The Ryen Russillo Podcast
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Each week, Ryen Russillo will break down the biggest topics in sports.
Episodes
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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.
Oct 23, 2023 • 1h 54min
Eagles-Dolphins Wake-up Call, Bruce Feldman on Caleb’s Struggles and Harbaugh’s Future, Plus Lakers Guard Austin Reaves
Bruce Feldman discusses coaching controversies in college football, including Lincoln Riley, James Franklin, and Jimbo Fisher's hot seat. Lakers guard Austin Reaves talks about his relationship with LeBron, Taylor Swift, and the Lakers' rivalry with the Nuggets. Russillo recaps Week 7 of the NFL season and his top 12 in CFB. They also answer listener-submitted Life Advice questions.
Oct 20, 2023 • 1h 33min
Friday Feedback! Plus Willie Colon on Dolphins-Eagles and What Makes an Elite Defense.
Former NFL player Willie Colon joins Ryen Russillo to discuss the Jets' best move going forward, what makes an NFL defense elite, stories from Willie's playing days, and preview the Dolphins vs Eagles matchup.
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Oct 18, 2023 • 1h 17min
NBA Would You Rathers and the Worst Home Field Advantage in Sports, Plus Life Advice
The podcast discusses the challenges of the Los Angeles Chargers' home field advantage and compares it to other teams. They also talk about struggling sports teams and provide recommendations for a same game parlay. In addition, they compare the skills of Steph Curry and Kevin Durant and discuss the potential of basketball players Evan Mobley and Franz Wagner. The episode ends with advice on navigating a destination wedding and revealing financial losses to a partner.
Oct 16, 2023 • 1h 20min
Super Bowl Contenders Struggle, Top 10 NFL Prospects, and the Best CFB Win This Season With Todd McShay
NFL draft analyst and ESPN commentator Todd McShay joins Ryen Russillo to discuss the struggles of Super Bowl contenders in Week 5 of the NFL season, McShay's top 10 prospects, and the impressive Washington-Oregon college football game. They also answer listener-submitted Life Advice questions.
Oct 13, 2023 • 2h 12min
Chiefs' Unexpected Secret Weapon and 15 Years of RedZone With Scott Hanson. Plus, the Police Drummer Stewart Copeland.
Russillo breaks down the Chiefs' victory and their defense as a secret weapon. RedZone host Scott Hanson discusses the show's growth and best NFL teams. Police drummer Stewart Copeland shares his musical background and stories about meeting Sting.
Oct 11, 2023 • 1h 47min
Rob Gronkowski and Pedro Martinez, Plus Takeaways From the NBA GM Survey
Rob Gronkowski and Pedro Martinez join Ryen Russillo on a podcast. They discuss Gronkowski's career and injuries, Martinez's legacy in Boston, and the NBA GM survey. Life advice is given, including a story about someone being paid with marijuana. This episode offers entertaining and insightful conversations with two Beantown legends.
