

The Ryen Russillo Podcast
The Ringer
Each week, Ryen Russillo will break down the biggest topics in sports.
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Sep 14, 2023 • 1h 49min
Empathy for Jets Fans, UNC Coach Mack Brown Talks Drake Maye and Texas, and ‘Battle of Ink and Ice’ Author Darrell Hartman
Ryen starts out the pod discussing how devastating the Aaron Rodgers injury is to the Jets fanbase and shows empathy towards Jets fans before getting into people turning on Josh Allen now (00:44). Then, he’s joined by North Carolina head football coach Mack Brown to discuss potential top pick Drake Maye, Texas's win over Alabama and life in college football with NIL (13:55). Next, he chats with author Darrell Hartman about his book "Battle of Ink and Ice" (39:17). And finally, the guys close it out with some listener-submitted life advice questions including a wild story involving jungle juice (1:12:02).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: Mack Brown and Darrell HartmanProducers: Steve Ceruti, Kyle Crichton, and Cliff Augustin Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sep 11, 2023 • 1h 9min
NFL Week 1 Best Win, Worst Loss, and Tua-Mania. Plus, Texas Is Back Again, and Where Does That Leave Alabama?
Recap of NFL Week 1 winners and losers, breakdown of college football Week 2 and Bama's loss to Texas, and listener-submitted life advice questions.

Sep 8, 2023 • 2h 35min
Russillo on the Road: Spain Travelogue
Russillo gives a day-by-day account of his solo summer trip to Spain.Host: Ryen RussilloProducers: 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

Sep 8, 2023 • 1h 32min
Lions Win Bigger Than Chiefs Loss, Super Bowl Picks, and NFL Trade Value Rankings With Sheil Kapadia
Ryen Russillo discusses the implications of the Lions' win over the Chiefs, shares Super Bowl picks, talks trade value rankings and mock trade scenarios with Sheil Kapadia, and answers listener-submitted life advice questions.

Sep 5, 2023 • 1h 26min
The Deion Effect at Colorado With Joel Klatt, Plus Life Advice
Joel Klatt, former Colorado QB and FOX CFB analyst, joins Ryen Russillo to discuss Colorado's surprising win, Deion Sanders as head coach, and other college football news. They also give life advice to listeners.

Aug 31, 2023 • 1h 53min
Questioning the NFL’s Dominance, Daniel Jeremiah on NFL Week 1 and Caleb Williams, and Skateboarding Legend Tony Hawk
NFL Network's Daniel Jeremiah previews the start of the season and discusses college prospects. Skateboarding legend Tony Hawk shares stories from his early life and the making of 'Tony Hawk's Pro Skater'. The episode ends with listener-submitted life advice questions.

Aug 29, 2023 • 1h 22min
The NFL’s Backup Quarterback Carousel, Plus the Long-Term College Football Realignment Problems With Chris Vannini
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.

Aug 25, 2023 • 1h 32min
CFB Playoff Picks With Danny Kanell, Plus Life Advice
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.

Aug 18, 2023 • 1h 4min
Friday Feedback!
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.

Aug 15, 2023 • 1h 5min
Life Advice Special With Van Lathan
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.


