The Ryen Russillo Podcast

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

Sports
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The Things You Forgot About the NBA, With Kevin...
71 min
602
Mahomes Isn’t Making Enough. Plus QB Coach Quin...
65 min
603
Cam Newton in New England. Plus, Andy Benoit’s ...
51 min
604
Could 60 Games Mean a Bad Team From Last Year W...
54 min
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‘John Wick,’ ‘Sicario,’ and ‘The Town’ Producer...
59 min
606
Catching Up With Scott Van Pelt
66 min
607
The No. 1 QB for the Class of 2021—and It’s Not...
55 min
608
Reality Versus “Well, Actually” About the NBA R...
52 min
609
College Programs May Be Broke But It’s Their Fa...
50 min
610
College Football Check-in With Andy Staples and...
48 min
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Was Grady Little NOT an Idiot? Revisiting the 2...
70 min
612
Cases For/Against the Next Generation of NFL QB...
64 min
613
PGA Tour Stories and Life Advice With Max Homa 
Russillo shares some thoughts on moving houses, Dak Prescott’s contract negotiations, and takeaways from ‘The Last Dance’ (1:40). Then pro golfer Max Homa joins to discuss his 2019 PGA Tour win at the Wells Fargo Championship, the spectrum of golf course vibes, losing and regaining his PGA Tour card, overthinking on the course, people lying about their drive distance, PGA Tour stories, and more (11:44) before they answer some listener-submitted questions (1:02:50).
76 min
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The Murky Future of the MLB With Jeff Passan
Russillo shares his thoughts on Tampa Bay Rays pitcher Blake Snell's comments regarding the possibility of players taking a pay-cut for a shortened MLB season (0:55), before he is joined by ESPN's Jeff Passan to discuss the issues surrounding proposed changes to the MLB revenue split in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic, health and safety protocols, Baseball's opportunity to gain a new audience, and potential consequences of not reaching an agreement in time (19:40).
65 min
615
Nick Bilton on 'American Kingpin' and the Silk ...
Russillo talks about Scottie Pippen's refusal to check-in during the 1994 playoffs versus the Knicks (3:50), before talking to author of 'American Kingpin,' Nick Bilton, about the Silk Road, an Amazon-style internet marketplace created by Ross Ulbricht that featured illegal drugs and other items. They talk about the rise and fall of the Silk Road, Ulbricht's capture and trial, and more (13:09). Finally Russillo answers some listener-submitted questions (47:25).
70 min
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UFC Is Back! With Jon Anik | The Ryen Russillo ...
Russillo is joined by his old friend and UFC commentator Jon Anik to discuss the logistics of putting together a live television event today; UFC 249 results, including Greg Hardy vs. Yorgan De Castro, Francis Ngannou vs. Jairzinho Rozenstruik, and Tony Ferguson vs. Justin Gaethje; Conor McGregor’s post-fight comments; and more.
47 min
617
The Return of the Pro Lacrosse With Paul Rabil....
Russillo is joined by Premier Lacrosse League cofounder and player Paul Rabil to discuss the return of professional lacrosse in the form of a 16-day quarantine tournament (1:20). Then Ryen talks with Bill Simmons and longtime Bullets/Wizards fan Joe House about Game 2 of Round 1 of the 1997 playoffs between the Chicago Bulls and the Washington Bullets (27:28).
111 min
618
College Recruiting Stories Part 2 with Doug Got...
In part two of a two-part series, Russillo is joined by former collegiate and pro athletes to run through some of their best recruiting stories.
64 min
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Life Advice Plus Media Covering Media With Brya...
Russillo answers some listener-submitted questions about buying a home, switching jobs, balancing sports with relationships, and more (1:12), before talking with The Ringer’s Bryan Curtis about today’s media landscape, how it has been affected by the coronavirus pandemic, covering entities like ESPN, starting out as a young journalist, and much more (23:10).
78 min
620
College Recruiting Stories Part 1, With Marcell...
In Part 1 of a two-part series, Russillo is joined by former collegiate and pro athletes to run though some of their best recruiting stories.
60 min
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Reactions to the NFL Draft With Chris Long | Th...
On this special post-draft episode, Russillo is joined by Chris Long to talk about some of the key takeaways from this year's NFL draft, including Green Bay's QB pick and what it means for Aaron Rodgers, as well as where the other top prospects landed (00:10). Later, Russillo shares what he thinks the aftermath of the draft will mean for teams going forward (41:12).
52 min
622
Workplace Analogies, Plus Trent Dilfer on 2020 ...
Russillo examines similarities and differences between the average work environment and that of the pro athlete (1:40) before he is joined by Super Bowl champion Trent Dilfer to discuss some 2020 NFL draft prospects, including Tua Tagovailoa, Joe Burrow, Justin Herbert, Jordan Love, Jalen Hurts, and more (21:10).
63 min
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Wild Tour Stories With DJ Whoo Kid | The Ryen R...
Russillo talks about the uncertainty surrounding when pro sports will return (1:40) before he is joined by legendary hip-hop DJ and producer DJ Whoo Kid to discuss coming up in Queens, New York, navigating the music industry at a young age, working with Russell Simmons, 50 Cent, G-Unit, Mobb Deep, Eminem, D12, Capone-N-Noreaga, and some incredible stories from the road (8:55).
72 min
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Roommate Self-Scouting Reports, Unanswerable NB...
Russillo evaluates himself as a roommate (1:45) before he is joined by his old producer Steve Ceruti to discuss having roommates, working in media, and some NBA topics contingent on the 2019-20 season being canceled (14:15). Finally, they answer some listener-submitted mailbag questions, including on navigating office politics, dating coworkers, internet dating, and more (1:00:00).
86 min
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The Five Best NBA Teams for a GM, Plus Christia...
Russillo runs through which NBA teams he thinks are really destination jobs for a GM (3:45), before talking with world-renowned jazz trumpeter Christian Scott aTunde Adjuah about the New Orleans jazz community, touring as a teenager, pushing musical boundaries, and much more (14:30). Finally, Russillo answers some mailbag questions (56:58).
68 min