SiriusXM and 'First Take' host, Chris "Mad Dog" Russo

SI Media With Jimmy Traina

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🗓️ 4 April 2024

⏱️ 60 minutes

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Summary

Episode 488 of "SI Media with Jimmy Traina" features a conversation with SiriusXM radio host, "First Take" contributor and Radio Hall of Famer, Chris "Mad Dog" Russo.
Topics discussed with Russo include the Shohei Ohtani gambling story, whether sports is headed for a major gambling scandal, MLB continuing its awful deal with AppleTV+, CBS' impressive depth when it comes to NCAA Tournament broadcasters and AppleTV+'s series on the New England Patriots. Russo also has a special shoutout for his former radio partner, Mike Francesa.
Russo also discusses re-signing with "First Take" for two more years, his contact status with SiriusXM and why he feels rejuvenated when it comes to his MLB Network show, "High Heat."
The podcast finishes with a discussion about Bruce Springsteen's cameo on "Curb. Your Enthusiasm and Russo's various problems with technology.

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