Ryen Russillo To Join Bill Simmons' The Ringer Podcast Network, Will Continue ESPN Podcast

Russillo (Photo: ESPN)

Former ESPN RADIO host RYEN RUSSILLO's next career move has been the subject of much speculation, including a possible renewal with ESPN, but THE WRAP is reporting that RUSSILLO is joining BILL SIMMONS' THE RINGER PODCAST NETWORK for a new weekly football podcast and regular appearances on SIMMONS' own flagship podcast.  RUSSILLO will also be staying with ESPN for his podcast and other appearances, the host disclosed in a tweet later FRIDAY.

The entertainment trade site reports that RUSSILLO's "DUAL THREAT" podcast, covering both NFL and college football, will debut on WEDNESDAY (8/29).  In addition, after SUPER BOWL LIII, RUSSILLO will join "THE BILL SIMMONS PODCAST" on MONDAYS for 22 weeks to talk NBA basketball through the NBA Finals.

Later FRIDAY, RUSSILLO added in a tweet that he will continue “THE RUSSILLO SHOW” podcast for ESPN AUDIO and other appearances on ESPN,and has also signed a deal to write for a television show pilot.

RUSSILLO left ESPN in DECEMBER but has continued to make appearances on the network. He hosted several shows on ESPN RADIO, most recently a solo show but previously as co-host with SCOTT VAN PELT and DANNY KANELL.  He has guested on SIMMONS' podcast several times this year.

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