The Ryen Russillo Podcast
Episodes
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 heâs high on the Clippers come playoff time (0:33). Then, heâs joined by Todd McShay to break down the ...
Knicks Ceiling, LeBron Trade Rumors, and NBA Ref Drama, Plus Domonique Foxworth
02 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Russillo starts the show with his thoughts on the Knicks winning streak, a LeBron trade, and officiating in the NBA (0:43). Then, heâs joined by Dom...
Embiidâs Injury and the 65-Game MVP Threshold, Plus Chandler Parsons on the West Favorite, Docâs Impact, and More
31 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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, heâs 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
Contributed by Lukas
Russillo is joined by NFL Networkâs 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
Contributed by Lukas
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 Franâs Problems, Goffâs 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, heâs 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
Contributed by Lukas
Russillo starts the show by sharing his thoughts on the Pacers' trade for Pascal Siakam (0:38). Then, heâs joined by Super Bowl champion and Fox Spo...
The Real NBA Contender List and Write-Off Teams. Plus, Booger McFarland on the Dangerous Chiefs, Tomlinâs 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 Jazzâs head coach, Wil...
NBA Blowout Theories, NFL Wild-Card Picks With Sheil Kapadia and the Belichick-Mayo Succession With Tom Curran
12 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Russillo starts the show by digging into why the NBA has so many blowouts right now (0:37). Then, heâs joined by The Ringerâs Sheil Kapadia to bre...
Nick Sabanâs 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, Harbaughâs Best NFL Fit, and a Top 10 NFL Mock Draft With Todd McShay
09 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Todd McShay joins Ryen to discuss Michiganâs 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
Contributed by Lukas
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 ESPNâs 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 nightâs game to compare Victor Wembanyama and Giannis Antetokounmpo (1:00). Then, heâs joined by Willie Col...
The Thunderâs Ceiling This Season, Plus Reassessing Which QBs Will Be Replaced This Offseason With Mike Sando
03 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
#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 Ravensâ dominant win over the 49ers, Brock Purdyâs four-turnover night, the tenacious Baltimore defense, and a...
Friday Feedback!
22 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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 Rodgersâs NBA counterpart...
Are the Bills Back? Plus, Todd McShay Talks Lamar Jacksonâs Value and Life Advice.
18 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 Billsâ...
Clippers Gelling, Stopping Luka, and Giannisâs Dominance. Plus: Trent Dilfer on the Challenges of Coaching at a Smaller School, and Ohtaniâs Contract and Yamamoto Rumors With Jeff Passan.
15 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Russillo opens the show by revealing his takeaways from Thursdayâs NBA action (1:00). Then, heâs 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
Contributed by Lukas
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, ESPNâs Todd McShay returns to talk Dak...
Haliburtonâs Rise, LeBronâs 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, heâs 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
Contributed by Lukas
Russillo opens the show with his confidence rankings for this weekendâs 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
Itâs Wednesday, which means Ryenâs got Hump Day Hoops! Could the Warriors' run finally be coming to a close (00:43)? Whatâs 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 Isnât 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 PaulâWarriors Check-In With Logan Murdock
10 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Russillo opens the show with his quarterback replacement rankings (1:00). Then, heâs joined by The Ringerâs 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. Stroudâs Rise, the Dolphins âFraudâ 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 Kanellâs Issue With the Initial CFB Playoff Rankings
03 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Russillo opens the show by recapping Victor Wembanyamaâs 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 HardenâSixers 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 Cousinsâs 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 LeBronâs start to his 21st season (1:00). Then, heâs joined by Todd McShay to break down this yearâ...
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 NBAâs 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 Calebâs Struggles and Harbaughâs 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
Contributed by Lukas
Russillo is joined by Fox Sportsâ Willie Colon to discuss what the Jetsâ 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, heâs ...
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 Purdyâs Development, Plus Texas Loses but Isnât 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 Fieldsâs resurgence the past two weeks and how that could affect Caleb Williams (1:00). Next, heâs joined by ...
Rare QB Redemption Stories and Harden's Sabotage Excitement. Plus, Julian Edelman on Belichick and Mac.
04 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Ryen starts the show by acknowledging the redemption stories of Baker Mayfield and Jared Goff and James Hardenâs rift with Philly upon his arrival a...
Bills Statement Win, âUnwrittenâ 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
Contributed by Lukas
Russillo opens with Dame Lillard to the Bucks, where it puts Milwaukee in the East, and why the coverage around the Heatâs 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 âTNFâ (1:00). Next, heâs joined by The R...
Big Cat Stops By for Sports City Trades, CFB Predictions, History Takes, and Life Advice
20 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 Whatâs Wrong With Alabama With Greg McElroy
18 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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, heâs joined by Sports Illustrated's Albert Br...
Empathy for Jets Fans, UNC Coach Mack Brown Talks Drake Maye and Texas, and âBattle of Ink and Iceâ 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, heâs joined by The Ringerâ...
The Deion Effect at Colorado With Joel Klatt, Plus Life Advice
05 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Russillo opens with Coloradoâs huge Week 1 win over TCU, Shedeur Sandersâs play at QB, Deion Sanders dealing with the media, and if the Buff can b...
Questioning the NFLâs 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 NFLâs dominance after its future was questioned not too long ago (1:00). Then, heâs joined by NFL N...
The NFLâs Backup Quarterback Carousel, Plus the Long-Term College Football Realignment Problems With Chris Vannini
29 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 Athleticâs Chri...
CFB Playoff Picks With Danny Kanell, Plus Life Advice
25 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Russillo is joined by Sirius XMâs 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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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 Brownâs Supermax, Plus Hall of Famer Tracy McGrady
27 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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 Doesnât Have Next? Plus, NFL Summer Story Lines and Going Abroad With Kevin Clark.
06 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
Russillo is joined by ESPNâs 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 Kyleâs Wedding Recap
13 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Jokicâs Historic Game 3 and Chris Paulâs Future, Plus a Wembanyama Rant and More NBA Draft Talk With Kevin OâConnor
12 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 Dameâs Futures With Shams Charania. Plus the NIL Wild West in CFB With Bruce Feldman.
06 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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 âSiloâ.
23 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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 NBAâs Next Decade and Doc Out as Sixers Coach, Plus Larry Nance Jr. on Zion and More
16 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 Dutyâ
11 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Russillo is joined by ESPNâs Tim Legler to discuss Golden Stateâs 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
Contributed by Lukas
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 McFarlandâs 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...