The Rich Eisen Show

Rich tips off the hour recapping Baylor’s absolute demolition of previously unbeaten Gonzaga in the NCAA Tournament’s National Championship game, (timestamp) then breaks down the trade that sent Sam Darnold to the Carolina Panthers, and explains why he’s in a much better situation that he was with the Jets. ESPN College Basketball Analyst Jay Bilas and Rich discuss Baylor’s domination of Gonzaga and explains why the draining UCLA game had zero impact on the Zags poor showing in the title game, how Scott Drew transformed the Baylor program from an absolute dumpster fire into National Champions, his reaction to Hubert Davis taking over the reins at North Carolina, and possible big changes coming to the NCAA’s amateurism/Name-Image-Likeness policies after getting battered by the Supreme Court last week. Rich wraps up the hour debating if the Jets did the right thing by trading Sam Darnold, and his advice for BYU QB Zach Wilson.  And make sure you check out Rich's other podcast: Just Getting Started with Rich Eis

Rich and the guys continue their “Lose in a Heartbreaker vs Lose in a Blowout” debate using those Buffalo Bills Super Bowl teams and the long-suffering Detroit Lions as examples. With Rich’s wife Suzy Shuster debating on whether to watch ‘The Departed’ on her cross-country flight the guys get into a debate on which era of Martin Scorsese’s career is the best. Chris Brockman wraps up the hour with the latest news and notes from the world of sports. 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 begins the hour explaining why he, a Michigan alum, was rooting for UCLA to beat Gonzaga, and how the end of the Bruins season mirrors a certain plot point in the horror classic ‘The Shining.’   Rich and the guys debate if it’s better to lose in a blowout like Houston lost to Baylor or in heartbreaking fashion a la UCLA vs Gonzaga? NBC Sports’ Peter King and Rich discuss why this could be an unprecedented NFL Draft when it comes to how many QBs will be taken in the first few picks and how the Jets could shake everything up with their pick at #2, why Jimmy Garoppolo isn’t likely to be traded by the 49ers, the chances Ohio State quarterback Justin Fields drops in the draft, and if he’d rather see his favorite team lose in heartbreaking fashion or in a blowout.  Rich wraps up the hour reacting to Stanford beating Arizona for the Women’s National Championship and reflects on the Cardinal’s accomplishment in the face of being on the road for 10 straight weeks leading up to their title. And make sure you check

Rich tips off the hour reacting to the “instant classic” that was the epic Final Four overtime thriller between UCLA and Gonzaga. CBS Sports’ Hall of Fame announcer Jim Nantz and Rich discuss his call of the epic ending between the Zags and Bruins and where it ranks among the sport’s all-time games, how he sees the Gonzaga-Baylor National Championship game playing out, the top stories to watch for at The Masters this week, and why you shouldn’t bet against Tiger Woods returning to the golf course at some point in the future. Rich and the guys wrap up the hour trying for the millionth time to convince Chris Brockman to watch the Humphrey Bogart classic ‘Casablanca.’ 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

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Rich and the guys start the hour reacting to Michael Strahan’s April Fools gap-tooth prank and grill Mike Del Tufo for taking credit for sniffing out the prank when it was actually TJ Jefferson who made the initial call. Actor & Comedian Lil Rel Howery and Rich talk the surprising success of his Netflix prank movie ‘Bad Trip’ and why you’ll want to watch it just for the cocky priest, and why his NBA All-Star Celebrity Game dreams went down in flames and led to his benching by coach Stephen A. Smith. And make sure to check out Rich's other podcast every Friday: Just Getting Started with Rich Eisen Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

CBS Sports’ and Brooklyn Nets announcer Ian Eagle and Rich discuss how amazing this year’s NCAA Tournament has been, why Gonzaga is the best tournament team he’s seen in his two decades of calling March Madness games and if UCLA can pull off a stunning upset of the Zags, his dropping an awesome Megan Thee Stallion reference during one of his tourney games this year, the Nets’ chances to erase their long history of NBA irrelevance, and his predictions on how the Final Four plays out. Rich and the guys react to Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts changing his number from 2 to 1 and wonder if that has anything to do with Carson Wentz switching to #2 with the Colts. Basketball Hall of Famer Bill Walton tells (yells?) Rich how much love and enthusiasm for life and basketball, what will be the basis of his upcoming on-air conversation with fellow UCLA great Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, and if the underdog Bruins can pull off the upset against unbeaten Gonzaga. And make sure to check out Rich's other podcast every Friday: Just G

Rich kicks off the hour remind everyone that we are exactly one month away from the NFL Draft and that he is exactly 1000% nervous that the Jets will screw it up completely. Rich reacts to comments by Bears’ GM Ryan Pace touting Andy Dalton’s resume, and reminds Chicago fans that they probably deserved better. NFL Films analyst Greg Cosell and Rich discuss if Trevor Lawrence is really that much better than BYU quarterback Zach Wilson, if the Jets could surprise everyone and stick with Sam Darnold as their QB instead of drafting his replacement, if Mac Jones or Trey Lance will be the third quarterback off the board on draft day, why Ohio State’s Justin Fields reminds him of a smaller version of Cam Newton, which dark horse QB the Bears could target later on in the draft, and if the top draft QBs can be compared to any current NFL QBs. Rich wraps up the hour debating TJ on whether all the pundits are overrating Clemson’s Trevor Lawrence as the NFL’s “Next Great QB.” And make sure to check out Rich's other podca

Rich and the guys start the hour grilling long-time Yankees fan Mike Del Tufo who says he’s going to switch his allegiance to the Mets if the Pinstripes don’t win the World Series this season. The guys also do a DEEP dive into Titans Qb Ryan Tannehill’s response to Derrick Henry’s INSANE pushups-on-an-exercise-ball-and-strength-band-with-a-chain-over-your-neck workout which leads to a fun game of 80’s Action Hero/Film Set Job Mad-Libs. Actor and Emmy-winning writer Bob Odenkirk and Rich discuss his longtime Chicago Cubs fandom, why you shouldn’t watch his new film ‘Nobody’ with your kids, working with Garry Shandling in the seminal HBO comedy ‘The Larry Sanders Show,’ and if he’s in the know about how ‘Better Call Saul’ will wrap up its series storyline. 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 reacting to the news that North Carolina’s Roy Williams is retiring and wondering if Celtics head coach Brad Stevens could be in line to replace the 3-time national champion coach in Chapel Hill. With the 49ers trading up to #3, Rich and the guys discuss the growing intrigue about which QB’s will get drafted by which teams and some possible wheeling and dealing that could do down. Acclaimed golf swing coach and Golf Channel/Golf Pass host Chris Como and Rich discuss Bryson DeChambeau’s absolute desire to become the best in golf despite using methods that have rankled the sports’ traditionalists, the advice he has for all the hackers out there along with the ultimate flex when Rich asks for a lesson. 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 reacting to TJ Jefferson’s April Fool’s tweet about the Bears trading for Russell Wilson which DID NOT go over well with die-hard Chicago fan Jeff Garlin, so the ‘Curb Your Enthusiasm’ actor/comedian called into the show to “voice his displeasure.” Jomboy dials in and reveals to Rich where the “Jomboy” name came from and how MLB has reacted to his sudden online stardom covering the more controversial aspects of baseball, his preview of the National League and why the Padres have a better chance to win the World Series than the NL West, an American League preview, and his Cy Young/MVP favorites in the NL and AL. Rich warps up the hour giving his preview of his beloved Yankees and their chances to win the World Series this season.  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

Two-time Super Bowl champion Chris Long and Rich discuss the importance/overemphasis on pro days for NFL prospects, why current NFL players have a right to be upset with the league expanding to a 17-game regular season, the Eagles’ “confusing” off-season and why this could be a make-or-break season for the team’s front office, what kind of quarterback Colts fans can expect in Carson Wentz next season, and why you can expect to see Jimmy Garoppolo back with the Patriots soon.  With the NFL moving to a 17-game regular season, Rich busts out a special version of “Sneaky Good Games” showcasing the top Week 18 games to watch in the upcoming NFL season. Rich and the guys wrap up the hour reacting to Michael Strahan’s decision to fix his trademark gap-toothed smile and wonder if it’s not all just an elaborate April Fool’s joke. And please check out Rich's other podcast every Friday: Just Getting Started with Rich Eisen Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Turner Sports NBA Analyst and Michigan alum Chris Webber and Rich discuss the Wolverines’ upset loss to UCLA in their Elite 8 matchup and how Bruins alum Reggie Miller wouldn’t stop trash talk texting him about it, why Juwan Howard has a bright future in Ann Arbor while breaking the bias against big man coaches, why he, an pioneer of baggy shorts in basketball, IS NOT A FAN of the trend toward John Stockton-esque short shorts, why the NBA needs to change its policy on teams adding high-quality players via buyouts, and his message for former Lions QB Matthew Stafford. FOX Sports NFL Rules Analyst and former NFL VP of Officiating Mike Pereira and Rich discuss if the End Zone/Pylon Fumble Rule will ever be changed, why the proposed “Sky Judge” proposal is good theory but flawed in how it could be implemented, and why the NFL is thinking about tinkering with Overtime rules and onside kicks, and his 4th & 15 proposal to replace the current system. Rich wraps up the hour presenting the new statistical milestones th

Michigan alum Rich tips off the hour giving props to UCLA for bouncing his #1-seeded Wolverines from the NCAA Tournament for their first trip to the Final Four since 2008. Rich recaps to the stellar pro days of LSU wide receiver Ja’Marr Chase and Florida Gators tight end Kyle Pitts, and why the Eagles might already regret trading out of the #6 slot in the NFL Draft.   Rich reacts to the growing number of lawsuits against Texans QB Deshaun Watson, and tries to read between the lines of recent comments from Houston’s GM Nick Caserio and what the allegations mean for Watson’s trade market.  And make sure you check out Rich's other podcast every Friday: Just Getting Started with Rich Eisen Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Pro Football Talk’s Mike Florio and Rich discuss which QB the 49ers are targeting after trading up to get the 3rd overall pick in the NFL Draft, if the Jets are dead set on Zach Wilson with the #2 pick or if Justin Fields or Mac Jones could be in the mix for New York, if 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan still holds a torch for Vikings QB Kirk Cousins, his reaction to the latest allegations against Deshaun Watson that came out in a recent Sports Illustrated story, and the NFL’s options to discipline Watson in the face of the mounting lawsuits against him.  Rich and the guys react to the NFL officially announcing a 17-game season and how it will impact scheduling, and wrap up the show getting the scoop from TJ Jefferson on his bid to become a contestant on ‘The Price Is Right.’ And make sure to check out Rich's other podcast every Friday: Just Getting Started with Rich Eisen Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rich kicks off the hour reacting to Justin Fields’ eye-popping 40 time at his pro day, and admits to his “Jets insecurity” because of the team’s long history of disappointment with highly-touted quarterbacks. Actor Denis Leary tells Rich how much he was hoping for Tom Brady to fail in Tampa so there would be a Bill Belichick-Brady reunion in New England, reveals that Belichick played a big role in preparing for his role as an NFL head coach in ‘Draft Day’ and what the Patriots coach surprisingly did one time when Leary invited him to the ‘Rescue Me’ set, his role in the iconic sports movie ‘The Sandlot,’ what it was like to work with Kevin Costner, and the new season of this FOX sitcom ‘The Moodys.’   Rich wraps up the hour issuing a correction on his rant against People Magazine for naming Prince William the World’s Sexiest Bald Man.  And make sure to check out Rich's other podcast every Friday: Just Getting Started with Rich Eisen Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rich opens the hour recapping the latest from the NCAA Tournament’s Sweet 16, and the guys still can’t believe they’re losing the bracket challenge to Rich’s ten-year-old son. Rich breaks down the 49ers recent press conference and marvels at the absolute 100% honesty of the Niners’ GM John Lynch and Head Coach Kyle Shanahan on Jimmy Garoppolo’s future as the team’s starting QB. Future Hall of Famer Drew Brees tells Rich what his proudest NFL accomplishment was, if he was having second thoughts about hanging up his cleats before formally announcing his retirement, and how close he came to signing with the Dolphins before he eventually opted on the Saints.  And make sure to check out Rich's other podcast every Friday: Just Getting Started with Rich Eisen Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The MMQB’s Albert Breer and Rich discuss the inside machinations that saw the 49ers, Dolphins, and Eagles shuffling the deck atop the 2021 NFL Draft, if the 49ers will be shopping Jimmy Garoppolo if they take a QB with the #3 pick in the Draft, how the mounting lawsuits and allegations against Deshaun Watson are impacting his trade market, and why Aaron Rodgers is reluctant to restructure his Packers contract.  Actor Joe Manganiello and Rich discuss the premise of his new movie ‘Shoplifters of the World,’ why he’s wary of the Steelers prospects for the 2021 season, who should be Pittsburgh’s next quarterback after they move on from Ben Roethlisberger, and his reaction to Zach Snyder’s 4-hour ‘Justice League’ cut. Rich and the guys wrap up the hour reacting to the news that TJ Jefferson will get a shot to “come on down” and win some fabulous prizes on ‘The Price Is Right.’ And make sure to check out Rich's other podcast every Friday: Just Getting Started with Rich Eisen Learn more about your ad choices. Visit

NFL Network analyst Daniel Jeremiah tells Rich which QB the 49ers are surprisingly targeting in the Draft after moving up to the #3 spot, why Zach Wilson is a lock to go to the Jets with the #2 pick, how the Dolphins are poised to make a run at Deshaun Watson after moving back from the #3 spot in the draft, and possible landing spots for Sam Darnold if the Jets go with a QB in the draft and decide to trade their incumbent starter.  Rich updates how he and the staff are doing in their March Madness brackets competition against his kids (guess who’s winning and guess who’s in last. Again), and reacts to reports that the NFL will announce a 17-game regular season this week and the financial and physical impact on players and owners. (timestamp).   Rich wraps up the hour taking umbrage with a report that Prince William has been named the World’s Sexiest Bald Man…especially since he’s not even completely bald!! And make sure you check out Rich's other podcast every Friday: Just Getting Started with Rich Eisen Lear

Rich tips off the hour demonstrating what most fans around the country are feeling right now: complete elation about this year’s thrilling NCAA Tournament (unless your team lost in which case it’s complete despondence). Rich breaks down the big trades that saw the 49ers moving up and the Eagles moving down prior to next month’s NFL Draft and the top five things to take out of those big dealings as they reverberate throughout the league. Rich wraps up the hour explaining why the NBA needs to address teams like the Nets being able to stockpile talent via the league’s buyout policies instead of having to give up assets via the trade route. And make sure to check out Rich's other podcast every Friday: Just Getting Started with Rich Eisen Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices