The Ryen Russillo Show

Ryen is joined by FOX's lead soccer analyst for World Cup coverage, Stu Holden, to discuss Argentina's incredible comeback against England, whether England's manager is to blame, Messi's legacy, why Spain is such a machine, and the future of the USMNT. Plus, Kyle and Ceruti join for some listener-submitted Life Advice.

STU HOLDEN

(2:00) Argentina's comeback against England
(9:00) Is Messi's impact similar to Steph Curry's?
(16:25) Messi's legacy
(20:00) Why Spain owns France
(27:35) What now for England?
(31:45) The future of the USMNT
(40:00) Picking the Spain-Argentina final
(42:35) What it's like to call games of this magnitude

LIFE ADVICE

(47:30)

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Ryen opens with continued speculation about LeBron's next team, the Kawhi trade to the Raptors being on hold, and a questionable contract handed out this offseason. Then, new Orlando Magic coach Sean Sweeney stops by to discuss why he wanted the job, how to maximize the team's talent, getting to know Paolo Banchero, and looking back at the Spurs' Finals loss as the team's top assistant. Next, the voice of the UFC, Jon Anik, joins to discuss Conor McGregor's disastrous return to the Octagon and what comes next. Finally, Kyle and Ceruti stop by for some listener-submitted Life Advice, including adult pool rules and asking another guy about his cologne.

NBA SUMMER

(2:35) LeBron watch continues
(12:00) Kawhi trade to the Raptors on hold
(15:10) Gary Trent Jr.'s weird contract

SEAN SWEENEY

(18:30) What's it like interviewing for an NBA head coaching job?
(21:40) How to unlock the Magic's talent
(29:45) Getting to know Paolo Banchero
(35:00) Revisiting the Spurs' Finals loss
(39:55) Dylan Harper's impressive rookie year
(42:40) Biggest message to the Magic

JON ANIK

(45:15) McGregor's loss and injury
(51:20) The conspiracy theories
(54:00) Paddy Pimblett
(58:00) What's next for the UFC?

LIFE ADVICE

(1:00:20)

Ryen opens with some thoughts on the World Cup, including the debate over whether the USMNT's run was a success or a failure. Then, Amin Elhassan joins to discuss the destination that makes the most sense for LeBron, where he stands on Jaylen Brown, how much better the Lakers are, and why people are already second-guessing Dybantsa in favor of Peterson after Summer League. Next, Fox Sports' Rob Stone stops by for more on the USMNT, the World Cup, and whether anyone can stop France. Finally, Kyle and Ceruti hop in for some listener-submitted Life Advice, including a fantasy football punishment and how to delay the baby talk with your girlfriend.

WAS THE WORLD CUP A SUCCESS?

(2:00)

AMIN ELHASSAN

(22:00) The most likely LeBron destination
(26:45) Where he stands on Jaylen Brown
(32:55) How LeBron would fit in Cleveland
(46:10) Are the Lakers much better?
(51:40) Summer League sparking the Dybantsa/Peterson debate again

ROB STONE

(55:15) Putting a bow on the USMNT
(1:02:20) Can anyone beat France?
(1:06:00) England flying under the radar
(1:15:00) The FOX studio show and World Cup coverage

LIFE ADVICE

(1:28:15)

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Ryen opens with a big-picture look at all the NBA moves this summer and how they may (or may not) have changed the championship picture. Then, he gets Philadelphia's perspective on the Jaylen Brown trade with Rich Hofmann, including how Jaylen fits alongside Maxey, Embiid's future, and whether Boston or Philly is the better team today. Next, Ceruti hops in to talk about the controversy surrounding Folarin Balogun's World Cup red card, the suspension of his one-game ban, and some of the other action from the tournament before Kyle joins for some listener-submitted Life Advice, including a sketchy relationship between a friend and a girlfriend.

HAVE THE TITLE CONTENDERS CHANGED THIS SUMMER?

(2:00)

RICH HOFMANN

(15:00) First reaction to the Jaylen Brown trade
(19:50) How Jaylen fits with Maxey and Embiid
(26:45) Embiid's future in Philly
(38:15) What Boston should expect from Paul George
(41:40) Who's better right now: Celtics or 76ers?

CERUTI / WORLD CUP

(42:50) Balogun's suspension suspended
(49:00) Expectations vs. Belgium
(52:10) What happened to Brazil?
(53:25) Haaland's dominance

LIFE ADVICE

(57:00)

Ryen is joined by Sports Illustrated's Chris Mannix to discuss the fallout from the Celtics trading Jaylen Brown to the Sixers, what they've heard about why the deal happened, and why teams around the league believe they could have beaten Philly's offer.