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The Chris Russell Show

3,510 episodes - English - Latest episode: 12 days 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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Chris talks about the future Nationals season Live from Green Turtle

April 01, 2024 20:11 - 48 minutes - 44.8 MB

The Chris Russell Show Hour 2: Chris breaks down the Nats loss yesterday and the news from the Women's NCAA tournament, Chris talks about the closing pitching struggles early in the Nats season, Chris complains that the Nats have a 66.5 O/U Vegas has placed, Call lines open up to talk about the Nationals 

Chris complains about the Vegas odds totals

April 01, 2024 18:51 - 2 minutes - 2.32 MB

Chris complains about Vegas having the Nats O/U total around 66 games

Chris give favorite opening day memory

April 01, 2024 17:43 - 2 minutes - 2.24 MB

B-Mitch asks Chris what his favorite opening day memory is and he says Zimmerman's opening day walk-off in 2008 was his favorite moment 

The Chris Russell Show- Full Show Friday March 29th, 2024

March 29, 2024 20:15 - 2 hours - 125 MB

Chris breaks down all the big games last night, President of MSE business operations Jim Van Stone joins the show to talk about the new stadium deal, Chris talks about the financial benefit Cap One Arena has brought to Pen Quarter, Brian Kelly said that Jayden Daniels will be a good quarterback FOR WASHINGTON Brian Kelly said that Jayden Daniels would be an amazing fit for Washington, Chris tries to find clarification on Brian Kelly’s statements + your calls, Chris asks besides quarterback,...

Jim Van Stone joins the Show + breaking down what Cap One Arena brings to DC

March 29, 2024 20:12 - 44 minutes - 40.6 MB

The Chris Russell Show Hour 1: Chris breaks down all the big games last night, President of MSE business operations Jim Van Stone joins the show to talk about the new stadium deal, Chris talks about the financial benefit Cap One Arena has brought to Pen Quarter, Brian Kelly said that Jayden Daniels will be a good quarterback FOR WASHINGTON

What are the biggest holes in the Commander's roster?

March 29, 2024 20:11 - 46 minutes - 43 MB

The Chris Russell Show Hour 2: Brian Kelly said that Jayden Daniels would be an amazing fit for Washington, Chris tries to find clarification on Brian Kelly’s statements + your calls, Chris asks besides quarterback, what is the biggest DC roster hole? Call lines open up to talk about the biggest Commanders holes

What are the Commanders' goals this season + MOTM

March 29, 2024 20:10 - 45 minutes - 41.4 MB

The Chris Russell Show Hour 3: Chris says he’s not sure playoffs are the Commanders' real goal, Craziness is happening in the Women's tournament with Hannah Hidalgo’s nose ring, Chris reports that a Cowboys coach tells him the Commanders will take McCarthy, MOTM: Weightlifter ate magnets and coins because “zinc is good for you”

March 2024 Moron of the Month

March 29, 2024 20:03 - 2 minutes - 2.1 MB

Weightlifter ate magnets and coins because “zinc is good for you”

Chris hears the Commanders will get JJ McCarthy

March 29, 2024 19:49 - 4 minutes - 3.9 MB

Chris talks about a text he got from a person inside the Cowboys organization who tells him that the Commanders are looking at JJ McCarthy

Jim Van Stone joins Russell on the Radio

March 29, 2024 17:51 - 21 minutes - 19.3 MB

President of MSE business operations Jim Van Stone joins the show to talk about the new stadium deal that will be keeping them in DC. 

The Chris Russell Show- Full Show Thursday March 28th, 2024

March 28, 2024 20:15 - 2 hours - 128 MB

The Wizards and the Capitals will be staying at Cap One Arena moving forward, Chris talks about his disdain for Senator Lucas’ Twitter comments, Steve Whyno joins the show to talk about the stadium situation and the Caps run, Chris and Lynnell talk about if taxpayers should pay for billionaires  Chris says that sports teams are vital to cities and that's why you give billionaires money, Breaking Jayden’s Pro-day and today's QB Pro-day players, Chris and Lynnell argue about what Marcus Mario...

Throwdown Thursday W/ Nell: MSE will be staying in DC, Steve Whyno joins the show

March 28, 2024 20:12 - 49 minutes - 45.1 MB

The Chris Russell Show Hour 1: The Wizards and the Capitals will be staying at Cap One Arena moving forward, Chris talks about his disdain for Senator Lucas’ twitter comments, Steve Whyno joins the show to talk about the stadium situation and the Caps run, Chris and Lynnell talk about if taxpayers should pay for billionaires

Chris and Lynnell argue about the benefits of public funding for the Wizards and Caps

March 28, 2024 20:11 - 45 minutes - 41.4 MB

The Chris Russell Show Hour 2: Chris says that sports teams are vital to cities and that's why you give billionaires money, Breaking Jayden’s Pro-day and today's QB Pro-day players, Chris and Lynnell argue about what Marcus Mariota can bring to the Commanders

Chris and Lynnell break down the struggle drafting a QB + DDOTD

March 28, 2024 20:10 - 44 minutes - 41.2 MB

The Chris Russell Show Hour 3: Chris and Lynnell talk about the realistic struggle in drafting a QB, Call lines open up to talk about the Commanders QB situation, Closing out callers DDOTD: Ex-Mets pitcher Chasen Bradford arrested on DUI charge day after graduating from police academy

Dumb Dumb of the Day March 28th 2024

March 28, 2024 20:05 - 2 minutes - 2.36 MB

Ex-Mets pitcher Chasen Bradford arrested on DUI charge day after graduating from police academy

Steve Whyno joins Chris and Lynnell on the show

March 28, 2024 17:52 - 14 minutes - 13.7 MB

Steve Whyno of the AP joins the show to talk about the stadium situation and the Caps run

Opening thoughts on Wizards and Capitals staying in DC

March 28, 2024 17:36 - 14 minutes - 13.1 MB

Chris and Lynnell give their thoughts on Wizards and Capitals staying in DC. The guys talk about the financial effects and the $515 million in funding DC will provide

The Chris Russell Show- Full Show Wednesday March 27th, 2024

March 27, 2024 20:15 - 2 hours - 127 MB

Josh Harris said they are in deep discussion with Maryland to build a new stadium, The guys talk about the importance of owning the land for the new stadium, Chris and Lynnell say that the Commanders will go with the most money, Chris and Lynnell go to the call lines to talk about the new Commanders stadium Back to the call lines to talk about the Commanders stadium move, Breaking down the news coming out of Jayden Daniels's pro-day and his measurements, Lynnell says that without an injury ...

Josh Harris spoke about the state of a new Commanders stadium

March 27, 2024 20:12 - 48 minutes - 44.6 MB

The Chris Russell Show Hour 1: Josh Harris said they are in deep discussion with Maryland to build a new stadium, The guys talk about the importance of owning the land the land for the new stadium, Chris and Lynnell say that the Commanders will go with the most money, Chris and Lynnell go to the call lines to talk about the new Commanders stadium

Breaking down what we’ve heard from Jayden Daniels Pro-day + your calls

March 27, 2024 20:11 - 47 minutes - 43.7 MB

The Chris Russell Show Hour 2: Back to the call lines to talk about the Commanders stadium move, Breaking down the news coming out of Jayden Daniels pro-day and his measurements, Lynnell says that without an injury history you shouldn't hesitate to draft Daniels, Call lines open up to talk about Jayden Daniels pro day and our new QB

The guys defend Caleb's individuality, MSE staying in DC? + DDOTD

March 27, 2024 20:10 - 42 minutes - 38.9 MB

The Chris Russell Show Hour 3: Chris asks Lynnell if Caleb’s style will affect his stock in the locker room, Eric Flack says that MSE will have news regarding the move to the Potomac Yards, Closing out your calls for the show on Caleb, Jaylen, and everything else, DDOTD: Man changed his name to “literally anybody else” and is running for president

Dumb Dumb of the Day March 27th 2024

March 27, 2024 20:01 - 2 minutes - 2.04 MB

Man changed his name to “literally anybody else” and is running for president

Chris and Lynnell speak on Jayden Daniels' pro-day

March 27, 2024 18:37 - 8 minutes - 7.55 MB

Breaking down the news coming out of Jayden Daniels' pro-day and his measurements

Chris and Lynnell talk about Josh Harris' statements at the ownership meeting

March 27, 2024 17:22 - 12 minutes - 11.2 MB

Josh Harris said yesterday at the NFL ownership meeting that the Commanders are in deep talks Maryland about the new stadium and Chris and Lynnell give their opening thoughts

The Chris Russell Show- Full Show Tuesday March 26th, 2024

March 26, 2024 20:15 - 2 hours - 126 MB

Tom Pelissero says that Adams Peters is leading towards JJ McCarthy, Chris asks Doc if he’s overreacting to all the news coming out on the draft, The Nationals are destroying the Nats futures team, Chris gives his thoughts to the Baltimore bridge collapse Chis and Doc ask if they have too much say being on air, Chris talks about his story coming in and talking with Vic about the Nats vs Nats game, Chris asks Doc if he’s surprised that the Commanders don’t want to trade Jon Allen,  Doc gives...

Chris and Doc debate if it's worth worrying about the QB draft news

March 26, 2024 20:12 - 48 minutes - 44.9 MB

The Chris Russell Show Hour 1: Tom Pelissero says that Adams Peters is leading towards JJ McCarthy, Chris asks Doc if he’s overreacting to all the news coming out on the draft, The Nationals are destroying the Nats futures team, Chris gives his thoughts to the Baltimore bridge collapse

Do Sportscasters have too much sway + NFL rule changes

March 26, 2024 20:11 - 45 minutes - 41.3 MB

The Chris Russell Show Hour 2: Chis and Doc ask if they have too much say being on air, Chris talks about his story coming in and talking with Vic about the Nats vs Nats game, Chris asks Doc if he’s surprised that the Commanders don’t want to trade Jon Allen,  Doc gives his thoughts on the NFL kickoff rule change

Breaking down the Kickoff rule change + DDOTD

March 26, 2024 20:10 - 43 minutes - 39.7 MB

The Chris Russell Show Hour 3: The guys continue to break down the kickoff rule change, Quickly to the calls to talk about what the top Quarterbacks in the draft, RG3 says that Deion Sanders is ruining the NFL, DDOTD: Mike Greenberg says that the UCONN could make the eastern conference final

Chis and doc talk about the power coming out of NCAA

March 26, 2024 19:48 - 6 minutes - 5.69 MB

Chris and Doc listen to RG3's comments on the players in the NCAA having more control coming into the league than ever before

Doc and Chris on the kickoff return rule change

March 26, 2024 19:16 - 7 minutes - 7.19 MB

Chris and Doc talk about the NFL kickoff rule change and what that will mean for the game and the Commanders next season

The Chris Russell Show- Full Show Monday March 25th, 2024

March 25, 2024 20:15 - 2 hours - 128 MB

After a long weekend thanks to March Madness Chris opens with the crazy run the Caps went on, Chris talks about how the people's bracket and his bracket survived the first two rounds, Albert Breer is saying that the Commanders are pursuing Daniels, and Chris says to not get too invested in "guaranteed QB's" Call lines open up to talk about the wild weekend of sports, Chris talks about the Commanders picking up Michael Deiter from Houston, Back to your calls on Jayden Daniels being the prima...

Capitals are in the playoff seeds right now, March madness, and NFL Pro-days

March 25, 2024 20:12 - 47 minutes - 43.5 MB

The Chris Russell Show Hour 1: After a long weekend thanks to March Madness Chris opens with the crazy run the Caps went on, Chris talks about how the people's bracket and his bracket survived the first two rounds, Albert Breer is saying that the Commanders are pursuing Daniels, Chris says to not get too invested in "guaranteed QB's"

Commanders pick up Michael Deiter, Chasing 895 & your calls

March 25, 2024 20:11 - 48 minutes - 44.7 MB

The Chris Russell Show Hour 2: Call lines open up to talk about the wild weekend of sports, Chris talks about the Commanders picking up Michael Deiter from Houston, Back to your calls on Jayden Daniels being the primary QB target, Chasing 895: Ovechkin scores goals 844-848

Kim Mulkey is in a battle with the Washington Post over an article coming soon

March 25, 2024 20:10 - 43 minutes - 39.7 MB

The Chris Russell Show Hour 3: Chris breaks down the people’s champion bracket+ Kim Mulkey, Chris and Matthew talk about Kim Mulkey’s comments to the Washington Post, Chris gives his final points on Kim Mulkey hiring a defamation lawyer, DDOTD: Man had a live 12-inch eel removed from him after it entered from his bum

Dumb Dumb of the Day March 25th 2024

March 25, 2024 20:02 - 2 minutes - 2.47 MB

DDOTD: Man had a live 12 inch eel removed from him after it entered from his bum

Chasing 895: Alex Ovechkin scores goals No. 846, 847, 848

March 25, 2024 19:04 - 2 minutes - 2.15 MB

With the Capitals down 2-1 at the start of the second period on Friday night, Alex Ovechkin on the power play found the back of the net for his 24th goal of the year (No. 846 in his career) and helped Washington take down the Carolina Hurricanes in back and forth contest 7-6 in a shootout. With the Capitals scrapping their way back into the Stanley Cup Playoffs race, Washington and Winnipeg were goalless after two frames when the Caps grabbed a 1-0 lead early in the third. Then it was time ...

Chris talks about the Capitals dominant weekend

March 25, 2024 17:34 - 13 minutes - 12.3 MB

Chris opens up the show by talking about the dominant play the Capitals showed this weekend ending with Washington in the last spot for the Stanley Cup Playoffs and previews Tuesday night's game being an early "winner take all" situation against the Detroit Red Wings.

The Chris Russell Show- Full Show Wednesday March 20th, 2024

March 20, 2024 20:15 - 2 hours - 128 MB

Its Caleb Williams Pro-day and Chris and Lynnell open talking about drafting him, Is Caleb Williams the style of QB you'd want or are there other players you'd prefer? How big is Kliff Kingsbury’s influence on the commanders going for Caleb? Call lines open up to talk about drafting Caleb Williams this year Chris and Lynnell talk about the QB comparison’s across the draft, Chris and Lynnell talk about the potential of drafting JJ McCarthy, Breaking down the bracket and Lynell gives his thou...

Windbag Wednesday: It's Caleb Williams Pro-Day

March 20, 2024 20:12 - 47 minutes - 43.4 MB

The Chris Russell Show Hour 1: It's Caleb Williams Pro-day and Chris and Lynnell open talking about drafting him, Is Caleb Williams the style of QB you'd want or are there other players you'd prefer? How big is Kliff Kingsbury’s influence on the commanders going for Caleb? Call lines open up to talk about drafting Caleb Williams this year

What are the comparisons for the QB’s in the draft?

March 20, 2024 20:11 - 47 minutes - 43.6 MB

The Chris Russell Show Hour 2: Chris and Lynnell talk about the QB comparison’s across the draft, Chris and Lynnell talk about the potential of drafting JJ McCarthy, Breaking down the bracket and Lynell gives his thoughts on March Madness, back to your calls on the Commanders QB

Closing out your calls on the Commanders QB draft pick + DDOTD

March 20, 2024 20:10 - 44 minutes - 40.4 MB

The Chris Russell Show Hour 3: Phone lines in full swing talking about QB’s and the peoples bracket, Chris complains about the fact that Caleb Williams pro day was on ESPN +, Chris and Lynnell close up calls and talk about Caleb Williams, DDOTD: First Michelin star meal in space will cost $495K per person

The Chris Russell Show- Full Show Tuesday March 19th, 2024

March 19, 2024 20:15 - 2 hours - 129 MB

Commanders new long-snapper Tyler Ott joins the show to talk about his craft and moving to DC, Quick turn and Chris goes over “The Peoples Bracket”, Commanders are flying out to Ann Arbor to meet with JJ McCarthy, Doc says it is no problem that the Commanders are meeting with McCarthy Call lines open up to talk about JJ McCarthy and fill out the people's bracket, More callers on JJ McCarthy and filling out the people's bracket, Has there been a decrease in interest for the NCAA tournament? ...

Tyler Ott joins the show + The Commanders are going to Ann Arbor to meet JJ McCarthy

March 19, 2024 20:12 - 48 minutes - 44.6 MB

The Chris Russell Show Hour 1: Commanders new long-snapper Tyler Ott joins the show to talk about his craft and moving to DC, Quick turn and Chris goes over “The Peoples Bracket”, Commanders are flying out to Ann Arbor to meet with JJ McCarthy, Doc says its no problem that the Commanders are meeting with McCarthy

Call lines open up to talk about JJ McCarthy and fill out “The People's Bracket”

March 19, 2024 20:11 - 46 minutes - 42.9 MB

The Chris Russell Show Hour 2: Call lines open up to talk about JJ McCarthy and fill out the people's bracket, More callers on JJ McCarthy and filling out the people's bracket, Has there been a decrease in interest for the NCAA tournament? Matt-E-Ice says the tournament is so popular because everyone is equally wrong

Closing out your calls + Chasing 895 and DDOTD

March 19, 2024 20:10 - 47 minutes - 43.1 MB

The Chris Russell Show Hour 3: Chris and Doc break down tonights game against the Rockets, Back to your calls on the number 2 draft pick and the people’s bracket picks, Chasing 895: Ovechkin scores goals No. 842 and 843, DDOTD: Wendy’s manager banked nearly $20,000 by creating a ghost employee

Dumb Dumb of the Day March 19th 2024

March 19, 2024 20:04 - 2 minutes - 2.42 MB

DDOTD: Wendy’s manager banked nearly $20,000 by creating a ghost employee

Chasing 895: Goals No. 842 and 843

March 19, 2024 19:44 - 2 minutes - 1.96 MB

Alex Ovechkin went off last night in a two goal game against the Calgary Flames. First Ovi got a tap in to bring the Capitals to a 2-0 lead and he followed it up with a beautiful shot from the office to bring the score to 3-0. This also marked his 19th consecutive season with 20 or more goals on the season

Chasing 895: Alex Ovechkin scores goals No. 842, 843

March 19, 2024 19:44 - 2 minutes - 1.9 MB

With the Capitals up 1-0 in the second period in Calgary, Alex Ovechkin got himself in front of the net and tipped in a lovely feed from Max Pacioretty to slip in his 20th goal of the season, and 842 in his NHL career. But Ovi wasn't done, he would get his second power-play goal of the night on the one-timer from John Carlson to give Washington a 3-0 advantage en route to a 5-2 win over the Flames. Ovechkin now has 843 goals in his chase for 895.

Commanders long snapper Tyler Ott joins Russell on the Radio

March 19, 2024 17:34 - 22 minutes - 20.8 MB

The Washington Commanders' new long snapper Tyler Ott joins the Chris Russell Show to talk about his craft and why he chose to come to D.C.

Tyler Ott joins Russell on the Radio

March 19, 2024 17:34 - 22 minutes - 20.8 MB

Commanders new long-snapper Tyler Ott joins the show to talk about his craft and moving to DC