Ryen and the show are live from San Francisco this week for Super Bowl LX! He opens with the Cavs–Kings trade and the latest on Giannis. Then, Todd McShay joins for a deep dive into the NFL draft, including where Mendoza stacks up against past quarterback prospects, what the Chiefs might do, and what a top-10 mock looks like. Next, Hall of Famer Steve Young stops by to break down his wild journey to the NFL and the 49ers, plus how his career compares to Sam Darnold’s. Finally, Kyle and Ceruti jo...
Feb 03, 2026•2 hr 9 min
Ryen is joined by former NBA front office executive and current ESPN analyst Bobby Marks to go over what’s possible with Giannis trades and which teams make the most sense, plus which teams will be buyers and sellers at the trade deadline next week. Then, The Athletic’s Bruce Feldman stops by to discuss all the college football transfer portal drama. Finally, Kyle and Ceruti join for some listener-submitted Life Advice, including how to deal with a wild family cheating situation and how to make ...
Jan 29, 2026•1 hr 55 min
Ryen opens with the news that Giannis may be ready to be traded either before the deadline or this summer, and why this should have happened long before now. Then, he chats with Pro Football Hall of Fame voter Mike Sando about how and why Bill Belichick was snubbed as a first-ballot Hall of Famer. Next, NBC NBA analyst Austin Rivers stops by to talk about his favorite surprise team, the two most disappointing teams this season, and more. Finally, Kyle and Ceruti join for some listener-submitted ...
Jan 28, 2026•1 hr 35 min
Ryen opens with the Seahawks–Patriots Super Bowl matchup, Sam Darnold outdueling Matthew Stafford, and the inevitable Drake Maye–Tom Brady comparisons. Then, 49ers All-Pro linebacker Fred Warner returns to break down the games, what he remembers from Sam Darnold’s time in San Francisco, why the Patriots’ talent is better than people think, and his thoughts on Robert Saleh to the Titans and Mike McDaniel to the Chargers. Finally, Kyle and Ceruti join for listener-submitted Life Advice, including ...
Jan 26, 2026•1 hr 32 min
Ryen is joined by former NFL quarterback and current analyst Chase Daniel to discuss what it’s like as a backup being thrust into a massive spot, like Jared Stidham in Denver. They also pick both conference title games and get into some stories from Chase’s career. Next, The Athletic’s Ted Nguyen stops by for more on the games, why he thinks Stidham is actually pretty solid, and why he’s picking both underdogs. Then, UFC president Dana White joins the show to preview UFC 324, the White House fig...
Jan 22, 2026•2 hr
Ryen opens with his thoughts on Indiana’s improbable national title and why he doesn’t think what Cignetti has done is something other, lesser programs can necessarily replicate. Then, he’s joined by David Pollack for more on the game, including Mendoza’s performance, why he thinks it’ll be hard for Indiana to run it back even if they’re more talented, and Miami’s future outlook. Finally, Kyle and Ceruti join for some listener-submitted Life Advice, including keeping a secret from a friend and m...
Jan 20, 2026•1 hr 21 min
Ryen opens with the Rams’ win over the Bears and that Caleb throw before hitting on the Bills’ loss in Denver and the idea that you have to say something bad about Josh Allen. Then, Sports Illustrated’s Albert Breer stops by with all the latest on the Bills firing head coach Sean McDermott, why it happened, who they’ll target next, and more on the coaching movement around the league. Next, FOX NFL analyst Mark Schlereth joins for a vibe check in Denver after the Bo Nix injury, the Broncos’ chanc...
Jan 19, 2026•1 hr 18 min
Ryen is joined by ESPN’s Kevin Clark to preview and pick all four NFL Divisional Round games, and they agree on all but one. Then, legendary play-by-play announcer Al Michaels joins the show in partnership with Michelob ULTRA and the “Run Back the Miracle” event, remembering the 1980 U.S. Olympic hockey team’s upset over the Soviet Union, and looking back at some of the best moments of his career. Finally, Kyle and Ceruti join for some listener-submitted Life Advice, including whether a guy can ...
Jan 15, 2026•1 hr 39 min
Ryen opens with some thoughts on Mike Tomlin stepping down as head coach of the Steelers and shares stories from his interactions over the years with players who played for him. Then, The Athletic’s Sam Amick stops by to discuss his sit-down with Giannis and where his head is at as trade speculation swirls. Plus, they discuss Anthony Davis’s future, the market for Ja Morant, and more NBA trade speculation. Finally, Kyle and Ceruti join for an extra-long edition of Life Advice, including a guy wh...
Jan 14, 2026•1 hr 32 min
Ryen opens with his thoughts on each of the NFL Wild Card games. Then, he dives deeper with Yahoo! Sports’ Nate Tice into the Eagles’ loss and their Jalen Hurts problem, the Bears’ comeback, Caleb’s growth, whether the Packers should move on from Matt LaFleur, and what to make of Stafford and the Rams. Next, Willie Colon stops by to talk Steelers and whether teams should sneakily not want to hire John Harbaugh. Finally, Kyle and Ceruti join for some listener-submitted Life Advice, including how ...
Jan 12, 2026•1 hr 53 min
Ryen opens with Miami’s wild win over Ole Miss, Carson Beck, and why it’s cool to have The U back. Then, he gets into Trae Young being traded to the Wizards and takes a bit of a victory lap over how little he was traded for. Next, former NFL quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick picks and previews all eight NFL Wild Card Weekend games with Ryen before 49ers All-Pro linebacker Fred Warner stops by to discuss 49ers–Eagles and more. Finally, Ceruti and Kyle join for listener-submitted Life Advice, including...
Jan 09, 2026•1 hr 50 min
Ryen opens with his reaction to the Ravens firing John Harbaugh. Then, he chats with ESPN’s Max Olson about the wild college football transfer portal, including where the top quarterbacks could end up and which schools are working it the most. Next, NBC/Peacock NBA analyst Robbie Hummel stops by to talk about some of his favorite rookies so far, the revitalized Sixers, and his favorite Eastern Conference contender. Finally, Kyle and Ceruti join for listener-submitted Life Advice, including dog p...
Jan 07, 2026•2 hr 2 min
Ryen opens with his Super Bowl pick now that the playoffs are set, then hands out some unique awards while looking back at the full NFL regular season. Next, he chats with Sports Illustrated’s Albert Breer about the coaching movement around the league and some of the biggest offseason storylines, including Lamar Jackson’s future in Baltimore. Finally, Kyle and Ceruti join for listener-submitted Life Advice, including generous in-laws and whether it’s okay to put your dog’s poop in someone else’s...
Jan 05, 2026•1 hr 52 min
Ryen opens with his thoughts on the College Football Playoff quarterfinals, including Indiana embarrassing Alabama and what to make of the SEC’s rough bowl season. Then, NFL Network’s Daniel Jeremiah stops by to talk about Fernando Mendoza’s draft stock, why the SEC doesn’t seem as talented anymore, and who his favorite AFC and NFC playoff contenders are. Finally, Kyle and Ceruti join for listener-submitted Life Advice, including a recap of their New Year’s, a lice incident, and a guy who hates ...
Jan 02, 2026•1 hr 51 min
Ryen opens with five takes from NFL Week 17, including believing in the Jaguars, Jalen Hurts struggling again, and why Bryce Young just isn’t the guy. Then, he chats with The Athletic’s Mike Sando as they put together their franchise quarterback value rankings. Next, Danny Kanell stops by to preview the four College Football Playoff quarterfinal matchups. Finally, Kyle and Ceruti hop in for listener-submitted Life Advice, including whether you can change “your type” and some family Christmas dra...
Dec 29, 2025•2 hr 8 min
Ryen welcomes 49ers All-Pro linebacker Fred Warner back to the show to talk about the Niners’ win on Monday night, why Brock Purdy doesn’t get the respect he deserves, the toughest opponent he’s faced, and more. Then, ESPN NBA analyst PJ Carlesimo stops by ahead of the Christmas Day slate to discuss how he’d try to stop the Thunder, Draymond Green’s antics, and why refereeing has changed for the worse. Finally, Kyle and Ceruti join for listener-submitted Life Advice, including a Timothy Chalamet...
Dec 24, 2025•2 hr 19 min
Ryen opens with the confusion in the AFC and whether we should believe in teams like the Patriots, Jaguars, and Broncos. Then, he transitions to the first round of the College Football Playoff and why you should be careful what you wish for if you want better games. Next, Super Bowl–winning head coach Jon Gruden stops by to talk about Trevor Lawrence, Drake Maye, Caleb Williams, and stories from his early coaching days. Finally, Kyle and Ceruti join for listener-submitted Life Advice, including ...
Dec 22, 2025•1 hr 26 min
Ryen opens with the Seahawks’ crazy comeback win over the Rams. Then, he previews the four College Football Playoff first-round matchups with David Pollack, including who he likes to win it all. Next, Ryen chats with his friend and actor Josh Duhamel about his show Ransom Canyon, the types of roles he looks for now, living off the grid, and where he’s at with the Vikings. Finally, Kyle and Ceruti join for some listener-submitted Life Advice, including how to get better pickup hoops teammates and...
Dec 19, 2025•2 hr 9 min
Ryen opens with the Knicks beating the Spurs in the NBA Cup before chatting with ESPN NBA insider Brian Windhorst about whether that win proved firing Tom Thibodeau was the right move, how the Spurs plan to build around Wemby, whether this OKC team is better than the prime Warriors, and where he sees LeBron playing next season. Then, the guys close it out with listener-submitted Life Advice and a big show announcement. KNICKS WIN THE NBA CUP (1:38) BRIAN WINDHORST (10:03) Knicks vindicated for f...
Dec 17, 2025•1 hr 35 min
Ryen opens with the biggest stories from NFL Week 15, including the Patrick Mahomes injury, believing in the Broncos, and the Bills’ comeback win over the Patriots. Then, he chats with former NFL MVP Matt Ryan about Philip Rivers’ return, whether the Rams are Super Bowl favorites, his favorite young quarterbacks, and more. Next, The Athletic’s Bruce Feldman joins to discuss what’s next at Michigan following the Sherrone Moore scandal. Finally, the guys close it out with listener-submitted Life A...
Dec 15, 2025•2 hr 5 min
Ryen is joined by 49ers linebacker Fred Warner to discuss his Week 6 injury, how San Francisco has remained competitive despite losing key players, his favorite linebackers this season, contenders in both the NFC and AFC, dueling with Matthew Stafford, what makes Kyle Shanahan an exceptional coach, and more. Finally, Kyle jumps in for some listener-submitted Life Advice covering some heavy topics. FRED WARNER (2:42) Recovering from his Week 6 injury (9:58) How the 49ers stay competitive through ...
Dec 12, 2025•1 hr 17 min
Ryen opens with some NBA thoughts, including the Magic’s comeback win in the NBA Cup led by a massive game from Desmond Bane. He looks back at the trade and why it makes even more sense now. Then, he’s joined by Suns owner Mat Ishbia to discuss the team’s surprising start, what he’s learned from early mistakes, whether he’d do the Kevin Durant and Bradley Beal trades again, and the future of Devin Booker. Finally, Kyle and Ceruti jump in for some listener-submitted Life Advice, including whether...
Dec 10, 2025•1 hr 36 min
Ryen opens with his thoughts on the College Football Playoff bracket and why we love to complain about the rankings no matter what. Then, Danny Kanell stops by for more playoff discussion, including Notre Dame’s frustration, the Group of 5 problem, and whether Ohio State can bounce back from the Indiana loss. Next, he chats with Mike Sando from The Athletic about the Chiefs needing a reset, the Daniel Jones injury, and whether this is the best Rams team under McVay. Finally, Ryen, Kyle, and Ceru...
Dec 08, 2025•2 hr 25 min
Ryen is joined by Super Bowl champion and ESPN analyst Booger McFarland for some leftover thoughts on Lane Kiffin to LSU before they preview this weekend’s college football conference title games and talk a little NFL. Then he’s joined by Commanders linebacker Von Miller to discuss his desire to be a GM, what he still wants to accomplish as a player, and whether he’d go No. 1 in a redraft of the 2011 class. Plus, the guys close it out with some listener-submitted Life Advice, including a guy who...
Dec 05, 2025•1 hr 42 min
Ryen is joined by Sports Illustrated senior NBA writer Chris Mannix to cover a bunch of topics, including the futures of Giannis Antetokounmpo and Anthony Davis, the Eastern Conference hierarchy, and the Clippers sending Chris Paul home. Then, he talks with Vanderbilt head football coach Clark Lea about his team’s case for the College Football Playoff, Diego Pavia’s Heisman candidacy, and more. Finally, the guys wrap up with The Alliance NBA picks and some listener-submitted Life Advice, includi...
Dec 03, 2025•1 hr 58 min
Ryen opens with his biggest takeaways from the NFL weekend, including whether this is the Bills’ best shot to win the AFC. Then, he chats with FOX CFB analyst Joel Klatt about Lane Kiffin to LSU, not believing in the SEC contenders, and his idea to fix the College Football Playoff. Next, Ryen runs through his College Football Top 12 rankings before closing it out with Kyle and Ceruti for some listener-submitted Life Advice, including a new friend’s questionable hobby and someone trying to steal ...
Dec 01, 2025•2 hr 11 min
Russillo shares day-by-day recaps from his recent trip across the pond to London, England.
Nov 28, 2025•1 hr 24 min
Ryen opens with Ja Morant’s wild comments toward Klay Thompson and runs through the history of Ja not backing up his trash talk before Ceruti throws some NBA mailbag questions at him. Then, ESPN’s Stanford Steve stops by to preview college football rivalry week and share some great stories from being on the road for SportsCenter and GameDay. Finally, Ryen, Kyle, and Ceruti close it out with some listener-submitted Life Advice, including a guy who is “tanking” in real life, whether you can sell t...
Nov 26, 2025•1 hr 32 min
Ryen opens with his biggest takeaways and awards from the NFL’s Week 11 Sunday slate, including the Chiefs’ comeback, the Eagles’ issues, and Shedeur Sanders’s first start. Then, he chats with ESPN’s Kevin Clark about the Rams’ masterful rebuild, what the Vikings should do with J.J. McCarthy, the race for the NFL’s No. 1 pick, and whether Notre Dame should be ranked ahead of Miami. Next, Ryen unveils his CFB Top 12 and reacts to some controversial comments from Dan Lanning. And finally, the guys...
Nov 24, 2025•2 hr 2 min
Ryen is joined by Big Cat to talk about the Barstool experience so far before they draft potential CFB Playoff teams and rank the top four NFL teams using CFB-style criteria. Then, the guys close it out with some listener-submitted Life Advice, including whether to take a fun job that pays less and a friend group being divided because of College Football 26. (00:12) INTRO (01:28) BIG CAT! (01:42) Russillo working at Barstool (13:45) CFB Playoff Rankings (29:53) LSU Next Head Coach? (34:35) Frank...
Nov 20, 2025•1 hr 19 min
