The Ryen Russillo Show

Ryen opens with the Knicks going up 2–0 against the Embiid-less Sixers and the Spurs’ major bounce-back in Game 2 against the Wolves. Then, Brian Windhorst stops by to talk about the OG Anunoby injury, the Cavs’ future if they get bounced, the Luka-to-Spain story blowing up, a draft lottery lookahead, and more. Then, Kyle and Ceruti join for some listener-submitted Life Advice, including a few follow-ups, removing a best man from your wedding, and returning a contractor’s tools.

NBA PLAYOFFS

(1:32) Knicks go up 2–0, but the OG injury lingers
(10:00) Spurs smash Wolves in Game 2

BRIAN WINDHORST

(16:09) Knicks-Sixers / OG injury
(26:12) If the Cavs lose this series… are big changes coming?
(39:14) Luka’s rehab in Spain
(42:33) Lottery lookahead
(53:40) Giannis trade update (Jaylen Brown?)
(59:10) Masai Ujiri to the Mavs

LIFE ADVICE

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Ryen opens with the Pistons keeping it rolling, taking Game 1 over the Cavs, including a strong Durant performance and the Harden roller coaster. He also breaks down the Thunder, who are coasting so far in the playoffs.
Then, US soccer legend Clint Dempsey stops by to talk about his career, the current USMNT ahead of the World Cup, his and Ryen’s shared love for Fulham, and his passion for other sports growing up.
Finally, Kyle and Ceruti join for some listener-submitted Life Advice, including a story about someone’s barber getting arrested and whether to push through law school or not.

NBA PLAYOFFS

(1:38) Pistons take Game 1 vs. Cavs
(14:25) OKC goes up 1–0 over the Lakers and continues coasting

CLINT DEMPSEY

(20:20) The popularity of soccer now vs. when he started
(22:13) The USMNT leading up to the World Cup
(33:45) What it was like playing abroad
(39:40) Whether current players ask him for advice
(42:54) The pressure of playing in a World Cup
(45:32) If soccer didn’t work out, what he’d be doing
(47:43) World Cup prediction

LIFE ADVICE

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Ryen opens by ranking the worst first-round losses in the NBA playoffs, discussing the Magic’s collapse and the firing of head coach Jamahl Mosley, the Celtics’ problems, and whether the Sixers can win the East. Then, the voice of the NBA, Mike Breen, stops by to look back at Round 1 and preview Round 2, including the pressure on the Knicks to reach the Finals, LeBron’s future, his thoughts on the Spurs, and how his job has changed on the broadcast. Finally, Kyle and Ceruti join for The Alliance (Pistons/Cavs), some listener-submitted Life Advice, and Ryen’s Vegas recap with PMT.

ROUND 1 EXIT SURVEY

(1:43) Ranking the worst series losses
(7:03) Magic collapse / Mosley fired
(12:24) Celtics’ problems
(15:32) Respect to the Raptors
(18:56) Rockets season worse than last year?
(23:53) Where do the Hawks go?
(25:57) Harden extension?
(26:12) Would a Finals run mean the most for Embiid?

MIKE BREEN

(27:45) How he’ll remember this Magic–Pistons series
(31:03) Embiid’s turnaround
(39:13) Pressure on the Knicks to reach the Finals
(40:39) Would you pick the Spurs?
(51:32) How much longer can LeBron do this?
(57:48) How he views the foul-baiting era
(1:04:57) The broadcast with RJ and Legler

THE ALLIANCE

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LIFE ADVICE

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Ryen opens with the Pistons staying alive at home against the Magic and the show Cade and Paolo put on, before getting into the Rockets clawing their way back to 3–2 against the Lakers (uh oh?). Next, PJ Carlesimo stops by to break down the game he called—Cavs–Raptors—including Scottie Barnes emerging as the best player in the series, the Spurs’ young guys showing up, and whether the Blazers job is worth taking. Finally, Kyle and Ceruti join for some listener-submitted Life Advice, including an unfortunate incident before they taped the show.

NBA PLAYOFFS

(1:42) Cade–Paolo duel as Pistons stay alive
(7:52) Rockets cut it to 3–2 vs. the Lakers

P.J. CARLESIMO

(16:47) Cavs–Raptors
(21:22) Cavs need more from their bigs
(23:45) Scottie Barnes
(29:46) Spurs rolling
(46:42) Would you take the Blazers job?

LIFE ADVICE

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Ryen opens with the Knicks going up 3–2 and potentially figuring out the Hawks, along with the Celtics’ shooting variance striking again as they fail to close out the Sixers at home. Then, Ethan Strauss stops by to talk about why people hate the Thunder, whether their perceived advantages are real, modern officiating, Kevin Durant’s legacy, and the NBA’s proposed “fix” for tanking. Next, Trent Dilfer is back to break down several drafted quarterbacks, why some fail to live up to their talent, and where he thinks he fell short at UAB. Finally, Kyle and Ceruti join for some listener-submitted Life Advice, including a guy who thinks his life is over after college.

NBA PLAYOFFS

(1:35) Knicks go up 3–2
(9:43) Celtics can’t close out the Sixers

ETHAN STRAUSS

(19:08) Why people hate OKC
(21:57) Is modern NBA officiating broken?
(32:54) Fan culture in 2026
(43:48) Kevin Durant’s legacy
(49:30) The new draft lottery fix

TRENT DILFER

(1:01:40) Loves Ty Simpson to the Rams
(1:07:13) College QBs aren’t asked to do much
(1:12:46) Was Mendoza worth the first pick?
(1:19:08) Why big-name QBs fell
(1:26:41) What was it like getting fired at UAB midseason?
(1:28:57) Difficulties of the transfer portal
(1:38:06) Why he loves coaching high school football

LIFE ADVICE

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