The Rich Eisen Show

Rich tips off the hour recapping the 76ers’ epic collapse against Trae Young and the Atlanta Hawks, then turns his attention to TJ Jefferson’s other NBA team where Playoff P stepped up big time for the Clippers without the injured Kawhi Leonard to deliver “the greatest win in the history of the franchise.” 3-time NBA champion BJ Armstrong and Rich discuss the Clippers unexpected win over the Jazz on the road without Kawhi in Game 5, what Sixers Head Coach Doc Rivers must be thinking the day after his team’s historic collapse and why Ben Simmons needs a huge confidence boost, why he’s concerned for Kevin Durant after he played every minute in the Nets Game 5 win over the Bucks, and what it was like being on the court with Michael Jordan during playoff crunch time. The guys wrap up the hour reacting to Rich and Chris Brockman’s appearance in the new Madden 22 trailer. And make sure you check out Rich's other podcast: Just Getting Started with Rich Eisen. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.co

Rich starts the hour reacting to claims by Tampa Bay Rays ace Tyler Glasnow who says his elbow injury is directly due to MLB clamping down on pitchers using foreign substances on the mound. ‘Today’ show co-host Craig Melvin and Rich discuss his new book ‘Pops: Learning to Be a Son and a Father’ chronicling his family’s up-and-down history. Chargers WR Keenan Allen tells Rich why he’s a big fan of the Nets and why Justin Herbert is the Nikola Jokic of the NFL, why he’s been very impressed with Brandon Staley despite his status as a first-time head coach, why Justin Herbert is just scratching the surface on his immense potential, and why people shouldn’t sleep on the Chargers this season. Rich wraps up the hour reacting to the NFL’s updated protocols for vaccinated players vs non-vaccinated 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

Co-host of ESPN’s ‘Hoop Streams’ Kendrick Perkins and Rich discuss what the Kawhi Leonard knee injury impacts the Clippers’ chances to best the Jazz in their West Semifinal series, if Chris Paul’s positive Covid-19 test will slow down the Suns’ momentum, why the Milwaukee Bucks are a “dumb team” and lack basketball IQ, why the Hawks will force a Game 7 with the 76ers, and which open NBA job is the most attractive. Baseball Hall of Famer Rod Carew tells Rich how baseball has changed over the decades but that cheating has been a constant in the sports long history and that today’s players should stop complaining about it so much, why MLB should institute rules to limit or outright ban The Shift, who was the best hitter he ever saw (the answer WILL surprise you), and the batting tip he’d give to Angels two-way star Shohei Ohtani to improve at the plate. Rich wraps up the hour making a BOLD bet in reaction to the Jaguars, fresh off drafting Trevor Lawrence #1 overall, saying they’re not sure how their QB competit

Rich tips off the hour recapping Kevin Durant’s stellar night in Game 5 where he dropped 49 on the Bucks to give the Nets a 3-2 series lead. Rich reacts to the news that Suns guard Chris Paul has tested positive for COVID-19 and how it could impact the West Finals, and if Kawhi Leonard’s knee injury has sunk the Clippers’ title hopes. ESPN’s NFL Reporter Jeff Darlington and Rich discuss Tua Tagovailoa’s disastrous day where he threw 5 interceptions during a Dolphins minicamp practice and his long-term future with the team with a potential Deshaun Watson trade a possibility, how the 2nd-year QB has improved over the off-season and if comparisons to Chargers QB Justin Herbert are fair, the latest in the Aaron Rodgers holdout saga and why he thinks the disgruntled Packers QB will indeed play for the team this season. Rich wraps up the hour commenting on the latest in the Aaron Rodgers situation and explains why he thinks Rodgers will return for a “swan song” season in Green Bay. And make sure you check out Rich'

Sports Illustrated Editor and ’60 Minutes’ correspondent Jon Wertheim and guest host Ryan Leaf discuss his new book ‘Glory Days’ about how sports and culture changed forever over the summer of 1984, the French Open decision makers doubling down on their stance to fine Naomi Osaka for not speaking with the media at Roland Garros, and why Novak Djokovic could go down as the most successful men’s tennis player ever and also the most disliked by fans.     SiriusXM NBA Radio Host/Nets Studio Analyst Frank Isola and Ryan discuss James Harden’s status for Brooklyn’s Game 5 vs the Bucks and how much of an impact he might or might not have if he plays, how the Hawks and Clippers were able to even up their series against the Sixers and Jazz, if the long layoff will hinder or benefit the Suns, and his pick (for now) to win the NBA title.    Clippers fan TJ Jefferson react to Isola saying the Clippers could win it all while Leaf and Brockman are throwing their love behind the Suns.    They guys wrap up the hour going in-

Green Bay Press-Gazette Packers Columnist Pete Dougherty and guest host Ryan Leaf discuss the odds Aaron Rodgers actually follows through with his promise to never play for Green Bay again and what the impact on his legacy would be if that happens, how many games the Packers could expect to win with Jordan Love as the starting QB, how the Rodgers standoff has impacted Love’s development, and the odds the Packers will trade their disgruntled QB.    Ryan and the guys react to Aaron Rodgers’ latest tongue-in-cheek comments about his “uneventful” offseason and why his wardrobe choice spoke volumes about what he’s really thinking.   Ryan, proud owner of a 1-handicap, makes a huge announcement about his golf future.   Ryan wraps up the hour reflecting on his long journey from NFL player to prison inmate to where he is today and how the definition of “success” had changed dramatically for him. And make sure you check out Rich's other podcast: Just Getting Started with Rich Eisen. Learn more about your ad choices. V

Guest host Ryan Leaf tees off the hour previewing this week’s US Open and says why he’s no fan of “fake tough guy” Brooks Koepka and his loyal fans.   Golf Channel Host Rich Lerner tells Ryan if Phil Mickelson, fresh off his historic PGA Championship win, can capture the U.S. Open this week at Torrey Pines, which other golfers in the field have the best shot to capture the year’s 2nd major, and if the rivalry/feud between Brooks Koepka and Bryson DeChambeau is real or more of a show to get social media views.     Ryan and Chris Brockman wrap up the hour showing their unabashed rooting interest in Mickelson this week. 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 starts the hour with further reaction to the Packers’ CEO’s foot-in-mouth comments calling Aaron Rodgers “a complicated fella.”   ‘Overreaction Monday’ returns with Rich’s takes on the Bucks title odds, Nikola Jokic’s controversial ejection, if the Suns can win it all, if the Clippers are gonna Clip in Game 4 vs the Jazz, and if the Sixers are the team to beat in the in the East.       MMA journalist Ariel Helwani and Rich discuss his leaving ESPN after declining to take a pay cut, why Nate Diaz’ UFC future remains bright despite his bloody loss over the weekend, if we’ll ever see Israel Adesanya vs Jon Bones Jones, and why Rich should still feel proud of the Knicks despite his unabashed hatred for team owner James Dolan. 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 kicks off the hour reacting to Le’Veon Bell’s tweets over the weekend ripping Chiefs Head Coach Andy Reid, and wonders if the former All-Pro RB’s time in the NFL has come to a close.   Rich react to Packers CEO Mark Murphy’s publicly saying that Aaron Rodgers is “complicated” and says how such comments could impact the disgruntled QB’s standoff with the team’s front office.    NBC Sports Boston’s Patriots Insider Tom Curran tells Rich how concerned/annoyed Bill Belichick is by the camp absence of underpaid lockdown CB Stephon Gilmore, why the team is “agog” over rookie QB Mac Jones and why there will be a “legitimate competition” for the starting QB spot, if Belichick and pull of a 3rd version of his Patriots Dynasty, why the Patriots weren’t more aggressive in pursuing a trade with the Falcons for Julio Jones, and what the realistic expectations are for New England for the 2021 season.   Rich wraps up the hour with a game-by-game breakdown of the Patriots early-season schedule could play out if rookie Q

Rich tips off the hour recapping the Suns sweep of the Nuggets and wonders if this is the year Chris Paul re-writes his playoff legacy.   Rich and the guys debate of Nuggets center Nikola Jokic should have been ejected for his hard foul on Suns G Cameron Payne.    With yet another injury to one of their big three stars, Rich weighs in on whether Kevin Durant can put the Nets on his back with Kyrie Irving and James Harden out.   Nets analyst Richard Jefferson and Rich discuss the rash of injuries to Brooklyn and their chances to bounce back against the Bucks in their East Semi’s series, how Chris Paul has taken the Suns to another level (or two… or three) this season, why league MVP Nikola Jokic should not have been ejected for his hard foul on Cameron Payne, and his reaction to Stephen A. Smith saying Donovan Mitchell is the greatest player in Utah Jazz history.     Rich wraps up the hour reacting to another classic Bill Belichick press conference, and Kyler Murray’s less-than-flattering comments about the Da

Jeff in Detroit poses a question that gets the debate wheels turning: Is Steph Curry the 2nd-greatest point guard ever…and is he even a point guard??   Sticking to the debate them, the guys discuss if it’s okay to wear a jersey of your favorite player to a game.   Rich breaks out a brand-new segment, “Crystal Ball It,” where he and the guys predict the sports headlines six months from now involving Aaron Rodgers, Kawhi Leonard, the Brooklyn Nets and more.   Emmy Award-winning actor Jimmy Smits and Rich discuss his new Lin-Manuel Miranda-directed musical ‘In the Heights,’ his VERY brief tenure on ‘Miami Vice,’ and why he owes a debt of gratitude to ‘L.A. Law’ and ‘NYPD Blue’ creator and pioneering TV producer Steven Bochco.   Rich wraps up the hour discussion what to say when your significant other makes a very uncomfortable observation while you’re watching a movie or sports on TV. And make sure you check out Rich's other podcast: Just Getting Started with Rich Eisen. Learn more about your ad choices. Vis

The guys kicks off the hour debating which NFL team has the best wide receiver duo now that Julio Jones and AJ Brown have teamed up in Tennessee.   Rich reacts to comments by Sean McVay and discusses how different the Rams’ offense will look this season following the trade for Jared Goff to the Lions for Matthew Stafford.   NFL Network & CBS Sports NFL Analyst Nate Burleson and Rich discuss his recent Sports Emmy win, why Aaron Rodgers should report to Packers camp, if a move to the AFC is in Rodgers best interests, which are the top under-the-radar storylines for the upcoming NFL season, and why the Saints might have something to say about the Buccaneers’ Super Bowl repeat chances.   Rich and the guys wrap up the hour reacting to Kyler Murray’s comments that he hasn’t put his baseball career to bed for good, and Russell Wilson’s comments on his beef with the Seahawks and how his situation compares to Aaron Rodgers’. And make sure you check out Rich's other podcast: Just Getting Started with Rich Eisen. Lear

Rich tips off the hour recapping the Bucks Game 3 win over the Nets that saw some dreadful offense/good defense and the strange sight of Kevin Durant’s personal bodyguard rushing on the court when KD squared off with Milwaukee’s PJ Tucker.   Rich recaps the Jazz shooting lights out to go up 2-0 on the Clippers and debates if Utah is not the favorites to win the NBA title.    Titans OT Taylor Lewan and Rich discuss his knee injury recovery and joke about some mock headlines that can be gleaned from his comments, why the Julio Jones addition doesn’t guarantee success, his reaction to Rich’s “Tenn-tastic 4” nickname for the team, and what was he thinking in his wardrobe choice at the recent CMT Music Awards show.    Rich wraps up the hour reacting to troubling allegations against Michigan football coaching legend Bo Schembechler. 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

Rams receiving legend Isaac Bruce and Rich discuss the lasting legacy of the Rams’ ‘Greatest Show on Turf’ offense, why the Julio Jones trade now puts added pressure on Titans QB Ryan Tannehill and what makes DeAndre Hopkins the best wide receiver in the NFL, and how he’s preparing for his year-delayed Hall of Fame speech.   Rich reacts to comments by Mets 1B Pete Alonso who actually wants pitchers to use sticky substances, and explains why his rationale actually holds water.   Rich wraps up the hour with ‘Brother from Another’ co-host Michael Holley discussing the many reasons why cheating by pitchers is a bad thing, chiefly because it results in BORING games. 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

Saints Pro Bowl Safety Malcolm Jenkins and Rich discuss the Saints QB competition between Jameis Winston and Taysom Hill following Drew Brees’ retirement, Aaron Rodgers’ Packers standoff and why we’re seeing more NFL players use leverage against teams, the NFLPA’s stance on getting players vaccinated against Covid-19, and how he thinks former Ohio State coach Urban Meyer will do in the NFL as the Jaguars head coach.    ESPN’s Diana Russini calls in from Titans camp to discuss getting professional help for her obsession with Julio Jones (she took no less than 50 photos of him today).   Rich reacts to the Packers announcement that Lambeau Field will be full of fans this season and Bucs’ head coach Bruce Arians’ message to his players about getting Covid-19 vaccinations.   The hour wraps up with a heated debate on possible NBA trades with scenarios involving Damian Lillard teaming up with Giannis Antetokounmpo in Portland…or in Milwaukee??   And make sure you check out Rich's other podcast: Just Getting Started

Rick opens the hour talking NBA Playoffs and reacting to the first camp comments from Packers QB Jordan Love as he prepares to be Green Bay’s starter should Aaron Rodgers follow through on his threat to never play for the team again.    ESPN NFL Nation Packers Insider Rob Demovsky tells Rich that Love has been getting not just the majority of snaps in Packers’ minicamp but EVERY snap, how dug in Rodgers is on his boycott stance, and if his legacy with Cheese Head fans could change his mind and bring him back into the fold.   Rich wraps up the hour comparing how Aaron Rodgers relationship with the fans if he left Green Bay compares with what happened at the end of Brett Favre’s Packers tenure.  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

NFL Insider Ian Rapoport and Rich discuss the lingering Aaron Rodgers-Packers standoff and how each day Rodgers stays away from Green Bay’s minicamp benefits Jordan Love, how the Titans landed Julio Jones from the Atlanta Falcons, if there is a settlement on the horizon between Deshaun Watson and his accusers which could bring about a trade of the Texans QB, and more.      Rich reacts to Tom Brady’s first time speaking to the media at Bucs minicamp and breaks down his championship mindset and tone he’s setting for a repeat run in Tampa.   The guys react to Gerrit Cole’s less-than-impressive response when he was asked if he’d previously used a foreign substance on the mound.   Rich wraps up the hour explaining how losing a Sports Emmy to Turner Sports’ Ernie Johnson became a great teachable moment for his kids. 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 NBA analyst Jalen Rose and Rich discuss the possibility Juwan Howard could leave their alma mater Michigan to coach the Trail Blazers, why Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Bucks have MASSIVELY disappointed in their two games vs the Nets, what (if anything) the Lakers should do with their roster this off-season, the wide-reaching charity work his Leadership Academy is doing in Detroit, if he plans to finally mend fences with fellow Fab 5 member Chris Webber, and his take, as a baggy shorts pioneer, on the trend toward shorter shorts in basketball.   Former Packers executive and current MMQB Columnist Andrew Brandt tells Rich how the current Aaron Rodgers-Jordan Love situation compares to when Green Bay drafted Rodgers while Brett Favre was still firmly entrenched as the starter, why the Packers are not trading Rodgers despite having no apparent solution in sight to the stalemate between him and the team’s front office.    Rich and the guys wrap up the hour reacting to reports out of Packers camp on Jordan L

Rich tips off the hour recapping the night in the NBA Playoffs that saw Joel Embiid drop 40 on the Hawks to even up their series, and the Clippers suffering yet another head-scratching loss, this time to the Jazz in the opener of their 2nd-Round series.   With Packers QB Jordan Love set to speak to the media today, Rich breaks out a preemptive “What Was He Really Thinking” assessment of what must be going through the mind of the 2nd-year Packers quarterback amid the Aaron Rodgers drama.   Yahoo! Sports’ Pete Thamel tells Rich why the College Football Playoff might expand from 4 teams to a whopping 12, who would get automatic berths vs at-large berth in the expanded CFP, and when we could see the implementation of an expanded playoff.    Rich and the guys wrap up the hour marveling at Tom Brady’s continued greatness at an age when most thought he’d be long-retired. 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

Tennessee Titans WR AJ Brown and Rich discuss the Julio Jones trade and if Brown’s continuous social media stumping for the All-Pro wideout helped make the deal happen, if Derek Henry or DK Metcalf is more or a beast in the weight room, why Jones turned down his offer accept Brown’s #11 jersey, and his reaction to Rich’s new “Tenn-tastic 4” nickname for the group of him, Jones, Henry and Ryan Tannehill.    Actor/host/comedian Joel McHale tells Rich the UNREAL amount of calories he consumed while filming his new FOX show ‘Crime Scene Kitchen,’ if he, as a die-hard Seahawks fan, fears that Russell Wilson could follow the Aaron Rodgers route and try to force a trade from Seattle and if the and Rich should take Rodgers’ chill approach to negotiating their future contracts, and the return of his ABC show ‘Card Sharks’ and what game show hosts REALLY should be telling contestants who win big.    Rich wraps up the hour recapping the latest from Packers camp with news on Jordan Love’s unimpressive day, and Matt LaFle