The Chris Russell Show
3,510 episodes - English - Latest episode: 12 days ago - ★★★★★ - 12 ratingsChris discusses and debates DC sports on his daily show. Get informed and opinionated discussion of the Washington Commanders, the Nationals, Capitals, Wizards, and more.
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The Chris Russell Show- Full Show Gridiron Tuesday June 25th, 2024
June 25, 2024 20:32 - 2 hours - 128 MBGridiron Tuesday for June 25: -Panthers win their first Stanley Cup -Chris and Doc talk about Connor McDavid’s performance in the Finals -What are the chances that Brandon Aiyuk ends up in Washington? -Doc says that Aiyuk is a great player but he doesn’t care to worry about possible social media drama -Chris and Doc argue over the importance of Brandon Aiyuk on the Commanders -Should the Commanders pick up Donavan Smith? -Callers remember the late Butch McAdams -Doc the Disciplinarian? -Co...
Gridiron Tuesday: Panthers hoist the Stanley Cup, Aiyuk to DC?
June 25, 2024 20:12 - 49 minutes - 45 MBThe Chris Russell Show Hour 1: -A Gridiron Tuesday opens with the Panthers winning their first Stanley Cup -Chris and Doc talk about Connor McDavid’s performance in the Finals -What are the chances that Brandon Aiyuk ends up in Washington? -Doc says that Aiyuk is a great player but he doesn’t care to worry about possible social media drama
Should the Commanders pick up Brandon Aiyuk and/or Donavan Smith?
June 25, 2024 20:11 - 43 minutes - 39.7 MBThe Chris Russell Show Hour 2: -Chris and Doc argue over the importance of Brandon Aiyuk on the Commanders -Should the Commanders pick up Donavan Smith? -Your calls on Aiyuk and Smith
Remembering Butch McAdams and Doug Williams has been hired by the Commanders head office
June 25, 2024 20:10 - 47 minutes - 43.2 MBThe Chris Russell Show Hour 3: -Callers remember the late Butch McAdams -Doc the Disciplinarian? -Commanders front office makes a bunch of moves -DDOTD: A woman underwent a Frankenstein leg extension
The Chris Russell Show- Full Show Motown Monday June 24th, 2024
June 24, 2024 20:15 - 2 hours - 125 MBThe Chris Russell Show June 24, 2024: -Jason Wright was a finalist for the Packers' President & CEO position -A look at some of the choices Jason Wright has made with the Commanders -Game 7 of the Stanley Cup Finals & Game 6 of the Calder Cup Finals tonight -Comparing the increase of interest in the NHL to the WNBA’s explosion in popularity -Nationals heading to San Diego after a rough week -Good news out of Commanders minicamp on Jayden Daniels, but Chris wishes he didn't hear it - and he ...
Motown Monday: Jason Wright trying to leave DC?, Game 7 of the Stanley Cup tonight
June 24, 2024 20:12 - 45 minutes - 42.1 MBThe Chris Russell Show Hour 1: -Jason Wright was a finalist for the Packers' President & CEO position -Chris looks at some of the choices Wright has made with the Commanders -Tonight is Game 7 of the Stanley Cup Finals and Game 6 of the Calder Cup Finals -Chris compares the increase of interest in the NHL to the WNBA’s explosion in popularity
Why is Rooster upset about good news coming out of Commanders minicamp?
June 24, 2024 20:11 - 46 minutes - 43 MBThe Chris Russell Show Hour 2: -Nationals head to San Diego off a rough week -Jayden Daniels is drawing praise from minicamp, but Rooster wishes he didn't hear it -Chris & Matt argue over the importance of national media talking about the Commanders -Your calls on the Commanders and the passing of Coach Butch McAdams
Chris gives some 2024 NBA Draft analysis + DDOTD
June 24, 2024 20:10 - 43 minutes - 39.9 MBThe Chris Russell Show Hour 3: -Chris' first thoughts on what the Wizards should do in the NBA Draft Wednesday -Breaking down the top draft prospects for the Wizards -Calls on the Wizards draft and Stanley Cup Finals -DDOTD: 5 men have been convicted of running an illegal streaming service that was larger than Netflix, Hulu, and Prime combined
Doc in for Chris Russell- Full Show Friday June 21st, 2024
June 21, 2024 20:15 - 2 hours - 122 MB-Doc talks about growing up around legendary players and takes calls on playing against pros -Garry Templeton discusses playing Little League with Doc, his personal relationship with Willie Mays, and the Negro Leagues -Your calls on what Reggie Jackson had to deal with during his career -Butch McAdams on Willie Mays and the Lakers hiring JJ Redick as head coach -Your calls on Mays and Redick, and the first African-American athletes in desegregated sports -Doc's thoughts on the NBA Draft -Do...
Feel-Good Friday: Garry Templeton on Willie Mays, playing against pros
June 21, 2024 20:12 - 44 minutes - 41 MBDoc in for Chris Russell Hour 1: -Doc talks about growing up around legendary players and takes calls on playing against pros -Garry Templeton discusses playing Little League with Doc, his personal relationship with Willie Mays, and the Negro Leagues -Your calls on what Reggie Jackson had to deal with during his career
Butch McAdams, Your calls on Willie Mays and JJ Redick
June 21, 2024 20:11 - 44 minutes - 40.5 MBDoc in for Chris Russell Hour 2: -Butch McAdams on Willie Mays and the Lakers hiring JJ Redick as head coach -Your calls on Mays and Redick, and the first African-American athletes in desegregated sports -Doc's thoughts on the NBA Draft -Doc asks what are you most looking forward to this summer?
Your calls on Willie Mays and Playing against Pro athletes
June 21, 2024 20:10 - 43 minutes - 40.2 MBDoc in for Chris Russell Hour 3: -More of your calls to talk about Willie Mays -What can the Wizards do to improve their roster? -Doc reminisces on growing up playing baseball
Coach Butch McAdams on Willie Mays & JJ Redick
June 21, 2024 18:53 - 19 minutes - 18.3 MBButch McAdams joins the show to talk about the history of Willie Mays, the Lakers hiring JJ Redick as their head coach, and much more.
Garry Templeton, Doc's Little League teammate, on Willie Mays
June 21, 2024 18:01 - 10 minutes - 9.84 MBGarry Templeton joins the show to talk about his history growing up playing little league with Doc and his personal relationship with Willie Mays and the Negro Leagues.
Gary Tempelton joins Doc on Willie Mayes
June 21, 2024 18:01 - 10 minutes - 9.84 MBGary Tempelton joins the show to talk about his history growing up playing little league with Doc and his person relationship with Willie Mayes and the Negro League
The Chris Russell Show- Full Show Throwdown Thursday June 20th, 2024
June 20, 2024 20:19 - 2 hours - 123 MBCapitals traded Darcy Kuemper for Pierre-Luc Dubois yesterday, Chris says that he’s okay with the pickup but is concerned regarding his salary, Seth Walder of ESPN gave the Commanders a C+ grade for the off-season, and Lynnell and Chris say that this offseason has to be rated much higher than a C+ Chris and Lynnell argue over the strengths of the off-season roster and staff moves, Call lines open up to talk about the potential for Brandon Aiyuk and the off-season grade, Pete Prisco snubbed ...
Throwdown Thursday: Caps had a big trade and what is the Commanders offseason grade?
June 20, 2024 20:12 - 44 minutes - 40.6 MBThe Chris Russell Show Hour 1: Capitals traded Darcy Kuemper for Pierre-Luc Dubois yesterday, Chris says that he’s okay with the pickup but is concerned regarding his salary, Seth Walder of ESPN gave the Commanders a C+ grade for the off-season, Lynnell and Chris say that this offseason has to be rated much higher than a C+
What are the biggest strengths of the Commanders' offseason and Pete Prisco’s NFL top 100 list
June 20, 2024 20:11 - 46 minutes - 42.2 MBThe Chris Russell Show Hour 2: Chris and Lynnell argue over the strengths of the off-season roster and staff moves, Call lines open up to talk about the potential for Brandon Aiyuk and the off-season grade, Pete Prisco snubbed all of the Commanders from the top 100 NFL players, Chris and Lynnell continue to argue over the Commanders’ snubs from the top 100
Could Brandon Aiyuk affect the WR room + DDOTD
June 20, 2024 20:10 - 44 minutes - 40.4 MBThe Chris Russell Show Hour 3: What would Brandon Aiyuk into the WR room do for the Commanders offense, Call lines open to talk about the Commanders getting snubbed from the top 100 players, Chris and Lynnell close out the show arguing over the strength of the Commanders roster, DDOTD: Texas man was arrested after running over 2 cyclists
The Chris Russell Show- Full Show Tuesday June 18th, 2024
June 18, 2024 20:15 - 2 hours - 123 MB-Celtics take NBA Finals in 5 games for their 18th championship -AEW’s Anthony Bowens in studio ahead of Dynamite Wednesday at EagleBank Arena -Doc joins Chris to discuss Rooster's time off -Sky vs. Fever had the largest WNBA viewership in 23 years -Nationals open up a 3-game series against Arizona on a hot streak, but Chris needs them to lock up some of the smaller errors -Brandon Aiyuk is calling for a trade from the 49ers - could he be coming to DC? -Chris isn't opposed to Aiyuk coming to...
Your calls on McLaurin and Aiyuk + DDOTD
June 18, 2024 20:12 - 44 minutes - 41.1 MBThe Chris Russell Show Hour 3: -Chris is okay with the Commanders getting Aiyuk and trading McLaurin -Your calls on Aiyuk and McLaurin's future with the Commanders -DDOTD: Woman demands Geico pay $1 million after getting an STD in her car
Nationals surging and Aiyuk wants out of San Fran?
June 18, 2024 20:11 - 45 minutes - 41.4 MBThe Chris Russell Show Hour 2: -Nationals open up a 3-game series against the Diamondbacks on a hot streak -Chris wishes the Nats could lock up some of the smaller errors -Brandon Aiyuk wants a trade from the 49ers - could he be coming to DC? -Chris isn't opposed to Aiyuk coming to DC as the WR1
AEW’s Anthony Bowens in studio and Celtics with the O'Brien Trophy
June 18, 2024 20:10 - 44 minutes - 40.5 MBThe Chris Russell Show Hour 1: -Celtics clinch NBA finals in 5 games for their 18th championship -AEW’s Anthony Bowens of The Acclaimed in studio on cutting promos, his love of baseball, and AEW Dynamite Wednesday night in Fairfax -Doc Walker stops by to talk about Rooster's absence -Chicago Sky vs Indiana Fever had the largest WNBA viewership in 23 years
AEW's Anthony Bowens with Russell on the Radio
June 18, 2024 17:44 - 19 minutes - 17.8 MBAEW’s Anthony Bowens, one half of The Acclaimed, joins Rooster in studio to discuss his love of baseball, cutting promos, and AEW Dynamite in Fairfax Wednesday night.
Full Show - Monday, June 17, 2024
June 17, 2024 21:07 - 2 hours - 122 MB1:12 - Hoffman Show Hour 1 - Aiyuk to the Commanders? Ryan Clary Talks Nationals 3-Game Sweep + Angel Reese/Caitlin Clark Headlines 49:44 - Hoffman Show Hour 2 - WNBA Viewership on the Rise + Commanders With the Most to Prove Heading Into Camp 1:33:09 - Hoffman Show Hour 3 - What's Brandon Aiyuk Trade Value? Trevor Lawrence Got Paid + NBA Finals Game 5
What's Brandon Aiyuk Trade Value? Trevor Lawrence Got Paid + NBA Finals Game 5
June 17, 2024 20:11 - 40 minutes - 37.1 MBHour 3 1:12 - Should the Commanders trade for Brandon Aiyuk? If so, what should they give up? 19:48 - Is the Quarterback market broken? 34:37 - Preview of the NBA Finals Game 5
WNBA Viewership on the Rise + Commanders With the Most to Prove Heading Into Camp
June 17, 2024 19:11 - 43 minutes - 39.8 MBHour 2 1:12 - Calls on if WNBA Will Surpass MLB and Other Summer Sports for Viewership 19:54 - Which Commanders Players Have the Most to Prove Heading Into Training Camp? 33:13 - Calls: Which Players Need to Fine Tune Their Game Ahead of Training Camp?
Aiyuk to the Commanders? Ryan Clary Talks Nationals 3-Game Sweep + Angel Reese/Caitlin Clark Headlines
June 17, 2024 18:41 - 49 minutes - 45.6 MBHour 1 1:12 - Brandon Aiyuk posts video with Jayden Daniels 19:42 - Ryan Clary Talks All Things National 36:18 - Angel Reese called for flagrant foul on Caitlin Clark
Doc in for Chris Russell- Full Show Friday June 14th, 2024
June 14, 2024 20:28 - 2 hours - 114 MBAl Galdi joins Doc right off the jump to talk about the NBA and NHL finals turning into sweeps, Doc talks about how happy he is that the Commanders have winning energy around them, Donna Hopkins joins Doc to talk about the Commanders and what she’s seeing from training camp, Call lines open up quick to talk about the energy the Commanders are giving off Coach Butch McAdams joins the show to talk about the possibility of Dallas to lose the 4-game sweep tonight, out to your calls to talk abou...
Taking your calls on the NBA finals and Doc tries to figure out what has been ailing the Wizards
June 14, 2024 20:15 - 41 minutes - 38 MBDoc in for The Chris Russell Show Hour 3: Out to the call lines to talk about the NBA finals and Big Tony makes the show, Doc try to figure out what’s been ailing the Wizards and the fanbase, out to your calls to talk about the younger generations and the Commanders, Quick turn before handing the show of the Craig Hoffman
Docs in for Chris: Al Galdi and Donna Hopkins join the show + the energy around the Commanders
June 14, 2024 20:15 - 42 minutes - 39.1 MBDoc in for The Chris Russell Show Hour 1: Al Galdi joins Doc right off the jump to talk about the NBA and NHL finals turning into sweeps, Doc talks about how happy he is that the Commanders have winning energy around them, Donna Hopkins joins Doc to talk about the Commanders and what she’s seeing from training camp, Call lines open up quick to talk about the energy the Commanders are giving off
Coach Butch McAdams joins the show + your calls on the NBA finals tonight
June 14, 2024 20:11 - 39 minutes - 36.2 MBDoc in for The Chris Russell Show Hour 2: Coach Butch McAdams joins the show to talk about the possibility of Dallas to lose the 4-game sweep tonight, out to your calls to talk about the imminent Boston sweep tonight, Doc talks about the Nationals national anthem singer Sunday, out the calls real quick and Doc says he only cares about Tampa
Coach Butch McAdams joins Doc on the Radio
June 14, 2024 19:02 - 18 minutes - 17.4 MBCoach Butch McAdams joins the show to talk about the possibility of Dallas losing the 4-game sweep tonight
Al Galdi joins Doc on the Radio
June 14, 2024 18:09 - 13 minutes - 12.2 MBAl Galdi joins Doc right off the jump to talk about the NBA and NHL finals turning into sweeps, also the guys talk about the winning energy that they see regarding the Commanders team and organization
Donna Hopkins joins Doc on the Radio
June 14, 2024 18:09 - 11 minutes - 11 MBDonna Hopkins joins Doc to talk about the Commanders and what she’s seeing from training camp
Doc in for Chris Russell- Full Show Thursday June 13th, 2024
June 13, 2024 20:15 - 2 hours - 114 MBDoc opens up talking about the real enthusiasm from Ashburn and remembering Brad Dusek, Coach Butch McAdams joins the show to talk with Doc about the NBA Finals Call lines open up to talk about the NBA finals, more of your calls and talking about the NBA and Caitlin not making the Olympic roster, Matthew and Doc spend some time talking about music and cars, How have the Commanders' retooled to have a good vibe behind the team Matthew and Doc talk about the mental strength we are seeing fro...
Docs in for Chris: Celtics take game 3 in Dallas and Coach Butch McAdams joins the show
June 13, 2024 20:12 - 42 minutes - 39.4 MBDoc in for The Chris Russell Show Hour 1: Doc opens up talking about the real enthusiasm from Ashburn and remembering Brad Dusek, Coach Butch McAdams joins the show to talk with Doc about the NBA Finals
Your calls on NBA finals+ the retool of the Commanders
June 13, 2024 20:11 - 39 minutes - 36.5 MBDoc in for The Chris Russell Show Hour 2: Call lines open up to talk about the NBA finals, more of your calls and talking about the NBA and Caitlin not making the Olympic roster, Matthew and Doc spend some time talking about music and cars, How have the Commanders retooled to have a good vibe behind the team
Doc gives his thoughts on Caitlin not going to the Olympics
June 13, 2024 20:10 - 42 minutes - 38.5 MBDoc in for The Chris Russell Show Hour 3: Matthew and Doc talk about the mental strength we are seeing from the Commanders, Doc talks about how he’s been enjoying Clipped, Doc and Ice talk about looking forward to the end of the WNBA season, Closing out your calls for the show on Caitlin Clark
Butch McAdams joins Doc on the show
June 13, 2024 18:19 - 17 minutes - 16.2 MBCoach Butch McAdams joins the show to talk with Doc about the NBA Finals
The Chris Russell Show- Full Show Windbag Wednesday June 12th, 2024
June 12, 2024 20:15 - 2 hours - 125 MBBack from the veterans minicamp Lynnell gives his opinions on what he saw, Chris says that this organization has to rewrite the path from the previous, Chris asks Lynnell what about this coaching staff makes him so excited for the season, Chris and Lynnell continue to figure out what is making Lynnell so excited for this season Call lines open up to talk about the energy this coaching staff has created, Your calls on the current assessment of the Commanders and Peters, Even more calls to ta...
Windbag Wednesday: Lynnell is hot for the Commanders after Veteran Minicamp
June 12, 2024 20:12 - 46 minutes - 42.6 MBThe Chris Russell Show Hour 1: Back from veterans minicamp Lynnell gives his opinions on what he saw, Chris says that this organization has to rewrite the path from the previous, Chris asks Lynnell what about this coaching staff makes him so excited for the season, Chris and Lynnell continue to figure out what is making Lynnell so excited for this season
Your calls on the energy around the team + Lynnell spoke to Brandon Coleman
June 12, 2024 20:11 - 47 minutes - 43.2 MBThe Chris Russell Show Hour 2: Call lines open up to talk about the energy this coaching staff has created, Your calls on the current assessment of the Commanders and Peters, Even more calls to talk about the excitement for the Commanders this season, Listening to Lynnell’s interview with Brandon Coleman yesterday at minicamp
The Chris Russell Show- Full Show Gridiron Tuedsay June 11th, 2024
June 11, 2024 20:23 - 2 hours - 128 MBFlorida Panthers took Game 2 last night and the matchup’s getting physical, Doc says Luka “needs to grow a pair” and play more defense, Chris and Docs talk about the lack of defensive effort from the Dallas Mavericks, and Doc gives his thoughts on Dan Hurley not taking the Lakers job for 6 years $70 million Call lines open up to talk about the Lakers coaching staff, more of your calls to talk about Hurley and the NBA finals, even more of your calls to talk about Dan Hurley staying to coach ...
Gridiron Tuesday: Doc says that Luka needs to “grow a pair” and play more defense
June 11, 2024 20:12 - 46 minutes - 42.6 MBThe Chris Russell Show Hour 1: Florida Panthers took Game 2 last night and the matchup’s getting physical, Doc says Luka “needs to grow a pair” and play more defense, Chris and Docs talk about the lack of defensive effort from the Dallas Mavericks, Doc gives his thoughts on Dan Hurley not taking the Lakers job for 6 years $70 million
Call lines open up to talk about the NBA finals and Dan Hurley staying at UCONN
June 11, 2024 20:11 - 46 minutes - 42.8 MBThe Chris Russell Show Hour 2: Call lines open up to talk about the Lakers coaching staff, more of your calls to talk about Hurley and the NBA finals, even more of your calls to talk about Dan Hurley staying to coach at UCONN, Joey Chestnut has been banned from the Nathans hotdog eating contest
Joey Chestnut has been banned from the 4th Hot Dog Contest + Lynnell joins the show and DDOTD
June 11, 2024 20:10 - 46 minutes - 42.9 MBThe Chris Russell Show Hour 3: Matt says he’s indignant Joey Chestnut got banned from Nathan's contest and Doc and Chris talk about turkey, Chris asks Doc if he has any ideas on what formation the Commanders should run, Lynnell joins the show from Ashburn after the first day of Commanders mandatory minicamp, DDOTD: Man has a bit of an issue when he sneezes and blew out his colon
The Chris Russell Show- Full Show Motown Monday June 10th, 2024
June 10, 2024 20:15 - 2 hours - 130 MBOpening up with the Celtics winning game 2 in the NBA finals as they move to Dallas, Chris takes some time to shout out the South Riding Freedom Eagles women's soccer team for winning the VA state Championships, Out to the call lines and Dan Hurley has turned down the Lakers coaching gig to stay in Connecticut, Quick reset before the top of the hour and more on Dan Hurley staying with UCONN Out to the call lines to get your opinions on Hurley, NBA finals, and the WNBA, more of your calls to...
Motown Monday: Breaking down the Celtics win and Dan Hurley is not going to the Lakers
June 10, 2024 20:12 - 47 minutes - 43.1 MBThe Chris Russell Show Hour 1: Opening up with the Celtics winning game 2 in the NBA finals as they move to Dallas, Chris takes some time to shout out the South Riding Freedom Eagles women's soccer team for winning the VA state Championships, Out to the call lines and Dan Hurley has turned down the Lakers coaching gig to stay in Connecticut, Quick reset before the top of the hour and more on Dan Hurley staying with UCONN
Out to your calls to talk + Caitlin Clark got snubbed from the Olympic team
June 10, 2024 20:11 - 48 minutes - 44.1 MBThe Chris Russell Show Hour 2: out to the call lines to get your opinions on Hurley, NBA finals, and the WNBA, more of your calls to talk about the NBA finals and the WNBA, Chris and Matt talk about Caitlin Clark getting snubbed from the USA Women's team, closing out with some quick thoughts on Clark’s Olympic snub and Tomlin got a contract extension