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Russillo starts the show by breaking down Monday night’s wins by the Knicks and Nuggets (1:25). Then, he’s joined by Richard Jefferson to talk about his time playing with the Warriors, strategies for slowing down Jokic, and his Mount Rushmore of former teammates (29:11). Plus, it's Life Advice with Kyle (1:15:30)! Did my friend and I split our chicken tenders equitably? Check us out on YouTube for...

Russillo starts the show with his thoughts on the Timberwolves closing out the Lakers in five games (1:27). Then he’s joined by Austin Rivers to discuss why the Lakers had no chance in their series, why things become more difficult for Harden in the playoffs, and whether the Bucks need to consider trading Giannis this offseason (20:00). Plus, Life Advice with Kyle (1:06:28)! Is it bad manners to p...

Russillo starts the show by sharing his thoughts on Jimmy Butler's Game 4 performance (1:21). Then, he’s joined by Booger McFarland to break down last week’s NFL draft. They discuss their favorite picks, what they expect from Travis Hunter, why Shedeur fell so far, and whether 100 men could defeat a gorilla (22:22). Then, ‘Warfare’ codirector Ray Mendoza comes on to explain the real-life events th...

Russillo begins by taking about the Knicks, who took a 2-1 lead over the Pistons; the Nuggets, who look like they’re in big trouble against the Clippers; and the Thunder, who had a massive comeback against the Grizzlies (1:18). Then, he chats with Sports Illustrated senior NFL reporter Albert Breer about all the action in the first round of the NFL draft, including the Jaguars' big trade for Travi...

Russillo starts the show with a playoff edition of Tales From the Couch (1:34). Then, he’s joined by Danny Heifetz and Danny Kelly to break down Thursday’s NFL draft (22:20). They share the smartest and dumbest picks teams can make at different positions and reveal the draft opinions they have that nobody else will agree with. Plus, Life Advice with Ceruti (59:31)! Do I fight my coworker over a ch...

Russillo runs through the most interesting first-round playoff matchups and shares some predictions along the way (1:10). Then, he’s joined by Frank Isola to dive deeper into the NBA playoffs, discussing how Houston will defend Steph, whether the refs will impact MIN-LAL, and hypothetical Knicks trades (23:15). Plus, Life Advice with Ceruti (1:09:16)! Is my wife a dick? Check us out on YouTube for...

Russillo is joined by Todd McShay and Daniel Jeremiah for their annual NFL Draft Fest (1:14)! They break down the top of the draft, which players are underrated, and their thoughts on the Nico Iamaleava situation. Plus, Life Advice with Ceruti (1:05:17)! Did I help or hurt a stranger with my random act of kindness? Check us out on YouTube for exclusive clips, livestreams, and more at https://www.y...

Russillo starts the show by sharing his thoughts on Luka’s return to Dallas (1:40). Then, he‘s joined by QB coach Quincy Avery to rank this year’s QB class, as well as explain what makes Cam Ward so good and why he’s down on Shedeur Sanders (13:17). Next, Cincinnati basketball GM Corey Evans comes on to talk about his time in OKC, why he made the jump to college, and how evaluating talent in colle...

Russillo is joined by Scott Van Pelt to recap the NCAA tournament and explain what made Florida so good, why Scottie Scheffler is the betting favorite at The Masters, and why Augusta is such a special place (1:14). Plus, Life Advice with Kyle (57:10)! Should I have stood for the national anthem at a bar? Check us out on YouTube for exclusive clips, livestreams, and more at https://www.youtube.com/...

Russillo is joined by Bruce Feldman to dig more into his latest mock draft including Cam Ward going first overall, where Shedeur Sanders will land, and which front office seems to be the most dialed in (1:23). Then, it’s another edition of Tales From the Couch to break down OKC’s win over Detroit (44:33), before Jon Krawczynski comes on to share his perspective on how Minnesota can build on its do...

Russillo is joined by Jay Bilas to preview the Final Four and share his thoughts on each team, break down what makes Cooper Flagg so good, and discuss the future of college sports (1:11). Plus, Life Advice with Ceruti and Kyle (1:00:25)! How hot do you have to be to run shirtless? Check us out on YouTube for exclusive clips, livestreams, and more at https://www.youtube.com/@RyenRussilloPodcast. Th...

Russillo starts the pod by examining how Russell Wilson will fit with the Giants and the landscape of backup QBs in the NFL (0:40). Then, Tim MacMahon comes on to share more information about the Luka trade, including Nico Harrison’s relationship with Kobe and Rob Pelinka, what really scared the Mavs, and the role that Mark Cuban played (16:49). Plus, Life Advice with Ceruti and Kyle (56:26)! Am I...

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 (37:03). Plus, Lif...

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 (17:25). Plus, Life Advice with Ceruti and Kyle (1:20:46)! How do I reconcile with my wife after a hall pass mishap? Check us out on YouTube...

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. The Ringer is co...

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). Finally, Life Advice w...

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 in the East and Wes...

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, Life Advice wi...

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 clips, livestreams, and m...

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 Oysterhead, and the journey...

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 blacklisted from my s...

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 back, and discuss whet...

Russillo starts the show with his thoughts on the 2025 4 Nations Face-Off and discusses whether comparing the tournament to the NBA is fair (1:17). Then, he’s joined by Kirk Goldsberry to preview Wemby’s future, explain the significance of OKC’s defense, and create the perfect starting five (13:40). Plus, Life Advice with Ceruti and Kyle (59:35)! Is my friend being used for a green card? Check us...

Russillo is joined by Dan Jones to learn more about his latest book: ‘Henry V.’ They cover the formation of the monarchy in England and Henry’s belief that he was destined to be king, then discuss how we look back at historical figures today (0:36). Plus, Life Advice with Ceruti and Kyle (43:53)! How do I tell my student teacher he smells like weed? Check us out on YouTube for exclusive clips, liv...

Russillo is joined by Ceruti and Kyle to answer your mailbag questions in the latest edition of Friday Feedback! Check us out on YouTube for exclusive clips, livestreams, and more at https://www.youtube.com/@RyenRussilloPodcast. The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit www.rg-help.com to learn more about the resources and helplines available. Host: Ryen Russillo Producers: Steve...