The Rich Eisen Show

Rich begins the hour lamenting the worst football season of his life given the sorry state of his beloved Jets and Michigan Wolverines (4:07). In his weekly ‘4 Downs’ segment, Rich weighs in on why the Dolphins can’t wait for the 2021 NFL Draft, if personal foul penalties should be reviewable, why the Giants should be dominating the NFC East, and if the Steelers can run the table and go 16-0 (10:41). Rich and the guys debate which is the best Martin Scorsese movie from this century: The Departed, Gangs of New York, The Aviator, or The Wolf of Wall Street? (26:17). Chris Brockman runs through the latest news from the world of sports including an injury update on Drew Brees, and a deep discussion on whether the Bucks trading for Jrue Holiday and Bogdan Bogdanovic will be enough to keep Giannis Antetokounmpo in Milwaukee (30:05). The hour wraps up with Rich and the guys discussing missed opportunities for taking selfies with celebrities (45:09). Thank you to today's sponsors: Geico = In just 15 minutes you could save you 15% or more on car insurance. Visit Geico.com Pluto TV = Drop in. It's free. 100s of free TV channels and 1000s of movies and TV shows. Visit Pluto.TV Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rich kicks off the hour recapping the Vikings Monday Night Football win over the Bears, (1:44). SEC Commissioner Greg Sankey and Rich discuss the impact of Covid-19 on the impending college basketball season, if Covid vaccines will help sports return to “normal,” if the SEC will be able to finish its full slate of football games by December 19th, if the College Football Playoff could be expanded this season, and how Nick Saban reacted to being told to mask up on the sideline (20:31). Buccaneers head coach Bruce Arians and Rich discuss Tom Brady’s comfort level with Tampa’s offense, what Antonio Brown has brought to the team and if his off-field issues could be a distraction, why the Bucs have trouble with night games, the importance of establishing the run, and why he wears that huge belt across his chest during games (40:25). Thank you to today's sponsor: Microsoft Teams = Now there are more ways to be a Team. Learn more at Microsoft.com/teams Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

ESPN’s NBA Insider and Rich discuss Chris Paul’s trade to the Suns, what Anthony Davis opting out of his Lakers contract really means, if James Harden could actually land on the Nets, and possible trade destinations for Russell Westbrook (3:34). Rich and the guys play the “What If” game and wonder what would have happened if then-NBA Commissioner David Stern had not vetoed the Chris Paul-to-Lakers trade back in 2011 (18:49). Rich Eisen shows why he’s the best Raiders hype man around, explaining why the 6-3 Raiders are the real deal (29:55). Chris Brockman wraps up the hour with his news segment with updates on the severity of Drew Brees’ rib injury along with updates on Christian McCaffrey, Teddy Bridgewater, Matthew Stafford, Sam Darnold, Andrew Whitworth, and the latest James Harden trade rumors (43:41). Thank you to today's sponsors: Geico = In just 15 minutes you could save you 15% or more on car insurance. Visit Geico.com Pluto TV = Drop in. It's free. 100s of free TV channels and 1000s of movies and TV shows. Visit Pluto.TV Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Pro Football Talk’s Mike Florio and Rich discuss DeAndre Hopkins ‘Hail Murray’ game-winning catch, marvel that the Cardinals were able to land DeAndre Hopkins for just a 2nd round pick, if Jameis Winston or Taysom Hill starts for the Saints at QB with Drew Brees out with a rib injury, the Dolphins Super Bowl chances, and the Steeler’s odd to run the table and finish 16-0 (2:38). In his ‘Overreaction Monday’ segment Rich weighs in on topics including Russell Wilson’s MVP chances, who wins the weak NFC East, the key to the Buccaneers Super Bowl chances, and more! (32:15). Rich wraps up the hour with a shout out to a Chiefs’ offensive lineman Laurent Duvernay-Tardiff who opted out this season to put his medical degree to work battling the covid pandemic in his native Canada (45:50). Thank you to today's sponsor: Pluto TV = Drop in. It's free. 100s of free TV channels and 1000s of movies and TV shows. Visit Pluto.TV Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rich kicks off the week reacting to the NFL’s Week 10 games including the Cardinals’ stunning Hail Mary win over the Bills, (3:06) and recaps the Patriots impressive win over the Ravens on Sunday night (15:26). Rich explains why you shouldn’t sleep on the 6-3 Rams, what the the Saints next few weeks could be like with Jameis Winston filling in for an injured Drew Brees, and why Bill Belichick’s 4-5 Patriots are still a dangerous team (26:35). Rich ends the hour explaining why, though he’s a Knicks fan who hates NBA super teams, wants to see a Nets super team with KD, Kryrie, and James Harden (48:10). Thank you to today's sponsors: Geico = In just 15 minutes you could save you 15% or more on car insurance. Visit Geico.com Netsuite = The world's number one cloud business system. Schedule your free product tour at Netsuite.com/Rich Pluto TV = Drop in. It's free. 100s of free TV channels and 1000s of movies and TV shows. Visit Pluto.TV Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Brockman kicks off the hour with NFL injury updates on Christian McCaffrey, Ben Roethlisberger, Mark Ingram, Joe Mixon and Jerry Jeudy, plus an evaluation of a potential trade sending Russell Westbrook, from the Rockets to the Clippers for Paul George, and the Marlins making baseball history (5:08). Actress Malin Akerman and Rich discuss her new movie ‘Chick Fight,’ her run as Lara Axelrod on Showtime’s ‘Billions,’ and plays a round of ‘Celebrity True or False,’ (21:14). Rich and the guys wrap up the hour with their weekly ‘Under the Radar NFL Games,’ ‘Sneaky Good Games,’ and Rich’s ‘Unlockiest Lock of the Week’ segments (42:40). Thank you to today's sponsor: Microsoft Teams = Now there are more ways to be a Team. Learn more at Microsoft.com/teams Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rich weighs in on the rash of college football cancelations due to Covid and how the NCAA and the Power 5 conferences should address the problem, (4:41). CBS Sports’ NFL Insider Jason La Canfora and Rich discuss Lamar Jackson’s criticism of the Ravens’ offense, how Baltimore can improve its run game, what Dez Bryant can add to the Ravens’ offense, if Big Ben will suit up for the Steelers in Week 10, his pick for NFL MVP so far, and if Colts’ QB Philip Rivers is Hall of Fame-worthy (22:44). In their weekly Higher Register Tepid Takes, Rich and the guys make their quasi-solid-but-not-so-much endorsements on Tiger’s chances to win another green jacket, the Cowboys on a run, and the Ravens outlook in the competitive AFC North (49:10). Thank you to today's sponsors: Geico = In just 15 minutes you could save you 15% or more on car insurance. Visit Geico.com Pluto TV = Drop in. It's free. 100s of free TV channels and 1000s of movies and TV shows. Visit Pluto.TV Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rich kicks off the hour recapping the Colts impressive road victory over AFC South rival Titans and discusses if Philip Rivers is a Hall of Famer, (2:42). FOX Sports’ ‘Speak for Yourself’ co-host Emmanuel Acho and Rich discuss his transition from NFL player to rising media star, the NFL’s policy on diversity hiring, his new book ‘Uncomfortable Conversations with a Black Man,’ his pick for NFL MVP so far, Lamar Jackson’s criticism of the Ravens’ offense, and who rules the roost in the AFC South and NFC South (22:43). Rich wraps up the hour recapping his appearance on Barstool Sports’ ‘Pardon My Take,’ (44:10). Thank you to today's sponsors: Geico = In just 15 minutes you could save you 15% or more on car insurance. Visit Geico.com Pluto TV = Drop in. It's free. 100s of free TV channels and 1000s of movies and TV shows. Visit Pluto.TV Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Brockman opens the hour with his news segments including updates on Ben Roethlisberger’s Covid status and a preview of Joe Burrow vs the Steelers, Christian McCaffrey’s shoulder injury, the Super Bowl halftime show, and the latest from Houston on Russell Westbrook and James Harden (6:06). WWE Superstar Mike “The Miz” Mizanin and Rich discuss why he still believes his beloved Browns will the Super Bowl this season, his pick for NFL MVP so far, the return of his reality show ‘Miz and Mrs’ and why his family and in-laws WON’T LEAVE HIM ALONE, and why he cannot say the name of actor/comedian Jeff Garlin’s fantasy football team name in public (21:40). Michael Smith and Rich if the Rockets should consider trading James Harden to the 76ers, possible landing spots for disgruntled Houston G Russell Westbrook, and the evolution of his Peacock show ‘Brother from Another.’ (42:03). Thank you to today's sponsors: Geico = In just 15 minutes you could save you 15% or more on car insurance. Visit Geico.com Pluto TV = Drop in. It's free. 100s of free TV channels and 1000s of movies and TV shows. Visit Pluto.TV Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rich and the guys begin Hour 2 discussion which athletes have provided them with the most joy on their sports lives, (5:02). Rich takes a statistical look at the NFL’s top MVP candidates, and wonders if Raiders QB Derek Carr should be given some consideration for the award, (10:23). ESPN College GameDay analyst Desmond Howard and Rich discuss how the Masters compares to the Rose Bowl, how difficult it’s been to handicap the College Football Playoff frontrunners in this Covid-impacted season, which outliers could sneak into the CFP, if the playoff should be expanded, and the state of their alma mater’s football program at Michigan, and Wisconsin football’s Covid-19 outbreak, and what College GameDay will be like airing live at the Masters this Saturday (20:47). The guys wrap up the hour debating what the Saints should do at QB after Drew Brees retires and if Dak Prescott could possibly land in New Orleans, and how Ravens coaches responded to Lamar Jackson’s criticism of Baltimore’s offense on yesterday’s show (46:18). Thank you to today's sponsors: Geico = In just 15 minutes you could save you 15% or more on car insurance. Visit Geico.com Pluto TV = Drop in. It's free. 100s of free TV channels and 1000s of movies and TV shows. Visit Pluto.TV Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rich kicks off the hour looking at some of the more intriguing NFL Week 10 matchups, and breaks down Lamar Jackson’s comments on yesterday’s show where he said opposing defenses know the Ravens’ plays, (4:11). NFL Films’ Greg Cosell and Rich discuss his 41 years at NFL Films, if opposing defenses have solved the Ravens’ “remedial” offense, how good coaching is helping Tua Tagovailoa get off to a good NFL start, why Chargers QB Justin Herbert has been so impressive, how Baker Mayfield can reach his potential, why Sam Darnold needs better coaching, and what went wrong for the Buccaneers in their blowout loss against the Saints (20:21). Rich and the guys wrap up the hour gushing over the Masters and why Augusta National might be the most iconic venue in all of sports (45:14). Thank you to today's sponsor: Microsoft Teams = Now there are more ways to be a Team. Learn more at Microsoft.com/teams Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

ESPN SportsCenter anchor and golf host Scott Van Pelt and Rich discuss The Masters is like being held in November for the first time, Bryson DeChambeau’s chances to win a green jacket, which players are most likely to top the leaderboard on Sunday including some deep sleepers, how the move from Bristol, Connecticut to DC has been and why he’s cheering big time for Tua Tagovailoa’s brother at Maryland (2:42). Actor David Cross and Rich discuss his long-suffering Atlanta sports fandom, his new movie ‘The Dark Divide,’ that one time he pushed it too far on ‘Mr. Show with Bob and David,’ and shares some great stories about his time on ‘Arrested Development,’ (20:40). Rich recounts some of the cheesier moments from this early newscasting career in Redding, California in the mid-90s, (38:34). Chris Brockman runs through the latest NFL news and notes including injury/illness updates on Christian McCaffrey, Kenyan Drake, Baker Mayfield and Nick Chubb among others, and some news regarding Vin Scully along with items on potential MLB free agents (44:33). Thank you to today's sponsors: Geico = In just 15 minutes you could save you 15% or more on car insurance. Visit Geico.com Pluto TV = Drop in. It's free. 100s of free TV channels and 1000s of movies and TV shows. Visit Pluto.TV Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rich and the guys start the hour breaking down reports of growing concern among Rockets stars James Harden and Russell Westbrook following the departure of GM Daryl Morey, (2:32). The guys also begin a debate on who is the best fictional basketball player that was not played by an actual basketball player (12:41). Good Morning Football’s Kyle Brandt and Rich discuss why the Ravens are not among the NFL’s elite, which team is the best in the topsy-turvy NFC, why the Bears offense continues to frustrate, if the Jets can win the Trevor Lawrence sweepstakes, and why Teen Wolf the basketball player is too one-dimensional (20:23). Former active duty Green Beret and Merging Vets and Players co-founder Nate Boyer and Rich discuss his poignant new essay on the Players Tribune that was posted on Veteran’s Day (44:10). Thank you to today's sponsor: Microsoft Teams = Now there are more ways to be a Team. Learn more at Microsoft.com/teams Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rich kicks off the hour previewing some of the more intriguing matchups for NFL Week 10 (1:11). The guys debate which NFL player is having the most surprising fantasy football season, (9:31). Ravens QB Lamar Jackson and Rich discuss how defenses have adjusted to Baltimore’s offense this season, facing the Patriots and Cam Newton in Week 10, what Dez Bryant brings to Baltimore’s locker room, what he has to say to his growing number or critics, which player he chooses in Madden when he’s not playing as himself, and what advice he has for Dolphins’ rookie QB Tua Tagovailoa (21:06). Rich and the guys discuss the up and down career arc of Ravens QB Lamar Jackson (32:17). Thank you to today's sponsors: Geico = In just 15 minutes you could save you 15% or more on car insurance. Visit Geico.com Pluto TV = Drop in. It's free. 100s of free TV channels and 1000s of movies and TV shows. Visit Pluto.TV Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Seahawks WR Tyler Lockett and Rich discuss his off the field efforts to help keep kids in school, what happened to Seattle in their beatdown by the Bills, DK Metcalf’s impressive athleticism and mindset, and why you should watch the ‘Black Boys’ documentary on Peacock (2:32). Rich and the guys debate if the Cowboys would be smart to move on from Dak Prescott and select a QB in the 2021 draft, and if the Mets new owner can turn them into legitimate contenders year-in and year-out (21:35). Thank you to today's sponsor: Microsoft Teams = Now there are more ways to be a Team. Learn more at Microsoft.com/teams Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In his weekly ‘4 Downs’ segment, Rich weighs in with takes ranging from lukewarm to hot on the topics of Mike Tomlin’s Steelers, the Buccaneers inconsistency, who wins the AFC East, and Bill Belichick’s coaching tree (9:45). NASCAR driver Chase Elliott and Rich discuss his 2020 Cup Series Championship, the challends of racing during the Covid-19 pandemic this year, which past Cup Champions have reached out to him after his win, and what a young Chase Elliott would think of the current Chase Elliott (19:42). TJ Jefferson makes a shocking reveal about how long it took him to get a drivers license, (32:07). Rich wraps up the hour previewing some of the biggest games for NFL Week 10 including the Tua vs Justin Herbert Dolphins/Chargers matchup (45:49). Thank you to today's sponsors: Geico = In just 15 minutes you could save you 15% or more on car insurance. Visit Geico.com Pluto TV = Drop in. It's free. 100s of free TV channels and 1000s of movies and TV shows. Visit Pluto.TV Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rich Eisen kicks off the hour recapping yet another Jets loss, this one on a last-second field goal by the Patriots that kept New York in the lead in the Trevor Lawrence sweepstakes (2:13). Saints quarterback Drew Brees and Rich discuss what it was like facing Tom Brady back in his college days at Purdue, what he has to say to doubters who have criticized his arm strength, what the return of talented-but-difficult WR Michael Thomas means to the team, New Orlean’s utter demolition of Tom Brady and the Buccaneers in Week 9, how much longer he plans to play, how his foundation is helping feed the needy, which young NFL QB’s have impressed him, and his predictions for this week’s Masters Tournament (21:20). The guys wrap up the hour discussing of Rich should undergo hair replacement surgery a la Brian Urlacher and Deion Sanders (43:54). Thank you to today's sponsor: Microsoft Teams = Now there are more ways to be a Team. Learn more at Microsoft.com/teams Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rich starts the hour with his Overreaction Monday segment with his takes on the Saints, Kyler vs Tua, Mahomes for MVP, the Steelers 16-0 chances, Josh Allen and much more (5:20). Rich weighs in Tua Tagovailoa’s impressive Week 9, (22:31). Chris Brockman runs through the latest news and notes from the world of sports including updates on Christian McCaffrey’s latest injury, the Cowboys QB depth chart, LSU’s Covid-19 issues, and Gonzaga’s #1 pre-season college hoops ranking (28:28). Rich closes out the show with a tribute to the late, great Jeopardy! host Alex Trebek who succumbed to cancer at the age of 80 over the weekend (51:57). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rich kicks off Hour 2 explaining why you shouldn’t sleep on the Green Bay Packers,(2:02). Rich and the guys recap Notre Dame’s big win over to-ranked Clemson, and his latest lamentation on his alma mater Michigan and Jim Harbaugh’s future in Ann Arbor (6:56). NBC Sports’ Mike Tirico and Rich discuss what we learned from Notre Dame knocking off #1 Clemson in South Bend, if the College Football Playoff should expand to 8 teams, what to expect from a November Masters tournament, his reaction to the Saints’ throttling of the Buccaneers in Week 9, and which team is the NFL’s best at this moment (19:55). The guys wrap up the hour debating what time is too early and what time is too late be texting your buds, and why Tom Brady losing to the Saints on Sunday night set a number of precedents (42:03). Thank you to today's sponsor: Pluto TV = Drop in. It's free. 100s of free TV channels and 1000s of movies and TV shows. Visit Pluto.TV Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rich kicks off the show recapping a wild and weird Sunday in the NFL that wrapped up with the Saints blowing out their NFC South rival Buccaneers, (2:54). NBC Sports’ NFL Insider Peter King and Rich discuss the Saints’ “alarming” dismantling of the Buccaneers, why the Dolphins could win the AFC East and why the Vikings aren’t dead yet, the greatness of Patrick Mahomes, and which NFL team is the best heading into Week 10 (19:49). Saints DE Cameron Jordan and Rich discuss New Orleans utter domination of Tom Brady and the Bucs on Sunday night, Jameis Winston eating W’s, the return of Michael Thomas, and if the Saints are the best team in the NFL (40:44). Thank you to today's sponsors: Geico = In just 15 minutes you could save you 15% or more on car insurance. Visit Geico.com Pluto TV = Drop in. It's free. 100s of free TV channels and 1000s of movies and TV shows. Visit Pluto.TV Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Chris Brockman runs through the latest news from the world of sports including Ezekiel Elliott, Jimmy Garoppolo, and Christian McCaffrey injury updates, and the Raiders getting hammered by the league for Covid violations, (3:40). NBC Sports analyst Eddie Olczyk handicaps the top races and horses to watch in this year’s Breeder’s Cup, (13:10). 3-time Emmy Award-winning actor Jeremy Piven and Rich discuss the sorry state of his beloved Bears’ offense, what it was like to film an episode of ‘Entourage’ with Mike Tyson, his new movie ‘My Dad’s Christmas Date,’ (26:54). Rich wraps up the hour with his top 3 Under the Radar games for NFL Week 9, Chris Brockman’s Sneaky Good Games if you’re in the betting mood (40:59). Thank you to today's sponsor: Microsoft Teams = Now there are more ways to be a Team. Learn more at Microsoft.com/teams Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rich and the guys kick off the hour with a deep dive on the draft boards for fictional football players Bobby Boucher, Forrest Gump, Bobby Beamen, or Johnny Utah (5:46). In this week’s Higher Register Tepid Takes, Rich and the guys offer their sorta-solid-but-maybe-not-so-much takes on Alex Cora’s return to the Red Sox, the Cowboys chances to win the NFC East, and the Ravens Super Bowl chances (15:26). ESPN’s NBA Insider Brian Windhorst and Rich discuss the tip-off date for the NBA’s new season, the real reason why Daryl Morey left the Rockets, if the Sixer will make a move for James Harden, and if Giannis Antetokounmpo will be a Milwaukee Buck for much longer (22:04). NFL Network’s Draft Expert Daniel Jeremiah joins the show with a COMPLETE draft analysis of fictional football players Bobby Boucher, Forrest Gump, Bobby Beamen, or Johnny Utah (45:12). Thank you to today's sponsor: Geico = In just 15 minutes you could save you 15% or more on car insurance. Visit Geico.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rich kicks off the hour breaking down the Packers impressive Thursday night win over the injury and covid-depleted 49ers, (1:37). Rich and the guys celebrate the anniversary of The Waterboy by debating which fictional football player they’d draft first, Bobby Boucher, Forrest Gump, Bobby Beamen, or Johnny Utah (17:17). The MMQB’s Alber Breer and Rich discuss if Trevor Lawrence and Ohio State’s Justin Fields will go 1 and 2 in the next NFL Draft, the continuing impact of the Covid-19 crisis on the NFL Season, why the NFL came down hard on the Raiders for covid protocol violations, Odell Beckham Jr’s and Jimmy Garoppolo’s futures with their respective teams, how Antonio Brown’s reunion with Tom Brady came about, and which fictional football player he’d draft #1 (22:23). Thank you to today's sponsor: Geico = In just 15 minutes you could save you 15% or more on car insurance. Visit Geico.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rich and the guys open the hour debating if Back to the Future’s Flux Capacitor is the greatest fictional movie invention, (3:00). Rich reacts to JJ Watt’s comments after the Texans DE was not traded before the NFL deadline, the Brockman goes over the latest news including updates in Christian McCaffrey, Sam Darnold, and the start date for the next NBA season (5:45). Academy Award-winning screenwriter John Ridley and Rich discuss the state of his beloved Green Bay Packers, his new comic book miniseries ‘The Other History of the DC Universe,’ and why the Star Wars lightsaber is the greatest fictional movie invention (20:43). Peacock’s ‘Brother from Another’ co-host Michael Holley and Rich discuss if Boston fans or Ohio State fans are more arrogant, his chemistry with co-host Michael Smith, and reveals some secrets about TJ Jefferson from their days in college (40:47). Thank you to today's sponsor: Geico = In just 15 minutes you could save you 15% or more on car insurance. Visit Geico.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rich and the guys take calls from viewers who reveal the heartbreaking sports moments they’d like to change if they had a time machine, (3:43). Professional gamer and Stream Tyler “Ninja” Blevins and Rich discuss how he became a Lions fan while growing up in Chicago, what it was like filming the NFL 100 Super Bowl open, which NFL players are the best gamers, which celebrities are good gamers and which are not-so-much, if he can get Bill Belichick to wear one one of his Ninja Wear hoodies, and his experience on The Masked Singer, (21:23). Rich wraps up the hour breaking down if the Browns, Raiders, Rams, Dolphins, Bears and Cowboys will be playoff teams (44:29). Thank you to today's sponsor: Geico = In just 15 minutes you could save you 15% or more on car insurance. Visit Geico.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rich opens the hour discussing the 49ers and Packers playing on Thursday despite numerous injury and covid-related challenges, (3:26). NFL Network’s Steve Mariucci and Rich discuss his early coaching days with the Green Bay Packers, what it was like to be on the Niners side of the 49ers-Packers rivalry, if Mike Holmgren deserves to be in the Hall of Fame, Green Bay and San Francisco’s battle with injuries and covid-positive tests, and which team is the NFL’s best at the halfway mark (20:24). The guys wrap up the hour naming the sports/pop culture moment they’d like to change of the had a ‘Back to the Future’ time machine.(46:20). Thank you to today's sponsor: Microsoft Teams = Now there are more ways to be a Team. Learn more at Microsoft.com/teams Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rich opens the hour reflecting on the anniversary of the NFL Network’s launch (1:43). The guys react to Antonio Brown’s comments about joining the Buccaneers on Sunday, (10:19). Comedian/host Eric Andre explains why he’ll go to any length to enhance the creativity of Adult Swim’s “The Eric Andre Show,” reveals why he’s had some guests walk off the set, and Rich explains why he couldn’t promote Eric Andre’s twitter account live on the air (22:05). Rich wraps up the hour with his latest New York Jets lament, reacting to the team’s GM stating that embattled head coach Adam Gase isn’t going anywhere in the near future (39:24). Thank you to today's sponsor: Geico = In just 15 minutes you could save you 15% or more on car insurance. Visit Geico.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Good Morning Football’s Kyle Brandt and Rich discuss the Dolphins bright future with Tua Tagovailoa, Kyler Murray’s impressive skillset and Lamar Jackson’s room to grow as a passer, if the Bears should go back to Mitchell Trubisky, why former Bears’ return specialist Devin Hester should be in the hall of fame, and which is the best movie where the villain gets served (2:07). The guys marvel at the latest eyebrow (and hemline) raising clothing choice by Dolphins QB Ryan Fitzpatrick(24:46). Dodgers manager Dave Roberts and Rich discuss his emotional reaction to ending L.A.’s 32-year World Series title drought, how the Dodgers dugout reacted to Rays manager removing Blake Snell from Game 6, how the team handle Justin Turner’s in-game Covid-positive test and subsequent celebration with the team, and reveals who reached out to him following L.A.’s World Series win (39:51). Thank you to today's sponsor: Microsoft Teams = Now there are more ways to be a Team. Learn more at Microsoft.com/teams Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rich kicks off the hour breaking down the Cowboys slim pickings when it comes to choosing their starting quarterback against the unbeaten Steelers this week (7:42). Seahawks linebacker Bobby Wagner and Rich discuss what one of his early-morning lifting routines is like, what Seattle still needs to prove on the defensive side of the ball, Jamal Adams’ fit with the team’s competitive mindset, bridging the gap from the Legion of Boom teams to the current era of players, why the sky is the limit for WR DK Metcalf, and if Seattle is the best team in the NFC (21:22). Rich wraps up the hour explaining why the Packers were smart not to give up a 2nd round pick for Texans WR Will Fuller, and the guys debate of former Bears DB/Kick Returner extraordinaire is Hall of Fame worthy (40:28). Thank you to today's sponsor: Geico = In just 15 minutes you could save you 15% or more on car insurance. Visit Geico.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Washington Football Team head coach Ron Rivera and Rich discuss his battle with cancer, Dwayne Haskins’ future as Washington’s starting QB, and the team’s chances to win the weak NFC East(2:13). Chris Brockman’s news report includes updates on a possible expansion of the NFL playoff field this season, the latest trade rumors, covid updates on Clemson’s Trevor Lawrence and the Wisconsin outbreak, and if Mookie Betts was deserving of his NL MVP finalist status, (23:38). The guys wrap up the hour breaking down just how remarkable it is that 76-year-old Tony LaRussa is coming out of retirement to manage the White Sox (44:07). Thank you to today's sponsor: Microsoft Teams = Now there are more ways to be a Team. Learn more at Microsoft.com/teams Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Tampa Bay Times reporter Rick Stroud and Rich break down the Buccaneers MNF win over the Giants, the impact of Antonio Brown’s addition to the Bucs, Tom Brady’s comfort level after two months of play, how Tampa will utilize AB in their offense, and Bruce Arians’ ‘unique” facemask set up on Monday Night Football (2:52). Former NFL front office exec Scott Pioli and Rich discuss Gronk’s return from retirement, Bill Belichick’s excuses for the Patriots current predicament, if the Patriots should be sellers at the trade deadline, why the Dolphins made the right move going to Tua Tagovailoa, what the Bears can do about their muddled QB situation, why Miami is poised for long-term success, and why the Jets shouldn’t ‘Tank for Trevor” (26:18). In his ‘4 Downs’ segment, Rich weighs in on Kyler Murray and the Cardinals, the Raiders playoff chances, and a radical proposal involving Cam Newton, Bill Belichick and Jimmy Garoppolo (44:36). Thank you to today's sponsor: Netsuite = The world's number one cloud business system. Schedule your free product tour at Netsuite.com/Rich Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rich kicks off the hour with an in-depth break down of the Buccaneers’ win over the Giants on Monday Night Football, and a message to Giants fans who are wringing their hands over Daniel Jones’ inconsistency (5:28). Saints safety Malcolm Jenkins and Rich discuss the big election day, how the Saints season is going so far, if talented-bit-troubled WR Michael Thomas will return this week, what he expects when facing Tom Brady and Antonio Brown, what happened in that crazy incident with Bears WR Javon Wims, how he’s helping feed the needy this Thanksgiving and how you too can donate, the message of his “Black Boys” documentary, the Ohio State-Michigan rivalry, and what it’s been like returning to New Orleans this season (20:40). Rich and the guys wrap up the our discussion Bill Belichick’s explanation/excuses for the Patriots current predicament (43:47). Thank you to today's sponsor: Microsoft Teams = Now there are more ways to be a Team. Learn more at Microsoft.com/teams Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rich launches into a lamentation (no, not on the Jets) on the latest disappointment by his beloved Michigan Wolverines football program, (3:01). Rich and the guys dissect the Bears-Saints “spitting” allegations along with the latest injury updates and trade news from the NFL, (22:21). In his Overreaction Monday segment, Rich reacts to the latest NFL hot takes including the Steelers, Cam Newton’s starting status, Dolphins playoff chances, and much more (38:55). Thank you to today's sponsor: Netsuite = The world's number one cloud business system. Schedule your free product tour at Netsuite.com/Rich Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rich kicks off the hour recapping the latest NFL trades, and a recap of the Chargers blowing yet another double-digit lead, this time a 21-point advantage over the Broncos, and why Russell Wilson and DK Metcalf make up the NFL’s best QB/WR tandem and why Wilson is the MVP frontrunner, (5:01). ESPN announcer Joe Tessitore and Rich discuss him calling his son’s trick play for Boston College vs #1 Clemson Saturday, why Dabo Swinney’s team will be just fine with true freshman QB DJ Uiagalelei, and when we can expect a new season of ABC’s crazy-fun competition show ‘Holey Moley’ that he co-hosts with Rob Riggle (21:16). Rich wraps up the hour explaining why parents everywhere hate when Daylight Savings Time ends, the annoying jingle his daughter sings during the scary moments of scary movies, and if you’re down with Candy Corn or nah? (41:46). Thank you to today's sponsor: Netsuite = The world's number one cloud business system. Schedule your free product tour at Netsuite.com/Rich Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rich kicks of the week recapping the Cowboys latest lost, this on at the hands of NFC East rival Eagles, and the Steelers remaining unbeaten after taking down AFC North rival Ravens, and why the Bears offense continues to be the NFL’s most maddening, (1:21). Pro Football Talks Mike Florio and Rich discuss the impact of Ravens S Marlon Humphrey’s positive Covid-19 test, if we’ll see any big NFL Trade Deadline deals, if Clemson QB Trevor Lawrence should avoid the Jets at all costs, why the Dolphins future is bright even if Tua Tagovailoa doesn’t pan out, and how the Covid crisis and possible social unrest surrounding the 2020 election could impact the NFL (24:03). Rich wraps up the hour commenting on Tua Tagovailoa’s debut and why the Dolphins are looking like a formidable team all of a sudden (46:18). Thank you to today's sponsor: Netsuite = The world's number one cloud business system. Schedule your free product tour at Netsuite.com/Rich Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

ESPN’s Dan Le Batard and Rich discuss the beginning of the Dolphins’ Tua Tagovailoa era, if the Miami Heat should make a run at Giannis Antetokounmpo, and if Rich is, as accused, stealing ideas from Stugotz (1:38). Actor Omari Hardwick joins the show to promote his new horror flick ‘Spell,” discuss his playing days as a defensive back for the University of Georgia, if former Bulldog teammate Hines Ward deserves to be in the Pro Football Hall of Fame, and his successful leap from athlete to entertainer (22:11). In their Higher Register Tepid Takes segment, Rich and the Guys give their quasi-endorsements on Tom Brady’s Super Bowl chances, the Cowboys under 3rd-string QB Ben DiNucci, and the Eagles odds to win the NFC East with a winning record. Brockman offers up his Sneaky Good Games for NFL Week 8 with a bonus college game thrown in, and Rich predicts his Unlockiest Lock of the Week between the Bears and Saints (42:57). Thank you to today's sponsor: Microsoft Teams = Now there are more ways to be a Team. Learn more at Microsoft.com/teams Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rich offers up his top Under-the-Radar Games for NFL Week 8 that include the Jets-Chiefs, Raiders-Browns, and Colts-Lions, (14:07). Dodgers pitcher Walker Buehler and Rich discuss the Rays’ controversial removal of Blake Snell that likely cost Tampa Bay Game 6 of the World Series, his reaction to Justin Turner’s positive Covid-19 test and subsequent celebration controversy, how Clayton Kershaw helped him become a successful big game pitcher, and his ownership stake in Kentucky Derby winner Authentic (20:49). Rich wraps up the our discussing why Tom Brady would go out on a limb (again) for talented-but-troubled WR Antonio Brown (43:50). Thank you to today's sponsor: Geico = In just 15 minutes you could save you 15% or more on car insurance. Visit Geico.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rich kicks off the hour breaking down the Falcons’ much-needed win over the Panthers (5:19). FOX Sports/The Athletic’s Bruce Feldman and Rich discuss Clemson QB Trevor Lawrence contracting the Covid-19 virus, the Covid outbreak at Wisconsin, if Nebraska truly wants to be in the Big Ten still, and who would win if the split National Champions from 1997, Nebraska and Michigan, played (22:34). Thank you to today's sponsor: Geico = In just 15 minutes you could save you 15% or more on car insurance. Visit Geico.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Chris Brockman breaks down the latest news and notes in the NFL, and the White Sox hiring of Tony La Russa as their new manager…(10:31). NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport and Rich discuss Andy Dalton’s status for Week 8 after suffering a brutal concussion last week, if the Cowboys regret hiring Mike McCarthy in the wake of their stumbling start to the season, if the Patriots could be sellers at the NFL trade deadline, how soon before Dez Bryant suits up for the Ravens, how close Antonio Brown came to signing with the Seahawks instead of the Buccaneers, and the impact of positive Covid tests on their Week 8 games (21:26). Rich and the guys take a taste test of the new Josh’s Jacks cereal from Bills QB Josh Allen (39:50) and wrap up the hour taking calls on viewers’ biggest pizza pet peeves (42:48). Thank you to today's sponsor: Geico = In just 15 minutes you could save you 15% or more on car insurance. Visit Geico.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rich starts the hour recapping the latest in the Justin Turner/World Series Covid controversy (timestamp). Rich and the guys dig into a “worst crimes against” pizza discussion (00:48) followed by a breakdown on why Tua Tagovailoa will soon lead the Dolphins back to relevance (12:07). Hall of Fame announcer Bob Costas and Rich discuss why analytics, though helpful and important, sometimes run the game of baseball, reaction to what MLB should do in reaction to Justin Turner’s World Series Game 6 Covid controversy, the incredible ending to Game 4 and the emergence of Randy Arozarena (21:22). Rich wraps up the hour professing his love for his favorite cereal, the long-discontinued Product 19 (42:28). Thank you to today's sponsor: Geico = In just 15 minutes you could save you 15% or more on car insurance. Visit Geico.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rich kicks off the hour updating the latest NFL news involving Covid-positive tests from the Giants and Chargers, and previews the Week 8 Thursday night NFC South matchup between the Falcons and Panthers (2:03). Eagles Head Coach Doug Pederson and Rich discuss how he’ll prepare to face the Cowboys’ 3rd-string QB Ben Dinucci, how injuries have impacted Philly’s season so far, how the team plans to utilize the athleticism of rookie QB Jalen Hurts in their offense, how unprecedented the NFC East has been this season, how Carson Wentz can bounce back from a shaky start to the season, and the development of his team’s young receivers (19:58). Rich and the guys wrap up the hour with a Cowboys QB’s for Dummies lesson on Who Is Ben DiNucci (48:11). Thank you to today's sponsor: Microsoft Teams = Now there are more ways to be a Team. Learn more at Microsoft.com/teams Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Bill QB Josh Allen joins the show to discuss how he got his own brand of cereal, if the Bills can tople the Patriots from their long-standing AFC East perch, why Buffalo’s offense has struggled of late, reveals just how far he can throw a football (hint: a LONG way), and his relationship with Bills Hall of Fame QB Jim Kelly (2:39). Actor Carl Weathers and Rich discuss the new season of ‘The Mandalorian,’ what is time as a Raiders linebacker was like, how he landed his role on ‘The Mandalorian,’ and how his career has spanned tackling Larry Czonka to working with Steven Spielberg to his iconic Chubbs Peterson role in Adam Sandler’s ‘Happy Gilmore’ (20:40). Rich and Brockman debate if Boston misses Mookie Betts or Tom Brady more, and how Bears head coach Matt Nagy and QB Nick Foles can get back on the same page (40:29). Thank you to today's sponsor: Geico = In just 15 minutes you could save you 15% or more on car insurance. Visit Geico.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Chris Brockman kicks off the hour with the latest news from the world of sports including updates the NFL trade deadline moves, the status of the Nebraska-Wisconsin football game this week in the face fo the Badgers’ covid outbreak, and how the Sixers are shaking up their front office (2:11). Packers WR Davante Adams and Rich discuss his mindset on days when he has a monster game, the lack of respect for the Packers WR corps, how his injuries have actually helped Green Bay, how Aaron Rodgers propels him to greatness, and the All-Pro QB’s mindset coming into the season, and his reaction to DK Metcalf’s epic run-down to ruin Budda Baker’s pick six dreams (15:21). Good Morning Football’s Kyle Brand reveals to Rich his awesome Halloween costume this year, why the Bears offense is stuck in neutral, previews the Steelers vs Ravens in Week 8, makes a daring prediction about Tua Tagovailoa’s starting debut against the Rams, names the best Joaquin Phoenix performance, and says if Mark Sanchez or Daniel Jones had the most embarrassing moment for a New York QB (37:49). Thank you to today's sponsor: Microsoft Teams = Now there are more ways to be a Team. Learn more at Microsoft.com/teams Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rich opens the hour with his take on Justin Turner’s “disturbing” postgame celebration with Dodgers teammates despite his positive Covid-19 test earlier in Game 6 (1:33). Rich also weighs in on Rays’ manager Kevin Cash removing Blake Snell in the 5th inning despit his domination to that point, and if today’s managers rely too much on analytics (15:03). ESPN MLB Insider Jeff Passan and Rich breakdown the timeline surrounding Justin Turner’s positive Covid test in the middle of the World Series Game 6, why Turner was celebrating maskless with his team after the Dodgers win, what would have played out of the series had been pushed to a Game 7, and if the Rays relied too much on analytics when pulling Blake Snell even though he was dominating (27:13). Thank you to today's sponsor: Geico = In just 15 minutes you could save you 15% or more on car insurance. Visit Geico.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hall of Fame hockey announcer Mike “Doc” Emrick and Rich discuss where he was during Kirk Gibson’s historic 1988 World Series home run, calling play-by-play for historic sports moments, how announcers prepare for big games, why he chose to retire at the peak of his abilities, and his new book and advice he has for those entering the sports broadcasting industry (2:19). Actor Mark Strong calls the show from London where he’s filming his Spectrum Original show ‘Temple’ to discuss the show’s new season, his Arsenal English Premier League rooting interests, how American sporting events are much different than those in England, and what it was like filming the visually groundbreaking Best Picture-nominated ‘1917’ (22:47). Chris Brockman wraps up the hour with the latest news from the world of sports including updated NFL injury items, why the Seahawks are getting thinner at RB, how The Masters will be mixing in some College Football this year, and the covid-19 impact on the Wisconsin QB depth chart (43:57). Thank you to today's sponsor: Microsoft Teams = Now there are more ways to be a Team. Learn more at Microsoft.com/teams Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rich previews Game 6 of the Dodgers-Rays World Series, and discuss the if the big problems with the 2-4 Cowboys are fixable (00:46). The guys discuss the eminent return of Panthers RB Christian McCaffrey and its fantasy football implications (9:04). Vikings tight end Kyle Rudolph and Rich discuss the state of Notre Dame football and how much validity there is to the movie “Rudy,” if the Vikes and embattled QB Kirk Cousins can turn around their season after a 1-5 start, the return of RB Dalvin Cook and the emergence of rooke WR Justin Jefferson, and why he’s auctioning off his customized Polaris Slingshot for charity (19:57 ). The hour wraps up with Rich and the guys discussing where they land on their respective household pecking orders, and why you shouldn’t insult the Jets to Rich despite the fact that they stink on ice (44:38). Thank you to today's sponsor: Geico = In just 15 minutes you could save you 15% or more on car insurance. Visit Geico.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rich kicks off the hour with a thorough breakdown of the Bears getting dominated on Monday Night Football by the Rams including a look at why Chicago’s QB play continues to struggle, why the 5-2 Rams are being overlooked, and some “Punters are People Too” love for Rams’ P Johnny Hekker who pinned the Bears deep in their own territory all night long (3:24). Rich and the guys react to Jerry Jones’ latest memorable sound bite when questioned about a possible Cowboys leadership void in the locker room, (26:47). In his weekly ‘4 Downs’ segment, Rich weighs in on the Dolphins promising future, why the Texans got fleeced in the DeAndre Hopkins trade, why the NFC playoff seedings could lead to a lot of controversy and outrage, and why the Cowboys need to make a big move to land a big time quarterback to salvage their season (33:23). The guys wrap up the hour discussing if the Cowboys should throw in the towel on this season and focus on rebuilding in 2021 (45:21). Thank you to today's sponsor: Microsoft Teams = Now there are more ways to be a Team. Learn more at Microsoft.com/teams Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rich recaps an exciting weekend in College Football including the season-ending injury to all-world Alabama WR Jaylen Waddle, Justin Field’s impressive game vs Nebraska, and his reaction to an all-time thrilling/controversial end the epic Penn State-Indiana game(4:16). Academy Award-winning actor Matthew McConaughey and Rich discuss Washington Football Team’s domination of the Cowboys, the inspiration for his new book “Greenlights,” the biggest risk he ever took that could have cost him his career, if we’ll ever see him revive his Rust Cole ‘True Detective’ role, and why the old axiom that common sense isn’t so common is commonly true (21:29). Rich wraps up the hour with a salute to Washington head coach Ron Rivera on his completion of his chemotherapy, and a thorough roundup of the latest NFL injury news (44:50). Thank you to today's sponsor: Geico = In just 15 minutes you could save you 15% or more on car insurance. Visit Geico.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred and Rich discuss the crazy end to Game 4 of the World Series, which of the 2020 rules changes will be coming back in 2021, if he would be willing to void the Mookie Betts trade for Chris Brockman (2:59). Rich and the guys recap that wild end to the Dodgers-Rays game 4 and how it compares to other amazing endings to World Series games and Super Bowls, (15:05) and marvel at the numerous jaw-dropping moments in the Cardinals’ overtime win over the Seahawks (28:17). In his Overreaction Monday segment, Rich weighs in on Tom Brady and Bill Belichick’s divergent success this season, if the Patriots should trade Cam Newton to the Cowboys, how long Mike McCarthy will last in Dallas, if all 4 NFC West teams could make the playoffs, and if Bills fans should be worried about Josh Allen’s play of late (42:18). Thank you to today's sponsor: Geico = In just 15 minutes you could save you 15% or more on car insurance. Visit Geico.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rich kicks off the week remarking on a remarkable sports weekend, and weighs in on the Buccaneers signing of controversial wideout Antonio Brown to join Tom Brady, and an in-depth recap of the Cardinals thrilling overtime win over the Seahawks (1:33). NBC Sports’ Peter King and Rich discuss which team’s offensive weapons he likes most, the Steelers Super Bowl chances, why the Niners are hitting their stride on offense despite a number of injuries, if the Patriots can salvage their season after a 2-4 start, (23:00). Cardinals CB Patrick Peterson joins the show to discuss Arizona’s huge overtime win over the NFC West front-running Seahawks and how Kyler Murray compares (favorably) to Russell Wilson, how Kliff Kingsbury has turned the franchise around, and his hilarious reaction to DK Metcalf dashing Budda Baker’s pick-six dreams on Sunday Night Football (42:11). Thank you to today's sponsor: Geico = In just 15 minutes you could save you 15% or more on car insurance. Visit Geico.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices