Russillo opens the show by revealing his takeaways from the in-season tournament so far (1:00). Then, he’s joined by Brian Windhorst to discuss LeBron’s mindset, explain how complicated trades in the NBA can be, share what the Pelicans can do with Zion, and examine the Warriors' issues. (23:00). Finally, Ceruti and Kyle join the show to answer some listener-submitted Life Advice questions (70:00). The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please check out theringer.com/RG to find out more o...
Dec 08, 2023•2 hr 36 min•Transcript available on Metacast Russillo opens by recapping Week 13 of the NFL season and giving his biggest winners and losers and his thoughts on the College Football Playoff (0:38). Then he is joined by SiriusXM’s Danny Kanell and ESPN’s Todd McShay to break down Florida State not being selected for the CFP, the committee’s decision, and how expansion could help (15:04). Then Todd and Ryen continue their conversation on the CFP, Michigan-Alabama, and Jordan Love (37:41). Finally, the guys close it out with some listener-sub...
Dec 04, 2023•2 hr 32 min•Transcript available on Metacast Russillo opens the show with his confidence rankings for this weekend’s conference championship games and discusses how a committee would handle the NFL teams (1:00). Then, he’s joined by Super Bowl champion Willie Colon to break down Dak Prescott’s play, share his pick for 49ers-Eagles, and tell stories from his playing days (16:00). Finally, Kyle joins the show to make this week’s Alliance Parlay (49:00) before closing the show with some listener-submitted Life Advice questions (58:00). The Ri...
Dec 01, 2023•1 hr 27 min•Transcript available on Metacast It’s Wednesday, which means Ryen’s got Hump Day Hoops! Could the Warriors' run finally be coming to a close (00:43)? What’s going on with Zion? The numbers are still good, but is he even the best player on his team? Plus, The Ringer’s own Rob Harvilla authored the book '60 Songs That Explain the '90s' and jumped on the pod to relive some '90s nostalgia (34:33). Plus, is one guy getting scammed into a trip to Hawaii on Life Advice (1:13:55)? The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please c...
Nov 29, 2023•2 hr 38 min•Transcript available on Metacast Russillo opens by recapping Week 12 of the NFL season and giving his biggest winners and losers (0:36). Then, he breaks down his top 12 in CFB and the cautions of hiring college football head coaches (17:09). He is then joined by Todd McShay to talk about Ohio State–Michigan, the CFP conundrum and Jalen Hurts (33:39). Finally, the guys close it out with some listener-submitted Life Advice questions (79:03). The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please check out theringer.com/RG to find ...
Nov 27, 2023•2 hr 49 min•Transcript available on Metacast Russillo is joined by Ceruti and Kyle to answer all of your Friday Feedback questions (1:00) and try to get back in the win column with the Alliance Parlay (31:00). 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 Producers: Steve Ceruti, Kyle Crichton, and Mike Wargon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Nov 24, 2023•58 min•Transcript available on Metacast Ryen starts the pod with some Hump Day Hoops and a recap of the Cavaliers' overtime win vs. the Sixers. Plus, Ceruti and the Magic Minute (39:08). Does the NBA have a problem with the way the game is officiated? Two-time Super Bowl champ and host of the 'Green Light Podcast' Chris Long joined and discussed the Chiefs-Eagles rematch and whether the Chiefs have real offensive issues going forward (31:15). In today’s Life Advice, one guy takes issue with the cleanliness of his girlfriend, with whom...
Nov 22, 2023•2 hr 53 min•Transcript available on Metacast Russillo opens by recapping Week 11 of the NFL season and giving his biggest winners and losers (0:43). Then, he breaks down his top 12 in CFB (18:44). Next, he is joined by SiriusXM’s Danny Kanell to discuss Jordan Travis’s injury, J.J. McCarthy, and College Football Playoff scenarios (25:06). Finally, the guys close it out with some listener-submitted Life Advice questions (61:30). Host: Ryen Russillo Guest: Danny Kanell Producers: Steve Ceruti, Kyle Crichton, and Stefan Anderson Learn more ab...
Nov 20, 2023•2 hr 36 min•Transcript available on Metacast Russillo opens the show by making the case for the five teams he thinks are capable of winning the Super Bowl and discussing each team's fatal flaw (1:00). Then, he’s joined by Sports Illustrated senior writer Chris Mannix to discuss the Timberwolves and Anthony Edwards taking the next step this year, select the top young players in the league, and predict players' trade value (16:00). Finally, Kyle joins the show to make this week’s Alliance Parlay (54:00) before closing the show with some list...
Nov 17, 2023•1 hr 28 min•Transcript available on Metacast Russillo was live from Las Vegas with Todd McShay! They talk about their humble beginnings when they first met early in their careers and the criticism of Caleb Williams as the next “can’t miss” draft prospect. Plus, Todd gives his top five NFL draft misses, and Russillo gives his top five NBA draft misses (22:28). Finally, Kyle and Ceruti join for Live Advice (36:25). The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming, please checkout theringer.com/RG to find out more or listen to the end of the epi...
Nov 16, 2023•1 hr 6 min•Transcript available on Metacast Russillo opens by recapping Week 10 of the NFL season and giving his biggest winners and losers (1:07). Then, he breaks down his top 12 in CFB (16:11). He is then joined by SNY’s Willie Colon to discuss Antonio Pierce, Josh Dobbs, 49ers defense, and Aaron Rodgers’s return (19:46). Finally, the guys close it out with some listener-submitted Life Advice questions (49:55). The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please check out theringer.com/RG to find out more or listen to the end of the e...
Nov 13, 2023•1 hr 25 min•Transcript available on Metacast Russillo opens the show with his quarterback replacement rankings (1:00). Then, he’s joined by The Ringer’s Logan Murdock to discuss how Chris Paul is jelling with the Warriors and the chaos that is Draymond Green (19:00). Finally, Ceruti and Kyle join to make this week’s Alliance Parlay (41:00) before closing the show with some listener-submitted Life Advice questions (45:00). The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please check out theringer.com/RG to find out more or listen to the end ...
Nov 10, 2023•1 hr 17 min•Transcript available on Metacast Ryen opens the show with how the Clippers looked with newly acquired James Harden and what their fatal flaw was in their debut against the Knicks Monday night (00:59). Ceruti then chimes in and gives some numbers that have stood out so far in the NBA season (10:46). Ryen revisits NFL player trade value with Sheil Kapadia, and they do a Super Bowl team confidence draft (39:03). Plus, Life Advice! One guy lost his expensive sunglasses from a pretty girl and needs them back (01:14:52). The Ringer i...
Nov 08, 2023•2 hr 55 min•Transcript available on Metacast Russillo opens by recapping Week 9 of the NFL season and giving his biggest winners and losers (1:08). Then, he breaks down his top 12 in CFB (18:31). He is then joined by Todd McShay to talk about C.J. Stroud’s rookie campaign, Tua’s struggles, and Jayden Daniels’s draft stock rise (23:50). Finally, the guys close it out with some listener-submitted Life Advice questions (73:13). The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please check out theringer.com/RG to find out more or listen to the e...
Nov 06, 2023•2 hr 38 min•Transcript available on Metacast Russillo opens the show by recapping Victor Wembanyama’s big game and explaining why San Antonio was the perfect landing spot for him (1:00). Then, he’s joined by Danny Kanell to chat about the first College Football Playoff rankings, discuss the conference hierarchy, and preview this weekend’s games (14:00). Finally, Ceruti and Kyle join to make this week’s Alliance Parlay (53:00) before closing the show with some listener-submitted Life Advice questions (59:00). The Ringer is committed to resp...
Nov 03, 2023•2 hr 30 min•Transcript available on Metacast The James Harden–Sixers saga resulted in him getting his way again and being traded to the Los Angeles Clippers. Ryen discusses why the league should have less of what Harden just did (01:22). Clippers fan Marcellus Wiley joins Ryen to discuss the trade and how the Chargers are basically on the road every game (26:41). Damien Woody also stops by and gives some insight on the Chase Young and Montez Sweat trades and whether the Cowboys are a legitimate Super Bowl contender (44:34). Plus, Ryen, Cer...
Nov 02, 2023•2 hr 50 min•Transcript available on Metacast Russillo opens by recapping Week 8 of the NFL season and giving his biggest winners and losers (0:45). Then he breaks down his top 12 in CFB (14:52). He is then joined by The Athletic’s Mike Sando to talk about the NFL trade deadline, Kirk Cousins, Brock Purdy, and Bill Belichick (24:48). Finally, the guys close it out with some listener-submitted Life Advice questions (58:33). The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please check out theringer.com/RG to find out more or listen to the end ...
Oct 30, 2023•2 hr 31 min•Transcript available on Metacast Russillo opens the show with his thoughts on LeBron’s start to his 21st season (1:00). Then, he’s joined by Todd McShay to break down this year’s class of wide receivers and take part in a best player on every NFL team draft (12:00). Next, former Blue Jays bullpen coach Matt Buschmann joins the show to preview the World Series and explain how to attack hitters (67:00). Finally, Ceruti and Kyle join to make this week’s Alliance Parlay (104:00) before closing the show with some listener-submitted ...
Oct 27, 2023•2 hr 29 min•Transcript available on Metacast Ryen opens the show by revisiting the NBA’s opening night, discusses if the Lakers and Nuggets actually have a rivalry, and gives his season picks (00:38). Ryen was joined by NBA Champion and ESPN analyst Richard Jefferson at his recent Manhattan beach live show and dives into what happened to the goons in the NBA (22:00). The NFL trade deadline is quickly approaching and Dianna Russini joined the pod to discuss the latest surrounding some big name players including Saquon Barkley and Deshaun Wa...
Oct 25, 2023•2 hr 37 min•Transcript available on Metacast Russillo opens by recapping Week 7 of the NFL season and giving his biggest winners and losers (0:41). Then, he breaks down his top 12 in CFB (17:24). He is then joined by The Athletic’s Bruce Feldman to talk Lincoln Riley, James Franklin, and whether Jimbo Fisher is on the hot seat or not (30:22). From the live show at the 900 Club, Lakers guard Austin Reaves talks about his relationship with LeBron, Taylor Swift, and the Lakers' rivalry with the Nuggets (67:33). Finally, the guys close it out ...
Oct 23, 2023•2 hr 54 min•Transcript available on Metacast Russillo is joined by Fox Sports’ Willie Colon to discuss what the Jets’ best move is going forward (1:00), break down what makes an NFL defense elite (12:00), share stories from Willie’s playing days (26:00), and preview Sunday night’s matchup between the Dolphins and Eagles (32:00). Finally, Ceruti and Kyle join to share their picks for this week’s Alliance Parlay (36:00) before closing the show by answering your Friday Feedback questions (42:00). The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming....
Oct 20, 2023•2 hr 33 min•Transcript available on Metacast Ryen finally took the long trip over to SoFi Stadium to catch the Cowboys-Chargers game this past Monday and walked away realizing the disadvantage the Chargers have playing in Los Angeles (00:38). The NBA season is looming, and Ryen and Ceruti are back with some Would You Rathers (11:22). Is Victor Wembanyama worth an entire franchise? Plus, Life Advice! Should one guy tell his fiancée about his recent financial woes (44:37)? The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please check out theri...
Oct 18, 2023•1 hr 17 min•Transcript available on Metacast Russillo opens by recapping Week 5 of the NFL season and giving his biggest winners and losers (1:24). Then, he breaks down his top 12 in CFB (18:27). He is then joined by Todd McShay to talk about Washington-Oregon, his top 10 prospects, and Jalen Hurts (24:55). Finally, the guys close it out with some listener-submitted Life Advice questions (54:22). 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 additio...
Oct 16, 2023•1 hr 20 min•Transcript available on Metacast Russillo starts by breaking down the Chiefs' victory over the Broncos and explains why the Chiefs defense is their secret weapon (1:00). Next, he’s joined by RedZone host Scott Hanson to learn how the show has grown, pick his brain on the best NFL teams, and question him on some late-game scenarios (14:00). Then, the Police drummer Stewart Copeland comes on to share his musical background, stories about meeting Sting, and more from his new book (55:00). Finally, Ceruti and Kyle join to make this...
Oct 13, 2023•2 hr 12 min•Transcript available on Metacast Ryen goes full captain 617 today with Beantown legends Rob Gronkowski and Pedro Martinez. But first, he reviews the 2023-24 NBA GM survey, which was just released, and revisits past ones to see how they've held up (01:00). Then, Gronk talks about his time with the Patriots, how he dealt with all the injuries throughout his career, and whether he or Travis Kelce is the best tight end ever (19:44). Pedro Martinez speaks on his legacy in Boston and what it meant to finally break the 86-year curse (...
Oct 11, 2023•2 hr 47 min•Transcript available on Metacast Russillo opens by recapping Week 5 of the NFL season and giving his biggest winners and losers (1:39). Then, he recaps the Texas-Oklahoma matchup, discusses Miami’s loss, and breaks down his top 12 (25:24). He is then joined by Todd McShay to talk about the 49ers' dominance, Fred Warner, and how to build around a rookie quarterback (42:19). Finally, the guys close it out with some listener-submitted Life Advice questions (90:43). The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please check out th...
Oct 09, 2023•2 hr 4 min•Transcript available on Metacast Russillo starts by discussing Justin Fields’s resurgence the past two weeks and how that could affect Caleb Williams (1:00). Next, he’s joined by Super Bowl champion and Fox Sports host Willie Colon to break down QB play throughout the league and discuss the challenges of the New York media (14:00). Finally, Ceruti and Kyle join to make this week’s Alliance Parlay (49:00) before closing the show with some listener-submitted Life Advice questions (53:00). The Ringer is committed to responsible ga...
Oct 06, 2023•1 hr 27 min•Transcript available on Metacast Ryen starts the show by acknowledging the redemption stories of Baker Mayfield and Jared Goff and James Harden’s rift with Philly upon his arrival at training camp (01:37). Three-time Super Bowl champ Julian Edelman joins the show to discuss the high-flying Dolphins motion offense, the development of Mac Jones, and what it's like critiquing players in the media as a former player (22:45). We’ve got Life Advice! Ceruti has a mustache look he’s thinking about keeping, and one guy sulks about missi...
Oct 04, 2023•2 hr 39 min•Transcript available on Metacast Russillo opens by recapping Week 4 of the NFL season and giving his biggest winners and losers (0:43). Then, he breaks down his top 12, and the guys recap their trip to Oxford, Mississippi (19:00). He is then joined by Todd McShay to talk about the Bills, CJ Stroud, and why Shadeur Sanders is special (49:22). Finally, the guys close it out with some listener-submitted Life Advice questions (102:04). The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please check out theringer.com/RG to find out more...
Oct 02, 2023•2 hr 12 min•Transcript available on Metacast Russillo opens with Dame Lillard to the Bucks, where it puts Milwaukee in the East, and why the coverage around the Heat’s pursuit of Dame was completely wrong (00:43). Then, he chats with former NFL quarterback and current quarterbacks coach Jordan Palmer about a bunch of quarterback stuff, including the moment Palmer knew Joe Burrow was special, Justin Fields’s future, how good Caleb Williams will be from day one, and more (13:45). Finally, the guys make their Week 5 CFB Alliance Parlay picks ...
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