The Rich Eisen Show

Rich kicks off the hour updating the latest NFL news involving Covid-positive tests from the Giants and Chargers, and previews the Week 8 Thursday night NFC South matchup between the Falcons and Panthers (2:03). Eagles Head Coach Doug Pederson and Rich discuss how he’ll prepare to face the Cowboys’ 3rd-string QB Ben Dinucci, how injuries have impacted Philly’s season so far, how the team plans to utilize the athleticism of rookie QB Jalen Hurts in their offense, how unprecedented the NFC East has been this season, how Carson Wentz can bounce back from a shaky start to the season, and the development of his team’s young receivers (19:58). Rich and the guys wrap up the hour with a Cowboys QB’s for Dummies lesson on Who Is Ben DiNucci (48:11).   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

Bill QB Josh Allen joins the show to discuss how he got his own brand of cereal, if the Bills can tople the Patriots from their long-standing AFC East perch, why Buffalo’s offense has struggled of late, reveals just how far he can throw a football (hint: a LONG way), and his relationship with Bills Hall of Fame QB Jim Kelly (2:39). Actor Carl Weathers and Rich discuss the new season of ‘The Mandalorian,’ what is time as a Raiders linebacker was like, how he landed his role on ‘The Mandalorian,’ and how his career has spanned tackling Larry Czonka to working with Steven Spielberg to his iconic Chubbs Peterson role in Adam Sandler’s ‘Happy Gilmore’ (20:40). Rich and Brockman debate if Boston misses Mookie Betts or Tom Brady more, and how Bears head coach Matt Nagy and QB Nick Foles can get back on the same page (40:29).   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

Chris Brockman kicks off the hour with the latest news from the world of sports including updates the NFL trade deadline moves, the status of the Nebraska-Wisconsin football game this week in the face fo the Badgers’ covid outbreak, and how the Sixers are shaking up their front office (2:11). Packers WR Davante Adams and Rich discuss his mindset on days when he has a monster game, the lack of respect for the Packers WR corps, how his injuries have actually helped Green Bay, how Aaron Rodgers propels him to greatness, and the All-Pro QB’s mindset coming into the season, and his reaction to DK Metcalf’s epic run-down to ruin Budda Baker’s pick six dreams (15:21). Good Morning Football’s Kyle Brand reveals to Rich his awesome Halloween costume this year, why the Bears offense is stuck in neutral, previews the Steelers vs Ravens in Week 8, makes a daring prediction about Tua Tagovailoa’s starting debut against the Rams, names the best Joaquin Phoenix performance, and says if Mark Sanchez or Daniel Jones had the m

Rich opens the hour with his take on Justin Turner’s “disturbing” postgame celebration with Dodgers teammates despite his positive Covid-19 test earlier in Game 6 (1:33). Rich also weighs in on Rays’ manager Kevin Cash removing Blake Snell in the 5th inning despit his domination to that point, and if today’s managers rely too much on analytics (15:03). ESPN MLB Insider Jeff Passan and Rich breakdown the timeline surrounding Justin Turner’s positive Covid test in the middle of the World Series Game 6, why Turner was celebrating maskless with his team after the Dodgers win, what would have played out of the series had been pushed to a Game 7, and if the Rays relied too much on analytics when pulling Blake Snell even though he was dominating (27:13).  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

Hall of Fame hockey announcer Mike “Doc” Emrick and Rich discuss where he was during Kirk Gibson’s historic 1988 World Series home run, calling play-by-play for historic sports moments, how announcers prepare for big games, why he chose to retire at the peak of his abilities, and his new book and advice he has for those entering the sports broadcasting industry (2:19). Actor Mark Strong calls the show from London where he’s filming his Spectrum Original show ‘Temple’ to discuss the show’s new season, his Arsenal English Premier League rooting interests, how American sporting events are much different than those in England, and what it was like filming the visually groundbreaking Best Picture-nominated ‘1917’ (22:47). Chris Brockman wraps up the hour with the latest news from the world of sports including updated NFL injury items, why the Seahawks are getting thinner at RB, how The Masters will be mixing in some College Football this year, and the covid-19 impact on the Wisconsin QB depth chart (43:57).   Than

Rich previews Game 6 of the Dodgers-Rays World Series, and discuss the if the big problems with the 2-4 Cowboys are fixable (00:46). The guys discuss the eminent return of Panthers RB Christian McCaffrey and its fantasy football implications (9:04). Vikings tight end Kyle Rudolph and Rich discuss the state of Notre Dame football and how much validity there is to the movie “Rudy,” if the Vikes and embattled QB Kirk Cousins can turn around their season after a 1-5 start, the return of RB Dalvin Cook and the emergence of rooke WR Justin Jefferson, and why he’s auctioning off his customized Polaris Slingshot for charity (19:57 ). The hour wraps up with Rich and the guys discussing where they land on their respective household pecking orders, and why you shouldn’t insult the Jets to Rich despite the fact that they stink on ice (44:38).   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.c

Rich kicks off the hour with a thorough breakdown of the Bears getting dominated on Monday Night Football by the Rams including a look at why Chicago’s QB play continues to struggle, why the 5-2 Rams are being overlooked, and some “Punters are People Too” love for Rams’ P Johnny Hekker who pinned the Bears deep in their own territory all night long (3:24). Rich and the guys react to Jerry Jones’ latest memorable sound bite when questioned about a possible Cowboys leadership void in the locker room, (26:47). In his weekly ‘4 Downs’ segment, Rich weighs in on the Dolphins promising future, why the Texans got fleeced in the DeAndre Hopkins trade, why the NFC playoff seedings could lead to a lot of controversy and outrage, and why the Cowboys need to make a big move to land a big time quarterback to salvage their season (33:23). The guys wrap up the hour discussing if the Cowboys should throw in the towel on this season and focus on rebuilding in 2021 (45:21).    Thank you to today's sponsor: Microsoft Teams = No

Rich recaps an exciting weekend in College Football including the season-ending injury to all-world Alabama WR Jaylen Waddle, Justin Field’s impressive game vs Nebraska, and his reaction to an all-time thrilling/controversial end the epic Penn State-Indiana game(4:16). Academy Award-winning actor Matthew McConaughey and Rich discuss Washington Football Team’s domination of the Cowboys, the inspiration for his new book “Greenlights,” the biggest risk he ever took that could have cost him his career, if we’ll ever see him revive his Rust Cole ‘True Detective’ role, and why the old axiom that common sense isn’t so common is commonly true (21:29). Rich wraps up the hour with a salute to Washington head coach Ron Rivera on his completion of his chemotherapy, and a thorough roundup of the latest NFL injury news (44:50).   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

MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred and Rich discuss the crazy end to Game 4 of the World Series, which of the 2020 rules changes will be coming back in 2021, if he would be willing to void the Mookie Betts trade for Chris Brockman (2:59). Rich and the guys recap that wild end to the Dodgers-Rays game 4 and how it compares to other amazing endings to World Series games and Super Bowls, (15:05) and marvel at the numerous jaw-dropping moments in the Cardinals’ overtime win over the Seahawks (28:17). In his Overreaction Monday segment, Rich weighs in on Tom Brady and Bill Belichick’s divergent success this season, if the Patriots should trade Cam Newton to the Cowboys, how long Mike McCarthy will last in Dallas, if all 4 NFC West teams could make the playoffs, and if Bills fans should be worried about Josh Allen’s play of late (42:18).   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/ad

Rich kicks off the week remarking on a remarkable sports weekend, and weighs in on the Buccaneers signing of controversial wideout Antonio Brown to join Tom Brady, and an in-depth recap of the Cardinals thrilling overtime win over the Seahawks (1:33). NBC Sports’ Peter King and Rich discuss which team’s offensive weapons he likes most, the Steelers Super Bowl chances, why the Niners are hitting their stride on offense despite a number of injuries, if the Patriots can salvage their season after a 2-4 start, (23:00). Cardinals CB Patrick Peterson joins the show to discuss Arizona’s huge overtime win over the NFC West front-running Seahawks and how Kyler Murray compares (favorably) to Russell Wilson, how Kliff Kingsbury has turned the franchise around, and his hilarious reaction to DK Metcalf dashing Budda Baker’s pick-six dreams on Sunday Night Football (42:11).   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 a

Rich recaps his greatest fear and why he can relate do Daniel Jones embarrassing trip on Thursday Night Football (2:15). Brockman runs through the latest news from the world of sports including the latest NFL injury updates, and an update on the health of Washington Football Team head coach Ron Rivera, and a debate on if when the NBA should let fans back into arenas (10:47). The Athletic’s Bruce Feldman and Rich discuss the return of Big Ten football, Nick Saban’s covid-19 scare, Ed Orgeron’s coaching journey in college football, and if Michigan’s schedule is toughest in their conference (22:03. The guys run through the best view submissions for the name of Mike Del Tufo’s new boat along with their High-Register Tepid Takes, Chris Brockman’s Sneaky Good Games, and Rich’s Unlockiest Lock of the Week (41:07).   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 with an in-depth look at Daniel Jones’ 90-yard TD-Run-Turned-Embarrasing-Stumble and how it compares to running a 40-yard dash at the NFL Combine each year (3:07). Manny from El Paso calls in to ask for marriage advice on the eve of his wedding (18:50). Rich offers up his top three Under the Radar games for NFL Week 7, and a preview of Bill Belichick and the Patriots vs the resurgent 49ers (26:10). Rich explains why he has a bone to pick with Tim Tebow when it comes to Michigan vs Minnesota on Saturday (40:00).   Thank you to today's sponsors: Geico = In just 15 minutes you could save you 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

Rich kicks off the hour recapping the Eagles comeback win over the Giants on Thursday night in a pivotal NFC East showdown (2:05). NFL Network’s Kurt Warner and Rich discuss how Tua Tagovailoa replacing Ryan Fitzpatrick compares to when Eli Manning replaced him as the Giants starting QB, what Ryan Fitzpatrick’s role in the locker room should be now that he’s Tua’s backup, offers up some valuable on-field advice for Tua, how Daniel Jones’ epic 80-yard run and stumble compares to his most embarrassing moment, and how much he’s looking forward to his son Kade starting at WR for Nebraska vs Ohio State this Saturday (22:09).   Thank you to today's sponsors: Geico = In just 15 minutes you could save you 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

Sports Illustrated’s Pat Forde and Rich discuss a “potential mushroom cloud” situation surrounding LSU, Odell Beckham Jr, and others, if the Big Ten’s late return will impact the conference’s chances to make the College Football Playoff, if Jim Harbaugh has finally solved Michigan’s QB issues in Joe Milton, when we could see a return of Florida Gators football in the wake of their covid-19 outbreak, which teams have the best chance to unseat Ohio State in the Big Ten, if Trevor Lawrence could return to Clemson for his senior season, and weighs in on Tua Tagovailoa’s ascension to Dolphins starter, and his predictions on which teams make the College Football Playoff (2:02). Michigan alum Rich takes exception to his perceived inequities in the Big Ten’s scheduling that appear to favor Ohio State and Wisconsin, (24:41). Brockman breaks down the latest news and notes in the NFL which somehow leads to a discussion about naming Mike Del Tufo’s new boat (30:27). The hour wraps up with news from the Packers on the cor

Rich and the guys open the hour discussing the Browns team identity of lack thereof, and debate which team is the AFC’s best (3:18). Former Super Bowl-winning QB Trent Dilfer and Rich discuss the Dolphins naming Tua Tagovailoa their starting QB and what makes him so special as a person and passer, offers a no-holds-barred assessment of Baker Mayfield and his “limitations,” if there’s any hope for Sam Darnold with the Jets, why Trevor Lawrence should consult with Archie Manning prior to the NFL Draft, why Carson Wentz has struggled in his development, and how Ryan Tannehill resurrected his career with the Titans (26:34). Rich wraps up the hour reflecting back on his visit in January with Tua Tagovailoa at the Super Bowl the showing how he endears himself to coaches and teammates (47:53).   Thank you to today's sponsors: Amazon Prime = Watch Thursday Night Football Live on Prime Video. Visit https://www.amazon.com/amazonprime Old Spice = A new line of products for down below. Visit Walmart.com/oldspicebelowdeck

Rich kicks off the hour breaking down the Ravens big moves in trading for DL Yanick Ngakoue and signing Dez Bryant to their practice squad (t1:08). The MMQB’s Albert Breer and Rich discuss the Ravens big moves today, if we’ll see the return of Antonio Brown to the NFL (possible with the Seahawks?), why the Dolphins chose now to switch to Tua Tagovailoa, which teams will be sellers at the NFL trade deadline including the Cowboys and Patriots, why Adam Gase remains head coach of the 0-6 Jets, and the return of Big Ten football (21:28). Rich wraps up the hour explaining how setting your fantasy football lineup is like boarding an airplane (45:31).   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

Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce and Rich talk Patrick Mahomes, Le’Veon Bell joining the team and how he’ll share duties in the backfield with rookie Clyde Edwards-Helaire, why he loves blocking as much as catching passes, how Tua Tagovailoa taking over for Ryan Fitzpatrick compares to Mahomes taking over for Alex Smith, why playing in Denver always presents an extra challenge, and which NFL TE will have bragging rights after Week 7 (2:26). Actor/Comedian Patton Oswalt and Rich discuss the perils of parental parking duty at their kids’ pre-school, how he’s spent his time during the covid quarantine, and his new virtual comedy special that will air live from his kitchen (20:03). Rich and the guys wrap up the hour with the latest from the NFL including reaction to the Cowboys’ locker room sniping, Le’Veon Bell’s arrival in Kansas City, and their reaction to Ryan Fitzpatrick’s emotional response to being benched for Tua Tagovailoa (36:41).   Thank you to today's sponsors: Amazon Prime = Watch Thursday Night Footbal

Rich kicks off the hour rebutting all those critics (and there are many) who say Clemson QB Trevor Lawrence should avoid the Jets at all costs (3:46). Rich and the guys discuss which Tom Cruise movie from the 80’s is his best, and what happened when Rich’s kids watched The Karate Kid for the first time (14:38). Good Morning Football’s Kyle Brandt and Rich break down some oddities in The Karate Kid, the Dolphins naming Tua Tagovailoa their starting QB, how to fix the 2-4 Cowboys, the top storylines heading into NFL Week 7, and which is the best 80’s Tom Cruise movie (23:16).    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 Brockman recap Mookie Betts’ big night and the Dodgers impressive Game 1 World Series win over the Tampa Bay Rays (1:12). Rich reacts to the news that the Dolphins have officially named Tua Tagovailoa their starting quarterback (11:56). Hall of Fame receiver Cris Carter and Rich discuss why the Vikings have stumbled out of the gate with a 1-4 start, how much Kirk Cousins is to blame, why rookie WR Justin Jefferson reminds him of Isaac Bruce, why the Dolphins made the right move making Tua Tagovailoa their starting QB, and what it was like visiting the George Floyd memorial with his daughter (22:00). Rich wraps up the hour with a great story involving Marshall Faulk, Mean Joe Greene, and some ill-timed trash talking (43:10).    Thank you to today's sponsors: Geico = In just 15 minutes you could save you 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/adc

The guys have more reaction to Tua Tagovailoa being named the Dolphins starter, and Le’veon Bells possible negative impact on the Chiefs team chemistry (2:17). Brockman runs through the latest news and notes from the world of sports including anonymous quotes from Cowboys players ripping Mike McCarthy’s coaching staff, assorted NFL injuries and trade rumors (6:15). Actor/comedian Joel McHale and Rich talk the new season of ABC’s ‘Card Sharks’ and their love of classic 1970’s episodes of ‘Match Game,’ along with a deep dive on his beloved Seattle Seahawks, and a frank discussion about ‘The Masked Singer’ and when it would be appropriate (if ever) to introduce Rich’s kids to a naked Ken Jeong in ‘The Hangover’ (21:03). NFL Network reporter Jane Slater wraps up the hour expanding on her report of developing turmoil between Cowboys players and coaches in the wake of their 2-4 start (39:12). Thank you to today's sponsor: Microsoft Teams = Now there are more ways to be a Team. Learn more at Microsoft.com/teams  Lea