Sports radio legend Chris "Mad Dog" Russo joins SI Media With Jimmy Traina to discuss radio vs. podcasts and how sports talk hosts can no longer just do sports. He also shares his thoughts on re-upping with First Take for another year, how his relationship with JJ Redick has improved and Pat McAfee joining ESPN. Listen to SI Media with Jimmy Traina: https://trib.al/S1KYl28 #SportsIllustrated Don't miss a video! Subscribe NOW: https://www.youtube.com/@SportsIllustrated?sub_confirmation=1 About Sports Illustrated: Sports Illustrated offers sports fans trusted, authentic, agenda-free reporting and storytelling featuring sports news, scores, photos, columns and expert analysis from the latest in today’s world of sports including NFL, NBA, MLB, college basketball, college football, soccer, golf, NHL, tennis and fantasy. Follow SI: Website: https://www.si.com/?utm_campaign=clickengagement&utm_medium=organic_social&utm_source=youtube&utm_term=traffic&product=si&placement=videodescription Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SportsIllustrated/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sportsillustrated/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@sports.illustrated X: https://twitter.com/SInow Copyright Notice: This video and my YouTube channel contain dialog, music, and images that are property of Sports Illustrated. You are authorized to share the video link and channel, and embed this video in your website or others as long as a link back to my YouTube Channel is provided. © 2025 Sports Illustrated Chris "Mad Dog" Russo On The Evolution Of Sports Talk | SI Media | Episode 444 | Sports Illustrated https://www.youtube.com/@SportsIllustrated