The Rich Eisen Show

Houston Basketball Head Coach Kelvin Sampson tells Rich what prompted him to take off his shirt after the Cougars’ 2nd Round NCAA Tournament win, how his team has overcome the loss of two of their top players, and what challenges await them in #1 seeded Arizona in the Sweet 16. Writer-Director-Producer Judd Apatow joins Rich in-studio to reveal how the NBA bubble inspired his new Netflix movie ‘The Bubble,’ why being a lifelong Mets fan has been a stressful endeavor, the inspiration for his new book ‘Sicker in the Head,’ and in a round of ‘Celebrity True or False’ reveals why he dropped out of college and became Adam Sandler’s roommate, how the late Garry Shandling played such a huge role in his career, shares a hilarious story about Rip Torn from the set of ‘The Larry Sanders Show,’ reveals why he cast LeBron James on the Amy Schumer comedy ‘Trainwreck,’ and reveals the painful truth behind Steve Carell’s hilarious chest waxing scene from ‘The 40-Year-Old Version.’ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rich comments on the Indianapolis Colts landing yet another big name quarterback in Matt Ryan (following Philip Rivers and Carson Wentz) and says why Indy could be a legit contender to reach the Super Bowl, and breaks down the limited options for Baker Mayfield who might have to wait out the NFL Draft to see which teams might be interested in trading for the Browns now-backup QB in the wake of the Texans trading Deshaun Watson to Cleveland. Basketball Hall of Famer Chris Webber tells Rich what it was like to celebrate with their Michigan Wolverines in the locker room following their Big Dance 2nd Round win over Tennessee to send their alma mater to the Sweet 16, says why Juwan Howard’s suspension for instigating a post-game brawl vs Wisconsin is not indicative of his true character, says why LeBron James knows the clock is ticking on the Lakers’ ability to turn around their season, and gloats over his prediction before the NFL season that Matthew Stafford would lead the Rams to a Super Bowl win. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rich reacts to Matt Ryan being traded from the Atlanta Falcons to the Indianapolis Colts and how that impacts the AFC playoff picture and the current state of the NFL QB Carousel that could result in Baker Mayfield being left without a starting QB job next season. CBS Sports’ College Basketball Insider Jon Rothstein tells Rich why Saint Peter’s’ importable March Madness Sweet 16 run is one of the most memorable stories in the history of the NCAA Tournament, comments on the “embarrassing” showing by referees in the NCAA Tournament so far, and why Purdue could be the Cinderella team to crash the Big Dance’s Final Four. Rich reacts to Jameis Winston re-signing with the New Orleans Saints, and explains why the Bengals are making all the right moves this offseason to keep Joe Burrow healthy next season for another run at the Super Bowl. In his ‘Overreaction Monday’ segment Rich says if we’ll see a Cinderella team like Saint Peter’s in the Final Four, if the Browns will win the AFC North in ’22 with Deshaun Watson, if the Rams should be considered the NFL’s top Super Bowl contender, and if the addition of Trevor Story gives the Rex Sox the best infield in the baseball. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

NFL Network Reporter Tom Pelissero tells Rich how the Browns were able to change Deshaun Watson’s mind about playing in Cleveland and why many team executives around the NFL are not happy about his fully guaranteed $230M contract, how Watson and the Browns will handle the multiple allegations against him, where Baker Mayfield could land if Cleveland finds a trade partner for the former #1 overall draft pick, and breaks down who could be under center next season for the Atlanta Falcons, New Orleans Saints, and Carolina Panthers. Rich examines the shrinking options available to Baker Mayfield and lays out a scenario where he could wind up the odd man out on the NFL’s QB carousel this offseason, and explains why the Rams got a bargain with their Matthew Stafford extension. Rich and the guys lament the inconsistent officiating in this years NCAA Tournament, and react live to the news that the Atlanta Falcons have traded QB Matt Ryan to the Indianapolis Colts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rich reacts to the surprising trade of Deshaun Watson to the Cleveland Browns and admits he’s surprised the deal went down before the embattled QB publicly addressed the many allegations against him, and breaks down what his addition means for the AFC landscape from a football standpoint and how his guaranteed $230M deal will impact future QB free agent deals. (timestamp). Rich and the guys debate if the Colts would be better off pursuing Baker Mayfield or Matt Ryan to be their QB in 2022, break down the wide open NCAA Tournament that features a number of surprising underdogs advancing, and Rich takes the opportunity to gloat over his Michigan Wolverines advancing to the Sweet 16 while most of their Big Ten rivals are heading home for the offseason. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this episode of Just Getting Started, Suzy sits down with her longtime friend and former colleague, Stephen A. Smith. In this conversation they go deep into Stephen A's humble beginnings and how he hustled and fought his way into the journalism business. You also get to see the softer side of Stephen A and really find out what makes him tick. All that and a lot more in this episode of Just Getting Started. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rich comments on Deshaun Watson’s looming decision between the Saints and Falcons and how his decision will impact the HEATED rivalry between Atlanta and New Orleans, and ponders what Falcons’ incumbent QB Matt Ryan must be thinking about his NFL future. Rich weighs in on what the addition of Davante Adams means for Derek Carr’s legitimacy as one of the NFL’s top quarterbacks, and the guys debate which QB/Receiver combo is the NFL’s best. In his weekly ‘Big-Ass Grab Bag’ TJ Jefferson reveals his all-time top five NCAA Tournament moments. Rich opens his latest residual check and Del Tufo revisits his past as a grocery store stocker wher he was fond of sampling from the fresh fruit section. The guys wrap up the hour with ‘What’s More Likely’ where Rich weighs in on if we’ll see another 50-point NBA game or another huge NCAA Tournament upset, if Aaron Rodgers or Derek Carr will throw more TD passes, if Matt Ryan will be quarterbacking an NFC or AFC team in the playoffs next season, and if we’re likely to see Deshaun Watson on a new team before Monday. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The MMQB’s Albert Breer tells Rich why Baker Mayfield and the Cleveland Browns soured on each other and if there’s any chance they can mend their fractured relationship, reveals what could be the deciding factors in determining if Deshaun Watson winds up on the Atlanta Falcons or the New Orleans Saints, and why Davante Adams spurned the Packers’ big contract offer and if there’s any chance Green Bay could replace him by trading for Seahawks WR D.K. Metcalf. Saint Peter’s Men’s Basketball Head Coach Shaheen Holloway tells Rich what the past few hours have been like for him and his team after the 15th-seeded Peacocks’ stunning upset of the 2nd-seeded Kentucky Wildcats in the NCAA Tournament, and what it was like outplaying Kobe Bryant in the 1996 McDonald’s High School All-America Game. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rich reacts to the shocking trade of All-Pro WR Davante Adams from the Packers to the Las Vegas Raiders and what that means for highly competitive AFC West and Aaron Rodgers remaining time in Green Bay. Recently retired All-Pro OT Andrew Whitworth joins the show in-studio to discuss his decision to retire after a storied NFL career that was capped by a Rams Super Bowl win over the Bengals, tells Rich why he’s more likely to end up in an NFL front office than coaching on an NFL sideline, reveals how Von Miller challenged Aaron Donald to become a more vocal leader, and why he expects Matthew Stafford to come out balling next season now that he has a Super Bowl title on his resumé. Rich weighs in on the Browns’ handling their pursuit of Deshaun Watson and says if Baker Mayfield has any leverage to force a trade from Cleveland. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rich comments on the fractured Baker Mayfield-Cleveland Browns relationship and says why teams like the Seahawks and Carolina Panthers would be smart to snap up the embattled QB. Las Vegas Raiders All-Pro DE Maxx Crosby tells Rich how elated he was to find out the team had signed Chandler Jones to be his edge-rushing bookend, how things will be different for the Raiders under new Head Coach Josh McDaniels, and what it meant to sign his long-term contract extension on the 2-year anniversary of his sobriety. Longtime fan of the show and DIE-HARD Cleveland sports fan Grandma Gloria Glassman calls in to rail on the Browns’ treatment of Baker Mayfield. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

ESPN’s Todd McShay tells Rich who’s likely to go #1 overall in the NFL Draft and which impact players are likely to go within the first ten picks, why Oregon’s Kayvon Thibodeaux could drop despite having the talent to be the first player chosen, why Liberty QB Malik Willis could become a top 15 quarterback in the NFL if drafted by the right team, and why the Cleveland Browns are unlikely to move forward with Baker Mayfield as their starting QB after their very public flirtation with Deshaun Watson. Basketball Hall of Famer Paul Pierce tells Rich why the Celtics big 3 (him, Ray Allen and Kevin Garnett) were finally able to end their long-standing beef, if the Warriors should be upset about Steph Curry being injured on a questionable dive by the Celtics Marcus Smart, and says why he’s picking the Celtics to reach the NBA Finals this season. Rich, Brockman, TJ and Del Tufo reveal their picks to reach the NCAA Tournament’s Final Four and compare how their predictions stack up to Rich’s kids’ March Madness brackets. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rich recaps the foot injury to Steph Curry that will have the Warriors All-Star out indefinitely, comments on the latest in the Deshaun Watson sweepstakes including how the Browns walk it back with Baker Mayfield after being eliminated from the field of potential trade prospects, and reacts to the Dodgers signing of Freddie Freeman. Los Angeles Dodgers Manager Dave Roberts tells Rich how he reacted to L.A.’s signing of All-Star 1B Freddie Freeman, his thoughts on MLB adopting the Universal DH, the team’s World Series expectations, Clayton Kershaw’s re-signing and Trevor Bauer’s status, and if he’ll be sad to see The Shift possibly go away next season when new MLB rules are put in place. Rich and Brockman debate who are the 5 best quarterbacks in the AFC following Russell Wilson joining the Denver Broncos. 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. 01:27- Kyrie Irving scoring 60 points in a game/ Nets surging 14:19- Championship contenders/ championship race is wide open 20:33- Kevin Garnett number retirement ceremony/ 2008 Celtics 35:39- HBO's Winning Time episode 2 Follow the guys here: Twitter- @chrisbrockman, @toojiggy, @achudwin Instagram- @brockshady, @tjjefferson, @achudwin Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rich recaps the latest in the Baker Mayfield-Deshaun Watson latest surrounding the Cleveland Browns, and breaks down the two NFL Overtime rule change proposals. WWE legend “Stone Cold” Steve Austin joins Rich in-studio to discuss his brand new “Broken Skull” beer, the origins of “Austin 3:16” Day, Wrestlemania 38, and talks Vince McMahon and more in a round of ‘Start-Bench-Cut.’ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Pro Football Hall of Famer Ray Lewis joins Rich in-studio to discuss being a contestant on CBS’ new reality show ‘Beyond the Edge’ alongside the likes of super model Paulina Porizkova, Mike Singletary and others and reveals “it was the hardest thing I’ve ever done,” says if he ever came close to leaving Ravens as a free agent, reacts to Tom Brady unretiring and shares some great stories about facing The GOAT during his playing days, reveals how Peyton Manning drove him to become more of a student of the game, and weighs in on Lamar Jackson’s future in Baltimore and if he’s passed the torch of leadership to the MVP-winning QB. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rich reacts to Baker Mayfield’s heartfelt message to Cleveland fans amid the Browns meeting with Deshaun Watson about a potential trade. Pro Football Talk’s Mike Florio and Rich discuss the possibility of Deshaun Watson to the Browns and Baker Mayfield’s future, why NFL teams are willing to overlook Watson’s legal woes to bring the embattled QB on board, why Randy Gregory reneged on his Cowboys contract and signed with the Broncos instead and what Dallas’ roster plans going forward are including a possible pursuit of Von Miller, the latest on the Kyler Murray-Arizona Cardinals situation, and just how committed the San Francisco 49ers are to 2nd-year quarterback Trey Lance. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

TJ recaps his night at the Lakers game where he shared a suite with Rihanna. Music icon Bret Michaels joins the show in-studio to discuss his ‘Life Rocks’ charity foundation’s outreach initiatives, says why he (a lifelong Steelers fan) thinks Mitchell Trubisky will be “tremendous” as Pittsburgh’s staring QB but says the team would also be smart to select Ole Miss QB Matt Corral (a family friend) in the NFL Draft, reveals how he knew Poison had made it big after starting out playing small venues, says why being the Banana on ‘The Masked Singer’ proved to be much more challenging than expected, and takes calls from his fans dialing in from around the country Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Baseball Hall of Famer Nolan Ryan and Rich discuss his storied MLB career that spanned 4 decades and included a record 7 no-hitters, why he objects to the way modern managers coddle starting pitchers and limit their innings in today’s game, revisits his infamous noogie incident with Robin Ventura and reveals what happened the times Willie McCovey and Dave Winfield charged the mound after getting hit by one of his fastballs, and reveals when was the last time he threw off a mound. Rich and the guys react to reports that the 49ers are showing interest in Texans QB Deshaun Watson despite trading a boatload of draft picks to select Trey Lance just a year ago. Rich dusts off his ‘4 Downs’ segment and discusses the amazing QB depth in the AFC West with the Chiefs’ Patrick Mahomes, the Chargers’ Justin Herbert, the Broncos’ Russell Wilson, and the Raiders’ Derek Carr, if Lamar Jackson will follow Kirk Cousins’ lead down the road to NFL riches, what Steelers fans should expect out of Mitchell Trubisky following in Ben Roethlisberger’s retirement, and if we can expect the same greatness out of Tom Brady in his 23rd NFL season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rich reacts to the official details coming out about Aaron Rodgers’ new Packers contract and says why the 4-time NFL MVP was smart to bet on himself. NFL Insider Ian Rapoport tells Rich how long Rodgers has committed to the Packers in his new contract and how that deal impacts Davante Adams’ desire for a long-term contract from Green Bay, and if the Atlanta Falcons have a shot at trading for Deshaun Watson or if the Browns can land the embattled Texans QB and move on from Baker Mayfield. Rich ponders what a Deshaun Watson trade to the Browns would mean for the AFC North and wonders if the Steelers will have enough ammo in the form of Mitchell Trubisky to keep up in the arms race against Watson, Joe Burrow and Lamar Jackson. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In his ‘Overreaction Monday’ segment Rich says if Tom Brady and the Bucs are now the favorites to win the NFC, if the Panthers and Saints need to make a splash at QB, if Aaron Rodgers or Dak Prescott is under more pressure to win next season, if the Yankees should end their no-facial-hair policy, and if his Michigan Wolverines can go on a Sweet 16 run in the NCAA Tournament. ‘The Walking Dead’ star and Seahawks super fan Jeffrey Dean Morgan tells Rich why he’s “still steaming” about Seattle jettisoning Russell Wilson and Bobby Wagner and worries about Pete Carroll’s ability to get the team back to the top of the NFC West, and discusses the emotions of filming the final episode of TWD and looking forward to its spinoff ‘The Isle of the Dead.’ The guys re-heat their debate which NFL QB is under the most pressure next season: Tom Brady, Dak Prescott, Aaron Rodgers or Russell Wilson. Rich weighs in on the Vikings extending the contract of Kirk Cousins who’s earned over $230M in his career despite a mediocre record as a starting QB in Washington and Minnesota. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rich and the guys react to the Steelers singing free agent QB Mitchell Trubisky and offers up some advice for Pittsburgh fans in the wake of Ben Roethlisberger’s retirement, and explains why the Bengals luring offensive lineman Alex Cappa away from the Buccaneers is the first step in helping to keep Joe Burrow upright and healthy for another Super Bowl run. ESPN NFL Front Office Insider Mike Tannenbaum tells Rich how Davante Adams will be leaning on Aaron Rodgers to help him get a long-term contract extension from the Packers instead of playing this season under the Franchise tag, why the Vikings “are signing up for more mediocrity” by extending the contract of Kirk Cousins, why the Steelers should still draft Kenny Pickett even though they just signed Mitchell Trubisky, and lays out how the Jets can improve via free agency and the NFL Draft. Rich comments on the current state of Deshaun Watson’s legal issues, and reacts to his alma mater, Michigan, getting a puzzling 11-seed in the NCAA Tournament instead of being relegated to a play-in game. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rich reacts to Tom Brady unretiring and ponders why the 7-time Super Bowl champion changed his mind after just a few weeks, and offers some advice for disgruntled Packers WR Davante Adams who’s threatened to sit out the season instead of playing under Green Bay’s Franchise tag. Tampa Bay Times’ Buccaneers Insider Rick Stroud tells Rich how the Brady comeback came about and what the Bucs did right to keep TB12 in the fold after his initial retirement announcement, what Tampa does next to bolster their roster in the wake of Brady’s return, and what the Buccaneers’ 2022 prospects look like now that their running it back. Rich and Brockman break down the Buccaneers’ 2022 schedule and remark how much more enticing the matchups are with Tom Brady at QB for Tampa Bay, and comment on the unlucky person who spent $500,000 at auction on Tom Brady’s last TD pass hours before TB12 announced he was unretiring. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this episode Suzy sits down with Nick Mohammed who plays Nate "The Great" Shelley on the hit Apple TV series, Ted Lasso. Nick talks about how life has changed since he took on the role of Nate and gives us a glimpse into what it is like behind the scenes. Nick also goes deep about his life before acting, how magic was a defense mechanism against bullies and a lot more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

ESPN Bracketologist Joe Lunardi tells Michigan alum Rich if his Wolverines will make the NCAA Tournament and which other bubble teams are vying for limited spots in the March Madness field and reveals his predictions to land the #1 seeds in the Big Dance. Rich responds to a caller who wonders if Colin Kaepernick could get another shot to land on an NFL roster In his weekly ‘Big-Ass Grab Bag’ segment TJ lists his top 5 moments from the premiere episode of HBO’s 1980’s Lakers series ‘Winning Time.’ Rich says ‘What’s More Likely’ – if the Lakers win this weekend or there’s another big NFL trade, if Deshaun Watson or Jordan Love has a new team sooner, if the Nets or Sixers go further in the playoffs, if Freedie Freeman signs with the Yankees or Braves, and if there are more doors or wheels in the world. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rich breaks down the quarterback situation for every single NFL team and says which ones are set at QB and which ones are still wanting, and why there could be more big shakeups coming soon. The Athletic’s baseball writer Jayson Stark tells Rich how MLB owners and players were finally able to reach a new Collective Bargaining Agreement and if the new CBA will force previously stingy teams to spend more on player salaries, what rule changes are coming soon (Universal DH) and which could be coming in the future (banning The Shift), what the new playoffs format will look like, why Robo Umps will one day be a reality in the big leagues, and where free agents Freddie Freeman and Carlos Correa could land. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rich recaps Ben Simmons’ first trip back to Philadelphia with the Brooklyn Nets where he was heartily booed by 76ers fans while James Harden struggled mightily for the Sixers against his previous team. Rich comments on the end of the MLB lockout and VERY humbly brags about his role getting baseball owners and players to agree to a new CBA. Former NFL front office executive Joe Banner tells Rich how long Aaron Rodgers’ new contract with the Packers will run, why Russell Wilson might not translate to more wins for the Broncos in the tough AFC West, why the Commanders might come to regret trading for Carson Wentz, if the Eagles could make a move for Deshaun Watson, what the Khalil Mack trade says about the mindset of the Bears and the Chargers, and why Kyler Murray made a mistake by going public with his beef with the Cardinals. Rich lists his top five sports moments of the week, and says why the Chargers landing Mack was “a heckuva move” for their Super Bowl aspirations. 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- Ben Simmons returns to Philadelphia 11:00- HBO's Winning Time reactions 31:20- Warriors concern/Grizzlies/Nuggets/West landscape Follow the guys here: Twitter-@chrisbrockman, @toojiggy, @achudwin Instagram- @brockshady, @tjjefferson, @achudwin Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Former Pro Bowl TE-turned-FOX Sports NFL Analyst Greg Olsen tells Rich why he was surprised but not surprised that the Seahawks traded Russell Wilson to the Denver Broncos, if the Washington Commanders made the right move in trading for Carson Wentz, and what might go through Tom Brady’s mind should the 7-time Super Bowl champion start thinking about a return to the NFL. Actor DeVaughn Nixon joins Rich in-studio to discuss portraying his dad, former NBA point guard Norm Nixon, in HBO’s Lakers’ series ‘Winning Time,’ and why pops already has some issues with the show after just one episode, reveals his first memory of growing up a lifelong Lakers fan and why the current iteration of the team “needs some reconstruction” and if he’d ever consider jumping ship to the Clippers, and reveals what it was like as a child actor working with Will Smith on ‘The Fresh Prince of Bel Air’ and Whitney Houston on ‘The Bodyguard.’ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rich implores MLB owners and players to get a new CBA in place soon or risk bringing on the shame of missing the 75th anniversary of Jackie Robinson breaking baseball’s color barrier. The MMQB’s NFL Insider Albert Breer tells Rich why the Colts cut bait on Carson Wentz after just one season in Indianapolis and why the Washington Commanders might still draft a QB in the first round of the NFL Draft, who could be the Colts’ next QB (Derek Carr?) and why the need to “think outside the box” to find their next signal caller, if Aaron Rodgers’ 4-year contract with the Packers will go the full term, why Russell Wilson wanted out of Seattle after so much success with Pete Carroll, and if he thinks Tom Brady will return to the NFL next season despite announce his retirement. Rich, Brockman and Sixers fan TJ discuss Ben Simmons’ return to Philadelphia for the first time since his trade to the Nets and debate if 76ers fans should spend big money for seats behind the Brooklyn bench so they can properly boo him. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rich breaks down the Russell Wilson Seahawks-Broncos trade and explains why, despite what some pundits would like you to believe, it’s way too soon to pass judgment on who won the trade. Rich also weighs in on the Colts sending Carson Wentz to the Commanders and runs through the NUMEROUS draft picks teams have given up to draft/acquire the inconsistent QB over the years and if NFL GMs should be wary of giving up too much draft capital to acquire quarterbacks. The MMQB’s Andrew Brandt tells Rich that he’s not convinced Aaron Rodgers and the Packers are committed to one another for more than just next season despite his reportedly agreeing to a 4-year contract, says why Green Bay’s brass is unlikely to give up on heir apparent Jordan Love, and breaks down what the Broncos and Seahawks got out of the Russell Wilson trade. Rich refutes those who believe the Seahawks’ slide and trading away Russell Wilson is due to the death of team owner Paul Allen leaving a leadership vacuum at the top of Seattle’s hierarchy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rich and the guys react to the Colts trading Carson Wentz back to the NFC East and wonder if the Commanders took a big enough swing to land their next QB, and debate what the Colts’ next move at quarterback could be (trading for the Falcons’ Matt Ryan??) . ESPN’s Bomani Jones tells Rich his reaction to Russell Wilson’s trade from the Seahawks to the Broncos, why he doesn’t understand why teams like the Commanders keep taking chances on Carson Wentz, if the Packers long-term investment in Aaron Rodgers will pay off with another Super Bowl title, how much of the Lakers’ current struggles fall at the feet of LeBron James and not Russell Westbrook, discusses his new HBO series ‘Game Theory with Bomani Jones, and the anniversary of Biggie Smalls’ death. Rich breaks down just how realistic it is to expect Deshaun Watson will clear his numerous legal hurdles and play in the NFL in 2022. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Former Vikings and Dolphins GM Rick Spielman gives Rich his list of General Manager clichés and reveals the hidden meaning behind them, breaks down the Russell Wilson-to-the-Broncos trade and if other teams are likely to address their QB situations via the NFL Draft or free agency, analyzes the market for free agent LB Bobby Wagner, says why the Packers shouldn’t be too quick to trade backup QB Jordan Love, and offers a fairly tepid quasi-endorsement of Kirk Cousins’ ability to lead the Vikings to a Super Bowl title. Rich and the guys react to the story about parachuting giant spiders invading the east coast (we’re not making that up.) In a special ‘Overreaction Wednesday’ segment Rich says if Russell Wilson will be better off without Pete Carroll, if the AFC West will send 3 teams to the playoffs next season, if Aaron Rodgers needs one more Super Bowl title to cement his legacy, and if Tom Brady will be playing in the NFL next season. Rich and the guys react to the breaking news that the Colts have traded Carson Wentz to the Washington Commanders. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rich reacts to the seismic shift in Seattle where the Seahawks traded away Russell Wilson and released future Hall of Fame LB Bobby Wagner marking the end of an era for Pete Carroll and The 12 fanbase, and ponders why Wilson and Carroll couldn’t work things out after their long run of success together. NFL Network Reporter Tom Pelissero tells Rich how the Russell Wilson-Broncos trade went down and why the 9-time Pro Bowl QB wanted out of Seattle, what the root causes were for the disintegration of Wilson’s relationship with head coach Pete Carroll, what the Seahawks’ options at quarterback are including a possible trade for embattled Texans QB Deshaun Watson, and what the Broncos’ 2022 outlook is now that Wilson is in the fold and if he can lure other star players to join him in Denver. Rich ponders what the future holds for two Utah State alums in the wake of Aaron Rodgers’ contract extension and Russell Wilson’s trade to the Broncos: Packers backup QB Jordan Love and former Seahawks LB Bobby Wagner. Brockman takes issue with Russell Wilson’s 6-word goodbye tweet to Seattle Seahawks fans. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Minnesota Timberwolves Head Coach Chris Finch tells Rich what it was like inheriting a team with so much young talent in the likes of Karl-Anthony Towns and Anthony Edwards and if the T-Wolves (currently sitting in the #7 slot in the Western Conference playoff standings) are talking NBA Title or not. Rich remarks on Russell Wilson’s trade to the Broncos and if that could mean a ratings bonanza for the NFL in a possible Rams’ season-opening game vs Denver on Thursday Night Football to kickoff the 2022 season. Actor Joe Manganiello and Rich discuss his new podcast ‘Sydney Crosby: The Rookie Year’ which details the start of the career of the Pittsburgh Penguins future hall of famer, why he (a die-hard Steelers fan) actually would prefer to see Pittsburgh get their next QB through the NFL Draft instead of trading for Russell Wilson like the Broncos did, says what kind of reaction he gets when people see all 6’5” of him walking around carrying his tiny Chihuahua ‘Bubbles’ all the time, and if he’d welcome Rich into a game of celebrity Dungeons and Dragons with the likes of Vince Vaughn, ‘Game of Thrones’ show runners D.B. Weiss and David Benioff. Rich wraps up the saying what Aaron Rodgers new Packers contract means for the Packers future of free agent WR Davante Adams. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

NFL Network Analyst Daniel Jeremiah tells Rich how he sees the top two picks in the NFL Draft playing out for the Jaguars and Lions, why Oregon DE Kayvon Thibodeaux did himself no favors by bowing out of NFL Combine drills after telling teams he planned to fully participate, if teams like the Steelers are more likely to address their QB issues through the draft or via free agency, and why Kyler Murray will be staying put with the Arizona Cardinals no matter how disgruntled he gets with the team. Rich recaps the University of Georgia’s defensive players at the NFL Combine showing team unity which leads to a heated debate on how long it’s appropriate to wait around for your friends at the airport. Rich and the guys react to the breaking news that the Seahawks are trading Russell Wilson to the Denver Broncos and what it means for Denver and Seattle’s 2022 outlooks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rich reacts to Aaron Rodgers’ new, record-setting contract from the Packers to end a year of drama and speculation between the 4-time NFL MVP and Green Bay’s front office. Pro Football Talk’s Mike Florio tells Rich how Rodgers used his leverage on the Packers to extract that huge new contract, why Rodgers’ re-signing means the Broncos could turn their attention to Seahawks QB Russell Wilson and if Kyler Murray could be on the move from the Cardinals, why he was surprised at the harshness of Falcons WR Calvin Ridley’s suspension for gambling on the NFL, and why he’s 99.9% certain Tom Brady will be the 49ers QB in 2022. Rich, Brockman and TJ debate if the Dallas Cowboys or Green Bay Packers are more likely to win a Super Bowl in the next five years. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rich says why top NFL Draft prospect Oregon DE Kayvon Thibodeaux didn’t do himself any favors by pulling out of the drills portion of the NFL Combine, and weighs in on NFL scouts taking issue with the league allowing fans inside the stadium in Indianapolis Cincinnati Bearcats QB Desmond Ridder tells Rich how his NFL Combine experience went, why he’s supremely confident he can lead whichever team that drafts him to a Super Bowl title, and what Cincy CB “Sauce” Gardner did to earn his nickname in the Bearcats locker room. Rich and the guys debate who’s now the presumptive #1 overall pick in the NFL Draft coming out of the Combine, and in his weekly ‘Overreaction Monday’ segment Rich weighs in on LeBron’s 56-point night in the Lakers win over the Warriors and it that could turn around L.A.’s season, if Zion Williamson would be smart to sit out the rest of the season, if the Celtics are the most dangerous team in the Eastern Conference, if Aaron Rodgers next contract will reach $50 Million annually, and if MLB should outlaw the Shift in the new Collective Bargaining Agreement. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rich weighs in on the NFL QB carousel and some possible landing spots for Carson Wentz if he and the Indianapolis Colts part ways, and says why he’s predicting Mitchell Trubisky will be one of the hottest commodities on the free agent market next week. NFL Insider Ian Rapoport tells Rich the latest on the Aaron Rodgers-Packers decision timeline and how it will impact Davante Adams’ free agency, how the Kyler Murray-Arizona Cardinals drama could play out, why this year’s crop of NFL Draft QBs won’t impact the demand for free agent quarterbacks, what the Steelers could do to replace Ben Roethlisberger, why there’s still a chance Tom Brady could play in 2022, and the latest on Carson Wentz’s cloudy Colts future and Deshaun Watson’s even cloudier NFL future. Rich comes up with a “TB12 Heat Check” system to measure the chances Brady will reverse his retirement decision and actually play next season, and the guys play the ‘Price Is Right’ guessing game on how much a ‘Football on a Stick’ actually costs. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rich weighs in the looming “should I stay or should I go” decision facing Aaron Rodgers which will start the dominos falling in the NFL QB carousel, and reveals what behind-the-scenes whispering he heard at the NFL Combine about Packers heir-apparent QB Jordan Love. Rich breaks down what he witnessed at the NFL Combine saying he came away impressed by the depth of talent and VERY impressed by the showing of every Georgia Bulldog in Indianapolis. Rich recaps Mike Krzyzewski’s finale at Cameron Indoor Stadium and says North Carolina’s win over Coach K and Duke in that game could go down as one of the greatest rivalry wins of all time. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We kickoff Season 3 of Just Getting Started with Suzy Shuster sitting down with one of her good friends and one funny guy, The Roast Master General himself, Jeff Ross. Jeff opens up about his friendship with fellow comedian Bob Saget and how hard it has been to process his death. Suzy and Jeff go deep into his origin story and take a long walk down memory lane. You'll also hear Jeff describe what comedy life was like after 9/11 and how he helped get the Friar's Club Roasts back on track after the horrible events of 2001. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rich calls in from the NFL Combine where he tells guest host Ryan Leaf why he was blown away by the depth and speed of the wide receivers in Indianapolis, if he was disappointed in the discrepancy between the unofficial and official 40-yard dash times, why the NFL put the kybosh on playing music during the Combine drills after scouts complained, and why he’s not shocked by reports that the Dallas Cowboys are likely to release WR Amari Cooper. In his weekly ‘Big-Ass Grab Bag’ TJ reveals his Top 5 1980’s High School Teen Movies including ’16 Candles,’ ‘Weird Science,’ ‘Vision Quest,’ and others. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In our weekly ‘What’s More Likely’ segment, guest host Ryan Leaf says if the Lakers are more likely to miss the playoff entirely or win a playoff series, if the Cowboys or Amari Cooper will reach a Super Bowl first if Dallas parts ways with the WR, and if Lamar Jackson or Kyler Murray will ink a long-term deal first. Pro Football Focus analyst and 11-year NFL veteran QB Bruce Gradkowski tells Ryan why he came away less-than-impressed by Malik Willis’ NFL Combine showing, why Pitt QB Kenny Pickett impressed in Indianapolis in the wake of his small hands measurement earlier in the day, which other Combine QB’s disappointed and which rose to the occasion, and why Lamar Jackson deserves a long-term contract extension from the Ravens but Kyler Murray still has much to prove with the Cardinals, and says how a player’s Combine 40 time could re-shape their NFL prospects and give a fringe player a shot to make a roster much like he did as a rookie with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Guest host Ryan Leaf and Brockman voice their displeasure with the wide discrepancy between unofficial 40-yard dash times and the official 40 times at the NFL Combine and break down the uneven performance of the quarterbacks like Pitt’s Kenny Pickett and Liberty’s Malik Willis in Indianapolis. The Athletic’s NBA Writer Bill Oram tells Ryan why LeBron and the “completely fractured” Lakers are pretty much dead-in-the-water as any kind of title contender this season and if LeBron James should shut it down, why L.A. would still do the Anthony Davis trade if they had the choice all over again, and who’s his favorites to come out of the West given Chris Paul’s hand injury and the Golden State Warriors’ late-season slump. Cowboys fan TJ reacts to reports that Dallas intends to release WR Amari Cooper even though he’s guaranteed $20 Million for next season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rich calls in from the NFL Combine where he tells guest host Ryan Leaf how the news of Pitt Panthers QB Kenny Pickett’s 8.5” hand size is going over in NFL circles in Indianapolis and what the top storylines are heading into Day 1 of workout and says why he’s looking forward to a revamped, more fan-friendly Combine presentation. Ryan reacts to his favorite movie franchise, Batman, being rebooted with Robert Pattinson taking over the titular role from Christian Bale. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

NBA.com's Mark Medina tells guest host Ryan Leaf how Kevin Durant’s return from injury will boost the Nets’ title chances, what the James Harden addition means for the 76ers’ odds to top Brooklyn for Eastern Conference supremacy, and if Warriors fans should be worried about the W’s recent stumble after such a red-hot start to their season. Ryan compares his NFL Combine measurements from 1998 to those of Pitt Panthers QB Kenny Pickett this year and explains why it’s the intangibles that will determine success in the NFL and not necessarily things like hand size. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Guest host Ryan Leaf reflects on his long journey from NFL flameout to recovering addict and the mental toll of expectations and adulation on athletes. NFL Network host Rachel Bonnetta tells Ryan Leaf what her first-ever NFL Combine is like, why she’s excited the NFL is making it more fun and game-like with the presence of fans near the field for the first time, and which event Peter King would excel at if there was a Combine for NFL journalists and broadcasters. Ryan and the guys debate if Pitt QB Kenny Pickett’s small hand size (8.5” as measured at the Combine) will effect where he goes in the NFL Draft, reflect on how the Rams’ big gamble on Matthew Stafford paid off, and why QB’s like Aaron Rodgers are more willing to work their leverage to work trades or get fat new contracts. 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. 01:30- James Harden's impact on Sixers' title chances. 14:45- Ja Morant is awesome. 22:30- Worried about the Warriors? 26:20- Lakers getting boo'd/ Westbrook and LeBron. Follow the guys here : Twitter- @chrisbrockman, @toojiggy, @achudwin Instagram- @brockshady, @tjjefferson, @achudwin Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rich calls in from the NFL Combine in Indianapolis where he tells guest host Ryan Leaf how he and Miami Dolphins Head Coach Mike McDaniel pulled off the Great Coaching Cliché Caper of 2022 at the NFL Combine, what whisperings about the league’s QB carousel he’s hearing behind the scenes and more. Ryan takes a call from someone who played football and basketball against him in high school and shares some larger-than-life stories about the teenage backboard-breaking phenom. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Guest host Ryan Leaf and Chris Brockman break down the jumbled NFL QB puzzle and explain why Russell Wilson, Aaron Rodgers, Jimmy Garoppolo, Tua Tagovailoa and other quarterbacks could re-shape the league’s landscape this off-season, debate where Carson Wentz would be the best fit if he and the Colts part ways, and says why Jimmy Garoppolo will be a starting QB in the NFL next year wherever he ends up playing. The MMQB’s Andrew Brandt tells Ryan why we’re suddenly seeing TV networks for over big money for NFL announcing booths like Troy Aikman’s $90M deal with ESPN, why he still thinks Aaron Rodgers and the Packers are headed for a divorce, and how similar/different the Kyler Murray and Lamar Jackson contract negotiations are going. Ryan ends the hour making his pitch to Jeff Bezos to become the Thursday Night Football booth analyst when TNF moves to Amazon Prime next fall (with TJ and Brockman serving as way-too-intrusive sideline reporters). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Guest host Ryan Leaf and Chris Brockman run through the latest developments in the NFL and on the anniversary of Wilt Chamberlain’s NBA record 100-point game they discuss which NFL single-game record is most unbreakable: receiving yards (336), passing yards (554), rushing yards (296), or sacks (7). Ryan tells his behind-the-scenes account of how his NFL Combine experience went prior to the 1998 NFL Draft and why things went terribly wrong from that point on. Ryan weighs in on Kyler Murray’s issues with the Arizona Cardinals and says the disgruntled QB’s resume to this point doesn’t warrent the huge extension he’s trying to leverage out of the Cards. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices