After six years, it's the end of an era for R2C2. The final episode of the season as CC and Ryan have decided to take a break from the podcast and leave the door open in the future to evaluate what comes next. This is an opportunity to reflect on the incredible journey it has been - with countless memories, incredible guests, fan moments, Q&A, and unwavering support from our audience. We can't thank you enough for your passion, loyalty, and commitment to rocking with us every Thursday all these years. So we dedicate this one to you and hope you've enjoyed the ride as much as we have produc ..read more

This guest needs no introduction. A rare interviewee and one of the, if not, the greatest baseball player of all time joins R2C2, Barry Bonds. A 14x All-Star, 7x NL MVP, 8x Gold Glover, 12x Silver Slugger, 3x Hank Aaron award winner, 2x NL batting champion, all-time home run record holder (762), single season home run record holder (73), and so much more. Barry breaks down the evolution of his hitting technique, game day routine, his era vs. today's generation, living out his baseball dream, and the role of analytics in the sport. He also details the business of the clubhouse, facing CC at the ..read more

Joining CC and Ryan this week are two brothers who enjoyed great careers in the NFL following the legacy built by their father Howie and continue to be successful in everything they do, Chris and Kyle Long. The two reflect on how they seamlessly transitioned into the media space covering football analysis, launching the Green Light podcast, and how their contrasting personalities allow them to play off each other. The crew also dives into their passion for golf, reflect on the NBA playoffs, how the modern athlete has evolved, and the journey behind cultivating their love for football into fulf ..read more

Forming one half of the most endearing and fearsome brotherly duos in the NFL, tackling machine Quincy Williams of the New York Jets joins the pod to preview the upcoming season and reflect on his incredible journey to this point. Since the early days of being a Junior Olympic swimmer, Track Champion, and Football star, Quincy was always destined to translate his athleticism to the highest level. Coming off his new contract with the New York Jets, along with C.J. Mosley, Ahmad 'Sauce' Gardner, and his brother Quinnen, the team's dominant defense is now matched by the arrival of Aaron Rodgers l ..read more

With CC out this week, Ryan is joined by WNBA legend Sue Bird to discuss the state of the “W,” her experience so far broadcasting, what it was like to be in the Sports Illustrated swimsuit edition, and more. Host: Ryan Ruocco Guest: Sue Bird Producers: Bobby Wagner and Sadye Zillo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices ..read more

3x Super Bowl Champion, Super Bowl LIII MVP, 12-year NFL veteran for the New England Patriots, Julian Edelman joins the podcast with CC and Ryan. The episode opens with Julian's passion for his Bay Area roots, transitioning to Kent State, and his journey from QB to WR in the NFL. He also breaks down what it was like playing under Bill Belichick, the Patriots' culture, and how he was able to sustain a long, successful career against all odds. Julian's insight on special teams and returning punts is remarkable and provides an inside perspective that is rarely spoken of. Edelman shares his perspe ..read more

With the NBA playoffs in full force, CC and Ryan are joined two-time champion and current co-host of TNT's Inside the NBA, Kenny 'The Jet' Smith. Kenny is fresh off releasing his new book Talk of Champions: Stories of the People Who Made Me: A Memoir, with chapters reflecting on the extraordinary people who taught him invaluable life lessons, including Michael Jordan, Shaquille O'Neal, Kobe Bryant, Dean Smith, and Charles Barkley. The crew also digs into the secret sauce behind one of the most popular studio shows of all time, including behind-the-scenes stories, offseason dynamics, and unforg ..read more

This week, CC and Ryan are joined by the current undisputed lightweight boxing champion of the world, holding the WBC, WBA, IBF, and WBO titles at only 24 years old, Devin Haney. Devin recalls his early days of broadcasting boxing with Ryan and details how making history in the sport is something that has been engrained in him since day one. He reflects on his father as his coach, Floyd Mayweather as a mentor, overcoming George Kambosis in Australia, and how he has prepared to this point in the lead up to fighting Vasiliy Lomachenko. The level of training regimen and diet on a day-to-day basis ..read more

This week, CC and Ryan are joined by 2x MLB All-Star and 3x R2C2 guest, Venezuela's own Gleyber Torres of the New York Yankees. For many fans of the team who are anxious based on the early season mixed results, Gleyber provides a very poignant view on the clubhouse mindset, building up for the second half, the silver lining of injuries, and keeping the ultimate goal of a World Series title in perspective. At the age of only 26, he details how he has fostered a strong mentorship role on the team with Anthony Volpe, Oswald Peraza, and Oswaldo Cabrera. He also speaks to his adjustments over the y ..read more

This week, CC and Ryan are joined by one of the most decorated Milwaukee Brewers of the past decade: 2018 NL MVP, 2x All-Star, 3X Silver Slugger, Gold Glove Award winner and much more, Christian Yelich. Yeli provides a really introspective look on how he has navigated his career since being drafted by the Marlins, reaching MVP form, battling adversity, and how the highs and lows have allowed him to evolve his mindset to maintain productivity over the years. He also details the Brewers' early season success, the influence of his manager Craig Counsell, and the club's culture leading to sustaine ..read more