The Rich Eisen Show

Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back Ronald Jones and Rich discuss which pizza topping is his favorite, winning the Super Bowl and meeting Tom Brady for the first time, and how adding Leonard Fournette to the Bucs’ backfield didn’t bother him one bit. NFL Network Analyst and Pro Football Hall of Famer Michael Irvin and Rich discuss if he was or was not truly on board with Tom Brady’s ability to lead Tampa to a Super Bowl title, the Buccaneers team effort in dominating the Chiefs, why he ‘lone wolfed’ Tampa to beat KC, and what Tom Brady DID NOT say to Tyron Mathieu in their heated exchange during the Super Bowl.  Rich and the guys wrap up the hour reminiscing on past interviews with Modern Family’s Ed O’Neill and My Cousin Vinny actress Marissa Tomei. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rich and the guys open the hour debating which is their favorite Joe Pesci performance: Goodfellas, My Cousin Vinny, Home Alone, Casino, or another. Former Washington head coach Jay Gruden and Rich discuss how the Buccaneers were able to shut down the Chiefs in the Super Bowl, why he (a former Bucs coach) was cheering for KC, how he dealt with having Dwayne Haskins foisted upon him when he was the Head Coach in DC, what it was like growing up with a HIGHLY impatient brother like Jon Gruden, and why he owes Tony Romo an apology. Rich reflects on the passing of longtime NFL head coach Marty Schottenheimer, and the guys wrap up the hours discussing the latest news including updates on Patrick Mahomes, LaMelo Ball’s big night, and a debate on which is the best pizza topping.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rich kicks off the hour explaining why some NFL teams might try to copycat the Buccaneers and land a game-changing quarterback, and lists his top 5 teams that should make that move.  Rich breaks down the growing buzz out of the Pacific Northwest that All-Pro QB Russell Wilson is growing more and more frustrated with the team’s lack of protection for him and might want out of Seattle. NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport and Rich discuss the Patriots’ life after Brady and Gronk, and their next move at the QB position, how much longer Carson Wentz will remain on the Eagles, the Texans’ plan to bring Deshaun Watson back into the fold, if the Seahawks would ever trade Russell Wilson, and which 2020 starting QB could be starting elsewhere in 2021.   Rich and the guys wrap up the hour wondering if Bill Belichick will call Tom Brady to congratulate him on his 7th Super Bowl win. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rich and the guys debate if the Buccaneers or the Chiefs have a better chance to reach the Super Bowl next season, and how Brady made the most of his transition from the Patriots to the Bucs. Rich and the guys discuss the ageless Tom Brady and how he, at 43, compares to other famous people when they were 43 (and you WILL be surprised by some of the comps). Chris Brockman runs through the best Super Bowl postgame sound bites, the on-field beef between Brady and Chiefs' safety Tyrann Mathieu, and the already-posted Super Bowl odds for next season. Rich wraps up the hour explaining why the GOAT QB conversation is over once and for all, and why Patriots fans watched the Super Bowl in droves this year. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

NBC Sports NFL analyst and Pro Football Hall of Famer Tony Dungy and Rich discuss what Buccaneers’ defensive coordinator Todd Bowles did to shut down the Chiefs’ vaunted offense, how the auto accident involving Chiefs’ head coach Andy Reid’s son impacted the Super Bowl outcome, Bruce Arians’ desire to repeat as champions, the need for more diversity on NFL coaching staffs, if new Texans head coach David Culley can mend the team’s rift with Deshaun Watson, his reaction to John Lynch and Drew Pearson making it into the Pro Football Hall of Fame, and how he and all of Peyton Manning’s head coaches surprised him with his HOF announcement.  Rich explains how having no/limited numbers of fans in NFL stadiums this season impacted game outcomes, and why he’ll never doubt a Tom Brady-led team again. Rich recaps his weekend in Tampa and what the best part of his short trip was (hint: it has ZERO to do with football) Rich and the guys wrap up the hour discussing how playing on their home turf benefited the Buccaneers, a

Rich kicks off the hour recapping the Tom Brady and the Buccaneers defense’s stunning domination of the Chiefs in Super Bowl LV, and explains why Tom Brady is the GOAT when it comes to NFL free agent signings. FOX Sports NFL analyst and Pro Football Hall of Famer Troy Aikman and Rich discuss how the Buccaneers were able to shut down the vaunted Chiefs’ offense, how Tom Brady’s mindset transformed Tampa Bay into Super Bowl champions, how Brady became the GOAT QB despite limited physical traits, what’s next for the Chiefs after their Super Bowl flop, and his reaction to Drew Pearson and John Lynch’s Pro Football Hall of Fame elections. Rich wraps up the hour discuss just how long the ageless Tom Brady will continue to play football. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Pro Football Hall of Famer Rod Woodson and guest host Andrew Siciliano discuss what the Buccaneers have to do to beat the Chiefs in the Super Bowl, why Chief’s offensive coordinator Eric Bieniemy hasn’t gotten an head coaching job yet, the seemingly ageless Tom Brady, and his pick to win on Super Sunday. CBS Sports’ analyst Charles Davis and Andrew discuss how the city of Tampa is adjusting to the Covid-19 impact on Super Bowl week, if the Chiefs will benefit from arriving in Florida on Saturday, a defensive back’s perspective of defending against Patrick Mahomes, and if we’ll see any new wrinkles from either time in their usual game plans.  The guys wrap up the hour reacting to the news that reigning National League Cy Young Award winner Trevor Bauer is heading to the Dodgers, and offer up their Super Bowl predictions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

NFL Network analyst and Super Bowl XXXV winning coach Brian Billick and Andrew Siciliano discuss the 20th anniversary of the Ravens’s Super Bowl win, why a team with a dominant defense can’t win a title in today’s pass-happy NFL, how the Chiefs’ offensive line issues will impact Sunday’s big game, and what a 2nd Super Bowl win would mean for Chiefs’ head coach Andy Reid’s legacy.  NFL Network analyst Steve Mariucci and Andrew discuss his preparation for Sunday’s 8-hour pre-game show, how much longer Tom Brady could play, Patrick Mahomes’ penchant for throwing (and completing) high-risk passes, and if the aggressive approach of Lions’ new head coach Dan Campbell will pay dividends.    Andrew wraps up the hour discussing the best Super Bowl host cities, and recounting a great story about his first Super Bowl trip involving too many adult beverages, oversleeping, and somehow not getting fired from his radio gig.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Guest host Andrew Siciliano kicks off the hour discussion the dumbest conversation surrounding Tom Brady vs Patrick Mahomes in Super Bowl LV, and how much longer Brady could play.  Saints 6-time Pro Bowl defensive end Cameron Jordan and Andrew Siciliano discuss what it was like playing a full season under the threat of Covid-19, what it’s like trying to sack Tom Brady and Patrick Mahomes, if Drew Brees has played his last game in the NFL, if there’s a chance RB Mark Ingram returns to New Orleans, and who he’s rooting for in the Super Bowl. Andrew and the guys discuss some of the odder Super Bowl tidbits including if the coin toss or jersey color could determine the Chiefs-Buccaneers winner. Andrew wraps up the hour telling the guys about his Senior Bowl experience and how the Covid-19 threat is treated a bit differently in Mobile, Alabama that what he’s used to in Los Angeles. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rich and the guys discuss which is the most likely scenario between the Buccaneers and Chiefs: a blowout or a close game? Bills All-Pro wide receiver and Rich discuss his relationship with QB Josh Allen and Buffalo’s great team chemistry, why he stayed on the field after the AFC Championship game loss to watch the Chiefs celebrate, and why he can’t pick against Tom Brady in the Super Bowl. Seahawks Pro Bowl safety Jamal Adams and Rich discuss the challenges the Bucs’ and Chiefs’ secondaries with face against Tom Brady and Patrick Mahomes, how his game has changed since coming to Seattle from the Jets, and his Super Bowl predictions.  Rich wraps up the hour breaking down the most important Super Bowl factors and his final prediction for Super Sunday Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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