The Rich Eisen Show

TJ touches off a heated debate about elevator etiquette and when it’s appropriate push the ‘Close Doors’ or ‘Open Doors’ buttons. Rich explains why the Steelers would be wise to draft Liberty QB Malik Willis in the upcoming NFL Draft, and says why new Los Angeles Rams WR Allen Robinson is poised for a huge season with Matthew Stafford throwing him the ball. Comedian-Actor Adam Ray joins Rich in-studio and reveals the bizarre interaction he had with Baseball Hall of Famer Randy Johnson the time he asked to take a picture with the then-Seattle Mariners pitcher, sings a goodbye song for the departed Russell Wilson and laments the final nail in the coffin of the Seahawks’ Legion of Boom era, and much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

 Houston Basketball Head Coach Kelvin Sampson tells Rich what prompted him to take off his shirt after the Cougars’ 2nd Round NCAA Tournament win, how his team has overcome the loss of two of their top players, and what challenges await them in #1 seeded Arizona in the Sweet 16.  Writer-Director-Producer Judd Apatow joins Rich in-studio to reveal how the NBA bubble inspired his new Netflix movie ‘The Bubble,’ why being a lifelong Mets fan has been a stressful endeavor, the inspiration for his new book ‘Sicker in the Head,’ and in a round of ‘Celebrity True or False’ reveals why he dropped out of college and became Adam Sandler’s roommate, how the late Garry Shandling played such a huge role in his career, shares a hilarious story about Rip Torn from the set of ‘The Larry Sanders Show,’ reveals why he cast LeBron James on the Amy Schumer comedy ‘Trainwreck,’ and reveals the painful truth behind Steve Carell’s hilarious chest waxing scene from ‘The 40-Year-Old Version.’ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit p

Rich comments on the Indianapolis Colts landing yet another big name quarterback in Matt Ryan (following Philip Rivers and Carson Wentz) and says why Indy could be a legit contender to reach the Super Bowl, and breaks down the limited options for Baker Mayfield who might have to wait out the NFL Draft to see which teams might be interested in trading for the Browns now-backup QB in the wake of the Texans trading Deshaun Watson to Cleveland. Basketball Hall of Famer Chris Webber tells Rich what it was like to celebrate with their Michigan Wolverines in the locker room following their Big Dance 2nd Round win over Tennessee to send their alma mater to the Sweet 16, says why Juwan Howard’s suspension for instigating a post-game brawl vs Wisconsin is not indicative of his true character, says why LeBron James knows the clock is ticking on the Lakers’ ability to turn around their season, and gloats over his prediction before the NFL season that Matthew Stafford would lead the Rams to a Super Bowl win.  Learn more a

Rich reacts to Matt Ryan being traded from the Atlanta Falcons to the Indianapolis Colts and how that impacts the AFC playoff picture and the current state of the NFL QB Carousel that could result in Baker Mayfield being left without a starting QB job next season. CBS Sports’ College Basketball Insider Jon Rothstein tells Rich why Saint Peter’s’ importable March Madness Sweet 16 run is one of the most memorable stories in the history of the NCAA Tournament, comments on the “embarrassing” showing by referees in the NCAA Tournament so far, and why Purdue could be the Cinderella team to crash the Big Dance’s Final Four. Rich reacts to Jameis Winston re-signing with the New Orleans Saints, and explains why the Bengals are making all the right moves this offseason to keep Joe Burrow healthy next season for another run at the Super Bowl.  In his ‘Overreaction Monday’ segment Rich says if we’ll see a Cinderella team like Saint Peter’s in the Final Four, if the Browns will win the AFC North in ’22 with Deshaun Watson

NFL Network Reporter Tom Pelissero tells Rich how the Browns were able to change Deshaun Watson’s mind about playing in Cleveland and why many team executives around the NFL are not happy about his fully guaranteed $230M contract, how Watson and the Browns will handle the multiple allegations against him, where Baker Mayfield could land if Cleveland finds a trade partner for the former #1 overall draft pick, and breaks down who could be under center next season for the Atlanta Falcons, New Orleans Saints, and Carolina Panthers. Rich examines the shrinking options available to Baker Mayfield and lays out a scenario where he could wind up the odd man out on the NFL’s QB carousel this offseason, and explains why the Rams got a bargain with their Matthew Stafford extension.   Rich and the guys lament the inconsistent officiating in this years NCAA Tournament, and react live to the news that the Atlanta Falcons have traded QB Matt Ryan to the Indianapolis Colts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoic

Rich reacts to the surprising trade of Deshaun Watson to the Cleveland Browns and admits he’s surprised the deal went down before the embattled QB publicly addressed the many allegations against him, and breaks down what his addition means for the AFC landscape from a football standpoint and how his guaranteed $230M deal will impact future QB free agent deals.  (timestamp).       Rich and the guys debate if the Colts would be better off pursuing Baker Mayfield or Matt Ryan to be their QB in 2022, break down the wide open NCAA Tournament that features a number of surprising underdogs advancing, and Rich takes the opportunity to gloat over his Michigan Wolverines advancing to the Sweet 16 while most of their Big Ten rivals are heading home for the offseason. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this episode of Just Getting Started, Suzy sits down with her longtime friend and former colleague, Stephen A. Smith. In this conversation they go deep into Stephen A's humble beginnings and how he hustled and fought his way into the journalism business. You also get to see the softer side of Stephen A and really find out what makes him tick. All that and a lot more in this episode of Just Getting Started. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rich comments on Deshaun Watson’s looming decision between the Saints and Falcons and how his decision will impact the HEATED rivalry between Atlanta and New Orleans, and ponders what Falcons’ incumbent QB Matt Ryan must be thinking about his NFL future.  Rich weighs in on what the addition of Davante Adams means for Derek Carr’s legitimacy as one of the NFL’s top quarterbacks, and the guys debate which QB/Receiver combo is the NFL’s best. In his weekly ‘Big-Ass Grab Bag’ TJ Jefferson reveals his all-time top five NCAA Tournament moments. Rich opens his latest residual check and Del Tufo revisits his past as a grocery store stocker wher he was fond of sampling from the fresh fruit section. The guys wrap up the hour with ‘What’s More Likely’ where Rich weighs in on if we’ll see another 50-point NBA game or another huge NCAA Tournament upset, if Aaron Rodgers or Derek Carr will throw more TD passes, if Matt Ryan will be quarterbacking an NFC or AFC team in the playoffs next season, and if we’re likely to see De

The MMQB’s Albert Breer tells Rich why Baker Mayfield and the Cleveland Browns soured on each other and if there’s any chance they can mend their fractured relationship, reveals what could be the deciding factors in determining if Deshaun Watson winds up on the Atlanta Falcons or the New Orleans Saints, and why Davante Adams spurned the Packers’ big contract offer and if there’s any chance Green Bay could replace him by trading for Seahawks WR D.K. Metcalf.  Saint Peter’s Men’s Basketball Head Coach Shaheen Holloway tells Rich what the past few hours have been like for him and his team after the 15th-seeded Peacocks’ stunning upset of the 2nd-seeded Kentucky Wildcats in the NCAA Tournament, and what it was like outplaying Kobe Bryant in the 1996 McDonald’s High School All-America Game. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rich reacts to the shocking trade of All-Pro WR Davante Adams from the Packers to the Las Vegas Raiders and what that means for highly competitive AFC West and Aaron Rodgers remaining time in Green Bay. Recently retired All-Pro OT Andrew Whitworth joins the show in-studio to discuss his decision to retire after a storied NFL career that was capped by a Rams Super Bowl win over the Bengals, tells Rich why he’s more likely to end up in an NFL front office than coaching on an NFL sideline, reveals how Von Miller challenged Aaron Donald to become a more vocal leader, and why he expects Matthew Stafford to come out balling next season now that he has a Super Bowl title on his resumé.  Rich weighs in on the Browns’ handling their pursuit of Deshaun Watson and says if Baker Mayfield has any leverage to force a trade from Cleveland. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rich comments on the fractured Baker Mayfield-Cleveland Browns relationship and says why teams like the Seahawks and Carolina Panthers would be smart to snap up the embattled QB. Las Vegas Raiders All-Pro DE Maxx Crosby tells Rich how elated he was to find out the team had signed Chandler Jones to be his edge-rushing bookend, how things will be different for the Raiders under new Head Coach Josh McDaniels, and what it meant to sign his long-term contract extension on the 2-year anniversary of his sobriety.   Longtime fan of the show and DIE-HARD Cleveland sports fan Grandma Gloria Glassman calls in to rail on the Browns’ treatment of Baker Mayfield. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

ESPN’s Todd McShay tells Rich who’s likely to go #1 overall in the NFL Draft and which impact players are likely to go within the first ten picks, why Oregon’s Kayvon Thibodeaux could drop despite having the talent to be the first player chosen, why Liberty QB Malik Willis could become a top 15 quarterback in the NFL if drafted by the right team, and why the Cleveland Browns are unlikely to move forward with Baker Mayfield as their starting QB after their very public flirtation with Deshaun Watson. Basketball Hall of Famer Paul Pierce tells Rich why the Celtics big 3 (him, Ray Allen and Kevin Garnett) were finally able to end their long-standing beef, if the Warriors should be upset about Steph Curry being injured on a questionable dive by the Celtics Marcus Smart, and says why he’s picking the Celtics to reach the NBA Finals this season.  Rich, Brockman, TJ and Del Tufo reveal their picks to reach the NCAA Tournament’s Final Four and compare how their predictions stack up to Rich’s kids’ March Madness bracke

Rich recaps the foot injury to Steph Curry that will have the Warriors All-Star out indefinitely, comments on the latest in the Deshaun Watson sweepstakes including how the Browns walk it back with Baker Mayfield after being eliminated from the field of potential trade prospects, and reacts to the Dodgers signing of Freddie Freeman. Los Angeles Dodgers Manager Dave Roberts tells Rich how he reacted to L.A.’s signing of All-Star 1B Freddie Freeman, his thoughts on MLB adopting the Universal DH, the team’s World Series expectations, Clayton Kershaw’s re-signing and Trevor Bauer’s status, and if he’ll be sad to see The Shift possibly go away next season when new MLB rules are put in place. Rich and Brockman debate who are the 5 best quarterbacks in the AFC following Russell Wilson joining the Denver Broncos. 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. 01:27- Kyrie Irving scoring 60 points in a game/ Nets surging 14:19- Championship contenders/ championship race is wide open 20:33- Kevin Garnett number retirement ceremony/ 2008 Celtics 35:39- HBO's Winning Time episode 2 Follow the guys here: Twitter- @chrisbrockman, @toojiggy, @achudwin Instagram- @brockshady, @tjjefferson, @achudwin Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rich recaps the latest in the Baker Mayfield-Deshaun Watson latest surrounding the Cleveland Browns, and breaks down the two NFL Overtime rule change proposals. WWE legend “Stone Cold” Steve Austin joins Rich in-studio to discuss his brand new “Broken Skull” beer, the origins of “Austin 3:16” Day, Wrestlemania 38, and talks Vince McMahon and more in a round of ‘Start-Bench-Cut.’  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Pro Football Hall of Famer Ray Lewis joins Rich in-studio to discuss being a contestant on CBS’ new reality show ‘Beyond the Edge’ alongside the likes of super model Paulina Porizkova, Mike Singletary and others and reveals “it was the hardest thing I’ve ever done,” says if he ever came close to leaving Ravens as a free agent, reacts to Tom Brady unretiring and shares some great stories about facing The GOAT during his playing days, reveals how Peyton Manning drove him to become more of a student of the game, and weighs in on Lamar Jackson’s future in Baltimore and if he’s passed the torch of leadership to the MVP-winning QB. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rich reacts to Baker Mayfield’s heartfelt message to Cleveland fans amid the Browns meeting with Deshaun Watson about a potential trade. Pro Football Talk’s Mike Florio and Rich discuss the possibility of Deshaun Watson to the Browns and Baker Mayfield’s future, why NFL teams are willing to overlook Watson’s legal woes to bring the embattled QB on board, why Randy Gregory reneged on his Cowboys contract and signed with the Broncos instead and what Dallas’ roster plans going forward are including a possible pursuit of Von Miller, the latest on the Kyler Murray-Arizona Cardinals situation, and just how committed the San Francisco 49ers are to 2nd-year quarterback Trey Lance. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

TJ recaps his night at the Lakers game where he shared a suite with Rihanna. Music icon Bret Michaels joins the show in-studio to discuss his ‘Life Rocks’ charity foundation’s outreach initiatives, says why he (a lifelong Steelers fan) thinks Mitchell Trubisky will be “tremendous” as Pittsburgh’s staring QB but says the team would also be smart to select Ole Miss QB Matt Corral (a family friend) in the NFL Draft, reveals how he knew Poison had made it big after starting out playing small venues, says why being the Banana on ‘The Masked Singer’ proved to be much more challenging than expected, and takes calls from his fans dialing in from around the country Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Baseball Hall of Famer Nolan Ryan and Rich discuss his storied MLB career that spanned 4 decades and included a record 7 no-hitters, why he objects to the way modern managers coddle starting pitchers and limit their innings in today’s game, revisits his infamous noogie incident with Robin Ventura and reveals what happened the times Willie McCovey and Dave Winfield charged the mound after getting hit by one of his fastballs, and reveals when was the last time he threw off a mound.  Rich and the guys react to reports that the 49ers are showing interest in Texans QB Deshaun Watson despite trading a boatload of draft picks to select Trey Lance just a year ago. Rich dusts off his ‘4 Downs’ segment and discusses the amazing QB depth in the AFC West with the Chiefs’ Patrick Mahomes, the Chargers’ Justin Herbert, the Broncos’ Russell Wilson, and the Raiders’ Derek Carr, if Lamar Jackson will follow Kirk Cousins’ lead down the road to NFL riches, what Steelers fans should expect out of Mitchell Trubisky following in B

Rich reacts to the official details coming out about Aaron Rodgers’ new Packers contract and says why the 4-time NFL MVP was smart to bet on himself. NFL Insider Ian Rapoport tells Rich how long Rodgers has committed to the Packers in his new contract and how that deal impacts Davante Adams’ desire for a long-term contract from Green Bay, and if the Atlanta Falcons have a shot at trading for Deshaun Watson or if the Browns can land the embattled Texans QB and move on from Baker Mayfield. Rich ponders what a Deshaun Watson trade to the Browns would mean for the AFC North and wonders if the Steelers will have enough ammo in the form of Mitchell Trubisky to keep up in the arms race against Watson, Joe Burrow and Lamar Jackson. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices