The Rich Eisen Show

Guest host Tom Pelissero and the guys recap the Nuggets’ NBA Finals win over the Miami Heat that included a rather subdued celebration from Denver star Nikola Jokic. Tom reacts to Stefon Diggs’ “curious” holdout from the Buffalo Bills’ off-season workouts. Tom, under Brockman’s urging, lists his all-time best “Toms” including Tom Hanks, Tom Morello, Tom Brady, Tom Petty, and Succession’s fictional Tom Wambsgans.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

NBA.com’s Steve Aschburner tells guest host Tom Pelissero if the Miami Heat have a chance to win Game 5 and extend the NBA Finals, the challenges the Heat face in their overreliance on Jimmy Butler, and why Nikola Jokic resembles Hall of Famer Tim Duncan in his play on the hardwood and his modesty off the court. Tom breaks down the Minnesota Vikings’ situation, why they cut ties with the still productive Pro Bowl RB Dalvin Cook, and what in the future for QB Kirk Cousins. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Guest host Tom Pelissero and the guys reflect on the anniversary of the Vince Vaughn/Jon Favreau comedy classic ‘Swingers.’ The guys react to Bill Belichick’s comments about meeting with free agent WR DeAndre Hopkins, and Tom explains why there are so many moving parts in an NFL trade that make blockbuster swaps difficult to pull off. In ‘Overreaction Monday’ Tom weighs in on DeAndre Hopkins and the New England Patriots, Aaron Rodgers and the New York Jets, if the Chicago Bears should be on ‘Hard Knocks,’ if the Giants should break the bank for Saquon Barkley, Atlanta Falcons RB Bijan Robinson, the Denver Nuggets-Miami Heat NBA Finals, the Vegas Golden Knights-Florida Panthers Stanley Cup Final, and if ‘Raiders of the Lost Ark’ is the best Harrison Ford movie. Tom and the guys preview Game 5 of the NBA finals. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Guest host Tom Pelissero breaks down the latest in Saquon Barkley’s contract situation with the New York Giants and explains why it currently a “tough market” for NFL running backs. Steelers WR Allen Robinson tells Tom what went wrong during his disastrous 2022 season with the Los Angeles Rams, why he has full confidence in QB Kenny Pickett and Head Coach Mike Tomlin, and what’s in store for Pittsburgh this season in a very competitive AFC North. In honor of the 37th anniversary of the release of ‘Predator’ Brockman lists his Top 5 Arnold Schwarzenegger movies, and Tom reveals a shocking list of the all-time most popular films that he’s never seen.    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Comedian Guy Torry joins guest host Mike Hill in-studio to discuss his Lakers fandom, the NBA Finals, the difference between a “comic” and a “comedian,’ his high school football career and more. FOX Sports NBA Analyst Jim Jackson tells Mike what changes Nikola Jokic and Jamal Murray made to their games since being drafted that have taken then to the NBA Finals, what the Miami Heat must do to even up their series against the Denver Nuggets and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Guest host Mike Hill and the guys discuss Nikola Jokic’s lack of an ego and wonder if he needs a more arrogant alter-ego like Penny Hardaway’s ‘Little Penny’ back in the day, and Mike explains why he has full confidence Carolina Panthers rookie QB Bryce Young will be an NFL success story. Author T.J. Newman tells Rich how she went from flight attendant to writing bestselling books about airline disasters like ‘Falling and ‘Drowning,’ and offers up her expert opinion on airplane etiquette including seat reclining, who gets the armrest and taking your shoes off mid-flight. Mike and the guys react to Lionel Messi joining MLS. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Guest host Mike Hill and the guys break down the NBA Finals and debate if the Miami Heat can tie up the series against the Denver Nuggets.  The Athletic’s Joe Vardon tells Mike why the Heat should activate Tyler Herro for Game 4 against the Nuggets, comments on Nikola Jokic’s “utterly dominant” playoffs run, how bench role players could determine who wins the series, and why we haven’t seen “Playoff Jimmy” Butler so far in these Finals. Mike explains why Nikola Jokic, despite being the best basketball player on the planet right now, needs to add a bit of swagger to his game. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Seahawks WR DK Metcalf tells Rich why he’s excited for the return of LB Bobby Wagner to Seattle, why he’s expecting no drop off from Geno Smith next season, recaps his MVP performance in the NBA All-Star Celebrity Game, and sets the record straight about whether or not that viral video where he leapt out of the building is 100% legit, which leads to heated debate with Brockman about the clip’s veracity. Actor Harold Perrineau joins Rich in-studio to discuss his MGM+ horror series ‘From,’ how he got his start in acting, his memorable turn on HBO’s groundbreaking ‘Oz’ prison drama, if he shares some fans disappointment with the ending of ‘Lost,’ and offers up his review of TJ Jefferson’s recent karaoke performance. In ‘What’s More Likely’ Rich weighs in on Josh Allen, AFC West QBs vs AFC North QBs, the Dallas Cowboys, Dalvin Cook, DeAndre Hopkins, Cooper Kupp, Michael Thomas, and the NBA Finals. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

NBA on TNT analyst Jamal Crawford tells Rich what makes Nuggets C Nikola Jokic so unique and if the Miami Heat have a chance vs Denver in the NBA Finals, what advice he has for former Memphis Grizzlies teammate Ja Morant, if Damian Lillard could be playing elsewhere next season, talks Chris Paul, Juwan Howard and Michigan hoops, and more. Rich and the guy's marvel at the eye-popping first week of Cincinnati Reds rookie phenom Elly De La Cruz and reacts to the Minnesota Vikings’ head-scratching release of Dalvin Cook and lists the top destinations for the 4-time Pro Bowl running back. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rich breaks down the Denver Nuggets’ NBA Finals Game 3 win over the Miami Heat lead by the continued dominance of Nikola Jokic and Jamal Murray and updates the latest in the PGA Tour-LIV Golf merger that is stirring things up and turning current Tour members like Rory McIlroy against one another. Golf Channel analyst Brandel Chamblee tells Rich that current LIV golfers are necessarily guaranteed a spot back on the PGA Tour of the controversial merger goes through, why infighting among Tour golfers is misdirected anger that should be turned toward LIV golfers and predicts what golf will look like once/if the merger goes through.  NFL Network Insider Tom Pelissero tells Rich why the Minnesota Vikings shockingly decided to part ways with 4-time Pro Bowl RB Dalvin Cook and which teams could be in the mix. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rich and the guys react to reports that free agent WR DeAndre Hopkins is meeting with the Tennessee Titans, and debate if Buffalo Bills fans should be worried about the “Madden Curse” with QB Josh Allen on the Madden 24 cover this year. Terry Crews joins Rich in-studio to discuss the new season of ‘America’s Got Talent,’ how he made the transition from NFL linebacker to finding success in the entertainment realm, how he reacted to getting to stare down Denzel Washington in that classic “King Kong” scene in ‘Training Day,’ and why the way the NFL handled the Damar Hamlin situation showed him that the league has changed for the better, and why Washington Commanders OC Eric Bieniemy deserves to be an NFL head coach. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Pro Football Hall of Famer Terrell Davis and Rich discuss his viral moment at the NBA Finals Game 2 in Denver where he was famously shown surrounded by celebrating Miami Heat fans, and breaks down what new head coach Sean Payton means for Russell Wilson and the Denver Broncos after a disastrous 2022 season. Actor Paddy Considine joins Rich in-studio to discuss his memorable role of King Viserys Targaryen in HBO’s ‘House of the Dragon,’ why he’s not a big fan of watching his own performances, says why he loves boxing but not MMA, and reveals how far the makers or ‘The Bourne Ultimatum’ went to capture a realistic vibe in the Matt Damon thriller. Richs weighs in on his 20th anniversary and shares his best memories from his wedding. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rich weighs in on the resounding impact of the stunning PGA Tour-LIV Golf merger and the blatant hypocrisy shown by Tour commissioner Jay Monahan after months of railing against the Saudi-backed upstart. CNBC’s ‘Squawk on the Street’ host David Faber tells Rich how soon the PGA Tour-LIV Golf merger could take place, how many billions the deal could be worth, and who will control the new entity once all the dotted lines have been signed. Rich and the guys preview Game 3 of the Heat vs Nuggets. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

NHL on TNT Analyst Eddie Olczyk tells Rich if the Florida Panthers can right the ship after going down 0-2 to the Vegas Golden Knights and predicts how the rest of the Stanley Cup Final will play out in around of ‘What’s More Likely.’ The Fire Pit Collective’s Alan Shipnuck tells Rich why the stunning PGA Tour-LIV Golf merger is the biggest golf story of the century, if the merger vindicates Phil Mickelson became the face of LIV Golf early on much to the chagrin of many of his peers, how the merger will impact the PGA Tour rank and file and golf’s majors, and what it means for Greg Norman’s legacy in the sport. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Baseball Hall of Famer Reggie Jackson joins Rich in-studio where he discusses, along with activist Richard Lapchick, the need for more inclusion and diversity in sports, reveals why he played his best under the “Mr. October” spotlight, shares his favorite George Steinbrenner and Joe DiMaggio stories along with a box of ‘Reggie’ candy bars, and reveals how he landed memorable roles in ‘The Naked Gun’ and “The Love Boat.’ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rich reacts to the shocking news that not only are the PGA Tour and LIV Tour mending fences but also merging golf tours. Big Ten Commissioner Tony Petitti and Rich discuss the intricacies of incorporating UCLA and USC into the conference, if further expansion is on the horizon, and shares his favorite memories of working with legendary sportscasters like Keith Jackson and Dick Enberg. Rich predicts (complains??) that Michigan will get stuck in the same Big Ten conference as USC, and the guy's debate if Urban Meyer could still be a highly successful coach if he returned to college football.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

MLB writer Scott Miller tells guest host Kirk Morrison why we could see a Dodgers vs Yankees World Series in the near future, if Stephen Strasburg’s latest elbow injury will end the former World Series MVP’s career, and if the success of the AL East top-to-bottom or the failure of the high-priced Padres is the bigger surprise this season. TJ and Kirk list the top sports documentaries they’d like to see made. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Guest host Kirk Morrison and the guys react to a report that Kyrie Irving has reached out to LeBron James about joining him and Luka Doncic on the Dallas Mavericks. ‘Stanley Cup Central’ NHL Insider Pierre McGuire tells Kirk how the Vegas Golden Knights have quickly created a great hockey environment in their short-but-successful history, what to expect in the Stanley Cup Final Game 2 and more. Kirk and the guy's debate if the retired Tom Brady would consider another NFL comeback if the right situation arose.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Guest host Kirk Morrison and the guys recap the Miami Heat’s huge Game 2 win over the Denver Nuggets in the NBA Finals. ‘Locked On NBA’ host Howard Beck tells Kirk what the difference was for the Miami Heat between their Game 1 loss and their Game 2 win over the Nuggets, what veterans Kyle Lowry and Kevin Love bring to Miami, if Eric Spoelstra’s approach to guarding Nikola Jokic is working, Gabe Vincent’s playoff ascendence, and how the Nuggets handle their first bit of adversity in the playoffs this year.  Kirk reveals he watched the Heat-Nuggets Game 2 with his mom who had some hilarious (and actually astute) observations about what went down in Denver. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Rich Eisen Show's Chris Brockman, TJ Jefferson, and Adam Chudwin break down the latest from the NBA. Follow the guys here: Twitter-@chrisbrockman, @achudwin Instagram- @brockshady, @tjjefferson, @achudwin Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices