The Chris Russell Show
3,591 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 5 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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Touchdown at 10: Santana Moss joins the show to talk Commanders history and present
September 02, 2022 16:15 - 47 minutes - 43.9 MBRussell And Medhurst Hour 2: Touchdown @ 10: Santana Moss joins the show to talk Commanders history and present, Should Trent Williams be a part of the All-time Commanders players list? Chris gives a funny story from his time as a beat reporter
Pete and Chris look at the new additions to the Commanders all-time list
September 02, 2022 16:00 - 48 minutes - 44.5 MBRussell And Medhurst hour 1: Purdue’s late gameplay could be considered a coaching atrocity, Should RGIII or Kirk Cousins have made the best all-time Commanders list? Santana Moss joins the ranks of the 90 greatest Washington players
Touchdown at 10: NFL Media has voted after preseason for who they think will play the best next season
September 01, 2022 16:30 - 45 minutes - 41.3 MBNO Russell ONLY Medhurst Hour 2: Touchdown @ 10: Pete goes over all the biggest stories from the NFL today, NFL media voted for future MVPs in the 2022 season, and Continued talk on who has the potential to play the best this upcoming NFL Season
Serena Williams proved last night that she has to be in contention for the GOAT
September 01, 2022 16:00 - 45 minutes - 41.7 MBNO Russell ONLY Medhurst hour 1: Cam Curl’s arm is in a sling today + culture change at Command Central, Serena Williams showed why she deserves GOAT contention yesterday, Continued talk on Serena Williams’ control over women's tennis
Pete and Chris look at the other teams in Washington
August 31, 2022 16:30 - 45 minutes - 41.6 MBRussell And Medhurst Hour 3: Could Donovan Mitchell come to Washington and what does that mean for the Wizards? Can the Nats escape the hole they’ve been in this season? Moron of the Month + Final Takes
Touchdown at 10: Ben Standig, Reporter for The Athletic, joins the show to about the talk 53-man roster
August 31, 2022 16:15 - 46 minutes - 42.9 MBRussell and Medhurst Hour 2: Touchdown @ 10: Ben Standig, Reporter for The Athletic, joins the show to talk about the 53-man roster, Does Lamar Jackson deserve more money than Kyler Murray? Do the Ravens need to adjust their play style away from Lamar Jackson?
What do the Commanders look like now that we have the 53-man roster?
August 31, 2022 16:00 - 46 minutes - 42.3 MBRussell and Medhurst hour 1: With Cutdown day in the books what does the current 53-man roster look like? Do the Commanders need Rivera and Del Rio need to change the system? Is there a situation where Jack Delrio can turn the defense the right way
More news and thoughts coming out of Commanders Cutdown Day
August 30, 2022 16:30 - 40 minutes - 37.3 MBRussell And Medhurst Hour 3: Pete and Chris take a look at some of the NCAA stories from the weekend, More 2022 Cutdown day moves across the NFL + looking at the Terps Schedule, Dumb Dumb of the Day and Final Takes
Touchdown at 10: NFL Cutdown day is in full swing, who are the best pickups for the Commanders after today?
August 30, 2022 16:15 - 44 minutes - 40.9 MBRussell and Medhurst Hour 2: Touchdown @ 10: Looking around the league at players of interest who have been Cut today, Cuts continue to stack up as Commanders cut the necessary 27 people, What does Garoppolo’s future look like with the 49ers? Is it smart to keep Antonio Gibbson regardless of his ball handling issues
NFL Cutdown Day is here! The guys go through all the news from the Commanders Organization
August 30, 2022 16:00 - 46 minutes - 42.3 MBRussell and Medhurst hour 1: NFL Cutdown Day is here and the guys talk about all the news out of Washington, The guys ask who is still on the chopping block for 2022 cutdown day, What are the Covid protocols this season for the NFL?
What will Commanders’ cutdowns look like
August 29, 2022 16:30 - 42 minutes - 39.2 MBRussell And Medhurst Hour 3: Continued questions about the future of the Commanders’ RB room, Is there going to be a shocking cut now that Robinson is injured? Dumb Dumb of the day + Final Takes
Touchdown at 10: What does Brian Robinson’s injury mean for the Commander's RB room?
August 29, 2022 16:15 - 44 minutes - 41 MBRussell and Medhurst Hour 2: Touchdown @ 10: Should the 49ers move past Garoppolo + Brady’s getting too old for this s**t, What are NFL teams looking for in a Quarterback, What does Brian Robinson’s injury mean for the Commander's RB room?
Tough news out of Commander's camp regarding Brian Robinson Jr.
August 29, 2022 16:00 - 50 minutes - 45.9 MBRussell and Medhurst hour 1: Reactions to Brian Robinson Jr. being shot yesterday in Washington DC during a carjacking, what can we take from Saturday’s preseason game, Who still had more to prove to make the Commander's final roster?
Phone lines open up to hear your thoughts on Commanders, Nats, and more
August 26, 2022 16:30 - 44 minutes - 41.2 MBNo Russell Only Medhurst Hour 3: Pete takes open calls about Washington Sports and Cade Cavalli’s start, Pete rounds up all the major stories from the week, PETE’s Dumb Dumb of the day and Final Takes
Keith Mills joins Pete to talk about the upcoming Ravens vs Commanders game
August 26, 2022 16:20 - 20 minutes - 18.6 MBKeith Mills joins Pete to talk about the upcoming Ravens vs Commanders game
Touchdown at 10: Keith Mills joins the show to help preview the Baltimore vs Commanders preseason game
August 26, 2022 16:15 - 48 minutes - 44 MBNo Russell Only Medhurst Hour 2: Touchdown @ 10: Has Ron figured out his best running back list? Keith Mills joins the show to preview the Baltimore vs Commanders preseason game, Phone lines are open to talk about whatever sports topic you want to talk about
Byron Kerr joins the show to talk about Cade Cavalli
August 26, 2022 16:05 - 17 minutes - 15.8 MBByron Kerr joins the show to talk about Cade Cavalli's start tonight
Byron Kerr joins the show to talk about Cade Cavalli’s progress and his upcoming start
August 26, 2022 16:00 - 43 minutes - 39.5 MBNo Russell Only Medhurst hour 1: Yesterday was a bad day for the NFL between Aaron Donald and Matt Araiza, Byron Kerr joins the show to talk about Cade Cavalli’s progress and his upcoming start, What to expect with Cavalli’s start tonight
Shan Shariff joins the show from Dallas to talk about his Cowboys
August 25, 2022 16:35 - 21 minutes - 20 MBShan Shariff joins the show from Dallas to talk about his Cowboys
Shan Shariff joins the show to talk about the Cowboys v Commanders games
August 25, 2022 16:30 - 44 minutes - 41.2 MBRussell and Medhurst Hour 3: Working backward the guys look at the Cowboys as a future opponent, Shan Shariff joins the show from Dallas to talk about his Cowboys, Dumb Dumb of the day
Touchdown at 10: What is the state of the Commanders coming to the end of the Preseason
August 25, 2022 16:15 - 44 minutes - 41.2 MBRussell and Medhurst Hour 2: Touchdown @ 10: Is Ron making the right choice not playing people Saturday? What should players do after they get asked bad questions? Callers Weigh in on their thoughts around the final Saturday preseason game
Do We need to see more out of the starters against Baltimore
August 25, 2022 16:00 - 48 minutes - 44.3 MBRussell and Medhurst hour 1: What does the future of the Nationals look like+ can we see it soon? Russell and Medhurst hit it big time on QVC! Do Commanders need to play starters? Continued questions about players' longevity and the worth of the preseason game
How do we solve the Commanders's defensive woes?
August 24, 2022 16:30 - 45 minutes - 41.8 MBRussell and Medhurst Hour 3: Continued calls on Chase Young, Defense, and all things Commanders, How do you build this team to be successful with injuries and issues on defense? Dumb Dumb of the day + Final Takes
Touchdown at 10: Chase Young’s injury is a lot more extensive than initially believed
August 24, 2022 16:15 - 42 minutes - 38.9 MBRussell and Medhurst Hour 2: Touchdown @ 10: There’s a lot more to Chase Young’s ACL injury than we thought, The Commanders have to decide Chase Young’s future based on this injury, Callers give their thoughts on Chase Young’s injury, and return
Ted Leonsis is in the process of a sports takeover in DC
August 24, 2022 16:00 - 49 minutes - 45.2 MBRussell and Medhurst hour 1:What issues are there of DC becoming Ted Leonsis town? Do you think that Ted Leonsis buying the Nationals would be a good thing? Callers Weigh in on their thoughts on the Leonsis’ control of DC sports
Touchdown at 10: Is there an issue with the communication between players and coaches in Washington?
August 23, 2022 16:15 - 44 minutes - 40.7 MBRussell and Medhurst Hour 2: Touchdown @ 10: Who should be looked at from the XFL, CFL, and USFL? Is there an issue with the communication between players and coaches in Washington? Are RG III’s comments that Commanders have a lot of talent this year accurate?
Sonny Jurgensen will be honored at the final Commanders game this season
August 23, 2022 16:00 - 45 minutes - 41.6 MBRussell and Medhurst hour 1: Chris has lost a lot of items lately, Who has improved their roster the most from last year in the NFL? How will Commanders handle Sonny Jurgensen’s number retirement? Will there be any noteworthy players who will be a part of this roster cutdown?
Does Wentz have the tools to succeed + lots of breaking news
August 23, 2022 04:30 - 44 minutes - 40.9 MBRussell and Medhurst Hour 3: Does Carson Wentz have the tools to perform at his peak? Kevin Durant has said that he will remain in Brooklyn, MSE has purchased NBC Washington, Callers Weigh in on Commanders, RG III’s Comments, and much more, Breaking news on Chase Young’s return, Dumb Dumb of the day + Final Takes
Continued talks about the commanders preseason game
August 22, 2022 16:30 - 41 minutes - 37.7 MBRussell and Medhurst Hour 3: Do we need to worry about Carson Wentz? Are beer prices at stadiums too high? , Dumb Dumb of the Day
Touchdown at 10: Scott Abraham of ABC 7 joins the show from the start of Commanders practice
August 22, 2022 16:15 - 46 minutes - 42.4 MBRussell and Medhurst Hour 2: Touchdown @ 10: Callers Weigh in on their opinions from last Saturday’s preseason game, ABC 7’s Scott Abraham joins the show from the start of Commanders practice, More callers talk about their concerns regarding the Commanders
Chris and Pete give their takes on Saturday’s preseason game against the Chiefs
August 22, 2022 16:00 - 46 minutes - 42.7 MBRussell and Medhurst hour 1: What can we take away from Saturday’s preseason game? What effect did Saturday's preseason game have on deciding Washington’s RB1? Quick talk about what breakfast looking like today
Do The Commanders need to move past Antonio Gibbson?
August 19, 2022 16:30 - 46 minutes - 43 MBRussell and Medhurst Hour 3: Do The Commanders need to move past Antonio Gibbson? Looking at the MASSIVE ticket sales for the World Cup in Qatar, Chris and Pete give their takes on Ryan Vermillion, Dumb Dumb of the Day + Final Takes
Touchdown at 10: Looking ahead at the Commander's preseason game tomorrow
August 19, 2022 16:15 - 46 minutes - 42.9 MBRussell and Medhurst Hour 2: Touchdown @ 10: Looking ahead at the Commander's preseason game tomorrow, Who should be RB1 tomorrow, Callers Weigh in on Deshaun Watson and Commanders Preseason, Callers continue with what they are looking for in the preseason game
Deshaun Watson publicly apologized yesterday, the guys have some thoughts…
August 19, 2022 16:00 - 49 minutes - 45.3 MBRussell and Medhurst hour 1: Based on last night, who’s worse, Bears or Seahawks, Nationals are showing real heart with the win against the Padres last night, and Deshaun Watson’s apology last night deserves a deep dive, Does the lack of criminal charges against Deshaun Watson’s change anything?
Dumb dumb of the day
August 18, 2022 16:35 - 4 minutes - 4.2 MBThis time on Chris' Dumb Dumb of the Day a couple at Cedar Point got in some trouble being frisky
What did Jim Irsay say about Carson Wentz?
August 18, 2022 16:30 - 44 minutes - 40.7 MBRussell and Medhurst Hour 3: Why is Jim Irsay still talking about his old QB Carson Wentz? Big 10 just made a MAJOR deal abandoning ESPN, Dumb Dumb of the Day, Final Takes
Pete Medhursts potential new job?
August 18, 2022 16:20 - 30 seconds - 522 KBPete has a new potential job in the work as an auctioneer.
Touchdown at 10: Terry McLaurin did NOT make the top 100 players of the year list
August 18, 2022 16:15 - 47 minutes - 43.6 MBRussell and Medhurst Hour 2: Touchdown @ 10: Did Terry McLaurin deserve to make the NFL top 100 players of the year list, How do the Commanders manage preseason joint practices, Callers weigh in on the top 100 NFL list and joint preseason practices
Who from the Commanders would you draft for fantasy
August 18, 2022 16:05 - 1 minute - 1.6 MBRussell and Medhurst debate whether it would be smart for someone playing Fantasy Football to pick from the Commanders
Who are the best running backs on the Commanders roster and much more
August 18, 2022 16:00 - 45 minutes - 42.2 MBRussell and Medhurst hour 1: Lebron James just signed for some MAJOR money and what's new with Maryland gambling? Who’re the best Commanders running back to choose this Fantasy Season? Who’s spent the most and least on Wide Receivers in the NFL?
Coaches who need to prove themesves, Struggles of traveling, and much more
August 17, 2022 16:30 - 42 minutes - 39.3 MBRussell and Medhurst Hour 3: The guys talk about the struggles of traveling with teams. Looking at who as a coach truly needs to prove themselves this season, Chis believes that the Vikings and the Chargers are in a similar position this year, Looking at how good the AFC and NFC west conferences are, Dumb Dumb of the Day, Final Takes
Commanders Saftey Darrick Forrest joins the show to talk about his preseason experiences this year
August 17, 2022 16:20 - 10 minutes - 10 MBCommanders Saftey Darrick Forrest joins the show to talk about his preseason experiences this year, his history with the position, and what the energy feels like this year
Touchdown at 10: Chris and Pete talk about who has shown improvement so far this year + Commanders Safety Darrick Forrest joins the show
August 17, 2022 16:15 - 49 minutes - 45 MBRussell and Medhurst Hour 2: Touchdown @ 10: Chris and Pete talk about who has shown improvement so far this year, has there been a battle for the running back 1 position, Callers weigh in on the competition within the DC roster positions, Darrick Forrest joins the show to talk about his time in training camp and pre-season
DC XFL Head Coach Reggie Barlow comes on the show
August 17, 2022 16:05 - 15 minutes - 14.6 MBDC XFL head coach Reggie Barlow comes on the show to talk about his history with the sport, his coaching style, what he's looking for in players, and what the schedule and travel will look like
DC XFL Coach Reggie Barlow comes on the show to preview this season
August 17, 2022 16:00 - 41 minutes - 38.2 MBRussell and Medhurst hour 1: Reggie Barlow comes in the studio to talk about the future of the XFL DC team, What he is looking for with his team, what he’s learned from coaches like Tom Coghlin, and the guys talk about managing expectations for Carson Wentz
Talking about the Commanders pre-season heros
August 16, 2022 16:30 - 44 minutes - 41.1 MBRussell and Medhurst Hour 3: The guys talk about how Sam Howell played the hero last Saturday, looking at the process of getting Carson Wentz to be a more reliable quarterback, The running back position for DC is looking very strong, Dumb Dumb of the Day, Final Takes
Touchdown at 10: Today is the first roster cutdown day for the Commanders
August 16, 2022 16:15 - 43 minutes - 40.1 MBRussell and Medhurst Hour 2: Touchdown @ 10: Pete and Chris talk about the potential drops from the roster and who has actually been dropped on the first cut day of the 2022-2023 NFL Season
Pete and Chris Break Down Big Nights For Nats and RAW
August 16, 2022 16:00 - 47 minutes - 43.1 MBRussell and Medhurst hour 1: Chris talks about his experience last night at Monday Night RAW, Pete talks about his time last night on Nats Talk Live, and Commanders fans are complaining that the upper deck at FedEx Field smelled like a “grass” dispensary, Callers weigh in on their experiences at FedEx Field Saturday
RAW Ringside Commentator Byron Saxton Joins the show before tonight’s RAW in DC
August 15, 2022 16:35 - 23 minutes - 21.3 MBRAW Ringside Commentator Byron Saxton Joins the show before tonight’s RAW in DC
WWE Ringside broadcaster Byron Saxton Joins the show before tonight’s RAW in DC
August 15, 2022 16:30 - 45 minutes - 41.3 MBRussell and Medhurst Hour 3: WWE Ringside broadcaster Byron Saxton Joins the show before tonight’s RAW in DC, Talking about Juan Soto and Josh Bell's return to Washington with the Padres, Dumb Dumb of the day, Final Takes