

The Ryen Russillo Podcast
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Each week, Ryen Russillo will break down the biggest topics in sports.
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Jan 12, 2024 • 1h 45min
NBA Blowout Theories, NFL Wild-Card Picks With Sheil Kapadia and the Belichick-Mayo Succession With Tom Curran
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.

Jan 11, 2024 • 42min
Nick Saban’s Legacy and Who Will Replace Him at Alabama With Bruce Feldman
Nick Saban's retirement from coaching is discussed by Bruce Feldman, with a focus on his legacy at Alabama and potential successors. The podcast explores the past coaches at Alabama, speculates on potential replacements, and highlights Saban's impressive record and accomplishments. It also mentions the importance of loyalty in the head coaching position and concludes with a discussion on potential candidates and responsible gambling.

Jan 9, 2024 • 1h 30min
Michigan Is the Champion, Harbaugh’s Best NFL Fit, and a Top 10 NFL Mock Draft With Todd McShay
Todd McShay discusses Michigan's victory, Harbaugh's future, and gives a top 10 NFL mock draft. Life advice includes a friend getting engaged after four months. The podcast also covers topics like defensive analysis, potential NFL draft picks, and concerns about drug addiction and mental health.

Jan 8, 2024 • 2h 9min
Writing Off NFL Playoff Teams Before It Starts With Damien Woody, Plus Danny Kanell Revisits Old Tweets
ESPN's Damien Woody discusses Antonio Pierce, Josh Allen against pressure, and Bill Belichick's future. SiriusXM's Danny Kanell gives his pick for the CFP final, discusses whether Jim Harbaugh will leave Michigan, and looks through his tweet history.

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.


