Radio Hall of Famer Chris �Mad Dog� Russo has solidified his position as the leading voice on SiriusXM�s popular all-sports talk channel, Mad Dog Sports Radio (channel 82), with a new three-year agreement.Russo will continue to host his dynamic daily show, �Mad Dog Unlead,� every weekday from 3 to 6 pm ET. This new agreement ensures Russo�s presence on SiriusXM, extending his remarkable tenure to an impressive 19 years. Since launching Mad Dog Sports Radio in 2008, Russo has become synonymous with compelling sports commentary and unmatched on-air charisma.Chris Russo’s Commitment to SiriusXM�SiriusXM is my radio home,� said Russo. �I�m proud of what we�ve built here over these last 16 years.
I love the platform and the freedom to be me and do the kind of show my audience and I enjoy. Four decades into my career, I can honestly say I am as excited to turn on that mic and talk to my listeners every day as I was when I first started my career!�Scott Greenstein, SiriusXM�s President and Chief Content Officer, praised Russo�s unique presence: �While he has inspired a lot of imitators over the years, there�ll never be anybody else on the air like Chris. He�s more popular and dynamic today than he has ever been, and we couldn�t be more excited and proud to have him continue his legendary career on SiriusXM.�Chris Russo’s Career HighlightsIn 2022, Russo was inducted into the Radio Hall of Fame, a testament to his pioneering on-air career that spans four decades.
His journey began with the market-leading �Mike and the Mad Dog� show on WFAN, which he hosted for 19 years. Russo�s move to SiriusXM marked the second major chapter of his career, during which he built Mad Dog Sports Radio into a premier national sports talk platform.Engaging Commentary and InterviewsRusso�s candid and entertaining commentary continues to generate buzz like few others can. His interviews, featuring league commissioners, owners, current and former athletes, journalists, and authors, are renowned for their depth and insight, making them some of the most compelling conversations in audio.Chris Russo’s Expanding Media PresenceIn addition to his SiriusXM duties, Russo hosts the daily TV show �High Heat with Chris Russo� on MLB Network and is a regular contributor to ESPN�s �First Take.� Fans can also access these shows on SiriusXM, with �High Heat� airing on SiriusXM�s MLB Network Radio channel and �First Take� simulcasting on the ESPN Xtra channel.Special Edition of �Mad Dog Unlead�Russo will host a special edition of �Mad Dog Unlead� in front of fans at the Summer Stage at Bar A on the Jersey Shore on Friday, July 26.Mad Dog Sports Radio LineupRusso anchors a daily weekday lineup on Mad Dog Sports Radio that features some of the best voices in sports talk radio:�The D.A.
Show with Babchik� with Damon Amendolara and Mike Babchik (6-9 am ET)�Schein on Sports� with Adam Schein (9 am – noon ET)�Beadle & Decker� with Michelle Beadle and Cody Decker (noon � 3 pm ET)�Mad Dog Unlead� with Chris Russo (3-6 pm ET)�Mad Dog Daily� with Steve Torre (6-7 pm ET)�Mad Dog Sports Radio Tonight� with Tom Byrne, JT the Brick, and Lance Medow (7-10 pm ET)�Night Cap� with George Wrighster (10 pm � midnight ET)https://www.youtube.com/watch-v=313aRF7y-RA
