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Russillo starts the show by digging into why the NBA has so many blowouts right now (0:37). Then, he’s joined by The Ringer’s Sheil Kapadia to break down all six wild-card matchups (20:46) before welcoming in NBC Sports Boston’s Tom Curran to discuss the Patriots' decision to move on from Bill Belichick, hiring Jerod Mayo, and what happens next in New England (46:19). Plus, Life Advice! Is it OK to only want to date younger women (63:13)? The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please check out theringer.com/RG to find out more or listen to the end of the episode for additional details. Host: Ryen Russillo Guests: Sheil Kapadia and Tom Curran Producers: Steve Ceruti, Kyle Crichton, and Mike Wargon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nick Saban officially retired from coaching on Wednesday with arguably the best résumé of any college coach. Ryen is joined by Bruce Feldman of Fox Sports and The Athletic to discuss what went into Saban’s decision, his legacy, and who will be given the task to follow in his footsteps at the University of Alabama. The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please check out theringer.com/RG to find out more, or listen to the end of the episode for additional details. Host: Ryen Russillo Guest: Bruce Feldman Producers: Cliff Augustin, Steve Ceruti, and Kyle Crichton Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Todd McShay joins Ryen to discuss Michigan’s impressive victory over Michael Penix Jr. and the Washington Huskies (00:55). How did the Wolverines defense stifle the explosive Huskies offense? What’s Jim Harbaugh’s future? Will he stay at Michigan or head for the NFL again? Todd also gives his 2024 top 10 mock draft (49:48). Plus, Life Advice! One guy has a friend who’s getting engaged after four months (55:04). The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please check out theringer.com/RG to find out more or listen to the end of the episode for additional details. Host: Ryen Russillo Guest: Todd McShay Producers: Cliff Augustin, Steve Ceruti, and Kyle Crichton Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Russillo opens by recapping the final week of the NFL season and giving his biggest winners and losers (0:32). Then he is joined by ESPN’s Damien Woody to discuss Antonio Pierce, Josh Allen against pressure, and Bill Belichick’s future (20:00). Then, SiriusXM’s Danny Kanell returns to give his pick for the CFP final, discuss whether Jim Harbaugh will leave Michigan, and look through his tweet history (47:25). Finally, the guys close it out with some listener-submitted Life Advice questions (93:55). The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please check out theringer.com/RG to find out more or listen to the end of the episode for additional details. Host: Ryen Russillo Guests: Damien Woody and Danny Kanell Producers: Steve Ceruti, Kyle Crichton, and Stefan Anderson Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Russillo starts the show by using last night’s game to compare Victor Wembanyama and Giannis Antetokounmpo (1:00). Then, he’s joined by Willie Colon to discuss the best O-lines, threats in the AFC, and which low-seeded team he thinks can make some noise in the postseason (16:00) before welcoming in Stanford Steve to preview Monday’s national championship game (42:00). Plus, Life Advice! Is a guy screwing up the opening stages of every relationship (71:00)? The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please check out theringer.com/RG to find out more or listen to the end of the episode for additional details. Host: Ryen Russillo Guests: Stanford Steve and Willie Colon Producers: Steve Ceruti, Kyle Crichton, and Mike Wargon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ryen opens the pod with how good the Oklahoma City Thunder have been this season, after a victory over the Celtics on Tuesday night. What does the future hold for the young, star-studded franchise (00:41)? Mike Sando of The Athletic joins to detail the Russell Wilson-Sean Payton debacle in Denver, and which teams will be drafting QBs this offseason (22:15). Plus, Life Advice! The guys revisit the extortion story from yesterday, and one guy wants to sell some expensive shoes he was gifted (57:43) The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please check out theringer.com/RG to find out more or listen to the end of the episode for additional details. Host: Ryen Russillo Guest: Mike Sando Producers: Cliff Augustin, Steve Ceruti, and Kyle Crichton Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

#1 Michigan Wolverines will face #2 Washington Huskies after two tightly contested matchups in the Rose Bowl and Sugar Bowl. Ryen and Todd McShay break down all the action from yesterday. Jim Harbaugh and the Wolverines just keep winning, despite their tumultuous season (00:36). Michael Penix Jr. continues to shine for the Huskies (24:55). Did Bowl season take a massive hit this year? Plus, Life Advice! What’s the proper outdoor gym etiquette (51:16)? The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please check out theringer.com/RG to find out more or listen to the end of the episode for additional details. Host: Ryen Russillo Guest: Todd McShay Producers: Cliff Augustin, Steve Ceruti, and Kyle Crichton Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Russillo is joined by 2004 Heisman-winning QB Matt Leinart to break down both College Football Playoff matchups, share his thoughts on all four QBs, and detail his time playing in national championship games (1:00). Next, Russillo finalizes his picks for the playoff (35:00), before welcoming in Ceruti and Kyle to answer some listener-submitted Life Advice questions (40:00). The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please check out theringer.com/RG to find out more or listen to the end of the episode for additional details. Host: Ryen Russillo Guest: Matt Leinart Producers: Steve Ceruti, Kyle Crichton, and Mike Wargon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Russillo shares his thoughts on the Ravens’ dominant win over the 49ers, Brock Purdy’s four-turnover night, the tenacious Baltimore defense, and a clearer MVP picture (0:33) before reacting to Luka Doncic’s 50-point performance in the Mavericks’ win over the Suns and discussing what went wrong in the Lakers' loss at home vs. the Celtics (11:58). Ryen closes the show with Life Advice (30:33). Host: Ryen Russillo Producers: Kyle Crichton and Steve Ceruti The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming, please checkout theringer.com/RG to find out more or listen to the end of the episode for additional details. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Russillo is joined by Ceruti and Kyle to answer your mailbag questions in this holiday edition of Friday Feedback! The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please check out theringer.com/RG to find out more or listen to the end of the episode for additional details. Host: Ryen Russillo Producers: Steve Ceruti, Kyle Crichton, and Mike Wargon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices