The Rich Eisen Show

Rich recaps the Jets’ Thursday Night Football loss to the Colts that saw yet another QB injury, this one to promising rookie backup Mike White which leads to a desperate plea to the football gods to stop punishing his favorite team. 7-time Emmy Award nominee Michael C. Hall tells Rich why he’s reviving his iconic Dexter Morgan role for Showtime’s ‘Dexter: New Blood,’ his favorite memories of growing up an NC State and Redskins fan in the 1980’s, and what it was like being part of HBO’s iconic series ‘Six Feet Under.’ Current undisputed Super Middleweight World Champion Saul “Canelo” Alvarez tells Rich what his upcoming fight against Caleb Plant means for his boxing legacy, if he regrets fighting Floyd Mayweather Jr. so early in his career, if Logan and Jake Paul are good for boxing, and if he would ever take on an MMA fighter in the ring. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rich reacts to the Browns announcing they are releasing Odell Beckham Jr. and breaks down some possible landing spots for the talented-but-diva-ish WR including the New England Patriots, New Orleans Saints and Green Bay Packers. Steelers All-Pro LB TJ Watt tells Rich why he enjoys and embraces his role as Pittsburgh’s defensive playmaker, how impressed he is with rookie RB Najee Harris, how head coach Mike Tomlin uses some well-placed jabs to motivate him, and if it’s true that he thinks he could, right now, go back to college and lead a school to a national championship while playing defense AND quarterback. Rich reacts to the seemingly ageless Adrian Peterson coming off the couch to play for the Tennessee Titans this Sunday in the wake of Derrick Henry’s foot injury where he’ll face the Rams and their newest player, All-Pro LB Von Miller. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rich previews the Jets vs Colts on Thursday Night Football and heatedly tells Chris Brockman and TJ while he’ll be truly happy if rookie backup Mike White has another stellar game and gives New York a “high class problem” by having another talented young QB to compete with #2 overall draft pick Zach Wilson. ‘Brother from Another’ co-host Michael Smith tells Rich why Packers QB Aaron Rodgers deserves all the heat and criticism coming his way for misleading the media and fans about his vaccination status and possibly violating the NFL’s Covid-19 protocols, and says why the Browns have played a significant role in the underutilization of Odell Beckham Jr. in Cleveland that’s resulted in their current standoff. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Former Rams All-Pro WR Torry Holt and Rich discuss Isaac Bruce’s Pro Football Hall of Fame enshrinement, Cooper Kupp’s record-setting season, Von Miller joining the Rams, if Tom Brady and the Bucs are the only thing standing between L.A. and a return to the Super Bowl, and why critics who think Browns WR Odell Beckham Jr. is washed up are way off base. Rich reacts to the poignant comments from Raiders quarterback Derek Carr who addressed the tragic loss of life as a result of Henry Ruggs III’s car crash in Las Vegas this week. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rich reacts to Aaron Rodgers’ Covid-19 status and says the Packers QB will have plenty of questions waiting for him upon his return, and comments on day two of Odell Beckham Jr. being told to stay at home by the Cleveland Browns and wonders if not having him on the field is truly in the team’s best interests. Bally Sports NFL Reporter Michael Silver and Rich discuss the “weird staredown” between the Browns and Odell Beckham Jr. and what options Cleveland has with the talented-but-difficult wide receiver, Aaron Rodgers’ positive Covid-19 status and the resulting on-field and off-field implications, and why the Texans and Dolphins were not able to pull off a deal for Deshaun Watson before the NFL Trade Deadline. Rich and the guys STILL can’t believe the Rams landed Von Miller. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hall of Fame running back Eric Dickerson tells Rich how he reacted to the news that foot injury has ended Derrick Henry’s pursuit of his single-season NFL rushing record and why if it that mark is ever eclipsed in a 17-game season there should be no asterisk in the record books, and why he was wowed by the Rams trading for All-Pro LB Von Miller. Rich breaks down the latest developments in the Odell Beckham Jr-Cleveland Browns saga and compares it to when Terrell Owens was sent home by the Eagles during his playing career, and reacts to Matt LaFleur’s press conference addressing Aaron Rodgers being out due to a positive Covid-19 test and remarks on the hurdles the Packers’ head coach has overcome in leading Green Bay to a 7-1 record. The guys critique the first College Football Playoff rankings this season and say which teams (Cincinnati and Oklahoma) deserved more respect from the CFP committee. Rich and TJ wrap up the hour with some heated, but good-natured trolling of the Dallas Cowboys and New York Jets. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Los Angeles Rams General Manager Les Snead tells Rich how the Von Miller trade came about and why he’s willing to gamble the team’s draft future for the chance to win a Super Bowl now, and how head coach Sean McVay reacted to the trade and how he’ll utilize the All-Pro pass rusher in the Rams’ already-formidable defense. FOX Sports NFL Analyst Mark Sanchez tells Rich how Packers’ backup Jordan Love can make the most of his chance to impress when he starts in place of the Covid-positive Aaron Rodgers, reveals the story behind that infamous game his rookie season when TV cameras caught him eating a hot dog on the sidelines, why the Odell Beckham Jr-Baker Mayfield dynamic has mostly fizzled in Cleveland, and why his alma mater USC is likely to throw A LOT of money at their next head coach. Rich hands out this week’s ‘Gorilla Glue Toughest Player on Planet Earth’ award to Notre Dame offensive lineman Jarrett Patterson. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rich reacts to Aaron Rodgers missing Sunday’s Packers-Chiefs games due to a positive Covid test and what that could mean (if anything) for backup and heir apparent Jordan Love, and reacts to the latest on the Odell Beckham Jr-Browns drama in Cleveland. NFL Insider Ian Rapoport and Rich discuss the on-field and off-field implications of Packers QB Aaron Rodgers contracting Covid-19, the latest drama between Odell Beckham Jr. and the Cleveland Browns, why the Dolphins were unable to pull off a trade for Deshaun Watson and why they’ll face a more crowded field of suitors now for the embattled QB, the Saints’ options at QB after Jameis Winston’s season-ending knee injury and WR Michael Thomas also being lost for the season, and Giants RB Saquon Barkley testing positive for Covid. Comedian Sarah Tiana, Chris Brockman’s significant other, calls in to celebrate her beloved Atlanta Braves winning their first World Series since 1995. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rich and 76ers fan TJ Jefferson have a tongue-in-cheek debate about the Sixers being able to pull off a trade for the Trail Blazers guard Damian Lillard. Actor/author Max Greenfield of the CBS sitcom ‘The Neighborhood’ tells Rich why he’s taking a break from his beloved New York Giants and has been spending more time with his old flame the Knicks lately, and reveals the impetus behind his new children’s book ‘I Don’t Want to Read This Book.’ Rich does a deep dive into why the Texans and Dolphins were not able to pull off a deal for embattled QB Deshaun Watson before the NFL Trade Deadline. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rich breaks down the latest drama surrounding Odell Beckham Jr. which saw has father tweet out a ten-minute video blaming Baker Mayfield for OBJ’s mediocre production since joining the Browns. ESPN Analyst Dan Orlovsky tells Rich that Patrick Mahomes has the worst mechanics of any starting NFL QB and how that’s been holding back the Chiefs this season, why the Saints would be better off starting Trevor Siemian at QB over Taysom Hill in the wake of Jameis Winston’s season-ending knee injury, why Mac Jones has looked more like a seasoned veteran than a rookie QB more often than not this season, and why the Rams trade for Von Miller could be the piece that puts L.A. over the top. Rich wraps up the hour explaining why he’s still not ready to say the Chiefs are out contention for a 3rd-straight Super Bowl berth despite their up-and-down 4-4 start to the season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rich recaps the Chiefs’ Monday Night Football win over the New York Giants, explains why KC’s season-long Super Bowl hangover was in full effect on MNF despite getting the W, and breaks down the G-Men’s looming decision on the viability of Daniel Jones as the team’s franchise QB. Pro Football Hall of Famer Rod Woodson and Rich discuss the Chiefs’ stumbling start to the season and how the 2-time defending AFC champions can get back to their consistently winning ways, what Von Miller’s impact will be on the Los Angeles Rams’ already impressive defense and what it says about the team’s commitment to winning the Super Bowl this season, if the Titans have a chance to win the AFC without Derrick Henry or if the Bills are the team to beat, and which stout NFL running back was the only player to strike fear in his heart when it came time to tackle him. Rich and the guys break down the latest Peyton and Eli Monday Night Football Manningcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

ESPN Analyst and former NFL QB Ryan Leaf tells Rich why he applauds Falcons WR Calvin Ridley stepping away from football to deal with mental health issues, and how tough it is for the likes of Jets QB Mike White and Saints QB Trevor Siemian coming off the bench to lead their teams to victory. Steelers’ All-Pro Defensive Tackle Cameron Heyward tells Rich how Pittsburgh has turned things around the last month after stumbling out of the gate to start the season, reveals that Steelers LB TJ Watt boasts he could go back to college and lead a team to a national championship…as a QB, how the team trolled head coach Mike Tomlin after the USC hullabaloo last week, and his POV as an Ohio State alum on Michigan’s loss to Michigan State. Rich recaps the Patriots 27-24 win over the Chargers and says why he thinks Bill Belichick will be leading New England back to the playoffs this season with rookie QB Mac Jones. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The MMQB’s Senior Writer Albert Breer and Rich discuss Von Miller’s trade to the Rams and explains what it could mean for the Broncos’ and head coach Vic Fangio’s future in Denver, the latest on the Deshaun Watson trade front and if the Texans would get more in return for the embattled QB if they were to trade him after the NFL Trade Deadline, how the Titans could replace Derrick Henry who’s likely to miss the rest of the season with a broken foot, how the Saints will replace Jameis Winston at QB after his season-ending knee injury, and why we haven’t heard the last of the Jon Gruden email leak controversy. In his weekly ‘Overreaction Monday segment, Rich weighs in on whether the Vikings should move on from Kirk Cousins and Mike Zimmer, if Mac Jones will be the best QB in the 2021 draft class when it’s all said and done, if the NFL MVP is a two-horse race between Aaron Rodgers and Matthew Stafford, Big Ben’s ownership of the Cleveland Browns, if the Lions will go 0-17, how the Ttans could replace Derrick Henry and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rich recaps the Seahawks, Jets, and Saints getting big Week 8 wins from their backup quarterbacks Geno Smith, Mike White, and Trevor Siemian, and the Dallas Cowboys getting a key road victory under Cooper Rush with Dak Prescott sidelined by a calf injury. Rich and the guys react to the breaking news that the Denver Broncos are sending All-Pro linebacker Von Miller to the Los Angeles Rams who solidify their ‘Super Bowl or Bust’ mindset with the blockbuster trade. Michigan alum Rich reacts to his alma mater’s heartbreaking loss to in-state rival Michigan State and laments the role poor officiating played in the Wolverine’s downfall. Rich reacts to the news that Saints QB Jameis Winston will miss the rest of the season with ligament damage to his left knee. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Joining Rich is former NFL executive, CBS Sports analyst, author and the Chairman of the Board of the BIG 3 basketball League, Amy Trask. Amy and Rich take a deep dive into the early days of her career, learning from the legendary owner of the Raiders, Al Davis and being a woman in the NFL. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rich explains, rather emphatically, why NFL teams would be wise to “seize the day” and try to win a title when the chance presents itself and why the Packers and Aaron Rodgers would be foolish to part ways after this season. In his weekly ‘Big Ass Grab Bag’ Top 5, TJ Jefferson recounts the time he had an in-depth 1-on-1 conversation with Michael Jordan where the GOAT revealed which players in NBA history would fill out his All-Time Starting 5 lineup. 2-time Academy Award nominee Jeremy Renner and Rich discuss the state of his beloved (and 2-4) San Francisco 49ers, his upcoming projects ‘Hawkeye’ on Disney+ and ‘The Mayor of Kingstown’ on Paramount+, and reveals if he really once accidentally took Viagra on a L.A.-to-London flight while seated next to Dennis Hopper in another round of ‘Celebrity True or False.’ Chris Brockman, on a recent hot streak, offers up his NFL Week 8 picks in his ‘Sneaky Good Games’ including the Patriots vs the Chargers, Bengals vs the Jets, and Cowboys vs the Vikings. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rich recaps the Cardinals heartbreaking, last-second loss to the Packers where Arizona looked just a bit off the whole game, updates the latest on Dak Prescott’s status for the Cowboys’ Sunday Night Football matchup against the Minnesota Vikings, and debates if the Browns are rushing Baker Mayfield back too soon with a fracture in his non-throwing shoulder. Academy Award Best Actor Winner Adrien Brody and Rich discuss his latest Wes Anderson film ‘The French Dispatch’ and what it’s like to work alongside the likes of Bill Murray and Henry Winkler, joining the cast of HBO’s ‘Succession,’ preparing to play Pat Riley in the upcoming miniseries about the Showtime era Lakers, and his penchant for driving fast in cars in the latest round of ‘Celebrity True or False.’ Rich and the debate of there’s any chance Matt Rhule could be lured back to the college game and break down the Carolina Panthers Head Coach’s list of favorite Halloween candy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rich recaps the Packers’ thrilling win over the Cardinals that knocked Arizona from the ranks of the unbeaten, and explains why Aaron Rodgers and Green Bay answered a lot of questions that lingered after their tumultuous off-season. Former Packers executive and current MMQB Columnist Andrew Brandt tells Rich how an undermanned Green Bay offense was able to score on the previously undefeated Cardinals, how Matt LaFleur has improved as a head coach, if the Packers are still set on moving on from Aaron Rodgers for Jordan Love next season, and if there’s more to come regarding the Jon Gruden email controversy. Rich and the guys wrap up the hour debating which is their favorite and least favorite Halloween candy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Chris Brockman reacts to his significant other Sarah Tiana’s trip to Houston to watch her Braves get drummed by the Astros in Game 2 of the World Series and Rich shares a story about a failed road trip to Toronto with some fellow Yankees fans back in the 90’s. Actor/Comedian Jeff Garlin of ‘Curb Your Enthusiasm’ and ‘The Goldbergs’ fame tells Rich why he’s ready to buy his beloved Chicago Bears just so he can fire head coach Matt Nagy, and more! ‘Brother from Another’ Co-Host Michael Smith and Rich discuss the shaky starts by the Los Angeles Lakers and Brooklyn Nets in the face of LeBron James’ injury, L.A.’s lack of chemistry, and Kyrie Irving’s refusal to get Covid-19 vaccinated. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Pro Football Hall of Famer Jerry Rice tells Rich how he went from small college wide receiver to widely regarded as the greatest player in NFL history, and why the current edition of the 49ers need to establish more of an identity under head coach Kyle Shanahan. Rich and Chris Brockman debate if the Niners did the right thing by only dipping their toe into the Trey Lance waters or if San Francisco should have dived in and named the rookie their starting QB over incumbent Jimmy Garoppolo from the outset of the season. Buccaneers fan Byron Kennedy calls in to share his experience of getting Tom Brady’s 600th career TD pass ball from Bucs’ WR Mike Evans, then giving the ball back in return for only a fraction of what he could have received for it on the collectibles market with some estimates ranging from $500,000 to as high as $750,000. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rich previews the pivotal Thursday Night Football showdown between the unbeaten 7-0 Arizona Cardinals and the 6-1 Green Bay Packers, and updates the latest on Dak Prescott’s calf injury that threatens the QB’s availability for the Cowboys’ Sunday Night Football matchup against the Minnesota Vikings. FOX Sports College Football Analyst Joel Klatt and Rich discuss this Saturday’s rivalry clash between the unbeaten Michigan Wolverines vs the unbeaten Michigan State Spartans, if Oklahoma Sooners QB Caleb Williams has a chance to win the Heisman Trophy despite playing only half the season so far after supplanting Spencer Rattler as the Sooners starter, and the USC head coaching search that came to the forefront this week when Steelers HC Mike Tomlin angrily denied his interest in the job. Rich revisits Tomlin’s rant this week when addressing the USC job and where it ranks among the all-time greatest head coach sound bites. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rich and the guys debate if the Eagles would be better off benching the inconsistent Jalen Hurts and going with Gardner Minshew or sticking with the 2nd-year QB and letting him take his lumps. Joe Manganiello tells Rich why he’s cautiously optimistic about his 3-3 Steelers, why the Mike Tomlin/USC rumors could be an act of sabotage by former Bengals QB Carson Palmer, why his wife Sofia Vergara loves his new animated movie ‘The Spine of Night,’ and why you shouldn’t be surprised to see the 6’5” actor traveling through Europe with his tiny pet dog “Bubbles.” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rich hands out this week’s ‘Gorilla Glue Toughest Player on Planet Earth’ award to San Diego State punter/kicker Matt Araiza who’s on pace to set an NCAA record with a whopping 54 Yards/Per Punt average while also routinely nailing 50-yard field goals for the undefeated Aztecs. NFL Insider Ian Rapoport tells Rich that the Panthers are out of the Deshaun Watson trade mix for now but could re-engage the Texans if the embattled QB is not dealt before the NFL Trade Deadline, gives injury updates on Dak Prescott (good), Antonio Brown (worrisome), Michael Thomas, Christian McCaffrey and Russell Wilson, if the Eagles could bench Jalen Hurts for Gardner Minshew, and which players are likely to be traded by Tuesday’s deadline. Rich and the guys react to the memorable-for-all-the-wrong-reasons press conference by Philadelphia Eagles Head Coach Nick Sirianni. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rich recaps the Atlanta Braves’ Game 1 World Series win over the Houston Astros, and updates the status of Dak Prescott’s calf injury and if the Cowboys will be forced to turn to Cooper Rush for their Sunday Night Football showdown against the Minnesota Vikings. FOX Sports’ Joe Buck and Rich discuss the Braves-Astros Game 1 and how Atlanta went from a non-factor at the MLB deadline to 3 wins away from a World Series title, the pivotal Thursday Night Football matchup in Week 8 between the 6-1 Packers and the 7-0 Cardinals, if the Cards, Cowboys, Rams or Buccaneers (led by the ageless Tom Brady) is the best team in the NFC, what it was like to host ‘Jeopardy!’ and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Pro Football Talk host Mike Florio tells Rich why he’d be surprised if Deshaun Watson is not dealt before the NFL Trade Deadline, if 49ers Head Coach Kyle Shanahan should be on the hot seat after the Niners’ 2-4 start, if Sunday Ticket might be moving off the DirecTV platform, and Jon Gruden’s next steps after the email scandal that cost him the Raiders’ Head Coach job. (timestamp). In his weekly ‘4 Downs’ segment Rich weighs in on the Bengals drafting WR Ja’Marr Chase with their first-round pick instead of OT Penei Sewell, why Raiders QB Derek Carr should be in the discussion for NFL MVP honors, the Titans’ chances to run the table, and more! (timestamp). A viewer recaps Rich’s less-than-stellar predictions from his 4th Down Hot Takes this season, and the guys debate if Tom Brady adding bitcoin to the mix was enough in return for that Buccaneers fan to hand over his 600th career TD ball. (timestamp). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rich previews the Cowboys return after their bye week and the status of Dak Prescott who’s nursing a calf injury and weighs in on the Jets bringing back journeyman QB Joe Flacco into the fold with rookie Zach Wilson out for a few weeks with a knee injury. Chiefs All-Pro QB Patrick Mahomes tells Rich why he remains positive and optimistic despite KC stumbling out of the gate to a sloppy 3-4 start to the season, how fatherhood has changed his life, and his reaction to the Tom Brady/600th TD pass ball controversy. Rich reacts to receiving a special ambassador award for his RunRichRun fundraising efforts for the St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. Mike Del Tufo ends the hour running through his long list of Most Obnoxious NFL Fan Bases. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rich recaps the Saints’ 13-10 win over the Seahawks on Monday Night Football and comments on the big hole Pete Carroll and Seattle find themselves in after a 2-5 start to the season, and explains why New Orleans’ 4-2 record is all that more impressive given the early-season challenges they’ve had to overcome. NFL Network Analyst Daniel Jeremiah tells Rich why the Peyton & Eli Manningcast was the best part of the Saints-Seahawks MNF matchup, how the Bengals have gone from laughingstock to no laughing matter for their remaining opponents this season, and why the Raiders are thriving after the departure of Jon Gruden. Rich and the guys marvel at Steelers Head Coach Mike Tomlin’s MUST-WATCH response to the rumors that he’s in the mix to become USC’s next head coach. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jets fan Rich reacts to the team’s 54-13 beatdown at the hands of the Patriots, the injury to rookie QB Zach Wilson, and if the woebegone franchise will EVER be able to reverse their fortunes. Rich and an avid Bengals fan caller run through the rest of Cincinnati’s schedule with game-by-game predictions. Former 49ers WR/TE Bob Bruer calls in and tells the story of keeping the ball from his first NFL touchdown pass, which also happened to be Joe Montana’s first TD pass. Saints Pro Bowl LB Demario Davis and Rich discuss Jameis Winston’s maturity and the QB seizing New Orleans’ leadership role as they head into their Monday Night Football showdown with the Seattle Seahawks, and what it was like being displaced for a month by Hurricane Ida when he had 4 young children and a wife who was ready to give birth to baby #5. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

‘Good Morning Football’ co-host Peter Schrager and Rich discuss the latest on the Deshaun Watson trade front and if a suspension from the NFL is imminent, if 49ers Head Coach Kyle Shanahan deserves to be on the hot seat, if the Chiefs can stop the downward spiral on their season, why the Cardinals and Bengals have risen from the trash heap to legit contenders, and why the Jets could be losing a generation of fans if they keep up their losing ways. Seahawks All-Pro LB Bobby Wagner and Rich discuss a possible timeline for Russell Wilson’s return from his finger injury, the challenge presented by the New Orleans Saints on Monday Night Football, his less-than-enthusiastic reception to the NFL’s Taunting crackdown, how he and the league have changed during his 10-year career, and what lies ahead for him after his playing days. Rich reacts to the hot mess/can’t look away spectacle that was Illinois’ win over Penn State that was a whopping 9 Overtimes of ugly football. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rich recaps the Colts’ Sunday Night Football win over the 49ers and compares the divergent paths San Francisco and Indianapolis have taken of late due to the quarterback play from Carson Wentz and Jimmy Garoppolo. Rich breaks down the landscape for a potential Deshaun Watson trade and ponders if the Niners would make a bold move to acquire the embattled Texans QB. In his ‘Overreaction Monday’ segment Rich weighs in on topics including the Titans as the AFC’s best team, if the Chiefs will miss the playoffs, if the Bengals will win the AFC North and if Ja’Marr Chase is the best rookie WR since Randy Moss, if Niners HC Kyle Shanahan is on the hot seat, and if America is rooting for the Atlanta Braves to beat the Houston Astros in the World Series. Rich and the guys debate whether or not the fan who gave back Tom Brady’s 600th TD pass ball in exchange for an autographed jersey did the right thing considering the ball could have fetched $500,000 at auction. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this episode Rich sits down with none other than "The Swami", ESPN Legend Chris Berman. Chris goes deep into his career beginnings and the path that led him to ESPN and how he became one of the most recognizable voices at ESPN and in the NFL. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Former Pro Bowl QB Carson Palmer tells Rich how his former team the Bengals, led by Joe Burrow, have become a force to be reckoned with in the AFC North, why Tom Brady and the Buccaneers can even get better following their Super Bowl win, what it will take for Aaron Rodgers to stick around in Green Bay after this Packers’ season, what makes Kyler Murray the most exciting player in the NFL today. TJ Jefferson shares his weekly top 5, this time listing his 5 favorite ‘Seinfeld’ episodes. Chris Brockman wraps up the hour with his NFL Week 7 ‘Sneaky Good Games.' Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rich updates the latest on Baker Mayfield’s shoulder injury, and comments on Tua Tagovailoa’s shaky stature in Miami and wonders just how committed the Dolphins are to the 2nd-year QB with a the possibility of a Deshaun Watson trade in their near future. Jerome Bettis and Rich discuss the growing number of Pittsburgh Steelers in the Pro Football Hall of Fame, what has impressed him about rookie RB Najee Harris, why Ben Roethlisberger’s struggles this season are not all his fault, and more. Rich and Chris Brockman break down the Dodgers’ 11-2 thumping of the Braves in their NLCS Game 5. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rich gloats over his prediction that Case Keenum would step in for the injured Baker Mayfield and lead the Browns to a Thursday Night Football win over the Broncos. NFL Network Analyst Joe Thomas and Rich discuss the Browns pivotal Thursday Night Football win over the Denver Broncos with backup QB Case Keenum efficiently filling in for the injured Baker Mayfield, Cleveland’s chances to win the AFC given their injuries and the step back the Chiefs have taken so far this season with a porous defense, and why the 6-0 Cardinals look to be the team to beat in the NFC. Rich comments on the latest developments in the Ben Simmons-76ers saga that reportedly has the embattled Sixers star taking a mental health break from basketball. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rich and the guys break down the comments from Eagles Center Jason Kelce who pulled no punches when slamming Sixers’ star Ben Simmons, while throwing a jab at Jacksonville Jaguars fans for good measure. Director Robert Townsend and Rich discuss the upcoming Netflix series ‘Colin in Black and White’ about the childhood of former NFL quarterback Colin Kaepernick, and the origin story behind his 1987 directorial debut ‘Hollywood Shuffle’ and how he paid for the cult classic with his personal credit cards. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Cleveland Browns Insider Nathan Zegura and Rich discuss the Browns facing the Broncos on Thursday Night Football without starting QB Baker Mayfield and why the defense must step up against Denver, and why he’s still a true believer in TJ Jefferson despite his failed ‘Price Is Right’ appearance. Rich and the guys react to Broncos LB Von Miller guaranteeing he’ll get two sacks against the Cleveland Browns tonight. Rich reacts to the Dodgers’ 3-1 NLCS hole to the Atlanta Braves and L.A.’s head-scratching use of Max Scherzer and Julio Urias. Turner Sports’ MLB Analyst Ron Darling tells Rich how the Dodgers’ “mismanagement” of their stellar starting rotation has them on the brink of elimination against the Braves and why Atlanta could be in trouble if they don’t close out L.A. in Game 5, Eddie Rosario’s stellar NLCS, and how the Astros were able to get off the canvas against the Red Sox in their ALCS series. timestamp). Rich and the guys react to Nick Saban showing his humorous side when a reporter on a Zoom call showed up with his infant son in his lap. Rich offers some advice for Jets fans who are growing impatient with the growing pains of rookie QB Zach Wilson, and weighs in on the chances the Dolphins and Texans will be able to pull of a blockbuster Deshaun Watson trade. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rich reacts to the latest Baker Mayfield shoulder injury news and explains why haters of the Browns QB will be out en force tonight when Cleveland takes on the Broncos with backup Case Keenum. With the rumor mills swirling around Deshaun Watston to the Dolphins, Rich goes to bat for Tua Tagovailoa and says why Miami might be jumping the gun on moving on from the 2nd-year QB. (Houston Chronicle columnist John McClain tells Rich how close the Texans are to trading embattled QB Deshaun Watson to the Dolphins and how many 1st-round picks Miami is willing to give up in the deal, and how the Astros went from looking like they were ready to bow out against the Red Sox to the brink of another World Series appearance. Rich grapples with a huge and possibly life-altering decision: does he return to rooting for the Knicks at the urging of his 10-year-old son after swearing off the franchise because of his hatred for team owner James Dolan?? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

‘Curb Your Enthusiasm’ creator and star Larry David stops by the studio where he tells Rich why he would outlaw field goals and punting if he were to replace NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell, why he would be a dynamic Offensive Coordinator for the New York Jets, how he’s constantly ruining takes by laughing during filming of improvised ‘Curb’ scenes, and what is the right and wrong thing to do in social situations we all experience like spoiler rules for movies and sports, ordering at the drive-thru, restaurant etiquette and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rich previews the Browns vs Broncos on Thursday Night Football and explains why Cleveland fans shouldn’t press the panic button with journeyman backup QB Case Keenum starting for the injured Baker Mayfield. Rich presents this week’s ‘Gorilla Glue Toughest Player on Planet Earth’ award to Purdue WR David Bell who hauled in 11 catches for a whopping 240 yards in the Boilermakers’ upset of the 2nd-ranked Iowa Hawkeyes. Shams Charania, NBA Insider for The Athletic and Stadium, and Rich discuss the lack of chemistry issues between LeBron James, Russell Westbrook and Anthony Davis that led to the Lakers’ season-opening loss to Steph Curry and the Golden State Warriors, the Bucks’ blowout of the Nets and if Brooklyn will see Kyrie Irving suit up for them this season as he refused to get Covid-19 vaccinated, and if there’s any solution to the stalemate between the Philadelphia 76ers and disgruntled swingman Ben Simmons. (timestamp). Rich, Brockman and TJ make their NBA predictions for the 2021-22 season for MVP, Rookie of the Year, Coach of the Year, and NBA Champions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rich recaps Russell Westbrook’s less-than-impressive/pretty bad regular season debut that saw the Lakers lose to Steph Curry’s Golden State Warriors, and explains why the Milwaukee Bucks still have something to prove to him despite winning an NBA title last season. Rich recaps the good (two dramatic late-inning home runs by the Dodgers’ Cody Bellinger and the Astros’ Jose Altuve) and the bad (horrendous home plate umpire balls and strikes calls) in the NLCS and ALCS. ‘Brother from Another’ co-host Michael Smith and Rich discuss the Lakers’ chemistry issues with LeBron James, Anthony Davis and Westbrook, how he would handle the Ben Simmons situation if he were running the Philadelphia 76ers and what advice he would give the embattled Sixers swingman if he were his agent. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Bruce Feldman of FOX Sports and The Athletic discuss Rich LSU paying Ed Orgeron $17 Million to walk away as their head football coach and if the Tigers could lure Jumbo Fisher away from Texas A&M or Dabo Swinney away from Clemson, USC and Washington States head coaching vacancies, if benched Oklahoma Sooners QB Spencer Rattler would be better off transferring or entering the NFL Draft after this season, and the QB situation at the University of Michigan. Chris Brockman runs through the latest NFL injury news with updates on the Browns’ backfield, Baker Mayfield’s non-throwing shoulder, and more! Yankees fans Rich and Mike Del Tufo debate Red Sox fan Brockman on New York bringing back manager Aaron Boone on a 3-year extension. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rich and the guys break down Ben Simmons’ bad day that saw him get kicked out of practice by head coach Doc Rivers and suspended for the 76ers opening game for insubordination. The Athletic’s Senior NBA Writer Sam Amick and Rich discuss Simmons beef with the 76ers and what options the team has moving forward and what kind of return they can get in a trade for the guard-forward, why the Suns are dragging their feet on an extension for up-and-coming big man Deandre Ayton, how Russell Westbrook will mesh with LeBron James and Anthony Davis on the Lakers, and if Klay Thompson can regain his old form for the Warriors when he returns from two devastating injuries the last two seasons. In his weekly ‘4 Downs’ segment Rich weighs in on the Bengals chances to win the AFC North, why Patriots QB Mac Jones looks nothing like a rookie so far this season, who’s the frontrunner for the #1 overall pick in the 2022 NFL Draft, and why defensive teams celebrating turnovers is not considered Taunting. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rich recaps Titans RB Derrick Henry’s stellar, 3-touchdown game against the Bills and why he’s plowed his way into the NFL MVP conversation, and Tennessee’s thrilling Monday Night Football win over the Buffalo and Sean McDermott’s decision to go for the win on 4th and goal with a Josh Allen QB Sneak instead of settling for a game-tying FG that would have sent the game to OT. Hall of Fame running back Marshall Faulk tells Rich what makes Titans RB Derrick Henry by far the best running back in the NFL today, why the 6-0 Cardinals are no fluke, and that he fully believes in the 5-1 Baltimore Ravens but the 5-1 Dallas Cowboys still have something to prove. Rich reacts to embattled G/F Ben Simmons getting kicked out of the 76er’s practice today and suspended for the Sixers opening game for insubordination. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In his NFL Week 6 ‘Overreaction Monday’ segment Rich weighs in on whether or not the Raiders are the best team in the AFC West, if the Ravens are the best team in the AFC, how long the Cardinals can remain unbeaten, if Urban Meyer’s Week 6 win was enough to save his job, if the Giants should move on from Daniel Jones, and if we’ll see Cam Newton as an NFL starting QB again this season. ESPN NFL & College Football Analyst Dan Orlovsky tells Rich why he’s very concerned for the Browns following their blowout loss to the Arizona Cardinals and why the Baker Mayfield-Odell Beckham Jr. dynamic has been far from dynamic on the field, which team among the Cardinals, Rams, Cowboys and Buccaneers is the best team in the NFC right now, if the Chiefs, Vikings and Steelers have turned a corner with their Week 6 Wins, how the 49ers and Saints will look coming off their bye weeks, why the Cincinnati Bearcats are the best College Football team he’s seen this season, and what the Michigan Wolverines must do on offense to finish the season unbeaten. Rich reacts to Aaron Rodgers vociferously trolling Bears fans after scoring a touchdown at Soldier Field this week. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rich rips the Dodgers’ mind-boggling decisions and overreliance on analytics that have resulted in the defending champions in a 2-0 hole against the Atlanta Braves in the NLCS. The MMQB’s Albert Breer and Rich discuss his biggest takeaways from the NFL’s Week 6, if Urban Meyer’s win over the Dolphins saved his job as Jaguars head coach, if the 1-5 Dolphins could turn to the Texans for a possible Deshaun Watson trade if they decide to move on from Tua Tagovailoa, if the 6-0 Arizona Cardinals are for real, and if that expected Aaron Rodgers-Packers divorce will actually turn out to be a reconciliation. Rich recaps the Ravens start-to-finish domination of the Chargers and says why Lamar Jackson could be on his way to a 2nd NFL MVP award. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rich explains why the Cowboys are poised for a Super Bowl run after an impressive first 6 weeks of the season thanks to Dak Prescott on offense and the ball-hawking Trevon Diggs on defense, but why head coach Mike McCarthy might be the biggest obstacle keeping Dallas from winning another ring for Jerry Jones. Rich recaps the two most impressive road wins in the NFL Week 6 from the Arizona Cardinals easily handling the Cleveland Browns and the Raiders brushing aside the Jon Gruden controversy with a 10-point win over AFC West rival Denver Broncos. Rich comments on the Browns’ worrisome 2-game slide and rash of key injuries, and Broncos’ head coach Vic Fangio’s head-scratching use of the red challenge flag in their loss to the Raiders. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jim Nantz, the legendary voice of the NFL on CBS and The Masters, joins Rich Eisen for a candid discussion about his career and how he became one of the most recognizable voices in sports. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On the heels of Tyson Fury vs Deontay Wilder 3, TJ Jefferson lists his all-time favorite sports trilogies including Muhammad Ali vs Joe Frazier, Magic Johnson vs Larry Bird and more. Titans RB Derrick Henry tells Rich what his body feels like the day after a hard-hitting, 30-carry game in the NFL and if he’s concerned about his heavy workload this season which is on a record-setting pace, how he’s preparing to face the Buffalo Bills on Monday Night Football, what All-Pro WR Julio Jones has brought to the team, and if he’s down with adopting Rich’s new nickname for him “The Diminisher.” Chris Brockman offers up his “Sneaky Good Games” picks for NFL Week 6 while Rich lists his top “Under the Radar” games. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rich reacts to the trade of Pro Bowl TE Zach Ertz and what it says about the status of the Arizona Cardinals (rising) and the Philadelphia Eagles (rebuilding). Rich recaps the Buccaneers’ Thursday Night Football win over the Eagles and breaks down the inconsistent play from Philly’s 2nd-year QB Jalen Hurts and the consistent greatness of the ageless Tom Brady. ESPN’s Bomani Jones tells Rich discuss how deep Jon Gruden’s racist comments about NFLPA head DeMaurice Smith have reverberated among the union and NFL players, why Nets guard Kyrie Irving’s anti-vaccination stance explanation makes little sense, why Ravens QB Lamar Jackson should be the NFL MVP front runner, and his upcoming sports talk show on HBO. Rich reacts to Kevin Durant’s comments on the Kyrie situation while Brockman and TJ try to convince the former Knicks fan to root for the Nets this season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rich recaps the Dodgers-Giants nail-biting Game 5 of their NLDS and the controversial check-swing strikeout that gave L.A. the series win over their archrivals to the north. Turner Sports MLB Analyst Ron Darling tells Rich why MLB should expand the use of replay to avoid controversies like the end of the Dodgers-Giants series, why L.A. rolled the dice on going with an “opener” instead of 20-game winner Julio Urias to start their loser-goes-home game against San Francisco, and why he’s predicting a Dodgers-Astros World Series rematch. Rich and Chris Brockman debate if they would want to be an MLB manager in this day and age where a team’s front office has more of a say about day-to-day tactics and on-field decisions through the proliferation of analytics. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices