The Ryen Russillo Podcast

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

Russillo shares his thoughts on two of the biggest NFL matchups of Week 5: Chargers-Browns and Chiefs-Bills (0:30). Then he talks with Super Bowl champion Trent Dilfer about what makes the Buffalo Bills a Super Bowl contender, Patrick Mahomes's recent struggles, scripting plays vs. in-game adjustments, younger QBs taking hits on the run, the QB situation at Oklahoma featuring Spencer Rattler and Caleb Williams, and more (12.25). Then Ryen runs through some CFB headlines, including Alabama's loss to unranked Texas A&M, Oklahoma's win over Texas, and Iowa's win over Penn State (50:50) before briefly discussing Fury-Wilder III (1:01:00). Finally, Ryen answers some listener-submitted Life Advice questions (1:08:05).Host: Ryen RussilloGuest: Trent DilferProducers: Kyle Crichton and Steve Ceruti Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Russillo shares his thoughts on the Seahawks' loss to the Rams, as well as some MLB playoffs thoughts (0:22), before talking with The Ringer's Kevin Clark about the updated list of NFC playoff contenders, the upcoming Wilder-Fury boxing match, a brief F1 Racing segment, and more (15:04). Next, Ryen, Ceruti, and Kyle revisit their QB stocks in the close of Q1 (57:22), before Ryen answers some listener-submitted Life Advice questions (1:05:55)Host: Ryen RussilloGuest: Kevin ClarkProducers: Kyle Crichton and Steve Ceruti Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Russillo and Ceruti predict the trajectories of a few young quarterbacks by comparing them to veteran QBs (i.e., Baker Mayfield and Alex Smith) (1:08). Then Ryen talks with Super Bowl champion and Fox NFL analyst Jonathan Vilma about the Giants' overtime win over the Saints, expectations for the Chargers after beating the Raiders on Monday night, Myles Garrett's dominance on the defensive side of the ball, Vilma's Urban Meyer conspiracy theory, and more (15:40). Next, Ryen talks with journalists Maureen Farrell and Eliot Brown about their book, 'The Cult of We: WeWork, Adam Neumann, and the Great Startup Delusion' (48:20), before Ryen answers some listener-submitted Life Advice questions (1:23:10).Host: Ryen RussilloGuests: Jonathan Vilma, Eliot Brown, and Maureen FarrellProducers: Kyle Crichton and Steve Ceruti Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Russillo shares his thoughts on the Buccaneers-Patriots matchup, the 4-0 Cardinals, teams masked by an easy schedule, and more (1:02). Then Ryen talks with five-time Pro Bowler and Hall of Fame nominee Steve Smith Sr. about Brady vs. the Pats, why the Steelers’ struggles aren’t Big Ben’s fault, Steve’s favorite young WRs, and more (17:40). Next Ryen shares some thoughts from the weekend in college football (51:00) before answering some listener-submitted Life Advice questions (1:12:00).Host: Ryen RussilloGuest: Steve Smith Sr.Producers: Kyle Crichton and Steve Ceruti Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Russillo shares his thoughts on football fans hate-watching NFL games (0:55), before talking with three-time Super Bowl champion and analyst for 'Inside the NFL' Julian Edelman about his retirement, his final season with Tom Brady, coach Bill Belichick's nuance, the highly anticipated Buccaneers-Patriots matchup on Sunday, and more (13:00). Then Ryen is joined by Brock Huard of Fox Sports for a CFB roundup, they discuss contenders in the Big 12 and Pac-12 (34:10). Finally Ryen answers some listener-submitted Life Advice questions (1:09:20).Host: Ryen RussilloGuests: Julian Edelman and Brock HuardProducers: Kyle Crichton and Steve Ceruti Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Russillo shares his thoughts on the alternate broadcast on ESPN's 'Monday Night Football' (0:55). Then he is joined by Super Bowl champion Trent Dilfer to discuss Justin Herbert's promising future, other rookie QBs through three weeks, good vs. bad play-calling, and more (12:55). Finally Ryen answers some listener-submitter Life Advice questions (52:50).Host: Ryen RussilloGuest: Trent DilferProducers: Kyle Crichton and Steve Ceruti Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Russillo shares his thoughts on whether or not Justin Fields is ready for Matt Nagy’s offense and whether Matt Nagy’s offense is ready for Justin Fields (0:58). Then Ryen talks with longtime Chiefs offensive tackle Mitchell Schwartz about the Chiefs’ second straight loss, this time to the Chargers. They discuss how teams have evolved to defend Chiefs skill players, what it’s like observing Patrick Mahomes’s pre-snap reads, the Chargers' improvement, playing with WR Keenan Allen in college, Derek Carr’s hot start to the season, and more (15:15). Then Ryen is joined by The Ringer’s Jason Goff to discuss the Bears' 26-6 loss to the Browns, and whether or not Matt Nagy is holding rookie QB Justin Fields back (45:25). Next Ryen recaps the weekend in college football (57:25), before answering some listener-submitted Life Advice questions (1:06:10).Host: Ryen RussilloGuests: Mitchell Schwartz and Jason GoffProducers: Kyle Crichton and Steve Ceruti Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Russillo shares his thoughts on some CFB blue bloods that have struggled in recent years (0:25), before talking with The Athletic’s Sheil Kapadia about some things to watch in NFL Week 3, including a concerning Chiefs defense heading into their matchup vs. the Chargers, what to expect from the volatile Cardinals, Saints-Patriots, fourth-down controversies, and more (14:25). Then Ryen is joined by heavyweight champion boxer Tyson Fury for a roller coaster of an interview just a few weeks away from his third match vs. Deontay Wilder (43:00). Finally Ryen answers some listener-submitted Life Advice questions (1:21:00).Host: Ryen RussilloGuests: Tyson Fury and Sheil KapadiaProducers: Kyle Crichton and Steve Ceruti Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Russillo shares his thoughts on the latest developments in the Ben Simmons saga (0:34) before kicking around some ideas with Ceruti and scouting some wild takes for the upcoming Take Stock game (14:48). Then Ryen talks with Super Bowl champion and Fox NFL broadcaster Aqib Talib about calling NFL games, the Vikings-Cardinals nail-biter, his time in college and the NFL, the evolution of playing defense in the NFL, trash-talking, and more (29:28). Finally Ryen answers some listener-submitted Life Advice questions (56:05).Host: Ryen RussilloGuest: Aqib TalibProducer: Kyle Crichton and Steve Ceruti Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices