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The Ryen Russillo Podcast

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Nuggets Are NBA Champs and the Future of the Jokic-Murray Combo With Austin Rivers, Plus Kyle’s Wedding Recap

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Jokic’s Historic Game 3 and Chris Paul’s Future, Plus a Wembanyama Rant and More NBA Draft Talk With Kevin O’Connor

Ryen breaks down Game 3 of the NBA Finals between the Denver Nuggets and Miami Heat before KOC joins to talk Victor Wembanyama and the best choice at no. 2 in the NBA draft

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Kyrie Recruiting LeBron and Jaylen, Harden and Dame’s Futures With Shams Charania. Plus the NIL Wild West With Bruce Feldman.

Ryen also talks about Adam Silver’s ambiguous comments about Ja Morant

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Game 1: No Surprises and Tales From the Couch With Wosny Lambre. Plus, the Greatest Surfer of All Time, Kelly Slater.

Wos joins Ryen to break down Game 1 of the NBA Finals, including takeaways for the Heat, Jokic’s dominance, and more

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Ryen Was Wrong About the Heat and Is Picking Against Them Again, Plus Jeff Van Gundy and Andy Cohen!

Ryen talks the Celtics’ defeat to the Heat and previews Heat-Nuggets in the NBA Finals

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Wemby, Scoot, Harden, and More NBA Future Scenarios, Plus Pelicans Guard CJ McCollum and a ‘Succession’ Recap

Russillo shares his thoughts on Victor Wembanyama’s fit in San Antonio, the Hornets’ decision with the second pick, where that will leave Portland at no. 3, James Harden’s free agency, and more

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Nuggets Erase Any Doubt, LeBron Hints at Retiring, and a Heat Culture Update With Jorge Sedano. Plus, Author Hugh Howey on ‘Silo.’

Plus, Ryen answers some listener-submitted Life Advice questions

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Is Jimmy Butler the Most Universally Approved Star? Plus, Bob Ryan and a Live Show Announcement!

Ryen also recaps Celtics-Heat and Lakers-Nuggets before interviewing legendary columnist about Joe Mazzulla, Erik Spoelstra, and more

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Wembanyama Shaping the NBA’s Next Decade and Doc Out as Sixers Coach, Plus Larry Nance Jr. on Zion and More

Russillo shares his excitement for the NBA draft lottery, snd Larry Nance Jr. joins to talk Zion Williamson and the New Orleans Pelicans

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Tim Legler on the Warriors’ Chances and Trusting the Celtics or Sixers

Plus, actor James Marsden joins to discuss ‘Jury Duty’ and the importance of finding a star like Ronald Gladden

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What’s Next for the Warriors With Anthony Slater. Plus, a Kyle Bachelor Party Preview.

Russillo recaps Lakers-Warriors and Knicks-Heat Game 4, and Anthony Slater joins to talk about why this series is so difficult for the Warriors

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Boston-Philly Reset, More NBA Playoffs With Gilbert Arenas, Author Steven Hyden on Pearl Jam, and Life Advice

Ryen discusses Game 2 of Celtics-76ers and chats with former NBA star Gilbert Arenas about Lakers-Warriors, Suns-Nuggets, and Playoff Jimmy Butler

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Tough Night for Russillo With Harden and CP3, Booger McFarland’s NFL Draft Thoughts, Plus Mike Trudell on Lakers-Warriors

Russillo talks 76ers-Celtics Game 1, Nuggets-Suns Game 2, and much more

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Richardson and Levis Drama, Plus Favorite and Least Favorite NFL Draft Picks With Kevin Clark

Russillo also shares his Tales From the Couch from Celtics-Hawks Game 6

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“Blame Everyone”: Heat Take Out Bucks

Russillo reacts to the Milwaukee Bucks’ shocking Round 1 loss to the Miami Heat and what it means for Giannis, coach Bud, and the rest of the organization

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Jimmy Butler Is That Dude. Plus, TNT’s Adam Lefkoe on the NBA Playoffs and His Best Shaq and Barkley Stories.

Lefkoe talks ‘Inside the NBA,’ why he doesn’t have confidence in his Sixers, and the NFL draft

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Todd McShay and Daniel Jeremiah on the Latest NFL Draft Rumblings, Plus Reaction to the Anonymous NBA Player Poll

‌Russillo also shares his Tales From the Couch, covering Nuggets-Timberwolves Game 2, the Grizzlies’ Game 2 win vs. the Lakers, the Bucks righting the ship vs. the Heat, and the Suns evening up their series with the Clippers

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Kings Have Warriors on the Ropes, Eagles Center Jason Kelce on Jalen Hurts’s Contract and Career Stories, Plus ‘The Wager’ Author David Grann

Ryen also talks Draymond Green’s ejection and 76ers-Nets, and Kelce joins to discuss the Eagles’ Super Bowl loss and Hurts’s new contract

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LaVine and OKC Impress While the Heat, Pelicans, and Zion Disappoint. Plus Former NBA Player Quentin Richardson.

Plus, the guys close it out with a couple of listener-submitted Life Advice emails

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Are We Rooting for LeBron? Gobert Suspended, and Was Tanking That Bad? Plus, Comedian Nate Bargatze Returns. ‌

It’s the 500th episode of The Ryen Russillo Podcast, and Russillo starts by handing out his annual NBA Care/Don’t Care Awards

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Paolo Banchero on His Rookie Season and His Path to Being the No. 1 Pick, Bobby Marks on the New NBA CBA, Plus We Like the In-Season Tournament!

Plus, Ryen answers some listener-submitted Life Advice questions

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The Improbability of UConn Hoops, Theo Epstein on Changing Baseball. Plus Ryen’s Solo Fantasy Baseball Draft.

Russillo shares his thoughts on the absurdity of UConn’s five men’s national championship wins since 1999

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The Lamar Jackson Decision With Former NFL GM Scott Pioli

Russillo also shares his thoughts on Kevin Durant’s return to the Suns, their victory over the Timberwolves, and a tightening Western Conference

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MVP Impact After Embiid Sits Out vs. Jokic, Ryan Whitney on Hockey Guy vs. NBA Guy, Plus ‘Succession’ Is Back!

Ryen also talks Kings-Timberwolves, the 8-seed New Orleans Pelicans, and the Houston Rockets in Tales From the Couch

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How NBA Star Status Impacts Playoff Pressure, Bucks GM Jon Horst, Plus a Sweet 16 of “the Worst Guys”

Jon Horst joins to talk building a team around Giannis, the MVP race, a look back at the Jrue Holiday trade, and more

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Most Disappointing NBA Story Lines, Timberwolves Guard Mike Conley, and Sara Walsh With an Aaron Rodgers Update

The Minnesota trade deadline acquisition discusses playing with his new teammates

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Todd McShay on Three QBs in Play at No. 1, and Kevin Huerter on the Kings Revival. Plus, a Kissing Guy Follow-Up.

ESPN’s Todd McShay joins the pod to discuss his 2023 NFL mock draft and more

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Aaron Rodgers and the AFC and NFC QB Talent Gap. Plus, Chris Ryan on the Sixers and the Best TV Shows Ever.

Ryen also reacts to the Bears trading the no. 1 pick to the Panthers, and Chris talks about what he’s willing to believe the Sixers can accomplish this postseason

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Let’s Have the MVP Discussion, Plus Greg Olsen on Calling a Super Bowl and the Tom Brady Situation

Olsen also discusses the unique perspective former players bring to the broadcast booth and draft day stories

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Lamar Jackson’s Future and the Three Factors in the Ravens’ Decision, Jon Anik on UFC 285, Plus an Accidental HOA Deep Dive

Ryen talks the factors playing into Lamar Jackson’s future and Jon Jones’s return at UFC 285

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Durant’s Suns Debut, Done With Anthony Davis, and the Giannis MVP Push With P.J. Carlesimo, Plus Jam Band Talk

Ryen also talks to P.J. about his favorite early KD memories

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Top NBA Duos, Bears’ No. 1 Pick, and QB Movement Updates With Jeff Darlington. Plus, a Salt Lake City Recap.

Ryan also answers some listener-submitted Life Advice questions

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Bryan Curtis on Sports Media, the Magic of Radio Row, and Podcasts vs. Radio. Plus, Life Advice.

Bryan joins the pod to discuss lessons learned from Fox’s Super Bowl broadcast, Tom Brady’s eventual broadcasting gig, vanishing middle-class media jobs, and more

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Live From Salt Lake City With Special Guest Lauri Markkanen

Russillo was live in SLC during NBA All-Star Weekend with Utah Jazz All-Star forward Lauri Markkanen

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Finding Value in the NBA’s Second Half With Raheem Palmer, and Talking Oscars With Adnan Virk

Raheem and Ryen talk sports betting and gambling on the back half of the NBA season