The Rich Eisen Show

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Mets manager Buck Showalter tells Rich why he’s thrilled to be back in New York, why first baseman Pete Alonso is the perfect fit for the Big Apple, when he expects Jacob deGrom and Max Scherzer back in the rotation, how working for new Mets owner Steve Cohen compares to working for the late Yankees owner George Steinbrenner, and says which rules he’d like to see implemented in MLB. Actor Josh Charles, a die-hard Baltimore sports fan, tells Rich why he’s still angry about the infamous Jeffrey Maier incident, discusses his new HBO series ‘We Own This City’ and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

NBC Sports’ Peter King tells Rich why he has Justin Herbert and the Los Angeles Chargers at #2 in his newest Power Rankings ahead of the Kansas City Chiefs, why he has the Buccaneers below the Rams and the Packers in his rankings, if Commanders owner Daniel Snyder is in danger of losing his team after a slew of controversies, and when the 49ers should start to be concerned about Deebo Samuel’s absence. In his ‘Overreaction Monday’ segment Rich weighs in on Luka Doncic, the Warriors, Tiger Woods, the Stanley Cup Playoffs and more. Rich’s wife Suzy Shuster calls in to refute Rich’s claims that she’s the reason for his 16 one-star ratings from Uber drivers over the years that left him with a 4.54 overall rating. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rich recaps HIS Golden State Warriors taking a commanding 3-0 series lead over the Dallas Mavericks in the Western Conference Finals, and says why refs were wrong to blow the whistle on Andrew Wiggins posterizing Luka Doncic with that monster dunk. Rich and the guys do a deep dive on their prep for the Sports Emmy Awards in New York and get into a heated debate on whether or not playing pickleball means you’ve entered a certain age demographic. Rich reacts to a caller who disagrees with the Luka Doncic-Larry Bird comparisons, and recaps the epic ending of the PGA Championship that saw Mito Pereira melt down on the final hole to pave the way for Justin Thomas to capture his 2nd career major in a playoff. Rich offers up his advice to 49ers fans who might be fretting over the prospect of losing All-Pro WR Deebo Samuel. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Colts DE Yannick Ngakoue tells Rich why he thinks Matt Ryan can lead Indianapolis to the Super Bowl, says why he wants to be known as a great all-around player and not just a formidable pass rusher, applauds his former Raiders teammates for making the playoffs last season despite all the off-the-field distractions they faced, then Rich enlists the Pro Bowler in trying to foist “The Mattural” nickname on Ryan for the umpteenth time. Rich reacts to reports that the Cleveland Browns, Seattle Seahawks and Carolina Panthers are in a “holding pattern” when it comes to Baker Mayfield. In what’s surely to result in many a night being exiled to sleeping on the couch, Rich throws wife Suzy Shuster under the bus and blames her for the 16 1-star Uber ratings he’s received over the years. The ‘Big-Ass Grab Bag’ returns with TJ listing his top 5 TV sitcom moms, and the guys react to an disabled artist who drew a sketch of Rich using only his mouth. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

ESPN MLB Insider Jeff Passan tells Rich why we might see a New York vs California World Series involving the Mets, Yankees, Dodgers or Angels, says why Aaron Judge is likely to land a $300 Million contract in free agency after turning down a lucrative extension prior to this season, why we’re talking as much about deadened baseballs and pitch clocks as we are about wins and losses, and why umpires vs players strife is nothing new to the game. Rich weighs in on the possibility of a Pitch Clock in MLB and says why baseball needs to focus on creating more action over shorter games. 49ers All-Pro TE George Kittle tells Rich how he and Travis Kelce have turned ‘Tight End University’ into a big-time yearly event involving the NFL’s best TE’s along with retired all-time greats, why he’s excited to see how different the Niners’ offense will be with Trey Lance starting at QB over Jimmy Garoppolo, and talks Deebo Samuel, Robert Tonyan and Greg Olsen in the broadcast booth. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rich reacts to Deion Sanders’ response to being called out by Alabama Head Coach Nick Saban for using $1 Million in NIL money to lure prized recruit Travis Hunter. Rich and the guys marvel at golfer John Daly who seems to defy all the odds by living the exact opposite of a healthy lifestyle while still competing at a high level. Rich lists his top 5 moments from the week in sports and in his ‘What’s More Likely’ segments weighs in on the NBA playoffs, Tiger Woods and John Daly at PGA Championship, and if we’re more likely to see Nick Saban and Alabama or Jimbo Fisher and Texas A&M in the College Football Playoff next season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Actor Titus Welliver joins Rich in-studio to discuss the new season of his Amazon/Freevee series ‘Bosch: Legacy,’ shares his favorite moments from making the acclaimed HBO drama ‘Deadwood’ and FX’s ‘Sons of Anarchy’ and what shocking things fans of the show have said to him in public, talks his Boston sports fandom, shows off his VERY impressive Al Pacino, and discusses his friendship with Ben Affleck and what it was like filming ‘The Town’ at Fenway Park. Rich recaps the Warriors’ impressive Game 1 vs the Luka Doncic and the Dallas Mavericks and remarks how Andrew Wiggins stepped up big time for Golden State. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

New Bears HC Matt Eberflus tells Rich about his journey from playing for Nick Saban at Toledo to becoming Chicago’s head coach and what he learned from working for some of the top football minds in his career, why Bears fans should be patient with their expectations for 2nd-year QB Justin Fields, and if Chicago can reverse their losing ways against Aaron Rodgers and the Green Bay Packers under his stewardship. Rich reacts to Nick Saban’s call for federal legislation of NIL in college football and reflects on the “mess” Name-Image-Likeness has created in College Football in the span of just 12 months. Rich breaks out a ‘Foreign Use’ version of ‘Residual Rich’ for his pay (lack thereof) for his appearances on ’22 Jump Street,’ ‘CSI: Miami,’ ‘Leatherheads,’ and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rich comments on the firestorm unleashed on the college football world when Alabama Head Coach Nick Saban called out Texas A&M and Jimbo Fisher along with Jackson State’s Deion Sanders for manipulating NIL deals to land top recruits. College Football Insider for The Athletic and FOX Sports Bruce Feldman and Rich discuss the “wild twist” that is Nick Saban and Jimbo Fisher’s war of words airing the SEC’s dirty laundry when it comes to recruiting, the legality of NIL deals from state to state, and what the future of the sport could look like if some of the top teams in the country form ‘Superleagues’ to bypass the NCAA. Rich reacts to Texas A&M’s Jimbo Fisher saying he’s not fully aware of the NIL arrangements his recruits are getting, and offers up some ways college football can fix the growing mess being caused by the proliferation of Name-Image-Likeness deals. 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- Celtics vs. Heat Game 1 08:15- Jimmy Butler is underappreciated 19:00- We love Luka Doncic/ Mavs vs. Warriors preview 32:00- HBO's Winning Time epilogue Follow the guys here: Twitter- @chrisbrockman, @toojiggy, @achudwin Instagram- @brockshady, @tjjefferson, @achudwin Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Actor Thomas Jane joins Rich in-studio to discuss his new Amazon Freevee series ‘Troppo,’ tells Rich how he learned to swing a baseball bat for the first time ever after he was cast to portray Mickey Mantle in ‘61*,’ and joins in a round of ‘Celebrity True or False’ where he reveals that he was paid with an RV instead of money for his first acting gig, how he accidentally stabbed a co-star during a fight scene in ‘The Punisher,’ why Burt Reynolds kicked him in the nuts on the set of ‘Boogie Nights,’ and more! Mike Del Tufo tells the incredible story about the time he and Liza Minelli almost got arrested while trying to buy chocolate bars in a Hollywood 7-11, break down to the viral photo of Luka Doncic enjoy in beer in San Francisco prior to the Mavs Game 1 Western Conference Final game vs the Warriors, and do a deep dive into Rich’s controversial Uber rating to find out the shocking number of 1-star reviews drivers have given him over the years. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Vikings LB Za’Darius Smith tells Rich why he’s super hyped to be back on the field after missing nearly all of last season, why he’s grateful for the Packers giving him a shot to shine and is looking forward to facing his old team and Aaron Rodgers, and reveals how he made the transition from 6’3” basketball center to Pro Bowl NFL linebacker. Rich and the guys marvel at how long TJ stuck by his ancient iPhone 6 before finally upgrading recently. Now that the dust has settled on NFL free agency and the draft, Rich lists his Top 5 Under-the-Radar Offseason Acquisitions including Myles Jack to the Steelers, Rodgers Saffold to the Bills, Jabril Peppers to the Patriots, Russell Gage to the Buccaneers and the Dolphins adding Raheem Mostert and Cedrick Wilson. Zebra Technologies exec Bill Burns tells Rich if the NFL is close to being able to electronically determine first downs and TDs using chips inside of footballs. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rich recaps the Miami Heat’s Game 1 win over the Boston Celtics in the Eastern Conference Finals, and reacts to the outspoken NBA guard Patrick Beverley’s current stint on ESPN. Pro Football Talk host Mike Florio tells Rich why he thinks Tom Brady is in danger of overexposing himself with so many media projects in the pipeline, what the timeline for a Deshaun Watson suspension looks like, how Watson’s record-breaking contract has impacted other negotiations around the league like Kyler Murray’s, why the Browns might need to send a peace offering to Baker Mayfield if Watson is hit with a lengthy suspension, and says how the Jimmy Garoppolo-Trey Lance QB situation could play out with the 49ers. Rich weighs in on the 49ers QB situation and explains why Trey Lance deserves every shot to prove himself next season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

‘The Fire Pit Collective’ golf writer/author Alan Shipnuck tells Rich how Phil Mickelson’s backroom dealing and controversial comments about the Saudi Golf League, says it was Mickelson’s choice to skip this week’s PGA Championship despite being the defending champion, and says if there’s a path for Phil to restore his image. Rich reacts to Joe Burrow’s latest comments and marvels how much things have changed on the field for the Bengals but haven’t changed in the team’s front office. Mike Del Tufo’s brother calls in to refute his claim that back in the day he could beat Hall of Fame LB Lawrence Taylor in a footrace. Rich reacts to Tiger Woods’ press conference heading into this week’s PGA Championship. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Basketball Hall of Famer Chris Bosh tells Rich why the Miami Heat-Boston Celtics rivalry is “closest thing you can get to a bar fight,” recaps how he, Dwyane Wade and LeBron stole Ray Allen from the Celts, discusses Eric Spoelstra’s staying power in Miami, and reveals why he’s predicting a Heat vs Mavericks NBA Finals. 2-Time Super Bowl champion and ‘The Green Light’ podcast host Chris Long tells Rich why the comparisons of #2 overall NFL Draft pick Aidan Hutchinson are a disservice to the new Lions DE, weighs in on Baker Mayfield’s Cleveland Browns purgatory, and says why Tom Brady joining FOX Sports might mean we never get to see Peyton Manning in a broadcast booth in the near future. Rich wraps up the hour with a tongue-in-cheek preview of tonight’s NBA Draft Lottery and the people who will be representing each lottery team. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rich comments on Deshaun Watson’s upcoming meeting with the NFL regarding his off-field legal troubles and offers up some advice for embattled Browns QB Baker Mayfield. CBS Sports Announcer Jim Nantz tells Rich why the AFC’s deep stock of quarterbacks will make the conference highly entertaining and competitive for the next decade, says how he (like the rest of us) will angle to watch the Rams vs Broncos Christmas Day game without upsetting his wife and kids too much, reveals that not many agreed with his early prediction that Tony Romo would be great in the broadcast both and why he’s predicting similar success for Tom Brady once he retires from the NFL, and previews the PGA Championship saying he thinks Tiger Woods has a chance to capture the Wanamaker Trophy. Rich and the guys wrap up the hour reacting to Mike Del Tufo’s ridiculous claim that back in the day he could beat Giants LB legend Lawrence Taylor in a footrace. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Pro Football Hall of Famer Steve Young calls in to respond to former 49ers Head Coach Steve Mariucci’s hilarious story about the time he called an unnecessary timeout during a Niners game just so he could get a photo with his QB, what advice he has for embattled Browns QB Baker Mayfield, if Trey Lance is ready to be the 49ers QB, and why Deebo Samuel did himself a disservice in how he handle his beef with the team. Four-time NBA champion John Salley joins Rich in-studio to plug his new Disney+ movie ‘Sneakerella,’ explains why Luka Doncic scares him the same way Larry Bird used to, says why Lakers hall of famer Jerry West should absolutely be upset by his portrayal in ‘Winning Time,’ what he learned from the ‘Last Dance’ Michael Jordan documentary, and offers up some advice for the Lakers brass on how to turn the team around next season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

ESPN ‘Around the Horn’ Panelist and Dallas Morning News columnist Tim Cowlishaw tells Rich where Luka Doncic falls in the pantheon of Dallas legendary athletes at the tender age of 23, and why the Philadelphia Eagles have caught up to the Cowboys in the battle for NFC East supremacy. Rich reacts to the Patrick Beverley’s harsh comments about Chris Paul and wonders if a journeyman NBA player has the right to criticize a future hall of famer. In his ‘Overreaction Monday’ segment Rich says if the Rams vs Bills NFL season opener will be a preview of the Super Bowl, how improved the Jacksonville Jaguars and New York Jets will be this season, if the Chargers have a chance to top the Chiefs, Raiders and Broncos for AFC West honors, if it’s Super Bowl or bust for Cowboys head coach Mike McCarthy, if Luka Doncic can singlehandedly take the Mavs to the NBA Finals, if the Suns championship window has closed, and if Chris Paul’s postseason failures should dent his hall of fame candidacy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rich recaps the Boston Celtics knocking the defending NBA champion Milwaukee Bucks out of the playoffs and weighs in on the Phoenix Suns’ stunning blowout loss to the Dallas Mavericks, tries to make sense of a Chris Paul team blowing yet another 2-0 series lead in the playoffs, and says why the Golden State Warriors have their work cut out for them in the Western Conference finals against a red-hot Luka Doncic. Host & NFL Analyst Ross Tucker tells Rich why the Patriots are more likely to win a Super Bowl before the Dallas Cowboys and why Jerry Jones might be the most parsimonious owner he ever played for, why he’s convinced the Carolina Panthers will start the season with Jimmy Garoppolo as their starting QB while Baker Mayfield will be starting for the Seattle Seahawks come Week 1, and says if the Saints re-tooled offense will be enough to get them past Tom Brady and the Buccaneers in the NFC South under new head coach Dennis Allen. Rich breaks down the Carolina Panthers 2022 schedule and says what the addition of Baker Mayfield would mean in terms of actual wins and losses. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Legendary Television writer and producer, David Mandel, who is known for Seinfeld, VEEP and Curb Your Enthusiasm, joins Suzy for an in-depth discussion about his career, Working at SNL and how he got to landed jobs on Seinfeld and Curb Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rich reacts to the NFL’s 2022 schedule release and says why he’s surprised Russell Wilson will have to return to Seattle in Week 1 with the Broncos to face his old team the Seahawks. Rich weighs in on how the NFL scheduled the Browns-Texans game next season and wonders if a possible Deshaun Watson suspension played a role in when the game will be played. Rich breaks down the Arizona Cardinals' tough early season schedule that could turn ugly in a hurry during DeAndre Hopkins’ 6-game PED suspension to start the year. In his ‘What’s More Likely’ segment Rich says if we’ll see an undefeated or a winless team in the NFL next season, if the Rams or Bengals are more likely to return to the Super Bowl, if the Cardinals or 49ers will be on the outside looking in come playoff time, if Matt Ryan or Russell Wilson will win more games with his new team, and more! Rich and the guys react to the breaking news the the 76ers intend to bring back head coach Doc Rivers next season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ravens linebacker Patrick Queen and Rich discuss Baltimore’s early-season run of games against the AFC East, how he feels about facing fellow LSU alum Joe Burrow twice a year in the AFC North, his relationship with Lamar Jackson, how Ray Lewis and Calais Campbell have mentored him, and more. Rich and the guys dust off their RES Consulting thinking caps and concoct what’s could be either a foolish or brilliant idea: a barbershop catering exclusively to bald men. Former NFL head coach and current NFL Network Analyst Steve Mariucci stops by the studio and discusses Kay Adams leaving ‘Good Morning Football’ which leads down memory lane for some great stories from the set of ‘NFL GameDay Morning,’ shares a hilarious story about the time he tried and failed to get an iconic in-game photo with Hall of Fame QB Steve Young, and reacts to the release of the NFL’s 2022 schedule. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rich reacts to the Philadelphia 76ers getting bounced from the playoffs by the Miami Heat and ponders the ramifications for Doc Rivers and James Harden going forward, and offers up some advice for the once-prolific guard who’s skills have diminished greatly over the last two seasons. Kansas City Chiefs GM Brett Veach tells Rich why he actually likes that KC will open the season with three of their first 4 games on the road, explains why he trade All-Pro WR Tyreek Hill to the Miami Dolphins, why the Chiefs took speedy WR Skyy Moore in the NFL Draft, and how different KC’s offense will look without Mahomes throwing to Hill. Rich lists his top 5 moments of the week including Jrue Holliday’s stellar defense vs the Celtics, Aaron Judge’s first ever walk off HR for the Yankees, Reid Detmer’s no-hitter for the Angels, and the Miami Heat’s Jimmy Butler eliminating his former team the Sixers from the NBA Playoffs. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rich reacts to the rumors that the Lakers are considering shopping LeBron James and says why L.A. wouldn’t trade him “in a million years.” Actor Jon Hamm joins Rich in-studio to discuss the long-awaited release of ‘Top Gun: Maverick,’ shares his favorite St. Louis Cardinals memories, reacts to what his Top Gun call signs would be for some of his famous characters including Don Draper from ‘Mad Men,’ says what fans can expect from his reboot of the beloved ‘Fletch’ movies, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Detroit Lions GM Brad Holmes tells Rich why he was thrilled Michigan DE Aidan Hutchinson fell to them at #2 in the NFL Draft, why he moved up to draft Jameson Williams despite the Alabama WR’s recent ACL injury, how long he envisions Jared Goff as the team’s starting QB, and why the team is in good hands with 2nd-year head coach Dan Campbell. Rams Head Coach Sean McVay tells Rich what perennial All-Pro LB Bobby Wagner brings to the team, why he’s expecting Matthew Stafford and Cooper Kupp to be even better next season, how close he came to retiring from coaching, how much longer he expects Aaron Donald to play in the NFL, and where Odell Beckham Jr. fits in with the Rams plans. Rich wraps up the hour with a rave review of ‘Top Gun: Maverick’ and takes a call from legendary sportscaster Van Earl Wright. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rich recaps the Milwaukee Bucks’ thrilling Game 5 win over the Boston Celtics and explains why the defending champs don’t look like they’re going to give up their crown, and reacts to the Memphis Grizzlies stunning blowout of Steph Curry and the Golden State Warriors despite the absence of Ja Morant. Saints All-Pro Safety Tyrann Mathieu tells Rich why it took him so long to sign with New Orleans in free agency, why he wasn’t surprised the Chiefs traded Tyreek Hill, if he’ll get emotional the first time he takes the field for his hometown Saints and if they have a chance to win the Super Bowl next season, and reveals why he’s a fierce competitor with Tom Brady on the field but considers him a confidante off the gridiron. Rich reacts to Mathieu’s Brady comments and explains why they give some insight as to why TB12 will be successful in the FOX Sports broadcast booth once his playing days are over. Rich responds to a caller’s conspiracy theory about why the Cleveland Brown haven’t been able to find a trade partner for Baker Mayfield. 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- Celtics vs. Bucks series 12:00- Warriors vs. Grizzlies series 19:00- Heat vs. Sixers series & James Harden regression 36:30- Suns vs. Mavericks series 43:20- HBO's Winning Time episode #10 Follow the guys here: Twitter-@chrisbrockman, @toojiggy, @achudwin Instagram- @brockshady, @tjjefferson, @achudwin Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Packers Head Coach Matt LaFleur tells Rich that while there’s much mutual respect between him and Aaron Rodgers the 4-time NFL MVP usually wins all their arguments, reacts to criticism that Green Bay’s offense is not geared to winning home playoff games at Lambeau Field when the weather turns harsh, says how soon the Packers’ WR draft picks will contribute next season, and reveals what he knows about backup QB Jordan Love’s future with the team. Rich reacts to former Jaguars K Josh Lambo suing the team for being kicked by former head coach Urban Meyer, weighs in on the man shot a 112 at a US Open qualifying tournament as punishment for finishing last in his fantasy football league, and reacts to the hilariously incredible story of the European soccer player who was cut for ..farting too much in the locker room?? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jaguars Head Coach Doug Pederson tells Rich why he’s basically starting from scratch with Trevor Lawrence after his less-than-stellar rookie season under Urban Meyer, how he’s rebuilding the Jags’ culture following the disastrous year under Meyer, and what fans can expect from his team after re-stocking the roster with free agents and draft picks including #1 overall selection Travon Walker. With the NFL 2022 season schedule trickling out this week, Rich lists the top ten games he’s looking forward to most including Russell Wilson’s return to Seattle with the Broncos, Deshaun Watson’s return to Houston with the Browns, Bobby Wagner’s return to Seattle with the Rams, and Mike McCarthy’s return to Green Bay with the Dallas Cowboys. Rich and Suzy reveal the outcome of their son Cooper’s big Little League playoff game yesterday and reveal if mom or dad was most upset by the umpire squeezing the strike zone on their young lefty. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rich weighs in on Tom Brady’s post-playing career TV plans with Fox Sports and ponders the question: will he actually be good at it? Ravens DE Calais Campbell tells Rich he only came back for a 15th NFL season because he truly believes Baltimore can win a Super Bowl title this season, explains why he’s predicting multiple Super Bowl rings for Lamar Jackson, why he’s all for mentoring young players even if it results in him losing his starting job, and if he was as surprised by the Hollywood Brown trade to the Cardinals as the rest of the NFL world. Rich reacts to Angels rookie Reid Detmer’s no-hitter and says why Mike Trout, Shohei Ohtani, Anthony Rendon and company might be the American League’s sleeping giant that’s finally awakened. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

ESPN NFL Reporter Jeff Darlington and Rich discuss Tom Brady announcing he’ll be joining Fox Sports an analyst once he retires from the NFL, why he predicts the 2022 NFL season will be TB12’s last, reveals how the viral photo of Brady and Michael Jordan came about, and says what’s been holding up a Baker Mayfield trade from the Browns. Rich reacts to Dallas’ mayor calling for a 2nd NFL team in Big D and says why that winning new fans would be a nearly impossible hurdle to overcome for potential new owners, reacts to the NFL announcing the Los Angeles Rams and Denver Broncos will face off on Christmas Day, Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

ESPN College Basketball Analyst Jay Bilas tells Rich if the NCAA has any chance of reining in the amount of money flowing into the NIL booster collectives for universities across the country, why college coaches should get used to the new normal of NIL money infiltrating recruiting, and says why the next NCAA President is “taking over the helm of a ship the previous captain ran aground.” Hall of Fame sportswriter Bob Ryan and Rich discuss his new book ‘In Scoring Position: 40 Years of a Baseball Love Affair,’ laments the way analytics have changes baseball, recounts his favorite Fenway Park moments in his decades covering the Red Sox, reacts to 35-year-old Al Horford’s turn-back-the-clock 4th quarter for the Boston Celtics against Giannis and the Milwaukee Bucks, and bashes Tom Brady joining the NFL on Fox team calling the 7-time Super Bowl champion “a glorified Joe Montana” who doesn’t have the personality to be an entertaining color analyst. Rich and Suzy debate if their son should play in a soccer game on the same day as one of his Little League team’s playoff game. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rich reacts to the news that Tom Brady will be joining the NFL on Fox broadcast booth when his playing days are over. Tampa Bay Times Buccaneers Insider Rick Stroud tells Rich why he’s not surprised by the announcement of Tom Brady joining Fox Sports, discusses Brady’s off-season flirtation with the Miami Dolphins and says if TB12 could possibly join another team after the ’22 season, says if the Bucs would consider bringing in Baker Mayfield to replace Brady if he decides to move on, and predicts if Rob Gronkowski will retire again or rejoin Brady for another season in Tampa. Rich reacts to a report that Fox will pay Brady $375M over ten years to join their broadcast booth when he decides to retire. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this special DELL Podference episode, Suzy sits down with small business co-founder and Creative Director, Asia Grant. Asia discusses how she cam up with the idea for her company REDOUX, a line of sophisticated scents and vegan skincare for the modern nostalgic. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

ESPN NBA Insider Ramona Shelburne and Rich discuss the casting for the upcoming mini-series about disgraced former Clippers owner Donald Sterling, says why the Lakers seem to be in no hurry to hire their next head coach and which candidates could be headed to L.A. to coach LeBron James and company, and explains why she’s predicting a Golden State Warriors vs Milwaukee Bucks NBA Finals. ESPN Football Analyst Dan Orlovsky tells Rich which NFL Draft QBs landed in the most advantageous positions among Kenny Pickett and the Steelers, Malik Willis and the Titans and Desmon Ridder and the Falcons, why the Jets Zach Wilson will be the 2nd-year QB that takes the biggest strides this season, says why the Cowboys’ Dak Prescott and the Packers’ Aaron Rodgers are the two NFL quarterbacks under the most pressure heading into the new season, how much pressure there will be in Russell Wilson with the Denver Broncos this season, and if we’ll see Baker Mayfield traded by the Browns before the season starts. Rich and Cowboys fan TJ break down Orlovsky’s list of top 5 QBs under the most pressure in the 2022 NFL season, and reacts to Rich Strike’s “unbelievably inspiring” longshot win at the Kentucky Derby. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The MMQB Senior NFL Writer Albert Breer tells Rich how money is the main thing holding up the Cleveland Browns trading Baker Mayfield, if Jimmy Garoppolo is likely to still be on the 49ers when the season start in September, if Deebo Samuel and the Niners can work through their issues, why some people are whispering that Trey Lance isn’t ready to run Kyle Shanahan’s offense yet, and how long term extensions for Kyler Murray and Lamar Jackson will impact the negotiating tactics for Joe Burrow and Justin Herbert when it’s their time to get paid. Rich weight in on the Browns inability to trade Baker Mayfield and wonders what Cleveland’s plan is for the former #1 overall draft pick in the wake of trading for Deshaun Watson. In his ‘Overreaction Monday’ segment Rich says if the Kentucky Derby win by longshot ‘Rich Strike’ bodes well for his Jets’ longshot Super Bowl chances, if the Bills are Super Bowl favorites after drafting Georgia Bulldogs running back James Cook, if Joel Embiid’s return puts the Sixers in the Eastern Conference Driver’s seat, how the Grizzlies will fare without an injured Ja Morant, if the Phoenix Suns are in trouble in their series against the Dallas Mavericks, and if baseball fans should brace themselves for a Subway Series between the Yankees and Mets. Rich responds to MLB umpire Dan Bellino’s apology to Madison Bumgarner following their awkward hand-check incident that resulted in the Diamondbacks’ ace getting tossed out of a game last week. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rich reacts to Joel Embiid’s return to the 76ers and James Harden’s return to form that saw the Sixers even up their Eastern Conference Semifinal series against the Miami Heat. ESPN NBA Insider Brian Windhorst tells Rich why he voted for 76ers C Joel Embiid over Nikola Jokic for the NBA’s MVP Award, why it’s “ridiculous” to think the Warriors’ Jordan Poole injured Ja Morant’s knee on purpose, weighs in on Chris Paul’s run-in with a Dallas Mavericks fan and says why referee pandering to flopping might have led to the unfortunate incident, why Giannis Antetokounmpo will be tough for the Boston Celtics to solve, and if the Lakers would consider trading LeBron James this offseason. Rich recaps the top 5 moments of the weekend and weighs in on where LeBron James ranks in the NBA G.O.A.T. discussion when it comes to Michael Jordan. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Pro Football Hall of Famer Marshall Faulk sits down for an in-depth discussion about his humble beginnings, what led him to San Diego State and how learning to say no was something he had to figure out during his career. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Philadelphia Eagles writer Turron Davenport joins guest host Dan Schwartzman Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sixers Insider Devon Givens joins guest host Dan Schwartzman Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Cleveland Browns writer Mary Kay Cabot joins guest host Dan Schwartzman. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Falcons GM Terry Fontenot tells Rich why Atlanta selected USC WR Drake London with the 8th pick in the NFL Draft, why the team moved on from Matt Ryan and if he was surprised the lost out on Deshaun Watson to the Cleveland Browns, and says (reluctantly) if rookie QB Desmond Ridder will have a chance to wrest the starting QB job away from the newly-signed Marcus Mariota. Rich lists his ‘Top 5 Sneaky Good Picks from the NFL Draft’ among James Cook to the Bills, Skyy Moore to the Chiefs, Alec Pierce to the Colts, David Bell to the Browns, and Devonte Wyatt to the Packers. Rich reacts to the NBA suspending Memphis Grizzlies F Dillon Brooks for the Flagrant Foul that seriously injured the elbow of Warriors G Gary Payton II, and comments on reports that Ben Simmons needs off-season back surgery and if there’s any correlation to his mental health issues of late. Rich reacts to the news that ‘Modern Family’ and ‘Married with Children’ star Ed O’Neill will play former Clippers owner Donald Sterling in an upcoming mini-series. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Saints Head Coach Dennis Allen tells Rich what his approach will be in replacing Sean Payton who stepped down after 16 seasons in New Orleans, what his expectations are for starting QB Jameis Winston, WR Michel Thomas, and new draftees Chris Olave and Trevor Penning, reveals if the Saints considered drafting a QB in the 1st round, and what veteran safety Tyrann Mathieu brings to the field and the locker room. Rich reacts with a heated commentary on umpire Dan Bellino’s creepy-weird-awkward incident with Arizona Diamondbacks pitcher Madison Bumgarner. Jomboy calls in to weigh in on the Bumgarner-Bellino run-in, says why there’s such a discrepancy between the public’s view of umpires’ performances vs MLB’s evaluations and how the problem can be fixed, if the balls have been deadened this season, and reveals that he’s expanding his burgeoning media empire beyond the world of baseball. Rich reacts to a tweet by Timberwolves G Patrick Beverley trolling the Warriors for giving up 47 points to Ja Morant. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rich recaps Chris Paul and the Suns’ 4th quarter throttling of the Dallas Mavericks in Game 2 of their West Semifinals series and says why the 76ers are done for without Joel Embiid after falling down 2-0 in their series with the Miami Heat. Rich and the guys react to Tom Brady responding to a Justin Bieber “be honest” Tik Tok video by saying he might have actually fumbled in the infamous “Tuck Rule Game” against the Raiders. Los Angeles Chargers Head Coach Brandon Staley tells Rich why he’s pumped to be reunited with All-Pro LB Khalil Mack, what 1st round draft pick brings to L.A.’s offensive line, why he’s expecting Justin Herbert to improve even more in his 3rd NFL season, and why he’s excited for the high level of competition in the AFC West next season. Rich breaks down the competitive AFC West and says why this could be the Chargers best shot to break through and become legitimate Super Bowl contenders. 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- Ja Morant dominating game 2 against Golden State. 10:30- Luka or Ja? 17:00- Zion Williamson playing next year. 24:00- Sixers/Heat series 31:00- Suns/Mavericks series 33:30- Celtics/Bucks series 38:40- Giannis is incredible 44:30- HBO's Winning Time Episode 9 Follow the guys here: Twitter-@chrisbrockman, @toojiggy, @achudwin Instagram-@brockshady, @tjjefferson, @achudwin Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

ESPN NBA Analyst Kendrick Perkins tells Rich why Memphis Grizzlies F Dillon Brooks should be suspended two games for the Flagrant Foul that resulted in a broken elbow for Warriors G Gary Payton II, explains why it looks like Father Time has caught up to the 76ers’ James Harden, and offers up some advice for Zion Williamson regarding his NBA future with the New Orleans Pelicans. Actor Shea Whigham joins Rich in-studio to discuss playing the infamous Watergate villain G. Gordon Liddy in the Starz drama ‘Gaslit,’ what it’s like acting alongside the likes of Julia Roberts and Sean Penn, vows to record Tom Cruise’s 40-yard dash time when shooting the next ‘Mission Impossible’ film, and plays a round of ‘Celebrity True or False’ where he reveals how Martin Scorsese cast him in ‘Boardwalk Empire,’ how much of ‘The Wolf of Wall Street’ was improvised, and that he originally went to college in a tennis scholarship. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rich recaps going to the Hollywood Bowl last night for Dave Chappelle’s show where he was joined on-stage by Chris Rock and one uninvited attendee who left the venue in an ambulance. Pittsburgh Steelers Head Coach Mike Tomlin tells Rich why the team selected Pitt QB Kenny Pickett with the 20th pick in the NFL Draft and says he has no issues with the QB’s small hands, if the rookie will have a chance to win the starting job, what the role of veteran QB’s should be in mentoring young players, weighs in on the NFL’s new Overtime rules and emphasis on taunting, and says how much longer he’d like to remain a head coach in the NFL. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rich recaps Game 2 of the very physical series between the Golden State Warriors and Memphis Grizzlies that saw a Flagrant 2 ejection for the 2nd straight game, this one resulting in a season-ending elbow injury to Warriors guard Gary Payton II along with a bloodied Draymond Green giving double birds to the Memphis crowd. Colts GM Chris Ballard and Rich discuss Indianapolis’ draft haul, why the team soured on Carson Wentz after just one season, how Indy landed Matt Ryan after the Falcons’ failed pursuit of Deshaun Watson, and Rich gives one last try to foist “The Mattural” nickname on the new Colts QB. Rich reacts to Ryan Tannehill saying it’s not his job to mentor Titans rookie QB Malik Willis. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Commanders Head Coach Ron Rivera tells Rich why he has full faith in Carson Wentz despite the QB washing out with the Colts and Eagles, explains why Washington chose to move back in the draft where they selected Penn State WR Jahan Dotson, and what the team’s expectations are for newly-drafted QB Sam Howell. Rich and the guys discuss the Commanders rolling the dice on Wentz and have a tongue-in-cheek debate with Cowboys fans TJ about whether Dallas should be more worried about their NFC East rivals or shooting themselves in the foot next season. Bestselling author Don Winslow and Rich discuss his new book ‘City on Fire,’ his decision to retire, great sports movies, meeting Sean Connery and much more. Rich and the guys list the top Twitter features they’d like Elon Musk to add, the Rich weighs in on Jaguars owner Shad Khan’s latest comments on Urban Meyer saying he didn’t fire the coach because of lack of winning, and says why he agrees with Titans QB Ryan Tannehill’s comments that it’s not his job to mentor rookie QB Malik Willis. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices