The Rich Eisen Show

6/28/24 - Hour 3 Texans LB Will Anderson Jr and Rich discuss his stellar rookie season, adding bookend edge rusher Danielle Hunter, CJ Stroud’s leadership, Alabama’s life after Nick Saban, and more. Jeff in Detroit calls in to play the “Win/Loss Game” for his beloved Lions. Former NFL DE Akbar Gbajabiamila joins Rich in-studio to discuss the new season of ‘American Ninja Warrior,’ why Jim Harbaugh and the Chargers might be Patrick Mahomes and the Chiefs’ biggest impediment to three-peat as Super Bowl champions, covering the upcoming Olympics for NBC, 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

6/28/24 - Hour 2 Rich reacts to the backlash Chris Brockman is getting from Ravens fans after suggesting Baltimore could start the season 1-4, and in ‘What’s More Likely’ Rich weighs in on the Rams, Detroit Lions, Atlanta Falcons, Washington Commanders, New York Jets, Chargers, Aaron Judge’s home run spree, Paul George’s landing spot and more. Actor Oliver Platt joins Rich in-studio to discuss the new season of FX’s acclaimed ‘The Bear,’ the series unforgettable “Christmas Dinner” and “Forks” episodes from season 2, and talks Princess Diana, ‘Miami Vice,’ ‘Married to the Mob,’ Bill Murray and more in a round of ‘Celebrity True or False.’ To honor the return of ‘The Bear’ on FX, Brockman lists his all-time top 10 bears.  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

6/28/24 - Hour 1 Rich and the guys react to the Lakers, to no one’s surprise, drafting Bronny James with the 55th pick in the NBA Draft. Giants LB Kayvon Thibodeaux and Rich discuss his mindset and goals heading into the new season, the addition of pass rusher Brian Burns from the Carolina Panthers, the defection of Saquon Barkley to their NFC East rival Philadelphia Eagles, his community outreach efforts, and more. TJ lists his top 5 all-time professional athletes who were also high school classmates. 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

6/27/24 - Hour 3 Rich lays out the best-case scenario for Russell Wilson and the Pittsburgh Steelers next season, and Michigan alum Rich reacts to Notre Dame renewing its football rivalry game with Michigan State. Actor Jimmy Tatro joins Rich in-studio to discuss his new Roku movie ‘The Real Bros of Simi Valley: The Movie,’ how he fared against former NFL lineman Taylor Lewan in the Beer Olympics recently, 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

6/27/24 - Hour 2 To honor the 2nd year in a row of a French player going #1 in the NBA Draft, Rich ranks his 10 favorite things about France, then explains why the Baltimore Ravens have one of the most must-watch schedules of the 2024 NFL season. NFL Insider Tom Pelissero and Rich discuss possible changes to the league’s offseason schedule next year, what it will take for the 49ers and disgruntled WR Brandon Aiyuk to mend fences before training camp, if Dak Prescott will become the NFL’s first $60M/year quarterback, and Mike McCarthy’s mindset heading into the 2024 season without a contract extension. 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

6/27/24 - Hour 1 Rich and the guys break down the first round of th3 2024 NBA Draft and weighs in on his Knicks giving OG Anunoby a 5-year, $212M deal on the heels of trading for Nets F Mikal Bridges. Commanders RB Austin Ekeler tells Rich why he bolted the Chargers to sign with the Commanders, his impressions of what he’s seen from 2nd-overall draft pick Jayden Daniels so far, how his role in Washington’s backfield will impact his fantasy football value, his latest Eksperience digital/gaming endeavors, and more. Rich sets the record straight on whether Titans DL Jeffery Simmons referred to former teammate Derrick Henry’s new Baltimore Ravens uniform as a “tutu” or “2-2’ during his appearance on the show earlier this week. 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

6/26/24 - Hour 3 Rich lists his the top under-the-radar games for NFL Week 1 including Chargers vs Raiders, Jaguars vs Dolphins, Texans vs Colts, and others. Lava Media CEO Jason Flom joins Rich in-studio to discuss how he got his start in the music business that led to a career in which he discovered acts like Katy Perry and Twisted Sister, his involvement in social justice initiatives, 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

6/26/24 - Hour 2 The Athletic’s Sam Amick and Rich discuss the Lakers’ approach to keeping LeBron James in the fold while building their roster for future years, how JJ Redick’s approach will help shape the team’s offseason decision making and which trade targets could land in Los Angeles, and if the Celtics’ roster building blueprint could impact the NBA Draft and offseason trades. Formula E CEO Jeff Dodds and Rich discuss the burgeoning growth of the circuit and it’s TV home on Roku, and more. Rich plays the ‘Win/Loss Game’ with a VERY optimistic Jacksonville Jaguars fan. 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

6/26/24 - Hour 1 Knicks fan Rich reacts to New York giving up a ton of draft picks for SF Mikal Bridges. Second Gentleman of the United States Douglas Emhoff joins Rich in-studio to discuss how sports is the great commonality that bonds us, reacts to Chris Brockman’s no-time-limit fantasy football draft, plays the ‘Win/Loss Game’ for his beloved Los Angeles Rams, 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

6/25/24 - Hour 3 Rich and the guys react to a caller who predicts the Raiders will go 14-3 next season. Oscar winner Kevin Costner joins Rich in-studio to discuss his new series of westerns, ‘Horizon: an American Saga,’ shares how he landed the Crash Davis role in ‘Bull Durham,’ recalls working with legendary actors like Gene Hackman, Sean Connery, Robert De Niro, Burt Lancaster and Donald Sutherland, and why he left his role as John Dutton on the popular ‘Yellowstone’ series.  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

6/25/24 - Hour 2 Rams All-Pro RB Kyren Williams and Rich discuss playing for the same team he grew up rooting for,  his breakout season last year, learning from Sean McVay and Matthew Stafford, his goals for the upcoming season, the team drafting RB Blake Corum, and more. Titans All-Pro DT Jeffrey Simmons and Rich discuss his football origin story, how he goes from cool, calm and collected to a trash talking maniac on game days, how things are different under new head coach Brian Callahan after the departure of Mike Vrabel, and watching Derrick Henry leave for the Baltimore Ravens. Rich breaks down the Titans’ schedule and explains why they might be a lot better than pundits are predicting. 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

6/25/24 - Hour 1 Rich and the guys react to J.J. Redick’s comments at his introductory press conference as the Lakers’ new head coach. Eagles All-Pro OT Lane Johnson and Rich discuss the retirement of future Hall of Fame C Jason Kelce’s impact on Philly’s O-Line, what running back Saquon Barkley brings to the team’s offense and locker room, if there’s added pressure on QB Jalen Hurts next season, his star turns singing on-stage with country star Zach Bryan and taking part in WrestleMania 40. Rich reacts to the Florida Panthers winning their first Stanley Cup with a Game 7 win over the Connor McDavid and Edmonton Oilers. 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

6/24/24 - Hour 3 In ‘Overreaction Monday’ Rich weighs in on the Philadelphia Eagles, Dallas Cowboys, Lakers, Stanley Cup Final, Angel Reese, and more. Comedian Jay Pharoah joins Rich in-studio to where he dives into his deep bag of celebrity impressions to discuss his FOX game show ‘The Quiz with Balls,’ and reviews Bengals QB Joe Burrow and Vikings WR Justin Jefferson partaking in a Paris fashion show. 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

6/24/24 - Hour 2 ‘First Take’ host Stephen A. Smith and Rich discuss how long the Boston Celtics can rule the roost in the NBA, and opens up about his future in media along with his current contract talks to remain at ESPN. Tampa Bay Rays closer Pete Fairbanks and Rich discuss his penchant for providing hilarious, yet highly-insightful, postgame commentary after he blows a save, and more. Rich recounts taking his son to watch Shohei Ohtani at Dodger Stadium over the weekend. 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

6/24/24 - Hour 1 Rich and the guys discuss the burgeoning hype for the Oilers vs Panthers Stanley Cup Final Game 7. NFL Network’s Daniel Jeremiah and Rich discuss the impact Jim Harbaugh is making on the Chargers’ locker room, which teams are most likely to go from outhouse to penthouse this season, if the hype surrounding CJ Stroud and the Houston Texans is warranted, which rookie QBs and WRs are most likely to get substantial playing time, if Atlanta Falcons QB Kirk Cousins or Pittsburgh Steelers QB Russell Wilson is more likely to lead their team to the playoffs, and how Trevor Lawrence’s big payday will impact upcoming contracts for Tua Tagovailoa and Dak Prescott. Rich reacts to a report that Cowboys head coach Mike McCarthy is “fed up” with Jerry Jones and his situation in Dallas.  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 podca

6/21/24 - Hour 3 Sports Illustrated’s Chris Mannix joins Rich in-studio to discuss how long the Boston Celtics can stay atop the NBA, if the Lakers hiring of JJ Redick was a smart move, Paul George’s options in free agency among the Clippers, 76ers and Orlando Magic, the chances LeBron James leaves L.A., previews the Mike Tyson vs Jake Paul fight, and weighs in on the Celtics, Warriors, Luka Doncic, Victor Wembanyama, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Anthony Edwards, Zion Williamson, Joel Embiid, and more in a special NBA-centric edition of ‘What’s More Likely.’ Rich and the guys react to the latest gem of a soundbite from Tampa Bay Rays closer Pete Fairbanks after blowing a save.  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

6/21/24 - Hour 2 Rich reacts to the Patriots extending the contact of Rhamondre Stevenson and what it means for running backs around the NFL. In ‘What’s More Likely’ Rich weighs in on Russell Wilson, Kirk Cousins, Aaron Rodgers, the Arizona Cardinals, Chicago Bears, Detroit Lions, Buffalo Bills, Chargers, Lakers, Shohei Ohtani, and Aaron Judge. 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

6/21/24 - Hour 1 Rich and the guys react to the Lakers finally ending their coaching search with the hiring of the untested J.J. Redick. Rich and the guys react to Baseball Hall of Famer Reggie Jackson recounting the racism he faced in the minor leagues in Birmingham, Alabama in the 1960’s. Chris Brockman dusts off his ‘Powerless Rankings’ to reveal his 10 worst teams in the NFL heading into training camps. 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

6/20/24 - Hour 3 Rich and the guys react to Trevor Lawrence’s first comments since signing his $275M contract with the Jacksonville Jaguars. Actor Kurtwood Smith joins Rich in-studio to discuss the new season of Netflix’s ‘That 90’s Show,’ and reveals some great behind-the-scenes stories about ‘Robocop,’ ‘Dead Poets Society,’ Robin Williams and more in a round of ‘Celebrity True or False.’ 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

6/20/24 - Hour 2 Bob Costas and Rich discuss the passing of Baseball Hall of Famer Willie Mays, which former or current player can be called the greatest living baseball player and breaks down which MLB teams are the best in the AL and NL. Rich reveals his list of the top wildest sports stories of the year so far including Scottie Scheffler’s PGA Championship arrest, Caitlin Clark’s WNBA debut, the Ohtani/Ippei Mizuhara scandal, 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