The Rich Eisen Show

Padres IF Jake Cronenworth and Rich discuss San Diego’s rise from also-ran to legit contender and their burgeoning rivalry with the World Champion Dodgers, his thoughts on pitchers getting checked on the mound for foreign substances, how much that GINORMOUS Padres swag chain weighs, and what it was like to strike out Mookie Betts in a mop-up relief appearance earlier this season. Actress Emmanuelle Chriqui tells Rich what it’s been like being stuck in Canada for nearly a year due to the global pandemic, why she, a Montreal native, has not been to and will not ever attend a hockey game, and why she’s excited for the release of her new film ‘Die in a Gunfight.’ Rich wraps up the hour reacting to Urban Meyer’s comments that rookie QB Trevor Lawrence isn’t ready to be the Jags’ starter by saying, “yes, he is!” And make sure you check out Rich's other podcast: Just Getting Started with Rich Eisen. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Longtime ESPN announcer Mark Jones and Rich discuss how much ESPN has changed over the years, Trae Young and the Hawks’ chances to win the NBA title this season, if this is the year Chris Paul finally breaks through and gets his championship ring, and his favorite stories about ESPN colleagues Bill Walton, Hubie Brown, Doris Burke, and Stuart Scott. TJ comments on the impact the late Stuart Scott had on his burgeoning journalism career back in college with his trendsetting approach to having their written words match their spoken words. Rich and the guys field calls from viewers telling some GREAT stories about their first concert experiences. And make sure you check out Rich's other podcast: Just Getting Started with Rich Eisen. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rich tips off the hour recapping the Clippers’ Game 3 win over the Suns in the Western Conference Finals and wonders why injured star Kawhi Leonard was watching from a luxury box instead of being on the bench with his teammates. 12-year NBA veteran Rex Chapman tells Rich why he loves the Mavs’ hiring of Jason Kidd and how the new head coach will mesh with superstar point guard Luka Doncic, which teams make the most sense for Ben Simmons in a possible trade for the embattled Sixers’ PG, why the Suns have the best chance to win the NBA title out of the four remaining teams in the playoffs, and why he was “dead wrong” about his criticism of Trae Young when he was selected early in the 2018 NBA Draft. Rich wraps up the hour reflecting on the coming end of the Islanders’ Nassau Coliseum reflecting on the team’s glorious history there and his not-so-glorious personal history there back in his high school days. And make sure you check out Rich's other podcast: Just Getting Started with Rich Eisen. Learn more about y

Hall of Fame announcer Marv Albert surprises Rich on his birthday and the two discuss the surprising Atlanta Hawks and why this is the most wide-open NBA Playoffs he can remember, what he’ll be doing in retirement after nearly 6 decades as an announcer, and what are his favorite moments he’s witnessed first-hand in his storied sports casting career from the Barcelona Dream Team, to Willis Reed’s comeback vs the Lakers to Michael Jordan’s ‘Flu Game.’   John Smoltz, Hall of Fame pitcher and Emmy Award-winning analyst for FOX Sports and MLB Network, and Rich discuss MLB’s crackdown on pitchers using foreign substances and why “in two weeks it will be a non-issue,” if there’s a compromise that can be reached between pitchers and MLB that would make the game fair for batters but also safe for batters, and why Angels two-way star Shoei Ohtani could be as dominant as Mets ace Jacob deGrom if he only focused on pitching.   Rich and the guys wrap up the hour discussing if the Lakers would be a good fit for Ben Simmons

Baseball Hall of Famer Reggie Jackson surprises Rich with a call on his birthday and recalls hitting one of the most memorable All-Star Game home runs ever when he nearly hit the ball over the Tiger Stadium roof in 1971, his reaction to the current hullabaloo in Major League Baseball over pitchers using foreign substances, and his mindset that night in 1977 when he cemented his “Mr. October” legend by hitting 3 homers on 3 pitches against the Dodgers in Game 6 of the World Series.   Actress/comedian Iliza Shlesinger and Rich discuss what it’s been like to resume her stand-up comedy tour after taking a year off because of the Covid-19 lockdown, and the strange-but-true story that happened to her that was the basis of her new Netflix movie ‘Good on Paper.’    Rich’s son Xander dials in and makes his case to for the Rich Eisen Show to start up a Tik Tok page, much to TJ Jefferson’s chagrin.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rich tips off the hour recapping Trae Young’s monster night (48 points, 11 assists) in Game 1 against the Nets and says why the Nets will have their hands full against Atlanta’s upstart young team.   Pro Football Hall of Famer Michael Irvin surprises Rich with a call on his birthday and says why he’s been so impressed with and excited by this year’s NBA Playoffs despite no LeBron or Steph Curry vying for a title, why he’s 100% certain Dak Prescott will suffer no lingering affects this year from his season-ending leg injury, and does a game-by-game breakdown of the Cowboys 2021 schedule where he predicts Dallas will go 13-4. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rich starts off the hour railing agains MLB’s new rules enforcement on pitchers using foreign substances on the mound and how managers are already beginning to abuse their ability ask for reviews as gamesmanship to rattle opponents.   Actor Tony Hale and Rich discuss his new Disney+ series ‘The Mysterious Benedict Society,’ whether ‘Die Hard’ is a Christmas movie, and what his classic character Buster Bluth is doing today in the ‘Arrested Development’ alternate universe.   Rich and the guys wrap up the hour debating who spends more time and money on personal grooming: soccer superstar Christiano Ronaldo or ESPN NBA Analyst Tim Legler. And make sure you check out Rich's other podcast: Just Getting Started with Rich Eisen. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hall of Fame broadcaster Bob Costas and Rich discuss the mess that has become MLB’s policing of pitchers using foreign substances and a possible solution to the problem, why cheating in baseball will always be around despite best efforts to eradicate it, and his favorite recollections of retiring sportscasting legend Marv Albert.   Rich, Chris Brockman and Mike Del Tufo gang up on TJ Jefferson when the Altoona, PA native renews his claim that he’s from the “East Coast.”  And make sure you check out Rich's other podcast: Just Getting Started with Rich Eisen. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rich tips off the hour recapping the amazing ‘Valley Oop’ game-winning play for the Suns in their Western Conference Finals Game 2 against the Clippers, and explains why as thrilling as the play on the court was the game became unwatchable because of the lengthy delays for official replay reviews.   Rich reacts to the black eye MLB took last night after two embarrassing incidents involving umpires checking pitchers for foreign substances that resulted in a near brawl between Nationals’ ace Max Scherzer and Phillies manager Joe Girardi, along with A’s reliever Sergio Romo dropping his pants when he was checked by an ump.   Rich wraps up the hour ranting against the changes baseball has seen over the years which leads Chris Brockman to come up with new lyrics for ‘Take Me Out to the Ballgame.’   And make sure you check out Rich's other podcast: Just Getting Started with Rich Eisen. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rich and the guys begin the hour reacting to the first day of MLB umpires searching pitchers for foreign substances and why Jacob deGrom might go down as the greatest Mets pitcher ever.     Rich fields calls from viewers with polar opposite takes on the “Is ‘The Karate Kid’ a Sports Movie?” debate which leads to a potential fantasy football team name in honor of actress Glenn Close.   Actor Titus Welliver and Rich discuss the finals season of his Amazon Prime Video series ‘Bosch’ and the shocking revelation that he still doesn’t get free Amazon Prime, his experience on the HBO classic series ‘Deadwood’ and how he reacted when he caught his young son watching an episode of the profane and violent series, and how he’s managed to land a role in every Ben Affleck movie.  And make sure you check out Rich's other podcast: Just Getting Started with Rich Eisen. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ten-time PGA Tour-winner Justin Rose and Rich discuss Jon Rahm’s US Open win after a rocky month in his personal life of the course and why some golfers are not big fans of the USGA’s tough course set ups, if we’ll ever see a Golf Super League, and why if he, a big fan of Chelsea in the Premier League, would adopt the Philadelphia Eagles as his favorite NFL team.    Rich and the guys celebrate the anniversary of ‘Karate Kid’ with a HEATED debate on whether or not the Ralph Macchio classic is a sports movie or not, which leads Rich into recounting the shenanigans that wend down on the set of the movie ‘Draft Day.’    Rich wraps up the hour reacting to Tom Brady’s “no F’s to Give” mindset now that he’s unencumbered by Bill Belichick’s staid environment in New England. And make sure you check out Rich's other podcast: Just Getting Started with Rich Eisen. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rich tips off the commenting on Ben Simmons’ controversial end to his season with the 76ers and explains why the embattled Sixers star still might be able to fulfil his vast potential…but with another team.     The MMQB’s Andrew Brandt joins Rich in-studio to discuss the financial windfall NCAA players could see after the Supreme Court’s big ruling this week, why we might be entering a Wild West era of playing college players, how Aaron Rodgers comported himself back when he took over the Packers helm from Brett Favre, why he doesn’t see Rodgers holdout lasting in to the regular season, and why the NFL is on a slippery slope with its policy on vaccinated vs unvaccinated players. And make sure you check out Rich's other podcast: Just Getting Started with Rich Eisen. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rich and the guys kick off the hour wondering who Tom Brady was talking about when he denigrated a mystery QB in the teaser for the next episode of LeBron James’ HBO show ‘The Shop.’   The guys marvel at Shohei Ohtani’s latest exploits and fantasize about what the playoffs would look like.   Three-time Pro Bowl NFL Tight End Greg Olsen and Rich discuss the remarkable story of his 8-year-old son’s young life and recovery from his recent heart transplant surgery, and his big plans (along with Travis Kelce on George Kittle) to host 50 NFL TE’s in Nashville for their Tight End University summit (was Tim Tebow invited??)     Rich wraps up the hour recapping his Father’s Day where he got to spend it the way 99% of all fathers wish they could: doing absolutely nothing! And make sure you check out Rich's other podcast: Just Getting Started with Rich Eisen. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

New York Yankees announcer Michael Kay tells Rich what it’s like to call three triple plays in one season, why he’s not a fan of MLB’s decision to crack down on pitchers using foreign substances on the mound, and why he thought Mike Tyson was going to punch him during one of his ‘Centerstage’ interviews.   Tulane Law School Sports Director Gabe Feldman and Rich break down how the Supreme Court “dropped the hammer” on the NCAA in regards to keeping college athletes unpaid, and when we might see athletes begin to cash in on their name and likenesses.     Rich reacts to the SCOTUS-NCAA ruling and says we’d all better get used to seeing our favorite schools’ top athletes in commercials very soon.   Rich and the guys wrap up the hour breaking down TJ Jefferson’s priceless reaction to his Sixers getting bounced out of the playoffs at the hands of the Hawks. And make sure you check out Rich's other podcast: Just Getting Started with Rich Eisen. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rich tips off the hour breaking down the Hawks’ Game 7 win over the 76ers and explains why Ben Simmons “is a broken player” and is most likely done in Philadelphia…if the Sixers can find a taker for him.   ESPN NBA Insider Brian Windhorst and Rich discuss Ben Simmons’ disappointing playoffs for the 76ers and why Philly should have pulled the trigger on a trade for PG Kyle Lowry, if the Sixers could pull off a blockbuster deal for Trail Blazers guard Damian Lillard for the embattled Simmons, when the Suns can expect Chris Paul’s return following his positive Covid-19 test, and if Kawhi Leonard can make a return to the court for the Clippers in the Western Conference Finals.    Rich wraps up the hour recapping the thrilling end of the US Open at Torrey Pines where Bryson DeChambeau collapsed down the stretch unlike Jon Rahm who sank two clutch putts on his final two holes to capture the tournament.  And make sure you check out Rich's other podcast: Just Getting Started with Rich Eisen. Learn more about your ad

Colts DT DeForest Bucker and Rich discuss NFL players’ stance on getting Covid-19 vaccinations, facing his old team, the 49ers, and Titans new WR Julio Jones this season, and why he’s been highly impressed with Carson Wentz’ leadership so far. Actors Martin Sheen and Luke Wilson join Rich to discuss their new football movie ’12 Mighty Orphans,’ their love of sports movies, and what it was like for Sheen to be on the ‘Apocalypse Now’ set with acting legend Robert Duvall. Rich and the guys wrap up the hour reacting to the big news that Angels two-way star Shohei Ohtani will take part in the MLB All-Star Game Home Run Derby at Coors Field this summer. And make sure you check out Rich's other podcast: Just Getting Started with Rich Eisen. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

ESPN Monday Night Football analyst Louis Riddick and Rich discuss Aaron Rodgers’ standoff with the Packers and the team CEO Mark Murphy dipping into the “petty pool” with his public comments about the disgruntled QB, why the Broncos would be the best fit for Rodgers if the Packers decide to move on from him, if Ryan Fitzpatrick could be WFT’s long-term answer at the QB position, and if he also did a spit take when the Jaguars said they’re not locked in on naming Trevor Lawrence their Week 1 starter. Emmy Award-winning actor Ray Liotta and Rich discuss his upcoming film ‘No Sudden Move’ and what its director Steven Soderberg has on common with Martin Scorsese, and reveals that he’s NEVER seen the iconic film ‘Field of Dreams’ in which he played the role of Shoeless Joe Jackson. Rich and the guys recap the amazing Twitter thread by a man who had to spend 24 hours in a Waffle House as punishment for finishing last in his fantasy football league, and break down how they would approach the loophole that allowed hi

Rich and the guys tip off the hour breaking down the latest news in the NBA and wonder which version of Paul George will show up for the Clippers tonight: Playoff P or Pandemic P? The Athletic’s Sam Amick and Rich discuss the reasons behind the shakeup in Dallas that saw big changes in the front office and coaching staff, why head coach Rick Carlisle stepped down with two years remaining on his contract, if all the changes help or hinder the team’s ability to keep superstar Luka Doncic in the fold, and the possibility the Trail Blazers shock the NBA world and trade Damian Lillard this offseason. And make sure you check out Rich's other podcast: Just Getting Started with Rich Eisen. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

ESPN MLB Insider Jeff Passan and Rich discuss how baseball plans to actively enforce its rules on illegal foreign substances, the chances MLB will work with players and teams to develop a universal sticky substance that would be available on the mound for all pitchers to use, and Jacob deGrom’s latest injury scare. Rich and Chris Brockman ask TJ Jefferson if he’s more elated by the Clippers’ surprising Game 5 win over the Jazz or more pissed off about the Sixers choke against the Hawks which leads to TJ making a scorching hot take on Ben Simmons’ future in Philadelphia. Rich wraps up the hour reacting to Matt LaFleur’s latest comments on Aaron Rodgers’ holdout and says what the Packers Head Coach was really thinking when addressing the media. And make sure you check out Rich's other podcast: Just Getting Started with Rich Eisen. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Tennessee Titans Head Coach Mike Vrabel tells Rich how Bill Belichick has rubbed off on his coaching style, his advice for Urban Meyer as he ventures into the NFL head coaching ranks, and what Julio Jones brings to the team and how the All-Pro WR has meshed with the team’s culture so far. ESPN’s Bomani Jones tells Rich why the 76ers looked like “frauds” against the Hawks and if Ben Simmons can overcome his fear of shooting the ball (which is what NBA players are supposed to do), why he’s sticking with his pick of the Bucks to win their semifinal series against the Nets, Trae Young’s emergence as a legit NBA star in this year’s playoffs, why he’s convinced Aaron Rodgers will never play for the Packers again, and his thoughts on the anniversary of OJ Simpson’s infamous slow-speed chase. Rich wraps up the hour reacting to the latest developments in MLB’s crackdown on pitchers using with Yankees’ ace Gerrit Cole lamenting the lack of communication between MLB higher ups and pitchers. And make sure you check out R