The Ryen Russillo Show
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<p>Welcome to the new home of The Ryen Russillo Show—same Russillo, just with a fresh coat of paint. You’ll still get the sports talk, the random stories, and the guests you already love plus some new ones too. And yes, Kyle and Ceruti are still here for Life Advice—because who doesn’t need a little help from their friends? New episodes every Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Presented by DraftKings</p>
Rank History (30 days)
Recent Episodes
20 episodesThe NFL Contenders Preview w/ Nate Tice
Ryen is joined by Yahoo! NFL writer/podcaster Nate Tice for a big show announcement! Plus, they do a massive preview of all the NFL contenders, including the Rams/Seahawks battle, whether the 49ers are going to underwhelm, why the Patriots and Bears are similar, whether the Ravens are sleepers, and more! Then, Kyle and Ceruti join for some listener-submitted Life Advice, including helping someone move after two dates and a weird side effect of listening to Ryen before bed. NATE TICE (2:15) Show announcement! (3:10) Top-tier contenders (6:10) Rams (11:00) Seahawks (16:30) Ravens (27:25) Broncos (31:20) Patriots (37:05) Chargers/Jaguars (47:55) Texans (51:50) Chiefs (59:45) Bears vs. Lions: Who wins more? (1:03:30) Packers (1:07:35) Bills (1:09:40) 49ers (1:16:30) Cowboys LIFE ADVICE (1:21:00) _ _ _ _ _ Raising Cane’s Chicken Fingers. One Love. _ _ _ _ _ Netflix Gameday is bringing even more NFL games in 2026, starting with an NFL first—LIVE from Melbourne, Australia. _ _ _ _ _
The Wildly Deep 2027 QB Draft Class w/ Todd McShay. Plus, Actor Adam Scott!
Ryen is joined by Todd McShay for a preseason look at all the top quarterback prospects in college football, including why he’s a little more down on Arch Manning than others and the two guys he loves right now before they do a draft predicting the 2027 QB draft class. Then, actor Adam Scott joins the show to discuss his new Netflix movie The Whisper Man, working with Robert De Niro, and the journey to this point in his career. Finally, Kyle and Ceruti stop by for some listener-submitted Life Advice, including calling the cops on a baby and what to say to a bad kisser. TODD MCSHAY (2:30) How many QBs can go in Round 1 in 2027? (5:15) Arch Manning (15:10) Moore and Mensah (24:15) LaNorris Sellers (26:50) C.J. Carr (30:30) Julian Sayin (33:50) Sam Leavitt (38:00) 2027 QB prediction draft ADAM SCOTT (50:10) The Whisper Man (57:55) Severance (1:00:20) Looking back at his career LIFE ADVICE (1:07:30) _ _ _ _ _ Raising Cane’s Chicken Fingers. One Love. _ _ _ _ _ Netflix Gameday is bringing even more NFL games in 2026, starting with an NFL first—LIVE from Melbourne, Australia. _ _ _ _ _
Rams QB Matthew Stafford! CFB NIL Taking NFL Players w/ Max Olson. Plus, Enes Kanter Isn’t Some Hero.
Ryen is joined by Rams quarterback and reigning NFL MVP Matthew Stafford to talk about how LA has extended his career, how much the league has changed since he got there, chasing another Super Bowl, and more! Then, ESPN’s Max Olson stops by to discuss college football NIL pulling NFL players back and whether this is the new norm. Next, he briefly touches on Enes Kanter getting tossed from a WNBA game. And finally, Kyle and Ceruti join for some listener-submitted Life Advice, including naming your son after an obscure NBA player. MATTHEW STAFFORD (2:00) How he feels this year vs. last year (4:00) The Rams extended his career (6:45) Team success changed the way people think about him (10:50) Being coached by McVay (15:30) Why teammates love him (19:10) How the game has changed since he got to the NFL (21:35) Rams drafting Ty Simpson MAX OLSON (26:10) NFL guys returning to CFB through NIL (33:50) LSU leading the charge in basketball and football (40:10) Is there a breaking point for fans? ENES KANTER (50:15) Why he’s not the hero he thinks he is LIFE ADVICE (1:01:30) _ _ _ _ _ Raising Cane’s Chicken Fingers. One Love. _ _ _ _ _ Netflix Gameday is bringing even more NFL games in 2026, starting with an NFL first—LIVE from Melbourne, Australia. _ _ _ _ _ Shop at https://REVOLVE.com/RUSSILLO and use code RUSSILLO for 15% off your entire order. #REVOLVEpartner _ _ _ _ _
Russillo on the Road: France Travelogue | The Ryen Russillo Show
Russillo shares day-by-day recaps from his recent trip to France _ _ _ _ _ Raising Cane’s Chicken Fingers. One Love. _ _ _ _ _
Huge College Football Preview w/ Stanford Steve! Plus the Lakers Ownership Tug of War w/ Jovan Buha.
Ryen chats with old friend Stanford Steve from ESPN and College GameDay for a big college football preview, including why he’s all in on Notre Dame, the hierarchy in the Big Ten, whether there’s an elite team in the SEC, and some of their favorite portal moves this offseason. Then, Lakers reporter Jovan Buha helps make sense of all the ownership drama with the Lakers and the battle between Jeanie Buss and her siblings (again). And finally, Kyle and Ceruti join for some listener-submitted Life Advice, including kitchen staff likeability ratings and a guy who seems to repel women at the gym. STANFORD STEVE (2:00) His top 5 (4:40) Ohio State (14:20) Indiana (19:15) Oregon (24:10) Love for Notre Dame (27:45) Miami (36:30) SEC contenders (50:30) Rapid-fire portal questions JOVAN BUHA (1:07:30) What’s going on with the Lakers sale? (1:13:00) Buss family drama (1:19:30) Can’t turn the Lakers into the Dodgers LIFE ADVICE (1:27:20) _ _ _ _ _ Go to youtube.com/NFLST to get NFL Sunday Ticket for 8 payments of $30 a month for new users. _ _ _ _ _ Raising Cane’s Chicken Fingers. One Love. _ _ _ _ _
Big NFL Training Camp Questions w/ Albert Breer. Kawhi & the Clippers Cleared? And a WNBA Chat w/ Ethan Strauss.
Ryen chats with Albert Breer about some of the biggest summer training camp storylines in the NFL, including the Bengals hype, Kyler Murray in Minnesota, the AFC East hierarchy, and more. Then, Ethan Strauss stops by for a bigger-picture WNBA discussion, and they react to breaking news that the NBA found no evidence that the Clippers illegally funneled money to Kawhi Leonard. Finally, Kyle and Ceruti join for some listener-submitted Life Advice, including seeing an ex at a wedding and whether one guy has to move back home. ALBERT BREER (2:00) Buying the Bengals? (7:10) Caleb Williams: Another big leap? (10:20) Kyler in Minnesota (14:40) Patriots better? (19:30) Bills outlook (25:45) NFC vs. AFC contenders (28:30) Concerns for C.J. Stroud? (33:00) Predicting the Eagles season ETHAN STRAUSS (40:00) WNBA discourse right now (1:10:15) Kawhi/Clippers: NBA found no evidence? LIFE ADVICE (1:23:00) _ _ _ _ _ Go to youtube.com/NFLST to get NFL Sunday Ticket for 8 payments of $30 a month for new users. _ _ _ _ _ Raising Cane’s Chicken Fingers. One Love. _ _ _ _ _ Join the Shell Fuel Rewards program and save. _ _ _ _ _
Russillo Summer Book Club Part 2: “The Gunfighters: How Texas Made the West Wild” w/ Bryan Burrough. Plus Life Advice!
Ryen welcomes his second author of the summer, Bryan Burrough, to discuss his book “The Gunfighters: How Texas Made the West Wild,” including stories about Wild Bill, Doc Holliday, Jesse James, Billy the Kid, and more. Plus, Kyle and Ceruti join for some listener-submitted Life Advice. AUTHOR BRYAN BURROUGH (2:00) LIFE ADVICE (46:00)
Annual NFL QB Tiers with Mike Sando, Plus Life Advice
Ryen is back for his annual chat with The Athletic’s Mike Sando about his NFL quarterback tiers. They discuss who you’d rather have for the next five years: Mahomes or Allen, Herbert and Burrow’s high stocks, Caleb Williams proving a lot of people wrong last year, and more. Plus, Kyle and Ceruti join for some listener-submitted Life Advice, including a bachelor party dilemma. MIKE SANDO (2:00) Mahomes vs. Allen for the top spot (15:00) Stafford (16:00) Burrow (17:30) Lamar (18:50) Herbert (23:15) Dak (25:30) Jordan Love (28:10) Caleb Williams (33:45) Drake Maye (34:15) Purdy/Baker/Darnold (38:00) Hurts (41:10) Bo Nix (42:50) Rodgers (43:45) Stroud (45:00) Rest of Tiers 4 & 5 LIFE ADVICE (48:30) _ _ _ _ _ MUTINY, Only in Theaters August 21st _ _ _ _ _ Go to youtube.com/NFLST to get NFL Sunday Ticket for 8 payments of $30 a month for new users. _ _ _ _ _
Best College Recruiting Stories With John Wall, Von Miller, Duncan Robinson, Alexi Lalas, Derrick White & More. Plus Life Advice!
JOHN WALL (2:00) VON MILLER (5:00) DUNCAN ROBINSON (9:30) ALEXI LALAS (14:00) CHANNING FRYE (17:45) JIM JACKSON (23:00) BRENDAN HAYWOOD (26:40) ROBBIE HUMMEL (31:20) DERRICK WHITE (37:20) STEVE NOVAK (42:00) LIFE ADVICE (46:00) _ _ _ _ _ Mutiny, GET TICKETS NOW / IN THEATERS AUGUST 21ST _ _ _ _ _
Russillo Summer Book Club! ‘Reagan: His Life and Legend’ With Max Boot, Plus Life Advice
Russillo kicks off the Summer Book Club with Max Boot, author of Reagan: His Life and Legend, for a deeper look at the life of the actor-turned-40th president. Plus, Kyle and Ceruti join for some listener-submitted Life Advice. AUTHOR MAX BOOT (2:00) LIFE ADVICE (1:12:00) _ _ _ _ _ Join the Shell Fuel Rewards program and save. _ _ _ _ _ MUTINY, Only in Theaters August 21st _ _ _ _ _
Emergency Pod: LeBron To The Sixers!
Russillo gives his immediate reaction to LeBron James signing a 2 year deal with the 76ers.
Kyle’s Danbury Travelogue | The Ryen Russillo Show
Kyle shares a recap from his recent trip to Danbury, CT.
Friday Feedback! Revisiting Succession Comps, Ryen's Bulking & Hyperawarenes
Ryen is joined by Kyle and Ceruti for a long-overdue Friday Feedback (on a Tuesday), where they take questions and comments from the audience on just about anything, including revisiting which Succession characters they'd be, Ryen's singing voice, whether the pod comes off as anti-only child, whether Ryen should slim down, whether the show is too hyperaware, and Kyle and Ceruti's relationship. _ _ _ _ _ MUTINY, Only in Theaters August 21st _ _ _ _ _
England Bottles It, Messi vs. Spain & the Future of the USMNT With Stu Holden, Plus Life Advice
Ryen is joined by FOX's lead soccer analyst for World Cup coverage, Stu Holden, to discuss Argentina's incredible comeback against England, whether England's manager is to blame, Messi's legacy, why Spain is such a machine, and the future of the USMNT. Plus, Kyle and Ceruti join for some listener-submitted Life Advice. STU HOLDEN (2:00) Argentina's comeback against England (9:00) Is Messi's impact similar to Steph Curry's? (16:25) Messi's legacy (20:00) Why Spain owns France (27:35) What now for England? (31:45) The future of the USMNT (40:00) Picking the Spain-Argentina final (42:35) What it's like to call games of this magnitude LIFE ADVICE (47:30) _ _ _ _ _ Join the Shell Fuel Rewards program and save. _ _ _ _ _
New Magic Coach Sean Sweeney, McGregor's Disastrous UFC Return w/ Jon Anik, Plus Some NBA Summer Stories
Ryen opens with continued speculation about LeBron's next team, the Kawhi trade to the Raptors being on hold, and a questionable contract handed out this offseason. Then, new Orlando Magic coach Sean Sweeney stops by to discuss why he wanted the job, how to maximize the team's talent, getting to know Paolo Banchero, and looking back at the Spurs' Finals loss as the team's top assistant. Next, the voice of the UFC, Jon Anik, joins to discuss Conor McGregor's disastrous return to the Octagon and what comes next. Finally, Kyle and Ceruti stop by for some listener-submitted Life Advice, including adult pool rules and asking another guy about his cologne. NBA SUMMER (2:35) LeBron watch continues (12:00) Kawhi trade to the Raptors on hold (15:10) Gary Trent Jr.'s weird contract SEAN SWEENEY (18:30) What's it like interviewing for an NBA head coaching job? (21:40) How to unlock the Magic's talent (29:45) Getting to know Paolo Banchero (35:00) Revisiting the Spurs' Finals loss (39:55) Dylan Harper's impressive rookie year (42:40) Biggest message to the Magic JON ANIK (45:15) McGregor's loss and injury (51:20) The conspiracy theories (54:00) Paddy Pimblett (58:00) What's next for the UFC? LIFE ADVICE (1:00:20)
Same Old USMNT? World Cup w/ Rob Stone. Plus LeBron's Next Team & Peterson's Summer League Show w/ Amin Elhassan.
Ryen opens with some thoughts on the World Cup, including the debate over whether the USMNT's run was a success or a failure. Then, Amin Elhassan joins to discuss the destination that makes the most sense for LeBron, where he stands on Jaylen Brown, how much better the Lakers are, and why people are already second-guessing Dybantsa in favor of Peterson after Summer League. Next, Fox Sports' Rob Stone stops by for more on the USMNT, the World Cup, and whether anyone can stop France. Finally, Kyle and Ceruti hop in for some listener-submitted Life Advice, including a fantasy football punishment and how to delay the baby talk with your girlfriend. WAS THE WORLD CUP A SUCCESS? (2:00) AMIN ELHASSAN (22:00) The most likely LeBron destination (26:45) Where he stands on Jaylen Brown (32:55) How LeBron would fit in Cleveland (46:10) Are the Lakers much better? (51:40) Summer League sparking the Dybantsa/Peterson debate again ROB STONE (55:15) Putting a bow on the USMNT (1:02:20) Can anyone beat France? (1:06:00) England flying under the radar (1:15:00) The FOX studio show and World Cup coverage LIFE ADVICE (1:28:15) _ _ _ _ _ Join the Shell Fuel Rewards program and save. _ _ _ _ _
Did Any NBA Move Change the Title Picture? More Jaylen-76ers Fallout With Rich Hofmann, Plus the Balogun Red Card Drama
Ryen opens with a big-picture look at all the NBA moves this summer and how they may (or may not) have changed the championship picture. Then, he gets Philadelphia's perspective on the Jaylen Brown trade with Rich Hofmann, including how Jaylen fits alongside Maxey, Embiid's future, and whether Boston or Philly is the better team today. Next, Ceruti hops in to talk about the controversy surrounding Folarin Balogun's World Cup red card, the suspension of his one-game ban, and some of the other action from the tournament before Kyle joins for some listener-submitted Life Advice, including a sketchy relationship between a friend and a girlfriend. HAVE THE TITLE CONTENDERS CHANGED THIS SUMMER? (2:00) RICH HOFMANN (15:00) First reaction to the Jaylen Brown trade (19:50) How Jaylen fits with Maxey and Embiid (26:45) Embiid's future in Philly (38:15) What Boston should expect from Paul George (41:40) Who's better right now: Celtics or 76ers? CERUTI / WORLD CUP (42:50) Balogun's suspension suspended (49:00) Expectations vs. Belgium (52:10) What happened to Brazil? (53:25) Haaland's dominance LIFE ADVICE (57:00)
Inside the Celtics' Decision to Trade Jaylen Brown With Chris Mannix
Ryen is joined by Sports Illustrated's Chris Mannix to discuss the fallout from the Celtics trading Jaylen Brown to the Sixers, what they've heard about why the deal happened, and why teams around the league believe they could have beaten Philly's offer.
LeBron Out, Kessler In for the Lakers w/ Jorge Sedano. Kawhi Back to Toronto. Plus Danny McBride!
Ryen opens with LeBron leaving the Lakers and why he doesn't like the Warriors as his next potential destination. Plus, he talks about the Walker Kessler trade and Kawhi returning to Toronto. Then, ESPN's Jorge Sedano joins for more on LeBron's departure, Kessler joining the Lakers, and which team makes the most sense for LeBron next. Actor, comedian, and now author Danny McBride stops by to discuss his new book, Thrilling Tales of Modern Men, his comedy style, the enduring popularity of Eastbound & Down, and more. And finally, Kyle and Ceruti join for some listener-submitted Life Advice, including a guy who thinks his life sucks and how to make a move on your sister's friend. RYEN NBA OPEN (2:00) Kawhi back to the Raptors (6:30) Lakers: LeBron out, Kessler in (14:00) LeBron landing spots JORGE SEDANO (16:30) LeBron's decision to leave the Lakers (21:00) Best fits for LeBron (27:15) Walker Kessler trade (31:45) How much better are the Lakers? (40:10) Kobe fans vs. LeBron fans DANNY McBRIDE (45:00) His new book, Thrilling Tales of Modern Men (54:05) Is he an expert on losers? (58:15) Eastbound & Down's longevity (1:02:10) His rise in Hollywood (1:06:25) Did he ever try stand-up? (1:09:00) Something he turned down but wishes he hadn't (1:18:20) What's next for him? LIFE ADVICE (1:19:30) _ _ _ _ _ Join the Shell Fuel Rewards program and save. _ _ _ _ _
BONUS POD! Ja Morant Traded to the Blazers
Ryen hops on for a bonus episode after Ja Morant is finally traded. Is he worth it for the Blazers? How does Ja fit alongside Deni, Dame, and Scoot? Plus, the Grizzlies officially close a weird chapter in the franchise's history.