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Wizards President on the No. 1 Pick, Wemby & the Spurs Bounce Back, Plus Future Lottery Pick Nate Ament May 13, 2026

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Ryen and the crew continue live from the NBA Combine in Chicago! He opens with the Spurs taking a 3–2 lead over the Wolves and why Wemby is the most fun player to watch in the NBA. Then, he chats with Wizards president Michael Winger about what it was like being in the lottery room when Washington landed the No. 1 pick, how many guys are really in the mix to go first overall, and how that player would fit alongside Trae Young and Anthony Davis. Next, he talks with former Tennessee star and future lottery pick Nate Ament about the draft process, how close he came to returning to school, and some funny Rick Barnes stories. Finally, Kyle and Ceruti join for some listener-submitted Life Advice, including hostility with a brother-in-law and whether a guy is too loose with his spending. WEMBY / SPURS BOUNCE BACK (1:36) Wemby is the most fun watch MICHAEL WINGER, WIZARDS PRESIDENT (13:37) Behind the scenes of winning the lottery (18:25) How many players would you take No. 1? (26:49) How the No. 1 pick fits with Trae & AD (34:00) His team-building philosophy (39:03) Darryn Peterson evaluation NATE AMENT (45:27) Combine check-in (47:12) Could he have actually gone back to Tennessee? (47:44) Funny Russillo/Rick Barnes story (53:02) Playing with and against other guys in this class (54:32) No way he’d miss March Madness (55:44) Expectations for the draft LIFE ADVICE (57:19) _ _ _ _ _ Learn more at https://m365copilot.com/work _ _ _ _ _ Join the Shell Fuel Rewards program and save. _ _ _ _ _ Get your tickets and get courtside for the playoffs, at https://Cosm.com _ _ _ _ _

LIVE FROM CHICAGO! NBA Draft Lottery Recap w/ Mark Titus, the Wemby-less Spurs Lose & Knicks Sweep May 11, 2026

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Ryen and the crew are in Chicago all week for the NBA Combine! He opens with the Wemby ejection and the Wolves tying the series at 2–2 before getting into the Knicks’ sweep of the Sixers. Then, he’s joined by Mark Titus from the Mostly Sports studio to talk about the draft order, who ends up where, their favorite and least favorite prospects, and more. Then, Russillo talks about his experience in the lottery room on Sunday and takes us behind the scenes of how it all goes down before we see it on TV. Finally, Kyle and Ceruti join for the NBA Alliance Parlay and close things out with some listener-submitted Life Advice, including hooking up with the maid of honor and what to do with loser friends. NBA PLAYOFFS (01:45) Wemby ejected as Wolves even the series (14:08) Knicks sweep Sixers MARK TITUS (25:26) Live from the Mostly Sports studio (30:13) What is the objective of the NBA Combine? (33:57) Lottery conspiracies (44:56) Titus thinks Peterson should go No. 1 (55:15) Caleb Wilson hype (57:36) Cam Boozer dropping (1:02:06) Acuff or Flemming? (1:07:14) Other prospects they like INSIDE THE LOTTERY (1:18:22) Ryen takes you inside the draft lottery room NBA ALLIANCE (1:27:53) LIFE ADVICE (1:30:26) _ _ _ _ _ Shop at https://REVOLVE.com/RUSSILLO and use code RUSSILLO for 15% off your entire order. #REVOLVEpartner _ _ _ _ _ Learn more at https://m365copilot.com/work _ _ _ _ _ Get your tickets and get courtside for the playoffs, at https://Cosm.com _ _ _ _ _

Brian Windhorst! The OG Injury Impact, Jaylen Brown–Giannis Rumors, Cavs Future, Lottery Lookahead & More May 07, 2026

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Ryen opens with the Knicks going up 2–0 against the Embiid-less Sixers and the Spurs’ major bounce-back in Game 2 against the Wolves. Then, Brian Windhorst stops by to talk about the OG Anunoby injury, the Cavs’ future if they get bounced, the Luka-to-Spain story blowing up, a draft lottery lookahead, and more. Then, Kyle and Ceruti join for some listener-submitted Life Advice, including a few follow-ups, removing a best man from your wedding, and returning a contractor’s tools. NBA PLAYOFFS (1:32) Knicks go up 2–0, but the OG injury lingers (10:00) Spurs smash Wolves in Game 2 BRIAN WINDHORST (16:09) Knicks-Sixers / OG injury (26:12) If the Cavs lose this series… are big changes coming? (39:14) Luka’s rehab in Spain (42:33) Lottery lookahead (53:40) Giannis trade update (Jaylen Brown?) (59:10) Masai Ujiri to the Mavs LIFE ADVICE (1:01:48) _ _ _ _ _ Download the app and get started for free. Results will vary. Not all payments are boost-eligible. Some users may not receive improved scores or approval odds. Not all lenders use Experian credit files, and not all lenders use scores impacted by Experian Boost®. See Experian.com for details. _ _ _ _ _ Learn more at https://m365copilot.com/work _ _ _ _ _

Pistons Take Game 1 & OKC Are Coasting, Plus US Soccer Legend Clint Dempsey May 06, 2026

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Ryen opens with the Pistons keeping it rolling, taking Game 1 over the Cavs, including a strong Durant performance and the Harden roller coaster. He also breaks down the Thunder, who are coasting so far in the playoffs. Then, US soccer legend Clint Dempsey stops by to talk about his career, the current USMNT ahead of the World Cup, his and Ryen’s shared love for Fulham, and his passion for other sports growing up. Finally, Kyle and Ceruti join for some listener-submitted Life Advice, including a story about someone’s barber getting arrested and whether to push through law school or not. NBA PLAYOFFS (1:38) Pistons take Game 1 vs. Cavs (14:25) OKC goes up 1–0 over the Lakers and continues coasting CLINT DEMPSEY (20:20) The popularity of soccer now vs. when he started (22:13) The USMNT leading up to the World Cup (33:45) What it was like playing abroad (39:40) Whether current players ask him for advice (42:54) The pressure of playing in a World Cup (45:32) If soccer didn’t work out, what he’d be doing (47:43) World Cup prediction LIFE ADVICE (49:32) _ _ _ _ _ Download the Reddit app today. _ _ _ _ _ Learn more at https://m365copilot.com/work _ _ _ _ _

NBA Playoff Round 1 Exit Survey, Mike Breen Looks Ahead to Round 2, Plus a Vegas Recap May 04, 2026

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Ryen opens by ranking the worst first-round losses in the NBA playoffs, discussing the Magic’s collapse and the firing of head coach Jamahl Mosley, the Celtics’ problems, and whether the Sixers can win the East. Then, the voice of the NBA, Mike Breen, stops by to look back at Round 1 and preview Round 2, including the pressure on the Knicks to reach the Finals, LeBron’s future, his thoughts on the Spurs, and how his job has changed on the broadcast. Finally, Kyle and Ceruti join for The Alliance (Pistons/Cavs), some listener-submitted Life Advice, and Ryen’s Vegas recap with PMT. ROUND 1 EXIT SURVEY (1:43) Ranking the worst series losses (7:03) Magic collapse / Mosley fired (12:24) Celtics’ problems (15:32) Respect to the Raptors (18:56) Rockets season worse than last year? (23:53) Where do the Hawks go? (25:57) Harden extension? (26:12) Would a Finals run mean the most for Embiid? MIKE BREEN (27:45) How he’ll remember this Magic–Pistons series (31:03) Embiid’s turnaround (39:13) Pressure on the Knicks to reach the Finals (40:39) Would you pick the Spurs? (51:32) How much longer can LeBron do this? (57:48) How he views the foul-baiting era (1:04:57) The broadcast with RJ and Legler THE ALLIANCE (1:06:39) LIFE ADVICE (1:11:02) _ _ _ _ _ Get 20% off your first purchase at https://FastGrowingTrees.com/RYEN when using the code RYEN at checkout _ _ _ _ _ Learn more at https://m365copilot.com/work _ _ _ _ _

The Cade–Paolo Duel, Rockets Claw Back & Cavs Comeback w/ PJ Carlesimo, Plus an Unfortunate Incident in Life Advice Apr 30, 2026

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Ryen opens with the Pistons staying alive at home against the Magic and the show Cade and Paolo put on, before getting into the Rockets clawing their way back to 3–2 against the Lakers (uh oh?). Next, PJ Carlesimo stops by to break down the game he called—Cavs–Raptors—including Scottie Barnes emerging as the best player in the series, the Spurs’ young guys showing up, and whether the Blazers job is worth taking. Finally, Kyle and Ceruti join for some listener-submitted Life Advice, including an unfortunate incident before they taped the show. NBA PLAYOFFS (1:42) Cade–Paolo duel as Pistons stay alive (7:52) Rockets cut it to 3–2 vs. the Lakers P.J. CARLESIMO (16:47) Cavs–Raptors (21:22) Cavs need more from their bigs (23:45) Scottie Barnes (29:46) Spurs rolling (46:42) Would you take the Blazers job? LIFE ADVICE (52:38) _ _ _ _ _ Raising Cane’s Chicken Fingers. One Love. _ _ _ _ _ Learn more at https://m365copilot.com/work _ _ _ _ _

Celtics Couldn’t Close, Ethan Strauss on Why People Hate the Thunder, Fan Culture & KD’s Legacy, Plus Trent Dilfer’s Back! Apr 29, 2026

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Ryen opens with the Knicks going up 3–2 and potentially figuring out the Hawks, along with the Celtics’ shooting variance striking again as they fail to close out the Sixers at home. Then, Ethan Strauss stops by to talk about why people hate the Thunder, whether their perceived advantages are real, modern officiating, Kevin Durant’s legacy, and the NBA’s proposed “fix” for tanking. Next, Trent Dilfer is back to break down several drafted quarterbacks, why some fail to live up to their talent, and where he thinks he fell short at UAB. Finally, Kyle and Ceruti join for some listener-submitted Life Advice, including a guy who thinks his life is over after college. NBA PLAYOFFS (1:35) Knicks go up 3–2 (9:43) Celtics can’t close out the Sixers ETHAN STRAUSS (19:08) Why people hate OKC (21:57) Is modern NBA officiating broken? (32:54) Fan culture in 2026 (43:48) Kevin Durant’s legacy (49:30) The new draft lottery fix TRENT DILFER (1:01:40) Loves Ty Simpson to the Rams (1:07:13) College QBs aren’t asked to do much (1:12:46) Was Mendoza worth the first pick? (1:19:08) Why big-name QBs fell (1:26:41) What was it like getting fired at UAB midseason? (1:28:57) Difficulties of the transfer portal (1:38:06) Why he loves coaching high school football LIFE ADVICE (1:42:09) _ _ _ _ _ Learn more at https://m365copilot.com/work _ _ _ _ _

Wolves Disrupting Jokic, Cavs Concerns & More NBA Playoff Breakdowns, Plus Nate Tice’s Best/Worst NFL Drafts Apr 27, 2026

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Ryen opens by going through every NBA playoff series, including the Wolves–Nuggets battle, a pivotal Hawks–Knicks Game 5, Jalen Duren’s struggles, and the disappointing Cavs. Then, Nate Tice joins for a full recap of the NFL Draft, including his best and worst grades, quarterback fits, and a look ahead to the hype around 2027. Finally, Kyle and Ceruti join for an NBA Alliance parlay and some listener-submitted Life Advice, including a kid thief and a rough Venmo exchange. NBA PLAYOFFS (1:35) Wolves–Nuggets (8:12) Spurs–Blazers (12:36) Knicks–Hawks (15:30) Magic–Pistons (18:20) Raptors–Cavs (24:23) Celtics–Sixers (26:57) Lakers–Rockets (29:26) Thunder–Suns NATE TICE (31:44) Team with the best draft (Browns) (37:41) Raiders did well (40:30) Titans (44:38) Ravens (48:19) 49ers reaching (53:06) What are the Jaguars doing? (1:01:25) Simpson to the Rams & other QB fits (1:16:57) Patriots take another tackle (1:19:48) Bills (1:25:20) 2027 lookahead…Arch is for real NBA ALLIANCE (1:33:02) LIFE ADVICE (1:38:43) _ _ _ _ _ Learn more at https://m365copilot.com/work _ _ _ _ _

Inside the 1st Round of the NFL Draft w/ Albert Breer, Plus Knicks & Nuggets in Trouble? Apr 24, 2026

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Ryen opens by breaking down the three NBA games from Thursday night, including how much trouble the Knicks and Nuggets are in after going down 2–1, the Raptors getting a game, and some concerns he has with Harden and the Cavs. Then he’s joined by Albert Breer to break down the entire first round of the NFL Draft, including the biggest surprises, picks they didn’t like, and which teams came out as winners. Finally, Kyle and Ceruti join for some listener-submitted Life Advice, including a recap of the Ceruti Instagram picture and a shirtless guy at the gym. KNICKS IN TROUBLE DOWN 2–1? (1:40) RAPTORS NOT DEAD? (11:58) WOLVES GO UP 2–1 ON NUGGETS (21:23) ALBERT BREER (28:07) Behind the scenes on the Raiders taking Mendoza (32:57) Jets take Bailey over Reese (35:28) Cardinals take Love (39:11) Titans surprise with Tate (41:01) Giants get two Harbaugh guys (44:27) Chiefs trade up (50:00) Cowboys get a sure thing? (1:02:02) Rams take Ty Simpson (1:08:49) Eagles draft confirming AJ Brown is gone? (1:11:16) Thieneman to the Bears (1:17:42) Best players still available LIFE ADVICE (1:21:17) _ _ _ _ _ Raising Cane’s Chicken Fingers. One Love _ _ _ _ _ Learn more at https://m365copilot.com/work _ _ _ _ _

Rockets Problems & Spurs Minus Wemby (Scoot!), Plus Knicks, Pistons & Kerr’s Future w/ James Edwards & Anthony Slater Apr 22, 2026

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Ryen opens with the Rockets going down 0–2 to the Lakers and why they’re such a mess right now, Wemby’s injury, Scoot’s big night, and the Celtics’ ugly loss. Then, The Athletic’s James Edwards joins to discuss the Knicks’ issues with the Hawks, whether the Pistons can bounce back against the Magic, and a great Cade story from his time covering the team. Next, Anthony Slater stops by to talk Wolves–Nuggets and whether Steve Kerr could leave the Warriors. Finally, Kyle and Ceruti join for some listener-submitted Life Advice, including Instagram posting in your 30s and being the only one on a golf trip to use a caddy. ROCKETS DOWN 0–2 TO THE LAKERS (1:21) CELTICS’ UGLY GAME 2 LOSS (10:42) WEMBY INJURY / SPURS LOSS (16:31) JAMES EDWARDS (24:46) Knicks–Hawks (48:00) Can the Pistons bounce back? (56:36) What made Cade so great ANTHONY SLATER (1:06:08) Wolves–Nuggets (1:18:17) Is Steve Kerr done with the Warriors? LIFE ADVICE (1:30:46)

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