The Rich Eisen Show

HOUR ONE Segment One---Latest on NBA Trades--Will Portland Send Lillard To A Preferred Destination Segment Two---George Steinbrenner Born on July 4th, Is Mets Owner Steve Cohen Making Same Mistakes? Segment Three--Nextflix Playing Cowboys $50 Million For Docuseries, But What's Especially Interesting About This Team? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

NFL Insider Jason Cole joins guest host Brian Webber on The Rich Eisen Show. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Lead NBA writer for NBC Sports, Kurt Helin joins guest host Brian Webber on The Rich Eisen Show. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Guest host Brian Webber catches you up on all the latest Damian Lillard and College Football news. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In ‘What’s More Likely’ Rich weighs in on Justin Jefferson, Ja’Marr Chase, Geno Smith, Brock Purdy, Bryce Young, Victor Wembanyama, Shohei Ohtani, the Tour de France, Nathan’s Hot Dog Eating Contest and more. Actor/comedian Utkarsh Ambudkar joins Rich in-studio to discuss his Disney+ film ‘World’s Best,’ how meeting a young Lin-Manuel Miranda impacted his career, his Washington Wizards and Baltimore Orioles fandom, and being the star of CBS’s ‘Ghosts,’ reacts to TJ’s power rankings of all-time ghosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rich and the guys discuss why QB’s, and other skill position players are more financially rewarded in the NFL than running backs and react to Mookie Betts’ desire to bring the jersey exchange tradition to MLB that’s so prevalent in other sports. 49ers FB Kyle Juszczyk tells Rich how his dream of being drafted out of Harvard turned into a nightmare for him and his friends and family, what makes Niners Head Coach Kyle Shanahan a football genius, and weighs in on the team’s QB competition with some help from San Francisco TE George Kittle. Rich and the guys react to Travis Kelce and Patrick Mahomes’ domination of Steph Curry and Klay Thompson in ‘The Match,’ and Rich defends his decision to turn down an invitation to Bussin with the Boys’ “Beer Olympics.” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rich and the guys react to reports that James Harden is likely headed to the Clippers from the 76ers, and says why the Sixers signing Kyrie Irving would be a massive mistake. ESPN NFL & CFB analyst Louis Riddick tells Rich why the Seattle Seahawks will surprise a lot of people next season, why the Jacksonville Jaguars are a team to be reckoned with in the AFC, if Kenny Pickett and Mike Tomlin can lead the Steelers back to the playoffs, where Dalvin Cook would fit in best and why running backs are so devalued in today’s NFL. Rich and the guy's debate if there’s a player in the NFL today who will be able to break the spiraling devaluation of running backs cycle. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rich fires up the way back machine and shares his favorite memories from his early days on ‘SportsCenter.’ Actor Travis Van Winkle joins Rich in-studio to discuss his new Arnold Schwarzenegger series ‘FUBAR,’ making the ‘Road House’ reboot with UFC legend Conor McGregor, reveals what it’s like to fire up cigars with Arnold, and more. The guys share their favorite (least favorite??) memories of experiences with cigars and chewing tobacco gone wrong, and comment on Del Tufo’s previous career as a cop. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Packers LB Rashan Gary tells Rich why Green Bay is in good hands with Jordan Love at quarterback after the departure of Aaron Rodgers to the New York Jets, what it meant for his mom that he graduated from the University of Michigan despite his battle with dyslexia, and more. Rich reacts to Michigan Head Coach Jim Harbaugh ramping up the Wolverines’ expectations as a national championship contending program year-in and year-out. Hall of Fame announcer Bob Costas tells Rich why Shohei Ohtani is baseball’s unicorn and even more unique than Babe Ruth, why the Angels are unlikely to trade the two-way wonder, which teams will be at the front of the line when he hits the free agent market next winter, reveals how he ended up in the cult classic comedy ‘Pootie Tang’ alongside Chris Rock, Wanda Sykes, J.B. Smoove, David Cross, Lance Crouther and others, says if Reds rookie phenom Elly De La Cruz should be in the MLB All-Star Game, and points out the difference between baseball players who used steroids vs players who used amphetamines. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rich reacts to Yankees pitcher Domingo Germán throwing just the 24th perfect game in Major League Baseball history and weighs in on Mets owner Steve Cohen addressing New York’s highly disappointing season so far. The Athletic’s Sam Amick and Rich discuss Damian Lillard’s uncertain future with the Trail Blazers, which teams could be in the mix if Portland trades the all-star guard, why Nikola Jokic and the Nuggets should be favorites to win it all again next season, if the LeBron and the Lakers will be title contenders again and weighs in on Zion Williamson’s disappointing career so far and Victor Wembanyama’s bright future with the San Antonio Spurs. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Panthers RB Miles Sanders tells Rich why he’s been very impressed with #1 overall NFL Draft pick Bryce Young and explains why it “sucks” to be a running back in the NFL these days with the decreasing valuation of the position. Actor Patrick Renna joins Rich in-studio to discuss the 30-year anniversary of the beloved baseball movie ‘The Sandlot’ including a great story about James Earl Jones, his famous “you’re killing me, Smalls!” line, the lasting allure of the movie, debates who belongs on the NFL’s Mount Rushmore of quarterbacks, and reveals that TJ once made him audition to be in his fantasy football league with Aston Kutcher. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Comedian/Packers podcaster Tom Grossi and Rich discuss his whirlwind 30-in-30 cross-country trip where he visited 30 NFL stadiums in a month to raise money for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital that included memorable visits with Bills Mafia in Buffalo, getting to put on Patriots’ Super Bowl rings, a special tour of the Dallas Cowboys AT&T Stadium with his father, and more special memories. Rich reacts to Phil Mickelson’s latest comments about the potential PGA Tour/LIV Golf merger and what it means for the upstart tour’s future. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rich reacts to yet another Shohei Ohtani marvel where the Angles 2-way star hit two home runs while striking out 10 Chicago White Sox. ESPN NBA Insider Brian Windhorst and Rich discuss the chances Damien Lillard is able to mesh in Portland with the Trail Blazers’ 1st-round draft pick Scoot Henderson, the free agency options for James Harden and Kyrie Irving, how many players the Lakers will be able to re-sign including a possible monster extension for Anthony Davis, if the Clippers could part ways with Paul George or Kawhi Leonard, the chances Draymond Green actually leaves Steph Curry and the Golden State Warriors, and explains his cryptic Cleveland Cavaliers tweet that raised a ruckus on NBA Twitter recently. Rich and Brockman get into a heated debate on whether or not Damian Lillard should demand a trade if he wants to win an NBA title. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rich weigh in on the state of the apparently strained relationship between Buffalo Bills QB Josh Allen and disgruntled WR Stefon Diggs. Actor/comedian Lil Rel Howery and Rich discuss his new Netflix movie ‘The Out-Laws’ co-staring Adam Devine, Pierce Brosnan, Nina Dobrev and Ellen Barkin, his Chicago sports fandom that includes a great story about throwing out the first pitch and singing ‘Take Me Out to the Ballgame’ for a Cubs game at Wrigley Field, how he landed his star-making role in Jordan Peele’s ‘Get Out’ horror classic, and more. Rich and Del Tufo revisit the time Rich asked Mike to take a photo of him with Madonna that had less-than-ideal results. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rich reacts to details from the PGA Tour/LIV Golf merger agreement and says which said scored a “major coup.’ No Laying Up’s Kevin Van Valkenburg tells Rich how much control over golf the Saudis are getting in their LIV Golf/PGA Tour merger, what the future, if any, the LIV Tour has once the merger is completed, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rich weighs in on Damian Lillard’s situation in Portland and debates if the All-Star G should demand a trade or ride things out with the Trail Blazers and reacts to the possibility of his New York Jets signing free agent RB Dalvin Cook. NFL Insider Tom Pelissero tells Rich why Dalvin Cook signing with the New York Jets “would make a lot of sense” despite the presence of talented 2nd-year RB Breece Hall on the roster, if Brock Purdy is on track to be the 49ers’ starting quarterback in Week 1 despite having off-season elbow surgery, and is joined by fellow NFL Insider Mike Garafolo who say don’t sleep on the Green Bay Packers, Miami Dolphins and Los Angeles Chargers next season. Rich reacts to the news that Roku will soon begin streaming live Formula E races and debates if they should pony up to sponsor a car. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Spurs correspondent Michelle Beadle tells Rich why San Antonio’s close-knit culture that includes Hall of Famers like Tim Duncan and David Robinson offer Victor Wembanyama the ideal opportunity for the start of this NBA career, her takeaways from her sit-down interview with Wemby, and explains how landing the 7’5” phenom late in Gregg Popovich’s career is akin to Al Pacino having a baby at the age of 83. Jets fan Rich weighs in on the possibility of Aaron Rodgers and company being forced by the NFL to be on HBO’s ‘Hard Knocks’ this season and lists his top juiciest Super Bowl matchups including Dolphins vs Eagles, Eagles vs 49ers, Colts vs Panthers, Broncos vs Seahawks, Jets vs Packers and Browns vs Buccaneers. Rich recaps his home alone for an entire weekend away from wife Suzy Shuster and the kids where he left many unwashed dishes and clothes laying around the house. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rich recaps the timeline of Stefon Diggs and the Bills situation and ponder what could be at the base of the disgruntled wide receiver’s frustration with the team and possibly with QB Josh Allen. Rich marvels at Cincinnati Reds rookie Elly De La Cruz and ponders if the phenom deserves a spot in the MLB All-Star Game despite his short service time, and, at the spurring of a caller, debates if he wants his New York Jets to win the Super Bowl or his Michigan Wolverines to win the College Football Playoff more. Rich weighs in on Joe Burrow and Justin Herbert’s next contracts, Falcons QB Desmond Ridder, free agent RB Dalvin Cook, DeAndre Hopkins, Victor Wembanyama, and Damian Lillard’s uncertain future with the Trail Blazers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rich and the guys react to a group photo where Victor Wembanyama towered over Spurs legends like David Robinson and Tim Duncan and discuss if the #1 overall pick in the NBA Draft can ever live up to the hype. ESPN NFL Insider Jeremy Fowler tells Rich if Minnesota Vikings WR Justin Jefferson will break the bank with his next contract, what the timeline is for Dalvin Cook, DeAndre Hopkins and other notable free agents to sign with new teams, who among Brock Purdy, Trey Lance and Sam Darnold wins the 49ers’ starting QB job, if Stefon Diggs’ can mend fences with Josh Allen and the Buffalo Bills, what the next big contracts for Bengals QB Joe Burrow and Chargers QB Justin Herbert could look like, and why we shouldn’t sleep on the Miami Dolphins, Pittsburgh Steelers and Los Angeles Rams next season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Adam Devine joins Rich in-studio to discuss his new Netflix movie ‘The Out-Laws,’ the new season of ‘The Righteous Gemstones,’ his long-suffering Clippers fandom, and talks ‘Workaholics,’ ‘Pitch Perfect,’ ‘Modern Family’ and shares a hilarious Jack Nicholson story from ‘About Schmidt’ in a round of Celebrity True or False. In ‘What’s More Likely’ Rich weighs in on Packers QB Jordan Love, his New York Jets, the Detroit Lions, the 49ers, New York Giants, Kansas City Chiefs, Buffalo Bills, Damian Lillard, and Victor Wembanyama and the NBA’s 2023 rookie class. Rich reacts to the Buffalo Bills extending the contracts of Head Coach Sean McDermott and GM Brandon Beane and weighs in on comments from Trail Blazers GM Joe Cronin who spoke about Damian Lillard’s future in Portland after the team selected guard Scoot Henderson #3 overall in the NBA Draft. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rich breaks down ESPN’s coverage of the NBA Draft and the overall pacing and challenges of covering the event for a TV audience. ESPN MLB Insider Jeff Passan tells Rich what the chances are the Los Angeles Angels trade Shohei this season, if there’s a sliver of a chance the A’s remain in Oakland instead of moving to Las Vegas, Commissioner Rob Manfred’s handling of the Astros cheating scandal, why we could see a balls & strikes challenge in MLB before a full-fledged automated strike zone. Rich explains why MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred is dead set on moving the A’s from Oakland to Las Vegas and says why he prefers a balls and strikes challenge system over having a fully automated strike zone. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rich reacts to the Trail Blazers drafting guard Scoot Henderson 3rd overall and what it means for Damian Lillard’s future in Portland and breaks down the surprising traded that sent Chris Paul to the Golden State Warriors and Jordan Poole to the Washington Wizards. Sports Illustrated’s Chris Mannix tells Rich why the 2023 NBA Draft was largely “boring” and predictable, why the Blazers’ Scoot Henderson selection could be the first step in Portland trading Dame Lillard, why the Warriors trading for Chris Paul comes with big questions about how he’ll fit into Steve Kerr’s rotation and if free agent Draymond Green will remain with Golden State. Rich and the guys react to the sartorial splendor of Kansas Jayhawk F Gradey Dick paying homage to ‘The Wizard of Oz’ with a red sequined jacket at the NBA Draft. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Pro Football Talk’s Mike Florio and Rich discuss Stefon Diggs’ mysterious beef with the Buffalo Bills, why talented and proven running back like Dalvin Cook and Ezekiel Elliott are still without teams, how the league should address the lure and ease of gambling for NFL players, and who wins the 49ers QB competition this season and why Kirk Cousins could be reunited with Kyle Shanahan in 2024. To celebrate the anniversary of ‘The Karate Kid’ Rich lists his top five 1980’s high school moves including ‘Fast Times at Ridgemont High,’ ‘The Breakfast Club,’ ‘Ferris Bueller’s Day Off’ and more, with Brockman offering up his version of the list. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

ESPN NBA Front Office Insider Bobby Marks and Rich discuss the lack of intrigue (Spurs taking Victor Wembanyama at #1) and the big intrigue (who the Hornets take at #2) atop the NBA Draft, what impact who the Trail Blazers take at #3 overall could have in Damian Lillard’s future in Portland, more. The guys each list their top 5 lists of players selected 1st, 2nd, 3rd and 4th overall all-time in the NBA Draft, and Rich weighs in on new Jets QB Aaron Rodgers espousing the legalization of hallucinogens and reacts to Yankees owner Hal Steinbrenner’s comments critical of New York fans’ criticism of the Pinstripes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rich and the guys break down the big trade in the NBA that say the Celtics say goodbye to Marcus Smart and hello to Kristaps Porzingis in a 3-team trade between Boston, the Washington Wizards, and Memphis Grizzlies. Rich comments on Gregg Popovich’s underrated career and what landing Victor Wembanyama means for his coaching future. ESPN NBA Analyst P.J. Carlesimo tells Rich how Victor Wembanyama will fit in with Gregg Popovich’s demanding coaching style, what kind of a rookie learning curve the French phenom is facing, and if landing Wemby will extend Coach Pop’s Hall of Fame career. Rich and the guys react to a report that the Charlotte Hornets are leaning toward drafting Scoot Henderson with the 2nd-overall pick in the NBA Draft. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Bills RB James Cook and Rich discuss his role in Buffalo’s offense as RB1, if there’s a chance he could play alongside his brother Dalvin next season, why the Stefon Diggs situation is not big deal inside the locker room and reveals why Alabama is not the Georgia Bulldogs’ biggest SEC rivals. Michigan alum Rich rails on the fact that Georgia and Alabama don’t play each other in the regular season each year in the SEC. Rich and the guys react to the ending in the Texas Rangers vs Chicago White Sox game where replay review gave the Chisox a win on a controversial play at the plate. The guys react to Alabama NBA Draft prospect Brandon Miller saying he thinks basketball’s all-time G.O.A.T. is… Paul George??? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

ESPN’s Robert Griffin III tells Rich that Stefon Diggs’ issues with the Buffalo Bills stems from his relationship with QB Josh Allen, which teams would be the best fit for free agent WR DeAndre Hopkins and if he could possibly team up with free agent RB Dalvin Cook. Rich and the guy's debate if a lingering Stefon Diggs beef could impact the Bills’ playoff chances. Rich lists the top overlooked NFL players about to embark on make-or-break seasons including Packers QB Jordan Love, Browns QB Deshaun Watson, Rams QB Matthew Stafford, and others. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rich and the guys react to Victor Wembanyama’s pre-NBA Draft comments and discuss if the San Antonio Spurs are the best fit for the potential superstar and react to how small a baseball looked in his hand when throwing out the first pitch at a Yankees game. ESPN’s Jay Bilas tells Rich why it would be a tough decision if he had to choose between drafting Victor Wembanyama or an 18-year-old LeBron James, how Wemby will mesh with Gregg Popovich’s Spurs system, if the Charlotte Hornets should take Scoot Henderson or Brandon Miller with the 2nd overall pick in the NBA Draft, and which other players we shouldn’t overlook in the draft. The guy's debate if the Portland Trail Blazers should trade Damian Lillard and which team would be the best fit if so. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Panthers All-Pro WR Adam Thielen and Rich discuss how golf helps him mentally train for the NFL and why Aaron Rodgers is the best putter he’s ever seen, why he’s been impressed early on with rookie QB Bryce Young, how far new head coach Frank Reich can take Carolina, his reaction to his former team, the Vikings, releasing Dalvin Cook, and more. Rich reacts to the latest in the Ja Morant situation, and in ‘Overreaction Tuesday’ weighs in on the Buffalo Bills’ Super Bowl chances, Justin Herbert’s next contract, the Broncos playoff hopes, if Bradley Beal can get the Suns past the Denver Nuggets in the NBA’s Western Conference, and the Red Sox dominance of the Yankees so far this season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rich lists the top 5 wildest stories that happened during his weeklong vacation including items on Aaron Rodgers, Patrick Mahomes, Stefon Diggs, Chris Paul and more. The MMQB’s Albert Breer tells Rich what’s the source of Stefon Diggs’ frustration with the Buffalo Bills, what the timeline is for potential signings of free agents Dalvin Cook and DeAndre Hopkins, how USC QB Caleb Williams and UNC QB Drake May will impact how teams compete/tank at the end of the 2023 NFL season, and weigh in on the Big Ten’s scheduling of the Trojans and UCLA Bruins against Michigan and Ohio State in their first season in the conference. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rich reacts to the Washington Wizards trading Bradley Beal to the Phoenix Suns for Chris Paul and ponders which NFL teams are in play for free agents Dalvin Cook and DeAndre Hopkins. The Athletic’s NBA Columnist David Aldridge tells Rich how Bradley Beal was able to force a trade to the Phoenix Suns, if Chris Paul will remain with the Washington Wizards or end up back in Los Angeles on the Lakers or Clippers and says if the Portland Trail Blazers and New Orleans Pelicans are likely to part ways with Damian Lillard and Zion Williamson. Rich and the guy's debate if they’d rather have Damian Lillard or Zion Williamson on their favorite NBA team’s roster. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Titans All-Pro DT Jeffery Simmons tells guest host Kirk Morrison how he went from having his rookie season wrecked by injury to becoming a 2-time All-Pro, why he enjoys Mike Vrabel’s tough love coaching method, what sets Derrick Henry apart from other NFL running backs, and more. Locked On NBA’s Howard Beck and Kirk discuss the Washington Wizards’ trading Bradley Beal to the Suns is a good move for Phoenix, if Chris Paul ends up back in Los Angeles with the Lakers or Clippers, if 7’4” phenom Victor Wembanyama can turn the San Antonio Spurs contenders again, who goes #2 in the NBA Draft, if the New Orleans Pelicans should trade Zion Williamson, and more. Kirk and the guys discuss if the NFL, NBA, MLB and hockey should expand even more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Athletic’s CFB/golf writer Brody Miller tells guest host Kirk Morrison why the famed Los Angeles Country Club disappointed in his debut hosting a US Open, if winner Wyndham Clark will be a force on the PGA Tour going forward or just a flash-in-the-pan, if Rory McIlroy or Rickie Fowler had the more disappointing Sunday, and if Nick Saban’s Alabama Crimson Tide and Kirby Smart’s Georgia Bulldogs will continue to rule the roost in College Football next fall. Kirk lists his top ten takeaways from the US Open week at L.A.C.C. including takes on Lionel Richie’s house, lots of walking and more, and reacts to Russell Wilson posting a video of his new off-season workout regimen. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Guest host Kirk Morrison recaps golf’s US Open where Wyndham Clark outlasted Rory McIlroy and Rickie Fowler at L.A.C.C. Ravens All-Pro CB Marlon Humphrey joins Kirk in-studio where he reveals what it was like playing for Nick Saban at Alabama, how he spends is off-seasons, and explains his kinda-out-there-yet-oddly-compelling tweets that range from Aaron Rodgers as an astronaut to humans fighting gorillas to learning just recently that the Titanic was an actual cruise ship, if EA’s Madden franchise has it in for the Ravens, and what Baltimore’s new-look offense will look like next season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

NFL Network Analyst Cynthia Frelund joins guest host Steve Weissman in-studio where she explains how DeAndre Hopkins to the New England Patriots could impact the AFC East, why Aaron Rodgers makes the New York Jets Super Bowl contenders, why some NFL team shouldn’t overpay for free agent RB Dalvin Cook, which teams that missed the postseason last year will be in the playoffs this season, and more. TJ breaks out his ‘Big-Ass Grab Bag’ to list his top 5 fictional restaurants. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Guest host Steve Weissman and the guys break down Lionel Messi’s decision to turn down a reported $1.6 Billion from the Saudis to join David Beckham’s Inter Miami MLS team instead. PGA Tour pro Luke Donald tells Steve how he reacted to being named the 2023 European Ryder Cup Captain, the PGA Tour-LIV Golf merger, Netflix’s ‘Full Swing’ and more. The guys discuss Shohei Ohtani’s uncertain future with the Angels. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Guest host Steve Weissman and the guys react to the Kansas City Chiefs’ new Super Bowl rings that feature A LOT of diamonds and weigh in on the party that was the Denver Nuggets’ victory parade. ‘The Daily Show’ comedian and ‘Tennis Anyone’ podcaster Michael Kosta tells Steve his impressions of Novak Djokovic’s 23rd grand slam title at the French Open, how he would improve tennis for fans and for the players, how he transitioned from mediocre pro tennis player to a successful career in stand-up, and more. The guys react to the NBA suspending Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant 25 games. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

ESPN NFL Insider Field Yates tells guest host Steve Weissman if Bills Mafia should be concerned about Stefon Diggs tenuous relationship with Buffalo’s brass, if free agent WR DeAndre Hopkins should pursue the biggest payday or chase a Super Bowl ring, why NFL running backs are getting the big contracts anymore, and why Colts QB Anthony Richardson will be the most exciting rookie in the NFL next season. Chargers All-Pro OT Rashawn Slater and Steve discuss his goals for the upcoming season after missing all but three games last year with a torn pec, what changes new Offensive Coordinator Kellen Moore brings to the team, Justin Herbert’s quiet leadership, and more. The guys wrap up the hour responding to Tom Pelissero’s “attack on cheese” from yesterday’s show. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Former NFL Safety Tre Boston tells guest host Steve Weissman why he’s “living the dream” hosting the Weather Channel’s ‘Fast: Home Rescue,’ why the Ravens should sign DeAndre Hopkins, if the Miami Dolphins are a good fit for Dalvin Cook, why the Chargers have the talent to win it all, if Lamar Jackson can lead Baltimore to the Super Bowl next season, and more. Steve and the guys discuss the value of running backs in today’s NFL and debate if Baltimore Ravens ultra-accurate K Justin Tucker is more valuable than a good RB. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Guest host Steve Weissman and the guys discuss if Novak Djokovic’s 23 career grand slam title makes him tennis’ G.O.A.T. Sports Illustrated/Tennis Channel’s Jon Wertheim tells Steve what it’s been like to do ’60 Minutes’ profiles on Bruce Springsteen and Charles Barkley, why he was shocked by not surprised by the PGA Tour/LIV Golf merger, if Novak Djokovic has slammed the door on the tennis G.O.A.T. debate, reveals what happens when you rent out your apartment to supermodels, and much more. With the Denver Nuggets and Vegas Golden Knights winning their respective titles this year, the guys debate which pro franchise will be the next to win its first championship. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In ‘What’s More Likely’ guest host Tom Pelissero weighs in on Kyler Murray, Justin Herbert, Joe Burrow, NFL rookie quarterbacks, the Seahawks, New York Giants, Steelers, Browns, DeAndre Hopkins and Dalvin Cook. Tom makes a shocking revelation that he never eats cheese, and not because of a lactose intolerance, breaks down the Dallas Cowboys’ chances to get over the hump next season and return to the Super Bowl, tells Brockman what Dallas Head Coach Mike McCarthy must do to be a “lock” for the Pro Football Hall of Fame, and says why the Mac Jones/Bill O’Brien combo is the key to a successful season for Bill Belichick’s New England Patriots. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Guest host Tom Pelissero lists his top NFL stories that will dominate headlines from now until training camp and breaks down which teams would be the best fit for this season of HBO’s ‘Hark Knocks.’ Chargers Head Coach Brandon Staley and Tom discuss his team’s “hungry and focused” mindset heading into the upcoming NFL season, why having bigger receivers gives L.A. an edge, what new Offensive Coordinator Kellen Moore brings to the team, why Justin Herbert’s big contract extension will be worth it, how the Bolts are handling disgruntled RB Austin Ekeler, and what the Chargers must do to topple Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs from their AFC West perch. The guys compare stories about the worst injuries they’ve suffered over the years, and Tom breaks down what impact new Baltimore Ravens OC Todd Monken will have on Lamar Jackson next season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Guest host Tom Pelissero and the guys react to the Vegas Golden Knights’ 9-2 thumping of the Florida Panthers to capture their first Stanley Cup, and Tom explains why he would be highly reluctant to drink out of the famed trophy if he were a player on the winning team. Tom breaks down the latest in Stefon Diggs’ mysterious beef with the Buffalo Bills. Browns Head Coach Kevin Stefanski tells Tom what Cleveland’s mindset is heading into the 2023 season, his expectations for QB Deshaun Watson, and why he embraced the chance to vie for bragging rights in the competitive AFC North. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Rich Eisen Show's Chris Brockman, TJ Jefferson, and Adam Chudwin break down the latest from the NBA. Follow the guys here: Twitter- @chrisbrockman, @achudwin Instagram- @brockshady, @tjjefferson, @achudwin Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Golf Channel’s Rex Hoggard and guest host Tom Pelissero discuss the seismic shifts that could happen as a result of the PGA Tour-LIV Golf merger and previews this week’s US Open at the Los Angeles Country Club. TJ challenges Tom and Chris to a name the head coach/QB combo the last time the Miam Dolphins, Chargers, Detroit Lions, Raiders, Washington, and Jacksonville Jaguars won 11 games in a season. Tom and the guy's debate where the Buffalo Bills rank in a crowded field of Super Bowl contenders atop the NFL’s hierarchy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Guest host Tom Pelissero and the guys hold a 4-round expansion draft under the premise of the NFL expanding to 36 teams. Leonard Fournette tells Tom how he’s handling being a free agent and what kind of team he’s looking to sign with, what playing with Tom Brady meant for his career, and more. Free agent RB Dalvin Cook reveals to Tom the extent of the shoulder injury that’s nagged him over the past 4 seasons, what he’s looking for in his next team and how many QBs around the league have been blowing up his phone since his Vikings release, and more. NFL Insider Ian Rapoport and Tom discuss the latest developments between Stefon Diggs and the Buffalo Bills, and Dalvin Cook and DeAndre Hopkins’ free agency options. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Guest host Tom Pelissero and the guys recap the Nuggets’ NBA Finals win over the Miami Heat that included a rather subdued celebration from Denver star Nikola Jokic. Tom reacts to Stefon Diggs’ “curious” holdout from the Buffalo Bills’ off-season workouts. Tom, under Brockman’s urging, lists his all-time best “Toms” including Tom Hanks, Tom Morello, Tom Brady, Tom Petty, and Succession’s fictional Tom Wambsgans. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

NBA.com’s Steve Aschburner tells guest host Tom Pelissero if the Miami Heat have a chance to win Game 5 and extend the NBA Finals, the challenges the Heat face in their overreliance on Jimmy Butler, and why Nikola Jokic resembles Hall of Famer Tim Duncan in his play on the hardwood and his modesty off the court. Tom breaks down the Minnesota Vikings’ situation, why they cut ties with the still productive Pro Bowl RB Dalvin Cook, and what in the future for QB Kirk Cousins. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Guest host Tom Pelissero and the guys reflect on the anniversary of the Vince Vaughn/Jon Favreau comedy classic ‘Swingers.’ The guys react to Bill Belichick’s comments about meeting with free agent WR DeAndre Hopkins, and Tom explains why there are so many moving parts in an NFL trade that make blockbuster swaps difficult to pull off. In ‘Overreaction Monday’ Tom weighs in on DeAndre Hopkins and the New England Patriots, Aaron Rodgers and the New York Jets, if the Chicago Bears should be on ‘Hard Knocks,’ if the Giants should break the bank for Saquon Barkley, Atlanta Falcons RB Bijan Robinson, the Denver Nuggets-Miami Heat NBA Finals, the Vegas Golden Knights-Florida Panthers Stanley Cup Final, and if ‘Raiders of the Lost Ark’ is the best Harrison Ford movie. Tom and the guys preview Game 5 of the NBA finals. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Guest host Tom Pelissero breaks down the latest in Saquon Barkley’s contract situation with the New York Giants and explains why it currently a “tough market” for NFL running backs. Steelers WR Allen Robinson tells Tom what went wrong during his disastrous 2022 season with the Los Angeles Rams, why he has full confidence in QB Kenny Pickett and Head Coach Mike Tomlin, and what’s in store for Pittsburgh this season in a very competitive AFC North. In honor of the 37th anniversary of the release of ‘Predator’ Brockman lists his Top 5 Arnold Schwarzenegger movies, and Tom reveals a shocking list of the all-time most popular films that he’s never seen. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices