Hour 1 kicks off with Washington Capitals news, as the team suffers a shutout loss in St. Louis, further dimming their playoff hopes. Chris Russell breaks down what went wrong on the ice and what it means for the remainder of the season. The conversation then takes a lighter turn with a fun hot dog debate, discussing whether it’s acceptable to eat a hot dog without the bun, followed by Russell sharing his fantasy baseball draft update. He talks about going head-to-head against colleagues and other radio hosts, giving listeners a glimpse into his strategy and early picks.