The Ryen Russillo Podcast
The Ringer
Each week, Ryen Russillo will break down the biggest topics in sports.
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Jan 5, 2024 • 1h 46min
Giannis Vs. Wemby, the Ravens' Biggest Threat With Willie Colon, Plus Michigan-Washington Picks With Stanford Steve
Willie Colon discusses the best O-lines, threats in the AFC, and potential low-seeded teams in the postseason. Stanford Steve previews Monday's national championship game.
Jan 3, 2024 • 1h 37min
The Thunder’s Ceiling This Season, Plus Reassessing Which QBs Will Be Replaced This Offseason With Mike Sando
Mike Sando, sports journalist for The Athletic, joins Ryen Russillo to discuss the Russell Wilson-Sean Payton debacle in Denver and which teams will be drafting QBs this offseason. They also revisit an extortion story, and give life advice on selling expensive shoes and navigating potential romantic interests.
Jan 2, 2024 • 1h 27min
Recapping Michigan-Alabama and Washington-Texas With Todd McShay
Sports analyst and commentator Todd McShay joins Ryen Russillo to recap the tightly contested matchups between Michigan-Alabama and Washington-Texas. They break down the strategies and adjustments made by both teams, highlight standout player performances like Michael Penix Jr., and analyze the potential of college football players in the NFL draft. The podcast also covers a variety of topics including outdoor gym etiquette, New Year's experiences, and offers advice on handling threats and hacking.
Dec 29, 2023 • 1h 10min
College Football Playoff Picks With Matt Leinart, and Life Advice
Heisman-winning QB Matt Leinart joins Ryen Russillo to break down College Football Playoff matchups, analyze QB prospects, and give life advice. They discuss the strengths and weaknesses of quarterbacks from Michigan and Indiana. They also analyze the upcoming game, Michigan's challenges, and their belief in beating Alabama. They share stories of proving doubters wrong and analyze offensive and defensive lines of top teams. The podcast concludes with playoff predictions and advice on dealing with unwanted videos.
Dec 26, 2023 • 1h 11min
Ravens Statement Win, the MVP Convo, and Not Burying the 49ers. Plus, Durant and the Lethargic Suns.
"The Ryen Russillo Podcast" discusses the Ravens' dominant win, MVP conversation, Lakers' loss, and Luka Doncic's 50-point game against the Suns. Other topics include life advice, player injuries, turnover math, and NBA player empowerment.
Dec 22, 2023 • 60min
Friday Feedback!
The hosts discuss the use of curse words and reflect on their own swearing tendencies. They delve into the mob movie genre and 'The Boondock Saints', highlighting marketing challenges. They discuss the Sonos speaker, variations of the Ben Affleck quote, and personal experiences with social interaction. They share a positive insurance experience, reminisce about funny moments on the show, and discuss life advice and favorite show moments. An advertisement for online sports wagering is also included.
Dec 20, 2023 • 2h 21min
Annual NFL QB and NBA Star Comps, Plus Kevin Clark and the Rapper Bas
In this podcast, Ryen Russillo discusses annual NFL QB and NBA star comparisons with Kevin Clark, dysfunction in Philadelphia, and talks with rapper Bas about his new album. They also give life advice to a listener upset about a New Year's Eve party invite.
Dec 18, 2023 • 1h 47min
Are the Bills Back? Plus, Todd McShay Talks Lamar Jackson’s Value and Life Advice.
ESPN's Todd McShay joins Ryen Russillo to discuss the Buffalo Bills' defensive depth, Lamar Jackson's value, and what makes a good GM. They also answer listener-submitted life advice questions. Plus, they recap Week 15 of the NFL season and discuss winners and losers.
Dec 15, 2023 • 1h 59min
Clippers Gelling, Stopping Luka, and Giannis’s Dominance. Plus: Trent Dilfer on the Challenges of Coaching at a Smaller School, and Ohtani’s Contract and Yamamoto Rumors With Jeff Passan.
Russillo opens the show by revealing his takeaways from Thursday’s NBA action (1:00). Then, he’s joined by UAB head coach Trent Dilfer to discuss the challenges of recruiting, competing with bigger programs, and how the Patriots move past this season (23:00). Next, Ryen welcomes in Jeff Passan to make sense of Ohtani’s deal, discuss the Dodgers' acquisition of Tyler Glasnow, and share the latest on Yoshinobu Yamamoto (62:00). Finally, Kyle joins the show to answer some listener-submitted Life Advice questions (91:00).The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please check out theringer.com/RG to find out more or listen to the end of the episode for additional details.Host: Ryen RussilloGuests: Trent Dilfer and Jeff PassanProducers: Steve Ceruti, Kyle Crichton, and Mike Wargon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Dec 13, 2023 • 1h 34min
Draymond At It Again and Buying Mavs Hype? Plus Ryan Fitzpatrick on the Josh Allen Criticism and Smart Guy Questions.
Former Harvard great and 'Thursday Night Football' analyst Ryan Fitzpatrick discusses Tommy DeVito's cool story, Josh Allen's career progress, and going from player to analyst. They also touch on recent basketball games and give life advice. In other chapters, they evaluate young quarterbacks, discuss impressive football performances, and have lighthearted conversations about historical taxation rates and tanning.
