Christopher Michael Russo (born October 18, 1959), also known as "Mad Dog", is an American sports radio personality best known as the former co-host of the Mike and the Mad Dog sports radio program with Mike Francesa, [1] which was broadcast on WFAN in New York City and simulcasted on the YES Network.

Nov 8, 2024 · “High Heat,” the daily MLB Network show hosted by Chris Russo and Alanna Rizzo, has aired its last episode after 11 years. Russo on the “SI Media” podcast with Jimmy Traina pointed out that the decision was not a complete surprise, as the “media landscape has changed an awful lot from when I started doing this.”

Jan 8, 2025 · Christopher “Mad Dog” Russo’s second career after WFAN is undoubtedly a successful one, but there were still times he had regrets about the move.

Feb 14, 2024 · The Post has confirmed that Chris Russo has signed a multi-year extension with ESPN to continue appearing on the debate program hosted by Stephen A. Smith.

Feb 14, 2024 · Chris “Mad Dog” Russo is having a career renaissance at age 64. The sports radio legend has landed a multiyear contract extension to continue on First Take, sources with knowledge of the deal tell Front Office Sports.

Over the course of his legendary 40-year career, Christopher “Mad Dog” Russo has been one of the most influential figures in sports talk radio, widely recognized for his role in popularizing the format. Russo joined SiriusXM in 2008 to create and headline the exclusive all-sports talk channel named for him, Mad Dog Sports Radio.

Feb 14, 2024 · Chris "Mad Dog" Russo reportedly agreed to a multiyear contract extension with ESPN, remaining as a First Take panelist. Michael McCarthy of Front Office Sports reported the news, though no...

Jul 23, 2024 · Radio Hall of Famer Chris “Mad Dog” Russo has signed a new three-year agreement to remain the face and voice of Mad Dog Sports Radio (Ch. 82). Chris Russo — who originally joined SiriusXM to launch the Mad Dog Sports Radio channel in 2008 — hosts his daily show, “Mad Dog Unleashed,” every weekday.

Mar 21, 2023 · Sources tell The Post that talk radio legend Chris Russo has signed a new deal with ESPN to continue appearing on “First Take,” where he’s developed excellent chemistry with host Molly Qerim and...

Nov 5, 2024 · CHRIS RUSSO'S legendary High Heat show is coming to an end on the MLB Network. Russo, 65, announced on Friday that his show, which began in 2014, will cease to air on the popular channel.