The Ryen Russillo Show

Ryen is joined by former NFL quarterback and current analyst Chase Daniel to discuss what it’s like as a backup being thrust into a massive spot, like Jared Stidham in Denver. They also pick both conference title games and get into some stories from Chase’s career. Next, The Athletic’s Ted Nguyen stops by for more on the games, why he thinks Stidham is actually pretty solid, and why he’s picking both underdogs. Then, UFC president Dana White joins the show to preview UFC 324, the White House fight, his interaction with Jake Paul, and more. Finally, Ryen gives out his NBA All-Star starters before Kyle and Ceruti join for some listener-submitted Life Advice, including using sick days and an awkward moment with a girlfriend’s dad.

CHASE DANIEL

(2:38) Can the Broncos win with Stidham?

(14:29) Patriots punching above their weight

(19:13) Why he’s picking the Broncos

(22:28) Rams–Seahawks

(26:57) Life as a backup QB in the NFL

TED NGUYEN

(39:29) Picking the Rams over the Seahawks

(47:38) How big is the drop-off from Nix to Stidham?

(57:06) Why he’s picking the Broncos

DANA WHITE

(1:06:06) UFC 324

(1:11:30) Sick of being asked about McGregor?

(1:14:25) Can’t trust Jon Jones at the White House fight

(1:16:00) His interaction with Trump and Jake Paul

Ryen opens with his thoughts on Indiana’s improbable national title and why he doesn’t think what Cignetti has done is something other, lesser programs can necessarily replicate. Then, he’s joined by David Pollack for more on the game, including Mendoza’s performance, why he thinks it’ll be hard for Indiana to run it back even if they’re more talented, and Miami’s future outlook. Finally, Kyle and Ceruti join for some listener-submitted Life Advice, including keeping a secret from a friend and moving home to work with your dad.

INDIANA ARE CHAMPS

(1:27)

DAVID POLLACK

(12:00) Mendoza stepped up again

(17:52) Miami gave Indiana all they could handle

(32:03) Does Indiana change CFB for smaller schools?

(40:00) “The U” is officially back

LIFE ADVICE

(46:46)

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Ryen opens with the Rams’ win over the Bears and that Caleb throw before hitting on the Bills’ loss in Denver and the idea that you have to say something bad about Josh Allen. Then, Sports Illustrated’s Albert Breer stops by with all the latest on the Bills firing head coach Sean McDermott, why it happened, who they’ll target next, and more on the coaching movement around the league. Next, FOX NFL analyst Mark Schlereth joins for a vibe check in Denver after the Bo Nix injury, the Broncos’ chances against the Patriots without him, and who he likes in the NFC title game.

NFL OPEN

(2:22) Rams beat Bears

(12:15) Broncos beat Bills

(16:12) Bills fire Sean McDermott

ALBERT BREER

(18:40) Bills fire McDermott

(20:48) Bills coaching targets

(27:21) Better job: Bills or Ravens?

(32:54) Rank these jobs: Raiders, Titans & Browns

(35:18) Worst job available

(37:11) Any market for Tua and Kyler?

MARK SCHLERETH

(39:20) Broncos’ vibe after the Nix injury

(44:40) Broncos defense is now an issue

(46:46) Should the Patriots be big favorites?

(50:36) Seahawks or Rams?

LIFE ADVICE

(51:31)

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Ryen is joined by ESPN’s Kevin Clark to preview and pick all four NFL Divisional Round games, and they agree on all but one. Then, legendary play-by-play announcer Al Michaels joins the show in partnership with Michelob ULTRA and the “Run Back the Miracle” event, remembering the 1980 U.S. Olympic hockey team’s upset over the Soviet Union, and looking back at some of the best moments of his career. Finally, Kyle and Ceruti join for some listener-submitted Life Advice, including whether a guy can pull off cowboy boots and dudes playing music on speakers at the gym.

KEVIN CLARK

(01:44) Rams @ Bears

(10:33) Texans @ Patriots

(20:26) Bills @ Broncos

(29:17) 49ers @ Seahawks

(35:00) Harbaugh to the Giants and other coaching news

(49:35) Miami vs. Indiana preview

AL MICHAELS

(58:18) Remembering “The Miracle on Ice”

(1:02:23) Jobs in his early career

(1:09:40) Did he think the U.S. had any shot to beat the Soviets?

LIFE ADVICE

(1:20:23)

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Ryen opens with some thoughts on Mike Tomlin stepping down as head coach of the Steelers and shares stories from his interactions over the years with players who played for him. Then, The Athletic’s Sam Amick stops by to discuss his sit-down with Giannis and where his head is at as trade speculation swirls. Plus, they discuss Anthony Davis’s future, the market for Ja Morant, and more NBA trade speculation. Finally, Kyle and Ceruti join for an extra-long edition of Life Advice, including a guy who was too nice to his friend and a dad addicted to doomscrolling.

MIKE TOMLIN

(1:37)

SAM AMICK

(12:17) Inside what Giannis wants his future to be

(25:48) Anthony Davis’s current trade market

(31:29) Is Ja Morant worth more than Trae Young?

(39:01) Are the Warriors open to moving Draymond or Jimmy?

(40:28) Michael Porter Jr.

LIFE ADVICE

(43:50)

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