Although Sports in the Waiting Room is definitely not the only sports talk podcast, host Chris Russo differentiates it by providing lenses of historical context and behind-the-scenes knowledge only a sportscaster can provide. The show uses heart, humor, and depth to break down the week’s events, as can only be discussed by a young broadcaster looking for a forum to more frequently share his thoughts as the world re-opens.
Chris decides what a flagrant foul really is after watching Game 3 of the NBA Finals, and what the Knicks must control in order to secure the series. He also draws the surprising line attaching their now-over 13 game win streak to the Warriors’ one ahead of it.
Chris goes into the Stanley Cup Finals with discussion regarding a second-hand connection to Brandon Bussi, why the Hurricanes gain the edge the deeper the series goes, and which Golden Knight is somehow a quiet x-factor.
Insane headlines this week include: Brandon Aiyuk criticizing the 49ers for giving him $48 million, a judge 14 years into retirement resurrecting Brendan Sorsby’s career, and Patrick Mahomes getting a sweetheart deal of over $500 million.
3 Jun 2026
Episode 146 - Get to Work
Chris returns after over 10 months to describe his journey from sadness to career triumph, including over 200 games called, over 25 Division I sporting events, and even the NCAA Division I Golf Regionals.
He also breaks down the NBA Finals and discusses the slight advantage that may come specifically with Mitchell Robinson’s injury.
This week, Chris goes over what makes the right goaltender to win the Stanley Cup in encapsulating the Knights-Canes series.
Chris talks about Christopher Sanchez’s historic run and its coincidence with a certain job promotion.
He’ll recap the Myles Garrett and AJ Brown trades, and the two people who needed them the most.
16 Jul 2025
Episode 145 - Moving On Up
Chris bookends the episode by mentioning two major career changes for dear colleagues, and the opportunity to call Puck Cancer, a charity hockey game raising money for the National Breast Cancer Foundation. Also on the docket this episode: MLB All-Star Week, highlighted by a swing-off that may have taken an MVP award away from a more deserving candidate, as well as a stunning tribute to Hank Aaron and a dumpworthy Home Run Derby (in the best way possible).
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Apple Podcasts (US)
5.0 / 5
1 ratings
Spotify
5.0 / 5
5 ratings
Podcast Authority Score: 39 / 100
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YouTube
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Engagement
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