The Ryen Russillo Podcast

NFL Wild-Card Recap With Tim Hasselbeck

11 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Russillo shares his thoughts on Deshaun Watson wanting out of Houston (1:30) before he is joined by former NFL QB Tim Hasselbeck to recap all the game...

NFL Playoff QBs With Ryan Shazier, Plus: Wild-Card Weekend Preview With Sheil Kapadia

08 Jan 2021

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Russillo is joined by The Ringer’s Ryan Shazier to share some NFL playoffs stories from his career with the Steelers and to have an in-depth discuss...

Real NBA Scouting Reports: Ben Simmons vs. Jaylen Brown. Plus Former Broncos Linebacker Brandon Marshall.

06 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Russillo hits on a couple of NBA topics, including Trae Young, the Knicks, and the Pelicans (6:00), before introducing a new NBA segment in which Ryen...

Thirty-two NFL Awards, Steph Drops 62, and Every CFB Team Sucks

04 Jan 2021

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In honor of the last week of the NFL regular season, Russillo hands out THIRTY-TWO awards (1:30) before discussing Steph Curry’s career-high 62-poin...

NBA 3s and Blowouts. Plus: Voice of the Chicago Bulls Adam Amin, Living a Dream, and Life After ESPN.

01 Jan 2021

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Russillo shares his thoughts on some early trends from this NBA season, including the amount of blowout games (2:30). Then Ryen talks with Adam Amin o...

Philly Is Different but the Same, the Red-Hot Suns, and Denver’s Fun Night Out With Raja Bell

30 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Russillo introduces a new NBA segment with his thoughts on the 76ers-Raptors matchup, the Nuggets pummeling the Rockets, and the Suns' hot start to th...

The MVP Race, the Confusing Steelers, and the Jets' Botched Reset With Mike Sando. Plus, NFL Week 16 Awards.

28 Dec 2020

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Russillo gives out his NFL awards for Week 16 (5:00) before talking with The Athletic's Mike Sando about the MVP race between Patrick Mahomes and Aaro...

Tales From the Couch: NBA Christmas Games. Plus, Life Advice 

26 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Russillo shares his notes from all of the NBA Christmas Day games including: Heat-Pelicans, Bucks-Warriors, Nets-Celtics, Lakers-Mavericks, and Clipp...

Trent Dilfer on the Truth About Trevor Lawrence and Justin Fields. Plus: Losing in Life and in CFB, and NFL Awards

21 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Russillo shares his thoughts on the College Football Playoff selection (2:00), before talking with Super Bowl champion Trent Dilfer about the Chiefs' ...

Rebuilding in the NFL Should Take Two Years and the Wentz Market With Kevin Clark. Plus, ‘S.W.A.T.’ Star Jay Harrington.

18 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Russillo shares his thoughts on the back-and-forth over whether Ben Simmons is available for a trade with the Rockets (3:30) before talking with The R...

Giannis Stays in Milwaukee, CFB Rankings, Plus Comedian Nate Bargatze

16 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Russillo shares his thoughts on Giannis Antetokounmpo signing a supermax contract with the Milwaukee Bucks and Kyrie Irving lobbying for more post tou...

Damien Woody on Wentz vs. Hurts, What Steelers-Bills means for the Chiefs, and the Best Defense in the League. Plus, NFL Awards.

14 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Russillo gives out his NFL awards for Week 15 (4:00) before talking with two-time Super Bowl champion and ESPN’s Damien Woody about Jalen Hurts and ...

DeMarcus Ware on Life As a Cowboy and Playing With Peyton. Plus: Is Zero Risk Realistic in Sports?

11 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Russillo shares his thoughts on the Big Ten circumventing a (new) rule to let Ohio State play in the Big Ten Championship Game, as well as sports as a...

Harden-Simmons Trade Potential. Plus, Danny Kanell Says, “Blow Up the System.”

09 Dec 2020

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Russillo shares his thoughts on James Harden’s wishes to leave the Houston Rockets and the most logical trade the Rockets can make (2:00), before ta...

Joe Thomas on the Contender Browns, Carson Wentz, and Jets Conspiracies. Plus, NFL Awards.

07 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Russillo gives out his NFL Awards for Week 13 (2:00) before talking with Cleveland Browns legend Joe Thomas about the Browns’ statement win over the...

Westbrook-Wall Was Necessary. Plus, Revisiting the 2018 QB Class Scouting Reports With Daniel Jeremiah.

04 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Russillo shares his thoughts on the Wizards trading John Wall and a 2023 first-round pick to the Rockets for Russell Westbrook (4:00), before talking ...

Cole Hauser. Plus NBA Story Lines and CFB Rankings.

02 Dec 2020

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Russillo shares his thoughts on some NBA story lines as the 2021 season approaches, including the Bucks still not finalizing a new contract with Giann...

Jonathan Vilma. Plus Bruce Feldman on the CFB Coaching Carousel and NFL Awards.

30 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Russillo gives out his NFL awards for Week 12 (8:30) before he is joined by Super Bowl champion Jonathan Vilma to discuss the Detroit Lions parting wa...

An Argument Against CFB Expansion. Plus, Josh Duhamel.

25 Nov 2020

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Russillo shares his thoughts on why expanding the College Football Playoff isn’t a great idea (2:00) before talking with actor-director Josh Duhamel...

Saying "No" to Hayward, Other NBA Questions With Bobby Marks, and Sean Payton’s Nervous Day With Diana Russini. Plus, NFL Awards.

23 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Russillo gives out his NFL awards for Week 11 (2:30) before talking with ESPN NBA front office insider Bobby Marks about the Trail Blazers' impressive...

What Does “Value” Mean in the NBA? Plus, Sara Walsh on the Buccaneers and Chris Ryan on Preparing for James Harden in Philly

20 Nov 2020

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Russillo shares his thoughts on what value first-round picks actually hold in today’s NBA (2:00) before talking with Sara Walsh of NFL Network and F...

NBA Draft Reactions With Bill Simmons, Raja Bell, and Kevin O'Connor

19 Nov 2020

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Russillo is joined by Bill Simmons, Raja Bell, and Kevin O'Connor to react to Round 1 of the 2020 NBA draft. They talk prospects, trades, the telecast...

Tony Parker, Plus College Football Roundup With Andy Staples

18 Nov 2020

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Russillo is joined by four-time NBA champion Tony Parker to discuss his book, 'Tony Parker: Beyond All of My Dreams,' his experience at the Nike Hoops...

Scott Van Pelt on the Masters, and Trent Dilfer on Tua, Lamar, and Kyler. Plus: Harden Trade Rumors and NFL Awards.

16 Nov 2020

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Russillo gives out his NFL awards for Week 10 (3:00) before he is joined by ESPN’s Scott Van Pelt to discuss Dustin Johnson’s historic win at the ...

Trading Russell Westbrook. Plus, Brady Quinn on CFB Conference Roundup and His NFL Run.

13 Nov 2020

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Russillo shares his thoughts on the idea of trading for Russell Westbrook (2:00). Then he is joined by analyst and former NFL QB Brady Quinn to talk c...

Chris Paul's Next Move. Plus, Wright Thompson on His New Book, 'Pappyland: A Story of Family, Fine Bourbon, and the Things That Last.' 

11 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Russillo shares his thoughts on rumors that Chris Paul may be headed to the Phoenix Suns, before briefly remembering Celtics icon Tommy Hinsohn (2:00)...

NFL Awards, Plus College Football Roundup With Stanford Steve

09 Nov 2020

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Russillo gives out his NFL awards for Week 9 (2:00) before talking with ESPN’s Stanford Steve about the PAC-12’s late start, Stanford-Oregon, Mich...

NBA Draft Prospect RJ Hampton and Mike Miller Tell Stories About Getting Ready for the Draft. Plus, Ryen Gets Mad at Pickup Hoops.

06 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Russillo rants about a recent encounter on an outdoor basketball court, before sharing his thoughts on the narrative that the Dolphins may look to mov...

NBA Draft Preview With Kevin O’Connor. Plus, the PAC-12's Mediocrity Under Larry Scott.

04 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Ryen Russillo shares his thoughts on PAC-12 commissioner Larry Scott (1:30) before talking with The Ringer’s Kevin O’Connor about the rapidly appr...

Michael Vick on Tua and the Biggest Hit of His Career. Plus: NFL Week 8 Awards.

02 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Russillo gives out his NFL Awards for Week 8 and updates his Brady/Belichick power rankings (1:45) before talking with Fox NFL analyst Michael Vick ab...

The Truth about Nebraska, and Domonique Foxworth on How Tyrann Mathieu Changed the NFL 

30 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Russillo gives a little context on the issue of Nebraska’s cancelled game vs. Wisconsin over COVID concerns, as well as Nebraska’s friction with t...

Dodgers Finally Pull It Off! Plus, Steelers Stories With Willie Colon, and NFL Trade Deadline With Kevin Clark

28 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Russillo shares his thoughts on the Dodgers finally winning a World Series (2:00), before talking with The Ringer’s Kevin Clark about sports commiss...

Introducing 'The Ryen Russillo Podcast'

27 Oct 2020

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The Brady Era in Tampa, Return of the Big Ten, and NFL Awards With Bruce Feldman and Jeff Darlington

26 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Russillo shares his thoughts on Steelers-Titans and whether it was a statement game for either team (2:00), before handing out his Week 7 NFL awards a...

(Not) Hiring Mark Jackson. Plus Jon Anik on Fight Island and Khabib vs. Gaethje.

23 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Russillo shares his thoughts on why it's not all that shocking that Mark Jackson was not tapped for an NBA head coaching position this offseason (2:00...

How Marvel Changed the Movie Industry With Ben Fritz and Professional Life Advice With Trevor Moawad

21 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Russillo is joined by author Ben Fritz to discuss his new book ‘The Big Picture: The Fight for the Future of Movies,' as well as what he learned fro...

NFL Week 6 Recap With Mike Sando. Plus, NFL Awards and a CFB Check-in.

19 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Russillo gives out his NFL Week 6 awards before talking with The Athletic’s Mike Sando about the state of the NFC North after the Steelers beat the ...

Cam Newton and the QB Market With Albert Breer, Brian Windhorst on Daryl Morey’s Resignation, and Examining Coach Ed Orgeron With Bruce Feldman

15 Oct 2020

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Russillo briefly shares his thoughts on Daryl Morey’s exit from the Rockets before talking with SI’s Albert Breer about the disastrous Jets season...

Trent Dilfer on Dak’s Injury. Plus, NFL Week 5 Awards and Another Ring for LeBron James.

12 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Russillo shares his thoughts on the Lakers' NBA title and LeBron James's ever-growing legacy. Then he talks with Super Bowl champion Trent Dilfer abou...

College Football Check-in With Matt Leinart 

08 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Russillo is joined by USC legend and Fox Sports analyst Matt Leinart to discuss the PAC-12 getting its schedule in order, what's going on with USC, Al...

Michael Vick on Learning Offensive Systems. Plus, NFL Week 4 Awards, Lakers-Heat, and a CFB Check-in

05 Oct 2020

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Russillo gives out his NFL awards for Week 4 before sharing some thoughts on Lakers-Heat Game 3. Then he talks with Fox NFL analyst Michael Vick about...

Bill Simmons on Lakers-Heat Game 1 and Clippers Coaching Search. Plus CFB Check-in with Danny Kanell

01 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Russillo is joined by Bill Simmons to discuss the Lakers shellacking of the Heat in game one of the NBA Finals, some tough injuries for Miami, the two...

Booger McFarland, Plus NFL Week 3 Awards

28 Sep 2020

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Russillo gives out NFL Week 3 awards (4:45) before he is joined by two-time Super Bowl champion and ESPN analyst Booger McFarland to discuss this week...

Kobe, Shaq, and Phil: The Lakers Dynasty With Jeff Pearlman and Bill Simmons

23 Sep 2020

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Russillo shares his thoughts on Lakers-Nuggets Game 3, as well as the Lakers’ fourth-quarter performances throughout the playoffs (4:33). Then Ryen ...

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.

21 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Russillo hands out his Week 2 NFL awards at the top of the show (1:50) before talking to his old pal Eric Edholm from Yahoo Sports about Lamar Jackson...

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.

17 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Russillo briefly shares his thoughts on the Clippers’ Game 7 collapse vs. the Nuggets (3:28). Then he talks with Denver Nuggets president of basketb...

NFL Week 1 Reactions With Trent Dilfer. Plus: Russillo’s Weekly NFL Awards

14 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Russillo introduces a new weekly NFL awards segment (2:28) before he is joined by Super Bowl champ Trent Dilfer to discuss NFL Week 1, including Tom B...

A New NFL Season With Kevin Clark. Plus Bobby Marks on Giannis’s Options in 2021

10 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Russillo shares his thoughts on Game 6 of the Raptors-Celtics playoff series (3:25) before he is joined by The Ringer’s Kevin Clark to discuss the u...

Chris Long’s NFL Preview. Plus: NBA Observations and Life Advice: Love Edition

08 Sep 2020

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Russillo shares his thoughts on Nuggets-Clippers and Raptors-Celtics (3:50) before he is joined by two-time Super Bowl champion Chris Long to discuss ...

"Mr. James Seven" vs. Legacy, the Bucks are in Trouble, and Head Coach Steve Nash. Plus: Many Questions With Kyle Brandt.

03 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Russillo shares his thoughts on the Rockets closing out Game 7 against the Thunder, the Brooklyn Nets hiring Steve Nash as their head coach, and the B...

Kawhi Over Giannis, Fantasy Football Sleepers, and Rockets-Thunder With Royce Young and Danny Kelly

01 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Russillo shares his thoughts on Rockets-Thunder Game 6, as well as Kawhi vs. Giannis in the debate for best player in the league (1:26), before talkin...

Raja Bell on the NBA Playoffs Pause, Iverson Stories, and Round 2 Game Plans  

27 Aug 2020

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Russillo is joined by The Ringer’s Raja Bell to discuss the NBA players' strike in response to the shooting of Jacob Blake, as well as the Lakers, C...

Craig Kilborn on Luka, the Timberwolves' No. 1 Pick, and Round 2 Playoff Matchups. Plus, Why the Process Isn’t Dead.

25 Aug 2020

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Russillo shares his thoughts on another early playoff exit for the 76ers, Sam Hinkie, and the Process (2:20), before he is joined by the one and only ...

Michael Vick on His Career and Getting it Back After Prison. Plus, the “30/13 Theory.”

20 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Russillo shares his thoughts on some of the early NBA playoff upsets (2:15) before talking with iconic former NFL QB and FOX NFL analyst Michael Vick ...

Why the NFL Draft Will Be Totally Different With Todd McShay, Plus: Seth Curry From the Dallas Mavericks

18 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Russillo reacts to the start of the NBA playoffs, including Magic-Bucks, Celtics-76ers, Clippers-Mavericks, and more (1:32) before he is joined by ESP...

CFB Players vs. Media: Who’s Right?, NBA Ballot, Ohio State Men’s Basketball Head Coach Chris Holtmann on the (Hopefully) Upcoming Season

13 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Russillo shares his thoughts on CFB media coverage and the new visitor rules for the NBA bubble in Orlando (1:15), before he is joined by Ohio State m...

College Football Watch 2020. Plus, a Look at the Lakers and Clippers With Mike Trudell and Jovan Buha

11 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Russillo shares his thoughts on the dragged-out CFB verdict (1:33) before talking with Lakers beat reporter Mike Trudell about the Lakers' underwhelmi...

Tales From the Couch: Lakers-Thunder and Sixers-Wizards. Plus, Bruce Feldman on CFB Power Five Scheduling Challenges.

06 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Russillo shares his thoughts on the Lakers' loss to the Thunder on Wednesday night and on 76ers-Wizards (1:52) before talking with Bruce Feldman of Fo...

All the Bad Arguments Surrounding NCAA Athlete Compensation, Plus Duke Women's Basketball Head Coach Kara Lawson

04 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Russillo shares his thoughts on the “We Are United” letter from a group of PAC-12 football players and on the bad arguments on both sides of the p...

NBA Is Back, Officiating Stories With Monty McCutchen, and Chris Mannix Reports From the Orlando Bubble

30 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Russillo shares his thoughts on “player lists," more specifically the NFL Top 100 (3:15), before he is joined by longtime NBA referee and head of re...

Mahomes and Wilson Surpass Rodgers and Brady in Mike Sando’s Yearly QB Tiers, Plus: Why Thibs to NY Is a Bad Fit

28 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Russillo shares his thoughts on the Knicks bringing in Tom Thibodeau as head coach (3:03). Then Ryen talks with Mike Sando of ‘The Athletic’ about...

Working With Joel Embiid, Jayson Tatum, and Bradley Beal: Drew Hanlen, Private Basketball Coach of NBA Stars

23 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Russillo kicks off the show with his takeaways from the first NBA scrimmages (01:00) and the media taking the dramatic angle in covering Mookie Betts’...

Last Year’s QBs and Everything Inside the NBA Bubble With Malika Andrews

21 Jul 2020

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Russillo goes through Mike Sando’s "QB Tiers" from 2019 (04:45) before ESPN’s Malika Andrews joins the show to discuss the ever-changing NBA bubbl...

Claiming NCAA Titles, and Willie McGinest on Belichick, Cam, and “Be the Change”

16 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Russillo opens the show discussing claimed college football championships (03:00), before former Patriot Willie McGinest joins the show to discuss the...

Replacing Brady, Plus Americans in the NBL and Shaq Stories With Matt Walsh

14 Jul 2020

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Russillo looks at Cam Newton’s conversation with Odell Beckham Jr., Victor Cruz, and Todd Gurley about replacing Tom Brady (03:00), before New Zeala...

The Things You Forgot About the NBA, With Kevin O’Connor. Plus ‘Hightown’ Creator Rebecca Cutter: From Pilot to Production.

09 Jul 2020

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Russillo is joined by The Ringer’s Kevin O’Connor to discuss some things we may have forgotten about the NBA in its three-month hiatus that will b...

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.

07 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Russillo shares his thoughts on Patrick Mahomes’s massive contract (2:38), before talking with president of Quarterback Takeover, Quincy Avery, abou...

Cam Newton in New England. Plus, Andy Benoit’s Breakdown of All 626 Interceptable Balls of the 2019 NFL Season.

30 Jun 2020

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Russillo is joined by NFL analyst Andy Benoit to discuss the Patriots’ signing of Cam Newton, best NFL defensive players, and Andy’s research on e...

Could 60 Games Mean a Bad Team From Last Year Will Be Your 2020 World Series Champion? Plus Story Time with Dan Haren

26 Jun 2020

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Russillo shares his thoughts on the MLB 60-game season (1:59), before talking with former 3x MLB All-Star pitcher Dan Haren about the format of the 2...

‘John Wick,’ ‘Sicario,’ and ‘The Town’ Producer Basil Iwanyk Talks His Career, Making Movies, and Affleck/Keanu/Sicario Stories

23 Jun 2020

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Russillo is joined by film producer Basil Iwanyk to discuss his winding path from aspiring basketball player at Villanova to film producer in Hollywoo...

Catching Up With Scott Van Pelt

19 Jun 2020

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Russillo shares his thoughts about the NBA playoffs format and whether he thinks "older" teams will be at a disadvantage (4:10). Next he catches up wi...

The No. 1 QB for the Class of 2021—and It’s Not Lawrence or Fields. Plus: Could NBA Players Start Their Own League?

17 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Russillo shares his thoughts on some of the players' concerns about resuming the NBA season, recalls the 1998 NBA lockout, and wonders whether NBA pla...

Reality Versus “Well, Actually” About the NBA Return. Plus, Story Time w/ Chiefs Offensive Tackle Mitchell Schwartz.

11 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Russillo shares his thoughts on the new info about the NBA’s return in the “Orlando bubble” (4:30), before talking with Super Bowl 54 champion M...

College Programs May Be Broke But It’s Their Fault, Plus Domonique Foxworth on CBA Negotiations  

10 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Russillo shares his thoughts on spending my university programs, specifically about coaches’ severance pay (1:35). Then Ryen is joined by writer, sp...

College Football Check-in With Andy Staples and Bruce Feldman

03 Jun 2020

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Russillo is joined by Andy Staples and Bruce Feldman to discuss the important questions surrounding the start of the CFB season, including: protocols,...

Was Grady Little NOT an Idiot? Revisiting the 2003 Red Sox. Plus, MLB 2020 Season Negotiations With Todd Walker.

28 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Russillo shares his thoughts on the rocky negotiations between MLB owners and the players association (1:55), before talking with 12-year MLB infielde...

Cases For/Against the Next Generation of NFL QBs with Kevin Clark

26 May 2020

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Russillo shares his thoughts on “bad optics” surrounding the return of certain sports (1:13), before he is joined by The Ringer’s Kevin Clark to...

PGA Tour Stories and Life Advice With Max Homa 

21 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Russillo shares some thoughts on moving houses, Dak Prescott’s contract negotiations, and takeaways from ‘The Last Dance’ (1:40). Then pro golfe...

The Murky Future of the MLB With Jeff Passan

19 May 2020

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Russillo shares his thoughts on Tampa Bay Rays pitcher Blake Snell's comments regarding the possibility of players taking a pay-cut for a shortened ML...

Nick Bilton on 'American Kingpin' and the Silk Road. Plus, Mailbag Life Advice | The Ryen Russillo. Podcast

14 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Russillo talks about Scottie Pippen's refusal to check-in during the 1994 playoffs versus the Knicks (3:50), before talking to author of 'American Kin...

UFC Is Back! With Jon Anik | The Ryen Russillo Podcast

12 May 2020

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Russillo is joined by his old friend and UFC commentator Jon Anik to discuss the logistics of putting together a live television event today; UFC 249 ...

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

07 May 2020

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Russillo is joined by Premier Lacrosse League cofounder and player Paul Rabil to discuss the return of professional lacrosse in the form of a 16-day q...

College Recruiting Stories Part 2 with Doug Gottleib, Antonio Pierce, Stanford Steve, and Damien Woody | The Ryen Russillo Podcast

05 May 2020

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In part two of a two-part series, Russillo is joined by former collegiate and pro athletes to run through some of their best recruiting stories. ...

Life Advice Plus Media Covering Media With Bryan Curtis | The Ryen Russillo Podcast

30 Apr 2020

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Russillo answers some listener-submitted questions about buying a home, switching jobs, balancing sports with relationships, and more (1:12), before t...

College Recruiting Stories Part 1, With Marcellus Wiley, Trent Dilfer, Matt Leinart, Booger McFarland, and Eric Chenowith | The Ryen Russillo Podcast

28 Apr 2020

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In Part 1 of a two-part series, Russillo is joined by former collegiate and pro athletes to run though some of their best recruiting stories. ...

Reactions to the NFL Draft With Chris Long | The Ryen Russillo Podcast

24 Apr 2020

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On this special post-draft episode, Russillo is joined by Chris Long to talk about some of the key takeaways from this year's NFL draft, including Gre...

Workplace Analogies, Plus Trent Dilfer on 2020 QB Prospects | The Ryen Russillo Podcast

21 Apr 2020

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Russillo examines similarities and differences between the average work environment and that of the pro athlete (1:40) before he is joined by Super Bo...

Wild Tour Stories With DJ Whoo Kid | The Ryen Russillo Podcast

16 Apr 2020

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Russillo talks about the uncertainty surrounding when pro sports will return (1:40) before he is joined by legendary hip-hop DJ and producer DJ Whoo K...

Roommate Self-Scouting Reports, Unanswerable NBA Questions, and Mailbag Questions With Steve Ceruti | The Ryen Russillo Podcast

14 Apr 2020

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Russillo evaluates himself as a roommate (1:45) before he is joined by his old producer Steve Ceruti to discuss having roommates, working in media, an...

The Five Best NBA Teams for a GM, Plus Christian Scott aTunde Adjuah and Mailbag Life Advice | The Ryen Russillo Podcast

09 Apr 2020

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Russillo runs through which NBA teams he thinks are really destination jobs for a GM (3:45), before talking with world-renowned jazz trumpeter Christi...

Sports Scandals, Plus NFLPA President J.C. Tretter | The Ryen Russillo Podcast

07 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Russillo talks about scandals in sports after watching the HBO documentary 'The Scheme' (2:05) before he is joined by Cleveland Browns center and NFLP...

‘Scrubs’ Creator Bill Lawrence | The Ryen Russillo Podcast

02 Apr 2020

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Russillo does a new segment called Worst Take (3:05) before he is joined by the creator of ‘Scrubs’ and cocreator of ‘Cougar Town’ and ‘Spin...

1998 Redraftapalooza, Sleeping Dirk, Free-Falling Pierce, and the Craziest NBA Draft Ever With Bill Simmons and Chris Ryan | The Ryen Russillo Podcast

31 Mar 2020

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Russillo is joined by Bill Simmons and Chris Ryan to revisit the 1998 NBA draft and some of the legends in that draft class, before redrafting the fir...

Free Agent QBs Plus Van Lathan | The Ryen Russillo Podcast

26 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Russillo talks about some free agent QBs including Jameis Winston, Cam Newton, Andy Dalton, and Joe Flacco (3:50). Then Ryen is joined by The Ringer’...

NFL Transitions With Kevin Clark and Brady's Exit With Seth Wickersham | The Ryen Russillo Podcast

24 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Russillo is joined by Kevin Clark to discuss the Colts' QB situation with Phil Rivers and Jacoby Brissett, as well as trading for DeForest Buckner. Th...

Brady to Tampa Bay and Music Festival Fantasy Draft With Chris Long and Big Cat | The Ryen Russillo Podcast

19 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Russillo is joined by two-time Super Bowl champion Chris Long and Big Cat of Barstool Sports for the first-ever Music Festival Fantasy Draft (1:30). T...

LSU Head Coach Ed Orgeron, Plus Salary Cap Math Class | The Ryen Rusillo Podcast

17 Mar 2020

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Russillo is joined by the head coach of the national champion LSU Tigers, Ed Orgeron, to discuss how football operations are affected by COVID-19, rev...

NFL Combine Recap With Daniel Jeremiah and Bruce Feldman | The Ryen Russillo Podcast

12 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Russillo shares some thoughts about COVID-19 (1:15) before talking with NFL Network's Daniel Jeremiah about the NFL combine, Tua Tagovailoa vs. Joe Bu...

Hornets Head Coach James Borrego | The Ryen Russillo Podcast

05 Mar 2020

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Russillo and Borrego discuss the young Hornets’ competitive play, having Michael Jordan as a resource, Borrego’s time playing college ball for San...

Five Things: NBA Edition, Plus Tom E. Curran on Tom Brady and the Pats | The Ryen Russillo Podcast

03 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Russillo hits on five NBA topics including MVP, salary cap, and more (1:50), before talking with Tom E. Curran of NBC Sports Boston about Tom Brady’...