The Rich Eisen Show

Guest host Steve Weissman, Brockman and TJ break down Michigan alum Rich’s headline-making weekend at the Pro Football Hall of Fame where he finally got to troll on the Ohio State Buckeyes. NFL Network ‘Total Access’ host MJ Acosta-Ruiz tells Steve her journey from broadcasting local high school games in Miami to hosting the network’s flagship show, why she came away impressed after her trip to the Raiders camp but says don’t sleep on Justin Herbert and the Los Angeles Chargers to win the competitive AFC West, and says if Baker Mayfield can beat out Sam Darnold and lead the Carolina Panthers to the playoffs this season.  Steve and the guys reflect on the anniversary of the first Olympic Dream Team featuring Michael Jordan, Magic Johnson, Larry Bird and others. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

NFL Network’s Adam Rank joins guest host Randy Sklar in-studio to discuss the Raiders’ chances to overtake the Chiefs to win the AFC West, if this is Josh Allen and the Buffalo Bills’ year to win the Super Bowl, if the Rams should be worried about Matthew Stafford’s elbow, if Justin Herbert can take the Chargers to the next level this season, why NFL teams are more willing to give young quarterbacks a shot to start earlier in their careers, and what to expect from the Detroit Lions on HBO’s ‘Hard Knocks.’   UFC announcer Brendan Fitzgerald tells Randy why Paddy Pimblett is the sport’s biggest up-and coming start, reacts to news that Conor McGregor plans to star in a remake of the Patrick Swayze class ‘Road House’ and much more. TJ breaks out his ‘Big-Ass Grab Bag’ to list his top 5 all-time favorite UFC fighters including Randy Couture, Jon Jones, Anderson Silva and others. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Guest host Randy Sklar says why Dak Prescott is a good but not an elite quarterback and debates TJ about Dallas’ title chances this season.  In ‘What’s More Likely’ Randy weighs in on the Jaguars and Raiders’ expectations, Matthew Stafford’s troublesome elbow, Cooper Kupp vs Justin Jefferson as the NFL’s best WR, the Lions and Cardinals on HBO’s ‘Hard Knocks,’ Jalen Hurts vs Tom Brady in fantasy football, and his Michigan Wolverines’ chances to return to the College Football Playoff.   Big Ten Network host & announce Dave Revsine and Randy preview the conference football season including the getting-hotter-by-the-loss hot seat under Scott Frost at Nebraska, why adding USC and UCLA was a “grand slam” move, and if the College Football Playoff should expand from its current 4-team format.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Guest host Randy Sklar and the guys break down the Deshaun Watson situation and wonder if the Browns can compete in the tough AFC North with their start QB suspended. Gar Ryness aka The Batting Stance Guy and joins Randy in-studio where he reacts to the Padres winning the Juan Soto sweepstakes and what it means for San Diego’s World Series chances and does a spot-on breakdown of Soto and Manny Machado’s batting stances. Randy and Brockman comment on the LIV Golf Tour and how it’s threat to the PGA Tour and how it could change the course of golf history and not for the better. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

NFL Network reporter Tom Pelissero tells Rich who has the upper hand in the Steelers’ 3-mam QB competition among Mitchell Trubisky, Mason Rudolph and rookie Kenny Pickett, what the NFL’s chance are of winning its appeal of Deshaun Watson’s 6-game suspension, reacts to the Miami Dolphins Tom Brady-Sean Payton tampering mess, Jimmy Garoppolo’s chances to get traded or released by the 49ers, and says if the Rams should be concerned about Matthew Stafford’s lingering elbow issues. Jason and Randy Sklar join Rich in-studio to discuss how the rebooted ESPN’s ‘Cheap Seats’ as ‘The Nosebleeds’ on the UFC Fight Pass platform, recap the humble origins of UFC and the explosion in MMA in recent years, and break down their questionable fashion choices.   Rich react to Packers QB Aaron Rodgers revealing that dabbling in ayahuasca, a plant-based psychedelic, to help him win back-to-back NFL MVP awards. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Iowa Hawkeyes HC Kirk Ferentz tells Rich his reaction to USC and UCLA joining the Big Ten in 2024, if the rise of NIL deals is impacting his program, and why he’s eternally grateful for the career boost he once got from Patriots Head Coach Bill Belichick. Actor Theo Rossi joins Rich in-studio to discuss his new ‘Emily the Criminal’ movie with Aubrey Plaza, the two bond over their common Staten Island roots, reveals his surprising football past that included a state championship in high school, talks about his new podcast and the upcoming coming-of-age movie he’ll be directing, and reveals why ‘Sons of Anarchy’ still resonates with fans. Rich and the guys react to Bill Belichick’s latest press conference and speculate on what the Patriots Head Coach would name his fantasy football team if he had one. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Hall of Fame announcer Bob Costas tells Rich his favorite memories of Vin Scully and reveals what the legendary Dodgers announcer told him the first time they met, and names the all-time greatest moment in Scully’s storied career that included a Sandy Koufax perfect game, a Kirk Gibson World Series walk-off home run and much more. After a season of heavy gloating, Yankees fan Rich voices his concern for the team after the Pinstripe’s ace Gerrit Cole was shelled for 6 runs in the first inning against the Seattle Mariners.  Rich reacts to Tua Tagovailoa’s reaction to learning that Dolphins owner Stephen Ross wanted (still wants??) Tom Brady as Miami’s QB. Rich recites a statement from lifelong Dodgers fan Bryan Cranston regarding the passing of Vin Scully, and comments on how impressive Tom Brady has been since turning 40 especially when compared to some of the NFL’s all-time great quarterbacks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

World Golf Hall of Famer and 2022 Presidents Cup Captain Davis Love III tells Rich how Greg Norman and the “hollow” LIV Golf Tour are forcing golfers to decide between “playing for money and playing for history” and if the PGA Tour and the upstart Saudi-backed league can coexist moving forward. Rich reacts to Deebo Samuel’s comments after signing his new contract where he refuted reports that he was unhappy the 49ers were using him as a running back too much.  Colts All-Pro DT DeForest Buckner tells Rich how new QB Matt Ryan has brought much-needed leadership to the team’s quarterback room, why AFC teams shouldn’t sleep on Indy’s chances to reach the Super Bowl, and weighs in on RB Jonathan Taylor’s chances to win NFL MVP honors. Rich and the guys react to Phil Mickelson and other LIV Tour golfers filing an anti-trust lawsuit against the PGA Tour.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rich reacts to the passing of retired Dodgers announcer Vin Scully and reflects on the unforgettable moments the legendary sportscaster helped shape in our collective memory during his storied 67-year career.  Pro Football Talk’s Mike Florio tells Rich how it feels to have NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell confirm his story about the Dolphins tampering with Tom Brady and Sean Payton, what Brady’s role in the debacle was and if he should have been punished also, and why he expects the NFL to appeal the 6-game suspension give to Deshaun Watson by independent arbitrator Sue L. Robinson. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Vikings RB Dalvin Cook tells Rich how Minnesota’s offense will look under rookie head coach Kevin O’Connell who’s a Sean McVay disciple, says why he’s excited to see what his brother James Cook will do in the NFL after being drafted by the Buffalo Bills, and weighs in on the ‘is cereal soup’ debate. Comedian Paul Virzi joins Rich in-studio to discuss his new Netflix special directed by SNL’s Pete Davidson, reveals how he bonded with fellow comic Bill Burr of their love of sports, and breaks down the schedule for his beloved New York Giants. Yankees fan Rich reacts to the Pinstripes unloading the under-performing Joey Gallo on the Los Angeles Dodgers at the MLB trade deadline.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Basketball Hall of Famer and ‘Inside the NBA’ Analyst Shaquille O’Neal tells Rich how the late Bill Russell completely changed his outlook on being a professional athlete, why the Celtics should not break up their young nucleus to trade for Nets F Kevin Durant, reacts to Charles Barkley’s flirtation with joining the LIV Golf Tour broadcast team, and makes a BOLD bet about his beloved Dallas Cowboys.  Rich and Cowboys fan TJ debate if Dallas should sign free agent WR Odell Beckham Jr., break down Juan Soto’s impact on the Padres’ world series chances, and react to reports that Tiger Woods turned down close to a billion dollars to join the LIV Tour.   Rich and the guys have some fun with the latest ‘Bill Belichick Press Conference Moment.’ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rich and the guys react to the breaking news that the Padres have traded for Nationals slugger Juan Soto, and reacts to the NFL handing down discipline to the Miami Dolphins for tampering for illegal contact with Tom Brady while he was a member of the New England Patriots.  Rich lays out the factors that could influence whether or not NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell should appeal the independent arbitrator’s 6-game suspension for Cleveland Browns QB Deshaun Watson, and the guys debate if Tom Brady should be punished for a possible role in the tampering issued that resulted in fines and the loss of a 1st round draft pick for the Miami Dolphins. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

ESPN MLB reporter Buster Olney tells Rich why the Brewers surprisingly traded closer Josh Hader to the Padres and if San Diego has a chance to land Juan Soto from the Nationals, if Soto’s possibly leaving in free agency after two years could deter teams like the Padres, Dodgers or Cardinals from giving up a bevy of prospects for the Nats’ slugger, says that the Angels never had any intention of trading Shohei Ohtani this summer but that could change once his free agency approaches, and why the Seattle Mariners could be the most surprising team once the MLB playoffs roll around in October. Rich reacts to Jerry Jones addressing Jimmy Johnson’s absence from the Cowboys’ Ring of Honor by referring to the 2-time Super Bowl-winning head coach as “sniveling.”  In his ‘Overreaction Monday’ segment Rich says if the 49ers must win a Super Bowl soon to justify their investment in Deebo Samuel and Trey Lance, if Ezekiel Elliott can be a top 5 rusher this season, if the return of Travis Etienne can translated in to 8 or m

Rich reacts to the Angels taking Shohei Ohtani off the trade market, and comments on the passing of Celtics’ Hall of Famer Bill Russell who left as much of a lasting impact as a person off the court as he did as a player on the hardwood.  Rich and the guys recap TJ’s first-ever round of golf. Hall of Fame sportswriter and former Boston Globe columnist Bob Ryan and Rich discuss the legacy of Boston Celtics legend Bill Russell, recounts his up-and-down relationship with the city of Boston, and says why the current team should not trade for Kevin Durant.  Rich and the guys debate if the NBA should permanently retire Bill Russell’s #6 the way Major League Baseball did with Jackie Robinson’s #42. Rich reacts (overreacts?) to Tua Tagovailoa throwing a bomb TD to Tyreek Hill and says why more of the same during the regular season will mean trouble for the rest of the AFC East. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rich reacts to the 6-game suspension recommended for Deshaun Watson by former federal judge Sue L. Robinson and says why the punishment should have been harsher.  The MMQB’s Albert Breer tells Rich why arbitrator Sue L. Robinson only gave Deshaun Watson a 6-games suspension in the wake of dozens of sexual misconduct allegations against him, if the NFL can win the battle in the court of public opinion against the Browns quarterback, why Deebo Samuel’s beef with the 49ers wasn’t all about the money, why the Cardinals felt compelled to include the eyebrow-raising mandatory film study clause in Kyler Murray’s contract, and who has the upper hand in the Steelers QB competition battle between Mitchell Trubisky and rookie Kenny Pickett. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rich reacts to Charles Barkley ending his flirtation with joining the LIV Tour’s broadcast team and ponders if the controversial Saudi backed golf league can ever change its image especially with their reported heavy-handed tactics when handling criticism. Pro Football Hall of Famer and NFL Network Analyst Kurt Warner tells Rich why the Cardinals might have been compelled to include a mandatory ‘film study’ clause in Kyler Murray’s contract and what game film indicates about the young QB’s readiness each Sunday, says why the 49ers are sky-high on Trey Lance and what the expectations are for the 2nd-year quarterback in San Francisco, says why the Green Bay Packers are the most intriguing NFL team heading into the new season, and weighs in on the anonymous NFL defensive coordinator who criticized Patrick Mahomes’ ability to read defenses.  TJ breaks out his ‘Big-Ass Grab Bag’ and list the top 5 athletes he wants to see in the WWE including Aaron Donald, Serena Williams, Ronaldo and more. Learn more about your a

Rich comments on the “game of chicken” between the 49ers and Seahawks in which Seattle needs QB Jimmy Garoppolo to throw to newly-signed DK Metcalf while the Niners need to shave Jimmy G’s cap space to pay disgruntled WR Deebo Samuel.    In his ‘What’s More Likely’ segment Rich weighs in on Dak Prescott, Julio Jones vs OBJ, the Raiders vs the Eagles to win their divisions, Baker Mayfield, and plays a round of ‘Start-Bench-Cut’ involving Cooper Kupp, Deebo Samuel and DK Metcalf. Packers RB Aaron Jones tells Rich why he firmly believes cereal can be considered soup, how Green Bay’s offense will adapt to life after Davante Adams, and reveals the subtle and not-so-subtle ways Aaron Rodgers challenges his Packers teammates to become better football players.    Rich comments on the Packers loss of Davante Adams and says Green Bay should utilized their two-headed rushing attach of Aaron Jones and AJ Dillon more this season. Rich and a caller break down the Arizona Cardinals’ schedule and predict how many games Kyler

Rich reacts to the Arizona Cardinals removing the controversial mandatory ‘film study’ clause in Kyler Murray’s contract, and says how the language in the clause can be used for parents worldwide to limit their kids’ screen time. Cincinnati Bearcats Head Football Coach Luke Fickell and Rich discuss his search for a new QB after losing 4-year starter Desmond Ridder to the NFL, how moving to the Big 12 will impact recruiting, why he sees big changes coming to the College Football landscape and the need for tighter regulation of NIL in college sports, his thoughts on Sauce Gardner and Ridder’s pro prospects, and gets some useful marriage advice from Rich’s wife Suzy Shuster. Rich, Suzy and TJ debate if MLB teams should trade for the Angels’ Shohei Ohtani or the Nationals’ Juan Soto.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rich and the guys react to Kyler Murray addressing the mandatory ‘film study’ clause in his contract.  ‘Everybody Loves Raymond’ producer Phil Rosenthal joins Rich in-studio to discuss the new season of his Netflix food show ‘Somebody Feed Phil’ and says which exotic foods he was willing to eat and which deserved a quick ‘nope!”, why his take on Dodger Dogs is sure to raise the ire of Los Angeles sports fans, and reveals how Larry David and Ray Romano are alike but also very much dissimilar.   Brockman runs through the latest NFL training camp news and the guys try to decipher Jeff Passan’s cryptic tweet about Juan Soto. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices