The Ryen Russillo Podcast

Mar 25 2025 744 ep. 87 mins 7.3k

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

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The Lack of Upsets and the State of College Hoops With P.J. Carlesimo, Plus, New Red Sox 3B Alex Bregman.

Mar 25 2025 101 mins

Russillo is joined by P.J. Carlesimo to share his favorite Sweet 16 teams, break down the distinct play styles of different conferences, and examine how much the transfer portal has affected the tournament (0:29). Then, Alex Bregman comes on to reveal his thoughts on changing teams, what the offseason process was like, and what he expects out of his first season with the Red Sox (3

MLB Is Back! (Kind Of?) With Jeff Passan. Plus, How Much to Believe in the Cavs, Clippers, and Zion.

Mar 20 2025 113 mins

Russillo starts the pod by exploring which NBA teams or players we are being tricked by (0:36). Then, he’s joined by Jeff Passan to discuss Shohei Ohtani and the Dodgers' deferrals, the hierarchy of the NL East, and which teams are in contention to win the AL (16:12). Plus, Life Advice with Ceruti and Kyle (1:19:32)! How do I reconcile with my wife after a hall pass mishap? Chec

Bracket Preview, Upsets, and Final Four Picks with Stanford Steve

Mar 18 2025 97 mins

Russillo welcomes Stanford Steve to break down what makes Duke and Florida so good, discuss which teams are primed for an upset, and share who they think will make it to the Final Four (0:46). Plus, Life Advice with Ceruti and Kyle (58:18)! What is pickup basketball? Check us out on YouTube for exclusive clips, livestreams, and more at https://www.youtube.com/@RyenRussilloPodcast.

‘Would You Rather’ NBA Player Debates, More Celtic Concerns and a Scoot Revival? Plus, Willie Colon!

Mar 13 2025 107 mins

Russillo starts with another edition of Tales From the Couch following OKC’s win in Boston (0:45). Then, Ceruti comes on to ask Ryen a series of ‘which player would you rather have’ questions (20:01). Next, Willie Colon joins the pod to debate Aaron Rodgers vs. Russell Wilson, share his favorite free agent signings thus far, and reveal his favorite offensive lineman (43:19).

NFL Free Agency Hits and Misses with Sheil Kapadia, Plus Chandler Parsons and How History Will View the SGA-Jokic MVP Race

Mar 11 2025 113 mins

Russillo welcomes in Sheil Kapadia to share their thoughts on Sam Darnold and Geno Smith, reveal their favorite and least favorite free agent signings, and discuss why Justin Fields still has so much hype around him (0:56). Next, Ryen compares Jokic and SGA and wonders how history will remember their MVP race (40:49). Then, he’s joined by Chandler Parsons to pick the best teams i

Ty Jerome on the Cavs' Breakout Season. Plus, National Champion Will Howard on Ohio State's Title Run, NFL Combine Stories, and His Pro Future.

Mar 06 2025 91 mins

Russillo is joined by Ty Jerome to break down how his career reached this point, what makes the Cavs so difficult to defend, and the ups and downs of his time at Virginia (0:44). Then, Will Howard comes on to share his thoughts on the combine, explain what fueled Ohio State on its national title run, and reveal what he believes his biggest strengths will be in the NFL (27:29). Plus

Part 2: Todd McShay on Shedeur and Cam's Landing Spots, WR and RB Debates, NFL Combine Takeaways, Plus Life Advice!

Mar 04 2025 85 mins

Russillo is joined by Todd McShay to break down the risers and fallers after the NFL combine, what made Shedeur Sanders’s interviews so newsworthy, and why quarterbacks are so hard to project (0:34). Plus, it’s time for Life Advice with Ceruti and Kyle (48:57) ! Do I respond to my neighbor who texts too much or continue to ignore him? Check us out on YouTube for exclusive clip

Part 1: More Mavs Misery with Kyrie Out for the Season, 15 NBA East Teams in 15(ish) Minutes, and Les Claypool of Primus!

Mar 04 2025 93 mins

The first installment of this two-part special starts with Russillo sharing his thoughts on Kyrie Irving’s season-ending injury and how it affects how we look at the Luka trade. Then, he runs through the NBA’s 15 Eastern Conference teams in just over 15 minutes (6:06). Later, Primus’ Les Claypool joins the show to talk about their search for a new drummer, his time with Oyste

15 NBA West Teams in 15(ish) Minutes! Plus, Adnan Virk Talks Oscars and the State of Canada.

Feb 27 2025 106 mins

Russillo starts the show by running through the NBA’s 15 Western Conference teams in about 15 minutes (01:19). Then, he’s joined by Adnan Virk to preview the Best Picture favorites, discuss when people started caring less about the Oscars, and talk about what the 4 Nations Face-Off meant to Canada (32:53). Plus, Life Advice with Ceruti and Kyle (74:14) ! How do I handle being b

Stafford, Rodgers, and Cousins Futures and Pre–NFL Combine Buzz With Albert Breer. Plus, Whether Teams Fear OKC and More With Anthony Slater.

Feb 25 2025 110 mins

Russillo is joined by Albert Breer to preview Matthew Stafford’s future with the Rams and potential landing spots if they were to trade him. Plus, best fits for Aaron Rodgers, Russell Wilson, and Kirk Cousins and an NFL draft update (1:44). Then, Russillo is joined by Anthony Slater to break down how Jimmy Butler has fit in with the Warriors, learn why KD didn’t want to come ba