The Rich Eisen Show

7/5/24 - Hour 3 Guest host Brian Webber says Klay Thompson looked around the league and said where is my best landing spot and undeniably it was Dallas. I understand the appeal of sports wagering. But I also understand the negative consequences that come with gambling. Pete Fiutak (College Football News): While Alabama fans are thinking we’re never getting the Saban era back, you don’t need it now because you have a twelve-team college football playoff.  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

7/5/24 - Hour 2 Guest host Brian Webber talks about how the Serbian basketball head coach claims that Team USA is better than the Dream Team. Now that is a hot take. If the United States doesn’t win gold with this group, we’re not getting lapped by the rest of the World. Keith Law (MLB Writer, The Athletic): I would be really surprised if someone came along who could throw 110(mph) and do it enough that he can last.  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

7/5/24 - Hour 1 Guest host Brian Webber talks about the picture of Dak Prescott in a walking boot on vacation in Cabo San Lucas. What does this mean for Dak? JD Martinez all of a suddenly relevant. Mets said his ankle is sore this week because he had to make an online order.  Joe Burrow at a fashion show in Paris last week, rocking a shirtless ensemble. That’s a tough look.  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

Segment One—NBA: LeBron as we knew wasn’t going anywhere because he’s never going to leave Los Angeles because he has the lifestyle that he wants, and he is content.  Segment Two---Revenue sharing is coming to college sports, beyond the revenue opportunities created in recent years by name, image and likeness.  Segment Three— Eric Pincus NBA Writer, Bleacher Report: (CBA) Teams are being creative, I don’t think that’s a negative it’s just a different way of operating.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Segment One— MLB: If I say Aaron Judge I go right to Paul Bunyan because in the history of baseball, there are only a handful of guys of his stature that are doing who are doing the kinds of things that he has done.  Segment Two—On Independence Day, enjoy what we have now because it feels like we’ve hit a new horizon in terms of having less freedom and spending more as sports consumers.  Segment Three— Gabe Lucques MLB Writer USA Today: The Phillies are playing .663 ball which is certainly no fluke on the 4th of July.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Segment One—I have done water polo, I have called horse jumping, I have done arm wrestling, I have called field hockey, I have called bowling I just don’t care about competitive eating.  Segment Two---The whole contradiction of the CBA slowing down transactions is this: it was unnecessary because we already had remarkable parody across the NBA.  Segment Three--- Trevor Sikkema Writer, Pro Football Focus: Saquan Barkley is going to be playing behind one of the best offensive lines in his entire career.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

7/3/24 - Hour 3 Guest host Brian Webber talks about how Lakers Head Coach JJ Redick said that Bronny earned being drafted by the Lakers. For the first time there is a palatable buzz surrounding the Chargers. Kurt Helin (NBC Sports NBA Writer): The Lakers I think are a play in team and even if they upgrade with DeMar DeRozan, they are a play in team.  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

7/3/24 - Hour 2 Guest host Brian Webber believes the Hard Knocks franchise is over. It’s the same frickin show every year. I don’t care who the team is. Shohei Ohtani becomes the first player in baseball history as the Dodgers rallied to beat the Diamondbacks to have at least 25 home runs and fifty extra base hits before the All-Star break. Andy McCullough (The Athletic Senior MLB Writer): When Ohtani is capable of pitching, he is doing something that has pretty much never been done in modern sports so yes, I would describe him as singular.  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

7/3/24 - Hour 1 Guest host Brian Webber says LeBron James has done it again, he’s getting every dime he can. A max contract that is being framed as a two-year contract with the Lakers. He’s only committing to one year then he’s got a player option. The Sixers did exactly what they wanted to do. The consensus from NBA insiders is that Philly has won free agency. Duke Manyweather (Offensive Line Guru): There’s a whole other mental component that goes into the position especially on the offensive line. So, the casual fan misses just how much is going on down there at the line of scrimmage.  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

7/2/24 - Hour 3 Guest host Brian Webber asks why the United States is not better in soccer? It’s not for a lack of talent. What Paul George will the 76ers get? Is it going to be Pandemic P? Is it going to be playoff P? Going to Philadelphia. I think the key is just stay healthy Paul George. Joe Vardon (NBA Writer The Athletic): Donovan Mitchell – Cleveland was the place where Donovan can make the most money now, it is a place where he has a good team around him and it's a good place to be certainly while he sees what the market looks like in the next couple of years.  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

7/2/24 - Hour 2 Guest host Brian Webber says Jayson Tatum deserves a big contract. Is Aaron Rodgers the most skilled Quarterback in my lifetime.  NFL Contracts: Now that Jared Goff got paid, the next QB to get paid is either Tua or Dak.  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

7/2/24 - Hour 1 Guest host Brian Webber talks about the NBA today surrounding players going nowhere and getting gargantuan deals – Jason Tatum Powerball money. In this very crowded sports media world, who is more singular than Gronk? Arizona Cardinals Linebacker Jesse Luketa: It’s going to be a great year; I feel like we are going to shock a lot of people. The work’s been put in, I feel great myself.  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

7/1/24 - Hour 3 Guest Host Brian Webber talks about the obstacle the Clippers have in the unknown variable of Kawhi Leonard.  NFL Cowboys Micah Parsons podcast: he tells it like it is. Mike Vorkunov (The Athletic NBA Writer) NBA Klay Thompson signs with the Dallas Mavericks. It is sad to see him leave Golden State, we will always think of him as a Warrior.  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

7/1/24 - Hour 2 Guest Host Brian Webber talks about how no league is more player friendly, and player controlled than the NBA but if you don’t have a GM who is competent you don’t have a chance. The billions of dollars generated by professional wrestling tells Brian Webber there is certainly room for the WNBA to grow. Joe Sheehan of The Joe Sheehan Baseball Newsletter. RE: Ohtani NL MVP. The more guys keep getting hurt, he just keeps rising.   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

7/1/24 - Hour 1 Brian Webber fills in for the guys and asks where do the Clippers go from here now that Paul George has made his decision? Next up Klay Thompson is on the clock.  Don’t be surprised if you continue hearing the chatter that LeBron is doing all he can to recruit Klay Thompson. Would Klay make the Lakers that much better? Yes, because they don’t have a legitimate third option. DirecTV/NFL Ruling: With the owners having to pay 14.4 billion dollars. Where are they going to recoup that money? Expand the regular season.  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

6/28/24 - Hour 3 Texans LB Will Anderson Jr and Rich discuss his stellar rookie season, adding bookend edge rusher Danielle Hunter, CJ Stroud’s leadership, Alabama’s life after Nick Saban, and more. Jeff in Detroit calls in to play the “Win/Loss Game” for his beloved Lions. Former NFL DE Akbar Gbajabiamila joins Rich in-studio to discuss the new season of ‘American Ninja Warrior,’ why Jim Harbaugh and the Chargers might be Patrick Mahomes and the Chiefs’ biggest impediment to three-peat as Super Bowl champions, covering the upcoming Olympics for NBC, 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

6/28/24 - Hour 2 Rich reacts to the backlash Chris Brockman is getting from Ravens fans after suggesting Baltimore could start the season 1-4, and in ‘What’s More Likely’ Rich weighs in on the Rams, Detroit Lions, Atlanta Falcons, Washington Commanders, New York Jets, Chargers, Aaron Judge’s home run spree, Paul George’s landing spot and more. Actor Oliver Platt joins Rich in-studio to discuss the new season of FX’s acclaimed ‘The Bear,’ the series unforgettable “Christmas Dinner” and “Forks” episodes from season 2, and talks Princess Diana, ‘Miami Vice,’ ‘Married to the Mob,’ Bill Murray and more in a round of ‘Celebrity True or False.’ To honor the return of ‘The Bear’ on FX, Brockman lists his all-time top 10 bears.  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

6/28/24 - Hour 1 Rich and the guys react to the Lakers, to no one’s surprise, drafting Bronny James with the 55th pick in the NBA Draft. Giants LB Kayvon Thibodeaux and Rich discuss his mindset and goals heading into the new season, the addition of pass rusher Brian Burns from the Carolina Panthers, the defection of Saquon Barkley to their NFC East rival Philadelphia Eagles, his community outreach efforts, and more. TJ lists his top 5 all-time professional athletes who were also high school classmates. 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

6/27/24 - Hour 3 Rich lays out the best-case scenario for Russell Wilson and the Pittsburgh Steelers next season, and Michigan alum Rich reacts to Notre Dame renewing its football rivalry game with Michigan State. Actor Jimmy Tatro joins Rich in-studio to discuss his new Roku movie ‘The Real Bros of Simi Valley: The Movie,’ how he fared against former NFL lineman Taylor Lewan in the Beer Olympics recently, 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

6/27/24 - Hour 2 To honor the 2nd year in a row of a French player going #1 in the NBA Draft, Rich ranks his 10 favorite things about France, then explains why the Baltimore Ravens have one of the most must-watch schedules of the 2024 NFL season. NFL Insider Tom Pelissero and Rich discuss possible changes to the league’s offseason schedule next year, what it will take for the 49ers and disgruntled WR Brandon Aiyuk to mend fences before training camp, if Dak Prescott will become the NFL’s first $60M/year quarterback, and Mike McCarthy’s mindset heading into the 2024 season without a contract extension. 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