Excitement for the upcoming season, Pepsi sponsorship, and NFL trade deadline rumors

Ryen opens the show by revisiting the NBA’s opening night, discusses if the Lakers and Nuggets actually have a rivalry, and gives his season picks (00:38). Ryen was joined by NBA Champion and ESPN analyst Richard Jefferson at his recent Manhattan beach live show and dives into what happened to the goons in the NBA (22:00). The NFL trade deadline is quickly approaching and Dianna Russini joined the pod to discuss the latest surrounding some big name players including Saquon Barkley and Deshaun Watson (39:36). Plus, Life Advice! The guys reminisce about their high school athletic days (1:02:33).

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Host: Ryen Russillo

Guests: Richard Jefferson and Dianna Russini

Producers: Cliff Augustin, Steve Ceruti, and Kyle Crichton

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