The Rich Eisen Show

Pro Football Hall of Famer and NFL Network analyst Kurt Warner and Rich discuss why he wanted to change Patrick Mahomes’ throwing motion when he first watched him up close, the Mahomes vs Tom Brady Super Bowl matchup, Tom Brady’s mindset in cementing his GOAT QB legacy, how the Super Bowl plays out, why he was surprised the Rams traded Jared Goff for Matthew Stafford, and his upcoming ‘QB Confidential’ platform. Rich breaks some news during the show and confirms that Eagles QB Carson Wentz is indeed on the trade block, and discusses what a trade package could look like. Chris Brockman runs through the latest news of the day including items on former Patriot LB Tedy Bruschi saying Matthew Stafford “isn’t tough enough” to play for Bill Belichick, Deshaun Watson’s rumored interest in the Denver Broncos, and the Chiefs’ team barber getting pulled out of duty mid-haircut because of a possibly positive Covid-19 test, Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rich kicks off the hour explaining why the Eagles would be smart to trade Carson Wentz and what a possible deal for the embattled Philly QB could look like. Pro Football Hall of Famer and NFL Network analyst Terrell Davis and Rich discuss the Tom Brady vs Patrick Mahomes Super Bowl showdown, how the running backs could impact the Super Bowl, how the Chiefs can overcome their rash of offensive line injuries, what it’s like to prepare for The Big Game and his odd bubble bath superstition, and his Super Bowl final score prediction. Rich wraps up the hour putting Tom Brady’s remarkable 10th Super Bowl appearance in its proper perspective. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Heisman Trophy-winning Alabama WR DeVonta Smith and Rich discuss why he’s not fully satisfied with his record-breaking season, his NFL prosects, being mentored by Nick Saban, his stylish wardrobe choice for the Heisman Trophy ceremony, and how he should handle pre-draft criticism. Chris Brockman runs through the latest news including updates in Deshaun Watson and the Texans, Jared Goff’s reaction to being traded to the Lions, Jameis Winston and the Saints, Andrew Luck’s retirement status, and an important Super Bowl Weather Report from Mike Del Tufo. Two-time Pro Bowl DB Michael Griffin and Rich discuss his life after the NFL as a successful cupcake baker, his pick to win the Super Bowl, and his reaction to his alma mater, Texas, hiring Steve Sarkisian as their new head football coach. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

NFL Network analyst Steve Smith Sr. and Rich discuss what it’s like for a player preparing to play in the Super Bowl, if the Bucs and slow down the Chiefs’ explosive WR Tyreek Hill, Scotty Miller’s claims that he’s as fast as Hill, if this is the most talent-laden Super Bowl ever, why Deshaun Watson should be wary of the Texans hire of David Culley, his grudge against the new Texans head coach, and his new “Cut to It” podcast. Good Morning Football co-host Kyle Brandt and Rich discuss if the Texans have ANY chance to repair the rift with Deshaun Watson, why he’s having trouble picking a winner in the Super Bowl, the legitimacy of Michael Strahan’s single-season sack record, and how Brett Favre ending up in ‘There’s Something about Mary.’ Rich wraps up the hour breaking down the incredible season put up by Alabama’s Heisman Trophy-winning wide receiver DeVonta Smith. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rich kicks off the hour wishing the Super Bowl would just hurry up and get here, and breaks down how the Buccaneers can possibly stop the Chiefs’ All-Pro tight end Travis Kelce. NFL Network analyst and 3-time Super Bowl champion Willie McGinest and Rich discuss Tom Brady’s astounding 10th Super Bowl appearance, the key matchup that could decide the Super Bowl winner, and which is the worst way possible to lose on football’s biggest stage. Rich and the guys wrap up the hour discussing today’s poll question: which is the worst way to lose the Super Bowl: David Tyree’s helmet catch, the Malcolm Butler interception, Scott Norwood’s missed field goal, or Kevin Dyson getting tackled at the 1-yard line? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In honor of Groundhog Day, Rich and the guys discuss which favorite sports event they witnessed in-person they’d love to re-live over and over again and break down the top sound bites from Tom Brady and Patrick Mahomes’ Super Bowl media day press conferences. Three-time Academy Award nominee Viggo Mortensen tells Rich about being in the arena for the ‘ ‘Miracle on Ice’ hockey game when the US upset the Soviet Union on their way to an Olympic gold medal, how he became a devout fan of the Montreal Canadiens, his new film ‘Falling,’ and what it was like to work with Gene Hackman and Denzel Washington on the set of ‘Crimson Tide.’ The hour wraps up with Chris Brockman making a final decision on whether or not to reverse Rich’s fantasy basketball blunder where he traded Kristaps Porzingis for Lonzo Ball when he thought he was trading for LaMelo Ball. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

CBS Sports and Westwood One play-by-play announcer Kevin Harlan and Rich discuss the stellar and unprecedented start to Patrick Mahomes’ career, the Chiefs’ budding dynasty, how the Buccaneers can slow down the explosive KC offense, and the most special of the 12 Super Bowls where he’s been on the radio play-by-play mic. NFL Network Analyst & Pro Football Hall of Famer Michael Irvin and Rich discuss the mindset needed to repeat as Super Bowl champ in back-to-back years, if Tyreek Hill can repeat his Week 12 269-yard dominance of the Buccaneers, his advice for Deshaun Watson and the Texans, how Tom Brady to the Bucs led to Matthew Stafford joining the Rams, the Aaron Rodgers/Packers situation, and the one sports moment he’d love to re-live every day. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rich kicks off the hour remarking on the VERY different Super Bowl media day that saw the usual throng of media members replaced by virtual Zoom sessions. Rich and the guys debate which is the best team Tom Brady has faced in his ten Super Bowl appearances. 49ers All-Pro Tight End and Rich discuss his love of tequila, his role in the development of Packers TE Robert Tonyan, his advice for the Buccaneers as they get set to face the Chiefs, his Super Bowl winner prediction, and Jimmy Garoppolo’s future as the Niners’ starting quarterback. Rich explains why it’s difficult to get back to the Super Bowl in consecutive years much less win it back-to-back. Rich wraps up the hour desperately pleading his case to have a blatant blunder he made in the Rich Eisen Show’s fantasy basketball league overturned by league commissioner Chris Brockman. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nine-time Pro Bowl DB Charles Woodson and Rich discuss his impending election to the Pro Football Hall of Fame, his reaction to Tom Brady’s 10th Super Bowl appearance, Aaron Rodgers’ future with the Packers, how the Bucs can pull off the upset against the Chiefs in the Super Bowl, and his reaction to Patriots fans calling the “Tuck Game” the “Snow Game.” Three-time Pro Bowl quarterback Carson Palmer and Rich discuss Tom Brady leading the Buccaneers to the Super Bowl, why Bucs’ Head Coach Bruce Arians is a “breath of fresh air” in today’s analytics-driven NFL, and how he sees the Buccaneers-vs-Chiefs Super Bowl playing out. Chris Brockman wraps up the hour with his news report including updates on the Rams making a run at Aaron Rodgers before pulling the trigger on the Matthew Stafford trade, the 49ers’ interest in Kirk Cousins, Jason Witten’s new job now that he’s retired (again) from the NFL, and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

NFL Network and Rams Analyst Maurice Jones-Drew and Rich discuss why the Rams pulled the plug on Jared Goff as their starting QB, what Matthew Stafford brings to the Rams, if the Buccaneers have a chance to beat the Chiefs, and why Goff’s personality didn’t mesh with Sean McVay’s high-energy approach. WWE Superstar Drew McIntyre and Rich discuss his rise from backyard wrestling to defeating Goldberg, his aim to destroy The Miz in this weekend’s Shaq Bowl, how is soccer career ended with a spectacular send off, and what CRAZY character the WWE in mind for him before settling on The Chose One persona. Rich wraps up the hour listing his top ten storylines you’ll hear this Super Bowl week. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rich kicks off Super Bowl week breaking down, not the Bucs vs Chiefs matchup, but the blockbuster trade of Matthew Stafford for Jared Goff between the Rams and Lions. Arizona Cardinals QB Kyler Murray and Rich discuss his room for improvement in the 2021 season, how he reacted when he found out the Cards had traded for All-Pro WR DeAndre Hopkins, what he’s learned from future Hall of Fame WR Larry Fitzgerald, his point of view of the Hail Murray game-winning TD vs the Bills this season, and why he’s picking Tom Brady and the Bucs to beat Patrick Mahomes and the Chiefs in the Super Bowl. Rich and the guys wraps up the hour discussing what Tom Brady is doing this week in Tampa now that Gisele and the kids have left him home alone in Tampa. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rich begins the hour dissecting what new Eagles head coach Nick Sirianni said and didn’t say at his introductory press conference today, along with Brockmans News updates on Joe Burrow, Mike Tomlin and the passing for former Temple head basketball coach John Chaney. Emmy Award-winning comic actor Rob Corddry and Rich discuss his MotorTrend show ‘Top Gear America,’ why his first car was definitely NOT a chick magnet, his Patriots fan reaction to Tom Brady reaching the Super Bowl with the Bucs, and his reaction to former ‘Daily Show’ host John Stewart finally joining Twitter. The guys wrap up the week with their Higher Register Tepid Takes on the Lakers’ title hopes, the fastest player on the Super Bowl field, the Knicks watchability, and Del Tufo’s highly confusing labeling system for his audio mixing console. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Saints Safety and 2-time Super Bowl champion Malcolm Jenkins and Rich discuss the Eagles’ new head coach and Carson Wentz’ stature in the team’s locker room, why he’s disappointed in the latest round of NFL head coaching hires, Deshaun Watson wanting out of Houston, if Drew Brees will return to quarterback the Saints next season, his playing future, they keys to the Buccaneers stopping the vaunted Chiefs offense in the Super Bowl, his Academy Award hopes for his ‘Black Boys’ documentary, and why he’s surprised Urban Meyer is not coaching in the NFL. NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport and Rich discuss why the Texans are intent on keeping Deshaun Watson despite the star QB’s trade request, the Eagles’ plans for Carson Wentz, and why you shouldn’t be surprised if the Rams trade QB Jared Goff. Rich wraps up the hour discussing the absence of Texans owner Cal McNair at the introductory press conference for new head coach David Culley, and why they should strike a deal soon for Deshaun Watson. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rich kicks off the hour previewing today’s Eagles’ and Texans’ press conferences introducing their new head coaches, and comes up with some hard-hitting questions for Houston’s ownership that are not likely to be asked today. Hall of Fame coach and FOX Sports NFL Analyst Jimmy Johnson and Rich discuss the Patrick Mahomes vs Tom Brady Super Bowl matchup, his advice for the Texans and how to handle Deshaun Watson’s trade request, the touchy Aaron Rodgers situation in Green Bay, how the Cowboys are mishandling Dak Prescott’s contract negotiations, and a great story about coaching Michael Irvin back in their Miami Hurricane days. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rich begins the hour breaking down all the zaniness surrounding the Deshaun Watson situation and how it mirrors what going on with Game Stops stock, and what the Texans could possibly gain by holding onto their disgruntled QB. Titans running back Derrick Henry and Rich discuss why he’s not satisfied with his 2000-yard rushing season, the value of RBs in today’s pass-happy NFL, why he’d rather stiff-arm a defender than leap over one, his Chiefs-Buccaneers Super Bowl predictions, why he wouldn’t be sad to see Deshaun Watson leave the AFC South, and what he did once to make Alabama head coach Nick Saban very, VERY angry. ‘Brother from Another’ co-host Michael Smith and Rich discuss how everyone can come out a winner between the Texans and Deshaun Watson when all the dust settles. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rich kicks off the hour breaking down the messy Deshaun Watson-Texans situations and evaluates possible trade scenarios for the star QB. Actor/Writer/Comedian Keegan-Michael Key and Rich have a hilarious conversation that starts with his praise of Tom Brady that somehow morphs into images of Michigan coaching legend Bo Schembechler doing deep knee bends in a singlet, his new ‘The History of Sketch Comedy’ podcast that traces the first recorded fart joke back to ancient times, the evolution of sketch comedy on TV, and why skits are so much funnier when one of the actors can’t help but crack up. Rich wraps up the hour recounting his love of comedy and his turn as a roast master for Dan Patrick one night way back when. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rich kicks off the hour breaking down the sorry state of the Houston Texans that finds them with a brand new head coach, but with a star QB, Lamar Jackson, asking for a trade. (timestamp). Rich breaks down the Texans’ options now that Watson has officially asked for a trade. ESPN legend Chris Berman and Rich discuss his beloved Bills’ season and why their future looks bright, the evolution of great QB’s from Joe Montana-to-Tom Brady-to-Patrick Mahomes, why the Chiefs are poised for long-term success, his charity work with the St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital, giving TJ Jefferson his very own Berman Nickname, and his Super Bowl predictions. Rich wraps up the hour reacting to a caller making the case for Bucs’ WR Mike Evans’ way-too-premature Hall of Fame claim. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rich and the guys begin the hour discussing the potential we’ll see a lot of big-name NFL quarterbacks changing teams this offseason. Chris Brockman runs through the latest news and notes including items on a possible extension for Bills’ QB Josh Allen, Jared Goff’s job security with the Rams, ‘Good Morning Football’ co-host Kyle Brandt and Rich discuss their deep appreciation of all those great nicknames handed out by ESPN legend Chris Berman, the epic Brady vs Mahomes Super Bowl matchup, why Tom Brady has ended all GOAT QB conversations (ahem, Joe Montana), and why you’d better think twice if you’re betting against the Chiefs in the Super Bowl. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rich relates the story about his kids watching their first ever Robert De Niro movie, ‘The War with Grandpa’ and how that could affect their appreciation for future De Niro movies. Oscar-winning actor Casey Affleck and Rich have a phenomenal conversation discussing his career as a hot dog vendor at Boston’s Fenway Park, what his inner Patriots fan thinks of Tom Brady going to the Super Bowl with the Buccaneers, a GREAT story about playing baseball with Jon Hamm against inmates at California’s San Quentin maximum security penitentiary, his new films ‘Our Friend’ and ‘The World to Come,’ and some hilarious stories from making ‘Good Will Hunting’ and ‘Ocean’s 11.’ Rich wraps up the hour giving advice to a caller about the best way to go about the near-impossible task of picking out a family movie that everyone will enjoy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rich kicks off the hour discussing the apparent rift between Jared Goff and the Rams’ front office and coaches after a lackluster season, and breaks down Aaron Rodgers latest comments on his future with the Green Bay Packers. New Atlanta Falcons Head Coach Arthur Smith and Rich discuss the interview process for prospective NFL head coaches, Matt Ryan’s future as the Falcons starting QB, what it was like coaching Titans RB Derrick Henry, and the increasing role of analytics in football. Rich reacts to Kyler Murray’s disastrous first appearance on the show back at the Super Bowl in 2019. The guys wrap up the hour with a THOROUGH break down of Mike Del Tufo’s game day demeanor when mixing audio for NFL games compared to the readiness he brings to the Rich Eisen Show on weekdays. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

NBC Sports’ Michele Tafoya and Rich discuss her latest podcast on the one-year anniversary of Kobe Bryant’s death, her reaction to Tom Brady making his 10th Super Bowl, and the Patrick Mahomes vs Brady storyline. Rich and the guys react to Aaron Rodgers latest comments on his future with the Packers, and Rams’ GM Les Sneed’s non-committal comments about Jared Goff’s future as L.A.’s starting quarterback. Actor Aldis Hodge and Rich discuss his new film ‘One Night in Miami’ where he portrays Browns Hall of Fame running back Jim Brown, award-winning actress Regina King’s directorial debut, and weather ‘Die Hard’ is a Christmas movie. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rick kicks off the hour discussing if he’ll get a better parking spot than Rams Head Coach Sean McVay when the NFL Network moves their operations into the new SoFi Stadium. Chris Brockman runs through the latest news including updates on Aaron Rodgers and the Packers situation, Justin Herbert’s new offensive coordinator, and Antonio Brown’s super bowl status. New Chargers head coach Brandon Staley and Rich discuss his rapid rise up the NFL coaching ranks, how he plans to implement a Saints-style high octane offense, what Rams-style defensive philosophies he’s bringing to the Bolts, his approach to late-game decision making, and if he’ll have to fight Rich and Sean McVay for a parking spot at SoFi Stadium. Rich wraps up the hour re-visiting his 2018 sit-down interview with Kobe Bryant. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rich begins the hour reflecting on the one-year anniversary of the tragic death of Lakers legend Kobe Bryant. Buccaneers head coach Bruce Arians and Rich discuss his reaction to reaching the Super Bowl after having called it a career at one point in his life, why Bucs’ OC Byron Leftwich deserved more consideration for open head coaching positions, his ‘no risk it, no biscuit’ philosophy to life and football, what it’s like having a GOAT QB running his offense, and having a true home-field advantage against the formidable Chiefs in the Super Bowl. Rich begins his Top 10 Super Bowl Storylines rundown charting the career arc of Bruce Arians and his “retirement” from the Steelers when he was Pittsburgh’s Offensive Coordinator. Rich wraps up the hour getting a Patriots fan’s perspective from Chris Brockman on Tom Brady reaching the Super Bowl while Bill Belichick and the Pats didn’t even make the playoffs. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rich opens the hour with a hilarious story explaining why Raiders GM and former NFL Network cohort Mike Mayock is an absolute, 100% straight shooter. Rich fields calls from viewers to discuss Aaron Rodger’s future in Green Bay after his cryptic postgame comments following the Packers’ NFC title game loss to the Buccaneers. Chris Brockman runs through the latest news including updates on the Chiefs’ banged up offensive line heading into the Super Bowl, Tom Brady’s parents’ battle with Covid, NBA trade rumors, and a rare trade between the Yankees and Red Sox. Rich reacts to news that the MLB players union has rejected the universal Designated Hitter and expanded playoffs. Rich wraps up the hour revealing how Bills’ QB Josh Allen reacted when offered up his new nickname, “The Mandalorian.” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rich begins the hour breaking down how the Bills and Packers settling for field goals in their conference championship games proved costly in the end, and reacts to Aaron Rodgers postgame comments about his uncertain future with the Packers. ESPN MMA host & reporter Ariel Helwani and Rich discuss his belove Bills getting bounced out of the playoffs by the Chiefs, Conor McGregor’s knockout at the hands of Dustin Poirier, what’s next for McGregor, Jon Bones Jones’ desire to move up in weight class, his reaction to boxer Ryan Garcia saying he’d consider fighting in the UFC, why he excited for the Knicks for the first time in years, and why the Montreal Expos are an under-the-radar storyline for the upcoming Bucs-Chiefs Super Bowl. Rich wraps up the hour recapping Bills fan Wolf Blitzer’s appearance on NFL GameDay Morning. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rich kicks off the hour recapping the Buccaneers NFC Championship Game win over the Packers and what reaching another Super Bowl means for Tom Brady’s already impressive legacy. Rich then recaps the Chiefs dismantling of the Bills and why he (and pretty much every football fan living) is VERY excited to see Brady vs Mahomes on the game’s biggest stage. NBC Sports’ Peter King and Rich discuss Tom Brady reaching his mind-boggling 10th Super Bowl, the epic Mahomes vs Brady Super Bowl matchup, Aaron Rodgers future with the Packers after his cryptic postgame remarks, if Packers’ head coach Matt LaFleur made the right choice to kick a field goal at the end of the NFC Championship game, and the trade possibilities for Deshaun Watson and Matthew Stafford. Rich wraps up the hour discussing the best trade destinations for Lions QB Matthew Stafford, and his ‘what were they thinking’ reaction to the Texans latest blunder in their head coach search. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rich kicks off the hour breaking down Sunday’s AFC and NFC Championship games and predicting which teams will face off in the Super Bowl. Chris Brockman runs through the latest news on Patrick Mahomes, who will be Trevor Lawrences’ first Offensive Coordinator, and the possibility of Philip Rivers joining the Monday Night Football booth. Actor/comedian Bobby Moynihan and Rich discuss his favorite sports moments from his decade on Saturday Night Live, and his new NBC sitcom with Ted Danson and Holly Hunter, ‘Mr. Mayor.’ Rich reacts to Darrell Bevell being handed the keys to the race car that is Trevor Lawrence Chris Brockman offers up his ‘Sneaky Good Games’ for the NFL’s Conference Championship games, and Mike Del Tufo delivers another ‘Highly Inaccurate Weather Report’ for Green Bay and Kansas City. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

NFL Network analyst and 3-time Super Bowl champion Willie McGinest and Rich discuss the possibility of Tom Brady winning a Super Bowl with the Buccaneers, how the Brady-Belichick legacy has been impacted by TB12’s success in Tampa, and his predictions on which two teams will advance to the Super Bowl. Rich weighs in on the legitimacy of the “did Tom Brady need Belichick or did Belichick need Brady more” debate. Hall of Fame announcer Bob Costas and Rich reflect on the passing of baseball legend Hank Aaron and how Aaron’s impact transcended sports, how high the Braves Hall of Fame was regarded by his fellow players and generations to come. Rich wraps up the hour discussing the mountain of racism Hank Aaron faced during his career especially when he was chasing Babe Ruth’s all-time home run record. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rich starts the hour reflecting on the life and impact of Braves Hall of Famer Hank Aaron who passed away at the age of 86. New Jets Head Coach Robert Saleh and Rich discuss his process for making the Jets a championship contender, Sam Darnold’s future as the Jets starting QB, his “all gas, no brake’ philosophy, and his process for deciding on throwing the red replay challenge flag. Rich offers up his first blush impressions of Saleh and discusses what the team should do with incumbent QB Sam Darnold. Rich wraps up the hour discussing his “Mandalorian” nickname for Bills QB Josh Allen, and discusses the Falcons hiring of Arthur Smith as their new head coach. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rich and the guys kick off the hour debating which TV show you’d most want to go back and watch for the first time: The Sopranos, The Wire, Game of Thrones, or Breaking Bad. Rich reacts to the Eagles hiring the Colts Offensive Coordinator Nick Sirianni to be their new head coach, and wonder why Chiefs OC Eric Bienemy hasn’t been hired as an HC yet (hello, Texans??) Good Morning Football’s Kyle Brandt and Rich discuss the Tom Brady vs Aaron Rodgers NFC Championship showdown, his AFC pick to reach the Super Bowl, and his reaction to the wild introductory press conferences from new Jets Head Coach Robert Saleh and new Lions Head Coach Dan Campbell. Rich wraps up the hour with Peacock’s ‘Brother from Another’ co-host Michael Holley breaking down the memorable press conference from new Lions head coach Dan Campbell, and the impact on Tom Brady’s already legendary legacy if he wins another Super Bowl. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

‘Pardon the Interruption’ co-host Michael Wilbon and Rich discuss Kyrie Irving’s return to the Nets and why he’s wary of Brooklyn’s enigmatic All-Star guard, Kyrie’s chemistry with his Brooklyn teammates, why the Lakers are still the team to beat in the NBA, which teams he predicts will face off in the Super Bowl, and why’s he’s not down with the Bears running in back in 2021 with their GM and head coach. Actor Taye Diggs and Rich discuss his CW show ‘All American,’ why he was at every game in the Carrier Dome while at Syracuse but never got to actually see a game, his experience making ‘How Stella Got Her Groove Back,’ the new Michigan Fab Five documentary, and his side job writing children’s books. Rich and the guys wrap up the hour discussing the possibility of free agent running back Mark Ingram possibly joining the Bills, and a breakdown of the very “colorful” introductory press conference by new Lions Head Coach Dan Campbell. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rich kicks off the hour recapping Kyrie Irving’s return to the Nets and their double-overtime loss to the Cavaliers Rich and the guys debate if Tom Brady winning a Super Bowl with the Buccaneers would be the most special championship for him. Nets TV Analyst Richard Jefferson and Rich discuss the Nets finally getting Durant, Kyrie, and Harden on the court for the first time, why Kyrie Irving doesn’t owe anybody but his teammates an explanation for his mystery absence, how the Nets still have room for improvement, Steve Nash’s handling of all the drama in Brooklyn, and why the Cavaliers are an up-and-coming team. Rich wraps up the hour debating Chris Brockman on whether Kyrie should come out with an explanation of his absence from the Nets. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Chris Brockman kicks off the hour running through the latest news on Deshaun Watson, Patrick Mahomes status for the AFC Championship game, the Lions giving Dan Campbell a head-scratching 6-year contract, and former Jaguars’ head coach Doug Marrone’s new job at Alabama. Vice TV’s Cari Champion and Jemele Hill join Rich to discuss the (sometimes too slow) evolution of ESPN’s flagship show SportsCenter over the decades in the face of changing demands of viewers and sports fans, how their new show ‘Cari & Jemele Won’t Stick to Sports’ exemplifies the trend toward mixing sports and politics, James Harden’s and Deshaun Watson’s use of leverage to extract a more favorable situation for themselves, and what goes in inside the mind of Nets’ enigmatic All-Star guard Kyrie Irving. Rich wraps up the show calling out Mike Del Tufo for (again) not paying attention to the show while the show was live on the air. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The San Diego Union-Tribune’s Kevin Acee and Rich discuss how Philip Rivers delivered the scoop to him on his retirement, why Rivers is retiring without a Super Bowl ring, his Hall of Fame worthiness, and the long-time Chargers’ QB’s top-flight trash talk ability despite his lack of cursing. Bills cornerback Josh Norman and Rich Eisen discuss Buffalo’s mindset after a season of challenges, possibly facing the Chiefs without Patrick Mahomes, why he’s as energized right now as at any point in his career, how he’s teamed up with Bills Mafia to help support local businesses in the Buffalo area, and his praise for Bills Defensive Coordinator Leslie Frazier. Rich wraps up the hour updating the story that caused such an uproar; about that time his mom went out on a date with Dodgers Hall of Famer Sandy Koufax. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rich kicks off the hour reacting to the Philip Rivers’ retirement announcement and recaps the long-time Chargers’ QB’s storied career. Rich and the guys debate Rivers’ Hall of Fame credentials: will he be a first-balloter …will he even get in? Rich and the guys discuss Kyrie Irving’s return from his mystery absence and discuss what the Durant-Harden-Kyrie trio means for the balance of power in the Eastern Conference. Rich and the guys discuss the NFL’s controversial end zone fumble rule and debate when/if it will ever be changed. With Philip Rivers’ retirement, Rich and the guys discuss what the Colts next move at quarterback will be. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rich and the guys discuss the rumored rift between Rams head coach Sean McVay and Jared Goff, and debate if Carson Wentz or Goff has the best chance come back from their recent slumps. Kyrie Irving has returned to the Nets so Rich dissects what he didn’t say verbally and what he shouted out loud with his bad body language. Actor and devout Saints fan Anthony Mackie and Rich discuss his deep, deep, DEEP hatred of the Atlanta Falcons, his dreams of Deshaun Watson playing for New Orleans, an AMAZING, never-told story about those Eminem rap battle lyrics from ‘8 Mile,’ his new Netflix movie ‘Outside the Wire,’ if he’s going to be the new Captain America, and his Super Bowl predictions. Rich wraps up the hour discussion Tom Brady stumping for former Patriots’ defensive lineman Richard Seymour to be enshrined in the Pro Football Hall of Fame, and breaks some news about the NFL’s controversial End Zone/Pylon Fumble Rule. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rich and the guys start the hour debating which new NFL head coach hire will have the most success in the 2021 season, and which teams that made the playoffs this season will be watching from home next. The guys discuss who’s the best Jewish athlete ever which leads to a MUST LISTEN reveal aby Rich about Dodgers’ Hall of Famer Sandy Koufax and his mom. 76ers head coach Doc Rivers and Rich discuss his concerns that the NBA season could be paused because of Covid-19, the growing importance of Social Justice activism among NBA players, coaches, and the league itself, how’ he’d handled coaching Joel Embiid and Ben Simmons while working with new team exec Daryl Morey, and why his beloved Bears should stick with Mitchell Trubisky. Rich and the guys wrap up the hour trying to decipher Deshaun Watson’s latest cryptic tweet. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rich kicks off the hour recapping the latest in the Deshaun Watson/Texans drama and explains why James Harden forcing his way out of Houston might be Watson’s blueprint to be traded to another team (maybe the Jets??) Packers running back Aaron Jones and Rich discuss Green Bay’s Divisional Round win over Aaron Donald and the Rams, facing the Buccaneers again after Tampa Bay blew them out of the water earlier this season, Aaron Rodgers’ as a mentor and leader, Rodger’ upcoming stint as ‘Jeopardy!’ host, and how he wound up in the NFL despite having NBA dreams while growing up. Rich wraps up the hour explaining the big changes to this year’s Pro Football Hall of Fame voting this season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rich opens the hour with a deep and VERY heated debate with Chris Brockman on one of his ongoing NFL pet peeves: the controversial Fumble Out of the End Zone rule. Chiefs backup QB Chad Henne and Rich discuss him entering the game for a concussed Patrick Mahomes in their Divisional Round game against the Browns, how he surprisingly used his legs to help secure KC’s win, Mahomes’ stauts for the AFC Championship Game, head coach Andy Reid’s penchant for handing out nicknames to his players, and Lloyd Carr’s awkward exit from the University of Michigan. Chris Brockman runs through the latest news including updates on Patrick Mahomes, Antonio Brown, Justin Fields, Eric Bieniemy and the Texans, Adam Gase and the Seahawks, Josh McDaniels and the Eagles, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rich reacts to a caller blasting Drew Brees’ 3-interception game to possibly close out his storied career. The Deshaun Watson situation gets stickier every day so Jets fan Rich makes his pitch to the disgruntled Texans QB to pack his bags and join the Jets. NBC Sports’ hall of fame announcer Al Michaels and Rich discuss the Bills knocking off the Ravens to reach the AFC Championship game, Buffalo’s ‘why not us’ mindset that could put them over the top vs the Chiefs, Drew Brees’ historic career, the epic Tom Brady vs Aaron Rodgers matchup in the NFC Championship Game, and the passing of Tommy Lasorda including a classic story about the time he first met the Dodgers’ legend. Rich explains how Tom Brady’s appearance in the NFC title game puts him in rarified air among all-time NFL quarterbacks, and how another Super Bowl berth would put him in the company of only one other player in league history. Rich wraps up the hour explain why these are NOT the same old Cleveland Browns. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rich kicks off the hour breaking down the Chiefs’ win over the Browns in their Divisional Round matchup, recaps the Bucs finally beating the Saints in three tries this season, weighs in on Tom Brady adding to his already-impressive legacy, and what appears to be the end of the line for Drew Brees. Peacock’s Pro Football Talk host Mike Florio and Rich discuss his reaction to Tom Brady and the Bucs’ big Divisional Round win over their NFC South rival Saints, Patrick Mahomes’ status after suffering a concussion and a toe injury in the Chiefs’ win over the Browns, how the Texans have made a mess of the Deshaun Watson situation, why the Eagles’ head coach job is anything but attractive, and his reaction to the coaching hires by the Chargers Lions, and Falcons. Rich wraps up the hour breaking down the messy situation facing the next Eagles head coach, and reflecting on Tom Brady and Drew Brees’ mutual respect and friendship displayed after their Divisional Round game. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rich and the guys react to Urban Meyer’s first press conference as the Jaguars head coach, and Rich makes a bold bet that could come back to haunt him (and his digestive tract). Chris Brockman runs down the latest news and notes on the NFL’s head coach hiring front, and the latest on Kyrie Irving’s mystery absence from the Nets. NFL Network’s Kurt Warner and Rich discuss the key to victory in the historic Saints-Buccaneers Divisional Round matchup between Tom Brady and Drew Brees, the number of high-level QBs in the Divisional Round, if the Browns can pull off the road upsets vs the Chiefs, the Rams’ chances against the Packers with an injured Jared Goff under center, and his reaction to the Urban Meyer and Robert Saleh hirings by the Jaguars and Jets. Rich and the guy go Higher Register with their sorta-solid-but-not-so-much tepid takes on tne Nets chances to win it all with James Harden, the role of superstitions in the Browns’ success, and Doug Pederson’s decision to part ways with the Eagles. The week wraps up with another classic edition of Mike Del Tufo’s Highly-Inaccurate Weather Report for the NFL’s Divisional Round games. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rich begins the hour gloating to Mets fan TJ Jefferson and Red Sox fan Chris Brockman about his Yankees re-signing DJ LeMahieu. In his weekly 4 Downs segment, Rich weighs in on the Saints secret weapon that gives them yet another game-changing player, if New Orleans can beat Tampa for a 3rd time this season, the bevy of quality QBs playing in this year’s Divisional Round, and why two home favorites will end up VERY disappointed come Sunday night. Actor Josh Charles and Rich discuss his rabid Ravens fandom and his level of confidence for Baltimore’s Divisional round game against the Buffalo Bills, what it’s like having a superstar QB like Lamar Jackson, if Lamar was really getting an IV in the locker room during his much-discussed unscheduled “break” during the Ravens comeback win over the Browns, and his experience making the classic film ‘Dead Poets Society’ with the late, great Robin Williams. Chris Brockman wraps up the hour offering his best bets for how you should wager on this weekend’s NFL Divisional Round games. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rich kicks off the hour reacting to Urban Meyer officially joining the Jacksonville Jaguars as their new head coach. The Jets have a new head coach and die-hard fan Rich breaks down the team’s long history of misfires, and says what new HC Robert Saleh must to that previous Jets coaches couldn’t. Jaguars legendary lineman Tony Boselli and Rich discuss Jacksonville’s hiring of Urban Meyer, how the Jaguars can best take advantage of Trevor Lawrence’s skillset, and the keys to the HUGE Divisional Round game between the Buccaneers and Saints. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rich starts the hour recapping Ryan Garcia’s new-worthy comments from his Hour 2 interview, and breaks down how the Jets losing-by-winning put Urban Meyer on the Jaguars private jet to Jacksonville. Rich and the guys run through the latest news from around the NFL and react to Nets GM Sean Mark’s comments about pulling off the James Harden trade. Actor Lou Diamond Phillips and Rich discuss his long-standing Cowboys fandom, how landing the lead role in La Bamba changed his life, some amazing stories from the set of ‘Young Guns,’ and the new season of his FOX drama ‘Prodigal Son.’ ‘Brother from Another’ co-host Michael Smith and Rich discuss Kyrie Irving’s mystery absence from the Nets and how James Harden will mesh with Kevin Durant and Kyrie, and who’s to blame for the Brother from Another’s last-place showing in the Rich Eisen Show fantasy hoops league. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rich opens the hour explaining why the Rams imposing defense can take them far in the playoffs. Urban Meyer is reportedly close to joining the Jaguars and Rich ponders if there’s a deeper, ego-driven impulse pushing him to coach in the NFL. WBC Interim Lightweight Champion Ryan Garcia and Rich discuss his reluctance to let people into his inner circle, why he respects Floyd Mayweather Jr as a fighter but DOES NOT have a lot of nice things to say about him as a person, why he opened up his life for a behind-the-scenes docu-series, his plans to fight Gervonta Davis and Manny Pacquioa, and why he would consider fighting in the UFC in the future. Rich and the guys wrap up the hour discussing the Packers hosting the Rams in their Divisional Round matchup. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rich kicks off the hour reacting to the James Harden trade to the Nets and questions the methods Harden used to force the Rockets’ hand. Rich weighs in on the Urban Meyer-to-the-Jaguars reports and spells out why it’s a smart move for the 3-time national champion head coach. Nets announcer Ian Eagle and Rich discuss the James Harden to Brooklyn trade and what’s going on with the M.I.A. Kyrie Irving, how Harden with mesh with Kevin Durant and Irving, if the Bills are a legitimate Super Bowl contender, how much a role snowy conditions will play in the Bills-Tians playoff matchup, and his reaction to his son Noah’s play-by-play of Nickelodeon’s broadcast of the Saints-Bears game. Rich wraps up the hour wondering what in the world is going on with Kyrie Irving, and when/if the All-Star guard will return to the Nets. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Buccaneers running back Leonard Fournette and Rich discuss being on a playoff team with Tom Brady at quarterback, his mindset heading into Tampa’s Divisional Round showdown with their NFC South rival Saints, and why he’s not taking any calls from friends and hometown friends this week. Rich and the guys break down Sunday’s momentous Tom Brady vs Drew Brees matchup, and if Brady was trolling Saints QB in his latest photoshopped Instagram post. Hall of Fame running back Barry Sanders and Rich discuss the drama surrounding James Harden and Deshaun Watson, his role in finding the next Lions head coach, if the Texans should consider former Detroit head coach Jim Caldwell, who’s the best running back in the NFL, and how you can win big on choosing squares in Super Bowl Sunday. Rich and the guys wrap up the hour debating who’s better at collecting celebrity selfies: Rich or Mike Del Tufo? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rich and the guys kick off the hour with Chris Brockman unabashedly confirming that he’s 100% untrustworthy when it comes to cheating at board games…especially vs children. Rich reacts to the announcement that the Bears are running it back with GM Ryan Pace and Head Coach Matt Nagy, and Urban Meyer’s seemingly choosing between the Jaguars and the Chargers. Good Morning Football co-host Kyle Brandt and Rich Eisen discuss the Bears standing pat with their GM and Head Coach, his ‘Network’ inspired rant on GMF, his penchant for infusing famous movie motivational speeches into his NFL takes, why the movie ‘Miracle’ will always resonate, why the NFL needs to rebrand the Divisional Round of the playoffs, and why he lets his kids win at board games. Rich discusses which sports movies he needs to watch with his kids, including a behind-the-scenes look at the making of ‘Hoosiers.’ The hour wraps up with Rich and the guys breaking down potential James Harden trades to the Nets or Sixers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rich starts the day recapping the Rockets’ latest blowout loss and the increasingly on court disinterest shown by disgruntled guard James Harden. The trouble in H-Town continues with a deep dive into the out-of-the-blue tweet from former Texans WR Andre Johnson supporting Deshaun Watson’s criticism of the team’s front office decision-making. Bill radio analyst and former Pro Bowl center Eric Wood and Rich discuss how Sean McDermott cleaned house and changed the culture in Buffalo, what Josh Allen has meant to the team’s fortunes, the challenge the Bills face in Lamar Jackson in the Divisional Round, how WR Stefon Diggs has improved Buffalo’s run game, and a CRAZY story about his visit to a Bills Mafia tailgate party. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices