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Russillo is joined by Kings forward Harrison Barnes to discuss the Kings’ season, his teammates De’Aaron Fox and Tyrese Haliburton, Harrison’s new position as treasurer for the NBPA, trade rumors, and more (2:15). Then comedian Nate Bargatze returns to discuss his new Netflix special ‘The Greatest Average American’, which premieres March 18. Nate talks about coming up in comedy with Pete Holmes an...

Russillo breaks down Dak Prescott’s $160 million contract with the Dallas Cowboys (2:20) before talking with former NFL QB and current Burleson High School head coach Jon Kitna about working with Dak Prescott during his time as QB coach for the Cowboys, playing QB for the Bengals, mentoring Carson Palmer, the joy of coaching young athletes, and more (11:00). Then Ryen talks with ESPN’s Tim Legler...

Russillo shares his thoughts on the 76ers' win over the Jazz and NBA fourth-quarter shooting numbers (2:15) before talking with Fox and NFL Network's Peter Schrager about the upcoming NFL draft, the Jets looking to add offensive security for whoever will be their starting QB for 2021, Russell Wilson's wishes to be traded, the Deshaun Watson trade standoff, free-agent QBs, New England's plan to rem...

Russillo shares his thoughts on Ja Morant and the Grizzlies after their win over the Wizards (2:00) before he talks to Frank Isola of ESPN and SiriusXM about the Knicks' success under coach Tom Thibodeau, covering then–Knicks coach Jeff Van Gundy in the ’90s, today's NBA replay reviews, the Brooklyn Nets, sports beat writers and locker room access, and much more (7:45). Finally, Ryen answers some...

Russillo shares his thoughts and some statistics on what makes this NBA season unique (2:00), before talking with The Athletic’s Sheil Kapadia about names to watch in NFL free agency, including Von Miller, Melvin Ingram, Allen Robinson, Cam Newton, and more (15:00). Then Ryen talks with the Notorious B.I.G.’s manager, Wayne Burrow, and the director of the new Netflix documentary ‘Biggie: I Got a S...

Russillo shares his thoughts on the Russell Wilson trade rumors heating up (1:30) before talking with ESPN’s Seth Wickersham about NFLPA executive director DeMaurice Smith, negotiating for a 17-game season, maintaining a balance of power in the league, and much more (9:00). Then, Ryen is joined by executive VP of BPI Sports Whitney Reid to answer some listener-submitted fitness Life Advice questio...

Russillo shares his thoughts on the Washington Wizards' recent winning streak as well as the Lakers' recent struggles (1:30) before talking with longtime basketball coach and broadcaster P.J. Carlesimo about the "Old" Big East, his time at Seton Hall, deciding to leap to the NBA, working with coach Gregg Popovich on the Spurs, Tim Duncan stories, coaching Denzel Washington at Fordham University, a...

Russillo shares his thoughts on NBA All-Star voting (1:30), before talking to SI's Albert Breer about every angle of the Carson Wentz trade and how it will impact the Eagles in the NFL draft. They also discuss first-round draft QBs, NFL trade rumors, Jaguars head coach Urban Meyer, and more (6:00). Finally Ryen answers some listener-submitted Life Advice questions (50:00). Learn more about your ad...

Russillo shares his thoughts on Draymond Green’s comments about the double standard of teams and players (1:30), before talking with NBA champion and analyst Richard Jefferson about his time with the New Jersey Nets, a ton of Jason Kidd stories, the relationships between players and teams, trades, and more (14:00). Then Ryen talks with Orlando Magic center Nikola Vucevic about coming to the U.S. t...

Russillo shares his thoughts on the situation in Jacksonville after Urban Meyer's strength coach, Chris Doyle, resigns amid backlash to his hiring (1:30). Then Ryen talks with Atlanta Hawks GM Travis Schlenk about some of the team's struggles this season, point guard Trae Young's growth dating all the way back to his days at Oklahoma, the 2018 draft-day trade, Rajon Rondo's impact on the locker ro...

Russillo shares his thoughts on the notion that Russell Wilson could be traded (1:30), before he is joined by ESPN’s Todd McShay to discuss 2021 draft QB rankings, and why he has five QBs going in the first round (13:00). Finally, Ryen answers some listener-submitted Life Advice questions (42:00). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Russillo shares his thoughts on the updated GOAT argument on the heels of Tom Brady’s seventh Super Bowl win (1:30), before talking with sportscaster Ryan Ruocco about the Brooklyn Nets, coach Steve Nash, play-by-play announcing, pandemic broadcasting, and more (5:00). Finally, Ryen answers some listener-submitted Life Advice questions (53:30). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoice...

Russillo shares his updated Tom Brady vs. Bill Belichick rankings (1:30) before he is joined by former Super Bowl champion and current ESPN analyst Jeff Saturday to discuss some keys to last night’s Super Bowl, watching Tom Brady grow throughout his career, the Buccaneers' coaching staff, and more (14:00). Then Ryen talks with Sara Walsh of Fox Sports and NFL Network about covering the Buccaneers...

Russillo shares some thoughts on the legacy stakes for Super Bowl LV (1:30), before talking with 3x Super Bowl champion Tedy Bruschi about meeting Tom Brady for the first time, watching Tom grow as a player, the Patriots dynasty, Travis Kelce vs. Rob Gronkowski, the risk of blitzing Patrick Mahomes, Tedy’s Super Bowl pick, and more (8:00). Then Ryen is joined by head coach of the Arizona Wildcats...

Russillo shares some NBA thoughts (2:00) before talking with longtime QB and ESPN analyst Matt Hasselbeck about some Super Bowl story lines, playing for Andy Reid on the Packers, stories from Matt’s NFL career, Super Bowl picks, and more (7:00). Then Ryen talks to ESPN MLB insider Jeff Passan about the Colorado Rockies trading Nolan Arenado, MLB’s problems with competitiveness, a looming potential...

Russillo shares some thoughts on Jared Goff getting traded to the Lions for Matthew Stafford (1:30). Then he talks with three-time Super Bowl champion Daryl “Moose” Johnston about winning Super Bowl XXVII and Super Bowl XXVIII vs. the Buffalo Bills, coach Jimmy Johnson, Emmitt Smith, and more, before they preview Buccaneers-Chiefs in Super Bowl LV (12:00). Then Ryen shares some NBA thoughts on the...

Russillo points out some NBA teams who have a clear identity (8:00) before talking with Super Bowl champion Howie Long about the Chiefs-Buccaneers Super Bowl, his early days with the Raiders, stories from his career, winning Super Bowl XVIII, and more (22:00). Finally Ryen answers some listener-submitted Life Advice questions (1:09:00). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/ad...

Russillo shares some thoughts on the Nets, Hawks, and Bradley Beal in the latest edition of the Flagrant 3 (1:30) before talking with UFC’s Jon Anik about UFC 257, Conor McGregor’s loss to Dustin Porier, Michael Chandler’s post-fight comments, an update on the UFC’s Fight Island in Abu Dhabi, and more (13:00). Then Ryen talks with author Steven Hyden about his new book, ‘This Isn't Happening: Radi...

Russillo shares his thoughts about Tom Brady making his way to his 10th Super Bowl, this time with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers (1:45), before he is joined by The Athletic’s Mike Sando to discuss Aaron Rodgers’s vague postgame comments about the offseason, hypothetical Deshaun Watson trade packages, Matt Stafford’s next team, the lack of diversity in NFL front offices and head coaching positions, and...

Russillo is joined by two-time Super Bowl champion and broadcasting legend Phil Simms to discuss Chiefs-Bills and Packers-Buccaneers, how wind factors into QB play, losing to the 1985 Chicago Bears in the divisional round, winning the Super Bowl the next year, coach Bill Parcells, and more (1:30). Then Ryen talks to entrepreneur and author Daymond John about some behind-the-scenes 'Shark Tank' stu...

Russillo shares some NBA thoughts on the Jazz, Bucks, and Wizards in a new edition of the Flagrant 3 (1:30) before talking with The Ringer's Logan Murdock about some of the Warriors' impressive games this season, Logan's time covering the team, the effects of the short turnaround between NBA seasons, the NBA's newest superteam, the Brooklyn Nets, and more (12:00). Finally, Ryen answers some listen...

Russillo shares his thoughts on James Harden's debut with the Brooklyn Nets (5:00) before talking with sports-radio host and former NFL fullback Jon Ritchie about the Buccaneers' win over the Saints and upcoming NFC championship game vs. the Packers. Jon discusses his time playing for Andy Reid on the Eagles, why Reid is so universally loved, the infamous story of the Raiders' locker room after th...

Russillo is joined by two-time Super Bowl champion Chris Long to discuss all four divisional-round playoff games, playoff stories, and more (3:30). Then Ryen answers some listener-submitted Life Advice questions (1:00:00). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Russillo is joined by Bill Simmons and Jackie MacMullan to discuss the Houston Rockets trading James Harden to the Brooklyn Nets, the Pacers trading Victor Oladipo to the Rockets for Caris LeVert, how the new Brooklyn team will mesh together, a plethora of pick swaps and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Russillo talks about Kyrie Irving missing some games for the Nets (9:00) before he is joined by actor Max Greenfield to discuss his career, including ‘The Big Short,' ‘New Girl,' and ‘The Neighborhood.' Ryen also asks some questions about working in Hollywood (15:00). Finally, Ryen answers some listener-submitted Life Advice questions (1:04:00). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoic...