The Ryen Russillo Show

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. _ _ _ _ _ _