The Ryen Russillo Show

Ryen opens by talking about the first big Wednesday slate of NBA games and Yaxel calling out Luka. Then, he chats with Danny Kanell about whether Notre Dame could miss the playoff, the expansion debate, and why DK disagrees with Nate Tice on Arch Manning. Next, Mike Sando stops by to preview NFL Week 7, including the wild NFC West, potential trades to look out for, and a piece on the inner workings of NFL headsets. Finally, Kyle an...

After news came out last week that the College Football Playoff would be expanding again, Ryen opens with some thoughts on whether there’s a tipping point for us as fans when it comes to adding games and gimmicks we don’t necessarily want. Then, he shares three thoughts on NBA opening night before chatting with the great Jeff Passan for a preview of the Brewers-Rays World Series. Finally, Kyle and Ceruti join for some l...

Ryen is joined, as always on Mondays, by Yahoo’s Nate Tice to discuss whether the Rams can be saved this season, the Packers showing signs of life, whether the Texans are back, Jalen Hurts’ season-ending medical issue, whether the Eagles should rebuild, the Colts firing their GM, and an Arch Manning update. Then, Ryen unveils his latest college football top 12 rankings following Saturday’s major shakeup. Finally, ...

In Part 2 of our 2026–27 NBA preview, Ryen is joined by Sam Vecenie of the Game Theory Podcast to finish their most interesting teams draft. Then, they make their picks for the NBA Finals matchup and winner, MVP, and Rookie of the Year. NBA PREVIEW (2:00) Rockets (6:45) Nuggets (11:55) Warriors (16:30) Mavericks (21:45) Celtics (28:00) Cavaliers (31:00) Hawks (37:15) Grizzlies (41:30) Suns (46:10) Bulls (51:20) Hornets (55...

In Part 1 of our 2026-27 NBA preview, Ryen is joined by Sam Vecenie of the Game Theory Podcast to draft the teams they’re most interested in heading into the season. They discuss whether the 76ers will actually work, the Knicks’ chances of repeating, and a couple of Finals dark horses. NBA PREVIEW (03:00) 76ers (11:30) Thunder (17:00) Spurs (24:00) Knicks (33:00) Timberwolves (40:10) Trail Blazers (46:15) Raptors (50:...

Ryen opens with another quarterly report, this time on the AFC North. Then, he chats with CBS NFL analyst Ross Tucker about who he truly believes can win the AFC, whether the Ravens are among the contenders, behind-the-scenes conversations with Drake Maye and Josh Allen, and whether the Eagles’ season is fixable. Next, the star of HBO’s “A Killer Story” and longtime journalist Joe Sexton talks about the hit ...

Ryen is joined, as always on Mondays, by Yahoo’s Nate Tice to discuss the 49ers’ impressive win in Seattle, the Commanders’ and Eagles’ blunders, why the Texans gave up so much to acquire Marvin Harrison Jr. in a trade, and more on Arch Manning after Texas’s rough loss to Oklahoma. Then, Ryen gives out his latest CFB Top 12 rankings, including a new No. 1. Finally, Kyle and Ceruti join for some listene...

Ryen opens with a new segment called the NFL Quarterly Report, where he deep-dives into one division, and this week it’s the NFC North. Then, NFL Media’s Andrew Siciliano stops by to preview Week 5, including the battle in the NFC West, whether the Jaguars are AFC favorites, and who he likes in Bills-Rams on Monday night. Next, Sports Illustrated’s Chris Mannix joins for a mini NBA check-in, where he gives a Final...

Ryen is joined by FOX’s lead college football analyst Joel Klatt to discuss whether Ohio State might still be the best team in the country, why Bryce Underwood isn’t entirely to blame for Michigan’s problems, USC’s unrealistic expectations, why Miami is still underrated, who they both like when Alabama plays Georgia this weekend, and much more. Plus, Ceruti joins for some listener-submitted Life Advice, incl...

Ryen is joined, as always on Mondays, by Yahoo’s Nate Tice to talk about some of the most complete teams in the NFL, whether the Texans are done, the Rams’ comeback, and Drake Maye’s breakout game. Then, Ryen gives his latest college football Top 12 rankings before Kyle and Ceruti stop by for some listener-submitted Life Advice, including an incident at a Jonas Brothers concert. NFL WEEK 4 w/ NATE TICE (02:30) J...

Ryen opens with some more thoughts on the Vikings trading JJ McCarthy and who is to blame in the situation: the player or the team? Then, Sports Illustrated’s Albert Breer stops by for a big Week 4 preview, fixing Drake Maye, the Cowboys trading for another defender, and some early draft and trade rumors. Finally, Kyle and Ceruti join for some listener-submitted Life Advice, including a co-worker crossing a line and a wedding...

Ryen opens with some thoughts as the MLB playoffs start, including the Red Sox-Yankees Wild Card game and the hilarious AL West. Then, ESPN college football writer Bill Connelly stops by to talk about who the best team in college football is, his quarterback rankings, and what’s real and what’s not early in the season. Next, ESPN reporter Heather Dinich takes us inside the college football playoff expansion discussions ...

Ryen is joined again by Nate Tice to talk about everything interesting from NFL Week 3, including the Ravens’ walk-off, Maye and the Patriots’ problems, what to make of Bo Nix, and the news that JJ McCarthy was traded to the Giants! Then, Ryen gives his first Top 12 of the college football season before getting into USC’s mediocrity under Lincoln Riley. Finally, Kyle and Ceruti hop in for some listener-submitted L...

Ryen is joined by Hall of Famer and Super Bowl champion Kurt Warner to discuss his love for Brock Purdy, why offenses can get bogged down with spacing issues, Jayden Daniels’ elbow injury, and more. Then, Ryen talks with the all-time winningest coach in NCAA college basketball history, Geno Auriemma, about his coaching origins, UConn’s ascension in both men’s and women’s college basketball, the state of the ...

Ryen is joined by ESPN’s Daniel Jeremiah to talk about whether this is elite Mahomes again, some stock-up/stock-down quarterbacks, what’s wrong with the Chargers, and some college football, including what the NFL thinks of Trinidad Chambliss. Then, Kyle and Ceruti stop by for some listener-submitted Life Advice, including confronting a friend about dating an older woman with kids and a guy worried about ending his famil...

Ryen talks NFL Week 2 with Nate Tice! The Vikings and Bengals impress, Mahomes’ deep ball is back, Jayden Daniels suffers another injury, and Marvin Harrison Jr. is trending toward becoming one of the biggest busts ever. Then, Ryen gives his thoughts on Lane Kiffin’s return to Ole Miss and why that was the outcome you should have wanted. And finally, Kyle and Ceruti stop by for some listener-submitted Life Advice, inclu...

Ryen begins with some thoughts on Josh Allen and the Bills’ offensive explosion and Allen’s crazy rushing rate. Then, Greg Olsen stops by for a big NFL nerd-out session, talking about Caleb’s continued ascension, whether the Giants are this year’s Bears, and some of the NFL trends to look out for this season. Then, Sam Vecenie joins for a big announcement and to talk about the Clippers’ mess. And final...

Ryen is joined by ESPN’s Booger McFarland, looking back on how massive the Texas comeback win over Ohio State was for coach Sark, who the class of the Big Ten is, Lane Kiffin going back to Ole Miss, and whether the Rams are actually going to keep struggling. Then, Oklahoma State quarterback Drew Mestemaker stops by to talk about the upset win over Oregon and how he went from a zero-star recruit to a potential first-round pick...

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