The Chris Russell Show
3,591 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 1 hour 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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Touchdown @ 10: Jay Gruden joins the show + breaking down the divisional weekend
January 23, 2023 17:15 - 47 minutes - 43.2 MBRussell and Medhurst Hour 2: Touchdown @ 10: Jay Gruden joins the show to talk about the NFL Divisional round outcome, Continuing talks about the outcomes of the NFL Divisional round, It’s been 30 years since the start of WWE Monday Night Raw
Tony Dungy made some comments over the weekend + Cowboys are out of the playoffs
January 23, 2023 17:00 - 46 minutes - 42.7 MBRussell and Medhurst Hour 1: The guys talk about the aftermath of Tony Dungy’s offensive tweet, Breaking down Dallas Cowboys' loss to the 49ers last night, What will this mean for the future of the Cowboys?
Closing out callers on who should be the next Commanders OC
January 20, 2023 17:30 - 47 minutes - 43.7 MBRussell And Medhurst Hour 3: Callers join in on Eric Bieniemy’s potential as the Commanders OC, More callers join in to give their thoughts on who would be a good OC, DDOTD: Woman spent $10K to have her second “first time”
Touchdown @ 10: Callers join the show to talk about their preferences for Offensive Coordinator
January 20, 2023 17:15 - 50 minutes - 46 MBRussell and Medhurst Hour 2: Touchdown @ 10: Call lines open up to talk about the potential OC options, Callers join in to give their preferences for who should be the next OC, Do you think Greg Roman could be a good fit in DC as the next OC?
Who are the best available options for the next Commanders OC?
January 20, 2023 17:00 - 46 minutes - 42.5 MBRussell and Medhurst Hour 1: Baltimore's Greg Roman was the most recent NFL OC to be out of a job, Could Greg Roman become the next Commanders offensive coordinator? Would Eric Bieniemy be the best choice for the next Commanders OC?
Callers join in talking about the faltering Snyder/Jones relationship
January 19, 2023 17:30 - 46 minutes - 42.2 MBRussell And Medhurst Hour 3: Call lines open up to talk about the Jones/ Snyder separation, Closing out calls on what the Jones/Snyder fallout means for the sale, DDOTD: Cops in trouble for some special hugs in their precincts parking lot
Touchdown @ 10: Jerry Jones appears to have publicly separated from Dan Snyder
January 19, 2023 17:15 - 44 minutes - 40.4 MBRussell and Medhurst Hour 2: Touchdown @ 10: There seems to have been a falling out between Jerry Jones and Dan Snyder, What could the fallout of Dan and Jerry mean for the sale of the Commanders, Callers join in to talk about the Jerry/ Snyder relationship
The Wizards won a clean game last night + Charles London is interviewing for DC next OC
January 19, 2023 17:00 - 47 minutes - 43.5 MBRussell and Medhurst Hour 1: Wizards won last night with good cohesive play, What does this Wizards team composition like right now? Charles London is interviewing for the Commanders' OC position today
Callers join in to talk about who Washington should hire as offensive coordinator
January 18, 2023 17:30 - 48 minutes - 44.2 MBRussell And Medhurst Hour 3: What could the different potential OC coordinators bring to DC? Callers join the show to talk about the potential options as a new Commanders OC, DDOTD: Drunk driver who blew up a block is suing the bar that got her drunk
Touchdown @ 10: What sparked the Giant's success + Who will be the next OC?
January 18, 2023 17:15 - 42 minutes - 39.3 MBRussell and Medhurst Hour 2: Touchdown @ 10: Sources say that Pat Shurmer is the leading OC candidate, Pete and Chris had diametrically opposed opinions of what led to the Giants' success, Looking at the other OCs who are set to interview this week
Listening to John Angelos and John Wall’s comments in Anything But Commanders
January 18, 2023 17:00 - 48 minutes - 44.6 MBRussell and Medhurst Hour 1: John Wall spoke up about him being traded and he’s still upset, The guys play John Wall’s comments and give their thoughts on how he was treated, Orioles CEO John Angelos had some wild comments to Dan Connolly Monday
BONUS: NBA Midseason Grades: Southeast Division | 'Heat Check'
January 17, 2023 21:13 - 10 minutes - 9.75 MBFrom 'Heat Check' (subscribe here), On this episode of The Heat Check, Trysta hands out her midseason grades to every team in the Eastern Conference! During this segment she dives into the Southeast Division to discuss the Atlanta Hawks, Charlotte Hornets, Miami Heat, Orlando Magic, and Washington Wizards. Tune In! Follow us on TikTok @TrystaKrick and @ThisHeatCheck New episodes every Tuesday and Friday! Watch video versions on YouTube at: https://www.youtube.com/c/ThisLeague/featured To...
A.J. Perez joins the show + calls on potential new ownership
January 17, 2023 17:30 - 48 minutes - 44.2 MBRussell And Medhurst Hour 3: A.J. Perez joins the show to talk about the sale of the Commanders, Callers join in to talk about the sale of the Commanders, DDOTD: Adult actress apparently didn't shower last year…
Touchdown @ 10: Jay Gruden joins the show + The look for an OC
January 17, 2023 17:15 - 43 minutes - 40.3 MBRussell and Medhurst Hour 2: Touchdown @ 10: Jay Gruden joins the show to talk insanity in Wildcard Weekend, Who are viable Offensive coordinators for the Commanders, Looking at the state of the Commanders' sale
Giving initial thoughts at the games over the Wildcard weekend
January 17, 2023 17:00 - 45 minutes - 41.4 MBRussell and Medhurst Hour 1: Opening thoughts on the games around the NFL Wildcard weekend, Chris says that Byron Leftwich was the main reason why the Bucs lost, Looking at the opening coaching positions that will open up
Kickoff with Boomer and Valenti for Super Wild Card Weekend in the NFL.
January 14, 2023 13:49 - 44 minutes - 41.1 MBFrom 'Kickoff with Boomer & Valenti' (subscribe here) - Boomer Esiason and Mike Valenti discuss everything pertaining to Super Wild Card Weekend. Jets say they are going to make a splash in free agency. Lamar Jackson takes to social media about his injury. Where do you rank playoff QB's and finally Boomer's final word. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastc...
BONUS: What Could New Ownership Mean for the Commanders? | 'Take Command'
January 13, 2023 19:21 - 22 minutes - 20.3 MBFrom 'Take Command' (subscribe here): The Commanders have reached the offseason and they've got A LOT to do. Hosts Logan Paulsen and Craig Hoffman focus on the biggest and most pressing issue: ownership. With reports saying that Dan Snyder will sell the team, questions remain as to what the team will be able to do financially until the deal is done. When will Ron Rivera and company be able to hire a new offensive coordinator? What kind of capital could new ownership bring to DC? All this and...
Who would be the best-case scenario for a new OC + DDOTD
January 13, 2023 17:30 - 50 minutes - 46 MBRussell And Medhurst Hour 3: Who are the best reasonable options as the Commanders next OC? Closing out calls on who Washington should bring in as OC, DDOTD: Chris scolds a TikTok fanbase that is anti Cleaning queen
Touchdown @ 10: Should the Commanders be looking internally or externally for an OC
January 13, 2023 17:15 - 50 minutes - 46.1 MBRussell and Medhurst Hour 2: Touchdown @ 10: Should the Commanders look externally or internally for the new OC? Call lines open up to talk about what the commanders should do for an OC, Callers give their takes on who we might like as the next Commander OC
DMV native Todd Boehly is making a push to buy the Commanders
January 13, 2023 17:00 - 49 minutes - 45.7 MBRussell and Medhurst Hour 1: Could we see some upsets in the wildcard weekend? DMV native Todd Boehly is making a big push to purchase the Commanders, What could Todd Boehly bring as the next Commanders owner?
What moves would you make as the Commanders General Manager + DDOTD
January 12, 2023 17:30 - 45 minutes - 41.6 MBRussell And Medhurst Hour 3: What would you do as the Commanders General Manager? Closing out Calls on what you would do as the Commanders General Manager. DDOTD: Prince Harry apparently has an Oedipal complex with some hand cream
Touchdown @ 10: Breaking down the NFL wildcard weekend
January 12, 2023 17:15 - 48 minutes - 44.8 MBRussell and Medhurst Hour 2: Touchdown @ 10: Do the ravens have a shot this week against Cinci without Jackson? Could the Giants upset the Vikings and win this weekend? What should the Commanders do in the off-season to help the team?
Looking ahead to the wildcard weekend of the NFL
January 12, 2023 17:00 - 47 minutes - 43.2 MBRussell and Medhurst Hour 1: Pete breaks down and brings a diet soda to the office + Backstrom talks, Why are there multiple 3rd string QBs playing in the postseason this week? What do this weekend's wildcard weekend matchups look?
Listening in to Ron Rivera and Martin Mayhew’s post-season presser + DDOTD
January 11, 2023 17:30 - 44 minutes - 40.9 MBRussell And Medhurst Hour 3: More callers giving their thoughts for future Offensive Coordinators, Closing out calls on who could be the Commanders' next OC, DDOTD: The Mad Dog had a mad call on Stetson Bennett
Touchdown @ 10: Who should the Commanders bring in as the next OC?
January 11, 2023 17:15 - 45 minutes - 41.6 MBRussell and Medhurst Hour 2: Touchdown @ 10: Who do you think should be the Commander's next OC? Callers join in to give ideas for who should be Washington’s next OC, Continued talk about future OC theories and potential problems
Scott Turner has been fired as Washington's OC + Anything But Commanders
January 11, 2023 17:00 - 49 minutes - 45.4 MBRussell and Medhurst Hour 1: Pete and Chris react to the news from Ashburn that Scott Turner is no longer OC, ABC- John Carlson had his ear reattached, The WWE might get sold, and Nats, What should the Commanders look for for a new Offensive Coordinator
Listening in to Ron Rivera and Martin Mayhew’s post-season presser + DDOTD
January 10, 2023 17:30 - 50 minutes - 45.9 MBRussell And Medhurst Hour 3: Ron Rivera and Martin Mayhew have there post game press conference. The guys keep listening to the post season press conference. DDOTD: Man turns to a sexy doll after heartbreak hit him
Touchdown @ 10: Should Scott Turner be held responsible for some of the Commanders' losses
January 10, 2023 17:15 - 45 minutes - 41.9 MBRussell and Medhurst Hour 2: Touchdown @ 10: What percentage do you think Scott Turner should be responsible for the losses? Callers join the show to talk about Scott Turner's future in DC, More callers give their thoughts for Scott Turner before the post-season presser
Breaking down Georgia’s win + where were the major inconsistencies with the Commanders
January 10, 2023 17:00 - 44 minutes - 41.1 MBRussell and Medhurst Hour 1: Georgia destroyed TCU last night in the NCAA College football championship, The guys talk their love of brisket and what were the Commanders “brisket” plays? Was the lack of offensive consistency what cost the Commanders?
BONUS: Commanders And Howell Upset The Cowboys | 'Take Command'
January 09, 2023 18:33 - 44 minutes - 40.5 MBFrom 'Take Command' (subscribe here): The Washington Commanders closed out the 2022-23 season with a 26-6 win over the Dallas Cowboys, bringing their record in a 17-game season to a remarkable .500 (8-8-1). Hosts Logan Paulsen and Craig Hoffman give their thoughts regarding the win, how Howell and the rest of the rookies played and what the future holds for the coaching staff and roster. All that and more in the FINAL postgame Commanders podcast of the season. To learn more about listener d...
Jay Gruden Joins Russell and Medhurst
January 09, 2023 17:35 - 20 minutes - 18.8 MBJay Gruden comes on to help set our sights for the offseason.
Callers driven hour talking Sunday’s win and the future for the team + DDOTD
January 09, 2023 17:30 - 45 minutes - 41.9 MBRussell And Medhurst Hour 3: Callers join the show to talk about Sunday’s win yesterday and the team's future, More callers about yesterday's game and the Commanders' future, DDOTD: Florida man decided to sneak a peak into bedrooms without permission
Touchdown @ 10: Jay Gruden joins the show to recap the season+ looking ahead at the draft
January 09, 2023 17:15 - 48 minutes - 44.7 MBRussell and Medhurst Hour 2: Touchdown @ 10: Jay Gruden comes on to help set our sights for the offseason. Looking ahead to the draft, what positions should the Commanders try to upgrade? Callers join in to give their thoughts on the future of the Commanders
It’s The Final Victory Monday Of The Season For The Washington Commanders
January 09, 2023 17:00 - 46 minutes - 42.2 MBRussell and Medhurst Hour 1: The guys open the show breaking down yesterday's win over Dallas, Breaking down the play of Sam Howell yesterday, and whether will he be QB1 next year. Phone lines open up to talk on this final victory Monday of the season.
Kickoff with Boomer Esiason and Mike Valenti cover everything in the NFL for week 18
January 07, 2023 14:51 - 44 minutes - 41.1 MBFrom 'Kickoff with Boomer & Valenti' (subscribe here) - Boomer Esiason and Mike Valenti cover everything for week 18 in the NFL including the Hamlin injury. Also the coaching carousel that will be taking place on black Monday. Who is getting contracts from a QB standpoint in the off-season? ending with Boomer's final word. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podc...
Callers join in to talk Commanders + DDOTD
January 06, 2023 17:30 - 46 minutes - 42.5 MBRussell And Medhurst Hour 3: Should the Commanders stick with what they got or find another new QB? Closing out callers on the Commanders game Sunday and Sonny Jurgensen, DDOTD- Arizona man was a little too excited about his coffee
Touchdown @ 10: Callers join the show to talk about the upcoming game against Dallas
January 06, 2023 17:15 - 43 minutes - 39.8 MBRussell and Medhurst Hour 2: Touchdown @ 10: Should the Commanders have held Sonny’s number retirement earlier? Callers join the show to talk Sonny and the Cowboy Rivalry, Should the Commanders even try to win the game Sunday?
Frank Herzog was not invited to Sonny Jurgensen’s number retirement
January 06, 2023 17:00 - 47 minutes - 43.2 MBRussell and Medhurst Hour 1: Pete and Chris ask who would you start if we were still in contention, Frank Herzog was NOT invited to Sonny’s number retirement, Why did the Commanders schedule Sonny’s number retirement for the end of the season?
Closing out calls on Ron’s tenure as DC’s head coach
January 05, 2023 17:30 - 43 minutes - 39.7 MBRussell And Medhurst Hour 3: Continued calls on if Ron Rivera has done enough as head coach, Closing out calls regarding Ron Rivera’s time as head coach, DDOTD: female boss made a very caustic work environment
BONUS: Did Carson Wentz Sink Ron Rivera in Washington? | 'The Crew'
January 05, 2023 17:16 - 14 minutes - 13.1 MBFrom 'The Crew' (subscribe here), Ron Rivera rolled the dice and came up with snake eyes after —figuratively speaking—after the decision to bench Taylor Heinicke for Carson Wentz backfires after a 3 interception performance from the former Eagles and Colts starter fizzled in a must-win game for the Commanders. First it was Doug Pederson, then Frank Reich. Will Wentz sink Rivera’s future in Washington? To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.c...
Touchdown @ 10: Has Ron made progress in DC as the head coach?
January 05, 2023 17:15 - 47 minutes - 43.4 MBRussell and Medhurst Hour 2: Touchdown @ 10: Has Ron’s progress in DC been enough for him to stay head coach? Callers give their opinions on if Ron has made progress in DC, Do you think that Scott Turner could be the next Head Coach?
Have the Commanders actually made progress over the Ron Rivera era?
January 05, 2023 17:00 - 44 minutes - 41.2 MBRussell and Medhurst Hour 1: Pete recounts his birthday dinner last night and an egregious NBA No-call, Ron Rivera said yesterday he was proud of what Commanders have done, Have the Commanders made progress organizationally this year?
Callers give their opinions on Taylor Heinicke as Starting QB
January 04, 2023 17:30 - 45 minutes - 41.9 MBRussell And Medhurst Hour 3: Callers continue to talk about the decision to start Heinicke over Howell, Continued calls on Who you think should be this weekends starting Quarterback, Closing out calls on the decision to start with Taylor Heinicke
Touchdown @ 10: Callers join the show to give their thoughts on Heinicke being QB1
January 04, 2023 17:15 - 46 minutes - 42.6 MBRussell and Medhurst Hour 2: Touchdown @ 10: Is there a reason why Commanders shouldn't start Sam Howell? What is the best situation outcome for Sunday’s game against Dallas? Callers join in to ask what’s going on in the Commander's locker room?
Early birthday party for Pete and Heinicke was named QB1 for Sunday
January 04, 2023 17:00 - 46 minutes - 42.9 MBRussell and Medhurst Hour 1: It’s a day early but the guys celebrate Pete’s birthday with a breakfast spread. The guys give thoughts on Heinicke being named starting QB over Sam Howell, What does Heinicke offer the Commanders that Howell doesn’t?
BONUS: Untangling The Mess That Was The Commanders Offense | 'Take Command'
January 04, 2023 16:12 - 23 minutes - 21.2 MBFrom 'Take Command' (subscribe here): Hosts Logan Paulsen and Craig Hoffman attempt to unravel this mess of a game and figure out just what future this coaching staff is planning for after the Commanders fell out of the playoff race with the loss to the Browns. Logan and Craig continue to unravel why this talented group could only score 10 points against Cleveland. The guys question what style of quarterback Scott Turner and Ron Rivera even want to play. Craig's wife Rachel asks: Why don’t w...
What will the future Commanders look like + DDOTD
January 03, 2023 17:30 - 46 minutes - 42.4 MBRussell And Medhurst Hour 3: Would it be better for the Commanders to win or lose the game Sunday? What will the future of the Washington QB room look like? Dumb Dumb of the Day: gross tweets regarding Damar Hamlin and the game last night
Touchdown @ 10: More reaction to Damar Hamlin’s injury last night
January 03, 2023 17:15 - 44 minutes - 41.2 MBRussell and Medhurst Hour 2: Touchdown @ 10: Does the NFL media need to humanize the players more? Why was yesterday’s injury different from previous injuries we've seen? Callers give their thoughts on the injury last night
Callers join the show to talk about the tragedy that happened to Damar Hamlin during MNF
January 03, 2023 17:00 - 46 minutes - 42.7 MBRussell and Medhurst Hour 1: Damar Hamlin was rushed to Cleveland hospital after a heart attack during MNF, Callers join in to talk about their emotions regarding Damar Hamlin
FANTASY LOOK: Week 17 Takeaways Pt. III | 'Upper Hand Fantasy'
January 02, 2023 17:55 - 28 minutes - 26.6 MBFrom 'Upper Hand Fantasy' (subscribe here), Faraz & Zach finish off their takeaways from Week 17 with a look at JK Dobbins & Mark Andrews, the Packers huge win over the Vikings, Carson Wentz struggling in his return as the starter, Cam Akers' late-season resurgence and more. Check out Faraz's full weekly rankings and get more access to answer all of your fantasy football questions on our Patreon page: https://www.patreon.com/Upperhandfantasy Make sure to check out Underdog's Pick'Ems for e...