The Ryen Russillo Show

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) _ _ _ _ _ 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. NO PURCHASE NECESSARY. Open to eligible U.S. residents physically located in an eligible jurisdiction. Void where prohibited. Valid DraftKings Sportsbook account req. 3 sweepstakes: (1) begins 1/11/26 1:00PM ET, ends 11:59PM ET; (2) begins 1/18/26 3:00PM ET, ends 11:59PM ET; (3) begins 1/25/26 3:00PM ET, ends 11:59PM ET (each an Entry Period). Separate opt-ins req. Token valid on live bets on NFL games occurring during each Entry Period. Min. $1 bet. Min. odds -500. Token auto-applied to eligible bets and will be reissued after each use. Each eligible customer receives 1 prize: (i) non-withdrawable Bonus Bet that expires in 7 days, stake removed from payout, or (ii) single-use profit boost token that expires 7 days after issuance, max bet up to $20. 7 days = 168 hours. See Official Rules at sportsbook.draftkings.com/live-millions for entry requ

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) _ _ _ _ _ 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. Daily offers and requirements vary. Check out sportsbook.draftkings.com/promos for more information. Sponsored by DK. _ _ _ _ _ Learn more at https://microsoft.com/m365copilot _ _ _ _ _

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) _ _ _ _ _ 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 $300 in Bonus Bets if your bet wins. Min. -500 odds req. Token and Bonus Bets are single-use and non-withdrawable. Token expires 2/1/26. Bonus Bets expire in 7 days (168 hours). Stake removed from payout. Terms: sportsbook.draftkings.com/promos. Ends 1/25/26 at 11:59 PM ET. Sponsored by DK. _ _ _ _ _

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) _ _ _ _ _ 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. NO PURCHASE NECESSARY. Open to eligible U.S. residents physically located in an eligible jurisdiction. Void where prohibited. Valid DraftKings Sportsbook account req. 3 sweepstakes: (1) begins 1/11/26 1:00PM ET, ends 11:59PM ET; (2) begins 1/18/26 3:00PM ET, ends 11:59PM ET; (3) begins 1/25/26 3:00PM ET, ends 11:59PM ET (each an Entry Period). Separate opt-ins req. Token valid on live bets on NFL games occurring during each Entry Period. Min. $1 bet. Min. odds -500. Token auto-applied to eligible bets and will be reissued after each use. Each eligible customer receives 1 prize: (i) non-withdrawable Bonus Bet that expires in 7 days, stake removed from payout, or (ii) single-use profit boost token that expires 7 days after issuance, max bet up to $20. 7 days = 168 hours. See Official Rules at sportsbook.draftkings.com/live-millions for entry requirements, free method of entry, odds, and prize details. Sponsored by Crown Gaming Inc. Sponsored by DraftKings. _ _ _ _ _ Download the Gametime app and use code RUSSILLO for $20 off your first purchase. _ _ _ _ _ Learn more at https://microsoft.com/m365copilot _ _ _ _ _

Ryen opens with his thoughts on each of the NFL Wild Card games. Then, he dives deeper with Yahoo! Sports’ Nate Tice into the Eagles’ loss and their Jalen Hurts problem, the Bears’ comeback, Caleb’s growth, whether the Packers should move on from Matt LaFleur, and what to make of Stafford and the Rams. Next, Willie Colon stops by to talk Steelers and whether teams should sneakily not want to hire John Harbaugh. Finally, Kyle and Ceruti join for some listener-submitted Life Advice, including how to approach a coworker who has a boyfriend. NFL WILD CARD REACTION (01:56) Bears vs. Packers (10:01) 49ers vs. Eagles (12:56) Rams vs. Panthers (14:04) Bills vs. Jaguars NATE TICE (21:43) The Eagles’ Jalen Hurts problem (29:18) Caleb and Ben Johnson (35:50) LaFleur’s future with the Packers (39:25) Rams problems? (42:23) Jaguars are ahead of schedule WILLIE COLON (48:49) Steelers vs. Texans confidence (57:34) A.J. Brown needs to grow up (1:04:54) Still not 100% in on Caleb Williams (1:06:30) Chargers nearly got Herbert killed (1:11:00) Would you hire John Harbaugh? LIFE ADVICE (1:19:40) _ _ _ _ _ _ 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. _ _ _ _ _ _

Ryen opens with Miami’s wild win over Ole Miss, Carson Beck, and why it’s cool to have The U back. Then, he gets into Trae Young being traded to the Wizards and takes a bit of a victory lap over how little he was traded for. Next, former NFL quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick picks and previews all eight NFL Wild Card Weekend games with Ryen before 49ers All-Pro linebacker Fred Warner stops by to discuss 49ers–Eagles and more. Finally, Ceruti and Kyle join for listener-submitted Life Advice, including how to deal with a loud, man-child neighbor. MIAMI BEATS OLE MISS (02:02) TRAE YOUNG TRADE (13:51) RYAN FITZPATRICK (24:15) Who would surprise you by winning the Super Bowl? (30:13) Packers–Bears (37:14) Bills–Jaguars (43:09) Chargers–Patriots (48:42) 49ers–Eagles (50:45) Rams–Panthers FRED WARNER (58:03) Best defense in the playoffs (1:05:55) Remembering his first playoff experience (1:11:03) Why he doesn’t like the Josh Allen narrative (1:13:23) Do you believe in the Patriots/Broncos? (1:17:14) Stafford is his MVP (1:18:05) 49ers–Eagles LIFE ADVICE (1:25:01) _ _ _ _ _ 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 $300 in Bonus Bets if your bet wins. Min. -500 odds req. Token and Bonus Bets are single-use and non-withdrawable. Token expires 2/1/26. Bonus Bets expire in 7 days (168 hours). Stake removed from payout. Terms: sportsbook.draftkings.com/promos. Ends 1/25/26 at 11:59 PM ET. Sponsored by DK. _ _ _ _ _

Ryen opens with his reaction to the Ravens firing John Harbaugh. Then, he chats with ESPN’s Max Olson about the wild college football transfer portal, including where the top quarterbacks could end up and which schools are working it the most. Next, NBC/Peacock NBA analyst Robbie Hummel stops by to talk about some of his favorite rookies so far, the revitalized Sixers, and his favorite Eastern Conference contender. Finally, Kyle and Ceruti join for listener-submitted Life Advice, including dog poop follow-ups and Ryen’s wine sweeping the nation. RAVENS FIRE HARBAUGH (2:23) MAX OLSON (13:41) Brendan Sorsby (17:22) Desmond Williams (20:31) Ty Simpson going pro (23:26) Going price for a good portal QB (36:02) Are teams no longer bothering with high school recruits? (37:51) Cam Coleman (39:19) Sam Leavitt / DJ Lagway / Jadan Baugh (44:21) Whittingham to Michigan (46:53) CFP semifinal he’s most confident in ROBBIE HUMMEL (55:30) On the Bench calling NBA games (1:02:12) Revitalized 76ers (1:07:23) Favorite Eastern Conference contender (1:11:09) Rookie breakdowns (1:17:54) Not knowing he sat next to Austin Butler (1:23:48) His NBA career LIFE ADVICE (1:35:38) _ _ _ _ _ _ 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. NO PURCHASE NECESSARY. Open to eligible U.S. residents physically located in an eligible jurisdiction. Void where prohibited. Valid DraftKings Sportsbook account req. 3 sweepstakes: (1) begins 1/11/26 1:00PM ET, ends 11:59PM ET; (2) begins 1/18/26 3:00PM ET, ends 11:59PM ET; (3) begins 1/25/26 3:00PM ET, ends 11:59PM ET (each an Entry Period). Separate opt-ins req. Token valid on live bets on NFL games occurring during each Entry Period. Min. $1 bet. Min. odds -500. Token auto-applied to eligible bets and will be reissued after each use. Each eligible customer receives 1 prize: (i) non-withdrawable Bonus Bet that expires in 7 days, stake removed from payout, or (ii) single-use profit boost token that expires 7 days after issuance, max bet up to $20. 7 days = 168 hours. See Official Rules at sportsbook.draftkings.com/live-millions for entry requirements, free method of entry, odds, and prize details. Sponsored by Crown Gaming Inc. Sponsored by DraftKings. _ _ _ _ _ _ Download the Gametime app and use code RUSSILLO for $20 off your first purchase. _ _ _ _ _ _

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 _ _ _ _ _ _

Ryen opens with the Seahawks’ crazy comeback win over the Rams. Then, he previews the four College Football Playoff first-round matchups with David Pollack, including who he likes to win it all. Next, Ryen chats with his friend and actor Josh Duhamel about his show Ransom Canyon, the types of roles he looks for now, living off the grid, and where he’s at with the Vikings. Finally, Kyle and Ceruti join for some listener-submitted Life Advice, including how to get better pickup hoops teammates and how to tell your employer you don’t want to relocate. SEAHAWKS / RAMS (2:47) DAVID POLLACK (16:15) Alabama vs. Oklahoma (30:36) Miami vs. Texas A&M (44:29) Ole Miss vs. Tulane (47:25) Oregon vs. JMU (50:54) Title pick JOSH DUHAMEL (1:06:07) Ransom Canyon (1:13:26) Living off the grid (1:28:38) Vikings outlook LIFE ADVICE (1:44:21) _ _ _ _ _ _ _ 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. _ _ _ _ _ _ _ Download the Gametime app today and use code RUSSILLO for $20 off your first purchase _ _ _ _ _ _ _ Go to Shake Shack and order the Big Shack. Sounds familiar, made different. _ _ _ _ _ _ _ https://www.gatlan.com/about/ 15% off your first purchase: Welcome15 _ _ _ _ _ _ _

Ryen opens with the Knicks beating the Spurs in the NBA Cup before chatting with ESPN NBA insider Brian Windhorst about whether that win proved firing Tom Thibodeau was the right move, how the Spurs plan to build around Wemby, whether this OKC team is better than the prime Warriors, and where he sees LeBron playing next season. Then, the guys close it out with listener-submitted Life Advice and a big show announcement. KNICKS WIN THE NBA CUP (1:38) BRIAN WINDHORST (10:03) Knicks vindicated for firing Thibs? (18:22) Cavs’ problems (25:48) How the Spurs will build around Wemby (35:21) Giannis trade debate (43:30) Lakers’ future (46:35) LeBron’s next team/contract (55:28) OKC vs. the prime Warriors (1:02:29) Nets trading their entire roster debate (1:05:09) Cooper Flagg/LeBron comparison LIFE ADVICE (1:08:00) _ _ _ _ _ _ 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. _ _ _ _ _ _ Download the Gametime app today and use code RUSSILLO for $20 off your first purchase _ _ _ _ _ _ Go to Shake Shack and order the Big Shack. Sounds familiar, made different. _ _ _ _ _ _

Ryen opens with the biggest stories from NFL Week 15, including the Patrick Mahomes injury, believing in the Broncos, and the Bills’ comeback win over the Patriots. Then, he chats with former NFL MVP Matt Ryan about Philip Rivers’ return, whether the Rams are Super Bowl favorites, his favorite young quarterbacks, and more. Next, The Athletic’s Bruce Feldman joins to discuss what’s next at Michigan following the Sherrone Moore scandal. Finally, the guys close it out with listener-submitted Life Advice, including a guy whose wife thinks he’s cheating and when you can say you were a professional athlete. NFL WEEK 15 (2:57) Mahomes injury / Chiefs’ future (12:00) Broncos beat the Packers (16:30) Bills’ comeback win over the Patriots MATT RYAN (23:00) Philip Rivers’ return (26:15) Are the Rams Super Bowl favorites? (33:42) Matt’s career: When he felt comfortable playing QB (39:22) Matt’s favorite young QBs (45:35) Jaguars love (49:27) What the Chiefs need to do (51:08) Cowboys–Commanders Christmas game BRUCE FELDMAN (56:47) Sherrone Moore timeline (1:05:06) The next Michigan coach (1:27:16) DJ Lagway transferring LIFE ADVICE (1:30:46) _ _ _ _ _ _ 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. _ _ _ _ _ _ Shop SKIMS Mens at https://SKIMS.com/ryen #skimspartner _ _ _ _ _ _ Go to Shake Shack and order the Big Shack. Sounds familiar, made different. _ _ _ _ _ _ Head to https://Wayfair.com right now to shop all things home. _ _ _ _ _ _

Ryen is joined by 49ers linebacker Fred Warner to discuss his Week 6 injury, how San Francisco has remained competitive despite losing key players, his favorite linebackers this season, contenders in both the NFC and AFC, dueling with Matthew Stafford, what makes Kyle Shanahan an exceptional coach, and more. Finally, Kyle jumps in for some listener-submitted Life Advice covering some heavy topics. FRED WARNER (2:42) Recovering from his Week 6 injury (9:58) How the 49ers stay competitive through injuries (20:02) Dueling with QBs (26:55) His favorite linebackers this season (29:45) The evolution of the linebacker position (35:02) NFC contenders (41:25) AFC contenders (43:13) Texans defense (46:32) Lamar Jackson vs. Josh Allen in the open field (48:44) The Kyle Shanahan experience LIFE ADVICE (53:24) _ _ _ _ _ _ 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. _ _ _ _ _ _ Go to https://12DaysOfGametime.com today for a chance to experience one of these moments! _ _ _ _ _ _

Ryen opens with some NBA thoughts, including the Magic’s comeback win in the NBA Cup led by a massive game from Desmond Bane. He looks back at the trade and why it makes even more sense now. Then, he’s joined by Suns owner Mat Ishbia to discuss the team’s surprising start, what he’s learned from early mistakes, whether he’d do the Kevin Durant and Bradley Beal trades again, and the future of Devin Booker. Finally, Kyle and Ceruti jump in for some listener-submitted Life Advice, including whether it’s stealing to take from a lost-and-found box and what age you’d pay to live again. NBA CUP (3:33) Raptors coming back down to earth? (5:20) Fun with lineups (11:07) Bane’s big night in Orlando & revisiting the trade MAT ISHBIA (20:28) The Suns’ surprising start (23:15) Handling criticism (29:48) Would he do the Durant & Beal deals again? (36:09) Challenges of being a new owner (44:02) Hiring head coach Jordan Ott (47:26) Devin Booker’s future LIFE ADVICE (1:04:13) _ _ _ _ _ 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 opens with his thoughts on the College Football Playoff bracket and why we love to complain about the rankings no matter what. Then, Danny Kanell stops by for more playoff discussion, including Notre Dame’s frustration, the Group of 5 problem, and whether Ohio State can bounce back from the Indiana loss. Next, he chats with Mike Sando from The Athletic about the Chiefs needing a reset, the Daniel Jones injury, and whether this is the best Rams team under McVay. Finally, Ryen, Kyle, and Ceruti close it out with some listener-submitted Life Advice. IS THE CFB PLAYOFF PROCESS CORRECT? (2:45) DANNY KANELL (17:00) Notre Dame gets left out (32:50) Should Tulane and JMU be in? (39:46) Indiana beats Ohio State (48:54) Who can win it all from the SEC? (57:013) Is Texas Tech a little overrated? MIKE SANDO (1:05:36) Chiefs’ season looks over (1:17:05) Daniel Jones injury (1:19:45) Who to trust in the AFC (1:24:54) Bills beat Bengals (1:31:12) Packers beat Bears (1:40:08) Is this the best Rams team under McVay? LIFE ADVICE (1:45:37) _ _ _ _ _ _ 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 is joined by Super Bowl champion and ESPN analyst Booger McFarland for some leftover thoughts on Lane Kiffin to LSU before they preview this weekend’s college football conference title games and talk a little NFL. Then he’s joined by Commanders linebacker Von Miller to discuss his desire to be a GM, what he still wants to accomplish as a player, and whether he’d go No. 1 in a redraft of the 2011 class. Plus, the guys close it out with some listener-submitted Life Advice, including a guy who needs to make the first move with a girl he met and another who wants to convince his girlfriend he should move out with her and move in with his buddies. BOOGER MCFARLAND 2:20 — Lane Kiffin fallout 13:20 — Georgia vs. Alabama 17:42 — Indiana vs. Ohio State 21:05 — What happens if Duke wins the ACC? 26:51 — BYU vs. Texas Tech 28:10 — The Miami/Notre Dame debate 31:43 — Favorite AFC team 34:13 — NFC teams better than the Bears 35:40 — Playing in freezing cold weather VON MILLER 41:40 — Facing his old team, the Broncos 46:57 — Wanting to be a GM after playing 51:44 — Would Von go No. 1 in a 2011 redraft? 1:02:15 — Texas A&M heading to the playoff 1:04:00 — Most impressive teammate 1:08:18 — What he still wants to accomplish as a player LIFE ADVICE 1:10:34 — Life Advice 1:25:52 — “Can I ask my girlfriend if I can move out to live with my friends?” _ _ _ _ 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 is joined by Sports Illustrated senior NBA writer Chris Mannix to cover a bunch of topics, including the futures of Giannis Antetokounmpo and Anthony Davis, the Eastern Conference hierarchy, and the Clippers sending Chris Paul home. Then, he talks with Vanderbilt head football coach Clark Lea about his team’s case for the College Football Playoff, Diego Pavia’s Heisman candidacy, and more. Finally, the guys wrap up with The Alliance NBA picks and some listener-submitted Life Advice, including a question about punching your brother. CHRIS MANNIX (02:00) Eastern Conference hierarchy (27:03) Are the Mavs shopping Anthony Davis? (43:20) Will Giannis ask for a trade? (52:00) Ja Morant & the Grizzlies mess (56:05) Will Jayson Tatum return this season? (59:00) Chris Paul–Clippers drama CLARK LEA (1:09:02) Challenges at Vanderbilt (1:12:25) Diego Pavia’s Heisman case (1:22:40) From baseball player to football coach (1:30:53) Why Vanderbilt should make the playoff ALLIANCE NBA PICKS (1:34:06) LIFE ADVICE (1:38:32) _ _ _ 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 opens with his biggest takeaways from the NFL weekend, including whether this is the Bills’ best shot to win the AFC. Then, he chats with FOX CFB analyst Joel Klatt about Lane Kiffin to LSU, not believing in the SEC contenders, and his idea to fix the College Football Playoff. Next, Ryen runs through his College Football Top 12 rankings before closing it out with Kyle and Ceruti for some listener-submitted Life Advice, including a new friend’s questionable hobby and someone trying to steal Ceruti’s wallet. NFL WEEK 13 (2:32) Bills’ best shot at the AFC? (9:28) #1-seed Bears JOEL KLATT (17:51) Ohio State–Michigan (24:22) Who’s better: Georgia or Oregon? (30:11) Joel fixes the CFB Playoff (39:29) Lane Kiffin to LSU (51:40) SEC contenders not great? (1:11:10) Notre Dame–Miami debate (1:17:20) RYEN’S CFB TOP 12 (1:30:48) LIFE ADVICE _ _ _ 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. _ _ _ Head to https://Wayfair.com right now to shop all things home. _ _ _

Russillo shares day-by-day recaps from his recent trip across the pond to London, England.

Ryen opens with Ja Morant’s wild comments toward Klay Thompson and runs through the history of Ja not backing up his trash talk before Ceruti throws some NBA mailbag questions at him. Then, ESPN’s Stanford Steve stops by to preview college football rivalry week and share some great stories from being on the road for SportsCenter and GameDay. Finally, Ryen, Kyle, and Ceruti close it out with some listener-submitted Life Advice, including a guy who is “tanking” in real life, whether you can sell tickets you got as a gift, and if one guy should stop wearing his purple hat. (01:47) JA MORANT SELF-OWN (11:51) NBA MAILBAG QUESTIONS (12:20) Doesn’t like SGA’s playstyle (17:19) Wrong about the Heat? (21:53) Where the Sixers go from here (25:17) STANFORD STEVE (27:22) Gap between Ohio State/Indiana and others (37:14) Georgia looks scary again (45:43) Buying Notre Dame (50:52) Alabama vs. Auburn (1:01:30) NFL Thanksgiving Bet (1:04:45) Favorite moments on the road this year (1:09:43) LIFE ADVICE _ _ _ _ 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.

Ryen opens with his biggest takeaways and awards from the NFL’s Week 11 Sunday slate, including the Chiefs’ comeback, the Eagles’ issues, and Shedeur Sanders’s first start. Then, he chats with ESPN’s Kevin Clark about the Rams’ masterful rebuild, what the Vikings should do with J.J. McCarthy, the race for the NFL’s No. 1 pick, and whether Notre Dame should be ranked ahead of Miami. Next, Ryen unveils his CFB Top 12 and reacts to some controversial comments from Dan Lanning. And finally, the guys close it out with some listener-submitted Life Advice, including Russillo’s London travels, how to respond to a guy texting your wife, and whether animal texts are a dealbreaker. (2:03) NFL OPEN (2:10) Chiefs comeback (07:40) Eagles collapse (14:55) Shedeur wins 1st start (20:00) KEVIN CLARK (20:50) Did you quit the Chiefs? (27:03) Are the Rams the class of the NFC? (34:11) J.J. McCarthy’s future with the Vikings (55:59) Race for the NFL’s No. 1 pick (1:01:57) The Miami vs. Notre Dame debate (1:12:14) RYEN'S CFB TOP 12 (1:20:10) Dan Lanning calls out the SEC (1:23:40) LIFE ADVICE _ _ _ _ _ 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. _ _ _ Shop SKIMS Mens at https://SKIMS.com/ryen #skimspartner _ _ _ Go to Shake Shack and order the Big Shack. Sounds familiar, made different. _ _ _ _ _

Ryen is joined by Big Cat to talk about the Barstool experience so far before they draft potential CFB Playoff teams and rank the top four NFL teams using CFB-style criteria. Then, the guys close it out with some listener-submitted Life Advice, including whether to take a fun job that pays less and a friend group being divided because of College Football 26. (00:12) INTRO (01:28) BIG CAT! (01:42) Russillo working at Barstool (13:45) CFB Playoff Rankings (29:53) LSU Next Head Coach? (34:35) Franklin/Kelly Firings (36:34) College Football Draft (43:33) NFL Top 4 Rankings (52:25) Ryen Addresses Eagles Hate (55:40) Max Confronts Ryen (58:09) LIFE ADVICE _ _ _ _ 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 opens with the Big Ten’s reported deal with private equity and why it’s insane that college football programs think money will fix their problems. Then, he chats with Texas Tech head coach Joey McGuire about being ranked No. 5 in the latest CFB Playoff rankings, how Tech was built into a real contender, and more. Next, he and Ceruti give their annual NFL QB/NBA star player comps. And finally, the guys close it out with some listener-submitted Life Advice, including a bummer of a roommate and how to argue with your father-in-law about baseball. (2:27) MONEY DOESN’T FIX COLLEGE FOOTBALL (20:34) JOEY McGUIRE, TEXAS TECH HC (20:45) Reaction to the No. 5 ranking (34:07) How they’ve built a contender in Lubbock (42:13) Jacob Rodriguez for Heisman (49:59) NFL QB/NBA STAR PLAYER COMPS (1:20:29) ALLIANCE PARLAY (1:23:39) LIFE ADVICE _ _ _ 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 opens with whether he’s ready to give up on the Chiefs, why he might hate the Eagles, and his biggest takeaways from the NFL Sunday slate. Then he chats with Super Bowl champ Willie Colon about the Shedeur Sanders Army, the state of offensive line play, and memories of his friend and teammate Nick Mangold. Next, Ryen reveals his College Football Top 12 rankings before closing with listener-submitted Life Advice, including what to do when your family roasts you too hard and having older friends. (2:03) NFL WEEK 11 (2:05) Done with the Chiefs? (13:46) JJ McCarthy looks…bad (17:36) Falcons worst loss (26:34) WILLIE COLON (26:44) Chiefs biggest problems (37:50) Should Ryen hate the Eagles? (45:12) The Shedeur Sanders Army (1:00:21) Remembering Nick Mangold (1:04:22) CFB TOP 12 RANKINGS (1:16:09) LIFE ADVICE _ _ _ 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. _ _ Head to https://Wayfair.com now to shop Wayfair’s Black Friday deals for up to 70% off _ _ _

Ryen is joined by NBA host and reporter Frank Isola to discuss the Thunder looking terrifying to start the season and other storylines around the league. Then, The Athletic’s Bruce Feldman stops by to predict how some of the biggest college football coaching vacancies might pan out. Finally, the guys close it out with some listener-submitted Life Advice — including how to date your friend’s sister and when to give up on the music dream. (2:28) FRANK ISOLA (4:00) Thunder look terrifying (17:12) Cade & the Pistons (22:57) What’s wrong with the Knicks? (32:13) Ja Morant trade teams (50:03) BRUCE FELDMAN (50:13) The LSU job (1:04:19) Curt Cignetti’s impact on CFB (1:15:50) Auburn, Florida, and Penn State openings (1:30:10) LIFE ADVICE _ _ _ 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 NH/OR/ONT. Eligibility restrictions apply. Terms: draftkings.com/sportsbook. On behalf of Boot Hill Casino & Resort (KS). Fees 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 $300 in Bonus Bets if your bet wins. Min. -500 odds req. Token and Bonus Bets are single-use and non-withdrawable. Token expires 11/23/25. Bonus Bets expire in 7 days (168 hours). Stake removed from payout. Terms: sportsbook.draftkings.com/promos. Ends 11/16/25 at 11:59 PM ET. Sponsored by DK.

Ryen opens with the Mavericks finally firing Nico Harrison after the Luka trade. Then he chats with FOX NFL Analyst Greg Olsen about the Seahawks-Rams “Game of the Year” and more. Next, he gives you “10 Good Minutes” on NBA thoughts, including ranking distressed players, before closing it out with some listener-submitted Life Advice. (01:58) MAVS FIRE NICO (13:25) GREG OLSEN (13:55) What’s wrong with the Packers? (18:47) The Jalen Hurts debate (24:02) Seahawks-Rams preview (30:10) Sam Darnold’s turnaround (36:46) Greg hates field goals (55:31) Bills theories (1:03:36) 10 GOOD NBA MINUTES (1:03:45) Warriors-Thunder (1:12:57) Kon Kneuppel is perfect (1:17:04) VJ Edgecombe (1:20:31) Ranking Ja, Zion, Trae & LaMelo (1:23:15) THE ALLIANCE PARLAY (1:26:28) LIFE ADVICE _ _ _ 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 NH/OR/ONT. Eligibility restrictions apply. Terms: draftkings.com/sportsbook. On behalf of Boot Hill Casino & Resort (KS). Fees may apply in IL. 1 per new DraftKings customer. Must register new DraftKings account to receive reward Token. Must select Token BEFORE placing min. $5 bet to get 1 promo code to redeem complimentary 3-month NBA League Pass subscription, and max. $300 in Bonus Bets if your bet wins. Min. -500 odds req. Token and Bonus Bets are single-use and non-withdrawable. Bonus Bet expires in 7 days (168 hours) and stake removed from payout. Token expires 11/23/25. Terms: sportsbook.draftkings.com/promos. NBA League Pass: Subscription auto-renews monthly at then-current price (currently $16.99/mo); cancel anytime. Terms, restrictions, and eligibility requirements apply. Redeem League Pass by 12/19/25 at 11:59 PM ET. Addt’l terms: https://support.watch.nba.com/hc/en-us/articles/9165532876183-League-Pass-Terms-of-Use_. Offer ends 11/16/25 at 11:59 PM ET. Sponsored by DK. _ _ _

Ryen opens with his five biggest takeaways from the NFL weekend, including the Patriots rolling the Bucs and why Drake Maye looks like the MVP right now. Then he chats with The MMQB’s Albert Breer about the Seahawks’ dominance, the Colts’ regression, whether the Ravens are back, and more. Ryen also ranks his College Football Top 12 and closes it out with some listener-submitted Life Advice. (1:52) Drake Maye MVP (08:07) Bills’ terrible loss (10:10) Chiefs the Super Bowl favorite (10:50) Rams out-coaching teams (12:30) Russell Wilson/Giants collapse (16:58) ALBERT BREER (17:10) Patriots and Maye (28:20) Caleb Williams (33:43) Seahawks or Colts? (44:05) Campbell calling plays for Lions? (52:17) Ravens back? (1:05:59) Breer talks Ohio State (1:20:13) CFB TOP 12 RANKINGS (1:33:08) LIFE ADVICE _ _ _ _ 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 Russillo is joined by Super Bowl champion and friend of the show Chris Long to break down the NFL trade deadline, his favorite trades, and the ones he wished had happened. They also hit on Tom Brady cloning his dog, teams that frustrate him, and which ex-teammates he still talks to. (03:03) CHRIS LONG (06:37) What it’s like getting traded (08:55) Surprise teams that didn’t make a move (16:33) Sauce to the Colts? (21:40) Packers frustration (38:55) Bills’ advantage over Chiefs (44:23) Allen > Mahomes? (47:16) LIFE ADVICE _ _ _ _ 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 NH/OR/ONT. Eligibility restrictions apply. Terms: draftkings.com/sportsbook. On behalf of Boot Hill Casino & Resort (KS). Fees 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 $300 in Bonus Bets if your bet wins. Min. -500 odds req. Token and Bonus Bets are single-use and non-withdrawable. Token expires 11/23/25. Bonus Bets expire in 7 days (168 hours). Stake removed from payout. Terms: sportsbook.draftkings.com/promos. Ends 11/16/25 at 11:59 PM ET. Sponsored by DK. _ _ _ _ Go to Shake Shack and order the Big Shack. Sounds familiar, made different.

Ryen Russillo shares his reactions to the first College Football Playoff rankings, chats with The Athletic’s NFL Insider Dianna Russini to discuss the wild NFL trade deadline, and later catches up with Adrian Wojnarowski, former ESPN NBA Insider and now St. Bonaventure GM, to talk about his decision to step away from the life of breaking news. (1:35) 1st CFB PLAYOFF RANKINGS (14:28) DIANNA RUSSINI (15:35) Jets trade Sauce (19:30) Colts all-in on Daniel Jones (27:01) Cowboys trade for Quinnen Williams (35:21) Trades that didn’t happen (40:50) Kyler benched? (44:17) Jayden Daniels’ injury update (50:54) NBA Alliance Parlay (58:09) ADRIAN WOJNAROWSKI (58:42) On being the GM at St. Bonaventure (1:17:10) Walking away from being an NBA Insider (1:40:24) Life Advice _ _ _ 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 NH/OR/ONT. Eligibility restrictions apply. Terms: draftkings.com/sportsbook. On behalf of Boot Hill Casino & Resort (KS). Fees may apply in IL. 1 per new DraftKings customer. Must register new DraftKings account to receive reward Token. Must select Token BEFORE placing min. $5 bet to get 1 promo code to redeem complimentary 3-month NBA League Pass subscription, and max. $300 in Bonus Bets if your bet wins. Min. -500 odds req. Token and Bonus Bets are single-use and non-withdrawable. Bonus Bet expires in 7 days (168 hours) and stake removed from payout. Token expires 11/23/25. Terms: sportsbook.draftkings.com/promos. NBA League Pass: Subscription auto-renews monthly at then-current price (currently $16.99/mo); cancel anytime. Terms, restrictions, and eligibility requirements apply. Redeem League Pass by 12/19/25 at 11:59 PM ET. Addt’l terms: https://support.watch.nba.com/hc/en-us/articles/9165532876183-League-Pass-Terms-of-Use_. Offer ends 11/16/25 at 11:59 PM ET. Sponsored by DK. _ _ _ Go to Shake Shack and order the Big Shack. Sounds familiar, made different. _ _ _

Russillo opens with 5 Big NFL Things from the weekend, chats with ESPN CFB and Amazon NFL analyst Kirk Herbstreit, reveals his CFB Top 12 Rankings, and shares some early NBA season thoughts with ESPN NBA analyst Richard Jefferson. And, as always, he closes it out with some listener-submitted Life Advice. (2:10) NFL RECAP: Bills beat Chiefs again & weird NFL standings (20:02) KIRK HERBSTREIT (23:20) Indiana vs. Ohio State right now (39:10) Should Lane Kiffin stay at Ole Miss? (42:50) Calling CFB games vs. NFL games (1:05:04) The “SEC bias” perception (1:12:58) TOP 12 CFB RANKINGS (1:24:30) RICHARD JEFFERSON (1:25:50) Picking against OKC? (1:33:40) Does Wemby make the Spurs a contender? (1:38:43) Is Ja Morant done in Memphis? (1:54:48) Eastern Conference contenders (2:02:46) How do the Lakers look when LeBron is back? (2:18:07) LIFE ADVICE Support Our Sponsors! Draft Kings: 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. Shake Shack: Go to Shake Shack tomorrow, 11/4 and order the Big Shack. Sounds familiar, made different. SKIMS: Shop SKIMS Mens at https://SKIMS.com/ryen #skimspartner

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