Welcome to the new home of The Ryen Russillo Show—same Russillo, just with a fresh coat of paint. You’ll still get the sports talk, the random stories, and the guests you already love plus some new ones too. And yes, Kyle and Ceruti are still here for Life Advice—because who doesn’t need a little help from their friends? New episodes every Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Presented by DraftKings
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Ryen is joined by Wosny Lambre from the scorers table at Game 1 of the NBA Finals to discuss the Knicks stealing Game 1 in San Antonio. Then Ryen talks with the NBA’s Executive Vice President of Basketball Strategy & Analytics Evan Wasch about draft lottery reform, NBA play-in games, and possible future NBA changes. Finally Kyle and Ceruti join for some listener-submitted Life Advice, including ditching a previously agreed-to event to watch the NBA Finals, and an engagement party ruining Jul...
Ryen and the crew are in San Antonio for the Finals, live from the arena! He opens with some quick thoughts on the matchup and his official pick. Then, Tim Legler stops by to talk about the biggest keys for both the Knicks and Spurs, Karl-Anthony Towns' evolution, and what surprised him most about Wemby. Next, Hall of Famer Gary Payton joins the set to discuss what he loves about the guards in this series, some "would you rather" player debates, and the time he and Ryen nearly survived a plane c...
Ryen opens with the Spurs heading to the NBA Finals, how Wemby got there this early in his career, Chet’s disastrous series, and why OKC is probably still fine long term. Then, Austin Rivers stops by with more on Game 7, why the NBA Cup matchup isn’t relevant to the Finals, and whether Jalen Brunson is the player he trusts most in the NBA right now. Finally, Ceruti joins for a quick recap of the Champions League final before Kyle hops in for some listener-submitted Life Advice, including getting...
Ryen opens with another blowout in the Western Conference finals as the Spurs force a Game 7. Then, ESPN’s Anthony Slater stops by with his prediction for Game 7, whether Wemby is getting annoyed with the media, who the Knicks would rather play, some potential offseason moves, and the news that the Magic hired Spurs assistant Sean Sweeney. Finally, Kyle and Ceruti join for some listener-submitted Life Advice, including rockets blowing up, getting into cigarettes, and a friend group whose balance...
Ryen opens with the Thunder taking a 3–2 lead over the Spurs and why Hartenstein beating up Wemby has really changed the series. Plus, why the viral Thunder foul clips aren’t great, but also aren’t the reason the Spurs are losing. Then, NBA champion Channing Frye stops by with more on Thunder-Spurs, why he thinks people are still sleeping on the Knicks, and stories from his Knicks days and the Cavs’ 3–1 comeback over the Warriors in 2016. Finally, Kyle and Ceruti join for some listener-submitted...
Ryen is joined by Sam Vecenie right after the Spurs’ rout of the Thunder in Game 4, and now the series comes down to a best-of-3 with injuries playing a major role. Then, they talk about the Knicks’ 10 straight playoff wins and whether New York is actually that good or the East is just that bad, plus some draft talk and a few All-NBA disagreements. Finally, Kyle and Ceruti join for some listener-submitted Life Advice, including what gift to get for an anniversary. SAM VECENIE (1:23) Spurs domina...
Ryen opens with the Knicks’ easy Game 2 win over the Cavs to go up 2–0. Then, The Athletic’s Jon Krawczynski joins him as someone who covers the Timberwolves, who have been bounced in consecutive years by the Spurs and Thunder, to discuss which team impresses him more and how Minnesota can build a supporting cast around Ant that rivals those two teams. Next, Danny Kanell stops by as talk of a 24-team College Football Playoff begins gaining steam. Finally, Kyle and Ceruti join for some listener-s...
Ryen Russillo dissects the Cleveland Cavaliers' unprecedented Game 1 playoff loss to the New York Knicks, highlighting critical coaching errors and James Harden's defensive struggles. Renowned sportscaster Mike Tirico joins to share his perspective on the Knicks' comeback, the electric atmosphere in NBA arenas, and the unique, game-altering presence of Victor Wembanyama, along with an in-depth look at the OKC Thunder's successful organizational culture. The episode concludes with entertaining life advice addressing a country club incident and a complicated birthday trip decision.
Ryen opens with the Cavs’ Game 7 win, the Pistons’ flaws, and how confident he is in the Knicks reaching the Finals before talking about SGA’s back-to-back MVP awards and ranking the top 16 players in the Thunder–Spurs series, including SGA vs. Wemby for the top spot. Then, NBA champion Brendan Haywood stops by to break down both conference finals matchups, plus how to defend Wemby, share Kobe and LeBron stories, and explain why the 2011 Mavs were so motivated to beat the Heat. Finally, Kyle and...
In our final show from Chicago, Ryen opens with the Pistons’ major problems after going down 3–2 to the Cavs. Then, Warriors assistant GM Larry Harris stops by to look back at the process of drafting Steph Curry, the pitch to Kevin Durant, why the two-timelines strategy didn’t work, and the continued search for another star to play alongside Steph. Next, Rockets GM Rafael Stone joins to talk about the injury-riddled season, expectations for Kevin Durant, and what needs to change next season for ...
Ryen and the crew continue live from the NBA Combine in Chicago! He opens with the Spurs taking a 3–2 lead over the Wolves and why Wemby is the most fun player to watch in the NBA. Then, he chats with Wizards president Michael Winger about what it was like being in the lottery room when Washington landed the No. 1 pick, how many guys are really in the mix to go first overall, and how that player would fit alongside Trae Young and Anthony Davis. Next, he talks with former Tennessee star and futur...
Ryen and the crew are in Chicago all week for the NBA Combine! He opens with the Wemby ejection and the Wolves tying the series at 2–2 before getting into the Knicks’ sweep of the Sixers. Then, he’s joined by Mark Titus from the Mostly Sports studio to talk about the draft order, who ends up where, their favorite and least favorite prospects, and more. Then, Russillo talks about his experience in the lottery room on Sunday and takes us behind the scenes of how it all goes down before we see it o...
Ryen opens with the Knicks going up 2–0 against the Embiid-less Sixers and the Spurs’ major bounce-back in Game 2 against the Wolves. Then, Brian Windhorst stops by to talk about the OG Anunoby injury, the Cavs’ future if they get bounced, the Luka-to-Spain story blowing up, a draft lottery lookahead, and more. Then, Kyle and Ceruti join for some listener-submitted Life Advice, including a few follow-ups, removing a best man from your wedding, and returning a contractor’s tools. NBA PLAYOFFS (1:...
Ryen opens with the Pistons keeping it rolling, taking Game 1 over the Cavs, including a strong Durant performance and the Harden roller coaster. He also breaks down the Thunder, who are coasting so far in the playoffs. Then, US soccer legend Clint Dempsey stops by to talk about his career, the current USMNT ahead of the World Cup, his and Ryen’s shared love for Fulham, and his passion for other sports growing up. Finally, Kyle and Ceruti join for some listener-submitted Life Advice, including a...
Ryen opens by ranking the worst first-round losses in the NBA playoffs, discussing the Magic’s collapse and the firing of head coach Jamahl Mosley, the Celtics’ problems, and whether the Sixers can win the East. Then, the voice of the NBA, Mike Breen, stops by to look back at Round 1 and preview Round 2, including the pressure on the Knicks to reach the Finals, LeBron’s future, his thoughts on the Spurs, and how his job has changed on the broadcast. Finally, Kyle and Ceruti join for The Alliance...
Ryen opens with the Pistons staying alive at home against the Magic and the show Cade and Paolo put on, before getting into the Rockets clawing their way back to 3–2 against the Lakers (uh oh?). Next, PJ Carlesimo stops by to break down the game he called—Cavs–Raptors—including Scottie Barnes emerging as the best player in the series, the Spurs’ young guys showing up, and whether the Blazers job is worth taking. Finally, Kyle and Ceruti join for some listener-submitted Life Advice, including an ...
Ryen opens with the Knicks going up 3–2 and potentially figuring out the Hawks, along with the Celtics’ shooting variance striking again as they fail to close out the Sixers at home. Then, Ethan Strauss stops by to talk about why people hate the Thunder, whether their perceived advantages are real, modern officiating, Kevin Durant’s legacy, and the NBA’s proposed “fix” for tanking. Next, Trent Dilfer is back to break down several drafted quarterbacks, why some fail to live up to their talent, an...
Ryen opens by going through every NBA playoff series, including the Wolves–Nuggets battle, a pivotal Hawks–Knicks Game 5, Jalen Duren’s struggles, and the disappointing Cavs. Then, Nate Tice joins for a full recap of the NFL Draft, including his best and worst grades, quarterback fits, and a look ahead to the hype around 2027. Finally, Kyle and Ceruti join for an NBA Alliance parlay and some listener-submitted Life Advice, including a kid thief and a rough Venmo exchange. NBA PLAYOFFS (1:35) Wol...
Ryen opens by breaking down the three NBA games from Thursday night, including how much trouble the Knicks and Nuggets are in after going down 2–1, the Raptors getting a game, and some concerns he has with Harden and the Cavs. Then he’s joined by Albert Breer to break down the entire first round of the NFL Draft, including the biggest surprises, picks they didn’t like, and which teams came out as winners. Finally, Kyle and Ceruti join for some listener-submitted Life Advice, including a recap of...
Ryen opens with the Rockets going down 0–2 to the Lakers and why they’re such a mess right now, Wemby’s injury, Scoot’s big night, and the Celtics’ ugly loss. Then, The Athletic’s James Edwards joins to discuss the Knicks’ issues with the Hawks, whether the Pistons can bounce back against the Magic, and a great Cade story from his time covering the team. Next, Anthony Slater stops by to talk Wolves–Nuggets and whether Steve Kerr could leave the Warriors. Finally, Kyle and Ceruti join for some li...
Ryen starts with the annual Todd McShay and Daniel Jeremiah NFL Draft get-together, where they share a ton about what they’re hearing the week of the draft. They also compare some of the top prospects to previous years, and Ryen finishes with his fake draft scenarios. Then, he gives his thoughts on all the Game 1s from the NBA playoffs over the weekend, including another Magic Minute with Ceruti after Orlando’s shocking turnaround. Finally, the guys close it out with an Alliance Parlay for Tuesd...
Ryen is joined by Chris Mannix to break down all the NBA playoff series matchups, why the Magic job will be in demand this summer, and what the summer of Giannis could look like. Then, Ceruti joins for a Magic Minute after their embarrassing loss to the Sixers. Finally, Kyle and Ceruti join for some listener-submitted Life Advice, including someone adding their mom to an NBA group chat and a bad joke problem at work. CHRIS MANNIX (1:26) Warriors comeback win (9:53) Nuggets–Timberwolves (13:31) S...
Ryen opens with the top 10 NBA players right now, as voted on by current coaches and executives (plus his own list). Next, Pistons guard Duncan Robinson stops by to talk about Detroit’s No. 1 seed, the strength of the Eastern Conference, Cade’s return, and more. Then, Ryen breaks down the Hornets’ play-in win, LaMelo’s roller coaster, and the Blazers locking up the 7 seed. Finally, Kyle and Ceruti join for some listener-submitted Life Advice, including a hat dilemma and a pro athlete in love wit...
Ryen opens with how much the last six weeks of the NBA season have sucked—but is that really a problem as we head into the playoffs? He also gets into the disingenuous ratings comparisons across other sports. Then, Frank Isola joins to talk about the final day, including the embarrassing Magic loss, why the Spurs may have made their path harder, awards races, and a look ahead to some of the playoff matchups. Finally, Kyle and Ceruti join for a little Masters talk before some listener-submitted L...
Ryen is joined by Bruce Feldman for his “intel” NFL mock draft, including his love of Arvell Reese, sleepers, divisive players, and the Nigerian freak athlete Uar Bernard. Next, Tom Haberstroh stops by to talk about his research on just how few national TV games star players appear in, whether we’re being a little too bullish on the Hornets, his Eastern Conference tiers, Scoot’s improvement, and the Embiid news. Finally, the guys close it out with a recap of their King of the Court picks and som...
Ryen opens with Michigan’s national title win over UConn and his five biggest takeaways, including whether that transfer strategy is the future of the sport. Then, he gets into the Giannis vs. the Bucks drama, the trade rumor timeline, whether Milwaukee should give him the extension (just to trade him), and which teams are desperate enough to go all in on him. Next, he discusses Michael Malone surprisingly taking the UNC job before Kyle and Ceruti join for some listener-submitted Life Advice. MI...
Ryen opens with a Final Four recap, including Michigan demolishing a good Arizona team and UConn once again reaching the title game. Then, TNT’s Adam Lefkoe joins for more on the Final Four, stories from the TNT desk, whether the Thunder are good for the NBA, and more. Finally, Kyle joins for some listener-submitted Life Advice, including picking a godfather and a courtside seat conundrum. FINAL FOUR RECAP (1:37) Michigan dominates Arizona (10:59) Can UConn do it again? ADAM LEFKOE (15:52) Hangi...
Ryen opens with arguments for and against the question: “Is Jalen Hurts a good QB?” Next, he talks with Celtics guard Derrick White about Jayson Tatum’s return, postseason basketball approaching, and more. Then, Ryen is joined by The Athletic’s Sam Vecenie to discuss Final Four matchups, draft prospects, and the wide-open Eastern Conference. Finally, Ryen, Kyle, and Ceruti close the show by answering listener-submitted Life Advice questions, a newborn ruining the vibe of a rec league team. OPEN ...
Ryen opens with his four NBA MVP candidates: SGA, Luka, Jokic, and Wembanyama. Then Ian Eagle joins to discuss calling UConn’s historic comeback win over Duke, the revival of college basketball, Final Four storylines, and the start of his career at WFAN. Next, Ryen talks with PGA Tour golfer Jake Knapp about tying the course record at Memorial Park Golf Course last weekend, his hot start to the season, and getting ready for the Masters. Finally, Ryen and Kyle answer listener-submitted Life Advic...
