Best 97.3 ESPN Podcasts (2025)

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Talking Baseball with Tim Allen 43:58

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1+ y ago43:58

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On a recent edition of "Brewing the Offseason" on 97.3 The Game, Doug and longtime Brewers postgame radio host Tim Allen talked about the upcoming 2024 season!By Doug Russell

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So...it's been a minute 23:22

1+ y ago23:22

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Off of a sabbatical that was anything but, the TDRP is back with some musings on why it's been so long, plus the last couple of months in the lives of the Packers and Brewers.By Doug Russell

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The Packers just aren’t that good - yet 1:02:27

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After the Packers fall to the Raiders on Monday night, questions abound about how good the Packers are - and aren't.By Doug Russell

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We return with a Packers vs. Falcons preview 52:41

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The TDRP is back! The Packers play the Falcons on Sunday, and we’ve got you covered. We’ll check in with Packers Radio Network host Bill Schmid and WAGA-Atlanta sports reporter and host Kelly Price. Plus, Doug shares his thoughts on Aaron Rodgers season-ending injury.By Doug Russell

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Adam Schein tells us he knows nothing about the Packers 24:38

2y ago24:38

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Tell me you know nothing about the Packers without telling me you know nothing about the Packers. CBS Sports host Adam Schein has one of the most ridiculous "hot takes" of the year on today's TDRP.By Doug Russell

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The Olympics...in Milwaukee? - Jay Sorgi interview 48:19

2+ y ago48:19

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The Summer Olympics have been contested in such cities as Los Angeles, London, Barcelona, Rio de Janiero, Tokyo, and Beijing. So how about...Milwaukee? Author Jay Sorgi wrote "Greater Than the Games, Vol. 1" and lays out a well-sourced and logic-based case on today's TDRP!By Doug Russell

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FLASHBACK: Giannis’ first day as a Buck, 10 years ago today 33:04

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It's the ten-year anniversary of Gainnis Antetokounmpo being drafted by the Milwaukee Bucks, so Doug (who was there and covered the draft) plays back comments from then-GM John Hammond, then-coach Larry Drew, and Giannis himself. It's a ride into the wayback machine!By Doug Russell

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Matt Lepay & Chuck Freimund 41:33

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It’s Hour 2 of Friday’s Mike Heller Show with Doug & Chuck Freimund sitting in. In this hour, the longtime Voice of the Badgers, Matt Lepay joins the show!By Doug Russell

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Ten years of Giannis with his first ever Milwaukee interview 43:38

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Friday on 97.3 The Game, Doug played his now (exactly) ten-year old FIRST interview with Giannis Antetokounmpo hours after he was drafted by the Bucks. Also, a look back at how much of a crapshoot drafting basketball players is.By Doug Russell

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Milwaukee Ambassador Martin Moore 55:20

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Anything Goes Wednesday is back for this wide ranging conversation between Doug and the visual and creative genius behind the resurgence of KOSS Headphones, Martin Moore. But Martin's story is one of perseverance and passion more than anything else, and how following your dream can pay off if you work hard enough at it.…

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Wayne Larrivee, A.J. Dillon, Jordan Love, Aaron Jones, and Lance Allan 58:11

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Packers minicamp has wrapped up, so for the last time until training camp, the TDRP is heavy on Packers content. Doug goes one-on-one with the Voice of the Packers, Wayne Larrivee, TMJ4’s Lance Allan, and running back A.J. Dillon. Plus, locker room comments from Aaron Jones and the new QB1, Jordan Love.…

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Packers Radio hosts Dennis Krause & Bill Schmid 21:16

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We're talking Packers for a couple of nights here on TDRP. Packers Radio Network hosts Dennis Krause and Bill Schmid join Doug at minicamp to talk about the offseason program and the season that lies ahead.By Doug Russell

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Why Adrian Griffin was the best choice for the Bucks 31:16

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On today's TDRP, Doug gives his thoughts on why he thinks Adrian Griffin has a chance to be great and we hear from the coach himself!By Doug Russell

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It’s getting (NFL) drafty in Green Bay! 56:05

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On today's TDRP, Doug dives into all that goes into what the 2025 NFL Draft will look like in Green Bay. WFRV-TV Sports Director Burke Griffin joins the show, and we hear from Packers President Mark Murphy.By Doug Russell

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The new-look Packers and who the Bucks will hire 25:32

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On today's TDRP, Doug dives into the Bucks coaching search, discusses with Dennis Krause & Chuck Freimund the new-look Packes offense, and gives us a sneak peek at the latest Tales From 1265!By Doug Russell

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Does Aaron Rodgers really expect us to buy the bad cell phone service excuse? 50:56

2+ y ago50:56

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On the latest TDRP, Doug calls BS on a pair of Wisconsin sports icons. The Packers trade arguably their best ever player, the Bucks lay an egg in the playoffs, and an excerpt from the latest Tales From 1265!By Doug Russell

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Tales From 1265 is here! (excerpt from Ep. 1) 11:58

2+ y ago11:58

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Doug's new project, Tales From 1265, has finally dropped. Here is a short excerpt.By Doug Russell

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Happy Brewers Opening Day! 22:36

2+ y ago22:36

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Today, it’s a celebration of Opening Day! Doug dives into the archives of past stories he’s told that celebrate the on-the-field and off-the-field operations of the Milwaukee Brewers.By Doug Russell

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Observations from Badgers Spring Practice 49:35

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It’s Day 3 of spring practice and the pads came on. On Thursday, we had one minor skirmish, plenty of action, more separation at key positions and a mic’d up candid coach. Joining Doug on the show are Badger Blitz Senior Writer Ben Worgull and The Game football analyst Bill Schmid.By Doug Russell

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What will it financially mean for the Packers to unload Aaron Rodgers? 41:35

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Aaron Rodgers is still a Packer. Why – and more importantly – what will it mean in brass tacks when he is eventually dealt? Also, the Brewers are making moves, who Wisconsin’s all-time greatest athlete is, and the launch of a new podcast is imminent!By Doug Russell

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Aaron Rodgers is done in Green Bay 26:41

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Aaron Rodgers makes his feelings about his future known. A future that does not include the Green Bay Packers.By Doug Russell

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What are the Brewers even doing right now? 31:37

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First it was trading Josh Hader when they didn't have to. Now it's fooling around with couch cushion change with their best player (and best pitcher in at least a generation), Corbin Burnes. On today's TDRP, Doug wonders exactly what the Brewers are doing with all of their unforced front office errors right now?…

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Joe McCann from Marquette podcast/blog Cracked Sidewalks 18:06

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The Golden Eagles are red-hot, so Doug (alongside Dobie Maxwell and Hunter Baumgardt) caught up with Joe McCann from Marquette podcast/blog Cracked Sidewalks!By Doug Russell

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Bart Lundy, Milwaukee Panthers Basketball Coach 19:28

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One of the hottest and most surprising basketball teams this season has been the Milwaukee Panthers. Head coach Barty Lundy joined Doug, alongside Dobie Maxwell and Hunter Baumgardt on 97.3 The Game.By Doug Russell

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MJS Bucks beat writer Jim Owczarski 17:13

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Sitting in for Drew & KB on 97.3 The Game, Doug (alongside Dobie Maxwell and Hunter Baumgardt) check in with Milwaukee Journal Sentinel Bucks beat writer Jim Owczarski.By Doug Russell

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”Tales From 1265” trailer 4:52

3y ago4:52

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Coming to the iHeart Radio app (or wherever you get your podcasts) a deep dive into the history of football's most storied franchise, the Green Bay Packers. Join Doug Russell for "Tales From 1265" coming soon!By Doug Russell

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Kevin Holden and Dobie Maxwell 42:21

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The final hour of Doug and Dobie features CBS 58 Sports Director Kevin Holden joining the show to talk about what is next for the Packers, and how close his call was for a vacation he and his wife planned for January, booked when Green Bay was 4-8.By Doug Russell

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Dobie Maxwell and Matt Mueller 42:40

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Hour 2 of Doug and Dobie sitting in for Drew and KB on 97.3 The Game. OnMilwaukee.com’s Matt Mueller drops by…and what are you, high?By Doug Russell

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Dobie Maxwell, Aaron Nagler, and Jim Owczarski 43:37

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Doug and longtime comedian Dobie Maxwell join forces to sit in for Drew & KB in today's Part 1 (of 3) of the show. They talk Packers with Cheesehead TV's Aaron Nagler and Bucks with The MJS's Jim Owczarski.By Doug Russell

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Brewers talk with David Gasper from ”Reviewing The Brew” 22:12

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Today, Doug sits down with "Reviewing The Brew" Executive Editor David Gasper. Was he surprised by David Stearns' resignation? Also, breaking the bank for Corbin Burnes, and who is coming up through the farm system?By Doug Russell

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Packers Preview - Mike McCarthy’s return to Titletown 58:24

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It’s a Packers preview TDRS, as Mike McCarthy’s Dallas Cowboys come to Lambeau Field. It’s the former Packers coach’s first official visit back to Green Bay since his firing almost exactly four years ago. Doug also checks in with WFRV-TV’s Burke Griffin.By Doug Russell

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Reminiscing about KFIZ with Shawn Kiser 21:33

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On this "Anything Goes Wednesday" edition of TDRP, Doug is interviewed by KFIZ-Fond du Lac morning show host Shawn Kiser about their time together at the iconic Fond du Lac radio station. It was an important time for the station and in Doug's career (and where his sports radio career was born).By Doug Russell

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Is this a must win for Packers at Detroit? Of course it is...unless? 50:10

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On the latest TDRP, Doug dives into the question of “Is this a Must Win” for the Packers (of course it is…unless…). Also, what did Aaron really mean in 2016 when he made his famous “run the table” proclamation? And finally, WXYT-Detroit’s Jeff Riger joins the show to talk about Sunday’s game at Ford Field.…

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Why Gutey stood pat - a stream of conciousness about the 2022 Packers 25:56

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On today’s TDRP, Doug dives into the Packers standing pat at the deadline and what might have been Brian Gutekunst’s thinking. And is Sunday’s game at Detroit really a must-win? Depending on your perspective on the rest of the 2022 season, maybe, maybe not.By Doug Russell

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Packers Gameday - Bill Scott, WTEM’s Chris Russell, and Aaron Rodgers 41:24

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It's a Packers GameDay edition of the TDRP. Doug checks in with longtime Wisconsin Radio Network Spots Director Bill Scott and WTEM-Washington's Chris Russell. Plus, Aaron Rodgers midweek media availability at his locker in its entirety.By Doug Russell

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Packers vs. Jets preview - Brother vs. Brother! 1:12:37

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On today’s Packers Gameday edition of the TDRP, we hear from Aaron Rodgers, Matt LaFleur, Mike LaFleur, Robert Saleh, Lance Allan, and Bill Schmid. Will the Packers win on Sunday? We don’t know…but you’ll be prepared to watch it after today’s show!By Doug Russell

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Packers vs. Giants preview - Mark Daniels & Bill Huber 56:51

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The Packers have jumped the pond and made their way to London. On today’s TDRP, we’ll make the trip too, hearing from Aaron Rodgers and Matt LaFleur from the UK as well as check in with Packers beat reporters Bill Huber (Sports Illustrated) and Mark Daniels (WNFL Radio).By Doug Russell

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Tim Allen, Ted Davis, and solving all of the Brewers problems 1:04:40

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On today's "Anything Goes Wednesday" edition of TDRP, Doug and Ted Davis talk about the Brewers collapse with post game radio host Tim Allen, plus the Packers get set to jump the pond, and the Badgers begin life under Interim Head Coach Jim Leonhard.By Doug Russell

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Edit correction: BREAKING NEWS - Paul Chryst fired at Wisconsin 30:54

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In a stunning and unprecedented move, the Wisconsin Badgers have fired head football coach Paul Chryst. Doug dives in on the reasons and the timing, plus we'll hear the entire press conference announcing Chryst's dismissal.By Doug Russell

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Packers Preview - vs. New England 52:04

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On Sunday, the Packers host the Patriots. On the latest TDRP, Doug checks in with longtime friend and NBC Sports Boston host and reporter Trenni (Kusnierek) Casey, the Hall of Fame Voice of the Packers, Wayne Larrivee, and Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers from his midweek media availability.By Doug Russell

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Episode 140 - The Lost Tapes: Doug with Mitch ”Thunder” Nelles from 2012 1:40:12

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EPISODE 140 - THE LOST TAPES. More than ten years ago, Doug was a guest host alongside Mitch "Thunder" Nelles. Unearthed after more than a decade, here is that show.By Doug Russell

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Packers vs. Buccaneers - Week 3 NFL Preview 41:50

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Sunday, it’s the Packers and the Buccaneers from Tampa Bay. Doug goes in depth with WFRV-TV’s Burke Griffin and Spectrum News host Dennis Krause about the matchup, and what went right in Green Bay’s Week 2 win over the Chicago Bears.By Doug Russell

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The Packers lose big at Minnesota, yet weren’t really dominated. Huh? 50:50

3y ago50:50

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The Packers lost on Opening Day at Minnesota, 23-7. Doug dives into the good, the bad, and the ugly on today's pod.By Doug Russell

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The fall of WSSP and Mike Wickett from 2021 1:01:53

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This week, Sportsradio 1250, WSSP closed its doors to local programming after 17 years as a Milwaukee sports pioneer. Doug spent 4 1/2 years there and shares some thoughts on the matter. Also, we revisit Doug's conversation from last winter with his former WSSP morning show co-host Mike Wickett.By Doug Russell

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Back from vacation just in time for the Brewers summer swoon 44:19

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We’re back after an extended summer hiatus! On today’s show, where to listen to Packers games now that their longtime radio home has changed. Also, Doug gives his take on the Josh Hader trade, and Aaron Rodgers meets the media at his locker ahead of Friday night’s preseason game.By Doug Russell

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Jim Owczarski & Chuck Freimund (from 97.3 The Game) 2:03:53

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On today's TDRP, Doug is joined by Chuck Freimund, breaking down the Bucks Game 5 matchup later that evening with the Boston Celtics. Also, why the NHL won't work in Milwaukee, and remembrances of the late Bob Lanier.By Doug Russell

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Doug and Chuck Freimund sitting in for Mike Heller on 97.3 The Game 2:04:53

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Doug and Chuck Freimund sit in for Mike Heller on this Friday afternoon. They get into the Bucks Game 3 matchup with the Chicago Bulls, talk about what Wisconsin places they haven't been to, and what loss still haunts you most to this day.By Doug Russell

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The Game Night - 3/29/2022 - UWM basketball coach Bart Lundy; tribute to Taylor Hawkins 48:37

3+ y ago48:37

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On the Tuesday night "The Game Night" Doug talked to new Milwaukee Panthers basketball coach Bart Lundy and paid tribute to late Foo Fighters drummer Taylor HawkinsBy Doug Russell

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The Show That Wasn’t - Davante Adams, Todd Rosiak, and Jim Owczarski 57:34

3+ y ago57:34

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Doug thought he was scheduled to host "The Game Night" on Wednesday. Instead, he was bumped. The solution? Do the show anyway and podcast it!By Doug Russell

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The NCAA Tournament is upon us! 55:03

3+ y ago55:03

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Right after this past weekend's Selection Sunday Show, Doug took to the airwaves with longtime Badgers reporter Mike Heller, former Wisconsin big man Brian Butch, and legendary play-by-play man Matt Lepay for a roundtable college basketball discussion.By Doug Russell