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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Jay Gruden joins the show + Final Calls on the Loss
January 02, 2023 17:30 - 46 minutes - 42.4 MBRussell And Medhurst Hour 3: Jay Gruden joins the show to talk about the Loss to Cleveland, Final calls on the Commander's season ending with yesterday’s loss
Touchdown @ 10: The R&M Commanders Therapy Couch Is Open
January 02, 2023 17:15 - 40 minutes - 36.9 MBRussell and Medhurst Hour 2: Touchdown @ 10: The Therapy couch is open for callers' woes on Commanders loss, Callers take turns jumping on the R&M therapy couch on the season being done, closing out the TD @ 10 therapy couch session talking about Heinicke, Commanders, and the season
A Disastrous Football Sunday Eliminates The Commanders From The Playoffs
January 02, 2023 17:00 - 45 minutes - 41.8 MBRussell and Medhurst Hour 1: Pete and Chris try to explain what happened to the Commanders yesterday, What the loss and Carson’s performance mean for the future of the team, Opening up the caller therapy chair for fans upset about us being out of the playoffs.
BONUS: Commanders Fall To Browns, Eliminated From Playoff Contention | 'Take Command'
January 02, 2023 16:50 - 29 minutes - 27.3 MBFrom 'Take Command' (subscribe here): The Commanders went back to Carson Wentz in hopes of securing a playoff berth. Ron Rivera's decision backfired almost immediately. The Commanders fell to the Browns 24-10 in an embarrassing offensive performance, losing Jon Allen in the process on defense. Hosts Craig Hoffman and Logan Paulsen break it down. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visi...
FANTASY LOOK: Week 17 News + Q & A Part I | 'Upper Hand Fantasy'
December 30, 2022 16:53 - 32 minutes - 30.2 MBFrom 'Upper Hand Fantasy' (subscribe here), Faraz & Zach get the show started with some news around the league regarding James Conner, Alvin Kamara, Miles Sanders and more before diving into some listener questions, including: Juwan Johnson, Taysom Hill or Cole Kmet? Jahan Dotson or Mike Evans? Mike White or Geno Smith? AJ Dillon or D'Onta Foreman? Tyler Higbee or Davis Njoku? Aaron Jones or Tyler Allgeier? Check out Faraz's full weekly rankings and get more access to answer all of yo...
Touchdown @ 10: Joe Miller joins the show + Callers talk about Sunday vs the Browns
December 30, 2022 16:15 - 41 minutes - 38.4 MBRussell and Medhurst Hour 2: Touchdown @ 10: Joe Miller joins the show to preview the weekend bowl games, Callers join the show to talk all things football this weekend. Pete closes out by talking about the time he got to see Pele play live
How do you think Commanders will play against the Browns?
December 30, 2022 16:00 - 43 minutes - 39.7 MBRussell and Medhurst Hour 1: Pete breaks down the 27-13 Dallas win last night (who even watched?) The game Sunday against the Browns is a MUST-WIN game, Callers join the show to give predictions for Sunday against Cleveland
BONUS: Wentz Is Back | 'Take Command'
December 30, 2022 15:43 - 11 minutes - 10.5 MBFrom 'Take Command' (subscribe here): Hosts Logan Paulsen and Craig Hoffman continue the preview of Browns vs. Commanders by looking at the Cleveland defense and what we should expect from offensive coordinator Scott Turner and re-named starter Carson Wentz. Logan says he wishes for Turner to take it easy and make sure Wentz feels safe against the pass rush. Craig says that he is cautiously optimistic to see what some of the pass plays will be with Carson in at quarterback, but they need t...
UHF Shorts: Is Brian Robinson a League Winner? | 'Upper Hand Fantasy'
December 29, 2022 19:58 - 2 minutes - 2.51 MBFrom 'Upper Hand Fantasy' (subscribe here) - Faraz & Zach debate the value of Brian Robinson going up against the Browns in Week 17. 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 every NFL slate. Use the code UPPERHANDPOD to double your initial deposit up to $100: https://play.underdogfantasy.com/pc-xIm5iPVvo7fantasy To ...
Closing out calls on your perception of Wentz + DDOTD
December 29, 2022 17:30 - 45 minutes - 41.7 MBRussell And Medhurst Hour 3: Continued calls on the state of the offense with Wentz vs Heinicke, Closing out calls on Wentz and the offensive leadership, Dumb dumb of the day- Driver attempts HOV with blowup Grinch
Touchdown @ 10: Callers join the show to talk Wentz as the new starting QB
December 29, 2022 17:15 - 49 minutes - 45.2 MBTouchdown @ 10: Callers join the show to talk Wentz as the new starting QB Russell and Medhurst Hour 2: Touchdown @ 10: Callers join the show to talk about the QB transition, Continued calls about the state of the Commanders Offense structure, Does anyone support Wentz like Sabah supports Heinicke?
What is the leadership situation in the Washington Locker room with Wentz starting?
December 29, 2022 17:00 - 43 minutes - 39.9 MBRussell and Medhurst Hour 1: Pete talks about his experience yesterday as part of the military bowl. What is the leadership situation like in the Commanders locker room right now? Callers join the show to talk Heinicke/ Wentz
More Callers on Carson Wentz and the Commanders QB situation +DDOTD
December 28, 2022 17:30 - 45 minutes - 42 MBRussell And Medhurst Hour 3: More callers talk about what Wentz can bring to the current Commanders, Do you believe that Wentz can be successful in this Commander's offense? Dumb Dumb of the Day- Christmas display causes neighborhood debacle
Touchdown @ 10: Carson Wentz was named Commanders Starting QB moving forward
December 28, 2022 17:15 - 44 minutes - 40.4 MBRussell and Medhurst Hour 2: Touchdown @ 10: What does starting Wentz mean for the future of the Commanders, Callers join the show to talk about Carson Wentz as starting QB, Continued calls on Carson Wentz being named starting QB
Navy Head Coach Brian Newberry + Solid Caps win last night for ABC
December 28, 2022 17:00 - 43 minutes - 39.4 MBRussell and Medhurst Hour 1: Ron Rivera just announced that Carson Wentz will be the starting QB this Sunday, Navy’s new head coach Brian Newberry joins the show to talk his hiring, Caps had a clutch strong 4-0 win last over the Rangers
Callers join to talk Hogs, QB, Coaches + Dumb Dumb of the Day
December 27, 2022 17:30 - 45 minutes - 42 MBRussell And Medhurst Hour 3: Callers join to show to talk about the Hogs lawsuit against Dan Snyder, Closing out Calls on the Commanders and the QB situation, Dumb Dumb of the Day- Police search out for frisky male in Thailand
Touchdown @ 10: Who should be the Commanders QB + JJ Watt’s retirement
December 27, 2022 17:15 - 48 minutes - 44.2 MBRussell and Medhurst Hour 2: Touchdown @ 10: Who should Ron be starting as QB this week? Callers join the show to talk about if Wentz should be starting again, Breaking news- J.J. Watt has announced that last week was his last home game
Ovechkin hit 802 last Friday + Looking at the NFL playoff race
December 27, 2022 17:00 - 51 minutes - 47.6 MBRussell and Medhurst Hour 1: Justin Herbert and the Chargers made the playoffs and Chris’ 802 story, What is the situation around the NFL with the remaining playoff slots? Who are you most fearful of still in the playoff race?
More callers on the Wentz Heinicke QB debate + a special birthday shoutout
December 26, 2022 17:30 - 45 minutes - 41.4 MBRussell And Medhurst Hour 3: Callers join the show to talk QB controversy in Washington, closing out calls on the Quarterback Controversy with the Commanders, Producer Matt gives a special birthday shoutout
Touchdown @ 10: trying to figure out the best way out of Wentz vs Heinicke debate
December 26, 2022 17:15 - 43 minutes - 40 MBRussell and Medhurst Hour 2: Touchdown @ 10: Chris and Pete try to untangle the QB controversy in DC, Call Lines open up over the QB controversy (Wentz vs Heinicke) in DC, More Callers regarding the state of the Commanders QB
Jay Gruden joins the show + Thoughts on the loss to the 49ers
December 26, 2022 17:00 - 46 minutes - 42.4 MBRussell and Medhurst Hour 1: The guys open up the post-holiday show talking about the Loss to the 49ers, The guys take a second to complain about the crazy weather situation right now, Jay Gruden joins the show early today to talk 49ers loss, Heinicke, and Wentz
FANTASY LOOK: Week 16 Takeaways Pt. III | 'Upper Hand Fantasy'
December 26, 2022 16:47 - 27 minutes - 25.2 MBFrom 'Upper Hand Fantasy' (subscribe here), Faraz & Zach finish off their reactions to what we saw in Week 16 with a look at George Kittle's massive game, Jahan Dotson finding the end zone again and Davante Adams with another dud, along with recaps of Eagles/Cowboys, Dolphins/Packers, Rams/Broncos and Bucs/Cardinals. 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 ...
BONUS: A Blue Christmas For The Commanders | 'Take Command'
December 26, 2022 15:38 - 33 minutes - 30.8 MBFrom 'Take Command' (subscribe here): The Washington Commanders fell to the San Francisco 49ers 37-20 on Christmas Eve. Hosts Logan Paulsen and Craig Hoffman give their immediate reactions to the game and what went wrong. Logan says the game was closer than the score shows due to short fields and turnovers. Craig points out that Scott Turner seems to have issues mixing his play calls and seems to call plays with his head down. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visi...
BONUS: Chase Young Is Back | 'Take Command'
December 23, 2022 18:12 - 12 minutes - 11.9 MBFrom 'Take Command' (subscribe here): Hosts Craig Hoffman and Logan Paulsen react to the breaking news that Chase Young will play this week. Logan says that its good he’s back but doesn’t think Young's impact will be dramatic, while Craig believes that Young realized he had to play after Kayvon Thibodeaux tore up the Commanders last week. The guys close by talking about the seasons of all Commanders selected to the Pro Bowl: Jonathan Allen, Tress Way, Jeremy Reaves and Terry McLaurin. To le...
Should Chase Young play this season + Dumb Dumb of the Day
December 23, 2022 17:30 - 45 minutes - 41.7 MBRussell And Medhurst Hour 3: More calls to see if you agree with Chris or Pete on Chase Young, Closing out calls on Chase Young coming back and stigma around his investment, Dumb Dumb of the Day- Teen couldn't handle a clean room
Touchdown @ 10: Chase Young is back! Callers join in to talk about him coming back
December 23, 2022 17:15 - 46 minutes - 43 MBRussell and Medhurst Hour 2: Touchdown @ 10: Chase Young will be making his season debut tomorrow, Callers join the show to talk about Chase Young’s return, Talking about some Christmas treats sitting around the station
Ovechkin is still seaking 801, Jags won TNF, and looking at the Christmas weekend sports slate
December 23, 2022 17:00 - 47 minutes - 43.5 MBRussell and Medhurst Hour 1: Ovechkin became the all-time NHL SOG record holder with last night's win, Looking at the Christmas sports slate and the Jags beat the Jets in TNF, Spot tracker is saying that Heinicke has a potential $19 million salary next year
BONUS: 5 Biggest Pro Bowl Snubs | 'The Best Football Show'
December 23, 2022 16:27 - 13 minutes - 12.6 MBFrom 'The Best Football Show' (subscribe here), Eliot reacts to the players that should've been sent to the Pro Bowl that weren't? Who did you think deserved to be in? What players have Eliot excited for making the Pro Bowl? 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://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Closing out calls on Trent Williams + Dumb Dumb of the Day
December 22, 2022 17:30 - 45 minutes - 42 MBRussell And Medhurst Hour 3: Continued calls on What Trent Williams would bring to this DC roster, Closing out calls on Trent Williams and the Washington Commanders, Dumb Dumb of the Day- Old war wound causes bomb scare
Touchdown @ 10: Would Washington be better this year with Trent Williams?
December 22, 2022 17:15 - 49 minutes - 45.4 MBRussell and Medhurst Hour 2: Touchdown @ 10: Should Washington have kept Trent Williams? Callers join the show to talk about what Trent Williams would bring to this, More Callers answer the question, would we be better with Trent in the current lineup?
Breaking down the Probowl nominations for this season
December 22, 2022 17:00 - 45 minutes - 41.9 MBRussell and Medhurst Hour 1: The guys respond to Jeremy Reaves having an emotional pro bowl notification, Pete and Chris talk about the Probowl nominations and who they think got snubbed, Looking at who were the offensive line picks for this year's Probowl picks.
Who should be starting as QB + Dumb Dumb of the Day
December 21, 2022 17:30 - 45 minutes - 41.7 MBRussell And Medhurst Hour 3: Continued calls join the show to talk about Heinicke and Scott Turner, Final calls on the Commanders Quarterback situation, Dumb Dumb of the day- Chiefs fan arrested for illegally supporting NFL addiction
Touchdown @ 10: What will the bids look like for the Commanders and the QB controversy
December 21, 2022 17:15 - 51 minutes - 46.9 MBRussell and Medhurst Hour 2: Touchdown @ 10: With bids due for the Commanders organization Friday, what will the team go for? Callers join the show to talk Heinicke, selling the Commanders, and ring of honor, Continued calls on who should be the QB for the rest of the season
Anything But Commanders: Franco Harris dies at 72
December 21, 2022 17:00 - 45 minutes - 41.9 MBRussell and Medhurst Hour 1: Petes is on his way down to Richmond tonight and who might pick up Heinicke? Franco Harris, known for the immaculate reception, died last night at 72, The guys reminisce about the immaculate reception and ask who should be honored in dc
BONUS: Why Can't The Commanders Score in the Red Zone? | 'Take Command'
December 21, 2022 15:42 - 20 minutes - 19 MBFrom 'Take Command' (subscribe here) - Following the Commanders 20-12 loss to the New York Giants, Logan and Craig take time to break down what went wrong in the Sunday Night Football competition. Logan and Craig try to figure out why the Commanders are having such major issues in the red zone. Logan says that the only reason for so many mistakes to happen in the red zone is that they don’t practice enough. Craig says that they don’t keep to their most efficient offense in the red zone whic...
BONUS: Marcellus Wiley Chats Aaron Rodgers, Cowboys or Eagles, Wilson's Return, And More! | 'The Crew'
December 20, 2022 22:46 - 45 minutes - 42 MBFrom 'The Crew' (subscribe here) - CBS Sports Senior NFL insider Josina Anderson and Hollywood Actor -Uber Eagles fan Morris Chestnut welcome in longtime Fox Sports Host, former NFL DE and Author Marcellus Wiley, Super Bowl Champ Prince Amukamara and ‘I am Athlete’ Host-Producer Omar Kelly into the show. --The Crew reacts to MNF Packers beating Baker Mayfield and the Rams 24-12. We ask is it a wild dream to think Aaron Rodgers can still lead the Packers into the playoffs? Has the Baker Mayf...
BONUS: Burrow's Bengals, the Team to Beat | 'In the Huddle'
December 20, 2022 21:50 - 19 minutes - 17.7 MBFrom 'In The Huddle' (subscribe here), Carl and Jason dive right into the wild finish between the Patriots and Raiders before turning their attention to what Joe Burrow and the Cincinnati Bengals did to Tom Brady over the weekend and try to project what the Bengals might do come playoff time. 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://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Callers on the Commanders QB and Dumb Dumb of the day
December 20, 2022 17:42 - 42 minutes - 38.9 MBRussell And Medhurst Hour 3: Callers start off the hour talking about The Commanders Quarterback situation, Closing out calls on the Commanders quarterback situation. Dumb dumb of the day- Priest attempts a different kind of holy trinity
Touchdown @ 10: Should Ron bring Wentz back to the starting lineup?
December 20, 2022 17:15 - 45 minutes - 41.9 MBRussell and Medhurst Hour 2: Touchdown @ 10: What would the reaction be to Wentz coming back? Call lines open up to talk Heinicke or Wentz in at quarterback, More calls on the Commanders Quarterback position.
Caps had a huge win and should we open up Heinicke more?
December 20, 2022 17:00 - 47 minutes - 43.6 MBRussell and Medhurst Hour 1: Chris makes friends with a new Sales account executive and Caps had a huge win, Should the Commanders let Heinicke run more? Phone lines open up to talk about Heinicke’s place on the future of the Commanders
BONUS: NFC East Limping Towards Playoffs | 'Reception Perception'
December 20, 2022 11:01 - 17 minutes - 16 MBFrom 'Reception Perception' (subscribe here), Matt and James discuss the injury to Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts, what that does for AJ Brown and Devonta Smith the next few week, and if it takes him out of the NFL MVP conversation. They turn the conversation to the Washington Commanders and specifically Jahan Dotson's big play tendencies. Tune In. Matt Harmon and James Koh whip around the NFL and cover the position they know best: Wide receivers. Using the data from Harmon's e...
BONUS: Commanders Have Themselves To Blame in Loss to NYG | 'Take Command'
December 19, 2022 18:53 - 32 minutes - 29.7 MBFrom 'Take Command' (subscribe here), While the officiating was a major story, the Commanders have plenty to point the fingers at themselves about with their gut-wrenching loss to the New York Giants. Taylor Heinicke and company could only muster 12 points and Craig Hoffman and Logan Paulsen are looking squarely at Scott Turner as the main culprit why. The guys hypothesize what went wrong, including why Brian Robinson didn't get more touches, as well as dive into key plays in the game by Jah...
Touchdown @ 10: Jay Gruden joins the show + your calls on the big loss
December 19, 2022 17:15 - 42 minutes - 38.8 MBRussell and Medhurst Hour 2: Touchdown @ 10: Jay Gruden joins the show to talk about last night's horrible loss, Callers join the show to talk about their struggles from last night's loss, More Callers join in to vent on the important loss last night
BONUS: The NFL's Replay Problem | '1st & Pod'
December 19, 2022 17:02 - 17 minutes - 16.5 MBFrom '1st & Pod' (subscribe here), Danny Parkins discusses the controversial plays in the Giant's victory, the biggest failure of the season for New England, the Lions may be the luckiest team in the league and more! 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://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Chris and Pete attempt to voice their displeasure from last night's loss to the Giants
December 19, 2022 17:00 - 44 minutes - 40.4 MBRussell and Medhurst Hour 1: Chris and Pete open up venting about the officiating in last night's loss, Where were the issues on offense that cost the Commanders the win? Callers weigh in to voice their ire for the officiating from last night's loss
BONUS: What if the Playoffs started today... | Cash the Ticket
December 16, 2022 20:46 - 4 minutes - 4.44 MBFrom 'Cash The Ticket' (subscribe here) - If the NFL Playoffs were to start today, Valenti and Costa go over the matchup and then ask the question, how many of these matchup will stay the same? How many teams who are currently in the playoffs will miss out? And who will replace them? Download the latest episode of Cash the Ticket today. 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:/...
BONUS: Do You Bring Heinicke Back For 2023-24? | 'Take Command'
December 16, 2022 20:41 - 14 minutes - 13.2 MBFrom 'Take Command' (subscribe here) - Before The Commanders go against the New York Giants for control of their playoff futures, Logan Paulsen and Craig Hoffman hold a Mailbag episode of Take Command Live. The guys bring in fans to the pod to ask their questions: First Stephen asks us what the likelihood is of Heinicke coming back next year and whether would you bring back Carson Wentz. Craig says that you kind of have to stay with Heinicke if he wins a playoff game, but both the guys agre...
Kickoff with Boomer Esiason and Mike Valenti for week 15 of the NFL
December 16, 2022 20:41 - 44 minutes - 41.1 MBFrom 'Kickoff with Boomer & Valenti' (subscribe here) - Boomer Esiason and Mike Valenti go over all things relevant to week 15 in the NFL. Zach will start over Mike White. Picks against the spread and who's in who's out for the playoffs. 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://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
BONUS BET: WEEK 15 NFL - The Board brought to you by FanDuel | Cash the Ticket
December 16, 2022 19:41 - 17 minutes - 16.2 MBFrom 'Cash The Ticket' (subscribe here) The Board this week presented by FanDuel America's #1 Sportsbook: VIKINGS -4.5 vs COLTS COWBOYS -4.5 @ JAGS BENGALS -3.5 @ BUCS BILLS -7 vs DOLPHINS CHARGERS -3 vs TITANS COMMANDERS -4.5 vs GIANTS 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://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
BONUS: Changes Coming in New England? | '1st & Pod'
December 16, 2022 18:22 - 23 minutes - 21.9 MBFrom '1st & Pod' (subscribe here), Andrew and Danny look at which NFC East not named the Eagles can make the playoffs, if Kevin O'Connell is a good coach, if there should be coaching changes in New England and more! 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://podcastchoices.com/adchoices