The Rich Eisen Show

Rich takes a look back at the long and winding football career of Nick Foles who announced his NFL retirement today.   NFL Insider Mike Garafolo tells Rich why the 49ers gave into disgruntled WR Brandon Aiyuk’s trade demands, that Aiyuk turned down a $32 million per season offer from the Patriots, if the Steelers or Browns are the more likely landing spot, and when/if we can expect contract extensions for Dallas Cowboys WR CeeDee Lamb and Cincinnati Bengals WR Ja’Marr Chase. Please check out other RES productions: Overreaction Monday: http://apple.co/overreactionmonday  What the Football with Suzy Shuster and Amy Trask: http://apple.co/whatthefootball Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rich and the guys weigh in on the AFC East picture and how much/if Bills QB Josh Allen will miss All-Pro WR Stefon Diggs.   Jessica Alba and Lizzy Mathis join Rich in-studio to discuss the new season of their ‘Honest Renovations’ Roku Channel show, the skimpy Olympics beach volleyball uniforms, breakdancing, skateboarding, and whether or not Rich has a dad bod.   Rich takes a call from a 13-year-old Jets fan who sounds far older (and wiser) than his age. Please check out other RES productions: Overreaction Monday: http://apple.co/overreactionmonday  What the Football with Suzy Shuster and Amy Trask: http://apple.co/whatthefootball Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

8/7/24 - Hour 3 Rich plays the ‘Win/Loss Game’ with a Philadelphia Eagles fan and Cowboys fan TJ plays ‘Start-Bench-Cut’ to reveals which NFC East teams he hates the most. Rich breaks out his Power Rankings to list the top 10 NFL quarterbacks you can count on most when the game is on the line. Actor Tony Hale joins Rich in-studio to plus his new Netflix ‘The Decameron’ series, reveal his favorite ‘Arrested Development’ moments, says which Olympic sport he would medal in, and more. Please check out other RES productions: Overreaction Monday: http://apple.co/overreactionmonday  What the Football with Suzy Shuster and Amy Trask: http://apple.co/whatthefootball Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

8/7/24 - Hour 1 Rich and the guys break down the latest on the Brandon Aiyuk trade market including the possibility the disgruntled WR stays with the 49ers. Commanders HC Dan Quinn and Rich discuss his return to being an NFL head coach, the rookie year expectations for QB Jayden Daniels, why the league’s new rules will bring some excitement back to kickoffs, and more. Please check out other RES productions: Overreaction Monday: http://apple.co/overreactionmonday  What the Football with Suzy Shuster and Amy Trask: http://apple.co/whatthefootball Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

8/7/24 - Hour 2 FOX Sports/The Athletic’s College Football Insider Bruce Feldman and Rich discuss the 1-year suspension the NCAA handed down to former Michigan/current Chargers head coach Jim Harbaugh, the initial Coaches’ Poll rankings, the possibility of a CFB super league, his list of the top freak athletes that will provide eye-popping highlights this fall, and more. Radio host/personality Bobby Bones drops by the studio to discuss Brandon Aiyuk, Jim Harbaugh, ‘Dancing with the Stars,’ and more. Please check out other RES productions: Overreaction Monday: http://apple.co/overreactionmonday  What the Football with Suzy Shuster and Amy Trask: http://apple.co/whatthefootball Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

8/6/24 - Hour 3 Rich and the guys react to day two of the Detroit Lions and New York Giants’ joint practice that has resulted in fisticuffs both days. Saints’ Safety Tyrann Mathieu tells Rich how he transformed from a rookie with questionable character issues to a 12-year veteran who’s a mentor to young players, why New Orleans’ has an “angry” mindset heading into the 2024 season where they’ll face NFC South newcomer Kirk Cousins, and reacts to return specialist Devin Hester’s Pro Football Hall of Fame Induction. Rich and the guys have a tongue-in-cheek discussion on the origins of Olympic sports like the hammer throw. Please check out other RES productions: Overreaction Monday: http://apple.co/overreactionmonday  What the Football with Suzy Shuster and Amy Trask: http://apple.co/whatthefootball Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

8/6/24 - Hour 1 Rich weighs in on the 49ers throwing in the towel on disgruntled WR Brandon Aiyuk who reportedly could be traded to the Browns or Patriots. Jaguars HC Doug Pederson and Rich discuss the expectations for QB Trevor Lawrence on the heels if his massive new contract, the addition of rookie first-rounder Brian Thomas Jr and veteran Gabe Davis to the Jags’ WR room, how All-Pro DT Josh Hines-Allen compares to Hall of Famer Reggie White, the NFL’s new kickoff rules, what he thought when he saw Tony Khan’s neck brace in the team’s draft HQ, and more. Rich and the guys discuss how/if the NFL’s new kickoff rules will impact games this season, and react to Broncos head coach Sean Payton demoting rookie QB Bo Nix to third string. Please check out other RES productions: Overreaction Monday: http://apple.co/overreactionmonday  What the Football with Suzy Shuster and Amy Trask: http://apple.co/whatthefootball Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

8/6/24 - Hour 2 Pro Football Focus’ Trevor Sikkema and Rich discuss which team is the best fit for Brandon Aiyuk, which rookie quarterbacks and receivers have stood out the most so far, which 2nd-year player is poised to take his game to the next level, his Defensive Rookie of the Year prediction, and more. NFL Insider Tom Pelissero and Rich discuss the latest on the 49ers attempts to trade disgruntled WR Brandon Aiyuk, Sean Payton re-shuffling the Broncos’ QB depth chart, and more. Rich and the guys debate which NFL receivers make the most sense to package in a trade for Aiyuk. Please check out other RES productions: Overreaction Monday: http://apple.co/overreactionmonday  What the Football with Suzy Shuster and Amy Trask: http://apple.co/whatthefootball Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

8/5/24 - Hour 3 Rich recaps his weekend in Canton, Ohio at the Pro Football Hall of Fame inductions for Devin Hester, Steve McMichael, Patrick Willis and others. Bestselling author T.J. Newman joins Rich in-studio to discuss her newest airline thriller ‘Worst Case Scenario’ book, and weighs in on the hottest topics about proper airplane etiquette Please check out other RES productions: Overreaction Monday: http://apple.co/overreactionmonday  What the Football with Suzy Shuster and Amy Trask: http://apple.co/whatthefootball Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

8/5/24 - Hour 2 ESPN reporter Dan Murphy and Rich discuss the possible suspension of Michigan Head Football Coach Sherrone Moore for his role in the Connor Stalions spying scandal, and when the Wolverines can expect the NCAA to levy its punishment in the case, with Michigan alum Rich reacting to the latest developments. In ‘Overreaction Monday’ Rich weighs in on 49ers WR Brandon Aiyuk, the NFL’s Top 100 final player rankings, Ravens RB Derrick Henry, Team USA basketball and more. Rich and the guys react to Noah Lyles’ thrilling gold medal in the 100M dash at the Olympics. Please check out other RES productions: Overreaction Monday: http://apple.co/overreactionmonday  What the Football with Suzy Shuster and Amy Trask: http://apple.co/whatthefootball Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

8/5/24 - Hour 1 Rich and the guys react to the controversial NFL Top 100 list that saw his peers vote Dolphins WR Tyreek Hill as the #1 player in the league while Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes only ranked 4th. CBS Sports NFL Analyst Jason McCourty and Rich discuss the NFL’s Top 100 list, the Detroit Lions’ Super Bowl chances, if the Eagles can rebound from their late-season swoon after starting 10-1 last season, and how Patriots’ rookie QB Drake Maye will be developed under new head coach Jerod Mayo. Rich weighs in on when/if the 49ers will reward Brock Purdy with a fat, new contract. Please check out other RES productions: Overreaction Monday: http://apple.co/overreactionmonday  What the Football with Suzy Shuster and Amy Trask: http://apple.co/whatthefootball Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

8/2/24 - Hour 3 Rich reacts to New York Giants owner John Mara’s comments about losing Saquon Barkley to their NFC East rival Philadelphia Eagles and the team’s decision to stick with Daniel Jones instead of drafting a quarterback this year. The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette’s Gerry Dulac and Rich discuss the Steelers’ Russell Wilson-Justin Fields QB room dynamic, what new Offensive Coordinator Arthur Smith brings to the table, the pluses and question marks of the team’s defense, and if Mike Tomlin can end his long playoffs win drought, and more. Please check out other RES productions: Overreaction Monday: http://apple.co/overreactionmonday  What the Football with Suzy Shuster and Amy Trask: http://apple.co/whatthefootball Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

8/2/24 - Hour 2 Rich explains why Devin Hester going into the Pro Football Hall of Fame marks a passage of time for him as a sports fan, and in ‘What’s More Likely’ weighs in on the Texans, Bears, Chargers, Seahawks, Lions, Steelers, Jets, Bengals, Falcons, Patriots and more. Comedian Chris Redd joins Rich in-studio to promote his new ‘Resurrection Rides’ car show on Netflix, reveal his favorite moments from being a cast member on ‘Saturday Night Live,’ and does a spot-on Stephen A. Smith impression to preview the Dallas Cowboys’ 2024 season. TJ recaps his private tour of the Clippers’ new Intuit Dome and confirms team owner Steve Ballmer’s claim that there are indeed a lot of toilets in the arena.  Please check out other RES productions: Overreaction Monday: http://apple.co/overreactionmonday  What the Football with Suzy Shuster and Amy Trask: http://apple.co/whatthefootball Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

8/2/24 - Hour 1 Rich reacts to the training camp injuries to Chargers QB Justin Herbert and Seahawks QB Geno Smith. NFL Network’s Steve Wyche and Rich discuss the atmosphere at the Pro Football Hall of Fame’s Induction Weekend in Canton, Ohio, the 2024 expectations for the Chicago Bears and Houston Texans, and more. Rich shares his favorite stories from past Pro Football Hall of Fame Induction Weekends.  Please check out other RES productions: Overreaction Monday: http://apple.co/overreactionmonday  What the Football with Suzy Shuster and Amy Trask: http://apple.co/whatthefootball Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

8/1/24 - Hour 3 Rich plays the ‘Win/Loss Game’ with a Los Angeles Chargers fan, and debates Brockman on how many games the Cowboys will win this season and which 2023 NFC playoff teams could be on the outside looking in this year. Seahawks WR Jaxon Smith-Njigba and Rich discuss the way things are very different in Seattle under new head coach Mike Macdonald, his year-two goals and expectations, his former Ohio State QB CJ Stroud’s impressive rookie season with the Houston Texans, the OSU/Michigan rivalry, and more. Rich reacts to Simone Biles winning the Women’s Gymnastics All-Around gold medal at the Paris Olympics, and to Bills QB Josh Allen’s first impressions of his new rookie WR Keon Coleman. Please check out other RES productions: Overreaction Monday: http://apple.co/overreactionmonday  What the Football with Suzy Shuster and Amy Trask: http://apple.co/whatthefootball Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

8/1/24 - Hour 2 Rich reacts to the final 10 players on NFL Network’s Top 100 players and says how he thinks those players should ultimately be ranked. Falcons All-Pro Safety Jessie Bates III and Rich discuss what new head coach Raheem Morris and new starting QB Kirk Cousins bring to Atlanta, his evaluation of rookie quarterback Michael Penix Jr, the pressure of living up to his big contract, and if he expects to face Russell Wilson or Justin Herbert against the Steelers in Week 1. Rich and the guys have a tongue-in-check debate on if Mike Del Tufo would make a great play-by-play announcer for the Paris Olympics.  Please check out other RES productions: Overreaction Monday: http://apple.co/overreactionmonday  What the Football with Suzy Shuster and Amy Trask: http://apple.co/whatthefootball Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

8/1/24 - Hour 1 Rich breaks down the latest training camp progress/struggles for the first-round rookie quarterbacks Box Nix (Broncos) and Drake Maye (Patriots). NFL Network analyst Daniel Jeremiah and Rich discuss the Dallas Cowboys’ 2024 season outlook, how Jim Harbaugh’s run-first approach will impact Chargers QB Justin Herbert, the expectations for the Kansas City Chiefs’ and Chicago Bears’ offenses, the New York Jets’ and Buffalo Bills’ outlook in the AFC East, and if the Detroit Lions can reach the Super Bowl this season. Please check out other RES productions: Overreaction Monday: http://apple.co/overreactionmonday  What the Football with Suzy Shuster and Amy Trask: http://apple.co/whatthefootball Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

7/31/24 - Hour 3 Actor John Owen Lowe joins Rich in-studio to discuss the new season of ‘Unstable,’ the Netflix comedy he co-created with his father Rob Lowe, who once tried his hand at being an NFL Insider by breaking the news of Peyton Manning’s retirement….4 years too early. Jets fan Rich weighs in on the training camp argument between Aaron Rodgers and star WR Garrett Wilson, and break down the final episode of the New York Giants’ offseason ‘Hard Knocks’ series. Please check out other RES productions: Overreaction Monday: http://apple.co/overreactionmonday  What the Football with Suzy Shuster and Amy Trask: http://apple.co/whatthefootball Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

7/31/24 - Hour 2 Hall of Fame announcer Jim Lampley joins Rich in-studio to discuss his new ‘It Happened!’ memoir, how a petty, spiteful move by a TV executive led to his career as a boxing announcer, his most memorable moments calling some of the biggest fights in boxing history including Buster Douglas’ shocking KO of Mike Tyson, George Foreman taking the heavyweight belt from Michael Moorer at the age of 45, the infamous “Fan Man” incident when someone parachuted into the ring during a Riddick Bowe/Evander Holyfield title fight, and more. NFL Insider Tom Pelissero and Rich discuss which rookie QBs are likely to be starters at some point his season, why the Chiefs might be even better this season, the outlook for the Detroit Lions and Green Bay Packers, and the contract stalemates facing the Dallas Cowboys and San Francisco 49ers. Please check out other RES productions: Overreaction Monday: http://apple.co/overreactionmonday  What the Football with Suzy Shuster and Amy Trask: http://apple.co/whatthefootball

7/31/24 - Hour 1 Rich reacts to Falcons owner Arthur Blank explaining why Atlanta drafted Michael Penix Jr. after signing Kirk Cousins in free agency. Oscar winner Matt Damon and Rich discuss his new AppleTV+ movie ‘The Instigators’ featuring a star-studded cast including Ving Rhames, Casey Affleck, and former NFL TE Rob Gronkowski, his reaction, as a lifelong Patriots fan, to the Tom Brady Roast, taking batting practice with the Red Sox, a possible ‘Rounders’ sequel, and more. Rich and the guys react to Bill Belichick announcing he’ll be doing a fantasy football show on YouTube this season for Underdog Media. Please check out other RES productions: Overreaction Monday: http://apple.co/overreactionmonday  What the Football with Suzy Shuster and Amy Trask: http://apple.co/whatthefootball Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices