Chris “Mad Dog” Russo is making a public push to collaborate with one of sports media’s most respected voices before his career winds down. During an appearance on The Dan Patrick Show, Russo proposed a unique crossover idea to Dan Patrick that would have both hosts co-anchor full broadcasts on each other’s programs ahead of Patrick’s expected retirement in 2028.
Russo laid out a flexible plan that leaves the timing up to Patrick while emphasizing the potential scale of the moment.
“Sometime in the next 18 months, I’ll come where you are and I’ll co-host with you,” Russo said in his offer to Patrick. “And you come to SiriusXM, and you will co-host with me. I’ll go one day where you might be. If you want to do it at a big event, we can do it at a big event. Do it at the Super Bowl. You want to do it something like that, we can do it. You pick the time.”
The SiriusXM host also made it clear he has a preferred order for the exchange. Russo believes Patrick should make the first appearance on his platform before Russo returns the visit before Patrick’s upcoming retirement.
“We’ll do me first, because it’s your show, and you are retiring,” Russo said. “So we’ll do me first, and then I’ll go.”
The proposal would give listeners a rare opportunity to hear two distinct styles share the same space for an extended period of time. Russo’s fast-paced delivery contrasts sharply with Patrick’s measured, interview-driven approach.
Patrick committed to the idea following the offer, but Russo’s pitch adds another layer of intrigue to his eventual sendoff. The 2028 Super Bowl in Atlanta will be the stage for Patrick’s exit from sports radio. Patrick expects to wrap up his radio program on Friday, February 11, 2028.
He explained to Barrett Media last month that his goal for the program’s annual trip to the Super Bowl will remain the same as every previous opportunity.
“It’s Super Bowl week, and I’m going to treat it like it’s Super Bowl week,” noted Patrick. “I still have a job to do. What I don’t want is to open up the scrapbook. We’ll have some fun with guests and some memories, but I’m still covering the Super Bowl. That’s how I want to go out, by covering the Super Bowl. Then that Saturday, I’m going on a vacation with my family and say goodbye.”
Whether the two will choose the opportunity in Atlanta remains to be revealed.
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