The Ryen Russillo Show

Ryen opens with his Super Bowl pick now that the playoffs are set, then hands out some unique awards while looking back at the full NFL regular season. Next, he chats with Sports Illustrated’s Albert Breer about the coaching movement around the league and some of the biggest offseason storylines, including Lamar Jackson’s future in Baltimore. Finally, Kyle and Ceruti join for listener-submitted Life Advice, including generous in-laws and whether it’s okay to put your dog’s poop in someone else’s trash. NFL OPEN (01:50) Super Bowl pick (04:50) Best win of the season (07:33) Most misleading wins (14:38) Biggest team losers (15:48) MVP pick ALBERT BREER (18:24) Who is the Super Bowl favorite? (23:53) Looking at other contenders (40:53) Is Stefanski a hot commodity? (50:03) Raiders fire Carroll (57:09) Which teams will be looking for new QBs? (1:09:05) Is Lamar definitely back with the Ravens? LIFE ADVICE (1:15:22) _ _ _ _ _ GAMBLING PROBLEM? CALL 1-800-GAMBLER, (800) 327-5050 or visit gamblinghelplinema.org (MA). Call 877-8-HOPENY/text HOPENY (467369) (NY). Please Gamble Responsibly. 888-789-7777/visit ccpg.org (CT), or visit www.mdgamblinghelp.org (MD).  21+ and present in most states. (18+ DC/KY/NH/WY). Void in ONT. Eligibility restrictions apply. Terms: draftkings.com/sportsbook. On behalf of Boot Hill Casino & Resort (KS). Pass-thru of per wager tax may apply in IL. Opt-in req. 1 Token per customer, valid only for min. $5 pregame NBA player prop bets w/ min. odds of -200 or longer. Tokens are single-use and expire at the start of the final of NBA game each day when offered. Must select token BEFORE placing bet. Customers who place bet w/ Token and pick day’s PRA stat leader will receive equal share of $1,000,000, issued as a non-withdrawable Bonus Bet that expires in 7 days (168 hours). Stake removed from payout. Terms: sportsbook.draftkings.com/promos. Sponsored by DK. _ _ _ _ _ Go to Shake Shack and order the Big Shack. Sounds familiar, made different. _ _ _ _ _

Ryen opens with his thoughts on the College Football Playoff quarterfinals, including Indiana embarrassing Alabama and what to make of the SEC’s rough bowl season. Then, NFL Network’s Daniel Jeremiah stops by to talk about Fernando Mendoza’s draft stock, why the SEC doesn’t seem as talented anymore, and who his favorite AFC and NFC playoff contenders are. Finally, Kyle and Ceruti join for listener-submitted Life Advice, including a recap of their New Year’s, a lice incident, and a guy who hates his job but makes too much money. CFB PLAYOFF (01:46) Indiana rolls Alabama (06:42) Miami upsets Ohio State (08:52) Oregon beats Texas Tech (10:18) Ole Miss’s thriller over Georgia (20:21) SEC’s disastrous bowl season DANIEL JEREMIAH (25:29) There isn’t a comp for what Indiana is doing (35:36) SEC vs. Big Ten (43:16) Dante Moore (47:31) The AFC team no one wants to play (55:38) Caleb Williams: Year 2 (1:05:11) Do the Steelers and Ravens need new coaches? (1:13:36) Favorite NFC team ALLIANCE (1:15:03) LIFE ADVICE (1:17:31) _ _ _ _ _ GAMBLING PROBLEM? CALL 1-800-GAMBLER, (800) 327-5050 or visit gamblinghelplinema.org (MA). Call 877-8-HOPENY/text HOPENY (467369) (NY). Please Gamble Responsibly. 888-789-7777/visit ccpg.org (CT), or visit www.mdgamblinghelp.org (MD).  21+ and present in most states. (18+ DC/KY/NH/WY). Void in ONT/OR/NH. Eligibility restrictions apply. On behalf of Boot Hill Casino & Resort (KS). Pass-thru of per wager tax may apply in IL. 1 per new customer. Must register new account to receive reward Token. Must select Token BEFORE placing min. $5 bet to receive $200 in Bonus Bets if your bet wins. Min. -500 odds req. Token and Bonus Bets are single-use and non-withdrawable. Token expires 1/11/26. Bonus Bets expire in 7 days (168 hours). Stake removed from payout. Terms: sportsbook.draftkings.com/promos. Ends 1/4/26 at 11:59 PM ET. Sponsored by DK. _ _ _ _ _ Go to Shake Shack and order the Big Shack. Sounds familiar, made different. _ _ _ _ _ Download the Gametime app today and use code RUSSILLO for $20 off your first purchase _ _ _ _ _

Ryen opens with five takes from NFL Week 17, including believing in the Jaguars, Jalen Hurts struggling again, and why Bryce Young just isn’t the guy. Then, he chats with The Athletic’s Mike Sando as they put together their franchise quarterback value rankings. Next, Danny Kanell stops by to preview the four College Football Playoff quarterfinal matchups. Finally, Kyle and Ceruti hop in for listener-submitted Life Advice, including whether you can change “your type” and some family Christmas drama. NFL WEEK 17 (1:52) Jaguars have my respect (8:56) Eagles D is back (11:23) Bryce Young… not the guy (12:42) Steelers’ worst loss of the week (13:15) TV broadcast complaint MIKE SANDO: FRANCHISE QB VALUE RANKINGS (23:50) Tier 1 (Drake Maye?) (32:04) Tier 2 (Lamar and __?) (34:11) Tier 3 (Caleb, Jayden Daniels, and others) (40:03) Tier 4 (Trevor Lawrence, Purdy, and?) (45:54) Tier 5 (young and old guys) (56:19) Negative-value QBs DANNY KANELL (1:00:29) Texas Tech vs. Oregon (1:09:49) Ohio State vs. Miami (1:15:43) Georgia vs. Ole Miss (1:21:03) Indiana vs. Alabama LIFE ADVICE (1:41:15) _ _ _ _ _ GAMBLING PROBLEM? CALL 1-800-GAMBLER, (800) 327-5050 or visit gamblinghelplinema.org (MA). Call 877-8-HOPENY/text HOPENY (467369) (NY). Please Gamble Responsibly. 888-789-7777/visit ccpg.org (CT), or visit www.mdgamblinghelp.org (MD). 21+ and present in most states. (18+ DC/KY/NH/WY). Void in ONT/OR/NH. Eligibility restrictions apply. On behalf of Boot Hill Casino & Resort (KS). Pass-thru of per wager tax may apply in IL. 1 per new customer. Must register new account to receive reward Token. Must select Token BEFORE placing min. $5 bet to receive $200 in Bonus Bets if your bet wins. Min. -500 odds req. Token and Bonus Bets are single-use and non-withdrawable. Token expires 1/11/26. Bonus Bets expire in 7 days (168 hours). Stake removed from payout. Terms: sportsbook.draftkings.com/promos. Ends 1/4/26 at 11:59 PM ET. Sponsored by DK. _ _ _ _ _ Go to Shake Shack and order the Big Shack. Sounds familiar, made different. _ _ _ _ _

Ryen welcomes 49ers All-Pro linebacker Fred Warner back to the show to talk about the Niners’ win on Monday night, why Brock Purdy doesn’t get the respect he deserves, the toughest opponent he’s faced, and more. Then, ESPN NBA analyst PJ Carlesimo stops by ahead of the Christmas Day slate to discuss how he’d try to stop the Thunder, Draymond Green’s antics, and why refereeing has changed for the worse. Finally, Kyle and Ceruti join for listener-submitted Life Advice, including a Timothy Chalamet update. FRED WARNER (2:34) 49ers beat the Colts on MNF (12:07) Is Brock Purdy underrated? (18:10) Seahawks–Rams (27:04) How to be violent but fair on defense (34:18) Favorite AFC contender (38:58) Listener questions PJ CARLESIMO (48:58) How do you game-plan for OKC? (56:23) Thunder–Spurs budding rivalry (1:08:19) Rockets slipping? (1:13:09) Magic snakebitten? (1:18:14) Draymond’s antics (1:25:32) Why refereeing has gotten worse LIFE ADVICE (1:42:51) _ _ _ _ _ GAMBLING PROBLEM? CALL 1-800-GAMBLER, (800) 327-5050 or visit gamblinghelplinema.org (MA). Call 877-8-HOPENY/text HOPENY (467369) (NY). Please Gamble Responsibly. 888-789-7777/visit ccpg.org (CT), or visit www.mdgamblinghelp.org (MD). 21+ and present in most states. (18+ DC/KY/NH/WY). Void in ONT. Eligibility restrictions apply. Terms: draftkings.com/sportsbook. On behalf of Boot Hill Casino & Resort (KS). Pass-thru of per wager tax may apply in IL. Opt-in req. 1 Profit Boost Token issued per customer each day, valid only for select NBA/NFL SGPx bets. Bet iterations criteria (no. of legs req. odds per leg, total bet odds, etc.) and max. bet vary when offered. Tokens are single-use and expire at the end of the final game each day when offered. Must select token BEFORE placing bet. Profit boost varies. Boost only applies to winnings. Terms: sportsbook.draftkings.com/promos. Sponsored by DK. _ _ _ _ _ Go to Shake Shack and order the Big Shack. Sounds familiar, made different. _ _ _ _ _ Download the Gametime app today and use code RUSSILLO for $20 off your first purchase _ _ _ _ _

Ryen opens with the confusion in the AFC and whether we should believe in teams like the Patriots, Jaguars, and Broncos. Then, he transitions to the first round of the College Football Playoff and why you should be careful what you wish for if you want better games. Next, Super Bowl–winning head coach Jon Gruden stops by to talk about Trevor Lawrence, Drake Maye, Caleb Williams, and stories from his early coaching days. Finally, Kyle and Ceruti join for listener-submitted Life Advice, including controversial holiday invites and a guy who might go too far trying to find loopholes in life. RYEN’S OPEN (02:38) NFL Week 16 (10:03) CFB Playoff Round 1 JON GRUDEN (18:00) Who do you like in the AFC? (18:52) Trevor Lawrence’s revival (25:10) Drake Maye / Patriots (28:19) Caleb Williams / Bears (33:54) Seahawks / NFC home-field advantage (44:52) Young Gruden coaching stories LIFE ADVICE (49:15) _ _ _ _ _ _ GAMBLING PROBLEM? CALL 1-800-GAMBLER, (800) 327-5050 or visit gamblinghelplinema.org (MA). Call 877-8-HOPENY/text HOPENY (467369) (NY). Please Gamble Responsibly. 888-789-7777/visit ccpg.org (CT), or visit www.mdgamblinghelp.org (MD).  21+ and present in most states. (18+ DC/KY/NH/WY). Void in ONT/OR/NH. Eligibility restrictions apply. On behalf of Boot Hill Casino & Resort (KS). Pass-thru of per wager tax may apply in IL. 1 per new customer. Must register new account to receive reward Token. Must select Token BEFORE placing min. $5 bet to receive $200 in Bonus Bets if your bet wins. Min. -500 odds req. Token and Bonus Bets are single-use and non-withdrawable. Token expires 1/11/26. Bonus Bets expire in 7 days (168 hours). Stake removed from payout. Terms: sportsbook.draftkings.com/promos. Ends 1/4/26 at 11:59 PM ET. Sponsored by DK. _ _ _ _ _ _ Go to Shake Shack and order the Big Shack. Sounds familiar, made different. _ _ _ _ _ _ Download the Gametime app today and use code RUSSILLO for $20 off your first purchase _ _ _ _ _ _