Russillo is joined by NBA insider Shams Charania to discuss the report of Kyrie Irving reaching out to LeBron James to gauge his interest in joining the Mavericks, James Harden’s choice between the Rockets and the 76ers, Jaylen Brown’s next contract, Adam Silver's ambiguous comments about Ja Morant, the future of Damian Lillard in Portland, and more (0:41). Then Ryen talks with The Athletic’s Bruce Feldman about NIL’s impact on college football, tampering, whether it can be regulated, and more (24:19). Then Ryen answers some listener-submitted Life Advice questions (49:27). Host: Ryen Russillo Guests: Shams Charania and Bruce Feldman Producers: Kyle Crichton and Steve Ceruti Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Russillo shares his Tales From the Couch after Game 1 of the NBA Finals (0:33) before talking with The Ringer's Wosny Lambre about Nuggets-Heat going mostly as expected, some positive takeaways for Miami, Jokic's dominance of the game while seldom scoring, things to look for in Game 2, and more (14:05). Then, Ryen is joined by 11-time World Surf League champion Kelly Slater to talk about his win at the Billabong Pro Pipeline last year in Oahu, his first experience big-wave surfing, the unprecedented length of his professional surfing career, his historic rivalry with Andy Irons, and more (41:00). Finally, Ryen answers some listener-submitted Life Advice questions (1:14:43). Host: Ryen Russillo Guests: Kelly Slater and Wosny Lambre Producer: Kyle Crichton Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Russillo shares his thoughts on the Heat's Game 7 victory over the Celtics, Boston's inability to combat the zone defense, Caleb Martin's incredible series, how special it is that the 8-seed Heat have made the Finals, and more (0:52). Then Ryen is joined by ESPN's Jeff Van Gundy to discuss head coach Erik Spoelstra's impact, why Joe Mazzulla shouldn't be blamed for the Celtics' exit, the NBA coaching carousel, Nuggets-Heat, flops vs. fouls, and much more (20:26)! Then Ryen talks with Andy Cohen of the Bravo network about his years working as a producer before his on-camera career, the 'Vanderpump Rules' situation between Tom Sandoval and Raquel Leviss, dealing with talent behind the scenes, why 'Below Deck' is the perfect reality show, and more (1:10:05). Finally Ryen, Ceruti, and Kyle discuss the 'Succession' finale, before answering some listener-submitted Life Advice questions (1:36:32). Host: Ryen Russillo Guests: Jeff Van Gundy and Andy Cohen Producers: Kyle Crichton and Steve Ceruti Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Russillo shares his thoughts on Victor Wembanyama's fit in San Antonio, the Hornets' decision with the second pick, where that will leave Portland at no. 3, James Harden's free agency, and more (0:45). Then Ryen talks with Pelicans guard CJ McCollum about the Nuggets' path to the Finals, what the ceiling is for the Pelicans roster, Zion Williamson, the future for Damian Lillard and the Trail Blazers, being the NBPA president, working on the CBA, and more (29:03). Finally Ryen, Ceruti, and Kyle discuss HBO's 'Succession' S4, E9, "Church and State", before answering some listener-submitted Life Advice questions (1:12:31). Host: Ryen Russillo Guest: CJ McCollum Producers: Kyle Crichton and Steve Ceruti Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Russillo shares his Tales From the Couch from the Nuggets series-ending win over the Lakers, a look back on Denver's season, and LeBron's post-game comments hinting at retirement (0:42). Then Ryen is joined by ESPN's Jorge Sedano to discuss their views on the Nuggets now vs. at the beginning of the season, Celtics-Heat Game 4, Boston's struggles in the Miami series, Heat coach Erik Spoelstra, NBA Finals predictions, and more (23:01). Then Ryen talks with author Hugh Howey about his 'Silo' series being adapted to an Apple TV+ show, what it's like watching your book become "something else'', stories from Howey's sailing adventures, and more (1:03:06). Finally Ryen answers some listener-submitted Life Advice questions (1:24:48). Host: Ryen Russillo Guests: Jorge Sedano and Hugh Howey Producers: Kyle Crichton and Steve Ceruti Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices