The Ryen Russillo Show

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

(52:38)

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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

(1:42:09)

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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 for a full recap of the NFL Draft, including his best and worst grades, quarterback fits, and a look ahead to the hype around 2027. Finally, Kyle and Ceruti join for an NBA Alliance parlay and some listener-submitted Life Advice, including a kid thief and a rough Venmo exchange.

NBA PLAYOFFS

(1:35) Wolves–Nuggets
(8:12) Spurs–Blazers
(12:36) Knicks–Hawks
(15:30) Magic–Pistons
(18:20) Raptors–Cavs
(24:23) Celtics–Sixers
(26:57) Lakers–Rockets
(29:26) Thunder–Suns

NATE TICE

(31:44) Team with the best draft (Browns)
(37:41) Raiders did well
(40:30) Titans
(44:38) Ravens
(48:19) 49ers reaching
(53:06) What are the Jaguars doing?
(1:01:25) Simpson to the Rams & other QB fits
(1:16:57) Patriots take another tackle
(1:19:48) Bills
(1:25:20) 2027 lookahead…Arch is for real

NBA ALLIANCE

(1:33:02)

LIFE ADVICE

(1:38:43)

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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 has with Harden and the Cavs. Then he’s joined by Albert Breer to break down the entire first round of the NFL Draft, including the biggest surprises, picks they didn’t like, and which teams came out as winners. Finally, Kyle and Ceruti join for some listener-submitted Life Advice, including a recap of the Ceruti Instagram picture and a shirtless guy at the gym.

KNICKS IN TROUBLE DOWN 2–1?

(1:40)

RAPTORS NOT DEAD?

(11:58)

WOLVES GO UP 2–1 ON NUGGETS

(21:23)

ALBERT BREER

(28:07) Behind the scenes on the Raiders taking Mendoza
(32:57) Jets take Bailey over Reese
(35:28) Cardinals take Love
(39:11) Titans surprise with Tate
(41:01) Giants get two Harbaugh guys
(44:27) Chiefs trade up
(50:00) Cowboys get a sure thing?
(1:02:02) Rams take Ty Simpson
(1:08:49) Eagles draft confirming AJ Brown is gone?
(1:11:16) Thieneman to the Bears
(1:17:42) Best players still available

LIFE ADVICE

(1:21:17)

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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 to discuss the Knicks’ issues with the Hawks, whether the Pistons can bounce back against the Magic, and a great Cade story from his time covering the team. Next, Anthony Slater stops by to talk Wolves–Nuggets and whether Steve Kerr could leave the Warriors. Finally, Kyle and Ceruti join for some listener-submitted Life Advice, including Instagram posting in your 30s and being the only one on a golf trip to use a caddy.

ROCKETS DOWN 0–2 TO THE LAKERS

(1:21)

CELTICS’ UGLY GAME 2 LOSS

(10:42)

WEMBY INJURY / SPURS LOSS

(16:31)

JAMES EDWARDS

(24:46) Knicks–Hawks
(48:00) Can the Pistons bounce back?
(56:36) What made Cade so great

ANTHONY SLATER

(1:06:08) Wolves–Nuggets
(1:18:17) Is Steve Kerr done with the Warriors?

LIFE ADVICE

(1:30:46)