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Sports broadcaster Christopher Russo, also known as Chris "Mad Dog" Russo, headlines the Mad Dog Radio sports-talk channel on Sirius and XM satellite radio.The Wall Street Journal: Sirius Hires Chris Russo for Sports-Talk Channel His show, "Mad Dog Unleashed," premiered on September 15, 2008 and was the first original show available on both Sirius and XM radio.The Wall Street Journal: Sirius Hires Chris Russo for Sports-Talk Channel The channel, which consists of 24-hour sports talk programming Monday through Friday, launched in February of 2009.MediaBuyerPlanner: Mad Dog Radio Debuts on Sirius XM (February 10, 2009)
On February 11, 2009, during an appearance on The Howard Stern Show, Russo said that despite rumors that Sirius was experiencing financial difficulties that could result in his salary being cut, he would not return to terrestrial radio.Watchdog (Newsday): Chris Russo says he will not return to terrestrial radio (February 11, 2009)
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Fast Facts
- Full name: Christopher Michael Russo
- Born: October 18, 1959
- Birthplace: Syosset, New York
- Attended: Rollins College
- Began his career at WKIS in Orlando, Florida, in 1984
- Spouse: Jeanne Lavelle
- Is a die-hard San Francisco Giants fan
- Contributes commentary on the NBC Sports website
- Co-hosted WFAN's Mike and the Mad Dog radio show from 1989-2008
- In August of 2008, Russo signed a five-year contract with Sirius XM RadioThe Wall Street Journal: Sirius Hires Chris Russo for Sports-Talk Channel
- Mad Dog Radio features sports talk, interviews, news and broadcasts of sporting eventsThe Wall Street Journal: Sirius Hires Chris Russo for Sports-Talk Channel
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Mike and the Mad Dog
Russo began co-hosting the Mike and the Mad Dog radio show along with Mike Francesa in September of 1989. In August of 2008, it was announced that he had quit the show.New York Daily News: Chris 'Mad Dog' Russo out at WFAN (August 14, 2008) News of Russo's departure coincided with the announcement of a new contract for Francesa, who hosts a sports talk program called Francesa on the FAN.Newsday.com: [1] -
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View All Christopher Mad Dog Russo Questions (1074) | Ask a QuestionThoughts on the death of Mike Mad Dog Bell? Have you seen the film Bigger Stronger Faster? (5 Answers)I saw the film... and it I thought it was one of the more honest (though, at the same time, sympathetic) views of steroid use-and-abuse. I'm not at all familiar ... read moreDoes anyone know where I can find the clip of Chris Russo going off about the rest of the hosts on Mad Dog Radio? (1 Answer)I found it on Youtube! Ta Da! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x97sx1NLloM Enjoy! P.S. Sorry it has taken so long for someone to get to your question. read moreDoes anyone know where I can find the clip of Chris Russo going off about the rest of the hosts on Mad Dog Radio? (1 Answer)I found it on Youtube! Ta Da! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x97sx1NLloM Enjoy! read moreDoes anyone know where I can find the clip of Chris Russo going off about the rest of the hosts on Mad Dog Radio? (1 Answer)I found it on Youtube! Ta Da! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x97sx1NLloM Enjoy! read more
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