Actor Tom Pelphrey Talks ‘Task’, Being a Giants Fan and Throwing Out a First Pitch. Plus Some 'TNF', Texans, and Cam Ward Thoughts.
Russillo starts with some thoughts on 'Thursday Night Football', including how to judge the start to Marvin Harrison Jr’s career. Plus, can the Texans' season be saved? Shedeur Sanders comments on being ready, and Cam Ward’s struggles. Then Russillo chats with actor Tom Pelphrey about his new hit show “Task”, plus the struggles of being a Giants fan and throwing out the first pitch at the Phillies game. Finally, they close it out with some listener-submitted Life Advice, including a ridiculous bedroom setup.
(00:00) Welcome to the show!
(2:15) TNF: Seahawks-Cardinals / What’s up with Marvin Harrison Jr?
(10:58) Sam Darnold looks good again
(12:52) Are the Texans done?
(16:28) Cam Ward’s struggles
(18:13) Shedeur says he’s ready
(24:15) Tom Pelphrey joins the show to talk HBO’s 'Task'
(47:05) Being a Giants fan
(50:11) Throwing out a first pitch at the Phillies game
(1:01:36) Life Advice
Host: Ryen Russillo
Guest: Tom Pelphrey
Producers: Kyle Crichton, Steve Ceruti, and Jonathan Frias
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Dart and Caleb Outlooks, and the Disappointing 2026 QB Class With Coach Quincy Avery. Plus, Ryder Cup Talk With Michael Kim
Russillo is first joined by QB Coach Quincy Avery to discuss the Giants giving Jaxson Dart the starting job, why Caleb Williams's ceiling is still so high, and the disappointing state of some college quarterback prospects, including Arch, Nussmeier, Klubnik, and more. He then chats with pro golfer Michael Kim, fresh off a win at the Open de France, about the Ryder Cup, how hard Bethpage Black is, and the Rory-Bryson beef. Finally, they close the show with some listener-submitted life advice, including too much licking.
(0:00) Welcome to the show!(1:50) Quincy Avery stops by(2:10) Jaxson Dart named starter for the Giants(9:22) Biggest surprise QB flop(13:45) Why Caleb Williams’s ceiling is still so high(16:40) Does the 2026 QB class suck?(29:25) Arch Manning trending toward bust?(41:05) Michael Kim stops by(43:55) Ryder Cup preview(55:59) How hard is Bethpage Black?(1:09:47) Life Advice
Host: Ryen Russillo
Guests: Quincy Avery and Michael Kim
Producers: Kyle Crichton, Steve Ceruti, and Jonathan Frias
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Are the Eagles the New Chiefs? And Herbert Defenders, Stand Up! Plus, Todd McShay on Improved Indiana, Scary Miami, and More.
Russillo opens with some NFL Week 3 thoughts, including how the Rams lost to the Eagles, whether the Eagles are the new Chiefs, why Herbert defenders have been so stubborn, and why Caleb Williams is working his way back to being the best QB from the 2024 draft class. Plus, Todd McShay stops by to talk college football, including Indiana being even better this year than last, how scary Miami is, and why John Mateer is his favorite college QB. Finally, they close it out with listener-submitted life advice, including advice for a six-year-old.
(0:00) Welcome to the show!
(3:18) Eagles come back and stun Rams
(9:24) Justin Herbert and the Chargers look great
(13:17) Packers' worst loss?
(16:32) Is Caleb Williams coming around?
(22:25) Is Indiana even better than last year?
(30:04) Miami is scary
(39:00) Utah-Texas Tech
(48:10) Oklahoma and John Mateer
(56:33) Life Advice
Host: Ryen Russillo
Guest: Todd McShay
Producers: Kyle Crichton, Jonathan Frias, and Steve Ceruti
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Another Brutal Tua Pick, Plus Best Rookies and the 2026 QB Class With Daniel Jeremiah
Russillo starts with a recap of Dolphins-Bills and what essentially was the game-losing interception from Tua. Then he’s joined by the NFL Network’s Daniel Jeremiah for more on Tua’s issues, plus why Josh Allen may have ruined our thoughts on QB development, his favorite rookies so far, and an early look at the 2026 QB draft class. Finally, the guys close it out with Life Advice, including a Chipotle deal hunter and a kid doing donuts in someone’s backyard.
(0:00) Welcome to the show!
(1:51) TNF Recap and Tua’s interception
(15:29) Daniel Jeremiah stops by
(34:48) Late bloomer QBs
(46:10) Favorite rookies so far
(51:36) Early look at the 2026 QB draft class
(1:09:03) Weekend NFL and CFB picks
(1:12:40) Life Advice
Host: Ryen Russillo
Guest: Daniel Jeremiah
Producers: Kyle Crichton, Jonathan Frias, and Steve Ceruti
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Best CFB Transfers and Arch's Issues With Max Olson. Plus, a Deep Dive on the Chiefs' Struggles With Mitchell Schwartz.
Russillo is joined by Max Olson to talk about the best transfer acquisitions in college football, preview this weekend’s biggest games, and reveal the teams that have surprised them the most this season. Then, Mitchell Schwartz comes on to break down O-line play leaguewide, discuss the Chiefs' issues, and talk about stories from his playing days. Plus, Life Advice with Ceruti and Kyle!
(0:00) Welcome to The Ryen Russillo Podcast!
(0:54) Max Olson joins the show
(4:20) Where did Jackson Arnold rank as a transfer QB?
(8:12) What has gone right for Carson Beck so far?
(13:33) Will programs start preferring transfer QBs?
(14:59) Texas Tech–Utah preview
(19:02) Indiana-Illinois preview
(23:23) Oregon has had a fantastic start to the year
(24:43) Will LSU’s offense ever click?
(27:27) Thoughts on Arch Manning
(35:38) Russillo welcomes in Mitchell Schwartz
(42:04) Stopping Danielle Hunter
(45:27) Why does O-line play across the league look so bad?
(48:30) On the play that Ashton Jeanty was just watching
(51:49) What did he think about the Super Bowl rematch?
(56:28) What is different about Patrick Mahomes now?
(59:58) How many AFC teams are currently better than the Chiefs?
(1:02:53) Have you ever lost your cool in a game?
(1:08:23) Life Advice!
(1:17:47) Should I have a fourth kid?
(1:29:30) My buddy thinks he’s a player evaluator
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Host: Ryen Russillo
Guests: Max Olson and Mitchell Schwartz
Producers: Steve Ceruti, Kyle Crichton, Mike Wargon, and Jonathan Frias
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