Christopher Russo Bio | Wiki
Christopher Russo (Also Known as Mad Dog) is a famous American sports radio personality. He is known as the former co-host of the Mike and the Mad Dog sports radio program with Mike Francesa on WFAN. In August 2008, he joined Sirius XM Radio and operates his own channel, Mad Dog Sports Radio.
Moreover, he hosts an afternoon radio show, Mad Dog Unleashed, on SiriusXM Ch. 82 Mad Dog Sports Radio. In addition, he operates his own show High Heat on MLB Network along with Alanna Rizzo.
Christopher Russo Age
He was born on October 18, 1959, in Syosset, New York, in the United States. Russo is 63 years old.
Christopher Russo Height
He is a man of tall stature. Russo is 6 ft (Approx 1.83 m).
Christopher Russo Family
He was born in Syosset, New York, in the United States to his loving father and mother. Russo is the only son of the late Anthony Michael “Tony” and Vera “Molly” Russo. He holds an American nationality. His father died in 2013.
Christopher Russo Wife
He is happily married to his loving wife Jeanne Lavelle on May 6, 1995. The duo has been married for over 20 years and they are parents of four children, Timmy, Kiera, Colin, and Patrick. His son Colin made his radio debut in his father’s old time slot on WFAN on December 30, 2020. Colin co-host with Sonny Carton, the son of a long-time host, Craig Carton. Russo resides in New Canaan, Connecticut, and is a San Francisco Giants fan.
Christopher Russo Education
He studied at Darrow School in New Lebanon, New York. Russo later enrolled at Rollins College near Orlando, Florida, and pursued a bachelor’s degree in History. He spent one spring at the Cranleigh School south of London as well as one semester at the University of Sydney in Australia studying Australian history and literature.
Christopher Russo Mike and The Mad Dog
He joined WFAN in 1988 as an overnight, weekend, and fill-in host. He was later paired up with Mike Francesa, who at the time was a co-host on the mid-morning show. They formed the Mike and the Mad Dog and officially launched on September 5, 1989. at 3 PM.
On October 16, 2009, Russo joined Francesa for a one-hour reunion show at Yankee Stadium. They later appeared on the Sirius XM show later in the day. Further, he hosts Mad Dog Unleased on Sirius XM Radio.
Christopher Russo High Heat
He serves as co-host of an MLB Network TV show, High Heat. The show began on March 31, 2014, and was co-hosted with Alanna Rizzo. However, on February 15, 2021, Russo announced that the show’s producer Bruce Schein, who appeared daily on-air, has been let go by MLB Network.
Christopher Russo Sirius XM
His career kicked off in 1984 working for WKIS in Orlando, Florida until 1987. Russo later spent a year at WMCA in New York City. During his tenure at WKIS, the people of Central Florida were having difficulty understanding his accent and he went to a speech therapist for a week.
Moreover, his nickname Mad Dog came from New York Daily News Sports TV and Radio critic Bob Raissman. Bob said Russo’s approach to radio reminded him of former professional wrestler Maurice Vachon, who was also known as “Mad Dog”.
Also, he worked at WFAN as the former co-host of the Mike and the Mad Dog sports radio program with Mike Francesa. Further, he also frequently appears on ESPN’s First Take. In addition, he operates his own show High Heat on MLB Network along with Alanna Rizzo.
Some of Russo’s colleagues at SiriusXM include:
Cliff Floyd – Baseball Analyst
Dani Wexelman – Reporter and Producer
Dr Laura – Host
Jennifer Hutt – Talk Show Host
Howard Stern – Broadcaster
Christopher Russo Salary
He receives decent pay working on his show at Sirius XM Radio. Russo’s salary is $105,790 annually.
Christopher Russo Net Worth
He has worked as a professional sports radio personality for over 30 years and through his work, he has amassed a decent fortune. Russo’s net worth is $22 Million.
Who Is Christopher Russo
Russo (Also Known as Mad Dog) is a famous American sports radio personality. He is known as the former co-host of the Mike and the Mad Dog sports radio program with Mike Francesa on WFAN. In August 2008, he joined Sirius XM Radio and operates his own channel, Mad Dog Sports Radio.
How Old Is Christopher Russo
Russo is 63 years old born on October 18, 1959, in Syosset, New York, in the United States.
Is Christopher Russo Married
He is happily married to his loving wife Jeanne Lavelle on May 6, 1995. The duo is the parents of four children, Timmy, Kiera, Colin, and Patrick.