The Rich Eisen Show

Rich and the guys discuss Chris Brockman’s insane 14-team fantasy league and how to make yourself not hate your life when your fantasy team is losing. (8:33). Future Hall of Fame linebacker Demarcus Ware and Rich discuss the Cowboys lack of leadership on the defensive side of the ball, Dak Prescott’s future in Dallas, if the Cowboys are using Ezekiel Elliott enough, his pick for the NFL’s Defensive Player of the Year, and this new fitness app ‘Driven to Win.’ (20:42). Rich wraps up the hour reacting to the MASSIVE contract extension the Clippers just gave Paul George. Seriously, it’s A LOT of money. (42:18).   Thank you to today's sponsors: Geico = In just 15 minutes you could save you 15% or more on car insurance. Visit Geico.com Pluto TV = Drop in. It's free. 100s of free TV channels and 1000s of movies and TV shows. Visit Pluto.TV  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rich kicks off the hour previewing the big Thursday Night Football matchup between the Rams and Bill Belichick’s Patriots, previews the top Week 14 storylines, and explains why this is a HUGE week for the Eagles. (3:04). Rich and the guys debate which NBA team would have the best chance to unseat the Lakers if they were to acquire disgruntled Rockets guard James Harden. (26:51). Clemson Head Coach Dabo Swinney and Rich discuss how he got the recruiting ball rolling at Clemson, if teams that have played only a partial schedule should be illegible for the College Football Playoff, and Trevor Lawrence’s NFL future and when it might start. (36:59).   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 sharing a story about his first trip to Las Vegas where he took in a comedy set from the late, great (and HIGHLY profane) Redd Foxx, (4:51). Chris Brockman runs through the latest news including NFL injury updates on Joe Mixon, Daniel Jones, Antonio Gibson, Drew Brees and others. (10:40). ‘Inside the NBA’ co-host Kenny Smith and Rich discuss James Harden’s future with the Rockets, if Giannis Antetokounmpo will be staying or leaving the Bucks, if anyone can truly compete with the Lakers in the 2020-21 season, and how his Jet Academy can help your budding hoopster’s skill set. (22:56). Rich and the guys debate how the Rockets should handle the disgruntled James Harden, (43:38) and wrap up the hour breaking down the latest NFL playoff-clinching scenarios for Week 14 (51:25).    Thank you to today's sponsors: Geico = In just 15 minutes you could save you 15% or more on car insurance. Visit Geico.com   Pluto TV = Drop in. It's free. 100s of free TV channels and 1000s of movies and TV shows

Yankees first baseman Luke Voit and Rich discuss his 2020 season where he led MLB in home runs, what his uniform number change has to do with the Army-Navy football game, why he’s last in the Yankees fantasy football league, and why DJ LeMahiue is the best hitter he’s ever seen. (2:35). Rich and the guys dive into their appreciation for Alec Baldwin and his unforgettable and immensely quotable scene in ‘Glengarry Glen Ross.’(16:07). Good Morning Football’s Kyle Brandt and Rich discuss Gregg Williams’ head-scratching decision to blitz the Raiders at the end of the Jets Week 13 loss, why Bills QB Josh Allen is BETTER than a young Ben Roethlisberger, what could be an epic Chiefs-Dolphins Mahomes-Tua matchup, and the extremely competitive AFC playoff race. (22:30).  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 Cowboys getting steamrolled by Lamar Jackson and the Ravens on Tuesday night, (3:13). Hall of Fame wide receiver Cris Carter and Rich discuss the rise of Vikings rookie WR Justin Jefferson and Minnesota’s playoff chances, how/if the Eagles can right their ship, and which AFC teams he’s high on. (23:14). Did Hall of Fame broadcaster Bob Costas finally join twitter?? No, and he HILARIOUSLY refutes the fake account that sprang up in his name this morning. (38:48).   Thank you to today's sponsor: Geico = In just 15 minutes you could save you 15% or more on car insurance. Visit Geico.com Pluto TV = Drop in. It's free. 100s of free TV channels and 1000s of movies and TV shows. Visit Pluto.TV  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Las Vegas TE Darren Waller and Rich discuss the Raiders’ last-second win over the Jets in Week 14, his long road from substance addiction to budding NFL superstar, how future Hall of Famer Jason Witten has helped his development, and the work his foundation is doing for the greater good. (2:56). ‘This Is Us’ actor Chris Sullivan and Rich discuss the greatness of Steven Soderbergh’s ‘The Knick’ series, his recording career as Joseph the Spouse and his debut album ‘Six Feet from Under,’ why ‘This Is Us’ resonates with viewers, and why he gave up on a promising tennis career for acting. (21:00). Rich wraps up the hour previewing the Tuesday night matchup between the Cowboys and Ravens. (49:58).   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 and New Orleans Saints QB Taysom Hill discuss the timeline for Drew Brees’ return to the starting QB role, his long journey from practice squader to starting QB in the NFL, his long-term goals as the Saints quarterback, how he handles a talented WR corps, and his role at home as a new dad. (1:52). Emmy Award-winning actor Jon Ham and Rich discuss why he was forced to root for the Chiefs, that time he pissed off Bill Murray and much of Chicago by wearing a Cardinals cap to a Cubs World Series Game, and his new film ‘Wild Mountain Thyme,’ (22:19). Rich wraps up the hour reacting to the news that this year’s Ohio State-Michigan game has been cancelled due to Covid-19, and reacting to the announcement that the Eagles have named rookie Jalen Hurts their starting quarterback over Carson Wentz for Week 14. (40:21).   Thank you to today's sponsor: Geico = In just 15 minutes you could save you 15% or more on car insurance. Visit Geico.com Pluto TV = Drop in. It's free. 100s of free TV channels and 1000s of movie

 Rich kicks off the hours recapping Washington Football Team’s surprising win over the previously unbeaten Steelers, and marvels at the MVP-like performance of Bills QB Josh Allen in Buffalo’s Monday Night Football drubbing of the 49ers. (2:25). Rich reacts to new that this year’s Michigan-Ohio State game might be cancelled due to Covid-19. (23:10). In his weekly ‘4 Downs’ segment Rich weighs in on the Saints as the top seed in the NFC, the Vikings’ playoff chances, (28:39). Notre Dame head coach Brian Kelly and Rich discuss the Covid-19 impact on this college football season, if the Fighting Irish should be in the College Football Playoff even if they lose their rematch with Clemson, if the CFP committee should expand the playoff field this season, if the Irish will remain in the ACC for football and his decade in South Bend and what Rich will do to celebrate his 13th year at the school. (38:34).   Thank you to today's sponsor: Microsoft Teams = Now there are more ways to be a Team. Learn more at Microsoft.c

Rich kicks off hour three previewing the Bills vs 49ers on Monday Night Football, (00:45). In his ‘Overreaction Monday’ segment Rich weighs in on the Eagles’ QB situation, the Saints Super Bowl Chances with Taysom Hill, Aaron Rodgers MVP chances and more! (11:26). ESPN NFL Analyst and 2-time Super Bowl champion Damien Woody and Rich discuss Bill Belichick’s 45-0 destruction of Anthony Lynn’s Chargers, why Belichick’s coaching tree doesn’t always bear fruit, why the Jets job is “pretty attractive,” and why he’s not fully buying into the 9-3 Browns (22:31). Rich wraps up the hour pondering the possibility of Bill Cowher coming out of retirement to coach the Jets (48:23).   Thank you to today's sponsor: Geico = In just 15 minutes you could save you 15% or more on car insurance. Visit Geico.com Pluto TV = Drop in. It's free. 100s of free TV channels and 1000s of movies and TV shows. Visit Pluto.TV  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rich and Yahoo! Sports’ Pete Thamel and Rich discuss the covid-19 threat to the Michigan-Ohio State game, if the BYU-Coastal Carolina battle of unbeatens could influence an expansion of the College Football Playoff, how long Jim Harbaugh will remain at Michigan, and if Urban Meyer is heading to Texas and Trevor Lawrence staying at Clemson, (2:18). NBC News’ Political Correspondent Steve Kornacki and Rich discuss his AWESOME appearance breaking down the NFL playoff picture on Football Night in America, why he’s a low-key Patriots fan, reveals that he’s actually only good at one thing when it comes to math, reveals how many pairs of khaki pants he owns, and if he’s willing to do a big favor for Rich on the air. (20:43). Rich wraps up the hour singing the praise of Giants’ head coach Joe Judge and why his team is tougher than their 5-7 record indicates, and responds to critics who say the Chiefs are vulnerable (47:57).   Thank you to today's sponsor: Microsoft Teams = Now there are more ways to be a Team. Learn

Rich kicks off the hour breaking down the top storylines from the NFL’s Week 13 including Rich singing the praises of the 9-3 Cleveland Brows. (00:56). Rich reacts to the Jets last-second come-from-ahead loss to the Raiders and the subsequent firing of Defensive Coordinator Gregg Williams (13:36). NBC Sports’ Peter King and Rich discuss the Jets firing of Jets Defensive Coordinator Gregg Williams, the Eagles (finally) benching Carson Wentz, if the Giants Joe Judge could win Coach of the Year Honors, how the NFC Wild Card picture could shake out, why Vikings WR Justin Jefferson looks like anything but a rookie, and if the 9-3 Browns can go deep in the playoffs. (26:21). The hour wraps up looking at the Patriots 45-0 demolition of Anthony Lynn’s Chargers, and convincing a skeptical Browns fan why he should be fully on the bandwagon. (47:39).   Thank you to today's sponsor: Geico = In just 15 minutes you could save you 15% or more on car insurance. Visit Geico.com Pluto TV = Drop in. It's free. 100s of free TV c

Actor Aaron Eckhart and Rich discuss his Raiders fandom and why he cares little for Next Gen Stats, the great Al Pacino stories he has from ‘Any Given Sunday,’ how impressed he was when meeting Browns legend Jim Brown, his new movie ‘Wander’ with Oscar-winner Tommy Lee Jones, his favorite remote drop movies, and what it was like making ‘The Dark Knight’ with Christopher Nolan and Heath Ledger. (3:19). In his ‘Under the Radar’ segment, Rich previews Lions-Bears, Giants-Seahawks, and Rams-Cardinals, and Chris Brockman offers up some wagering advice in his Sneaky Good Games take (29:30). Former Clemson DB Ray McElrathbey and Rich discuss his amazing true-life story about how he raised his younger brother in the dorms while playing for the Tigers, how he would fare going up against fellow alums DeAndre Hopkins and Deshaun Watson. (36:43). Rich wraps up the hour going out on a limb to predict the winner of the Falcons-Saints Week 13 game. (51:54).   Thank you to today's sponsor: Microsoft Teams = Now there are mor

NFL Network’s Scott Hanson and Rich discuss why he doesn’t eat when hosting NFL RedZone, the most memorable moments in NFL RedZone history, challenges Rich on his Seinfeld/sitcom trivia knowledge, (3:49). Rich’s mom calls into the show to weigh in on the ‘Best Cookie’ debate and has some kind words for Chris Brockman. (29:06).Chris Brockman runs through the latest NFL injury news including updates on Tua Tagovailoa, Deebo Samuel, Josh Allen, Kyler Murray and others, along with news on NBA marijuana testing that elicits a surprising reaction from Rich. (34:35). In their ‘Higher Register Tepid Takes’ segment Rich and the guys weigh in on the Browns, Lakers, and Colt McCoy’s chances to lead the Giants to the playoffs (47:38).     Thank you to today's sponsor: Geico = In just 15 minutes you could save you 15% or more on car insurance. Visit Geico.com  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

 Rich kicks off the hour breaking down the top storylines heading into the NFL’s Week 13, and previews the 8-3 Browns vs the 8-3 Titans pivotal AFC matchup (3:39). Rich and the guys do a deep (and hunger-inducing) dive on which is the best kind of cookie, (22:27). Rich wraps up the hour with his ‘We Talkin’ Playoffs or What?!?’ segment discussing which AFC and NFC have the best chances to make the playoffs (33:18).   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

FOX Sports NFL Analyst and Pro Football Hall of Famer Howie Long and Rich discuss the Saints’ chances to reach the Super Bowl, why the Raiders look great one week and not-so-great the next, why the Chiefs are still the best team in the NFL, and if Tom Brady and Bruce Arians can get the Bucs’ offense consistently clicking (2:13). Rich breaks down the latest NFL Playoff-clinching scenarios for the Chiefs, Steelers, and Saints (26:51). Co-host of Peacock’s ‘Brother from Another’ Michael Smith and Rich discuss today's poll question and LeBron James' legacy (44:54).    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

49ers CEO Jed York and Rich discuss the Niners having to finish out their season with ‘home games’ in Arizona, if they considered playing their remaining home games in Oakland or San Francisco, if the NFL would consider a “soft bubble” for playoff games and a possible Week 18, what NFL owners say on Zoom meetings when they think they’re on mute, how the Niners have handled their rash of injuries this season, and how the 49ers could massively troll the Bills before their Week 13 game. (2:05). Rich reacts to the latest Jets mess involving rumors of locker room discord and parking lot fights with Joe Flacco and one of his linemen, (28:02). The guys wrap up the hour with an appreciation for Mike Tomlin’s coaching prowess and propencity for great soundbites, and wonder of Texas Longhorns hoops coach Shaka Smart has abandoned the Bald Brotherhood (47:31).   Thank you to today's sponsors: Geico = In just 15 minutes you could save you 15% or more on car insurance. Visit Geico.com Netsuite = The world's number one clo

Rich kicks off the hour breaking down the blockbuster Russell Westbrook-for-John Wall NBA trade, and what Anthony Davis’ 5-year/$195M contract with the Lakers means for LeBron’s legacy when it’s all said and done. (2:06). Rich then recaps the rare Wednesday NFL game between the Steelers and Ravens and the sloppiness by coaches, players and refs. (14:11). The MMQB’s Albert Breer and Rich discuss how Mike Tomlin and the Steelers handled the frustration of having their schedule re-jiggered multiple times, the impact of losing Bud Dupree to an ACL injury on Pittsburgh’s defense, how the NFL decides whether to play or postpone covid-impacted games, when we’ll see Drew Brees back at QB for the Saints, if the Texans’ and Falcons’ interim head coaches have a shot to land the permanent job, and Ohio State’s chances to play for a Big Ten and national title and the ‘Michigan-is-Ducking-OSU’ conspiracy theory. (23:51). Rich wraps up the hour urging the NCAA to “do something radical” and expand the College Football Playof

Four-time Emmy Award-winning actor Bryan Cranston and Rich discuss his beloved Dodgers finally snapping their World Series drought, his new mezcal brand he launched with ‘Breaking Bad’ co-star Aaron Paul, if he’ll make a cameo sometime on ‘Better Call Saul,’ and his new Showtime drama ‘Your Honor,’ (7:12). Brockman runs through the latest sports news including the possibility of an NFL playoffs bubble, Doug Pederson’s hot seat, various NFL injury updates, and Tyreek Hill saying Patrick Mahomes was “trash” as a rookie (29:58). Rich wraps up the hour reacting to how Dolphins head coach Brian Flores expertly addressed Tua Tagovailoa’s thumb injury, and news of a possible Mike Tyson-Evander Holyfield rematch (45:57).   Thank you to today's sponsors: Amazon Prime = Watch NFL Football Live on Prime Video. Visit https://www.amazon.com/amazonprime Geico = In just 15 minutes you could save you 15% or more on car insurance. Visit Geico.com Netsuite = The world's number one cloud business system. Schedule your free prod

Rich kicks off the hour responding to Kirk Herbstreit’s comments that Michigan would willingly cancel the Ohio State game in order to keep the Buckeyes out of the College Football Playoff (4:44). Good Morning Football co-host Kyle Brandt and Rich discuss the Ravens-Steelers Wednesday game, which NFC team has the best chance to reach the Super Bowl, the 32nd anniversary of the release of the comedy classic ‘The Naked Gun,’ and which Mighigan alumns he’d want to be in quarantine lockdown with (24:11). Rich wraps up the hour reacting to news of LeBron James signing an extension with the Lakers (45:35). 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 breaking down the rare Wednesday NFL game between the Steelers and Ravens, and explains why the NFL was rigid with the Broncos but willing to be more flexible with the Ravens in the face of their covid outbreak, (1:47). Hall of Fame coach-turned NBC Sports analyst Tony Dungy and Rich discuss the Ravens-Steelers Wednesday afternoon matchup, Robert Griffin III getting the start for the Ravens, how the Bears can end their losing skid, if the Eagles should bench Carson Wentz for Jalen Hurts, who could be the Lions next head coach, and what he tells teams who want to lure him out of retirement (21:29). Rich and the guys wrap up the our admiring DK Metcalf’s arms and recalling their less-than-healthy college eating habits (47:48).    Thank you to today's sponsors: Amazon Prime = Watch NFL Football Live on Prime Video. Visit https://www.amazon.com/amazonprime Geico = In just 15 minutes you could save you 15% or more on car insurance. Visit Geico.com  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit po