R2C2 with CC Sabathia and Ryan Ruocco
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R2C2 with CC Sabathia and Ryan Ruocco
CC Sabathia and Ryan Ruocco guide listeners through the biggest stories in sports, culture, and lifestyle. They talk to friends, athletes, and celebrities about the world of sports - MLB, NBA, NFL - and much more.
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172 episodes
The Season Finale | Thank You To All Our Fans
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 lea...
Nolan Arenado is Mr. Consistency
Joining the pod in his R2C2 debut is someone who is widely recognized as the best third baseman in baseball and arguably the top defensive player in t...
The One and Only Barry Bonds
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 A...
Chris and Kyle Long: A Football Family
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 b...
Quincy William's Remarkable Journey, Jets Super Bowl Aspirations, & Coming Into His Own
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...
Julian Edelman Is The Ultimate Underdog Story
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...
Kenny Smith On Inside The NBA's Greatness & His New Book 'Talk of Champions'
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. Kenn...
Devin Haney’s Boxing Legacy is Just Getting Started
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 onl...
Gleyber Torres Embraces Being The Young Vet & The Yankees Overcoming Early Adversity
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 t...
Christian Yelich on Rediscovering His MVP Form & Brewers Postseason Aspirations
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...
Allen Lazard & The New Look New York Jets Have Arrived
One of the newest additions to the New York Jets and former Green Bay Packer, wide receiver Allen Lazard joins the show fresh off Aaron Rodgers making...
Austin Riley Was Always Destined for Success
Atlanta Braves Third Baseman, World Series Champion, All-Star, All-MLB First Team, and Silver Slugger winner Austin Riley joins the pod and details hi...
Calvin ‘Megatron’ Johnson is a Modern Renaissance Man
One of the greatest wide receivers in NFL history and most accomplished businessman today is our latest guest on R2C2, the one and only Calvin Johnson...
How Yency Almonte Reinvented Himself with the Dodgers
This week, CC and Ryan are joined by one of the most prolific young relievers in baseball and a breakout star last year for the Los Angeles Dodgers, Y...
Dansby Swanson Is Ready To Lead The Chicago Cubs Back To Glory
Baseball is back! To set the stage for the beginning of the season, CC and Ryan are rejoined by the latest star to join the Chicago Cubs, World Series...
The Newest NY Giant Darren Waller and His Incredible Story of Perseverance
Just days after being traded from the Las Vegas Raiders to the New York Giants, CC and Ryan are joined by NFL Tight End Darren Waller. In a span of on...
Reggie Miller is All In on March Madness
On the heels of NCAA March Madness, CC and Ryan are joined by five-time NBA All-Star, NBA & College Basketball analyst, Hall of Famer and member of th...
Baseball’s New Era, NFL Free Agency, and the NBA’s Playoff Push
CC is rejoined by Ryan following his first foray into broadcasting Spring Training this season and CC's recent Yankees trip to Tampa, with baseball's...
The MLB’s New Rules Are Here To Stay
In the latest episode, CC is joined by guest co-host Jayson Stark, sportswriter for The Athletic and host of the Starkville podcast. With Spring Train...
The Future of Baseball and Athlete-Driven Storytelling is Bright
MLB Spring Training is fully underway as CC and Ryan prepare to dig into a new baseball season full of changes to increase the entertainment value of...
MLB Spring Training Looms, The Fallout of KD & Kyrie, and Super Bowl LVII
In the aftermath of the NFL season officially coming to a close, CC and Ryan switch gears to the start of Spring Training and reflect on the latest ne...
RGIII on Media Stardom, a Potential NFL Return, and Being True to Yourself
This week, CC and Ryan are joined by one of the most prolific quarterbacks turned media stars, who continues to rise with his intelligence, wit, and p...
Tommy Kahnle's New York Yankees Reunion and Reviving His Career
An electric pitcher on the field and true character off of it, Tommy Kahnle is back on R2C2 fresh off signing a new free agency deal to return to The...
Nate Burleson’s Rise From the NFL to News Media & Playoff Conference Championships Preview
Nate Burleson is a former NFL Wide Receiver, current CBS Mornings co-host, The NFL Today analyst, investor, entrepreneur, husband, father, and so much...
Danny Dimes, The Cowboys Move On, and an NFL Divisional Round Playoff Preview
CC and Ryan are back with a new episode to recap everything from NFL Super Wild Card Weekend and discuss Divisional Round matchups and predictions. Fr...
NFL Super Wild Card Weekend Playoff Preview & Carlos Correa is Back with the Twins
CC is back with Ryan fresh off New Year celebrations in Las Vegas to preview all things NFL Super Wild Card Weekend. From the evolution of Daniel Jone...
NBA Deep Dive with Co-Host Sarah Kustok to Kick Off 2023!
In our first episode of the new year, Ryan is joined by his fellow YES Network Brooklyn Nets Broadcaster, FOX Sports Reporter, and host of the new iHe...
MLB Free Agency Recap & The Greatest World Cup Final Ever
CC and Ryan gear up for the holidays with annual traditions, wrapping up MLB free agency, Carlos Rodon’s signing with the Yankees, the Red Sox flurry...
MLB Winter Meetings Frenzy & World Cup Glory
CC and Ryan discuss CC’s time at the winter meetings, the aftermath of Aaron Judge resigning with the Yankees, the latest free agent dominoes to drop,...
Jon Morosi On Aaron Judge Re-Signing With the Yankees
Ryan is joined by MLB insider Jon Morosi, who broke the news about Aaron Judge returning to the Yankees, to discuss the signing, why it happened, what...
World Cup Reactions + NBA Observations
CC and Ryan discuss Team USA advancing to the Round of 16 in the World Cup, what they’re expecting going forward, and why they’re excited about the 20...
A Football x Football Thanksgiving Crossover!
CC and Ryan are back with a pre-Thanksgiving episode to discuss their love of both forms of football, with the NFL and the World Cup on full display....
Jeff Van Gundy On Early NBA Season Storylines & Contenders
CC and Ryan are joined by ESPN NBA analyst and former coach Jeff Van Gundy to discuss his celebration of the Houston Astros winning the World Series,...
Ken Rosenthal On The MLB Hot Stove & Free Agent Landing Spots
CC and Ryan are joined by FOX MLB field reporter and senior writer for the Athletic, Ken Rosenthal, to discuss all things free agency including top ta...
Dusty Baker Finally Gets His Title And The Astros Are 2022 World Series Champions - Bonus Episode
Fresh off the Houston Astros Game 6 World Series clinching victory, CC and Ryan break down every angle of the matchup and give Dusty Baker his flowers...
Theo Epstein On Upcoming MLB Rule Changes & Improving the Game
CC and Ryan are rejoined by one of the brightest minds in baseball: current MLB consultant and former Red Sox and Cubs GM Theo Epstein. The crew discu...
Ryan Howard and Jimmy Rollins on the Phillies World Series Berth
CC and Ryan are joined by former Philadelphia Phillies and World Series champions Ryan Howard and Jimmy Rollins to discuss the journey this Phillies t...
Astros Sweep the Yankees and the Phillies Are World Series Bound - Bonus Episode
CC and Ryan reflect on what went wrong for the Yankees in getting swept by the Astros, who clinched their fourth World Series berth in six years. Whet...
Phillies Manager Rob Thomson Sparks the Team Into the Postseason
CC and Ryan are joined by Phillies Skipper Rob Thomson leading into the NLCS round versus the San Diego Padres to break down the matchup, how the team...
Triston McKenzie On Guardians-Yankees and Developing Into An Ace
CC and Ryan are joined by Cleveland Guardians pitcher Triston McKenzie to discuss his first playoff start, the differences in pitching on the road vs....