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Episodes from The Ryen Russillo Show
The Duke Hate Is Still Strong, Plus Jay Bilas on the UConn & Hurley Difference, Arizona vs. Michigan & Some NBA Draft Talk
Ryen opens with Duke’s brutal loss to UConn, with a little background on why we collectively root against them. Then, Jay Bilas joins with his thoughts on the Duke collapse, Scheyer and Hurley’s coaching, Arizona vs. Michigan, some draft thoughts, and whether people are wrongly blaming NIL for the changes in college sports. Finally, Kyle and Ceruti join for some listener-submitted Life Advice, including how to talk to older people and what to do at the Masters. WHY WE ROOT AGAINST DUKE (1:46) Duke losses bring us together (10:05) UConn’s improbable rise continues JAY BILAS (15:22) How did the Duke c...
Brian Windhorst! Contender Questions, Can Tanking Realistically Be Fixed, & the Wemby–Chet Rivalry Origin Story
Ryen is joined by Brian Windhorst to talk about whether the Celtics can actually win the title, if tanking can realistically be fixed, a great Wemby–Chet story, and more questions about the league’s contenders. Then, Kyle and Ceruti join for some listener-submitted Life Advice, including whether to have the bachelor party and wedding back-to-back and a family member selling gifts on Facebook Marketplace. BRIAN WINDHORST (1:18) How scary are the Celtics? (10:53) Do execs think the Spurs can win it all this year? (28:28) The Wemby vs. Chet rivalry (37:30) Cade and the Pistons (46:39) Tougher matchup: Knicks or Cavs? (49:26) Giannis landing spot...
What Would Jordan Actually Average in Today’s NBA? Plus Our Annual MLB Preview w/ Jeff Passan!
Ryen opens with the idea that Michael Jordan would average 50 points per game in today’s NBA and explains exactly how improbable that would be. Then, friend of the show Jeff Passan joins for the annual baseball preview, going through every division, World Series picks, and the debate about which sport is better right now: the NBA or MLB. Finally, Kyle and Ceruti join for a Sweet Sixteen Alliance Parlay and some listener-submitted Life Advice. COULD MJ AVERAGE 50? (1:27) JEFF PASSAN (12:40) The WBC was a primer for the MLB season (17:15) MLB vs. NBA debate (27:51) What would a third straight Dodgers ti...
St. John’s! Acuff’s Rise & More Tournament Thoughts w/ Jim Jackson, Plus Hunter Pence Talks Baseball!
Ryen opens with some NCAA tournament thoughts, including he and Kyle’s Johnnies in the Sweet Sixteen, Florida going down, Michigan and Arizona looking great, and whether it’s crazy that Acuff could be the best player in the draft. Then, CBB analyst Jim Jackson joins to go more in-depth on the tournament, including a Sweet Sixteen preview. Next, World Series champion Hunter Pence stops by to talk baseball, his career, and who can dethrone the Dodgers. Finally, Kyle and Ceruti join for some listener-submitted Life Advice, including being made fun of for using a spoon and getting invited to a...
Austin Rivers on the Duke Scare, Plus the SGA vs. Luka Debate & Giannis at Odds with the Bucks
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 some listener-submitted Life Advice. AUSTIN RIVERS (1:31) Duke down at the half to Siena and his tournament memory (6:55) Are the Rockets asking too much of KD...
Carlos Boozer on His Sons at Duke, the Good & Bad of NBA Expansion w/ Mike Vorkunov, Plus Ant Edwards’ Injury w/ Jon Krawczynski
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 the league and its players. Then, Carlos Boozer stops by to talk about his two sons at Duke, his son Cam being in the running for the No. 1 pick, and what it was like gett...
Bracket Picks with Eamonn Brennan, Plus Do We Buy the Surging Lakers?
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. EAMONN BRENNAN (1:23) Weren’t many bubble arguments (3:43) NIL widening the gap (10:51) Weak Big East (14:36) Arizona is the deepest team (23:37) Michigan/Florida (29:07) Can Duke get upset in the East? (35:13) Upset picks (36:45) Non-chalk Final Four teams NBA SOLO (42:47) Lake...
Timberwolves Coach Chris Finch, Plus Adnan Virk Talks the Oscars & the World Baseball Classic!
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 not taking your wife’s competitions seriously enough. CHRIS FINCH (1:28) Tough loss to the Clippers (4:45) When the T’Wolves are at their best (13:09) Coaching Anthony Edwards (22:10) Are coaches ever surprised by other...
Bam’s 83 Was Awesome. All In on the Spurs? The Ravens–Crosby Drama w/ Mike Sando, Plus College Hoops w/ Mark Titus!
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 Madness before Kyle and Ceruti hop in for some listener-submitted Life Advice. BAM DROPS 83 (1:41) COULD THE SPURS REALLY WIN IT ALL? (11:14) MIKE SANDO (25:27) Maxx Crosby mess (37...
Hornets Rookie Kon Knueppel! Plus John Wall Talks Tatum’s Impact, Spurs Title Odds & Foul-Baiting
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, whether the Celtics are going to win the East, and why he’s against foul-baiting. KON KNUEPPEL (1:24) Wild two-year journey from high school to the NBA (4:39) Ending up wi...
Bills Trade for DJ Moore + AJ Brown & Maxx Crosby Want Out w/ Dianna Russini, Plus Tatum’s Return w/ Jay King
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 night against the Mavericks. Finally, Kyle and Ceruti join for some listener-submitted Life Advice, including whether wearing carpenter jeans is stolen valor. NFL w/ DIANNA RU...
Is Kyler Worth a Shot? Plus the Lakers’ Luka Shift w/ Jovan Buha, Rockets w/ Vanessa Richardson & Warriors w/ Anthony Slater
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 West. And last but not least, ESPN’s Anthony Slater stops by for a Warriors check-in, discussing the fear of Kuminga actually being good and Steph’s future. Finally, Kyle a...