Russillo opens by recapping Week 3 of the NFL season and giving his biggest winners and losers (0:36). Then, he breaks down Week 4 of the college football season, his top 12, and the Ohio State–Notre Dame matchup (14:00). He is then joined by Todd McShay to talk about the QB prospects for the 2024 NFL draft, Marvin Harrison Jr., and Oregon-Colorado (29:33). Finally, the guys close it out with some listener-submitted Life Advice questions (69:37). The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Pl...
Sep 25, 2023•2 hr 47 min•Transcript available on Metacast Russillo starts by sharing his thoughts on both quarterbacks following the 49ers win over the Giants on ‘TNF’ (1:00). Next, he’s joined by The Ringer’s Van Lathan to discuss their favorite college towns and forecast Colorado's future (20:00). Finally, Ceruti and Kyle join to make this week’s Alliance Parlay (13:00) before closing the show with some listener-submitted Life Advice questions (59:00). The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please check out theringer.com/RG to find out more o...
Sep 22, 2023•2 hr 45 min•Transcript available on Metacast Ryen is joined by Big Cat from Barstool to talk about Roman Empire and World War II history (2:04), Deion Sanders changing the landscape of college football at Colorado (31:00), and sports city trades (42:22). Would Patrick Mahomes be worth an entire NBA franchise? Plus, they give life advice to a guy getting punked at the gym and tell an OnlyFans story (52:17). The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming, please check out theringer.com/RG to find out more, or listen to the end of the episode ...
Sep 20, 2023•1 hr 25 min•Transcript available on Metacast Russillo opens by recapping Week 2 of the NFL season and giving his biggest winners and losers (0:59). Then, he breaks down Week 3 of the college football season, his top 12, and Colorado (21:55). He is then joined by ESPN’s Greg McElroy to talk about his rankings on the season, Michael Penix Jr., and the latest on Alabama (35:36). Finally, the guys close it out with some listener-submitted Life Advice questions (67:06). The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please check out theringer.c...
Sep 18, 2023•2 hr 44 min•Transcript available on Metacast Russillo begins by questioning the Eagles' dominance this season despite their 2-0 start (1:00). Next, he’s joined by Sports Illustrated's Albert Breer to talk about Aaron Rodgers's injury, Tyreek Hill’s improved route tree, and more (11:00). Then, former Stanford coach David Shaw joins the show to share his thoughts on the future of college football conferences and what might come next for his coaching career (47:00). Finally, Ceruti and Kyle join to make this week’s Alliance Parlay (1:15:00) b...
Sep 15, 2023•2 hr 53 min•Transcript available on Metacast Ryen starts out the pod discussing how devastating the Aaron Rodgers injury is to the Jets fanbase and shows empathy towards Jets fans before getting into people turning on Josh Allen now (00:44). Then, he’s joined by North Carolina head football coach Mack Brown to discuss potential top pick Drake Maye, Texas's win over Alabama and life in college football with NIL (13:55). Next, he chats with author Darrell Hartman about his book "Battle of Ink and Ice" (39:17). And finally, the guys close it ...
Sep 14, 2023•2 hr 49 min•Transcript available on Metacast Russillo opens by recapping Week 1 of the NFL and giving his biggest winners and losers (1:13). Then, he breaks down Week 2 of the college football season, his top 12, and what Bama’s loss to Texas means (18:20). Finally, the guys close it out with some listener-submitted Life Advice questions (36:22). Host: Ryen Russillo Producers: Steve Ceruti, Kyle Crichton, and Stefan Anderson Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sep 11, 2023•1 hr 9 min•Transcript available on Metacast Russillo gives a day-by-day account of his solo summer trip to Spain. Host: Ryen Russillo Producers: Kyle Crichton and Steve Ceruti The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming, please checkout theringer.com/RG to find out more or listen to the end of the episode for additional details. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sep 08, 2023•3 hr 35 min•Transcript available on Metacast Russillo opens the show with his takeaways from Lions-Chiefs and shares his Super Bowl picks for the season (1:00). Next, he’s joined by The Ringer’s Sheil Kapadia to talk through his trade value rankings and go through some mock trade scenarios (14:00). Then, Ceruti and Kyle join to make this week’s Alliance Parlay (52:00) before they close the show with some listener-submitted Life Advice questions (57:00). The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please check out theringer.com/RG to fin...
Sep 08, 2023•2 hr 32 min•Transcript available on Metacast Russillo opens with Colorado’s huge Week 1 win over TCU, Shedeur Sanders’s play at QB, Deion Sanders dealing with the media, and if the Buff can be for real this season (1:00). Next, he chats with FOX CFB Analyst and former Colorado QB Joel Klatt for more about the Buffs' short- and long-term outlook, his initial reaction to Deion taking over as the team’s head coach, and some other Week 1 news in college football, including LSU-FSU (18:00). Finally, the guys close it out with some listener-subm...
Sep 05, 2023•1 hr 26 min•Transcript available on Metacast Russillo kicks off the show with a look at the NFL’s dominance after its future was questioned not too long ago (1:00). Then, he’s joined by NFL Network’s Daniel Jeremiah to preview the start of the season (17:00) and discuss the biggest college prospects (40:00). Next, skateboarding legend Tony Hawk comes on to share stories from his early life (50:00) and give a glimpse into how 'Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater' got made (66:00). Last, the guys close it out with some listener-submitted Life Advice ques...
Aug 31, 2023•2 hr 53 min•Transcript available on Metacast Russillo kicks off the show with the annual look at the quarterback depth charts before cutdown day (0:42). Then he is joined by The Athletic’s Chris Vannini, who discusses the long-term effects of college football conference realignment (13:28). Last, the guys close it out with some listener-submitted Life Advice questions (47:23). The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please check out theringer.com/RG to find out more or listen to the end of the episode for additional details. Host: R...
Aug 29, 2023•1 hr 22 min•Transcript available on Metacast Russillo is joined by Sirius XM’s Danny Kanell to discuss his potential College Football Playoff, Georgia reign, Wisconsin, and Caleb Williams (0:35). Finally, the guys close it out with some listener-submitted Life Advice questions (63:11). The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please check out theringer.com/RG to find out more or listen to the end of the episode for additional details. Host: Ryen Russillo Guest: Danny Kanell Producers: Steve Ceruti, Kyle Crichton, and Stefan Anderson ...
Aug 25, 2023•2 hr 32 min•Transcript available on Metacast It's finally here: The inaugural Friday Feedback episode! Ryen answers emails from listeners for an entire hour. Host: Ryen Russillo Producers: Kyle Crichton and Steve Ceruti The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming, please checkout theringer.com/RG to find out more or listen to the end of the episode for additional details. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Aug 18, 2023•1 hr 4 min•Transcript available on Metacast It's all Life Advice! Van Lathan joins Ryen, Kyle, and Ceruti to answer some listener-submitted Life Advice questions. Host: Ryen Russillo Guest: Van Lathan Producers: Kyle Crichton and Steve Ceruti The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming, please checkout theringer.com/RG to find out more or listen to the end of the episode for additional details. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Aug 15, 2023•1 hr 5 min•Transcript available on Metacast Russillo is joined by author David Grann to discuss his book 'Killers of the Flower Moon,' the upcoming Martin Scorsese film adaptation, and more (0:31). Then, Ryen answers some listener-submitted Life Advice questions (31:25). Host: Ryen Russillo Guest: David Grann Producers: Kyle Crichton and Steve Ceruti The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming, please checkout theringer.com/RG to find out more or listen to the end of the episode for additional details. Learn more about your ad choices. ...
Aug 10, 2023•59 min•Transcript available on Metacast Russillo is joined by the president of the NBA G League, Shareef Abdur-Rahim, to talk about the growth of the league, young players who choose the league over college, and what separates the guys who make it to the NBA. Plus, they chat about his unique NBA career (0:30). Finally, the guys close it out with some listener-submitted Life Advice questions (26:03). Host: Ryen Russillo Guest: Shareef Abdur-Rahim Producers: Steve Ceruti, Kyle Crichton, and Stefan Anderson Learn more about your ad choic...
Aug 08, 2023•52 min•Transcript available on Metacast Russillo is joined by Super Bowl champion Ndamukong Suh to discuss what NFL training camp is like for a veteran, his most recent journey to the Super Bowl with the Eagles, his college career at Nebraska, the toughest QBs he has faced, and more (0:29). Then, Ryen answers some listener-submitted Life Advice questions (32:48). Host: Ryen Russillo Guest: Ndamukong Suh Producers: Kyle Crichton and Steve Ceruti The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming, please checkout theringer.com/RG to find out...
Aug 03, 2023•58 min•Transcript available on Metacast Russillo is joined by Mike Sando of The Athletic to discuss his annual QB tiers in which 50 league insiders vote to rank all 30 veteran starting QBs (0:20). Then Ryen answers some listener-submitted Life Advice questions (48:47). Host: Ryen Russillo Guest: Mike Sando Producers: Kyle Crichton and Steve Ceruti The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming, please checkout theringer.com/RG to find out more or listen to the end of the episode for additional details. Learn more about your ad choices....
Aug 01, 2023•1 hr 22 min•Transcript available on Metacast Russillo shares his thoughts on Jaylen Brown's massive supermax contract and why it actually makes sense (0:35) before talking with seven-time NBA All-Star Tracy McGrady about comparing basketball eras, James Harden's trade request, stories from Tracy's career, and more (11:34). Finally, Ryen answers some listener-submitted Life Advice questions (37:43). Host: Ryen Russillo Guest: Tracy McGrady Producers: Kyle Crichton and Steve Ceruti Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/a...
Jul 27, 2023•1 hr 7 min•Transcript available on Metacast Russillo is joined by The Ringer's Sheil Kapadia to rank their top five NFL players at every position on offense (0:31) and defense (28:29). Then, Ryen answers some listener submitted Life-Advice questions (54:27). Host: Ryen Russillo Guest: Sheil Kapadia Producers: Kyle Crichton and Steve Ceruti Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jul 25, 2023•1 hr 28 min•Transcript available on Metacast Russillo shares his thoughts on the NBA trade requests of James Harden and Damian Lillard, as well as their respective teams' responses (0:44). Then Ryen is joined by Chad Millman, chief content officer of Action Network, to discuss sports gambling's entrance into mainstream media, finding value in futures bets, predicting the NFC, the state of magazines, ESPN layoffs, and more (14:22). Then Ryen talks with SlamBall cofounder Mason Gordon about the inception of SlamBall in the early 2000s, devel...
Jul 20, 2023•2 hr 52 min•Transcript available on Metacast Russillo weighs in on the conversation about devalued NFL running backs (0:34) before talking with ESPN's Dianna Russini about DeAndre Hopkins's trade to the Titans, what to make of the AFC East, Dalvin Cook's next team, which QBs are in a make-or-break year this season, and more (17:04). Next, Ryen is joined by renowned former tennis pro Mardy Fish to discuss last weekend's American Century Championship, Steph Curry's hole-in-one and Mardy's heckler that may have cost him the win, Wimbledon cha...
Jul 18, 2023•2 hr 1 min•Transcript available on Metacast Russillo opens by going through most of the big NBA ring chaser moves of the last 30 years and how Dame Lillard to Miami might stack up (0:37). Then he chats with Lakers reporter Mike Trudell and jokes about LeBron announcing he’s returning next season, discusses whether Anthony Davis found the best version of himself last year, and tells a great story about Austin Reaves (19:40). Finally, the guys close it out with some listener-submitted life advice questions (51:57). Host: Ryen Russillo Guest...
Jul 13, 2023•1 hr 25 min•Transcript available on Metacast Russillo is joined by SI's Chris Mannix to talk NBA offseason, including why the market for Dame Lillard is currently weaker than expected, James Harden's future, why Boston hasn't gotten the Jaylen Brown extension done yet, what the Kings are up to, Scoot Henderson's summer league, and more (0:19). Then Ryen answers some listener-submitted Life Advice questions (25:37). Host: Ryen Russillo Guest: Chris Mannix Producers: Kyle Crichton and Steve Ceruti Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podc...
Jul 11, 2023•1 hr 5 min•Transcript available on Metacast Russillo shares his thoughts on notable second- and third-year NBA players by placing them into four categories based on their standing in the league (0:32). Then Ryen is joined by The Ringer's Kevin Clark to discuss offseason NFL story lines, including Aaron Rodgers anticipation vs. Sean Payton anticipation, Stefon Diggs, rookie QBs, NFL players' gambling, and more (17:23). Then, they go abroad for a Formula One check-in (57:02). Finally, Ryen answers some listener-submitted Life Advice questio...
Jul 06, 2023•2 hr 55 min•Transcript available on Metacast Happy Fourth of July! Russillo is joined by Bulls guard Alex Caruso to talk about the Bulls' playoff series vs. the Heat, Lonzo Ball, Alex's NBA journey, his relationship with LeBron James, getting angry on the court, and more (0:24). Then, Ryen answers some listener-submitted Life Advice questions (31:39). Host: Ryen Russillo Guest: Alex Caruso Producers: Kyle Crichton and Steve Ceruti Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jul 04, 2023•56 min•Transcript available on Metacast Russillo shares his thoughts on Shohei Ohtani and where he ranks among all-type hype athletes including LeBron James, Tiger Woods, and Connor McDavid (0:40). Then Ryen is joined by ESPN's Jeff Passan to discuss Ohtani's unprecedented career, the Ohtani narrative in 2018 vs. 2023, whether he will remain with the Angels in the future, and more (13:20). Finally, Ryen answers some listener-submitted Life Advice questions (51:01). Host: Ryen Russillo Guest: Jeff Passan Producers: Kyle Crichton and St...
Jun 29, 2023•1 hr 21 min•Transcript available on Metacast Russillo shares his thoughts on a John Collins trade finally coming to fruition (0:39) before he is joined by The Ringer's Van Lathan to discuss Van's past comments on Nikola Jokic and where he stands now, Chris Paul's trade to the Warriors, a hip-hop rabbit hole, and more (12:39). Then, Van and Ryen answer some listener-submitted Life Advice questions (59:51). Host: Ryen Russillo Guest: Van Lathan Producers: Kyle Crichton and Steve Ceruti Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.c...
Jun 27, 2023•1 hr 25 min•Transcript available on Metacast Russillo shares his thoughts on the Trailblazers landing Scoot Henderson with the third overall pick, teams drafting for need, Chris Paul being traded to the Warriors, and ESPN's draft coverage (0:35). Then Ryen is joined by The Athletic's Sam Vecenie to discuss Brandon Miller being drafted second overall to the Hornets over Scoot, the Thompson twins going fourth and fifth overall, and Cam Whitmore's drastic slide to 20th, as well as their least favorite picks, first round sleepers, and more (18...
Jun 23, 2023•2 hr 45 min•Transcript available on Metacast