The Ryen Russillo Show

Ryen opens with some NBA thoughts including appreciating LeBron’s passing with the 76ers, and Victor Wembanyama’s insane performance last night vs. the Mavericks. Then, Sports Illustrated’s Albert Breer stops by ahead of the NFL trade deadline to discuss some likely buyers and sellers, Jacoby Brissett likely heading to the Ravens, the Vikings QB troubles, the Packers defensive improvements, Caleb Williams MVP caliber start to the season, and more. Finally, Ceruti and Kyle hop in for some listener-submitted Life Advice, including trying to pull off an impossible trip, and a friend whose odor is becoming a problem.


NBA OPEN

(02:30) Wembanyama’s insane night vs. the Mavericks

ALBERT BREER

(16:45) Most likely trade teams
(25:10) Jacoby Brissett
(27:20) Brian Thomas Jr trade rumors
(31:25) Are Steelers motivated to make a move?
(40:00) What did we learn from Vikings-Lions?
(43:00) Should Vikings look to upgrade at QB?
(51:00) Jets at a crossroads
(53:55) Packers defense improving
(57:35) Caleb Williams impressive year

ALLIANCE

(1:03:15)

LIFE ADVICE

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Ryen is joined by Brian Windhorst to talk about the Thunder’s plan going forward and whether it involves a move, the outlook in the West, whether Giannis just went to a warmer Milwaukee, and Jokic’s future in Denver. Then, The Athletic’s Bruce Feldman stops by to react to the winners and losers of the first College Football Playoff rankings, including the one team that should be upset. Next, he runs through another ‘Quarterly Report,’ this time on the AFC East. And finally, Kyle and Ceruti join for some listener-submitted Life Advice, including a lawn care liar and a wedding date dilemma.

BRIAN WINDHORST

(02:30) Thunder Future
(08:00) What’s Possible in the West Now?
(12:40) Rockets Rolling
(20:25) Favorite Title Teams He’s Covered
(29:20) Kawhi Drama
(41:45) Sixers the East Favorites?
(53:40) Cooper Flagg’s Ceiling
(1:02:25) Wizards Are Decent!
(1:07:20) Heat Problems
(1:09:00) Jokic’s Future in Denver
(1:14:00) Can the Lakers Win the West?

BRUCE FELDMAN

(1:21:15) Tennessee Should Be Mad
(1:26:40) Notre Dame Must Win?
(1:31:20) SEC vs. Big Ten
(1:34:45) Indiana Questions
(1:38:40) Oregon Still Alive?
(1:45:45) Florida State’s Next HC

AFC EAST QUARTERLY REPORT

(1:49:00) Bills
(1:56:40) Patriots
(2:00:45) Jets
(2:04:35) Dolphins

LIFE ADVICE

(2:06:40)

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Ryen is joined, as always on Mondays, by Yahoo’s Nate Tice to talk about the Lions’ big win over the Vikings, how many QBs you’d take over the Vikings’ defense right now, the Chiefs blowing it late against the Broncos, how Bo Nix keeps doing this, Lamar’s injury, the still-flawed Bills and more! Plus, Ryen gives out his latest college football Top 12 rankings before Kyle and Ceruti join for some listener-submitted Life Advice, including a buddy’s bad partner and attractive co-workers.

NFL WEEK 8 w/ NATE TICE

(02:30) Lions-Vikings
(18:00) QB or the Vikings D?
(28:20) Broncos-Chiefs: How Is Bo Nix Doing This?
(42:10) Lamar Hurt Again
(44:45) Neutral-Site AFC Hypotheticals
(50:35) Cam Ward Looked Good?
(1:00:15) Good Bucs Win?
(1:10:00) Quick Hitters
(1:23:20) MNF: Bears-Seahawks
(1:26:30) WTF Justin Herbert

CFB TOP 12

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LIFE ADVICE

(1:58:45)

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Ryen is joined by old friend Damien Woody to discuss the Bears’ big-swing trade sending multiple first-round picks to the Titans for Jeffrey Simmons, plus run through some of the teams and players facing the biggest questions. Then, Big Wos stops by to talk about the early-season Knicks, what the Thunder do after the Jalen Williams injury, and why he defends Jaylen Brown amid the Celtics drama. Finally, Ceruti and Kyle hop in for some listener-submitted Life Advice, including stealing a name and being bullied by interns.

DAMIEN WOODY

(02:30) Bears Trade for Simmons

(07:10) Ranking the NFC North

(10:05) Cowboys Skepticism

(12:45) Defending a Super Bowl

(18:05) Congested NFC

(22:45) Can’t Trust Bo Nix

(26:50) Tom Brady Stories

ALLIANCE

(32:00)

BIG WOS

(38:40) Knicks Still the East Favorite?

(45:25) OKC Trade Jalen Williams?

(56:35) Defending Jaylen Brown

(1:08:20) Kings Must-See TV

LIFE ADVICE

(1:10:25)

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Ryen opens with some NBA thoughts, including the Knicks’ first win against the Pistons, the Blazers’ fun win over the Lakers, and Ant Edwards and the rough start to the season due to injuries. Then, Todd McShay joins to get some thoughts off his chest about the SEC’s schedule compared to those of other conferences and to reassess the 2027 NFL QB draft class. Finally, Kyle and Ceruti join for some listener-submitted Life Advice, including dealing with an older trick-or-treater and a car navigation dispute.

NBA OPEN

(02:30) Knicks-Pistons

(10:10) Blazers-Lakers

TODD McSHAY

(18:05) The SEC Schedule Gauntlets

(23:30) Big 12 Overrated?

(27:55) How Many Big Ten Teams?

(40:00) Julian Sayin’s Draft Stock

(42:05) SEC Deserves More Playoff Teams

(46:20) 2027 QB Class Revisit

(54:35) Arch’s 2027 Team

LIFE ADVICE

(1:05:00)

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