The Ryen Russillo Show

Ryen is joined by Sam Vecenie and Kevin O'Connor for a mega NBA Draft preview, including how they rank the top prospects, what they'd do with the No. 1 pick, who they like after the top four, and some draft war room scenarios. Then, Todd McShay stops by to discuss Brendan Sorsby's value in the supplemental draft and which teams might be interested. Next, Taylor Twellman joins to talk about the World Cup and the USMNT. Finally, Kyle and Ceruti hang out for some listener-submitted Life Advice, including a dad who's too into OnlyFans and a neighbor hitting on your wife.

NBA DRAFT w/ VECENIE & KOC

(2:00) How they rank the top of the draft
(9:25) Shocked if Peterson goes No. 1?
(15:20) Boozer vs. Wilson
(23:30) Who is No. 5?
(30:00) Lottery pick you don't love
(35:45) Late-lottery guys
(1:03:00) Ryen's War Room draft scenarios

TODD MCSHAY

(1:20:45) Sorsby as a draft prospect
(1:26:30) How the supplemental draft works
(1:30:00) How high could Sorsby go?
(1:33:35) Teams that think he could be a starter

TAYLOR TWELLMAN
(1:40:45) What we learned from the Paraguay win
(1:46:00) NBA comp for Pulisic
(1:47:30) Are we better at developing players than when he was young?
(1:49:00) The guy who wants to "fix" soccer every four years
(1:55:40) Is Messi getting better?
(2:01:40) Hydration breaks
(2:04:45) Did Taylor initially like the Poch hire?
(2:09:20) Ceruti's NBA comps for Pulisic
(2:13:10) Berhalter-Reyna drama from the last tournament

LIFE ADVICE

(2:19:00)

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Ryen is joined by his friend and the voice of the UFC, Jon Anik, to discuss what it was like at the White House for UFC Freedom 250, McGregor's return next month, and more. Then, former UConn center and NBA Draft prospect Tarris Reed stops by to talk about playing for Dan Hurley, why Cam Boozer was the best player he faced, the impact of the NIL era on athletes, and his draft process so far. Finally, Kyle and Ceruti join for some listener-submitted Life Advice, including Ryen getting a trainer and how to avoid being in someone's wedding.

JON ANIK

(2:00) UFC Freedom 250
(7:30) Gaethje's win and future
(15:25) Gane vs. Pereira
(24:25) McGregor-Holloway preview
(26:00) RIP Eddie Andelman

TARRIS REED

(32:00) Being a post player in today's game
(37:00) When his game clicked
(43:00) Did he feel bad for Furman in the NCAA Tournament?
(45:00) Best player he faced: Cam Boozer
(47:45) Nearly leaving UConn last year
(49:10) Being a college athlete in the NIL era
(50:30) Hurley's practices

LIFE ADVICE

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Ryen opens with the Knicks' title, why he's so happy to see someone like Jalen Brunson win it, and what the Spurs do next after getting exposed in a few different ways. Then, Brian Windhorst stops by to discuss the Finals, Jalen Brunson's rise, what's next for Wemby and the Spurs, and some of the biggest offseason questions, including Giannis, who goes No. 1 in the draft, the Lakers, LeBron, and more. Finally, Kyle and Ceruti join for some listener-submitted Life Advice, including whether a pool is worth it, a hot older co-worker, and a communist friend.

KNICKS WIN THE TITLE

(1:30)

BRIAN WINDHORST

(20:20) How will he remember the Finals?
(37:55) Brunson leaving money on the table
(44:25) What now for the Spurs?
(51:00) Offseason stories: Giannis
(1:04:00) The Lakers
(1:09:30) Who goes No. 1 in the draft?
(1:21:45) How much do OKC and Minnesota change things up?

LIFE ADVICE

(1:29:30)

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Ryen opens with the insanity at the Garden as the Knicks come back from 29 points down to take a 3-1 lead over the Spurs in the Finals. Then, Knicks analyst Steve Novak joins for perspective from inside the building, including what Josh Hart had to say the morning after and more reaction to Game 4. Next, Fox soccer analyst and USMNT legend Alexi Lalas stops by to preview the World Cup, discuss expectations for the U.S., revisit the 1994 World Cup, and reflect on his role as U.S. Soccer's bad guy. Finally, Kyle and Ceruti join for some listener-submitted Life Advice, including an AITA hoops edition and lying to your wife.

KNICKS INSANE GAME 4 COMEBACK

(2:00)

STEVE NOVAK

(21:20) Talking to Josh Hart the morning after Game 4
(30:10) What swung the game?
(39:00) OG has been unbelievable
(40:15) Credit Mike Brown for Alvarado
(47:25) Greatest shot in Knicks history?

ALEXI LALAS

(53:45) What did we learn from the USMNT friendlies?
(58:10) Looking back on the impact of the '94 World Cup
(1:00:00) His role as U.S. Soccer's bad guy
(1:03:00) Tournament expansion
(1:05:00) The USMNT's group outlook
(1:06:55) How many "Tier 1" teams are there?
(1:10:00) How is the U.S. as a host?
(1:14:30) What are the USMNT's strengths and weaknesses?

LIFE ADVICE

(1:18:30)

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Ryen opens with five thoughts on the Spurs' Game 3 win at MSG, including why they're still bad at getting Wemby the ball and whether they're doing a good job slowing down Brunson. Then, The Athletic's Knicks reporter James L. Edwards stops by to talk about what it was like at the Garden with President Trump and all the pressure from the crowd, plus KAT's first down game and whether there's anything the Knicks need to worry about now. Next, Bruce Feldman joins after Texas Tech QB Brendan Sorsby was ruled eligible to discuss the fallout across college football. Finally, Kyle and Ceruti stop by for some listener-submitted Life Advice, including a newly divorced guy getting back out there and an upside-down pineapple mistake.

SPURS TAKE GAME 3 AT MSG

(1:45)

JAMES L. EDWARDS

(14:45) Nervous energy at MSG
(19:20) Biggest factor in the Spurs' win
(29:00) KAT's down game
(31:20) Why 2-1 feels right for the series
(39:15) Anything the Knicks should be worried about?
(42:30) Rick Brunson's presence

BRUCE FELDMAN

(47:50) Sorsby ruled eligible
(54:45) Reactions from around college football
(59:10) How the appeal worked

LIFE ADVICE

(1:05:00)

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