The Ryen Russillo Podcast

Russillo opens the show by revealing his takeaways from Thursday’s NBA action (1:00). Then, he’s joined by UAB head coach Trent Dilfer to discuss the challenges of recruiting, competing with bigger programs, and how the Patriots move past this season (23:00). Next, Ryen welcomes in Jeff Passan to make sense of Ohtani’s deal, discuss the Dodgers' acquisition of Tyler Glasnow, and share the latest on Yoshinobu Yamamoto (62:00). Finally, Kyle joins the show to answer some listener-submitted Life Advice questions (91:00).

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Host: Ryen Russillo

Guests: Trent Dilfer and Jeff Passan

Producers: Steve Ceruti, Kyle Crichton, and Mike Wargon

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Russillo shares his thoughts on the Rudy Gobert trade and what it means to make a deal with Danny Ainge (0:31), before a quick rant on College Football realignment (11:00). Then, Ryen talks with Bruce Feldman of Fox Sports and The Athletic about exactly how UCLA and USC secured a move to join the Big Ten conference in 2024, and what this means for the future of the PAC 12 (18:38). Next, Ryen is joined by Van Lathan to discuss how conference realignment in college football affects the regional aspect of the sport, Texas and Oklahoma’s aims to join the SEC, the idea of college football “super conferences,” and more (30:29). Finally Ryen answers some listener-submitted Life Advice questions (1:03:08).

Host: Ryen Russillo

Guests: Bruce Feldman and Van Lathan

Producers: Kyle Crichton and Steve Ceruti

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Russillo shares his thoughts on the idea of shortening the NBA season, as well as the top players already playing a shortened season (0:37). Then Ryen talks with 76ers forward Georges Niang about being on the Jazz during the NBA's COVID shutdown in March 2020, figuring out how to change his game to stay in the NBA, his experience with Joel Embiid as a teammate, the Sixers-Heat playoff series, the mechanics of defending certain star players, his experiences from Warriors training camp, Finals predictions, and more (13:46). Finally Ryen answers some listener-submitted Life Advice questions (49:24).

Host: Ryen Russillo

Guest: Georges Niang

Producers: Kyle Crichton and Steve Ceruti

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Russillo shares his thoughts on the Rams' 3-8 season after winning the Super Bowl in February, their grim cap-space situation, and lack of draft picks (0:37). Then Ryen is joined by “Stanford” Steve Coughlin and Chris “The Bear” Fallica to discuss how many teams are realistically still alive in the College Football Playoff, CFP expansion thoughts, and picks for conference championship weekend (10:18). Finally, Ryen and Kyle give out their favorite bets for NFL Week 13 (56:26) before answering some listener-submitted Life Advice questions (1:00:39).

Host: Ryen Russillo

Guests: Steve Coughlin and Chris Fallica

Producer: Kyle Crichton

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Ryen opens the pod with how good the Oklahoma City Thunder have been this season, after a victory over the Celtics on Tuesday night. What does the future hold for the young, star-studded franchise (00:41)? Mike Sando of The Athletic joins to detail the Russell Wilson-Sean Payton debacle in Denver, and which teams will be drafting QBs this offseason (22:15). Plus, Life Advice! The guys revisit the extortion story from yesterday, and one guy wants to sell some expensive shoes he was gifted (57:43)

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Host: Ryen Russillo

Guest: Mike Sando

Producers: Cliff Augustin, Steve Ceruti, and Kyle Crichton

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