The Rich Eisen Show

Dodgers play-by-play announcer Charley Steiner joins Rich in-studio to discuss the 30-year anniversary of his hilarious on-air reaction during a live SportsCenter show to Carl Lewis’ infamous national anthem attempt, relive their favorite memories from SportsCenter’s early 90’s heydays, shares his favorite memories of the late sportscasting legend Vin Scully, and explains why former Phillies 3B deserved to be elected into the Baseball Hall of Fame. Rich comments on the Carolina Panthers hiring Frank Reich as head coach and what it means for Sean Payton, breaks down the latest Patrick Mahomes practice footage, and reacts to the Kansas City Chiefs giving the Bengals some bulletin board material. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Eagles TE Dallas Goedert tells Rich how head coach Nick Sirianni’s extreme competitiveness rubs off on the team, how Jalen Hurts staked his locker room leadership claim the first day he walked in the door, how winning a real Super Bowl would compare to winning one in Madden franchise mode, if he belongs among the NFL’s elite tight ends like Travis Kelce and George Kittle, and more. Rich and the guys get into a heated debate on whether it’s better for the Jets to win a Super Bowl with Aaron Rodgers or to win it with a homegrown talent in Zach Wilson. The guys have a tongue-in-cheek reaction to Patrick Mahomes’ latest comments on his ankle injury. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jets fan Rich reacts to the team hiring failed former Denver Broncos Head Coach Nathaniel Hackett to be their Offensive Coordinator and says why he’s dubious about how well Aaron Rodgers would do under the scrutiny of the NYC media if he were to join his former OC in the Big Apple. ESPN NFL analyst Louis Riddick tells Rich which matchups will be the keys to victory in the Bengals vs Chiefs AFC Championship Game and the Eagles vs 49ers NFC Championship Game, what Niners HC Kyle Shanahan must do to minimize Brock Purdy’s lack of big game experience, what the Cowboys and Buffalo Bills must do this offseason to get over the playoff hump. Rich weighs in on rumors that some NFL higher ups are keen on the idea of playing the AFC and NFC Championship games at neutral-site stadiums. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The MMQB’s Albert Breer and Rich discuss how Patrick Mahomes’ sprained ankle and Jalen Hurts’ shoulder injury could impact the ACF and NFC title games, why Joe Burrow has been a special player ever since his first youth league game, what the Buffalo Bills and Dallas Cowboys must do to bounce back from their early playoff exits, why he wouldn’t be surprised if Sean Payton waits another year before returning to coach in the NFL, and which teams are the front runners to land Tom Brady of the GOAT comes back for one more season. Rich lists his top 5 coaches of the year among the Giants Brian Daboll, the Jaguars Doug Pederson, the Bills Sean McDermott, the Eagles Nick Sirianni, the 49ers Kyle Shanahan and a surprise candidate. Rich voices his extreme dislike for the NBA’s All Star Game team reveal process, and breaks down some Patrick Mahomes practice footage from today. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

ESPN NFL Analyst Matt Hasselbeck tells Rich why Brock Purdy deserves to be the NFL Rookie of the Year, why the 49ers will have their hands full with Jalen Hurts and the Philadelphia Eagles, how the Chiefs will likely adjust their playbook in the wake of Patrick Mahomes’ ankle injury, and why Joe Burrow is playing the best of all the remaining QB in the playoffs. Rich and the guys react to Patrick Mahomes’ latest comments on his playing status for Chiefs vs Bengals in the AFC Championship Game. Brockman goes under the microscope examine his most accurate hits and wild misses from his Overreaction Monday takes from this season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rich comments on the AFC and NFC Championship games and says why it’s too soon to say certain players and coaches have their legacies on the line this weekend. Bengals RB Joe Mixon tells Rich what it’s like being in the huddle with Joe Burrow, what it would mean to get another shot to win the Super Bowl after coming up short against the Rams last season, why he fully expects Patrick Mahomes to play for the Chiefs in their AFC Championship Game rematch, and why his coin flip fine was worth every penny, and how his team handled the Damar Hamlin collapse in Buffalo. Rich and the guys debate if 49ers QB Brock Purdy should be the NFL’s Rookie of the Year despite starting just 7 games this season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rich lists his ‘Top 5 Storylines to Come Out of the NFL’s Divisional Round Games’ including takes on Joe Burrow, Josh Allen and the Buffalo Bills, Jerry Jones and the Dallas Cowboys, Patrick Mahomes’ ankle, 49ers QB Brock Purdy, and those ubiquitous Paul Giamatti/Albert Einstein commercials. Actor/director Dave Franco joins Rich in-studio to discuss his new Amazon Prime Video film ‘Somebody I Used to Know’ and what it’s like to direct his wife Alison Brie, his lifelong love of the 49ers and if Brock Purdy has earned the right to be the Niners’ starting QB next season, and takes a turn in the host seat where he more-than-capably peppers Rich with some questions of his own. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Resident Patriots fan Chris Brockman reacts to Bill Belichick bringing Bill O’Brien back into the fold to be the Pats’ new Offensive Coordinator. Former Raiders GM Mike Mayock tells Rich what Josh Allen must do to get the Buffalo Bills over the hump in the AFC, why Joe Burrow is even better than predicted coming out of LSU, why the Eagles’ offense is much more than just Jalen Hurts, how the Chiefs will handle a limited Patrick Mahomes if he even plays at all vs the Bengals, and how he see the AFC and NFC Championship games playing out. Chiefs WR JuJu Smith-Schuster tells Rich if he’s concerned for Patrick Mahomes’ high-ankle sprain, how KC head coach Andy Reid compares to Steeler HC Mike Tomlin, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rich reacts to Tom Brady’s most recent comments about his NFL future and speculates on TB12’s options to play next season or retire. 49ers All-Pro LB Fred Warner and Rich discuss the Niners’ Divisional Round win over the Dallas Cowboys, the uncanny poise of rookie QB Brock Purdy, the challenge of facing Jalen Hurts and the Eagles’ multi-faceted offense, and what winning a Super Bowl would mean after falling short in the NFC Championship Game against the Rams last season. Rich and the guys compare Brock Purdy to Kurt Warner’s emergence from obscurity to stardom for the Rams in their 1999 Super Bowl season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In his ‘Overreaction Monday’ segment Rich weighs in on Josh Allen’s chances to win a title during his career, Daniel Jones’ Giants future, if a Bengals-Eagles Super Bowl is a fait accompli, if the Cowboys have gone as far as Dak Prescott can take them, Shannon Sharpe’s blowup at the Lakers-Grizzlies game, if the 49ers should be worried about Brock Purdy heading into their NFC Championship Game showdown against the Eagles, and if Aaron Rodgers and Tom Brady will be playing for new teams next season. Rich and the guys debate of Josh Allen has taken a step down in QB tier rankings after his inconsistent season, and says what Patrick Mahomes’ high ankle sprain means for the Chiefs’ chances against the Bengals in the AFC Championship game. Rich takes the chance to gloat over his final power rankings he posted before the playoffs began in which he had the 49ers, Chiefs, Bengals and Eagles as his top 4 teams. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Two-time Super Bowl champion & ‘Green Light’ podcast host Chris Long tells Rich why the Bengals’ relatively easy win over the Bills in Buffalo was the most impressive performance of the NFL’s Divisional Round games, if there’s a chance Patrick Mahomes’ high-anke sprain could keep him out of the AFC Championship Game, how Joe Burrow compares to Tom Brady, why the Cowboys once again failed to reach the NFC title game, and why should expect a very physical showdown between the 49ers and Eagles for the right to rep the NFC in the Super Bowl. Rich comments on Joe Burrow’s upcoming contact talks and wonders if the Bengals QB will take a smaller piece of the pie (a la Tom Brady) so the team can continue to place talent around him, and breaks down the disappointing end to the Buffalo Bills’ once-promising year and what the team should do to bolster their offense next season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rich recaps Joe Burrow and the Cincinnati Bengals’ huge road win over the Buffalo Bills for a 2nd straight trip to the AFC Championships Game, says how much blame Dak Prescott should take for the Cowboys’ latest playoff disappointment, if Jerry Jones should cut bait with head coach Mike McCarthy and hire Sean Payton or move on from Dak Prescott (possibly with Aaron Rodgers??). Rich breaks down the Eagles impressive win over Daniel Jones and the New York Giants and why the 49ers will have a tall task against Jalen Hurts and the Philly offense in the NFC Championship game. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

ESPN’s Troy Aikman tells Rich his favorite memories from the Dallas Cowboys-San Francisco 49ers rivalry in the 90’s, weighs in on Tom Brady’s NFL future and if the G.O.A.T. will come back for another season, previews SF vs DAL and if rookie QB Brock Purdy can lead the Niners to the Super Bowl and what a 4th Super Bowl win would mean for Cowboys owner Jerry Jones. Al in Dallas calls in to preview his New York Giants’ chances to upset the Philadelphia Eagles. Rich says how Brock Purdy’s rise compares to Kurt Warner’s and Tom Brady’s NFL origin stories, and says why Jaguars RB Travis Etienne is his Monster Athlete of the Week that must have a huge game for the Jags to pull off the upset in Kansas City against Patrick Mahomes’ Chiefs. Mike Del Tufo forecasts the weather for all the NFL’s Divisional Round games followed by Rich hyping up the top storylines for Saturday and Sunday’s games along with Brockman’s ‘Sneaky Good Games.’ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rich reacts to Ravens GM Eric DeCosta’s recent comments about Lamar Jackson’s murky future in Baltimore. Rich and the guys debate if Jackson will be able to get a fully guaranteed contract given his recent injury history and which team he’s likely to suit up for next season, and in ‘What’s More Likely’ Rich weighs in on the weekend’s NFL Divisional Round game. Rich comments on the NFL’s ticket selling plan for a possible neutral-site AFC Championship game in Atlanta between the Bills and Chiefs and why it could be seen as a slight on the Cincinnati Bengals and Jacksonville Jaguars. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rich breaks down the NFL Divisional Round teams and says why 49ers QB Brock Purdy’s rise is the most compelling story of the 8 remaining quarterbacks. ESPN’s Steve Young tells Rich why 49ers rookie QB Brock Purdy reminds him of a Luke Skywalker-esque Jedi master, how Giants HC Brian Daboll turned Daniel Jones’ career around, his advice for embattled Jets QB (and fellow BYU alum) Zach Wilson, reveals how the 49ers-Cowboys epic rivalry of the mid-90’s defined his Hall of Fame career, and shares a great story about the time the Tampa Bay Buccaneers tried to convince Bo Jackson to give up his pro baseball dreams to play exclusively in the NFL. Rich and the guys debate if Brock Purdy has already done enough to win the 49ers’ starting QB job next season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Pro Football Hall of Famer Marshall Faulk tells guest host Suzy Shuster how Brock Purdy’s unexpected success compares to Kurt Warner’s emergence in 1999 for the Rams, why the Dallas Cowboys CANNOT afford to lose to the 49ers and their rookie QB, previews Bills vs Bengals, Giants vs Eagles, Chiefs vs Jaguars, and says why the G-Men must bring QB Daniel Jones back next season. Suzy offers up her top hows to watch instead of TLC’s ‘Milf Manor’ including ‘Ozark,’ ‘Modern Family,’ ‘Tulsa King,’ ‘1883,’ ‘Yellowstone,’ and ‘Ted Lasso.’ Brockman breaks down the latest comments from John Harbaugh and the Ravens’ GM concerning Lamar Jackson’s tenuous future in Baltimore. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

NFL Network analyst Kurt Warner tells guest host Suzy Shuster why he’s not surprised at the early success of 49ers rookie QB Brock Purdy, says what Trevor Lawrence must do/not do for the Jacksonville Jaguars to upset the Patrick Mahomes and the Chiefs, why he’s concerned for the New York Giants against the Philadelphia Eagles, why Josh Allen is as much a liability as an asset for the Buffalo Bills against Joe Burrow’s Cincinnati Bengals, why he sees the 49ers ending the Dallas Cowboys’ Super Bowl hopes for a 2nd straight season, and what factors will determine if and for which team Tom Brady returns to play next season. Former NFL players Brian Arakpo and Michael Griffin along with Bryan Hynson talk the new season of ‘The Cupcake Guys’ on The Roku Channel, Arch Manning and the Texas Longhorns and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Guest host Suzy Shuster and the guys break down the NFL’s Divisional Round games and the latest news from around the league. NFL Insider Tom Pelissero tells Suzy how Byron Leftwich went from a hot head coaching candidate to getting fired as the Buccaneers’ Offensive Coordinator, which teams are the frontrunners to land Sean Payton as their next head coach, the likelihood Tom Brady retires or comes back for another NFL season, and how the Lamar Jackson-Baltimore Ravens contract negotiations could play out. Suzy and the guys discuss the anniversary of the Raiders/Patriots “Tuck Rule Game,” the 49ers vs Cowboys, ‘Curb Your Enthusiasm,’ parenting and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Cowboys fan TJ debates whether or not to accept a bet from the show’s resident die-hard 49ers fan Jordan Sherrow on Sunday’s Dallas-San Francisco Divisional Round matchup. FOX Sports NFL Analyst/3-time Super Bowl Champion Daryl “Moose” Johnston and Rich break down the Giants vs Eagles Divisional Round matchup, says why rookie QB Brock Purdy looks like a high schooler in appearance but more like a seasoned NFL veteran on the field, and shares his favorite memories from the Cowboys-49ers rivalry over the years. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

ESPN’s Robert Griffin III and Rich discuss the snowballing controversy surrounding Lamar Jackson and the Ravens and the QB’s future in Baltimore, why he’s bullish on Patrick Mahomes and the Chiefs but bearish on Dak Prescott and the Dallas Cowboys against the 49ers, Tom Brady’s murky NFL future, and why the Eagles shouldn’t overlook the running ability of Giants QB Daniel Jones. Rich and the guys debate which of the 8 remaining NFL head coaches in the playoffs would benefit the most from a Super Bowl win. Michigan alum Rich weighs in on Jim Harbaugh’s decision to return to Ann Arbor next season after his latest flirtation with returning to the NFL. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rich breaks down the AFC Divisional round QBs saying we can expect Patrick Mahomes, Joe Burrow and Josh Allen vying for AFC supremacy for years to come. Pro Football Talk’s Mike Florio tells Rich if it’s possible the Dolphins ditch Tua Tagovailoa for Tom Brady next season, where Sean Payton is likely to be coaching next season, why the Chargers brass decided to hang onto embattled head coach Brandon Staley, and if Lamar Jackson has played his final game for the Baltimore Ravens. Rich and the guys wrap up the hour heatedly debating proper coffee machine etiquette in the workplace. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Tampa Bay Times Buccaneers Insider Rick Stroud tells Rich if he thinks Tom Brady’s playing days are over or just over in Tampa, what went wrong for the Bucs this season and what life after Brady could look like for the franchise. Rich plays “what if” and speculates on what Tom Brady signing with the Miami Dolphins would impact the NFL landscape next season, and lists his top storylines coming out of the NFL’s Super Wild Card Weekend including Trevor Lawrence and the Jaguars, Lamar Jackson’s Ravens future, Daniel Jones’ emergence for the Giants, Tom Brady’s NFL future, Brock Purdy balling out for the 49ers again, and those cringy Paul Giamatti as Albert Einstein commercials. Rich and the guys react to the latest Aaron Rodgers news and debate if the 49ers would be better off with Rodgers, Tom Brady or Brock Purdy as their starting QB next season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

FOX Sports NFL Rules Expert Mike Pereira tells Rich the league is using a de facto “Sky Judge” on their “replay assist” plays, if we’ll see Roughing the Passer and other personal foul calls put under review, and weighs in on Joey Bosa’s inflammatory comments that NFL refs are out to get him and other players with no repercussions or accountability. Rich makes the case for the NFL adopting Sky Judge to help NFL officials on the field get calls right, and weighs in on Tom Brady’s NFL future outlining the two factors that will impact whether he retires or comes back to play another season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rich recaps the Cowboys throttling of the Buccaneers in their Wild Card game saying Dallas definitely proved him and other critics wrong, and recaps the Bucs’ rollercoaster season that saw Tom Brady and Tampa’s offense struggle to put points on the scoreboard for much of the year. Pro Football Hall of Famer/NFL Network analyst Michael Irvin tells Rich why he never doubted the Dallas Cowboys would easily handle Tom Brady and the Buccaneers in their Wild Card round matchup, and why he’s not so confident for America’s Team heading into their Divisional Round showdown with the San Francisco 49ers. Rich reacts to the Chargers firing Offensive Coordinator Joe Lombardi and sticking with embattled head coach Brandon Staley. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jaguars WR Christian Kirk recaps Jacksonville’s thrilling comeback from a 27-0 hole to beat the Chargers in their Wild Card matchup, says why he relished proving his doubters wrong after signing that big free agent contract before last season, and says why playing in the Super Bowl in his hometown is definitely on his mind. Rich comments on the Seahawks’ Wild Card loss to the 49ers and says what Pete Carroll should do at the QB position next season in the wake of Geno Smith’s breakthrough year, predicts that embattled Chargers Head Coach Brandon Staley keeps his job but will be forced to hire a new offense coordinator, and says what’s at stake for Tom Brady, Dak Prescott and Mike McCarthy in the Cowboys vs Buccaneers Wild Card showdown. Rich wraps up the hour listing his top 5 turning points from the NFL’s Super Wild Card Weekend. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Cowboys All-Pro LB Micah Parsons tells Rich how he’s preparing mentally to face Tom Brady and the Buccaneers in Dallas’ Wild Card showdown, shares his admiration for fellow edge rusher Nick Bosa of the 49ers but says he’s no fan of the NFL’s Roughing the Passer crackdown. Rich recaps the 49ers’ throttling of the Seahawks and how rookie QB Brock Purdy continues to impress, and weighs in on Sean Payton’s chances to coach Justin Herbert and the Chargers next season, Josh Allen’s newfound propensity for throwing INTs, if the Giants can upset the Eagles next weekend, if the Vikings should move on from Kirk Cousins, Lamar Jackson’s Ravens future, and if Brock Purdy has earned the 49ers’ starting QB job for next season in a round of ‘Overreaction Monday.” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rich explains why the Giants ousting the Vikings from the playoffs thanks to the stellar game from Daniel Jones, and weighs in on what Lamar Jackson not traveling to Cincinnati for the Ravens Wild Card game bodes for his future in Baltimore. Two-time Super Bowl champion and ‘Green Light’ podcast host Chris Long tells Rich why he thinks Lamar Jackson has played his last game for the Baltimore Ravens, if John Harbaugh should come under scrutiny for the QB sneak that turned into a 98-yard fumble return TD for the Bengals, his reaction to the Chargers’ epic meltdown against the Jaguars, if Daniel Jones can lead the Giants to a Super Bowl title, why Josh Allen is the Buffalo Bills’ biggest question mark right now, and why he sees Tom Brady and the Buccaneers ousting the Dallas Cowboys from the playoffs. Rich reacts to the NFL using more “replay assist” in this year’s playoffs and calls if it to be utilized for Roughing the Passer calls as well. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In ‘What’s More Likely’ Rich weighs in on each of the NFL’s Super Wild Card Weekend games featuring the Chargers vs Jaguars, 49ers vs Seahawks, Giants vs Vikings, Bengals vs Ravens, Dolphins vs Bills and Cowboys vs Buccaneers. Rich breaks down the NFL playoff field and says how postseason experience will factor into Super Wild Card Weekend’s quarterback play. Buccaneers All-Pro WR Mike Evans tells Rich how the Bucs’ adversity this season has them prepared for the playoffs, what Tom Brady says to the locker room to get them fired up each week, and Tampa’s mindset heading into their wild card showdown with the Dallas Cowboys. Rich previews the top storylines for each Super Wild Card Weekend game and lays out how certain players and teams can silence their critics and write their own narrative with statement victories. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

NBC Sports Boston’s Tom Curran tells Rich why the Patriots hiring an actual Offensive Coordinator is a very good thing for Bill Belichick’s team next season and if there’s a chance the team will move on from Mac Jones as the Pats’ starting quarterback. Bryan Cranston joins Rich in-studio to discuss the new season of his Showtime series ‘Your Honor,’ appearing in the ‘Better Call Saul’ series finale, and talks ‘Breaking Bad,’ ‘Malcolm in the Middle’ and his brief time as a Preparation H spokesman in a round of ‘Celebrity True or False.’ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rich reacts to Lamar Jackson’s detailed tweet updating the status if his knee injury that will keep him out of the Ravens wild card game against AFC North rival Cincinnati Bengals, and weighs in on the Patriots’ press release announce they’re interviewing OC candidates after a less-than-stellar showing on offense this season. Seahawk’s WR Tyler Lockett tells Rich how Pete Carroll’s infectious attitude helped Seattle’s improbable run to the playoffs, how Geno Smith’s emergence has inspired Seattle’s locker room, and previews the challenges the 49ers present in their Super Wild Card Weekend showdown. Rich reacts to the revelation that Chargers WR Mike Williams will miss L.A.’s wild card game against the Jaguars after suffering a fractured back because HC Brandon Staley played him in a meaningless Week 18 loss to the Broncos. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rich and the guys debate if they prefer higher floors at hotels which leads to a funny recounting of Rich’s adventures at a celebrity charity golf tournament. Rich and the guys react to reports that the Knicks are using facial recognition at Madison Square Garden to deal with fans who are outspoken against team owner James Dolan. Rich lists his ‘Top 5 Teams on Upset Alert’ in the NFL’s Super Wild Card Weekend. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sports Illustrated’s Chris Mannix joins Rich in-studio to reveal why he had a falling out with the Dan Patrick Show, says why the Lakers should trade a future 1st round pick to give LeBron more weapons, why the Warriors have struggled of late, if Nikola Jokic is on the road to another MVP award, if the Nets can continue their winning ways without Kevin Durant, which teams will be buyers at the NBA Trade Deadline, and why teams are salivating over the chance to draft 7’4” phenom Victor Wembanyama. Rich and the guys preview the Cowboys vs Buccaneers wild card game and why the outcome could play a big role in determining Tom Brady’s NFL future. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rich weighs in on the NFL’s decision to play a potential Bills-Chiefs AFC Championship game in Atlanta, and reacts to Derek Carr’s goodbye note to Raiders fans and ponders where the quarterback could land next season. FOX Sports’ Mark Sanchez joins Rich in-studio where he reveals that the Seahawks welched on their promise do draft him #4 overall in the 2009 NFL Draft, previews Super Wild Card Weekend, voices his concern for Tua Tagovailoa’s lingering concussion, says how much playoff experience will play a role in this weekend’s quarterback play, shares a some great Joe Namath stories, says if the Jets can salvage the career of former #2 overall pick Zach Wilson, and how the NFL’s QB landscape could be drastically different next season. 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. 00:00- Standings at halfway point 00:09- Western Conference 00:20- Lakers 00:24- Bulls/76ers 32:00- MVP/ Finals picks Follow the guys here: Twitter: @chrisbrockman, @toojiggy, @achudwin Instagram: @brockshady, @tjjefferson, @achudwin Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Colorado Head Football Coach Deion Sanders and Rich discuss how he finally made in on the cover of GQ, reveals what it was like taking helicopter rides when he was playing professional football and baseball at the same time, reveals why he left Jackson State for Colorado, and says how he’ll use the Transfer Portal to return the Buffs back to national prominence. Actor Rex Lin joins Rich in-studio to discuss his ABC series ‘Big Sky: Deadly Trails,’ his love of the Texas football and what he told Peyton Manning about his nephew Arch Manning joining the Longhorns, shares an hilarious story about fellow actor Michael Shannon along with his favorite memories of making ‘Cliffhanger’ with Sylvester Stallone. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

NBC Sports’ Mike Tirico and Rich discuss if the Baltimore Ravens have a shot to beat the Bengals without injured QB Lamar Jackson, if Joe Burrow’s Cincinnati squad is the hottest team coming into the playoffs, why he thinks a neutral-site AFC Championship game should be played at Lambeau Field, and weighs in on Aaron Rodgers’ uncertain Packers future. Rich debates if he would want Lamar Jackson on his Jets if the former MVP parts ways with the Ravens, and reveals his latest NFL Power Rankings heading into the playoffs. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rich reacts to the news that Tua Tagovialoa will not play in the Dolphins’ Wild Card game vs the Bills and ponders the QB’s future in the wake of multiple concussions this season, and weighs in on Lamar Jackson’s injury status shooting down whispers that the Baltimore QB is purposely sitting out because of his protracted contract negotiations. All Elite Wrestling President Tony Khan joins Rich in-studio to discuss the meteoric rise of AEW, weighs in on his Jacksonville Jaguars’ AFC South title and Trevor Lawrence’s growth as a leader this season, and espouses the role of analytics in the NFL and Premier League soccer. Rich wraps up the hour with his take on the Golden Globes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Former All-Pro NFL OT-turned Amazon Prime Video NFL Analyst Andrew Whitworth joins Rich in-studio where he reveals what it was like going from the playing field to being a part of the media, why the Eagles are the most impressive team he’s seen this season, if the 49ers can win it all with Brock Purdy at QB, why the Trevor Lawrence and the Jacksonville Jaguars are a dangerous playoff team, if the Cowboys can top Tom Brady and the Buccaneers in their Super Wild Card Weekend showdown, if Mac Jones will be the Patriots’ starting QB when the 2023 season kicks off, if he thinks Rams HC Sean McVay will retire from coaching, explains in no uncertain terms why he could not care less about whether or not Aaron Rodgers retires, and reveals his Super Bowl predictions. Rich and the guys break down which NFL teams could be shopping for a new quarterback this offseason with the likes of Derek Carr, Jimmy Garoppolo and Baker Mayfield on the market. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The MMQB’s Albert Breer tells Rich how Georgia’s depth is the key to their back-to-back national championships, if Bulldogs QB Stetson Bennett IV will be drafted in April, if this is the year Jim Harbaugh returns to the NFL, why the Cardinals canned Kliff Kingsbury after giving him a long contract extension, if any head coaches in the playoffs are on the hot seat (ahem, Brandon Staley, the likelihood Rams HC Sean McVay retires, and if the Bears could use the #1 overall draft pick on a quarterback despite having Justin Fields on the roster. Rich and the guys debate if the Bears should trade Justin Fields and draft a QB #1 overall or stick with the incumbent quarterback and draft a defender, and lists his top teams who missed out on the playoffs this year but should be ones to watch next season including the Jets, Bears, Rams, Lions, and Steelers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rich recaps Stetson Bennett and Georgia’s thorough demolition of TCU in the College Football Playoff national championship game, and laments Michigan’s loss to the Horned Frogs in their CFP semifinal and makes the case that the Wolverines would have given the Bulldogs much more of a fight. Rich and the guys react to the breaking news that free agent SS Carlos Correa is returning to the Minnesota Twins after failing to ink deals with the San Francisco Giants and New York Mets because of failed physicals. Rich comments on Jerry Jones shooting down any notion that head coach Mike McCarthy is coaching for his job in the Dallas Cowboys’ Wild Card game vs Tom Brady’s Buccaneers, and recaps the hugely disappointing season turned in by the Indianapolis Colts this year. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Michigan All-American RB Blake Corum tells Rich why he chose to forgo the 2023 NFL Draft to return to Ann Arbor next season and if Jim Harbaugh’s up-in-the-air status played a role in his decision, predicts who wins the College Football Playoff final of TCU vs Georgia, and says what Wolverine fans can expect from the team next fall. Rich recaps the Buffalo Bills’ first game since Damar Hamlin’s on-field collapse that featured not one but two long kickoff return TDs by Nyheim Hines, and weighs in on Chargers Head Coach Brandon Staley’s controversial decision to play key starters in a meaningless Week 18 game that resulted in injuries to WR Mike Williams, DE Joey Bosa and others. Rich lists his “Top 5 Most Disappointing NFL Teams” for the 2022 season among the Raiders, Broncos, Cardinals, Jets and Colts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Two-time Super Bowl champion and ‘Green Light’ podcast host Chris Long tells Rich why he wouldn’t be shocked to see Aaron Rodgers on a different team next season, says why he has no issues with Chargers HC Brandon Staley playing key starters (and losing some to injury) in a meaningless Week 18 game, why he has zero trust in the Dallas Cowboys in their Wild Card showdown with Tom Brady and the Buccaneers, says why the Bengals and 49ers are the two most dangerous teams in the playoffs, and explains what Bill Belichick should do this offseason to fix the Patriots’ broken offense. In his ‘Overreaction Monday’ segment Rich weighs in on Sean Payton’s coaching future, Lamar Jackson, Cowboys, Aaron Rodgers, Lions, 49ers, Super Wild Card Weekend, and if the Bears should cut bait with Justin Fields and draft a QB with their #1 overall pick. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rich reacts to the breaking news that the Cardinals have fired head coach Kliff Kingsbury and says why Arizona’s next move should be to call USC head coach Lincoln Riley, and breaks down the Packers’ season-ending loss to the Lions and if we’ve seen the last of Aaron Rodgers playing home games in Green Bay, says why the Dallas Cowboys laying a giant egg in their regular season finale against the Commanders is not Mike McCarthy’s fault, and debates if the 49ers should stick with rookie QB Brock Purdy if Jimmy Garoppolo is healthy for the playoffs. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rich and the guys debate which would be the best neutral site stadiums for the AFC Championship game if the scenarios that require it play out, and gives kudos to the Doug Pederson and the Jacksonville Jaguars for going from having the #1 overall pick to the doorstep of winning the AFC South. In ‘What’s More Likely’ Rich weighs in on the AFC and NFC playoff pictures, Jim Harbaugh and Sean Payton’s coaching futures, NFL hot seats, and more. Rich reveals the top 5 matchups he wants to see most come NFL Super Wild Card Weekend. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

ESPN announcer Chris Fowler joins Rich in-studio to preview the College Football Playoff national championship game between defending champ Georgia Bulldogs vs Cinderella underdog TCU Horned Frogs, says why calling a game at the Rose Bowl was like “a religious experience,” reveals how he landed at ESPN and turned ‘College GameDay’ into a weekly must-watch event each fall, shares his favorite Lee Corso stories from the GameDay set, talks Serena Williams’ future and much more. Rich and the guys discuss the NFL playoff changes in the wake of the Bills-Bengals game cancellation and possible locales for a neutral site AFC Championship Game. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rich breaks down the NFL’s decision to cancel the Bills-Bengals Week 17 game and what that means for the league’s playoff picture including the very real possibility of playing the AFC Championship Game at a neutral site. NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero tells Rich how the NFL came to the decision to cancel the Bills vs Bengals game, which stadiums could host a potential neutral site AFC Championship Game, and when the Eagles and Ravens can expect to see Jalen Hurts and Lamar Jackson back on the field. Rich comments on the Steelers’ playoff chances and the fact that they need some help from Jets QB Joe Flacco of all people to reach the postseason. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rich and the guys debate the merits of the NFL expanding the playoff field to 8 teams in order to address the unfinished Bills-Bengals Week 17 game. The MMQB’s Albert Breer tells Rich why the first responders deserve all the kudos they can get for saving the life of Bills’ Safety Damar Hamlin, what the NFL’s options are for dealing with the unfinished Bills vs Bengals game, and if this is the year Jim Harbaugh finally takes the bait and returns to coach in the NFL. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Red Sox fan Brockman reacts to Rafael Devers’ fat new contract while Mets fan TJ still holds out hope the Mets and Carlos Correa can finalize their deal, and Rich breaks down the NFL’s options when it comes to what do to with the suspended Bills vs Bengals game and how it could impact playoff seedings. ‘CBS Mornings’ co-host and ‘The NFL Today’ analyst Nate Burleson and Rich discuss the reported improvement in Damar Hamlin’s condition, the NFL’s handling of the situation and the league’s approach to long-term player welfare, and shares a hilarious story about Randy Moss’ expert trash talking ability during their Vikings playing days. Rich gets trolled by a caller from Michigan which leads to Del Tufo offering his expert opinion on the subject of pushing buttons. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rich reacts to the news out of Cincinnati where Bills Safety Damar Hamlin is reportedly showing great improvement after suffering cardiac arrest during Buffalo’s MNF game vs the Bengals. FOX Sports’ Mark Schlereth and Rich discuss the good new surrounding Hamlin’s recovery and its impact on Bills players’ mindsets heading into their next game, says why he emphatically does not want to see the Bengals-Bills Week 17 game resumed, explains why the Eagles and 49ers are the two best teams in the NFL, says if the Broncos next coach can fix Russell Wilson and if that coach could be Michigan’s Jim Harbaugh. Pittsburgh Post-Gazette columnist Paul Zeise gives Rich some insight into Damar Hamlin’s character having known the Bills Safety and his family closely going back to his youth football days in Pennsylvania. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Brockman breaks down the latest NFL news including updates on the Bills-Bengals Week 17 game, Jets QB Mike White, and more. The Athletic’s Buffalo Bills beat reporter Joe Buscaglia and Rich discuss the impact of Damar Hamlin’s cardiac arrest on the team’s locker room, if there’s a chance the team could ask for a delay to their Week 18 game, and more. Rich comments on the Buffalo Bills' team psyche and what it might take for them to be mentally ready to take the field again. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices