Part 2: Béla Fleck on the Banjo, His Journey, and Handling Success
Russillo is joined by Béla Fleck to discuss how he chose the banjo, his path to success, and what it’s like to have other artists look up to him.
(0:00) Welcome to The Ryen Russillo Podcast!
(4:03) How did you become proficient at the banjo?
(6:30) When did you feel like you were taking this instrument in a different direction?
(12:44) How did your plan differ from the outcome?
(19:07) On the magic of performing live
(27:02) What did playing with bigger bands do for your awareness?
(29:27) What does it mean to you that other artists look up to you?
(31:37) Do you have to be obsessed to reach greatness?
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Host: Ryen Russillo
Guest: Béla Fleck
Producers: Steve Ceruti, Kyle Crichton, Mike Wargon, and Jonathan Frias
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True CFB Title Contenders and Week 1 Thoughts With David Pollack. Plus, Adnan Virk Wrote a Book!
Russillo is joined by David Pollack to share his thoughts on the SEC, preview LSU-Clemson, and break down his favorite QBs. Hear more from David Pollack on his show See Ball Get Ball. Then, Adnan Virk comes on to discuss his new book, how it felt being at the 2017 Oscars, and the feeling of chasing his white whale interview. Plus, Life Advice with Ceruti and Wargon!
(0:00) Welcome to The Ryen Russillo Podcast!
(0:50) David Pollack joins the show
(4:40) What do you expect from Carson Beck and Miami?
(7:43) Do you expect Georgia to be improved?
(10:24) Why Texas will win the SEC
(12:41) Arch Manning breakdown
(18:06) LSU-Clemson preview
(21:44) Just how good is Clemson’s D-line?
(23:02) What was the hardest thing to deal with as a player?
(25:27) Did people have a hard time with Pollack's energy as a rookie?
(28:10) Does Pollack like Drew Allar?
(32:56) Does Pollack think that Penn State will win the Big Ten?
(35:49) Three teams that David thinks are national title contenders
(38:46) What are the chances that Arizona State can replicate last season’s success?
(41:13) David is all in on Utah this year
(45:37) Russillo welcomes in Adnan Virk
(58:55) On Adnan covering the 2017 Oscars
(1:05:43) What was it like talking to Paul Giamatti?
(1:14:41) What was the most surprising thing about writing a book?
(1:32:16) Life Advice!
(1:36:46) A Cat-sitting Cat-astrophe
(1:50:24) How do I get over my ex?
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Host: Ryen Russillo
Guests: David Pollack and Adnan Virk
Producers: Steve Ceruti, Kyle Crichton, Mike Wargon, and Jonathan Frias
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Annual NFL Top Five at Every Position With Sheil Kapadia. Plus, Stanford Steve Previews Texas–Ohio State and CFB Week 1.
Russillo is joined by Sheil Kapadia for the annual rankings of the top five at every position in the NFL! They go through each position and discuss what Josh Allen needs to do to be considered the best QB in the NFL. Then, Stanford Steve comes on to share the teams that could have the biggest variance this season, preview the biggest matchups of Week 1, and reveal the games he’d most like to attend this season. Plus, Life Advice with Ceruti and Wargon!
(0:00) Welcome to The Ryen Russillo Podcast!
(0:40) Sheil Kapadia joins the show
(1:11) Ranking the five best players at every position, starting with QB
(4:28) Is Josh Allen the best QB in the NFL?
(5:47) RB
(11:10) WR
(14:57) TE
(19:31) O-line units
(23:06) DT
(26:58) DE
(32:14) CB
(36:24) S
(40:39) LB
(49:51) Russillo welcomes in Stanford Steve
(52:12) Teams that have the biggest variance in college football
(1:02:11) How should we feel about Dante Moore?
(1:06:39) Thoughts on Ohio State–Texas
(1:09:39) Notre Dame–Miami Preview
(1:14:20) Don’t sleep on Texas A&M or USC
(1:17:59) The game Steve most wants to go to this season
(1:25:52) Stanford Steamers win totals
(1:33:21) Is Ryen still a Bears fan?
(1:42:41) Life Advice!
(1:47:11) Should I kayak to work?
(2:00:10) My ex-girlfriend demanded money from me
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Host: Ryen Russillo
Guests: Sheil Kapadia and Stanford Steve
Producers: Steve Ceruti, Kyle Crichton, Mike Wargon, and Jonathan Frias
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Russillo on the Road: St. Barts Travelogue
Russillo gives a day-by-day account of his solo trip to St. Barts.
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Host: Ryen Russillo
Producers: Steve Ceruti, Kyle Crichton, Mike Wargon, and Jonathan Frias
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Rob Gronkowski Talks Belichick in College and His Favorite Young Tight End. Plus, Freddie Gibbs on His Biggest Rap Inspirations and More.
Russillo is joined by Rob Gronkowski to discuss why Bill Belichick will be appealing to younger players, explain why we shouldn’t write off the Chiefs, and share the young tight end he says reminds him of a young Gronk. Then, rapper Freddie Gibbs joins the show to reveal his rapping inspirations, explain what he has left to accomplish, and talk about life. Plus, Life Advice with Ceruti and Wargon!
(0:00) Welcome to The Ryen Russillo Podcast!
(0:28) Russillo welcomes in Rob Gronkowski
(5:26) Would Gronkowski have wanted to play for Coach Belichick coming out of high school?
(14:30) How many people have asked Gronkowski about his relationship with Mike Vrabel?
(20:05) What was it like starting a season after losing a Super Bowl the year before?
(22:35) The Chiefs are still going to be a problem for the AFC
(28:37) Tyler Warren reminds Gronkowski of a young Gronk
(32:29) Freddie Gibbs joins the show
(39:35) Biggest rapping inspirations
(48:14) Strip clubs have the best food
(1:10:05) On the Aaron Hernandez show
(1:30:37) Life Advice!
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Host: Ryen Russillo
Guests: Rob Gronkowski and Freddie Gibbs
Producers: Steve Ceruti, Kyle Crichton, Mike Wargon, and Jonathan Frias
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