Ryen is joined by old friend Danny Kanell, fresh off Week 0 of college football, and they figure out who the 12 teams in the playoff will be. Then, Kyle and Ceruti join to talk about the fake 49ers player who scammed a bunch of people, followed by some listener-submitted Life Advice, including getting too comfortable being alone and a guilt-tripping mom. DANNY KANELL (2:15) Big Ten playoff contenders (2:25) Oregon (5:15) Indiana (13:00) Ohio State (20:35) USC (23:00) Michigan (24:50) Georgia (26:00) Alabama (28:30) Texas (31:25) LSU (33:30) A&M (35:10) Ole Miss (36:30) Oklahoma (37:45) ACC + Notre Dame (42:25) Big 12 (47:30) Final 12-team playoff FAKE 49ERS PLAYER (55:35) LIFE ADVICE (1:16:00) _ _ _ _ _ Raising Cane’s Chicken Fingers. One Love. _ _ _ _ _ Get ready for the first-ever NFL game from Melbourne, Australia. The LA Rams take on the SF 49ers Sep 10. LIVE on Netflix at 8:35PM ET | 5:35PM PT _ _ _ _ _

Ryen is joined by Yahoo! NFL writer/podcaster Nate Tice for a big show announcement! Plus, they do a massive preview of all the NFL contenders, including the Rams/Seahawks battle, whether the 49ers are going to underwhelm, why the Patriots and Bears are similar, whether the Ravens are sleepers, and more! Then, Kyle and Ceruti join for some listener-submitted Life Advice, including helping someone move after two dates and a weird side effect of listening to Ryen before bed. NATE TICE (2:15) Show announcement! (3:10) Top-tier contenders (6:10) Rams (11:00) Seahawks (16:30) Ravens (27:25) Broncos (31:20) Patriots (37:05) Chargers/Jaguars (47:55) Texans (51:50) Chiefs (59:45) Bears vs. Lions: Who wins more? (1:03:30) Packers (1:07:35) Bills (1:09:40) 49ers (1:16:30) Cowboys LIFE ADVICE (1:21:00) _ _ _ _ _ Raising Cane’s Chicken Fingers. One Love. _ _ _ _ _ Netflix Gameday is bringing even more NFL games in 2026, starting with an NFL first—LIVE from Melbourne, Australia. _ _ _ _ _

Ryen is joined by Todd McShay for a preseason look at all the top quarterback prospects in college football, including why he’s a little more down on Arch Manning than others and the two guys he loves right now before they do a draft predicting the 2027 QB draft class. Then, actor Adam Scott joins the show to discuss his new Netflix movie The Whisper Man, working with Robert De Niro, and the journey to this point in his career. Finally, Kyle and Ceruti stop by for some listener-submitted Life Advice, including calling the cops on a baby and what to say to a bad kisser. TODD MCSHAY (2:30) How many QBs can go in Round 1 in 2027? (5:15) Arch Manning (15:10) Moore and Mensah (24:15) LaNorris Sellers (26:50) C.J. Carr (30:30) Julian Sayin (33:50) Sam Leavitt (38:00) 2027 QB prediction draft ADAM SCOTT (50:10) The Whisper Man (57:55) Severance (1:00:20) Looking back at his career LIFE ADVICE (1:07:30) _ _ _ _ _ Raising Cane’s Chicken Fingers. One Love. _ _ _ _ _ Netflix Gameday is bringing even more NFL games in 2026, starting with an NFL first—LIVE from Melbourne, Australia. _ _ _ _ _

Ryen is joined by Rams quarterback and reigning NFL MVP Matthew Stafford to talk about how LA has extended his career, how much the league has changed since he got there, chasing another Super Bowl, and more! Then, ESPN’s Max Olson stops by to discuss college football NIL pulling NFL players back and whether this is the new norm. Next, he briefly touches on Enes Kanter getting tossed from a WNBA game. And finally, Kyle and Ceruti join for some listener-submitted Life Advice, including naming your son after an obscure NBA player. MATTHEW STAFFORD (2:00) How he feels this year vs. last year (4:00) The Rams extended his career (6:45) Team success changed the way people think about him (10:50) Being coached by McVay (15:30) Why teammates love him (19:10) How the game has changed since he got to the NFL (21:35) Rams drafting Ty Simpson MAX OLSON (26:10) NFL guys returning to CFB through NIL (33:50) LSU leading the charge in basketball and football (40:10) Is there a breaking point for fans? ENES KANTER (50:15) Why he’s not the hero he thinks he is LIFE ADVICE (1:01:30) _ _ _ _ _ Raising Cane’s Chicken Fingers. One Love. _ _ _ _ _ Netflix Gameday is bringing even more NFL games in 2026, starting with an NFL first—LIVE from Melbourne, Australia. _ _ _ _ _ Shop at https://REVOLVE.com/RUSSILLO and use code RUSSILLO for 15% off your entire order. #REVOLVEpartner _ _ _ _ _

Russillo shares day-by-day recaps from his recent trip to France _ _ _ _ _ Raising Cane’s Chicken Fingers. One Love. _ _ _ _ _

Ryen chats with old friend Stanford Steve from ESPN and College GameDay for a big college football preview, including why he’s all in on Notre Dame, the hierarchy in the Big Ten, whether there’s an elite team in the SEC, and some of their favorite portal moves this offseason. Then, Lakers reporter Jovan Buha helps make sense of all the ownership drama with the Lakers and the battle between Jeanie Buss and her siblings (again). And finally, Kyle and Ceruti join for some listener-submitted Life Advice, including kitchen staff likeability ratings and a guy who seems to repel women at the gym. STANFORD STEVE (2:00) His top 5 (4:40) Ohio State (14:20) Indiana (19:15) Oregon (24:10) Love for Notre Dame (27:45) Miami (36:30) SEC contenders (50:30) Rapid-fire portal questions JOVAN BUHA (1:07:30) What’s going on with the Lakers sale? (1:13:00) Buss family drama (1:19:30) Can’t turn the Lakers into the Dodgers LIFE ADVICE (1:27:20) _ _ _ _ _ Go to youtube.com/NFLST to get NFL Sunday Ticket for 8 payments of $30 a month for new users. _ _ _ _ _ Raising Cane’s Chicken Fingers. One Love. _ _ _ _ _

Ryen chats with Albert Breer about some of the biggest summer training camp storylines in the NFL, including the Bengals hype, Kyler Murray in Minnesota, the AFC East hierarchy, and more. Then, Ethan Strauss stops by for a bigger-picture WNBA discussion, and they react to breaking news that the NBA found no evidence that the Clippers illegally funneled money to Kawhi Leonard. Finally, Kyle and Ceruti join for some listener-submitted Life Advice, including seeing an ex at a wedding and whether one guy has to move back home. ALBERT BREER (2:00) Buying the Bengals? (7:10) Caleb Williams: Another big leap? (10:20) Kyler in Minnesota (14:40) Patriots better? (19:30) Bills outlook (25:45) NFC vs. AFC contenders (28:30) Concerns for C.J. Stroud? (33:00) Predicting the Eagles season ETHAN STRAUSS (40:00) WNBA discourse right now (1:10:15) Kawhi/Clippers: NBA found no evidence? LIFE ADVICE (1:23:00) _ _ _ _ _ Go to youtube.com/NFLST to get NFL Sunday Ticket for 8 payments of $30 a month for new users. _ _ _ _ _ Raising Cane’s Chicken Fingers. One Love. _ _ _ _ _ Join the Shell Fuel Rewards program and save. _ _ _ _ _

Ryen welcomes his second author of the summer, Bryan Burrough, to discuss his book “The Gunfighters: How Texas Made the West Wild,” including stories about Wild Bill, Doc Holliday, Jesse James, Billy the Kid, and more. Plus, Kyle and Ceruti join for some listener-submitted Life Advice. AUTHOR BRYAN BURROUGH (2:00) LIFE ADVICE (46:00)