The Ryen Russillo Podcast

Russillo shares his thoughts on the situation in Jacksonville after Urban Meyer's strength coach, Chris Doyle, resigns amid backlash to his hiring (1:30). Then Ryen talks with Atlanta Hawks GM Travis Schlenk about some of the team's struggles this season, point guard Trae Young's growth dating all the way back to his days at Oklahoma, the 2018 draft-day trade, Rajon Rondo's impact on the locker room, and more (10:00). Then Ryen shares some (solo) NBA thoughts, including about the impressive Utah Jazz, Zion Williamson and the Pelicans, Luka Doncic hitting his stride, the Celtics' struggles, and more (32:00). Finally, Ryen answers some listener-submitted Life Advice questions (1:00:30). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Russillo shares his thoughts on the notion that Russell Wilson could be traded (1:30), before he is joined by ESPN’s Todd McShay to discuss 2021 draft QB rankings, and why he has five QBs going in the first round (13:00). Finally, Ryen answers some listener-submitted Life Advice questions (42:00). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Russillo shares his thoughts on the updated GOAT argument on the heels of Tom Brady’s seventh Super Bowl win (1:30), before talking with sportscaster Ryan Ruocco about the Brooklyn Nets, coach Steve Nash, play-by-play announcing, pandemic broadcasting, and more (5:00). Finally, Ryen answers some listener-submitted Life Advice questions (53:30). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Russillo shares his updated Tom Brady vs. Bill Belichick rankings (1:30) before he is joined by former Super Bowl champion and current ESPN analyst Jeff Saturday to discuss some keys to last night’s Super Bowl, watching Tom Brady grow throughout his career, the Buccaneers' coaching staff, and more (14:00). Then Ryen talks with Sara Walsh of Fox Sports and NFL Network about covering the Buccaneers all year, how the team gained momentum late in the season, Tom Brady’s impact on a locker room, GM Jason Licht’s personnel decisions, and more (34:00). Finally, Ryen answers some listener-submitted Life Advice questions (55:00). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Russillo shares some thoughts on the legacy stakes for Super Bowl LV (1:30), before talking with 3x Super Bowl champion Tedy Bruschi about meeting Tom Brady for the first time, watching Tom grow as a player, the Patriots dynasty, Travis Kelce vs. Rob Gronkowski, the risk of blitzing Patrick Mahomes, Tedy’s Super Bowl pick, and more (8:00). Then Ryen is joined by head coach of the Arizona Wildcats Football team Jed Fisch to talk about finally having his own team, establishing a team identity, grassroots recruiting, enlisting Tedy Bruschi as a college football advisor, and more (30:00). Finally Ryen answers some listener-submitted Life Advice questions (1:03:30) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Russillo shares some NBA thoughts (2:00) before talking with longtime QB and ESPN analyst Matt Hasselbeck about some Super Bowl story lines, playing for Andy Reid on the Packers, stories from Matt’s NFL career, Super Bowl picks, and more (7:00). Then Ryen talks to ESPN MLB insider Jeff Passan about the Colorado Rockies trading Nolan Arenado, MLB’s problems with competitiveness, a looming potential players strike, and more (32:00). Finally, Ryen answers some listener-submitted Life Advice questions (1:01:00). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Russillo shares some thoughts on Jared Goff getting traded to the Lions for Matthew Stafford (1:30). Then he talks with three-time Super Bowl champion Daryl “Moose” Johnston about winning Super Bowl XXVII and Super Bowl XXVIII vs. the Buffalo Bills, coach Jimmy Johnson, Emmitt Smith, and more, before they preview Buccaneers-Chiefs in Super Bowl LV (12:00). Then Ryen shares some NBA thoughts on the Nets' loss to the Wizards, Bradley Beal, and the depth of the Western and Eastern conferences (40:00). Finally, Ryen answers some listener-submitted Life Advice questions (50:00). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Russillo points out some NBA teams who have a clear identity (8:00) before talking with Super Bowl champion Howie Long about the Chiefs-Buccaneers Super Bowl, his early days with the Raiders, stories from his career, winning Super Bowl XVIII, and more (22:00). Finally Ryen answers some listener-submitted Life Advice questions (1:09:00). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Russillo shares some thoughts on the Nets, Hawks, and Bradley Beal in the latest edition of the Flagrant 3 (1:30) before talking with UFC’s Jon Anik about UFC 257, Conor McGregor’s loss to Dustin Porier, Michael Chandler’s post-fight comments, an update on the UFC’s Fight Island in Abu Dhabi, and more (13:00). Then Ryen talks with author Steven Hyden about his new book, ‘This Isn't Happening: Radiohead's "Kid A" and the Beginning of the 21st Century’ (43:00). Finally Ryen answers some listener-submitted Life Advice questions (1:20:00). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Russillo shares his thoughts about Tom Brady making his way to his 10th Super Bowl, this time with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers (1:45), before he is joined by The Athletic’s Mike Sando to discuss Aaron Rodgers’s vague postgame comments about the offseason, hypothetical Deshaun Watson trade packages, Matt Stafford’s next team, the lack of diversity in NFL front offices and head coaching positions, and more (13:00). Then Ryen talks with longtime coach Wade Phillips about Packers-Buccaneers, Chiefs-Bills, preparing a defensive game plan for Patrick Mahomes and the Chiefs as well as Brady and the Buccaneers, and more (35:30). Finally Ryen answers some listener-submitted Life Advice questions (53:00). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices