Russillo shares his thoughts on the injuries impacting the NBA playoffs, including the latest with Joel Embiid and Anthony Davis, before weighing in on Doc Rivers defending Ben Simmons and why Knicks fans should still be happy. Then, he shares a theory on why the relationship between fans and players could be the reason for the uptick in incidents (2:15). Next, Ryen talks with one of his all-time favorite players and current Raptors assistant coach Adrian Griffin about his journey to the NBA, stories from coaching guys like Jimmy Butler and Russell Westbrook, and his future path to becoming a head coach (19:00). Finally, he closes it out with some listener-submitted Life Advice questions (57:00).

Host: Ryen Russillo
Guest: Adrian Griffin 
Producers: Kyle Crichton and Steve Ceruti
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A Theory on Fan Behavior, Plus Raptors Assistant Coach Adrian Griffin

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Russillo opens the show with his thoughts on the play-in games and the end of the Warriors dynasty (0:34). Then, Frank Isola joins to explain what went wrong for Golden State, share which eliminated team needs to hit the reset button, and discuss the Knicks’ ceiling (18:44). Next, comedian Dan Soder comes on to share why he chose comedy and details how jokes are created (55:13). Plus, Ceruti and Kyle join for Life Advice (89:51). How do we kick the bad player out of our pick-up games?
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Host: Ryen Russillo
Guests: Frank Isola and Dan Soder
Producers: Steve Ceruti, Kyle Crichton, and Mike Wargon
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End of the Warriors, Knicks’ Ceiling, Zion, and Lillard’s Future With Frank Isola. Plus, Comedian Dan Soder.

Russillo and Ceruti start the pod by drafting the 20 NBA playoff teams (0:41). Then, Todd McShay comes on to grade some NFL player comps, share his favorite underrated player, and discuss what he’s hearing in terms of early trades (17:56). Next, Jon Anik joins the show to describe what it was like calling Max Holloway’s last-second knockout at UFC 300 and explain why there’s no shortage of star power (57:37). Plus, another Alliance pick with Ceruti and Kyle (81:13) and Life Advice (84:58). How do I handle my roommate breaking my stuff?
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Host: Ryen Russillo
Guests: Todd McShay and Jon Anik
Producers: Steve Ceruti, Kyle Crichton, and Mike Wargon
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NBA Playoff Team Draft, Todd McShay Grades Some NFL Draft Comps, and Jon Anik on UFC 300

Russillo starts the pod with Tales From the Couch and shares his thoughts on MIN-DEN and DAL-MIA (0:49). Then, J. Kyle Mann joins the show to discuss John Calipari's agreement to become Arkansas’s head coach and where Kentucky will go from here (20:26). Next, Michael Kim explains what makes Augusta National such a difficult course and reveals who he likes for the Masters (51:44). Plus, Ceruti and Kyle join for Life Advice (76:59)! How can I deal with rejection better?

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Host: Ryen Russillo
Guests: J. Kyle Mann and Michael Kim
Producers: Steve Ceruti, Kyle Crichton, and Mike Wargon

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Nuggets Control the West, the Kentucky Job, and NBA Draft Talk With J. Kyle Mann. Plus, What It’s Like to Play the Masters With Michael Kim.

Russillo begins with his thoughts on UConn's repeat as national champions and what the future has in store for Zach Edey (0:49). Then, Adam Lefkoe joins the show to discuss Milwaukee's rough stretch, what might happen at Kentucky, and his own Life Advice questions (18:24). Next, Todd McShay is back to rank rookie QB situations and share why he thinks we’re in for some early trades come draft night (64:22). Plus, Ceruti joins for another Alliance pick (104:25) and Life Advice (102:27)! Do I want to work with my dad?
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Host: Ryen Russillo
Guests: Adam Lefkoe and Todd McShay
Producers: Steve Ceruti, Kyle Crichton, and Mike Wargon
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UConn Repeats, Zach Edey’s NBA Future, Quitting the Bucks, and the Kentucky Job With Adam Lefkoe. Plus, Best and Worst Rookie QB Situations With Todd McShay.

Russillo begins with his first-round QB bust rankings (0:35). Then, The Athletic’s Mike Sando comes on to discuss the Stefon Diggs trade, break down the rest of the NFL offseason, and share some insight on his QB tiers (13:41). Plus, Ceruti and Kyle join for a Final Four Alliance pick (58:32) and Life Advice (61:27)! Is it possible to reintegrate a friend who got out of prison into our group?
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Host: Ryen Russillo
Guest: Mike Sando
Producers: Steve Ceruti, Kyle Crichton, and Mike Wargon
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A Theory on Fan Behavior, Plus Raptors Assistant Coach Adrian Griffin

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