The Rich Eisen Show

Comedian Guy Torry joins guest host Mike Hill in-studio to discuss his Lakers fandom, the NBA Finals, the difference between a “comic” and a “comedian,’ his high school football career and more. FOX Sports NBA Analyst Jim Jackson tells Mike what changes Nikola Jokic and Jamal Murray made to their games since being drafted that have taken then to the NBA Finals, what the Miami Heat must do to even up their series against the Denver Nuggets and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Guest host Mike Hill and the guys discuss Nikola Jokic’s lack of an ego and wonder if he needs a more arrogant alter-ego like Penny Hardaway’s ‘Little Penny’ back in the day, and Mike explains why he has full confidence Carolina Panthers rookie QB Bryce Young will be an NFL success story. Author T.J. Newman tells Rich how she went from flight attendant to writing bestselling books about airline disasters like ‘Falling and ‘Drowning,’ and offers up her expert opinion on airplane etiquette including seat reclining, who gets the armrest and taking your shoes off mid-flight. Mike and the guys react to Lionel Messi joining MLS. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Guest host Mike Hill and the guys break down the NBA Finals and debate if the Miami Heat can tie up the series against the Denver Nuggets. The Athletic’s Joe Vardon tells Mike why the Heat should activate Tyler Herro for Game 4 against the Nuggets, comments on Nikola Jokic’s “utterly dominant” playoffs run, how bench role players could determine who wins the series, and why we haven’t seen “Playoff Jimmy” Butler so far in these Finals. Mike explains why Nikola Jokic, despite being the best basketball player on the planet right now, needs to add a bit of swagger to his game. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Seahawks WR DK Metcalf tells Rich why he’s excited for the return of LB Bobby Wagner to Seattle, why he’s expecting no drop off from Geno Smith next season, recaps his MVP performance in the NBA All-Star Celebrity Game, and sets the record straight about whether or not that viral video where he leapt out of the building is 100% legit, which leads to heated debate with Brockman about the clip’s veracity. Actor Harold Perrineau joins Rich in-studio to discuss his MGM+ horror series ‘From,’ how he got his start in acting, his memorable turn on HBO’s groundbreaking ‘Oz’ prison drama, if he shares some fans disappointment with the ending of ‘Lost,’ and offers up his review of TJ Jefferson’s recent karaoke performance. In ‘What’s More Likely’ Rich weighs in on Josh Allen, AFC West QBs vs AFC North QBs, the Dallas Cowboys, Dalvin Cook, DeAndre Hopkins, Cooper Kupp, Michael Thomas, and the NBA Finals. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

NBA on TNT analyst Jamal Crawford tells Rich what makes Nuggets C Nikola Jokic so unique and if the Miami Heat have a chance vs Denver in the NBA Finals, what advice he has for former Memphis Grizzlies teammate Ja Morant, if Damian Lillard could be playing elsewhere next season, talks Chris Paul, Juwan Howard and Michigan hoops, and more. Rich and the guy's marvel at the eye-popping first week of Cincinnati Reds rookie phenom Elly De La Cruz and reacts to the Minnesota Vikings’ head-scratching release of Dalvin Cook and lists the top destinations for the 4-time Pro Bowl running back. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rich breaks down the Denver Nuggets’ NBA Finals Game 3 win over the Miami Heat lead by the continued dominance of Nikola Jokic and Jamal Murray and updates the latest in the PGA Tour-LIV Golf merger that is stirring things up and turning current Tour members like Rory McIlroy against one another. Golf Channel analyst Brandel Chamblee tells Rich that current LIV golfers are necessarily guaranteed a spot back on the PGA Tour of the controversial merger goes through, why infighting among Tour golfers is misdirected anger that should be turned toward LIV golfers and predicts what golf will look like once/if the merger goes through. NFL Network Insider Tom Pelissero tells Rich why the Minnesota Vikings shockingly decided to part ways with 4-time Pro Bowl RB Dalvin Cook and which teams could be in the mix. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rich and the guys react to reports that free agent WR DeAndre Hopkins is meeting with the Tennessee Titans, and debate if Buffalo Bills fans should be worried about the “Madden Curse” with QB Josh Allen on the Madden 24 cover this year. Terry Crews joins Rich in-studio to discuss the new season of ‘America’s Got Talent,’ how he made the transition from NFL linebacker to finding success in the entertainment realm, how he reacted to getting to stare down Denzel Washington in that classic “King Kong” scene in ‘Training Day,’ and why the way the NFL handled the Damar Hamlin situation showed him that the league has changed for the better, and why Washington Commanders OC Eric Bieniemy deserves to be an NFL head coach. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Pro Football Hall of Famer Terrell Davis and Rich discuss his viral moment at the NBA Finals Game 2 in Denver where he was famously shown surrounded by celebrating Miami Heat fans, and breaks down what new head coach Sean Payton means for Russell Wilson and the Denver Broncos after a disastrous 2022 season. Actor Paddy Considine joins Rich in-studio to discuss his memorable role of King Viserys Targaryen in HBO’s ‘House of the Dragon,’ why he’s not a big fan of watching his own performances, says why he loves boxing but not MMA, and reveals how far the makers or ‘The Bourne Ultimatum’ went to capture a realistic vibe in the Matt Damon thriller. Richs weighs in on his 20th anniversary and shares his best memories from his wedding. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rich weighs in on the resounding impact of the stunning PGA Tour-LIV Golf merger and the blatant hypocrisy shown by Tour commissioner Jay Monahan after months of railing against the Saudi-backed upstart. CNBC’s ‘Squawk on the Street’ host David Faber tells Rich how soon the PGA Tour-LIV Golf merger could take place, how many billions the deal could be worth, and who will control the new entity once all the dotted lines have been signed. Rich and the guys preview Game 3 of the Heat vs Nuggets. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

NHL on TNT Analyst Eddie Olczyk tells Rich if the Florida Panthers can right the ship after going down 0-2 to the Vegas Golden Knights and predicts how the rest of the Stanley Cup Final will play out in around of ‘What’s More Likely.’ The Fire Pit Collective’s Alan Shipnuck tells Rich why the stunning PGA Tour-LIV Golf merger is the biggest golf story of the century, if the merger vindicates Phil Mickelson became the face of LIV Golf early on much to the chagrin of many of his peers, how the merger will impact the PGA Tour rank and file and golf’s majors, and what it means for Greg Norman’s legacy in the sport. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Baseball Hall of Famer Reggie Jackson joins Rich in-studio where he discusses, along with activist Richard Lapchick, the need for more inclusion and diversity in sports, reveals why he played his best under the “Mr. October” spotlight, shares his favorite George Steinbrenner and Joe DiMaggio stories along with a box of ‘Reggie’ candy bars, and reveals how he landed memorable roles in ‘The Naked Gun’ and “The Love Boat.’ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rich reacts to the shocking news that not only are the PGA Tour and LIV Tour mending fences but also merging golf tours. Big Ten Commissioner Tony Petitti and Rich discuss the intricacies of incorporating UCLA and USC into the conference, if further expansion is on the horizon, and shares his favorite memories of working with legendary sportscasters like Keith Jackson and Dick Enberg. Rich predicts (complains??) that Michigan will get stuck in the same Big Ten conference as USC, and the guy's debate if Urban Meyer could still be a highly successful coach if he returned to college football. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

MLB writer Scott Miller tells guest host Kirk Morrison why we could see a Dodgers vs Yankees World Series in the near future, if Stephen Strasburg’s latest elbow injury will end the former World Series MVP’s career, and if the success of the AL East top-to-bottom or the failure of the high-priced Padres is the bigger surprise this season. TJ and Kirk list the top sports documentaries they’d like to see made. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Guest host Kirk Morrison and the guys react to a report that Kyrie Irving has reached out to LeBron James about joining him and Luka Doncic on the Dallas Mavericks. ‘Stanley Cup Central’ NHL Insider Pierre McGuire tells Kirk how the Vegas Golden Knights have quickly created a great hockey environment in their short-but-successful history, what to expect in the Stanley Cup Final Game 2 and more. Kirk and the guy's debate if the retired Tom Brady would consider another NFL comeback if the right situation arose. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Guest host Kirk Morrison and the guys recap the Miami Heat’s huge Game 2 win over the Denver Nuggets in the NBA Finals. ‘Locked On NBA’ host Howard Beck tells Kirk what the difference was for the Miami Heat between their Game 1 loss and their Game 2 win over the Nuggets, what veterans Kyle Lowry and Kevin Love bring to Miami, if Eric Spoelstra’s approach to guarding Nikola Jokic is working, Gabe Vincent’s playoff ascendence, and how the Nuggets handle their first bit of adversity in the playoffs this year. Kirk reveals he watched the Heat-Nuggets Game 2 with his mom who had some hilarious (and actually astute) observations about what went down in Denver. 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

NHL on TNT analyst Paul Bissonnette tells Rich what it’s been like working alongside Wayne Gretzky on TV, why he’s predicting the Florida Panthers to beat the Las Vegas Golden Knights in the Stanley Cup Final, and reveals how he got his “Biz Nasty” nickname and if he was truly once kicked off Twitter. Akbar Gbajabiamila and Matt Iseman join Rich in-studio to discuss the new season of ‘American Ninja Warrior’ and if the NFL’s Pro Bowl should more resemble ANW, and Akbar walks back (sort of??) his recent tweet where he inaccurately reported that the Titans were trading All-Pro RB Derrick Henry to the Philadelphia Eagles. Rich and the guys discuss which team should trade for Titans RB Derrick Henry and who should sign free agent Ezekiel Elliott. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In ‘What’s More Likely’ Rich weighs in on CJ Stroud, Trey Lance, Kyle Shanahan, Josh McDaniels, Ezekiel Elliott, DeAndre Hopkins, Odell Beckham Jr, the NBA Finals, and Dodgers vs Yankees. Jaguars Head Coach Doug Pederson tells Rich what he’s expecting out of Trevor Lawrence in 2023 after the QB made huge strides last season, what new WR Calvin Ridley brings to Jacksonville, how he’s preparing for a challenging early-season schedule that includes two games in London, and more. Rich and the guys react to a report that Russell Wilson was almost traded the Philadelphia Eagles a year ago, and debate if new 76ers coach Nick Nurse would be better off with or without James Harden. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rich reacts to the Denver Nuggets’ Game 1 win over the Miami Heat in the NBA Finals on the back of Nikola Jokic’s historic night, and comments on the latest news on Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant who appears to be looking at a lengthy suspension after his latest social media gun video post. ESPN’s Stephen A. Smith tells Rich why Nikola Jokic and the Nuggets might be too much for the Heat to handle in the NBA Finals, what Miami can do (if anything) to steal Game 2 in Denver, his reaction to the Phoenix Suns hiring Frank Vogel and the Detroit Pistons hiring Monty Williams, and reveals that people close to embattled Memphis Grizzlies star Ja Morant fear his reckless lifestyle might end of with him dead in the next five years. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Packers 5-time All-Pro OT David Bakhtiari tells Rich why he’s not afraid to admit that Green Bay in “rebuilding” this season after Aaron Rodgers departure to the New York Jets, what we can expect out of new starting QB Jordan Love, why he’s embracing his role as a locker room OG, and why he doesn’t already have a podcast akin to ‘Bussin’ with the Boys.’ Actor Wood Harris joins Rich in-studio to discuss his new Peacock film ‘Shooting Stars’ about LeBron James’ high school team, what it was like making ‘Remember the Titans’ with Denzel Washington, his Avon Barksdale role in ‘The Wire’ alongside the likes of Idris Elba and a young Michael B. Jordan, what he learned from the late Tupac Shakur on their movie ‘Above the Rim,’ and why Denver Nuggets C Nikola Jokic might be the most unique player in NBA history. Rich and the guys react to Raiders HC Josh McDaniels saying he has no anxiety about the Raiders QB situation in the wake of Jimmy Garoppolo’s surprising foot surgery. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Browns WR Elijah Moore tells Rich why Deshaun Watson should have a better season in 2023 than his first year in Cleveland, if he might be playing alongside DeAndre Hopkins soon, what went wrong in New York after a promising start to his NFL career with the Jets, and his goals for the upcoming season. Rich and the guys react to a report that free agent WR DeAndre Hopkins would consider returning to the Houston Texans, debate if Rich (New York Jets) or Brockman (New England Patriots) is the bigger cheerleader for their team, make their case for the Miami Dolphins or the Jacksonville Jaguars to win the AFC and reach the Super Bowl next season, and review the effort Mike Del Tufo puts in when he’s working at FOX Sports vs on the show. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rich previews Game 1 on the NBA Finals explains why Miami Heat big man Bam Adebayo could be the key to an upset of Nikola Jokic’s Denver Nuggets. Future Hall of Famer Tom Brady and Rich discuss his latest retirement and why he’s unlikely to return to the NFL as a player, his potential part-ownership of the Las Vegas Raiders, Aaron Rodgers’ chances for success with the New York Jets, and why he’s VERY invested in getting Rich’s ever-slower RunRichRun 40-yard dash times down using his TB12 fitness method. Rich and the guys react to Brady’s Patriots comments, talk Brock Purdy, and what’s at stake in the NBA Finals. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Athletic’s Packers Insider Matt Schneidman tells Rich the details of Aaron Rodgers acrimonious departure from the Packers and if the 4-time NFL MVP will ever be able to mend fences with Green Bay’s front office, why Rodgers feels much more at home with the Jets, and what Packers fans should expect from new starting QB Jordan Love next season. Actors Jake Johnson and Shameik Moore join Rich in-studio to discuss the upcoming ‘Across the Spider-Verse’ animated film, Jake’s die-hard belief in his beloved Chicago Bears, the beef between Bulls legends Scottie Pippen and Michael Jordan, and more. Rich and the guys react to Bill Belichick’s comments on the NFL’s controversial new kickoff fair catch rule. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

ESPN’s Brian Windhorst tells Rich why Warriors GM Bob Myers stepped down and if he could possibly be heading to the Clippers, if the Trail Blazers might finally trade Damian Lillard, the chances Kyrie Irving reunites with LeBron James on the Lakers, how the Miami Heat can steal Game 1 of the NBA Finals against the Denver Nuggets, and what it was like eating truffles in Paris with Victor Wembanyama. Rich and the guys debate the best landing spots for Dame Lillard should the All-Star guard be traded this summer. Rich lists his top NFL summer storylines including the 49ers QB competition, DeAndre Hopkins’ landing spot, Jimmy Garoppolo’s left foot, Ezekiel Elliott’s whereabouts, Aaron Rodgers and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rich weighs in on the big changes coming for the Golden State Warriors in the wake of GM Bob Myers stepping down. Rich argues that his all-time worst “Giannis-Tyler Hero trade take” should be cancelled if the Miami Heat beat the Denver Nuggets in the NBA Finals. The guys debate how different the Eastern Conference playoffs might have played out if Bulls F DeMar DeRozan had let his 9-year-old daughter attend Chicago’s deciding game against the Heat after her famous (infamous?) free throw screaming performance. Rich reacts to the details the emerged in The Athletic about Aaron Rodgers’ messy divorce from the Green Bay Packers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rich and the guys offer up their predictions on how the Miami Heat vs Denver Nuggets NBA Finals will play out, and 76ers fan TJ reacts to the Sixers’ hiring former Toronto Raptors head coach Nick Nurse. Rich reacts to a far-fetched theory the somehow links the 1920 World Series to the series finale of ‘Succession.’ Rolling Stone Chief TV Critic Alan Sepinwall and Rich discuss the series finale of ‘Succession,’ what made the acclaimed HBO drama so memorable and if we can expect any spinoffs down the road, and why he’d be shocked if this was truly the final season of ‘Ted Lasso.’ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Pro Football Talk’s Mike Florio tells Rich there’s actually a chance Jimmy Garoppolo never plays for a gets a dime from the Las Vegas Raiders, if Davante Adams is justified in his frustrations with the team’s front office, what must happen for Tom Brady to play for the Raiders as a part-owner, and which teams are frontrunners to sign free agent WR DeAndre Hopkins. Celtics fan Chris Brockman tells Rich why he would’ve preferred Boston getting swept by the Miami Heat instead of losing in Game 7. In ‘Overreaction Tuesday’ Rich weighs in on Tom Brady’s chances to play for the Raiders next season, if a healthy Tua Tagovailoa can win the NFL MVP award, if Deshaun Watson and the Browns can bounce back from a disappointing 2022 season, DeAndre Hopkins’ impact on his next team, who the Miami Heat-Denver Nuggets NBA Finals could play out, and where ‘Succession’ ranks among TV’s all-time greatest dramas. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rich reacts to the Miami Heat’s Game 7 rout of the Boston Celtics. ESPN’s Doris Burke tells Rich her takeaways from the Heat’s Game 7 over the Celtics, what Boston must do to get over the playoffs hump, what Eric Spoelstra means for Miami’s success, what the Heat must do to combat Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic in the NBA Finals, and what GM Bob Myers stepping down means for the future of the Golden State Warriors. Rich reacts to Golden State Warriors GM Bob Myers stepping down and what it means for continuing the team’s run of success. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

HOUR THREE Segment One---Heat-Celtics Game 7 Plus Look Ahead To NBA Finals Segment Two---Will Farrell In Talks To Play John Madden In A Movie Segment Three---NBA Mike Vorkunov(The Athletic) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

HOUR TWO Segment One--NBA: Report: Lebron Will Have Foot Surgery 1st Major Procedure Of Career. What's More Likely: Lebron to Warriors or Kyrie to Lakers? Segment Tw0---What Does Jimmy Garoppolo's Foot Injury Mean For Raiders & Tom Braday? Segment Three MLB Scott Miller(NY Times & Sirius XM Radio Analyst) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

HOUR ONE Segment One--NBA Heat-Celtics Game 7 Tonight In Boston Segment Two---NFL Is King, Memorial Day Still Belongs To Baseball, Talk MLB: Have New Rule Changes Saved The Game? Segment Three--NBA Ref Burner Account, What Is Taking the NBA So Long To Suspend Ja Morant? 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

Rich reacts to being called a “Jets cheerleader” after touting the team’s addition of Aaron Rodgers and downplaying the 4-time NFL MVP’s recent calf injury and makes the case for his time to sign free agent WR DeAndre Hopkins. Actor Alan Ritchson joins Rich in-studio to discuss his role among the many stars in in the new ‘Fast X’ movie, the popularity of Amazon Prime Video’s ‘Reacher’ and reveals he wrote a letter to Tom Cruise before taking the Jack Reacher role, and reveals why he, despite being built like an NFL defensive end, never played football growing up. In ‘What’s More Likely’ Rich weighs in on the upcoming NFL seasons for the Raiders Davante Adams and Jimmy Garoppolo, Brock Purdy, Mac Jones, Russell Wilson, Saquon Barkley, Tony Pollard, Dak Prescott, Justin Herbert, Lamar Jackson, and more! The guy's debate which character will come out on top of Waystar/Royco in the series finale of HBO’s ‘Succession’ and if the Boston Celtics can force a Game 7 against the Miami Heat. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rich and the guys react live to the breaking news that the Arizona Cardinals shockingly released All-Pro WR DeAndre Hopkins. Ravens Head Coach John Harbaugh tells Rich that Baltimore was always committed to sticking with Lamar Jackson, if Jackson will run less under new Offensive Coordinator Todd Monken, what Odell Beckham Jr brings to the locker room and the field, and why he has issues with the NFL’s new fair catch kickoff rules. NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero tells Rich what led to the Arizona Cardinals releasing DeAndre Hopkins instead of trading the former All-Pro WR, and if the Raiders should be concerned about Jimmy Garoppolo’s foot surgery. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rich recaps the Celtics’ Game 5 win over the Miami Heat and wonders if Boston can pull off an incredible comeback like the 2004 Red Sox did after they went down 0-3 to the New York Yankees. 49ers RB Christian McCaffrey tells Rich how he fell in love with football at the age of 7, says why playing in Kyle Shanahan’s system is the perfect fit for his skillset, his thoughts on the Niners’ Brock Purdy vs Trey Lance vs Sam Darnold QB competition, why he’s not happy about the devaluation of the running back position in the NFL, reveals the heartbreaking story that got him involved in his Logan Project charity, and if comedian Bert Kreischer actually bet him $10,000 that he could tackle the 2-time All-Pro RB. Rich and the guys discuss the devaluation of running backs in today’s NFL while quarterback salaries continue to skyrocket. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rich reacts to the surprising announcement that newly signed QB Jimmy Garoppolo will miss some time after having foot surgery and ponders if that could open the door for another Tom Brady unretirement. Actor Henry Winkler joins Rich in-studio to discuss the series finale if HBO’s acclaimed ‘Barry’ that left him “speechless,” his budding friendship with Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes, reveals why he turned down hosting ‘Saturday Night Live’ back in his Fonzie heyday, and rates the guys’ acting chops after they do scene from ‘Happy Days’ and ‘The Waterboy,’ and praises Adam Sandler’s comedy genius. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rich weighs in on the NFL’s new rule kickoff fair catch rule saying it will take away one of the most exciting plays in the game. Actor Sinqua Walls joins Rich in-studio to discuss Hulu’s remake of the classic sports movie ‘White Men Can’t Jump’ where sometimes the basketball action got very real and competitive, says how his game, as a former college basketball player, compares to Wesley Snipes’ from the original film, explains why his Clippers allegiance runs deep, and makes a bold prediction about the NBA future of LeBron James’ son Bronny. In a special ‘Overreaction Thursday’ Rich weighs in on the 49ers, the Patriots latest NFL violation, Derrick Henry, Justin Fields, Justin Herbert, Lamar Jackson, Celtics vs Heat, and the Denver Nuggets. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rich weighs in on Patrick Mahomes’ comments about his Chiefs contract that only makes him the 7th-highest paid QB in the NFL. The MMQB’s Albert Breer tells Rich how long before the Chiefs will have to re-structure Mahomes’ team-friendly contract, how Aaron Rodgers is fitting in with the New York media and if the Jets should be worried about his calf injury, what unintended consequences could arise from the NFL’s new kick off fair catch rule that many coaches are decrying. Rich and Brockman preview the Celtics-Heat Game 5. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Saints WR Chris Olave tells Rich how he’s developing chemistry with new QB Derek Carr, trades some Ohio State-Michigan barbs, says what advice he has for CJ Stroud and the rest of the Buckeyes rookies in the NFL and more. Actor Jimmy Tatro joins Rich in-studio to discuss playing a young version of comedian Bert Kreischer in the new movie ‘The Machine,’ reluctantly reveals he once went snowboarding in Antarctica with Shaun White, an says he always thought his high school classmate Giancarlo Stanton was going to be an NFL punter. Rich reacts to Lamar Jackson’s first comments about his first look at the Baltimore Ravens’ new offense under new OC Todd Monken. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Eagles All-Pro OT Lane Johnson tells Rich what it’s like being inside the huddle with QB Jalen Hurts, if last season’s NFC Championship Game was a fair fight after the 49ers lost all their quarterbacks to injury, and why the importance of mental health is often overlooked in sports. Rich reacts to Aaron Rodgers suffering a calf injury during a Jets OTA warmup and says his enthusiasm for New York’s 2023 season outlook remains undeterred, and the guy's debate if MTV’s ‘Jersey Shore’ as an accurate representation of the Garden State’s residents. Rich and the guys react to golfer Michael Block’s feel-good story at the PGA Championship where the no-name club pro came out of nowhere to finish in the top 15 at Oak Hill Country Club and weighs in on the latest developments in the 49ers’ Brock Purdy-Trey Lance-Sam Darnold QB competition. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rich reacts to Nikola Jokic and the Denver Nuggets sweeping the Lakers out of the playoffs and possibly sending LeBron James into retirement and recaps the Boston Celtics finally showing up in the Eastern Conference Finals with a resounding Game 4 win vs the Miami Heat. Sports Illustrated’s Chris Mannix tells Rich what Nuggets C Nikola Jokic and Jamal Murray proved to doubters in Denver’s sweep of the Lakers, the chances LeBron James will actually retire or if he’s using that possibility as leverage over L.A.’s front office, what the Laker would have to sacrifice to sign Kyrie Irving to appease LeBron, what the expectations for Victor Wembanyama will be when he joins the San Antonio Spurs next season under the tutelage of Hall of Famer Tim Duncan, if the Boston Celtics can rally to beat the Miami Heat in their Eastern Conference Finals series, how the NBA’s high-profile coaching vacancies could be filled, why the Houston Rockets should stay away from James Harden, and what it would take for the Portland Trail Blazers to finally trade Damian Lillard this offseason. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Guest host Brian Webber is filling in for Rich and has more to say about NBA Playoffs Game 4 Nuggets-Lakers. Also: Tom Brady supports Tiny Bryce Young. Does Tom buying a piece of the Raiders mean he's really retired this time? And more on LeBron James. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Guest host Brian Webber is filling in for Rich and discusses the NBA Playoffs Game 4 Heat-Celtics. Will Boston show up tonight In Miami? Also: Is Lebron going to demand Lakers add Kyrie? And Joe Sheehan of The Athletic joins the show to talk MLB. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Guest host Brian Webber is filling in for Rich and discusses the NBA Playoffs Game 4 Nuggets-Lakers. Also: NFL adds flex element to Thursday TV schedule. And Pat Narduzzi becomes first coach to criticize Deion Sanders' massive roster turnover. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Guest host Brian Webber dives into the morning headlines and is joined by former NHL Analyst, Pierre McGuire. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Guest host Brian Webber previews Game 4 of the Denver Nuggets vs Los Angeles Lakers series and is joined by NBA Writer, Kurt Helin. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Guest host Brian Webber is filling in for Rich and recaps the Heat vs Celtics series plus, Brooks Koepka winning the PGA Championship. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rich reacts a report that James Harden is intent on rejoining the Houston Rockets and debates if the Philadelphia 76ers would be better off without the former NBA MVP and weighs in on the San Francisco 49ers’ looming QB competition saying if Brock Purdy, Trey Lance or Sam Darnold would be the best option for the Niners. In ‘What’s More Likely’ Rich weighs in on the Denver Broncos, Carolina Panthers, Joe Burrow, Justin Herbert, Tom Brady and Matt Ryan’s retirements, Eagles, 49ers, Heat-Celtics, Lakers-Nuggets, Braves, Rays, and the Yankees’ “cheating” scandals. Rich and Suzy recap their latest morning commute/race to work that ended with a surprising result. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rich reveals how his hockey highlights voice back in his ESPN days almost cost him a shot at dating Suzy. Comedian Bert Kriescher joins Rich in-studio where he says how he turned his famous “The Machine” stand-up story into a feature film, what it’s like to life weights with Arnold Schwarzenegger, if he went fell ‘Star Wars’ fanboy on ‘The Machine’ co-star Mark Hamill and much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rich recaps the Nuggets’ comeback win over the Lakers to go up 2-0 in their Western Conference Finals series and says it’s definitely time to stop sleeping on Nikola Jokic and a deep Denver team. Journalist Luke Russert tells Rich why he left NBC news to write his ‘Look for Me There’ book about grieving the loss of his father Tim Russert, discusses his die-hard Buffalo Bills fandom, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices