The Chris Russell Show
3,577 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 21 hours 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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Chris Russell rants against NFL players failing to follow NFL gambling
June 21, 2023 21:53 - 6 minutes - 6.15 MBTeam 980's Chris Russell was incensed that the NFL even had to go to the players and expressly emphasize the simple-to-follow league gambling policy to ensure that the integrity of the game that millions of fans care about – and many millions wager on – is unimpeachable.
What's next as the Wizards hit the reset button?
June 21, 2023 19:45 - 47 minutes - 43.4 MBThe Chris Russell Show Hour 2: Chris reacts as NBA Insider Shams Charania reports that the Celtics are in talks with the Wizards to acquire Kristaps Porzingis
Wizards draft preview, Potentially moving on from Porzingis and Kuzma
June 21, 2023 18:57 - 45 minutes - 41.6 MBThe Chris Russell Show Hour 1: The Rooster gives his thoughts on the Bradley Beal trade, and goes to the phones to discuss what the Wizards should do in tomorrow night's NBA Draft. Is it time to move on from Kristaps Porzingis and Kyle Kuzma as well?
How does the Commander's depth chart look, 3 up 3 down, DDOTD
June 20, 2023 20:11 - 43 minutes - 40.2 MBThe Chris Russell Show Hour 3: Turning towards the Commanders to talk about the strength of this draft class, Continuing looking at the strength of the Commander's depth chart, 3 up 3 down: Kyle Kuzma wants to be traded, Nats imploded last night, Patriots Cornerback pleads not guilty for possession of a firearm, DDOTD: Man gets arrested for shooting himself in his sleep
More on the Beal trade, and Joe Gibbs Racing is joining Harris Blitzer Sports and Entertainment
June 20, 2023 19:23 - 48 minutes - 44.2 MBThe Chris Russell Show Hour 2: More of your calls on if you think the Wizards won the Beal trade, Harris Blitzers Sports and Entertainment is partnering with Joe Gibbs Racing, Continuing calls on the Beal trade and about upcoming training camp, Even more calls on if the Wizards won the Bradley Beal trade
Who won the Bradley Beal trade? Phoenix or Washington?
June 20, 2023 18:30 - 50 minutes - 45.9 MBThe Chris Russell Show Hour 1: Chris continues his thought that the executives could not have traded Beal 2 years ago, John Hollinger says that the Wizards clearly won the Beal trade, Continued talk over the value Washington gained from the Beal trade, Your calls on the value of the Beal trade
Closing out thoughts on Beal, 3 up 3 down, DDOTD
June 19, 2023 20:07 - 43 minutes - 39.5 MBThe Chris Russell Show Hour 3: Is it possible to win an NBA championship without a generational superstar? Listening to Chris Paul saying he learned he was traded on the plane, 3 up 3 down: US Open ending last night, Nats had a horrible weekend, Spirit had a good Comeback, DDOTD: Man in Germany uses cow poop to paint
Craig Hoffman joins the show and more of your calls on the Bradley Beal deal
June 19, 2023 20:03 - 45 minutes - 41.9 MBThe Chris Russell Show Hour 2: Craig Hoffman joins the show to talk about why we should have traded Beal, Matt-E-Iced gives his thoughts regarding the state of the trade, More of your calls on the Bradley Beal trade
Bradley Beal is in a major trade with Phoenix for Chris Paul
June 19, 2023 18:27 - 51 minutes - 46.7 MBThe Chris Russell Show Hour 1: The Beal deal might be for Chris Paul in Phoenix, Chris disagrees with everyone who wishes that Beal was traded 2 years ago, Phone lines open up to talk about would you have traded Beal 2 years ago, Continued calls on the Phoenix deal and when Beal should’ve been traded
Would you be interested in Kareem Hunt + 3 Up 3 Down and DDOTD
June 16, 2023 20:15 - 45 minutes - 41.5 MBThe Chris Russell Show Hour 3: Would it make sense for the Commanders to pick up Kareem Hunt? What does the interest in Kareem Hunt mean for the current roster? 3 up 3 down: Nats won, US Open update, College World Series, DDOTD
Would you prefer having Zion Williamson or Ja Morant on the Wizards?
June 16, 2023 19:25 - 43 minutes - 39.9 MBThe Chris Russell Show Hour 2: Would you rather bring Ja Morant or Zion Williamson to DC? Chris says that he would prefer Ja Morant over Zion Williamson in DC, your calls on if you’d want Zion or Ja as a Wizard, Could the Commanders be in the process of grabbing Kareem Hunt?
NBA has suspended Ja Morant for 25 game
June 16, 2023 18:42 - 46 minutes - 42.9 MBThe Chris Russell Show Hour 1: Ja Morant has been suspended for 25 more games, Is the Morant suspension fair? Callers join the show to talk about Ja Morant’s suspension, More callers join the show to talk about Ja Morant's 25-game suspension
More on the Nats and the Commanders are opening up training camp to fans
June 16, 2023 17:09 - 45 minutes - 41.9 MBThe Chris Russell Show Hour 2: Listening to Davey Martinez’s statements after the loss last night, Commanders are opening up 12 training camp practices up to the public, Bryce Harper is anti the Athletics moving to Las Vegas, Closing out thoughts on the Commanders opening up practice to the public
AEW and a crazy ending to the Nationals game last night
June 15, 2023 18:23 - 48 minutes - 44.4 MBThe Chris Russell Show Hour 1: Chris talks about last night’s AEW show at Cap One Arena, the Nats lost in a heartbreaking method last night due to legal runner interference, Continued talk over the disastrous end to last night's Nationals game, how could we prevent MLB games from ending like last night?
Closing out the show by talking about Bradley Beal’s potential trade
June 14, 2023 20:25 - 43 minutes - 40.3 MBThe Chris Russell Show Hour 3: Continuing the talk regarding the potential trade of Bradley Beal, even more of your calls on Bradley Beal’s potential trade, closing out thoughts on Bradley Beal being a trade, 3 up 3 down and DDOTD
Callers join the show to talk about the potential to trade Bradley Beal
June 14, 2023 20:18 - 48 minutes - 44 MBThe Chris Russell Show Hour 2: Chris gives his thoughts on what Beal is saying in regards to a trade, more callers join the show to talk about what the Wizards should do with Beal, Callers continue to join in to talk about the potential Beal deal, even more of your calls on the potential beal deal
Bradley Beal and the Wizards are exploring trades together
June 14, 2023 19:14 - 48 minutes - 44.8 MBThe Chris Russell Show Hour 1: Chris says that Commanders need to become perennial contenders, Braking News: Bradley Beal and the Wizards are exploring a potential trade, Chris tries to breakdown what Beal is worth a trade value, Call lines open up to talk about the potential for the Beal trade
3 up 3 down, Commanders news, DDOTD
June 14, 2023 17:04 - 44 minutes - 41.1 MBThe Chris Russell Show Hour 3: 3 up 3 down: Good news on the Harris bid, NFL Free agent moves, NHL Stanley Cup finals, More on the Commanders, Dumb Dumb of the Day
Britt Baker from AEW joins the show + More calls on Hard Knocks in DC
June 13, 2023 19:34 - 44 minutes - 40.5 MBThe Chris Russell Show Hour 2: Britt Baker from All Elite Wrestling joins the show to talk about her dual jobs, More with AEW’s Britt Baker on the show last week and tomorrow's show, Call lines open up if you want Hard Knocks in DC, Closing out calls on Hard knocks coming to DC
AEW's Britt Baker Joins Chris in Studio
June 13, 2023 18:51 - 27 minutes - 25.1 MBBritt Baker from All Elite Wrestling joins the show to talk about her dual jobs, Last week's show, tomorrow, and a look behind the curtain at how AEW puts together a program
The Denver Nuggets are the 2023 NBA Champions + do you want Hard Knocks in DC?
June 13, 2023 18:15 - 48 minutes - 44.5 MBThe Chris Russell Show Hour 1: Denver Nuggets won last night and are the 2023 NBA Champions, Vegas could win the Stanley Cup tonight, do you want Hard Knocks to come to DC this year? Callers join in to talk about if they’d like Hard Knocks in DC
Callers join the show, 3 up 3 down, Annoying or Justified, DDOTD
June 12, 2023 20:14 - 43 minutes - 39.9 MBThe Chris Russell Show Hour 3: Callers join the show to talk about what roster changes they'd like to see, 3 up 3 down: Nationals won yesterday, NBA Finals, Stanley Cup Finals, DDOTD: Beef between John Gotti 3rd and Floyd Mayweather daughters
Are there players who the Commanders could pick up to improve the roster?
June 12, 2023 19:11 - 45 minutes - 42 MBThe Chris Russell Show Hour 2: Continuing going through the free agent names the Commanders could get, Chris gives his top 5 players he’d like to see come to DC, Are there free agents we could pick up for the offensive line? What are the issues on the roster preventing the roster from improving
Can the Commanders make off-season moves for players right now?
June 12, 2023 18:24 - 49 minutes - 44.9 MBThe Chris Russell Show Hour 1: Chris gives a rundown of all the big sports news from the weekend, Chris says that the Commanders may be done with big news for the off-season, Ron is saying that team moves are on hold till the ownership change happens, Who would you pick up if you were in charge of the team?
Why do the Giants have the third best odds to land Chase Young?
June 09, 2023 22:11 - 13 minutes - 12 MBAccording to Betonline.ag, the Giants, at +600, are tied for the third-best odds to be Chase Young's next destination in a trade - and Rooster, given the G-Men's plethora of pass rushers, thinks it's a bunch of bunk.
3 up 3 down, Could the Wizards blow up the current roster, DDOTD
June 09, 2023 20:17 - 43 minutes - 39.9 MBThe Chris Russell Show Hour 3: 3 up 3 down: NBA Finals, NBA Trades, Nats back in action, Do you think that Michael Winger wants to blow up the current Wizards team? More on what Michael Winger and Wizards management might go in the future, DDOTD
More on the QB competition and Gambling on Chase Youngs next team
June 09, 2023 20:15 - 42 minutes - 38.7 MBThe Chris Russell Show Hour 2:What is the level of competition that Rivera is creating regarding QB, Ron says they will look at giving Brissett more snaps after training camp, Why is there gambling on what will be Chase Youngs next team, Chris continues his rant on the odds for Chase leaving to NYG and DAL
Is there a QB battle in DC or has it been bequeathed to Sam Howell?
June 09, 2023 18:07 - 46 minutes - 42.5 MBIs there a QB battle in DC or has it been bequeathed to Sam Howell? The Chris Russell Show Hour 1: Chris asks if Sam Howell should be QB1 and should there be competition, Chris says that based on what Rivera’s said there can’t be a QB battle, Phone lines open up to talk about the QB Battle, More callers join in to talk about the QB batting in dc
3 up 3 down, Predicting Washington's win total, How can the Commanders maximize their skillset, DDOTD
June 08, 2023 20:28 - 43 minutes - 39.9 MB06/08 Hour 3: 3 up 3 down - 1:00 Predicting Washington's win total - 16:15 How can the Commanders maximize their skillset - 28:15 DDOTD - 38:15
Decisions to make with Bradley Beal, Shuffling the Wizards roster, Should Washington completely rebuild, Callers weigh in
June 08, 2023 19:40 - 47 minutes - 43.9 MB06/08 Hour 2: Decisions to make with Bradley Beal - 1:00 Shuffling the Wizards roster - 12:00 Should Washington completely rebuild - 29:00 Callers weigh in - 42:30
Wizards president Michael Winger joins the show
June 08, 2023 18:56 - 18 minutes - 17.3 MBMichael Winger, the new president of Monumental Basketball and the Washington Wizards, spoke to Team 980's Craig Hoffman and Chris Russell after his introductory press conference about the upcoming offseason and the plans for the team moving forward.
New Wizards GM Will Dawkins joins the show
June 08, 2023 18:45 - 12 minutes - 11.2 MBWill Dawkins, who was just hired by Michael Winger to serve as the Washington Wizards' No. 2 basketball executive as general manager, joined Team 980's Craig Hoffman and Chris Russell to talk about the upcoming offseason moves, the NBA Draft, Bradley Beal's future in D.C. and more.
Will Dawkins joins the show, Michael Winger joins the show, Reactions to the Wizards presser
June 08, 2023 18:43 - 39 minutes - 36.1 MB06/08 Hour 1: Will Dawkins joins the show - 1:00 Michael Winger joins the show - 16:30 Reactions to the Wizards presser - 36:45
3 Up 3 Down, Nats imploded last night, DDOTD
June 07, 2023 20:12 - 42 minutes - 39.1 MBThe Chris Russell Show Hour 3: 3 up 3 down: more news from PGA, Caps won 5 years ago, NBA finals, Nats collapsed last night after a good start, Josh Allen was named the face of this year's Madden, DDOTD: Florida man attempts to rob a phone store but didn't do a good job hiding himself
Callers join the show to talk Chase Young + LIV PGA buyout
June 07, 2023 19:17 - 46 minutes - 42.4 MBThe Chris Russell Show Hour 2:Call lines open up to talk about what the Commanders should do with Young, Chris says the Commanders may be trying to raise Chase's trade stock, Callers join the show to talk Chase Young, More news coming out about the PGA LIV buyout
Chris’s observations from minicamp and Bieniemy’s impact
June 07, 2023 19:15 - 49 minutes - 45.2 MBThe Chris Russell Show Hour 1: Chris talks about the unmistakable presence of Eric Bieniemy at practice, What is the culture that the Commanders are trying to build? Albert Breer reports that Commanders think Chase is “pretty awesome”, could the statements on Young lead to a trade for value?
Is there a way or team to trade Beal too? 3 up 3 down + DDOTD
June 06, 2023 20:07 - 42 minutes - 39.1 MBThe Chris Russell Show Hour 3: is there a possibility that the Wizards could trade Bradley Beal away? 3 up 3 down: Pro Golf has merged, VGK are 2-0 in the finals, Nats play tonight, Closing out calls on Wizards, DDOTD: Dallas player released after he was arrested for driiving with a suspended license
Could Antonio Gibbson lead the Commanders in touchdowns?
June 06, 2023 19:02 - 48 minutes - 44.4 MBThe Chris Russell Show Hour 2:Could Antonio Gibbson be the leader in touchdowns for the skill players? Chris talks about the possibility that Gibbson could lead skill players on touchdowns, Chris talks about the fact there's no way the commanders will win less than 5 games, and callers join in to talk Commanders.
Chase Young is practicing at the mandatory minicamp
June 06, 2023 18:02 - 46 minutes - 42.9 MBThe Chris Russell Show Hour 1: Chase Young is back in the building and says he’s “back”, More talk about Chase Young at mandatory mini-camp, Lynnell joins the show after practice today to talk about what he saw on the field, Chris gives his hopes and expectations for Chase this year
Pete Hailey joins the show + more about the Commanders preseason
June 05, 2023 20:11 - 46 minutes - 42.3 MBLynnell for the Rooster Hour 3: Pete Hailey from NBC Washington joins the show to talk Commanders minicamp, Call lines open back up to talk about worries for the Commanders season, Lynnell takes a look at the 9 QBs that are in a make-or-break season, There is more news coming out about NFL gambling allegations
Law Murray joins the show + Mandatory preseason Commanders practices start-up
June 05, 2023 19:18 - 46 minutes - 42.6 MBLynnell for the Rooster Hour 2: Law Murray of the Athletic joins the show to talk NBA finals and Wizards, Chase Young has appeared at the mandatory minicamp today, Lynnell gives his 3 top stories going into the minicamp, Lynnell says he's still worried about this Commanders offensive line
NBA Finals, Kyrie trying to play with Lebron, and the Wizards looking up
June 05, 2023 18:39 - 45 minutes - 41.3 MBLynnell for The Rooster Hour 1: Could Kyrie Irving be trying to play with Lebron next year? Listening in to the post-game comments from last night's Miami win, Talking about the future of the Wizards, Call lines open up to talk about the Wizards
Matt Paras joins the show + more commanders talk
June 02, 2023 20:09 - 45 minutes - 41.7 MBDoc and Scott of the Rooster Hour 3: Matt Paras joins the show to talk about the Commanders and OTAs, Call lines open up to talk about the Commanders, More callers join the show to talk Commanders, Nats and Phillies series starts tonight
Call lines open up and listening to the Coordinators from OTAs yesterday
June 02, 2023 20:08 - 47 minutes - 43.3 MBDoc and Scott for the Rooster Hour 2: Call lines open up to get your thoughts on the NBA finals, Listening in to what Bieniemy said on Sam Howell yesterday at OTAs, Listening to more from Bieniemy and Delrio from OTA’s yesterday, Taking a look at the NFL kickoff rules
Chris Miles of NBA TV Joins Doc and Scott
June 02, 2023 18:11 - 14 minutes - 13.5 MBChris Miles of NBA TV joins the show to talk about the NBA finals, his predictions, and what the Wizards can do to increase their chances in the future.
Nuggets won game one of the NBA Finals, Chris Miles joins the show to talk Finals
June 02, 2023 18:10 - 45 minutes - 41.9 MBDoc and Scott for The Rooster Hour 1: Denver won game one of the NBA finals, taking a look at the teams that have been successful over the past few decades, Chris Miles from NBA TV joins the show to talk NBA Finals and Wizards, Breaking down the interview with Chris Miles
Al Koken on new Caps head coach Spencer Carbery
June 01, 2023 23:39 - 21 minutes - 19.7 MBSmokin' Al Koken of NBC Sports Washington joins Doc & Scott to discuss the Capitals' hire of Spencer Carbery.
Al Koken Joins the show and Doc and Scott talk NBA Finals
June 01, 2023 19:56 - 48 minutes - 44 MBDoc and Scott for the Rooster Hour 2: Al Koken joins the show to talk about Spencer Carbery as the Caps head coach, Previewing the NBA finals starting tonight, Callers join in to talk about the NBA Finals
Doc and Scott fill in for the Rooster: thoughts from OTA’s and Rookie dinner
June 01, 2023 18:17 - 46 minutes - 42.8 MBDoc and Scott for The Rooster Hour 1: Doc and Scot talk about their experience from OTA’s and rookie dinner, More talk about what Doc and Scott saw at OTA’s yesterday, Call lines open up to talk Commanders, Brian Davis is apparently stepping away from buying the Commanders