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Are the Clippers Going to Win the West? Plus, Super Bowl Prop Bets and Senior Bowl Standouts With Todd McShay.

05 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Russillo starts the show by explaining why he’s high on the Clippers come playoff time (0:33). Then, he’s joined by Todd McShay to break down the ...

Knicks Ceiling, LeBron Trade Rumors, and NBA Ref Drama, Plus Domonique Foxworth

02 Feb 2024

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Russillo starts the show with his thoughts on the Knicks winning streak, a LeBron trade, and officiating in the NBA (0:43). Then, he’s joined by Dom...

Embiid’s Injury and the 65-Game MVP Threshold, Plus Chandler Parsons on the West Favorite, Doc’s Impact, and More

31 Jan 2024

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Ryen opens up the pod with the discussion around Joel Embiid and the 65-game threshold that players must meet in order to receive awards. Did Joel fee...

More Lamar Playoff Struggles, Dan Campbell's Decision-Making, and a Chiefs-49ers Super Bowl With Todd McShay

29 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Russillo starts the show with his thoughts on both conference championship games and discusses legacies (0:29). Then, he’s joined by Todd McShay to ...

Conference Title Picks, Harbaugh to the Chargers, and Belichick Finished With Daniel Jeremiah, Plus Oregon Head Coach Dan Lanning

26 Jan 2024

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Russillo is joined by NFL Network’s Daniel Jeremiah to break down both championship games, react to Jim Harbaugh agreeing to coach the Chargers, and...

Bucks Hire Doc Rivers and NBA Trade Rumors With Chris Mannix. Plus, Magic Guard Jalen Suggs!

24 Jan 2024

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The Milwaukee Bucks have fired head coach Adrian Griffin and replaced him with Doc Rivers. Why was Griffin replaced even though he had the second-best...

Are Josh Allen and the Bills Failures? Plus San Fran’s Problems, Goff’s Heater, and Lamar Vs. Mahomes With Todd McShay

22 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Russillo starts the show by digging into what makes a winner and a loser in the NFL (0:27). Then, he’s joined by Todd McShay to preview both confere...

NFL Divisional-Round Picks With Mark Schlereth. Plus, Why the Pacers Had to Make the Siakam Trade.

19 Jan 2024

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Russillo starts the show by sharing his thoughts on the Pacers' trade for Pascal Siakam (0:38). Then, he’s joined by Super Bowl champion and Fox Spo...

The Real NBA Contender List and Write-Off Teams. Plus, Booger McFarland on the Dangerous Chiefs, Tomlin’s Future, and Caleb Concerns.

17 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

At roughly the halfway point of the NBA season, Russillo opens with the list of teams who could win the title and explains why other teams didn't make...

Eagles and Cowboys Disasters and a Stroud Vs. Luck Rookie Debate. Plus, Jazz Head Coach Will Hardy.

16 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Russillo opens by recapping super wild-card weekend and his biggest winners and losers (0:37). Then he is joined by the Utah Jazz’s head coach, Wil...

NBA Blowout Theories, NFL Wild-Card Picks With Sheil Kapadia and the Belichick-Mayo Succession With Tom Curran

12 Jan 2024

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Russillo starts the show by digging into why the NBA has so many blowouts right now (0:37). Then, he’s joined by The Ringer’s Sheil Kapadia to bre...

Nick Saban’s Legacy and Who Will Replace Him at Alabama With Bruce Feldman

11 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Nick Saban officially retired from coaching on Wednesday with arguably the best résumé of any college coach. Ryen is joined by Bruce Feldman of Fox ...

Michigan Is the Champion, Harbaugh’s Best NFL Fit, and a Top 10 NFL Mock Draft With Todd McShay

09 Jan 2024

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Todd McShay joins Ryen to discuss Michigan’s impressive victory over Michael Penix Jr. and the Washington Huskies (00:55). How did the Wolverines de...

Writing Off NFL Playoff Teams Before It Starts With Damien Woody, Plus Danny Kanell Revisits Old Tweets

08 Jan 2024

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Russillo opens by recapping the final week of the NFL season and giving his biggest winners and losers (0:32). Then he is joined by ESPN’s Damien W...

Giannis Vs. Wemby, the Ravens' Biggest Threat With Willie Colon, Plus Michigan-Washington Picks With Stanford Steve

05 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Russillo starts the show by using last night’s game to compare Victor Wembanyama and Giannis Antetokounmpo (1:00). Then, he’s joined by Willie Col...

The Thunder’s Ceiling This Season, Plus Reassessing Which QBs Will Be Replaced This Offseason With Mike Sando

03 Jan 2024

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Ryen opens the pod with how good the Oklahoma City Thunder have been this season, after a victory over the Celtics on Tuesday night. What does the fut...

Recapping Michigan-Alabama and Washington-Texas With Todd McShay

02 Jan 2024

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#1 Michigan Wolverines will face #2 Washington Huskies after two tightly contested matchups in the Rose Bowl and Sugar Bowl. Ryen and Todd McShay brea...

College Football Playoff Picks With Matt Leinart, and Life Advice

29 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Russillo is joined by 2004 Heisman-winning QB Matt Leinart to break down both College Football Playoff matchups, share his thoughts on all four QBs, a...

Ravens Statement Win, the MVP Convo, and Not Burying the 49ers. Plus, Durant and the Lethargic Suns.

26 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Russillo shares his thoughts on the Ravens’ dominant win over the 49ers, Brock Purdy’s four-turnover night, the tenacious Baltimore defense, and a...

Friday Feedback!

22 Dec 2023

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Russillo is joined by Ceruti and Kyle to answer your mailbag questions in this holiday edition of Friday Feedback! The Ringer is committed to responsi...

Annual NFL QB and NBA Star Comps, Plus Kevin Clark and the Rapper Bas

20 Dec 2023

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Ryen opens the pod with the annual NFL QB and NBA star comparison. Find out which QB is the Jokic of the NFL and who Aaron Rodgers’s NBA counterpart...

Are the Bills Back? Plus, Todd McShay Talks Lamar Jackson’s Value and Life Advice.

18 Dec 2023

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Russillo opens by recapping Week 15 of the NFL season and giving his biggest winners and losers (0:41). Then, Todd McShay returns to talk the Bills’...

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.

15 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Russillo opens the show by revealing his takeaways from Thursday’s NBA action (1:00). Then, he’s joined by UAB head coach Trent Dilfer to discuss ...

Draymond At It Again and Buying Mavs Hype? Plus Ryan Fitzpatrick on the Josh Allen Criticism and Smart Guy Questions.

13 Dec 2023

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Ryen is back with some Hump Day Hoops. Luka lit it up again against the Lakers last night, and the Mavs may have found another reliable option off the...

Chiefs and Eagles: How Bad Is It? Dak and the Cowboys Different This Time? Plus, Jayden Daniels's NFL Future With Todd McShay.

11 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Russillo opens by recapping Week 14 of the NFL season and giving his biggest winners and losers (0:42). Then, ESPN’s Todd McShay returns to talk Dak...

Haliburton’s Rise, LeBron’s Buy-In, the Pelicans' Zion Problem, and NBA Trade Market Restrictions With Brian Windhorst

08 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Russillo opens the show by revealing his takeaways from the in-season tournament so far (1:00). Then, he’s joined by Brian Windhorst to discuss LeBr...

CFB Playoff Venting Session With Danny Kanell, Previewing the Matchups With Todd McShay, Plus San Fran Rolls Philly

04 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Russillo opens by recapping Week 13 of the NFL season and giving his biggest winners and losers and his thoughts on the College Football Playoff (0:38...

CFB Conference Title Game Confidence Rankings, NFL Playoff Resumés, and Willie Colon on Niners-Eagles

01 Dec 2023

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Russillo opens the show with his confidence rankings for this weekend’s conference championship games and discusses how a committee would handle the...

Warriors Meltdown and Two Players to Worry About, Plus a '90s Music Nostalgia Session With Rob Harvilla

29 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

It’s Wednesday, which means Ryen’s got Hump Day Hoops! Could the Warriors' run finally be coming to a close (00:43)? What’s going on with Zion? ...

Best Vs. Most Deserving CFB Playoff Debate, Beware Firing Your Coach, Plus Hurts Vs. Allen With Todd McShay

27 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Russillo opens by recapping Week 12 of the NFL season and giving his biggest winners and losers (0:36). Then, he breaks down his top 12 in CFB and the...

Friday Feedback! Plus the Alliance CFB Picks

24 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Russillo is joined by Ceruti and Kyle to answer all of your Friday Feedback questions (1:00) and try to get back in the win column with the Alliance P...

Chris Long on Eagles-Chiefs and the Best Pass Rushers. Plus, a Wild Pacers-Hawks Game and Magic Minute!

22 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Ryen starts the pod with some Hump Day Hoops and a recap of the Cavaliers' overtime win vs. the Sixers. Plus, Ceruti and the Magic Minute (39:08). Doe...

Elite NFL Team Slumps, New Russ Still Isn’t Old Russ, and CFB Playoff Scenarios With Danny Kanell

20 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Russillo opens by recapping Week 11 of the NFL season and giving his biggest winners and losers (0:43). Then, he breaks down his top 12 in CFB (18:44)...

Sorting Through the Five Teams That Can Win the Super Bowl. Plus Best Young NBA Talent With Chris Mannix.

17 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Russillo opens the show by making the case for the five teams he thinks are capable of winning the Super Bowl and discussing each team's fatal flaw (1...

Live From Las Vegas With Todd McShay: Top Five Personal NFL and NBA Draft Misses, Plus Life Advice

16 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Russillo was live from Las Vegas with Todd McShay! They talk about their humble beginnings when they first met early in their careers and the criticis...

Watson Hope, Stroud MVP Talk, 49ers Scary Again, and Trevor Lawrence Questions With Willie Colon

13 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Russillo opens by recapping Week 10 of the NFL season and giving his biggest winners and losers (1:07). Then, he breaks down his top 12 in CFB (16:11)...

Ranking NFL QBs Most Likely to Be Replaced Next Season, Plus a Chris Paul–Warriors Check-In With Logan Murdock

10 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Russillo opens the show with his quarterback replacement rankings (1:00). Then, he’s joined by The Ringer’s Logan Murdock to discuss how Chris Pau...

Surprising NBA Numbers, Plus a Super Bowl Team Confidence Draft With Sheil Kapadia

08 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Ryen opens the show with how the Clippers looked with newly acquired James Harden and what their fatal flaw was in their debut against the Knicks Mond...

C.J. Stroud’s Rise, the Dolphins “Fraud” Discussion, and Some SEC Vs. Pac-12 Matchup Debates With Todd McShay

06 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Russillo opens by recapping Week 9 of the NFL season and giving his biggest winners and losers (1:08). Then, he breaks down his top 12 in CFB (18:31)....

The First Monster Wemby Game, Plus Danny Kanell’s Issue With the Initial CFB Playoff Rankings

03 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Russillo opens the show by recapping Victor Wembanyama’s big game and explaining why San Antonio was the perfect landing spot for him (1:00). Then, ...

Harden Gets His Way Again, Clippers Fan Marcellus Wiley Weighs In, and Damien Woody on Some Big NFL Trades

02 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The James Harden–Sixers saga resulted in him getting his way again and being traded to the Los Angeles Clippers. Ryen discusses why the league shoul...

Purdy Struggles, the Real Bengals, and Cousins’s Future With Mike Sando, Plus Love for the Oregon Ducks

30 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Russillo opens by recapping Week 8 of the NFL season and giving his biggest winners and losers (0:45). Then he breaks down his top 12 in CFB (14:52). ...

The Best Player on Every NFL Team Draft With Todd McShay. Plus, a World Series Preview With Matt Buschmann.

27 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Russillo opens the show with his thoughts on LeBron’s start to his 21st season (1:00). Then, he’s joined by Todd McShay to break down this year’...

NBA Finals Picks, Richard Jefferson From Manhattan Beach and NFL Trade Deadline Rumors with Dianna Russini

25 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Ryen opens the show by revisiting the NBA’s opening night, discusses if the Lakers and Nuggets actually have a rivalry, and gives his season picks (...

Eagles-Dolphins Wake-up Call, Bruce Feldman on Caleb’s Struggles and Harbaugh’s Future, Plus Lakers Guard Austin Reaves

23 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Russillo opens by recapping Week 7 of the NFL season and giving his biggest winners and losers (0:41). Then, he breaks down his top 12 in CFB (17:24)....

Friday Feedback! Plus Willie Colon on Dolphins-Eagles and What Makes an Elite Defense.

20 Oct 2023

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Russillo is joined by Fox Sports’ Willie Colon to discuss what the Jets’ best move is going forward (1:00), break down what makes an NFL defense e...

NBA Would You Rathers and the Worst Home Field Advantage in Sports, Plus Life Advice

18 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Ryen finally took the long trip over to SoFi Stadium to catch the Cowboys-Chargers game this past Monday and walked away realizing the disadvantage th...

Super Bowl Contenders Struggle, Top 10 NFL Prospects, and the Best CFB Win This Season With Todd McShay

16 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Russillo opens by recapping Week 5 of the NFL season and giving his biggest winners and losers (1:24). Then, he breaks down his top 12 in CFB (18:27)....

Chiefs' Unexpected Secret Weapon and 15 Years of RedZone With Scott Hanson. Plus, the Police Drummer Stewart Copeland.

13 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Russillo starts by breaking down the Chiefs' victory over the Broncos and explains why the Chiefs defense is their secret weapon (1:00). Next, he’s ...

Rob Gronkowski and Pedro Martinez, Plus Takeaways From the NBA GM Survey

11 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Ryen goes full captain 617 today with Beantown legends Rob Gronkowski and Pedro Martinez. But first, he reviews the 2023-24 NBA GM survey, which was j...

The 49ers' Dominance and Purdy’s Development, Plus Texas Loses but Isn’t Done With Todd McShay

09 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Russillo opens by recapping Week 5 of the NFL season and giving his biggest winners and losers (1:39). Then, he recaps the Texas-Oklahoma matchup, dis...

The Hunt for Caleb Williams and Questioning the Draft Process. Plus, Underrated QBs With Willie Colon.

06 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Russillo starts by discussing Justin Fields’s resurgence the past two weeks and how that could affect Caleb Williams (1:00). Next, he’s joined by ...

Rare QB Redemption Stories and Harden's Sabotage Excitement. Plus, Julian Edelman on Belichick and Mac.

04 Oct 2023

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Ryen starts the show by acknowledging the redemption stories of Baker Mayfield and Jared Goff and James Harden’s rift with Philly upon his arrival a...

Bills Statement Win, “Unwritten” NFL Stories, Plus Todd McShay on CJ Stroud, Mac Jones, and Surprising Rookies

02 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Russillo opens by recapping Week 4 of the NFL season and giving his biggest winners and losers (0:43). Then, he breaks down his top 12, and the guys r...

Lillard to the Bucks, and Miami Gets It Wrong. Plus, Burrow, Fields, Caleb, and More QB Talk With Jordan Palmer.

27 Sep 2023

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Russillo opens with Dame Lillard to the Bucks, where it puts Milwaukee in the East, and why the coverage around the Heat’s pursuit of Dame was compl...

Are the Dolphins Terrifying the Rest of the NFL? Plus Top 5 NFL QB Prospects and More With Todd McShay.

25 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Russillo opens by recapping Week 3 of the NFL season and giving his biggest winners and losers (0:36). Then, he breaks down Week 4 of the college foot...

Would Brock Purdy Work Outside San Fran? Credit to Daniel Jones, Plus Life Advice With Van Lathan.

22 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Russillo starts by sharing his thoughts on both quarterbacks following the 49ers win over the Giants on ‘TNF’ (1:00). Next, he’s joined by The R...

Big Cat Stops By for Sports City Trades, CFB Predictions, History Takes, and Life Advice

20 Sep 2023

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Ryen is joined by Big Cat from Barstool to talk about Roman Empire and World War II history (2:04), Deion Sanders changing the landscape of college fo...

Dolphins the Class of the AFC? Plus CFB Top 12 and What’s Wrong With Alabama With Greg McElroy

18 Sep 2023

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Russillo opens by recapping Week 2 of the NFL season and giving his biggest winners and losers (0:59). Then, he breaks down Week 3 of the college foot...

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.

15 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Russillo begins by questioning the Eagles' dominance this season despite their 2-0 start (1:00). Next, he’s joined by Sports Illustrated's Albert Br...

Empathy for Jets Fans, UNC Coach Mack Brown Talks Drake Maye and Texas, and ‘Battle of Ink and Ice’ Author Darrell Hartman

14 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Ryen starts out the pod discussing how devastating the Aaron Rodgers injury is to the Jets fanbase and shows empathy towards Jets fans before getting ...

NFL Week 1 Best Win, Worst Loss, and Tua-Mania. Plus, Texas Is Back Again, and Where Does That Leave Alabama?

11 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Russillo opens by recapping Week 1 of the NFL and giving his biggest winners and losers (1:13). Then, he breaks down Week 2 of the college football se...

Russillo on the Road: Spain Travelogue

08 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Russillo gives a day-by-day account of his solo summer trip to Spain. Host: Ryen Russillo Producers: Kyle Crichton and Steve Ceruti The Ringer is ...

Lions Win Bigger Than Chiefs Loss, Super Bowl Picks, and NFL Trade Value Rankings With Sheil Kapadia

08 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Russillo opens the show with his takeaways from Lions-Chiefs and shares his Super Bowl picks for the season (1:00). Next, he’s joined by The Ringer’...

The Deion Effect at Colorado With Joel Klatt, Plus Life Advice

05 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Russillo opens with Colorado’s huge Week 1 win over TCU, Shedeur Sanders’s play at QB, Deion Sanders dealing with the media, and if the Buff can b...

Questioning the NFL’s Dominance, Daniel Jeremiah on NFL Week 1 and Caleb Williams, and Skateboarding Legend Tony Hawk

31 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Russillo kicks off the show with a look at the NFL’s dominance after its future was questioned not too long ago (1:00). Then, he’s joined by NFL N...

The NFL’s Backup Quarterback Carousel, Plus the Long-Term College Football Realignment Problems With Chris Vannini

29 Aug 2023

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Russillo kicks off the show with the annual look at the quarterback depth charts before cutdown day (0:42). Then he is joined by The Athletic’s Chri...

CFB Playoff Picks With Danny Kanell, Plus Life Advice

25 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Russillo is joined by Sirius XM’s Danny Kanell to discuss his potential College Football Playoff, Georgia reign, Wisconsin, and Caleb Williams (0:35...

Friday Feedback!

18 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

It's finally here: The inaugural Friday Feedback episode! Ryen answers emails from listeners for an entire hour. Host: Ryen Russillo Producers: Kyle ...

Life Advice Special With Van Lathan

15 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

It's all Life Advice! Van Lathan joins Ryen, Kyle, and Ceruti to answer some listener-submitted Life Advice questions. Host: Ryen Russillo Guest: Van...

Killers of the Flower Moon' With Author David Grann, Plus Life Advice

10 Aug 2023

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Russillo is joined by author David Grann to discuss his book 'Killers of the Flower Moon,' the upcoming Martin Scorsese film adaptation, and more (0:3...

Life in the G League With Shareef Abdur-Rahim, Plus Life Advice

08 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Russillo is joined by the president of the NBA G League, Shareef Abdur-Rahim, to talk about the growth of the league, young players who choose the lea...

Ndamukong Suh on His Dominance at Nebraska, Title Chasing, and the Best QB He Played Against, Plus Life Advice

03 Aug 2023

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Russillo is joined by Super Bowl champion Ndamukong Suh to discuss what NFL training camp is like for a veteran, his most recent journey to the Super ...

Annual NFL QB Tiers With Mike Sando

01 Aug 2023

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Russillo is joined by Mike Sando of The Athletic to discuss his annual QB tiers in which 50 league insiders vote to rank all 30 veteran starting QBs (...

Historical and Future Perspective on Jaylen Brown’s Supermax, Plus Hall of Famer Tracy McGrady

27 Jul 2023

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Russillo shares his thoughts on Jaylen Brown's massive supermax contract and why it actually makes sense (0:35) before talking with seven-time NBA All...

NFL Top 5 at Every Position With Sheil Kapadia

25 Jul 2023

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Russillo is joined by The Ringer's Sheil Kapadia to rank their top five NFL players at every position on offense (0:31) and defense (28:29). Then, Rye...

A Lesson on NBA Trade Demands, an NFL Betting Primer With Chad Millman, Plus SlamBall Creator Mason Gordon

20 Jul 2023

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Russillo shares his thoughts on the NBA trade requests of James Harden and Damian Lillard, as well as their respective teams' responses (0:44). Then R...

Is There One Good Argument for Paying Running Backs? Dianna Russini Stops By, Plus Tennis and Heckling With Mardy Fish

18 Jul 2023

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Russillo weighs in on the conversation about devalued NFL running backs (0:34) before talking with ESPN's Dianna Russini about DeAndre Hopkins's trade...

Revisiting 30 Years of NBA Ring Chasing, Plus LeBron Is Back! (Kidding) With Mike Trudell

13 Jul 2023

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Russillo opens by going through most of the big NBA ring chaser moves of the last 30 years and how Dame Lillard to Miami might stack up (0:37). Then h...

Why Harden and Philly Is Still a Possibility and More NBA Offseason Story Lines With Chris Mannix. Plus Extended Life Advice.

11 Jul 2023

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Russillo is joined by SI's Chris Mannix to talk NBA offseason, including why the market for Dame Lillard is currently weaker than expected, James Hard...

Young NBA Players: Who Doesn’t Have Next? Plus, NFL Summer Story Lines and Going Abroad With Kevin Clark.

06 Jul 2023

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Russillo shares his thoughts on notable second- and third-year NBA players by placing them into four categories based on their standing in the league ...

Happy Fourth of July! With Alex Caruso.

04 Jul 2023

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Happy Fourth of July! Russillo is joined by Bulls guard Alex Caruso to talk about the Bulls' playoff series vs. the Heat, Lonzo Ball, Alex's NBA journ...

Ohtani Joins LeBron and Tiger in Living Up to the Hype With Jeff Passan

29 Jun 2023

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Russillo shares his thoughts on Shohei Ohtani and where he ranks among all-type hype athletes including LeBron James, Tiger Woods, and Connor McDavid ...

Airing Out the Jokic and CP3 Laundry, Jay-Z vs Nas, and Life Advice With Van Lathan

27 Jun 2023

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Russillo shares his thoughts on a John Collins trade finally coming to fruition (0:39) before he is joined by The Ringer's Van Lathan to discuss Van's...

NBA Draft Recap! Miller Over Scoot and Best/Worst Picks With Sam Vecenie, Plus Chris Paul to the Warriors

23 Jun 2023

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Russillo shares his thoughts on the Trailblazers landing Scoot Henderson with the third overall pick, teams drafting for need, Chris Paul being traded...

Live From NYC, Chris Paul Talks About Being Traded to Wizards, and Life Advice

21 Jun 2023

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Russillo opens his live show at Gramercy Theatre in New York City with a brief story about attending a Red Sox-Yankees game (0:38). Then, Ryen is join...

Woj on Beal, Lillard, Harden, Zion, and Who Will Go Second in the NBA Draft. Plus, Ryen Gets Into Yoga.

15 Jun 2023

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Russillo is joined by ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski to discuss the futures of big NBA names like Bradley Beal, Damian Lillard, James Harden, Zion Willia...

Nuggets Are NBA Champs and the Future of the Jokic-Murray Combo With Austin Rivers, Plus Kyle’s Wedding Recap

13 Jun 2023

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The Nuggets are NBA champs and Russillo opens with his Tales From the Couch for Game 5 and puts some of what Nikola Jokic did into historical perspect...

Jokic’s Historic Game 3 and Chris Paul’s Future, Plus a Wembanyama Rant and More NBA Draft Talk With Kevin O’Connor

12 Jun 2023

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Russillo shares his Tales From the Couch after Game 3 of the NBA Finals (0:35), then he breaks down the news of Chris Paul potentially being waived by...

Kyrie Recruiting LeBron and Jaylen, Harden and Dame’s Futures With Shams Charania. Plus the NIL Wild West in CFB With Bruce Feldman.

06 Jun 2023

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Russillo is joined by NBA insider Shams Charania to discuss the report of Kyrie Irving reaching out to LeBron James to gauge his interest in joining t...

Game 1: No Surprises and Tales From the Couch With Wosny Lambre. Plus, the Greatest Surfer of All Time, Kelly Slater.

02 Jun 2023

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Russillo shares his Tales From the Couch after Game 1 of the NBA Finals (0:33) before talking with The Ringer's Wosny Lambre about Nuggets-Heat going ...

Ryen Was Wrong About the Heat and Is Picking Against Them Again, Plus Jeff Van Gundy and Andy Cohen!

30 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Russillo shares his thoughts on the Heat's Game 7 victory over the Celtics, Boston's inability to combat the zone defense, Caleb Martin's incredible s...

Wemby, Scoot, Harden, and More NBA Future Scenarios, Plus Pelicans Guard CJ McCollum and a 'Succession' Recap

25 May 2023

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Russillo shares his thoughts on Victor Wembanyama's fit in San Antonio, the Hornets' decision with the second pick, where that will leave Portland at ...

Nuggets Erase Any Doubt, LeBron Hints at Retiring, and a Heat Culture Update With Jorge Sedano. Plus, Author Hugh Howey on ‘Silo’.

23 May 2023

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Russillo shares his Tales From the Couch from the Nuggets series-ending win over the Lakers, a look back on Denver's season, and LeBron's post-game co...

Is Jimmy Butler the Most Universally Approved Star? Plus, Bob Ryan and a Live Show Announcement!

18 May 2023

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Russillo shares his thoughts on the Heat's Game 1 road victory over the Celtics, Jayson Tatum's struggles, and Jimmy Butler's incredible playoff trans...

Wembanyama Shaping the NBA’s Next Decade and Doc Out as Sixers Coach, Plus Larry Nance Jr. on Zion and More

16 May 2023

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Russillo shares his excitement for the NBA draft lottery, and the hope that Victor Wembanyama brings to a franchise (0:36), before talking about the 7...

Tim Legler on the Warriors' Chances and Trusting the Celtics or Sixers, Plus Actor James Marsden on 'Jury Duty’

11 May 2023

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Russillo is joined by ESPN’s Tim Legler to discuss Golden State’s frenetic pace (1:00), what Phoenix needs to do to stay in the series (13:00), ho...

What's Next for the Warriors With Anthony Slater. Plus, a Kyle Bachelor Party Preview.

09 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Russillo shares his Tales From the Couch for Lakers-Warriors Game 4 (0:50) before his recap of the Heat's Game 4 win over the Knicks, in which he only...

Boston-Philly Reset, More NBA Playoffs With Gilbert Arenas, Author Steven Hyden on Pearl Jam, and Life Advice

04 May 2023

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Russillo shares his Tales From the Couch on Game 2 of Celtics-76ers (0:33), before talking with former NBA star Gilbert Arenas about the Lakers-Warrio...

Tough Night for Russillo With Harden and CP3, Booger McFarland’s NFL Draft Thoughts, Plus Mike Trudell on Lakers-Warriors

02 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Russillo shares his Tales From the Couch on 76ers-Celtics Game 1 and Nuggets-Suns Game 2 (0:32), before talking with ESPN's Booger McFarland about his...