The Rich Eisen Show

ESPN MLB Insider Jeff Passan and Rich discuss Yankees OF Aaron Judge’s decision making process as he heads into free agency this offseason, how the Yankees must address their roster to compete with the Houston Astros and other up-and-coming AL teams like the Mariners and Guardians in 2023, and if the Phillies have a chance to upset the Astros in the World Series. Rich reacts to the 6-0 Philadelphia Eagles trading for Chicago Bears edge rusher Robert Quinn. Hall of Fame DB Brian Dawkins tells Rich what the Eagles landing edge rusher Robert Quinn means for Philly’s Super Bowl hopes, how QB Jalen Hurts’ mental toughness is setting the tone in the Eagles’ locker room, and weighs in on Packers QB Aaron Rodgers publicly calling out his young teammates. Rich comments on the Lakers dropping to 0-4 on the season and ponders if LeBron has any shot of winning with the non-descript roster surrounding him on the floor, and reacts to Bill Belichick’s latest press conference addressing questions about his ambiguous starting QB situation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rich previews the Thursday Night Football matchup between the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Baltimore Ravings, explaining what’s at stake for Tom Brady’s disappointing season so far. Seahawks All-Pro WR Tyler Lockett tells Rich why he’s not surprised by the play of veteran QB Geno Smith and rookie RB Kenneth Walker III, why he firmly believes Seattle has a championship team, and discusses the rough season for friend and former teammate Russell Wilson with the Denver Broncos. Rich praises Pete Carroll and the surprising first-place Seahawks, reacts to the New York Giants trading former 1st-round WR Kadarius Toney to the Kansas City Chiefs, and weighs in on Aaron Rodgers’ latest comments about the Packers’ struggling offense. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rich and the guys react to the latest Bill Belichick Press Conference Moment that features an all-time back-and-forth with the New England media about starting Mac Jones or Bailey Zappe against the Jets in Week 8. Legendary film and TV producer Jerry Bruckheimer joins Rich in-studio where he reveals how he convinced Tom Cruise to be in the original ‘Top Gun’ and why ‘Top Gun: Maverick” was such a smash hit, how Sylvester Stallone almost starred in ‘Beverly Hills Cop’ instead of Eddie Murphy, reveals how he became a part-owner of the NHL’s Seattle Kraken, and much more. Rich’s wife, Suzy Shuster, calls in to call out her husband for slacking on his domestic duties at home. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rich breaks down the “Top 5 NFL Teams on Red Alert” among the Buccaneers, Packers, Raiders, Broncos and Browns who desperately need a win in Week 8. Bengals QB Joe Burrow tells Rich how his pre-season appendectomy impacted the start of his season, what having college teammate Ja’Marr Chase on the team means to him, if he still has close bonds with Ohio State after transferring to LSU in college, and how losing in the Super Bowl to the Rams is helping the Bengals this season. Rich recants his Jets lamentations from earlier this week where he blamed himself for creating the bad mojo that resulted in RB Breece Hall’s ACL injury. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rich weighs in on the latest news on free agent slugger Aaron Judge and pleads for his Yankees to re-sign the likely AL MVP. Rich reveals his latest NFL Power Rankings with the Seattle Seahawks crashing the party that remains unchanged at the top where the Buffalo Bills, Philadelphia Eagles, Kansas City Chiefs, and Dallas Cowboys roost. Pro Football Hall of Famer Kurt Warner/NFL Network analyst Kurt Warner tells Rich why Bill Belichick should go with Mac Jones over Bailey Zappe as the Patriots’ starting QB, how the Giants and Jets are thriving with less-than-stellar play from QBs Daniel Jones and Zach Wilson, his reaction to Matt Ryan’s Colts benching, and if Aaron Rodgers and Tom Brady can turn around the Packers’ and Buccaneers’ struggling offenses. Rich and the guys react to Matt Ryan’s comments to the media about his benching and ponder what the former NFL MVP QB’s future looks like. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rich and the guys make their predictions on which teams will go on to capture the 7th playoff spot in the NFC and AFC playoffs roll around. Ralph Macchio and Rich discuss his new Karate Kid-inspired book ‘Waxing On,’ reflects on making ‘The Outsiders’ with Francis Ford Coppola, shares a hilarious story about ‘My Cousin Vinny’ co-star Joe Pesci, and explains why ‘Cobra Kai’ resonates with audiences of all ages. Rich weighs in on the controversial postgame exchange between Buccaneers WR Mike Evans and a referee that was initially mistaken as a request for an autograph. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Athletic’s Colts Insider Zak Keefer tells Rich why Matt Ryan was surprisingly supplanted as starting QB by 6th-round draft pick Sam Ehlinger, how much influence Jim Irsay had in the decision and the Colts owners move to get Daniel Snyder to relinquish his ownership of the Washington Commanders, breaks down how Ehlinger gives the Colts more options on offense, says if the team has ever reached out to retired QB Andrew Luck, and weighs in on Pat McAfee’s poker skills. Rich breaks down the Bears Monday Night Football win over the New England Patriots and says why the Dallas Cowboys had better be ready for Chicago’s run game in Week 8. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rich recaps the Patriots’ Monday Night Football loss to the Chicago Bears and the full-fledged QB controversy Bill Belichick has on his hands with Mac Jones and Bailey Zappe. Patriots Insider Tom Curran tells Rich how Bill Belichick had “one of the weirdest nights of this coaching career” when his Mac Jones-Bailey Zappe experiment backfired against the Bears on MNF, and says why Tom Brady appears “adrift” this season and probably regrets changing his mind on retirement. Rich responds to a caller who suggests Justin Herbert might not be committed to the Chargers long-term if they can’t transform into legit playoff contenders in the AFC. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rich and the guys react to the breaking news that Indianapolis Colts QB Matt Ryan will miss the rest of the season due to a shoulder injury, and weighs in on Pete Carroll and the surprising Seattle Seahawks who find themselves atop the NFC West after Week 7. Patriots LB Matt Judon tells Rich what it’s like to play for Bill Belichick and shares how the Pats head coach teaches the history of the NFL including players and coaches who’s impact transcend football, and says why he’s not sleeping on Justin Fields and the Chicago Bears on Monday Night Football. Rich wraps up the hour saying how Bryce Harper lived out every kid’s dream with his late-inning home run to put the Phillies in the World Series and reflects on the Yankees’ season that once again ended at the hands of the Houston Astros. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Pro Football Talk’s Mike Florio tells Rich why Tom Brady and Aaron Rodgers might be regretting coming back to play for the Buccaneers and Packers, explains why the only players in the NFL safe as the Trade Deadline approaches are Josh Allen and Patrick Mahomes, says if Broncos rookie head coach Nathaniel Hackett is truly on the hot seat, and why Sean Payton could demand $20 Million per year and why the Chargers would be great fit for the former Saints coach. Jets fan Rich reacts to the news that promising rookie RB Breece Hall’s season has come to an end due to a torn ACL. In his ‘Overreaction Monday’ segment Rich weighs in on Aaron Rodgers and Tom Brady’s struggles, Joe Burrow’s MVP candidacy, what Dak’s return means for the Cowboys’ NFC East chances, Kenneth Walker III’s impact on the NFC West race, Zach Wilson’s growing pains, Carson Wentz’s future as the Commanders’ starting QB, and if Lamar Jackson’s gamble on himself will pay off this season. Rich reacts to the head-scratching Week 7 decisions by Dolphins head coach Mike McDaniel and Jaguars head coach Doug Pederson with an emphatic “I don’t get it!” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rich recaps the Buccaneers head-scratching 18-point loss to a depleted Carolina Panthers team saying he has big concerns for Tom Brady, and explains why he has even bigger concerns for Aaron Rodgers and the Packers after their Week 7 loss to the Taylor Heinicke-led Washington Commanders. ‘Greenlight Podcast’ host and 2-time Super Bowl champion Chris Long tells Rich why Brady and the Buccaneers look they’re “sleepwalking” of late, if he’s concerned for Aaron Rodgers and the still-struggling Packers’ offense, how the Jets and Giants keep on winning, what Christian McCaffrey to the 49ers and Dak Prescott’s return to the Cowboys means for the NFC playoff picture, and if the Bengals or Titans can crash the Chiefs’ and Bills’ party in the AFC. Rich recaps the Chiefs’ throttling of the 49ers but says Patrick Mahomes and Josh Allen’s Buffalo Bills had better not sleep on Joe Burrow and the Cincinnati Bengals. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rich recaps the Arizona Cardinals’ Thursday Night Football win over the struggling New Orleans Saints that included a sideline blowup between Kyler Murray and head coach Kliff Kingsbury. Actor Ryan Phillippe joins Rich in-studio to discuss his new movies ‘American Murderer’ and ‘Summit Fever,’ why he’s “thinking dynasty” about his Philadelphia Eagles, the Phillies’ chances in the NLCS against the Padres, and reveals the ultimate Tom Cruise-inspired stunt he’d like to do in a movie. Rich wraps up the hour ranking all the NFL’s 3-3 teams including the Dolphins, Rams, Seahawks and others, and Brockman reveals his ‘Sneaky Good Games’ for NFL Week 7 featuring the 49ers, Chiefs, Seahawks, Chargers, Packers, Commanders, Titans and Colts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

UCLA Head Coach Chip Kelly and Rich discuss his return to Oregon for the first time with an unbeaten top-10 team, the growth and maturity of Heisman Trophy candidate QB Dorian Thompson-Robinson, if the 6-0 Bruins have a shot to win the Pac-12 and reach the College Football Playoff, and reveals the amazing story about how he found out UCLA and USC were leaving for the Big Ten. Rich and the guys have a tongue-in-cheek discussion about what the world would be like if we treated the NBA like we do the NFL. Bears All-Pro LB Roquan Smith and Rich discuss showcasing himself for any potential trade partners against Bill Belichick and the Patriots on Monday Night Football, what the rest of the season holds for 2nd-year QB Justin Fields and why he’s confident his Georgia Bulldogs would easily handle the Ohio State Buckeyes if they were to meet down the road in the College Football Playoff. TJ preached his fantasy football gospel advice for NFL Week 7. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rich reacts to the 49ers’ huge trade landing Christian McCaffrey from the Panthers and says why the RB could be a huge factor in the NFC West …if he stays healthy, and lays out what the trade means for the rest of Carolina’s season and future outlook. Jets Head Coach Robert Saleh tells Rich that his young 4-2 team is only starting to scratch the surface on their vast potential, how Quinnen Williams is growing into one of the best DTs in the NFL, reacts to Sauce Gardner donning a cheesehead hat after their road win over the Green Bay Packers, weighs in on WR Elijah Moore’s trade request and his former team, the 49ers, landing Christian McCaffrey from the Panthers. Rich reacts to the Yankees excuses after going down 2-0 to the Houston Astros in the ALCS. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Actor/Comedian Kevin Nealon joins Rich in-studio to discuss his new book of caricatures and sketches with stories about Chris Farley, Peyton & Eli Manning and others, reflects on being an older father, shares his favorite Norm Macdonald memories, and reveals what happens behind the scenes on Adam Sandler movies. Rich reacts to Tom Brady being flat out asked if he’s going to retire after this season, and the guys get into a HEATED discussion about TJ’s still-unnamed fantasy hoops team. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

MLB Network Analyst Al Leiter tells Rich why he missed the days when baseball managers weren’t so bound to analytics, if any team left in the MLB playoffs can beat the Houston Astros, and how banning the shift won’t lead to batters making more contact at the plate next season. Rich reflects on the Bills and explains how Buffalo’s 2022 season has played out mostly to script so far, and previews the top NFL Week 7 games including the Seahawks vs Chargers, Titans vs Colts, Browns vs Ravens, Steelers vs Dolphins, Chiefs vs 49ers, and Jets vs Broncos. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rich previews the Cardinals vs Saints on Thursday Night Football that features the return of DeAndre Hopkins for Arizona after his 6-game PED suspension Two-sport legend Bo Jackson tells Rich if he’s ever played himself in the classic ‘Tecmo Bowl’ video game, how his 2-sport exploits compare to those of Deion Sanders’, if his NFL career would have been different had he not injured his hip, his favorite recollections of late Raiders owner Al Davis, shares some great baseball stories, and weighs in on Saquon Barkley, Derrick Henry, Aaron Judge and Shohei Ohtani. Rich reacts to the latest criticism being heaped on struggling Denver Broncos QB Russell Wilson 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- Draymond Green fight with Jordan Poole 11:30- Lakers season preview/reaction 20:00 Western Conference and LA Clippers preview 30:00- Eastern Conference 76ers, Bulls, Celtics preview 44:00- Legacy show about the Lakers on Hulu Follow the guys here: Twitter: @chrisbrockman, @toojiggy, @achudwin Instagram : @brockshady, @tjjefferson, @achudwin Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rich reacts to Tua Tagovailoa’s return to action in Week 7 and says why he’s nervous to see the Dolphins’ QB play after his missing time due to concussions, and the guys reveal their NBA 2022-23 season predictions including MVP, Coach of the Year, Rookie of the Year and who wins the NBA Finals. Actress Marg Helgenberger joins Rich in-studio where she discusses her return to CBS’ long-running ‘CSI’ franchise and plays a round of ‘Celebrity True or False.’ Rich and the guys react to Ryan Fitzpatrick’s observation that Tom Brady looks disinterest this season and wonder if he can get his fire back in the coming weeks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Pro Football Hall of Famer Cris Carter and Rich discuss his episode of EPIX’s ‘NFL Icons’ and what’s in store for this year’s Ohio State-Michigan rivalry. Rich makes the case for free agent WR Odell Beckham Jr. to sign with the Kansas City Chiefs instead of the Packers, Rams or other teams, and reacts to Indianapolis Colts Owner Jim Irsay saying there’s cause for removing Daniel Snyder as the Washington Commanders’ owner. Rich reveals his still controversial NFL Top 10 Power Rankings for Week 7. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rich recaps the Golden State Warriors’ opening night win over the Lakers and says why concerns about Russell Westbrook’s fit with new Head Coach Darvin Ham were front-and-center right from the season’s get-go. Thursday Night Football Analyst Ryan Fitzpatrick tells Rich his concerns for the Broncos’ Russell Wilson, the Bears’ Justin Fields and the Cardinals’ Kyler Murray, says how Tua Tagovailoa has improved under new Dolphins Head Coach Mike McDaniel, says why the Bills are the team to beat in the AFC, and explains why he’s not too worried about Tom Brady and the struggling Buccaneers’ offense. Yankees fan Rich reacts to New York beating the Cleveland Guardians to move on to face the Houston Astros in the ALCS. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Bills All-Pro S Jordan Poyer tells Rich what it’s like to play in an NFL game with a collapsed lung after driving 15 hours from Buffalo to Kansas City, says what beating AFC rival Chiefs in Week 6 means, and has nothing but praise for all-world QB Josh Allen. Actor Colin Hanks joins Rich in-studio to discuss his new Peacock series ‘A Friend of the Family’ and the lengths he went to realistically portray his real-life character’s unique hair style, reveals how much joy he, as a Giants fan, took in the Dodgers’ playoffs demised this season, and touts his upcoming documentaries on baseball hall of famer Willie Mays and comedian John Candy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rich and the guys react to the latest QB news from the Pittsburgh Steelers and Dallas Cowboys and debate which NFL quarterbacks would be immune from a QB controversy if their backup came in and won 4 straight games. Ronnie 2K joins Rich in-studio to preview the new NBA 2K23 release and why a lot of players, like Warriors G Klay Thompson, have big issues with him when it comes to their player ratings, reveals that he’s been offered bribes by players to increase their NBA 2K ratings, says how the season simulation plays out, and says that likely #1 overall NBA draft pick Victor Wembanyama will “break our game.” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rich recaps yet another ugly offensive display by Russell Wilson and the Broncos and offers up some advice for rookie head coach Nathaniel Hackett, and breaks down why the Chargers’ offense is wildly underutilizing the immense talents of QB Justin Herbert. FOX Sports NFL Analyst Greg Olsen tells Rich what it was like seeing his son, who underwent a heart transplant a year ago, meet Aaron Rodgers, if there’s hope for Rodgers and the struggle Packers’ offense, why the 4-2 Jets are no fluke, what to expect from the 49ers vs Chiefs with both teams coming off losses, comments on Russell Wilson and the Broncos’ stunted offense, and makes a big announcement about Tight End University with George Kittle and Travis Kelce. Rich and Brockman debate if MLB should change the playoffs format in the wake of higher seeds like the Dodgers and Braves getting bounced by Wild Card teams like the Padres and Phillies. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rich reacts to his beloved New York Jets improving to 4-2 with a resounding Week 6 win over the Packers at Lambeau Field, has some word of warning for Michigan State after his Michigan Wolverines trounced Penn State, and reacts to the Guardians Josh Naylor’s rather demonstrative home run trot after taking Yankees ace Gerrit Cole deep in their ALDS Game 4. Broncos QB Russell Wilson tells Rich Eisen why he’s “built for it” in terms of handling the adversity of Denver’s disappointing 2-3 start. Al in Dallas calls in with a dose of skepticism about his 5-1 New York Giants, the guys debate how much Christian McCaffrey is worth on the trade market and react to Carson Wentz’s finger injury that will keep the Commanders QB out for at least a month. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

NFL Network Analyst Steve Mariucci joins Rich in-studio where he says what’s the root cause of Aaron Rodgers and the Packers’ offensive struggles, if the 5-1 New York Giants are contenders or pretenders, why he still thinks the 49ers will win the NFC West, what’s ailing Tom Brady and the 3-3 Buccaneers, and more. Rich reacts to Aaron Rodgers’ postgame comments on the Packers offense and says why he’s “genuinely concerned” for Green Bay’s ability to fix their sputtering offense. In his ‘Overreaction Monday’ segment Rich weighs in on the Packers, Cowboys, Jets, Giants, Vikings, Marcus Mariota, Mitchell Trubisky and the Patriots’ brewing QB controversy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rich recaps the Buffalo Bills’ big Week 6 win over their AFC nemesis Kansas City Chiefs led by otherworldly QB Josh Allen, and comments on Jalen Hurts’ leading the Eagles to victory over the Cowboys and says why Dallas has a lot to hang their hat on despite the loss. Two-Time Super Bowl champion Chris Long tells Rich why Josh Allen and the Buffalo Bills are the team to beat, his takeaways from the Philadelphia Eagles’ Sunday Night Football win over NFC East rival Dallas Cowboys, why Tom Brady is not the problem with the struggling Tampa Bay Buccaneers, why the 5-1 Minnesota Vikings are more legit than the 5-1 New York Giants, and more. Rich reacts to CBS Sports’ Ian Eagle coming through with a promise he made on last week’s show. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Chris Brockman's significant other Sarah Tiana joins Rich in-studio to reveal how Brockman almost blew it when the first started dating, plays a round of ‘What’s More Likely’ where they weigh in on the Patriots-Browns, Vikings-Dolphins, Falcons, Seahawks, Tom Brady, Aaron Rodgers, Bengals, Giants, Saints, Ravens, Trevor Lawrence, Jonathan Taylor, Chiefs vs Bills, and Cowboys vs Eagles, shares a great/embarrassing story about Brockman meeting Keyshawn Johnson once at the L.A. County Fair, explains why she’s predicting Quinn Ewers will lead the Texas Longhorns to the College Football Playoff, and more. TJ offers up his Fantasy Football advice for NFL Week 6, and Brockman put his money where his mouth is in ‘Sneaky Good Games’ featuring the Bills vs Chiefs, Buccaneers vs Steelers, Patriots vs Browns, and Jaguars vs Colts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rich recaps the rather ugly Thursday Night Football game between the Bears and Commanders and breaks down the inner turmoil surrounding Washington owner Daniel Snyder that could be affecting the team’s play on the field. Chargers Head Coach Brandon Staley tells Rich why he’s not underestimating Russell Wilson and the Denver Broncos despite their sputtering start to the season, why Justin Herbert battling through a rib injury is as impressive as his skill as a QB, and if he and Keenan Allen are cool after the WR publicly questioned Staley’s 4th down decision that nearly cost L.A. a loss in Week 5 vs the Browns. Rich lists this ‘Top 5 NFL Week 6 Games’ including the Jets vs Packers, Vikings vs Dolphins, Ravens vs Giants, Cowboys vs Eagles, and Bills vs Chiefs…with an extra Cardinals vs Seahawks preview. Rich and the guys celebrate the anniversary of ‘Pulp Fiction’ by debating the best scenes from the Quentin Tarantino classic, and react to the latest Bill Belichick Press Conference Moment of the Day. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rich and the guys debate if the Dallas Cowboys should stick with Cooper Rush over Dak Prescott at QB as long as he keeps winning games, and why Bill Belichick won’t publicly back Mac Jones’ job as the Patriots’ starting QB over backup Bailey Zappe. NFL Insider Ian Rapoport tells Rich why Patriots Head Coach Bill Belichick won’t outright name Mac Jones the Pats’ long-term starter over Bailey Zappe, if there’s any chance Cooper Rush could supplant Dak Prescott as the Dallas Cowboys starting QB, why Commanders HC Ron Rivera and owner Daniel Snyder are elbowing for credit for the Carson Wentz acquisition, which coaches (if any) are feeling the heat, if they Panthers are ready to conduct a fire sale, if the NFL will punish Raiders WR Davante Adams for shoving over a member of the media after MNF, and if there’s a timeline for Tua Tagovailoa’s return to the Miami Dolphins. Rich reacts to the NFL backing the controversial Roughing the Passer call against Chiefs’ DT Chris Jones when he strip-sacked Raiders QB Derek Carr on Sunday Night Football. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rich and Brockman preview the big weekend for Syracuse and Michigan football, previews the Cowboys vs Eagles on Sunday Night Football with TJ, and debates Brockman on whether the 4-1 New York Giants are legit. FOX Sports’ Joel Klatt and Rich preview #4 Michigan vs #10 Penn State this weekend, says why he’s predicting Hendon Walker and Tennessee pull off the upset vs Nick Saban and Alabama, and breaks down the top NFL rookies this season including Jets RB Breece Hall, Jaguars DE Travon Walker and Steelers QB Kenny Pickett. Rich reacts to Tom Brady’s latest comments on the controversial Roughing the Passer flag vs the Atlanta Falcons than ensured a Buccaneers’ win, and offers a mea culpa on that Miami Dolpins ping pong table take from yesterday’s show. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rich defends his latest NFL Power Rankings to Brockman and TJ, and dusts of ‘Why Talkin’ Playoff or What?!?!’ to weigh in on the postseason possibilities for the Jets, Bengals, Broncos, Rams, Giants, and Saints. Pro Football Hall of Fame DT Warren Sapp tells Rich why he has a big problem with the NFL’s recent rash of egregious Roughing the Passer penalties, says why he’s concerned for Tom Brady and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, and previews the Cowboys vs Eagles Week 6 NFC East showdown. Rich weighs in on the Golden State Warriors decision to not suspend Draymond Green so he could take part in the team’s ring ceremony on opening night, and recounts his daughter Taylor’s first ever youth league basketball game where she faced off against Kevin Garnett’s daughter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rich previews the huge weekend in sports that features NFL Week 6, big-time College Football matchups, the MLB playoffs, plus NBA and NHL action. UCLA Athletic Director Martin Jarmond joins Rich in-studio to discuss the Bruins upcoming move from the Pac-12 to the Big Ten Conference, the huge changes coming that could re-shape the college football landscape, and takes some RES Consulting pitches for when the Bruins start playing games in cold-weather locations. Rich weighs in on the latest on the rash of controversial Roughing the Passer flags plaguing the NFL. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Lakers owner Jeanie Buss joins Rich in-studio to discuss the hiring of Darvin Ham, how Russell Westbrook fits in with the team’s plans for this season, giving VP of Basketball Operations Rob Pelinka a contract extension, if see envisions LeBron James someday playing in L.A. alongside his son Bronny. Rich and the guys weigh in on the Golden State Warriors’ decision to not suspend Draymond Green for punching teammate Jordan Poole during a practice, and react to the latest Bill Belichick press conference along with ‘Married with Children’ star Ed O’Neill’s priceless response as Al Bundy to Chiefs TE Travis Kelce’s 4 touchdown night. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Actor Nick Turturro joins Rich in-studio to discuss the fate of their beloved Yankees in the playoffs, who wins the World Series, and if he’d really abandon the Pinstripes if they don’t re-sign Aaron Judge. Rich reveals his brand-new NFL Top Ten Power Rankings heading into Week 6’s games. Fox Sports NFL Rules Expert Mike Pereira tells Rich why the league is not likely to change enforcement of Roughing the Passer rules despite the furor created by two recent controversial flags in Tampa Bay and Kansas City, and says why the NFL should adopt the way the USFL reviews Personal Foul penalties. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rich reacts the misdemeanor assault charges filed against Davante Adams and predicts the Raiders WR deserves a 1-game suspension for shoving a member of the media to the ground following Las Vegas’ Monday Night Football loss to the Chiefs, and reacts to the news that the Dallas Cowboys will be starting Cooper Rush against the Philadelphia Eagles in Week 6 with Dak Prescott still recovering from thumb surgery. CBS Sports’ Ian Eagle tells Rich how new head coach Brian Daboll has already had a huge impact on the 4-1 New York Giants’ locker room culture, says he’s not shocked the Carolina Panthers fired Matt Rhule, if the Buffalo Bills or the San Francisco 49ers are the better team right now, and why NOBODY can predict how Kevin Durant, Kyrie Irving and Ben Simmons will mesh on the Brooklyn Nets this season. Rich likens the decisions made by Seattle Mariners manager Scott Servais in the 9th inning against the Houston Astros Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In his ‘Overreaction Tuesday’ segment Rich says if the Raiders can still make the playoffs, Josh Jabobs’ “prove it” year, the Chiefs’ offense without Tyreek Hill, and how much offensive fireworks we can expect out of the Chiefs vs Bills in Week 6. Rich ponders how much Aaron Rodgers is missing Davante Adams this season and the guys debate if the Broncos would have been better off with a Rodgers-Nathaniel Hackett pairing than with Russell Wilson. Actor David Boreanaz joins Rich in-studio to discuss the new season of his Paramount+ show ‘Seal Team,’ reveals why he did likewise as Packers QB Aaron Rodgers and experimented with ayahuasca recently, reveals why he’s a believer in Nick Sirianni, Jalen Hurts and his Philadelphia Eagles, and more. Wrexham striker Paul Mullin tells Rich what it’s having actors Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney as bosses as shown in the FX series ‘Welcome to Wrexham.’ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

ESPN/HBO host Bomani Jones and Rich discuss the 3-2 Jets, the controversial Roughing the Passer penalty in the Chiefs-Raiders MNF game, the Cowboys’ and Chargers’ Super Bowl chances, and why the Warriors will be challenged to get over Draymond Green punching teammate Jordan Poole. Jets RB Breece Hall tells Rich how he overcame some early jitters to help New York improve to 3-2, says why he has a chip on his shoulder after falling out of the 1st round of this year’s NFL Draft, and reveals how his cousin, former 49ers RB Roger Craig, helped prepare him for career in the NFL. Rich and the guys have a tongue-in-cheek reaction to Bill Belichick’s latest comments on how long backup Bailey Zappe will fill in for Mac Jones at QB. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rich recaps the Raiders-Chiefs Monday Night Football thriller, says why he still thinks Las Vegas can make the playoffs, previews KC’s next big challenge against the Buffalo Bills, and says why the NFL MUST change its Roughing the Passer rules to allow for video reviews of those flags after the latest controversial penalty on Chiefs’ DT Chris Jones. Rich reacts to Washington Commanders Head Coach Ron Rivera publicly calling out QB Carson Wentz then trying to walk back his comments. ESPN’s Eli Manning tells Rich why the 4-1 Giants have been able to find success with QB Daniel Jones while the 1-4 Commanders are struggling with Carson Wentz, says why even he, as a former NFL quarterback, has an issue with the rash of Roughing the Passer penalties in the NFL of late. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In his ‘Overreaction Monday’ segment Rich weighs in on the Jets and Rams’ playoff chances, if the 49ers and Eagles are destined to play in the NFC Championship game, the Cowboys’ defense, Josh Allen’s MVP-caliber season, Aaron Rodgers and the scuffling Packers, NFL parity, the Dodgers vs Padres, Aaron Judge and the Mets, and if we’ll see a Wild Card team win the World Series this season. Raiders DE Maxx Crosby tells Rich how the team is adjusting to new head coach Josh McDaniels and is ready to move past their disappointing 1-3 start and preview Las Vegas’ pivotal Monday Night Football showdown against Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs. Rich looks ahead to next Sunday night’s big NFC East matchup between Jalen Hurts and the Philadelphia Eagles vs the Dallas Cowboys, and the guys offer up their predictions for Raiders-Chiefs on MNF. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

‘Green Light’ podcast host and 2-time Super Bowl champion Chris Long tells Rich why Matt Rhule failed to live up to expectations with the Carolina Panthers, why Brandon Staley’s controversial call against the Cleveland Browns could have cost him the Chargers locker room, says why he still has faith in Aaron Rodgers and the Packers, heaps praise on Brian Daboll who has the surprising New York Giants 4-1, says why he has serious concerns about Matthew Stafford and the Los Angeles Rams, and laments the “awful” Roughing the Passer call on the Falcons’ Grady Jarrett when he sacked Tom Brady late in Atlanta’s loss to the Buccaneers. Rich and the guys react to the strange moment in the NL Wild Card games where umpires were asked by Mets manager Buck Showalter to check the ears of Padres pitcher Joe Musgrove, and weigh in on Draymond Green’s apology to Jordan Poole for assaulting his Warriors teammate during a pre-season practice. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rich reacts to the Panthers firing head coach Matt Rhule, saying he feels former Saints coach Sean Payton could be in play for Carolina, reacts to the controversial Roughing the Passer call on Tom Brady that sealed the Buccaneers’ win over the Atlanta Falcons, comments on on Chargers Head Coach Brandon Staley’s head-scratching decision that almost handed a win to the Cleveland Browns, and weighs in on the New York Giants and New York Jets both being over .500 for at the same time for the first time in 7 seasons. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Chiefs super fan Eric Stonestreet surprises Rich with an unscheduled visit to the studio to discuss Rich’s controversial pick of the Raiders to win the AFC West, plays a round of ‘What’s More Likely’ where he weighs in on the Eagles, Texans, Bengals, Ravens, Falcons, Cars, Rams vs Cowboys, Dolphins, Saints, Jets, Chargers vs Browns, the Patriots’ Bailey Zappe, and who wins the World Series, and shares his favorite Ed O’Neill stories from their time on ‘Modern Family’ together. TJ preaches his NFL Week 5 Fantasy Football advice and Brockman says how you should bet the Seahawks vs Saints, Dolphins vs Jets, Cowboys vs Rams, and 49ers vs Panther in ‘Sneaky Good Games.’ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rich recaps the ugly Colts vs Broncos Thursday Night Football field goal fest recaps the ugly Colts vs Broncos Thursday Night Football field goal fest Fox Sports NFL Analyst Mark Schlereth tells Rich why the Colts-Broncos might be the worst NFL game he’s ever seen, what’s the source of Russell Wilson’s frustration after such high expectations when he came over from the Seahawks, says if rookie head coach Nathaniel Hackett should be looking over his shoulder for Sean Payton, breaks down the Colts’ offensive line woes, and says why the Eagles are the best team in the NFL. Rich and the guys react to the Golden State Warriors’ Draymond Green punching teammate Jordan Poole during a recent practice. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

FOX Sports’ LeSean McCoy tells Rich why he thinks Russell Wilson and the Broncos offense will get it all sorted out sooner or later, why the Eagles are the scariest team in the NFL, that the Cowboys should stick with Cooper Rush at QB even when Dak Prescott returns from his thumb injury, says the Golden State Warriors will be able to mend fences in the locker room after Draymond Green punched out Jordan Poole during a practice, and emphatically states why Bill Belichick owes all of his success to Tom Brady. Lakers owner Jeanie Buss and G.L.O.W. founder David McLane join Rich in-studio to discuss their new venture WOW – Women Of Wrestling. Rich reveals the top 5 NFL storylines he’ll be paying close attention to next month including the 49ers, Dolphins, Eagles and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rich reacts to Aaron Rodgers using the possibility of retirement to motivate his young receiving corps to improve more quickly, and says why Tom Brady’s latest comments on NFL parity bode well for his post-playing career as a Fox Sports NFL analyst. Rich and the guys reveal their ‘NFL Quarterpost Awards’ for Most Valuable Player, Coach of the Year, Defensive Player of the Year and Comeback Player of the Year, weigh in on Geno Smith’s return from NFL obscurity, and debate if Brockman actually made a prediction about Patriots QB Bailey Zappe. The show’s hair & makeup artist Sarah Jackson sits down with Rich to reveal how she met her husband on the set with the couple expecting a son in the near future. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rich reflects on the show’s 8th anniversary and recalls some of the most memorable in-studio guests since the launch. The guys react to Cowboys head coach Mike McCarthy addressing the media about being underdogs this Sunday against the defending champion Los Angeles Rams. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rich breaks down the pivotal Thursday Night Football matchup between the Denver Broncos and Indianapolis Colts laying out the huge stakes for both underperforming teams. NFL Network Analyst Steve Smith Sr. joins Rich in-studio to discuss how some athletes manufacture things to get fired up about to stoke their competitive fire, explains why the Eagles are soaring high while Russell Wilson and the Broncos are still scuffling on offense, says why the Miami Dolphins are legit contenders in the AFC, says why the Carolina Panthers shouldn’t fire embattled head coach Matt Rhule, and previews Denver vs Indianapolis on TNF. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rich and the guys marvel over the G League debut of 7’5” Frenchman Victor Wembanyama and workshop a nickname for the future NBA lottery pick. Actor/comedian Mo Amer joins Rich in-studio to discuss his new Netflix show, reveals how he discovered stand-up comedy at the age of 10…in the Houston Astrodome??, compares his Astros’ history of cheating to Rich’s Yankees, and reveals what Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson told him in the first day of shooting ‘Black Adam’ and what it’s like to play golf with former 007 James Bond Pierce Brosnan. Rich and the guys react to the latest Bill Belichick Press Conference moment where the Patriots head coach was asked which QB will start this Sunday. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

ESPN MLB Insider Jeff Passan and Rich discuss what happens to Aaron Judges’ 62nd home run ball, debate if his American League HR record should be considered the MLB record in the face of Barry Bond’s PED suspicions, predicts his World Series winner, and says to brace yourself for a “crazy” baseball offseason that could see the Angels trade Shohei Ohtani Rich gets roped into a game of ‘Start-Bench-Cut’ where he has to rank his devotion to the Yankees, Jets and University of Michigan, and reveals his top ten Power Rankings heading into NFL Week 5. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices