NEW YORK, Sept. 27, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Renowned
national sports media personality Christopher "Mad Dog" Russo has
signed a new three-year contract to keep his unique brand of sports
talk radio exclusively on SiriusXM.
Russo will continue to host his daily all-sports show, Mad
Dog Unleashed, every weekday (3:00 – 6:00 pm ET) on SiriusXM's Mad Dog Sports Radio
channel. Mad Dog Sports Radio, which Russo launched on
SiriusXM in 2008, is available to listeners nationwide on channel
82 on satellite radios and on the SiriusXM app.
"I am proud of what Mad Dog Sports Radio has become and continue
to believe this is the best place in all of radio," said
Russo. "After 30 years of broadcasting, my excitement to come
to work every day and talk sports with all of America is as strong
as ever due to the freedom SiriusXM provides. So stay tuned,
America. There's plenty of bark left in the Doggie!"
"Mad Dog Sports Radio is simply the best all-sports talk radio
channel in the country. Chris helped develop the channel
eight years ago and remains one of the most compelling and
respected voices in all of sports media," said Scott Greenstein, SiriusXM's President and Chief
Content Officer. "He is truly a one-of-a-kind talent, a
sports radio legend, and we're very pleased to have him on SiriusXM
for years to come."
The daily weekday lineup on Mad Dog Sports Radio features some
of the best voices in sports talk radio:
Morning Men with Evan
Cohen and Mike Babchik (6:00-10:00 am
ET)
Schein on Sports with Adam
Schein (10:00 am-1:00 pm
ET)
The Stephen A. Smith Show (1:00 – 3:00 pm ET)
Mad Dog Unleashed with Christopher
Russo (3:00 – 6:00 pm ET)
Dog Bites with Steve Torre
(6:00 – 7:00 pm ET)
Mad Dog Sports Radio Tonight with Dan Graca (7:00 – 11:00
pm ET)
The Wrap with Patrick Meagher
(11:00 pm – 2:00 am ET)
Mad Dog Unleashed showcases Russo's no-holds-barred
approach to talking sports and the distinctive delivery that earned
him the nickname "Mad Dog." Russo interviews many of the
biggest names in sports and broadcasts live from high profile
events on the sports calendar, including the Super Bowl, World
Series, U.S. Open tennis tournament and more.
Russo also hosts High Heat with Christopher Russo weekday afternoons on MLB
Network.
Russo is widely credited for having helped popularize the sports
talk format across the country. He joined SiriusXM in 2008
after nearly 20 years in New York
hosting the popular Mike and the Mad Dog show.
About SiriusXM
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SiriusXM Music for Business provides commercial-free music to
a variety of businesses. SiriusXM holds a minority interest
in SiriusXM Canada which has approximately 2.7 million subscribers.
SiriusXM is also a leading provider of connected vehicles services
to major automakers, giving customers access to a suite of safety,
security, and convenience services including automatic crash
notification, stolen vehicle recovery assistance, enhanced roadside
assistance and turn-by-turn navigation.
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