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Chris Russo Biography

Chris Russo is one of the most popular and richest Radio Host who was born on October 18, 1959 in Long Island, New York State, United States. A well-known American Sports radio personality and creator of The Mad Dog 100: The Most Imaginative Sporting Arguments All Time.

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Prior to joining WFAN, Russo worked for WKIS in Orlando, Florida between 1984 and 1987 and WMCA in New York City between 1987 and 1988. During his career at WKIS, when it became clear that the people of Central Florida were having difficulty understanding his accent, the station sent him to see a speech therapist twice a week. He received the “Mad Dog” nickname from New York Daily News Sports TV and Radio critic Bob Raissman, who said Russo’s approach to radio reminded him of former professional wrestler Maurice Vachon, who was also known as “Mad Dog.”

Russo joined WFAN in December 1988 as an overnight, weekend, and fill-in host. Former WFAN Morning Show Host Don Imus brought Russo on board the Imus in the Morning show as the sports reporter. Imus also later helped promote Russo’s nickname. By early 1989, his work on Imus led to Russo getting his own regular weekend show on Saturday Mornings. When Pete Franklin’s drive time Show from 3 pm to 7 pm was not renewed by WFAN station management, WFAN paired up Russo with Mike Francesa, who at the time was a co-host on the mid-morning show. The show was dubbed Mike and the Mad Dog and officially launched on September 5, 1989, at 3 PM Eastern Time.

He got married to Jeanne Lavelle on May 6 in 1995. They had four children.

Ethnicity, religion & political views

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On August 19, 2008, Russo signed a five-year contract with Sirius XM Radio to headline a new sports talk channel called Mad Dog Radio on both Sirius and XM satellite radio. Russo hosts the channel’s anchor program, Mad Dog Unleashed, live from Sirius’s New York studios every weekday afternoon. Russo brought aboard long-time WINS anchor Steve Torre as the new program director of “Mad Dog Radio” and hired Bill Zimmerman (known on the air as “Billy Z”) as the executive producer of his show. The show began airing daily on Sirius Channel 123 and XM Channel 144 on September 15, 2008. The show now airs on Sirius and XM Channel 82.

Chris Russo Net Worth

Chris Russo is one of the richest Radio Host from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Chris Russo's net worth $20 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

He was required to take speech classes to reduce the New York accent.

The success of his Mike and the Mad Dog show was the basis for an very own Sirius XM Radio show in 2008.

Christopher Michael Russo (born October 18, 1959), 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, which was broadcast on WFAN in New York City and simulcasted on the YES Network. Russo joined Sirius XM Radio in August 2008 and operates his own channel, Mad Dog Radio. He also hosts an afternoon radio show, Mad Dog Unleashed, SiriusXM Ch. 82 Mad Dog Sports Radio.

On August 14, 2008, Russo reached a mutual agreement with WFAN to release him out of the remainder of his contract. Russo insisted it was solely a personal decision and said, “This has nothing to do with Mike and I hating each other… This is about doing something different. I’m 48 years old and there are not going to be too many more opportunities to break away. It’s time to try something else, but it was a tough decision to make.” On August 15, 2008, Russo phoned Francesa on the show to say an emotional goodbye.

On July 9, 2009, Russo reacted to his station being ranked outside the Top 100 stations on satellite radio by berating his entire staff, which included bringing on nighttime host Andy Gresh for an in-person dress-down. Russo concluded by firing his program director, Steve Torre. Torre was later re-hired and it is unknown if the incident was legitimate or a radio skit.

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

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Russo is the only child of Anthony Michael “Tony” (1931–2013) and Vera “Molly” Russo, from Flushing, Queens and England, respectively. Russo married Jeanne Lavelle on May 6, 1995, and they have four children, Timmy, Kiera, Colin, and Patrick. He resides in New Canaan, Connecticut. He is a lifelong, avid San Francisco Giants fan.

On August 28, 2013, Russo announced that he had been signed by Sirius XM for three more years, commencing in September 2013. Russo’s deal also included daily hosting of a baseball show, High Heat, which began on March 31, 2014 on MLB Network and simulcasted on MLB Network Radio. He signed a new three-year contract in September 2016. Russo renewed his contract for 4 more years in April 2019.

Who is Chris Russo Dating?

According to our records, Chris Russo married to Jeanne Lavelle . As of December 1, 2023, Chris Russo’s is not dating anyone.

On October 16, 2009, Russo joined Francesa for a one-hour reunion show at Yankee Stadium, where both were scheduled to broadcast in adjacent booths. Francesa joined Russo on his Sirius XM show later in the day.

Facts & Trivia

Chris Ranked on the list of most popular Radio Host. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. Chris Russo celebrates birthday on October 18 of every year.

On March 30, 2016, Russo joined Francesa for a Mike and the Mad Dog reunion at Radio City Music Hall.

Why is Chris Russo called Mad Dog?

He received the “Mad Dog” nickname from New York Daily News Sports TV and Radio critic Bob Raissman, who said Russo’s approach to radio reminded him of former professional wrestler Maurice Vachon, who was also known as “Mad Dog.”

What is Chris Russo salary?

How old is Christopher Russo?

62 years (October 18, 1959)

How much does Mad Dog make?

After Russo shared his joy about being a regular First Take panelist, Stern wanted to know what ESPN was paying Mad Dog. After light prodding, Russo revealed that ESPN is paying him $10,000 per episode and that he’s contracted to do his Wednesday hit on First Take for 40 weeks.

What does Mad Dog Stand For?

Mad dog is a slang term used to describe someone as “wild and crazy.” It is often used as a nickname or to describe a kind of mean stare.

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