The Ryen Russillo Podcast

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Richardson and Levis Drama Plus Favorite and Least Favorite NFL Draft Picks With Kevin Clark Apr 28, 2023

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Russillo shares his Tales From the Couch from Celtics-Hawks Game 6 (0:37) before he is joined by The Ringer’s Kevin Clark to discuss the first round of the 2023 NFL draft, including Anthony Richardson being drafted fourth to the Colts, some puzzling Lions selections, the Texans trading up for Will Anderson, Will Levis falling, favorite picks, and more (21:24). Then Ryen and Kevin go abroad for an F1 check-in after three races (1:04:30). Finally Ryen answers some listener-submitted Life Advice questions (1:15:28).

Host: Ryen Russillo

Guest: Kevin Clark

Producers: Kyle Crichton and Steve Ceruti

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“Blame Everyone” - Heat Take Out Bucks Apr 27, 2023

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Russillo reacts to the Bucks shocking round one loss to the Heat, why there’s never been a larger gap between the regular season and the playoffs, and what it means for Giannis, Coach Bud and the rest of the organization.

Host: Ryen Russillo

Producers: Mike Wargon and Steve Ceruti

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Jimmy Butler Is That Dude. Plus, TNT’s Adam Lefkoe on the NBA Playoffs and His Best Shaq and Barkley Stories. Apr 26, 2023

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Ryen opens with Jimmy Butler’s all-time playoff performance against the Bucks in Game 4 and why there are few who change the ceiling of a franchise quite like him (0:46). Then, he chats with TNT and Bleacher Report host Adam Lefkoe about how he found out he would be hosting ‘Inside the NBA,’ his best Shaq and Barkley stories, why he doesn’t have confidence in his Sixers, and whether we’re being sold a bad bill of goods with this NFL draft (17:04). Next, the guys break down Episode 5 of ‘Succession’ (1:04:53), chat about Ryen seeing Phish, and close it out with some listener-submitted Life Advice questions (1:29:45).

Host: Ryen Russillo

Guest: Adam Lefkoe

Producers: Kyle Crichton and Steve Ceruti

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Todd McShay and Daniel Jeremiah on the Latest NFL Draft Rumblings, Plus Reaction to the Anonymous NBA Player Poll Apr 20, 2023

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Russillo shares his Tales From the Couch, covering Nuggets-Timberwolves Game 2, the Grizzlies' Game 2 win vs. the Lakers, the Bucks righting the ship vs. the Heat, and the Suns evening up their series with the Clippers (0:54), before Ryen and Ceruti react to The Athletic's anonymous NBA player poll (26:15). Next Ryen is joined by ESPN’s Todd McShay and Daniel Jeremiah of NFL Network to discuss top NFL draft prospects, which QBs could slide, fake draft scenarios, and more (36:52). Finally Ryen answers some listener-submitted Life Advice questions (1:19:21).

Host: Ryen Russillo

Guests: Todd McShay and Daniel Jeremiah

Producers: Kyle Crichton and Steve Ceruti

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Kings Have Warriors on the Ropes, Eagles Center Jason Kelce on Jalen Hurts’s Contract and Career Stories, Plus 'The Wager' Author David Grann Apr 18, 2023

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Ryen opens with reactions to the Warriors going down 0-2 to the Kings and Draymond’s ejection, plus why he’s not loving how the Sixers look, even up 2-0 on the Nets (0:58). Then, he chats with Eagles center Jason Kelce about Jalen Hurts’s new contract, the Super Bowl loss, what went wrong with Carson Wentz, and more stories from his career (18:18). Next, author David Grann talks about his latest book, 'The Wager,' which tells the story of a wild 18th-century shipwreck (56:09). Finally, the guys close it out with some listener-submitted Life Advice (1:32:40).

Host: Ryen Russillo

Guests: Jason Kelce and David Grann

Producers: Kyle Crichton and Steve Ceruti

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LaVine and OKC Impress While the Heat, Pelicans, and Zion Disappoint. Plus Former NBA Player Quentin Richardson. Apr 13, 2023

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Ryen opens with Tales From the Couch: Play-In Edition, including the Timberwolves running out of gas against the Lakers, the Hawks embarrassing the Heat, why we don’t see more Zach LaVine performances like that, OKC’s future, and the Pelicans potentially having to think about their future with Zion (0:39). Next, he chats with former NBA player Quentin Richardson about the playoffs, nearly going to college at Kansas, why history doesn't appreciate Steve Nash enough, and more (36:03). Finally, the guys close it out with a couple of listener-submitted Life Advice emails (1:09:49).

Host: Ryen Russillo

Guest: Quentin Richardson

Producers: Kyle Crichton and Steve Ceruti

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Episode 500! Are We Rooting for LeBron? Gobert Suspended, and Was Tanking That Bad? Plus, Comedian Nate Bargatze Returns. Apr 11, 2023

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It's the 500th episode of The Ryen Russillo Podcast! Russillo starts by handing out his annual NBA Care/Don't Care Awards. Recipients include the Mavericks, the Rockets, Rudy Gobert, the Western play-in tournament, Kyrie Irving, and more (1:07). Then, comedian Nate Bargatze returns to the show to discuss marriage, bombing comedians, the great Tennessee migration, Nate's time in Los Angeles as a young comedian, terrible acting auditions, and more (12:52). Finally, Ryen, Ceruti, and Kyle recap Season 4, Episode 3 of HBO's 'Succession,' "Connor's Wedding" (40:53), before answering some listener-submitted Life Advice questions (55:18).

Host: Ryen Russillo

Guest: Nate Bargatze

Producers: Kyle Crichton and Steve Ceruti

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Paolo Banchero on His Rookie Season and His Path to Being the No. 1 Pick, Bobby Marks on the New NBA CBA, Plus We Like the In-Season Tournament! Apr 06, 2023

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Russillo shares his thoughts on the proposed NBA in-season tournament, and why he surprisingly likes it (0:26), before talking with rookie Paolo Banchero about playing for Coach K at Duke, being drafted no. 1 by the Magic, the Magic's team chemistry, Rookie of the Year, the MVP race, and more (18:18). Then Ryen is joined by ESPN's Bobby Marks to discuss the new NBA CBA, revisions to the luxury tax, positionless All-NBA, and more (39:39). Finally Ryen answers some listener-submitted Life Advice questions (1:10:17).

Host: Ryen Russillo

Guests: Paolo Banchero and Bobby Marks

Producers: Kyle Crichton and Steve Ceruti

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The Improbability of UConn Hoops, Theo Epstein on Changing Baseball. Plus Ryen’s Solo Fantasy Baseball Draft. Apr 04, 2023

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Russillo shares his thoughts on the absurdity of UConn's five men's national championship wins since 1999 (0:43), before talking with MLB consultant for on-field matters Theo Epstein about undoing some of the changes that analytics brought to baseball over the past 20 years, listening to the fans, boosting the profile of MLB star players, leaving the Red Sox after winning two World Series titles, ways to rebuild a baseball team, what is next for Theo, and more (11:20). Then Ryen answers some listener-submitted Life Advice questions (1:07:27), before he live-pods during his hour-plus fantasy baseball draft (1:32:22).

Host: Ryen Russillo

Guest: Theo Epstein

Producers: Kyle Crichton and Steve Ceruti

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The Lamar Jackson Decision With Former NFL GM Scott Pioli. Plus, Concerns About the Lack of Interest in Jackson With the NFLPA’s George Atallah. Mar 30, 2023

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Russillo shares his thoughts on Kevin Durant's return to the Suns, their victory over the Timberwolves, a tightening Western Conference, and more (0:32). Then Ryen talks with Scott Pioli of NFL Network and CBS about teams gathering info on Lamar Jackson, how trading for a franchise-tagged player differs from a traditional trade, how teams evaluate players, stories from his time in NFL front offices, the Patriots' recent draft struggles, and more (11:13). Next, Ryen is joined by NFLPA assistant executive director of external affairs, George Atallah, to discuss the player side of the Lamar Jackson situation, the curious lack of interest from NFL teams, the NFLPA's relationship with the franchise tag, and more (45:20). Finally, Ryen answers some listener-submitted Life Advice questions (1:06:44).

Host: Ryen Russillo

Guests: Scott Pioli and George Atallah

Producers: Kyle Crichton and Steve Ceruti

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