The Ryen Russillo Show

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Bills Trade for DJ Moore + AJ Brown & Maxx Crosby Want Out w/ Dianna Russini, Plus Tatum’s Return w/ Jay King Mar 05, 2026

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Ryen is first joined by our friend Dianna Russini with the details on DJ Moore to the Bills, why the AJ Brown and Maxx Crosby situations are the same, and whether the Vikings are the place for Kyler Murray. Then he talks about the Hornets as a real threat to the top teams in the East come playoff time before welcoming in Celtics reporter Jay King to discuss Jayson Tatum’s potential return Friday night against the Mavericks. Finally, Kyle and Ceruti join for some listener-submitted Life Advice, including whether wearing carpenter jeans is stolen valor. NFL w/ DIANNA RUSSINI (1:42) Bills trade for DJ Moore (5:01) AJ Brown & Maxx Crosby want out (18:45) Patriots regression coming? (22:48) Kyler to the Vikings? (35:08) Chiefs trade McDuffie to the Rams NBA SOLO SEGMENT (41:00) The Hornets are a problem (50:46) Thunder–Knicks JAY KING (55:36) Tatum back Friday night? (1:01:35) The “whose team is it?” conversation (1:08:50) Impressed by the Hornets win in Boston LIFE ADVICE (1:11:03) _ _ _ _ _ Learn more at https://microsoft.com/m365copilot _ _ _ _ _

Is Kyler Worth a Shot? Plus the Lakers’ Luka Shift w/ Jovan Buha, Rockets w/ Vanessa Richardson & Warriors w/ Anthony Slater Mar 04, 2026

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Ryen opens with the Cardinals deciding to release Kyler Murray, his confusing career, and what type of team should take a shot on him. Next, Lakers reporter Jovan Buha joins to discuss the up-and-down season in L.A. and why people are starting to turn on Luka a bit. Then, Rockets reporter Vanessa Richardson joins to talk Amen’s evolution, Year 3 with Ime Udoka, and their playoff confidence in the West. And last but not least, ESPN’s Anthony Slater stops by for a Warriors check-in, discussing the fear of Kuminga actually being good and Steph’s future. Finally, Kyle and Ceruti join for the NBA Alliance parlay and some listener-submitted Life Advice. KYLER MURRAY (1:37) LAKERS w/ JOVAN BUHA (12:24) Lakers’ ceiling (16:16) Why the “Big 3” hasn’t worked (18:47) Opinions on Luka shifting? ROCKETS w/ VANESSA RICHARDSON (28:23) Amen at point guard (31:45) Year 3 with Ime Udoka (39:15) Title aspirations WARRIORS w/ ANTHONY SLATER (45:34) Best-case scenario (53:19) Are the Warriors worried Kuminga might be good? (58:44) Would Steph leave? NBA ALLIANCE (59:21) LIFE ADVICE (1:04:57) _ _ _ _ _ Learn more at https://microsoft.com/m365copilot _ _ _ _ _

The Knicks’ Win of the Year and the Nuggets’ Rough Patch, Plus the NFL Combine, a ’26 Draft Class Deep Dive, and NFL Free Agency with Nate Tice Mar 02, 2026

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Ryen opens the show by addressing the Knicks’ best win of the year over the Spurs, the Rockets rounding into shape, and the Nuggets’ down stretch. Then he’s joined by Nate Tice of Yahoo! Sports, fresh off the NFL Combine. They discuss Jeremiyah Love and the importance of the RB position in modern draft rooms, an abundance of O-line prospects, the top of the QB class, draft sleepers, and more. Finally, Ryen and Kyle close the show with Life Advice, including their mutual love for Jamaica and a custody battle over a Tom Brady–signed hat. NBA Open  (1:38) Knicks’ huge win over the Spurs (7:38) Rockets rounding into shape (12:54) Nuggets’ struggles Nate Tice  (22:26) NFL Combine  (26:54) Jeremiyah Love and the importance of the RB position (34:42) First-round-caliber O-linemen (41:35) Carnell Tate and the 2026 WR class (46:39) Garrett Nussmeier vs. Ty Simpson (52:08) Draft sleepers (57:48) NFL free agency Life Advice  (1:12:58) _ _ _ _ _ Learn more at https://microsoft.com/m365copilot _ _ _ _ _

The Spurs’ New Ceiling, Plus the Top of the 2026 NBA Draft Class With Sam Vecenie Feb 27, 2026

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Ryen opens the show by reexamining the San Antonio Spurs’ ceiling for the 2025–26 season and Deandre Ayton’s fit with the Lakers. Then The Athletic’s Sam Vecenie joins to discuss the top of the 2026 NBA draft class and college basketball’s talent glut. Finally, Ryen and Kyle close the show with Life Advice, including why standing to pee is important and Boston parking space–saving etiquette. NBA OPEN (1:43) Spurs 2025-26 Ceiling (12:55) DeAndre Ayton as a Laker SAM VECENIE (18:53) The Darryn Peterson Mystery (30:16) Cam Boozer (39:57) A.J. Dybantsa (46:49) Caleb Wilson (51:55) Keaton Wagler (57:50) Kingston Flemings (1:02:58) What to make of Saint John’s (1:07:41) College Basketball is back! LIFE ADVICE (1:18:32) _ _ _ _ _ Download the Gametime app and use code RUSSILLO for $20 off your first purchase. _ _ _ _ _ Learn more at https://microsoft.com/m365copilot _ _ _ _ _

Biggest Things to Watch at the NFL Combine with Daniel Jeremiah Feb 25, 2026

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Ryen is joined by NFL Network’s Daniel Jeremiah from the Combine to discuss what we’ll learn in Indy about some of the biggest and most debated prospects, including who the top pass rusher is, how high Caleb Downs should be taken, and which players fit perfectly with certain teams. Then, Kyle and Ceruti hop in for some listener-submitted Life Advice, including traveling YouTube aspirants and a mistake that led to free cable. DANIEL JEREMIAH (1:30) Biggest stories at the Combine (4:50) Eyes on Ty Simpson (7:37) Tiers of the WR class (16:27) How do the tackles stack up versus past years? (25:20) Who is the best edge rusher? (30:56) Later-round guys DJ likes (34:12) Lukewarm on Caleb Downs? (44:35) Matching players with teams NBA ALLIANCE (46:10) LIFE ADVICE (50:35) _ _ _ _ _ Download the Gametime app and use code RUSSILLO for $20 off your f _ _ _ _ _ Learn more at https://microsoft.com/m365copilot _ _ _ _ _

We Need the NBA Draft, Richard Jefferson on Cade’s MVP Case, Plus USA Hockey Wins Gold w/ John Buccigross Feb 23, 2026

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Ryen was off last week and missed the NBA tanking debate, so he opens with his thoughts on the different ideas to fix it and why abolishing the draft doesn’t make sense. Then, Richard Jefferson stops by to talk Thunder-Cavs, concerns with OKC, Cade’s MVP case, and more. Next, ESPN’s John Buccigross joins to discuss the incredible men’s hockey final, where the U.S. took home gold. And finally, Kyle and Ceruti hop in for some listener-submitted Life Advice, including being shamed for emailing Life Advice and trouble in the group chat. NBA TANKING OPEN (1:42) RICHARD JEFFERSON (16:18) Thunder-Cavs (28:37) KD burner talk (35:45) Knicks have a Pistons problem (41:26) The art of talking to the refs (49:14) Cade’s MVP case (56:38) Celtics without Tatum (1:00:18) Watching his Arizona Wildcats? JOHN BUCCIGROSS (1:03:47) Gold was 30 years in the making (1:08:18) What this win means for the U.S. players (1:17:38) Is hockey the best TV sport? (1:22:38) Jack Hughes’ life completely changes now LIFE ADVICE (1:26:45) _ _ _ _ _ Download the Gametime app and use code RUSSILLO for $20 off your first purchase. _ _ _ _ _ Learn more at https://microsoft.com/m365copilot _ _ _ _ _

Friday Feedback, Plus Thor Bjornsson Talks Lifting, His Hoops Career & Game of Thrones! Feb 19, 2026

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Ryen, Kyle, and Ceruti hang for a long-overdue edition of Friday Feedback, where they discuss the Barstool move, “women vs. females,” Ryen’s social media avatar confusion, and which Succession characters they’d be. Then, strongman and actor Thor Bjornsson stopped by the set at Super Week in San Francisco to talk about lifting, his early basketball aspirations, Game of Thrones, and the Enhanced Games. FRIDAY FEEDBACK (2:26) What do Kyle and Ceruti do? (6:20) Women vs. Females (11:22) Ryen won’t let the “Whoop That Trick” Grizzlies hate go (20:55) Black Russillo? (31:46) Who they’d be as Succession characters (43:26) Is bowling underrated? THOR BJORNSSON (55:38) Growing up in Iceland (59:15) His high school hoops career (1:00:43) Pivot to lifting/strongman (1:06:26) Enhanced Games (1:14:04) Game of Thrones/acting _ _ _ _ _ GAMBLING PROBLEM? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or 1-800-522-4700, (800) 327-5050 or visit gamblinghelplinema.org (MA). Call 877-8-HOPENY/text HOPENY (467369) (NY). Please Gamble Responsibly. 888-789-7777/visit ccpg.org (CT), or visit www.mdgamblinghelp.org (MD). 21+ and present in most states. (18+ DC/KY/NH/WY). Void in ONT. Eligibility restrictions apply. Terms: draftkings.com/sportsbook. On behalf of Boot Hill Casino & Resort (KS). Pass-thru of per wager tax may apply in IL. Opt-in req. 1 Token per customer, valid only for min. $5 pregame NBA player prop bets w/ min. odds of -200 or longer. Tokens are single-use and expire at the start of the final of NBA game each day when offered. Must select token BEFORE placing bet. Customers who place bet w/ Token and pick day’s PRA stat leader will receive equal share of $1,000,000, issued as a non-withdrawable Bonus Bet that expires in 7 days (168 hours). Stake removed from payout. Terms: sportsbook.draftkings.com/promos. Sponsored by DK. _ _ _ _ _ Download the Gametime app and use code RUSSILLO for $20 off your first purchase. _ _ _ _ _ Learn more at https://microsoft.com/m365copilot _ _ _ _ _

30 NBA Teams in 30 (Actually 60) Minutes, Plus Life Advice Feb 16, 2026

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Ryen goes through all 30 NBA teams and assesses how each should feel at the All-Star break. Then, Kyle and Ceruti join for some listener-submitted Life Advice, including wanting to fight a co-worker and how to deal with a random roommate. 30 NBA TEAM ASSESSMENTS (1:33) Eastern Conference (30:26) Western Conference LIFE ADVICE (1:01:40) _ _ _ _ _ GAMBLING PROBLEM? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or 1-800-522-4700, (800) 327-5050 or visit gamblinghelplinema.org (MA). Call 877-8-HOPENY/text HOPENY (467369) (NY). Please Gamble Responsibly. 888-789-7777/visit ccpg.org (CT), or visit www.mdgamblinghelp.org (MD). 21+ and present in most states. (18+ DC/KY/NH/WY). Void in ONT. Eligibility restrictions apply. Terms: draftkings.com/sportsbook. On behalf of Boot Hill Casino & Resort (KS). Pass-thru of per wager tax may apply in IL. Opt-in req. 1 Token per customer, valid only for min. $5 pregame NBA player prop bets w/ min. odds of -200 or longer. Tokens are single-use and expire at the start of the final of NBA game each day when offered. Must select token BEFORE placing bet. Customers who place bet w/ Token and pick day’s PRA stat leader will receive equal share of $1,000,000, issued as a non-withdrawable Bonus Bet that expires in 7 days (168 hours). Stake removed from payout. Terms: sportsbook.draftkings.com/promos. Sponsored by DK. _ _ _ _ _ Download the Gametime app and use code RUSSILLO for $20 off your first purchase. _ _ _ _ _ Learn more at https://microsoft.com/m365copilot _ _ _ _ _

The Annual NBA “Would You Rather” Debates, Plus Why the Dodgers Aren’t Necessarily MLB’s Bad Guys w/ Jeff Passan Feb 12, 2026

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Ryen is joined by Ceruti for the annual NBA “Would You Rather” debates, including: Would you take two star players over Jokic? Jaylen Brown vs. Jalen Brunson? Sengun vs. Chet? And a bunch more. Then, he chats with ESPN MLB insider Jeff Passan about the potential lockout looming in baseball, why the Dodgers aren’t necessarily the bad guys, and why it’s odd that fans want a salary cap in sports. Finally, Kyle and Ceruti join for some listener-submitted Life Advice, including a tough best man wedding choice and whether audiobooks count as reading. NBA “WOULD YOU RATHERS” (2:28) Looking back at last year’s debates (5:55) Jokic or SGA and Jalen Williams (8:43) Jaylen Brown or Jalen Brunson (10:57) Maxey or Booker (12:14) Sengun or Chet (15:15) Paolo or Amen (17:37) Reaves, Herro, or Knueppel (18:43) KAT or Jalen Duren (20:57) Dillon Brooks or Michael Porter Jr. (21:50) How many teams would trade their roster for OKC’s bench? JEFF PASSAN (29:58) Pending MLB lockout (35:28) Why the Dodgers aren’t necessarily to blame (45:00) 50/50 revenue splits (45:03) Are salary caps good? (1:04:20) You shouldn’t pinch pennies owning a pro sports team LIFE ADVICE (1:08:31) _ _ _ _ _ GAMBLING PROBLEM? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or 1-800-522-4700, (800) 327-5050 or visit gamblinghelplinema.org (MA). Call 877-8-HOPENY/text HOPENY (467369) (NY). Please Gamble Responsibly. 888-789-7777/visit ccpg.org (CT), or visit www.mdgamblinghelp.org (MD). 21+ and present in most states. (18+ DC/KY/NH/WY). Void in ONT/OR/NH. Eligibility restrictions apply. On behalf of Boot Hill Casino & Resort (KS). Pass-thru of per wager tax may apply in IL. 1 per new customer. Must register new account to receive reward Token. Must select Token BEFORE placing min. $5 bet to receive $300 in Bonus Bets if your bet wins. Min. -500 odds req. Token and Bonus Bets are single-use and non-withdrawable. Bet must settle by and Token expires 2/22/26. Bonus Bets expire in 7 days (168 hours). Stake removed from payout. Terms: sportsbook.draftkings.com/promos. Ends 2/15/26 at 11:59 PM ET. Sponsored by DK. _ _ _ _ _ Download the Gametime app and use code RUSSILLO for $20 off your first purchase. _ _ _ _ _ Learn more at https://microsoft.com/m365copilot _ _ _ _ _

Wemby’s Big Night & More w/ Noah Eagle, Plus the Darryn Peterson Mystery w/ Eamonn Brennan Feb 11, 2026

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Ryen goes around the NBA with NBC’s Noah Eagle, talking Wemby and the Spurs’ ceiling, the Pistons-Hornets suspensions, and his rise as a top play-by-play broadcaster in the industry. Then, Eamonn Brennan joins to discuss what’s going on with Darryn Peterson at Kansas and what it means for the draft. Finally, Kyle and Ceruti join for some listener-submitted Life Advice, including how to find out someone’s name at the gym and what to do when your wife thinks you’re cheating on her. NOAH EAGLE (1:48) Youngest broadcaster to call an NBA All-Star Game (3:12) Wemby’s big night and the Spurs’ ceiling (13:05) Any hope for a late-season Lakers run? (19:36) Pistons-Hornets suspensions (30:25) Did he consider any schools other than Syracuse? (35:55) Following in his dad’s footsteps and thriving EAMONN BRENNAN (42:15) Can Kansas win the title? (46:08) The Darryn Peterson mystery (48:55) Are NBA teams concerned with Peterson’s absences? (51:35) AJ Dybantsa & Cam Boozer (54:14) St. John’s! (57:18) Nate Oats & Alabama vs. the NCAA (1:02:24) CBB viewership on the upswing? NBA ALLIANCE (1:07:22) LIFE ADVICE (1:11:00) _ _ _ _ _ GAMBLING PROBLEM? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or 1-800-522-4700, (800) 327-5050 or visit gamblinghelplinema.org (MA). Call 877-8-HOPENY/text HOPENY (467369) (NY). Please Gamble Responsibly. 888-789-7777/visit ccpg.org (CT), or visit www.mdgamblinghelp.org (MD). 21+ and present in most states. (18+ DC/KY/NH/WY). Void in ONT. Eligibility restrictions apply. Terms: draftkings.com/sportsbook. On behalf of Boot Hill Casino & Resort (KS). Pass-thru of per wager tax may apply in IL. Opt-in req. 1 Token per customer, valid only for min. $5 pregame NBA player prop bets w/ min. odds of -200 or longer. Tokens are single-use and expire at the start of the final of NBA game each day when offered. Must select token BEFORE placing bet. Customers who place bet w/ Token and pick day’s PRA stat leader will receive equal share of $1,000,000, issued as a non-withdrawable Bonus Bet that expires in 7 days (168 hours). Stake removed from payout. Terms: sportsbook.draftkings.com/promos. Sponsored by DK. _ _ _ _ _ Download the Gametime app and use code RUSSILLO for $20 off your first purchase. _ _ _ _ _ Learn more at https://microsoft.com/m365copilot _ _ _ _ _

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