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EPISODE · Feb 23, 2026 · 2H 10M

Full Show | Monday 02-23-26

from The Chris Russell Show

The show opens with an exhilarating recap of international sports, as United States men's national ice hockey team captures gold on an overtime winner from Jack Hughes, with Chris Russell breaking down how the U.S. survived despite being outplayed by Canada men's national ice hockey team for much of the game. The conversation also touches on the odd tradition of the losing coach not receiving a medal and highlights Team USA goalie whose stellar performance was pivotal to the victory. The discussion then shifts to the NFL offseason, including the implications of franchise tagging, the tight end market, and why the Washington Commanders are prioritizing depth at the edge position over chasing high-priced stars in a thin free-agent market. Lighter moments balance the show, from a guest roasting Chris Russell for a Shake Shack comment to media mishaps like ESPN mistakenly using the wrong photo of a deceased player, and the hour closes with reactions to President Trump celebrating the U.S. men’s hockey gold while sparking controversy with remarks about the women’s team.

The show opens with an exhilarating recap of international sports, as United States men's national ice hockey team captures gold on an overtime winner from Jack Hughes, with Chris Russell breaking down how the U.S. survived despite being outplayed by Canada men's national ice hockey team for much of the game. The conversation also touches on the odd tradition of the losing coach not receiving a medal and highlights Team USA goalie whose stellar performance was pivotal to the victory. The discussion then shifts to the NFL offseason, including the implications of franchise tagging, the tight end market, and why the Washington Commanders are prioritizing depth at the edge position over chasing high-priced stars in a thin free-agent market. Lighter moments balance the show, from a guest roasting Chris Russell for a Shake Shack comment to media mishaps like ESPN mistakenly using the wrong photo of a deceased player, and the hour closes with reactions to President Trump celebrating the U.S. men’s hockey gold while sparking controversy with remarks about the women’s team.

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