The Chris Russell Show

Hour 2 - Shedeur Sanders Decides Not to Throw at Combine

Listen to the Rooster give his thoughts on the primetime QB deciding not to throw this weekend. We also react to more comments from Commander's GM Adam Peters.

Hour 1 - Adam Peters Speaks to Media Ahead NFL Combine

The Rooster reacts to the big headlines from the Commanders; Jonathan Allen getting the okay to seek a trade & Adam Peters alluding to the return of Marshon Lattimore.

FULL SHOW | Monday 2-24-25

Alex Ovechkin scores yet another hat trick closing in to within 13 goal of Wayne Gretzky! How much of an impact has he had on DC hockey throughout his career? Plus, Rooster looks at free agent WRs he would be interested in pursuing as well as some he might be willing to trade for. Finally we bust Lynnell's chops and hit our Dumb Dumb of the Day!

Hour 1 - Alex Ovechkin continues to light the NHL on FIRE

What a weekend to be a Washington Capitals fan! A dominant Saturday performance over the Pittsburgh Penguins carried over into Sunday as the Caps trounced the Edmonton Oilers by a score of 7-3. Alex Ovechkin scored yet another hat trick to close within 13 goals of Wayne Gretzky's goal scoring record.

Hour 2 - What is the Biggest Commanders Storyline in 2025

Rooster wraps up the Alex Ovechkin talk and then we transition over to the local 53. What is the biggest offseason storyline that you are focused on for the Washington Commanders? Rooster is keyed in on WR2. Listen in for who he thinks could be a great WR2 in Washington behind Terry McLaurin.

Hour 3 - Which WRs would you like to see Washington pursue?

Rooster wants to know who you have your eyes on heading into free agency? Then, Rooster busts Lynnell's chops on his draft takes despite not being present to defend himself. Finally, Chasing 895 where we recap Alex Ovechkin's hat trick as well as Dumb Dumb of the Day!

FULL SHOW | Friday 2-21-25

Four Nations finished their face off last night with Canada beating Team USA in OT 3-2. Will the Four Nations get more people interested in hockey? Then we hit the local 53, who will be an offseason Cap Casualty and who is for sure safe? Finally we deliver an Ode to Hooters as well as the Yankee's mustache policy.

Hour 1 - Will the Four Nations Faceoff get you to watch more hockey?

Team Canada defeated Team USA last night in OT of the Four Nations Faceoff Championship round and it was ELECTRIC. Not only the Final, but the tournament as a whole. Will the Four Nations tournament get you to watch more hockey?

Hour 2 - Commanders Cap Spending

Rooster kicks off the hour telling you why Commanders fans need to temper their expectations this offseason, even with $80 million in cap space. Then, we get to ESPN's Jeremy Fowler and his comments on the Commanders desire to sign a WR2. Finally we circle back to these swirling rumors on Marshon Lattimore.

Hour 3 -Enjoy Hooters while you can, Yankees update their facial hair policy and Dumb Dumb of The Day!

We're off the rails for the final hour of today's show. Hooters may be going bankrupt and Rooster has an idea to help them out. Next the Yankees have, at long last, updated their facial hair policy. Finally we hit out Dumb Dumb of the Day!

Full Show - Thursday 2-20-25

Hour 3 - Commanders' Free Agency & Wizards Continue to Struggle

We finish our talk previewing the critical free agency period for The Commanders before getting into the Wizards' struggles in recent years and giving out "Dum Dum of the Day"

Hour 2 - Stephen Whyno, Associated Press & LT Has Words For Micah Parsons

Stephen kicks off hour two live from Capital One Arena before we get into LT's exchange with Micah Parsons and possible free agent acquisitions for the Commanders

Hour 1 - USA! USA! USA

Our first hour is dedicated to the highly anticipated Four Nations Championship tonight and Chris' wavering support. Find out why our renowned host just wants to see great hockey.

Full Show Wednesday 2-19-25

Who do you think would make a more immediate impact on this Commanders team: Tee Higgins or a game changing RB? Plus we look at he incoming RB class as well as pending UFAs. Finally the Lerners are "in it for the long haul"... good luck Nats fans!

Hour 1 - Rooster's 'Would you rather': Tee Higgins or a game changing RB?

Spawned by Louis Riddick's comments on ESPN this morning, Rooster asks "Would you rather acquire a Tee Higgins, or a game changing RB?". Then, are there any even available for Washington to pick up, in either Free Agency or the Draft?

Hour 2 - Pending Free Agents and the Commanders Dream Offseason Scenario

Rooster kicks off the hour by taking a look inside the Free Agent Running Back class for this offseason. Then we circle back to the RB class in the 2025 Draft and finally we look at PFF's dream offseason scenarios.

Hour 3 - Dream Offseason Scenarios in the NFC East, Sketchy Trevor Lawrence Rumors and DDOTD

Rooster kicks off the hour by going through the remaining dream offseason scenarios for the NFC East, per PFF. Then we shed some light on a few tricky Trevor Lawrence rumors that sparked before the weekend. Finally, we get our Dumb Dumb of the Day!

Full Show - Tuesday 2-18-25

Hour 3 - Top 100 Free Agents According to Pete Prisco

Who tops the free agent list? What Commanders made the list? and what players would be a good pick up? Chris answers all that & more.

Hour 2 - Big Decisions For Cincinnati & NBA All-Star Weekend

After finishing up our NBA All-Star Weekend conversation we answer why signing Higgins, Hendrickson And Chase may not be the best bet for the Bengals.

Hour 1 - How would You Improve All-Star Weekend?

The Rooster gives his thoughts on the lackluster NBA All-Star weekend and possible remedies to improve the product for viewers.

Hour 1: Odd things in sports that you love

Hour 1: Odd things in sports that you love / Ovechkin, Jayden Daniels, Terry McLaurin: Who do you love the most? / Callers name some odd things they love about sports / Russell needs tickets to WWE SmackDown tonight, or does he?

Hour 2: Things we love about sports on Valentine's Day

Hour 2: Things we love about sports on Valentine's Day / Listeners show their love for Alex Ovechkin / Should the Commanders be interested in Raheem Mostert? / Listeners have love for Howie Kendric too

Hour 3: The contractual problems of trading for Myles Garrett

Hour 3: The contractual problems of trading for Myles Garrett / JP Finlay calls in to the show to talk about DC Sports love / Dum Dum of the Day

Full Show - Thursday 2-13-24

Hour 1 - Let's Slow Down on The Myles Garrett Talk

Chris Russell breaks down why the Garrett trade may not work for the Commanders and tells us why the Wizards should not and will not tank to get a player in the draft

Hour 2 - Possible Trades for the Commanders

Chris gives some alternatives to Myles Garrett that would fit the Commanders culture & scheme before taking callers. We also touch on the Wizards long rebuild after multiple failed attempts in the draft & free agency.

Hour 3: WWE Superstar LA Knight

The Rooster talks to the DMV native ahead of his big match up at Capital One Arena this weekend. The two get into growing up in the area, being a young wrestling fan before closing the show with our benchmark "dum dum of the day"

FULL SHOW: Wednesday 2-12-25

Rooster kicks off the show by asking: How much of a priority do you place on re-signing aging veterans like Zach Ertz and Bobby Wagner? Then we get your thoughts, as well as other veterans you think the Commanders can't let out the door. Finally we touch on Dak Prescott's comments on the NFC East as well as the Four Nations Face Off.