The Ryen Russillo Podcast

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Annual NFL QB and NBA Star Comps, Plus Kevin Clark and the Rapper Bas Dec 20, 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 is (00:40). Our old friend Kevin Clark stops by to discuss the dysfunction in Philadelphia and have an Orlando Magic discussion with Ceruti (16:09). The rapper Bas sits down with Ryen for close to an hour and talks about his much-anticipated studio album 'We Only Talk About Real Shit When We’re Fucked Up,' J. Cole, and coming up in New York (57:44). Plus, Life Advice! One guy is upset with his friend for inviting his ex-girlfriend to a New Year's Eve party (01:48:46).

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Host: Ryen Russillo

Guests: Bas and Kevin Clark

Producers: Cliff Augustin, Steve Ceruti, and Kyle Crichton

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Are the Bills Back? Plus, Todd McShay Talks Lamar Jackson’s Value and Life Advice. Dec 18, 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’ defensive depth, Lamar Jackson, what makes a good GM and his relationship with Sean Stellato (22:27). Finally, the guys close it out with some listener-submitted Life Advice questions (79:29).

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Guest: Todd McShay

Producers: Steve Ceruti, Kyle Crichton, and Stefan Anderson

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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. Dec 15, 2023

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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 the challenges of recruiting, competing with bigger programs, and how the Patriots move past this season (23:00). Next, Ryen welcomes in Jeff Passan to make sense of Ohtani’s deal, discuss the Dodgers' acquisition of Tyler Glasnow, and share the latest on Yoshinobu Yamamoto (62:00). Finally, Kyle joins the show to answer some listener-submitted Life Advice questions (91:00).

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Host: Ryen Russillo

Guests: Trent Dilfer and Jeff Passan

Producers: Steve Ceruti, Kyle Crichton, and Mike Wargon

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Draymond At It Again and Buying Mavs Hype? Plus Ryan Fitzpatrick on the Josh Allen Criticism and Smart Guy Questions. Dec 13, 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 bench. Has the Warriors' championship window closed following another loss and Draymond ejection? (00:35) Former Harvard great and current 'Thursday Night Football' on Amazon analyst Ryan Fitzpatrick stops by and discusses Tommy DeVito’s cool story, Josh Allen’s career progress, and going from player to analyst. (28:53) Plus, Life Advice! One guy is frightened by what happened at a work holiday party and is concerned his job status is up in the air. (57:31)

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Host: Ryen Russillo

Guest: Ryan Fitzpatrick

Producers: Cliff Augustin, Steve Ceruti, and Kyle Crichton

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Chiefs and Eagles: How Bad Is It? Dak and the Cowboys Different This Time? Plus, Jayden Daniels's NFL Future With Todd McShay. Dec 11, 2023

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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 Prescott and the Cowboys, the Chiefs’ struggles, and Jayden Daniels (24:28). Finally, the guys close it out with some listener-submitted Life Advice questions (66:06).

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Guest: Todd McShay

Producers: Steve Ceruti, Kyle Crichton, and Stefan Anderson

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Haliburton’s Rise, LeBron’s Buy-In, the Pelicans' Zion Problem, and NBA Trade Market Restrictions With Brian Windhorst Dec 08, 2023

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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 LeBron’s mindset, explain how complicated trades in the NBA can be, share what the Pelicans can do with Zion, and examine the Warriors' issues. (23:00). Finally, Ceruti and Kyle join the show to answer some listener-submitted Life Advice questions (70:00).

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Guest: Brian Windhorst

Producers: Steve Ceruti, Kyle Crichton, and Mike Wargon

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CFB Playoff Venting Session With Danny Kanell, Previewing the Matchups With Todd McShay, Plus San Fran Rolls Philly Dec 04, 2023

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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). Then heis joined by SiriusXM’s Danny Kanelland ESPN’s Todd McShay to break down Florida State not being selected for the CFP, the committee’s decision, and how expansion could help (15:04). Then Todd and Ryen continue their conversation on the CFP, Michigan-Alabama, and Jordan Love (37:41). Finally, the guys close it out with some listener-submitted Life Advice questions (63:00).

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Host: Ryen Russillo

Guests: Todd McShay and Danny Kanell

Producers: Steve Ceruti, Kyle Crichton, and Stefan Anderson

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CFB Conference Title Game Confidence Rankings, NFL Playoff Resumés, and Willie Colon on Niners-Eagles Dec 01, 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 NFL teams (1:00). Then, he’s joined by Super Bowl champion Willie Colon to break down Dak Prescott’s play, share his pick for 49ers-Eagles, and tell stories from his playing days (16:00). Finally, Kyle joins the show to make this week’s Alliance Parlay (49:00) before closing the show with some listener-submitted Life Advice questions (58:00).

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Host: Ryen Russillo

Guest: Willie Colon

Producers: Steve Ceruti, Kyle Crichton, and Mike Wargon

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Warriors Meltdown and Two Players to Worry About, Plus a '90s Music Nostalgia Session With Rob Harvilla Nov 29, 2023

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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? The numbers are still good, but is he even the best player on his team? Plus, The Ringer’s own Rob Harvilla authored the book '60 Songs That Explain the '90s' and jumped on the pod to relive some '90s nostalgia (34:33). Plus, is one guy getting scammed into a trip to Hawaii on Life Advice (1:13:55)?

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Host: Ryen Russillo

Guest: Rob Harvilla

Producers: Cliff Augustin, Steve Ceruti, and Kyle Crichton

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Best Vs. Most Deserving CFB Playoff Debate, Beware Firing Your Coach, Plus Hurts Vs. Allen With Todd McShay Nov 27, 2023

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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 cautions of hiring college football head coaches (17:09). He is then joined by Todd McShay to talk about Ohio State–Michigan, the CFP conundrum and Jalen Hurts (33:39). Finally, the guys close it out with some listener-submitted Life Advice questions (79:03).

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Host: Ryen Russillo

Guest: Todd McShay

Producers: Steve Ceruti, Kyle Crichton, and Stefan Anderson

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