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Jan 2022
1h 33m

Ja Morant’s Massive Leap With Chris Vern...

The Ringer
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Russillo shares some NBA observations on the Grizzlies’ win over the Cavaliers, Kyrie Irving’s return, the uptick in fouls, and more (0:40). Then Ryen talks with The Ringer’s Chris Vernon about Ja Morant and the fourth-place Grizzlies (14:25), before talking with Super Bowl champion Willie Colon about Ben Roethlisberger’s looming retirement, Willie’s six years with the Steelers, what makes head coach Mike Tomlin special, and being teammates with Antonio Brown (32:08). Finally Ryen answers some listener-submitted Life Advice questions (1:06:25).


Host: Ryen Russillo

Guests: Chris Vernon and Willie Colon

Producers: Kyle Crichton and Steve Ceruti

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