Mike and the Mad Dog

In another reunion, Chris “Mad Dog” Russo was a guest on Mike Francesa’s show from Radio Row before Super Bowl XLVI in February 2012 between the Giants and Patriots.

Listen as Mike and the Mad Dog catch up, talk about a wide-ranging topic of sports and laugh … A LOT!

In this clip from November 1999, Mike and Chris discuss which athletes were the best in their sports in the 20th century. They also took input from callers.

On June 3, 2003, the Islanders surprisingly fired coach Peter Laviolette after two playoff seasons.

General manager Mike Milbury appeared as a phone guest on "Mike and the Mad Dog" to explain his decision. The interview became rather confrontational when Chris “Mad Dog” Russo asked Milbury: “How are you the GM? Let’s be fair. Say it the way it is: You have not done a good job here.”

In 2007, WFAN’s John Minko was rejected for a press pass to see his alma mater, Butler, play in the first round of the NCAA Tournament in Buffalo.

Mike and the Mad Dog were flabbergasted.

“If they don’t get Minko a pass, they are dead as far as I’m concerned,” said Chris “Mad Dog” Russo.

Listen to this classic clips as the guys try to get the Mink Man into the game.

In 2007, WFAN’s John Minko was rejected for a press pass to see his alma mater, Butler, play in the first round of the NCAA Tournament in Buffalo.

Mike and the Mad Dog were flabbergasted.

“If they don’t get Minko a pass, they are dead as far as I’m concerned,” said Chris “Mad Dog” Russo.

Listen to this classic clips as the guys try to get the Mink Man into the game.

In 2007, WFAN’s John Minko was rejected for a press pass to see his alma mater, Butler, play in the first round of the NCAA Tournament in Buffalo.

Mike and the Mad Dog were flabbergasted.

“If they don’t get Minko a pass, they are dead as far as I’m concerned,” said Chris “Mad Dog” Russo.

Listen to this classic clips as the guys try to get the Mink Man into the game.

On Oct. 13, 2005, with the Yankees fresh off an ALDS defeat at the hands of the Angels, reporters were gathered in the Yankee Stadium clubhouse waiting to interview players clearing out their lockers.

It was slow going throughout the day, and there was no food on hand for the media.

“You would make so many friends if you sent a couple of pizzas over to the Yankee clubhouse,” WFAN reporter Sweeny Murti told Mike and the Mad Dog.

And Mike Francesa and Chris “Mad Dog” Russo did just that, sending over eight pies and sodas.

On Oct. 13, 2005, with the Yankees fresh off an ALDS defeat at the hands of the Angels, reporters were gathered in the Yankee Stadium clubhouse waiting to interview players clearing out their lockers.

It was slow going throughout the day, and there was no food on hand for the media.

“You would make so many friends if you sent a couple of pizzas over to the Yankee clubhouse,” WFAN reporter Sweeny Murti told Mike and the Mad Dog.

And Mike Francesa and Chris “Mad Dog” Russo did just that, sending over eight pies and sodas.

Yankees great Bobby Murcer was a guest on "Mike and the Mad Dog" on June 16, 2003.

The player-turned-broadcaster talked about how his former team was doing at the time. The Bronx Bombers had a strong team in 2003, but days earlier they were the victims of a no-hitter by six different Astros pitchers.

“When Joe (Torre) speaks, that team certainly listens,” Murcer said. “There’s no doubt about that. But I think truly all of the ballclub was embarrassed. That’s the first time ever that anybody, any team has even been no-hit with six different pitchers. I think they were embarrassed.”

To listen to the interview, click on the audio player above.

On Oct. 16, 2009, a little more than a year after Mike and the Mad Dog's 19-year on-air run ended, Chris Russo appeared as a guest on Mike Francesa’s WFAN show, which was on location from the ALCS at Yankee Stadium.