The Rich Eisen Show

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FOX Sports NFL Analyst Michael Vick tells Rich why he likes the Dallas Cowboys to make a Super Bowl run over the Arizona Cardinals in the NFC, why he’s concerned about the direction the Buffalo Bills are heading when the New England Patriots are trending up, if the Falcons should have drafted a quarterback instead of TE Kyle Pitts, and what advice he gave Bears rookie QB Justin Fields.   Boston Globe columnist Dan Shaughnessy and Rich discuss his new book ‘Wish It Never Ended’ that chronicles the 1980’s glory days of the Larry Bird-led Boston Celtics, why Bill Belichick has Mac Jones and the 2021 Patriots looking similar to Tom Brady’s 2001 New England team, and how the LeBron James-Isaiah Stewart dustup compares to old school NBA fights.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Michigan alum Rich weighs in on his Wolverines’ chances to end their decade-long losing streak to Big Ten archrivals The Ohio State Buckeyes. (timestamp).      Rich and Brockman play a round of ‘What’s More Likely’ – The Raiders beat the Cowboys or the Saints beat the Bills, the Bears fire Matt Nagy or the Giants score 30 on the Eagles under new Offensive Coordinator Freddie Kitchens, if the 49ers or Vikings are more likely to make the playoffs, if the Bengals or Steelers are more likely to make the playoffs, if the Rams or Packers are more likely to be the NFC #1 seed, if the Patriots or Titans are more likely to be the AFC’s #1 seed, and if it’s more likely Michigan beats Ohio State or Alabama doesn’t make the College Football Playoff.   Academy Award-winning actor J.K. Simmons and Rich discuss his upcoming movie ‘National Champions’ where he plays a college football head coach and his portrayal of the actor William Frawley who played Fred Mertz on ‘I Love Lucy’ in another upcoming film, and why he’s fully

Rich previews the bevy of pivotal NFL games in Week 12 including the Rams vs Packers, Steelers vs Bengals, Buccaneers vs Colts, Vikings vs 49ers, Titans vs Patriots, Browns vs Ravens and more.   ‘Brother from Another’ co-host Michael Smith tells Rich why he fully disagrees with the NBA suspending Isaiah Stewart two games while LeBron James only got a one-game suspension for hitting the Pistons’ center in the face, why all the criticism coming at Cleveland Browns QB Baker Mayfield is not unwarranted, and why he’s rooting for Michigan this Saturday but is not convinced the Wolverines will be able to end their decade-long losing streak to archrival Ohio State Buckeyes.   Rich hands out this week’s ‘Gorilla Glue Toughest Player on Planet Earth’ award to Baylor running back Trestan Ebner, and wonders why Peyton Manning can’ stop eating during his Manningcast Monday Night Football broadcasts with his brother Eli.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Washington Football Team Head Coach reveals to Rich that a generous donation has been made to the St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital to celebrate the 1-year anniversary of him being cancer-free, that he almost went to the wrong sideline on Sunday as he returned to Carolina for the first time since he was the Panthers’ HC, how the WFT has reversed their fortunes over the last two weeks with the improved play of QB Taylor Heinicke, what challenges Russell Wilson and the desperate Seahawks present on Monday Night Football, his reaction to the NFL’s crackdown on Taunting this season and if the league will revisit the controversial topic in the offseason, and when we can expect an announcement on the WFT’s new nickname.      Actor/comedian Bill Burr and Rich discuss why the New York Giants should trade for Russell Wilson if given the chance, why this year’s Patriots squad reminds him of 2001 and the beginnings of the Belichick dynasty, why he (a Michigan football fan) is bracing for another loss to Ohio State, the fin

FOX Sports Analyst Joel Klatt and Rich preview Ohio State vs Michigan and what the Wolverines must do beat the Buckeyes for the first time since 2011, why the New York Giants made a huge mistake by drafting QB Daniel Jones, and why Browns fans should be happy with Baker Mayfield considering the limited alternatives available if Cleveland decides to part ways with their QB.   Rich comments on the Giants’ demise and Head Coach Joe Judge firing Offensive Coordinator Jason Garrett following their Monday Night Football loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.   Rich and Chris Brockman debate if Pistons C Isaiah Stewart deserved a longer suspension (2 games) than LeBron James (1 game) for their bloody tussle in Detroit this week.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rich recaps the Tampa Bay Buccaneers’ Monday Night Football win over the New York Giants and says why he’s not backing off his pre-season prediction of Tom Brady and the Bucs making a repeat visit to the Super Bowl.      Rich breaks down the key NFL Week 12 games between the 49ers and Vikings, Rams and Packers, Steelers and Bengals, Bucs and Colts, Titans and Patriots, and Browns vs Ravens.   San Francisco 49ers WR Deebo Samuel and Rich discuss his love of contact when running with the ball, the difference between his college coach Steve Spurrier and Niners HC Kyle Shanahan, how the 49ers got their swagger back after a stumbling start to the season, and which are his favorite and which are the most overrated Thanksgiving Day food.   Michigan alum Rich reacts to the news that every one of Ohio State’s stellar wide receivers was snubbed for the Biletnikoff Award that goes to the college football’s top WR, and why that doesn’t bode well for his Wolverines in their annual showdown vs the Buckeyes. Learn more abou

Rich reacts to the top 3 stories for sports trolls today: LeBron James bloodying Pistons Center Isaiah Stewart, the Cowboys’ loss to the Chiefs, and Baker Mayfield’s poor showing in the Browns narrow win over the winless Detroit Lions.     Philadelphia Eagles Head Coach Nick Sirianni tells Rich why his team’s recent reversal of fortunes are directly tied to the improvement of 2nd-year quarterback Jalen Hurts, what he’s learned during his first 10 weeks as a an NFL head coach and how important it is to connect with his players on an interpersonal level, and reveals how he wound up playing H.O.R.S.E. against a shirtless Gardner Minshew during QB’s pre-draft evaluation process.    Rich debates a dejected Browns fan who wants Cleveland to move on from Baker Mayfield. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

NFL Network analyst Daniel Jeremiah and Rich discuss the Chargers’ thrilling Sunday Night Football win over the Steelers and handicaps the Bolts’ chances to win the AFC, the Chiefs’ win over the Cowboys and if Dallas rookie LB Micah Parsons could win the NFL’s Defensive Player of the Year Award, the progress/regression of Bears’ QB Justin Fields and if we’ll see any of the other rookie QB’s play to the level of the Patriots’ Mac Jones, why New England and Arizona could be the best teams in the AFC and NFC right now, and what Michigan must do in order to beat their archrival Ohio State this Saturday.    Rich reacts to Pete Carroll’s increasing level of frustration with the Seahawks’ 3-7 season and if the Seahawks can still salvage their season. In his Week 11 ‘Overreaction Monday’ segment Rich weighs in on if the Chiefs should be considered Super Bowl favorites right now, if the Patriots will be the AFC’s 1-seed in two weeks, if the Arizona Cardinals will go unbeaten on the road this season, if Colts RB Jonat

Rich breaks down the Chiefs’ Week 11 win over the Cowboys and explains how KC turned their season around to become Super Bowl contenders again and why you shouldn’t be too quick to write off Dallas just yet, and makes the case for the Arizona Cardinals as the best team in the NFC (sorry Packers, Buccaneers).    Cardinals RB James Conner tells Rich why he’s been rejuvenated in Arizona after starting his career with the Pittsburgh being surrounded by talent like Kyler Murray, DeAndre Hopkins and others, why he and the team are “all-in” on head coach Kliff Kingsbury, and why he’s always extra thankful this time of year after his battle with cancer.   Rich says why the rest of the AFC should beware of the Indianapolis Colts right now, and explains why Tyler Huntley coming off the bench to replace an under-the-weather Lamar Jackson to lead the Ravens to a victory over the Chicago Bears was the most impressive road win of NFL Week 11. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rich and the guys break down what’s at stake for the AFC playoff picture with some pivotal Week 11 games, and ponder if a Tom Brady vs Bill Belichick Super Bowl could actually happen this season. Tampa Bay Buccaneers Head Coach Bruce Arians tells Rich that the Bucs did their “due diligence” on Antonio Brown and believes “there is no story” to the allegation that the wide receiver used a fake Covid-19 vaccination card, why he stands by his comments criticizing his team’s “dumb” play, and the challenges presented by the New York Giants on Monday Night Football. Rich breaks down some key NFC games on Sunday, and Chris Brockman lists his three ‘Sneaky Good Games’ for Week 11: Lions vs Browns, Dolphins vs Jets, and the 49ers vs Jaguars. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rich and Patriots fan Chris Brockman react to Troy Aikman’s Thursday Night Football comments where he said Bill Belichick is unlikely to retire anytime soon because of the emergence of rookie QB Mac Jones.  In TJ Jefferson’s weekly Big Ass Grab Bag he reveals his Top 5 Green Characters including The Incredibie Hulk, Shrek and others. (Did Kermit the Frog make the cut??) WWE Universal Champion Roman Reigns and Rich discuss his preparation for Sunday’s Survivor Series match on Peacock, why his battle with leukemia cost him a shot at an NFL career after his playing days at Georgia Tech, and TJ makes a (failed?) pitch to join Reigns’ ‘Bloodline’ stable.   Rich and the guys discuss if the Falcons should have drafted a QB this year instead of TE Kyle Pitts given their stumble of late and the uneven play of Matt Ryan. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rich recaps the Patriots’ impressive shutout win over the Falcons on Thursday Night Football and explains why New England is clicking in all facets of the game right now.  Pro Football Talk’s Mike Florio and Rich discuss the brewing controversy in Tampa where Buccaneers WR Antonio Brown has been accused of using a fake Covid-19 vaccination card and what the fallout could be for AB and the NFL leaguewide, if Kyler Murray, Ben Roethlisberger or Nick Chubb will be available to play for the Arizona Cardinals, Pittsburgh Steelers and Cleveland Browns in Week 11, why the NFL is doubling down on its crackdown on Taunting this season, and what ousted Raiders head coach Jon Gruden expects to get out of his lawsuit against the league.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

‘Good Morning Football’ co-host Kyle Brandt tells Rich that he too is not a fan of the movie ‘A Christmas Story,’ why the Dallas Cowboys are more likely than the Kansas City Chiefs to reach the Super Bowl, and how far the Patriots can go with rookie QB Mac Jones if they reach the playoffs this season (possibly a Pats-Bucs rematch in the Super Bowl??)      Rich takes calls from viewers revealing the movies they hate that other people love including Fight Club, Willie Wonka & the Chocolate Factory and others, with one caller challenging Rich to a game of Start-Bench-Cut between The Godfather, The Godfather II, and The Sting. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

3-time Super Bowl champion and former Patriots All-Pro offensive tackle Matt Light tells Rich how rookie QB Mac Jones compares to Tom Brady at the same point in their careers and why the Bill Belichick-Mike Vrabel rivalry began well before Vrabel became the Titans head coach.    3-time NBA Champion Dwyane Wade and Rich discuss his new photobook/memoir ‘Dwyane’ and how tough it was choosing the best 200 photos from his life and career from over a million that were taken, what it was like to play alongside LeBron James with the Heat and Cavs, and why Steph Curry will go down as one of the NBA’s top 4 players of all-time when his career his over.   Rich makes the shocking revelation that he doesn’t care for ‘A Christmas Story’ which leads to a discussion: what other popular movies do you not like? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rich previews the Thursday Night Football game between the Patriots and Falcons and explains why it’s time for Mac Jones and the Pats to prove if they’re legit contenders or not.   Rich explains the big difference between the NBA and NFL where the latter has to dwell on bad losses for a week while the former can move on quickly from embarrassing blowouts like the Nets were able to this week.   The guys debut a brand-new segment called ‘What’s More Likely’ – the Bengals or Raiders make the playoffs? The Bears or Seahawks pull off the Week 11 upset? The Cowboys or Chiefs reach the Super Bow? The Lakers or Bucks rebound from their stumbling start to the season?   Rich calls out Mike Del Tufo for over-celebrating Seton Hall’s early-season hoops upset of Michigan. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

FOX Sports NFL Analyst and 3-time Super Bowl Champion Mark Schlereth tells Rich why he’s not concerned about Tom Brady and the Buccaneers despite their surprising Week 10 loss to the WFT, why the Broncos are stacked with talent but lacking the intangibles needed to win, if Aaron Rodgers or Deshaun Watson could be playing in Denver next season, and why we still don’t have one team that stands out as the best in the NFL so far this season.   Tony Award-winning actor David Alan Grier and Rich discuss his new movie ‘Clifford the Big Red Dog,’ that time he ziplined through the Costa Rican jungle with TJ Jefferson and Ashton Kutcher, the uptick in Michigan football’s stock this season but why he’s ready to accept that the Wolverines will likely lose to Ohio State again, and much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rich hands out this week’s ‘Gorilla Glue Toughest Player on Planet Earth’ award to Kansas freshman QB Jalon Daniels who led the Jayhawks to their first-ever win in Austin in an overtime thriller against the Texas Longhorns.       Rich and the guys react to Staples Center in Los Angeles changing its name to Crypto.com Arena, and Rich reveals his international residual check for his appearance in past episodes of ‘CSI Miami’ and ‘Draft Day.’ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rich recaps Steph Curry’s 37-point night for the Warriors who went into Brooklyn and shut down the Kevin Durant, James Harden and the Nets to improve to 12-2 on the season.    Jets fan Rich laments Robert Saleh’s decision to start journeyman backup Joe Flacco against the Dolphins in Week 11 instead of giving rookie Mike White a shot at redemption.   ESPN NFL Insider and former Jets GM Mike Tannenbaum tells Rich why he was surprised by Joe Flacco being named New York’s Week 11 starter, why you should expect the Dolphins to make another run at embattled Texans QB Deshaun Watson, why Justin Herbert would have been the #1 overall pick in the 2020 NFL Draft if he’d played in the SEC, how close Brett Favre came to joining the Buccaneers instead of the Jets back in the day, why he wouldn’t be shocked if the Patriots won the AFC East and how things would have played out poorly for Jimmy Garoppolo of the 49ers had drafted Jones instead of Trey Lance.      Rich and the guys debate the controversial comments from free a

Ryan Leaf joins the show in-studio and tells Rich why he chose “Bust” for the title of his new podcast produced by ‘Entourage’ star Kevin Connolly and how he overcame the on and off field challenges of his failed NFL career, why the acceptance of athletes speaking out about and protecting their mental health is so important for individuals and for sports as a whole, which is the best NFL team in the league right now, why the Chiefs’ passing attack is on the rise while the Chargers’ appear to be grounded, why Mike McCarthy could be the only thing holding the Cowboys back from a Super Bowl berth, what Michigan can do to finally beat Ohio State this season, and why USC is facing a long road back to reach the top of the college football world again.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices