The Ryen Russillo Podcast
The Ringer
Each week, Ryen Russillo will break down the biggest topics in sports.
Episodes
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Nov 16, 2023 • 1h 6min
Live From Las Vegas With Todd McShay: Top Five Personal NFL and NBA Draft Misses, Plus Life Advice
Todd McShay joins Ryen Russillo to discuss their humble beginnings, criticize Caleb Williams as the next 'can't miss' draft prospect, and share their top 5 NFL and NBA draft misses. They also offer live advice on various topics and share personal anecdotes, including adventures in Las Vegas and neighborhood troubles.
Nov 13, 2023 • 1h 25min
Watson Hope, Stroud MVP Talk, 49ers Scary Again, and Trevor Lawrence Questions With Willie Colon
Ryen Russillo recaps NFL Week 10, breaks down CFB rankings, and discusses Antonio Pierce, Josh Dobbs, 49ers defense, and Aaron Rodgers's return with Willie Colon. They also answer listener-submitted Life Advice questions.
Nov 10, 2023 • 1h 17min
Ranking NFL QBs Most Likely to Be Replaced Next Season, Plus a Chris Paul–Warriors Check-In With Logan Murdock
The guest, Logan Murdock from The Ringer, joins to discuss Chris Paul's fit with the Warriors and the chaos caused by Draymond Green. The host also provides quarterback replacement rankings and talks about the Alliance Parlay and listener-submitted Life Advice questions.
Nov 8, 2023 • 1h 55min
Surprising NBA Numbers, Plus a Super Bowl Team Confidence Draft With Sheil Kapadia
Ryen Russillo and Sheil Kapadia discuss surprising NBA numbers, analyze James Harden's performance with the Clippers, and do a Super Bowl team confidence draft. They also give life advice about losing expensive sunglasses and navigating career opportunities.
Nov 6, 2023 • 1h 38min
C.J. Stroud’s Rise, the Dolphins “Fraud” Discussion, and Some SEC Vs. Pac-12 Matchup Debates With Todd McShay
Ryen Russillo recaps Week 9 of the NFL season, breaks down his top 12 in CFB, talks about C.J. Stroud's rookie campaign, Tua's struggles, Jayden Daniels's draft stock rise, and closes it out with listener-submitted Life Advice questions.
Nov 3, 2023 • 1h 30min
The First Monster Wemby Game, Plus Danny Kanell’s Issue With the Initial CFB Playoff Rankings
Former college football player and analyst Danny Kanell joins Ryen Russillo to discuss the first College Football Playoff rankings, conference hierarchy, and preview upcoming games. They also make game predictions and share betting experiences. The podcast covers topics such as analyzing a basketball player's performance, debating college football rankings, and struggles on defense and offensive woes. They also delve into haggling about beer temperature and challenging comfort zones.
Nov 2, 2023 • 1h 50min
Harden Gets His Way Again, Clippers Fan Marcellus Wiley Weighs In, and Damien Woody on Some Big NFL Trades
James Harden gets his way again and is traded to the Los Angeles Clippers. Marcellus Wiley weighs in on the trade and talks about the Chargers being always on the road. Damien Woody discusses NFL trades and whether the Cowboys are Super Bowl contenders. Also, the hosts give life advice to a guy who had an embarrassing moment in front of a girl he likes.
Oct 30, 2023 • 1h 31min
Purdy Struggles, the Real Bengals, and Cousins’s Future With Mike Sando, Plus Love for the Oregon Ducks
Ryen Russillo recaps Week 8 of the NFL season, analyzes top college football teams, and discusses NFL trades, Kirk Cousins, and Bill Belichick with Mike Sando. The podcast also includes listener-submitted life advice questions.
Oct 27, 2023 • 2h 29min
The Best Player on Every NFL Team Draft With Todd McShay. Plus, a World Series Preview With Matt Buschmann.
Todd McShay joins to break down this year’s class of wide receivers and take part in a best player on every NFL team draft. Matt Buschmann previews the World Series and explains how to attack hitters. Life advice questions to close the show.
Oct 25, 2023 • 1h 37min
NBA Finals Picks, Richard Jefferson From Manhattan Beach and NFL Trade Deadline Rumors with Dianna Russini
NBA season analysis and final picks for the NBA Finals, including discussion on the Denver-Lakers game and the competitiveness between the two teams. Dianna Russini joins to discuss NFL trade deadline rumors surrounding Saquon Barkley and Deshaun Watson. Richard Jefferson shares stories about the goons in the NBA and the guys reminisce about their high school athletic days.
