The Rich Eisen Show

Brian Webber in for Rich Eisen. NBA Free Agency & Trade Talk: Could Durant Stay In Brooklyn? Is It A Done Deal Kyrie Will Land In LA? Tiger Woods Played His 1st Round Since PGA Championship Yesterday In Ireland--Could his image rehab be a blueprint for the LIV Tour defectors? Guest - Pete Fiutak Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dan Schwartzman in for Rich Eisen. Tennis – Wimbledon talk, college football – USC and UCLA going to the Big Ten. Joe Person, The Athletic NFL Carolina Panthers reporter. NFL talk – rating the quarterbacks Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dan Schwartzman in for Rich Eisen. MLB Talk. Bill Shaikin Los Angeles Times National Baseball Reporter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dan Schwartzman in for Rich Eisen. Sports contracts skyrocketing. NBA is the most lucrative. Howard Beck Senior Writer Sports Illustrated NBA talk. NBA talk – Kevin Durant to Miami. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Brian Webber fills in for Rich. NBA Free Agency & Trade Talk George Steinbrenner & Al Davis Were Born on July 4th. Does Modern Sports Need More Villains Like Nick Krygios At Wimbledon? Coney Island Hot Dog Eating Contest: We Examine The Competitive Eating Circuit! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Brian Webber fills in for Rich. If Durant Goes To Phoenix or Miami, Aren't the Warriors Still The Team To Beat? USFL Title Game Yesterday. What's a Fair Assessment Of Year One With Empty Stands Other Than Last Night? Robert Lusetich - PGA Writer Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Brian Webber fills in for Rich. NBA Free Agency & Trade Talk: Where Will Durant Land--Kyrie To Lakers For Westbrook? USC & UCLA To Big Ten. What's The Next Domino That's Going To Fall IN CFB? Keith Law - MLB Writer from The Athletic Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Michigan alum Rich weighs in on UCLA and USC going to the Big 10 and warns those team’s fan bases to get ready for Big 10 fanbases coming to L.A. to watch their teams play in the Rose Bowl and Coliseum. In his ‘What’s More Likely’ segment, Rich says if Joe Burrow or Aaron Rodgers is more likely to reach the Super Bowl, if the 49ers or Broncos will make the playoffs, if Trevor Lawrence or Zach Wilson will make the bigger 2nd-year leap, if Matt Corral or Malik Willis makes a start next season for the Carolina Panthers or Tennessee Titans, if the Jaguars or Lions are more likely to have a top-2 pick again next year, and if the 9-win Eagles, Saints, Chargers or Colts will make the leap to double-digit wins next season. TJ lists his top 5 mulligans for his recent ‘NFL Team GOATs’ list, and Rich reacts to the Big Ten reaching out to Notre Dame to join the conference along with UCLA and USC. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rich weighs in on Kevin Durant asking the Nets for a trade and wonders if Brooklyn GM Sean Marks could have done anything to keep KD in the fold. Rich responds to the question posed by Green Back Packers running back Aaron Jones: is cereal soup? WWE Hall of Famer Goldberg and Rich discuss his new ‘A&E Biography: WWE Legends’ episode, reveals how the son of an OBGYN doctor and a concert violinist became one of the greatest professional wrestlers of all time, says how former Rams teammate Kevin Green and his former Atlanta Falcons teammates stayed an important part of his life after he left the NFL, and much more. Rich shares some behind-the-scenes stories from his days at ESPN, and the guys react to Fan Duel possibly stealing TJ’s ‘G.O.A.T. Player for Every NFL Team’ idea. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rich recaps the stunning back-to-back turn of events yesterday that say UCLA and USC jumping to from the Pac-12 to the Big 10 followed by Kevin Durant asking the Brooklyn Nets. College Football Insider Bruce Feldman of Fox Sports and the Athletic tells Rich how UCLA and USC bolting to the Big 10 came about, what happens next to the Pac-12’s top remaining schools like Oregon in the wake of the Bruins’ and Trojans’ defections, how conference realignment could impact the College Football Playoff, and how Steve Sarkisian was able to lure prized 5-star QB recruit Arch Manning to the Texas Longhorns. Rich list his top 5 moments from the week in sports, and ponders the possibility of relegation for lesser football programs in a new college football super conference. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rich reacts to reports that USC and UCLA are close to leaving the Pac-12 for the Big Ten and says this could be the first steps toward the creation of a College Football Superleague that breaks away from the NCAA. Actor Paul Walter Hauser joins Rich in-studio to discuss his new Apple TV+ series ‘Black Bird,’ Netflix’s ‘Cobra Kai,’ doing a comedy spoof with Aaron Rodgers, heckling James Van Der Beek from the stands at a celebrity flag football game, his upcoming hip-hop album and much more. Rich reacts to the breaking news that Kevin Durant has asked the Brooklyn Nets for a trade and discusses which teams are best situated to land the former NBA MVP. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rich lists the top 5 NFL teams that people are sleeping on including the Pittsburgh Steelers, New Orleans Saints, Las Vegas Raiders, Cincinnati Bengals and Philadelphia Eagles. In an impromptu version of ‘What’s More Likely’ Rich and the guys debate if Joe Burrow is more likely to win multiple Super Bowls a la Tom Brady or never return to the Super Bowl a la Dan Marino. ESPN NFL Analyst Robert Griffin III tells Rich why he’s predicting a breakout season from Dolphins QB Tua Tagovailoa, why he’s betting Rob Gronkowski comes out of retirement again, says how Baker Mayfield should respond if offered an olive branch from the Cleveland Browns, and explains why the Ravens are his sleeper team to win the Super Bowl next season. Rich reacts to the breaking news that USC and UCLA are on the verge of bolting the Pac-12 for the Big Ten. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rich reacts to James Harden opting out of his 1-year deal with the 76ers with the intent to re-sign with the Sixers to give them more cap space flexibility. Rich and the guys marvel at the Minnesota Timberwolves star Anthony Edwards throwing around football as well as any top quarterback in the NFL. The Athletic Senior NBA Writer Sam Amick tells Rich why the Spurs trading PG Dejounte Murray to the Atlanta Hawks means San Antonio has chosen to rebuild rather than compete, what James Harden opting out means for the Sixers ability to add more pieces and if one of them could be Bradley Beal, says what the Trail Blazers must do to get Damian Lillard to sign an extension to stay in Portland, explains why Deandre Ayton is one of the more intriguing players on the free agent market, discusses if the Miami Heat’s Pat Riley has some big plans cooking to add another star, and why the Lakers could be in for “another long, tough year.” Rich gloats over yet another win by his New York Yankees which touches off a debate on which is the best division in MLB: the American League East or the National League West? 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- Offseason storylines.. Kyrie/Westbrook beef with media 22:30- Can the Warriors go on another title binge? 28:00- Clippers adding John Wall 34:30- Adam's Bulls free agency wishlist/ PJ Tucker to Sixers rumors Follow the guys here: Twitter-@chrisbrockman, @toojiggy, @achudwin Instagram-@brockshady, @tjjefferson, @achudwin Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Acclaimed film director and writer Ron Shelton joins Rich in-studio to discuss his new book ‘The Church of Baseball’ about the making of his baseball classic ‘Bull Durham’ including the story of how he nearly lost out on landing Kevin Costner as the lead role of Crash Davis, how Susan Sarandon landed the role of Annie alongside Tim Robbins’ Nuke LaLoosh, says why Coster is so believable and relatable in his sports movies, reveals how he mined his own professional baseball career for some of Bull Durham’s story lines, and takes a look into the future and tells Rich what became of some of his more memorable characters including Crash and Nuke, Happy and Coach Pete from ‘Blue Chips,’ Billy Hoyle and Gloria from ‘White Men Can’t Jump,’ and Roy McAvoy and David Simms from ‘Tin Cup.’ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Carolina Panthers WR DJ Moore tells Rich how he’s improved over his 4-year NFL career and how Panthers legend Steve Smith has mentored him over the years, weighs in on Sam Darnold’s improvement, Christian McCaffrey’s health and Carolina’s goals for the 2022 season. Rich reflects on yet another Angels’ loss and laments that two of baseball’s best players, Shohei Ohtani and Mike Trout, are toiling away on a mediocre team. Golfer Mark Hubbard tells Rich what life is like for player on the fringe of the PGA Tour, weighs in on golfers defecting to the LIV Golf series with a possible way to epically troll 2-time US Open champion Brooks Koepka, and reacts to his beloved Broncos adding Russell Wilson and the Avalanche winning the Stanley Cup. Rich regales in Aaron Judge’s latest longball exploits and makes a bet with Brockman on where the soon-to-be free agent will be playing next season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rich weighs in on the curious case of Dodgers 1B Freddie Freeman who fired his agents amid reports that he actually wanted to remain with the Atlanta Braves instead of bolting for Los Angeles. ESPN MLB Insider Jeff Passan tells Rich why Freeman fired his agents after they failed to ink a deal last offseason to keep him in Atlanta, and if the ugly dust up between the Angels and Mariners could lead to a rule change to more harshly punish players and coaches who brawl during games which leads Rich to double down on his proposal to automatically suspend any baseball players and coaches who leave the bullpen to join in fight. Rich updates the latest from Deshaun Watson’s disciplinary hearing and explains why the NFLPA is misguided in asking for no suspension at all to point out the hypocrisy of lenient punishments for team owners. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rich and the guys react to the bevy of suspensions handed down for the brawl between the Angels and Mariners including an interpreter getting disciplined for his role in the melee. TJ reveals his G.O.A.T. players in franchise history for the Dallas Cowboys, New York Giants, Philadelphia Eagles and Washington franchise. Rich and the guys react to Freddie Freeman firing his agent and wonder if the former NL MVP regrets leaving the Atlanta Braves for the Los Angeles Dodgers. Jomboy and Rich breakdown the details of what happened during that wild Angels-Mariners brawl and says what concerns he has for his red-hot Yankees. Rich wraps up the hour recapping the storied career of Mel Brooks on the comic legend’s 96th birthday, and reacts to the contract extension signed by Washington Commanders WR Terry McLaurin. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rich lets Red Sox fan Chris Brockman know that the Yankees remain red-hot with a humble and understated reminder. Rich reacts to Baker Mayfield’s comments about mending fences with the Browns and debates if he’d be better off sitting out the season than playing for the Browns. The MMQB’s Albert Breer and Rich discuss Deshaun Watson’s hearing on a possible suspension for the Cleveland Browns quarterback and the timeline for a decision by the arbitrator on that his punishment, if Baker Mayfield would be better off on the Seattle Seahawks, Carolina Panthers or sticking with the Browns next season, and exchange some good-natured ribbing about Ohio State recently trademarking “The.” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rich weighs in on Baker Mayfield’s latest comments on his situation in Cleveland and wonders if there’s a sliver of hope he and the Browns can mend fences with the possibility of a lengthy Deshaun Watson suspension looming. ESPN NBA Insider Brian Windhorst and Rich discuss Kyrie Irving’s long-term future in Brooklyn after he opted-in on his Nets contract for next season, says why the enigmatic guard had limited interest on the sign-and-trade market, if Kevin Durant could force a trade from the Nets and if the team would give in to such a demand, discuss the Lakers’ options with Russell Westbrook, which two teams would be at the front of the line for a possible KD trade, and what the Knicks have up their sleeve after all that draft night maneuvering. Rich comments on the state of affairs between star players and NBA teams and wonders if the latter should start being tougher with trade demands from players still under contract by simply saying “no.” Rich and Brockman turn up the heat on their upcoming pickleball showdown with a caller suggesting intriguing playing partners for both. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

TJ lists his G.O.A.T. players in franchise history for the Cleveland Browns, Baltimore Ravens, Cincinnati Bengals and Pittsburgh Steelers. Actor Adam Scott joins Rich in-studio to discuss his acclaimed new Apple TV+ series ‘Severance,’ says what it’s like working with acting legend Christopher Walken, and plays a round of ‘Celebrity True or False’ where he reveals how much of ‘Step Brothers’ was improvised, how much of Dead Head he is, what happened that time he was mistaken for Masters champion golfer Adam Scott and more. Rich and the guys debate which sports memories they’d like to erase from their minds, and weigh in on the sky-high expectations for 5-star Texas Longhorns QB commit, Arch Manning who’s the nephew of Peyton and Eli Manning and the grandson of Archie Manning. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ravens safety Kyle Hamilton tells Rich what his experience as a rookie has been like so far and why he’s been told explicitly “do not touch” Lamar Jackson during practices, reveals what his NFL Draft night experience was like, what advice he got from Ravens Hall of Fame safety Ed Reed, and agrees to team up with Brockman in a doubles game of pickleball vs Rich. Rich and the guys react to the Miami Heat drafting Nikola Jovic and have some fun rearranging the names of some other prominent athletes a la ‘Mike Trot’. In his ‘Overreaction Monday’ segment Rich says if JJ Watt can bounce back with double-digit sacks next season, if Saquon Barkley and the Giants can win 10 games under new head coach Brian Daboll, if Travis Kelce can lead the NFL in receiving touchdowns, if we’ll see Jimmy Garoppolo or Baker Mayfield in the playoffs next season, why he’s leaning Bills to win the Super Bowl, and if there are unreal expectations being placed on future Texas Longhorns QB Arch Manning. Rich updates the latest on Taylor Lewan and Will Compton’s bid to lure him onto their ‘Bussin’ with the Boys’ podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rich breaks down the latest in the Kyrie Irving/Nets situation and explains how that could directly impact Kevin Durant’s future in Brooklyn. YES Network/ESPN New York announcer Michael Kay tells Rich why Kyrie Irving has limited leverage in his dealings with the Brooklyn Nets and why the Knicks have zero interest in the talented-but-controversial guard, why the Knicks made those puzzling draft night trades, if the recent Yankees-Astros series was a preview of this year’s ALCS, why Aaron Judge wants to stay in New York but why the Yanks won’t overpay for the slugging outfielder, and explains why the Mets have the best manager in baseball in Buck Showalter. Rich reacts to the huge brawl between the Angels and Mariners and says that baseball needs to punish players who join the fray from the bullpen the way the NBA suspends players who come off the bench area during basketball dust ups. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dan Schwartzman is in for Rich. Let’s talk some NFL Football, the Stanley Cup Final and Yankees Slugger Aaron Judge gets a new deal. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dan Schwartzman is in for Rich. Hour 2 features a great discussion on the LIV golf tour and the impact on the PGA now and in the future Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Fill in host Dan Schwartzman recaps a wild NBA draft in this hour Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rich and the guys react to Arch Manning, nephew of Peyton and Eli, committing to Texas and say what landing the highly-touted QB means for the future of the Longhorns’ program. Buccaneers running back Leonard Fournette tells Rich how much Tom Brady unretiring factored into his decision to return to Tampa Bay instead of signing with the New England Patriots, says he and Brady will definitely be lobbying Rob Gronkowski to unretire at some point next season, and says he would have made $10 Million during his days at LSU if NIL deals were in place back then. Rich and the guys revisit Fournette’s stellar college career and wonder how things might have gone differently for him is he’d made one or two different decisions. TJ shares the story of a grandma in Pittsburgh who unwittingly schooled some Steelers in a game of pickleball In his ‘What’s More Likely’ segment Rich weighs in on Tom Brady, Gronk, Christian McCaffrey vs Jonathan Taylor, Baker Mayfield, the Giants vs Jets and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Brockman voices his annoyance at TJ for calling him on the phone too much and Rich calls out the guys for all wearing a blingy goat necklace that was purchased online, late at night, with alcohol involved. 2-time World Series Champion David Wells tells Rich how this year’s Yankees team compares to the 1998 squad that won 114 games, reveals that he threw his perfect game on 2 hours of sleep after staying up all night partying with Jimmy Fallon and the ‘Saturday Night Live’ cast, says why Shohei Ohtani’s 2-way exploits are great for baseball, and says why playing a round of golf with him is a lot of fun but also comes with its fair share of perils. TJ lists his all-time NFC West G.O.A.T.s for the Los Angeles Rams, San Francisco 49ers, Arizona Cardinals and Seattle Seahawks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rich weighs in on the controversial overtime goal that gave the Colorado Avalanche a commanding 3-1 series lead over the 2-time defending champion Tampa Bay Lightning in the Stanley Cup Final. Rich reacts to PGA Tour Commissioner Jay Monahan’s latest comments about competing with the upstart Saudi-backed LIV Tour, and wonders if Phil Mickelson has blown his chance at a successful post-playing career as a TV broadcaster. NBC Sports’ Jason Garrett tells Rich what it’s like going from the coaching sideline to the broadcast chair, offers up his advice for current Dallas Cowboys Head Coach Mike McCarthy and says what it’s like to work for Jerry Jones who he says is unfairly portrayed as a meddling owner. Rich recounts the top moments from the week in sports and marvels at the Ruthian exploits of Angels slugger/ace Shohei Ohtani. 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- NBA Finals epilogue 18:30- Way-Too-Early Top 5 Power Rankings 24:15- Young superstars/tons of talent 27:30- Kyrie & Nets impasse/ what KD must be thinking 37:00- Clyde Drexler/ Michael Jordan career earnings guessing game 41:40- Durant vs. social media trolls 47:30- 'Hustle' review Follow the guys here: Twitter-@chrisbrockman, @toojiggy, @achudwin Instagram-@brockshady, @tjjefferson, @achudwin Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

TJ reveals his list of the franchise Greatest of All-Time players for the Baltimore/Indianapolis Colts, Jacksonville Jaguars, Houston Texans, Tennessee Titans and Houston Oilers. Actor Michael Mando joins Rich in-studio to discuss his memorable role as Nacho Varga on ‘Better Call Saul,’ reveals how he drew on his real-life experiences for the show’s more emotional moments, discusses (as much as he’s allowed to) how the series could wrap up, and picks his favorite alternate life outcome for Nacho if he’d going to see the vacuum repairman instead. Michigan alum Rich reacts to Ohio State trademarking the word “The.” Not a joke. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Eagles All-Pro OT Lane Johnson and Rich discuss his Offensive Linemen Masterminds Summit where the league’s best linemen gather with Hall of Famers for a sharing of knowledge, his reaction to the AJ Brown trade and the team’s 2022 NFL Draft haul, and Jalen Hurts’ chance to cement himself as the Eagles’ long-term solution at the QB position. Sports Illustrated Senior Writer Chris Mannix tells Rich how he sees the top of the NBA Draft shaking out, why the 76ers and Miami Heat could be big movers and shakers this NBA offseason, why the Nets need to keep Kyrie Irving to keep Kevin Durant happy, what Russell Westbrook MUST do to remain a viable option for the Lakers next season, why the Celtics will be title contenders for years to come, and why the Golden State Warriors have a good shot to repeat as champions. Rich and the guys field calls from viewers weighing in on their choice for Best Fictional Sporting Event on the 38th anniversary of ‘The Karate Kid’ premiere. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rich reacts to the latest in the PGA Tour vs LIV Golf battle where the R&A who run the Open Championship saying they won’t ban golfers who have joined the upstart golf tour. ESPN Analyst Jay Bilas and Rich break down the top prospects in this week’s NBA Draft including Gonzaga’s Chet Holmgren and Auburn’s Jabari Smith, says if there’s the next Luka Doncic or Nikola Jokic in this year’s draft, and reacts to retired Duke coach Mike Krzyzewski saying he won’t be attending Blue Devil games next season and explains why Coach K would torch Rich in a game of pickleball. Rich and the guys celebrate the 38th anniversary of ‘The Karate Kid’ by debating which fictional sporting event we’d like to have attended most. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

TJ lists the franchise G.O.A.T. players for the New Orleans Saints, Atlanta Falcons, Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Carolina Panthers which leads to a heated debate about Deion Sanders’ place on the list. Actor/Comedian/Host Rob Corddry joins Rich in-studio to promote the new season of MotorTrend’s ‘Top Gear America’ revealing how much fun he’s having driving Lamborghinis and electric Porsches, says what it’s like to drive 200 miles per hour in an actual Evel Knievel jumpsuit, explains how he actually got worse at golf after taking lessons and more. Rich and the guys react to Rob Gronkowski retiring (again) and wonder if there’s any chance Tom Brady can talk him out of it (again). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Ringer’s Senior Writer & Host Kevin Clark and Rich discuss the ramifications of Brooks Koepka’s defection from the PGA Tour to the LIV Golf series, if the upstart golf tour can land a TV deal amid the controversy of its Saudi financial backing, predicts that Jaguars QB Trevor Lawrence will have a breakout season after the departure of Urban Meyer, and says if new head coach Brian Daboll can turn around a moribund New York Giants franchise. Pro Football Talk’s Mike Florio tells Rich why Deshaun Watson settling 20 of the 24 civil trials against him is “long overdue” and how Watson’s legal team bungled things from the get-go, if there’s a chance the remaining 4 lawsuits result in a protracted trial, and how the settlements could impact a likely NFL suspension, and why Baltimore Ravens QB Lamar Jackson “desperately” needs an agent to negotiate what could turn out to be the most lucrative contract in NFL history. Rich commentS on the Deshaun Watson situation, reacting to a Browns fan caller who says he’s disappointed in his team for trading for the embattled QB. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rich reacts to the breaking news that all but 4 civil lawsuits against Deshaun Watson have been settled and says what this means for a likely suspension for the Cleveland Browns quarterback. Rich weighs in on the latest PGA Tour defection with 2-time U.S. Open champion Brooks Koepka joining the LIV Golf series and laments that the upstart Saudi-backed tour is “destroying the game of golf.” NFL Network Analyst Daniel Jeremiah tells Rich why he’s expecting a big leap by the young but talented New York Jets, which NFL rookies will shine the most next season, why the Bengals’ Super Bowl run was no fluke, if this is Tua Tagovailoa’s year to fully blossom with the Dolphins, and weighs in on if Baker Mayfield is truly done with the Browns, how much pressure (if any) is on Aaron Rodgers, if the Dallas Cowboys will be better or worse next season, if the 49ers have passed the torch from Jimmy Garoppolo to Trey Lance, and if the Raiders can top the Chiefs, Chargers and Broncos to win the AFC West. Rich comments on the Yankees’ and Aaron Judges’ arbitration hearing and says why his Pinstripes are “out of their mind” by squeezing the slugger for $4 Million this year. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

ESPN’s Scott Van Pelt and Rich recap Matt Fitzpatrick’s thrilling win at the US Open, discuss why golf’s majors (the Masters, et al) have no interest in taking sides in the PGA Tour vs LIV Golf brewing battle, and says if the two tours can co-exist moving forward or if a merger could be a possibility. In his ‘Overreaction Monday’ segment Rich weighs in on Deshaun Watson’s chances to actually play football next season, how much Patrick Mahomes will miss Tyreek Hill, if Russell Wilson can contend for MVP honors with the Broncos, if the Rams offense will be even better in 2022, why Lamar Jackson could ball out despite the lack of a long-term contract extension, if Kyrie Irving is Lakers bound, if Kyrie, LeBron James or Kevin Durant will ever win another NBA title. Rich and the guys react to the 1-year anniversary of Ben Simmons infamously passing up a dunk and if the 76ers should re-sign James Harden to a long-term extension. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jets Head Coach Robert Saleh tells Rich his plan to get his young-but-talented team ready to win, what his initial impressions have been with #4 overall pick Sauce Gardner, how New York was able to land Jermaine Johnson II late in the 1st round of the NFL Draft, why he’s expecting a big step forward for 2nd-year QB Zach Wilson, what the expectations are for 1st round WR Garrett Wilson, if he’s expecting a healthy Mekhi Becton for next season, and how he’ll deal with his team’s challenging early-season schedule. Las Vegas Raiders TE Darren Waller and Rich discuss his new ‘Comeback Stories’ podcast and his battle with addiction that nearly derailed his NFL career, why he’s been so impressed by his new teammate Davante Adams and the connection he has with QB Derek Carr, and explains why the competitive AFC West will be “gladiator-type wars” week in and week out. Rich doubles down on his prediction that the Raiders will win the AFC West next season., and the guys break down the latest from Major League Baseball. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rich reacts to reports that Kyrie Irving and the Brooklyn Nets are at an impasse and ponders teams like the Lakers or Clippers could be in the market for the talented-but-enigmatic point guard. Rich and Brockman have a tongue-in-cheek breakdown of the biggest difference between Mother’s Day and Father’s Day, and TJ lists the franchise G.O.A.T. players for the Kansas City Chiefs, Raiders, Chargers and Denver Broncos. Rich reacts to a Washington Post report that the NFL is seeking a “significant” suspension for Browns QB Deshaun Watson, and says what the Jets front office has done right of late to reverse the franchise recent culture of losing. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Former ESPN anchor/Daily Show host/late night talk show host Craig Kilborn joins Rich in-studio to reveal the launch of his new podcast, lists his top 5 movies of all time, react to the Warriors beating the Celtics in the NBA Finals and says if Steph Curry now ranks in his all-time NBA top ten list, gives some life advice for viewers concerning home interior design, adult beverages, play a round of ‘Start-Bench-Cut’ where he weighs in on his favorite SportsCenter catchphrases and more, and plays a round of ‘5 Questions’ to wrap up the hour. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rich recaps the Warriors knocking off the Celtics for the NBA championship with a not-so-humble “I TOLD YOU SO” gloat about his pre-season predictions, and says why Golden State’s hall of fame trio of Steph Curry, Draymond Green and Klay Thompson is “the new gold standard” for modern NBA dynasties. The MMQB’s Albert Breer and Rich discuss the possible holdups to a Lamar Jackson long-term contract extension with the Baltimore Ravens, the likelihood that Baker Mayfield ends up on the Seattle Seahawks or Carolina Panthers, and says what we can expect next regarding a possible suspension for Cleveland Browns QB Deshaun Watson and why the NFL could take a cue from the 2-year suspension MLB handed down to Trevor Bauer. Rich lists his top 5 moments from a momentous week in sports including the NBA Finals, Stanley Cup Final, US Open, Yankees and more. Rich reacts to the criticism being thrown at Celtics F Jayson Tatum and says why the young Boston “doesn’t deserve it.” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In his ‘What’s More Likely’ segment Rich says if Sean Payton or Mike McCarthy will be the Dallas Cowboys’ head coach in 2023, if Sam Darnold or Baker Mayfield will start more NFL games next season, if Falcons rookie QB or Steelers rookie QB Kenny Pickett will have more success next season, and if the Jets or Broncos are more likely to end their long playoff drought next season. Basketball Hall of Famer Tracy McGrady joins Rich in-studio and says why he ranks Steph Curry as the #2 all-time point guard behind Magic Johnson, what advice he would give Celtics F Jayson Tatum after a disappointing NBA Finals, says why Luka Doncic is the best young player in the league, explains what James Harden must do to regain his MVP form, why he turned down the chance to join Kobe and Shaq on the Lakers in 2004 and reveals what cratered a deal that would have teamed him up with Grant Hill and Tim Duncan, and says how his new OBL one-on-one basketball league could expose some unknown players to NBA talent evaluators. TJ lists his G.O.A.T. players in franchise history for the Green Bay Packers, Chicago Bears, Minnesota Vikings and Detroit Lions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Buccaneers LB Lavonte David tells Rich what it’s like going from Bruce Arians to Todd Bowles as the Bucs’ new head coach, if he was more surprised by Tom Brady unretiring or by Bruce Arians retiring, and if Tampa can get back to the Super Bowl next season. TJ Jefferson reveals the best players in franchise history for AFC East teams Miami Dolphins, New England Patriots, New York Jets and Buffalo Bills. Rich reacts to the ‘Bussin’ with the Boys’ Taylor Lewan and Will Compton’s attempts to pressure him into appearing on their podcast. Rich weighs in on Lamar Jackson’s contract negotiations with the Ravens and says Baltimore’s minimum offer should be at least the $230M guaranteed the Browns gave Deshaun Watson, reacts to the possibility of former Patriots WR Julian Edelman coming out of retirement, and to the Chicago Bears honoring the late Brian Piccolo of ‘Brian’s Song’ fame during their minicamp workouts this week. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rich breaks down the Carolina Panthers’ QB situation and debates if Baker Mayfield would be a better option for head coach Matt Rhule than incumbent stater Sam Darnold. New Lakers Head Coach Darvin Ham tells Rich how much he enjoyed the look of “shock and horror” on the face of UNC Tarheel fans when he shattered a backboard against them back in the 1996 NCAA Tournament, why he “got screwed” in the ’97 Slam Dunk Contest, that getting LeBron and company to buy into his defensive philosophy is his number one priority in Los Angeles, why he has zero problems with Anthony Davis’ much-scrutinized off-season work habits, how he plans to “unleash” Russell Westbrook next season, and reveals if he has full autonomy to choose his own coaching staff without front office meddling. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rich previews Game 6 of the NBA Finals between the Golden State Warriors and Boston Celtics and says what another title would mean for Steph Curry’s legacy especially winning a ring without Kevin Durant. Pro Football Hall of Famer Warren Sapp tells Rich how he wound up coaching up the Washington Commanders’ defensive line during the team’s recent minicamp, how Chase Young looks coming off his season-ending ACL injury, how the recent controversial comments by Washington DC Jack Del Rio could impact the team’s locker room, and gives his takeaways from what he saw at the Buccaneer’s recent minicamp. Yankees fan Rich and Red Sox fan Brockman engage in a discussion that begs the question: is a gloating Yankees fan or a bitter Red Sox fan more insufferable? 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- Brockman down on the Celtics 11:45- Is Steph MVP win or lose?/ Wiggins steps up 18:30- Klay impersonator BigDaws banned from the Chase Center 29:00- Which player/celeb could the guys impersonate 34:00- Game 6 predictions Follow the guys here: Twitter-@chrisbrockman, @toojiggy, @achudwin Instagram- @brockshady, @tjjefferson, @achudwin Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Falcons TE Kyle Pitts tells Rich how he plans to improve in his 2nd year in the NFL after reaching the Pro Bowl as a rookie and how he plans to score more than just one TD next season. Author and award-winning golf writer Rick Reilly joins Rich in-studio where he explains how Phil Mickelson went from one of his favorite players to ruining his legacy after joining the Saudi-backed LIV Tour, what the PGA Tour must do to stem defections to the upstart rival league, and touts his new book ‘So Help Me Golf: Why We Love the Game,’ and shares his favorite stories about golfing with Hall of Fame announcers Al Michaels and Vin Scully and much more. Rich can’t hide his unabashed excitement about his beloved Jets after New York Head Coach Robert Saleh had nothing but glowing praise for the improvement shown by 2nd-year QB Zach Wilson in the team’s minicamp. Rich uses disgruntled Carolina Panthers WR Robby Anderson as an example of how NOT to answer a question that could impact your job. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rich and the guys try to solve the age-old sports mystery: why is it called the “Stanley Cup Final” instead of the “Stanley Cup Finals.” ESPN’s Doris Burke tells Rich how the NBA Finals inexperience of Celtics star Jayson Tatum is hampering Boston against the Warriors, why Golden State should expect a “nasty environment” for Game 6 in Boston, says why Anthony Davis’ reveal that he hasn’t shot a basketball in months is a red flag concerning the Lakers star’s desire, and shares here favorite stories about Hubie Brown and former Knicks guard Bernard King. Rich and the guys weigh in on the Antony Davis controversy, the anniversary of the release of ‘Bull Durham’ and cultivate a caper to get new Lakers Head Coach Darvin Ham to appear on the show in-studio instead of on the phone. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rich reacts to the Steelers making Minkah Fitzpatrick the NFL’s highest paid safety ever and says that nobody talking about Pittsburgh this offseason is a good thing for Mike Tomlin’s team. Pro Football Talk’s Mike Florio tells Rich why he thinks embattled Browns QB Deshaun Watson never clears his name after the dozens of allegations against him, why putting him on paid leave would be the best course of action for the NFL until his lawsuits are settled, and explains how the Bryan Flores lawsuit cratered the deal that would have had Tom Brady going to the Dolphins as part-owner and Sean Payton becoming Miami’s head coach. Rich and Brockman discuss why the Brady-Payton-Dolphins story hasn’t gotten as much national attention as it might deserve. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

ESPN NBA Analyst Jeff Van Gundy tells Rich why the Golden State Warriors have proved him wrong on his original stance that the Boston Celtics were the better team at the start of the NBA Finals, why the Celtics’ constant chirping at the refs is not helping their cause, why flopping is still an issue in the NBA despite recent efforts to crack down on the practice, and says how his Knicks and Rockets teams he coached in the 90’s and early 2000’s would fare in today’s NBA. Rich reacts to Deshaun Watson’s first public comments since his Browns introductory press conference in March. Rich weighs in on 2-time US Open champion Brooks Koepka’s prickly response to questions about the LIV Golf Tour and wonder if fellow major winner John Rahm is correct in stating that the upstart league is not real golf. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices