The Ryen Russillo Podcast

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Young NBA Players: Who Doesn’t Have Next? Plus, NFL Summer Story Lines and Going Abroad With Kevin Clark. Jul 06, 2023

Show notes

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 (0:32). Then Ryen is joined by The Ringer's Kevin Clark to discuss offseason NFL story lines, including Aaron Rodgers anticipation vs. Sean Payton anticipation, Stefon Diggs, rookie QBs, NFL players' gambling, and more (17:23). Then, they go abroad for a Formula One check-in (57:02). Finally, Ryen answers some listener-submitted Life Advice questions (1:08:56).

Host: Ryen Russillo

Guest: Kevin Clark

Producers: Kyle Crichton and Steve Ceruti

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Happy Fourth of July! With Alex Caruso. Jul 04, 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 journey, his relationship with LeBron James, getting angry on the court, and more (0:24). Then, Ryen answers some listener-submitted Life Advice questions (31:39).

Host: Ryen Russillo

Guest: Alex Caruso

Producers: Kyle Crichton and Steve Ceruti

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Ohtani Joins LeBron and Tiger in Living Up to the Hype With Jeff Passan Jun 29, 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 (0:40). Then Ryen is joined by ESPN's Jeff Passan to discuss Ohtani's unprecedented career, the Ohtani narrative in 2018 vs. 2023, whether he will remain with the Angels in the future, and more (13:20). Finally, Ryen answers some listener-submitted Life Advice questions (51:01).

Host: Ryen Russillo

Guest: Jeff Passan

Producers: Kyle Crichton and Steve Ceruti

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Airing Out the Jokic and CP3 Laundry, Jay-Z vs Nas, and Life Advice With Van Lathan Jun 27, 2023

Show notes

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 past comments on Nikola Jokic and where he stands now, Chris Paul's trade to the Warriors, a hip-hop rabbit hole, and more (12:39). Then, Van and Ryen answer some listener-submitted Life Advice questions (59:51).

Host: Ryen Russillo

Guest: Van Lathan

Producers: Kyle Crichton and Steve Ceruti

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NBA Draft Recap! Miller Over Scoot and Best/Worst Picks With Sam Vecenie, Plus Chris Paul to the Warriors Jun 23, 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 to the Warriors, and ESPN's draft coverage (0:35). Then Ryen is joined by The Athletic's Sam Vecenie to discuss Brandon Miller being drafted second overall to the Hornets over Scoot, the Thompson twins going fourth and fifth overall, and Cam Whitmore's drastic slide to 20th, as well as their least favorite picks, first round sleepers, and more (18:01). Finally, Ryen recaps the NYC live show before answering some listener-submitted Life Advice questions (1:02:48).

Host: Ryen Russillo

Guest: Sam Vecenie

Producers: Kyle Crichton and Steve Ceruti

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Live From NYC, Chris Paul Talks About Being Traded to Wizards, and Life Advice Jun 21, 2023

Show notes

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 joined by NBA All-Star point guard Chris Paul to discuss being traded to the Wizards, his favorite career moments, and his book, Sixty-One: Life Lessons from Papa, On and Off the Court (6:15). Finally, Ryen, Ceruti, and Kyle answer some listener-submitted and live Life Advice questions (42:39).

Host: Ryen Russillo

Guest: Chris Paul

Producers: Steve Ceruti, Kyle Crichton, and Stefan Anderson

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Woj on Beal, Lillard, Harden, Zion, and Who Will Go Second in the NBA Draft. Plus, Ryen Gets Into Yoga. Jun 15, 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 Williamson, Chris Paul, and Kyrie Irving (0:30), as well as the upcoming NBA draft, the craziness of draft day, and more (25:07). Then Ryen answers some listener-submitted Life Advice questions (53:40).

Host: Ryen Russillo

Guest: Adrian Wojnarowski

Producers: Kyle Crichton and Steve Ceruti

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Nuggets Are NBA Champs and the Future of the Jokic-Murray Combo With Austin Rivers, Plus Kyle’s Wedding Recap Jun 13, 2023

Show notes

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 perspective (0:36). Then, he chats with NBA guard and Ringer podcast host Austin Rivers about what it was like to play with Jokic, why he thinks Jamal Murray is a top guard in the West, and what the future holds for this Nuggets core (25:18). Finally, the guys close it out with a recap of Kyle’s wedding and some listener-submitted Life Advice (57:30).

Host: Ryen Russillo

Guest: Austin Rivers

Producers: Kyle Crichton and Steve Ceruti

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Jokic’s Historic Game 3 and Chris Paul’s Future, Plus a Wembanyama Rant and More NBA Draft Talk With Kevin O’Connor Jun 12, 2023

Show notes

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 the Suns and what this does for the team's future (19:07). Then, Ryen is joined The Ringer’s Kevin O’Connor to discuss Victor Wembanyama’s playoff run and the best choice at no. 2, and then they debate the late first-rounders (24:30). Finally, Ryen answers some listener-submitted Life Advice questions (67:40).

Host: Ryen Russillo

Guests: Kevin O’Connor

Producers: Steve Ceruti and Stefan Anderson

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Kyrie Recruiting LeBron and Jaylen, Harden and Dame’s Futures With Shams Charania. Plus the NIL Wild West in CFB With Bruce Feldman. Jun 06, 2023

Show notes

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 the Mavericks, James Harden’s choice between the Rockets and the 76ers, Jaylen Brown’s next contract, Adam Silver's ambiguous comments about Ja Morant, the future of Damian Lillard in Portland, and more (0:41). Then Ryen talks with The Athletic’s Bruce Feldman about NIL’s impact on college football, tampering, whether it can be regulated, and more (24:19). Then Ryen answers some listener-submitted Life Advice questions (49:27).

Host: Ryen Russillo

Guests: Shams Charania and Bruce Feldman

Producers: Kyle Crichton and Steve Ceruti

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