The Rich Eisen Show

4/4/24 - Hour 1 Guest host David Samson and the guys do a deep dive into the reasons for the Buffalo Bills throwing up their hands on Stefon Diggs and trading the All-Pro WR to the Houston Texans. ESPN College Basketball Analyst Seth Greenberg and David break down the UConn-Alabama and Purdue-NC State Final Four matchups, why Connecticut coach Dan Hurley reminds him of Nick Saban, how to fix college basketball in the age of NIL and the Transfer Portal, and more.  Please check out other RES productions: Overreaction Monday: http://apple.co/overreactionmonday  What the Football with Suzy Shuster and Amy Trask: http://apple.co/whatthefootball Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

4/3/24 - Hour 3 Guest host Jim Jackson and the guys discuss how the Stefon Diggs trade will impact the Buffalo Bills next season, and Brockman ranks the wildest NFL moves this offseason. CBS Sports’ Charles Davis and Jim discuss how Texans QB CJ Stroud will benefit from the addition of Stefon Diggs, how the Buffalo Bills can replenish their WR room via the NFL Draft, and more. Jim reflects back on his NBA career including facing Michael Jordan, his welcome to the league rookie moment, and who are the most overlooked players of his era. Please check out other RES productions: Overreaction Monday: http://apple.co/overreactionmonday  What the Football with Suzy Shuster and Amy Trask: http://apple.co/whatthefootball Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

4/3/24 - Hour 2 Purdue Head Basketball Coach Matt Painter and guest host Jim Jackson discuss the Boilermakers’ Final Four run, the big showdown between 7’4” Zach Edey and NC State big man DJ Burns Jr, Edey’s NBA prospects, and more. Jim and the guys preview the NCAA Men’s and Women’s Final Four and debate if both tourneys should be held at the same venue each year, and Ohio State alum Jim weighs in on the possibility of Bronny James joining the Buckeyes via the Transfer Portal.  Please check out other RES productions: Overreaction Monday: http://apple.co/overreactionmonday  What the Football with Suzy Shuster and Amy Trask: http://apple.co/whatthefootball Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

4/3/24 - Hour 1 Guest host Jim Jackson and the guys react to the Buffalo Bills trading All-Pro WR Stefon Diggs to the Houston Texans and how the trade impacts the AFC landscape. Steelers DT Cam Heyward and Jim discuss the Bills-Texans Stefon Diggs trade, Pittsburgh’s addition of QB Russell Wilson and LB Patrick Queen, says why T.J. Watt is the best defensive player in the NFL today, and more. The guys chop it up about the Clippers’ NBA Playoffs outlook. Please check out other RES productions: Overreaction Monday: http://apple.co/overreactionmonday  What the Football with Suzy Shuster and Amy Trask: http://apple.co/whatthefootball Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

4/2/24 - Hour 3 NBA on TNT analyst Stan Van Gundy and guest host Jim Jackson discuss the intrigue in the Western Conference with the NBA Playoffs rapidly approaching, if Anthony Edwards can take the Minnesota Timberwolves to the next level, and more. Jim reveals the true story about what happened on the 1990’S Dallas Mavericks team featuring him, Jason Kidd and Jamal Mashburn when it was reported that pop star Toni Braxton ruined the team chemistry. Please check out other RES productions: Overreaction Monday: http://apple.co/overreactionmonday  What the Football with Suzy Shuster and Amy Trask: http://apple.co/whatthefootball Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

4/2/24 - Hour 2 Two-time NCAA national champion coach/CBS Sports analyst Jay Wright and guest host Jim Jackson discuss the pressure facing coaches the deeper and deeper they get into the NCAA Tournament, what advice he has for Purdue Head Coach Matt Painter ahead of the Boilermakers’ Final Four national semifinal against DJ Burns and North Carolina State, the challenge coaches face in the new NIL/Transfer Portal era, and more. Jim and Celtics fan Chris Brockman discuss Boston’s title chances this season, and what the return of Joel Embiid means for the Philadelphia 76ers’ playoff hopes. Please check out other RES productions: Overreaction Monday: http://apple.co/overreactionmonday  What the Football with Suzy Shuster and Amy Trask: http://apple.co/whatthefootball Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

4/2/24 - Hour 1 Guest host Jim Jackson and the guys recap the epic Elite 8 rematch between Caitlin Clark’s Iowa Hawkeyes vs Angel Reese and LSU. Turner Sports’ play-by-play announcer Brian Anderson and Jim discuss the Dodgers-Giants heated rivalry and Mookie Betts’ hot start to the season, which teams could represent the AL in the World Series, what Joel Embiid’s return means for the 76ers’ title hopes, and how the NBA playoff picture could shake out for the Lakers, Warriors, Thunder and other teams. Jim breaks down the men’s NCAA Tournament Final Four matchups and says how Purdue’s 7’4” center Zach Edey compares to former NBA big man Yao Ming. Please check out other RES productions: Overreaction Monday: http://apple.co/overreactionmonday  What the Football with Suzy Shuster and Amy Trask: http://apple.co/whatthefootball Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Guest host Kirk Morrison and the guys discuss how innovations in the UFL could find their way to the NFL soon.   Premier Lacrosse League founder Paul Rabil and Kirk discuss his new book ‘The Way of the Champion’ with a foreword by Bill Belichick, and more.  Please check out other RES productions: Overreaction Monday: http://apple.co/overreactionmonday  What the Football with Suzy Shuster and Amy Trask: http://apple.co/whatthefootball Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Athletic’s Nicole Auerbach and guest host Kirk Morrison discuss the anticipation for the Caitlin Clark/Iowa Elite 8 rematch against LSU, DJ Burns Jr. leading North Carolina State to the Final Four, the chances Dan Hurley’s UConn Huskies can repeat as national champions, and whether or not Purdue’s Zach Edey and the Boilermakers have a chance to cut down the nets a week from now. In ‘Overreaction Monday’ Kirk weighs in on the NFL Draft QB intrigue, Jake Bates’ amazing 64-yard FG in a UFL game, the Dallas Mavericks NBA Playoffs outlook, if Joel Embiid should come back to the 76ers this season, Juan Soto’s chances to lead the Yankees to the World Series, and the much anticipated Zach Edey vs DJ Burns Jr. Final Four showdown. Kirk runs through what has impressed him most and least from the first week in Major League Baseball. Please check out other RES productions: Overreaction Monday: http://apple.co/overreactionmonday  What the Football with Suzy Shuster and Amy Trask: http://apple.co/whatthefootball Learn

Guest host Kirk Morrison and the guys break down the UConn vs Alabama and NC State vs Purdue Final Four matchups and the improbable run of the 11-seed Wolfpack led by big man DJ Burns Jr. The Athletic’s Sabreena Merchant and Kirk discuss the huge Iowa vs LSU Elite 8 showdown in the Women’s NCAA Tournament featuring the much-anticipated rematch between Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese, the snafu in tourney games in Portland that saw a shorter 3-point line on one side of the court than the other, and more.  Please check out other RES productions: Overreaction Monday: http://apple.co/overreactionmonday  What the Football with Suzy Shuster and Amy Trask: http://apple.co/whatthefootball Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

3/29/24 - Hour 3 In ‘What’s More Likely’ Rich weighs in on JJ McCarthy, Jayden Daniels, the Carolina Panthers, Washington Commanders, Philadelphia Eagles, Houston Texans, Dallas Cowboys, Caitlin Clark, and the Los Angeles Dodgers 2024 win total. Comedian Alex Edelman joins Rich in-studio to discuss his new HBO special ‘Alex Edelman: Just for Us,’ his time working for the Boston Red Sox and Los Angeles Dodgers, and more.  Please check out other RES productions: Overreaction Monday: http://apple.co/overreactionmonday  What the Football with Suzy Shuster and Amy Trask: http://apple.co/whatthefootball Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

3/29/24 - Hour 2 The MMQB’s Albert Breer and Rich discuss how the top of the NFL Draft could unfold, if the Denver Broncos and/or the Raiders could move up to select a quarterback, Michael Penix Jr’s fluctuating draft stock, if LSU WR Malik Nabers could be drafted before Ohio State’s Marvin Harrison Jr, and the future of mega contracts for NFL quarterbacks for the likes of Dak Prescott and Brock Purdy. Rich breaks out his Power Rankings to list the top 10 moments from Major League Baseball’s opening day. Please check out other RES productions: Overreaction Monday: http://apple.co/overreactionmonday  What the Football with Suzy Shuster and Amy Trask: http://apple.co/whatthefootball Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

3/29/24 - Hour 1 Rich recaps the NCAA Tournament’s Sweet 16 Thursday games and the growing intrigue surround the NFL Draft quarterbacks class. ESPN’s Matt Miller and Rich discuss Caleb Williams’ chances to succeed with the Chicago Bears, if Jayden Daniels will go 2nd-overall in the NFL Draft, the chances the Minnesota Vikings and Denver Broncos trade up to select a quarterback, the odds Marvin Harrison Jr. falls to Jim Harbaugh and the Chargers at #5, where players like TE Brock Bowers, and QB’s Bo Nix and Michael Penix Jr. could land in the draft, and more.  Please check out other RES productions: Overreaction Monday: http://apple.co/overreactionmonday  What the Football with Suzy Shuster and Amy Trask: http://apple.co/whatthefootball Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

3/28/24 - Hour 3 Rich reacts to Washington Huskies QB Michael Penix Jr’s Pro Day and NFL Draft stock and weighs in on Draymond Green’s latest ejection after barking at the refs just 4 minutes into the game. Missouri DE Darius Robinson joins Rich in-studio to discuss his preparations for the upcoming NFL Draft, and more. Rich breaks down the NCAA Tournament’s top Sweet 16 matchups, and comments on the double standard facing Caitlin Clark for taking heat for her fiery on-court demeanor. Please check out other RES productions: Overreaction Monday: http://apple.co/overreactionmonday  What the Football with Suzy Shuster and Amy Trask: http://apple.co/whatthefootball Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

3/28/24 - Hour 2 Sports entrepreneur Casey Wasserman and Rich discuss his successful efforts to bring the 2028 Olympics to Los Angeles and the massive undertaking of staging the games, why his alma mater UCLA bolted the Pac-12 for the Big Ten and what the future of big-time college athletics looks like and how the NFL can influence its evolution, Chip Kelly ditching the Bruins to become Ohio State’s Offensive Coordinator, DeShaun Foster’s future as UCLA’s head football coach, if Caitlin Clark should take the Big 3’s offer to play for $5 Million dollars, and more. Please check out other RES productions: Overreaction Monday: http://apple.co/overreactionmonday  What the Football with Suzy Shuster and Amy Trask: http://apple.co/whatthefootball Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

3/28/24 - Hour 1 Rich weighs in on Jayden Daniels’ Pro Day and the possibility of the LSU QB going #2 overall in the NFL Draft to the Washington Commanders, explains why he thinks the New England Patriots should draft a quarterback instead of trading the 3rd overall pick, and reacts to Cincinnati Reds phenom Elly De La Cruz learning English over his offseason to better connect with fans. ESPN’s Tisha Thompson and Rich do a deep dive into her investigation into the Shohei Ohtani gambling scandal.  Please check out other RES productions: Overreaction Monday: http://apple.co/overreactionmonday  What the Football with Suzy Shuster and Amy Trask: http://apple.co/whatthefootball Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

3/27/24 - Hour 3 Texas Longhorns DT T’Vondre Sweat and Rich discuss his preparation for the upcoming NFL Draft, UT’s return to prominence and more. WWE Superstar Paul Heyman and Rich discuss is impending Hall of Fame induction, the incredible origins of his career in wrestling that started all the way back in high school, the greatness of Roman Reigns and Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson’s return to wrestling. Rich weighs in on the 49ers’ looming payday for currently underpaid QB Brock Purdy. Please check out other RES productions: Overreaction Monday: http://apple.co/overreactionmonday  What the Football with Suzy Shuster and Amy Trask: http://apple.co/whatthefootball Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

3/27/24 - Hour 2 Sports Illustrated’s Chris Mannix and Rich discuss his concerns for the Los Angeles Lakers, Milwaukee Bucks and Golden State Warriors, what the Jontay Porter gambling scandal means for the NBA’s integrity and explains why Mike Tyson will not come out victorious in his boxing match vs Jake Paul this summer. Rich debates if the NFL should expand Replay Assist into a full-blown “Sky Judge,” and outlines which NFL teams would be most likely to make a run at Dak Prescott in free agency a year from now if he’s unable to reach a long-term extension to remain with the Dallas Cowboys. Please check out other RES productions: Overreaction Monday: http://apple.co/overreactionmonday  What the Football with Suzy Shuster and Amy Trask: http://apple.co/whatthefootball Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

3/27/24 - Hour 1 Rich reacts to the latest developments in the Shohei Ohtani gambling scandal, and comments on the rising draft stock of Michigan QB J.J. McCarthy. Falcons CEO/Head of NFL Competition Committee Rich McKay and Rich discuss the league’s drastic changes to its kickoff rules, banning the hip-drop tackle, expanding ‘Replay Assist’ for referees, and why the End Zone Fumble Rule isn’t changing anytime soon. Please check out other RES productions: Overreaction Monday: http://apple.co/overreactionmonday  What the Football with Suzy Shuster and Amy Trask: http://apple.co/whatthefootball Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

3/26/24 - Hour 3 Comedian/actor Jeff Garlin joins Rich in-studio to discuss the end of HBO’s ‘Curb Your Enthusiasm’ including his favorite scenes, episodes and cast members, and weighs in on the state of his beloved Chicago Bears and Cubs. Rich reacts to the limbo contract status of Dallas Cowboys QB Dak Prescott and San Francisco 49ers WR Brandon Aiyuk.  Please check out other RES productions: Overreaction Monday: http://apple.co/overreactionmonday  What the Football with Suzy Shuster and Amy Trask: http://apple.co/whatthefootball Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices