The Rich Eisen Show

Rich and the guys debate the options available to the New England Patriots with the 3rd overall pick in next week’s NFL Draft. ‘The Straight Line’ podcast host Ryan Leaf and Rich discuss his 1998 NFL Draft experience where he went #2 overall to the Chargers after Peyton Manning went first to the Colts, says why Caleb Williams starting as a rookie for the Chicago Bears is “setting him up for failure,” why NFL teams should be more patient with young quarterbacks, why he’s all-in on Washington QB Michael Penix Jr, and more. Please check out other RES productions: Overreaction Monday: http://apple.co/overreactionmonday  What the Football with Suzy Shuster and Amy Trask: http://apple.co/whatthefootball Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

4/17/24 - Hour 3 Rich dusts off his Power Rankings to rate which is the best sports month during the year. CBS Sports/NBA on TNT announcer Ian Eagle and Rich discuss how Zion Williamson’s injury impacts the Pelicans’ chances to remain in the NBA Playoffs, how far the Oklahoma City Thunder can go this season, the end of the Golden State Warriors dynasty, calling Tom Brady’s first Patriots home game, and more. Rich reacts to the NBA issuing a lifetime ban on Toronto Raptors F Jontay Porter for gambling. Please check out other RES productions: Overreaction Monday: http://apple.co/overreactionmonday  What the Football with Suzy Shuster and Amy Trask: http://apple.co/whatthefootball Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

4/17/24 - Hour 2 Michigan DB Mike Sainristil and Rich discuss his preparations for next week’s NFL Draft, his message to Wolverines’ naysayers in the wake of the Jim Harbaugh spying scandal, why J.J. McCarthy should be a high NFL Draft pick, and more. Rich and the guys react to the Dallas Cowboys’ signing free agent RB Royce Freeman, and Rich weighs in on the ESPN.com story outlining why Bill Belichick failed to land the Atlanta Falcons’ head coaching job. Yankees play-by-play legend John Sterling and Rich discuss his retirement this week after 34 years behind the mic calling games for the Pinstripes, who were the greatest players he ever saw in person, and more.  Please check out other RES productions: Overreaction Monday: http://apple.co/overreactionmonday  What the Football with Suzy Shuster and Amy Trask: http://apple.co/whatthefootball Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

4/17/24 - Hour 1 Rich and the guys react to the Lakers beating the Pelicans and the Kings eliminating the Warriors in the NBA’s first play-in games and if the loss signals the end of Golden State’s dynasty. The MMQB’s Albert Breer and Rich discuss the ESPN story breaking down Bill Belichick’s failure to land the Atlanta Falcons’ head coaching job, the Washington Commanders’ options with the 2nd overall pick in the NFL Draft, if the New York Giants or Minnesota Vikings are likely to trade up to draft a quarterback, and more. Rich reacts to Caitlin Clark’s introduction with the Indiana Fever.  Please check out other RES productions: Overreaction Monday: http://apple.co/overreactionmonday  What the Football with Suzy Shuster and Amy Trask: http://apple.co/whatthefootball Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

4/16/24 - Hour 3 Jets fan Rich makes the case for New York to select Georgia TE Brock Bowers with the #10 pick in the NFL Draft, and the guys preview the NBA Playoffs by picking which teams among the Lakers, Warriors, 76ers, Clippers, Knicks, and Thunder will last longer. Comedian Neal Brennan joins Rich in-studio to discuss his new ‘Crazy Good’ Netflix special, that time he witnessed someone mistake Michael Jordan for former Bulls F Orlando Woolridge, his longtime friendship with Dave Chappelle and the origins of Comedy Central’s ‘Chappelle Show,’ and more. The guys react to Mike Tyson’s latest training video as he preps for his upcoming match against Jake Paul. Please check out other RES productions: Overreaction Monday: http://apple.co/overreactionmonday  What the Football with Suzy Shuster and Amy Trask: http://apple.co/whatthefootball Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

4/16/24 - Hour 2 Rich weighs in on the impact Caitlin Clark will have on the WNBA and reacts to former Clippers #1 overall draft pick Blake Griffin’s retirement. The Ringer’s Howard Beck and Rich discuss the top storylines heading into the NBA Playoffs including how much Steph Curry and the Warriors have left in the tank, which team in the Western Conference has the best chance to unseat the Denver Nuggets, what Giannis Antetokounmpo’s calf injury means for the Bucks’ title hopes, Knicks guard Jalen Brunson’s NBA MVP chances, and what Caitlin Clark has already done to raise the league’s stature. Rich reacts to Yankees’ longtime play-by-play announcer John Sterling’s retirement. Please check out other RES productions: Overreaction Monday: http://apple.co/overreactionmonday  What the Football with Suzy Shuster and Amy Trask: http://apple.co/whatthefootball Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

4/16/24 - Hour 1 Rich weighs in on the growing intrigue surrounding what the Commanders and Patriots will do at the top of the NFL Draft and pounds the table for the New York Giants to move up to select J.J. McCarthy. ‘Good Morning Football’ co-host Peter Schrager and Rich discuss his brand new NFL Mock draft including what the Washington Commanders and New England Patriots will do with picks #2 and #3, the New York Giants making a bold move to land Michigan QB J.J. McCarthy, the Colts trading up for LSU WR Malik Nabers, if the New York Jets should take Georgia TE Brock Bowers, and why the Dallas Cowboys will take speedy Texas Longhorns WR Xavier Worthy instead of addressing their offensive line with their first-round pick. Rich says why it would be wise of the Dallas Cowboys to pay WR CeeDee Lamb sooner rather than later. Please check out other RES productions: Overreaction Monday: http://apple.co/overreactionmonday  What the Football with Suzy Shuster and Amy Trask: http://apple.co/whatthefootball Learn mor

Rich reacts to Justin Jefferson and CeeDee Lambs absence from the Minnesota Vikings and Dallas Cowboys’ offseason programs, to the Philadelphia Eagles paying WR Devonta Smith, and discusses the chances the New York Giants will draft a QB this year to replace Daniel Jones as the team’s long-term quarterback. Actor Henry Cavill joins Rich in-studio to discuss the good fun had by all making the new ‘The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare’ Guy Ritchie movie, the possibility of becoming the next 007 James Bond, and his unlikely Kansas City Chiefs fandom.  Please check out other RES productions: Overreaction Monday: http://apple.co/overreactionmonday  What the Football with Suzy Shuster and Amy Trask: http://apple.co/whatthefootball Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

ESPN/NFL Films Producer & Analyst Greg Cosell and Rich discuss the draft stock of Washington Huskies QB Michael Penix Jr, which QB would be the best fit for the Washington Commanders and Kliff Kingsbury’s offense, why the game tape says Michigan QB J.J. McCarthy is not worthy of a 1st round draft pick, what Bears fans can expect out of Caleb Williams’ rookie season, if Justin Fields can challenge Russell Wilson for the Steelers’ QB1 job, and if Houston Texans QB CJ Stroud can replicate his outstanding rookie year this fall.   In ‘Overreaction Monday’ Rich weighs in on the New York Jets’ draft strategy, the Masters, Joe Burrow and the Cincinnati Bengals, the Lakers, Mavs, Pacers, NBA Playoffs upset scenarios, and more. Rich and the guys break down the NBA Playoff’s 1st Round matchups. Please check out other RES productions: Overreaction Monday: http://apple.co/overreactionmonday  What the Football with Suzy Shuster and Amy Trask: http://apple.co/whatthefootball Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastch

Rich and the guys react to Scottie Scheffler winning his second green jacket in three years with a convincing victory at The Masters. ESPN MLB Insider Jeff Passan and Rich discuss possible ripple effects from the Shohei Ohtani/Ippei Mizuhara gambling/theft scandal, how soon fans and players can expect a balls & strikes challenge system to arrive in the Major Leagues to hold umpires like the notorious Angel Hernandez more accountable, why the A’s move to Las Vegas is anything but a sure bet, and more.   Rich weighs in on the “witches brew of incompetence and arrogance” that is MLB umpire Angel Hernandez. Please check out other RES productions: Overreaction Monday: http://apple.co/overreactionmonday  What the Football with Suzy Shuster and Amy Trask: http://apple.co/whatthefootball Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

4/12/24 - Hour 3 Rich and the guys debate which NFL QB will be the next to win his first Super Bowl. In ‘What’s More Likely’ Rich weighs in on the building NFL Draft intrigue, a possible Tom Brady unretirement, Dolphins QB Tua Tagovailoa, Dallas Cowboys QB Dak Prescott, Knicks, Celtics, Kentucky and Arkansas hoops, the Masters and more. Bestselling author Don Winslow joins Rich in-studio to discuss his final book ‘City in Ruins,’ the ignominious beginning of what became his illustrious career, why the Shohei Ohtani/Ippei Mizuhara gambling scandal is stranger than fiction, why ‘Bull Durham’ is his all-time favorite sports movie, and more. Please check out other RES productions: Overreaction Monday: http://apple.co/overreactionmonday  What the Football with Suzy Shuster and Amy Trask: http://apple.co/whatthefootball Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

4/12/24 - Hour 2 Rich and the guys react to Tom Brady’s recent comments about a possible return to the NFL playing field. UConn Guard Cam Spencer and Rich discuss the Huskies’ winning back-to-back NCAA Championships, how head coach Dan Hurley’s fiery personality infects his team’s play on the court, his NBA dreams, and what it’s like having Bill Murray as the program’s most high-profile fan. Please check out other RES productions: Overreaction Monday: http://apple.co/overreactionmonday  What the Football with Suzy Shuster and Amy Trask: http://apple.co/whatthefootball Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

4/12/24 - Hour 1 Rich reacts to the 37-page complaint filed by federal prosecutors against Shohei Ohtani’s former interpreter Ippei Mizuhara for stealing $16M from the Dodgers star. ESPN MLB Reporter Alden Gonzalez and Rich discuss the circumstances that led to the Ohtani/Ippei Mizuhara theft/gambling scandal, what the next legal steps are for Mizuhara, and what lingering questions remain after prosecutors’ thorough investigation. Rich and Boston fan Chris Brockman discuss the Celtics’ late-season slump and the rise of the Knicks under Jalen Brunson. Please check out other RES productions: Overreaction Monday: http://apple.co/overreactionmonday  What the Football with Suzy Shuster and Amy Trask: http://apple.co/whatthefootball Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

4/11/24 - Hour 3 Pro Football Focus’ Trevor Sikkema tells Rich why there’s no doubt Caleb Williams will be the #1 overall pick in the NFL Draft, which QB will go 2nd overall to the Washington Commanders, which direction the New England Patriots could go with the #3 pick, if the New York Giants or Las Vegas Raiders could move up to select a QB, which under-the-radar players to watch, and more. Rich and the guys react to the emerging details of Shohei Ohtani’s former interpreter Ippei Mizuhara’s gambling and theft of $16M from the Dodgers star. Please check out other RES productions: Overreaction Monday: http://apple.co/overreactionmonday  What the Football with Suzy Shuster and Amy Trask: http://apple.co/whatthefootball Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

4/11/24 - Hour 2 Rich reacts to the death of O.J. Simpson at the age of 76 from cancer. Dolphins OT Terron Armstead joins Rich in-studio to discuss the passion of Miami Head Coach Mike McDaniel, how Tua Tagovailoa compares to his former Saints teammate Drew Brees, how former head coach Sean Payton pushed him to greatness, his role in creating the soundtrack for the latest Madden release, and more. Rich and the guys react to the revelation that Shohei Ohtani’s former interpreter Ippei Mizuhara actually stole a whopping $16M from the Dodgers star. Please check out other RES productions: Overreaction Monday: http://apple.co/overreactionmonday  What the Football with Suzy Shuster and Amy Trask: http://apple.co/whatthefootball Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

4/11/24 - Hour 1 Rich reacts to Shohei Ohtani’s interpreter Ippei Mizuhara reportedly negotiating to a plea deal for embezzling money from the Dodgers star. Jon Bon Jovi joins Rich in-studio to discuss his upcoming Hulu documentary ‘Thank You, Goodnight’ chronicling the band’s illustrious 40-year career, his longtime friendship with former Patriots Head Coach Bill Belichick, and dishes the dirt on Michael Jackson, signing on a Star Wars Christmas album and more in a round of ‘Celebrity True or False.’  Please check out other RES productions: Overreaction Monday: http://apple.co/overreactionmonday  What the Football with Suzy Shuster and Amy Trask: http://apple.co/whatthefootball Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

4/10/24 - Hour 3 Rich weighs in on Bill Belichick making the rounds and imparting his football knowledge on the Washington Huskies and Nebraska Cornhuskers. Actor Dennis Quaid joins Rich in-studio to discuss his new film ‘The Long Shot,’ and dishes the dirt on making ‘The Right Stuff,’ ‘Breaking Away,’ ‘Any Given Sunday’ and says why he passed on being in the original ‘Dukes of Hazzard’ TV series in a round of ‘Celebrity True or False.’  Please check out other RES productions: Overreaction Monday: http://apple.co/overreactionmonday  What the Football with Suzy Shuster and Amy Trask: http://apple.co/whatthefootball Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

4/10/24 - Hour 2 Rich and the guys discuss the rash of pitching injures in Major League Baseball, Giannis Antetokounmpo’s scary calf injury, and the NFL announcing the Packers and Eagles will be playing in Brazil next season, and debate if CJ Stroud, Jordan Love or Brock Purdy will have the better season. The Athletic’s Dane Brugler and Rich discuss Jayden Daniels’ rising NFL Draft stock, why Caleb Williams is the no-brainer choice for the Bears at #1, why Drake Maye is his #2-ranked QB in the draft, and if the Patriots should draft a QB or Ohio State WR Marvin Harrison Jr. 3rd overall.  Please check out other RES productions: Overreaction Monday: http://apple.co/overreactionmonday  What the Football with Suzy Shuster and Amy Trask: http://apple.co/whatthefootball Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

4/10/24 - Hour 1 Rich and the guys react to having the actual Stanley Cup in-studio, and get some great stories from Keeper of the Cup Howie Borrow about this long, strange, GTFOH history of the storied trophy and how players have celebrated with it over the decades. Please check out other RES productions: Overreaction Monday: http://apple.co/overreactionmonday  What the Football with Suzy Shuster and Amy Trask: http://apple.co/whatthefootball Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

4/9/24 - Hour 3 Derrick Henry tells Rich why he chose to sign with the Ravens after an illustrious career with the Tennessee Titans, what Baltimore’s offense could look like pairing him with Lamar Jackson, his message to any doubters out there now that he’s turned 30 years-old, and more. Actor Jermaine Fowler joins Rich in-studio to promote his new horror flick ‘Sting’ about an intergalactic man-eating spider, reacts to WrestleMania 40 and why he fully approves The Rock as WWE’s heel, and working with Eddie Murphy on ‘Coming 2 America,’ and more. Rich and the guys preview Tiger Woods’ chances to contend at this week’s Masters tournament. Please check out other RES productions: Overreaction Monday: http://apple.co/overreactionmonday  What the Football with Suzy Shuster and Amy Trask: http://apple.co/whatthefootball Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices