The Rich Eisen Show

 Rich kicks off the hours recapping Washington Football Team’s surprising win over the previously unbeaten Steelers, and marvels at the MVP-like performance of Bills QB Josh Allen in Buffalo’s Monday Night Football drubbing of the 49ers. (2:25). Rich reacts to new that this year’s Michigan-Ohio State game might be cancelled due to Covid-19. (23:10). In his weekly ‘4 Downs’ segment Rich weighs in on the Saints as the top seed in the NFC, the Vikings’ playoff chances, (28:39). Notre Dame head coach Brian Kelly and Rich discuss the Covid-19 impact on this college football season, if the Fighting Irish should be in the College Football Playoff even if they lose their rematch with Clemson, if the CFP committee should expand the playoff field this season, if the Irish will remain in the ACC for football and his decade in South Bend and what Rich will do to celebrate his 13th year at the school. (38:34).   Thank you to today's sponsor: Microsoft Teams = Now there are more ways to be a Team. Learn more at Microsoft.c

Rich kicks off hour three previewing the Bills vs 49ers on Monday Night Football, (00:45). In his ‘Overreaction Monday’ segment Rich weighs in on the Eagles’ QB situation, the Saints Super Bowl Chances with Taysom Hill, Aaron Rodgers MVP chances and more! (11:26). ESPN NFL Analyst and 2-time Super Bowl champion Damien Woody and Rich discuss Bill Belichick’s 45-0 destruction of Anthony Lynn’s Chargers, why Belichick’s coaching tree doesn’t always bear fruit, why the Jets job is “pretty attractive,” and why he’s not fully buying into the 9-3 Browns (22:31). Rich wraps up the hour pondering the possibility of Bill Cowher coming out of retirement to coach the Jets (48:23).   Thank you to today's sponsor: Geico = In just 15 minutes you could save you 15% or more on car insurance. Visit Geico.com 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 Yahoo! Sports’ Pete Thamel and Rich discuss the covid-19 threat to the Michigan-Ohio State game, if the BYU-Coastal Carolina battle of unbeatens could influence an expansion of the College Football Playoff, how long Jim Harbaugh will remain at Michigan, and if Urban Meyer is heading to Texas and Trevor Lawrence staying at Clemson, (2:18). NBC News’ Political Correspondent Steve Kornacki and Rich discuss his AWESOME appearance breaking down the NFL playoff picture on Football Night in America, why he’s a low-key Patriots fan, reveals that he’s actually only good at one thing when it comes to math, reveals how many pairs of khaki pants he owns, and if he’s willing to do a big favor for Rich on the air. (20:43). Rich wraps up the hour singing the praise of Giants’ head coach Joe Judge and why his team is tougher than their 5-7 record indicates, and responds to critics who say the Chiefs are vulnerable (47:57).   Thank you to today's sponsor: Microsoft Teams = Now there are more ways to be a Team. Learn

Rich kicks off the hour breaking down the top storylines from the NFL’s Week 13 including Rich singing the praises of the 9-3 Cleveland Brows. (00:56). Rich reacts to the Jets last-second come-from-ahead loss to the Raiders and the subsequent firing of Defensive Coordinator Gregg Williams (13:36). NBC Sports’ Peter King and Rich discuss the Jets firing of Jets Defensive Coordinator Gregg Williams, the Eagles (finally) benching Carson Wentz, if the Giants Joe Judge could win Coach of the Year Honors, how the NFC Wild Card picture could shake out, why Vikings WR Justin Jefferson looks like anything but a rookie, and if the 9-3 Browns can go deep in the playoffs. (26:21). The hour wraps up looking at the Patriots 45-0 demolition of Anthony Lynn’s Chargers, and convincing a skeptical Browns fan why he should be fully on the bandwagon. (47:39).   Thank you to today's sponsor: 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 c

Actor Aaron Eckhart and Rich discuss his Raiders fandom and why he cares little for Next Gen Stats, the great Al Pacino stories he has from ‘Any Given Sunday,’ how impressed he was when meeting Browns legend Jim Brown, his new movie ‘Wander’ with Oscar-winner Tommy Lee Jones, his favorite remote drop movies, and what it was like making ‘The Dark Knight’ with Christopher Nolan and Heath Ledger. (3:19). In his ‘Under the Radar’ segment, Rich previews Lions-Bears, Giants-Seahawks, and Rams-Cardinals, and Chris Brockman offers up some wagering advice in his Sneaky Good Games take (29:30). Former Clemson DB Ray McElrathbey and Rich discuss his amazing true-life story about how he raised his younger brother in the dorms while playing for the Tigers, how he would fare going up against fellow alums DeAndre Hopkins and Deshaun Watson. (36:43). Rich wraps up the hour going out on a limb to predict the winner of the Falcons-Saints Week 13 game. (51:54).   Thank you to today's sponsor: Microsoft Teams = Now there are mor

NFL Network’s Scott Hanson and Rich discuss why he doesn’t eat when hosting NFL RedZone, the most memorable moments in NFL RedZone history, challenges Rich on his Seinfeld/sitcom trivia knowledge, (3:49). Rich’s mom calls into the show to weigh in on the ‘Best Cookie’ debate and has some kind words for Chris Brockman. (29:06).Chris Brockman runs through the latest NFL injury news including updates on Tua Tagovailoa, Deebo Samuel, Josh Allen, Kyler Murray and others, along with news on NBA marijuana testing that elicits a surprising reaction from Rich. (34:35). In their ‘Higher Register Tepid Takes’ segment Rich and the guys weigh in on the Browns, Lakers, and Colt McCoy’s chances to lead the Giants to the playoffs (47:38).     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 breaking down the top storylines heading into the NFL’s Week 13, and previews the 8-3 Browns vs the 8-3 Titans pivotal AFC matchup (3:39). Rich and the guys do a deep (and hunger-inducing) dive on which is the best kind of cookie, (22:27). Rich wraps up the hour with his ‘We Talkin’ Playoffs or What?!?’ segment discussing which AFC and NFC have the best chances to make the playoffs (33:18).   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

FOX Sports NFL Analyst and Pro Football Hall of Famer Howie Long and Rich discuss the Saints’ chances to reach the Super Bowl, why the Raiders look great one week and not-so-great the next, why the Chiefs are still the best team in the NFL, and if Tom Brady and Bruce Arians can get the Bucs’ offense consistently clicking (2:13). Rich breaks down the latest NFL Playoff-clinching scenarios for the Chiefs, Steelers, and Saints (26:51). Co-host of Peacock’s ‘Brother from Another’ Michael Smith and Rich discuss today's poll question and LeBron James' legacy (44:54).    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

49ers CEO Jed York and Rich discuss the Niners having to finish out their season with ‘home games’ in Arizona, if they considered playing their remaining home games in Oakland or San Francisco, if the NFL would consider a “soft bubble” for playoff games and a possible Week 18, what NFL owners say on Zoom meetings when they think they’re on mute, how the Niners have handled their rash of injuries this season, and how the 49ers could massively troll the Bills before their Week 13 game. (2:05). Rich reacts to the latest Jets mess involving rumors of locker room discord and parking lot fights with Joe Flacco and one of his linemen, (28:02). The guys wrap up the hour with an appreciation for Mike Tomlin’s coaching prowess and propencity for great soundbites, and wonder of Texas Longhorns hoops coach Shaka Smart has abandoned the Bald Brotherhood (47:31).   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 clo

Rich kicks off the hour breaking down the blockbuster Russell Westbrook-for-John Wall NBA trade, and what Anthony Davis’ 5-year/$195M contract with the Lakers means for LeBron’s legacy when it’s all said and done. (2:06). Rich then recaps the rare Wednesday NFL game between the Steelers and Ravens and the sloppiness by coaches, players and refs. (14:11). The MMQB’s Albert Breer and Rich discuss how Mike Tomlin and the Steelers handled the frustration of having their schedule re-jiggered multiple times, the impact of losing Bud Dupree to an ACL injury on Pittsburgh’s defense, how the NFL decides whether to play or postpone covid-impacted games, when we’ll see Drew Brees back at QB for the Saints, if the Texans’ and Falcons’ interim head coaches have a shot to land the permanent job, and Ohio State’s chances to play for a Big Ten and national title and the ‘Michigan-is-Ducking-OSU’ conspiracy theory. (23:51). Rich wraps up the hour urging the NCAA to “do something radical” and expand the College Football Playof

Four-time Emmy Award-winning actor Bryan Cranston and Rich discuss his beloved Dodgers finally snapping their World Series drought, his new mezcal brand he launched with ‘Breaking Bad’ co-star Aaron Paul, if he’ll make a cameo sometime on ‘Better Call Saul,’ and his new Showtime drama ‘Your Honor,’ (7:12). Brockman runs through the latest sports news including the possibility of an NFL playoffs bubble, Doug Pederson’s hot seat, various NFL injury updates, and Tyreek Hill saying Patrick Mahomes was “trash” as a rookie (29:58). Rich wraps up the hour reacting to how Dolphins head coach Brian Flores expertly addressed Tua Tagovailoa’s thumb injury, and news of a possible Mike Tyson-Evander Holyfield rematch (45:57).   Thank you to today's sponsors: Amazon Prime = Watch NFL Football Live on Prime Video. Visit https://www.amazon.com/amazonprime 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 prod

Rich kicks off the hour responding to Kirk Herbstreit’s comments that Michigan would willingly cancel the Ohio State game in order to keep the Buckeyes out of the College Football Playoff (4:44). Good Morning Football co-host Kyle Brandt and Rich discuss the Ravens-Steelers Wednesday game, which NFC team has the best chance to reach the Super Bowl, the 32nd anniversary of the release of the comedy classic ‘The Naked Gun,’ and which Mighigan alumns he’d want to be in quarantine lockdown with (24:11). Rich wraps up the hour reacting to news of LeBron James signing an extension with the Lakers (45:35). 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

Rich kicks off the hour breaking down the rare Wednesday NFL game between the Steelers and Ravens, and explains why the NFL was rigid with the Broncos but willing to be more flexible with the Ravens in the face of their covid outbreak, (1:47). Hall of Fame coach-turned NBC Sports analyst Tony Dungy and Rich discuss the Ravens-Steelers Wednesday afternoon matchup, Robert Griffin III getting the start for the Ravens, how the Bears can end their losing skid, if the Eagles should bench Carson Wentz for Jalen Hurts, who could be the Lions next head coach, and what he tells teams who want to lure him out of retirement (21:29). Rich and the guys wrap up the our admiring DK Metcalf’s arms and recalling their less-than-healthy college eating habits (47:48).    Thank you to today's sponsors: Amazon Prime = Watch NFL Football Live on Prime Video. Visit https://www.amazon.com/amazonprime 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 po

Brown running back Nick Chubb and Rich discuss how 8-3 Cleveland has reverse its fortunes under new head coach Kevin Stefanski, and why he doesn’t care if you need him to score for your fantasy team (2:13). Actor David Boreanaz and Rich discuss his contribution to the RunRichRun campaign, the worrisome state of Carson Wentz and his beloved Eagles, and his brief stint as a 14-year-old bat boy for the Dodgers (23:56). ESPN’s Jeremy Schaap and Rich discuss his amazing knowledge of Vice Presidential, and why he refused to watch Mike Tyson vs Roy Jones Jr’s fight, and his deep knowledge of the British Crown’s line of succession (39:58).   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 Mina Kimes and Rich discuss her role in helping celebrity chef David Chang win $1,000,000 for charity on ‘Who Wants to be a Millionaire,’ what’s clicking and what’s not for the Seahawks, her favorite athletes to interview, and which are the top teams in the NFC and AFC (1:52). Rich and the guys get into a HEATED debate on if you’d rather see your favorite team get blown out or lose in heartbreaking fashion, (23:08). In his weekly 4 Downs segment, Rich weighs in on the Trevor Lawrence sweepstakes, the NFC playoff picture and more (43:47).   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  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rich kicks off the today recapping the Eagles loss to the Seahawks on MNF and Carson Wentz’s continuing struggles, (1:47). Rich and the guys marvel at DK Metcalf’s latest monster game, (13:46). 16-year NFL veteran QB Ron Jaworksi and Rich discuss Carson Wentz’s confidence problem, if the Eagles will give rookie QB Jalen Hurts a shot to start, why DK Metcalf could soon become the NFL’s best WR, and how Tom Brady is meshing with Bruce Arians’s offense, (25:30). The hour wraps up with a call from the always-entertaining Cathy from Scottsdale giving a review of her richeisenstore.com merchandise purchase. (50:40) 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

Brockman runs through the latest news from the world of sports including Patrick Mahomes treating the Chiefs’ Week 12 game as a Super Bowl site survey, Bears HC Matt Nagy ripping his players and coaches, and more (7:23). Actor/Comedian Billy Gardell and Rich discuss his reaction to the show’s Pizza-Gate controversy, His beloved Steelers 10-0 record so far, if Pittsburgh can get by the defending champion Chiefs, and season 2 of his CBS sitcom ‘Bob Hearts Abishola,’ (21:45). Rich wraps up the hour discussing the chances Colin Kaepernick ever makes it back to the NFL, and his reaction to the emotional impact of the Covid-19 crisis on NFL players (44:09).   Thank you to today's sponsors: Amazon Prime = Watch Thursday Night Football Live on Prime Video. Visit https://www.amazon.com/amazonprime 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 recapping the Cowboys ugly home loss to their NFC East rival Washington Football Team, (2:08). ESPN analyst and former NFL QB Dan Orlovsky and Rich discuss the Bears’ dire situation at QB, the Lions’ search for a new head coach, the Packers’ prolific offense, why Tom Brady and the Buccaneers are still struggling with consistency, and how much playing time the Eagles should give rookie QB Jalen Hurts (9:50). In his weekly Overreaction Monday segment, Rich weighs in on how drafting Mitchell Trubisky over Patrick Mahomes compares to the Trail Blazers taking Sam Bowie instead of Michael Jordan, the Giants playoff chances under Colt McCoy, Tua, Texans, Derrick Henry and more! (45:23).   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 recaps a wild weekend on and off the field in the NFL, and breaks down why Tom Brady and the Bucs can’t seem to find any week-to-week consistency, and if the Bears have already given up on their season (1:31). Pro Football Talk’s Mike Florio and Rich discuss the Broncos’ having all their QB’s out vs the Saints due to Covid-19, if the NFL would consider adding a Week 18 or going to a bubble, the Jets and Lions head coaching situations, and how much longer Carson Wentz will remain the Eagles starting QB (23:05). Rich wraps up the hour discussing why the NFL is hell bent on having the Ravens and Steelers play this week, and who should be the next Detroit Lions head coach (43:09).   Thank you to today's sponsors: Amazon Prime = Watch Thursday Night Football Live on Prime Video. Visit https://www.amazon.com/amazonprime 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

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