The Chris Russell Show

Apr 14 2025 500 ep. 48 mins 41
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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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Full Show | Friday 4-14-25

Apr 14 2025 134 mins  
The Rooster reacts to the big win from Rory and sounds off on what the win does for the golfer's legacy. Mike Budenholzer & Phoenix part ways after missing the NBA postseason, we give our thoughts on the current environment for coaches in the NBA. The Wizards eye the top of the draft and fans grow eerie, Chris tells our audience why losing doesn't serve the Wizards, i.e. The Detroi

Hour 3 - Capitals Have Been Disappointing & The Rooster Disagrees With Fans About Wizard Frustrations

Apr 14 2025 43 mins  
As the Wizards eye the top of the draft and fans grow iry, Chris tells our audience why losing doesn't serve the Wizards, i.e. The Detroit Pistons. Also the Capitals are struggling with two games left in the regular season, so naturally we have opinions on what needs to improve. Listen to find out!

Hour 2 - Mike Budenholzer & Phoenix Part Ways After Missing Out On NBA Postseason

Apr 14 2025 41 mins  
The Rooster reacts after yet another coach firing. A-Mac joins in on the conversation, as both he and Rooster give their thoughts on the current environment for coaches in the NBA. They also give their perspective on Devin Booker and his history with coaches before hearing from some upset callers.

Hour 1 - Rory McIlroy Wins Masters To Complete Career Grand Slam

Apr 14 2025 49 mins  
The Rooster reacts to the big win from Rory and sounds off on what the win does for the golfer's legacy. Why did Rory need to win this event? Where does the Irishman rank amongst active golfers? Hear the Rooster answer all that and more as we kick off the week after a heavy weekend of sports news.

Full Show | Friday 4-11-25

Apr 11 2025 115 mins  
It's a feel good Friday as we wrap up the week. Rooster recaps the Caps thrilling 5-4 SO victory over the Carolina Hurricanes to give them their 50th win on the season. Then, Josh Johnson has re-entered the fold in Washington. How many teams do you think he's played for now? Finally, Nico Iamaleava is holding out at Tennessee in order to secure more guaranteed NIL money. Rooster ta

Hour 1 - The Fr8 Train was ROLLING last night as the Caps lock up the Eastern Conference

Apr 11 2025 37 mins  
The Capitals put fans through one helluva rollercoaster last night as they defeated the Carolina Hurricanes 5-4 in a Shoot-Out. Plus, Alex Ovechkin was dealing out punishment with 4 big hits in the 2nd period. Then, Rooster gives us a sneaky little update on the potential playoff status of Aliaksei Protas and Logan Thompson. Finally, Josh Johnson joins the Commanders. How many team

Hour 2 - The QB3 matters more than people give them credit

Apr 11 2025 36 mins  
Kicking off the hour, we wrap up our discussion on the Washington Capitals by detailing what they can improve upon coming down the final stretch of the regular season. Then, the Washington Commanders have signed Josh Johnson to a 1-year deal. He's slated to battle for the QB3 position with Sam Hartman. Rooster gives you his thoughts on why QB3 matters much more than fans think.

Hour 3 - Cody Bellinger's Wing Experience, TJ Watt Rumors and Nico Iamaleava... holding out??

Apr 11 2025 41 mins  
Rooster kicks off the hour by recapping Cody Bellinger's chicken wing experience and asks what foods have done the same to you? Then, we get some scuttlebutt on what the Josh Johnson signing means for Marcus Mariota and Sam Hartman. Finally, we touch on some TJ Watt rumors and Nico Iamaleava is holding out for a better NIL deal at Tennessee

Full Show | Thursday 4-10-25

Apr 10 2025 110 mins  
Ted Leonsis sat down with Kevin Sheehan for an hour and one of the topics he addressed was his desire to buy the Nationals. At the moment the purchase seems unrealistic but we know his desire is still there. Hear the Rooster's thoughts before opening up the conversation to our listeners. After ending our conversation surrounding Leonsis we focus our attention to the plethora of sto

Hour 3 - Woj on Paying Players, Doncic Goes For 45 in Dallas Return, & CJ Abrams' Return

Apr 10 2025 36 mins  
After ending our conversation surrounding Leonsis we focus our attention to the plethora of stories in sports. Doncic goes off in his return to Dallas, the Commanders possibly getting an upgrade at place kicker and the challenges of paying players in college hoops. Listen to the Rooster dissect and give his thoughts on it all and so much more.