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The Chris Russell Show

3,591 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 7 hours ago - ★★★★★ - 12 ratings

Chris 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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Jordan Reed Talks Tight Ends | Take Command

July 21, 2022 14:04 - 23 minutes - 21.2 MB

Former Pro Bowl Tight End Jordan Reed joins Craig Hoffman and Logan Paulsen to talk tight end. Logan, a former tight end himself, asks Jordan about some of the intricacies of the position as well as his favorite current tight ends. Reed also talks about the current Commanders and takes a few trips down memory lane Subscribe to Take Command HERE! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Who are the worst GM’s in the NFL

July 20, 2022 16:30 - 50 minutes - 46.1 MB

Russell and Medhurst Hour 3: Who are the worst teams and GM’s in the NFL this year, Notre Dame wants $75 million from NBC to air their games, Dumb Dumb of the day, Final Takes

Touchdown at 10: What length suspension for Deshaun Watson could be considered a “win” for the Browns?

July 20, 2022 16:15 - 48 minutes - 44.4 MB

Russell and Medhurst Hour 2: Touchdown at 10, Looking at the struggles the Cleveland Browns in quarterback this year, What length suspension for Deshaun Watson could be considered a “win” for the Browns? Commanders have a big week next week with Training camp starting and Dan Snyder will be testifying infront of congress

The guys break down last nights MLB All-Star game

July 20, 2022 16:00 - 43 minutes - 39.9 MB

Russell and Medhurst hour 1: Scott Boras reported yesterday that the Nationals put Juan Soto on a commercial flight to the Allstar game, Pete and Chris talk about the MLB All-Star game

Could Kevin Durant end up back in DC?

July 19, 2022 16:30 - 45 minutes - 42.1 MB

Russell and Medhurst Hour 3: The guys talk about the potential for Kevin Durant to come play with the Wizards next year, Callers Weigh in: what do you give to get Kevin Durant to the Wizards? Dumb Dumb of the day, Final Takes

Touchdown at 10: JK Dobbins and Ian Rappaport are experiencing Twitter beef

July 19, 2022 16:15 - 47 minutes - 43.7 MB

Russell and Medhurst Hour 2: Touchdown at 10: JK Dobbins and Ian Rappaport are experiencing Twitter beef over Dobbins return after his injury, talking about unwritten rules of sports media, Russell gives us a story of his previous media mistakes

Juan Soto is the MLB Home Run Derby winner

July 19, 2022 16:00 - 48 minutes - 44.5 MB

Russell and Medhurst Hour 1: Juan Soto is the 2022 Home Run Derby Champion! We take a look at some of Soto’s comments and how the Nationals can manage to keep him

The Soto Podcast | Bustin' Loose Baseball

July 19, 2022 13:18 - 29 minutes - 27.5 MB

With news breaking over the weekend that Nats All-Star OF Juan Soto declined the teams most recent offer of $440 Million over 15 years, Danny Rouhier reacts to the fallout and tries to make sense of this time of despair for the franchise. Subscribe to Bustin' Loose Baseball HERE! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Will we see Juan Soto play for Nationals in Washington ever again?

July 19, 2022 12:00 - 46 minutes - 42.8 MB

Russell and Medhurst Hour 3: Will we see Juan Soto play with the Nationals in Washington ever again? How should Commanders handle fans watching training camps? Looking at coaching changes in the NFL, Dumb Dumb of the day, Final Takes

Callers weigh in on the trade potential for Juan Soto

July 18, 2022 16:15 - 49 minutes - 45.1 MB

Russell and Medhurst Hour 2: Callers weigh in on the trade potential for Juan Soto, Taking a look at the Washington networks that could hold games 

Juan Soto has turned down a 15 year $440 million dollar deal and is free to be traded

July 18, 2022 16:00 - 44 minutes - 41.1 MB

Russell and Medhurst hour 1: Juan Soto has turned down a 15 year $440 million dollar deal and is free to be traded, Would the learners be better selling the Nationals with or without Juan Soto, 

New Capitals Defenseman Ryan Chesley joins the show

July 15, 2022 16:30 - 45 minutes - 41.8 MB

Russell and Medhurst Hour 3: New Capitals Defenseman Ryan Chesley joins the show, Chris looks at SI’s top 100 predictions for the 2022-23 NFL Season, 3 up 3 down, Dumb Dumb of the day, Final Takes,

Callers Weigh In: What is your favorite free agency move?

July 15, 2022 16:00 - 48 minutes - 44.5 MB

Russell and Medhurst hour 1: Callers Weigh in: what was your favorite free agency move? 

Touchdown at 10: Lamar Jackson and Benard Pollard are currently having twitter beef

July 15, 2022 04:15 - 48 minutes - 44.6 MB

Russell and Medhurst Hour 2: Touchdown at 10: Taking a look at some of the best NFL Free Agency moves, Lamar Jackson and his placement in the strongest QB’s in the League, Lamar and Benard Pollard are currently having Twitter beef

Callers Weigh In: Talking about the end game with Dan Snyder

July 14, 2022 16:30 - 48 minutes - 44.2 MB

Russell and Medhurst Hour 3: Talking about the hopeful outcomes of the upcoming Dan Snyder congressional hearing, are we underestimating Chase Young? Ron Rivera is desperately trying to keep Commanders news positive, Dumb Dumb of the day, Final Takes

Touchdown at 10: Both sides of the Congressional meeting have wronged the other

July 14, 2022 16:15 - 45 minutes - 41.2 MB

Russell and Medhurst Hour 2: Touchdown at 10: Both Congress and Dan Snyder have been disrespectful to each other, Callers weigh in: how do you think the Congressional hearings will go

3 up 3 down: Looking at the Capitals goalie rebuild

July 14, 2022 16:00 - 48 minutes - 44 MB

Russell and Medhurst Hour 1: 3 up 3 down: Capitals made big moves yesterday in free agency, Nationals get swept in spite of Juan Soto’s play, Royals are having Covid outbreak, Looking at the Capitals goalie rebuild, 

Dave Johnson, voice of DC United, joins the show to discuss the Wayne Rooney hire

July 13, 2022 16:30 - 46 minutes - 42.7 MB

Russell and Medhurst Hour 3: Dave Johnson, the voice of DC United, joins the show to discuss Wayne Rooney becoming the new head coach, Looking at the future of DC United, Dumb Dumb of the day, Final Takes,

Touchdown at 10: The Dan Snyder saga continues

July 13, 2022 16:15 - 48 minutes - 44.7 MB

Russell and Medhurst Hour 2: Touchdown at 10: The Dan Snyder Congress saga continues, Challenge for Rivera and staff is to find the players who want to win, Montez Sweat might be the best offensive tackle on the team

Who would you trade to get Kevin Durant or Donovan Mitchell?

July 13, 2022 16:00 - 45 minutes - 41.7 MB

Russell and Medhurst Hour 1: 3 up 3 down: Josh Bell did not make the all-star game, Caps are having Goalie problems, Mystics win last night, who would you trade to get Kevin Durant or Donovan Mitchell, taking a look at summer league games

Lamar Jackson is possibly the number 1 most disrespected quarterback in the NFL

July 12, 2022 16:30 - 47 minutes - 43.1 MB

Lamar Jackson is possibly the number 1 most disrespected quarterback in the NFL, Callers Weigh in: who do you think should be out of the top 10 Quarterbacks to fit Lamar Jackson in, Dumb Dumb of the day, Final Takes

Touchdown at 10: Breaking down odds to make it to the Super Bowl

July 12, 2022 16:15 - 48 minutes - 44.4 MB

Touchdown at 10: Taking a look at the odds for teams to make the Super Bowl and at the best bang for your buck bets, Is there a path for the Commanders to make it to the Superbowl

3 up 3 down: Odds for a Commanders Super Bowl

July 12, 2022 16:00 - 47 minutes - 43.6 MB

Russell and Medhurst Hour 1: 3 up 3 down: Caps do NOT tender Ilya Samsonov, Juan Soto in the HR Derby next Monday, Darvin Ham - Lakers Coach “We expect Russ (Russell Westbrook) to be in starting lineup!” We talk about one of Chris’ more” questionable” takes, Odds for a Commanders Super Bowl

No Trent Williams Sours the 90th Anniversary Team Voting | Take Command

July 12, 2022 13:54 - 26 minutes - 24 MB

Craig and Logan talk about Trent Williams's omission from the Commanders voting for the 90th anniversary team. Moments after recording concluded, the team expanded the voting to include Williams and Robert Griffin III. The merits of both players are discussed. Logan also tells stories of Chris Cooley, Santana Moss, and the other players he played with during his career in Washington. Subscribe to Take Command HERE! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Callers Weigh in: Who was the best player during the Snyder Era Commanders?

July 11, 2022 16:30 - 45 minutes - 41.6 MB

Russell and Medhurst Hour 3: Who was the best player during the Snyder Era Commanders? Who are the best play-by-play/ color commentators in the NFL, Dumb Dumb of the Day, Final Takes

Touchdown at 10: Who do you think is the best Commanders players under the Dan Snyder Era?

July 11, 2022 16:15 - 51 minutes - 47 MB

Russell and Medhurst Hour 2: Touchdown at 10: Montez Sweat is the only important “90” this year, Who do you think is the best Commanders players under the Dan Snyder Era?

Novak Djokavic won Mens Singles at Wimbledon, we take a look at Kyrgios’ future

July 11, 2022 16:00 - 51 minutes - 46.9 MB

Russell and Medhurst Hour 1: 3 Up 3 Down, Josh Bell was not put on the Allstar team roster, Summer League Basketball has started, Novak Djokovic won Wimbledon, we take a look at Kyrgios’ future, and Nationals are disappointing because of the grit they are showing

What ranking is The Commanders Roster?

July 08, 2022 16:30 - 45 minutes - 41.6 MB

Russell and Medhurst Hour 3: Vitek Vanecek was traded to the NJ Devils for a new Goalie, What ranking is The Commanders Roster, Looking at ex-Redskins players who could be up for Hall of Fame inductions, Dumb Dumb of the day, Final Takes

Touchdown at 10: Dan Snyder will testify to Congress over Zoom

July 08, 2022 16:15 - 49 minutes - 45.3 MB

Russell and Medhurst Hour 2: Touchdown at 10: Dan Snyder will testify to Congress over Zoom, Snyder’s team comments about the Washington Post and the media, Looking at Goaltending for the Caps next year

Pete’s back from vacation! The guys take a look back at all the news of the week

July 08, 2022 16:00 - 48 minutes - 44.5 MB

Russell and Medhurst Hour 1: 3 Up 3 Down, Pete’s back from vacation! The guys take a look back at all the news of the week. Nats lose to the Phillies, Dan Snyder will appear before congress via zoom, and Caps draft talented Russian winger Ivan Miroshnichenko at No. 20 overall

NFL Story Time With Will Blackmon | Take Command

July 08, 2022 14:24 - 12 minutes - 11.9 MB

Former NFL DB Will Blackmon tells stories from his decade long career in the NFL. What did he think when he got to Washington and how did the team come together to win the 2015 NFC East title? Subscribe to Take Command HERE! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Callers weigh in: Which QB do you prefer Baker Mayfield or Carson Wentz?

July 07, 2022 16:30 - 47 minutes - 43.6 MB

Russell and Medhurst Hour 3: We take your calls on which quarterback listeners prefer Baker Mayfield or Carson Wentz, Juan Soto trade talk, Dumb Dumb of the Day, and Final Takes.

Touchdown at 10: Reaction to Baker Mayfield's trade to the Panthers

July 07, 2022 16:15 - 45 minutes - 41.6 MB

Russell and Medhurst Hour 2: Touchdown at 10: Baker Mayfield has been traded to the Panthers, Do you think Sam Darnold will be the Carolina starter? Who’s better: Carson Wentz or Mayfield?

3 Up 3 Down: More information is out about Bradley Beal’s new contract

July 07, 2022 16:00 - 47 minutes - 43.6 MB

Russell and Medhurst Hour 1: 3 Up 3 Down, Nats win over the Phillies last night, more information is out about Bradley Beal’s new contract, the Browns finally traded quarterback Baker Mayfield to the Panthers.

Who has the best defensive front 7 in the NFL?

July 06, 2022 16:30 - 46 minutes - 42.9 MB

Russell and Medhurst debate  the best defensive front 7 in the NFL, talking about previous Commanders' defensive lines and coordinators, Dumb Dumb of the Day, and Final Takes.

Touchdown at 10: No Commanders made top 25 players under 25

July 06, 2022 16:15 - 48 minutes - 44.2 MB

Russell & Medhurst Hour 2: RFK Stadium caught fire, fans call in on their favorite RFK memories, and no Washington Commanders made the top 25 players under 25.

3 up 3 down: Terry McLaurin speaks to the media about signing extension

July 06, 2022 16:00 - 45 minutes - 41.9 MB

Russell and Medhurst Hour 1: Hear what wide receiver Terry McLaurin had to say to the media about signing an extension with the Washington Commanders.

A Renaissance and a Man Down | Bustin' Loose Baseball

July 06, 2022 13:35 - 20 minutes - 18.4 MB

Patrick Corbin has put together another set of back to back quality starts. While he may have found a groove, Grant and Danny break down why Corbin remains far from his 2019 form. Then, following a rough outing vs the Marlins, Jackson Tetreault found himself on the Injured List earlier this week. What does this mean for Tetreault and the rotation going forward? Subscribe to Bustin' Loose Baseball HERE! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mailbag: Predictions for the 2022 Season | Take Command

July 05, 2022 15:14 - 18 minutes - 17 MB

Craig and Logan open the mailbag making predictions for the 2022 season: -Will Cole Holcomb be a top 100 player? -Who are the Commanders most likely Pro Bowlers? -Who will be the team MVP? Subscribe to Take Command HERE! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We take your calls on Bradley Beal, The Wizards, and all other NBA topics

July 01, 2022 16:15 - 51 minutes - 47.1 MB

Russell and Medhurst Hour 2

Wizards coach Wes Unseld Jr. on Russell & Medhurst

June 30, 2022 16:35 - 18 minutes - 16.6 MB

Washington Wizards head coach Wes Unseld Jr. joins Russell & Medhurst to talk about Bradley Beal declining his player option, the upcoming season, and bringing new players onto the team.

Calls about McLaurin, Wes Unseld, Dumb Dumb of the Day, and Final Takes

June 30, 2022 16:30 - 46 minutes - 42.9 MB

Russell & Medhurst Hour 3: Your calls about Terry McLaurin, Washington Wizards head coach Wes Unseld Jr joins the show to talk about the upcoming NBA season, the Dumb Dumb of the day, and Final Takes.

Touchdown @ 10: Fan reaction to Terry McLaurin’s letter to Commanders fans

June 30, 2022 16:15 - 48 minutes - 44.1 MB

Russell and Medhurst talk about Terry McLaurin’s comments regarding his contract extension in Washington and calls from fans about McLaurin’s letter thanking the Washington Commanders.

3 Up, 3 Down: Nats lose on a crazy call

June 30, 2022 16:00 - 48 minutes - 44.8 MB

Russell & Medhurst talk about the Nationals' loss to the Pirates on a controversial 'fourth-out' call and issues with the Nats' baserunning.

We take your calls about Terry McLaurin, the Wizards trades, and more, Dumb Dumb of the day, Final takes

June 29, 2022 16:30 - 45 minutes - 41.5 MB

Russell and Medhurst Hour 3