Russillo opens the show with some concerning stats about Caleb Williams. Then, he’s joined by Trey McBride to discuss his hometown, his college career, and why he’s trying to stop hurdling people. Then, ‘Task’ creator Brad Ingelsby comes on to share some inside details about the pilot, the show in general, and whether he’s thought about a second season of 'Mare of Easttown.' Finally, Life Advice with Ceruti and Kyle!

(0:00) Welcome to The Ryen Russillo Podcast!

(1:57) Let’s talk about the peanut guy at Fenway

(6:09) Caleb Williams was not good

(11:06) Williams’s bad throw rate is astonishing

(17:15) Trey McBride joins the show!

(21:59) What’s your favorite recruiting story?

(25:18) Did you ever consider transferring?

(33:36) On Kyler Murray and Marvin Harrison Jr.

(37:19) Let’s talk about your hurdles

(40:15) How close are you to being the best tight end in football?

(42:00) Russillo welcomes in Brad Ingelsby

(44:58) Did you know the ending when you started writing 'Task'?

(55:23) How do you write such dark characters?

(1:00:41) How involved are you with casting?

(1:08:41) Did you always know how you wanted the pilot to end?

(1:10:28) Have you and HBO discussed a 'Mare of Easttown' sequel?

(1:15:19) Does your storytelling benefit from a weekly release schedule?

(1:17:53) Life Advice!

(1:41:18) How to date in the era of hat-fishing

(1:48:16) Could Life Advice tackle Derrick Henry?

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Host: Ryen Russillo

Guests: Trey McBride and Brad Ingelsby

Producers: Steve Ceruti, Kyle Crichton, Mike Wargon, and Jonathan Frias

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