The Rich Eisen Show

The Rich Eisen Show's Chris Brockman , TJ Jefferson, and Adam Chudwin break down the latest from the NBA. 01:30- Embiid/MVP talk 05:10- 76ers under the radar 09:15- NBA All-Star game 14:40- LeBron breaking the all time scoring record 30:40- Team you would be surprised winning a championship in the next couple of years 35:00- Anniversary of the death of Kobe Bryant Follow the guys here: Twitter: @chrisbrockman, @toojiggy, @achudwin Instagram: @brockshady, @tjjefferson, @achudwin Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dodgers play-by-play announcer Charley Steiner joins Rich in-studio to discuss the 30-year anniversary of his hilarious on-air reaction during a live SportsCenter show to Carl Lewis’ infamous national anthem attempt, relive their favorite memories from SportsCenter’s early 90’s heydays, shares his favorite memories of the late sportscasting legend Vin Scully, and explains why former Phillies 3B deserved to be elected into the Baseball Hall of Fame.  Rich comments on the Carolina Panthers hiring Frank Reich as head coach and what it means for Sean Payton, breaks down the latest Patrick Mahomes practice footage, and reacts to the Kansas City Chiefs giving the Bengals some bulletin board material. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Eagles TE Dallas Goedert tells Rich how head coach Nick Sirianni’s extreme competitiveness rubs off on the team, how Jalen Hurts staked his locker room leadership claim the first day he walked in the door, how winning a real Super Bowl would compare to winning one in Madden franchise mode, if he belongs among the NFL’s elite tight ends like Travis Kelce and George Kittle, and more.  Rich and the guys get into a heated debate on whether it’s better for the Jets to win a Super Bowl with Aaron Rodgers or to win it with a homegrown talent in Zach Wilson. The guys have a tongue-in-cheek reaction to Patrick Mahomes’ latest comments on his ankle injury. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jets fan Rich reacts to the team hiring failed former Denver Broncos Head Coach Nathaniel Hackett to be their Offensive Coordinator and says why he’s dubious about how well Aaron Rodgers would do under the scrutiny of the NYC media if he were to join his former OC in the Big Apple.  ESPN NFL analyst Louis Riddick tells Rich which matchups will be the keys to victory in the Bengals vs Chiefs AFC Championship Game and the Eagles vs 49ers NFC Championship Game, what Niners HC Kyle Shanahan must do to minimize Brock Purdy’s lack of big game experience, what the Cowboys and Buffalo Bills must do this offseason to get over the playoff hump. Rich weighs in on rumors that some NFL higher ups are keen on the idea of playing the AFC and NFC Championship games at neutral-site stadiums. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The MMQB’s Albert Breer and Rich discuss how Patrick Mahomes’ sprained ankle and Jalen Hurts’ shoulder injury could impact the ACF and NFC title games, why Joe Burrow has been a special player ever since his first youth league game, what the Buffalo Bills and Dallas Cowboys must do to bounce back from their early playoff exits, why he wouldn’t be surprised if Sean Payton waits another year before returning to coach in the NFL, and which teams are the front runners to land Tom Brady of the GOAT comes back for one more season.   Rich lists his top 5 coaches of the year among the Giants Brian Daboll, the Jaguars Doug Pederson, the Bills Sean McDermott, the Eagles Nick Sirianni, the 49ers Kyle Shanahan and a surprise candidate. Rich voices his extreme dislike for the NBA’s All Star Game team reveal process, and breaks down some Patrick Mahomes practice footage from today. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

ESPN NFL Analyst Matt Hasselbeck tells Rich why Brock Purdy deserves to be the NFL Rookie of the Year, why the 49ers will have their hands full with Jalen Hurts and the Philadelphia Eagles, how the Chiefs will likely adjust their playbook in the wake of Patrick Mahomes’ ankle injury, and why Joe Burrow is playing the best of all the remaining QB in the playoffs. Rich and the guys react to Patrick Mahomes’ latest comments on his playing status for Chiefs vs Bengals in the AFC Championship Game. Brockman goes under the microscope examine his most accurate hits and wild misses from his Overreaction Monday takes from this season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rich comments on the AFC and NFC Championship games and says why it’s too soon to say certain players and coaches have their legacies on the line this weekend.  Bengals RB Joe Mixon tells Rich what it’s like being in the huddle with Joe Burrow, what it would mean to get another shot to win the Super Bowl after coming up short against the Rams last season, why he fully expects Patrick Mahomes to play for the Chiefs in their AFC Championship Game rematch, and why his coin flip fine was worth every penny, and how his team handled the Damar Hamlin collapse in Buffalo. Rich and the guys debate if 49ers QB Brock Purdy should be the NFL’s Rookie of the Year despite starting just 7 games this season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rich lists his ‘Top 5 Storylines to Come Out of the NFL’s Divisional Round Games’ including takes on Joe Burrow, Josh Allen and the Buffalo Bills, Jerry Jones and the Dallas Cowboys, Patrick Mahomes’ ankle, 49ers QB Brock Purdy, and those ubiquitous Paul Giamatti/Albert Einstein commercials. Actor/director Dave Franco joins Rich in-studio to discuss his new Amazon Prime Video film ‘Somebody I Used to Know’ and what it’s like to direct his wife Alison Brie, his lifelong love of the 49ers and if Brock Purdy has earned the right to be the Niners’ starting QB next season, and takes a turn in the host seat where he more-than-capably peppers Rich with some questions of his own. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Resident Patriots fan Chris Brockman reacts to Bill Belichick bringing Bill O’Brien back into the fold to be the Pats’ new Offensive Coordinator.  Former Raiders GM Mike Mayock tells Rich what Josh Allen must do to get the Buffalo Bills over the hump in the AFC, why Joe Burrow is even better than predicted coming out of LSU, why the Eagles’ offense is much more than just Jalen Hurts, how the Chiefs will handle a limited Patrick Mahomes if he even plays at all vs the Bengals, and how he see the AFC and NFC Championship games playing out. Chiefs WR JuJu Smith-Schuster tells Rich if he’s concerned for Patrick Mahomes’ high-ankle sprain, how KC head coach Andy Reid compares to Steeler HC Mike Tomlin, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rich reacts to Tom Brady’s most recent comments about his NFL future and speculates on TB12’s options to play next season or retire. 49ers All-Pro LB Fred Warner and Rich discuss the Niners’ Divisional Round win over the Dallas Cowboys, the uncanny poise of rookie QB Brock Purdy, the challenge of facing Jalen Hurts and the Eagles’ multi-faceted offense, and what winning a Super Bowl would mean after falling short in the NFC Championship Game against the Rams last season. Rich and the guys compare Brock Purdy to Kurt Warner’s emergence from obscurity to stardom for the Rams in their 1999 Super Bowl season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In his ‘Overreaction Monday’ segment Rich weighs in on Josh Allen’s chances to win a title during his career, Daniel Jones’ Giants future, if a Bengals-Eagles Super Bowl is a fait accompli, if the Cowboys have gone as far as Dak Prescott can take them, Shannon Sharpe’s blowup at the Lakers-Grizzlies game, if the 49ers should be worried about Brock Purdy heading into their NFC Championship Game showdown against the Eagles, and if Aaron Rodgers and Tom Brady will be playing for new teams next season.  Rich and the guys debate of Josh Allen has taken a step down in QB tier rankings after his inconsistent season, and says what Patrick Mahomes’ high ankle sprain means for the Chiefs’ chances against the Bengals in the AFC Championship game.  Rich takes the chance to gloat over his final power rankings he posted before the playoffs began in which he had the 49ers, Chiefs, Bengals and Eagles as his top 4 teams. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Two-time Super Bowl champion & ‘Green Light’ podcast host Chris Long tells Rich why the Bengals’ relatively easy win over the Bills in Buffalo was the most impressive performance of the NFL’s Divisional Round games, if there’s a chance Patrick Mahomes’ high-anke sprain could keep him out of the AFC Championship Game, how Joe Burrow compares to Tom Brady, why the Cowboys once again failed to reach the NFC title game, and why should expect a very physical showdown between the 49ers and Eagles for the right to rep the NFC in the Super Bowl.  Rich comments on Joe Burrow’s upcoming contact talks and wonders if the Bengals QB will take a smaller piece of the pie (a la Tom Brady) so the team can continue to place talent around him, and breaks down the disappointing end to the Buffalo Bills’ once-promising year and what the team should do to bolster their offense next season.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rich recaps Joe Burrow and the Cincinnati Bengals’ huge road win over the Buffalo Bills for a 2nd straight trip to the AFC Championships Game, says how much blame Dak Prescott should take for the Cowboys’ latest playoff disappointment, if Jerry Jones should cut bait with head coach Mike McCarthy and hire Sean Payton or move on from Dak Prescott (possibly with Aaron Rodgers??).   Rich breaks down the Eagles impressive win over Daniel Jones and the New York Giants and why the 49ers will have a tall task against Jalen Hurts and the Philly offense in the NFC Championship game. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

ESPN’s Troy Aikman tells Rich his favorite memories from the Dallas Cowboys-San Francisco 49ers rivalry in the 90’s, weighs in on Tom Brady’s NFL future and if the G.O.A.T. will come back for another season, previews SF vs DAL and if rookie QB Brock Purdy can lead the Niners to the Super Bowl and what a 4th Super Bowl win would mean for Cowboys owner Jerry Jones.  Al in Dallas calls in to preview his New York Giants’ chances to upset the Philadelphia Eagles. Rich says how Brock Purdy’s rise compares to Kurt Warner’s and Tom Brady’s NFL origin stories, and says why Jaguars RB Travis Etienne is his Monster Athlete of the Week that must have a huge game for the Jags to pull off the upset in Kansas City against Patrick Mahomes’ Chiefs.  Mike Del Tufo forecasts the weather for all the NFL’s Divisional Round games followed by Rich hyping up the top storylines for Saturday and Sunday’s games along with Brockman’s ‘Sneaky Good Games.’ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rich reacts to Ravens GM Eric DeCosta’s recent comments about Lamar Jackson’s murky future in Baltimore.  Rich and the guys debate if Jackson will be able to get a fully guaranteed contract given his recent injury history and which team he’s likely to suit up for next season, and in ‘What’s More Likely’ Rich weighs in on the weekend’s NFL Divisional Round game. Rich comments on the NFL’s ticket selling plan for a possible neutral-site AFC Championship game in Atlanta between the Bills and Chiefs and why it could be seen as a slight on the Cincinnati Bengals and Jacksonville Jaguars. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rich breaks down the NFL Divisional Round teams and says why 49ers QB Brock Purdy’s rise is the most compelling story of the 8 remaining quarterbacks. ESPN’s Steve Young tells Rich why 49ers rookie QB Brock Purdy reminds him of a Luke Skywalker-esque Jedi master, how Giants HC Brian Daboll turned Daniel Jones’ career around, his advice for embattled Jets QB (and fellow BYU alum) Zach Wilson, reveals how the 49ers-Cowboys epic rivalry of the mid-90’s defined his Hall of Fame career, and shares a great story about the time the Tampa Bay Buccaneers tried to convince Bo Jackson to give up his pro baseball dreams to play exclusively in the NFL. Rich and the guys debate if Brock Purdy has already done enough to win the 49ers’ starting QB job next season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Pro Football Hall of Famer Marshall Faulk tells guest host Suzy Shuster how Brock Purdy’s unexpected success compares to Kurt Warner’s emergence in 1999 for the Rams, why the Dallas Cowboys CANNOT afford to lose to the 49ers and their rookie QB, previews Bills vs Bengals, Giants vs Eagles, Chiefs vs Jaguars, and says why the G-Men must bring QB Daniel Jones back next season.  Suzy offers up her top hows to watch instead of TLC’s ‘Milf Manor’ including ‘Ozark,’ ‘Modern Family,’ ‘Tulsa King,’ ‘1883,’ ‘Yellowstone,’ and ‘Ted Lasso.’ Brockman breaks down the latest comments from John Harbaugh and the Ravens’ GM concerning Lamar Jackson’s tenuous future in Baltimore. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

NFL Network analyst Kurt Warner tells guest host Suzy Shuster why he’s not surprised at the early success of 49ers rookie QB Brock Purdy, says what Trevor Lawrence must do/not do for the Jacksonville Jaguars to upset the Patrick Mahomes and the Chiefs, why he’s concerned for the New York Giants against the Philadelphia Eagles, why Josh Allen is as much a liability as an asset for the Buffalo Bills against Joe Burrow’s Cincinnati Bengals, why he sees the 49ers ending the Dallas Cowboys’ Super Bowl hopes for a 2nd straight season, and what factors will determine if and for which team Tom Brady returns to play next season.   Former NFL players Brian Arakpo and Michael Griffin along with Bryan Hynson talk the new season of ‘The Cupcake Guys’ on The Roku Channel, Arch Manning and the Texas Longhorns and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Guest host Suzy Shuster and the guys break down the NFL’s Divisional Round games and the latest news from around the league.  NFL Insider Tom Pelissero tells Suzy how Byron Leftwich went from a hot head coaching candidate to getting fired as the Buccaneers’ Offensive Coordinator, which teams are the frontrunners to land Sean Payton as their next head coach, the likelihood Tom Brady retires or comes back for another NFL season, and how the Lamar Jackson-Baltimore Ravens contract negotiations could play out.  Suzy and the guys discuss the anniversary of the Raiders/Patriots “Tuck Rule Game,” the 49ers vs Cowboys, ‘Curb Your Enthusiasm,’ parenting and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Cowboys fan TJ debates whether or not to accept a bet from the show’s resident die-hard 49ers fan Jordan Sherrow on Sunday’s Dallas-San Francisco Divisional Round matchup.  FOX Sports NFL Analyst/3-time Super Bowl Champion Daryl “Moose” Johnston and Rich break down the Giants vs Eagles Divisional Round matchup, says why rookie QB Brock Purdy looks like a high schooler in appearance but more like a seasoned NFL veteran on the field, and shares his favorite memories from the Cowboys-49ers rivalry over the years.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices