The Ryen Russillo Podcast

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NFL Is Back! Plus College Football Early Impressions With Scott Hanson and Brad Edwards Sep 06, 2021

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Russillo shares his thoughts from the first weekend of college football, including Alabama-Miami, Penn State-Wisconsin, Ohio State-Minnesota, LSU-UCLA, and more (0:30). Then Ryen talks to longtime host of NFL RedZone Scott Hanson about the return of the NFL. They discuss the young QBs in the AFC East, high hopes for the Rams with their new QB Matt Stafford, a Chiefs revenge tour, the reloaded Buccaneers, and more (16:22). Then Ryen talks with his former ESPN colleague Brad Edwards about some of the weekend's biggest college football games, schools putting an emphasis on strength of schedule, CFP expansion arguments, Brad’s new book, ‘Dynasty by the Numbers: Why Alabama Now Owns the Greatest Decade-Plus Run in College Football History’, and more (47:23). Finally, Ryen answers some listener-submitted Life Advice questions (1:25:50).

Host: Ryen Russillo

Guests: Scott Hanson and Brad Edwards

Producers: Kyle Crichton and Steve Ceruti

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Can Ben Simmons Be Saved From Philly? With Bill Simmons, Plus Booger McFarland Talks CFB Week 1 Sep 02, 2021

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Ryen is joined by Bill Simmons to break down the messy situation between the 76ers and Ben Simmons and why it’ll be hard to find a solution to their pending breakup (0:35). Then, he chats with ESPN college football analyst Booger McFarland about some vulnerable teams at the top of the rankings, his Week 1 predictions, and some stories from his LSU days (35:25). Finally, Ryen answers some listener-submitted Life Advice questions (1:03:15).

Host: Ryen Russillo

Guests: Bill Simmons and Booger McFarland

Producers: Kyle Crichton and Steve Ceruti

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Pats Cut Cam Newton, Plus CFB Over/Unders With Stanford Steve Aug 31, 2021

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Russillo shares his thoughts on the biggest headline from NFL roster cuts, the Patriots releasing Cam Newton, as well as a few other roster decisions throughout the league (0:28), before talking with ESPN’s Stanford Steve about which teams they are looking at to have a good college football season, as well as some of their favorite win totals bets (11:45). Finally, Ryen answers some listener-submitted Life Advice questions (52:15).

Host: Ryen Russillo

Guest: Stanford Steve

Producers: Kyle Crichton and Steve Ceruti

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CFB Preview and the Alliance With Bruce Feldman. Plus NFL QBs as NBA Players, Ryen's Trip Abroad, and Life Advice Aug 26, 2021

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Russillo pairs NFL QBs to their NBA career doppelgängers (0:55) before talking with The Athletic's Bruce Feldman about the ACC, Big Ten, and Pac-12's alliance announcement and previewing the top 10 teams in the AP rankings (16:30). Then Ryen shares some highlights from his vacation to Switzerland (1:02:00) before answering some listener-submitted Life Advice questions (1:27:05).

Host: Ryen Russillo

Guest: Bruce Feldman

Producers: Kyle Crichton and Steve Ceruti

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Muhammad Ali Special, Part 2: With Sugar Ray Leonard and Bob Arum Aug 24, 2021

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In Part 2 of a two-part series, Ryen Russillo is joined by "Sugar" Ray Leonard to discuss working with Muhammad Ali's trainer, Angelo Dundee, "The Super Fight" between Leonard and Marvin Hagler, when fighters are reluctant to retire, the toll the sport of boxing takes on the body, and more (0:34). Then Ryen talks with legendary boxing promoter Bob Arum about his unusual beginnings in the boxing world, stories from Muhammad Ali's fights with Joe Frazier and George Foreman, dealing with the fallout of Ali's refusal to fight in the Vietnam War, the end of Ali's fighting career, and more (18:37).

Host: Ryen Russillo

Guests: "Sugar" Ray Leonard and Bob Arum

Producers: Kyle Crichton and Steve Ceruti

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College Recruiting Stories With Rasheed Wallace, Robert Horry, Amar'e Stoudemire, James Posey, Jermaine O’Neal, and Jarrett Jack. Plus, Matt Taibbi on ‘Hate Inc.’ Aug 19, 2021

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Russillo is joined by author Matt Taibbi to discuss his book ‘Hate Inc.: Why Today’s Media Makes Us Despise One Another’ (0:25). Then he talks to former NBA stars about their experiences with the college recruiting process (44:10). Finally Ryen answers some listener-submitted Life Advice questions (1:16:40).

Host: Ryen Russillo

Guests: Rasheed Wallace, Robert Horry, Amar'e Stoudemire, James Posey, Jermaine O’Neal, Jarrett Jack, and Matt Taibbi

Producers: Kyle Crichton and Steve Ceruti

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Muhammad Ali Special, Part 1: With Sugar Ray Leonard and Jonathan Eig Aug 17, 2021

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In Part 1 of a two-part series, Ryen Russillo is joined by author-journalist Jonathan Eig to discuss his newest book, 'Ali: A Life.' They run through the beginning of Ali's career to the end, hitting many of his noteworthy stories and accomplishments. Then Ryen talks with Sugar Ray Leonard, world-title holder in five different weight divisions, about the origins of his professional boxing career, his perception of Muhammad Ali, as well as the first time he met Ali.Host: Ryen Russillo

Guests: Jonathan Eig and Sugar Ray Leonard

Producers: Kyle Crichton and Steve Ceruti

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Stories From the 1969 Finals With Leigh Montville. Plus, 'Astoria' and the First American Settlement in the Pacific Northwest With Peter Stark. Aug 12, 2021

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Ryen continues author week on the show by chatting with legendary sportswriter and author Leigh Montville about his book 'Tall Men, Short Shorts' about the Celtics-Lakers 1969 NBA Finals (00:33). Then, he chats with author Peter Stark about his book 'Astoria' on the wild expedition to establish the first American settlement in the Pacific Northwest (31:54). Finally, he closes it out by reacting to some listener-submitted Life Advice questions (1:06:19).

Host: Ryen Russillo

Guests: Leigh Montville and Peter Stark

Producers: Steve Ceruti, Kyle Crichton, and Stefan Anderson

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Malcolm Gladwell on His New Book, 'The Bomber Mafia' Aug 10, 2021

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Russillo is joined by author Malcolm Gladwell to discuss his new book, 'The Bomber Mafia.' They talk about the U.S. Air Force and its role in World War II, the Air Force's early technical difficulties, the feud between major general Haywood S. Hansell and major general Curtis LeMay, the development of napalm, and more (0:50). Then Ryen answers some listener-submitted Life Advice questions. (46:45).

Host: Ryen Russillo

Guest: Malcolm Gladwell

Producers: Kyle Crichton and Steve Ceruti

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Best and Worst Signings of NBA Free Agency, Plus Jermaine O’Neal on Untold Stories From the “Malice at the Palace” Aug 05, 2021

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Ryen opens with the best and worst signings from the early part of NBA free agency, including moves by the Bulls, Knicks, Heat and others (00:40). Then he chats with former Indiana Pacer Jermaine O’Neal about the new Netflix documentary 'Untold,' revisiting the “Malice at the Palace,” what people still don’t understand about that night, and how it changed the league and players involved forever (16:51). Finally, he closes it out reacting to some listener-submitted Life Advice questions (47:34).

Host: Ryen Russillo

Guests: Jermaine O’Neal

Producers: Steve Ceruti and Stefan Anderson

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