The Rich Eisen Show

NFL Films’ Greg Cosell tells Rich what the limited game tape reveals about Packers QB Jordan Love, how the 2nd-year quarterback stacks up against the 2021 NFL Draft QB class, when the Green Bay backup could be ready to assume the starting role, and why Trey Lance is the rookie QB poised to have the most successful 2021 season.       Academy Award-winning actor Michael Douglas reveals to Rich that he stole Pat Riley’s hairdo for his Oscar-winning role as Gordon Gekko in ‘Wall Street,’ how Joe Namath caused him to switch his long-time Giants allegiance to the Jets, why comedy is much harder than drama, and reuniting with his old on-screen paramour Kathleen Turner in Netflix’s ‘The Kominsky Method.’    Rich wraps up the hour recapping the eventful day of expert twitter trolling by Tom Brady and Phil Mickelson after they were announced as a team in the next version of ‘The Match’ against Aaron Rodgers and Bryson DeChambeau. And make sure you check out Rich's other podcast: Just Getting Started with Rich Eisen. L

Rich tips off the hour breaking down the RIDICULOUS foul call in the Lakers-Suns Game 2 where Jae Crowder took a direct kick in the nether region from Anthony Davis but got called for a foul in the process.   Rich and the guys revel in Tom Brady’s expert trolling of his next opponent in ‘The Match’ with a serious of hilarious memes aimed at Aaron Rodgers.   IndyCar driver Graham Rahal and Rich preview the 2021 Indianapolis 500, discuss how fatherhood changes everything, and engage in their annual Ohio State-Michigan rivalry trash talk.   Rich and the guys wrap up the hour with the most thorough discussion on Tupperware etiquette you never knew you needed.  And make sure you check out Rich's other podcast: Just Getting Started with Rich Eisen. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rich tees off the hour reacting to the announcement of the latest ‘The Match’ that will feature Phil Mickelson, Bryson DeChambeau, Tom Brady and Aaron Rodgers.    San Francisco 49ers TE George Kittle tells Rich the inspiration behind the formation of ‘Tight End University’ and if Tim Tebow has been invited, his reaction to the Niners drafting Trey Lance and the impending QB competition between the rookie and Jimmy Garoppolo, and what Nick Bosa’s return will mean to the team after suffering a season-ending knee injury in 2020.     Rich wraps up the hour with a game-by-game breakdown of the 49ers 2021 schedule with a prediction of what their final record will be. And make sure you check out Rich's other podcast: Just Getting Started with Rich Eisen. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rich begins the hour reacting to Falcons’ Head Coach Arthur Smith’s comment on Julio Jones trade request and presents the case for the Packers to make a deal to pair Jones with Aaron Rodgers in Green Bay.   Matt Iseman and Rich discuss the new season of ‘American Ninja Warrior’ with teens competing on the show this year, if his beloved Broncos can possibly land Aaron Rodgers in a trade, and how 50-year-old Phil Mickelson would fare on ANW, which lead to Rich proposing a new show that most TV watchers can relate to: “American Couch Warrior.’  And make sure you check out Rich's other podcast: Just Getting Started with Rich Eisen. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

NFL Analyst and Pro Football Hall of Famer Michael Irvin tells Rich that Aaron Rodgers beef with the Packers can be solved soon if the price is right, why Julio is using the Cowboys to “stir the pot” on a possible trade from the Falcons, why Jones wants out of Atlanta in the first place, and why it would be “unlawful” if Julio Jones were to join DeAndre Hopkins and AJ Green on the Cardinals.   ESPN NFL Nation Packers Reporter Rob Demovsky and Rich discuss what Aaron Rodgers said and didn’t say last night on his ESPN appearance, how/if the rift between Rodgers and the Packers front office can be closed, and how the Rodgers standoff is impacting Green Bay head coach Matt LaFleur and heir apparent QB Jordan Love.      Rich wraps up the hour laying out his plan to solve the Rodgers-Packers standoff: pay him and trade Jordan Love. And make sure you check out Rich's other podcast: Just Getting Started with Rich Eisen. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rich kicks off the hour recapping Aaron Rodgers’ appearance on Kenny Mayne’s final SportsCenter and interprets the disgruntled Packer’s comments and what is the root cause of his beef with the team’s front office.   ESPN NBA analyst Kendrick Perkins tells Rich why he’s not surprised by the success of the young-but-talented Memphis Grizzlies, why the Clippers have disappointed and why Paul George “is shying away from the moment,” why Lakers fans shouldn’t panic after losing Game 1 of their series to the Suns, how he sees the Eastern Conference playoffs shaking out, and why Hawks point guard Trae Young will be this year’s Jamal Murray-type playoffs breakout star. And make sure you check out Rich's other podcast: Just Getting Started with Rich Eisen. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Minnesota Vikings GM Rick Spielman and Rich discuss how he addressed the Vikes’ most pressing needs this offseason, why they drafted Texas A&M QB Kellen Mond and if the rookie could threaten Kirk Cousins’ starter status, if the NFL could move to a College Football approach to moving on to a new quarterback every 4 years, if Aaron Rodgers will be staring Week 1 for the Packers this season, and having young stars like Dalvin Cook and Justin Jefferson in the Vikings’ arsenal.     New York Giants Safety and three-time Super Bowl champion Nate Ebner tells Rich why he’s attempting to make the US Olympic team for the 2nd time for Team USA Rugby, how the physicality of rugby compares to the NFL, his new book ‘Finish Strong: a Father’s Code and a Son’s Path’ inspired by the impact his late father continues to have on his life.      Rich and the guys wrap up the hour discussing why Brockman was emphatically wrong when he doubted Phil Mickelson could pull off his improbable PGA Championship win at the age of 50. And ma

New Los Angeles Rams QB Matthew Stafford and Rich discuss his learning curve on Sean McVay’s offense, why he chose to ask the Lions for a trade, meshing with his new Rams teammates and finally having a reliable run game, what’s the most “L.A.” thing he’s done since moving to Southern California, and that time in high school when he center, none other than Clayton Kershaw, got ejected from a game after reacting to a late hit on his quarterback.    Rich and the guys break down which teams would make most sense football-wise and salary cap-wise in a trade for Falcons WR Julio Jones.    NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport tells Rich that Julio Jones actually requested a trade from the Falcons prior to the NFL Draft, why all quiet on the Aaron Rodgers front could mean good things for the disgruntled Packers QB, and why it took him TEN YEARS to finally jump on the ‘Breaking Bad’ bandwagon.   Rich wraps up the hour giving thanks that sports is returning to normal with more fans at live events thanks to widespread vacci

Rich begins the hour recapping Phil Mickelson’s inspiring win at the PGA Championship calling Phil becoming the oldest player to win a golf major “the story of the century.”   The guys dust off the ‘Overreaction Monday’ segment for the opening weekend of the NBA Playoffs with reactions to the Lakers, Clippers, Knicks, Blazers and more.     Rich wraps up the hour reacting to the latest news on Julio Jones’ tenuous spot on the Atlanta Falcons roster. And make sure you check out Rich's other podcast: Just Getting Started with Rich Eisen. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rich kicks off the hour weighing in on Deandre Hopkin’s priceless reaction to someone asking him if he would re-structure his Cardinals contract to make room for Julio Jones.   The guys address Jalen Hurts’ comments on having to deal with yet another quarterback competition for the umpteenth time in his football career. (   Die-hard Cowboys fan TJ Jefferson does a game-by-game breakdown of the team’s schedule and predicts what their final regular-season record will be.   Paul Rabil and Rich discuss his co-founding of the Premier Lacrosse League and the new season that will be streaming on Peackock, getting Bill Belichick to come on his podcast and almost trying out for the Patriots when he was coming out of college, and why former NFL WR Chris Hogan is trying to become the Lacrosse version of Tim Tebow.    Following TJ’s Cowboys prediction, Rich takes his own stab at a game-by-game Dallas schedule breakdown.   Rich wraps up the hour playing Don Mattingly’s reaction to the rash of no-hitters in baseball this s

 Rich begins the hour railing against an issue bubbling under the surface of Major League Baseball: cheating and how it’s threatening not only the integrity of the game but the enjoyment of watching the sport he loves.    ‘Knuckleheads Podcast’ co-host and 7-year NBA veteran Darius Miles tells Rich how he sees the NBA Playoffs playing out along with his pick for this season’s MVP, and what happened after that time he blocked Michael Jordan in a pickup game…as a high school sophomore!!!     Rich and the guys marvel at 50-year-old Phil Mickelson’s leader-in-the-clubhouse status at the PGA Championship and what winning another major at his age would mean for his legacy.    The hour wraps up with Rich comparing how the Rich Eisen Show’s NBA Awards matched up with the actually NBA Awards finalists. And make sure you check out Rich's other podcast: Just Getting Started with Rich Eisen. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rich kicks off the hour reacting to Tim Tebow’s arrival in Jacksonville and explains why his value to Urban Meyer extends beyond the playing field despite what critics are carping about.   Seattle Seahawks Head Coach Pete Carroll and Rich discuss if a more distanced-based approach to coaching in the off-season is here to stay, why his relationship with Russell Wilson is all good despite the QB’s public criticism of the team earlier this year, what a re-vamped Seahawks’ offense could look like in the fall, how much longer he plans to coach, the incredible potential of WR DK Metcalf, a possible Legion of Boom reunion with Richard Sherman, and if wearing a mask on the sidelines has curtailed his usual non-stop gum chewing during games.   Rich and the guys wrap up the hour reacting to Pete Carroll’s couching of the Russell Wilson incident and if the QB’s beef with the team has really been put to bed.  And make sure you check out Rich's other podcast: Just Getting Started with Rich Eisen. Learn more about your ad

Rich begins the hour debating if the ‘LeBron James gets all the calls” claim actually holds water, (timestamp) and discusses the Falcons dire need to sched cap space which likely means Julio Jones will be playing for another team next season.     Actor Dean Norris tells Rich Eisen how he lucked into the Hank Schrader role on ‘Breaking Bad,’ why he was on pins and needle for two years waiting to see how his BB character’s arc would end, his new CBS sitcom ‘United States of Al,’ and some GREAT stories about making ‘Total Recall’ with Arnold Schwarzenegger.   Rich wraps up the hour with ‘Brother from Another’ co-host Michael Holley explaining why he’s a big fan of the NBA’s Play-In Tournament, and if the Clippers tanked down the stretch to avoid having to face the Lakers early in the playoffs. And make sure you check out Rich's other podcast: Just Getting Started with Rich Eisen. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Voice of the Brooklyn Nets Ian Eagle and Rich have a tongue-in-cheek discussion on why the NBA Play-In games don’t count as real playoff games on the “permanent record,’ why it’s title or bust for the Nets big three, why Steve Nash is the perfect coach for the teams many strong personalities, why it’s harder than ever to predict how the NBA Playoffs will unfold this season, and why LeBron seems to get all the calls from the refs…or does he??   Rich and the guys debate the effectiveness of LeBron’s perceived disrespect as a motivational tool.    A caller from Iowa gets in one more jab at TJ for his failed overbid on the ‘Price Right.’    Rich wraps up the hour discussing whether Tim Tebow has a legitimate shot to make the Jaguars as a tight end. And make sure you check out Rich's other podcast: Just Getting Started with Rich Eisen. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rich tips off the hour recapping the Lakers and Warriors epic game in what is definitely the best ever NBA Play-In Tournament of all time.   The Athletic’s Lakers beat writer Bill Oram tells Rich why L.A.’s win over Golden State could be the jump start they need for another NBA title run, how the Lakers’ high-profile role players are meshing with LeBron James and Anthon Davis, just how messed up was LeBron’s sight for that game-winning three after taking a Draymond Green poke in the eye, and why the Phoenix Suns will have a tough time matching up with the Lakers in their 7-game series.   Rich wraps up the hour reacting to the Jaguars officially signing Tim Tebow and then immediately making sure everyone knew they could buy his Jags jersey on the team’s website.    And make sure you check out Rich's other podcast: Just Getting Started with Rich Eisen. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rolling Stone’s Chief TV Critic Alan Sepinwall and Rich discuss the passing of actor Charles Grodin and why his Robert De Niro comedy classic ‘Midnight Run’ is “the Casablanca of buddy movies,” how the studio almost cast Cher or Robin Williams in the Grodin role, why he ranks ‘The Simpsons’ as his all-time best TV sitcom, and how James Dolan was shockingly able to convince James Gandolfini and Edie Falco into shooting a Sopranos scene (after the show had ended its run) solely for the purpose of recruiting LeBron James to the Knicks.  Founder & CEO Ben Sherwood and Rich discuss his new youth sports app MOJO and how it can help couch the lofty expectations of parents who think their kid will be the next Mike Trout or LeBron James.   Rich and the guys wrap up the hour previewing the Lakers-Warriors play-in game and debate how many points Steph Curry will put up for Golden State. And make sure you check out Rich's other podcast: Just Getting Started with Rich Eisen. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podca

Rich begins the hour commenting on Mets OF Kevin Pillar taking a fastball in the face this week and his subsequent reaction to the incident, and why “Unfrozen Caveman Manager” Tony La Russa needs to let go of baseball’s antiquated ‘Unwritten Rules’ and step into the 21st century. (timestamp).      Cleveland Cavaliers F Kevin Love and Rich discuss LeBron James’ longevity and his diminishing ability to come back from and play through injuries at age 36, his choice for NBA MVP this season, and the importance of Mental Health Awareness Month and his own struggles with the issue over the course of his career. (timestamp).    Rich wraps up the hour reacting to the latest news on Antonio Brown and the Buccaneers which leads to a game-by-game breakdown of the Bucs’ 2021 season.(timestamp).   And make sure you check out Rich's other podcast: Just Getting Started with Rich Eisen. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rich tips off the hour recapping night one of the NBA’s Play-In Tournament that included a 50-point night from the Celtics’ Jayson Tatum and another disappointing postseason showing from Russell Westbrook.   Rich recaps the eventful night in Major League Baseball that saw the Angels’ Shohei Ohtani demonstrate his amazing two-way skill set, but also the Mariners getting no-hit for the second time in two weeks (congrats to the Tigers’ Spencer Turnbull) that illustrates a growing problem with the Grand Old Game.   Former NBA head coach and current ESPN NBA Analyst Jeff Van Gundy and Rich recap the first night of the NBA’s play-in tournament and why coaches, fans and teammates have to learn to live with Russell Westbrook’s high-risk high-reward style of play, is the Warriors’ Steph Curry should win this season’s MVP Award, which teams the Suns and Clippers would prefer to face in their first round matchups, and his favorite Kobe Bryant story that illustrates the late Lakers star’s unstoppable drive and competitiv

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan tells Rich why he’s excited to learn the system of new head coach Arthur Smith, how he reacted on draft night when the Falcons selected Florida TE Kyle Pitts, what Pitts brings to the field for the Atlanta and what he can learn from former Falcon TE and Hall of Famer Tony Gonzalez, and his reaction to Rich’s brand new nickname for him, Pitts, Julio Jones, and Calvin Ridley that rivals his failed “The Matural” bid.    Comedian and die-hard Falcons Sarah Tiana (Chris Brockman’s better half) calls in to weigh in on Rich’s “Pitts-Tastic Four” idea and suggest “The Matt-Tastic Four” might be a MUCH better option.    Rich debates a caller on whether Aaron Rodgers is deserving of the same deference the Buccaneers have shown Tom Brady in terms of having some influence over his team’s roster and personnel moves.   Rich wraps up the hour paying homage to the great comic actor Charles Grodin who passed away today at the age of 86. And make sure you check out Rich's other podcast: J

Rich kicks off the hour reacting to former Packers GM Ron Wolf calling Aaron Rodgers a “diva” and spells out the timeline for a possible trade of the disgruntled QB.    Two-time Super Bowl champion defensive lineman Chris Long and Rich discuss the NFC East landscap and what the Eagles could be planning with their 3 first-round picks next season, the Aaron Rodgers-Packers standoff and why the best chance the embattled QB has to win another Super Bowl is with Green Bay, why Zion Williamson is the profession athlete most in need of a change of scenery.  And make sure you check out Rich's other podcast: Just Getting Started with Rich Eisen. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices