The Rich Eisen Show

Rich and Brockman argue over whether the San Francisco 49ers should pursue a trade for Tom Brady and what the compensation for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers should be. Emmy-winning writer/actor/director/producer Ben Stiller and Rich discuss his new Apple TV+ series ‘Severance’ and reveals how he was able to land a star-studded cast that included John Turturro and Academy Award winner Christopher Walken, if he was truly intimidated filming that lie detector scene with Robert DeNiro in ‘Meet the Parents’ and reveals he actually had trouble pronouncing Brett Favre’s name in ‘There’s Something about Mary,’ and weighs in on the “rudderless” state of his beloved New York Knicks. Brockman breaks out a special NFL Combine edition of ‘What’s More Likely’ where Rich weighs in on if we’ll see a Mike Mamula workout wonder, more brooms or football-on-a-stick, and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rich re-examines the (LENGTHY) statement released by Kyler Murray’s agent and wonders if this weird, very public beef is just a prelude to the disgruntled QB asking for a trade if he doesn’t get an early long-term extension from the Arizona Cardinals. The MMQB’s Albert Brooks tells Rich how the top of the NFL Draft could shake out after this week’s NFL Combine, what Kyler Murray’s goals are by airing his dirty laundry with the Cardinals, if players forcing teams’ hands for earlier long term contracts is the new normal in the NFL, and if Lamar Jackson acting as his own agent has played a role in the lack of his contract extension with the Baltimore Ravens. Rich and the guys react to the news trickling out of Day 1 of the NFL Combine including Bruce Arians responding to Tom Brady’s retirement and speculation that TB12 might still opt for another NFL season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rich recaps Ja Morant’s jaw-dropping night where the Memphis Grizzlies guard threw down 52 points on the San Antonio Spurs, and says how his meteoric rise compares to the descending comet of the player drafted before him, Zion Williamson. Denver Nuggets Head Coach Michael Malone tells Rich when Denver is expecting the return of injured stars Jamal Murray and Michael Porter Jr., what makes reigning NBA MVP Nikola Jokic so special, what he learned from spending his formative years going to work with his dad (a former coach for Syracuse and the Bad Boy Pistons), why he hopes NBA coaches NEVER go back to wearing suits during games, and what bringing a title to Denver would mean to him and the city. Rich and the guys reflect back on the anniversary of then-Celtics head coach Rick Pitino’s infamous “Larry Bird ain’t walkin’ through that door” rant. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Pro Football Talk’s Mike Florio tells Rich why Kyler Murray’s agent released that lengthy statement today that “doesn’t accomplish anything,” if the Cardinals would consider trading the disgruntled QB, why Aaron Rodgers deserves $50M per year from the Packers after winning back-to-back MVP awards, if the Seahawks will be dealing Russell Wilson this offseason, and how close Tom Brady came to joining Sean Payton on the Miami Dolphins. Rich reacts to Derek Jeter resigning from the Miami Marlins and his parking spot at the team’s stadium being immediately coned off. In his ‘Overreaction Monday’ segment Rich says if the addition of James Harden means the 76ers are now the favorites to win the East, if LeBron James deserved to be booed by Lakers fans during the team’s home blowout loss to the New Orleans Pelicans, what the Packers snub of Aaron Rodgers in their Abbey Road tweet means for the 4-time MVP’s future in Green Bay, if Kyler Murray’s odd social media tactics will pay off with a fat new contract, and if ARod or Derek Jeter has been living the best life in the last 5 years. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rich and the guys react to Daniel Jeremiah’s latest mock draft, preview the NFL Combine’s top storylines, and have a tongue-in-cheek breakdown of the Packers tweet about their upcoming London game using a photo of the Beatles’ famed Abbey Road photo using pics of Matt LaFleur and players, but not including Aaron Rodgers. The Athletic’s Senior NBA Writer Sam Amick tells Rich what’s going on behind-the-scenes of the Los Angeles Lakers season of turmoil on and off the court, what the Lakers would have to do in the offseason to keep LeBron happy of if they should consider moving the 3-time MVP, says what the addition of James Harden means for the 76ers’ title chances, why the Pelicans could be a top-4 team in the West with a healthy Zion Williamson, and why the Nuggets will be a team to watch once the playoffs roll around. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rich weighs in on the “weird” statement released this morning by Kyler Murray’s agent in the latest head-scratching development in his very odd and very public beef with the team. NFL Network Analyst Daniel Jeremiah tells Rich why he has the Jaguars drafting an offensive lineman #1 overall to protect Trevor Lawrence instead of one of the top edge rushers, why he only has two QBs going in the first round in his latest mock draft (Kenny Pickett, Malik Willis, but not Matt Corral), and if the Arizona Cardinals should give in an pay Kyler Murray to end their public contract squabbles. Rich reacts to the latest developments (lack thereof) in baseball’s CBA talks, and explains why there are two major reasons why the Cardinals should hesitate on paying Kyler Murray now rather than later. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dallas Cowboys All-Pro LB Micah Parsons stops by the studio and tells Rich what it was like experiencing the highest of highs during his stellar rookie season and the lowest of lows in losing to the 49ers in the playoffs, how he mentally trains to become the best defensive player in the NFL, says why he’s hyped Defensive Coordinator Dan Quinn is returning but reveals that he rarely speaks with Head Coach Mike McCarthy, also reveals that he’s lobbied Cowboys coaches to play offense, and jumps into Rich’s hosting chair for a round of ‘What’s More Likely’ where he weighs in on the Suns vs Warriors to win the NBA’s Western Conference, the Lakers vs Clippers chances to go on a winning run, if Tom Brady will unretire or join the broadcast booth, if Kyler Murray and the Cardinals can mend fences, and if the Cowboys can win the Super Bowl next season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rich and the guys debate what the Jacksonville Jaguars should do with the #1 overall pick in the NFL Draft and say how Jacksonville’s options mirror those of the Bengals a year ago when they opted to grab a weapon (Ja’Marr Chase) for Joe Burrow instead of a lineman (Penei Sewell) to protect him. Adventurer/Host/Author Bear Grylls tells Rich how far back his love for the outdoors goes and why he was reluctant to parlay that passion into a TV career, how much fun he had taping episodes of ‘Running Wild’ with Will Ferrell and Deion Sanders, why Drew Brees is perfectly suited for survival in the wild, what it was like to play mini ping pong in freezing temps vs tennis legend Roger Federer, and the inspiration behind his inspiring memoir ‘Never Give Up.’ Rich and the guys react to Russell Wilson removing “Seahawks” from his Twitter bio. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rich reacts to the latest in the Kyler Murray-Cardinals drama saying “there’s still no answer” from the disgruntled QB as to why he’s so publicly disgruntled. New Dolphins HC Mike McDaniel tells Rich how he went from being a Broncos ball boy to an NFL head coach, if he can replicate the 49ers devastating run game in Miami and turn WR Jaylen Waddle into a Deebo Samuels-type threat out of the backfield, his thoughts on his new QB Tua Tagovailoa and his former QB in San Francisco Trey Lance, and why he’s promising to deliver Rich’s coach speak cliché trifecta in his upcoming NFL Combine press conference. Rich breaks down the top 5 moments of the week including the Daytona 500, posterizing dunks and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Stanford Head Coach David Shaw tells Rich why Ole Miss’ Matt Corral is the best QB in this year’s NFL Draft and how Oregon’s Kayvon Thibodeaux stacks up against Michigan’s Aiden Hutchinson as the Draft’s top edge rusher, why the Texans might have game in former Stanford QB Davis Mills, why Andrew Luck is living his best life and how he expects Christian McCaffrey to bounce back from another injury-plagued season, and if the rising impact of the Transfer Portal and NIL deals could lead him to bolt for the NFL at some point. ‘Ted Lasso’ Emmy-nominated actor Nick Mohammed tells Rich how much he’s enjoying playing Nate the Great on the award-winning Apple TV+ show and if this could be the final season for the fan-favorite, heartwarming comedy. Rich make a big announcement about they year’s RunRichRun. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rams OT Andrew Whitworth tells Rich what it’s been like celebrating L.A.’s Super Bowl LVI win over the Bengals and what it was like in the huddle as Matthew Stafford led them on the game-winning drive, what it meant to him being honored as the NFL’s Walter Payton Man of the Year, if he thinks Aaron Donald and Sean McVay will return and “run it back” next season, and how hockey hall of famer Wayne Gretzky might have changed his mind about retiring after 16 years in the NFL. Rich reacts to reports that Troy Aikman is leaving FOX Sports to join ESPN’s Monday Night Football booth and how that could have a ripple effect on Rams Head Coach Sean McVay’s decision whether or not to retire and try his hand as a TV analyst. Rich and the guys react to ESPN’s Dianna Russini saying Aaron Rodgers wants $50 Million per year from the Packers and if the 4-time NFL MVP would be worth such a high cost. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rich comments on the latest news surround Aaron Rodger’ status with the Packers including a report that Green Bay has multiple offers on the table if the 4-time MVP asks for a trade. Tampa Bay Times Buccaneers Insider Rick Stroud tells Rich how real the possibility is that the Bucs will turn to Blaine Gabbert to be their starting QB next season or if they could be in the mix for Russell Wilson, Carson Wentz or Teddy Bridgewater, why Bruce Arians wouldn’t welcome Jameis Winston back, and if there’s any chance Tom Brady could change his mind on retirement and return to Tampa for the 2022 season. ESPN NFL Reporter Dianna Russini tells Rich that Aaron Rodgers is seeking $50 Million annually from the Packers and could retire if he doesn’t get it, and what the timeline for the 4-time NFL MVP’s decision could look like. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

CBS Sports College Basketball Reporter and Senior Writer for The Athletic Seth Davis tells Rich why Michigan and the Big Ten got it right with Juwan Howard’s suspension for instigating a postgame brawl, explains what in the world a “Quad 1 Win” is and how they factor into bubble teams making the NCAA Tournament or watching March Madness from home on their TV. Acclaimed TV writer/producer (The Office/The Good Place) Michael Schur (AKA Twitter’s ‘Ken Tremendous’) tells Rich how his sports blogging site Fire Joe Morgan started out as a lark among his close friends, what it was like sharing an office with Tracy Morgan during his ‘Saturday Night Live’ days, says why he will never forgive the Red Sox for trading Mookie Betts, discusses his new humor book ‘How to Be Perfect’ that deals with handling life’s moral dilemmas, and reacts to the news about Tom Brady’s upcoming comedy movie. Rich and the guys react more to the announcement of Brady’s comedy movie and wonder how there could be NFL tie-ins with the cast of Rita Moreno, Jane Fonda, Lilly Tomlin, and Sally Fields. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Fire Pit Collective golf writer Alan Shipnuck and Rich discuss the controversial comments made by Phil Mickelson in his new biography ‘Phil’ about the Saudi Golf League that led to the 6-time major winner stepping away from golf, why he expects Mickelson to return for the Masters and emerge from the controversy more popular than ever, and says the SGL is not dead in the water yet despite defections of big-name golfers like Bryson DeChambeau and others. Rich and the guys discuss the Steelers murky future at QB and discuss Pittsburgh’s options to replace Ben Roethlisberger under center. In his weekly ‘2nd Take’ homage to Stephen A. Smith and ‘First Take’ Rich says if LeBron or Steph Curry is the face of the NBA, if LeBron is most to blame for the Lakers problems, if Michael Jordan or LeBron had a tougher path to championships, what Zion Williamson not, where he wants to see Aaron Rodgers playing next season,and if Mason Rudolph is more answer than question for the Steelers QB situation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rich comments on the rapidly accelerating NFL QB carousel and weighs in on a report that the Tampa Bay Buccaneers could turn to Blaine Gabbert (yes, Blaine Gabbert) as their starting QB to replace Tom Brady and the Steelers turning to Mason Rudolph to step in for the retired Ben Roethlisberger. The Athletic Pittsburgh’s Ed Bouchette tells Rich why Aaron Rodgers wouldn’t make the Steelers a Super Bowl contender and why “there’s no chance” the team would trade for Deshaun Watson, what Brian Flores brings to Mike Tomlin’s coaching staff and if the Rooney Rule played a role in his hiring, and if we could see Jameis Winston in black and gold next season. Rich weighs in on Phil Mickelson’s “stunnng fall from grace” following his controversial comments about the Saudi Golf League that cost him sponsors and forced the 6-time major winner to step away from the game of golf. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Texans Head Coach Lovie Smith tells Rich why he has ZERO worries about Houston’s QB situation with Davis Mills at the helm and why he hopes the team can move on from Deshaun Watson sooner rather than later, reveals his thoughts on Brian Flores’ racial bias lawsuit against the NFL and if that played a role in getting the Texans HC job, why he thinks Houston can replicate the Bengals’ blueprint and reach the Super Bowl with a 2nd-year quarterback, and makes the case for former Chicago Bears return man extraordinaire Devin Hester to be in the Pro Football Hall of Fame. Michigan alum Rich Eisen reacts to Juwan Howard getting suspended for striking a Wisconsin assistant coach and sparking a brawl in postgame handshake line between the Wolverines and Badgers. Rich’s wife, Suzy Shuster, calls in which leads to a hilarious on-air wardrobe intervention for Rich after he’s called out for wearing the same sweater too frequently. TJ makes the case for Allen Iverson to be included on the NBA’s Mount Rushmore for most influential players of the last 30 years, and Rich reacts to Cavs fans who booed Steph Curry at the All-Star Game over the weekend. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Former NFL All-Pro lineman Tony Boselli tells Rich what it meant to finally be elected into the Pro Football Hall of Fame and shares a story about his late father’s touching congratulations to him, says why former Jacksonville Jaguars RB Fred Taylor deserves to be in the HOF also, and explains why Rams DT Aaron Donald will go down in history as one of the NFL’s all-time best players. New York Post Columnist Ian O’Connor and Rich discuss his biography on Mike Krzyzewski and reveals how Coach K once had to smooth out some rumpled feathers between a young LeBron James and Kobe Bryant, and reacts to Patriots Head Coach Bill Belichick being mentioned in Brian Flores’ racial discrimination lawsuit against the NFL. Rich wraps up the hour with some advice for Kyler Murray: it’s time to let the Arizona Cardinals know if you’re staying or going and why the Pittsburgh Steelers would be very interested in the latter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rich tries to decipher Aaron Rodgers’ latest Instagram post to see if we can glean anything about the Packers QB’s future in Green Bay from his cryptic comments. ESPN NBA Insider Brian Windhorst and Rich discuss LeBron James’ apparent dissatisfaction with the Lakers and what his future in Los Angeles holds after another disappointing season, what the Lakers could do with their roster in the offseason to keep LeBron mentally engaged, when we could possibly see Ben Simmons and James Harden play for their new teams the Brooklyn Nets and Philadelphia 76ers, and why the situation surrounding Zion Williamson and the New Orleans Pelicans is “jaw dropping.” Rich weighs in on whether the Lakers should mortgage their future to win one more title with LeBron James before his contract ends after next season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Newly-elected Pro Football Hall of Famer Dick Vermeil tells Rich what being enshrined in Canton means to him, why he’d be disappointed to see Rams Head Coach Sean McVay retire at the age of 36, if he knew Kurt Warner would go from Rams 3rd-stringer to Hall of Famer, and why he’s opting to go into the HOF as an Eagle instead of a Ram. In his ‘Overreaction Monday’ segment Rich says if the NBA should get rid of the Slam Dunk Contest, if Chris Paul’s latest injury will derail the Phoenix Suns’ title hopes, whether or not Cavaliers fans would welcome LeBron back for a third tour of duty in Cleveland, if the Steelers hiring Brian Flores means Deshaun Watson could land in Pittsburgh, the rise and fall of the Saudi Super Golf League, and what Juan Soto turning down $350M means for the Nationals (and for the Mets, the Yankees, the Dodgers…) Rich recaps the incredible story of Finnish cross-country skier Remi Linholm who suffered the unfortunate malady in his 30KM race at the Winter Olympics…a frozen penis. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

ESPN College Basketball Analyst Jay Bilas tells Rich why both Juwan Howard and Greg Gard are culpable for the postgame brawl between Michigan and Wisconsin and why he’s disappointed neither coach showed any contrition for their actions, which teams are likely to reach March Madness’ Final Four this season, and reveals Coach K’s predilection for throwing around salty language when needed over the years to make a point to his Duke Blue Devil players. Rich and the guys debate if the NBA’s Slam Dunk Contest is fixable in the wake of this year’s way-too-boring competition, and recap big man Karl-Anthony Towns winning the 3-Point Shootout. Rich reacts to the Steelers hiring Brian Flores and says why it’s a home run move by Pittsburgh and what it bodes for his racial bias lawsuit against the NFL. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Michigan alum Rich reacts to Juwan Howard instigating post-game brawl by slapping a Wisconsin assistant coach during the handshake line and says what the repercussions should be for the Wolverines head coach. The MMQB Senior Writer Albert Breer tells Rich how real the threat is that hundreds of top prospects could boycott the NFL Combine due to the league’s covid restrictions limiting the number of support personnel players can bring, why Aaron Rodgers will be the first domino to fall in this off-season’s QB carousel, what it will take for Kyler Murray and the Arizona Cardinals to repair their fractured relationship, and what the Brian Flores hire means for Mike Tomlin and the Steelers and if that will impact his racial bias lawsuit against the NFL. Rich reacts to those calling for an end to postgame handshakes in sports, and debates Brockman on Wisconsin Head Coach Greg Gard’s role in his postgame dustup with Michigan’s Juwan Howard. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It's the return on Just Getting Started and we have surprise for all of you. Rich is passing the hosting torch to his wife, Emmy Award winning sportscaster Suzy Shuster. In this episode they discuss Suzy's beginnings which led her to jobs with some of the biggest networks in sports. All that and more in this episode of Just Getting Started. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Basketball Hall of Famer Shaquille O’Neal tells guest host Suzy Shuster that Deion Sanders should be the next head coach of the Dallas Cowboys, and says what advice he has for Brooklyn Nets G/F Ben Simmons on how to handle the pressure and spotlight of being a star athlete. Former Raiders CEO and current CBS Sports NFL Analyst Amy Trask tells Suzy her favorite John Madden story where she got a bit overcompetitive during a bocci ball tournament, offers her advice for Kyler Murray on how to handle his issues with the Arizona Cardinals, and says why she thinks Aaron Rodgers will return to play for the Green Bay Packers in 2022. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Former NFL Network Host Kara Henderson Snead (wife of Rams GM Les Snead) tells guest host Suzy Shuster what it was like celebrating with the team after their Super Bowl LVI victory over the Cincinnati Bengals, why the Rams’ culture is reminiscent of the Patriots’ dynasty years, reveals what happened in the locker room after Odell Beckham Jr. tore his ACL, why her husband is not a reckless gambler despite his penchant for trading away first round draft picks, and much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sports Illustrated Senior Writer Greg Bishop tells guest host Suzy Shuster what it was like to be embedded with the Rams for his in-depth SI cover story on L.A’s Super Bowl-winning season, the surprising things he discovered about Matthew Stafford and Von Miller in his research for the story, and how Rams GM Les Snead’s huge gambles paid off big time. In his weekly ‘Big-Ass Grab Bag’ segment TJ lists his ‘Top 5 Way-Too-Early Random Thoughts on the 2022 NFL Season’ including who will be fantasy breakout stars a la Cooper Kupp and Jonathan Taylor, if the Buffalo Bills cab improve their run game, if Kyler Murray will ditch the Arizona Cardinals for the Oakland A’s, how Brian Flores’ NFL lawsuit plays out, and Micah Parsons development for the Dallas Cowboys. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Best-selling author of ‘Showtime’ Jeff Pearlman joins the show in-studio and tells guest host Suzy Shuster why he can’t wait for the March premier or HBO’s ‘Winning Time’ adapation of his book, how Kobe Bryant grew and matured as a person through his career and way-too-short life, and why he’s reversed his opinion on whether Barry Bonds belongs in the Baseball Hall of Fame or not. Pro Football Hall of Famer Marshall Faulk breaks down Sean McVay’s play calling in the Super Bowl vs the Bengals, weighs in on Brian Flores’ racial discrimination lawsuit against the NFL, and predicts how the NFL’s wild offseason QB carousel will play out. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Guest hosts Suzy Shuster and Marshall Faulk discus Matthew Stafford’s growth as a big-game quarterback this season with the Rams after a decade of losing with the Detroit Lions, and says if the Los Angeles will be able to keep Aaron Donald from retiring and make a run at back-to-back Super Bowl titles. Basketball Hall of Famer Jerry West tells Suzy and Marshall how the NBA has changed for the better and for the worse over the years with the advent of the three-point shot and the growing use of the “Euro Step” in the league, and why mental health is a legitimate concern for athletes and how he’s struggled with dark periods throughout his life. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Guest hosts Suzy Shuster and Marshall Faulk recap the Los Angeles Rams’ Super Bowl parade and Aaron Donald’s apparent need of a shirt. Basketball Hall of Famer and NBA on TNT Analyst Charles Barkley tells Suzy and Marshall why the Brooklyn Nets and not the Philadelphia 76ers won the Ben Simmons-James Harden trade, says why questions the veracity of Simmons’ mental health claims, and offers up some advice for disgruntled Arizona Cardinals QB Kyler Murray. Marshall weighs in on the Kyler-Cards beef and predicts it will all blow over eventually. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In an homage to ‘First Take’ host Stephen A. Smith Rich offers up his own ‘Second Take’ opinions on whether Kyler Murray or the Cardinals look worse in their public spat, if the Lakers need to move on from Anthony Davis or LeBron James and more. Actor/comedian Charlie Day and Rich discuss his new Amazon Prime movie with Jenny Slate ‘I Want You Back,’ says why he couldn’t understand why Odell Beckham Jr. couldn’t finish the Super Bowl with a torn ACL, what happened to his handicap when he taunted the golf gods, and shares a wild story about ‘It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia’ co-star Danny DeVito and Arnold Schwarzenegger. Rich and the guys react to the Rams’ victory parade in Los Angeles and recount the time Rob Gronkowski dented the Lombardi trophy when trying to bunt a baseball with it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rich and the guys examine the state of the Dallas Cowboys and debate if they’re poised to take advantage of their talent and reach the next level or if internal turmoil could torpedo their high hopes, and the guys break down which NFL team could be making a trip to SoFi Stadium next fall to kick off the season against the Super Bowl Champion Rams including the possibility of an Aaron Rodgers-led Broncos team or a Tom Brady-led 49ers team. ‘Brother from Another’ co-host Michael Smith tells Rich why he thinks Kyler Murray and the Cardinals are headed toward a divorce, if Ben Simmons will be able to fulfil his potential with the Brooklyn Nets and if James Harden can change his legacy and help Joel Embiid and the Philadelphia 76ers win an NBA title. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rich breaks down the quarterback situations for all 32 NFL teams and says who’s standing pat and who’s in the market for a new QB for the 2022 season. Pro Football Talk’s Mike Florio tells Rich that it’s time for Los Angeles Rams owner Stan Kroenke to pay head coach Sean McVay and All-Pro DT Aaron Donald or risk losing them to TV and retirement respectively, why he wouldn’t be surprised if Dolphins owner Stephen Ross decides to sell the team amid Brian Flores’ allegations he was offered large sums of money to tank games, what could be the root cause behind Kyler Murray’s dissatisfaction with the Arizona Cardinals, if Deshaun Watson will be able to settle his legal issues and land on a new team for the 2022 season, and if we could possibly see Aaron Rodgers on the Colts or Tom Brady on the 49ers next season. Rich wraps up the hour re-visiting the “is Matthew Stafford a Hall of Famer” debate. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Pro Football Hall of Famer Warren Sapp drops by the studio where he tells Rich a great story about how he lobbied the late Raiders owner Al Davis to change the team’s defense for him, why he wouldn’t be shocked if Aaron Donald retired at the top of his game, makes the case for kick returner supreme (and fellow Miami Hurricane) Devin Hester to join him in the Pro Football Hall of Fame, blasts Arizona Cardinals QB Kyler Murray for making his beef with the team public, why he’s shocked Tom Brady retired while still playing at an MVP level, and why Matthew Stafford is still not a Hall of Famer in his opinion. Rich and the guys react to Sapp’s Stafford comments and make the case for the Rams QB to be enshrined in Canton once his playing days are over. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Cowboys Head Coach Mike McCarthy and Rich discuss the Rams’ win over the Bengals in Super Bowl LVI, Dallas’ disappointing end to their season with that controversial draw play for Dak Prescott against the 49ers and how he deals with the criticism, and reveals he spoke directly to Cowboys owner Jerry Jones about his public comments touting DC Dan Quinn along with the rumors of former Saints HC Sean Payton coming to Dallas. Rich and the guys react to McCarthy’s interview and wonder if the Cowboys Head Coach should be looking over his shoulder despite his trust in Jerry Jones. Rich refutes Richard Sherman’s comments that Rams QB Matthew Stafford is not Hall of Fame worthy despite winning a Super Bowl. The guys react to the press conferences by held by Ben Simmons and James Harden and break down how each player will impact their new teams, the Brooklyn Nets and Philadelphia 76ers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rich comments on Sean McVay and Aaron Donald not quashing rumors they might retire from the Rams and says he’d be shocked if they did because of L.A.’s ability to challenge for back-to-back Super Bowl titles. Rams S Eric Weddle tells Rich how Los Angeles Defensive Coordinator Rahim Morris was able to lure him out of his 2-year retirement, what it was like to finally reach the Super Bowl (and why he wasn’t a fan of The Rock’s verrrrry looooooong appearance on the field at the start of the game), why Aaron Donald is the best player he’s ever played with at any position, and what he said to Matthew Stafford and others during their postgame celebration. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rich explains why the Cincinnati Bengals, with a TON of cap space available, should spend freely on free agents to help protect Joe Burrow and keep their momentum rolling into next season. In his ‘Overreaction Monday’ segment Rich how the Rams defense won the Super Bowl with their play in the 2nd half, if the Bengals made a big mistake by getting into it with Aaron Donald after he shoved Joe Burrow out of bounds on their sideline, if Cooper Kupp just finished the greatest season ever by a wide receiver and if he’s on a path to the Pro Football Hall of Fame, if Odell Beckham Jr. was on his way to winning Super Bowl MVP honors before going down with a knee injury, if the Rams will make it back to the Super Bowl next season, if Kyler Murray has played his last down for the Arizona Cardinals, and if Russell Wilson and Aaron Rodgers are more likely than not to return to the Seahawks and Packers next season. Rich and the guys review the Dr. Dre/Snoop Dogg, Eminem/Mary J. Blige/50 Cent Super Bowl Halftime Show and react to Bengals K Evan McPherson remaining on the sideline to watch instead of joining his team in the locker room at the game’s midway point. The hour wraps up with Rich recapping Cooper Kupp’s remarkable journey from lightly-recruited high school afterthought to Super Bowl MVP. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rich and the guys hammer Mike Del Tufo for leaving the Super Bowl game early to beat the traffic, and discusses the possibility of Rams perennial All-Pro DT Aaron Donald retiring and how that could impact the Rams’ Super Bowl repeat chances. Super Bowl-winning quarterback Trent Dilfer tells Rich why the Bengals weren’t able to hold onto their 2nd half lead over the Rams in the Super Bowl, if his new title has solidified Matthew Stafford’s place in the Pro Football Hall of Fame, why Sean McVay did one of the all-time best head coaching jobs this season, and why Joe Burrow and the Bengals will struggle to repeat their success of this season and could miss the playoffs in 2022. Rich weighs in on the latest drama surrounding the Arizona Cardinals and disgruntled star QB Kyler Murray. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rich recaps the Los Angeles Rams comeback win over the Cincinnati Bengals in Super Bowl LVI and says what a title means for the legacies of Matthew Stafford, Odell Beckham Jr and others, and breaks down how Aaron Donald added to his already-formidable reputation as one of the NFL’s all-time greats by terrorizing Joe Burrow and the Bengals for much of the game’s 2nd half. Rich weighs in on the questionable officiating in the Super Bowl that led to a controversial 75-yard touchdown for the Bengals Tee Higgins and the eventual game-winning score by the Rams’ Cooper Kupp, and explains what the Bengals must do to keep Joe Burrow healthy enough to lead them back to future Super Bowls. Rich comments on the “emotional effort” it took for Matthew Stafford and his family to part ways with the Lions and the human element involved beyond just the X’s and O’s of his Super Bowl victory. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

San Francisco 49ers QB Trey Lance tells Rich what his rookie season was like going from the 5th overall pick in the 2021 NFL Draft to being Jimmy Garoppolo’s understudy for much of the season, and says he’s ready to assume the Niners’ starting QB role even if the team doesn’t trade Jimmy G. Kansas City Chiefs TE Travis Kelce tells Rich why he was wearing shades the entire time at the NFL Honors ceremony even though it took place at night…indoors, how he’ll use the Chiefs’ AFC Championship game loss to the Bengals as motivation for his approach to preparing for next season, and why he’s already thinking about a career in TV once he puts a bow on his hall of fame playing career. Rich has one final message to anyone who things Cincinnati Bengals QB Joe Burrow is being over-hyped: HE’S NOT! Chris Brockman wraps up the week with his Super Bowl edition of ‘Sneaky Good Games’ with all you need to know about wagering on the Rams vs Bengals on Sunday. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rich and the guys break down how James Harden and Ben Simmons will fit in with their new teams, the 76ers and Nets, and weighs in on what the Lakers’ inability to make a move at the NBA’s trade deadline means for their long-term outlook. In his Super Bowl edition of ‘What’s More Likely’ Rich weighs in on if Aaron Donald or Trey Hendrickson has more sacks, if Odell Beckham Jr or Tee Higgins is more likely to find the endzone, if Joe Burrow or Matthew Stafford throws for more touchdowns, if Rams P Johnny Hekker or Bengals K Evan McPherson will have a bigger Special Teams impact, if we see a 3-point game or a blowout, and if one of the non-QBs will win Super Bowl MVP Honors. Former Saints Head Coach Sean Payton tells Rich what it’s like to be a “retiree” and has some advice for Rich on how to improve his paltry 4.55 Uber rating, reveals when he knew he was ready to step away from coaching after 16 years at the helm in New Orleans and why he’s excited to try his hand as a broadcaster, and if there’s any chance he’ll ever return to coaching (possibly with the Dallas Cowboys??), and reveals why he’s taking the Los Angeles Rams to beat the Cincinnati Bengals in Super Bowl LVI. (timestamp). In his weekly ‘Big-Ass Grab Bag’ segment TJ lists his all-time Top 5 Super Bowl plays including Malcolm Butler’s game-clinching interception, James Harrison’s full-field pick six, Adam Vinatieri’s game-winning field goal, among others. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rich reacts to Green Bay Packers QB Aaron Rodgers winning his 2nd-consecutive NFL MVP Award and the 4th of his career and why he was more deserving than Tom Brady for the honor, and weighs in on the semi-controversial Pro Football 2022 Hall of Fame class that includes ZERO 1st-ballot inductees like DeMarcus Ware, Torry Holt and Andre Johnson. Washington Commanders Head Coach Ron Rivera tells Rich why he missed out on being in the Chicago Bears’ iconic ‘Super Bowl Shuffle’ music video, why Walter Payton the person off the field was as impressive as Walter Payton the player on the field, if the Commanders are in the market for a new quarterback via the NFL Draft of free agency, how Joe Burrow’s leadership compares to Super Bowl winner Jim McMahon’s, and reveals his thoughts on Cowboys fan TJ Jefferson’s ‘Super Bowl Tier” system. Rich reveals what happened at the NFL Honors event when he had some hilarious encounters backstage with Tampa Bay Buccaneers WR Mike Evans and Hall of Famers Bruce Smith and Steve Young. ( Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Pro Football Hall of Famer Charles Woodson tells Rich why he’s STILL not over losing the Tuck Rule Game to Tom Brady and the Patriots 20 years later, why he’s picking the Rams to beat the Bengals in the Super Bowl, and his reaction to the turbulent month for Michigan Football where Wolverines Head Coach Jim Harbaugh interviewed with the Minnesota Vikings on National Signing Day. Cowboys QB Dak Prescott tells Rich why he’s still upset by Dallas’ disappointing end to their once-promising season, why the team has Mike McCarthy’s back despite Jerry Jones’ cryptic comments about Defensive Coordinator Dan Quinn’s possibility as the Cowboys future HC, and react to TJ Jefferson’s exuberant Cowboys fandom, the NFL’s Overtime rules and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rich and the guys weigh in on reports that James Harden wants out of Brooklyn but is worried about the public blowback if he formally demands a trade from the Brooklyn Nets, and says why MLB adopting the Universal DH is good for the game but is sad to see it signal the end of a certain baseball tradition. FOX Sports NFL Analyst and Pro Football Hall of Famer Troy Aikman tells Rich why the underdog Cincinnati Bengals would pull of the Super Bowl upset of the Los Angeles Rams, breaks down the QB matchup between Joe Burrow and Matthew Stafford, admits that even he can’t quite put his finger on what’s keeping the Dallas Cowboys from being legitimate title contenders, and why he’s disappointed Tom Brady retired but that he’d be surprised if TB12 comes out of retirement. Pro Football Hall of Famer Charles Woodson and Rich react to the HUGE NBA trade that sent James Harden to the Philadelphia 76ers and Ben Simmons to the Brooklyn Nets, and why the NFL needs to do away with the less-than-competitive Pro Bowl game. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rich reacts to not having the Lombardi Trophy on the set anymore and previews the NFL Honors show where he’ll be revealing this year’s Pro Football Hall of Fame class. ESPN Hall of Fame announcer Chris Berman and Rich swap SportsCenter stories, recounts his first Super Bowl featuring the Bengals vs 49ers and how this Cincy teams compares to their Super Bowl teams of the 80s, breaks down which are his favorite of the MANY nicknames for Joe Burrow, and says why a Rams win will also be a W for the Detroit Lions and San Diego Chargers. Jackson State Head Coach/Pro Football Hall of Famer Deion Sanders tells Rich how he would solve the NFL’s minority hiring problem when it comes to head coaches. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The MMQB’s Senior NFL Writer Albert Breer tells Rich how Bengals QB Joe Burrow’s steely calmness mirrors that of the NFL’s GOAT Tom Brady, reveals some possible underlying issues between Kyler Murray and the Arizona Cardinals that led the QB to scrub the team from his social media, and why he thinks if Tom Brady returns to the NFL it won’t be with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Indianapolis Colts All-Pro running back Jonathan Taylor tells Rich how his mental approach to football helped him go from promising rookie to an MVP-level talent in his 2nd season and reveals how close he came to playing college football at Harvard or Yale instead of for the Wisconsin Badgers. Rich takes calls, er---ATTEMPTING to take calls from viewers with Mike Del Tufo working the phone lines with Adam the Call Screener taking the day off. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rich and the guys debate if Matthew Stafford will solidify his spot in the Pro Football Hall of Fame if he leads the Los Angeles Rams to a Super Bowl LVI win over the Cincinnati Bengals, and says why there will be a flood of Tom Brady comparisons if Joe Burrow leads Cincy to a title in just his 2nd year. Pro Football Hall of Famer and NFL Network Analyst Kurt Warner tells Rich why Stafford will still have more to prove even with a Super Bowl win to make it into the Pro Football Hall of Fame, why Joe Burrow’s mental approach to the game is his greatest asset, and why he doesn’t see Tom Brady coming out of retirement despite TB12’s recent “never say never” comments. Rich reacts to Aaron Rodgers’ “we’ll see” comments to Broncos fans asking him to come to Denver, and says why this is shaping up to be a crazy NFL off-season when it comes to the league’s QB carousel. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rich weighs in on how the Bengals finally got it right when drafting Joe Burrow who’s taken Cincinnati to the Super Bowl in just his 2nd NFL season. Actor/comedian Keegan-Michael Key tells Rich why he, a Lions fan, will be happy for former Detroit QB Matthew Stafford if he wins Super Bowl LVI for the Rams over the Bengals, recalls that time he found himself sitting between Pro Football Hall of Famers Joe Namath and Warren Moon, and plays ‘Start-Bench-Cut’ where he weighs in on the best comedy sketches of all time and which true-life NFL names (Wonder Monds, Dick Shiner or Fair Hooker) would stand up to the likes of Key and Peeles’ Hingle McKringleberry. Rich and the guys discuss the NBA’s trade deadline and if James Harden and/or Russell Westbrook will be on the move soon. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Philadelphia 76ers Co-Owner Michael Rubin and Rich discuss how he took Fanatics.com from a startup to a billion-dollar business, the future of sports gambling, his involvement with The Reform Alliance with Meek Mill and more. Saints All-Pro DE Cameron Jordan and Rich discuss New Orleans promoting Dennis Allen from Defensive Coordinator to Head Coach and why he has mixed feelings about Sean Payton stepping away from the team, tells Rich that he’s expecting a blowout in the Los Angeles Rams vs Cincinnati Bengals Super Bowl, and why he’s fine with the Pro Bowl game just the way it is. Rich and the guys debate what the odds are that Tom Brady will actually come out of retirement after saying “never say never” to a possible NFL return. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dallas Cowboys Hall of Famer and NFL Network Analyst Michael Irvin and Rich preview the Bengals vs Rams Super Bowl LVI, and reacts to Tom Brady’s “never say never” comments about coming out of retirement. WWE Superstar Mike “The Miz” Mizanin tells Rich why he refuses to go to the Super Bowl until his beloved Cleveland Browns are playing in it, why he doesn’t think Tom Brady will remain retired, and discuss if Baker Mayfield is the QB to get the Browns over the hump or make a play for Aaron Rodgers, previews Wrestlemania 38 and the new season of ‘The Miz and Mrs.” and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rich comments on Kyler Murray scrubbing the Arizona Cardinals from his social media and ponders if that is an effective negotiating ploy if he’s looking for an early contract extension, and reacts to Tom Brady throwing the door for an NFL return wide open by saying “never say never” to a possible comeback just one week into his retirement. Hall of Fame running back Barry Sanders tells Rich that he used to secretly play pick-up basketball games when he was playing for the Detroit Lions and that he had no problem dunking despite being only 5’8”, says why he’ll feel some personal satisfaction if ex-Lion Matthew Stafford wins a Super Bowl ring, and reveals how much joy he took in making defenders angry with his ankle-breaking jukes. NBC Sports’ Al Michaels and Rich discuss his Cincinnati connection to the Rams-Bengals Super Bowl because of his past gig as the Reds play-by-play announcer, why he’d be surprised if Tom Brady comes out of retirement, and how he goes about preparing for Super Bowl Sunday. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dan Patrick and Rich discuss Kyler Murray scrubbing his social media of all things Arizona Cardinals and if he could possibly join Aaron Rodgers and Russell Wilson on the list of star QBs who could be on other teams next season, some of his more memorable/disastrous interviews over the years including Murray, Scottie Pippen, and Matt Harvey, and reveals how he sees the Rams vs Bengals Super Bowl LVI playing out. NBC Sports NFL Analyst Cris Collinsworth tells Rich how bizarre it will be to call a Super Bowl game featuring his former team the Bengals, why Aaron Donald, Von Miller, Jalen Ramsey and the Rams’ defense can ruin any plans for a Cincinnati upset, and if he was surprised by Tom Brady’s decision to retire. Rich reacts to a suggestion to fix the Pro Bowl by replacing it with a game featuring the two worst teams in the NFL with the winner getting the #1 overall pick in the draft. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices