State...
KAT’s Return to Minnesota, Plus Greg Olsen on Best Coaching Jobs, Who Really Trusts Their QB, and Penix Over Cousins
Fri, 20 Dec 2024
Russillo starts the show by recapping KAT’s homecoming to Minnesota (0:56). Then, Greg Olsen joins...
Peak Giannis and OKC Questions and Full CFB Playoff Bracket Picks With Danny Kanell. Plus, Vermont National Champ Soccer Coach Rob Dow.
Wed, 18 Dec 2024
Russillo starts the show with his thoughts on the Bucks winning the NBA Cup (0:38). Then, Danny Kane...
Insane Josh Allen, Lions Injury Crisis, Mahomes Concerns, Sneaky Bucs, and More with Albert Breer
Mon, 16 Dec 2024
Russillo starts the show with his awards for Week 15 of the NFL (0:53). Then, Albert Breer joins the...
Can Belichick Wake a Sleeping Giant at UNC? Tom Curran on Why Bill Didn’t Return to the NFL. Plus, Clippers Guard Norman Powell.
Fri, 13 Dec 2024
Russillo starts the show by sharing his thoughts on Bill Belichick agreeing to become the new head c...
The Colin Cowherd Interview at Ryen’s House!
Wed, 11 Dec 2024
Russillo is joined by Colin Cowherd to learn more about his career path, where he thinks the industr...
CFP Bracket Breakdown, Unfair Paths, and Format Alternatives With Todd McShay. Plus, How Many NFL Teams Will Have New QBs Next Year?
Mon, 09 Dec 2024
Russillo recaps Week 14 of the NFL and takes a look at which teams will be in the QB market next sea...
The Lions' Bold Call, a Steelers Doubt Debate, and Rodgers's Future With Willie Colon. Plus, Chris Fallica on CFB Conference Championship Weekend.
Fri, 06 Dec 2024
Russillo starts the show with his thoughts on the Lions' victory over the Packers and Dan Campbell’...
Eagles and Ravens Going in Opposite Directions. Todd McShay on Ryan Day’s Ohio State Future and the Final CFB Playoff Spots. Plus, Van Lathan Went to Frolic Room!
Mon, 02 Dec 2024
Russillo starts the show with his awards for Week 13 in the NFL (0:53) before unveiling his latest c...
New CFP Rankings. What’s Still in Play? Rockets and T-Wolves Deep Dives. Plus, Matt Barkley Shares College and NFL Stories.
Thu, 28 Nov 2024
Russillo starts the show with his thoughts on the most recent College Football Playoff rankings and ...
So Is Indiana In? A Full CFB Playoff Selection Show With Todd McShay. Plus Saquon’s MVP Case.
Mon, 25 Nov 2024
Russillo starts the show with winners and losers from Week 12 of the NFL (1:15). Then, he’s joined...
Are the Steelers Really Contenders? Plus, Indiana–Ohio State Picks and How Many Teams Can Win the Title With Brady Quinn.
Fri, 22 Nov 2024
Russillo starts the show with his thoughts on Cleveland’s win and whether Pittsburgh is a legitima...
Celtics End Cavs' Streak, Maxey Calls Out Embiid, and Knecht Goes Off, the Indiana Take Reaction, Plus Super Bowl Champ Andrew Whitworth
Wed, 20 Nov 2024
Russillo starts the show with Tales from the Couch and breaks down Boston spoiling Cleveland’s per...
Chiefs Go Down, the AFC Hierarchy, and Rookie QB Future Rankings. Plus, Two-Loss SEC Teams Vs. Indiana With Todd McShay.
Mon, 18 Nov 2024
Russillo starts the show by recapping Sunday’s NFL action (0:40) before revealing his college foot...
NFL Teams That Actually Like Their Coach With Sheil Kapadia. Plus, Ariel Helwani on Tyson-Paul and UFC 309.
Fri, 15 Nov 2024
Russillo is joined by Sheil Kapadia to break down the Eagles’ 'TNF' victory over the Commanders an...
Warriors for Real? Mavs Are Fine, Embiid’s Return, and the Bucks' Future With Howard Beck.
Wed, 13 Nov 2024
Russillo begins with Tales from the Couch and breaks down Klay’s homecoming and Embiid’s first g...
Lions and Chiefs Try to Lose But Don’t, Bears Dysfunction, and the NFL Middle With Mike Sando, Plus Updated CFB Rankings After Weekend Upsets
Mon, 11 Nov 2024
Russillo opens the show by paying his respects to Detroit and Kansas City and diving into the Bears'...
Ranking NFL Teams Like the 12-Team CFB Playoff. Plus, Booger McFarland on Big Ten > SEC and the Bengals Going for Two.
Fri, 08 Nov 2024
Russillo opens the show by ranking NFL teams like the rankings for the College Football Playoff (0:4...
Big Cat on the First CFB Playoff Rankings. Plus, Giannis, Embiid, and NBA Trade Demands.
Wed, 06 Nov 2024
Russillo opens the show by explaining why Philly and Milwaukee have gotten off to such slow starts a...
Lions-Chiefs Hypothetical, and Ohio State Outclasses Penn State Again With Todd McShay. Plus, the Embiid Confrontation.
Mon, 04 Nov 2024
Russillo opens the show with his NFL Week 9 awards (0:46) before updating his college football ranki...
Greg Olsen on the NFL QB Problem, Underrated Dak and More, Plus Bucks Problems and Long Live End Zone Drops
Fri, 01 Nov 2024
Russillo opens the show with his early thoughts on the NBA season and what has led to Milwaukee’s ...
The Jokic Workload Question and Too Many NBA 3s? NFL Trade Rumors and Lamar MVP Fatigue With Albert Breer, Plus Actor Ed Quinn.
Wed, 30 Oct 2024
Russillo opens the show with another edition of ‘Tales From the Couch’ to recap Tuesday’s NBA ...
Quitting the Bears, Jameis Is Back, and the Anthony Richardson Experience, Plus Oregon’s Dominance and the Best CFB Win With Todd McShay
Mon, 28 Oct 2024
Russillo opens the show by giving out his Week 8 NFL awards (0:48) before revealing his updated coll...
NBA Tales From the Couch, Alex Smith on Mentoring Mahomes, and Today's QB Challenges. Plus, Catching Up With Dierks Bentley.
Fri, 25 Oct 2024
Russillo shares his first NBA Tales From the Couch of the season, including Nuggets-Thunder, Spurs-M...
NBA Is Back! World Series With Jeff Passan, Plus “the Most Important Election of Our Lifetime” With Chris Cillizza.
Wed, 23 Oct 2024
Russillo opens the show by reacting to the opening night of the NBA (0:48). Then, he’s joined by J...
The Chiefs’ Dominance Continues. Plus, New CFB Rankings, Texas Runs Into a Buzzsaw, and QB Breakdowns With Todd McShay
Mon, 21 Oct 2024
Russillo opens the show with high thoughts on the Chiefs and a look around the rest of the league (0...
Why It Doesn't Matter If Quarterbacks Transfer. Plus, Georgia-Texas and NIL With Danny Kanell and Story Time With Rob Gronkowski and Julian Edelman.
Fri, 18 Oct 2024
Russillo starts the show by discussing Spencer Rattler's and Bo Nix’s Thursday night performances ...
Cowboys Embarrassed and a Brady-Belichick Legacy Update, Plus Jesse Palmer Talks Biggest SEC Takeaways, Recruiting Stories, and Ryen on 'The Bachelor'
Mon, 14 Oct 2024
Russillo starts the show with his NFL Week 6 awards (0:48) and reveals his updated College Football ...
Ohio State–Oregon Preview With Stanford Steve. Plus, Mirin Fader on the Life of Hakeem Olajuwon.
Fri, 11 Oct 2024
Russillo is joined by Stanford Steve to get his lean for Ohio State–Oregon, learn what it’s like...
The Hunter Heisman Argument and New NBA GM Survey Reaction, Plus MLB Playoffs With Kevin Millar and the NHL Is Back With John Buccigross
Wed, 09 Oct 2024
Russillo opens the show with a look at past Heisman winners and how that history can be applied to t...
Dumb to Still Believe in the Bengals and 49ers? Plus, New CFB Rankings, Where to Put Alabama, and Heisman Talk With Todd McShay.
Mon, 07 Oct 2024
Russillo opens the show by handing out his Week 5 NFL awards (0:36) before sharing his updated colle...
MLB Playoffs With Adnan Virk! Plus, CNBC’s Josh Brown Talks His New Book and Gives Out Financial Life Advice.
Fri, 04 Oct 2024
Russillo starts the show by sharing his experience with the MLB playoffs (0:45). Next, he’s joined...
Live From the Fillmore in Philadelphia With Chris Long
Wed, 02 Oct 2024
Russillo starts the live show with a presentation on his relationship with the city of Philadelphia ...
NFL Division Winner Confidence Rankings and Georgia-Bama Aftermath With Todd McShay
Mon, 30 Sep 2024
Russillo starts the show with his NFL division winner confidence rankings after the first quarter of...
Georgia-Bama Preview and the Top Tier of CFB With Bruce Feldman, Derrick Rose Retires, Plus Gordon Hayward Stops By
Fri, 27 Sep 2024
Russillo starts the show by sharing his thoughts on Derrick Rose’s career before Ceruti joins to d...
Is NIL Getting Better or Worse? Plus, Matt Leinart on Whether It's Easier to Play Quarterback Now, Travis Hunter, and Caleb Williams’s Struggles.
Wed, 25 Sep 2024
Russillo starts the show with his thoughts on the state of NIL and the departure of UNLV quarterback...
The Sam Darnold Rebirth, Saquon’s Value, CFB Top 12 Rankings, and Heisman Eliminator With Todd McShay
Mon, 23 Sep 2024
Russillo starts the show with his Week 3 NFL awards (0:44) and reveals his first college football to...
Rodgers’s Big Night, Ohtani’s 50/50, and a New Ben Simmons Video, Plus Willie Colon Talks NFL Week 3 and a Funny Mike Vick Story
Fri, 20 Sep 2024
Ryen kicks off the show with a reason why his day will be good, and it involves something broken and...
Bryce Young Is Benched. Will He Be Back? Eagles Issues With Jon Ritchie. Plus Jon Anik Talking UFC.
Thu, 19 Sep 2024
Russillo begins by explaining what went wrong in Carolina with Bryce Young, and also why he’s conf...
Young QB Struggles, Kyler Goes Off, 0-2 Bengals and Ravens, Plus Arch Manning’s Big Day With Todd McShay and Domonique Foxworth
Mon, 16 Sep 2024
Russillo starts the show with his NFL thoughts and gives out his Week 2 awards (0:48) before transit...
Tua’s Future, Jason Kelce on Retirement and Being Media Guy, and Ohio State Coach Ryan Day
Fri, 13 Sep 2024
Russillo starts the show by sharing his thoughts on Tua’s latest injury (0:44). Then, he’s joine...
Annual NFL QB–NBA Star Comps, Bryan Curtis on Brady’s Broadcast Debut and Debate Coverage, Plus Author Erik Larson
Wed, 11 Sep 2024
Russillo starts the show with his annual NFL QB–NBA star comparisons (0:31). Then he welcomes in B...
NFL Week 1 Awards, Rookie QB Struggles, Best Rosters, and the Top Tier of CFB Teams With Todd McShay
Mon, 09 Sep 2024
Russillo starts the show with his thoughts on how the rookie QBs played in Week 1 (0:49). Then he tr...
Chiefs-Ravens Reactions and Super Bowl Picks With Marcus Spears. Plus, How to Be a Better Sports Bettor With Chad Millman.
Fri, 06 Sep 2024
Russillo starts the show with his thoughts on Chiefs-Ravens and shares his picks for the season (0:4...
49ers Quarterback Brock Purdy, Annual NFL Top Five at Every Position With Sheil Kapadia, Clemson Embarrassed, Miami's Statement, and More CFB Week 1
Tue, 03 Sep 2024
Russillo starts the show with his highs and lows following the first week of college football (0:43)...
Does Patience Matter With First-Round QBs? Daniel Jeremiah on the Best CFB QB/Draft Prospects. Plus Rick Mitarotonda of Goose!
Thu, 29 Aug 2024
Russillo starts the show with a look back at QBs drafted in the first round and how their careers pl...
The Annual NFL Quarterback Tiers With Mike Sando, Plus College Football Playoff Picks
Tue, 27 Aug 2024
Russillo starts the show with his college football predictions and shares his 12-team playoff picks...
Russillo on the Road: San Sebastián Travelogue
Tue, 20 Aug 2024
Russillo gives a day-by-day account of his solo trip to Bilbao, Madrid, and San Sebastián. The Rin...
Life After Football With Rob Gronkowski and Life Advice
Thu, 15 Aug 2024
Russillo is joined by Rob Gronkowski to discuss everything from how Bill Belichick shaped his career...
College Football Preview With Danny Kanell and Life Advice
Tue, 13 Aug 2024
Russillo is joined by Danny Kanell to preview the upcoming college football season. They discuss who...
The Five Worst NFL QB Situations, Plus Jets Love, Steelers QB, Dak’s Contract, and More With Dianna Russini
Thu, 08 Aug 2024
Russillo starts by naming what he thinks are the five worst quarterback situations in the NFL based ...
College Football Prep Thoughts, Plus a Fantasy Football Primer and Quarterback Debate With Field Yates
Mon, 05 Aug 2024
Russillo starts the pod by trying to make sense of college football's latest round of realignment (0...
Friday Feedback!
Fri, 02 Aug 2024
Russillo is joined by Ceruti and Kyle to answer your mailbag questions in this edition of Friday Fee...
Russillo Summer Book Club: ‘Conquistador’ With Buddy Levy and Life Advice
Tue, 30 Jul 2024
For the final chapter of his Summer Book Club, Russillo welcomes in ‘Conquistador’ author Buddy ...
Russillo Summer Book Club: ‘From the River to the Sea’ With John Sedgwick, Plus Life Advice
Thu, 25 Jul 2024
For the second chapter of his Summer Book Club, Russillo welcomes in John Sedgwick—author of ‘Fr...
College Recruiting Stories With Jamal Mashburn, Troy Aikman, Doug McDermott, Dan Hurley, Andre Iguodala, Baron Davis, Jimmer Fredette, P.J. Carlesimo, Fred Warner, and Lane Johnson
Tue, 23 Jul 2024
Russillo talks with Jamal Mashburn (0:29), Troy Aikman (6:04), Doug McDermott (10:28), Dan Hurley (1...
Russillo Summer Book Club: 'The Wide Wide Sea' With Hampton Sides, and Life Advice
Thu, 18 Jul 2024
Russillo kicks off his Summer Book Club by welcoming in 'The Wide Wide Sea' author Hampton Sides to ...
Summer League Standouts, Plus Van Lathan on Vegas, Fame Levels, Getting Old, and Life Advice
Tue, 16 Jul 2024
Russillo starts the show with his thoughts on summer league up to this point (0:35). Then, Van Latha...
Chris Ryan on Team USA, ‘Presumed Innocent,’ ‘The Bear,’ Philly, and Mail-It-in Summer Questions
Thu, 11 Jul 2024
Russillo starts the show with his thoughts on Team USA’s exhibition win over Canada (0:40). Then, ...
The Peaks and Valleys of American Sports Popularity, Plus Jimmer Fredette on Team USA 3x3 Olympic Basketball
Tue, 09 Jul 2024
Russillo opens the show by discussing why some sports are popular and how they grow (0:37). Then, Ji...
30 NBA Teams in 30(ish) Minutes! Eagles Tackle Lane Johnson, USMNT Talk, and Life Advice!
Wed, 03 Jul 2024
Russillo starts the pod by running through all 30 NBA teams and sharing his thoughts on their offsea...
Paul George to the Sixers! Plus, More NBA Free Agency, Klay’s Next Team, and the Warriors' Future With Anthony Slater.
Mon, 01 Jul 2024
Russillo starts the pod by discussing the 76ers' signing of Paul George (0:36). Then, The Athletic’...
Bronny James to L.A.: History and Criticism of the Pick. Plus, Dave McMenamin on the Lakers.
Fri, 28 Jun 2024
Russillo starts the pod with his thoughts on the Bronny James pick and the historical moment we’ll...
Brad Stevens on the Celtics Title. Plus, Television’s John Buccigross on the Panthers' Game 7 Stanley Cup Win.
Tue, 25 Jun 2024
Russillo is joined by Celtics general manager Brad Stevens to learn what winning a title feels like,...
Dan Hurley on the UConn Draft Prospects and NBA Flirtation, Plus a Big NBA Draft Preview With Sam Vecenie
Thu, 20 Jun 2024
Russillo is joined by UConn head coach Dan Hurley to learn more about UConn’s draft prospects and ...
Celtics Are Champs With Scott Van Pelt, Plus Drama at the U.S. Open
Tue, 18 Jun 2024
Russillo starts the pod with his experience watching the Celtics win the NBA Finals in person (0:43)...
Celtics Up 3-0, and the Turn on Luka Has Started. Plus, Howard Beck on Tatum Polarization and Remembering Jerry West.
Thu, 13 Jun 2024
Russillo starts the pod by looking at Boston’s Game 3 win and explaining why they’re up 3-0 (0:4...
Hurley Turns Down the Lakers and What Makes a Great NBA Coach. Plus, Life Advice and More With Joy Taylor!
Tue, 11 Jun 2024
Russillo starts the pod by examining why Dan Hurley may have turned down the Lakers job (0:37). Then...
Can the Mavs Fix the Game 1 Problems? Dan Hurley’s Fit With the Lakers. Plus Raja Bell Talks Guarding Luka, Kyrie, and Tatum.
Fri, 07 Jun 2024
Russillo starts the pod with his thoughts on Game 1 and reacts to the Dan Hurley rumors (0:40). Then...
What NBA Front Offices and Coaches Think About the Mavs-Celtics Finals, Plus Van Lathan on the Caitlin Clark Coverage
Tue, 04 Jun 2024
Russillo begins by sharing what NBA front office members and coaches think of the Finals matchup, th...
Austin Rivers on Rudy Gobert’s Image Problem and Playing With KAT and Ant. Plus, Settling the NBA Vs. NFL Players Debate.
Thu, 30 May 2024
Russillo begins by examining why it looks like Dallas is having an easier time on offense than Minne...
Mavs' Big Game 1 Win and What’s Up With Ant? Plus 49ers All-Pro Linebacker Fred Warner!
Thu, 23 May 2024
Russillo begins by recapping Dallas’s big Game 1 victory and discussing Anthony Edwards’s strugg...
Conference Finals Previews and Ranking the Four Best Players Left With Tim Legler, Plus Life Advice
Tue, 21 May 2024
Russillo is joined by ESPN’s Tim Legler to preview the Western Conference (00:29) and Eastern Conf...
Mavs Take Control, Boston Advances, and NBA Obituary Season, Plus Bob Ryan Talks Jokic Historically and Not Trusting These Celtics
Thu, 16 May 2024
Russillo opens the show by recapping Wednesday night’s games and shares his thoughts on the Maveri...
SGA Saves OKC and Mavs Miss a Huge Opportunity. Plus, Movies, Books and Baseball With Adnan Virk!
Tue, 14 May 2024
Russillo opens with his thoughts on OKC’s Game 4 comeback to even the series at 2 (0:30). Then, ML...
Knicks Up 2-0 and Pacers Call Out the Refs, Plus Mike Greenberg Talks ESPN and NYC’s Love of These Knicks.
Thu, 09 May 2024
Russillo opens by breaking down IND-NYK Game 2 and reveals his thoughts on the officiating of the se...
Terrifying Timberwolves With Craig Kilborn. Too Late for the Nuggets? Plus, Lifting Life Advice With Chad Wesley Smith!
Tue, 07 May 2024
Russillo opens by crediting the T-wolves for their phenomenal defense and sharing his thoughts on th...
Luka and Kyrie Live and More Playoff Reactions. Plus, New Alabama Head Coach Kalen DeBoer on Getting the Gig, and Kirk Goldsberry on the Creation of the Modern NBA.
Thu, 02 May 2024
Russillo starts the pod by by sharing his experience at Game 5 of DAL-LAC and rapid-fire playoff obs...
Should the Lakers Really Have Expected Better? Plus, Baron Davis and Life Advice.
Tue, 30 Apr 2024
Russillo starts the pod by welcoming in NBA obituary season and lays out what the Lakers could do ne...
A Falcons-Penix Zag and More NFL Draft Reaction With Todd McShay, Plus, Nuggets All but Finish Lakers, and Sixers, Magic Win
Fri, 26 Apr 2024
Russillo starts the pod by reviewing all three Thursday night games and series (0:30). Then, Todd Mc...
Brutal Losses for the Lakers and Sixers. Plus, the Annual Daniel Jeremiah and Todd McShay NFL Draft Preview!
Tue, 23 Apr 2024
Russillo starts the pod by taking a look back at the incredible Monday night NBA playoff games (0:35...
End of the Warriors, Knicks’ Ceiling, Zion, and Lillard’s Future With Frank Isola. Plus, Comedian Dan Soder.
Thu, 18 Apr 2024
Russillo opens the show with his thoughts on the play-in games and the end of the Warriors dynasty (...
NBA Playoff Team Draft, Todd McShay Grades Some NFL Draft Comps, and Jon Anik on UFC 300
Tue, 16 Apr 2024
Russillo and Ceruti start the pod by drafting the 20 NBA playoff teams (0:41). Then, Todd McShay com...
Nuggets Control the West, the Kentucky Job, and NBA Draft Talk With J. Kyle Mann. Plus, What It’s Like to Play the Masters With Michael Kim.
Thu, 11 Apr 2024
Russillo starts the pod with Tales From the Couch and shares his thoughts on MIN-DEN and DAL-MIA (0:...
UConn Repeats, Zach Edey’s NBA Future, Quitting the Bucks, and the Kentucky Job With Adam Lefkoe. Plus, Best and Worst Rookie QB Situations With Todd McShay.
Tue, 09 Apr 2024
Russillo begins with his thoughts on UConn's repeat as national champions and what the future has in...
First Round QB Bust Rate Update, Plus, Diggs Fallout and an NFL QB Tiers Preview With Mike Sando.
Thu, 04 Apr 2024
Russillo begins with his first-round QB bust rankings (0:35). Then, The Athletic’s Mike Sando come...
Iowa Owns the Night! Plus, Dan Hurley’s Rise and the Luka Playoff Fear Factor With P.J. Carlesimo.
Tue, 02 Apr 2024
Russillo begins by sharing why Iowa-LSU dominated the sports world (0:37). Then, P.J. Carlesimo join...
Jalen Green’s Rise, Ohtani, and World Series Picks With Jeff Passan. Plus, Doug McDermott Talks Wemby, Creighton, and More.
Thu, 28 Mar 2024
Russillo opens the show with a Tales From the Couch focusing on Jalen Green’s amazing month (0:45)...
The Jontay Porter Scandal and Sweet 16 Picks With Seth Davis. Plus, NFL QB Prospect Bo Nix.
Tue, 26 Mar 2024
Russillo opens the show with his thoughts on the Jontay Porter scandal (0:36). Then, Seth Davis join...
Georges Niang Talks Cavs Ceiling, Donovan Mitchell, and the New Foul Rules. Plus, ‘Napoleon’ Author Andrew Roberts.
Thu, 21 Mar 2024
Russillo is joined by Cavaliers forward Georges Niang to discuss his journey in the NBA, what a vete...
Ant Goes Superman, Nabers Vs. Harrison, and J.J. McCarthy Trade Ups With Todd McShay. Plus, Actor Ben Mendelsohn Joins!
Tue, 19 Mar 2024
Russillo starts the show by breaking down Anthony Edwards's dunk and remembering a time when dunks m...
Ranking the Last 10 NBA No. 1 Picks, a Wemby Check-in With Sean Elliott, Plus the Future of Scouting Basketball With Mark Silver
Thu, 14 Mar 2024
Russillo starts the show by revealing his takeaways from Denver-Miami before Ceruti comes on to rank...
Cousins to Atlanta, Saquon and the RB Market, Fields’s Future, and More on NFL Free Agency With Kevin Clark
Tue, 12 Mar 2024
Russillo starts the show by sharing his thoughts on the start of NFL free agency (0:37). Then he’s...
Free Agent QB Rankings and the Karl-Anthony Towns Injury Impact. Plus, Jamal Mashburn.
Thu, 07 Mar 2024
Russillo starts the show with a reveal of his top five free agent QB rankings, then shares his thoug...
Post NFL Combine Top 10 Mock Draft with Todd McShay, NBA Tales from the Couch, Plus Live Advice on YouTube!
Tue, 05 Mar 2024
Russillo starts the show with his thoughts on Clippers-Bucks and Thunder-Lakers (0:41). Then, he’s...
Wemby DPOY, LeBron’s Contract, Trae Trades, and Ranking the 2021 NBA Draft Class. Plus, Andre Iguodala.
Thu, 29 Feb 2024
Russillo opens by discussing the Lakers-Clippers thriller, what LeBron’s next contract should look...
LeBron’s 180 on Bronny. Plus, NFL Combine Rumors and the Future for Fields, Higgins, Wilson, and Cousins With Albert Breer.
Tue, 27 Feb 2024
Russillo kicks off the show with a reaction to LeBron James’s tweet about the mock draft and their...
Friday Feedback!
Fri, 23 Feb 2024
Russillo is joined by Ceruti and Kyle to answer your mailbag questions in the latest edition of Frid...
Russillo on the Road: New Zealand Travelogue
Wed, 21 Feb 2024
Russillo gives a day-by-day account of his solo trip to New Zealand. The Ringer is committed to resp...
College Recruiting Stories With Rob Gronkowski, Austin Ekeler, Julian Edelman, Ryan Fitzpatrick, T.J. Houshmandzadeh, and Mark Schlereth
Mon, 19 Feb 2024
Russillo talks with Rob Gronkowski (0:26), Austin Ekeler (5:13), Julian Edelman (12:34), Ryan Fitzpa...
Denny Hamlin on Teaming Up with Michael Jordan and the Daytona 500, Plus Life Advice
Fri, 16 Feb 2024
Russillo is joined by Denny Hamlin, NASCAR driver/owner and one of the stars of the new Netflix seri...
Tales From the Couch: Timberwolves, Clippers, Suns, Thunder, and Magic, Plus Jon Krawczynski on Minnesota's Ceiling and Best Ant Stories
Wed, 14 Feb 2024
As the NBA season heads into All-Star break, Ryen has his eye on the top teams in the West in Tales ...
Chiefs Are Champs Again, San Fran’s Mahomes Problem, and the OT Decision Debate With Todd McShay
Mon, 12 Feb 2024
Ryen opens the show by recapping another Chiefs Super Bowl victory and what moment cost the 49ers th...
Official Super Bowl LVIII Pick, Troy Aikman on Dealing With Extra Prep Time, and Life Advice
Fri, 09 Feb 2024
Russillo starts the show by revealing his pick for Super Bowl LVIII (0:44). Then, he’s joined by T...
Are the Clippers Going to Win the West? Plus, Super Bowl Prop Bets and Senior Bowl Standouts With Todd McShay.
Mon, 05 Feb 2024
Russillo starts the show by explaining why he’s high on the Clippers come playoff time (0:33). The...
Knicks Ceiling, LeBron Trade Rumors, and NBA Ref Drama, Plus Domonique Foxworth
Fri, 02 Feb 2024
Russillo starts the show with his thoughts on the Knicks winning streak, a LeBron trade, and officia...
Embiid’s Injury and the 65-Game MVP Threshold, Plus Chandler Parsons on the West Favorite, Doc’s Impact, and More
Wed, 31 Jan 2024
Ryen opens up the pod with the discussion around Joel Embiid and the 65-game threshold that players ...
More Lamar Playoff Struggles, Dan Campbell's Decision-Making, and a Chiefs-49ers Super Bowl With Todd McShay
Mon, 29 Jan 2024
Russillo starts the show with his thoughts on both conference championship games and discusses legac...
Conference Title Picks, Harbaugh to the Chargers, and Belichick Finished With Daniel Jeremiah, Plus Oregon Head Coach Dan Lanning
Fri, 26 Jan 2024
Russillo is joined by NFL Network’s Daniel Jeremiah to break down both championship games, react t...
Bucks Hire Doc Rivers and NBA Trade Rumors With Chris Mannix. Plus, Magic Guard Jalen Suggs!
Wed, 24 Jan 2024
The Milwaukee Bucks have fired head coach Adrian Griffin and replaced him with Doc Rivers. Why was G...
Are Josh Allen and the Bills Failures? Plus San Fran’s Problems, Goff’s Heater, and Lamar Vs. Mahomes With Todd McShay
Mon, 22 Jan 2024
Russillo starts the show by digging into what makes a winner and a loser in the NFL (0:27). Then, he...
NFL Divisional-Round Picks With Mark Schlereth. Plus, Why the Pacers Had to Make the Siakam Trade.
Fri, 19 Jan 2024
Russillo starts the show by sharing his thoughts on the Pacers' trade for Pascal Siakam (0:38). Then...
The Real NBA Contender List and Write-Off Teams. Plus, Booger McFarland on the Dangerous Chiefs, Tomlin’s Future, and Caleb Concerns.
Wed, 17 Jan 2024
At roughly the halfway point of the NBA season, Russillo opens with the list of teams who could win ...
Eagles and Cowboys Disasters and a Stroud Vs. Luck Rookie Debate. Plus, Jazz Head Coach Will Hardy.
Tue, 16 Jan 2024
Russillo opens by recapping super wild-card weekend and his biggest winners and losers (0:37). Then ...
NBA Blowout Theories, NFL Wild-Card Picks With Sheil Kapadia and the Belichick-Mayo Succession With Tom Curran
Fri, 12 Jan 2024
Russillo starts the show by digging into why the NBA has so many blowouts right now (0:37). Then, he...
Nick Saban’s Legacy and Who Will Replace Him at Alabama With Bruce Feldman
Thu, 11 Jan 2024
Nick Saban officially retired from coaching on Wednesday with arguably the best résumé of any coll...
Michigan Is the Champion, Harbaugh’s Best NFL Fit, and a Top 10 NFL Mock Draft With Todd McShay
Tue, 09 Jan 2024
Todd McShay joins Ryen to discuss Michigan’s impressive victory over Michael Penix Jr. and the Was...
Writing Off NFL Playoff Teams Before It Starts With Damien Woody, Plus Danny Kanell Revisits Old Tweets
Mon, 08 Jan 2024
Russillo opens by recapping the final week of the NFL season and giving his biggest winners and lose...
Giannis Vs. Wemby, the Ravens' Biggest Threat With Willie Colon, Plus Michigan-Washington Picks With Stanford Steve
Fri, 05 Jan 2024
Russillo starts the show by using last night’s game to compare Victor Wembanyama and Giannis Antet...
The Thunder’s Ceiling This Season, Plus Reassessing Which QBs Will Be Replaced This Offseason With Mike Sando
Wed, 03 Jan 2024
Ryen opens the pod with how good the Oklahoma City Thunder have been this season, after a victory ov...
Recapping Michigan-Alabama and Washington-Texas With Todd McShay
Tue, 02 Jan 2024
#1 Michigan Wolverines will face #2 Washington Huskies after two tightly contested matchups in the R...
College Football Playoff Picks With Matt Leinart, and Life Advice
Fri, 29 Dec 2023
Russillo is joined by 2004 Heisman-winning QB Matt Leinart to break down both College Football Playo...
Ravens Statement Win, the MVP Convo, and Not Burying the 49ers. Plus, Durant and the Lethargic Suns.
Tue, 26 Dec 2023
Russillo shares his thoughts on the Ravens’ dominant win over the 49ers, Brock Purdy’s four-turn...
Friday Feedback!
Fri, 22 Dec 2023
Russillo is joined by Ceruti and Kyle to answer your mailbag questions in this holiday edition of Fr...
Annual NFL QB and NBA Star Comps, Plus Kevin Clark and the Rapper Bas
Wed, 20 Dec 2023
Ryen opens the pod with the annual NFL QB and NBA star comparison. Find out which QB is the Jokic of...
Are the Bills Back? Plus, Todd McShay Talks Lamar Jackson’s Value and Life Advice.
Mon, 18 Dec 2023
Russillo opens by recapping Week 15 of the NFL season and giving his biggest winners and losers (0:4...
Clippers Gelling, Stopping Luka, and Giannis’s Dominance. Plus: Trent Dilfer on the Challenges of Coaching at a Smaller School, and Ohtani’s Contract and Yamamoto Rumors With Jeff Passan.
Fri, 15 Dec 2023
Russillo opens the show by revealing his takeaways from Thursday’s NBA action (1:00). Then, he’s...
Draymond At It Again and Buying Mavs Hype? Plus Ryan Fitzpatrick on the Josh Allen Criticism and Smart Guy Questions.
Wed, 13 Dec 2023
Ryen is back with some Hump Day Hoops. Luka lit it up again against the Lakers last night, and the M...
Chiefs and Eagles: How Bad Is It? Dak and the Cowboys Different This Time? Plus, Jayden Daniels's NFL Future With Todd McShay.
Mon, 11 Dec 2023
Russillo opens by recapping Week 14 of the NFL season and giving his biggest winners and losers (0:4...
Haliburton’s Rise, LeBron’s Buy-In, the Pelicans' Zion Problem, and NBA Trade Market Restrictions With Brian Windhorst
Fri, 08 Dec 2023
Russillo opens the show by revealing his takeaways from the in-season tournament so far (1:00). Then...
CFB Playoff Venting Session With Danny Kanell, Previewing the Matchups With Todd McShay, Plus San Fran Rolls Philly
Mon, 04 Dec 2023
Russillo opens by recapping Week 13 of the NFL season and giving his biggest winners and losers and ...
CFB Conference Title Game Confidence Rankings, NFL Playoff Resumés, and Willie Colon on Niners-Eagles
Fri, 01 Dec 2023
Russillo opens the show with his confidence rankings for this weekend’s conference championship ga...
Warriors Meltdown and Two Players to Worry About, Plus a '90s Music Nostalgia Session With Rob Harvilla
Wed, 29 Nov 2023
It’s Wednesday, which means Ryen’s got Hump Day Hoops! Could the Warriors' run finally be coming...
Best Vs. Most Deserving CFB Playoff Debate, Beware Firing Your Coach, Plus Hurts Vs. Allen With Todd McShay
Mon, 27 Nov 2023
Russillo opens by recapping Week 12 of the NFL season and giving his biggest winners and losers (0:3...
Friday Feedback! Plus the Alliance CFB Picks
Fri, 24 Nov 2023
Russillo is joined by Ceruti and Kyle to answer all of your Friday Feedback questions (1:00) and try...
Chris Long on Eagles-Chiefs and the Best Pass Rushers. Plus, a Wild Pacers-Hawks Game and Magic Minute!
Wed, 22 Nov 2023
Ryen starts the pod with some Hump Day Hoops and a recap of the Cavaliers' overtime win vs. the Sixe...
Elite NFL Team Slumps, New Russ Still Isn’t Old Russ, and CFB Playoff Scenarios With Danny Kanell
Mon, 20 Nov 2023
Russillo opens by recapping Week 11 of the NFL season and giving his biggest winners and losers (0:4...
Sorting Through the Five Teams That Can Win the Super Bowl. Plus Best Young NBA Talent With Chris Mannix.
Fri, 17 Nov 2023
Russillo opens the show by making the case for the five teams he thinks are capable of winning the S...
Live From Las Vegas With Todd McShay: Top Five Personal NFL and NBA Draft Misses, Plus Life Advice
Thu, 16 Nov 2023
Russillo was live from Las Vegas with Todd McShay! They talk about their humble beginnings when they...
Watson Hope, Stroud MVP Talk, 49ers Scary Again, and Trevor Lawrence Questions With Willie Colon
Mon, 13 Nov 2023
Russillo opens by recapping Week 10 of the NFL season and giving his biggest winners and losers (1:0...
Ranking NFL QBs Most Likely to Be Replaced Next Season, Plus a Chris Paul–Warriors Check-In With Logan Murdock
Fri, 10 Nov 2023
Russillo opens the show with his quarterback replacement rankings (1:00). Then, he’s joined by The...
Surprising NBA Numbers, Plus a Super Bowl Team Confidence Draft With Sheil Kapadia
Wed, 08 Nov 2023
Ryen opens the show with how the Clippers looked with newly acquired James Harden and what their fat...
C.J. Stroud’s Rise, the Dolphins “Fraud” Discussion, and Some SEC Vs. Pac-12 Matchup Debates With Todd McShay
Mon, 06 Nov 2023
Russillo opens by recapping Week 9 of the NFL season and giving his biggest winners and losers (1:08...
The First Monster Wemby Game, Plus Danny Kanell’s Issue With the Initial CFB Playoff Rankings
Fri, 03 Nov 2023
Russillo opens the show by recapping Victor Wembanyama’s big game and explaining why San Antonio w...
Harden Gets His Way Again, Clippers Fan Marcellus Wiley Weighs In, and Damien Woody on Some Big NFL Trades
Thu, 02 Nov 2023
The James Harden–Sixers saga resulted in him getting his way again and being traded to the Los Ang...
Purdy Struggles, the Real Bengals, and Cousins’s Future With Mike Sando, Plus Love for the Oregon Ducks
Mon, 30 Oct 2023
Russillo opens by recapping Week 8 of the NFL season and giving his biggest winners and losers (0:45...
The Best Player on Every NFL Team Draft With Todd McShay. Plus, a World Series Preview With Matt Buschmann.
Fri, 27 Oct 2023
Russillo opens the show with his thoughts on LeBron’s start to his 21st season (1:00). Then, he’...
NBA Finals Picks, Richard Jefferson From Manhattan Beach and NFL Trade Deadline Rumors with Dianna Russini
Wed, 25 Oct 2023
Ryen opens the show by revisiting the NBA’s opening night, discusses if the Lakers and Nuggets act...
Eagles-Dolphins Wake-up Call, Bruce Feldman on Caleb’s Struggles and Harbaugh’s Future, Plus Lakers Guard Austin Reaves
Mon, 23 Oct 2023
Russillo opens by recapping Week 7 of the NFL season and giving his biggest winners and losers (0:41...
Friday Feedback! Plus Willie Colon on Dolphins-Eagles and What Makes an Elite Defense.
Fri, 20 Oct 2023
Russillo is joined by Fox Sports’ Willie Colon to discuss what the Jets’ best move is going forw...
NBA Would You Rathers and the Worst Home Field Advantage in Sports, Plus Life Advice
Wed, 18 Oct 2023
Ryen finally took the long trip over to SoFi Stadium to catch the Cowboys-Chargers game this past Mo...
Super Bowl Contenders Struggle, Top 10 NFL Prospects, and the Best CFB Win This Season With Todd McShay
Mon, 16 Oct 2023
Russillo opens by recapping Week 5 of the NFL season and giving his biggest winners and losers (1:24...
Chiefs' Unexpected Secret Weapon and 15 Years of RedZone With Scott Hanson. Plus, the Police Drummer Stewart Copeland.
Fri, 13 Oct 2023
Russillo starts by breaking down the Chiefs' victory over the Broncos and explains why the Chiefs de...
Rob Gronkowski and Pedro Martinez, Plus Takeaways From the NBA GM Survey
Wed, 11 Oct 2023
Ryen goes full captain 617 today with Beantown legends Rob Gronkowski and Pedro Martinez. But first,...
The 49ers' Dominance and Purdy’s Development, Plus Texas Loses but Isn’t Done With Todd McShay
Mon, 09 Oct 2023
Russillo opens by recapping Week 5 of the NFL season and giving his biggest winners and losers (1:39...
The Hunt for Caleb Williams and Questioning the Draft Process. Plus, Underrated QBs With Willie Colon.
Fri, 06 Oct 2023
Russillo starts by discussing Justin Fields’s resurgence the past two weeks and how that could aff...
Rare QB Redemption Stories and Harden's Sabotage Excitement. Plus, Julian Edelman on Belichick and Mac.
Wed, 04 Oct 2023
Ryen starts the show by acknowledging the redemption stories of Baker Mayfield and Jared Goff and Ja...
Bills Statement Win, “Unwritten” NFL Stories, Plus Todd McShay on CJ Stroud, Mac Jones, and Surprising Rookies
Mon, 02 Oct 2023
Russillo opens by recapping Week 4 of the NFL season and giving his biggest winners and losers (0:43...
Lillard to the Bucks, and Miami Gets It Wrong. Plus, Burrow, Fields, Caleb, and More QB Talk With Jordan Palmer.
Wed, 27 Sep 2023
Russillo opens with Dame Lillard to the Bucks, where it puts Milwaukee in the East, and why the cove...
Are the Dolphins Terrifying the Rest of the NFL? Plus Top 5 NFL QB Prospects and More With Todd McShay.
Mon, 25 Sep 2023
Russillo opens by recapping Week 3 of the NFL season and giving his biggest winners and losers (0:36...
Would Brock Purdy Work Outside San Fran? Credit to Daniel Jones, Plus Life Advice With Van Lathan.
Fri, 22 Sep 2023
Russillo starts by sharing his thoughts on both quarterbacks following the 49ers win over the Giants...
Big Cat Stops By for Sports City Trades, CFB Predictions, History Takes, and Life Advice
Wed, 20 Sep 2023
Ryen is joined by Big Cat from Barstool to talk about Roman Empire and World War II history (2:04), ...
Dolphins the Class of the AFC? Plus CFB Top 12 and What’s Wrong With Alabama With Greg McElroy
Mon, 18 Sep 2023
Russillo opens by recapping Week 2 of the NFL season and giving his biggest winners and losers (0:59...
Eagles' Weird 2-0 Start, Deion's NFL Future, Turf Vs. Grass, and More With Albert Breer. Plus, David Shaw on the Death of the Pac-12.
Fri, 15 Sep 2023
Russillo begins by questioning the Eagles' dominance this season despite their 2-0 start (1:00). Nex...
Empathy for Jets Fans, UNC Coach Mack Brown Talks Drake Maye and Texas, and ‘Battle of Ink and Ice’ Author Darrell Hartman
Thu, 14 Sep 2023
Ryen starts out the pod discussing how devastating the Aaron Rodgers injury is to the Jets fanbase a...
NFL Week 1 Best Win, Worst Loss, and Tua-Mania. Plus, Texas Is Back Again, and Where Does That Leave Alabama?
Mon, 11 Sep 2023
Russillo opens by recapping Week 1 of the NFL and giving his biggest winners and losers (1:13). Then...
Russillo on the Road: Spain Travelogue
Fri, 08 Sep 2023
Russillo gives a day-by-day account of his solo summer trip to Spain. Host: Ryen Russillo Producers...
Lions Win Bigger Than Chiefs Loss, Super Bowl Picks, and NFL Trade Value Rankings With Sheil Kapadia
Fri, 08 Sep 2023
Russillo opens the show with his takeaways from Lions-Chiefs and shares his Super Bowl picks for the...
The Deion Effect at Colorado With Joel Klatt, Plus Life Advice
Tue, 05 Sep 2023
Russillo opens with Colorado’s huge Week 1 win over TCU, Shedeur Sanders’s play at QB, Deion San...
Questioning the NFL’s Dominance, Daniel Jeremiah on NFL Week 1 and Caleb Williams, and Skateboarding Legend Tony Hawk
Thu, 31 Aug 2023
Russillo kicks off the show with a look at the NFL’s dominance after its future was questioned not...
The NFL’s Backup Quarterback Carousel, Plus the Long-Term College Football Realignment Problems With Chris Vannini
Tue, 29 Aug 2023
Russillo kicks off the show with the annual look at the quarterback depth charts before cutdown day ...
CFB Playoff Picks With Danny Kanell, Plus Life Advice
Fri, 25 Aug 2023
Russillo is joined by Sirius XM’s Danny Kanell to discuss his potential College Football Playoff, ...
Friday Feedback!
Fri, 18 Aug 2023
It's finally here: The inaugural Friday Feedback episode! Ryen answers emails from listeners for an ...
Life Advice Special With Van Lathan
Tue, 15 Aug 2023
It's all Life Advice! Van Lathan joins Ryen, Kyle, and Ceruti to answer some listener-submitted Life...
Killers of the Flower Moon' With Author David Grann, Plus Life Advice
Thu, 10 Aug 2023
Russillo is joined by author David Grann to discuss his book 'Killers of the Flower Moon,' the upcom...
Life in the G League With Shareef Abdur-Rahim, Plus Life Advice
Tue, 08 Aug 2023
Russillo is joined by the president of the NBA G League, Shareef Abdur-Rahim, to talk about the grow...
Ndamukong Suh on His Dominance at Nebraska, Title Chasing, and the Best QB He Played Against, Plus Life Advice
Thu, 03 Aug 2023
Russillo is joined by Super Bowl champion Ndamukong Suh to discuss what NFL training camp is like fo...
Annual NFL QB Tiers With Mike Sando
Tue, 01 Aug 2023
Russillo is joined by Mike Sando of The Athletic to discuss his annual QB tiers in which 50 league i...
Historical and Future Perspective on Jaylen Brown’s Supermax, Plus Hall of Famer Tracy McGrady
Thu, 27 Jul 2023
Russillo shares his thoughts on Jaylen Brown's massive supermax contract and why it actually makes s...
NFL Top 5 at Every Position With Sheil Kapadia
Tue, 25 Jul 2023
Russillo is joined by The Ringer's Sheil Kapadia to rank their top five NFL players at every positio...
A Lesson on NBA Trade Demands, an NFL Betting Primer With Chad Millman, Plus SlamBall Creator Mason Gordon
Thu, 20 Jul 2023
Russillo shares his thoughts on the NBA trade requests of James Harden and Damian Lillard, as well a...
Is There One Good Argument for Paying Running Backs? Dianna Russini Stops By, Plus Tennis and Heckling With Mardy Fish
Tue, 18 Jul 2023
Russillo weighs in on the conversation about devalued NFL running backs (0:34) before talking with E...
Revisiting 30 Years of NBA Ring Chasing, Plus LeBron Is Back! (Kidding) With Mike Trudell
Thu, 13 Jul 2023
Russillo opens by going through most of the big NBA ring chaser moves of the last 30 years and how D...
Why Harden and Philly Is Still a Possibility and More NBA Offseason Story Lines With Chris Mannix. Plus Extended Life Advice.
Tue, 11 Jul 2023
Russillo is joined by SI's Chris Mannix to talk NBA offseason, including why the market for Dame Lil...
Young NBA Players: Who Doesn’t Have Next? Plus, NFL Summer Story Lines and Going Abroad With Kevin Clark.
Thu, 06 Jul 2023
Russillo shares his thoughts on notable second- and third-year NBA players by placing them into four...
Happy Fourth of July! With Alex Caruso.
Tue, 04 Jul 2023
Happy Fourth of July! Russillo is joined by Bulls guard Alex Caruso to talk about the Bulls' playoff...
Ohtani Joins LeBron and Tiger in Living Up to the Hype With Jeff Passan
Thu, 29 Jun 2023
Russillo shares his thoughts on Shohei Ohtani and where he ranks among all-type hype athletes includ...
Airing Out the Jokic and CP3 Laundry, Jay-Z vs Nas, and Life Advice With Van Lathan
Tue, 27 Jun 2023
Russillo shares his thoughts on a John Collins trade finally coming to fruition (0:39) before he is ...
NBA Draft Recap! Miller Over Scoot and Best/Worst Picks With Sam Vecenie, Plus Chris Paul to the Warriors
Fri, 23 Jun 2023
Russillo shares his thoughts on the Trailblazers landing Scoot Henderson with the third overall pick...
Live From NYC, Chris Paul Talks About Being Traded to Wizards, and Life Advice
Wed, 21 Jun 2023
Russillo opens his live show at Gramercy Theatre in New York City with a brief story about attending...
Woj on Beal, Lillard, Harden, Zion, and Who Will Go Second in the NBA Draft. Plus, Ryen Gets Into Yoga.
Thu, 15 Jun 2023
Russillo is joined by ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski to discuss the futures of big NBA names like Bradl...
Nuggets Are NBA Champs and the Future of the Jokic-Murray Combo With Austin Rivers, Plus Kyle’s Wedding Recap
Tue, 13 Jun 2023
The Nuggets are NBA champs and Russillo opens with his Tales From the Couch for Game 5 and puts some...
Jokic’s Historic Game 3 and Chris Paul’s Future, Plus a Wembanyama Rant and More NBA Draft Talk With Kevin O’Connor
Mon, 12 Jun 2023
Russillo shares his Tales From the Couch after Game 3 of the NBA Finals (0:35), then he breaks down ...
Kyrie Recruiting LeBron and Jaylen, Harden and Dame’s Futures With Shams Charania. Plus the NIL Wild West in CFB With Bruce Feldman.
Tue, 06 Jun 2023
Russillo is joined by NBA insider Shams Charania to discuss the report of Kyrie Irving reaching out ...
Game 1: No Surprises and Tales From the Couch With Wosny Lambre. Plus, the Greatest Surfer of All Time, Kelly Slater.
Fri, 02 Jun 2023
Russillo shares his Tales From the Couch after Game 1 of the NBA Finals (0:33) before talking with T...
Ryen Was Wrong About the Heat and Is Picking Against Them Again, Plus Jeff Van Gundy and Andy Cohen!
Tue, 30 May 2023
Russillo shares his thoughts on the Heat's Game 7 victory over the Celtics, Boston's inability to co...
Wemby, Scoot, Harden, and More NBA Future Scenarios, Plus Pelicans Guard CJ McCollum and a 'Succession' Recap
Thu, 25 May 2023
Russillo shares his thoughts on Victor Wembanyama's fit in San Antonio, the Hornets' decision with t...
Nuggets Erase Any Doubt, LeBron Hints at Retiring, and a Heat Culture Update With Jorge Sedano. Plus, Author Hugh Howey on ‘Silo’.
Tue, 23 May 2023
Russillo shares his Tales From the Couch from the Nuggets series-ending win over the Lakers, a look ...
Is Jimmy Butler the Most Universally Approved Star? Plus, Bob Ryan and a Live Show Announcement!
Thu, 18 May 2023
Russillo shares his thoughts on the Heat's Game 1 road victory over the Celtics, Jayson Tatum's stru...
Wembanyama Shaping the NBA’s Next Decade and Doc Out as Sixers Coach, Plus Larry Nance Jr. on Zion and More
Tue, 16 May 2023
Russillo shares his excitement for the NBA draft lottery, and the hope that Victor Wembanyama brings...
Tim Legler on the Warriors' Chances and Trusting the Celtics or Sixers, Plus Actor James Marsden on 'Jury Duty’
Thu, 11 May 2023
Russillo is joined by ESPN’s Tim Legler to discuss Golden State’s frenetic pace (1:00), what Pho...
What's Next for the Warriors With Anthony Slater. Plus, a Kyle Bachelor Party Preview.
Tue, 09 May 2023
Russillo shares his Tales From the Couch for Lakers-Warriors Game 4 (0:50) before his recap of the H...
Boston-Philly Reset, More NBA Playoffs With Gilbert Arenas, Author Steven Hyden on Pearl Jam, and Life Advice
Thu, 04 May 2023
Russillo shares his Tales From the Couch on Game 2 of Celtics-76ers (0:33), before talking with form...
Tough Night for Russillo With Harden and CP3, Booger McFarland’s NFL Draft Thoughts, Plus Mike Trudell on Lakers-Warriors
Tue, 02 May 2023
Russillo shares his Tales From the Couch on 76ers-Celtics Game 1 and Nuggets-Suns Game 2 (0:32), bef...
Richardson and Levis Drama Plus Favorite and Least Favorite NFL Draft Picks With Kevin Clark
Fri, 28 Apr 2023
Russillo shares his Tales From the Couch from Celtics-Hawks Game 6 (0:37) before he is joined by The...
“Blame Everyone” - Heat Take Out Bucks
Thu, 27 Apr 2023
Russillo reacts to the Bucks shocking round one loss to the Heat, why there’s never been a larger ...
Jimmy Butler Is That Dude. Plus, TNT’s Adam Lefkoe on the NBA Playoffs and His Best Shaq and Barkley Stories.
Wed, 26 Apr 2023
Ryen opens with Jimmy Butler’s all-time playoff performance against the Bucks in Game 4 and why th...
Todd McShay and Daniel Jeremiah on the Latest NFL Draft Rumblings, Plus Reaction to the Anonymous NBA Player Poll
Thu, 20 Apr 2023
Russillo shares his Tales From the Couch, covering Nuggets-Timberwolves Game 2, the Grizzlies' Game ...
Kings Have Warriors on the Ropes, Eagles Center Jason Kelce on Jalen Hurts’s Contract and Career Stories, Plus 'The Wager' Author David Grann
Tue, 18 Apr 2023
Ryen opens with reactions to the Warriors going down 0-2 to the Kings and Draymond’s ejection, plu...
LaVine and OKC Impress While the Heat, Pelicans, and Zion Disappoint. Plus Former NBA Player Quentin Richardson.
Thu, 13 Apr 2023
Ryen opens with Tales From the Couch: Play-In Edition, including the Timberwolves running out of gas...
Episode 500! Are We Rooting for LeBron? Gobert Suspended, and Was Tanking That Bad? Plus, Comedian Nate Bargatze Returns.
Tue, 11 Apr 2023
It's the 500th episode of The Ryen Russillo Podcast! Russillo starts by handing out his annual NBA C...
Paolo Banchero on His Rookie Season and His Path to Being the No. 1 Pick, Bobby Marks on the New NBA CBA, Plus We Like the In-Season Tournament!
Thu, 06 Apr 2023
Russillo shares his thoughts on the proposed NBA in-season tournament, and why he surprisingly likes...
The Improbability of UConn Hoops, Theo Epstein on Changing Baseball. Plus Ryen’s Solo Fantasy Baseball Draft.
Tue, 04 Apr 2023
Russillo shares his thoughts on the absurdity of UConn's five men's national championship wins since...
The Lamar Jackson Decision With Former NFL GM Scott Pioli. Plus, Concerns About the Lack of Interest in Jackson With the NFLPA’s George Atallah.
Thu, 30 Mar 2023
Russillo shares his thoughts on Kevin Durant's return to the Suns, their victory over the Timberwolv...
MVP Impact After Embiid Sits Out vs. Jokic, Ryan Whitney on Hockey Guy vs. NBA Guy, Plus 'Succession' Is Back!
Tue, 28 Mar 2023
Russillo shares his Tales From the Couch, including Kings-Timberwolves, Embiid missing the 76ers-Nug...
How NBA Star Status Impacts Playoff Pressure, Bucks GM Jon Horst, Plus a Sweet 16 of “The Worst Guys”
Thu, 23 Mar 2023
Ryen opens with how different NBA stars’ status in the league impacts how much pressure is on them...
Most Disappointing NBA Story Lines, Timberwolves Guard Mike Conley, and Sara Walsh With an Aaron Rodgers Update
Tue, 21 Mar 2023
Ryen opens with his most disappointing NBA story lines of the season, including Zion, the Pelicans, ...
Todd McShay on Three QBs in Play at No. 1, and Kevin Huerter on the Kings Revival. Plus, a Kissing Guy Follow-Up.
Thu, 16 Mar 2023
Russillo is joined by ESPN's Todd McShay to discuss his 2023 NFL mock draft, which QBs are possibly ...
Aaron Rodgers and the AFC and NFC QB Talent Gap. Plus, Chris Ryan on the Sixers and the Best TV Shows Ever.
Tue, 14 Mar 2023
Ryen opens with Aaron Rodgers reportedly being close to a move to the Jets and how that would create...
Let’s Have the MVP Discussion, Plus Greg Olsen on Calling a Super Bowl and the Tom Brady Situation
Thu, 09 Mar 2023
Russillo shares his thoughts on the recently un-fun NBA MVP discussion (0:35), before he is joined b...
Lamar Jackson’s Future and the Three Factors in the Raven’s Decision, Jon Anik on UFC 285, Plus an Accidental HOA Deep Dive
Tue, 07 Mar 2023
Ryen opens with Lamar Jackson’s future with the Ravens, the factors that make it complicated, and ...
Durant’s Suns Debut, Done With Anthony Davis, and the Giannis MVP Push With P.J. Carlesimo, Plus Jam Band Talk
Thu, 02 Mar 2023
Ryen opens with some NBA Tales From the Couch, including Kevin Durant’s Suns debut and why he’s ...
Top NBA Duos, Bears' No. 1 Pick, and QB Movement Updates With Jeff Darlington. Plus, a Salt Lake City Recap
Tue, 28 Feb 2023
Russillo takes a look at the best NBA duos among the contenders and ranks them (0:42) before he is j...
Bryan Curtis on Sports Media, the Magic of Radio Row, and Podcasts vs. Radio. Plus, Life Advice.
Wed, 22 Feb 2023
Russillo is joined by The Ringer’s Bryan Curtis to talk sports media! They discuss lessons learned...
Live From Salt Lake City with Special Guest Lauri Markkanen
Mon, 20 Feb 2023
Russillo was live from Wiseguys Comedy Club in Salt Lake City, Utah before NBA All-Star Saturday nig...
Finding Value in the NBA's Second Half With Raheem Palmer, and Talking Oscars With Adnan Virk
Fri, 17 Feb 2023
Russillo is joined by Adnan Virk of the 'Cinephile' podcast to discuss the 2023 Oscars, and a weak y...
NFL Offseason Story Line Draft With Albert Breer. Plus, Suns Chemistry and Other NBA Tales From the Couch.
Wed, 15 Feb 2023
Russillo shares his NBA Tales From the Couch, including the Suns' win over the Kings, anticipating K...
Is Mahomes Just Inevitable? Plus, Damien Woody on Hurts’s Bright Future and Super Bowl After-Parties.
Tue, 14 Feb 2023
Russillo shares his takeaways from the Chiefs' Super Bowl win over the Eagles (0:32) before talking ...
Super Bowl Picks With Jeff Fisher and Sheil Kapadia, Plus Prop Bet Mania
Fri, 10 Feb 2023
Russillo shares his thoughts on Super Bowl 57, good and bad stats on both teams, best storylines, an...
LeBron Passes Kareem, and the Future of Big Career Records. Plus, Kirk Goldsberry on Kyrie in Dallas, Memphis’s Slip, and More.
Wed, 08 Feb 2023
Russillo shares his thoughts on LeBron James becoming the NBA’s all-time leading scorer, why these...
The Market for Kyrie, Steph's Injury, and the Trade Deadline With Anthony Slater. Plus, Mahomes Stories and Super Bowl Picks With Mitchell Schwartz.
Mon, 06 Feb 2023
Russillo shares his thoughts on the rapid development of Kyrie Irving's trade to the Mavericks, what...
All-Star Reserve Deep-Dive, Tom Brady’s Retirement, and the A-List QB Carousel With Mike Sando
Fri, 03 Feb 2023
Russillo shares his thoughts on NBA All-Star “Snub Week,” taking a deeper look at the selections...
The Anthony Edwards Problem and a Trade Rule Every Team Should Follow With Raja Bell
Wed, 01 Feb 2023
Russillo shares his thoughts on Knicks-Lakers, RJ Barrett's minutes, the scrappy Heat and their win ...
Mahomes Adjusts the Belt, the Blame Game, and a Look Ahead to the Super Bowl With Daryl Johnston
Mon, 30 Jan 2023
Russillo does a Tales From the Couch-style recap of the Chiefs' win over the Bengals, including the ...
Conference Championships: Eye Test, Stats, and Trends. Plus, Why It’s So Hard to Make NBA Trades, Deadline Teams, and Two Favorites in the West With John Hollinger.
Fri, 27 Jan 2023
Russillo previews the NFL Conference Championships with stats, historical evidence, and betting tren...
Tales From the Couch: Fourth-Quarter Marathon. Plus Tim Hasselbeck on Conference Championship Matchups and Playing for Andy Reid.
Wed, 25 Jan 2023
Russillo runs through the fourth quarters of Celtics-Heat, Bulls-Pacers, Cavaliers-Knicks, Pelicans-...
Cincy’s Big Win, the Bills' Annoying Next Year, Dak's Struggles, and Hurts’s Reminder With Damien Woody
Mon, 23 Jan 2023
Russillo shares his thoughts on how surprising it was for the Bills to be so dominated in their home...
Divisional-Round Story Lines and Picks. Plus Jim Nantz on Buffalo’s Resilience, the “Storybook” Call, and His Career.
Fri, 20 Jan 2023
Russillo shares his view of the four NFL divisional-round playoff games before making his picks (0:4...
Stubborn NBA Power Rankings. Plus, Eddie Johnson on the State of the Suns and Moses Malone Stories, and Life Advice With Max Homa.
Wed, 18 Jan 2023
Russillo shares his midseason Stubborn NBA Power Rankings, running through his top 10 teams based on...
Jaguars Comeback and What If Staley Stays? Plus: Coaches and Their QBs, Wild-Card Recap, and Football War Stories With Willie Colon.
Mon, 16 Jan 2023
Russillo shares his thoughts on Daniel Jones leading the Giants to an upset win over the Vikings, co...
Playoff Preview: Picking Every Wild-Card Game. Plus, Josh Duhamel on the Vikings and Marrying J.Lo … in a Movie.
Fri, 13 Jan 2023
Russillo shares stats and story lines behind each team in the NFL wild-card playoff round before mak...
Tales From the Couch: Jazz, Raptors, Heat, and Magic. Plus Betting on Healthy Contenders, Either-Or on Mobley, and Best Fits for Wembanyama With Kevin O’Connor
Wed, 11 Jan 2023
It's NBA Tales From the Couch! Ryen hits on Hornets-Raptors, Thunder-Heat, Cavaliers-Jazz, Suns-Warr...
National Championship Game Recap: What Went Wrong? Plus Stetson and Duggan As Pros With Trent Dilfer (Bonus Episode).
Tue, 10 Jan 2023
Russillo shares his thoughts on Georgia's blowout win over TCU in the College Football Playoff Natio...
Did Rodgers Just Retire? Unlikely NFC Playoff QBs and Chicago’s No. 1 Pick With Damien Woody
Mon, 09 Jan 2023
Russillo shares his five biggest takeaways from the NFL regular-season finale, including the Bears r...
The Doncic Problem, Jordan Scoring Today, and Coaching Criticism With Jeff Van Gundy. Plus Three Concerning Young NBA Players, and Life Advice
Sun, 08 Jan 2023
Russillo shares his thoughts on the Nuggets’ blowout win over the Clippers, no West teams having a...
Damar Hamlin, 'MNF,' and the Days Since With Domonique Foxworth. Plus Tales: What's Wrong With Boston, Love for OKC, Denver's Big Test, and Mitchell’s 71.
Wed, 04 Jan 2023
Russillo shares his Tales From the Couch, where he covers the Celtics' blowout loss to the Thunder, ...
CFP Reaction With Trent Dilfer. Plus: Five Things From NFL Week 17 and Stidham’s NFL Debut With Mike Giardi.
Mon, 02 Jan 2023
Russillo shares his five biggest takeaways from NFL Week 17 (0:49) before recapping the College Foot...
Why Michigan Has the Most Pressure in College Football. Plus Are the Nets Still a Bad Bet? With Nick Friedell
Fri, 30 Dec 2022
Russillo shares his thoughts on why Michigan has the most pressure of any of the four teams in the C...
Luka’s Night and the Unsolvable Problem and Why the Nets Change Everything. Plus, Sara Walsh on a Long Season in Tampa.
Wed, 28 Dec 2022
Russillo shares his thoughts on Luka Doncic’s historic triple-double in last night’s Mavericks w...
Trade Trae Young? Plus Tales From the Couch: Christmas Day, and Life Advice
Mon, 26 Dec 2022
Russillo shares his thoughts on the rumors that Trae Young could be the next NBA star to request a t...
Jon Ritchie on the Eagles and ESPN Days With Russillo. Plus, a Double-Length Life Advice
Fri, 23 Dec 2022
Russillo is joined by radio host and former NFL fullback Jon Ritchie to discuss Ritchie's time with ...
Tales: The Knicks' Streak and Was Bucks-Pelicans a Finals Preview? Plus Daniel Jeremiah on This Year’s QB Class, the No. 1 Pick, and Revisiting Zach, Fields, and Mac.
Wed, 21 Dec 2022
Russillo shares his thoughts on the Knicks' eight-game win streak, what the Warriors may do while St...
Perception Win for Miami, Comeback for the Vikings, and Bill-Tom Legacy Update With Ben Solak. Plus a World Cup Recap With Ceruti.
Mon, 19 Dec 2022
Russillo shares his five biggest takeaways from NFL Week 15, including the Vikings pulling off the b...
West Contenders and a Frigid Trade Market With Brian Windhorst. Plus, the Rules for Micah Parsons Are Different.
Fri, 16 Dec 2022
Russillo shares his thoughts about the different reactions to Micah Parsons's comments about Jalen H...
Sean Payton on His Career and Future, Celtics-Lakers Overtime, and NCAA Nostalgia With Dave Dameshek
Wed, 14 Dec 2022
Russillo shares thoughts from his trip to Arizona to see Cardinals-Patriots, and observations from h...
Is Tua vs. Herbert Over? ’22 Brady vs. ’19 Brady and the Jets' Bright Future With Damien Woody
Mon, 12 Dec 2022
Russillo shares his five biggest takeaways from NFL Week 14, including the end of this iteration of ...
Joel Klatt on Picking the Playoff, and Can the Big Ten Surpass the SEC? Plus, Tales From the Couch: Denver's Big Night.
Fri, 09 Dec 2022
Russillo shares his NBA thoughts in Tales from the Couch, including: Trail Blazers-Nuggets, Clippers...
The Annual NFL QB-NBA Player Comp With Ceruti. Plus, the Transfer Portal Explained With Max Olson, and Life Advice With TV Writer Bill Callahan
Wed, 07 Dec 2022
Russillo is joined by Ceruti to make their annual NFL QB–NBA player comp list (0:43). Then Ryen ta...
Hurts vs. the World, and Cincy’s Big Win With Sheil Kapadia. Plus Trent Dilfer on His Move to UAB, CFP Selection, and USA Goes Home With Ceruti.
Mon, 05 Dec 2022
Russillo shares his five most important takeaways from NFL Week 13 (0:34). Then Ryen is joined by Tr...
Playoff Scenarios and CFB Weekend Picks With Stanford Steve and The Bear. Plus: Rams Paying the Price, and Life Advice.
Fri, 02 Dec 2022
Russillo shares his thoughts on the Rams' 3-8 season after winning the Super Bowl in February, their...
Vikings HC Kevin O’Connell. Plus CFB Coaching Carousel With Bruce Feldman, Tales From the Couch: NBA Reset, and the CFB Top 7.
Wed, 30 Nov 2022
Russillo shares his thoughts on the Warriors’ loss to the Mavericks, and a look at the league at t...
The Tua Story With Ryan Fitzpatrick, Plus Herbert, Burrow, Lawrence's Best Wins, and Ohio State vs. Alabama for Outrage
Mon, 28 Nov 2022
Russillo shares his five most important takeaways from the NFL weekend (0:45) before he is joined by...
Are the Nets and Warriors Still Contenders, With Richard Jefferson. Plus CFB Top 12, and Tales From the Couch.
Wed, 23 Nov 2022
Russillo shares his Tales From the Couch, including 76ers-Nets, Kings-Grizzlies, Nuggets-Pistons, an...
Herbert Over Mahomes Anyone? Wrapping Up the NFL With Damien Woody, CFB Playoff Scenarios, Plus The FTX Collapse With WSJ’s Greg Zuckerman
Mon, 21 Nov 2022
Russillo gives out his five takeaways from NFL Week 11 (0:40), before talking with two-time Super Bo...
Chris Long Returns! Plus: Van Lathan on LSU, Twitter Apocalypse, Life Advice, and a World Cup Preview With Steve Ceruti
Fri, 18 Nov 2022
Russillo is joined by two time Super Bowl champion Chris Long of the 'Green Light' podcast to discus...
Live in Denver With Special Guest Jeff Green
Wed, 16 Nov 2022
Russillo took the podcast on the road to Ophelia’s Electric Soapbox in Denver, Colorado! He is joi...
What Does the Game of the Year Mean? Plus Allen, Rodgers, and Fields's Improvement With Trent Dilfer, and Life Advice.
Mon, 14 Nov 2022
Russillo shares his five most important takeaways from NFL Week 10, including the Vikings' win over ...
NFL Teams Ranked by a CFB Selection Committee. Plus: Damien Woody on Jeff Saturday and Bryce Young, and ‘The Last Folk Hero: The Life and Myth of Bo Jackson' With Jeff Pearlman.
Fri, 11 Nov 2022
Russillo ranks the top six NFL teams in the style of a college football playoff committee (0:39), be...
NBA Midterms: The East, Bobby Marks on Blowing Up the Nets In-Season, and CFB Top 12 RankingsDraft Episode for Nov 09, 2022
Wed, 09 Nov 2022
Russillo opens the show with NBA Midterms (just go with it) for the Eastern Conference (0:44), befor...
Handicapping the AFC With Domonique Foxworth. Plus: LSU-Alabama Up Close and Life Advice.
Mon, 07 Nov 2022
Russillo shares his five most important takeaways from NFL Week 9, including the Titans' battle with...
Matt Leinart on CFB Playoff Rankings and NIL. Plus: Terence Winter—From 'The Sopranos' to 'Tulsa King'.
Fri, 04 Nov 2022
Russillo is joined by Matt Leinart to discuss the college football landscape, why Tennessee is the b...
Nash Out, Udoka in? Nets Headlines With Frank Isola. Plus Tales From the Couch, CFB Top 12, and Life Advice.
Wed, 02 Nov 2022
Russillo shares his thoughts on the Nets parting ways with head coach Steve Nash, Nash's tenure as N...
Willie Colon on Josh Allen and the Bills’ Dominance and Playing with Geno Smith. Plus Mexico City Travelogue and F1 Recap.
Mon, 31 Oct 2022
Russillo shares his five most important takeaways from NFL Week 8, including another decisive Bills ...
Ravens About to Go on a Run? Tom Brady's Hero Status, Plus Austin Ekeler on his Unlikely Career and the Chargers' Season.
Fri, 28 Oct 2022
Russillo shares his thoughts on the Ravens' Thursday night win over the Buccaneers, Baltimore's seco...
Suns Still Good, Best Roster in the NBA, Damien Woody on the Patriots' QB Drama, Plus Worst Take
Wed, 26 Oct 2022
Russillo shares his Tales From the Couch after watching Suns-Warriors and Mavericks-Pelicans, before...
Bengals Back, Trusting the 49ers, Brady’s Misleading Stats, and Micah Parsons's MVP Case With Peter Schrager, Plus CFB Top 12 Rankings
Mon, 24 Oct 2022
Russillo gives out his five most important things from NFL Week 7 (0:39), before he is joined by NFL...
Zion and Paolo Impress, Fun Bad NBA Teams, McCaffrey to the 49ers, Plus Seth Wickersham on the NFL vs. Dan Snyder
Fri, 21 Oct 2022
Russillo shares his excitement for the lower-tier NBA teams, as well as Lakers-Clippers and Pelicans...
NBA Finals Pick and Draymond’s Uncertain Future With Anthony Slater, Plus the Rise of Hip-Hop With Jonathan Abrams
Wed, 19 Oct 2022
Russillo shares some observations from Celtics-76ers and Warriors-Lakers, including his Finals pick ...
Bills' Statement Win With Trent Dilfer, Ranking Tennessee After the Alabama Win, Plus an NBA Playoff Team Draft
Mon, 17 Oct 2022
Russillo shares his five biggest takeaways from NFL Week 6 (0:32), before he is joined by Super Bowl...
“Who’s Next?” Candidates for NBA Stardom, Elite NFL Units With Ted Nguyen, Plus Ole Miss Coach Lane Kiffin
Fri, 14 Oct 2022
Russillo examines the top tier of NBA players—questioning who will pass the torch in the coming ye...
Pau Gasol and Deontay Wilder Plus Worst Take and Life Advice
Thu, 13 Oct 2022
Russillo is joined by two-time NBA champion Pau Gasol to discuss playing in the 2008 Olympics vs. Te...
Is the NFC East Back? Plus Rams-Bengals Super Bowl Hangovers With Mike Sando and Week 6 CFB Top 12 Rankings
Mon, 10 Oct 2022
Russillo shares his NFL Week 5 observations, including from Bengals-Ravens and Rams-Cowboys, NFC Eas...
Russell Wilson, Wembanyama-Mania, and Draymond’s Punch. Plus: MLB Playoff Predictions With Jeff Passan and Yogi Roth on '5-STAR QB'.
Fri, 07 Oct 2022
Russillo shares his thoughts on the Broncos’ Thursday night rock fight with the Colts, the outpour...
Georgia Concerns, the Second-Best Conference, CFB Playoff Draft With Danny Kanell, Plus Worst Take
Wed, 05 Oct 2022
Russillo shares his rankings for the top 12 teams in college football (0:24) before he is joined by ...
Chiefs Not Missing Tyreek Hill, Jalen Hurts Fixing His Flaws, Plus the Ravens’ Analytics Debate With Trent Dilfer
Mon, 03 Oct 2022
Russillo shares his thoughts on the Chiefs' dominant win over the Buccaneers, the Bills' three-point...
Tua and the Concussion Dilemma, Danny Amendola on Playing With Brady, Plus Matt Buschmann on Catching Judge’s 61st
Fri, 30 Sep 2022
Russillo shares his thoughts on Tua Tagovailoa's injury vs. the Bengals and the NFL's complicated re...
Todd McShay on CJ Stroud vs. Bryce Young, Life Advice with Paige Spiranac, Plus a Bad Week in Celtics Coverage
Wed, 28 Sep 2022
Russillo shares his thoughts on the media coverage surrounding Ime Udoka and the Boston Celtics (0:3...
Dolphins' Statement Win and Damien Woody on the NFC-Best Eagles? Plus, Power Five vs. Power Five Records in CFB.
Mon, 26 Sep 2022
Russillo shares his thoughts on some NFL Week 3 games, including Bills-Dolphins, Buccaneers-Packers,...
Why the Celtics-Udoka Situation Is Playing Out This Way, Comedian Colin Quinn, Plus Sheil Kapadia on the Eagles, Lamar, and Brady
Fri, 23 Sep 2022
Russillo shares his thoughts on Celtics head coach Ime Udoka’s suspension, and the nuances of the ...
Top 12 CFB Teams Right Now, Worst Take, and Joy Taylor on Tua, Plus Hedge Fund Manager Ray Dalio on the Future
Wed, 21 Sep 2022
Russillo shares his weekly ranking of the top 12 college football teams (0:39), before he is joined ...
Is Tua a Starter Again? Plus, Why Kyler’s Play Isn’t Sustainable and Trey Lance’s Future With Trent Dilfer.
Mon, 19 Sep 2022
Russillo shares his thoughts on QB Tua Tagovailoa after his six-touchdown performance vs. the Ravens...
In Chiefs-Chargers, the Most Talented Team Lost Again. Plus Bruce Feldman on the CFB Landscape: Playoffs and Fired Coaches.
Fri, 16 Sep 2022
Russillo shares his thoughts on the Chiefs' 27-24 win over the Chargers, and what it would have mean...
Lamar Jackson’s Contract Problem, Worst Take, Plus Chris Fowler on 'GameDay' Stories and His Career
Wed, 14 Sep 2022
Russillo shares his thoughts on Lamar Jackson and the Ravens not reaching a new contract (0:33), bef...
Why Do We Doubt Mahomes? Plus NFL Week 1 Recap With Damien Woody and CFB Week 2 Roundup
Mon, 12 Sep 2022
Russillo shares his thoughts on Patrick Mahomes, and some other NFL Week 1 observations (2:16). Then...
Are the Bills This Good, With T.J. Houshmandzadeh. Plus Top NFL WRs, What Makes a No. 1 WR, and Should Rookie QBs Sit?
Fri, 09 Sep 2022
Russillo shares his thoughts on the Bills steamrolling the Rams in the NFL opener (0:31). Then Ryen ...
NFL Team Tiers, Going Abroad Crossover With Kevin Clark, Plus LeBron's Worth in the Future
Wed, 07 Sep 2022
Russillo shares his thoughts on the future for LeBron James, the push to play with his sons, and if ...
Trent Dilfer’s Back! Week 1 QB Questions, Plus CFB’s Real Opening Weekend and Best Campus Experiences With Jamie Erdahl.
Mon, 05 Sep 2022
Russillo shares his observations from college football Week 1, including Notre Dame–Ohio State, Fl...
The Lack of Parity in CFB, Realignment With Barry Alvarez, Plus NFL Agent Don Yee on His Career and Repping Tom Brady
Thu, 01 Sep 2022
Russillo shares his thoughts on the historical lack of parity in college football (0:29), before tal...
Big Cat on CFB Playoff Picks and Life Advice
Tue, 30 Aug 2022
Russillo and Ceruti give their thoughts on the early front-runners for Worst Take (0:25). Then Ryen ...
Julian Edelman on NFL Systems and Fighting the Urge to Come Back(?)
Thu, 25 Aug 2022
Russillo shares his thoughts on the percentage of first-round QBs who find success on their second t...
Durant, Nets Have No Better Options; Jon Anik on Maybe the Best UFC Win Ever; and We Introduce Worst Take
Tue, 23 Aug 2022
Russillo opens with the Nets' announcement that they and Kevin Durant will stick together, why it’...
Ranking the Best Offenses and Defenses With Sheil Kapadia, Plus Ryen Gets Fleeced in France
Fri, 19 Aug 2022
Russillo is joined by The Ringer's Sheil Kapadia to discuss Deshaun Watson's 11-game suspension and ...
College Recruiting Stories With Matt Ryan, Antonio Daniels, Andrew Bogut, Stephon Marbury, James Jones, and Gary Payton Sr.
Tue, 16 Aug 2022
Russillo talks with Matt Ryan (0:24), Antonio Daniels (3:08), Andrew Bogut (6:03), Stephon Marbury (...
Iceland Travelogue, Plus Life Advice
Thu, 11 Aug 2022
Russillo documents his solo summer vacation to Iceland day by day (0:47), before answering some list...
'NYC Point Gods' With Stephon Marbury, Plus Life Advice
Tue, 09 Aug 2022
Ryen Russillo is joined by Stephon Marbury to discuss Showtime's 'NYC Point Gods,' what is unique ab...
CFB Hopes and Fears With Danny Kanell, Plus Why Russell Westbrook Really Can’t Be on the Lakers Next Season
Thu, 04 Aug 2022
Russillo takes a look at what are really the only potential solutions for Russell Westbrook’s situ...
Remembering Bill Russell. Plus, Last-Place Chiefs, Other NFL Division Winners, and Aaron Rodgers Stories With James Jones
Tue, 02 Aug 2022
Ryen begins by remembering the life of Celtics captain Bill Russell by sharing his favorite stories ...
The Knicks Should Trade for Mitchell Even If He’s Melo 2.0. Plus, Bob Ryan on a Potential KD-Jaylen Trade and Comparing Eras.
Thu, 28 Jul 2022
Ryen begins by explaining why the possibility that Donovan Michell will join the Knicks is reminisce...
NFL QB Tiers With Mike Sando, and Do the Celtics Really Need Kevin Durant?
Tue, 26 Jul 2022
Ryen opens with the Celtics reported interest in trading for Kevin Durant and why they should really...
Russillo Book Club: 'Led Zeppelin: The Biography' by Bob Spitz. Plus, Life Advice.
Thu, 21 Jul 2022
Russillo is joined by journalist and author Bob Spitz to discuss his biography of Led Zeppelin (0:36...
Russillo Book Club: Our First Civil War: 'Patriots and Loyalists in the American Revolution' by H.W. Brands. Plus, Life Advice.
Tue, 19 Jul 2022
Russillo is joined by historian H.W. Brands to discuss his book on the American Revolution (0:50). T...
Are Sports Headed for a Free-for-All? Donovan Mitchell’s Stock, NBA Summer League Stories, Plus Catching Up With Adnan Virk.
Thu, 14 Jul 2022
After the fallout from the LIV Golf tour, Ryen discusses why we may be headed for a very different f...
Are the Bad NBA Teams the Best They’ve Ever Been? Plus NFL Offseason QB Questions With Albert Breer.
Tue, 12 Jul 2022
Russillo shares his thoughts on NBA summer league, and his excitement surrounding the bottom four te...
Chet Holmgren Hype Train and Durant/Mitchell Trade Futures With Chris Mannix, Plus Being Hot and Life Advice With Joe Manganiello
Thu, 07 Jul 2022
Russillo shares his thoughts on Chet Holmgren’s NBA summer league debut (0:33), before taking with...
CFB Realignment: Which Fan Bases Are Actually Happy? With Bruce Feldman and Van Lathan. Plus Danny Ainge Does It Again.
Tue, 05 Jul 2022
Russillo shares his thoughts on the Rudy Gobert trade and what it means to make a deal with Danny Ai...
BONUS: Durant Wants Out of Brooklyn
Thu, 30 Jun 2022
Russillo reacts to the news that Kevin Durant has requested a trade from the Brooklyn Nets. Host: R...
Murray to the Hawks, Is Ayton Worth It, and an NBA Free Agency Primer With Bobby Marks
Thu, 30 Jun 2022
Russillo shares his thoughts on the trade that sent Dejounte Murray to the Hawks, speculation on Kar...
Kyrie’s Opt-In and John Wall to the Clippers. Plus: Arch Manning to Texas, NIL Drama, and Going Abroad with Kevin Clark
Tue, 28 Jun 2022
Russillo shares his thoughts on Kyrie Irving exercising his player option with the Brooklyn Nets, as...
Paolo Goes No. 1! Behind the Surprise Decision With Magic President Jeff Weltman, Plus More NBA Draft Observations
Fri, 24 Jun 2022
Russillo shares some observations from the 2022 NBA draft, including Chet Holmgren to the Thunder, t...
The Market for Kyrie, the Warriors-Grizzlies “Rent Free” Beef, Plus Timberwolves Head Coach Chris Finch
Tue, 21 Jun 2022
Russillo shares his thoughts on the news that Kyrie Irving and the Nets have stalled on contract neg...
Chet’s Best Fit, Jabari’s Ceiling, and More NBA Draft Talk With Sam Vecenie. Plus, the Rise of International Talent With NBA Associate VP Chris Ebersole.
Thu, 16 Jun 2022
Ryen is joined by 'The Athletic'’s Sam Vecenie for an extensive breakdown of all the major prospec...
Will the Warriors Close It Out? Plus Updated NBA Player Approval Ratings With Wosny Lambre
Tue, 14 Jun 2022
Russillo shares his thoughts on the Warriors' Game 5 win over the Celtics, Boston not being able to ...
Pelicans EVP David Griffin on Zion’s Future and the Team’s Turnaround, Plus the Celtics Go Up 2-1 and Talking Finance With CNBC’s David Faber
Thu, 09 Jun 2022
Ryen opens with the Celtics taking a 2-1 Finals lead, Draymond’s terrible Game 3, and the Warriors...
Why the NBA Season Already Has Been Shortened, Plus Finals Predictions and Harden’s Future With Sixers Forward Georges Niang
Tue, 07 Jun 2022
Russillo shares his thoughts on the idea of shortening the NBA season, as well as the top players al...
Hypothetical NBA Finals Questions, Plus Steph Curry’s Extended Prime With Anthony Slater
Thu, 02 Jun 2022
Russillo and Ceruti bounce some NBA Finals questions off of each other (0:26) before Ryen previews t...
Warriors-Celtics Finals Pick, Van Lathan on CFB Recruiting Jealousy and Life, Plus Going Abroad
Tue, 31 May 2022
Ryen opens with his pick for the Warriors-Celtics NBA Finals matchup and goes through the categories...
Are the Finals Set? Debating the No. 1 Pick, Plus Kyrie’s Future in Brooklyn.
Thu, 26 May 2022
Old-school radio format! (0:28) - Heat-Celtics Game 5: Where Miami (likely) lost the series (8:33) ...
Boston’s Bounceback and Blowout Basketball, Plus Jorge Sedano on Miami’s Issues and Golden State Nearing a Finals Return
Tue, 24 May 2022
Russillo shares his thoughts on Celtics-Heat Game 4, some historically poor statistics for the Heat,...
Charles Barkley on Conference Finals, Players vs. Criticism, and His Future
Thu, 19 May 2022
Russillo shares his thoughts on the Warriors’ Game 1 win over the Mavericks in the Western Confere...
NBA Conference Finals Picks, Golden State’s Luka Problem, and a Suns Postmortem With Logan Murdock
Tue, 17 May 2022
Russillo makes his picks for Celtics-Heat and Warriors-Mavericks (0:28) before talking with The Ring...
Did the Bucks Punch Their Finals Ticket? What to Make of the Warriors' Historic Loss, Plus Ben Wallace on Today’s Best Defenders
Thu, 12 May 2022
Russillo shares his thoughts on the Bucks’ Game 5 win over the Celtics in Boston, the Warriors 134...
Can the Sixers Win the East? And How to Guard Luka With Raja Bell. Plus, Life Advice With Comedian Nikki Glaser.
Tue, 10 May 2022
Russillo shares his thoughts on all four NBA conference semifinal series (0:30), before talking with...
Boston’s Turnaround and the Warriors’ Klay Problem. Plus, Al Harrington Talks NBA Playoffs and His Viral Bag of Iverson.
Thu, 05 May 2022
Russillo talks about the Suns’ 20-point victory over the Mavericks in Game 2, Celtics-Bucks, the 7...
Mavs’ False Hope and Doc’s Stubbornness, Hall of Famer Gary Payton, Plus Inside the Biggest NFL Draft Moves With Dianna Russini
Tue, 03 May 2022
Ryen opens with his thoughts on Mavs-Suns and why Dallas just looks outmatched in this series before...
NFL Draft: Favorite Picks and Biggest Risks With Booger McFarland, Plus New Colts QB Matt Ryan and Chris Paul’s Closeout
Fri, 29 Apr 2022
Russillo shares his thoughts on Chris Paul’s historic performance in the Suns' series-winning vict...
Kyrie, Simmons, and Bad Business Partners in the NBA, Plus the Pelicans’ Turnaround and Zion Optimism With Antonio Daniels
Tue, 26 Apr 2022
Russillo shares his thoughts on the philosophy that the NBA is "a business," and where "business par...
Celtics Stifling KD and Embiid’s Raptors Revenge, Plus Deebo’s Value, NFL Draft Rumors, and Going Abroad With Kevin Clark
Thu, 21 Apr 2022
Russillo shares his thoughts on the Celtics’ defensive prowess in their Game 2 win vs. the Nets, J...
How Scary Are the New-Look Warriors With Anthony Slater, Plus G League to the Lakers With Mac McClung
Tue, 19 Apr 2022
Ryen opens with a new edition of NBA Playoff Story Rankings, including whether he might be all the w...
Todd McShay and Daniel Jeremiah Compare Mock Drafts and Fake NFL Trade Scenarios, Plus NBA Story Line Rankings
Thu, 14 Apr 2022
Russillo talks about Miles Bridges, the Timberwolves, young NBA defenders, and more (0:27). Then Rye...
Scott Van Pelt on Tiger, Why He Still Loves Kevin Durant, and Potential Hobbies. Plus, an NBA Playoff Team Draft
Tue, 12 Apr 2022
Ryen opens with some NBA observations before the playoffs begin, including a potential Celtics-Nets ...
Magic Makes Lakers Situation Worse, Mikal Bridges on the Suns’ Dominance & DPOY Buzz, Plus ‘WeCrashed’ Creators Drew Crevello and Lee Eisenberg
Thu, 07 Apr 2022
Russillo shares his thoughts on Magic Johnson’s critical comment about the Lakers and the big ques...
It’s OK to Love College Basketball and the NBA, Wilt vs. Russell Stories, and What’s Next for LeBron With Jackie MacMullan. Plus, Author Michael Lewis.
Tue, 05 Apr 2022
Russillo shares his thoughts on the beauty of the NCAA tournament and the national champion Kansas J...
Andrew Bogut on the Birth of the Warriors, NBA Contenders, and Fights With the Clippers. Plus ,‘Mad Max: Fury Road’ Author Kyle Buchanan.
Thu, 31 Mar 2022
Russillo is joined by NBA champion Andrew Bogut to discuss joining the Warriors in 2012, the 2015 ti...
Domonique Foxworth Talks Deshaun Watson and 2000s Ravens Stories, Plus Peter Rosenberg on 'WrestleMania 38' and Kanye
Tue, 29 Mar 2022
Ryen opens with whether it’s really true that the East is better than the West in the NBA this sea...
NBA Mock Draft With Kevin O’Connor, the Truth About Jimmy Butler, Plus 'Free Solo' Climber Alex Honnold
Thu, 24 Mar 2022
Russillo shares his thoughts on the spat between Heat head coach Erik Spoelstra and Jimmy Butler, an...
The AFC vs. NFC QB Gap With Sheil Kapadia, Plus Gilbert Arenas on his NBA Journey and the Story Behind His Gun Incident
Tue, 22 Mar 2022
Ryen opens with his thoughts on whether the quarterback gap between the AFC and NFC is as big as we ...
Todd McShay's 2022 NFL Mock Draft. Plus: What Five NBA Teams Think About the Top of the NBA Draft
Thu, 17 Mar 2022
Russillo shares what five NBA teams are thinking about the top of the 2022 NBA draft class (0:33). T...
Picking the Entire Bracket With Doug Gottlieb, Metta Sandiford-Artest on Kobe Stories and the Art of Defending, Plus an Infamous Marlins Anniversary
Tue, 15 Mar 2022
Russillo remembers the Miami Marlins heist (0:33). Then Ryen is joined by Doug Gottlieb of Fox Sport...
Danny Green on the Simmons-Harden Trade and the 76ers’ Playoff Outlook, Plus Why the Russell Wilson Trade Really Went Down
Thu, 10 Mar 2022
Ryen opens with his thoughts on the Russell Wilson trade and why the Seahawks were ultimately OK wit...
Why the Calvin Ridley Suspension Was Fair and Necessary, Plus Danny Kanell on NFL Draft QB Prospects
Tue, 08 Mar 2022
Russillo shares his thoughts on the news of wide receiver Calvin Ridley receiving a one-year suspens...
Heat-Bucks and Harden’s Turnaround, Understanding the MLB Lockout With Evan Drellich, Plus 'Winning Time' Cocreator Jim Hecht
Thu, 03 Mar 2022
Ryen opens with some NBA observations, including an impressive Bucks win over the Heat, why he doesn...
Dirk Nowitzki on How He Changed the Game, Plus the Ceiling for Ja and the Grizzlies
Tue, 01 Mar 2022
Ryen opens with some thoughts on Ja Morant and the Grizzlies continuing to be the best watch in the ...
The NFL Offseason QB Pod: A Look at Free Agency, the Draft, and Development
Fri, 25 Feb 2022
Ryen begins by talking with The Athletic’s Mike Sando on the offseason QB carousel, the benefits o...
NBA Player Vibe Checks: Who'd You Rather Have for Five Years? Plus Actor Emile Hirsch.
Wed, 23 Feb 2022
Russillo and Ceruti begin by pitting younger NBA players against each other and debating which playe...
Jeff Van Gundy on CP3’s Injury, Favorite Teams to Watch, and Coaching in Today’s NBA, Plus LeBron’s Problems With the Lakers
Mon, 21 Feb 2022
Russillo begins by discussing the Celtics' strong close to the first half of the season and what to ...
NBA Offseason Story Lines to Watch Now, Warriors' Resurgence With Logan Murdock, and the NBA Rookie Scale With J. Kyle Mann
Fri, 18 Feb 2022
Russillo shares some story lines for the NBA offseason that you should be monitoring now (0:44). The...
Do Inflated Stats Lead to NBA Playoff Failure? Plus Mark Wahlberg
Wed, 16 Feb 2022
Russillo shares his theory of how players with historically high usage rates correlate to their team...
Trent Dilfer on the Rams' Super Bowl Win, Stafford’s HOF Case, Kupp vs. Donald for MVP, McVay’s Future, and the Future of the Bengals
Mon, 14 Feb 2022
Russillo shares his thoughts on the most memorable parts of Super Bowl LVI, and why Aaron Donald is ...
Harden for Simmons Shows Daryl Morey Was Right, More Trade Deadline Talk With Chris Mannix, Plus Super Bowl Stories With Damien Woody
Fri, 11 Feb 2022
Russillo shares his thoughts on the trade that brought James Harden to the 76ers and Ben Simmons to ...
Scott Van Pelt: Super Bowl and Life Advice. Plus an NBA Trade Deadline Preview.
Wed, 09 Feb 2022
Russillo shares his thoughts on the trades between the Kings and Pacers and Pelicans and Trail Blaze...
Super Bowl Picks With Kevin Clark, the Nets and Sixers Arguments for a Harden-Simmons Trade, Plus Stories From Vegas
Mon, 07 Feb 2022
Russillo shares his thoughts on how both the Sixers and Nets could talk themselves into a Ben Simmon...
In or Out on Top NBA Players, Austin Rivers on Jokic and His Own Ups and Downs, Plus Van Lathan on CFB Recruiting, Joe Burrow, and Brian Flores
Fri, 04 Feb 2022
Russillo shares his thoughts on the stars of all 30 NBA teams (0:32). Then Ryen talks with Nuggets g...
Sleeping on the Suns, Brian Flores and the Failure of the Rooney Rule, and Joe Thomas on the Super Bowl and the Pain of Losing
Wed, 02 Feb 2022
Russillo shares his thoughts on the first-place Phoenix Suns as well as the class-action lawsuit fil...
Burrow’s “It” Factor, Chiefs Too Stubborn, and Stafford’s Validation, With Mark Schlereth
Mon, 31 Jan 2022
Russillo shares his thoughts on NFL conference championship weekend as well as a false-alarm Tom Bra...
NFL Championship Round Film Breakdowns With Ted Nguyen, the Forgotten Character in the Steroid Saga, Plus 'The Line' Director Doug Shultz
Fri, 28 Jan 2022
Russillo shares his thoughts on MLB players bearing the blame for the steroids era by being left out...
Kevin Huerter on the Hawks' Struggles, Defending Trae Young, and Alter Egos, Plus Anthony Edwards and T’Wolves Love With Analyst Jim Petersen
Wed, 26 Jan 2022
Russillo is joined by Atlanta Hawks guard Kevin Huerter to discuss his NBA beginnings, the Hawks' 20...
Troy Aikman on an All-Time NFL Weekend, the Future of Mahomes vs. Allen, Aaron Rodgers, and Why Toughness Matters
Mon, 24 Jan 2022
Russillo shares his thoughts on an incredible NFL postseason weekend (0:28) before he is joined by t...
Tim Hasselbeck on Has Allen Caught Mahomes? Bruce Feldman on Harbaugh to the Raiders? Plus Jorge Sedano on the Heat As Contenders Again
Fri, 21 Jan 2022
Russillo shares his confidence rankings for every NFL divisional-round team (0:34) before he is join...
Magic Tweets After Lakers Loss; Now Vogel Out? Plus, the Origin of Wu-Tang With S.H. Fernando Jr.
Wed, 19 Jan 2022
Russillo shares his thoughts on the rumors that Lakers head coach Frank Vogel is close to being fire...
Was More Really Better in Wild-Card Weekend? Plus Former Chief Mitchell Schwartz on Chiefs-Bills and the Cowboys' Comedy of Errors
Mon, 17 Jan 2022
Russillo shares his thoughts on NFL wild-card weekend (0:26), before talking with Super Bowl champio...
NFL Playoff Draft Revisit, Coach Luke Fickell on Taking Cincinnati to the Playoff, Plus 'Ozark' EP Chris Mundy
Fri, 14 Jan 2022
Russillo shares his thoughts on all six Round 1 NFL playoff matchups (0:37) before revisiting the NF...
The SEC Gap Is Widening, Eric Dickerson on the Rushing Record and Recruiting Stories, and the QB Stock Game Finale
Wed, 12 Jan 2022
Russillo shares his thoughts on the SEC's dominance of college football (0:31) before talking to Hal...
What We Know Vs. What We Thought About Raiders-Chargers, Flores Out With Jon Vilma, Plus Klay’s Return
Mon, 10 Jan 2022
Russillo shares his thoughts on the climax of the roller-coaster matchup between the Raiders and the...
Joel Klatt on the Alabama-Georgia Rematch, Plus Baker Mayfield and Fan Base Angst, and NBA Point Guard Devaluation
Fri, 07 Jan 2022
Russillo shares his thoughts on Baker Mayfield vs. the media and fan base angst in tortured sports c...
Ja Morant’s Massive Leap With Chris Vernon. Plus Willie Colon on Big Ben’s Goodbye and Playing With Antonio Brown.
Wed, 05 Jan 2022
Russillo shares some NBA observations on the Grizzlies’ win over the Cavaliers, Kyrie Irving’s r...
Will Rodgers Win the MVP He Deserves? Titans the Fifth-Best AFC Team? Plus CFB Opt-outs With Trent Dilfer
Mon, 03 Jan 2022
Russillo shares his thoughts on some NFL Week 17 results, including the Bengals beating the Chiefs, ...
Danny Kanell on Michigan-Georgia and How Cincinnati Can Hang With Bama. Plus, Is Being a Pro Coach Still Worth It?
Wed, 29 Dec 2021
Russillo shares his thoughts on coaching (0:42) before talking with Danny Kanell of SiriusXM and CBS...
The Bills' Statement, Burrow’s Ceiling, and Rating QBs With Albert Breer, Plus Fake NBA Trades With Kevin O’Connor
Mon, 27 Dec 2021
Russillo shares his thoughts on the Bills' victory over the Patriots (0:41). Then Ryen talks with Th...
Major Bucs Question Marks With Sara Walsh, Plus Best-selling American History Author Nathaniel Philbrick
Fri, 24 Dec 2021
Russillo is joined by Sara Walsh of NFL Network and Fox Sports to discuss the Buccaneers' shutout lo...
Worst Future NFL Franchises, Lakers Guard Austin Reaves, Plus Author Michael Wolff on Covering the Notorious
Wed, 22 Dec 2021
Russillo shares his thoughts on the five worst franchises in the NFL (0:40) before he talks with Lak...
Good Teams, Bad Results in Week 15, Jon Vilma on the Saints Frustrating Brady, Plus a 'Call of Duty' Observation
Mon, 20 Dec 2021
Russillo shares his thoughts on a week of strange NFL results as the playoffs approach, and takes a ...
Warriors GM Bob Myers on a Decade With Steph, Klay’s Progress, and How the Young Guys Fit In
Fri, 17 Dec 2021
Russillo shares his thoughts on the Chiefs' win over the Chargers and analytics pushing teams to gam...
Todd McShay’s 2022 NFL Mock Draft: Four First-Round QBs. Plus: Steph Curry’s Influence.
Wed, 15 Dec 2021
Russillo shares his thoughts on Steph Curry's 3-point record, his first few years in the NBA, and hi...
Trent Dilfer on Lessons From Brady vs. Bills and Elway vs. This Generation. Plus F1 With Kevin Clark
Mon, 13 Dec 2021
Russillo shares his thoughts on what we learned from the Bills' overtime loss to the Buccaneers, the...
Notre Dame OC Tommy Rees on Staying, Plus an Early Look at 2022 NBA Free Agency With John Hollinger
Fri, 10 Dec 2021
Russillo is joined by Notre Dame offensive coordinator Tommy Rees to discuss learning that head coac...
Kirk Herbstreit on the CFB Playoff and 'GameDay' Stories, the Celtics' Long-term Problem, Plus a QB Stock Game Update
Wed, 08 Dec 2021
Russillo shares his thoughts on the Celtics' prolonged struggles as he begins to ask himself the tou...
CFB Ranking Bias, Herbert vs. Burrow, the State of The U, and Going Abroad With Kevin Clark
Mon, 06 Dec 2021
Russillo shares his thoughts on the Bengals’ loss to the Chargers, and the College Football Playof...
Potential CFB Upset Picks and Brian Kelly to LSU With Booger McFarland, Plus Former NBA Star Turned Boxer Deron Williams
Fri, 03 Dec 2021
Russillo is joined by ESPN’s Booger McFarland to discuss Brian Kelly's move to LSU and make some p...
Chris Long on Brian Kelly and the Super Bowl Favorite. Plus, Matt Leinart on Lincoln Riley to USC.
Wed, 01 Dec 2021
Russillo shares his thoughts on Brian Kelly departing Notre Dame to coach at LSU and why so few coac...
Happy for Harbaugh, Lincoln Riley to USC, and Trent Dilfer on Whether the Pats Can Win the Super Bowl
Mon, 29 Nov 2021
Russillo shares his thoughts on Michigan’s unprecedented win over Ohio State, predicts the CFP ran...
Terrell Davis on Going From Backup to Hall of Famer, Wild CFB Coaching Buyouts, Plus Russillo Travel Stories
Wed, 24 Nov 2021
Ryen shares a couple of stories from his travels to Chicago and New York City (00:51) before getting...
The Packers Are Fine, but Are the Bills in Trouble? Lakers' Struggles With Mike Trudell. Plus, Florida and More CFB Openings With Bruce Feldman.
Mon, 22 Nov 2021
Russillo shares his thoughts on some big NFL Week 11 losses, including the Bills losing to the Colts...
Teams Who Will Change QBs Next Season, Jon Vilma on Mac Jones, and ‘The Debt Trap’ Author Josh Mitchell
Fri, 19 Nov 2021
Russillo shares his thoughts on which NFL teams he thinks will be looking to move on from their star...
Are the Warriors Really This Good? Plus, Saban and Masters Stories With Tom Rinaldi, and ‘Hightown’ Creator Rebecca Cutter.
Wed, 17 Nov 2021
Russillo shares his thoughts on the Warriors’ 12-2 start to the NBA season (0:33) before talking w...
Brady-Belichick Legacy Update and the Rolling Packers. Plus, Doug Pederson on Super Bowl LII and His Philly Exit.
Mon, 15 Nov 2021
Russillo shares his thoughts on the Packers’ Week 10 win over the Seahawks, Buccaneers-Washington,...
Super Bowl Team Draft, Adam Amin on the Bulls, Plus Ben Solak on Whether Twitter Is Smarter Than NFL Coaches
Fri, 12 Nov 2021
Super Bowl Team Draft, Adam Amin on the Bulls, Plus Ben Solak on Whether Twitter Is Smarter Than NFL...
Danny Kanell on CFP Debates and the End of 'Russillo & Kanell,' Plus NBA Tales From the Couch and a QB Stock Update
Wed, 10 Nov 2021
Russillo shares some NBA thoughts on the Hawks, Bulls, 76ers, and the Nikola Jokic–Markieff Morris...
NFL Week 9: That Was Weird. Plus Trent Dilfer on the OBJ Dilemma, Aaron Rodgers, and the MVP Race.
Mon, 08 Nov 2021
Russillo shares his thoughts on a strange NFL Week 9, including the Bengals’ fall from grace after...
Young QBs and T.O. Stories With Steve Mariucci, NYU Professor Scott Galloway on Everything. Plus, Fashion Advice With John Elliott.
Fri, 05 Nov 2021
Russillo is joined by NFL Network's Steve Mariucci to discuss the Chiefs' continued struggles, a cra...
Big Cat on the CFB Playoff Rankings and Fake Media Trades. Plus: the Problem With Zion.
Wed, 03 Nov 2021
Russillo shares his reflections on the NBA through two weeks, including why the Miami Heat are for r...
NFL Week 8, Trades and QB Futures With Mike Sando, CFB Top-Four Prediction, Plus Stories From Halloween Weekend
Mon, 01 Nov 2021
Russillo shares his thoughts on the Jets’ upset win over the Bengals, the Patriots’ win over the...
Would Rodgers Stay in Green Bay and the NFL Doesn’t Care About You With Albert Breer. Plus Alan Yang of 'Parks and Rec.'
Fri, 29 Oct 2021
Russillo shares his thoughts on NFL owners, their motivations, and the PR teams who attempt to make ...
Early NBA Tales From the Couch With Tim Legler, Going Abroad With Kevin Clark, Plus Some 'Succession' Talk
Wed, 27 Oct 2021
Russillo shares his thoughts on the Lakers' overtime win vs. the Spurs, the Knicks' win over the 76e...
Trent Dilfer on the Bengals' Statement Win, Chiefs Disaster, and Tua Optimism
Mon, 25 Oct 2021
Russillo shares some thoughts on the Bengals' win over the Ravens and the Chiefs' blowout loss to th...
Watson to Miami Rumors and Tua’s Future With Jeff Darlington, Plus a Look Back at “The War,” Hagler-Hearns, With Bob Arum and Don Stradley
Fri, 22 Oct 2021
Ryen opens with some NBA talk, including how impressed he is with the Hawks and their depth, before ...
NBA "State of the Association" Address, Plus LSU's Future and the Top of Every Major Conference With Bruce Feldman
Wed, 20 Oct 2021
The NBA is back and Ryen opens with his “State of the Association” address (0:34). Next, he chat...
Ravens Have the Best Win of the Season, Undefeated Cardinals, Plus Chaos in Tennessee With Jonathan Vilma
Mon, 18 Oct 2021
Russillo shares his thoughts on the Ravens' victory over the Chargers, Chiefs-Washington, Browns-Car...
Daniel Jeremiah on Stopping the Top QBs and Philly’s QB Problem, Plus Van Lathan on Spencer Rattler and LSU
Fri, 15 Oct 2021
Russillo shares his thoughts on the often-convoluted question of “Who is the best?” before comin...
NBA Preseason Headlines With Brian Windhorst. Plus Catching Up With Matthew McConaughey.
Wed, 13 Oct 2021
Russillo is joined by ESPN’s Brian Windhorst to discuss the situation with the Nets, Kyrie Irving,...
Allen vs. Mahomes and Spencer Rattler's Future With Trent Dilfer, Plus Bama's Historic Loss and Fury-Wilder III
Mon, 11 Oct 2021
Russillo shares his thoughts on two of the biggest NFL matchups of Week 5: Chargers-Browns and Chief...
Real NFC Contenders and Going Abroad With Kevin Clark, Plus a QB Stock Game Update
Fri, 08 Oct 2021
Russillo shares his thoughts on the Seahawks' loss to the Rams, as well as some MLB playoffs thought...
QB Career Over/Unders, Jonathan Vilma, Plus WeWork With Authors Eliot Brown and Maureen Farrell
Wed, 06 Oct 2021
Russillo and Ceruti predict the trajectories of a few young quarterbacks by comparing them to vetera...
Brady vs. Belichick Legacy Update, "It's the Schedule, Stupid," Plus Talking Receivers With Steve Smith Sr.
Mon, 04 Oct 2021
Russillo shares his thoughts on the Buccaneers-Patriots matchup, the 4-0 Cardinals, teams masked by ...
Julian Edelman on Brady, Belichick and the Return, Plus Brock Huard on CFB Contenders
Fri, 01 Oct 2021
Russillo shares his thoughts on football fans hate-watching NFL games (0:55), before talking with th...
Trent Dilfer on Rookie QB Struggles. Plus, the Future of the ManningCast.
Wed, 29 Sep 2021
Russillo shares his thoughts on the alternate broadcast on ESPN's 'Monday Night Football' (0:55). Th...
Last-Place Chiefs With Mitchell Schwartz, Plus Fields vs. Nagy With Jason Goff
Mon, 27 Sep 2021
Russillo shares his thoughts on whether or not Justin Fields is ready for Matt Nagy’s offense and ...
An Awkward Interview With Tyson Fury, Plus NFL Week 3 Story Lines With Sheil Kapadia
Fri, 24 Sep 2021
Russillo shares his thoughts on some CFB blue bloods that have struggled in recent years (0:25), bef...
Is Ben Simmons Any Closer to Leaving Philly? Plus Aqib Talib on His Career and Calling Games.
Wed, 22 Sep 2021
Russillo shares his thoughts on the latest developments in the Ben Simmons saga (0:34) before kickin...
Lamar Finally Beats Mahomes, Plus the Good, the Bad, and the Maybe From NFL Week 2 With Jonathan Vilma
Mon, 20 Sep 2021
Russillo shares his thoughts on what he likes, what he doesn’t like, and what he’s just not sure...
Danny Kanell on Ohio State, the USC job and a Wild CFB Idea, Plus Should We Be Nicer?
Fri, 17 Sep 2021
Russillo shares his thoughts on the evolution of athlete criticism (0:25) before he is joined by his...
Scott Van Pelt on College Football, Life, and Norm Macdonald, Plus Going Abroad With Kevin Clark
Wed, 15 Sep 2021
Ryen is joined by television’s Scott Van Pelt to catch up on life, the college football season, SV...
Trent Dilfer on Rodgers, Hope for Winston, and More From NFL Week 1, Plus CFB Observations
Mon, 13 Sep 2021
Ryen opens with his takeaways from the big results from Week 1 in the NFL, including Aaron Rodgers a...
Bucs-Cowboys, NFL Kickoff, and Going Abroad With Kevin Clark
Fri, 10 Sep 2021
Russillo shares his thoughts about the Buccaneers’ narrow victory over the Cowboys in the NFL seas...
Return of the NFL QB Stock Game! Plus, Playing Hockey for the Mob With Brad Wingfield.
Wed, 08 Sep 2021
Russillo brings back the QB Stock Game, in which he assigns share values to NFL starting QBs before ...
NFL Is Back! Plus College Football Early Impressions With Scott Hanson and Brad Edwards
Mon, 06 Sep 2021
Russillo shares his thoughts from the first weekend of college football, including Alabama-Miami, Pe...
Can Ben Simmons Be Saved From Philly? With Bill Simmons, Plus Booger McFarland Talks CFB Week 1
Thu, 02 Sep 2021
Ryen is joined by Bill Simmons to break down the messy situation between the 76ers and Ben Simmons a...
Pats Cut Cam Newton, Plus CFB Over/Unders With Stanford Steve
Tue, 31 Aug 2021
Russillo shares his thoughts on the biggest headline from NFL roster cuts, the Patriots releasing Ca...
CFB Preview and the Alliance With Bruce Feldman. Plus NFL QBs as NBA Players, Ryen's Trip Abroad, and Life Advice
Thu, 26 Aug 2021
Russillo pairs NFL QBs to their NBA career doppelgängers (0:55) before talking with The Athletic's ...
Muhammad Ali Special, Part 2: With Sugar Ray Leonard and Bob Arum
Tue, 24 Aug 2021
In Part 2 of a two-part series, Ryen Russillo is joined by "Sugar" Ray Leonard to discuss working wi...
College Recruiting Stories With Rasheed Wallace, Robert Horry, Amar'e Stoudemire, James Posey, Jermaine O’Neal, and Jarrett Jack. Plus, Matt Taibbi on ‘Hate Inc.’
Thu, 19 Aug 2021
Russillo is joined by author Matt Taibbi to discuss his book ‘Hate Inc.: Why Today’s Media Makes...
Muhammad Ali Special, Part 1: With Sugar Ray Leonard and Jonathan Eig
Tue, 17 Aug 2021
In Part 1 of a two-part series, Ryen Russillo is joined by author-journalist Jonathan Eig to discuss...
Stories From the 1969 Finals With Leigh Montville. Plus, 'Astoria' and the First American Settlement in the Pacific Northwest With Peter Stark.
Thu, 12 Aug 2021
Ryen continues author week on the show by chatting with legendary sportswriter and author Leigh Mont...
Malcolm Gladwell on His New Book, 'The Bomber Mafia'
Tue, 10 Aug 2021
Russillo is joined by author Malcolm Gladwell to discuss his new book, 'The Bomber Mafia.' They talk...
Best and Worst Signings of NBA Free Agency, Plus Jermaine O’Neal on Untold Stories From the “Malice at the Palace”
Thu, 05 Aug 2021
Ryen opens with the best and worst signings from the early part of NBA free agency, including moves ...
NFL Quarterback Tiers With Mike Sando, Plus Why We Overhype NBA Draft Picks and Cap Space
Tue, 03 Aug 2021
Ryen opens with why we sometimes put way too much stock into draft picks and cap space in the NBA (0...
NBA Draft Round 1 Preview With Sam Vecenie. Plus: Looming CFB Conference Realignment.
Wed, 28 Jul 2021
Russillo shares his thoughts on college football conference realignment (0:35) before talking with T...
Top NBA Offseason Stories and Rumors, Plus NBA Champion Bobby Portis
Mon, 26 Jul 2021
Russillo shares the biggest offseason NBA story lines (0:27), before talking with NBA champion Bobby...
Post-Title Media Lunacy, Plus: Dan Patrick
Thu, 22 Jul 2021
Russillo shares his thoughts on the sports media frenzy of overreactions and hyperbole following a c...
Five Big Finals Stats, David Bakhtiari on Aaron Rodgers and More, Plus Going Abroad With Big Cat and Kevin Clark
Tue, 20 Jul 2021
Ryen opens with how he accidentally bought some women’s clothes before getting into five significa...
Chris Paul Game 4 Theories, Plus Anthony Slater on the Finals and Warriors Trade Ideas
Fri, 16 Jul 2021
Who was more mad about Chris Paul’s Game 4: Chris Paul or Russillo? Ryen breaks down the idea that...
Conor’s Last Stand? Plus: ‘Mare of Easttown’ Creator Brad Ingelsby
Tue, 13 Jul 2021
Russillo shares his thoughts on Conor McGregor’s injury in his loss to Dustin Poirier at UFC 264, ...
Do the Suns Have a Weakness? Plus, All-Time Point Guards With Wosny Lambre, and Joel McHale.
Fri, 09 Jul 2021
Russillo shares his thoughts on Suns-Bucks Game 2, as well as the dwindling NBA Finals ratings (0:45...
How NIL Is Working One Week In And Why Do You Have A Problem With It?
Wed, 07 Jul 2021
Russillo shares his thoughts on the new name, image and likeness rules now that we’ve had a week t...
A Love Letter to Chris Paul, Plus Chad Ford on His Latest NBA Mock Draft
Thu, 01 Jul 2021
Russillo shares his thoughts on the Suns winning the West and Chris Paul reaching his first NBA Fina...
Failure to Flowers: The Paul George Timeline, Plus Amar’e Stoudemire and “Going Abroad” With Kevin Clark
Tue, 29 Jun 2021
Russillo breaks down the Clippers' Game 5 win in Phoenix and why you can’t fake desperation in the...
Ben Simmons Landing Spots and Post-Lottery Talk With Kevin O’Connor, Plus Fitness Life Advice With Jeremy Scott
Thu, 24 Jun 2021
Russillo breaks down Trae Young’s performance in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference finals (2:00) be...
Hot Take Stock Market. Plus, F1 Pit Strategy With Kevin Clark and Bonus Life Advice.
Tue, 22 Jun 2021
In the absence of NBA playoff games to discuss, Russillo and Ceruti kick around the idea of assignin...
WTF Sixers? Trae Young Is the Toughest Player on the Floor. Plus: Jarrett Jack and Luke Wilson.
Thu, 17 Jun 2021
Russillo shares his thoughts on the Hawks’ Game 5 comeback win over the 76ers (2:00) before diving...
Hope for Nearly Every NBA Team Left. Plus Danny Kanell on the Pros and Cons of CFB Playoff Expansion
Tue, 15 Jun 2021
Russillo shares his thoughts on the Clippers-Jazz, Hawks-76ers, and Bucks-Nets Round 2 playoff serie...
The Lu Dort Awards, Bruce Feldman on CFB Playoff Expansion, and NBA Champion James Posey
Thu, 10 Jun 2021
Russillo shares some playoff thoughts on Suns-Nuggets, 76ers-Hawks, and Clippers-Jazz (2:20), before...
Positive vs. Negative NBA Scouting Reports. Plus Robert Horry on the Lakers' First-Round Exit, Vintage Rockets, and Finals Stories.
Tue, 08 Jun 2021
Russillo shares his thoughts on the ways we as fans talk ourselves in and out of players (2:15). The...
Rasheed Wallace, Plus Making “Adjustments” in a Playoff Series
Thu, 03 Jun 2021
Russillo shares his thoughts on the concept of making adjustments in sports, particularly in the cur...
Celtics Chaos Emergency Pod With Bill Simmons, Jackie MacMullan, and Kevin O’Connor
Wed, 02 Jun 2021
Russillo is joined by Bill Simmons, Jackie MacMullan, and Kevin O’Connor to discuss news on the he...
A Theory on Fan Behavior, Plus Raptors Assistant Coach Adrian Griffin
Tue, 01 Jun 2021
Russillo shares his thoughts on the injuries impacting the NBA playoffs, including the latest with J...
Irresponsible NBA Story Lines. Plus: John Hollinger on Gobert, Ja Morant, and the Clippers' Future Problems, and Esoteric of Czarface on Underground Hip-hop and MF DOOM.
Thu, 27 May 2021
Russillo shares his thoughts on some NBA story lines that have surfaced based on early playoff perfo...
Julio Jones Says He’s Done With the Falcons, Plus Jorge Sedano on the NBA Playoffs and NBA Champion Rick Mahorn on Motivating Charles Barkley
Tue, 25 May 2021
Russillo opens with Shannon Sharpe getting Julio Jones to say he’s done with the Falcons and wheth...
LeBron Outshines Steph in the Play-in, Plus Tony Allen and Jeff Garlin
Thu, 20 May 2021
Russillo opens by breaking down the Lakers-Warriors play-in game, LeBron’s deep 3 over Steph, and ...
Max Kellerman on the Nets, Boxing, and the Art of the Take. Plus, NBA Story Lines and History Lessons.
Tue, 18 May 2021
Russillo shares his thoughts on some story lines heading into the NBA playoffs, including on the Jaz...
NBA Regular-Season Observations, Plus Chris Ryan on the Sixers, Embiid, and the Super League
Thu, 13 May 2021
Russillo opens with his NBA regular-season observations, including the evolution of the MVP race and...
Raptors Head Coach Nick Nurse, the Beal-Bazemore Beef, and Raising Cane’s Founder Todd Graves
Tue, 11 May 2021
Russillo shares his thoughts on celebrity "beefs" as well as the online exchange between NBA players...
Trent Dilfer on Aaron Rodgers’s Future and Draft QB Fits, Plus Financial Life Advice With CNBC’s Josh Brown
Thu, 06 May 2021
Russillo is joined by Super Bowl champion Trent Dilfer who shares some background on Aaron Rodgers’...
Daniel Jeremiah on the Most Interesting NFL Draft Stories, Plus Jokic Is (Uniquely) the MVP
Tue, 04 May 2021
Russillo shares his thoughts on the clear case for Nikola Jokic for NBA MVP and the historical signi...
First-Round NFL Draft Observations and Aaron Rodgers's Future With Kevin Clark
Fri, 30 Apr 2021
Russillo shares his thoughts on the first round of the NFL draft (1:30) and talks with Kevin Clark a...
Draft Day Stories: Part 3 With Matt Leinart, Jeff Saturday, Tedy Bruschi, and Michael Vick. Plus Carson Palmer and the Worst Loss of the NBA Season.
Wed, 28 Apr 2021
Russillo shares his thoughts on the Celtics' loss to the Thunder, and trying to find meaning in game...
Latest Draft Buzz With Todd McShay. Plus, Wizards GM Tommy Sheppard and First-Round QB Busts.
Mon, 26 Apr 2021
Russillo shares his thoughts (and research) on first-round QB draft picks (1:50) before talking with...
Draft Day Stories: Part 2 With Jonathan Vilma, Brady Quinn, Joe Thomas, Daryl Johnston, and Rod Thorn. Plus Andy Ruiz Jr., and 76ers vs. Suns.
Thu, 22 Apr 2021
Russillo shares his thoughts on the Suns' win over the 76ers, and what we learned about those two te...
Assessing NBA Contenders and Talking Boxing With Chris Mannix, Plus BYU Coach Kalani Sitake
Tue, 20 Apr 2021
Russillo opens with Steph Curry continuing his ridiculous stretch, Chris Paul and the Suns continuin...
Draft Day Stories: Part 1 With Julius Erving, Damien Woody, Trent Dilfer, and Danny Kanell. Plus, First-Round QBs Ranked With Chris Simms.
Fri, 16 Apr 2021
Russillo is joined by Chris Simms of NBC Sports to discuss the top QB prospects in the 2021 NFL draf...
Why Do We Lie to Ourselves? Plus, Adnan Virk on Movies and Baseball, and the Rockets' Anthony Lamb.
Wed, 14 Apr 2021
Russillo talks about this weird trend in which we lie to ourselves about stories in the sports world...
Masters Recap and Life Advice With Scott Van Pelt. Plus, Keeping an Eye on the Nuggets.
Mon, 12 Apr 2021
Russillo shares his thoughts on the Denver Nuggets and where they may end up in the playoff seeding,...
Teams That Can Win the West. Plus, Chris Long on Darnold to the Panthers and This Week on the Internet.
Thu, 08 Apr 2021
Russillo shares his thoughts on teams he can see winning the Western Conference finals (2:20) before...
Doug Gottlieb on Baylor Winning Its First Men's Title, Plus Life Advice
Tue, 06 Apr 2021
Russillo shares his thoughts on Baylor’s blowout win over Gonzaga in the men's NCAA title game and...
ABA Stories: Part 2 | With Bob Costas, Artis Gilmore, and Rod Thorn
Wed, 31 Mar 2021
In Part 2 of a two-part series, Ryen Russillo talks with basketball legend Rod Thorn about his time ...
ABA Stories: Part 1 | With Julius Erving and Terry Pluto
Mon, 29 Mar 2021
In Part 1 of a two-part series, Ryen Russillo talks with Basketball Hall of Fame legend Julius Ervin...
NFL Offseason Awards With Kevin Clark. Plus, Something You Probably Didn’t Know About Lottery Picks.
Thu, 25 Mar 2021
Russillo shares his thoughts on NBA trade deadline rumors as well some surprising statistics about N...
Latest on the NBA Trade Deadline, ESPN’s Jeff Darlington on QB Movement, Plus Life Advice
Tue, 23 Mar 2021
Russillo shares his thoughts on some of the NBA trade rumors as we approach Thursday’s trade deadl...
Intel on First-Round Picks With Bruce Feldman. Plus, Shep Rose of ‘Southern Charm’
Fri, 19 Mar 2021
Russillo shares his thoughts on Anthony Edwards’s 40-point game in the Timberwolves’ win over th...
NFL Free Agency Roundup With Warren Sharp, Tom E. Curran, and Dianna Russini
Wed, 17 Mar 2021
Russillo shares some thoughts on Jazz-Celtics and Pelicans–Trail Blazers (2:00) before talking wit...
Bill Simmons on Remembering Marvin Hagler. Plus: Jeremy Lin
Mon, 15 Mar 2021
Russillo rebrands a segment and shares his thoughts on Victor Oladipo, Donovan Mitchell, and Deandre...
Harrison Barnes, Nate Bargatze Returns, and Life Advice
Thu, 11 Mar 2021
Russillo is joined by Kings forward Harrison Barnes to discuss the Kings’ season, his teammates De...
Dak’s Deal, NBA Title Contenders, and Life Advice With Jon Kitna and Tim Legler
Tue, 09 Mar 2021
Russillo breaks down Dak Prescott’s $160 million contract with the Dallas Cowboys (2:20) before ta...
Letting Go of Watson, the Jets' Reset, and Free Agency Primer With Peter Schrager
Fri, 05 Mar 2021
Russillo shares his thoughts on the 76ers' win over the Jazz and NBA fourth-quarter shooting numbers...
New York's Basketball Moment, ’90s Knicks Stories, and the End of Locker Room Access? With Frank Isola
Wed, 03 Mar 2021
Russillo shares his thoughts on Ja Morant and the Grizzlies after their win over the Wizards (2:00) ...
Discussing New Notorious B.I.G. Doc With His Manager and the Director. Plus NFL Free Agency Primer With Sheil Kapadia and “Is This NBA Season a Mess Defensively?”
Mon, 01 Mar 2021
Russillo shares his thoughts and some statistics on what makes this NBA season unique (2:00), before...
Seth Wickersham on the NFL's Balance of Power. Plus, Life Advice With a Fitness Model (Male).
Thu, 25 Feb 2021
Russillo shares his thoughts on the Russell Wilson trade rumors heating up (1:30) before talking wit...
Tim Duncan, Old Big East, and Denzel Washington Stories With P.J. Carlesimo. Plus, ‘A Tale of Two Seasons’ and a New Internet-Based Segment
Tue, 23 Feb 2021
Russillo shares his thoughts on the Washington Wizards' recent winning streak as well as the Lakers'...
The Wentz Trade and How It Affects the Eagles' Draft, Plus Darnold, Watson, and Garoppolo Rumors With Albert Breer
Fri, 19 Feb 2021
Russillo shares his thoughts on NBA All-Star voting (1:30), before talking to SI's Albert Breer abou...
Richard Jefferson Tells Jason Kidd Stories, Nikola Vucevic Talks Adversity, and Ryen Tries to Understand Draymond’s Unsolvable Question
Wed, 17 Feb 2021
Russillo shares his thoughts on Draymond Green’s comments about the double standard of teams and p...
Urban Meyer’s Mistake, Atlanta Hawks GM Travis Schlenk on Building a Young Team, Trae, and "the Trade." Plus, a Rambling NBA Roundup.
Mon, 15 Feb 2021
Russillo shares his thoughts on the situation in Jacksonville after Urban Meyer's strength coach, Ch...
2021 First-Round QBs and Mahomes Stories With Todd McShay. Plus, Russell Wilson May Have Actually Said Something.
Fri, 12 Feb 2021
Russillo shares his thoughts on the notion that Russell Wilson could be traded (1:30), before he is ...
Brooklyn Nets Check-in and Sportscasting Stories With Ryan Ruocco. Plus, Complicating the Brady Argument When It's Simple.
Wed, 10 Feb 2021
Russillo shares his thoughts on the updated GOAT argument on the heels of Tom Brady’s seventh Supe...
Super Bowl Recap With Jeff Saturday and Sara Walsh
Mon, 08 Feb 2021
Russillo shares his updated Tom Brady vs. Bill Belichick rankings (1:30) before he is joined by form...
Tedy Bruschi. Plus, Arizona Head Coach Jed Fisch
Fri, 05 Feb 2021
Russillo shares some thoughts on the legacy stakes for Super Bowl LV (1:30), before talking with 3x ...
Matt Hasselbeck. Plus Jeff Passan on Nolan Arenado and MLB’s Problems.
Wed, 03 Feb 2021
Russillo shares some NBA thoughts (2:00) before talking with longtime QB and ESPN analyst Matt Hasse...
Cowboys Super Bowl Stories and Super Bowl LV Preview With Daryl Johnston. Plus, Scariest Part of the Goff Trade, and Weirdest Game of the NBA Season.
Mon, 01 Feb 2021
Russillo shares some thoughts on Jared Goff getting traded to the Lions for Matthew Stafford (1:30)....
Howie Long on Super Bowl LV and the '80s Raiders. Plus: NBA Teams Who Know Who They Are
Fri, 29 Jan 2021
Russillo points out some NBA teams who have a clear identity (8:00) before talking with Super Bowl c...
Jon Anik on Porier vs. McGregor. Plus, NBA Thoughts and Radiohead’s ‘Kid A’ With Steven Hyden.
Wed, 27 Jan 2021
Russillo shares some thoughts on the Nets, Hawks, and Bradley Beal in the latest edition of the Flag...
Adding to Brady’s Legacy. Plus: Defending Mahomes and Rodgers’s Last Packers Season? With Wade Phillips and Mike Sando.
Mon, 25 Jan 2021
Russillo shares his thoughts about Tom Brady making his way to his 10th Super Bowl, this time with t...
Phil Simms Tells Playoff Stories and Previews Conference Championships. Plus, Talking Business With 'Shark Tank' Star Daymond John.
Fri, 22 Jan 2021
Russillo is joined by two-time Super Bowl champion and broadcasting legend Phil Simms to discuss Chi...
A Forgotten Team in the West, and Should We Stop Waiting on Giannis? Plus, the Scrappy Warriors and KD’s Biggest Problem, With Logan Murdock
Wed, 20 Jan 2021
Russillo shares some NBA thoughts on the Jazz, Bucks, and Wizards in a new edition of the Flagrant 3...
Brady vs. Rodgers, Andy Reid, and Playoff Story Time With Former NFL Fullback Jon Ritchie
Mon, 18 Jan 2021
Russillo shares his thoughts on James Harden's debut with the Brooklyn Nets (5:00) before talking wi...
NFL Divisional-Round Preview With Chris Long
Fri, 15 Jan 2021
Russillo is joined by two-time Super Bowl champion Chris Long to discuss all four divisional-round p...
James Harden to Brooklyn With Bill Simmons and Jackie MacMullan
Wed, 13 Jan 2021
Russillo is joined by Bill Simmons and Jackie MacMullan to discuss the Houston Rockets trading James...
Actor Max Greenfield, Plus Life Advice
Wed, 13 Jan 2021
Russillo talks about Kyrie Irving missing some games for the Nets (9:00) before he is joined by acto...
NFL Wild-Card Recap With Tim Hasselbeck
Mon, 11 Jan 2021
Russillo shares his thoughts on Deshaun Watson wanting out of Houston (1:30) before he is joined by ...
NFL Playoff QBs With Ryan Shazier, Plus: Wild-Card Weekend Preview With Sheil Kapadia
Fri, 08 Jan 2021
Russillo is joined by The Ringer’s Ryan Shazier to share some NFL playoffs stories from his career...
Real NBA Scouting Reports: Ben Simmons vs. Jaylen Brown. Plus Former Broncos Linebacker Brandon Marshall.
Wed, 06 Jan 2021
Russillo hits on a couple of NBA topics, including Trae Young, the Knicks, and the Pelicans (6:00), ...
Thirty-two NFL Awards, Steph Drops 62, and Every CFB Team Sucks
Mon, 04 Jan 2021
In honor of the last week of the NFL regular season, Russillo hands out THIRTY-TWO awards (1:30) bef...
NBA 3s and Blowouts. Plus: Voice of the Chicago Bulls Adam Amin, Living a Dream, and Life After ESPN.
Fri, 01 Jan 2021
Russillo shares his thoughts on some early trends from this NBA season, including the amount of blow...
Philly Is Different but the Same, the Red-Hot Suns, and Denver’s Fun Night Out With Raja Bell
Wed, 30 Dec 2020
Russillo introduces a new NBA segment with his thoughts on the 76ers-Raptors matchup, the Nuggets pu...
The MVP Race, the Confusing Steelers, and the Jets' Botched Reset With Mike Sando. Plus, NFL Week 16 Awards.
Mon, 28 Dec 2020
Russillo gives out his NFL awards for Week 16 (5:00) before talking with The Athletic's Mike Sando a...
Tales From the Couch: NBA Christmas Games. Plus, Life Advice
Sat, 26 Dec 2020
Russillo shares his notes from all of the NBA Christmas Day games including: Heat-Pelicans, Bucks-W...
Trent Dilfer on the Truth About Trevor Lawrence and Justin Fields. Plus: Losing in Life and in CFB, and NFL Awards
Mon, 21 Dec 2020
Russillo shares his thoughts on the College Football Playoff selection (2:00), before talking with S...
Rebuilding in the NFL Should Take Two Years and the Wentz Market With Kevin Clark. Plus, ‘S.W.A.T.’ Star Jay Harrington.
Fri, 18 Dec 2020
Russillo shares his thoughts on the back-and-forth over whether Ben Simmons is available for a trade...
Giannis Stays in Milwaukee, CFB Rankings, Plus Comedian Nate Bargatze
Wed, 16 Dec 2020
Russillo shares his thoughts on Giannis Antetokounmpo signing a supermax contract with the Milwaukee...
Damien Woody on Wentz vs. Hurts, What Steelers-Bills means for the Chiefs, and the Best Defense in the League. Plus, NFL Awards.
Mon, 14 Dec 2020
Russillo gives out his NFL awards for Week 15 (4:00) before talking with two-time Super Bowl champio...
DeMarcus Ware on Life As a Cowboy and Playing With Peyton. Plus: Is Zero Risk Realistic in Sports?
Fri, 11 Dec 2020
Russillo shares his thoughts on the Big Ten circumventing a (new) rule to let Ohio State play in the...
Harden-Simmons Trade Potential. Plus, Danny Kanell Says, “Blow Up the System.”
Wed, 09 Dec 2020
Russillo shares his thoughts on James Harden’s wishes to leave the Houston Rockets and the most lo...
Joe Thomas on the Contender Browns, Carson Wentz, and Jets Conspiracies. Plus, NFL Awards.
Mon, 07 Dec 2020
Russillo gives out his NFL Awards for Week 13 (2:00) before talking with Cleveland Browns legend Joe...
Westbrook-Wall Was Necessary. Plus, Revisiting the 2018 QB Class Scouting Reports With Daniel Jeremiah.
Fri, 04 Dec 2020
Russillo shares his thoughts on the Wizards trading John Wall and a 2023 first-round pick to the Roc...
Cole Hauser. Plus NBA Story Lines and CFB Rankings.
Wed, 02 Dec 2020
Russillo shares his thoughts on some NBA story lines as the 2021 season approaches, including the Bu...
Jonathan Vilma. Plus Bruce Feldman on the CFB Coaching Carousel and NFL Awards.
Mon, 30 Nov 2020
Russillo gives out his NFL awards for Week 12 (8:30) before he is joined by Super Bowl champion Jona...
An Argument Against CFB Expansion. Plus, Josh Duhamel.
Wed, 25 Nov 2020
Russillo shares his thoughts on why expanding the College Football Playoff isn’t a great idea (2:0...
Saying "No" to Hayward, Other NBA Questions With Bobby Marks, and Sean Payton’s Nervous Day With Diana Russini. Plus, NFL Awards.
Mon, 23 Nov 2020
Russillo gives out his NFL awards for Week 11 (2:30) before talking with ESPN NBA front office insid...
What Does “Value” Mean in the NBA? Plus, Sara Walsh on the Buccaneers and Chris Ryan on Preparing for James Harden in Philly
Fri, 20 Nov 2020
Russillo shares his thoughts on what value first-round picks actually hold in today’s NBA (2:00) b...
NBA Draft Reactions With Bill Simmons, Raja Bell, and Kevin O'Connor
Thu, 19 Nov 2020
Russillo is joined by Bill Simmons, Raja Bell, and Kevin O'Connor to react to Round 1 of the 2020 NB...
Tony Parker, Plus College Football Roundup With Andy Staples
Wed, 18 Nov 2020
Russillo is joined by four-time NBA champion Tony Parker to discuss his book, 'Tony Parker: Beyond A...
Scott Van Pelt on the Masters, and Trent Dilfer on Tua, Lamar, and Kyler. Plus: Harden Trade Rumors and NFL Awards.
Mon, 16 Nov 2020
Russillo gives out his NFL awards for Week 10 (3:00) before he is joined by ESPN’s Scott Van Pelt ...
Trading Russell Westbrook. Plus, Brady Quinn on CFB Conference Roundup and His NFL Run.
Fri, 13 Nov 2020
Russillo shares his thoughts on the idea of trading for Russell Westbrook (2:00). Then he is joined ...
Chris Paul's Next Move. Plus, Wright Thompson on His New Book, 'Pappyland: A Story of Family, Fine Bourbon, and the Things That Last.'
Wed, 11 Nov 2020
Russillo shares his thoughts on rumors that Chris Paul may be headed to the Phoenix Suns, before bri...
NFL Awards, Plus College Football Roundup With Stanford Steve
Mon, 09 Nov 2020
Russillo gives out his NFL awards for Week 9 (2:00) before talking with ESPN’s Stanford Steve abou...
NBA Draft Prospect RJ Hampton and Mike Miller Tell Stories About Getting Ready for the Draft. Plus, Ryen Gets Mad at Pickup Hoops.
Fri, 06 Nov 2020
Russillo rants about a recent encounter on an outdoor basketball court, before sharing his thoughts ...
NBA Draft Preview With Kevin O’Connor. Plus, the PAC-12's Mediocrity Under Larry Scott.
Wed, 04 Nov 2020
Ryen Russillo shares his thoughts on PAC-12 commissioner Larry Scott (1:30) before talking with The ...
Michael Vick on Tua and the Biggest Hit of His Career. Plus: NFL Week 8 Awards.
Mon, 02 Nov 2020
Russillo gives out his NFL Awards for Week 8 and updates his Brady/Belichick power rankings (1:45) b...
The Truth about Nebraska, and Domonique Foxworth on How Tyrann Mathieu Changed the NFL
Fri, 30 Oct 2020
Russillo gives a little context on the issue of Nebraska’s cancelled game vs. Wisconsin over COVID...
Dodgers Finally Pull It Off! Plus, Steelers Stories With Willie Colon, and NFL Trade Deadline With Kevin Clark
Wed, 28 Oct 2020
Russillo shares his thoughts on the Dodgers finally winning a World Series (2:00), before talking wi...
Introducing 'The Ryen Russillo Podcast'
Tue, 27 Oct 2020
Each week, Ryen Russillo will break down the biggest topics in sports. Learn more about your ad cho...
The Brady Era in Tampa, Return of the Big Ten, and NFL Awards With Bruce Feldman and Jeff Darlington
Mon, 26 Oct 2020
Russillo shares his thoughts on Steelers-Titans and whether it was a statement game for either team ...
(Not) Hiring Mark Jackson. Plus Jon Anik on Fight Island and Khabib vs. Gaethje.
Fri, 23 Oct 2020
Russillo shares his thoughts on why it's not all that shocking that Mark Jackson was not tapped for ...
How Marvel Changed the Movie Industry With Ben Fritz and Professional Life Advice With Trevor Moawad
Wed, 21 Oct 2020
Russillo is joined by author Ben Fritz to discuss his new book ‘The Big Picture: The Fight for the...
NFL Week 6 Recap With Mike Sando. Plus, NFL Awards and a CFB Check-in.
Mon, 19 Oct 2020
Russillo gives out his NFL Week 6 awards before talking with The Athletic’s Mike Sando about the s...
Cam Newton and the QB Market With Albert Breer, Brian Windhorst on Daryl Morey’s Resignation, and Examining Coach Ed Orgeron With Bruce Feldman
Thu, 15 Oct 2020
Russillo briefly shares his thoughts on Daryl Morey’s exit from the Rockets before talking with SI...
Trent Dilfer on Dak’s Injury. Plus, NFL Week 5 Awards and Another Ring for LeBron James.
Mon, 12 Oct 2020
Russillo shares his thoughts on the Lakers' NBA title and LeBron James's ever-growing legacy. Then h...
College Football Check-in With Matt Leinart
Thu, 08 Oct 2020
Russillo is joined by USC legend and Fox Sports analyst Matt Leinart to discuss the PAC-12 getting i...
Michael Vick on Learning Offensive Systems. Plus, NFL Week 4 Awards, Lakers-Heat, and a CFB Check-in
Mon, 05 Oct 2020
Russillo gives out his NFL awards for Week 4 before sharing some thoughts on Lakers-Heat Game 3. The...
Bill Simmons on Lakers-Heat Game 1 and Clippers Coaching Search. Plus CFB Check-in with Danny Kanell
Thu, 01 Oct 2020
Russillo is joined by Bill Simmons to discuss the Lakers shellacking of the Heat in game one of the ...
Booger McFarland, Plus NFL Week 3 Awards
Mon, 28 Sep 2020
Russillo gives out NFL Week 3 awards (4:45) before he is joined by two-time Super Bowl champion and ...
Kobe, Shaq, and Phil: The Lakers Dynasty With Jeff Pearlman and Bill Simmons
Wed, 23 Sep 2020
Russillo shares his thoughts on Lakers-Nuggets Game 3, as well as the Lakers’ fourth-quarter perfo...
NFL Week 2 Awards. Plus, Cam Changing Expectations for the Pats, a New QB in L.A. and How the NFL Draft Will Change with Eric Edholm.
Mon, 21 Sep 2020
Russillo hands out his Week 2 NFL awards at the top of the show (1:50) before talking to his old pal...
Nuggets Exec Tim Connelly on the Nuggets’ Comeback and Jokic Stories You’ve Never Heard. Plus, Ryan Shazier on NFL Week 1 and Life After Injury.
Thu, 17 Sep 2020
Russillo briefly shares his thoughts on the Clippers’ Game 7 collapse vs. the Nuggets (3:28). Then...
NFL Week 1 Reactions With Trent Dilfer. Plus: Russillo’s Weekly NFL Awards
Mon, 14 Sep 2020
Russillo introduces a new weekly NFL awards segment (2:28) before he is joined by Super Bowl champ T...
A New NFL Season With Kevin Clark. Plus Bobby Marks on Giannis’s Options in 2021
Thu, 10 Sep 2020
Russillo shares his thoughts on Game 6 of the Raptors-Celtics playoff series (3:25) before he is joi...
Chris Long’s NFL Preview. Plus: NBA Observations and Life Advice: Love Edition
Tue, 08 Sep 2020
Russillo shares his thoughts on Nuggets-Clippers and Raptors-Celtics (3:50) before he is joined by t...
"Mr. James Seven" vs. Legacy, the Bucks are in Trouble, and Head Coach Steve Nash. Plus: Many Questions With Kyle Brandt.
Thu, 03 Sep 2020
Russillo shares his thoughts on the Rockets closing out Game 7 against the Thunder, the Brooklyn Net...
Kawhi Over Giannis, Fantasy Football Sleepers, and Rockets-Thunder With Royce Young and Danny Kelly
Tue, 01 Sep 2020
Russillo shares his thoughts on Rockets-Thunder Game 6, as well as Kawhi vs. Giannis in the debate f...
Raja Bell on the NBA Playoffs Pause, Iverson Stories, and Round 2 Game Plans
Thu, 27 Aug 2020
Russillo is joined by The Ringer’s Raja Bell to discuss the NBA players' strike in response to the...
Craig Kilborn on Luka, the Timberwolves' No. 1 Pick, and Round 2 Playoff Matchups. Plus, Why the Process Isn’t Dead.
Tue, 25 Aug 2020
Russillo shares his thoughts on another early playoff exit for the 76ers, Sam Hinkie, and the Proces...
Michael Vick on His Career and Getting it Back After Prison. Plus, the “30/13 Theory.”
Thu, 20 Aug 2020
Russillo shares his thoughts on some of the early NBA playoff upsets (2:15) before talking with icon...
Why the NFL Draft Will Be Totally Different With Todd McShay, Plus: Seth Curry From the Dallas Mavericks
Tue, 18 Aug 2020
Russillo reacts to the start of the NBA playoffs, including Magic-Bucks, Celtics-76ers, Clippers-Mav...
CFB Players vs. Media: Who’s Right?, NBA Ballot, Ohio State Men’s Basketball Head Coach Chris Holtmann on the (Hopefully) Upcoming Season
Thu, 13 Aug 2020
Russillo shares his thoughts on CFB media coverage and the new visitor rules for the NBA bubble in O...
College Football Watch 2020. Plus, a Look at the Lakers and Clippers With Mike Trudell and Jovan Buha
Tue, 11 Aug 2020
Russillo shares his thoughts on the dragged-out CFB verdict (1:33) before talking with Lakers beat r...
Tales From the Couch: Lakers-Thunder and Sixers-Wizards. Plus, Bruce Feldman on CFB Power Five Scheduling Challenges.
Thu, 06 Aug 2020
Russillo shares his thoughts on the Lakers' loss to the Thunder on Wednesday night and on 76ers-Wiza...
All the Bad Arguments Surrounding NCAA Athlete Compensation, Plus Duke Women's Basketball Head Coach Kara Lawson
Tue, 04 Aug 2020
Russillo shares his thoughts on the “We Are United” letter from a group of PAC-12 football playe...
NBA Is Back, Officiating Stories With Monty McCutchen, and Chris Mannix Reports From the Orlando Bubble
Thu, 30 Jul 2020
Russillo shares his thoughts on “player lists," more specifically the NFL Top 100 (3:15), before h...
Mahomes and Wilson Surpass Rodgers and Brady in Mike Sando’s Yearly QB Tiers, Plus: Why Thibs to NY Is a Bad Fit
Tue, 28 Jul 2020
Russillo shares his thoughts on the Knicks bringing in Tom Thibodeau as head coach (3:03). Then Ryen...
Working With Joel Embiid, Jayson Tatum, and Bradley Beal: Drew Hanlen, Private Basketball Coach of NBA Stars
Thu, 23 Jul 2020
Russillo kicks off the show with his takeaways from the first NBA scrimmages (01:00) and the media t...
Last Year’s QBs and Everything Inside the NBA Bubble With Malika Andrews
Tue, 21 Jul 2020
Russillo goes through Mike Sando’s "QB Tiers" from 2019 (04:45) before ESPN’s Malika Andrews joi...
Claiming NCAA Titles, and Willie McGinest on Belichick, Cam, and “Be the Change”
Thu, 16 Jul 2020
Russillo opens the show discussing claimed college football championships (03:00), before former Pat...
Replacing Brady, Plus Americans in the NBL and Shaq Stories With Matt Walsh
Tue, 14 Jul 2020
Russillo looks at Cam Newton’s conversation with Odell Beckham Jr., Victor Cruz, and Todd Gurley a...
The Things You Forgot About the NBA, With Kevin O’Connor. Plus ‘Hightown’ Creator Rebecca Cutter: From Pilot to Production.
Thu, 09 Jul 2020
Russillo is joined by The Ringer’s Kevin O’Connor to discuss some things we may have forgotten a...
Mahomes Isn’t Making Enough. Plus QB Coach Quincy Avery on Working With the Biggest Stars and Whether Top QBs Come Back to Play if CFB Is in the Spring.
Tue, 07 Jul 2020
Russillo shares his thoughts on Patrick Mahomes’s massive contract (2:38), before talking with pre...
Cam Newton in New England. Plus, Andy Benoit’s Breakdown of All 626 Interceptable Balls of the 2019 NFL Season.
Tue, 30 Jun 2020
Russillo is joined by NFL analyst Andy Benoit to discuss the Patriots’ signing of Cam Newton, best...
Could 60 Games Mean a Bad Team From Last Year Will Be Your 2020 World Series Champion? Plus Story Time with Dan Haren
Fri, 26 Jun 2020
Russillo shares his thoughts on the MLB 60-game season (1:59), before talking with former 3x MLB All...
‘John Wick,’ ‘Sicario,’ and ‘The Town’ Producer Basil Iwanyk Talks His Career, Making Movies, and Affleck/Keanu/Sicario Stories
Tue, 23 Jun 2020
Russillo is joined by film producer Basil Iwanyk to discuss his winding path from aspiring basketbal...
Catching Up With Scott Van Pelt
Fri, 19 Jun 2020
Russillo shares his thoughts about the NBA playoffs format and whether he thinks "older" teams will ...
The No. 1 QB for the Class of 2021—and It’s Not Lawrence or Fields. Plus: Could NBA Players Start Their Own League?
Wed, 17 Jun 2020
Russillo shares his thoughts on some of the players' concerns about resuming the NBA season, recalls...
Reality Versus “Well, Actually” About the NBA Return. Plus, Story Time w/ Chiefs Offensive Tackle Mitchell Schwartz.
Thu, 11 Jun 2020
Russillo shares his thoughts on the new info about the NBA’s return in the “Orlando bubble” (4...
College Programs May Be Broke But It’s Their Fault, Plus Domonique Foxworth on CBA Negotiations
Wed, 10 Jun 2020
Russillo shares his thoughts on spending my university programs, specifically about coaches’ sever...
College Football Check-in With Andy Staples and Bruce Feldman
Wed, 03 Jun 2020
Russillo is joined by Andy Staples and Bruce Feldman to discuss the important questions surrounding ...
Was Grady Little NOT an Idiot? Revisiting the 2003 Red Sox. Plus, MLB 2020 Season Negotiations With Todd Walker.
Thu, 28 May 2020
Russillo shares his thoughts on the rocky negotiations between MLB owners and the players associatio...
Cases For/Against the Next Generation of NFL QBs with Kevin Clark
Tue, 26 May 2020
Russillo shares his thoughts on “bad optics” surrounding the return of certain sports (1:13), be...
PGA Tour Stories and Life Advice With Max Homa
Thu, 21 May 2020
Russillo shares some thoughts on moving houses, Dak Prescott’s contract negotiations, and takeaway...
The Murky Future of the MLB With Jeff Passan
Tue, 19 May 2020
Russillo shares his thoughts on Tampa Bay Rays pitcher Blake Snell's comments regarding the possibil...
Nick Bilton on 'American Kingpin' and the Silk Road. Plus, Mailbag Life Advice | The Ryen Russillo. Podcast
Thu, 14 May 2020
Russillo talks about Scottie Pippen's refusal to check-in during the 1994 playoffs versus the Knicks...
UFC Is Back! With Jon Anik | The Ryen Russillo Podcast
Tue, 12 May 2020
Russillo is joined by his old friend and UFC commentator Jon Anik to discuss the logistics of puttin...
The Return of the Pro Lacrosse With Paul Rabil. Plus the RewatchaBulls: 1997, Round 1, Game 2, Bulls-Bullets With Bill Simmons and Joe House | The Ryen Russillo Podcast
Thu, 07 May 2020
Russillo is joined by Premier Lacrosse League cofounder and player Paul Rabil to discuss the return ...
College Recruiting Stories Part 2 with Doug Gottleib, Antonio Pierce, Stanford Steve, and Damien Woody | The Ryen Russillo Podcast
Tue, 05 May 2020
In part two of a two-part series, Russillo is joined by former collegiate and pro athletes to run th...
Life Advice Plus Media Covering Media With Bryan Curtis | The Ryen Russillo Podcast
Thu, 30 Apr 2020
Russillo answers some listener-submitted questions about buying a home, switching jobs, balancing sp...
College Recruiting Stories Part 1, With Marcellus Wiley, Trent Dilfer, Matt Leinart, Booger McFarland, and Eric Chenowith | The Ryen Russillo Podcast
Tue, 28 Apr 2020
In Part 1 of a two-part series, Russillo is joined by former collegiate and pro athletes to run thou...
Reactions to the NFL Draft With Chris Long | The Ryen Russillo Podcast
Fri, 24 Apr 2020
On this special post-draft episode, Russillo is joined by Chris Long to talk about some of the key t...
Workplace Analogies, Plus Trent Dilfer on 2020 QB Prospects | The Ryen Russillo Podcast
Tue, 21 Apr 2020
Russillo examines similarities and differences between the average work environment and that of the ...
Wild Tour Stories With DJ Whoo Kid | The Ryen Russillo Podcast
Thu, 16 Apr 2020
Russillo talks about the uncertainty surrounding when pro sports will return (1:40) before he is joi...
Roommate Self-Scouting Reports, Unanswerable NBA Questions, and Mailbag Questions With Steve Ceruti | The Ryen Russillo Podcast
Tue, 14 Apr 2020
Russillo evaluates himself as a roommate (1:45) before he is joined by his old producer Steve Ceruti...
The Five Best NBA Teams for a GM, Plus Christian Scott aTunde Adjuah and Mailbag Life Advice | The Ryen Russillo Podcast
Thu, 09 Apr 2020
Russillo runs through which NBA teams he thinks are really destination jobs for a GM (3:45), before ...
Sports Scandals, Plus NFLPA President J.C. Tretter | The Ryen Russillo Podcast
Tue, 07 Apr 2020
Russillo talks about scandals in sports after watching the HBO documentary 'The Scheme' (2:05) befor...
‘Scrubs’ Creator Bill Lawrence | The Ryen Russillo Podcast
Thu, 02 Apr 2020
Russillo does a new segment called Worst Take (3:05) before he is joined by the creator of ‘Scrubs...
1998 Redraftapalooza, Sleeping Dirk, Free-Falling Pierce, and the Craziest NBA Draft Ever With Bill Simmons and Chris Ryan | The Ryen Russillo Podcast
Tue, 31 Mar 2020
Russillo is joined by Bill Simmons and Chris Ryan to revisit the 1998 NBA draft and some of the lege...
Free Agent QBs Plus Van Lathan | The Ryen Russillo Podcast
Thu, 26 Mar 2020
Russillo talks about some free agent QBs including Jameis Winston, Cam Newton, Andy Dalton, and Joe ...
NFL Transitions With Kevin Clark and Brady's Exit With Seth Wickersham | The Ryen Russillo Podcast
Tue, 24 Mar 2020
Russillo is joined by Kevin Clark to discuss the Colts' QB situation with Phil Rivers and Jacoby Bri...
Brady to Tampa Bay and Music Festival Fantasy Draft With Chris Long and Big Cat | The Ryen Russillo Podcast
Thu, 19 Mar 2020
Russillo is joined by two-time Super Bowl champion Chris Long and Big Cat of Barstool Sports for the...
LSU Head Coach Ed Orgeron, Plus Salary Cap Math Class | The Ryen Rusillo Podcast
Tue, 17 Mar 2020
Russillo is joined by the head coach of the national champion LSU Tigers, Ed Orgeron, to discuss how...
NFL Combine Recap With Daniel Jeremiah and Bruce Feldman | The Ryen Russillo Podcast
Thu, 12 Mar 2020
Russillo shares some thoughts about COVID-19 (1:15) before talking with NFL Network's Daniel Jeremia...
Hornets Head Coach James Borrego | The Ryen Russillo Podcast
Thu, 05 Mar 2020
Russillo and Borrego discuss the young Hornets’ competitive play, having Michael Jordan as a resou...
Five Things: NBA Edition, Plus Tom E. Curran on Tom Brady and the Pats | The Ryen Russillo Podcast
Tue, 03 Mar 2020
Russillo hits on five NBA topics including MVP, salary cap, and more (1:50), before talking with Tom...
Craig Kilborn | The Ryen Russillo Podcast
Thu, 27 Feb 2020
Russillo is joined by the inimitable Craig Kilborn to talk about playing NCAA basketball, hosting 'S...
Kliff Kingsbury Plus Tales From the Couch | The Ryen Russillo Podcast
Tue, 25 Feb 2020
Russillo is joined by Arizona Cardinals head coach Kliff Kingsbury to discuss his departure from Tex...
The Astros Cheating Saga and 2020 Oscar Movies With Adnan Virk | The Ryen Russillo Podcast
Fri, 21 Feb 2020
Russillo breaks down the current climate surrounding the Astros sign-stealing scandal into three par...
Colin Cowherd | The Ryen Russillo Podcast
Tue, 18 Feb 2020
Russillo is joined by Colin Cowherd of Fox Sports to discuss becoming neighbors, working at ESPN and...
Tales From the Couch, Plus Shaking Up MLB With Jeff Passan | The Ryen Russillo Podcast
Wed, 12 Feb 2020
Russillo shares his thoughts on the 76ers' win over the Clippers and the Rockets' small-ball victory...
NBA Quick Hits, Steve Levy on the XFL, and the CFB Coaching Carousel With Bruce Feldman | The Ryen Russillo Podcast
Mon, 10 Feb 2020
Russillo shares some quick-hit NBA thoughts on the Raptors, Lakers, Russell Westbrook, Jayson Tatum,...
Charissa Thompson, Plus Mookie Betts and NBA Trade Deadline Moves | The Ryen Russillo Podcast
Wed, 05 Feb 2020
Russillo examines the Red Sox trading Mookie Betts and David Price to the Dodgers (1:55) before talk...
Super Bowl Recap With Chris Long | The Ryen Russillo Podcast
Mon, 03 Feb 2020
In his last podcast of the NFL season, Russillo is joined by two-time Super Bowl champion Chris Long...
NBA Trade Deadline With Adrian Wojnarowski | The Ryen Russillo Podcast
Thu, 30 Jan 2020
Live from radio row in Miami, Russillo is joined by ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski to talk about what w...
Super Bowl LIV Preview With Chris Long | The Ryen Russillo Podcast
Wed, 29 Jan 2020
Russillo is joined by two-time Super Bowl champion Chris Long to preview Super Bowl LIV between the ...
The Life and Legacy of Kobe Bryant | The Ryen Russillo Podcast
Mon, 27 Jan 2020
Russillo shares his thoughts on Kobe Bryant’s tragic passing (1:19) and then is joined by NBC Spor...
Zion’s Debut With Royce Young | The Ryen Russillo Podcast
Thu, 23 Jan 2020
Russillo is joined by ESPN’s Royce Young to discuss Zion Williamson’s first regular-season NBA g...
Conference Championship Recap With Chris Long | The Ryen Russillo Podcast
Mon, 20 Jan 2020
Russillo is joined by two-time Super Bowl champion Chris Long to recap 49ers-Packers and Chiefs-Tita...
Major League Cheating, Plus NBA Check-in With Kevin O'Connor | The Ryen Russillo Podcast
Fri, 17 Jan 2020
Russillo tries to make sense of the MLB cheating scandal (3:25) before talking with The Ringer's Kev...
Weird Wednesday: LSU Wins It All. Plus, Matthew Polly on 'Bruce Lee: A Life' | The Ryen Russillo Podcast
Wed, 15 Jan 2020
Fresh off a plane from New Orleans, Russillo talks about LSU's National Championship win over Clemso...
NFL Round 2 Recap With Chris Long | The Ryen Russillo Podcast
Tue, 14 Jan 2020
Russillo is joined by two-time Super Bowl champion Chris Long on the ground in New Orleans just befo...
Matt Leinart on Clemson-LSU, Title Games, and Gym Stories. Plus, Trading Ben Simmons | The Ryen Russillo Podcast
Fri, 10 Jan 2020
Russillo is joined by 2004 Heisman-winning QB Matt Leinart to discuss the CFP national championship ...
QB Josh McCown on Eagles vs. Seahawks. Plus, NFL Coaching Carousel | The Ryen Russillo Podcast
Wed, 08 Jan 2020
Russillo talks about the recent NFL head coach hires, including Ron Rivera to the Redskins, Mike McC...
Wild-Card Weekend Recap With Chris Long | The Ryen Russillo Podcast
Mon, 06 Jan 2020
Russillo is joined by two-time Super Bowl champion Chris Long to discuss Round 1 of the NFL playoffs...
CFB Conference Talk. Plus Remembering David Stern With Jack McCallum. | The Ryen Russillo Podcast
Thu, 02 Jan 2020
Russillo talks bowl games and how the Power 5 conferences stack up with each other (2:40). Then Ryen...
What to Wear: 2020 With Chris Long and Big Cat. Plus Week 17 Recap. | The Ryen Russillo Podcast
Mon, 30 Dec 2019
It’s the end of the NFL regular season, and Russillo is joined by two-time Super Bowl champion Chr...
Tales From the Couch: NBA Christmas Games | The Ryen Russillo Podcast
Thu, 26 Dec 2019
Russillo hits on the NBA Christmas games, including Lakers-Clippers (2:30), Nuggets-Pelicans (14:40)...
Week 16 Recap With Chris Long | The Ryen Russillo Podcast
Mon, 23 Dec 2019
Russillo is joined by two-time Super Bowl champion Chris Long to discuss NFL Week 16. They discuss t...
The NCAA vs. James Wiseman, Plus 2020 NFL Draft With Todd McShay | The Ryen Russillo Podcast
Fri, 20 Dec 2019
Russillo rants about the Milwaukee Bucks and the people vs. the NCAA vs. James Wiseman (3:30), befor...
The Load Management Wars, Plus Joe Thomas, and Last Call at the Black Hole With Kevin Clark | The Ryen Russillo Podcast
Wed, 18 Dec 2019
Russillo hits on LeBron James and Doc Rivers’s recent comments on load management (4:27), before t...
Week 15 Recap with Chris Long | The Ryen Russillo Podcast
Mon, 16 Dec 2019
Russillo is joined by two-time Super Bowl champion Chris Long to discuss NFL Week 15. They talk Bear...
Courtside in Boston, College Football Playoffs, and MLB Free Agency With Jeff Passan | The Ryen Russillo Podcast
Fri, 13 Dec 2019
Russillo talks about attending Thursday night’s Sixers-Celtics game in Boston (01:30). Then, ESPN’...
CFB Patience, Plus NBA Ratings Decline: Real or Fake? With Ethan Strauss | The Ryen Russillo Podcast
Wed, 11 Dec 2019
Russillo rants about having patience with CFB coaches (7:07). Then Ryen is joined by The Athletic's ...
Week 14 Recap With Chris Long | The Ryen Russillo Podcast
Mon, 09 Dec 2019
Russillo is joined by two-time Super Bowl champion Chris Long to discuss NFL Week 14. They talk 49er...
NBA Check-in With Royce Young | The Ryen Russillo Podcast
Fri, 06 Dec 2019
Russillo runs through some NBA thoughts on the Lakers, Heat, Raptors, Bucks, 76ers, Carmelo Anthony’...
Bill Simmons on the Polarizing Rockets. Plus, CFB With Bruce Feldman. | The Ryen Russillo Podcast
Wed, 04 Dec 2019
Russillo sits down with Bill Simmons to discuss Rockets-Spurs, a blown call, and why the Rockets are...
Week 13 Recap With Chris Long | The Ryen Russillo Podcast
Mon, 02 Dec 2019
Russillo is joined by two-time Super Bowl champion Chris Long to discuss NFL Week 13. They talk Rave...
Weird Wednesday: NFL Strength of Schedule, Plus Reality TV With Christo Doyle | The Ryen Russillo Podcast
Wed, 27 Nov 2019
Russillo talks about how schedules can fool us into false narratives about certain teams (7:45). The...
Week 12 Recap With Chris Long | The Ryen Russillo Podcast
Mon, 25 Nov 2019
Russillo is joined by two-time Super Bowl champion Chris Long to discuss NFL Week 12. They talk Patr...
Rob Mullens on CFP Selection, NFL With Kevin Clark, Plus Tales From the Couch: NBA | The Ryen Russillo Podcast
Fri, 22 Nov 2019
Russillo is joined by CFP selection committee chair and Oregon athletic director Rob Mullens to disc...
Week 11 Recap With Chris Long | The Ryen Russillo Podcast
Mon, 18 Nov 2019
Russillo is joined by two-time Super Bowl champion Chris Long to discuss NFL Week 11. They talk head...
The Myles Garrett Thing, Plus Daniel Jeremiah on CFB and 2020 NFL Draft | The Ryen Russillo Podcast
Fri, 15 Nov 2019
Russillo shares his thoughts on the Steelers-Browns melee (1:00) before talking with NFL Network’s...
Tales From the Couch, Plus Jared Dudley | The Ryen Russillo Podcast
Wed, 13 Nov 2019
Russillo shares some NBA thoughts on 76ers-Cavs, Lakers-Suns, best/worst defensive teams, Trae Young...
Week 10 Recap With Chris Long | The Ryen Russillo Podcast
Mon, 11 Nov 2019
Russillo is joined by two-time Super Bowl champion Chris Long to discuss NFL Week 10. The two talk h...
CFB: What Matters and What Doesn't, Plus NBA Talk With Steve Ceruti | The Ryen Russillo Podcast
Fri, 08 Nov 2019
Russillo reacts to the CFB rankings (4:35) before he is joined by his former ESPN producer Steve Cer...
Weird Wednesdays: Seven Minutes, Plus Talking Politics With Chris Cillizza | The Ryen Russillo Podcast
Wed, 06 Nov 2019
Russillo runs through some rapid-fire NBA thoughts (2:25) before talking with CNN's Chris Cillizza a...
Week 9 Recap With Chris Long | The Ryen Russillo Podcast
Mon, 04 Nov 2019
Russillo is joined by two-time Super Bowl champion Chris Long to discuss NFL Week 9, including the R...
Baker and Jamal vs. Everybody Plus QB Talk With Trent Dilfer | The Ryen Russillo Podcast
Fri, 01 Nov 2019
Russillo talks about Baker Mayfield and Jamal Adams (5:25), before taking with Trent Dilfer about co...
Weird Wednesdays: UFC With Jon Anik, Plus 76ers and 'Succession' With Chris Ryan | The Ryen Russillo Podcast
Wed, 30 Oct 2019
Russillo shares his thoughts on Kyrie Irving vs. the Nets culture (1:18) before talking with UFC com...
Week 8 Recap With Chris Long | The Ryen Russillo Podcast
Mon, 28 Oct 2019
Russillo is joined by two-time Super Bowl champion Chris Long to discuss NFL Week 8, including the b...
“Everyone Sucks” and CFB Check-in With Bruce Feldman | The Ryen Russillo Podcast
Fri, 25 Oct 2019
Russillo explains how every CFB team can be (ir)rationally doubted (0:50), before he talks with The ...
A Casual NBA Preview With Bill Simmons | The Ryen Russillo Podcast
Wed, 23 Oct 2019
Russillo sits down with Bill Simmons as part of The Ringer’s 2019 NBA Previewpalooza to give their...
Week 7 Recap With Chris Long | The Ryen Russillo Podcast
Mon, 21 Oct 2019
Russillo is joined by two-time Super Bowl champion Chris Long to discuss NFL Week 7, including the f...
NBA Over/Unders: The East! With Bill Simmons and Joe House | The Ryen Russillo Podcast
Fri, 18 Oct 2019
Russillo is joined by Bill Simmons and Joe House for the annual NBA over/unders podcast. They make t...
Tom Wright on Billion Dollar Whale | The Ryen Russillo Podcast
Wed, 16 Oct 2019
Russillo is joined by journalist and co-author of New York Times bestseller Billion Dollar Whale: T...
Week 6 Recap With Chris Long | The Ryen Russillo Podcast
Mon, 14 Oct 2019
Russillo is joined by two-time Super Bowl champion Chris Long to discuss NFL Week 6, including Desha...
Kershaw’s Collapse, Plus ‘The Irishman’ and ‘Joker’ With Adnan Virk | The Ryen Russillo Podcast
Fri, 11 Oct 2019
Russillo discusses missing the LSU-Florida game and Clayton Kershaw’s meltdown (04:45) before jump...
China vs. the NBA, Plus Poker Scandals With Joey Ingram | The Ryen Russillo Podcast
Wed, 09 Oct 2019
Russillo examines the situation between China and the NBA after Daryl Morey's tweet regarding Hong K...
Week 5 Recap With Chris Long | The Ryen Russillo Podcast
Mon, 07 Oct 2019
Russillo is joined by two-time Super Bowl champion Chris Long to discuss NFL Week 5, including Packe...
Scott Van Pelt! | The Ryen Russillo Podcast
Fri, 04 Oct 2019
Russillo is joined by ESPN's Scott Van Pelt to discuss time travel, LSU vs. Ohio State, CFB playoff ...
CFB Check-in and the Fair Pay to Play Act With Danny Kanell | The Ryen Russillo Podcast
Wed, 02 Oct 2019
Russillo reacts to the new HBO documentary ‘Diego Maradona’ (2:00) before he is joined by Danny ...
Week 4 Recap With Chris Long | The Ryen Russillo Podcast
Mon, 30 Sep 2019
Russillo is joined by two-time Super Bowl champion Chris Long to discuss NFL Week 4, including the B...
Instant Replay and Booger McFarland on 'MNF,' Leadership, and Football Stories | The Ryen Russillo Podcast
Fri, 27 Sep 2019
Russillo addresses the state of the instant replay in sports (1:47) before he’s joined by two-time...
QB Overreactions and Todd McShay on CFB | The Ryen Russillo Podcast
Wed, 25 Sep 2019
Russillo discusses media reactions to rookie QBs' NFL debuts (2:25) before talking with ESPN's Todd ...
Week 3 Recap With Chris Long | The Ryen Russillo Podcast
Mon, 23 Sep 2019
Russillo and two-time Super Bowl champion Chris Long break down Week 3 of the NFL, including the leg...
Tanking and Andy Staples on CFB | The Ryen Russillo Podcast
Fri, 20 Sep 2019
Russillo talks about the difference between teams overtly tanking and covertly tanking (1:30). Then ...
Bill Simmons on the NFL Hall of Fame and Player Empowerment | The Ryen Russillo Podcast
Thu, 19 Sep 2019
Russillo examines the difference in player empowerment between the NBA and the NFL (5:10) before sit...
Week 2 Recap With Chris Long | The Ryen Russillo Podcast
Mon, 16 Sep 2019
Russillo is joined by two-time Super Bowl champion Chris Long to discuss NFL Week 2, including anoth...
The Dak Prescott Contract, Plus Trent Dilfer | The Ryen Russillo Podcast
Fri, 13 Sep 2019
Russillo examines the Dak Prescott contract discussion (5:35). Then he talks with Trent Dilfer about...
Andy Benoit | The Ryen Russillo Podcast
Wed, 11 Sep 2019
Russillo discusses the Antonio Brown allegations (3:42) before he is joined by SI's Andy Benoit to d...
Week 1 Recap With Chris Long | The Ryen Russillo Podcast
Mon, 09 Sep 2019
Russillo is joined by two-time Super Bowl champion Chris Long to discuss a wild slate of Sunday game...
Albert Breer on Antonio Brown, Elliott's Contract, and Browns Hype | The Ryen Russillo Podcast
Thu, 05 Sep 2019
Russillo shares his 2019 NFL backup QB research (3:50) before talking to SI's Albert Breer about Ant...
CFB Week 1 Recap With Bruce Feldman | The Ryen Russillo Podcast
Tue, 03 Sep 2019
Russillo talks about the SEC's shaky opening week with losses by South Carolina and Tennessee. He hi...
CFB Preview and Andrew Luck's Farewell With Kevin Clark | Dual Threat With Ryen Russillo
Wed, 28 Aug 2019
Russillo briefly rants on why CFB fandom is an annual kick in the teeth (2:35), before setting the s...
"Angry Football Guy," Plus 12 Questions With Andy Benoit and Kevin Clark | Dual Threat With Ryen Russillo
Wed, 03 Jul 2019
Russillo rants about "football guy" during NBA free agency before asking SI's Andy Benoit and The Ri...
The NFL GM with Robert Mays, Plus NCAA Transfer Guidelines | Dual Threat With Ryen Russillo
Thu, 27 Jun 2019
Russillo talks with The Ringer's Robert Mays about the position of an NFL GM, how the job compares t...
NFLPA President Eric Winston and Executive Director DeMaurice Smith on the New CBA | Dual Threat With Ryen Russillo
Wed, 12 Jun 2019
Russillo talks with Eric Winston and DeMaurice Smith of the NFL Players Association about the upcomi...
Albert Breer on the NFL CBA and the Rams, Plus Challenging Pass Interference | Dual Threat With Ryen Russillo
Thu, 06 Jun 2019
Russillo is joined by SI's Albert Breer to discuss rumors surrounding the NFL collective bargaining ...
Pac-12 Questions, Miami's Rebuild, and Jets Concerns With Bruce Feldman and Kevin Clark | Dual Threat With Ryen Russillo
Wed, 29 May 2019
Russillo talks with The Athletic's Bruce Feldman about the Pac-12 conference, including questions su...
NFL Draft Recap With Andy Benoit | Dual Threat With Ryen Russillo
Wed, 01 May 2019
Russillo talks with SI's Andy Benoit about the 2019 NFL draft, teams that addressed needs and those ...
NFL Draft Preview With Danny Kelly and Kevin Clark | Dual Threat With Ryen Russillo
Wed, 24 Apr 2019
The Ringer's Danny Kelly and Kevin Clark join the show to discuss if there is any real drama with th...
Backup QB Stories Part 4: Josh McCown | Dual Threat With Ryen Russillo
Fri, 19 Apr 2019
In Part 4 of a four-part series, Russillo talks with NFL QB Josh McCown about leaving SMU his senior...
Backup QB Stories Part 3: Trent Dilfer | Dual Threat With Ryen Russillo
Fri, 12 Apr 2019
In Part 3 of a four-part series, Russillo talks to Super Bowl champ Trent Dilfer about his rocky NFL...
Jason Witten | Dual Threat with Ryen Russillo
Wed, 03 Apr 2019
Russillo talks with 11-time Pro Bowl tight end and former 'Monday Night Football' analyst Jason Witt...
Kevin Clark on NFL Free Agency | Dual Threat With Ryen Russillo
Thu, 21 Mar 2019
Russillo talks with Kevin Clark of 'The Ringer NFL Show' about the Giants trading Odell Beckham Jr. ...
Backup QB Stories, Part 2: Danny Kanell | Dual Threat With Ryen Russillo
Thu, 14 Mar 2019
In Part 2 of a four-part series, Russillo talks to Danny Kanell about his story as a former NFL QB, ...
Backup QB Stories, Part 1: Drew Henson | Dual Threat with Ryen Russillo
Thu, 07 Mar 2019
In Part 1 of a four-part series, Russillo goes through former NFL and MLB player Drew Henson's story...
Defensive Metrics, Amateurism, and Conquering Kilimanjaro With Chris Long | Dual Threat With Ryen Russillo (Ep. 24)
Thu, 21 Feb 2019
Russillo talks with two-time Super Bowl champion Chris Long about NFL defensive metrics; Zion Willia...
Offseason Preview With Albert Breer and Kevin Clark | Dual Threat With Ryen Russillo (Ep. 23)
Thu, 07 Feb 2019
Russillo talks with SI's Albert Breer about the Belichick coaching tree, Brian Flores coaching the D...
Super Bowl Stories, Plus Kevin Clark and Chuck Klosterman | Dual Threat with Ryen Russillo (Ep. 22)
Wed, 30 Jan 2019
Russillo goes through some of his Super Bowl memories in honor of Sunday's game (4:44), then he call...
Conference Playoff Thoughts, Plus Tom Brady Stories With Tom Curran, Mike Giardi, and Drew Henson | Dual Threat With Ryen Russillo (Ep. 21)
Thu, 24 Jan 2019
Russillo shares his thoughts on Saints-Rams and Patriots-Chiefs (3:30) before talking with NBC Sport...
NFL Playoffs and Kyler Murray With Bill Simmons, Drew Henson, and Chris Ryan | Dual Threat with Ryen Russillo (Ep. 20)
Wed, 16 Jan 2019
In a jam-packed episode, Russillo talks with Bill Simmons about Tom Brady's impressive performance a...
Clemson on Top With Bruce Feldman; Plus NFL Playoffs With Robert Mays | Dual Threat With Ryen Russillo (Ep. 19)
Wed, 09 Jan 2019
Russillo discusses the national championship game with Bruce Feldman of Fox Sports and 'The Athletic...
NFL Playoff Draft With Kevin Clark; Plus Wild-Card Weekend With Andy Benoit | Dual Threat With Ryen Russillo (Ep. 18)
Fri, 04 Jan 2019
Ryen Russillo is joined by Kevin Clark of 'The Ringer NFL Show' to draft the 12 NFL playoff teams an...
Trent Dilfer on Brady Panic, Saints, and Rams; Plus, QB Tiers Through the Lens of Pointless Social Media Posts | Dual Threat With Ryen Russillo (Ep. 17)
Wed, 19 Dec 2018
Russillo shares his active NFL QB tiers before talking with Super Bowl champion and analyst Trent Di...
Todd McShay on the 2019 NFL Draft Class; Plus, Make a Ruling: Kirk Cousins | Dual Threat With Ryen Russillo (Ep. 16)
Fri, 14 Dec 2018
Russillo talks with Todd McShay about next year's NFL draft prospects in a very defense-heavy draft ...
Rob Mullens on the CFB Playoff Selection, Plus Five NFL Thoughts | Dual Threat With Ryen Russillo (Ep. 15)
Mon, 03 Dec 2018
Russillo calls Rob Mullens, athletic director of the University of Oregon and chairman of the CFP se...
Colin Cowherd and Bill Simmons | Dual Threat With Ryen Russillo (Ep. 14)
Wed, 28 Nov 2018
Russillo breaks down the Baker Mayfield–Hue Jackson post-game interaction Dick Wolf–style before...
Booger McFarland on Chiefs-Rams | Dual Threat With Ryen Russillo (Ep. 13)
Wed, 21 Nov 2018
Ryen Russillo discusses the NFL MVP race and talks with football analyst Booger McFarland about the ...
Bruce Feldman and Le'Veon Bell | Dual Threat With Ryen Russillo (Ep. 12)
Thu, 15 Nov 2018
Russillo hits on Le'Veon Bell and the Steelers before talking with Bruce Feldman of FOX Sports about...
Rob Mullens, Plus NFL Playoff Rankings | Dual Threat With Ryen Russillo (Ep. 11)
Wed, 07 Nov 2018
Russillo forms a committee of one and predicts the final four NFL playoffs teams without conference ...
Danny Kanell, Plus Cleveland Browns Upheaval | Dual Threat With Ryen Russillo (Ep. 10)
Wed, 31 Oct 2018
Russillo is joined by Sirius XM radio host Danny Kanell to discuss the College Football Playoff rank...
College Football Rankings and NFL QB Problems | Dual Threat With Ryen Russillo (Ep. 9)
Fri, 26 Oct 2018
On a solo pod, Russillo hits on Ohio State, Texas, Alabama-LSU, and targeting penalties before a new...
Bill Simmons on Chiefs-Patriots | Dual Threat With Ryen Russillo (Ep. 8)
Wed, 17 Oct 2018
Russillo talks CFB rankings and why some schools should get the benefit of the doubt, before being j...
Drew Brees and Twitter Mailbag With Andy Staples | Dual Threat With Ryen Russillo (Ep. 7)
Wed, 10 Oct 2018
Ryen Russillo discusses Drew Brees becoming the all-time passing leader and answers some mailbag que...
Trent Dilfer, Plus Le'Veon's return and Notre Dame Watch | Dual Threat With Ryen Russillo (Ep. 6)
Wed, 03 Oct 2018
Russillo talks with Super Bowl champion and analyst Trent Dilfer about the red-hot Patrick Mahomes I...
Joe Buck and the College Football Top 10 | Dual Threat With Ryen Russillo (Ep. 5)
Wed, 26 Sep 2018
Russillo hits on the NFL penalty outrage and college football's top 10 before talking with sportscas...
Bill Simmons, Kevin Clark, and Robert Mays on the Best QB in Three Years | Dual Threat With Ryen Russillo (Ep. 4)
Wed, 19 Sep 2018
Ryen Rusillo sits down with Bill Simmons and Kevin Clark to discuss the New England Patriots' additi...
Andy Benoit and the Young-QB Conundrum | Dual Threat with Ryen Russillo | (Ep. 3)
Wed, 12 Sep 2018
Russillo is joined by SI sportswriter Andy Benoit to examine some of the young NFL quarterbacks, inc...
Colin Cowherd, Plus NFL Backup QBs | Dual Threat With Ryen Russillo (Ep. 2)
Wed, 05 Sep 2018
Russillo is joined by Colin Cowherd to take a hard look at the SEC, Texas football, the Big Ten, and...
Bill Simmons and Todd McShay | Dual Threat With Ryen Russillo (Ep. 1)
Wed, 29 Aug 2018
In his debut Ringer podcast, Ryen Russillo is joined by Bill Simmons to discuss Tom Brady's phone in...