The Ryen Russillo Show

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, talking about Caleb’s continued ascension, whether the Giants are this year’s Bears, and some of the NFL trends to look out for this season. Then, Sam Vecenie joins for a big announcement and to talk about the Clippers’ mess. And finally, Kyle and Ceruti hop in for some listener-submitted Life Advice, including another college lie. BILLS-LIONS RECAP (2:30) GREG OLSEN (10:30) Caleb & the Bears (16:30) What makes Brian Flores’ defenses special? (19:15) Broncos-Jaguars (22:30) Lions-Bills (26:45) Bengals-Texans (30:00) Giants on the up? (36:10) The ‘under-center’ trend (48:00) More NFL trends to look for (1:06:00) Youth Inc SAM VECENIE (1:13:15) Big Announcement! (1:15:45) Clippers drama (1:30:25) Kawhi Raptors optimism LIFE ADVICE (1:39:25) _ _ _ _ _ Reese’s. The Official Candy Partner of Barstool Sports. Go Get Reese’s Wherever You Shop _ _ _ _ _ Raising Cane’s Chicken Fingers. One Love. _ _ _ _ _ Watch every game, every Sunday, all in one place. YouTube TV plan required. Terms & embargoes apply. Digital-only games excluded. No refunds. _ _ _ _ _

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 Kiffin going back to Ole Miss, and whether the Rams are actually going to keep struggling. Then, Oklahoma State quarterback Drew Mestemaker stops by to talk about the upset win over Oregon and how he went from a zero-star recruit to a potential first-round pick in the NFL Draft. And finally, Kyle and Ceruti hop in for some listener-submitted Life Advice, including a friend who is too nice and the challenges of moving out with your buddies. BOOGER MCFARLAND (2:30) Texas win huge for Sark (9:00) Something off with Oregon (11:30) Biggest surprise this CFB season (13:10) Class of the Big Ten (15:00) SEC schedules (20:20) Alabama’s problem (23:00) Lane’s return to Ole Miss (29:15) Do you trust Mateer? (33:00) Rams continue to struggle? (36:15) Ryen’s golf swing DREW MESTEMAKER (41:00) Upset over Oregon (44:30) From 0-star recruit to potential first-round pick LIFE ADVICE (52:00) _ _ _ _ _ Reese’s. The Official Candy Partner of Barstool Sports. Go Get Reese’s Wherever You Shop _ _ _ _ _ Raising Cane’s Chicken Fingers. One Love. _ _ _ _ _ Watch every game, every Sunday, all in one place. YouTube TV plan required. Terms & embargoes apply. Digital-only games excluded. No refunds. _ _ _ _ _

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-Commanders (1:00:45) Harbaugh’s NY Giants (1:09:00) Baker…chill out (1:11:10) Caleb Williams up another level? TEXAS-OHIO STATE (1:23:30) LIFE ADVICE (1:34:15) _ _ _ _ _ Reese’s. The Official Candy Partner of Barstool Sports. Go Get Reese’s Wherever You Shop _ _ _ _ _ Raising Cane’s Chicken Fingers. One Love. _ _ _ _ _ Watch every game, every Sunday, all in one place. YouTube TV plan required. Terms & embargoes apply. Digital-only games excluded. No refunds. _ _ _ _ _ Shop at REVOLVE.com/RUSSILLO and use code RUSSILLO for 15% off your entire order. #REVOLVEpartner _ _ _ _ _

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 predictions, including a surprise Super Bowl matchup. Then, The Athletic’s Ted Nguyen previews some of the biggest storylines to watch in NFL Week 1. Next, UFC President/CEO Dana White joins to talk about the value of sports leagues and whether they’ll only continue to grow. And finally, Kyle and Ceruti join for some listener-submitted Life Advice. WILLIE COLON (2:45) Seahawks comeback win (12:40) Super Bowl prediction (21:30) AFC teams better than the Steelers (25:30) Browns QB situation (35:00) Aaron Rodgers’ future TED NGUYEN (43:15) Pats’ struggles against good teams continue? (47:45) Texans-Bills (52:00) Chiefs need better playcalling (55:30) Waddle the key for the Broncos? (57:25) Packers-Vikings (59:15) When do we see Mendoza? (1:04:40) Super Bowl pick DANA WHITE (1:09:30) Saving boxing (1:15:00) Vocal fighters (1:20:45) Future of sports franchise values (1:30:00) Would he ever buy a sports team? LIFE ADVICE (1:33:00) _ _ _ _ _ Reese’s. The Official Candy Partner of Barstool Sports. Go Get Reese’s Wherever You Shop _ _ _ _ _

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, Ryen runs through the backup quarterback situations across the NFL and why it continues to show that the league doesn’t care about developing guys anymore. And finally, Kyle and Ceruti join for some listener-submitted Life Advice involving being an accidentally great wedding MC and a guy looking to his ex because he wants to settle down. BRUCE FELDMAN (2:30) Mateer Oklahoma (5:00) Same issues for Alabama? (10:15) Ranking the top 3 Big 10 teams (12:00) LSU backs down vs. SEC (22:00) Would Miami win the SEC? (24:30) Texas the best in the SEC? (28:20) Is Underwood a lost cause? (34:00) CFB’s “Big 2” (44:15) Player who should get the most NIL? THE DIRE STATE OF BACKUP QBs IN THE NFL (49:00) LIFE ADVICE (1:01:30) _ _ _ _ _ Raising Cane’s Chicken Fingers. One Love. _ _ _ _ _ Get ready for the first-ever NFL game from Melbourne, Australia. The LA Rams take on the SF 49ers Sep 10. LIVE on Netflix at 8:35PM ET | 5:35PM PT _ _ _ _ _

Ryen opens with his thoughts on College Football Week 1, including LSU blasting Clemson, Oregon’s test, and the overall lack of quality scheduling early in the season. Then, Nate Tice joins for their five favorite NFL over/under picks before getting into some college talk, including Michigan, Underwood’s struggles, and some quarterbacks who stood out. Finally, Kyle and Ceruti stop by for a quick recap of Kyle at a bachelor party this weekend, plus some listener-submitted Life Advice, including a guy lying to his wife about playing college hoops. CFB WEEK 1 (2:30) LSU smashes Clemson (8:20) Oregon survives Boise State (12:15) Non-conference games getting worse NATE TICE (18:00) Eagles as contenders (21:00) 5 Favorite NFL Over/Unders (57:00) CFB Reaction: Alabama’s new QB (1:02:10) Arch Manning looked good (1:06:20) Sellers and Mensah (1:11:10) How far has Stanford fallen? (1:16:55) Michigan escapes, but Bryce looks the same LIFE ADVICE (1:25:00) _ _ _ _ _ Raising Cane’s Chicken Fingers. One Love. _ _ _ _ _ Reese’s. The Official Candy Partner of Barstool Sports. Go Get Reese’s Wherever You Shop _ _ _ _ _

Ryen opens with his thoughts on the NBA coming down hard on the Clippers for the Aspiration scandal and why Kawhi is the worst partner in sports. Then, Super Bowl champion Clay Matthews III stops by to talk about his work with Netflix this season, the Rams-49ers game in Australia, his family’s incredible NFL lineage, whether he ever considered not going to USC, and the most devastating loss of his career. Finally, Kyle and Ceruti join for some listener-submitted Life Advice, including a life change after getting dumped and a free PS5 dilemma. NBA PUNISHES THE CLIPPERS (1:27) CLAY MATTHEWS (25:54) How crazy traveling to Australia for an NFL game is (28:05) How can the Rams not win the NFC? (30:44) Have linebackers turned into running backs? (37:23) Stories from the USC days (43:43) How the Netflix/media thing came about (45:44) Aaron Rodgers (50:08) NFC sleepers (54:57) Could he still play? LIFE ADVICE (58:13) ------- Reese’s. The Official Candy Partner of Barstool Sports. Go Get Reese’s Wherever You Shop

Ryen is joined by reigning Offensive Player of the Year and Super Bowl champion Jaxon Smith-Njigba, who stops by to talk about the Seahawks’ title defense, the Rams rivalry, how he ended up at Ohio State, and more! Then, ESPN’s Kevin Clark previews the biggest storylines and trends we’ll see this NFL season, including heavy run packages and the return of tempo, why Aaron Donald is the Michael Jordan of defensive tackles, which starting QBs will get benched, and his Super Bowl picks. And finally, Kyle and Ceruti join for some listener-submitted Life Advice including a check in from the guy who was asked to help a girl move and what to do after being cheated on. JAXON SMITH-NJIGBA (2:30) Rivalry with the Rams (8:15) How did he end up at Ohio State? (11:45) Why his stock fell before the draft (15:50) Toughest teammate (19:00) Being mic’d up in a game (21:45) Defending their Super Bowl title KEVIN CLARK (30:15) Heavy run sets are back (36:00) Good teams will play with tempo (40:00) How to judge a good passing scheme (43:00) Are the Eagles underrated? (52:45) Aaron Donald’s return (1:04:20) What QB would you take for the next 5 years? (1:10:15) Underrated QBs (1:15:00) Starting QBs who will get benched (1:26:20) Super Bowl picks LIFE ADVICE (1:28:30) What to do after being cheated on _ _ _ _ _ Raising Cane’s Chicken Fingers. One Love. _ _ _ _ _ Get ready for the first-ever NFL game from Melbourne, Australia. The LA Rams take on the SF 49ers Sep 10. LIVE on Netflix at 8:35PM ET | 5:35PM PT _ _ _ _ _

Ryen is joined by old friend Danny Kanell, fresh off Week 0 of college football, and they figure out who the 12 teams in the playoff will be. Then, Kyle and Ceruti join to talk about the fake 49ers player who scammed a bunch of people, followed by some listener-submitted Life Advice, including getting too comfortable being alone and a guilt-tripping mom. DANNY KANELL (2:15) Big Ten playoff contenders (2:25) Oregon (5:15) Indiana (13:00) Ohio State (20:35) USC (23:00) Michigan (24:50) Georgia (26:00) Alabama (28:30) Texas (31:25) LSU (33:30) A&M (35:10) Ole Miss (36:30) Oklahoma (37:45) ACC + Notre Dame (42:25) Big 12 (47:30) Final 12-team playoff FAKE 49ERS PLAYER (55:35) LIFE ADVICE (1:16:00) _ _ _ _ _ Raising Cane’s Chicken Fingers. One Love. _ _ _ _ _ Get ready for the first-ever NFL game from Melbourne, Australia. The LA Rams take on the SF 49ers Sep 10. LIVE on Netflix at 8:35PM ET | 5:35PM PT _ _ _ _ _

Ryen is joined by Yahoo! NFL writer/podcaster Nate Tice for a big show announcement! Plus, they do a massive preview of all the NFL contenders, including the Rams/Seahawks battle, whether the 49ers are going to underwhelm, why the Patriots and Bears are similar, whether the Ravens are sleepers, and more! Then, Kyle and Ceruti join for some listener-submitted Life Advice, including helping someone move after two dates and a weird side effect of listening to Ryen before bed. NATE TICE (2:15) Show announcement! (3:10) Top-tier contenders (6:10) Rams (11:00) Seahawks (16:30) Ravens (27:25) Broncos (31:20) Patriots (37:05) Chargers/Jaguars (47:55) Texans (51:50) Chiefs (59:45) Bears vs. Lions: Who wins more? (1:03:30) Packers (1:07:35) Bills (1:09:40) 49ers (1:16:30) Cowboys LIFE ADVICE (1:21:00) _ _ _ _ _ Raising Cane’s Chicken Fingers. One Love. _ _ _ _ _ Netflix Gameday is bringing even more NFL games in 2026, starting with an NFL first—LIVE from Melbourne, Australia. _ _ _ _ _

Ryen is joined by Todd McShay for a preseason look at all the top quarterback prospects in college football, including why he’s a little more down on Arch Manning than others and the two guys he loves right now before they do a draft predicting the 2027 QB draft class. Then, actor Adam Scott joins the show to discuss his new Netflix movie The Whisper Man, working with Robert De Niro, and the journey to this point in his career. Finally, Kyle and Ceruti stop by for some listener-submitted Life Advice, including calling the cops on a baby and what to say to a bad kisser. TODD MCSHAY (2:30) How many QBs can go in Round 1 in 2027? (5:15) Arch Manning (15:10) Moore and Mensah (24:15) LaNorris Sellers (26:50) C.J. Carr (30:30) Julian Sayin (33:50) Sam Leavitt (38:00) 2027 QB prediction draft ADAM SCOTT (50:10) The Whisper Man (57:55) Severance (1:00:20) Looking back at his career LIFE ADVICE (1:07:30) _ _ _ _ _ Raising Cane’s Chicken Fingers. One Love. _ _ _ _ _ Netflix Gameday is bringing even more NFL games in 2026, starting with an NFL first—LIVE from Melbourne, Australia. _ _ _ _ _

Ryen is joined by Rams quarterback and reigning NFL MVP Matthew Stafford to talk about how LA has extended his career, how much the league has changed since he got there, chasing another Super Bowl, and more! Then, ESPN’s Max Olson stops by to discuss college football NIL pulling NFL players back and whether this is the new norm. Next, he briefly touches on Enes Kanter getting tossed from a WNBA game. And finally, Kyle and Ceruti join for some listener-submitted Life Advice, including naming your son after an obscure NBA player. MATTHEW STAFFORD (2:00) How he feels this year vs. last year (4:00) The Rams extended his career (6:45) Team success changed the way people think about him (10:50) Being coached by McVay (15:30) Why teammates love him (19:10) How the game has changed since he got to the NFL (21:35) Rams drafting Ty Simpson MAX OLSON (26:10) NFL guys returning to CFB through NIL (33:50) LSU leading the charge in basketball and football (40:10) Is there a breaking point for fans? ENES KANTER (50:15) Why he’s not the hero he thinks he is LIFE ADVICE (1:01:30) _ _ _ _ _ Raising Cane’s Chicken Fingers. One Love. _ _ _ _ _ Netflix Gameday is bringing even more NFL games in 2026, starting with an NFL first—LIVE from Melbourne, Australia. _ _ _ _ _ Shop at https://REVOLVE.com/RUSSILLO and use code RUSSILLO for 15% off your entire order. #REVOLVEpartner _ _ _ _ _

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Ryen chats with old friend Stanford Steve from ESPN and College GameDay for a big college football preview, including why he’s all in on Notre Dame, the hierarchy in the Big Ten, whether there’s an elite team in the SEC, and some of their favorite portal moves this offseason. Then, Lakers reporter Jovan Buha helps make sense of all the ownership drama with the Lakers and the battle between Jeanie Buss and her siblings (again). And finally, Kyle and Ceruti join for some listener-submitted Life Advice, including kitchen staff likeability ratings and a guy who seems to repel women at the gym. STANFORD STEVE (2:00) His top 5 (4:40) Ohio State (14:20) Indiana (19:15) Oregon (24:10) Love for Notre Dame (27:45) Miami (36:30) SEC contenders (50:30) Rapid-fire portal questions JOVAN BUHA (1:07:30) What’s going on with the Lakers sale? (1:13:00) Buss family drama (1:19:30) Can’t turn the Lakers into the Dodgers LIFE ADVICE (1:27:20) _ _ _ _ _ Go to youtube.com/NFLST to get NFL Sunday Ticket for 8 payments of $30 a month for new users. _ _ _ _ _ Raising Cane’s Chicken Fingers. One Love. _ _ _ _ _

Ryen chats with Albert Breer about some of the biggest summer training camp storylines in the NFL, including the Bengals hype, Kyler Murray in Minnesota, the AFC East hierarchy, and more. Then, Ethan Strauss stops by for a bigger-picture WNBA discussion, and they react to breaking news that the NBA found no evidence that the Clippers illegally funneled money to Kawhi Leonard. Finally, Kyle and Ceruti join for some listener-submitted Life Advice, including seeing an ex at a wedding and whether one guy has to move back home. ALBERT BREER (2:00) Buying the Bengals? (7:10) Caleb Williams: Another big leap? (10:20) Kyler in Minnesota (14:40) Patriots better? (19:30) Bills outlook (25:45) NFC vs. AFC contenders (28:30) Concerns for C.J. Stroud? (33:00) Predicting the Eagles season ETHAN STRAUSS (40:00) WNBA discourse right now (1:10:15) Kawhi/Clippers: NBA found no evidence? LIFE ADVICE (1:23:00) _ _ _ _ _ Go to youtube.com/NFLST to get NFL Sunday Ticket for 8 payments of $30 a month for new users. _ _ _ _ _ Raising Cane’s Chicken Fingers. One Love. _ _ _ _ _ Join the Shell Fuel Rewards program and save. _ _ _ _ _

Ryen welcomes his second author of the summer, Bryan Burrough, to discuss his book “The Gunfighters: How Texas Made the West Wild,” including stories about Wild Bill, Doc Holliday, Jesse James, Billy the Kid, and more. Plus, Kyle and Ceruti join for some listener-submitted Life Advice. AUTHOR BRYAN BURROUGH (2:00) LIFE ADVICE (46:00)

Ryen is back for his annual chat with The Athletic’s Mike Sando about his NFL quarterback tiers. They discuss who you’d rather have for the next five years: Mahomes or Allen, Herbert and Burrow’s high stocks, Caleb Williams proving a lot of people wrong last year, and more. Plus, Kyle and Ceruti join for some listener-submitted Life Advice, including a bachelor party dilemma. MIKE SANDO (2:00) Mahomes vs. Allen for the top spot (15:00) Stafford (16:00) Burrow (17:30) Lamar (18:50) Herbert (23:15) Dak (25:30) Jordan Love (28:10) Caleb Williams (33:45) Drake Maye (34:15) Purdy/Baker/Darnold (38:00) Hurts (41:10) Bo Nix (42:50) Rodgers (43:45) Stroud (45:00) Rest of Tiers 4 & 5 LIFE ADVICE (48:30) _ _ _ _ _ MUTINY, Only in Theaters August 21st _ _ _ _ _ Go to youtube.com/NFLST to get NFL Sunday Ticket for 8 payments of $30 a month for new users. _ _ _ _ _

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Russillo kicks off the Summer Book Club with Max Boot, author of Reagan: His Life and Legend, for a deeper look at the life of the actor-turned-40th president. Plus, Kyle and Ceruti join for some listener-submitted Life Advice. AUTHOR MAX BOOT (2:00) LIFE ADVICE (1:12:00) _ _ _ _ _ Join the Shell Fuel Rewards program and save. _ _ _ _ _ MUTINY, Only in Theaters August 21st _ _ _ _ _

Russillo gives his immediate reaction to LeBron James signing a 2 year deal with the 76ers.