The Ryen Russillo Show

Ryen is joined by former NBA front office executive and current ESPN analyst Bobby Marks to go over what’s possible with Giannis trades and which teams make the most sense, plus which teams will be buyers and sellers at the trade deadline next week. Then, The Athletic’s Bruce Feldman stops by to discuss all the college football transfer portal drama. Finally, Kyle and Ceruti join for some listener-submitted Life Advice, including how to deal with a wild family cheating situation and how to make your hobbies more attractive to girls.

BOBBY MARKS

(1:46) Latest on Giannis trade rumors

(6:12) Realistic Giannis teams

(13:49) The role the Blazers play in Giannis’s future

(17:03) Deadline buyers and sellers

(19:49) Cavs

(22:43) Lakers

(27:21) Anthony Davis

(28:14) Ja Morant

(32:23) Rockets need a point guard

BRUCE FELDMAN

(44:16) Miami/Duke portal drama

(55:49) Indiana/Vrabel comparison

(1:08:27) Favorite off-the-radar draft guys

LIFE ADVICE

(1:17:00)

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Ryen opens with the news that Giannis may be ready to be traded either before the deadline or this summer, and why this should have happened long before now. Then, he chats with Pro Football Hall of Fame voter Mike Sando about how and why Bill Belichick was snubbed as a first-ballot Hall of Famer. Next, NBC NBA analyst Austin Rivers stops by to talk about his favorite surprise team, the two most disappointing teams this season, and more. Finally, Kyle and Ceruti join for some listener-submitted Life Advice, including staying at an ex’s place and whether you should name a kid “Jack Hammer.”

GIANNIS READY TO BE TRADED?

(1:40) The timeline is annoying

(6:08) What a Knicks deal might be

MIKE SANDO

(10:05) How Belichick was left out of the Hall of Fame

AUSTIN RIVERS

(24:15) What it’s like calling games

(25:46) Hornets love

(34:56) Are the Clippers back?

(41:40) What’s wrong with the Magic & Paolo?

(53:57) Are the Raptors for real?

(1:01:16) Disappointing Cavs

NBA ALLIANCE PARLAY

(1:11:37)

LIFE ADVICE

(1:15:34)

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Ryen opens with the Seahawks–Patriots Super Bowl matchup, Sam Darnold outdueling Matthew Stafford, and the inevitable Drake Maye–Tom Brady comparisons. Then, 49ers All-Pro linebacker Fred Warner returns to break down the games, what he remembers from Sam Darnold’s time in San Francisco, why the Patriots’ talent is better than people think, and his thoughts on Robert Saleh to the Titans and Mike McDaniel to the Chargers. Finally, Kyle and Ceruti join for listener-submitted Life Advice, including being snowed in, dating a co-worker’s daughter, and a potential fight with the in-laws.

SEAHAWKS–PATS SUPER BOWL SET

(1:40) Darnold wins a “big game”

(6:20) Patriots win in Denver

(13:10) Super Bowl pick

FRED WARNER

(17:32) How upsetting it was to watch Seahawks–Rams

(21:15) Memories of Darnold with the 49ers

(30:00) Tariq Woolen’s penalty

(36:03) Patriots–Broncos

(43:33) Seahawks more talented than Patriots

(46:47) Saleh to the Titans

(50:40) McDaniel to the Chargers

(52:48) How close was Fred to playing vs. the Seahawks?

LIFE ADVICE

(59:45)

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Ryen is joined by former NFL quarterback and current analyst Chase Daniel to discuss what it’s like as a backup being thrust into a massive spot, like Jared Stidham in Denver. They also pick both conference title games and get into some stories from Chase’s career. Next, The Athletic’s Ted Nguyen stops by for more on the games, why he thinks Stidham is actually pretty solid, and why he’s picking both underdogs. Then, UFC president Dana White joins the show to preview UFC 324, the White House fight, his interaction with Jake Paul, and more. Finally, Ryen gives out his NBA All-Star starters before Kyle and Ceruti join for some listener-submitted Life Advice, including using sick days and an awkward moment with a girlfriend’s dad.

CHASE DANIEL

(2:38) Can the Broncos win with Stidham?

(14:29) Patriots punching above their weight

(19:13) Why he’s picking the Broncos

(22:28) Rams–Seahawks

(26:57) Life as a backup QB in the NFL

TED NGUYEN

(39:29) Picking the Rams over the Seahawks

(47:38) How big is the drop-off from Nix to Stidham?

(57:06) Why he’s picking the Broncos

DANA WHITE

(1:06:06) UFC 324

(1:11:30) Sick of being asked about McGregor?

(1:14:25) Can’t trust Jon Jones at the White House fight

(1:16:00) His interaction with Trump and Jake Paul

Ryen opens with his thoughts on Indiana’s improbable national title and why he doesn’t think what Cignetti has done is something other, lesser programs can necessarily replicate. Then, he’s joined by David Pollack for more on the game, including Mendoza’s performance, why he thinks it’ll be hard for Indiana to run it back even if they’re more talented, and Miami’s future outlook. Finally, Kyle and Ceruti join for some listener-submitted Life Advice, including keeping a secret from a friend and moving home to work with your dad.

INDIANA ARE CHAMPS

(1:27)

DAVID POLLACK

(12:00) Mendoza stepped up again

(17:52) Miami gave Indiana all they could handle

(32:03) Does Indiana change CFB for smaller schools?

(40:00) “The U” is officially back

LIFE ADVICE

(46:46)

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