The Doug Russell Podcast

The Badgers take on Penn State Saturday at Camp Randall Stadium. Today's show is a short preview with Badger Blitz Senior Writer Jake Kocorowski.

On today's TDRP, Doug talks to longtime Packers reporter Mark Daniels of WNFL. The Packers made 26 cuts on Tuesday and re-signed 16 of them to the practice squad on Wednesday. Also, a Brewers primer with one month to go!

We talk some college football with longtime announcer Tim Brando, now of Fox Sports and FS1! Tim has been *almost* everywhere in college sports, but you might be surprised where he hasn't been yet. Also, breaking down the Brewers incredible run with former MLB pitcher and Germantown, Wis. native Paul Wagner.

Another cross-promoted TDRP show of Doug's new nightly show on 97.3 The Game in Milwaukee, The Game Night. More Brewers talk with MLB Insider Paul Wagner, and Badger Blitz Senior Writer Jake Kocorowski join the show on Thursday night.

Today's TDRP is last night's TGN. Let us explain: Doug's new nightly radio show on 97.3 The Game has launched but isn't available for podcast via the station's website yet. So, we're taking care of that right here. And if you want more, check out The Game Night every evening on 97.3 The Game in Milwaukee!

On today's TDRP, Doug and Bob Brainerd catch up with Seinfeld alum Steve Hyter, better known as "Kenny Bania." How did he land on the show and what was life on the set on one of television's most iconic shows like? Ke--er--Steve tells all!

On today's Packers Training Cap - Day 1 TDRP, Doug dives in on Aaron Rodgers, who did *not* hold back when he was asked about why he has a rift with his team's front office. Was he right or wrong? Also, Davante Adams speaks and Sports Illustrated's Packers beat writer Bill Huber joins the show to discuss all things Green and Gold.

On today's TDRP, Doug celebrates the Bucks NBA Championship, but also takes a look into the past and what made this year's title run both so improbable and satisfying. You'll hear the complete postgame reactions of MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo, Khris Middleton, and coach Mike Budenholzer, and take a look at what lies ahead. NBA CHAMPIONS!

On today's TDRP, Doug looks back at the Bucks HUGE Game 5 win in the NBA Finals. You'll hear postgame comments from Giannis Antetokounmpo, Jrue Holiday, Khris Middleton, Pat Connaughton, and Mike Budenholzer. Bucks in 6 is IN PLAY!

The Bucks fall in Game 2 of the NBA Finals, 118-108 to the Phoenix Suns. Can they right the ship and turn it around? 

On this special July 4 TDRP, Doug revisits his 2019 interview with Nathan's Famous Hot Dog eating champion Joey Chestnut Also, what is Bananaball...some trivia fun and games, and what Barry Alvarez has meant to Wisconsin athletics.

On a special postgame edition TDRP, we recap Game 6 and look ahead to the Bucks in the NBA Finals!

Thursday night at Fiserv Forum, the Bucks defeated the Atlanta Hawks in Game 5 of the Eastern Conference Finals, 123-112. Today, the 100th (!) TDRP celebrates that win and looks forward to Saturday night's Game 6.

On today's TDRP, just a quick, easily digestible Game 4 Preview of Tuesday night's Eastern Conference Finals Game 4 matchup between the Bucks and the Atlanta Hawks. Featured on today's show, the radio voices of the Bucks, Ted Davis and Dennis Krause; as well as Milwaukee Journal Sentinel beat writer Jim Owczarski.

It's another VICTORY MONDAY on  today's TDRP! The Bucks beat the Hawks, 113-102 to take Game 3 of the Eastern Conference Finals and take back home court advantage!

On today's special Friday night-into-Saturday TDRP, Doug recaps the Bucks 125-91 win over the Atlanta Hawks in Game 2 of the Eastern Conference Finals. Includes postgame remarks from Giannis Antetokounmpo, Mike Budenholzer, Khris Middleton, and Brook Lopez. 

On today’s TDRP, Doug catches up with author Mirin Fader. Her new book: Giannis: The Improbable Rise of an NBA MVP is available now for preorder, shipping on August 10!

On a special bonus TDRP, Doug takes deep issue with ESPN bashing Milwaukee...plus how Greg Gard plans to try to get back the locker room he has so clearly lost.

On today's TDRP, Doug looks back at how the Bucks won their first ever Game 7 on the road, NBA's Brian Geltzeiler takes a look at the series from his perspective, and what to look forward to in the Eastern Conference Finals between the Bucks and the Hawks.

On today's TDRP, Doug remembers the career of Wisconsin radio legend Gene Mueller, who announced his retirement (effective early 2022) on Wednesday. Doug's first guest on his old ESPN show was Gene, in the same studio he shared with Bob Reitman for almost a quarter century.

Down 0-2 to the Brooklyn Nets is one thing, But not being competitive is another. Why is Mike Budenholzer getting outcoached by a rookie? On today's TDRP, Doug tries to find out.

On today's TDRP, Doug dives and goes in on Aaron Rodgers' childish standoff with the Green Bay Packers. What he said (and didn't say) to Kenny Mayne and how we got here in the first place.

On today's TDRP, Doug examines what has gone so wrong with baseball where hitters can't hit, no-hitters are losing their cache, and Tony La Russa is managing in his SIXTH decade.

The playoffs are here! Doug gives you some highlights from 97.3 The Game's "The Crossover" from this week.

He used to take care of the Brewers bumps and bruises. But along the way, John Adam accumulated countless great stories that he should put in a book of his own sometime. Instead, he contributed to Jim Cryns' great "On Story Parkway" and we're so happy he joined us on today's TDRP!