The Ryen Russillo Podcast

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Suns Still Good, Best Roster in the NBA, Damien Woody on the Patriots' QB Drama, Plus Worst Take Oct 26, 2022

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Russillo shares his Tales From the Couch after watching Suns-Warriors and Mavericks-Pelicans, before examining arguments for which NBA team has the best roster (0:32). Next, Ryen is joined by two-time Super Bowl champion Damien Woody to discuss the Patriots’ loss to the Bears on Monday night. Woody recalls the locker-room buzz during the QB change from Drew Bledsoe to Tom Brady in 2001, the Giants' and Jets' impressive records through seven weeks, the struggle to identify NFC contenders, and more (12:18). Next Ryen, Ceruti, and Kyle hand out their Worst Take (36:05), before answering some listener-submitted Life Advice questions (46:19).

Host: Ryen Russillo

Guest: Damien Woody

Producers: Kyle Crichton and Steve Ceruti

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Bengals Back, Trusting the 49ers, Brady’s Misleading Stats, and Micah Parsons's MVP Case With Peter Schrager, Plus CFB Top 12 Rankings Oct 24, 2022

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Russillo gives out his five most important things from NFL Week 7 (0:39), before he is joined by NFL Network and Fox Sports' Peter Schrager to discuss things to watch ahead of the NFL trade deadline, a disappointing NFC, "What is going on with the Rams?," another grisly loss for the Buccaneers, Aaron Rodgers criticism, the 6-1 Giants, Micah Parsons's MVP candidacy, and more (11:23). Next, Ryen shares his rankings for the top 12 teams in college football (50:33), before answering some listener-submitted Life Advice questions (1:00:44).

Host: Ryen Russillo

Guest: Peter Schrager

Producers: Kyle Crichton and Steve Ceruti

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Zion and Paolo Impress, Fun Bad NBA Teams, McCaffrey to the 49ers, Plus Seth Wickersham on the NFL vs. Dan Snyder Oct 21, 2022

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Russillo shares his excitement for the lower-tier NBA teams, as well as Lakers-Clippers and Pelicans-Nets, followed by a Magic Minute from Ceruti (1:34). Then Ryen talks with ESPN’s Seth Wickersham about the investigation of Commanders owner Dan Snyder, the recent owners meeting, and more (21:05). Next Ryen tackles RB Christian McCaffrey being traded to the 49ers (53:15), before Ceruti, Ryen, and Kyle make their favorite bets for NFL Week 7 (57:25), and answer some listener-submitted Life Advice questions (1:00:13).

Host: Ryen Russillo

Guest: Seth Wickersham

Producers: Kyle Crichton and Steve Ceruti

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NBA Finals Pick and Draymond’s Uncertain Future With Anthony Slater, Plus the Rise of Hip-Hop With Jonathan Abrams Oct 19, 2022

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Russillo shares some observations from Celtics-76ers and Warriors-Lakers, including his Finals pick (0:35). Then Ryen talks with The Athletic's Anthony Slater about the Warriors' developing young core, Draymond Green, and more (13:02). Next Ryen is joined by author Jonathan Abrams to discuss his new book, 'The Come Up: An Oral History of the Rise of Hip-Hop' (39:16). Finally Ryen, Ceruti, and Kyle hand out their Worst Take (1:12:32) before answering some listener-submitted Life Advice questions (1:21:30).

Host: Ryen Russillo

Guests: Anthony Slater and Jonathan Abrams

Producers: Kyle Crichton and Steve Ceruti

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Bills' Statement Win With Trent Dilfer, Ranking Tennessee After the Alabama Win, Plus an NBA Playoff Team Draft Oct 17, 2022

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Russillo shares his five biggest takeaways from NFL Week 6 (0:32), before he is joined by Super Bowl champion Trent Dilfer to discuss Josh Allen vs. Patrick Mahomes, the 6-0 Eagles and specific improvements QB Jalen Hurts has made, the Packers’ lack of identity without Davante Adams, Tennessee’s win over Alabama on Saturday, QB Hendon Hooker, and more (18:20). Then Ryen gives out his weekly rankings of the top 12 teams in college football (53:11). Finally Ryen and Ceruti draft their 16 NBA playoff teams (1:03:25), before answering some listener-submitted Life Advice questions (1:12:27).

Host: Ryen Russillo

Guest: Trent Dilfer

Producers: Kyle Crichton and Steve Ceruti

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“Who’s Next?” Candidates for NBA Stardom, Elite NFL Units With Ted Nguyen, Plus Ole Miss Coach Lane Kiffin Oct 14, 2022

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Russillo examines the top tier of NBA players—questioning who will pass the torch in the coming years, and who will receive it (0:37). Then Ryen talks with Ted Nguyen of The Athletic about the NFL's elite offensive and defensive units, factors contributing to Russell Wilson's struggles in Denver, Geno Smith's success in Seattle, the 4-1 Giants, and more (15:41). Then Ryen is joined by Ole Miss Football head coach Lane Kiffin to discuss the team's prospects this season, QB Jaxson Dart, lessons learned about coaching the QB position over the years, his time at USC and Alabama, and more (36:22). Finally Ryen, Ceruti, and Kyle make their favorite NFL bets for Week 6 (56:10), before answering some listener-submitted Life Advice questions (1:01:34).

Host: Ryen Russillo

Guests:Ten Nguyen and Lane Kiffin

Producers: Kyle Crichton and Steve Ceruti

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Pau Gasol and Deontay Wilder Plus Worst Take and Life Advice Oct 13, 2022

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Russillo is joined by two-time NBA champion Pau Gasol to discuss playing in the 2008 Olympics vs. Team USA, being traded to the Lakers, Kobe Bryant as a teammate, and more (0:35). Then Ryen talks with boxer and former heavyweight champion Deontay Wilder about his time off from the sport, boxing critics and media, what he learned from his fights with Tyson Fury, his upcoming fight against Robert Helenius, and more (21:41). Next, Ryen, Ceruti, and Kyle offer up another edition of Worst Take (38:55), before answering some listener-submitted Life Advice questions (48:17)

Host: Ryen Russillo

Guests: Pau Gasol and Deontay Wilder

Producers: Kyle Crichton and Steve Ceruti

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Is the NFC East Back? Plus Rams-Bengals Super Bowl Hangovers With Mike Sando and Week 6 CFB Top 12 Rankings Oct 10, 2022

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Russillo shares his NFL Week 5 observations, including from Bengals-Ravens and Rams-Cowboys, NFC East teams having a strong start, and the Patriots shutting out the Lions (0:20), before giving out his ranking for the top 12 teams in college football (12:06). Then Ryen talks with Mike Sando of The Athletic about the struggles of the Bengals and Rams since playing in the Super Bowl, what is behind Geno Smith’s success in Seattle, Browns-Chargers, Eagles-Cardinals, Packers concerns, the Panthers firing head coach Matt Rhule, and more (17:51). Finally Ryen answers some listener-submitted Life Advice questions (42:36).

Host: Ryen Russillo

Guest: Mike Sando

Producers: Kyle Crichton and Steve Ceruti

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Russell Wilson, Wembanyama-Mania, and Draymond’s Punch. Plus: MLB Playoff Predictions With Jeff Passan and Yogi Roth on '5-STAR QB'. Oct 07, 2022

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Russillo shares his thoughts on the Broncos’ Thursday night rock fight with the Colts, the outpouring of praise for top NBA prospect Victor Wembanyama, and Draymond Green punching Jordan Poole in a Warriors practice (0:43). Then Ryen talks with ESPN’s Jeff Passan about the MLB postseason wild-card round, Aaron Judge's home run record, World Series picks, and more (14:44). Then Ryen talks with Yogi Roth of the Pac-12 Network and Elite 11 about his new book, '5-STAR QB: It's Not About the Stars, It's About the Journey' (46:29). Then Ryen, Ceruti, and Kyle make their favorite bets for NFL Week 5 before answering some listener-submitted Life Advice questions (1:13:37).

Host: Ryen Russillo

Guests: Jeff Passan and Yogi Roth

Producers: Kyle Crichton and Steve Ceruti

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Georgia Concerns, the Second-Best Conference, CFB Playoff Draft With Danny Kanell, Plus Worst Take Oct 05, 2022

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Russillo shares his rankings for the top 12 teams in college football (0:24) before he is joined by Danny Kanell of SiriusXM and CBS Sports to talk more college football, including Alabama, Clemson gaining steam, ACC QBs, the debate over the second-best conference, playoff speculation, and more (8:30). Then, Ryen, Ceruti, and Kyle present Worst Take (56:06), before answering some listener-submitted Life Advice questions (1:05:09).

Host: Ryen Russillo

Guest: Danny Kanell

Producers: Kyle Crichton and Steve Ceruti

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