514 episodes
The Ryen Russillo Podcast The Ringer
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- Sports
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4.7 • 37 Ratings
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Each week, Ryen Russillo will break down the biggest topics in sports.
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Wemby, Scoot, Harden, and More NBA Future Scenarios, Plus Pelicans Guard CJ McCollum and a 'Succession' Recap
Russillo shares his thoughts on Victor Wembanyama's fit in San Antonio, the Hornets' decision with the second pick, where that will leave Portland at no. 3, James Harden's free agency, and more (0:45). Then Ryen talks with Pelicans guard CJ McCollum about the Nuggets' path to the Finals, what the ceiling is for the Pelicans roster, Zion Williamson, the future for Damian Lillard and the Trail Blazers, being the NBPA president, working on the CBA, and more (29:03). Finally Ryen, Ceruti, and Kyle discuss HBO's 'Succession' S4, E9, "Church and State", before answering some listener-submitted Life Advice questions (1:12:31).
Host: Ryen Russillo
Guest: CJ McCollum
Producers: Kyle Crichton and Steve Ceruti
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Nuggets Erase Any Doubt, LeBron Hints at Retiring, and a Heat Culture Update With Jorge Sedano. Plus, Author Hugh Howey on ‘Silo’.
Russillo shares his Tales From the Couch from the Nuggets series-ending win over the Lakers, a look back on Denver's season, and LeBron's post-game comments hinting at retirement (0:42). Then Ryen is joined by ESPN's Jorge Sedano to discuss their views on the Nuggets now vs. at the beginning of the season, Celtics-Heat Game 4, Boston's struggles in the Miami series, Heat coach Erik Spoelstra, NBA Finals predictions, and more (23:01). Then Ryen talks with author Hugh Howey about his 'Silo' series being adapted to an Apple TV+ show, what it's like watching your book become "something else'', stories from Howey's sailing adventures, and more (1:03:06). Finally Ryen answers some listener-submitted Life Advice questions (1:24:48).
Host: Ryen Russillo
Guests: Jorge Sedano and Hugh Howey
Producers: Kyle Crichton and Steve Ceruti
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Is Jimmy Butler the Most Universally Approved Star? Plus, Bob Ryan and a Live Show Announcement!
Russillo shares his thoughts on the Heat's Game 1 road victory over the Celtics, Jayson Tatum's struggles, and Jimmy Butler's incredible playoff transformation (1:10). Then Ryen talks with legendary columnist Bob Ryan about Celtics-Heat, HC Joe Mazzulla, what makes Erik Spoelstra a great coach, Lakers-Nuggets, the brilliance of Nikola Jokic, and more (17:27). Finally Ryen recaps his trip to Chicago (39:46), before answering some listener-submitted Life Advice questions (56:07).
Host: Ryen Russillo
Guest: Bob Ryan
Producers: Kyle Crichton and Steve Ceruti
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Wembanyama Shaping the NBA’s Next Decade and Doc Out as Sixers Coach, Plus Larry Nance Jr. on Zion and More
Russillo shares his excitement for the NBA draft lottery, and the hope that Victor Wembanyama brings to a franchise (0:36), before talking about the 76ers firing head coach Doc Rivers (12:15). Then Ryen is joined by Larry Nance Jr. of the New Orleans Pelicans to discuss the Lakers' playoff run, his first playoffs with the 2018 Cavaliers, LeBron vs. Kobe as a teammate, where the Pelicans are as a team right now, Zion Williamson's injury struggles, and more (17:51). Then Ryen answers some listener-submitted Life Advice questions (57:14).
Host: Ryen Russillo
Guest: Larry Nance Jr.
Producers: Kyle Crichton and Steve Ceruti
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Tim Legler on the Warriors' Chances and Trusting the Celtics or Sixers, Plus Actor James Marsden on 'Jury Duty’
Russillo is joined by ESPN’s Tim Legler to discuss Golden State’s frenetic pace (1:00), what Phoenix needs to do to stay in the series (13:00), how James Harden is dictating the Celtics offense (24:00), and why the Heat are such a tough out (39:00). Then Ryen talks with ‘Jury Duty’ star James Marsden about the excitement and challenges of improv (49:00) and the importance of finding a star like Ronald (55:00). Finally Ryen answers some listener-submitted Life Advice questions (1:18:00).
Host: Ryen Russillo
Guests: Tim Legler and James Marsden
Producers: Mike Wargon and Steve Ceruti
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What's Next for the Warriors With Anthony Slater. Plus, a Kyle Bachelor Party Preview.
Russillo shares his Tales From the Couch for Lakers-Warriors Game 4 (0:50) before his recap of the Heat's Game 4 win over the Knicks, in which he only watched Julius Randle (24:49). Then Ryen is joined by Anthony Slater of The Athletic to discuss why this series vs. the Lakers is so difficult for the Warriors, what the Warriors' offseason will look like if they exit the playoffs in the conference semifinals, and more (40:42). Finally, Ryen answers some listener-submitted Life Advice questions (1:09:10).
Host: Ryen Russillo
Guest: Anthony Slater
Producers: Kyle Crichton and Steve Ceruti
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Customer Reviews
Great entertaining takes on the bigger picture
Love the show, been listening to it for a few years now. When it comes to NBA opinions this is a great way to look at the league in a funny but realistic perspective. Compared to hot-takey network shows I know I can get realively unbiased angles on who’s doing well or not and why as well as having a laugh NFL opinions are great too, with interesting guests and context for where my cowboys and other teams stack up in the bigger playoff picture. Unfortunately as an overseas fan I know nothing about college sports or even American college geography so I tend to stop listening whenever these topics come up, but I understand the popularity of the sport in America so no real complaint here, Just that it may turn off some foreign listeners - a balance shows like Bill Simmons’s strikes well. The mail bag segment is fun too but some of stories sound really fictional to get their stuff read on here. Overall id highly recommend adding this podcast to your library for a really fun couple hours to your week for any mainstream sports fan
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