The Rich Eisen Show

Rich kicks off the hour breaking down the Cowboys embarrassing loss to the Cardinals on Monday Night Football (3:10). Rich also weighs in on the Miami Dolphins naming Tua Tagovailoa their starting QB despite a decent record and solid play from incumbent starter Ryan Fitzpatrick (24:29). Legendary ESPN basketball analyst Dick Vitale joins the show to tout his beloved Rays in the World Series against the Dodgers, why it’s a great time to be a Tampa sports fan, and how he saw the cancelled NCAA tournament playing out this season (39:03).   Thank you to today's sponsor: Microsoft Teams = Now there are more ways to be a Team. Learn more at Microsoft.com/teams  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rich kicks off the hour pondering some head-scratching two-point conversion decisions in NFL Week 6 along with his Overreaction Monday segment weighing in if the Steelers are the AFC’s best team, the Dolphins’ playoff chances, the Vikings dumpster fire of a season, the Niners big win over the Rams, the Bucs’ manhandling ofthe Packers, Ryan Tannehill’s MVP chances, and the odds Trevor Lawrence plays for the Jaguars next season (00:38). Titans QB Ryan Tannehill and Rich discuss Tennessee’s Week 6 overtime win vs the Texans, RB Derrick Henry’s impressive combination of size and strength, what led to Tennessee’s covid-19 protocol violations and subsequent outbreak, facing a tough Steelers D without injured OT Taylor Lewan, head coach Mike Vrabel’s keen use of rulebook loopholes, and his Salute to Service volunteerism (19:30). Chris Brockman runs through the latest news and notes including updates on Christian McCaffrey, Zach Ertz, and the retirement of legendary hockey announcer Mike “Doc” Emrick (43:00).   Thank

FOX Sports’ MLB analyst and Hall of Famer John Smoltz and Rich recap the Dodgers thrilling Game 7 win over the Braves in the NLCS, preview the pressure on the Dodgers heading into the World Series, says why Dodgers manager Dave Roberts did right in their NLCS clincher, and how the Rays bullpen could be a difference maker vs L.A., and how expectations for starting pitchers have changed over the years (2:40). 49ers TE George Kittle and Rich discuss his Deion Sanders TD celebration tribute, the Niners’ pivotal Week 6 win over the Rams, what Jimmy Garoppolo’s mindset was like after his benching, the emergence of Packers TE Robert Tonyan, and if you could hang with him during one of his workouts(22:09). Rich breaks down the tough sports weekend in Chris Brockman’s household with the Patriots shocking loss to the lowly Broncos, Mookie Betts heading to the World Series with the Dodgers’ elimination of the Braves, and Georgia drubbing at the hands of Nick Saban and Alabama (41:14. And another week, another Rich Eisen

Rich kicks off the hour with an in-depth recap of Tom Brady and the Bucs’ manhandling of Aaron Rodgers and the Packers, the 49ers critical win over the Rams on Sunday Night, and the Titans overtime win over the Texan led by the 200-yard game of RB Derrick Henry (3:07). Dan Patrick dials into the show to break down who, among so many teams, actually has a shot to win the Super Bowl this season, how the nature of sports talk has changed over the years, and reveals which of those classic ‘This Is SportsCenter” commercials are his favorites (20:49). Rich wraps up the hour reflecting on the NFL debut of Dolphins rookie QB Tua Tagovailoa (49:26).   Thank you to today's sponsors: Geico = In just 15 minutes you could save 15% or more on car insurance. Visit Geico.com Old Spice = A new line of products for down below. Visit Walmart.com/oldspicebelowdeck   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

ESPN NBA analyst Richard Jefferson and Rich discuss how difficult it really was for the Lakers to win the NBA title in the league’s Orlando bubble, why he’s standing by his “Giannis Antetokounmpo is a Pippen” take, where the 2-time defending NBA MVP could end up if not with the Bucks, and if he can make any sense of Kyrie Irving’s latest foot-in-mouth comments throwing shade at LeBron James (2:36). Hall of Fame play-by-play announcer Jon Miller and Rich Eisen reflect on the passing of his friend and former broadcasting colleague Joe Morgan (22:31). The week wraps up with Chris Brockman’s Sneaky Good Games, and Rich’s Under the Radar Games for the NFL’s Week 6 in the Bengals vs Colts, Ravens vs Steelers, and Bears vs Panthers, followed by a call from comedian/Brockman’s significant other Sarah Tiana who vigorously defends her Atlanta Braves and their annoying “stirring it up” gesture (47:11).   Thank you to today's sponsor: Microsoft Teams = Now there are more ways to be a Team. Learn more at Microsoft.com/tea

Rich and the guys kick off the hour with a heated debate about how much Le’Veon Bell still has left in the tank, and what he will contribute to the Chiefs offense (1:30). Veteran NFL linebacker Sam Acho calls in to discuss the inspiration for his new motivational book, ‘Let the World See You,’ if the free agent LB would sign with a team or retire, and what he saw in New Orleans last year that could explain the Saints’ current turmoil with talented-but-difficult WR Michael Thomas (24:41). The guys wrap up the hour with their Higher Register Tepid Takes on Andy Dalton and the Cowboys, Tom Brady and the Bucs vs Aaron Rodgers and the Packers, and Tyron Lue’s chances to take the Clippers to an NBA title (44:11).   Thank you to today's sponsors: Geico = In just 15 minutes you could save 15% or more on car insurance. Visit Geico.com Old Spice = A new line of products for down below. Visit Walmart.com/oldspicebelowdeck Visa = Shop Local with Visa to help support your community. https://usa.visa.com/  Learn more about

 Rich starts the hour breaking down the Dodgers facing elimination at the hands of the Braves, and the Astros dramatic walk-off win against the Rays, and which would be the most attractive World Series matchup (4:06). Rich then dives deep into Le’Veon Bell’s signing with the Chiefs and why it could but the Jets in the butt sooner than later (13:35). Hall of Fame QB Brett Favre calls the show to discuss Aaron Rodgers, Drew Brees, Tom Brady, why he’s impressed with this year’s crop of rookie quarterbacks, why he’s fully endorsing CBC for pain management, and you won’t believe what his dad blurted out that time he met Kevin Costner (23:16).   Thank you to today's sponsors: Geico = In just 15 minutes you could save 15% or more on car insurance. Visit Geico.com Old Spice = A new line of products for down below. Visit Walmart.com/oldspicebelowdeck Visa = Shop Local with Visa to help support your community. https://usa.visa.com/  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dodgers announcer and 1988 World Series MVP Orel Hershiser and Rich discuss the Dodgers NLCS Game 3 demolition of the Braves, revisit Kirk Gibson’s dramatic walk-off World Series HR vs the A’s on this day 32 years ago, and how professional poker compares to pitching in the big leagues (2:22). Alfonso Ribeiro and Rich discuss the new season of America’s Funniest Home Videos and his 14,000 mile journey across America in his 41-foot RV since June (23:00). Former Jets QB Mark Sanchez calls the show to reveal what it was like as a contestant on The Masked Singer, if there’s any hope for Sam Darnold in New York, (37:45).  Thank you to today's sponsors: Geico = In just 15 minutes you could save 15% or more on car insurance. Visit Geico.com Old Spice = A new line of products for down below. Visit Walmart.com/oldspicebelowdeck  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Former NBA and WNBA championship-winning coach Paul Westhead and Rich discuss his new book about his life in basketball and the innovations he brought to the game and how the modern NBA compares to his up-tempo style he brought to the Lakers in the early 80’s. The former LMU coach also reflects back on the on-court death of Hank Gathers(4:40). Rich and the guys debate if Giannis Antetokounmpo should stick with the Bucks or move on to see an NBA title with Rich saying why the Heat shouldn’t blow up their roster to land the 2-time league MVP (30:47). Chris Brockman runs through the latest news from the world of sports including a positive covid test for a Falcons coach, an update on Dak Prescott’s post-surgery mood, Cam Newton’s status, Nick Saban’s positive Covid-19 test, and when we can expect to see Conor McGregor back in the octagon (42:42).   Thank you to today's sponsors: Old Spice = A new line of products for down below. Visit Walmart.com/oldspicebelowdeck Visa = Shop Local with Visa to help support your

Rich kicks off the hour discussion why the Dolphins make a lot of sense for free agent RB Le’Veon Bell, and recaps the Dodgers record-setting night agains the Braves in the NLCS (2:54). Rich and the guys discuss the fresh news that Houston Rockets GM Daryl Morey is stepping down along with the reasons and ramifications (21:19). Hall of Fame running back Marshall Faulk and Rich discuss why the Chiefs are the right team for Le’Veon Bell to sign with, what the Dak Prescott injury means for the future of the NFL’s ‘Franchise Player’ tag, if Andy Dalton can lead the Cowboys deep into the playoffs, how the Saints are handling the Michael Thomas turmoil and Drew Brees’ diminished arm strength, and his reaction to Derrick Henry’s epic stiff arm of Josh Norman (34:15).   Thank you to today's sponsor: Microsoft Teams = Now there are more ways to be a Team. Learn more at Microsoft.com/teams   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Actor Dylan O’Brien and Rich discuss his new movie ‘Love and Monsters,’ his long-suffering Jets fandom, and why he was all business when throwing out the first pitch at a Mets game (2:20). Steelers running back James Conner joins the show to discuss Pittsburgh’s 4-0 start and dealing with the NFL’s schedule re-shuffling, Ben Roethlisberger’s return to form, and his favorite nickname for rookie WR Chase Claypool (23:07). Actor/Outspoken Lakers Fan O’Shea Jackson Jr. calls the show to gloat over L.A.’s latest NBA title(40:55).   Thank you to today's sponsors: Geico = In just 15 minutes you could save 15% or more on car insurance. Visit Geico.com Old Spice = A new line of products for down below. Visit Walmart.com/oldspicebelowdeck Visa = Shop Local with Visa to help support your community. https://usa.visa.com/  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Athletic’s New Orleans columnist Jeff Duncan and Rich discuss what’s going on behind the scenes with talented-but-difficult Saints WR Michael Thomas that lead to his benching for the Chargers game, and what he must do to return to the team’s good graces (2:12). Good Morning Football co-host Kyle Brandt and Rich talk Le’Veon Bell’s possible landing spots, his reaction to Derrick Henry’s EPIC stiff-arm of Josh Norman, the inside stories about ‘The Shawshank Redemption’ from Tim Robbins, and his reflections on the anniversary of the Cubs’ Steve Bartman incident (23:20). Rich wraps up the hour celebrating the awesomeness of Quentin Tarantino’s ‘Pulp Fiction’ on the anniversary of the film’s release on this date in 1994 (46:43).   Thank you to today's sponsor: Microsoft Teams = Now there are more ways to be a Team. Learn more at Microsoft.com/teams   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rich kicks off the hour recapping the unprecedented circumstances surrounding the Titans drubbing of the Bills on a rare Tuesday night NFL game (1:18). Another week, another Rich Eisen Jets rant, this one in response to the team’s release of disgruntled running back Le’Veon Bell and what it says about the state of the organization as a whole (21:38). Rich and Chris Brockman run through the latest news from the world of sports including NFL injuries and Rich’s reaction to the University of Florida pressing pause on their football season amid Covid-19 outbreak on the team (43:48).   Thank you to today's sponsors: BetOnline = Visit betonline.ag and use promo code "podcastone" to receive a 50% off welcome bonus. Geico = In just 15 minutes you could save 15% or more on car insurance. Visit Geico.com Old Spice = A new line of products for down below. Visit Walmart.com/oldspicebelowdeck Visa = Shop Local with Visa to help support your community. https://usa.visa.com/  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastc

ESPN’s Jeremy Schaap dials in with his choice for most bizarre sports scandal discussion (weighing in on a Modern Pentathlon scandal) and his reflections on the late Mets legend Tom Seaver (3:32). All Elite Wrestling’s Cody Rhodes dials into the show to discuss AEW’s one-year anniversary, which wrestlers he’d choose for a super team, and how Rich would fare as a tag team partner with Pat McAfee (20:55). The guys wrap up the hour with an in-depth discussion on what’s going in inside the Saints’ locker room with the talented but reportedly difficult WR Michael Thomas, and some possible destinations if the Jets trade RB Le’Veon Bell (38:46).   Thank you to today's sponsor: Microsoft Teams = Now there are more ways to be a Team. Learn more at Microsoft.com/teams  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rich offers up his ‘4 Downs’ segment with his top 4 NFL storylines including takes on Ben Roethlisberger, the league’s best QB/WR tandem, the overlooked Rams, and why the Jets should set Sam Darnold free.(8:38). Rookie WR Chase Claypool dials into the show to talk about his rise from unknown Canadian player, to star at Notre Dame, to setting records for the Pittsburgh Steelers, why he wears #11, why he knew nothing about Notre Dame growing up in Canada, (21:10). Dodgers 3B Justin Turner and Rich discuss Clayton Kershaw’s back injury that caused him to be scratched from his NLCS Game 2 start, why he’d love to be considered the Julian Edelman of baseball, and why he’s happy to have another ginger on the team in Dustin May (40:14).   Thank you to today's sponsors: BetOnline = Visit betonline.ag and use promo code "podcastone" to receive a 50% off welcome bonus. Geico = In just 15 minutes you could save 15% or more on car insurance. Visit Geico.com Old Spice = A new line of products for down below. Visit Walmart.

Rich kicks off the hour recapping the Saints comeback win over the Chargers on Monday Night Football, saying the rumors of Drew Brees’ demise have been greatly exaggerated, and why the Chargers are set at QB for the next decade (2:01). Good Morning Football’s Peter Schrager and Rich talk Drew Brees, Michael Thomas’ locker room trouble, if the Panthers are for real, how much longer Adam Gase will remain the Jets head coach, the Bill’s chances to dethrone the Chiefs in the AFC, how Steelers WR Chase Claypool went from unknown Canadian player to starring at Notre Dame, and if the Packers or Seahawks are the class of the NFC (22:21). The guys wrap up the hour discussing the most bizarre sports scandals including the Tonya Harding-Nancy Kerrigan affair, Lance Armstrong, the Astros trash can scandal, and Rosie Ruiz’s infamous Boston Marathon, along with their own experiences in cheating (46:37).   Thank you to today's sponsor: Microsoft Teams = Now there are more ways to be a Team. Learn more at Microsoft.com/teams

Raiders, Steelers, Texans, Browns, and a possible pause to the NFL Season (4:14). Rich also weighs in on if LeBron can catch up to Michael Jordan with 6 NBA titles (12:43). Seahawks wide receiver David Moore and Rich discuss his journey from 7th round draft pick to key contributor for Seattle, how calm Russell Wilson was during their game-winning drive against the Vikings, and why even he is awestruck by the physicality of fellow wideout DK Metcalf (23:24). Rich and Brockman wrap up the hour with the latest NFL injury and coaching updates, and a surprise move by the Chicago White Sox (45:32).   Thank you to today's sponsors: BetOnline = Visit betonline.ag and use promo code "podcastone" to receive a 50% off welcome bonus. Geico = In just 15 minutes you could save 15% or more on car insurance. Visit Geico.com Old Spice = A new line of products for down below. Visit Walmart.com/oldspicebelowdeck Visa = Shop Local with Visa to help support your community. https://usa.visa.com/  Learn more about your ad choices.

Panthers head coach Matt Rhule and Rich discuss what Teddy Bridgewater brings to the Carolina locker room, the timeline for the return of running back Christian McCaffrey, and how the former Baylor coach is adjusting to his first year as an NFL head coach (2:07). Rich recaps the ALCS Game 1 and reminisces about the Mariano Rivera-era Yankees (19:55). Rich also launches into an in-depth take on why there’s so much hand-wringing about the safety of the NFL’s return to play, but the same standards don’t seem to apply to the world of college football (33:29).   Thank you to today's sponsors: BetOnline = Visit betonline.ag and use promo code "podcastone" to receive a 50% off welcome bonus. Old Spice = A new line of products for down below. Visit Walmart.com/oldspicebelowdeck  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rich begins the hour weighing in on LeBron James’ greatness in the wake of the Lakers ending their 10-year title drought (1:49), recaps the Seahawks’ thrilling comeback win over the Vikings on Sunday night, (8:22) and weighs in on the devastating season-ending ankle injury to Cowboys QB Dak Prescott (13:04). Pro Football Talk’s Mike Florio dials in to discuss the impact of Dak Prescott’s injury on his future contract prospects and if he might actually play for another team when he returns, what the Falcons do after firing their coach and GM, and if the NFL could possibly add a Week 18 due to the impact of the Coronavirus threat (23:44). Rich wraps up the hour breaking down the Raiders big Week 5 upset of the defending champion Chiefs (48:08).   Thank you to today's sponsors: Amazon Prime = Watch Thursday Night Football Live on Prime Video. Visit https://www.amazon.com/amazonprime BetOnline = Visit betonline.ag and use promo code "podcastone" to receive a 50% off welcome bonus. Geico = In just 15 minutes you c

Rich and Brockman update the latest on the NFL injury front including news on Lamar Jackson, Terry McLaurin and bad news for the Cowboys offensive line (5:28). Good Morning Football co-host Nate Burleson joins the show to discuss Tom Brady’s inconsistency with the Bucs so far, why the Seahawks are the best team in the NFC, and which teams have the best chance to unseat the Chiefs in the AFC (21:11). The guys wrap up the hour previewing the NFL’s Week 5 including Rich’s 3 ‘Under the Radar Games’ and his ‘Unlockiest Lock of the Week,’ and Chris Brockman’s ‘Sneaky Good Games’ (44:43).   Thank you to today's sponsors: BetOnline = Visit betonline.ag and use promo code "podcastone" to receive a 50% off welcome bonus. Geico = In just 15 minutes you could save 15% or more on car insurance. Visit Geico.com Old Spice = A new line of products for down below. Visit Walmart.com/oldspicebelowdeck Visa = Shop Local with Visa to help support your community. https://usa.visa.com/  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podca