The Ryen Russillo Show

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.  _ _ _ _ _ _