R2C2 with CC Sabathia and Ryan Ruocco

Latest Episodes:

LIVE FROM MLB ALL-STAR— CC and Ryan Discuss Baseball Midseason Awards, Juan Soto Trades, and World Series Predictions Jul 21, 2022

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CC and Ryan are live from the T-Mobile store on the Santa Monica Promenade discussing all things All-Star weekend, baseball’s midseason reflections, what teams could make a blockbuster trade for Juan Soto, and who is shaping up to be serious World Series contenders.

Host: CC Sabathia and Ryan Ruocco

Producers: Jackson Safon and Sadye Zillo

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CC and Ryan Take Their Swing At Golf and Look Ahead To The MLB Postseason Jul 14, 2022

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Following CC’s return from the ACC Championship, he and Ryan break down the dynamic of celebrity golf, Charles Barkley’s improved game, and improving their handicaps. They also preview what the Yankees need to do to win the World Series, trade deadline possibilities, and answer fan mailbag questions.

Host: CC Sabathia and Ryan Ruocco

Producers: Jackson Safon and Sadye Zillo

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Richard Jefferson on “The New Media” and The Kevin Durant/Brooklyn Nets Aftermath Jul 07, 2022

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This week Ryan is joined by former NBA player and current ESPN analyst & co-host of the Road Trippin’ podcast, Richard Jefferson, to discuss the new wave of player-driven media and how the Brooklyn Nets should handle the Kevin Durant/Kyrie Irving situation.

Host: Ryan Ruocco

Guest: Richard Jefferson

Producers: Jackson Safon and Sadye Zillo

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Bobby Marks Dishes On All Things NBA Free Agency Jun 30, 2022

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This week, CC and Ryan are joined by ESPN's NBA Front Office Insider and former Assistant General Manager of the Brooklyn Nets, Bobby Marks. Bobby breaks down the process behind free agency, team expectations, salary cap dynamics, and behind-the-scenes insights on signings and trades.

Hosts: CC Sabathia and Ryan Ruocco

Guest: Bobby Marks

Producers: Jackson Safon and Sadye Zillo

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Juneteenth Special: Fergie Jenkins, Dontrelle Willis, and Andre Gaines Jun 17, 2022

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This week, CC and Ryan come together for a Juneteenth special episode through the lens of the infamous Black Aces. They are joined by Fergie Jenkins and Dontrelle Willis to discuss their careers and perspectives being part of The Black Aces: Black pitchers in the MLB who have won at least 20 games in a single season. The show closes out with Andre Gaines, director of ‘After Jackie’, a documentary about Jackie Robinson that releases on June 18th on the History Channel.

Hosts: CC Sabathia and Ryan Ruocco

Guest: Ferguson “Fergie” Jenkins, Dontrelle Willis, Andre Gaines

Producers: Jackson Safon and Sadye Zillo

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David Ortiz On His Career and Facing CC Jun 09, 2022

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This week, CC and Ryan are joined by Red Sox legend and Yankees tormentor David Ortiz. They discuss David’s career growth, facing CC and the Yankees, the differences in the new generation of baseball players and their generation, and much more.

Hosts: CC Sabathia and Ryan Ruocco

Guest: David Ortiz

Producers: Jackson Safon and Sadye Zillo

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Derek Jeter Joins Social Media Jun 02, 2022

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In their first episode back as an independent podcast, CC and Ryan discuss CC getting to meet his childhood hero, Bo Jackson, and Derek Jeter joining social media. Plus, they give their NBA Finals predictions and answer some fan questions.

Hosts: CC Sabathia and Ryan Ruocco

Producers: Jackson Safon and Sadye Zillo

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What Does It Take to Build an MLB Clubhouse? May 26, 2022

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In their final episode with The Ringer, CC and Ryan discuss the delicate balance of building a good team while making sure that chemistry isn’t sacrificed. Plus, they react to the lopsided outcomes of the NBA playoffs.

Hosts: CC Sabathia and Ryan Ruocco

Producers: Bobby Wagner and Sadye Zillo

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A Mid-May Mailbag. Plus: the Insanely Hot Yankees. May 19, 2022

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CC and Ryan discuss the Yankees getting out to one of the best starts in recent memory before answering some listener questions and taking stock of the NBA playoffs.

Hosts: CC Sabathia and Ryan Ruocco

Producers: Bobby Wagner and Sadye Zillo

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Sue Bird Wears Many Hats May 12, 2022

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With CC out this week, Ryan is joined by WNBA legend Sue Bird to discuss the state of the “W,” her experience so far broadcasting, what it was like to be in the Sports Illustrated swimsuit edition, and more.

Host: Ryan Ruocco

Guest: Sue Bird

Producers: Bobby Wagner and Sadye Zillo

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