Episodios

  • Full Show | Tuesday 12-23-25

    Full Show | Tuesday 12-23-25
    Dec 23 2025
    The Chris Russell Show opens with The Rooster reacting to Thursday Night Football, praising Kyle Shanahan for guiding the 49ers to a win over the Colts despite injuries, and contrasting San Francisco’s nearly decade-long roster depth with Washington’s early rebuild under Adam Peters. Chris adds some holiday levity by having A-MAC guess his favorite Christmas song and reacts to Pro Bowl honors for Commanders punter Tress Way and returner Jaylin Lane. He then breaks down the challenges facing Washington, noting that comparing Adam Peters to John Lynch is premature, highlighting the team’s lack of depth, and explaining why Sam Hartman isn’t a viable replacement for Josh Johnson after the Mariota injury. The show wraps with reactions to major sports controversies, including DK Metcalf’s two-game suspension for hitting a fan, Georgetown coach Ed Cooley’s reckless bottle toss injuring a child, and the latest allegations against former Michigan head coach Sherrod Moore, delivering a mix of NFL insight, candid analysis, and Rooster-style commentary.
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    2 h y 3 m
  • Hour 1 - 49ers Grit, Commanders' Depth & Pro Bowl Honors

    Hour 1 - 49ers Grit, Commanders' Depth & Pro Bowl Honors
    Dec 23 2025
    Hour 1 opens with The Rooster reacting to Thursday Night Football as the 49ers beat the Colts, highlighting the impressive job Kyle Shanahan has done despite injuries to a depleted San Francisco roster. The conversation then lightens up with some holiday fun, as Chris refuses to reveal his favorite Christmas song and instead forces A-MAC to guess it. Rooster also reacts to the Pro Bowl selections, with Commanders punter Tress Way and returner Jaylin Lane earning honors, before wrapping the hour by explaining why the 49ers’ roster depth, built over nearly a decade, stands in sharp contrast to Washington, which is still early in its rebuild under Adam Peters. A mix of NFL analysis, Commander's perspective, and classic Rooster personality to kick off the show.
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    43 m
  • Hour 2 - Reactions To Commander's Depth & Commanders QB Options

    Hour 2 - Reactions To Commander's Depth & Commanders QB Options
    Dec 23 2025
    The Rooster breaks down the challenges facing the Commanders’ roster and coaching staff. Chris explains why comparing Adam Peters to the 49ers’ John Lynch is premature, noting Washington is only in Year Two under Peters while San Francisco is in its ninth year of building depth. The discussion continues as Rooster highlights that the roster is now fully in the hands of Adam Peters and Dan Quinn, moving beyond excuses tied to Ron Rivera. Listeners then react to the team’s lack of depth, and Chris closes the hour by analyzing the quarterback situation, explaining why Sam Hartman is not a viable replacement for Josh Johnson after the Mariota injury. A full hour of context, analysis, and Rooster-style candid insight into Washington’s current state.
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    41 m
  • Hour 3 - DK Metcalf Suspension, Ed Cooley Incident & Sherrone Moore Fallout Continues

    Hour 3 - DK Metcalf Suspension, Ed Cooley Incident & Sherrone Moore Fallout Continues
    Dec 23 2025
    In the final hour of The Chris Russell Show, The Rooster dives into some of the most talked-about controversies in sports. Chris reacts to DK Metcalf hitting a fan and receiving a two-game suspension after alleging the fan used a slur against him and his mother. He then discusses Georgetown basketball coach Ed Cooley’s reckless bottle toss after a loss that struck a 6-year-old, calling the move both dangerous and dumb. The hour wraps with the latest developments surrounding former Michigan head coach Sherrone Moore, as more women come forward alleging inappropriate social media messages following his messy firing. A candid, unfiltered hour of reactions, analysis, and Rooster-style takes on the latest headlines.
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    39 m
  • New Allegations Emerge Against Former Michigan Coach Sherrone Moore

    New Allegations Emerge Against Former Michigan Coach Sherrone Moore
    Dec 23 2025
    An article from The Athletic revealed that former Michigan head coach Sherrod Moore was actively messaging women on social media while still leading the Wolverines. Since his firing, additional details have continued to emerge, with this latest report adding to the growing controversy. The Rooster reacts to the story, sharing his thoughts on how messy and troubling the situation has become.
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    14 m
  • Commanders Pro Bowler & Commanders’ Growth to 49ers’ Depth and Longevity Comparison

    Commanders Pro Bowler & Commanders’ Growth to 49ers’ Depth and Longevity Comparison
    Dec 23 2025
    Chris Russell discusses kicker Tress Way earning a Pro Bowl selection before shifting to a comparison between the Commanders and the 49ers following San Francisco’s impressive Monday Night Football win. With the 49ers positioned to secure the No. 1 seed in the NFC playoffs, The Rooster highlights their depth as the clear reason for their success. He argues that San Francisco has had nearly a decade to build its roster, creating sustained opportunities and continuity, while the Commanders are only in Year Two under Adam Peters, emphasizing the difference in timelines and expectations between the two franchises.
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    11 m
  • Full Show | Monday 12-22-25

    Full Show | Monday 12-22-25
    Dec 22 2025
    The Chris Russell Show opens with The Rooster expressing frustration with Commanders head coach Dan Quinn, questioning the value of a “best division record” after a loss to Philadelphia, and breaking down Washington’s persistent tackling issues, highlighted by Saquon Barkley dominating the defense. He reacts to Nick Sirianni’s late-game decision to go for two and raises concerns about the team’s quarterback depth if Josh Johnson had been forced into action. Chris continues his deep dive into the tackling struggles, citing PFF grades and poor performances from players like Javon Kinlaw, and discusses accountability between players and coaches. The show then expands around the NFL, covering DK Metcalf punching a fan, Derrick Henry sitting out late for the Ravens, and analyzing key matchups such as Steelers vs. Lions and Patriots vs. Ravens. It wraps with listener calls, debates on play-calling and player performances, and insights from the College Football Playoff kickoff, blending statistics, analysis, and Rooster-style commentary across pro and college football.
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    2 h y 9 m
  • Hour 1 - Dan Quinn Frustration, Saquon Exposes Commanders Tackling & 2-point Decision

    Hour 1 - Dan Quinn Frustration, Saquon Exposes Commanders Tackling & 2-point Decision
    Dec 22 2025
    The Chris Russell Show opens with The Rooster airing his frustration with Commanders head coach Dan Quinn, pushing back on the idea of a “best division record” accomplishment and questioning how much it really matters after a loss to Philadelphia. Chris then breaks down Washington’s continued tackling issues, highlighted by Saquon Barkley running all over the defense. The discussion continues with Rooster reacting to Nick Sirianni and the Eagles going for two late in the game while already up big, before closing the hour by raising concerns about the Commanders’ quarterback depth and what would have happened if Josh Johnson had gone down. A candid, opinion-driven start to the show following another tough divisional loss.
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    43 m