The Rich Eisen Show

Michigan State Head Basketball Coach Tom Izzo and Rich discuss the emotional aftermath of the tragic shooting on the MSU campus this month that took the lives of 3 students, and how he and his team can be conduits of healing for the Spartan student body. Rich comments on the Michigan State shooting this month, debates a caller on whether Derek Carr would be able to handle the media spotlight in New York if he were the Jets quarterback, and if Sean Payton can return Russell Wilson and the Broncos to their winning ways. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rich reacts to Aaron Rodgers emerging from his “darkness retreat” and weighs in on whether his New York Jets would be better off trading for the Packers QB or signing former Raiders QB Derek Carr. ESPN NBA Senior Writer Brian Windhorst tells Rich when Phoenix Suns fans can expect to see Kevin Durant suit up for his new team, which teams improved the most at the NBA Trade Deadline, why he has concerns Russell Westbrook can be a difference maker for the Clippers, if LeBron can put the Lakers on his back and get L.A. back to the playoffs, what the Golden State Warriors must do to rise out of mediocrity, how the Eastern Conference playoff picture could shake out, if Quin Snyder will be the Atlanta Hawks’ next head coach, and if we’ll see the end of Load Management the rest of the NBA season as teams make their playoff pushes. 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. 00:00- NBA All- Star Weekend recap 18:00- 2nd half preview/ Playoff predictions Follow the guys here: Twitter: @chrisbrockman, @toojiggy, @achudwin Instagram: @brockshady. @tjjefferson, @achudwin Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

TCU quarterback Max Duggan and Rich discuss his huge 2022 season that saw him finish runner-up in the Heisman Trophy voting and a trip to the CFP National Championship Game, and how he’s preparing for the upcoming NFL Combine with the hopes of improving his NFL Draft stock. O’Shea Jackson Jr. joins Rich in-studio to promote his new comedy film ‘Cocaine Bear,’ the state of his beloved Lakers and if LeBron can lead a revamped roster back to the playoffs this season. Rich and the guys debate if the Lakers or Clippers will win an NBA title sooner. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Buccaneers Senior Advisor Bruce Arians tells Rich why the thinks the Bucs will be in good hands with Kyle Trask as their starting QB, his reaction to Tampa parting ways with OC Byron Leftwich, and his advice for Tom Brady as he prepares for a career in sportscasting. Hall of Fame announcer Al Michaels tells Rich is favorite recollections from calling the historic “Miracle on Ice” 1980 Olympic hockey upset of the Soviet Union by the USA. To honor the birthday of Julius “Dr. J” Erving Rich lists his top 10 power rankings of all-time pop culture doctors. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jets fan Rich reacts to a report that his team is pushing hard for Derek Carr by telling him he could be a first ballot hall of famer if he comes to New York. NBCSN Boston’s Patriots Insider Tom Curran tells Rich why Bill Belichick is “absolutely not” going to move on from incumbent starting QB Mac Jones after a mediocre season and how the hiring of Bill O’Brien as Offensive Coordinator will help Belichick bounce back from his questionable coaching staff decisions last season.  Rich and the guys debate if the Patriots should stick with Mac Jones after bringing back Bill O’Brien as OC and reuniting him with his former Alabama quarterback, Rich gives his review of the new comedy ‘Cocaine Bear,’ and reacts to Eagles WR A.J. Brown’s glowing endorsement of star QB Jalen Hurts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rich lists his ‘Top 5 NFL Offseason Storylines’ including Aaron Rodgers, the QB carousel, possible big trades, Lamar Jackson, the NFL Draft & more. Actor/comedian David Cross joins Rich in-studio to discuss his new ‘Worst Dad in the World’ comedy tour, his love of the Red Sox and Atlanta Braves, and dishes the dirt on meeting Bob Odenkirk for the first time, ‘Arrested Development,’ and auditioning for the lead roles in ‘Breaking Bad’ and ‘House’ in a round of ‘Celebrity True or False.’  Jets fan Rich weighs in on the possibility of free agent QB Derek Carr to New York instead of Aaron Rodgers, Jimmy Garoppolo or sticking with former #2 overall pick Zach Wilson. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

QB coach/consultant Jordan Palmer tells Rich why Eagles QB Jalen Hurts has the “it” factor, if the Bears should trade Justin Fields and draft Bryce Young #1 overall, his evaluation of Kentucky’s Will Levis, Tennessee’s Hendon Hooker, TCU’s Max Duggan, and UCLA’s Dorian Thompson-Robinson, and why Trevor Lawrence’s NFL future is extremely bright. Rich and the guys discuss the Chiefs Super Bowl win and the odd play call on the Dallas Cowboys’ last play of their season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rich blasts the lack of competition in the NBA All-Star Game and says what’s the root cause for the complete lack of defense. NFL Network Insider Tom Pelissero tells Rich the latest on Aaron Rodgers’ uncertain Green Bay Packers future and which teams (Jets? Raiders?) could be in the market for the enigmatic QB, if Derek Carr would be wise to choose his next team before or after Rodgers’ decision, why the Ravens could trade Lamar Jackson, if the New York Giants are willing to pay Daniel Jones $45M a year, and if Arizona Cardinals’ rookie head coach Jonathan Gannon can get the most out of Kyler Murray. Rich and the guys debate if Daniel Jones is worth the $45M per season he’s reportedly seeking from the New York Giants. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

John Salley fills in for Rich Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

John Salley fills in for Rich Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

John Salley fills in for Rich Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Kirk Morrison fills in for Rich. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Kirk Morrison fills in for Rich. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Kirk Morrison fills in for Rich. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rich and the guys weigh in on Shohei Ohtani’s tenuous tenure with the Angels and if the Mets, Yankees, Red Sox or Dodgers are his likely next team, and break down the good and the bad for MLB’s new rules changes including banning the shift, pitch clocks, and bigger bases. Actor Ken Marino joins Rich in-studio to discuss the long-awaited return of the cult classic comedy series ‘Party Down’ on STARZ, why you might actually see him dressed as a cowboy in a karaoke video, why he, like Rich, is back on the Knicks’ bandwagon after years of disappointment, and more. Rich takes a call from a viewer who explains what happens at a “silent retreat” like the one Packers QB Aaron Rodgers is currently attending, and the guys react to new Arizona Cardinals HC Jonathan Gannon’s comments about Kyler Murray. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Pro Football Hall of Famer Warren Sapp joins Rich in-studio to discuss his new documentary ‘My Life with CTE’ chronicling his post-NFL mental health struggles, why Patrick Mahomes is a quarterback like we’ve never seen in the NFL before, his reaction to James Bradberry’s controversial holding flag in the Super Bowl and why he has no problem with JuJu Smith-Schuster trolling the Eagles’ CB with an inflammatory Valentine’s Day tweet, his reaction to the possibility of Aaron Rodgers to the Raiders, if Deion Sanders took money under the table during his playing days, why the Bears should move on from Justin Fields, and why his favorite new sport is …pickleball??  Rich names Bryce Young his Monster.com Prospect of the Week and explains why the Alabama QB’s talent could result in some team trading with the Bears to select him #1 overall in the NFL Draft. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rich reacts to the Chiefs Super Bowl victory parade where players called out their many doubters, like a certain host who picked the Las Vegas Raiders to win the AFC West before the season. Pro Football Talk’s Mike Florio tells Rich why the Chiefs are likely to return to the Super Bowl many times over the remaining course of Patrick Mahomes’ career, how this off-season’s NFL QB carousel could play out with quarterbacks like Lamar Jackson on the move or getting big extensions from their current teams, why Derek Carr would be a better fit for the Jets than Aaron Rodgers who might not be cut out to handle the media scrutiny in New York, and why the Bears would be foolish to trade Justin Fields to select another QB with the #1 overall pick in this year’s NFL Draft.  Rich makes his case for the NFL to follow the USFL and XFL’s lead and change the controversial end zone fumble rule. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rich ranks his top destinations for free agent QB Derek Carr among the Carolina Panthers, Tennessee Titans, New England Patriots, New York Jets, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, New Orleans Saints and Seattle Seahawks. The guys react to Las Vegas Raiders owner Mark Davis finally ditching that godawful bowl haircut and joining the Bald Brotherhood. CBS’ Nate Burleson tells Rich why the controversial Super Bowl holing flag was the right call but why he didn’t like seeing it thrown at that point in the NFL’s biggest game of the year, why JuJu Smith-Schuster showed his immaturity when trolling Eagles CB James Bradberry with a “very lame” Valentine’s Day tweet, and why he’ll never forget getting to interview the halftime show superstar Rihanna. Rich and the guys react to the Chiefs’ victory parade in Kansas City. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rich breaks down the NFL QB carousel and says what the Bears should do with the #1 pick in the upcoming NFL Draft. Emmy Award-winning actor Henry Winkler tells Rich how he reacted watching his new best friend Patrick Mahomes win the Super Bowl, when he’ll ever have that long-awaited dinner with the Chiefs’ QB, his hilarious reaction to learning of Aaron Rodgers’ “darkness retreat,” when we can expect the new season of HBO’s ‘Barry’ to drop, why the food at SoFi Stadium pales in comparison to the Rams stadium’s spectacle, and reveals whatever happened to Richie Cunningham’s older brother on ‘Happy Days.’ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices