Yaxel vs. Luka & Other NBA Thoughts, CFB Debates w/ Danny Kanell, Plus a Week 7 NFL Preview w/ Mike Sando
The Ryen Russillo ShowShow Notes
Ryen opens by talking about the first big Wednesday slate of NBA games and Yaxel calling out Luka. Then, he chats with Danny Kanell about whether Notre Dame could miss the playoff, the expansion debate, and why DK disagrees with Nate Tice on Arch Manning. Next, Mike Sando stops by to preview NFL Week 7, including the wild NFC West, potential trades to look out for, and a piece on the inner workings of NFL headsets. Finally, Kyle and Ceruti join for some listener-submitted Life Advice, including farting at the gym and throwing a kids’ flag football game.
NBA OPEN
(2:30) Yaxel Calls Out Luka
(8:20) Heat-TWolves
(12:00) Pelicans-Pacers
(14:45) Jazz-Grizzlies
(18:15) Magic-Hawks
(19:45) Suns-Blazers
DANNY KANELL
(22:00) Is Ryen Stylish?
(24:15) Could Notre Dame Miss the Playoff?
(34:20) The Case for the 24-Team Playoff
(50:40) The Best SEC Team
(54:10) Favorite QB
MIKE SANDO
(1:01:30) Rams Fixable?
(1:10:00) Seahawks’ Slow Start
(1:13:20) 49ers
(1:17:35) Potential Trades?
(1:19:25) Packers-Lions
(1:20:20) Teams You Don’t Believe In
(1:24:00) NFL Headset Stories
ALLIANCE
(1:35:45)
LIFE ADVICE
(1:41:00)
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