The Ryen Russillo Show

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 stops by to preview Week 5, including the battle in the NFC West, whether the Jaguars are AFC favorites, and who he likes in Bills-Rams on Monday night. Next, Sports Illustrated’s Chris Mannix joins for a mini NBA check-in, where he gives a Finals pick, talks about Luka and the Lakers’ expectations, and discusses some overrated and underrated teams heading into the season. Finally, Kyle and Ceruti hop in for some listener-submitted Life Advice, including a guy who feels guilty leaving his wife with the kid on a work trip and a date who tried to pass a guy off to her friend.

NFL QUARTERLY REPORT: NFC NORTH

(02:30) Vikings

(07:00) Bears

(10:40) Lions

(14:45) Packers

ANDREW SICILIANO

(20:15) NFC West Contenders

(25:05) When Do the Vikings Lose?

(28:00) Jaguars the AFC Favorite?

(35:00) Broncos-Chargers

(40:00) Texans Must-Win

(45:00) Bills-Rams

CHRIS MANNIX

(52:45) Finals Pick

(53:30) OKC vs. Spurs in the West

(1:03:00) Luka/Lakers Expectations

(1:08:10) Sixers to Win the East?

(1:17:45) Heat Overhyped?

(1:18:50) Magic Underhyped?

(1:21:45) Pacers Wild Card

LIFE ADVICE

(1:24:30)

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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 entirely to blame for Michigan’s problems, USC’s unrealistic expectations, why Miami is still underrated, who they both like when Alabama plays Georgia this weekend, and much more. Plus, Ceruti joins for some listener-submitted Life Advice, including a wedding photo problem and getting out of yard work.

JOEL KLATT
(2:14) Biggest CFB Surprise
(3:53) Big Ten vs. SEC
(6:40) What’s Wrong With Michigan?
(13:23) Jeremiah Smith the GOAT?
(16:40) Worried About Indiana?
(21:26) Georgia vs. Alabama
(25:51) Texas Overrated?
(32:09) How Good Is Miami?
(35:08) Big 12
(37:29) USC’s Unrealistic Expectations
(42:21) Another Hot Nebraska Start

LIFE ADVICE
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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 Drake Maye’s breakout game. Then, Ryen gives his latest college football Top 12 rankings before Kyle and Ceruti stop by for some listener-submitted Life Advice, including an incident at a Jonas Brothers concert.

NFL WEEK 4 w/ NATE TICE

(02:30) Jaguars’ Ceiling

(15:25) Texans-Cowboys

(29:25) Purdy Elite?

(42:00) The Bo Nix Problem

(46:30) Rams-Eagles

(57:15) Patriots-Bills

(1:12:35) Chiefs-Raiders

(1:22:25) Quick Hitters: Penalties

(1:29:40) Bears-Jets

(1:32:00) Herbert Haters

(1:35:30) CFB Clock Management Mess

(1:38:20) Austin Simmons 1st Round?

CFB TOP 12 RANKINGS

(1:45:40)

LIFE ADVICE

(1:59:00)

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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 Breer stops by for a big Week 4 preview, fixing Drake Maye, the Cowboys trading for another defender, and some early draft and trade rumors. Finally, Kyle and Ceruti join for some listener-submitted Life Advice, including a co-worker crossing a line and a wedding travel conundrum.

DID THE VIKINGS FAIL MCCARTHY OR VICE VERSA?
(02:30)

ALBERT BREER
(14:25) How Good Are the Jaguars?
(19:40) Drake Maye Concerns
(21:30) Vikings or McCarthy to Blame?
(26:05) Rams-Eagles
(33:30) Cowboys All In
(37:10) Texans 0-3
(42:30) 49ers-Broncos
(47:20) Packers-Bucs
(53:00) Trade Rumors
(59:30) Could Jeremiah Smith Go No. 1?

LIFE ADVICE
(1:10:30)

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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 Connelly stops by to talk about who the best team in college football is, his quarterback rankings, and what’s real and what’s not early in the season. Next, ESPN reporter Heather Dinich takes us inside the college football playoff expansion discussions and how it’ll change the regular season, too. And finally, Kyle and Ceruti join for some listener-submitted Life Advice, including a girlfriend with a cat problem and a dude who wants to be the nickname guy.

MLB PLAYOFFS

(02:30) Red Sox-Yankees
(06:50) The Bad AL West

BILL CONNELLY

(09:20) Is Georgia the Best Team in CFB?
(15:40) Alabama’s Keelon Russell
(19:20) Big Ten Hierarchy
(26:10) Pace of Play Changes
(35:10) Who Is Still Alive in the SEC?
(41:40) Notre Dame & Miami

HEATHER DINICH

(44:45) SEC in on CFB Playoff Expansion
(48:05) How the Regular Season Will Change
(50:00) How Broadcasts Will Change
(52:25) Who DOESN’T Want Expansion?
(59:10) Group of 6
(1:03:10) Protect College Sports Act

LIFE ADVICE

(1:08:45)

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