The Ryen Russillo Podcast

NBA Blowout Theories, NFL Wild-Card Picks With Sheil Kapadia and the Belichick-Mayo Succession With Tom Curran

Jan 12, 2024

Sheil Kapadia and Tom Curran join Ryen Russillo to analyze blowout games in the NBA, preview NFL wild-card matchups, and discuss the Patriots' coaching staff. They also share life advice on dating preferences and deal with a messy roommate.

01:44:52

Episode guests

Sheil Kapadia

Tom Curran

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Quick takeaways

NBA blowouts are a prevalent issue currently

Analysis of all six NFL wild-card matchups

The Patriots' decision to move on from Bill Belichick and hire Jerod Mayo

Life advice on dating preferences

Deep dives

Packers vs. Rams: Special teams could be a key factor

The Rams have the worst special teams in the NFL, while the Lions have a strong special teams unit. This could be a deciding factor in the game.

Introduction

3min

Analyzing the Milwaukee Bucks' Title Chances

14min

Analyzing Blowout Games in the NBA

5min

Previewing the Cleveland vs. Houston Matchup

13min

Analyzing NFC Match between Green Bay and Dallas

13min

The Strained Relationship Between Bill Belichick and the New England Patriots Owners

11min

Bill Belichick's Personnel Decisions and Lack of Backup Plan

5min

Discussion on Divorce Rates and Legalization in the US

2min

Divorce Rates, Gym Racks, and TJ McConnell in Men's League

2min

10.

Favorite Basketball Shoes and Brand Nostalgia

3min

11.

Discussion on a Brief Story and Opinions on Bo Polini and the Big Ten

2min

12.

Dating Preferences: Age, Kids, and Compatibility

12min

13.

Living with a Messy Roommate

15min

14.

Workout Analogy and Video Breakdown

3min

Russillo starts the show by digging into why the NBA has so many blowouts right now (0:37). Then, he’s joined by The Ringer’s Sheil Kapadia to break down all six wild-card matchups (20:46) before welcoming in NBC Sports Boston’s Tom Curran to discuss the Patriots' decision to move on from Bill Belichick, hiring Jerod Mayo, and what happens next in New England (46:19). Plus, Life Advice! Is it OK to only want to date younger women (63:13)?

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Host: Ryen Russillo

Guests: Sheil Kapadia and Tom Curran

Producers: Steve Ceruti, Kyle Crichton, and Mike Wargon

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The Ryen Russillo Podcast

NBA Blowout Theories, NFL Wild-Card Picks With Sheil Kapadia and the Belichick-Mayo Succession With Tom Curran

Episode guests

Podcast summary created with Snipd AI

Quick takeaways

Deep dives

Packers vs. Rams: Special teams could be a key factor

Cowboys vs. 49ers: Dak Prescott's future on the line

Buccaneers vs. Eagles: Defense is a concern for Philadelphia

Chiefs vs. Steelers: Patrick Mahomes in the spotlight

Mismatched Expectations

Lack of Cleanliness

Possible Reasons for Messiness

Addressing the Issue

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