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The Ryen Russillo Podcast

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Each week, Ryen Russillo will break down the biggest topics in sports.

Episodes

NFL Draft Recap With Andy Benoit | Dual Threat With Ryen Russillo

Russillo talks with SI's Andy Benoit about the 2019 NFL draft, teams that addressed needs and those that didn't, the Josh Rosen trade, the Giants' first-round decisions, draft sleepers, and more (1:40). Then, Russillo talks about mock drafts, the first-round QB bust ratio, trains, and more (38:30). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

May 01, 201948 minEp. 32

NFL Draft Preview With Danny Kelly and Kevin Clark | Dual Threat With Ryen Russillo

The Ringer's Danny Kelly and Kevin Clark join the show to discuss if there is any real drama with the first pick of the draft, Daniel Jones's value, trustworthy GMs, which prospect will have the best career, and the best player at each position. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Apr 24, 201951 minEp. 31

Backup QB Stories Part 4: Josh McCown | Dual Threat With Ryen Russillo

In Part 4 of a four-part series, Russillo talks with NFL QB Josh McCown about leaving SMU his senior year to play for Sam Houston State, getting drafted by the Arizona Cardinals, learning from Jake Plummer, and stories from his time with Daunte Culpepper and JaMarcus Russell on the Raiders under Lane Kiffin. He also recounts battling for a spot with Chad Henne in Miami, backing up Jake Delhomme, playing in the UFL, playing in Chicago with Jay Cutler, his time in Cleveland, his highlight season w...

Apr 19, 201946 minEp. 30

Backup QB Stories Part 3: Trent Dilfer | Dual Threat With Ryen Russillo

In Part 3 of a four-part series, Russillo talks to Super Bowl champ Trent Dilfer about his rocky NFL start on the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, his Super Bowl win with and subsequent exit from the Baltimore Ravens, backing up Matt Hasselbeck in Seattle, his short stint in Cleveland, mentoring Alex Smith in San Francisco, and being called up for one last ride. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Apr 12, 201951 minEp. 29

Jason Witten | Dual Threat with Ryen Russillo

Russillo talks with 11-time Pro Bowl tight end and former 'Monday Night Football' analyst Jason Witten about his season in the 'MNF' booth and his departure to play football again with the Dallas Cowboys. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Apr 03, 201946 minEp. 28

Kevin Clark on NFL Free Agency | Dual Threat With Ryen Russillo

Russillo talks with Kevin Clark of 'The Ringer NFL Show' about the Giants trading Odell Beckham Jr. to the Browns, Antonio Brown to the Raiders, dead money, why players rarely make it to free agency, NFL draft rumors, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mar 21, 20191 hrEp. 27

Backup QB Stories, Part 2: Danny Kanell | Dual Threat With Ryen Russillo

In Part 2 of a four-part series, Russillo talks to Danny Kanell about his story as a former NFL QB, from reluctantly playing football at a small Florida high school, to winning the Orange Bowl with Florida State, to a playoff run with the New York Giants, arena football, and more. They also discuss why Kanell's football career ultimately didn't work out. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mar 14, 201947 minEp. 26

Backup QB Stories, Part 1: Drew Henson | Dual Threat with Ryen Russillo

In Part 1 of a four-part series, Russillo goes through former NFL and MLB player Drew Henson's story, from his time at Michigan to his time with the New York Yankees, Dallas Cowboys, and more, to talk about why it ultimately didn't work out. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mar 07, 201928 minEp. 25

Defensive Metrics, Amateurism, and Conquering Kilimanjaro With Chris Long | Dual Threat With Ryen Russillo (Ep. 24)

Russillo talks with two-time Super Bowl champion Chris Long about NFL defensive metrics; Zion Williamson and "amateurism"; and his nonprofit, Water Boys, and its Conquering Kili program, in which combat veterans and NFL alumni climb Mount Kilimanjaro. This episode also features a surprise visit from Barstool Sports' Big Cat. https://waterboys.org/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Feb 21, 201955 minEp. 24

Offseason Preview With Albert Breer and Kevin Clark | Dual Threat With Ryen Russillo (Ep. 23)

Russillo talks with SI's Albert Breer about the Belichick coaching tree, Brian Flores coaching the Dolphins, and Kyler Murray and Dwayne Haskins (1:55). Then The Ringer's Kevin Clark joins for some rapid-fire questions regarding the 2019 NFL season (17:10). Finally Russillo recaps his trip to Atlanta for Super Bowl LIII (48:05). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Feb 07, 20191 hr 6 minEp. 23

Super Bowl Stories, Plus Kevin Clark and Chuck Klosterman | Dual Threat with Ryen Russillo (Ep. 22)

Russillo goes through some of his Super Bowl memories in honor of Sunday's game (4:44), then he calls up Kevin Clark who is on the ground in Atlanta, GA to recap their NFL playoffs draft, and talk about some key factors in the Rams-Patriots matchup (20:27). Finally Russillo sits down with Chuck Klosterman to talk regional fandom, the CFB playoff structure, instant replay, and more (37:28). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jan 30, 20191 hr 15 minEp. 22

Conference Playoff Thoughts, Plus Tom Brady Stories With Tom Curran, Mike Giardi, and Drew Henson | Dual Threat With Ryen Russillo (Ep. 21)

Russillo shares his thoughts on Saints-Rams and Patriots-Chiefs (3:30) before talking with NBC Sports Boston's Tom Curran, NFL Network's Mike Giardi, and former NFL quarterback Drew Henson about some of their best Tom Brady stories (22:00). Finally Russillo unleashes his rant on 'The Bachelor' ... you're welcome, America (50:35). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jan 24, 20191 hr 2 minEp. 21

NFL Playoffs and Kyler Murray With Bill Simmons, Drew Henson, and Chris Ryan | Dual Threat with Ryen Russillo (Ep. 20)

In a jam-packed episode, Russillo talks with Bill Simmons about Tom Brady's impressive performance against the L.A. Chargers in the NFL divisional-round playoff (3:06) before talking with former MLB and NFL player Drew Henson about being a dual-sport professional athlete as well as his take on Kyler Murray's decision to declare for the NFL draft (21:55). Russillo shares his own opinion about Murray (41:10) before talking with Eagles fan Chris Ryan about Philly's postmortem playoff hopes (52:25)....

Jan 16, 20191 hr 4 minEp. 20

Rob Mullens on the CFB Playoff Selection, Plus Five NFL Thoughts | Dual Threat With Ryen Russillo (Ep. 15)

Russillo calls Rob Mullens, athletic director of the University of Oregon and chairman of the CFP selection committee, to discuss the committee's decision on giving Oklahoma the highly coveted fourth seed over Georgia and Ohio State. Then Russillo pivots to five NFL observations, which cover the Titans, Patriots, Mike McCarthy, the NFL playoffs, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dec 03, 20181 hr 3 minEp. 15

Colin Cowherd and Bill Simmons | Dual Threat With Ryen Russillo (Ep. 14)

Russillo breaks down the Baker Mayfield–Hue Jackson post-game interaction Dick Wolf–style before talking with Bill Simmons and Colin Cowherd about Aaron Rodgers vs. Tom Brady. Cowherd sticks around to discuss the latest CFB playoff rankings, and Russillo shares some parting thoughts about Ohio State. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nov 28, 20181 hr 1 minEp. 14

Booger McFarland on Chiefs-Rams | Dual Threat With Ryen Russillo (Ep. 13)

Ryen Russillo discusses the NFL MVP race and talks with football analyst Booger McFarland about the historic Chiefs-Rams matchup on this week's 'Monday Night Football.' Russillo closes the show with thoughts on the CFB playoff rankings. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nov 21, 201851 minEp. 13

Bruce Feldman and Le'Veon Bell | Dual Threat With Ryen Russillo (Ep. 12)

Russillo hits on Le'Veon Bell and the Steelers before talking with Bruce Feldman of FOX Sports about Alabama, fixing USC, and a strange story surrounding Ohio State. Then Russillo talks about his recent trip to Vegas before this week's Chris Fowler Trivia. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nov 15, 20181 hr 4 minEp. 12

Rob Mullens, Plus NFL Playoff Rankings | Dual Threat With Ryen Russillo (Ep. 11)

Russillo forms a committee of one and predicts the final four NFL playoffs teams without conference bias. He then talks with chairman of the CFP selection committee, Rob Mullens, about Tuesday's rankings and how the selection committee operates. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nov 07, 201854 minEp. 11

Danny Kanell, Plus Cleveland Browns Upheaval | Dual Threat With Ryen Russillo (Ep. 10)

Russillo is joined by Sirius XM radio host Danny Kanell to discuss the College Football Playoff rankings just after their release. Then Russillo talks about the Cleveland Browns firing head coach Hue Jackson and offensive coordinator Todd Haley and concludes with another edition of "This Tweet Pissed Me Off." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Oct 31, 20181 hr 6 minEp. 10

Bill Simmons on Chiefs-Patriots | Dual Threat With Ryen Russillo (Ep. 8)

Russillo talks CFB rankings and why some schools should get the benefit of the doubt, before being joined by Bill Simmons to discuss the Chiefs-Pats Sunday-night shootout, NFL offenses of the future, and Bill's wild take on Saquon Barkley, capped off by some mailbag questions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Oct 17, 201854 min

Trent Dilfer, Plus Le'Veon's return and Notre Dame Watch | Dual Threat With Ryen Russillo (Ep. 6)

Russillo talks with Super Bowl champion and analyst Trent Dilfer about the red-hot Patrick Mahomes II, how to implement a rookie QB, and two fantastic stories from Trent's time in the NFL, before hitting on Le'Veon Bell's supposed return to the Steelers rotation, Russillo's trip to Penn Sate–Ohio State, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Oct 03, 20181 hr 3 min

Joe Buck and the College Football Top 10 | Dual Threat With Ryen Russillo (Ep. 5)

Russillo hits on the NFL penalty outrage and college football's top 10 before talking with sportscasting legend Joe Buck about the Cleveland Browns' first win in 635 days, Baker Mayfield's debut, and the perils of national sportscasting. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sep 26, 201858 min

Bill Simmons, Kevin Clark, and Robert Mays on the Best QB in Three Years | Dual Threat With Ryen Russillo (Ep. 4)

Ryen Rusillo sits down with Bill Simmons and Kevin Clark to discuss the New England Patriots' addition of Josh Gordon. Then Robert Mays joins for a discussion of who the best QB will be in 2021. Russillo also recounts his trip to the Texas-USC game and his run-in with Matthew McConaughey before addressing the Nike stock conversation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sep 19, 20181 hr 11 min

Andy Benoit and the Young-QB Conundrum | Dual Threat with Ryen Russillo | (Ep. 3)

Russillo is joined by SI sportswriter Andy Benoit to examine some of the young NFL quarterbacks, including Deshaun Watson, Derek Carr, Jimmy Garoppolo, and others. Then, Russillo hits on a few NFL happenings, including Aaron Rodgers's crazy comeback, Sam Darnold's NFL debut, and Le'Veon Bell's absence before running though a college football update. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sep 12, 20181 hr 3 min
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