The Ryen Russillo Show — Podcast Ad Analysis
18 episodes analyzed
4 min ads · 4% of episode is ads
6.7 ads/episode
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Welcome to the new home of The Ryen Russillo Show—same Russillo, just with a fresh coat of paint. You’ll still get the sports talk, the random stories, and the guests you already love plus some new ones too. And yes, Kyle and Ceruti are still here for Life Advice—because who doesn’t need a little help from their friends? New episodes every Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Presented by DraftKings
PodSkip has analyzed 18 episodes of The Ryen Russillo Show, averaging 6.7 ads per episode (4% of runtime).
An All-Time Collapse at The Garden, Plus Mike Tirico on the Wemby Experience
May 20, 2026
Ryen opens with the Cavs’ historic collapse in Game 1 against the Knicks and yet another rough James Harden playoff stretch. Then, NBC Sports commentator Mike Tirico stops by with his thoughts on the…
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SGA vs. Wemby, Back-to-Back MVPs, Knicks–Cavs & the Flawed Pistons w/ Brendan Haywood, Plus Hornets Coach Charles Lee
May 18, 2026
Ryen opens with the Cavs’ Game 7 win, the Pistons’ flaws, and how confident he is in the Knicks reaching the Finals before talking about SGA’s back-to-back MVP awards and ranking the top 16 players…
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The Pistons’ Big Problem, Warriors Exec Revisits Drafting Steph & Finding Another Star, Plus Rockets GM Rafael Stone
May 14, 2026
In our final show from Chicago, Ryen opens with the Pistons’ major problems after going down 3–2 to the Cavs. Then, Warriors assistant GM Larry Harris stops by to look back at the process of drafting…
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Wizards President on the No. 1 Pick, Wemby & the Spurs Bounce Back, Plus Future Lottery Pick Nate Ament
May 13, 2026
Ryen and the crew continue live from the NBA Combine in Chicago! He opens with the Spurs taking a 3–2 lead over the Wolves and why Wemby is the most fun player to watch in the NBA. Then, he chats…
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LIVE FROM CHICAGO! NBA Draft Lottery Recap w/ Mark Titus, the Wemby-less Spurs Lose & Knicks Sweep
May 11, 2026
Ryen and the crew are in Chicago all week for the NBA Combine! He opens with the Wemby ejection and the Wolves tying the series at 2–2 before getting into the Knicks’ sweep of the Sixers. Then, he’s…
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Brian Windhorst! The OG Injury Impact, Jaylen Brown–Giannis Rumors, Cavs Future, Lottery Lookahead & More
May 07, 2026
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…
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Pistons Take Game 1 & OKC Are Coasting, Plus US Soccer Legend Clint Dempsey
May 06, 2026
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…
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NBA Playoff Round 1 Exit Survey, Mike Breen Looks Ahead to Round 2, Plus a Vegas Recap
May 04, 2026
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…
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The Cade–Paolo Duel, Rockets Claw Back & Cavs Comeback w/ PJ Carlesimo, Plus an Unfortunate Incident in Life Advice
Apr 30, 2026
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?)…
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Celtics Couldn’t Close, Ethan Strauss on Why People Hate the Thunder, Fan Culture & KD’s Legacy, Plus Trent Dilfer’s Back!
Apr 29, 2026
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…
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Wolves Disrupting Jokic, Cavs Concerns & More NBA Playoff Breakdowns, Plus Nate Tice’s Best/Worst NFL Drafts
Apr 27, 2026
Ryen opens by going through every NBA playoff series, including the Wolves–Nuggets battle, a pivotal Hawks–Knicks Game 5, Jalen Duren’s struggles, and the disappointing Cavs. Then, Nate Tice joins…
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Inside the 1st Round of the NFL Draft w/ Albert Breer, Plus Knicks & Nuggets in Trouble?
Apr 24, 2026
Ryen opens by breaking down the three NBA games from Thursday night, including how much trouble the Knicks and Nuggets are in after going down 2–1, the Raptors getting a game, and some concerns he…
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Rockets Problems & Spurs Minus Wemby (Scoot!), Plus Knicks, Pistons & Kerr’s Future w/ James Edwards & Anthony Slater
Apr 22, 2026
Ryen opens with the Rockets going down 0–2 to the Lakers and why they’re such a mess right now, Wemby’s injury, Scoot’s big night, and the Celtics’ ugly loss. Then, The Athletic’s James Edwards joins…
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The Annual Todd McShay–Daniel Jeremiah NFL Draft Preview, Plus One Take on Every NBA Series (Including a Magic Minute!)
Apr 20, 2026
Ryen starts with the annual Todd McShay and Daniel Jeremiah NFL Draft get-together, where they share a ton about what they’re hearing the week of the draft. They also compare some of the top…
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NBA Playoff Preview & Play-In Drama w/ Chris Mannix, Plus a Depressing Magic Minute
Apr 16, 2026
Ryen is joined by Chris Mannix to break down all the NBA playoff series matchups, why the Magic job will be in demand this summer, and what the summer of Giannis could look like. Then, Ceruti joins…
Top 10 NBA Players Headed into the Playoffs, Plus Pistons’ Duncan Robinson!
Apr 15, 2026
Ryen opens with the top 10 NBA players right now, as voted on by current coaches and executives (plus his own list). Next, Pistons guard Duncan Robinson stops by to talk about Detroit’s No. 1 seed…
NBA Limps to the Finish, But Does It Matter? Plus Frank Isola Talks Playoff Matchups & Season Awards
Apr 13, 2026
Ryen opens with how much the last six weeks of the NBA season have sucked—but is that really a problem as we head into the playoffs? He also gets into the disingenuous ratings comparisons across…
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Bruce Feldman’s “Intel Mock Draft,” Plus Tom Haberstroh on NBA Improvements, East Playoff Picture & Philly Losing Embiid Again
Apr 09, 2026
Ryen is joined by Bruce Feldman for his “intel” NFL mock draft, including his love of Arvell Reese, sleepers, divisive players, and the Nigerian freak athlete Uar Bernard. Next, Tom Haberstroh stops…
Russillo on the Road: Portugal Travelogue | The Ryen Russillo Show
Apr 08, 2026
Russillo shares day-by-day recaps from his recent trip to Portugal.
Michigan’s Portal Championship, Giannis vs. the Bucks Timeline & Michael Malone to UNC
Apr 07, 2026
Ryen opens with Michigan’s national title win over UConn and his five biggest takeaways, including whether that transfer strategy is the future of the sport. Then, he gets into the Giannis vs. the…
Final Four Thoughts, UConn–Michigan Preview & Are the Thunder Good for the NBA? w/ Adam Lefkoe
Apr 06, 2026
Ryen opens with a Final Four recap, including Michigan demolishing a good Arizona team and UConn once again reaching the title game. Then, TNT’s Adam Lefkoe joins for more on the Final Four, stories…
The Arguments For/Against Jalen Hurts, Plus Celtics Guard Derrick White, Final Four Matchups, and NBA Draft Prospects W/ Sam Vecenie
Apr 02, 2026
Ryen opens with arguments for and against the question: “Is Jalen Hurts a good QB?” Next, he talks with Celtics guard Derrick White about Jayson Tatum’s return, postseason basketball approaching, and…
NBA MVP Arguments, Plus Final Four Storylines With Ian Eagle and Getting Ready for the Masters With Jake Knapp
Apr 01, 2026
Ryen opens with his four NBA MVP candidates: SGA, Luka, Jokic, and Wembanyama. Then Ian Eagle joins to discuss calling UConn’s historic comeback win over Duke, the revival of college basketball…
The Duke Hate Is Still Strong, Plus Jay Bilas on the UConn & Hurley Difference, Arizona vs. Michigan & Some NBA Draft Talk
Mar 30, 2026
Ryen opens with Duke’s brutal loss to UConn, with a little background on why we collectively root against them. Then, Jay Bilas joins with his thoughts on the Duke collapse, Scheyer and Hurley’s…
Brian Windhorst! Contender Questions, Can Tanking Realistically Be Fixed, & the Wemby–Chet Rivalry Origin Story
Mar 26, 2026
Ryen is joined by Brian Windhorst to talk about whether the Celtics can actually win the title, if tanking can realistically be fixed, a great Wemby–Chet story, and more questions about the league’s…
What Would Jordan Actually Average in Today’s NBA? Plus Our Annual MLB Preview w/ Jeff Passan!
Mar 25, 2026
Ryen opens with the idea that Michael Jordan would average 50 points per game in today’s NBA and explains exactly how improbable that would be. Then, friend of the show Jeff Passan joins for the…
St. John’s! Acuff’s Rise & More Tournament Thoughts w/ Jim Jackson, Plus Hunter Pence Talks Baseball!
Mar 23, 2026
Ryen opens with some NCAA tournament thoughts, including he and Kyle’s Johnnies in the Sweet Sixteen, Florida going down, Michigan and Arizona looking great, and whether it’s crazy that Acuff could…
Austin Rivers on the Duke Scare, Plus the SGA vs. Luka Debate & Giannis at Odds with the Bucks
Mar 19, 2026
Ryen is joined by Austin Rivers at halftime of Duke’s near loss to Siena. They talk about this Duke team and his memories of being upset by CJ McCollum and Lehigh before getting into whether the…
Carlos Boozer on His Sons at Duke, the Good & Bad of NBA Expansion w/ Mike Vorkunov, Plus Ant Edwards’ Injury w/ Jon Krawczynski
Mar 18, 2026
Ryen opens with the news about NBA expansion, with potential cities including Seattle and Las Vegas, and whether it’s worth it. Then, he chats with Timberwolves reporter Jon Krawczynski about Anthony…
Bracket Picks with Eamonn Brennan, Plus Do We Buy the Surging Lakers?
Mar 16, 2026
Ryen is joined by college basketball writer and analyst Eamonn Brennan for a breakdown of the bracket, including some upsets he likes and whether the Final Four will be chalk. Then, Ryen gets into…