The Rich Eisen Show

Basketball Hall of Famer Chris Webber and Rich discuss their Michigan Wolverines’ chances in the NCAA Tournament’s Final Four against Arizona, says why you shouldn’t assume UConn will easily handle Illinois in their national semifinal game, and reveals he’ll be doing an alt cast of Michigan/Arizona with his former Fab Five teammates on Turner Sports.  NFL Insider Tom Pelissero and Rich break down the latest in the league’s busy offseason including Kirk Cousins signing with the Las Vegas Raiders, the Pittsburgh Steelers options if Aaron Rodgers decides to retire, what Puka Nacua entering rehab means for a possible contract extension with the Los Angeles Rams, and what the sticking points are between the league and the officials in their labor talks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rich reacts to Fernando Mendoza’s Indiana Pro Day and weighs in on what the Raiders signing Kirk Cousins means for the presumptive overall #1 pick in the upcoming NFL Draft. Three-time All-Pro LB Lavonte David joins Rich in-studio where he reveals why he’s retiring after a storied career with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, shares is favorite stories about playing with Tom Brady, Jameis Winston and being coached by Bruce Arians, and says why the Bucs are in good hands going forward with Baker Mayfield at quarterback. Rich explains what Cousins to the Raiders means for the Pittsburgh Steelers’ commitment to Aaron Rodgers for the 2026 season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Road to WrestleMania is rarely smooth and the commute to Las Vegas for 42 is no different. This week O'Shea and TJ react to the last episodes of SmackDown & Raw, including: the the heat between Stephanie Vaquer and Liv Morgan, the return of Stephanie McMahon and her slapping Cody Rhodes, why Gunther attacked Seth Rollins and what does it mean, plus so much more. They also have a message for fans and their expectations when meeting athletes outside of the workplace. Plus, they discuss the crowd reaction to TNA World Champion Mike Santana at this week's NXT show at Madison Square Garden. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Yankees fan Rich, Red Sox fan Brockman, and Mets fan TJ weigh in on the first week of the new MLB season, and react to Jerry Jones’ recent comments at the 2206 Annual NFL League Meetings. Longtime baseball writer Ken Davidoff and Rich discuss his new ‘101 Lessons from the Dugout’ book, his thoughts in MLB’s new ABS challenge system, how the Dodgers’ way of doing business has impacted baseball, and more. Rich and Brockman debate of Curt Cignetti can lead Indiana back to the College Football Playoff next season Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler and Rich discuss his new article detailing Jalen Hurts’ major role in the Eagles’ offensive struggles last season, if All-Pro WR AJ Brown and Hurts can co-exist in Philadelphia moving forward, and weighs in on the possibility of the Las Vegas Raiders trading Maxx Crosby in the wake of their failed deal with the Baltimore Ravens. Rich and the guys debate Hurts’ true value to Philly’s offense. Rich power ranks the top ten players of the NFL Network era from 2023 to present day including such luminaries as Tom Brady, Patrick Mahomes, Aaron Donald, Peyton Manning and others.  Brockman and TJ debate Rich’s Power Rankings with some notable omissions from the original ten. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rich weighs in on the Pittsburgh Steelers awaiting a decision from Aaron Rodgers on his playing future and if running it back with the 4-time NFL MVP is the wisest course of action. FOX Sports Analyst Dean Blandino and Rich discuss the possibility of replacement referees in the NFL next season, the newest NFL rules including the expansion of Replay Assist to assess flags for penalties missed by officials on the field, which UFL rules and policies the NFL should consider adopting, why the NFL is hanging on to its antiquated Onside Kick option, and weighs in on the success and pitfalls of MLB’s new ABS system. Rich and a caller debate Aaron Rodgers’ value to the Steelers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

NBC Sports Bay Area’s Matt Maiocco and Rich discuss the contentious relationship between WR Brandon Aiyuk and the 49ers, what All-Pro Mike Evans brings to the Niners’ WR room, the possible timeline for TE George Kittle to return from his torn Achilles, a possible deal for OT Trent Williams, and if the electrical substation next to the team’s practice facility has been the cause behind some key injuries in recent years.   Chris Brockman updates the latest sports news including updates on the Super Bowls return to Las Vegas in 2029, the Seattle Seahawks on HBO’s ‘Hard Knocks,’ the Pittsburgh Steelers’ Aaron Rodgers waiting game, the newest Basketball Hall of Fame class, Tiger Woods’ latest legal woes, and more.   Rich gets emotional on his last official day as an NFL employee as ESPN takes over the running of NFL Network. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rich and the guys react to this year’s group photo of head coaches at the NFL Owners Meetings. NFL Insider Mike Garafolo and Rich discuss the latest from the owners meetings including the expansion of replay use by officials next season, Maxx Crosby’s status as a member of the Raiders, if the Philadelphia Eagles could still trade WR AJ Brown despite GM Howie Roseman’s recent comments, and more.   Rich and the guys make the case for the NFL to expand replay assist to flag mask calls that were missed on the field by officials in real time. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rich and the guys break down the latest from the NFL Owners Meetings including Patrick Mahomes’ rehab from his torn ACL and likely return timeline to the Kansas City Chiefs, and new Las Vegas Raiders HC Klint Kubiak weighing in on the failed Maxx Crosby trade with the Baltimore Ravens. ESPN’s Matt Miller and Rich discuss his brand-new 7-round NFL mock draft including who the New York Jets could select with the 2nd-overall pick, why the Titans drafting Notre Dame RB Jeremiyah Love makes sense, how many Ohio State Buckeyes could be taken in the top 10 picks, how the Dallas Cowboys can remake their porous defense with their two first-round picks, if Alabama QB Ty Simpson could slip to the 2nd-round, the Miami Dolphins’ draft strategy, and which QBs will come off the board after Fernando Mendoza and Simpson are chosen.    Jets fan Rich weighs in on New York HC Aaron Glenn’s positive comments about the team trading for QB Geno Smith. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rich weighs in on the wild ending to the Duke-UConn regional final. In ‘Overreaction Monday’ Rich weighs in on the Pittsburgh Steelers’ Aaron Rodgers waiting game, if the Cleveland Browns could trade NFL Defensive Player of the Year Miles Garrett, Caleb Williams and the Chicago Bears, UConn’s epic comeback win over Duke to reach the Final Four, Michigan vs Arizona for the right to play for a national championship, and Bo Bichette getting booed by Mets fans. Director Antoine Fuqua joins Rich in-studio to discuss his upcoming Michael Jackson biopic ‘Michael’ starring the Coleman Domingo, Myles Teller and newcomer Jaafar Jackson in the titular role, recounts his favorite memories of making ‘Training Day’ featuring Denzel Washington’s Academy Award-winning performance, discusses his love of the Pittsburgh Steelers, and more.    Rich explains why the refreshed San Francisco 49ers should be ones to watch in the NFL next season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

ESPN’s Andraya Carter and Rich break down the NCAA Women’s Basketball Tournament including UCLA’s return to the Final Four with a comeback win over Duke, what UConn proved in earning their Final Four berth, why Huskies head coach Geno Auriemma is 100% right in criticizing the NCAA’s tournament scheduling hours, previews Texas vs Michigan and South Carolina vs TCU, and pays off a bet by singing the Wolverines’ fight song to UM alum Rich.   Illinois Head Basketball Coach Brad Underwood and Rich discuss the Fighting Illini’s trip to the Final Four to cap off his wild ride of a coaching career, his penchant for luring top European players to Champaign, what’s in store for the Fighting Illini vs UConn in the Final Four, and more.    Rich reacts to the Browns rescinding their proposed rule change that would have allowed NFL teams to trade draft picks five years out, and to the possibility of Cleveland trading NFL Defensive Player of the Year Myles Garrett Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoic

Rich and the guys react to Duke’s epic collapse/UConn’s epic comeback in their unforgettable Elite Eight showdown in the NCAA Tournament. ESPN College Basketball Analyst Jay Bilas and Rich break down the keys to UConn’s extraordinary comeback vs Duke to reach the Final Four, discuss if the Arizona vs Michigan national semifinal is the de facto title game, Illinois’ chances to win it all with star guard Keaton Wagler, and more.    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

MLB Network Analyst Kevin Millar joins Rich Eisen and discusses whether he likes the Automated Ball-Strike Challenge System, how are teams going to beat the Los Angeles Dodgers, who is the team that can challenge the Dodgers, on Barry Bonds hanging up on George Steinbrenner when the Yankees attempted to sign him. Rich Eisen reacts to the NBA recently presenting three anti-tanking proposals to its Board of Governors to discourage teams from intentionally losing games. Rich Eisen reacts to comments made by Raiders GM John Spytek and whether the Raiders will still make a deal for Maxx Crosby. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

TNT Basketball Analyst Chris Webber joins Rich and gives his thoughts on the dominance of the Arizona Wildcats , on the failure of the Houston Cougars to advance in the tournament, the matchup between the UConn Huskies and the Michigan State Spartans, is hating Duke basketball falling out of style, on keeping any of his Fab 5 gear. In ‘What’s More Likely’ Rich weighs in on Ty Simpson going in the first round or Jeremiyah Love slipping out of the Top 10, if Myles Garrett or DeShaun Watson will start week 1 for the Browns, Seahawks season kickoff opponent, if the Arizona Wildcats will win the National Championship, and more.     Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rich Eisen with his thoughts on the Big 10 being dominant in the NCAA tournament and Arizona looking like the team to beat.   Rich Eisen reacts to the Browns wanting to allow teams to trade draft picks up to five years in the future, extending the current three-year limit Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Former NBA All-Star Carlos Boozer joins the show and discusses what it is like watching his sons play at Duke, on their kids' decision to attend Duke, his son Carmani having a sickle cell disease and the obstacles the family has faced, Duke’s matchup against Rick Pitino and the St. John’s Red Storm, on a possible Duke Arizona Wildcats matchup, similarities between Jon Scheyer and Mike Krzyzewski, what is was like when LeBron James showed up in Cleveland, if LeBron James was hazed as a rookie. Comedian David Cross joins Rich in-studio and discusses his fantasy baseball team and why actor Jon Hamm was kicked out of the league, his involvement on Arrested Development and the one storyline for his character that he had the most difficult time doing. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rich Eisen reveals his Top 5 Sweet Sixteen matchups which include: Illinois vs. Houston, Arkansas vs. Arizona, Iowa vs. Nebraska, Michigan State vs. UConn, St. John’s vs. Duke and Texas vs. Purdue for good measure. Rich Eisen weighs in on the Yankees impressive opening day win over the Giants and why Aaron Judge striking out four times does not matter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rich Eisen with his thoughts on NFL Draft prospect Ty Simpson and whether his name will be called on the first night of the draft. Rich Eisen reacts to sound from Tom Brady and whether he should come out of retirement after his performance in a recent flag football tournament. NFL Insider Tom Pelissero joins Rich and discusses the accountability of refs, the Browns proposal allowing draft selection to be traded up to five years in the future, why the Browns moved the option bonus of Myles Garrett to September, the QB situations with the Cardinals and Steelers, what he is hearing about Alabama quarterback Ty Simpson, Rich Eisen reacts to comments made by Bengals Joe Flacco who thinks that he can still be a starter in the league Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

O'Shea and TJ welcome NXT Superstar Tony D'Angelo to No-Contest Wrestling. The former "Don" of NXT talks how he became interested in pro wrestling, when it broke his heart as a fan, fishing with Bron Breakker, his love of the Chicago Bears, defeating Oba Femi and much more. Up next for Tony is a Fatal four-way, NXT Championship match on April 4 at Stand & Deliver: St. Louis. The card for WrestleMania 42 is shaping up & NCW recaps some chaotic moments from this week's Monday Night Raw including another Brock Lesnar beatdown by "The Ruler" Oba Femi. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rich Eisen reacts to the NBA Governors talking about possible expansion in Las Vegas and Seattle, tanking in the NBA, load management and the number of games being played in the NBA. Rich Eisen and the guy's debate whether Rich should have Michigan Wolverines Head Basketball Coach Dusty May on the show as a guest. Author Dave Ogleton joins Rich in-studio and discusses how he became a dad influencer, on his content which revolves around being a parent of six kids, on what makes a good dad joke. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices