The Rich Eisen Show

Rich recaps the MLB All-Star Game and rails in American League manager Dusty Baker for using the Shift and laments the lack of action in baseball today. Based on a George Kittle tweet, Rich and the guys debate airplane etiquette and if it’s permissible to put two items in the overhead compartments.  Buccaneers Pro Bowl LB Shaq Barrett and Rich discuss Bruce Arians' surprising retirement, what Todd Bowles brings as a head coach, Tom Brady’s retirement-unretirement, if he’s concerned about Leonard Fournette’s reported weight gain, and why his frustration with football last year has motivated him for the upcoming season.    Rich reacts to Derek Carr’s ‘nobody believes in us’ quotes in The Athletic and says why he’s fully on-board with the Raiders winning the AFC West with a 12-5 record this season Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rich reacts to Nick Saban’s SEC media day press conference and explains how NIL and conference realignment are paving the way for major changes to big-time college football.  Actor Justin Hartley joins Rich in-studio and reveals how his new avila alcohol company came about because of case of mistaken identity, why he misses ‘This Is Us’ already, and says how his ‘Price Is Right’ experience compares to TJ’s failed Showcase Showdown. Rich explains why MLB should adopt its home run derby tie-break All-Star Game policy for regular season extra-innings games instead of the current “ghost runner” on 2nd base rule. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rich recounts his love of baseball’s All-Star Game but says why there’s a snowball’s chance in hell that he’ll schlep out to Chavez Ravine for the mid-summer classic.  Sydni and Taelor Scott, Stuart Scott’s daughters, join Rich in-studio on what would have been their father’s 57th birthday to discuss how they’re memories of him are shaped in part by the wonderful stories his friends and colleagues have shared with them, what the Stuart Scott Memorial Cancer Research Fund is doing along with the V Foundation to help find a cure, and how the late SportsCenter anchor’s legacy transcends the broadcasting industry. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rich recaps the “awesome” spectacle of the MLB All-Star Game Home Run Derby that saw Albert Pujols staving off father time, Julio Rodriguez’ impressive rookie debut, and Juan Soto’s thrilling win at Dodger Stadium, and speculates on how much longer the young lefty slugger will remain on the Washington Nationals and debates possible landing spots including the Baltimore Orioles and New York Mets. ESPN’s Karl Ravech and Rich recap the MLB Home Run Derby including Albert Pujols’ memorable night, discuss why Juan Soto and the Nationals are likely to part ways and how much of a haul Washington could get for the young slugger, if the Yankees could be in the mix for Soto, and share their favorite memories of doing SportsCenter with Stuart Scott and Craig Kilborn.  Terzo in Iowa calls in with a ridiculous bet proposal where he predicts the 49ers will go 13-4 this season.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In his ‘Overreaction Monday’ segment Rich says why this will be Tom Brady’s final NFL season, if Baker Mayfield will have more wins that the Browns this season, why Jimmy Garoppolo is not long for the 49ers, if the Vikings’ Justin Jefferson can surpass Davante as the NFL’s best WR and if Broncos RB Javonte Williams can be a top 5 fantasy running back this season. Rich and the guys react to Clayton Kershaw being named the National League’s All-Star Game starter, previews the Home Run Derby and says what the NBA Slam Dunk Contest can learn from MLB’s mid-summer classic, and run through TJ’s all-time favorite New York Mets players. TJ reveals his G.O.A.T. NBA players for the Los Angeles Lakers, Clippers, Phoenix Suns, Sacramento Kings and Golden State Warriors. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

49ers All-Pro LB Fred Warner tells Rich why he has confidence 2nd-year QB Trey Lance can step into the Niners’ starting role, why he has great expectations for San Francisco’s defense this season, and why he remains optimistic Deebo Samuel can iron out his beef with the team in time for the start of the season.  Rich weighs in on Deebo Samuel’s standoff with the 49ers and says why money will solve the issues the All-Pro WR has with the team, and breaks down the Carolina Panthers’ QB competition between Baker Mayfield and Sam Darnold and says why Mayfield would have been better off going to the Seattle Seahawks instead.  Rich offers up some commonsense advice for all the Pittsburgh Steelers fans freaking out over the renaming of Heinz Field to Acrisure Stadium. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rich recaps Cameron Smith’s historic back-nine comeback to take the Open Championship away from Rory McIlroy.  ESPN Senior Writer Kevin Van Valkenburg tells Rich if Rory McIlroy played aggressive enough in the final round of the Open Championship, why he’s not surprised Aussie Cameron Smith captured his first major championship thanks to his phenomenal putting, and if we’ll see more big name golfers defecting to the LIV Tour, if a TV partner will emerge for the controversial golf tour, and how much money the Saudis are willing to pour into their upstart league over the next few years.  Yankees fan Rich trolls on Red Sox fan Brockman following the latest AL showdown between the two AL East rivals. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Los Angeles Sparks guard Lexie Brown and guest host Ben Lyons discuss her move to L.A. this season, the sisterhood of the WNBA, Brittney Griner’s situation in Russia and more.  Actor Stephen Bishop joins Ben in-studio and reveals that he was actually close friends with former MLB slugger David Justice before portraying him in ‘Moneyball’ alongside Brad Pitt, how he became golf buddies with Hall of Fame running back Jim Brown, and the on-set advice The Rock gave him that changed his career.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hoops Nation founder Buster Scher and guest host Ben Lyons discuss the rapid rise in sports memorabilia and what people are willing to pay for unique collectible items and reveals that some of your collectibles junk might actually be worth a lot of money. Ben, Brockman and TJ list their ‘Top 10 NFL Teams’ as training camp approaches, and TJ lists his G.O.A.T. players in Boston Celtics, New York Knicks, Philadelphia 76ers, Brooklyn Nets and Toronto Raptors history.  Ben’s dad, acclaimed film critic Jeffrey Lyons, calls in to say whether or not ‘Die Hard’ is a Christmas movie or not. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Guest host Ben Lyons and the guys react to what was likely Tiger Woods’ final competitive round at St. Andrews and reflect on how he radically changed the course of golf history during his storied career. Brooklyn Nets studio analyst Frank Isola tells Ben why rumors of the Miami Heat’s interest in Kyrie Irving “is not the craziest thing,” says why the Knicks shouldn’t give up too much if they decide to trade for Jazz guard Donovan Mitchell, explains why Jalen Brunson will vastly improve the Knicks locker room culture, says why the Phoenix Suns were smart to match the record-setting offer sheet the Indiana Pacers presented to Deandre Ayton, and more. The guys bookend the hour reacting to Tiger Woods’ post-round comments about missing the cut at the Open Championship. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Giants host & reporter Madelyn Burke tells guest host Ben Lyons how New York is expecting big changes under new head coach Brian Daboll and big improvement out of 4th-year QB Daniel Jones, and why Saquon Barkley is out to prove that he’s still one of the NFL’s elite running backs.  Actor/producer/director Kevin Connolly joins Ben in-studio and reveals how he got his start in entertainment as a child, reveals why he turned down floor seats for what ended up being Kobe Bryant’s 81-point game for the Lakers, makes a bold prediction about his beloved Miami Dolphins, and much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Stanford Women’s Basketball 2-time All-American Haley Jones and guest host Ben Lyons discuss her success with the Cardinal that has resulted in an NCAA championship and a Pac-12 Player of the Year Award and more.  ‘Men in Blazers’ co-host Michael Davies tells Ben why soccer superstar Ronaldo could end up in MLS, how English fans will react to the ban on beer in the upcoming World Cup, why he’s fully embraced the popularity of MiB, says how NBA games differ from English Premier League games, and says if Christian Pulisic is already the greatest American soccer player ever.  Ben, Brockman and TJ list their Top Ten NFL wide receivers, and react to Tom Brady’s noncommittal comments to Variety about his playing future. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Guest host Ben Lyons and the guys discuss the greatest sporting events they’ve attended in-person. NFL Network reporter Jane Slater and Ben discuss the big question marks around the Cowboys including Ezekiel Elliott’s health and if CeeDee Lamb can step up as the team’s #1 receiver, if Dak Prescott’s health could be a concern again after his shoulder woes early last season, and more. TJ reveals his G.O.A.T. players in Utah Jazz, Portland Trail Blazers, Denver Nuggets, Minnesota Timberwolves, Oklahoma City Thunder and Seattle SuperSonics history. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Rich Eisen Show's Chris Brockman, TJ Jefferson, and Adam Chudwin break down the latest from the NBA. 00:00-Happy birthday Harrison Ford 03:30- NBA off-season moves and contracts 10:00- Sixers off-season moves 13:45- Bulls off-season moves 19:00- Celtics off-season moves 24:45- Clippers off-season moves 33:45- TJ's NBA G.O.A.T.s list 41:30- Durant/Kyrie predictions 46:15- Summer League early takeaways Follow the guys here: Twitter-@chrisbrockman, @toojiggy, @achudwin Instagram-@brockshady, @tjjefferson, @achudwin Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

New York Liberty G/F DiDi Richards and guest host Ben Lyons discuss the rise in popularity of the WNBA and more. Golf Digest’s Hally Leadbetter joins the show in-studio to discuss the Open Championship at St. Andrews, how LIV Golf will force the PGA Tour to change and adapt, says what Michelle Wie’s golf legacy will be once she retires, and reveals which celebrities can and can’t golf very well. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Guest host Ben Lyons, Brockman and TJ list their top ten running back heading into the 2022 NFL season.  No Laying Up co-founder Chris Solomon and Ben discuss the snowballing popularity of the NLU brand, previews the Open Championship’s return to St. Andrews, reacts to Tiger Woods’ critical comments about the LIV Golf Tour, and says how the game of golf can improve to be more appealing to younger fans.  TJ lists his NBA G.O.A.T.s for the Miami Heat, Orlando Magic, Atlanta Hawks, Charlotte Hornets and Washington Wizards. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Guest host Ben Lyons explains why 2-time MVP Nikola Jokic needs some help in Denver to make the Nuggets a championship team. Tennis Channel announcer Steve Weissman tells Ben why tennis is overdue for an influx of young energy from the likes of Wimbledon finalist Nick Kyrgios, says who’s his choice as the sport’s G.O.A.T. , and previews the next Grand Slam event on the calendar, the U.S. Open and whether Novak Djokovic will miss the event due to his covid-19 vaccination status. Brockman, TJ and Del Tufo recap the show’s trip to New York for the Sports Emmys, and Ben reveals he’s still reveling in Michigan finally ending their long losing streak to Ohio State in football. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Guest host Ben Lyons and the guys react to Baker Mayfield’s first press conference with the Carolina Panthers, then list their lists of Top 10 NFL Quarterbacks with Brockman throwing a VERY surprising name into the field.  Former Michigan Wolverine and NBA shooting guard Jimmy King tells Ben why he’s unhappy seeing the rise in basketball shorts after he and his Fab Five brethren pioneered long, baggy shorts in the 90’s, and reveals why he and his Fab Five teammates will be connected for life and why they’ve had success in life at more than just basketball.  Brockman reacts to the latest entries into the MLB All-Star Home Run Derby (Juan Soto, Pete Alonso and Kyle Schwarber) and debate if there should be a Skills Competition added to the ASG festivities. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Guest host Ben Lyons explains why he’s not that big a fan of the game of 2-time NBA MVP Nikola Jokic, and TJ reveals his G.O.A.T. players in franchise history for the San Antonio Spurs, Dallas Mavericks, Memphis Grizzlies, Houston Rockets, and New Orleans Pelicans.   Turner Sports/NBA TV host Ro Parrish tells Ben why he hated Isiah Thomas as a player but loves working with him on TV, predicts big things for Deion Sanders and Jackson State on the national level next season, reveals what it’s like to be BFF’s with Shaq, and says why he wants to see Kevin Durant on the Miami Heat and Carmelo Anthony back on the Knicks or Nuggets.  Brockman and Ben react to the Emmy nominations announcements and discuss if HBO’s controversial ‘Winning Time’ series deserved more than just one technical nomination. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Guest host Ben Lyons and the guys discuss the role of player-produced content in player movement in sports and debate the best landing spots for disgruntled Brooklyn Nets F Kevin Durant. Los Angeles Rams radio voice JB Long tells Ben how L.A. is handling sky-high expectations for next season and why Matthew Stafford could be even better in 2022, his reaction to a possible 5-on-5 flag football sport in the Olympics and more.  Ben and Brockman react to Tiger Woods’ criticism of the LIV Golf tour and debate if money is enough of a lure for young players to opt for the controversial Saudi-backed circuit over the PGA Tour. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices