The Ryen Russillo Podcast

Russillo shares his reflections on the NBA through two weeks, including why the Miami Heat are for real; thoughts on NBA rookies Franz Wagner, Jalen Green, Josh Giddey, Evan Mobley, and more; and some concerns about Zion Williamson (0:48). Then Ryen talks to Big Cat of Barstool's 'Pardon My Take' about the most recent College Football Playoff rankings, why teams like Cincinnati have such a hard time cracking the top four, fake media trades, and more (21:40). Finally Ryen answers some listener-submitted Life Advice questions (1:08:50).Host: Ryen RussilloGuest: Big CatProducers: Kyle Crichton and Steve Ceruti Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Russillo shares his thoughts on the Jets’ upset win over the Bengals, the Patriots’ win over the Chargers, and Titans-Colts (0:38), before talking to The Athletic’s Mike Sando about the upcoming NFL trade deadline, Von Miller to the Rams, teams that will be looking to make a QB change next season, Derrick Henry’s injury, and more (12:10). Then Ryen makes his choices for the CFB top four (47:29), before sharing some stories from the Halloween weekend and answering some listener-submitted Life Advice questions (1:01:45).Host: Ryen RussilloGuest: Mike SandoProducers: Kyle Crichton and Steve Ceruti Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Russillo shares his thoughts on NFL owners, their motivations, and the PR teams who attempt to make them likable (0:33) before talking with The MMQB’s Albert Breer about the Packers’ Thursday night win over the Cardinals, whether Aaron Rodgers will stay with the Packers beyond the 2021-22 season, speculation on Russell Wilson’s wishes to move on from the Seahawks, the likelihood of Deshaun Watson being traded before the November 2 trade deadline, and more (9:00). Then Ryen talks with writer-director-producer Alan Yang about his start in Hollywood, working on NBC’s ‘Parks and Recreation,’ the grind of a 30-episode season of TV, ‘Master of None,’ and more (42:31). Finally Ryen answers some listener-submitted Life Advice questions (1:25:18).Host: Ryen RussilloGuests: Albert Breer and Alan YangProducers: Kyle Crichton and Steve Ceruti Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Russillo shares his thoughts on the Lakers' overtime win vs. the Spurs, the Knicks' win over the 76ers, and Rockets-Mavericks (0:25), before talking with ESPN's Tim Legler about some early NBA observations, including the Lakers' struggle to find their best rotation, the 4-0 Bulls, the Heat as a contender in the Eastern Conference, the fun Hawks, the puzzling Celtics, and more (19:10). Then Ryen is joined by The Ringer's Kevin Clark for Going Abroad, in which they discuss the United States Grand Prix in Austin, a HEATED race for the Formula 1 world championship, and more (50:49). Finally, Ryen, Ceruti, and Kyle briefly discuss HBO's 'Succession' before answering some listener-submitted Life Advice questions (1:09:10).Host: Ryen RussilloGuests: Tim Legler and Kevin ClarkProducers: Kyle Crichton and Steve Ceruti Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Russillo shares some thoughts on the Bengals' win over the Ravens and the Chiefs' blowout loss to the Titans (0:28), before he is joined by Super Bowl champion Trent Dilfer to discuss todays football headline: "The Bengals Are Good!" They discuss Joe Burrow's NFL proficiency, Trent describes what it's like when a QB is synced with a WR in the same way Joe Burrow is with Ja'Marr Chase, why the Chiefs' offense has been less effective vs. their opponents, Trent's optimism for Dolphins QB Tua Tagovailoa, whether Jared Goff can be the Lions' QB of the future, a tough game for Justin Fields vs. the Buccaneers, and more (6:50). Finally, Ryen answers some listener-submitted Life Advice questions (41:50).Host: Ryen RussilloGuest: Trent DilferProducers: Kyle Crichton and Steve Ceruti Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ryen opens with some NBA talk, including how impressed he is with the Hawks and their depth, before getting a ruling on a pickup hoops encounter (0:44). Next, he chats with ESPN NFL reporter Jeff Darlington about the rumors that Deshaun Watson was close to being traded to the Dolphins, how it would be received in Miami, and what Tua’s future looks like (11:04). Then, he looks back at maybe the greatest boxing fight ever, “The War” between Hagler and Hearns, with legendary boxing promoter Bob Arum and author Don Stradley (30:24). Finally, he closes it out with some listener-submitted Life Advice questions (1:33:15).Host: Ryen RussilloGuests: Jeff Darlington, Don Stradley, and Bob ArumProducers: Kyle Crichton and Steve Ceruti Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The NBA is back and Ryen opens with his “State of the Association” address (0:34). Next, he chats with The Athletic’s Bruce Feldman about Ed Orgeron’s exit from LSU and who could be the next coach in Baton Rouge, Spencer Rattler’s future, and the top teams in each conference (6:39). Finally, Ryen closes it out with some listener-submitted Life Advice questions (40:52). Host: Ryen RussilloGuests: Bruce FeldmanProducers: Kyle Crichton and Steve Ceruti Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Russillo shares his thoughts on the Ravens' victory over the Chargers, Chiefs-Washington, Browns-Cardinals, and more (0:40), before talking with Super Bowl champion Jonathan Vilma about what we learned from Chargers-Ravens, why the Bills still have to be considered the no. 1 team in the AFC, best skill-position groups in the NFL, Patriots-Cowboys, Panthers-Vikings, and more (8:30). Next Ryen runs through some CFB headlines, including Caleb Williams and the Oklahoma Sooners handily beating TCU, Florida-LSU, Auburn-Arkansas, Iowa-Purdue, and Tennessee's wild loss to Ole Miss (32:15). Finally Ryen answers some listener-submitted Life Advice questions (50:15).Host: Ryen RussilloGuest: Jonathan VilmaProducer: Kyle Crichton Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Russillo shares his thoughts on the often-convoluted question of “Who is the best?” before coming up with an answer (0:53). Then Ryen talks with NFL Network’s Daniel Jeremiah about changes in the ways he evaluates college QBs, Jalen Hurts’s struggles in the Eagles-Buccaneers game, how NFL teams are preparing to stop mobile QBs, the evolution of the midseason NFL trade, and more (7:58). Next Ryen is joined by The Ringer’s Van Lathan to discuss his obsession with the Netflix show ‘QB1: Beyond the Lights,' and by proxy, Spencer Rattler. They also discuss growing up in Baton Rouge, LSU tailgates, and more (38:27). Finally Ryen answers some listener-submitter Life Advice questions (1:07:34).Host: Ryen RussilloGuests: Van Lathan and Daniel JeremiahProducers: Kyle Crichton and Steve Ceruti Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Russillo is joined by ESPN’s Brian Windhorst to discuss the situation with the Nets, Kyrie Irving, and the NYC vaccination mandate, as well as Ben Simmons's return to the 76ers (0:43). Then Ryen talks with actor and author Matthew McConaughey about taking the jump into acting in the 1990s, the “McConaissance,” the differences working with legendary directors Martin Scorsese and Christopher Nolan, disappearing into the South American jungle, and more (25:45). Finally, Ryen answers some listener-submitted Life Advice questions (1:00:32).Host: Ryen RussilloGuests: Matthew McConaughey and Brian WindhorstProducers: Kyle Crichton and Steve Ceruti Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices