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The Ryen Russillo Show

Barstool Sports

153 episodes · Explicit

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

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  1. The T-Wolves’ Huge LaMelo Gamble With Jon Krawczynski, Plus Keegan Bradley Is Back!

    · 1 h 29 min · Explicit

    Ryen opens with the surprise LaMelo Ball trade to the Timberwolves and why he hates it for Minnesota. Then, The Athletic’s Timberwolves reporter Jon Krawczynski joins for more on the trade, including why Minnesota…

  2. 5 Takeaways from the NBA Draft’s First Round, Plus Jay Bilas!

    · 1 h 28 min · Explicit

    Ryen opens with his thoughts on the first round of the NBA Draft, including his final player rankings (Peterson over AJ). Then, Jay Bilas stops by to discuss why the players at the top of the draft were so…

  3. Giannis to the Heat, Bucks Fans Should Be Depressed, Plus Jaylen Brown’s Future

    · 11 min · Explicit

    Russillo reacts to the Giannis trade that sends him to the Miami Heat for a package that Ryen just doesn’t think is good enough for the Bucks. Plus, after the Celtics reportedly dangled Jaylen Brown, what’s next for…

  4. Giannis Watch Hopefully Ending, Dusty May to Dallas & More NBA Draft/Offseason Rumors w/ Sam Amick

    · 1 h 07 min · Explicit

    Ryen is joined by Sam Amick of The Athletic for the latest on the Giannis trade saga, which is hopefully nearing its end, with the Celtics and Heat trying to get a deal done, and the news that former Michigan head…

  5. Mega NBA Draft Preview w/ Sam Vecenie & Kevin O'Connor! Sorsby's NFL Value w/ Todd McShay. Plus World Cup/USMNT Talk w/ Taylor Twellman.

    · 2 h 43 min · Explicit

    Ryen is joined by Sam Vecenie and Kevin O'Connor for a mega NBA Draft preview, including how they rank the top prospects, what they'd do with the No. 1 pick, who they like after the top four, and some draft war room…

  6. Jon Anik Recaps UFC Freedom 250 at the White House, Plus Former UConn Center & NBA Draft Prospect Tarris Reed

    · 1 h 17 min · Explicit

    Ryen is joined by his friend and the voice of the UFC, Jon Anik, to discuss what it was like at the White House for UFC Freedom 250, McGregor's return next month, and more. Then, former UConn center and NBA Draft…

  7. Knicks Are Champs! What Now for the Spurs? Plus the Biggest Offseason Dominoes With Brian Windhorst

    · 1 h 54 min · Explicit

    Ryen opens with the Knicks' title, why he's so happy to see someone like Jalen Brunson win it, and what the Spurs do next after getting exposed in a few different ways. Then, Brian Windhorst stops by to discuss the…

  8. An All-Time Knicks Comeback (and Spurs Collapse) With Steve Novak, Plus Alexi Lalas on this USA World Cup

    · 1 h 41 min · Explicit

    Ryen opens with the insanity at the Garden as the Knicks come back from 29 points down to take a 3-1 lead over the Spurs in the Finals. Then, Knicks analyst Steve Novak joins for perspective from inside the building,…

  9. Spurs Get One! And the Energy at MSG With James L. Edwards. Plus Sorsby Ruled Eligible With Bruce Feldman.

    · 1 h 31 min · Explicit

    Ryen opens with five thoughts on the Spurs' Game 3 win at MSG, including why they're still bad at getting Wemby the ball and whether they're doing a good job slowing down Brunson. Then, The Athletic's Knicks reporter…

  10. The KAT Redemption Arc, Are the Spurs Misusing Wemby?, and Is the Series Over? With Chris Mannix

    · 1 h 29 min · Explicit

    Ryen opens with the Knicks up 2-0 in the Finals, Karl-Anthony Towns emerging as the best player in the series, and why he's so frustrated with how the Spurs are using Wemby. Then, Chris Mannix stops by to discuss the…

  11. Knicks Steal Game 1 w/ Big Wos, Plus Why the Lottery Was Changed w/ NBA Exec Evan Wasch

    · 1 h 18 min · Explicit

    Ryen is joined by Wosny Lambre from the scorers table at Game 1 of the NBA Finals to discuss the Knicks stealing Game 1 in San Antonio. Then Ryen talks with the NBA’s Executive Vice President of Basketball Strategy &…

  12. LIVE FROM SAN ANTONIO! Finals Pick & Why Game 1 Is Key With Tim Legler, Gary Payton & Monty McCutchen

    · 1 h 22 min · Explicit

    Ryen and the crew are in San Antonio for the Finals, live from the arena! He opens with some quick thoughts on the matchup and his official pick. Then, Tim Legler stops by to talk about the biggest keys for both the…

  13. Spurs Knock Out the Champs, Chet’s Disaster, OKC’s Future & the Knicks’ Matchup With Austin Rivers

    · 1 h 41 min · Explicit

    Ryen opens with the Spurs heading to the NBA Finals, how Wemby got there this early in his career, Chet’s disastrous series, and why OKC is probably still fine long term. Then, Austin Rivers stops by with more on Game…

  14. We Got a Game 7! Plus, Are the New Tanking Rules Really That Bad? With Anthony Slater

    · 1 h 15 min · Explicit

    Ryen opens with another blowout in the Western Conference finals as the Spurs force a Game 7. Then, ESPN’s Anthony Slater stops by with his prediction for Game 7, whether Wemby is getting annoyed with the media, who…

  15. OKC Up 3–2 & Beating Up Wemby, Plus Channing Frye on the Knicks’ Finals Chances & 2016 Cavs-Warriors Stories

    · 1 h 23 min · Explicit

    Ryen opens with the Thunder taking a 3–2 lead over the Spurs and why Hartenstein beating up Wemby has really changed the series. Plus, why the viral Thunder foul clips aren’t great, but also aren’t the reason the Spurs…

  16. Spurs–Thunder Now a Best-of-3, Knicks Rolling But… Plus Draft Intel & All-NBA Snubs w/ Sam Vecenie

    · 1 h 22 min · Explicit

    Ryen is joined by Sam Vecenie right after the Spurs’ rout of the Thunder in Game 4, and now the series comes down to a best-of-3 with injuries playing a major role. Then, they talk about the Knicks’ 10 straight playoff…

  17. Knicks Up 2–0 & OKC Bounces Back w/ Jon Krawczynski, Plus a Potential 24-Team CFB Playoff w/ Danny Kanell

    · 1 h 53 min · Explicit

    Ryen opens with the Knicks’ easy Game 2 win over the Cavs to go up 2–0. Then, The Athletic’s Jon Krawczynski joins him as someone who covers the Timberwolves, who have been bounced in consecutive years by the Spurs and…

  18. An All-Time Collapse at The Garden, Plus Mike Tirico on the Wemby Experience

    · 1 h 39 min · Explicit

    Ryen opens with the Cavs’ historic collapse in Game 1 against the Knicks and yet another rough James Harden playoff stretch. Then, NBC Sports commentator Mike Tirico stops by with his thoughts on the Knicks’ comeback…

  19. SGA vs. Wemby, Back-to-Back MVPs, Knicks–Cavs & the Flawed Pistons w/ Brendan Haywood, Plus Hornets Coach Charles Lee

    · 1 h 49 min · Explicit

    Ryen opens with the Cavs’ Game 7 win, the Pistons’ flaws, and how confident he is in the Knicks reaching the Finals before talking about SGA’s back-to-back MVP awards and ranking the top 16 players in the Thunder–Spurs…

  20. The Pistons’ Big Problem, Warriors Exec Revisits Drafting Steph & Finding Another Star, Plus Rockets GM Rafael Stone

    · 1 h 39 min · Explicit

    In our final show from Chicago, Ryen opens with the Pistons’ major problems after going down 3–2 to the Cavs. Then, Warriors assistant GM Larry Harris stops by to look back at the process of drafting Steph Curry, the…

  21. Wizards President on the No. 1 Pick, Wemby & the Spurs Bounce Back, Plus Future Lottery Pick Nate Ament

    · 1 h 16 min · Explicit

    Ryen and the crew continue live from the NBA Combine in Chicago! He opens with the Spurs taking a 3–2 lead over the Wolves and why Wemby is the most fun player to watch in the NBA. Then, he chats with Wizards president…

  22. LIVE FROM CHICAGO! NBA Draft Lottery Recap w/ Mark Titus, the Wemby-less Spurs Lose & Knicks Sweep

    · 2 h 00 min · Explicit

    Ryen and the crew are in Chicago all week for the NBA Combine! He opens with the Wemby ejection and the Wolves tying the series at 2–2 before getting into the Knicks’ sweep of the Sixers. Then, he’s joined by Mark…

  23. Brian Windhorst! The OG Injury Impact, Jaylen Brown–Giannis Rumors, Cavs Future, Lottery Lookahead & More

    · 1 h 30 min · Explicit

    Ryen opens with the Knicks going up 2–0 against the Embiid-less Sixers and the Spurs’ major bounce-back in Game 2 against the Wolves. Then, Brian Windhorst stops by to talk about the OG Anunoby injury, the Cavs’ future…

  24. Pistons Take Game 1 & OKC Are Coasting, Plus US Soccer Legend Clint Dempsey

    · 1 h 24 min · Explicit

    Ryen opens with the Pistons keeping it rolling, taking Game 1 over the Cavs, including a strong Durant performance and the Harden roller coaster. He also breaks down the Thunder, who are coasting so far in the…

  25. NBA Playoff Round 1 Exit Survey, Mike Breen Looks Ahead to Round 2, Plus a Vegas Recap

    · 1 h 40 min · Explicit

    Ryen opens by ranking the worst first-round losses in the NBA playoffs, discussing the Magic’s collapse and the firing of head coach Jamahl Mosley, the Celtics’ problems, and whether the Sixers can win the East. Then,…

  26. The Cade–Paolo Duel, Rockets Claw Back & Cavs Comeback w/ PJ Carlesimo, Plus an Unfortunate Incident in Life Advice

    · 1 h 25 min · Explicit

    Ryen opens with the Pistons staying alive at home against the Magic and the show Cade and Paolo put on, before getting into the Rockets clawing their way back to 3–2 against the Lakers (uh oh?). Next, PJ Carlesimo…

  27. Celtics Couldn’t Close, Ethan Strauss on Why People Hate the Thunder, Fan Culture & KD’s Legacy, Plus Trent Dilfer’s Back!

    · 2 h 03 min · Explicit

    Ryen opens with the Knicks going up 3–2 and potentially figuring out the Hawks, along with the Celtics’ shooting variance striking again as they fail to close out the Sixers at home. Then, Ethan Strauss stops by to…

  28. Wolves Disrupting Jokic, Cavs Concerns & More NBA Playoff Breakdowns, Plus Nate Tice’s Best/Worst NFL Drafts

    · 2 h 04 min · Explicit

    Ryen opens by going through every NBA playoff series, including the Wolves–Nuggets battle, a pivotal Hawks–Knicks Game 5, Jalen Duren’s struggles, and the disappointing Cavs. Then, Nate Tice joins for a full recap of…

  29. Inside the 1st Round of the NFL Draft w/ Albert Breer, Plus Knicks & Nuggets in Trouble?

    · 1 h 51 min · Explicit

    Ryen opens by breaking down the three NBA games from Thursday night, including how much trouble the Knicks and Nuggets are in after going down 2–1, the Raptors getting a game, and some concerns he has with Harden and…

  30. Rockets Problems & Spurs Minus Wemby (Scoot!), Plus Knicks, Pistons & Kerr’s Future w/ James Edwards & Anthony Slater

    · 1 h 59 min · Explicit

    Ryen opens with the Rockets going down 0–2 to the Lakers and why they’re such a mess right now, Wemby’s injury, Scoot’s big night, and the Celtics’ ugly loss. Then, The Athletic’s James Edwards joins to discuss the…

  31. The Annual Todd McShay–Daniel Jeremiah NFL Draft Preview, Plus One Take on Every NBA Series (Including a Magic Minute!)

    · 2 h 11 min · Explicit

    Ryen starts with the annual Todd McShay and Daniel Jeremiah NFL Draft get-together, where they share a ton about what they’re hearing the week of the draft. They also compare some of the top prospects to previous…

  32. NBA Playoff Preview & Play-In Drama w/ Chris Mannix, Plus a Depressing Magic Minute

    · 1 h 38 min · Explicit

    Ryen is joined by Chris Mannix to break down all the NBA playoff series matchups, why the Magic job will be in demand this summer, and what the summer of Giannis could look like. Then, Ceruti joins for a Magic Minute…

  33. Top 10 NBA Players Headed into the Playoffs, Plus Pistons’ Duncan Robinson!

    · 1 h 48 min · Explicit

    Ryen opens with the top 10 NBA players right now, as voted on by current coaches and executives (plus his own list). Next, Pistons guard Duncan Robinson stops by to talk about Detroit’s No. 1 seed, the strength of the…

  34. NBA Limps to the Finish, But Does It Matter? Plus Frank Isola Talks Playoff Matchups & Season Awards

    · 1 h 49 min · Explicit

    Ryen opens with how much the last six weeks of the NBA season have sucked—but is that really a problem as we head into the playoffs? He also gets into the disingenuous ratings comparisons across other sports. Then,…

  35. Bruce Feldman’s “Intel Mock Draft,” Plus Tom Haberstroh on NBA Improvements, East Playoff Picture & Philly Losing Embiid Again

    · 2 h 13 min · Explicit

    Ryen is joined by Bruce Feldman for his “intel” NFL mock draft, including his love of Arvell Reese, sleepers, divisive players, and the Nigerian freak athlete Uar Bernard. Next, Tom Haberstroh stops by to talk about…

  36. Russillo on the Road: Portugal Travelogue | The Ryen Russillo Show

    · 3 h 01 min · Explicit

    Russillo shares day-by-day recaps from his recent trip to Portugal.

  37. Michigan’s Portal Championship, Giannis vs. the Bucks Timeline & Michael Malone to UNC

    · 1 h 04 min · Explicit

    Ryen opens with Michigan’s national title win over UConn and his five biggest takeaways, including whether that transfer strategy is the future of the sport. Then, he gets into the Giannis vs. the Bucks drama, the…

  38. Final Four Thoughts, UConn–Michigan Preview & Are the Thunder Good for the NBA? w/ Adam Lefkoe

    · 1 h 27 min · Explicit

    Ryen opens with a Final Four recap, including Michigan demolishing a good Arizona team and UConn once again reaching the title game. Then, TNT’s Adam Lefkoe joins for more on the Final Four, stories from the TNT desk,…

  39. The Arguments For/Against Jalen Hurts, Plus Celtics Guard Derrick White, Final Four Matchups, and NBA Draft Prospects W/ Sam Vecenie

    · 2 h 00 min · Explicit

    Ryen opens with arguments for and against the question: “Is Jalen Hurts a good QB?” Next, he talks with Celtics guard Derrick White about Jayson Tatum’s return, postseason basketball approaching, and more. Then, Ryen…

  40. NBA MVP Arguments, Plus Final Four Storylines With Ian Eagle and Getting Ready for the Masters With Jake Knapp

    · 2 h 09 min · Explicit

    Ryen opens with his four NBA MVP candidates: SGA, Luka, Jokic, and Wembanyama. Then Ian Eagle joins to discuss calling UConn’s historic comeback win over Duke, the revival of college basketball, Final Four storylines,…

  41. The Duke Hate Is Still Strong, Plus Jay Bilas on the UConn & Hurley Difference, Arizona vs. Michigan & Some NBA Draft Talk

    · 1 h 23 min · Explicit

    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.…

  42. Brian Windhorst! Contender Questions, Can Tanking Realistically Be Fixed, & the Wemby–Chet Rivalry Origin Story

    · 1 h 33 min · Explicit

    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,…

  43. What Would Jordan Actually Average in Today’s NBA? Plus Our Annual MLB Preview w/ Jeff Passan!

    · 1 h 33 min · Explicit

    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…

  44. St. John’s! Acuff’s Rise & More Tournament Thoughts w/ Jim Jackson, Plus Hunter Pence Talks Baseball!

    · 1 h 55 min · Explicit

    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…

  45. Austin Rivers on the Duke Scare, Plus the SGA vs. Luka Debate & Giannis at Odds with the Bucks

    · 1 h 36 min · Explicit

    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…

  46. Carlos Boozer on His Sons at Duke, the Good & Bad of NBA Expansion w/ Mike Vorkunov, Plus Ant Edwards’ Injury w/ Jon Krawczynski

    · 1 h 49 min · Explicit

    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…

  47. Bracket Picks with Eamonn Brennan, Plus Do We Buy the Surging Lakers?

    · 1 h 32 min · Explicit

    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…

  48. Timberwolves Coach Chris Finch, Plus Adnan Virk Talks the Oscars & the World Baseball Classic!

    · 1 h 56 min · Explicit

    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…

  49. Bam’s 83 Was Awesome. All In on the Spurs? The Ravens–Crosby Drama w/ Mike Sando, Plus College Hoops w/ Mark Titus!

    · 2 h 14 min · Explicit

    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…

  50. Hornets Rookie Kon Knueppel! Plus John Wall Talks Tatum’s Impact, Spurs Title Odds & Foul-Baiting

    · 1 h 35 min · Explicit

    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,…

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