The Packers' Worst Loss, the Chiefs' Best Win, and a Tough Jalen Hurts Convo With Sheil Kapadia. Plus, Same Old Penn State?
Russillo starts with his best win and worst loss from the NFL weekend and talks through the Ravens' and Packers' struggles and why we need to chill a little on Jaxson Dart’s debut. Then, he chats with Sheil Kapadia about the big questions around Jalen Hurts and the 4-0 Eagles, whether Puka Nacua is a top-three receiver, the Rams' place in the NFC, and more. Next, he recaps the weekend in college football, including the same old Penn State, who he’d have as the no. 1 team in the country, Alabama’s win over Georgia, and more. Finally, the guys close it out with some listener-submitted Life Advice, including a question about a guy whose girl won’t stop complaining about her job.
(0:00) Welcome to the show!
(2:15) Ravens-Chiefs
(11:47) Packers-Cowboys
(17:08) The Jaxson Dart hype train
(23:04) Sheil Kapadia stops by!
(31:12) Uncomfortable convos about Jalen Hurts and the 4-0 Eagles
(41:04) Puka and the Rams in the NFC
(1:05:02) College football talk: Same old Penn State?
(1:11:22) Alabama-Georgia
(1:14:06) LSU–Ole Miss
(1:21:02) Life Advice
Host: Ryen Russillo
Guest: Sheil Kapadia
Producers: Kyle Crichton, Steve Ceruti, and Jonathan Frias
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Actor Tom Pelphrey Talks ‘Task’, Being a Giants Fan and Throwing Out a First Pitch. Plus Some 'TNF', Texans, and Cam Ward Thoughts.
Russillo starts with some thoughts on 'Thursday Night Football', including how to judge the start to Marvin Harrison Jr’s career. Plus, can the Texans' season be saved? Shedeur Sanders comments on being ready, and Cam Ward’s struggles. Then Russillo chats with actor Tom Pelphrey about his new hit show “Task”, plus the struggles of being a Giants fan and throwing out the first pitch at the Phillies game. Finally, they close it out with some listener-submitted Life Advice, including a ridiculous bedroom setup.
(00:00) Welcome to the show!
(2:15) TNF: Seahawks-Cardinals / What’s up with Marvin Harrison Jr?
(10:58) Sam Darnold looks good again
(12:52) Are the Texans done?
(16:28) Cam Ward’s struggles
(18:13) Shedeur says he’s ready
(24:15) Tom Pelphrey joins the show to talk HBO’s 'Task'
(47:05) Being a Giants fan
(50:11) Throwing out a first pitch at the Phillies game
(1:01:36) Life Advice
Host: Ryen Russillo
Guest: Tom Pelphrey
Producers: Kyle Crichton, Steve Ceruti, and Jonathan Frias
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Dart and Caleb Outlooks, and the Disappointing 2026 QB Class With Coach Quincy Avery. Plus, Ryder Cup Talk With Michael Kim
Russillo is first joined by QB Coach Quincy Avery to discuss the Giants giving Jaxson Dart the starting job, why Caleb Williams's ceiling is still so high, and the disappointing state of some college quarterback prospects, including Arch, Nussmeier, Klubnik, and more. He then chats with pro golfer Michael Kim, fresh off a win at the Open de France, about the Ryder Cup, how hard Bethpage Black is, and the Rory-Bryson beef. Finally, they close the show with some listener-submitted life advice, including too much licking.
(0:00) Welcome to the show!(1:50) Quincy Avery stops by(2:10) Jaxson Dart named starter for the Giants(9:22) Biggest surprise QB flop(13:45) Why Caleb Williams’s ceiling is still so high(16:40) Does the 2026 QB class suck?(29:25) Arch Manning trending toward bust?(41:05) Michael Kim stops by(43:55) Ryder Cup preview(55:59) How hard is Bethpage Black?(1:09:47) Life Advice
Host: Ryen Russillo
Guests: Quincy Avery and Michael Kim
Producers: Kyle Crichton, Steve Ceruti, and Jonathan Frias
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Are the Eagles the New Chiefs? And Herbert Defenders, Stand Up! Plus, Todd McShay on Improved Indiana, Scary Miami, and More.
Russillo opens with some NFL Week 3 thoughts, including how the Rams lost to the Eagles, whether the Eagles are the new Chiefs, why Herbert defenders have been so stubborn, and why Caleb Williams is working his way back to being the best QB from the 2024 draft class. Plus, Todd McShay stops by to talk college football, including Indiana being even better this year than last, how scary Miami is, and why John Mateer is his favorite college QB. Finally, they close it out with listener-submitted life advice, including advice for a six-year-old.
(0:00) Welcome to the show!
(3:18) Eagles come back and stun Rams
(9:24) Justin Herbert and the Chargers look great
(13:17) Packers' worst loss?
(16:32) Is Caleb Williams coming around?
(22:25) Is Indiana even better than last year?
(30:04) Miami is scary
(39:00) Utah-Texas Tech
(48:10) Oklahoma and John Mateer
(56:33) Life Advice
Host: Ryen Russillo
Guest: Todd McShay
Producers: Kyle Crichton, Jonathan Frias, and Steve Ceruti
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Another Brutal Tua Pick, Plus Best Rookies and the 2026 QB Class With Daniel Jeremiah
Russillo starts with a recap of Dolphins-Bills and what essentially was the game-losing interception from Tua. Then he’s joined by the NFL Network’s Daniel Jeremiah for more on Tua’s issues, plus why Josh Allen may have ruined our thoughts on QB development, his favorite rookies so far, and an early look at the 2026 QB draft class. Finally, the guys close it out with Life Advice, including a Chipotle deal hunter and a kid doing donuts in someone’s backyard.
(0:00) Welcome to the show!
(1:51) TNF Recap and Tua’s interception
(15:29) Daniel Jeremiah stops by
(34:48) Late bloomer QBs
(46:10) Favorite rookies so far
(51:36) Early look at the 2026 QB draft class
(1:09:03) Weekend NFL and CFB picks
(1:12:40) Life Advice
Host: Ryen Russillo
Guest: Daniel Jeremiah
Producers: Kyle Crichton, Jonathan Frias, and Steve Ceruti
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