The Ryen Russillo Podcast

The Athletic's Chris Vannini joins Ryen Russillo to discuss the long-term effects of college football conference realignment. They explore the challenges faced by the Big 12 and the Pac-12, the impact on historic rivalry games, and concerns about the sport losing its essence. They also touch on the limited opportunities for backup quarterbacks in the NFL and answer listener-submitted life advice questions.

Danny Kanell joins Ryen Russillo to discuss potential College Football Playoff picks, Georgia's reign, and Caleb Williams. They also give life advice to listeners.

On this podcast, the hosts answer show-related questions and discuss topics like street sweeping and parking tickets, strained relationships and selective success, the challenge of sharing dreams, regional accents and favorite memories, the dynamics between co-hosts, YouTube availability and challenges for history enthusiasts, and the perception of success and dynamics in the sports media industry.

Van Lathan, contributing writer for The Ringer, joins Ryen, Kyle, and Ceruti on a life advice special. They discuss struggles with weight, pursuing pickleball, the value of high-quality tools in construction, and explore open relationships and sex clubs.

Author David Grann discusses 'Killers of the Flower Moon' book and Martin Scorsese film adaptation. Topics include reign of terror, unsolved murders, involvement of law enforcement, and adapting book for the silver screen. Ryen also gives life advice on friendship, conflict resolution, and roommate experiences.

Russillo is joined by the president of the NBA G League, Shareef Abdur-Rahim, to talk about the growth of the league, young players who choose the league over college, and what separates the guys who make it to the NBA. Plus, they chat about his unique NBA career (0:30). Finally, the guys close it out with some listener-submitted Life Advice questions (26:03).Host: Ryen RussilloGuest: Shareef Abdur-RahimProducers: Steve Ceruti, Kyle Crichton, and Stefan Anderson Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Russillo is joined by Super Bowl champion Ndamukong Suh to discuss what NFL training camp is like for a veteran, his most recent journey to the Super Bowl with the Eagles, his college career at Nebraska, the toughest QBs he has faced, and more (0:29). Then, Ryen answers some listener-submitted Life Advice questions (32:48).Host: Ryen RussilloGuest: Ndamukong SuhProducers: Kyle Crichton and Steve CerutiThe Ringer is committed to responsible gaming, please checkout theringer.com/RG to find out more or listen to the end of the episode for additional details. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Russillo is joined by Mike Sando of The Athletic to discuss his annual QB tiers in which 50 league insiders vote to rank all 30 veteran starting QBs (0:20). Then Ryen answers some listener-submitted Life Advice questions (48:47).Host: Ryen RussilloGuest: Mike SandoProducers: Kyle Crichton and Steve CerutiThe Ringer is committed to responsible gaming, please checkout theringer.com/RG to find out more or listen to the end of the episode for additional details. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Russillo shares his thoughts on Jaylen Brown's massive supermax contract and why it actually makes sense (0:35) before talking with seven-time NBA All-Star Tracy McGrady about comparing basketball eras, James Harden's trade request, stories from Tracy's career, and more (11:34). Finally, Ryen answers some listener-submitted Life Advice questions (37:43).Host: Ryen RussilloGuest: Tracy McGradyProducers: Kyle Crichton and Steve Ceruti Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Russillo is joined by The Ringer's Sheil Kapadia to rank their top five NFL players at every position on offense (0:31) and defense (28:29). Then, Ryen answers some listener submitted Life-Advice questions (54:27).Host: Ryen RussilloGuest: Sheil KapadiaProducers: Kyle Crichton and Steve Ceruti Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices