The Ryen Russillo Show

Ryen is joined by Austin Rivers at halftime of Duke’s near loss to Siena. They talk about this Duke team and his memories of being upset by CJ McCollum and Lehigh before getting into whether the Rockets are asking too much of Durant, the Luka vs. SGA debate, and Giannis being at odds with the Bucks about playing the rest of the season. Then, Kyle and Ceruti join for a little tournament talk before...

Ryen opens with the news about NBA expansion, with potential cities including Seattle and Las Vegas, and whether it’s worth it. Then, he chats with Timberwolves reporter Jon Krawczynski about Anthony Edwards’ injury timetable, his All-NBA chase, and why Minnesota wants to move to the Eastern Conference. Next, he talks to NBA reporter Mike Vorkunov for more insight on what expansion would mean for...

Ryen is joined by college basketball writer and analyst Eamonn Brennan for a breakdown of the bracket, including some upsets he likes and whether the Final Four will be chalk. Then, Ryen gets into the Lakers’ hot run and the disappointing Nuggets. Finally, Kyle and Ceruti join for some listener-submitted Life Advice, including splitting utilities with the in-laws and a hostile daycare encounter. E...

Ryen is joined by Timberwolves head coach Chris Finch to talk about what it’s like coaching Anthony Edwards, their bigger goals this season, and more. Then, he chats with Adnan Virk to preview the Oscars and their favorite movies of the year, plus a little on the World Baseball Classic. Finally, Kyle and Ceruti join for some listener-submitted Life Advice, including a potential dating red flag and...

Ryen opens with Bam Adebayo’s 83-point explosion last night, the debate over the ethics of it, and why he thought it was great. Then, he breaks down the Spurs’ win over the Celtics and what he’s willing to believe their ceiling is. Next, Mike Sando joins to break down the Ravens–Maxx Crosby mess, plus a bunch of other free agency moves. Finally, Mark Titus joins for an early preview of March Madne...

Ryen is first joined by Hornets rookie Kon Knueppel to talk about his wild two-year journey from high school to Duke to potential Rookie of the Year in the NBA. Then they get into what makes his game so effective, playing with LaMelo, and his relationship with Duke coach Jon Scheyer. Next, former NBA All-Star John Wall joins to discuss why anything is possible this year for Wemby and the Spurs, wh...

Ryen is first joined by our friend Dianna Russini with the details on DJ Moore to the Bills, why the AJ Brown and Maxx Crosby situations are the same, and whether the Vikings are the place for Kyler Murray. Then he talks about the Hornets as a real threat to the top teams in the East come playoff time before welcoming in Celtics reporter Jay King to discuss Jayson Tatum’s potential return Friday n...

Ryen opens with the Cardinals deciding to release Kyler Murray, his confusing career, and what type of team should take a shot on him. Next, Lakers reporter Jovan Buha joins to discuss the up-and-down season in L.A. and why people are starting to turn on Luka a bit. Then, Rockets reporter Vanessa Richardson joins to talk Amen’s evolution, Year 3 with Ime Udoka, and their playoff confidence in the...

Ryen opens the show by addressing the Knicks’ best win of the year over the Spurs, the Rockets rounding into shape, and the Nuggets’ down stretch. Then he’s joined by Nate Tice of Yahoo! Sports, fresh off the NFL Combine. They discuss Jeremiyah Love and the importance of the RB position in modern draft rooms, an abundance of O-line prospects, the top of the QB class, draft sleepers, and more. Fina...

Ryen opens the show by reexamining the San Antonio Spurs’ ceiling for the 2025–26 season and Deandre Ayton’s fit with the Lakers. Then The Athletic’s Sam Vecenie joins to discuss the top of the 2026 NBA draft class and college basketball’s talent glut. Finally, Ryen and Kyle close the show with Life Advice, including why standing to pee is important and Boston parking space–saving etiquette. NBA O...

Ryen is joined by NFL Network’s Daniel Jeremiah from the Combine to discuss what we’ll learn in Indy about some of the biggest and most debated prospects, including who the top pass rusher is, how high Caleb Downs should be taken, and which players fit perfectly with certain teams. Then, Kyle and Ceruti hop in for some listener-submitted Life Advice, including traveling YouTube aspirants and a mis...

Ryen was off last week and missed the NBA tanking debate, so he opens with his thoughts on the different ideas to fix it and why abolishing the draft doesn’t make sense. Then, Richard Jefferson stops by to talk Thunder-Cavs, concerns with OKC, Cade’s MVP case, and more. Next, ESPN’s John Buccigross joins to discuss the incredible men’s hockey final, where the U.S. took home gold. And finally, Kyle...

Ryen, Kyle, and Ceruti hang for a long-overdue edition of Friday Feedback, where they discuss the Barstool move, “women vs. females,” Ryen’s social media avatar confusion, and which Succession characters they’d be. Then, strongman and actor Thor Bjornsson stopped by the set at Super Week in San Francisco to talk about lifting, his early basketball aspirations, Game of Thrones, and the Enhanced Gam...

Ryen goes through all 30 NBA teams and assesses how each should feel at the All-Star break. Then, Kyle and Ceruti join for some listener-submitted Life Advice, including wanting to fight a co-worker and how to deal with a random roommate. 30 NBA TEAM ASSESSMENTS (1:33) Eastern Conference (30:26) Western Conference LIFE ADVICE (1:01:40) _ _ _ _ _ GAMBLING PROBLEM? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or 1-800-522-47...

Ryen is joined by Ceruti for the annual NBA “Would You Rather” debates, including: Would you take two star players over Jokic? Jaylen Brown vs. Jalen Brunson? Sengun vs. Chet? And a bunch more. Then, he chats with ESPN MLB insider Jeff Passan about the potential lockout looming in baseball, why the Dodgers aren’t necessarily the bad guys, and why it’s odd that fans want a salary cap in sports. Fin...

Ryen goes around the NBA with NBC’s Noah Eagle, talking Wemby and the Spurs’ ceiling, the Pistons-Hornets suspensions, and his rise as a top play-by-play broadcaster in the industry. Then, Eamonn Brennan joins to discuss what’s going on with Darryn Peterson at Kansas and what it means for the draft. Finally, Kyle and Ceruti join for some listener-submitted Life Advice, including how to find out so...

Ryen opens with the Seahawks’ convincing win in Super Bowl LX, Mike McDonald’s rise, and how Patriots fans should feel after the loss. Then, he welcomes three-time Super Bowl champion Troy Aikman to break down the game, including why Sam Darnold couldn’t have had early success, how difficult it is to play a defense like Seattle’s, and where the Patriots go from here. Finally, Kyle and Ceruti jump...

Ryen is first joined by Sports Illustrated’s Chris Mannix to discuss the NBA trade deadline, including Giannis staying in Milwaukee (for now), why Harden makes sense for the Cavs, Zubac to the Pacers, and the rest of the major moves. Next, Patriots legend and three-time Super Bowl champion Julian Edelman stops by to talk about how surprising it is that New England got here and why he thinks they h...

Ryen is first joined by two-time Super Bowl champion Vince Wilfork to discuss his time with the Patriots, why he always knew Mike Vrabel would be a great head coach, and his case for why he’s actually the ultimate athlete. Then, UFC legend Daniel Cormier joins to talk about his journey into fighting, the chemistry between him, Rogan, and Anik, and turning down a scholarship to LSU. Finally, friend...

In a bonus mini pod, Ryen shares his thoughts on yet another James Harden trade. This time, he’s headed to the Cavs for Darius Garland, and Ryen gives an inside look at why this might have gone down and what it means for both franchises going forward. Then, while they were taping, news broke that Anthony Davis was traded to the Wizards for...very little.

Ryen and the show are live from San Francisco this week for Super Bowl LX! He opens with the Cavs–Kings trade and the latest on Giannis. Then, Todd McShay joins for a deep dive into the NFL draft, including where Mendoza stacks up against past quarterback prospects, what the Chiefs might do, and what a top-10 mock looks like. Next, Hall of Famer Steve Young stops by to break down his wild journey...

Ryen is joined by former NBA front office executive and current ESPN analyst Bobby Marks to go over what’s possible with Giannis trades and which teams make the most sense, plus which teams will be buyers and sellers at the trade deadline next week. Then, The Athletic’s Bruce Feldman stops by to discuss all the college football transfer portal drama. Finally, Kyle and Ceruti join for some listener...

Ryen opens with the news that Giannis may be ready to be traded either before the deadline or this summer, and why this should have happened long before now. Then, he chats with Pro Football Hall of Fame voter Mike Sando about how and why Bill Belichick was snubbed as a first-ballot Hall of Famer. Next, NBC NBA analyst Austin Rivers stops by to talk about his favorite surprise team, the two most d...

Ryen opens with the Seahawks–Patriots Super Bowl matchup, Sam Darnold outdueling Matthew Stafford, and the inevitable Drake Maye–Tom Brady comparisons. Then, 49ers All-Pro linebacker Fred Warner returns to break down the games, what he remembers from Sam Darnold’s time in San Francisco, why the Patriots’ talent is better than people think, and his thoughts on Robert Saleh to the Titans and Mike Mc...

Ryen is joined by former NFL quarterback and current analyst Chase Daniel to discuss what it’s like as a backup being thrust into a massive spot, like Jared Stidham in Denver. They also pick both conference title games and get into some stories from Chase’s career. Next, The Athletic’s Ted Nguyen stops by for more on the games, why he thinks Stidham is actually pretty solid, and why he’s picking b...