Vince Wilfork and Daniel Cormier, Plus Michelle Smallmon Hangs Out for Life Advice
The Ryen Russillo Show
Barstool Sports
4.8 • 3K Ratings
🗓️ 5 February 2026
⏱️ 100 minutes
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Summary
Ryen is first joined by two-time Super Bowl champion Vince Wilfork to discuss his time with the Patriots, why he always knew Mike Vrabel would be a great head coach, and his case for why he’s actually the ultimate athlete. Then, UFC legend Daniel Cormier joins to talk about his journey into fighting, the chemistry between him, Rogan, and Anik, and turning down a scholarship to LSU. Finally, friend of the show and ESPN host Michelle Smallmon joins Kyle and Ceruti for a special four-wide edition of Life Advice. VINCE WILFORK (2:50) Remembering being drafted by the Patriots in 2004 (13:54) What he likes about the Patriots’ and Seahawks’ defenses (16:54) Always knew Vrabel would be a great head coach (21:07) Why Vince is the ultimate athlete DANIEL CORMIER (37:04) What it’s like to fight in the UFC (40:50) Starting in the UFC at 30 years old (44:09) Remembering some of his most intense fights (49:15) When he knew he was done (53:58) Chemistry with Rogan and Anik (57:58) Turning down an LSU football scholarship LIFE ADVICE with MICHELLE SMALLMON (1:01:08) _ _ _ _ _ GAMBLING PROBLEM? CALL 1-800-GAMBLER, (800) 327-5050 or visit gamblinghelplinema.org (MA). Call 877-8-HOPENY/text HOPENY (467369) (NY). Please Gamble Responsibly. 888-789-7777/visit ccpg.org (CT), or visit www.mdgamblinghelp.org (MD). 21+ and present in most states. (18+ DC/KY/NH/WY). Void in ONT/OR/NH. Eligibility restrictions apply. On behalf of Boot Hill Casino & Resort (KS). Pass-thru of per wager tax may apply in IL. 1 per new customer. Must register new account to receive reward Token. Must select Token BEFORE placing min. $5 bet to receive $300 in Bonus Bets if your bet wins. Min. -500 odds req. Token and Bonus Bets are single-use and non-withdrawable. Bet must settle by and Token expires 2/22/26. Bonus Bets expire in 7 days (168 hours). Stake removed from payout. Terms: sportsbook.draftkings.com/promos. Ends 2/15/26 at 11:59 PM ET. Sponsored by DK. _ _ _ _ _
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| 0:00.0 | Hey, Rosillo listeners, you can find every episode on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. |
| 0:04.9 | Prime members can listen ad-free on Amazon Music. |
| 0:20.6 | The Ryan Rosillo Show is presented by Draft Kings. |
| 0:23.2 | We did an earlier version of this day because we have almost two parts on the show today with NBA trade deadline just 24 hours away. |
| 0:30.2 | We have reaction on Hardin and AD, which you can check out from the earlier episode on today. |
| 0:35.4 | Talk to a former coworker and also won a couple of Super Bowls with the New England Patriots. |
| 0:40.5 | Vince Wilford on his time with the Patriots, what he thinks about this matchup, |
| 0:45.1 | and also how mad he was that he fell to 21st in the NFL draft. |
| 0:49.4 | Daniel Cormier, the UFC heavyweight and light heavyweight champion of the world. |
| 0:53.8 | His background, combat, getting ready to those fights. |
| 0:56.9 | And we go back to Bigfoot Silva and Strike Force because I watched it again today. |
| 1:01.0 | And Michelle Smallman, special guest on a special edition of Life Advice, the biggest star at ESPN, joins the show. |
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