The Ryen Russillo Show

3 Thoughts on NBA Opening Night, CFB Expansion and the Fan Tipping Point. Plus Jeff Passan Previews the World Series!

After news came out last week that the College Football Playoff would be expanding again, Ryen opens with some thoughts on whether there’s a tipping point for us as fans

Rams Salvageable? Hurts’ (and the Eagles’) Season Over? Texans Back? An Arch Update, Plus Another New #1 in the CFB Rankings

Ryen is joined, as always on Mondays, by Yahoo’s Nate Tice to discuss whether the Rams can be saved this season, the Packers showing signs of life, whether the Texans are

NBA Preview Part 2: Most Interesting Teams Draft, Plus Finals and Awards Picks with Sam Vecenie

In Part 2 of our 2026–27 NBA preview, Ryen is joined by Sam Vecenie of the Game Theory Podcast to finish their most interesting teams draft. Then, they make their picks f

NBA Preview Part 1: Most Interesting Teams Draft with Sam Vecenie

In Part 1 of our 2026-27 NBA preview, Ryen is joined by Sam Vecenie of the Game Theory Podcast to draft the teams they’re most interested in heading into the season. They

AFC Hierarchy with Ross Tucker, AFC North Quarterly Report, Plus the Star of “A Killer Story,” Joe Sexton

Ryen opens with another quarterly report, this time on the AFC North. Then, he chats with CBS NFL analyst Ross Tucker about who he truly believes can win the AFC, whether

49ers Win of the Season, Commanders & Eagles WTF & Harrison Jr. to the Texans w/ Nate Tice, Plus a New No. 1 in CFB!

Ryen is joined, as always on Mondays, by Yahoo’s Nate Tice to discuss the 49ers’ impressive win in Seattle, the Commanders’ and Eagles’ blunders, why the Texans gave up s

NFL Quarterly Report: The NFC North. Plus Andrew Siciliano Previews Week 5 & a Mini NBA Catch-Up w/ Chris Mannix

Ryen opens with a new segment called the NFL Quarterly Report, where he deep-dives into one division, and this week it’s the NFC North. Then, NFL Media’s Andrew Siciliano

Joel Klatt on the Big 10 Contenders, Bama-Georgia, USC’s Unrealistic Expectations & Michigan’s Problems

Ryen is joined by FOX’s lead college football analyst Joel Klatt to discuss whether Ohio State might still be the best team in the country, why Bryce Underwood isn’t enti

Most Complete NFL Teams, Rams Comeback, Drake Maye w/ Nate Tice! Plus Ryen’s CFB Top 12

Ryen is joined, as always on Mondays, by Yahoo’s Nate Tice to talk about some of the most complete teams in the NFL, whether the Texans are done, the Rams’ comeback, and

Fixing Drake Maye, Cowboys Win-Now Move, JJ McCarthy Hindsight, Plus Some Early NFL Draft/Trade Rumors w/ Albert Breer

Ryen opens with some more thoughts on the Vikings trading JJ McCarthy and who is to blame in the situation: the player or the team? Then, Sports Illustrated’s Albert Bree

Baseball Playoffs! What’s Real and What’s Not in CFB w/ Bill Connelly, Plus Inside Playoff Expansion Talks w/ Heather Dinich

Ryen opens with some thoughts as the MLB playoffs start, including the Red Sox-Yankees Wild Card game and the hilarious AL West. Then, ESPN college football writer Bill C

Ravens Walk-Off, Pats’ Struggles, the Nix Rollercoaster & Giants Trade for 9 w/ Nate Tice. Plus CFB Top 12 & USC’s Mediocrity

Ryen is joined again by Nate Tice to talk about everything interesting from NFL Week 3, including the Ravens’ walk-off, Maye and the Patriots’ problems, what to make of B

Kurt Warner on Brock Purdy’s Ascension and More on Jayden Daniels’ Elbow Injury. Plus, Geno Auriemma on UConn’s Dynasty & the State of Women’s Hoops

Ryen is joined by Hall of Famer and Super Bowl champion Kurt Warner to discuss his love for Brock Purdy, why offenses can get bogged down with spacing issues, Jayden Dani

Daniel Jeremiah on If Elite Mahomes Is Back, QBs Trending Up & Down, Plus Trinidad Chambliss in the NFL

Ryen is joined by ESPN’s Daniel Jeremiah to talk about whether this is elite Mahomes again, some stock-up/stock-down quarterbacks, what’s wrong with the Chargers, and som

Bengals Ceiling, Jayden’s Injury/Future & More NFL Week 2 w/ Nate Tice, Plus Lane Kiffin’s L at Ole Miss

Ryen talks NFL Week 2 with Nate Tice! The Vikings and Bengals impress, Mahomes’ deep ball is back, Jayden Daniels suffers another injury, and Marvin Harrison Jr. is trend

Bills Roll Lions, an NFL Nerd Out Session w/ Greg Olsen, Plus a BIG Announcement w/ Sam Vecenie!

Ryen begins with some thoughts on Josh Allen and the Bills’ offensive explosion and Allen’s crazy rushing rate. Then, Greg Olsen stops by for a big NFL nerd-out session,

Lane’s Return to Ole Miss & the Best Team in the Big Ten w/ Booger McFarland, Plus OK State QB Drew Mestemaker!

Ryen is joined by ESPN’s Booger McFarland, looking back on how massive the Texas comeback win over Ohio State was for coach Sark, who the class of the Big Ten is, Lane Ki

A Huge NFL Week 1 Deep Dive w/ Nate Tice! Plus the Texas Comeback Over Ohio State

NFL WEEK 1 w/ NATE TICE (2:30) Bills-Texans (16:15) WTF Packers? (29:10) Ravens make a statement? (39:20) Lions survive (48:30) Chargers worst loss (54:40) Eagles-Comman

Seahawks Comeback, Opening Weekend NFL Preview w/ Willie Colon & Ted Nguyen, Plus the State of Sports Franchises w/ Dana White

Ryen opens with friend of the show Willie Colon, reacting to the Seahawks’ comeback win over the Patriots and whether that loss is on Drake Maye, plus he gives his season

Lane/LSU Back Down & a Texas-Ohio State Preview with Bruce Feldman, Plus the NFL's Continued Lack of QB Development

Ryen opens with Bruce Feldman discussing LSU giving up the fight against the SEC, which contenders have the biggest concerns, and a preview of Texas-Ohio State. Then, Rye