The Ryen Russillo Show

Ryen opens with the Seahawks’ crazy comeback win over the Rams. Then, he previews the four College Football Playoff first-round matchups with David Pollack, including who he likes to win it all. Next, Ryen chats with his friend and actor Josh Duhamel about his show Ransom Canyon, the types of roles he looks for now, living off the grid, and where he’s at with the Vikings. Finally, Kyle and Ceruti join for some listener-submitted Life Advice, including how to get better pickup hoops teammates and how to tell your employer you don’t want to relocate. SEAHAWKS / RAMS (2:47) DAVID POLLACK (16:15) Alabama vs. Oklahoma (30:36) Miami vs. Texas A&M (44:29) Ole Miss vs. Tulane (47:25) Oregon vs. JMU (50:54) Title pick JOSH DUHAMEL (1:06:07) Ransom Canyon (1:13:26) Living off the grid (1:28:38) Vikings outlook LIFE ADVICE (1:44:21) _ _ _ _ _ _ _ GAMBLING PROBLEM? CALL 1-800-GAMBLER, (800) 327-5050 or visit gamblinghelplinema.org (MA). Call 877-8-HOPENY/text HOPENY (467369) (NY). Please Gamble Responsibly. 888-789-7777/visit ccpg.org (CT), or visit www.mdgamblinghelp.org (MD).  21+ and present in most states. (18+ DC/KY/NH/WY). Void in ONT/OR/NH. Eligibility restrictions apply. On behalf of Boot Hill Casino & Resort (KS). Pass-thru of per wager tax may apply in IL. 1 per new customer. Must register new account to receive reward Token. Must select Token BEFORE placing min. $5 bet to receive $200 in Bonus Bets if your bet wins. Min. -500 odds req. Token and Bonus Bets are single-use and non-withdrawable. Token expires 1/11/26. Bonus Bets expire in 7 days (168 hours). Stake removed from payout. Terms: sportsbook.draftkings.com/promos. Ends 1/4/26 at 11:59 PM ET. Sponsored by DK. _ _ _ _ _ _ _ Download the Gametime app today and use code RUSSILLO for $20 off your first purchase _ _ _ _ _ _ _ Go to Shake Shack and order the Big Shack. Sounds familiar, made different. _ _ _ _ _ _ _ https://www.gatlan.com/about/ 15% off your first purchase: Welcome15 _ _ _ _ _ _ _

Ryen opens with the Knicks beating the Spurs in the NBA Cup before chatting with ESPN NBA insider Brian Windhorst about whether that win proved firing Tom Thibodeau was the right move, how the Spurs plan to build around Wemby, whether this OKC team is better than the prime Warriors, and where he sees LeBron playing next season. Then, the guys close it out with listener-submitted Life Advice and a big show announcement. KNICKS WIN THE NBA CUP  (1:38) BRIAN WINDHORST  (10:03) Knicks vindicated for firing Thibs?  (18:22) Cavs’ problems  (25:48) How the Spurs will build around Wemby  (35:21) Giannis trade debate  (43:30) Lakers’ future  (46:35) LeBron’s next team/contract  (55:28) OKC vs. the prime Warriors  (1:02:29) Nets trading their entire roster debate  (1:05:09) Cooper Flagg/LeBron comparison LIFE ADVICE  (1:08:00) _ _ _ _ _ _ GAMBLING PROBLEM? CALL 1-800-GAMBLER, (800) 327-5050 or visit gamblinghelplinema.org (MA). Call 877-8-HOPENY/text HOPENY (467369) (NY). Please Gamble Responsibly. 888-789-7777/visit ccpg.org (CT), or visit www.mdgamblinghelp.org (MD).  21+ and present in most states. (18+ DC/KY/NH/WY). Void in ONT/OR/NH. Eligibility restrictions apply. On behalf of Boot Hill Casino & Resort (KS). Pass-thru of per wager tax may apply in IL. 1 per new customer. Must register new account to receive reward Token. Must select Token BEFORE placing min. $5 bet to receive $200 in Bonus Bets if your bet wins. Min. -500 odds req. Token and Bonus Bets are single-use and non-withdrawable. Token expires 1/11/26. Bonus Bets expire in 7 days (168 hours). Stake removed from payout. Terms: sportsbook.draftkings.com/promos. Ends 1/4/26 at 11:59 PM ET. Sponsored by DK. _ _ _ _ _ _ Download the Gametime app today and use code RUSSILLO for $20 off your first purchase _ _ _ _ _ _ Go to Shake Shack and order the Big Shack. Sounds familiar, made different. _ _ _ _ _ _

Ryen opens with the biggest stories from NFL Week 15, including the Patrick Mahomes injury, believing in the Broncos, and the Bills’ comeback win over the Patriots. Then, he chats with former NFL MVP Matt Ryan about Philip Rivers’ return, whether the Rams are Super Bowl favorites, his favorite young quarterbacks, and more. Next, The Athletic’s Bruce Feldman joins to discuss what’s next at Michigan following the Sherrone Moore scandal. Finally, the guys close it out with listener-submitted Life Advice, including a guy whose wife thinks he’s cheating and when you can say you were a professional athlete. NFL WEEK 15 (2:57) Mahomes injury / Chiefs’ future (12:00) Broncos beat the Packers (16:30) Bills’ comeback win over the Patriots MATT RYAN (23:00) Philip Rivers’ return (26:15) Are the Rams Super Bowl favorites? (33:42) Matt’s career: When he felt comfortable playing QB (39:22) Matt’s favorite young QBs (45:35) Jaguars love (49:27) What the Chiefs need to do (51:08) Cowboys–Commanders Christmas game BRUCE FELDMAN (56:47) Sherrone Moore timeline (1:05:06) The next Michigan coach (1:27:16) DJ Lagway transferring LIFE ADVICE (1:30:46)  _ _ _ _ _ _ GAMBLING PROBLEM? CALL 1-800-GAMBLER, (800) 327-5050 or visit gamblinghelplinema.org (MA). Call 877-8-HOPENY/text HOPENY (467369) (NY). Please Gamble Responsibly. 888-789-7777/visit ccpg.org (CT), or visit www.mdgamblinghelp.org (MD).  21+ and present in most states. (18+ DC/KY/NH/WY). Void in ONT/OR/NH. Eligibility restrictions apply. On behalf of Boot Hill Casino & Resort (KS). Pass-thru of per wager tax may apply in IL. 1 per new customer. Must register new account to receive reward Token. Must select Token BEFORE placing min. $5 bet to receive $200 in Bonus Bets if your bet wins. Min. -500 odds req. Token and Bonus Bets are single-use and non-withdrawable. Token expires 1/11/26. Bonus Bets expire in 7 days (168 hours). Stake removed from payout. Terms: sportsbook.draftkings.com/promos. Ends 1/4/26 at 11:59 PM ET. Sponsored by DK. _ _ _ _ _ _ Shop SKIMS Mens at https://SKIMS.com/ryen #skimspartner _ _ _ _ _ _ Go to Shake Shack and order the Big Shack. Sounds familiar, made different. _ _ _ _ _ _ Head to https://Wayfair.com right now to shop all things home.  _ _ _ _ _ _

Ryen is joined by 49ers linebacker Fred Warner to discuss his Week 6 injury, how San Francisco has remained competitive despite losing key players, his favorite linebackers this season, contenders in both the NFC and AFC, dueling with Matthew Stafford, what makes Kyle Shanahan an exceptional coach, and more. Finally, Kyle jumps in for some listener-submitted Life Advice covering some heavy topics. FRED WARNER (2:42) Recovering from his Week 6 injury (9:58) How the 49ers stay competitive through injuries (20:02) Dueling with QBs (26:55) His favorite linebackers this season (29:45) The evolution of the linebacker position (35:02) NFC contenders (41:25) AFC contenders (43:13) Texans defense (46:32) Lamar Jackson vs. Josh Allen in the open field (48:44) The Kyle Shanahan experience LIFE ADVICE (53:24) _ _ _ _ _ _ GAMBLING PROBLEM? CALL 1-800-GAMBLER, (800) 327-5050 or visit gamblinghelplinema.org (MA). Call 877-8-HOPENY/text HOPENY (467369) (NY). Please Gamble Responsibly. 888-789-7777/visit ccpg.org (CT), or visit www.mdgamblinghelp.org (MD).  21+ and present in most states. (18+ DC/KY/NH/WY). Void in ONT/OR/NH. Eligibility restrictions apply. On behalf of Boot Hill Casino & Resort (KS). Pass-thru of per wager tax may apply in IL. 1 per new customer. Must register new account to receive reward Token. Must select Token BEFORE placing min. $5 bet to receive $200 in Bonus Bets if your bet wins. Min. -500 odds req. Token and Bonus Bets are single-use and non-withdrawable. Token expires 1/11/26. Bonus Bets expire in 7 days (168 hours). Stake removed from payout. Terms: sportsbook.draftkings.com/promos. Ends 1/4/26 at 11:59 PM ET. Sponsored by DK. _ _ _ _ _ _ Go to Shake Shack and order the Big Shack. Sounds familiar, made different. _ _ _ _ _ _ Go to https://12DaysOfGametime.com today for a chance to experience one of these moments!  _ _ _ _ _ _

Ryen opens with some NBA thoughts, including the Magic’s comeback win in the NBA Cup led by a massive game from Desmond Bane. He looks back at the trade and why it makes even more sense now. Then, he’s joined by Suns owner Mat Ishbia to discuss the team’s surprising start, what he’s learned from early mistakes, whether he’d do the Kevin Durant and Bradley Beal trades again, and the future of Devin Booker. Finally, Kyle and Ceruti jump in for some listener-submitted Life Advice, including whether it’s stealing to take from a lost-and-found box and what age you’d pay to live again. NBA CUP (3:33) Raptors coming back down to earth? (5:20) Fun with lineups (11:07) Bane’s big night in Orlando & revisiting the trade MAT ISHBIA (20:28) The Suns’ surprising start (23:15) Handling criticism (29:48) Would he do the Durant & Beal deals again? (36:09) Challenges of being a new owner (44:02) Hiring head coach Jordan Ott (47:26) Devin Booker’s future LIFE ADVICE (1:04:13) _ _ _ _ _ GAMBLING PROBLEM? CALL 1-800-GAMBLER, (800) 327-5050 or visit gamblinghelplinema.org (MA). Call 877-8-HOPENY/text HOPENY (467369) (NY). Please Gamble Responsibly. 888-789-7777/visit ccpg.org (CT), or visit www.mdgamblinghelp.org (MD).  21+ and present in most states. (18+ DC/KY/NH/WY). Void in ONT/OR/NH. Eligibility restrictions apply. On behalf of Boot Hill Casino & Resort (KS). Pass-thru of per wager tax may apply in IL. 1 per new customer. Must register new account to receive reward Token. Must select Token BEFORE placing min. $5 bet to receive $200 in Bonus Bets if your bet wins. Min. -500 odds req. Token and Bonus Bets are single-use and non-withdrawable. Token expires 1/11/26. Bonus Bets expire in 7 days (168 hours). Stake removed from payout. Terms: sportsbook.draftkings.com/promos. Ends 1/4/26 at 11:59 PM ET. Sponsored by DK. _ _ _ _ _ Go to Shake Shack and order the Big Shack. Sounds familiar, made different. _ _ _ _ _