The Ryen Russillo Podcast

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Trent Dilfer on Rookie QB Struggles. Plus, the Future of the ManningCast. Sep 29, 2021

Show notes

Russillo shares his thoughts on the alternate broadcast on ESPN's 'Monday Night Football' (0:55). Then he is joined by Super Bowl champion Trent Dilfer to discuss Justin Herbert's promising future, other rookie QBs through three weeks, good vs. bad play-calling, and more (12:55). Finally Ryen answers some listener-submitter Life Advice questions (52:50).

Host: Ryen Russillo

Guest: Trent Dilfer

Producers: Kyle Crichton and Steve Ceruti

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Last-Place Chiefs With Mitchell Schwartz, Plus Fields vs. Nagy With Jason Goff Sep 27, 2021

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Russillo shares his thoughts on whether or not Justin Fields is ready for Matt Nagy’s offense and whether Matt Nagy’s offense is ready for Justin Fields (0:58). Then Ryen talks with longtime Chiefs offensive tackle Mitchell Schwartz about the Chiefs’ second straight loss, this time to the Chargers. They discuss how teams have evolved to defend Chiefs skill players, what it’s like observing Patrick Mahomes’s pre-snap reads, the Chargers' improvement, playing with WR Keenan Allen in college, Derek Carr’s hot start to the season, and more (15:15). Then Ryen is joined by The Ringer’s Jason Goff to discuss the Bears' 26-6 loss to the Browns, and whether or not Matt Nagy is holding rookie QB Justin Fields back (45:25). Next Ryen recaps the weekend in college football (57:25), before answering some listener-submitted Life Advice questions (1:06:10).

Host: Ryen Russillo

Guests: Mitchell Schwartz and Jason Goff

Producers: Kyle Crichton and Steve Ceruti

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An Awkward Interview With Tyson Fury, Plus NFL Week 3 Story Lines With Sheil Kapadia Sep 24, 2021

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Russillo shares his thoughts on some CFB blue bloods that have struggled in recent years (0:25), before talking with The Athletic’s Sheil Kapadia about some things to watch in NFL Week 3, including a concerning Chiefs defense heading into their matchup vs. the Chargers, what to expect from the volatile Cardinals, Saints-Patriots, fourth-down controversies, and more (14:25). Then Ryen is joined by heavyweight champion boxer Tyson Fury for a roller coaster of an interview just a few weeks away from his third match vs. Deontay Wilder (43:00). Finally Ryen answers some listener-submitted Life Advice questions (1:21:00).

Host: Ryen Russillo

Guests: Tyson Fury and Sheil Kapadia

Producers: Kyle Crichton and Steve Ceruti

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Is Ben Simmons Any Closer to Leaving Philly? Plus Aqib Talib on His Career and Calling Games. Sep 22, 2021

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Russillo shares his thoughts on the latest developments in the Ben Simmons saga (0:34) before kicking around some ideas with Ceruti and scouting some wild takes for the upcoming Take Stock game (14:48). Then Ryen talks with Super Bowl champion and Fox NFL broadcaster Aqib Talib about calling NFL games, the Vikings-Cardinals nail-biter, his time in college and the NFL, the evolution of playing defense in the NFL, trash-talking, and more (29:28). Finally Ryen answers some listener-submitted Life Advice questions (56:05).

Host: Ryen Russillo

Guest: Aqib Talib

Producer: Kyle Crichton and Steve Ceruti

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Lamar Finally Beats Mahomes, Plus the Good, the Bad, and the Maybe From NFL Week 2 With Jonathan Vilma Sep 20, 2021

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Russillo shares his thoughts on what he likes, what he doesn’t like, and what he’s just not sure about from NFL Week 2 (0:28) before talking to Super Bowl champion and Fox NFL analyst Jonathan Vilma about the Ravens’ narrow victory over the Chiefs, Colts-Rams, Seahawks-Titans, the rookie QBs through two weeks, and more (16:35). Then Ryen shares some thoughts from the weekend in college football, including Florida-Alabama, Clemson–Georgia Tech, Auburn–Penn State, Nebraska-Oklahoma, and more (51:00). Finally, Ryen answers some listener-submitted Life Advice questions (1:00:35).

Host: Ryen Russillo

Guest: Jonathan Vilma

Producers: Kyle Crichton and Steve Ceruti

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Danny Kanell on Ohio State, the USC job and a Wild CFB Idea, Plus Should We Be Nicer? Sep 17, 2021

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Russillo shares his thoughts on the evolution of athlete criticism (0:25) before he is joined by his former colleague Danny Kanell of SiriusXM and CBS Sports to discuss college football. They hit on Ohio State’s loss to Oregon, the recently open head coach position at USC, Iowa’s outlook, the early impact of NIL, GOAT of the week, and more (14:00). Finally Ryen answers some listener-submitted Life Advice questions (57:40).

Host: Ryen Russillo

Guest: Danny Kanell

Producers: Kyle Crichton and Steve Ceruti

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Scott Van Pelt on College Football, Life, and Norm Macdonald, Plus Going Abroad With Kevin Clark Sep 15, 2021

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Ryen is joined by television’s Scott Van Pelt to catch up on life, the college football season, SVP’s illustrious acting career, and their favorite Norm Macdonald memories (00:33). Then, The Ringer’s Kevin Clark stops by for everyone’s favorite Formula 1 segment, Going Abroad, after Daniel Ricciardo’s big win over the weekend (50:10). Finally, Ryen closes it out with some listener-submitted Life Advice questions (71:40).

Host: Ryen Russillo

Guests: Scott Van Pelt and Kevin Clark

Producers: Steve Ceruti and Stefan Anderson

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Trent Dilfer on Rodgers, Hope for Winston, and More From NFL Week 1, Plus CFB Observations Sep 13, 2021

Show notes

Ryen opens with his takeaways from the big results from Week 1 in the NFL, including Aaron Rodgers and the Packers getting blown out, the Bills losing to the Steelers, and the Dolphins winning in New England (00:29). Then, he chats with Super Bowl champion Trent Dilfer about the Rodgers-Packers problems, Jameis Winston’s huge game, and why even in a loss he’s impressed by the Browns (13:04). Next, Ryen runs through some observations from the college football weekend (53:34) before closing it out with some listener-submitted Life Advice questions (66:58).

Host: Ryen Russillo

Guests: Trent Dilfer

Producers: Steve Ceruti and Stefan Anderson

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Bucs-Cowboys, NFL Kickoff, and Going Abroad With Kevin Clark Sep 10, 2021

Show notes

Russillo shares his thoughts about the Buccaneers’ narrow victory over the Cowboys in the NFL season opener (0:25) before he is joined by The Ringer’s Kevin Clark to discuss Super Bowl picks, why some analysts are doubting the Chiefs, high expectations for the Browns and the Bills, Lamar Jackson, rookie QBs, the Titans offense with Julio Jones, and more (10:30). Then they bring back America’s favorite F1-based segment: Going Abroad. They discuss changes to F1 racing teams, the upcoming Italian Grand Prix, and international soccer (45:00). Next, Ryen introduces a new segment for the NBA offseason: NBA Fax, where he talks about the uneasy situation featuring Ben Simmons, Klutch Sports, and the Philadelphia 76ers (1:07:00). Finally Ryen answers some listener-submitted Life Advice questions (1:14:55).

Host: Ryen Russillo

Guest: Kevin Clark

Producers: Kyle Crichton and Steve Ceruti

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Return of the NFL QB Stock Game! Plus, Playing Hockey for the Mob With Brad Wingfield. Sep 08, 2021

Show notes

Russillo brings back the QB Stock Game, in which he assigns share values to NFL starting QBs before Ceruti, Kyle, and Ryen create their portfolios for the season (0:36). Then Ryen talks with former pro hockey player Brad Wingfield about his time playing for the Danbury Trashers, a UHL hockey team owned by Jimmy Galante, an associate of the Genovese crime family; you can learn more by watching the Netflix documentary ‘Untold: Crime and Penalties’ (19:36). Finally, Ryen answers some listener-submitted Life Advice questions (45:35).

Host: Ryen Russillo

Guest: Brad Wingfield

Producer: Kyle Crichton and Steve Ceruti

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