The Rich Eisen Show

Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce and Rich talk Patrick Mahomes, Le’Veon Bell joining the team and how he’ll share duties in the backfield with rookie Clyde Edwards-Helaire, why he loves blocking as much as catching passes, how Tua Tagovailoa taking over for Ryan Fitzpatrick compares to Mahomes taking over for Alex Smith, why playing in Denver always presents an extra challenge, and which NFL TE will have bragging rights after Week 7 (2:26). Actor/Comedian Patton Oswalt and Rich discuss the perils of parental parking duty at their kids’ pre-school, how he’s spent his time during the covid quarantine, and his new virtual comedy special that will air live from his kitchen (20:03). Rich and the guys wrap up the hour with the latest from the NFL including reaction to the Cowboys’ locker room sniping, Le’Veon Bell’s arrival in Kansas City, and their reaction to Ryan Fitzpatrick’s emotional response to being benched for Tua Tagovailoa (36:41).   Thank you to today's sponsors: Amazon Prime = Watch Thursday Night Footbal

Rich kicks off the hour rebutting all those critics (and there are many) who say Clemson QB Trevor Lawrence should avoid the Jets at all costs (3:46). Rich and the guys discuss which Tom Cruise movie from the 80’s is his best, and what happened when Rich’s kids watched The Karate Kid for the first time (14:38). Good Morning Football’s Kyle Brandt and Rich break down some oddities in The Karate Kid, the Dolphins naming Tua Tagovailoa their starting QB, how to fix the 2-4 Cowboys, the top storylines heading into NFL Week 7, and which is the best 80’s Tom Cruise movie (23:16).    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 Brockman recap Mookie Betts’ big night and the Dodgers impressive Game 1 World Series win over the Tampa Bay Rays (1:12). Rich reacts to the news that the Dolphins have officially named Tua Tagovailoa their starting quarterback (11:56). Hall of Fame receiver Cris Carter and Rich discuss why the Vikings have stumbled out of the gate with a 1-4 start, how much Kirk Cousins is to blame, why rookie WR Justin Jefferson reminds him of Isaac Bruce, why the Dolphins made the right move making Tua Tagovailoa their starting QB, and what it was like visiting the George Floyd memorial with his daughter (22:00). Rich wraps up the hour with a great story involving Marshall Faulk, Mean Joe Greene, and some ill-timed trash talking (43:10).    Thank you to today's sponsors: Geico = In just 15 minutes you could save you 15% or more on car insurance. Visit Geico.com  Old Spice = A new line of products for down below. Visit Walmart.com/oldspicebelowdeck  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adc

The guys have more reaction to Tua Tagovailoa being named the Dolphins starter, and Le’veon Bells possible negative impact on the Chiefs team chemistry (2:17). Brockman runs through the latest news and notes from the world of sports including anonymous quotes from Cowboys players ripping Mike McCarthy’s coaching staff, assorted NFL injuries and trade rumors (6:15). Actor/comedian Joel McHale and Rich talk the new season of ABC’s ‘Card Sharks’ and their love of classic 1970’s episodes of ‘Match Game,’ along with a deep dive on his beloved Seattle Seahawks, and a frank discussion about ‘The Masked Singer’ and when it would be appropriate (if ever) to introduce Rich’s kids to a naked Ken Jeong in ‘The Hangover’ (21:03). NFL Network reporter Jane Slater wraps up the hour expanding on her report of developing turmoil between Cowboys players and coaches in the wake of their 2-4 start (39:12). Thank you to today's sponsor: Microsoft Teams = Now there are more ways to be a Team. Learn more at Microsoft.com/teams  Lea

NBC Sports analyst and Hall of Fame coach Tony Dungy and Rich discuss the Dolphins naming Tua Tagovailoa their starting QB, how the Cowboys can bounce back after their “unacceptable” blowout loss to the Cardinals, if Tom Brady and the Buccaneers have solved their issues, and if the 5-1 Bears are for real (2:01). In his weekly ‘4 Downs’ segment, Rich weighs in on the NFL’s hottest topics including the Dolphins chances to win the AFC East, if the Pats are as bad as they looked against the Broncos, why the Packers will be just fine after getting trounced by the Bucs, and if the 1-5 Falcons could actually make the playoffs (30:55). Rich wraps up the hour explaining, in no uncertain terms, why Ezekiel Elliott needs to step up for the Cowboys in the wake of Dak Prescott’s season-ending injury (48:28).   Thank you to today's sponsors: Amazon Prime = Watch Thursday Night Football Live on Prime Video. Visit https://www.amazon.com/amazonprime Old Spice = A new line of products for down below. Visit Walmart.com/oldspice

Rich kicks off the hour breaking down the Cowboys embarrassing loss to the Cardinals on Monday Night Football (3:10). Rich also weighs in on the Miami Dolphins naming Tua Tagovailoa their starting QB despite a decent record and solid play from incumbent starter Ryan Fitzpatrick (24:29). Legendary ESPN basketball analyst Dick Vitale joins the show to tout his beloved Rays in the World Series against the Dodgers, why it’s a great time to be a Tampa sports fan, and how he saw the cancelled NCAA tournament playing out this season (39:03).   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 pondering some head-scratching two-point conversion decisions in NFL Week 6 along with his Overreaction Monday segment weighing in if the Steelers are the AFC’s best team, the Dolphins’ playoff chances, the Vikings dumpster fire of a season, the Niners big win over the Rams, the Bucs’ manhandling ofthe Packers, Ryan Tannehill’s MVP chances, and the odds Trevor Lawrence plays for the Jaguars next season (00:38). Titans QB Ryan Tannehill and Rich discuss Tennessee’s Week 6 overtime win vs the Texans, RB Derrick Henry’s impressive combination of size and strength, what led to Tennessee’s covid-19 protocol violations and subsequent outbreak, facing a tough Steelers D without injured OT Taylor Lewan, head coach Mike Vrabel’s keen use of rulebook loopholes, and his Salute to Service volunteerism (19:30). Chris Brockman runs through the latest news and notes including updates on Christian McCaffrey, Zach Ertz, and the retirement of legendary hockey announcer Mike “Doc” Emrick (43:00).   Thank

FOX Sports’ MLB analyst and Hall of Famer John Smoltz and Rich recap the Dodgers thrilling Game 7 win over the Braves in the NLCS, preview the pressure on the Dodgers heading into the World Series, says why Dodgers manager Dave Roberts did right in their NLCS clincher, and how the Rays bullpen could be a difference maker vs L.A., and how expectations for starting pitchers have changed over the years (2:40). 49ers TE George Kittle and Rich discuss his Deion Sanders TD celebration tribute, the Niners’ pivotal Week 6 win over the Rams, what Jimmy Garoppolo’s mindset was like after his benching, the emergence of Packers TE Robert Tonyan, and if you could hang with him during one of his workouts(22:09). Rich breaks down the tough sports weekend in Chris Brockman’s household with the Patriots shocking loss to the lowly Broncos, Mookie Betts heading to the World Series with the Dodgers’ elimination of the Braves, and Georgia drubbing at the hands of Nick Saban and Alabama (41:14. And another week, another Rich Eisen

Rich kicks off the hour with an in-depth recap of Tom Brady and the Bucs’ manhandling of Aaron Rodgers and the Packers, the 49ers critical win over the Rams on Sunday Night, and the Titans overtime win over the Texan led by the 200-yard game of RB Derrick Henry (3:07). Dan Patrick dials into the show to break down who, among so many teams, actually has a shot to win the Super Bowl this season, how the nature of sports talk has changed over the years, and reveals which of those classic ‘This Is SportsCenter” commercials are his favorites (20:49). Rich wraps up the hour reflecting on the NFL debut of Dolphins rookie QB Tua Tagovailoa (49:26).   Thank you to today's sponsors: Geico = In just 15 minutes you could save 15% or more on car insurance. Visit Geico.com Old Spice = A new line of products for down below. Visit Walmart.com/oldspicebelowdeck   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

ESPN NBA analyst Richard Jefferson and Rich discuss how difficult it really was for the Lakers to win the NBA title in the league’s Orlando bubble, why he’s standing by his “Giannis Antetokounmpo is a Pippen” take, where the 2-time defending NBA MVP could end up if not with the Bucks, and if he can make any sense of Kyrie Irving’s latest foot-in-mouth comments throwing shade at LeBron James (2:36). Hall of Fame play-by-play announcer Jon Miller and Rich Eisen reflect on the passing of his friend and former broadcasting colleague Joe Morgan (22:31). The week wraps up with Chris Brockman’s Sneaky Good Games, and Rich’s Under the Radar Games for the NFL’s Week 6 in the Bengals vs Colts, Ravens vs Steelers, and Bears vs Panthers, followed by a call from comedian/Brockman’s significant other Sarah Tiana who vigorously defends her Atlanta Braves and their annoying “stirring it up” gesture (47:11).   Thank you to today's sponsor: Microsoft Teams = Now there are more ways to be a Team. Learn more at Microsoft.com/tea

Rich and the guys kick off the hour with a heated debate about how much Le’Veon Bell still has left in the tank, and what he will contribute to the Chiefs offense (1:30). Veteran NFL linebacker Sam Acho calls in to discuss the inspiration for his new motivational book, ‘Let the World See You,’ if the free agent LB would sign with a team or retire, and what he saw in New Orleans last year that could explain the Saints’ current turmoil with talented-but-difficult WR Michael Thomas (24:41). The guys wrap up the hour with their Higher Register Tepid Takes on Andy Dalton and the Cowboys, Tom Brady and the Bucs vs Aaron Rodgers and the Packers, and Tyron Lue’s chances to take the Clippers to an NBA title (44:11).   Thank you to today's sponsors: Geico = In just 15 minutes you could save 15% or more on car insurance. Visit Geico.com Old Spice = A new line of products for down below. Visit Walmart.com/oldspicebelowdeck Visa = Shop Local with Visa to help support your community. https://usa.visa.com/  Learn more about

 Rich starts the hour breaking down the Dodgers facing elimination at the hands of the Braves, and the Astros dramatic walk-off win against the Rays, and which would be the most attractive World Series matchup (4:06). Rich then dives deep into Le’Veon Bell’s signing with the Chiefs and why it could but the Jets in the butt sooner than later (13:35). Hall of Fame QB Brett Favre calls the show to discuss Aaron Rodgers, Drew Brees, Tom Brady, why he’s impressed with this year’s crop of rookie quarterbacks, why he’s fully endorsing CBC for pain management, and you won’t believe what his dad blurted out that time he met Kevin Costner (23:16).   Thank you to today's sponsors: Geico = In just 15 minutes you could save 15% or more on car insurance. Visit Geico.com Old Spice = A new line of products for down below. Visit Walmart.com/oldspicebelowdeck Visa = Shop Local with Visa to help support your community. https://usa.visa.com/  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dodgers announcer and 1988 World Series MVP Orel Hershiser and Rich discuss the Dodgers NLCS Game 3 demolition of the Braves, revisit Kirk Gibson’s dramatic walk-off World Series HR vs the A’s on this day 32 years ago, and how professional poker compares to pitching in the big leagues (2:22). Alfonso Ribeiro and Rich discuss the new season of America’s Funniest Home Videos and his 14,000 mile journey across America in his 41-foot RV since June (23:00). Former Jets QB Mark Sanchez calls the show to reveal what it was like as a contestant on The Masked Singer, if there’s any hope for Sam Darnold in New York, (37:45).  Thank you to today's sponsors: Geico = In just 15 minutes you could save 15% or more on car insurance. Visit Geico.com Old Spice = A new line of products for down below. Visit Walmart.com/oldspicebelowdeck  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Former NBA and WNBA championship-winning coach Paul Westhead and Rich discuss his new book about his life in basketball and the innovations he brought to the game and how the modern NBA compares to his up-tempo style he brought to the Lakers in the early 80’s. The former LMU coach also reflects back on the on-court death of Hank Gathers(4:40). Rich and the guys debate if Giannis Antetokounmpo should stick with the Bucks or move on to see an NBA title with Rich saying why the Heat shouldn’t blow up their roster to land the 2-time league MVP (30:47). Chris Brockman runs through the latest news from the world of sports including a positive covid test for a Falcons coach, an update on Dak Prescott’s post-surgery mood, Cam Newton’s status, Nick Saban’s positive Covid-19 test, and when we can expect to see Conor McGregor back in the octagon (42:42).   Thank you to today's sponsors: Old Spice = A new line of products for down below. Visit Walmart.com/oldspicebelowdeck Visa = Shop Local with Visa to help support your

Rich kicks off the hour discussion why the Dolphins make a lot of sense for free agent RB Le’Veon Bell, and recaps the Dodgers record-setting night agains the Braves in the NLCS (2:54). Rich and the guys discuss the fresh news that Houston Rockets GM Daryl Morey is stepping down along with the reasons and ramifications (21:19). Hall of Fame running back Marshall Faulk and Rich discuss why the Chiefs are the right team for Le’Veon Bell to sign with, what the Dak Prescott injury means for the future of the NFL’s ‘Franchise Player’ tag, if Andy Dalton can lead the Cowboys deep into the playoffs, how the Saints are handling the Michael Thomas turmoil and Drew Brees’ diminished arm strength, and his reaction to Derrick Henry’s epic stiff arm of Josh Norman (34:15).   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

Actor Dylan O’Brien and Rich discuss his new movie ‘Love and Monsters,’ his long-suffering Jets fandom, and why he was all business when throwing out the first pitch at a Mets game (2:20). Steelers running back James Conner joins the show to discuss Pittsburgh’s 4-0 start and dealing with the NFL’s schedule re-shuffling, Ben Roethlisberger’s return to form, and his favorite nickname for rookie WR Chase Claypool (23:07). Actor/Outspoken Lakers Fan O’Shea Jackson Jr. calls the show to gloat over L.A.’s latest NBA title(40:55).   Thank you to today's sponsors: Geico = In just 15 minutes you could save 15% or more on car insurance. Visit Geico.com Old Spice = A new line of products for down below. Visit Walmart.com/oldspicebelowdeck Visa = Shop Local with Visa to help support your community. https://usa.visa.com/  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Athletic’s New Orleans columnist Jeff Duncan and Rich discuss what’s going on behind the scenes with talented-but-difficult Saints WR Michael Thomas that lead to his benching for the Chargers game, and what he must do to return to the team’s good graces (2:12). Good Morning Football co-host Kyle Brandt and Rich talk Le’Veon Bell’s possible landing spots, his reaction to Derrick Henry’s EPIC stiff-arm of Josh Norman, the inside stories about ‘The Shawshank Redemption’ from Tim Robbins, and his reflections on the anniversary of the Cubs’ Steve Bartman incident (23:20). Rich wraps up the hour celebrating the awesomeness of Quentin Tarantino’s ‘Pulp Fiction’ on the anniversary of the film’s release on this date in 1994 (46:43).   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 recapping the unprecedented circumstances surrounding the Titans drubbing of the Bills on a rare Tuesday night NFL game (1:18). Another week, another Rich Eisen Jets rant, this one in response to the team’s release of disgruntled running back Le’Veon Bell and what it says about the state of the organization as a whole (21:38). Rich and Chris Brockman run through the latest news from the world of sports including NFL injuries and Rich’s reaction to the University of Florida pressing pause on their football season amid Covid-19 outbreak on the team (43:48).   Thank you to today's sponsors: BetOnline = Visit betonline.ag and use promo code "podcastone" to receive a 50% off welcome bonus. Geico = In just 15 minutes you could save 15% or more on car insurance. Visit Geico.com Old Spice = A new line of products for down below. Visit Walmart.com/oldspicebelowdeck Visa = Shop Local with Visa to help support your community. https://usa.visa.com/  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastc

ESPN’s Jeremy Schaap dials in with his choice for most bizarre sports scandal discussion (weighing in on a Modern Pentathlon scandal) and his reflections on the late Mets legend Tom Seaver (3:32). All Elite Wrestling’s Cody Rhodes dials into the show to discuss AEW’s one-year anniversary, which wrestlers he’d choose for a super team, and how Rich would fare as a tag team partner with Pat McAfee (20:55). The guys wrap up the hour with an in-depth discussion on what’s going in inside the Saints’ locker room with the talented but reportedly difficult WR Michael Thomas, and some possible destinations if the Jets trade RB Le’Veon Bell (38:46).   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 offers up his ‘4 Downs’ segment with his top 4 NFL storylines including takes on Ben Roethlisberger, the league’s best QB/WR tandem, the overlooked Rams, and why the Jets should set Sam Darnold free.(8:38). Rookie WR Chase Claypool dials into the show to talk about his rise from unknown Canadian player, to star at Notre Dame, to setting records for the Pittsburgh Steelers, why he wears #11, why he knew nothing about Notre Dame growing up in Canada, (21:10). Dodgers 3B Justin Turner and Rich discuss Clayton Kershaw’s back injury that caused him to be scratched from his NLCS Game 2 start, why he’d love to be considered the Julian Edelman of baseball, and why he’s happy to have another ginger on the team in Dustin May (40:14).   Thank you to today's sponsors: BetOnline = Visit betonline.ag and use promo code "podcastone" to receive a 50% off welcome bonus. Geico = In just 15 minutes you could save 15% or more on car insurance. Visit Geico.com Old Spice = A new line of products for down below. Visit Walmart.