OT: SVP & Russillo radio show over

Submitted by Ricky from Sunnyvale on

The SVP & Russillo show on ESPN Radio aired for the final time today after six years. Scott Van Pelt is headed to do his own special midnight "SportsCenter," while Ryen Russillo will get his own radio show. It was arguably ESPN's best show on the air, the guys were level headed, very rarely spewing hot takes to the audience.  

I didn't get them on local radio, though I would download the podcast and listen about everyday. Thought it was an excellent show and will miss it very much. 

 

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Canadian

June 20th, 2015 at 3:06 AM ^

I have listened to Dave and Chuck for what seems like ever. You get their whole show without commercials, traffic and weather (unless something happens in one of the reports).
Another comedy podcast I suggest is The Crabfeast. New episode every toozdee (Tuesday) and always funny. It's also been around for a long time so if you like there's a bunch of old episodes to catch up on

One last comedy pod I listen to religiously is The Full Charge Power Hour. FCPH is hosted by Matt "The Full Charge" Fulchiron (who actually started The Crabfeast before moving to NYC a few years ago). Can be hit or kiss but I've been listening to Fulchiron for a long time now and enjoy his work.

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Ty Butterfield

June 19th, 2015 at 6:28 PM ^

SVP & Russillo and Dan Patrick were the only 2 sports shows I could listen to anymore. The rest of the shows on ESPN and Fox Sports Radio are pure garbage.

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ThadMattasagoblin

June 19th, 2015 at 6:48 PM ^

I only really listen to the michigan insider because they talk about what I care about. 90 percent of the rest of the shows are about the SEC Johnny Football Lebron Yankees and any east coast NFL team. The only thing I care about is the big ten and Detroit sports.

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Roughneck

June 19th, 2015 at 7:29 PM ^

They were just ok, even if that is a compliment when applied to ESPN radio shows. Too much NBA for my taste and too big on being bros. Couldn't stand the "holla at ya boy" crap. Got old fast.

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RobM_24

June 19th, 2015 at 7:34 PM ^

For TV, I think "Highly Questionable" is great (especially when compared to PTI and Around the Horn). As for Radio, the only Nationally syndicated show I can tolerate is Ferrall on the Bench. Mostly bc his voice is hilarious and he's a nut. Locally, I like a few local Chicago shows on 670 The Score; Boers and Bernstein are solid.

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nelladahc

June 19th, 2015 at 8:38 PM ^

Worst radio show ever. Van pelt the collegiate golfer had an ergance about his coverage knowledge of pro sports. I turned the radio station as soon as I heard his voice.

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DomIngerson

June 19th, 2015 at 9:06 PM ^

Is this a comedy bit? This has to be in the running for most uninformed MGoBlog post ever.

Collegiate golfer? Ergance?

And then you said you've never even listened. "Turned the station off as soon as I heard his voice"



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Rico616

June 19th, 2015 at 9:38 PM ^

I loved this show. Mike and Mike is enjoyable too but SVP/R was by far my favorite listen. Pissed me off that they cut the last hour out on 96.1 for "it is what it is".

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Mr. Yost

June 19th, 2015 at 9:59 PM ^

My favorite show on ESPN and it's not even close. Next best is Highly Questionable, not really for sports insight (although they do share the "common man's opinion" and not the bullshit ESPN tries to push - which I enjoy)...but because it's pretty funny.

ATH is boring - you know exactly what each person is going to say...PTI isn't nearly as good now that Tony and Mike are older, they're just out of touch.

It's time for ESPN to get more programming for the "common sports fan."

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