The Rich Eisen Show

Rich Eisen kicks off the hour recapping yet another Jets loss, this one on a last-second field goal by the Patriots that kept New York in the lead in the Trevor Lawrence sweepstakes (2:13). Saints quarterback Drew Brees and Rich discuss what it was like facing Tom Brady back in his college days at Purdue, what he has to say to doubters who have criticized his arm strength, what the return of talented-but-difficult WR Michael Thomas means to the team, New Orlean’s utter demolition of Tom Brady and the Buccaneers in Week 9, how much longer he plans to play, how his foundation is helping feed the needy, which young NFL QB’s have impressed him, and his predictions for this week’s Masters Tournament (21:20). The guys wrap up the hour discussing of Rich should undergo hair replacement surgery a la Brian Urlacher and Deion Sanders (43:54).   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.

Rich starts the hour with his Overreaction Monday segment with his takes on the Saints, Kyler vs Tua, Mahomes for MVP, the Steelers 16-0 chances, Josh Allen and much more (5:20). Rich weighs in Tua Tagovailoa’s impressive Week 9, (22:31). Chris Brockman runs through the latest news and notes from the world of sports including updates on Christian McCaffrey’s latest injury, the Cowboys QB depth chart, LSU’s Covid-19 issues, and Gonzaga’s #1 pre-season college hoops ranking (28:28). Rich closes out the show with a tribute to the late, great Jeopardy! host Alex Trebek who succumbed to cancer at the age of 80 over the weekend (51:57).  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rich kicks off Hour 2 explaining why you shouldn’t sleep on the Green Bay Packers,(2:02). Rich and the guys recap Notre Dame’s big win over to-ranked Clemson, and his latest lamentation on his alma mater Michigan and Jim Harbaugh’s future in Ann Arbor (6:56). NBC Sports’ Mike Tirico and Rich discuss what we learned from Notre Dame knocking off #1 Clemson in South Bend, if the College Football Playoff should expand to 8 teams, what to expect from a November Masters tournament, his reaction to the Saints’ throttling of the Buccaneers in Week 9, and which team is the NFL’s best at this moment (19:55). The guys wrap up the hour debating what time is too early and what time is too late be texting your buds, and why Tom Brady losing to the Saints on Sunday night set a number of precedents (42:03).   Thank you to today's sponsor: 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 kicks off the show recapping a wild and weird Sunday in the NFL that wrapped up with the Saints blowing out their NFC South rival Buccaneers, (2:54). NBC Sports’ NFL Insider Peter King and Rich discuss the Saints’ “alarming” dismantling of the Buccaneers, why the Dolphins could win the AFC East and why the Vikings aren’t dead yet, the greatness of Patrick Mahomes, and which NFL team is the best heading into Week 10 (19:49). Saints DE Cameron Jordan and Rich discuss New Orleans utter domination of Tom Brady and the Bucs on Sunday night, Jameis Winston eating W’s, the return of Michael Thomas, and if the Saints are the best team in the NFL (40:44).   Thank you to today's sponsors: 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

Chris Brockman runs through the latest news from the world of sports including Ezekiel Elliott, Jimmy Garoppolo, and Christian McCaffrey injury updates, and the Raiders getting hammered by the league for Covid violations, (3:40). NBC Sports analyst Eddie Olczyk handicaps the top races and horses to watch in this year’s Breeder’s Cup, (13:10). 3-time Emmy Award-winning actor Jeremy Piven and Rich discuss the sorry state of his beloved Bears’ offense, what it was like to film an episode of ‘Entourage’ with Mike Tyson, his new movie ‘My Dad’s Christmas Date,’ (26:54). Rich wraps up the hour with his top 3 Under the Radar games for NFL Week 9, Chris Brockman’s Sneaky Good Games if you’re in the betting mood (40:59).   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 and the guys kick off the hour with a deep dive on the draft boards for fictional football players Bobby Boucher, Forrest Gump, Bobby Beamen, or Johnny Utah (5:46). In this week’s Higher Register Tepid Takes, Rich and the guys offer their sorta-solid-but-maybe-not-so-much takes on Alex Cora’s return to the Red Sox, the Cowboys chances to win the NFC East, and the Ravens Super Bowl chances (15:26). ESPN’s NBA Insider Brian Windhorst and Rich discuss the tip-off date for the NBA’s new season, the real reason why Daryl Morey left the Rockets, if the Sixer will make a move for James Harden, and if Giannis Antetokounmpo will be a Milwaukee Buck for much longer (22:04). NFL Network’s Draft Expert Daniel Jeremiah joins the show with a COMPLETE draft analysis of fictional football players Bobby Boucher, Forrest Gump, Bobby Beamen, or Johnny Utah (45:12).   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. V

Rich kicks off the hour breaking down the Packers impressive Thursday night win over the injury and covid-depleted 49ers, (1:37). Rich and the guys celebrate the anniversary of The Waterboy by debating which fictional football player they’d draft first, Bobby Boucher, Forrest Gump, Bobby Beamen, or Johnny Utah (17:17). The MMQB’s Alber Breer and Rich discuss if Trevor Lawrence and Ohio State’s Justin Fields will go 1 and 2 in the next NFL Draft, the continuing impact of the Covid-19 crisis on the NFL Season, why the NFL came down hard on the Raiders for covid protocol violations, Odell Beckham Jr’s and Jimmy Garoppolo’s futures with their respective teams, how Antonio Brown’s reunion with Tom Brady came about, and which fictional football player he’d draft #1 (22:23).   Thank you to today's sponsor: Geico = In just 15 minutes you could save you 15% or more on car insurance. Visit Geico.com  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rich and the guys open the hour debating if Back to the Future’s Flux Capacitor is the greatest fictional movie invention, (3:00). Rich reacts to JJ Watt’s comments after the Texans DE was not traded before the NFL deadline, the Brockman goes over the latest news including updates in Christian McCaffrey, Sam Darnold, and the start date for the next NBA season (5:45). Academy Award-winning screenwriter John Ridley and Rich discuss the state of his beloved Green Bay Packers, his new comic book miniseries ‘The Other History of the DC Universe,’ and why the Star Wars lightsaber is the greatest fictional movie invention (20:43). Peacock’s ‘Brother from Another’ co-host Michael Holley and Rich discuss if Boston fans or Ohio State fans are more arrogant, his chemistry with co-host Michael Smith, and reveals some secrets about TJ Jefferson from their days in college (40:47).   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 yo

Rich and the guys take calls from viewers who reveal the heartbreaking sports moments they’d like to change if they had a time machine, (3:43). Professional gamer and Stream Tyler “Ninja” Blevins and Rich discuss how he became a Lions fan while growing up in Chicago, what it was like filming the NFL 100 Super Bowl open, which NFL players are the best gamers, which celebrities are good gamers and which are not-so-much, if he can get Bill Belichick to wear one one of his Ninja Wear hoodies, and his experience on The Masked Singer, (21:23). Rich wraps up the hour breaking down if the Browns, Raiders, Rams, Dolphins, Bears and Cowboys will be playoff teams (44:29).   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 opens the hour discussing the 49ers and Packers playing on Thursday despite numerous injury and covid-related challenges, (3:26). NFL Network’s Steve Mariucci and Rich discuss his early coaching days with the Green Bay Packers, what it was like to be on the Niners side of the 49ers-Packers rivalry, if Mike Holmgren deserves to be in the Hall of Fame, Green Bay and San Francisco’s battle with injuries and covid-positive tests, and which team is the NFL’s best at the halfway mark (20:24). The guys wrap up the hour naming the sports/pop culture moment they’d like to change of the had a ‘Back to the Future’ time machine.(46:20).    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 opens the hour reflecting on the anniversary of the NFL Network’s launch (1:43). The guys react to Antonio Brown’s comments about joining the Buccaneers on Sunday, (10:19). Comedian/host Eric Andre explains why he’ll go to any length to enhance the creativity of Adult Swim’s “The Eric Andre Show,” reveals why he’s had some guests walk off the set, and Rich explains why he couldn’t promote Eric Andre’s twitter account live on the air (22:05). Rich wraps up the hour with his latest New York Jets lament, reacting to the team’s GM stating that embattled head coach Adam Gase isn’t going anywhere in the near future (39:24).   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

Good Morning Football’s Kyle Brandt and Rich discuss the Dolphins bright future with Tua Tagovailoa, Kyler Murray’s impressive skillset and Lamar Jackson’s room to grow as a passer, if the Bears should go back to Mitchell Trubisky, why former Bears’ return specialist Devin Hester should be in the hall of fame, and which is the best movie where the villain gets served (2:07). The guys marvel at the latest eyebrow (and hemline) raising clothing choice by Dolphins QB Ryan Fitzpatrick(24:46). Dodgers manager Dave Roberts and Rich discuss his emotional reaction to ending L.A.’s 32-year World Series title drought, how the Dodgers dugout reacted to Rays manager removing Blake Snell from Game 6, how the team handle Justin Turner’s in-game Covid-positive test and subsequent celebration with the team, and reveals who reached out to him following L.A.’s World Series win (39:51).   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 you

Rich kicks off the hour breaking down the Cowboys slim pickings when it comes to choosing their starting quarterback against the unbeaten Steelers this week (7:42). Seahawks linebacker Bobby Wagner and Rich discuss what one of his early-morning lifting routines is like, what Seattle still needs to prove on the defensive side of the ball, Jamal Adams’ fit with the team’s competitive mindset, bridging the gap from the Legion of Boom teams to the current era of players, why the sky is the limit for WR DK Metcalf, and if Seattle is the best team in the NFC (21:22). Rich wraps up the hour explaining why the Packers were smart not to give up a 2nd round pick for Texans WR Will Fuller, and the guys debate of former Bears DB/Kick Returner extraordinaire is Hall of Fame worthy (40:28).  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

Washington Football Team head coach Ron Rivera and Rich discuss his battle with cancer, Dwayne Haskins’ future as Washington’s starting QB, and the team’s chances to win the weak NFC East(2:13). Chris Brockman’s news report includes updates on a possible expansion of the NFL playoff field this season, the latest trade rumors, covid updates on Clemson’s Trevor Lawrence and the Wisconsin outbreak, and if Mookie Betts was deserving of his NL MVP finalist status, (23:38). The guys wrap up the hour breaking down just how remarkable it is that 76-year-old Tony LaRussa is coming out of retirement to manage the White Sox (44:07).   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

Tampa Bay Times reporter Rick Stroud and Rich break down the Buccaneers MNF win over the Giants, the impact of Antonio Brown’s addition to the Bucs, Tom Brady’s comfort level after two months of play, how Tampa will utilize AB in their offense, and Bruce Arians’ ‘unique” facemask set up on Monday Night Football (2:52). Former NFL front office exec Scott Pioli and Rich discuss Gronk’s return from retirement, Bill Belichick’s excuses for the Patriots current predicament, if the Patriots should be sellers at the trade deadline, why the Dolphins made the right move going to Tua Tagovailoa, what the Bears can do about their muddled QB situation, why Miami is poised for long-term success, and why the Jets shouldn’t ‘Tank for Trevor” (26:18). In his ‘4 Downs’ segment, Rich weighs in on Kyler Murray and the Cardinals, the Raiders playoff chances, and a radical proposal involving Cam Newton, Bill Belichick and Jimmy Garoppolo (44:36).   Thank you to today's sponsor: Netsuite = The world's number one cloud business sys

Rich kicks off the hour with an in-depth break down of the Buccaneers’ win over the Giants on Monday Night Football, and a message to Giants fans who are wringing their hands over Daniel Jones’ inconsistency (5:28). Saints safety Malcolm Jenkins and Rich discuss the big election day, how the Saints season is going so far, if talented-bit-troubled WR Michael Thomas will return this week, what he expects when facing Tom Brady and Antonio Brown, what happened in that crazy incident with Bears WR Javon Wims, how he’s helping feed the needy this Thanksgiving and how you too can donate, the message of his “Black Boys” documentary, the Ohio State-Michigan rivalry, and what it’s been like returning to New Orleans this season (20:40). Rich and the guys wrap up the our discussion Bill Belichick’s explanation/excuses for the Patriots current predicament (43:47).   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. Vis

Rich launches into a lamentation (no, not on the Jets) on the latest disappointment by his beloved Michigan Wolverines football program, (3:01). Rich and the guys dissect the Bears-Saints “spitting” allegations along with the latest injury updates and trade news from the NFL, (22:21). In his Overreaction Monday segment, Rich reacts to the latest NFL hot takes including the Steelers, Cam Newton’s starting status, Dolphins playoff chances, and much more (38:55).   Thank you to today's sponsor: 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 hour recapping the latest NFL trades, and a recap of the Chargers blowing yet another double-digit lead, this time a 21-point advantage over the Broncos, and why Russell Wilson and DK Metcalf make up the NFL’s best QB/WR tandem and why Wilson is the MVP frontrunner, (5:01). ESPN announcer Joe Tessitore and Rich discuss him calling his son’s trick play for Boston College vs #1 Clemson Saturday, why Dabo Swinney’s team will be just fine with true freshman QB DJ Uiagalelei, and when we can expect a new season of ABC’s crazy-fun competition show ‘Holey Moley’ that he co-hosts with Rob Riggle (21:16). Rich wraps up the hour explaining why parents everywhere hate when Daylight Savings Time ends, the annoying jingle his daughter sings during the scary moments of scary movies, and if you’re down with Candy Corn or nah? (41:46).   Thank you to today's sponsor: Netsuite = The world's number one cloud business system. Schedule your free product tour at Netsuite.com/Rich  Learn more about your ad choic

Rich kicks of the week recapping the Cowboys latest lost, this on at the hands of NFC East rival Eagles, and the Steelers remaining unbeaten after taking down AFC North rival Ravens, and why the Bears offense continues to be the NFL’s most maddening, (1:21). Pro Football Talks Mike Florio and Rich discuss the impact of Ravens S Marlon Humphrey’s positive Covid-19 test, if we’ll see any big NFL Trade Deadline deals, if Clemson QB Trevor Lawrence should avoid the Jets at all costs, why the Dolphins future is bright even if Tua Tagovailoa doesn’t pan out, and how the Covid crisis and possible social unrest surrounding the 2020 election could impact the NFL (24:03). Rich wraps up the hour commenting on Tua Tagovailoa’s debut and why the Dolphins are looking like a formidable team all of a sudden (46:18).   Thank you to today's sponsor: 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

ESPN’s Dan Le Batard and Rich discuss the beginning of the Dolphins’ Tua Tagovailoa era, if the Miami Heat should make a run at Giannis Antetokounmpo, and if Rich is, as accused, stealing ideas from Stugotz (1:38). Actor Omari Hardwick joins the show to promote his new horror flick ‘Spell,” discuss his playing days as a defensive back for the University of Georgia, if former Bulldog teammate Hines Ward deserves to be in the Pro Football Hall of Fame, and his successful leap from athlete to entertainer (22:11). In their Higher Register Tepid Takes segment, Rich and the Guys give their quasi-endorsements on Tom Brady’s Super Bowl chances, the Cowboys under 3rd-string QB Ben DiNucci, and the Eagles odds to win the NFC East with a winning record. Brockman offers up his Sneaky Good Games for NFL Week 8 with a bonus college game thrown in, and Rich predicts his Unlockiest Lock of the Week between the Bears and Saints (42:57).   Thank you to today's sponsor: Microsoft Teams = Now there are more ways to be a Team. Le