The Rich Eisen Show

Rich recaps the Packers’ thrilling win over the Cardinals that knocked Arizona from the ranks of the unbeaten, and explains why Aaron Rodgers and Green Bay answered a lot of questions that lingered after their tumultuous off-season. Former Packers executive and current MMQB Columnist Andrew Brandt tells Rich how an undermanned Green Bay offense was able to score on the previously undefeated Cardinals, how Matt LaFleur has improved as a head coach, if the Packers are still set on moving on from Aaron Rodgers for Jordan Love next season, and if there’s more to come regarding the Jon Gruden email controversy. Rich and the guys wrap up the hour debating which is their favorite and least favorite Halloween candy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Chris Brockman reacts to his significant other Sarah Tiana’s trip to Houston to watch her Braves get drummed by the Astros in Game 2 of the World Series and Rich shares a story about a failed road trip to Toronto with some fellow Yankees fans back in the 90’s. Actor/Comedian Jeff Garlin of ‘Curb Your Enthusiasm’ and ‘The Goldbergs’ fame tells Rich why he’s ready to buy his beloved Chicago Bears just so he can fire head coach Matt Nagy, and more! ‘Brother from Another’ Co-Host Michael Smith and Rich discuss the shaky starts by the Los Angeles Lakers and Brooklyn Nets in the face of LeBron James’ injury, L.A.’s lack of chemistry, and Kyrie Irving’s refusal to get Covid-19 vaccinated.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Pro Football Hall of Famer Jerry Rice tells Rich how he went from small college wide receiver to widely regarded as the greatest player in NFL history, and why the current edition of the 49ers need to establish more of an identity under head coach Kyle Shanahan.  Rich and Chris Brockman debate if the Niners did the right thing by only dipping their toe into the Trey Lance waters or if San Francisco should have dived in and named the rookie their starting QB over incumbent Jimmy Garoppolo from the outset of the season. Buccaneers fan Byron Kennedy calls in to share his experience of getting Tom Brady’s 600th career TD pass ball from Bucs’ WR Mike Evans, then giving the ball back in return for only a fraction of what he could have received for it on the collectibles market with some estimates ranging from $500,000 to as high as $750,000. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rich previews the pivotal Thursday Night Football showdown between the unbeaten 7-0 Arizona Cardinals and the 6-1 Green Bay Packers, and updates the latest on Dak Prescott’s calf injury that threatens the QB’s availability for the Cowboys’ Sunday Night Football matchup against the Minnesota Vikings.  FOX Sports College Football Analyst Joel Klatt and Rich discuss this Saturday’s rivalry clash between the unbeaten Michigan Wolverines vs the unbeaten Michigan State Spartans, if Oklahoma Sooners QB Caleb Williams has a chance to win the Heisman Trophy despite playing only half the season so far after supplanting Spencer Rattler as the Sooners starter, and the USC head coaching search that came to the forefront this week when Steelers HC Mike Tomlin angrily denied his interest in the job.  Rich revisits Tomlin’s rant this week when addressing the USC job and where it ranks among the all-time greatest head coach sound bites. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rich and the guys debate if the Eagles would be better off benching the inconsistent Jalen Hurts and going with Gardner Minshew or sticking with the 2nd-year QB and letting him take his lumps. Joe Manganiello tells Rich why he’s cautiously optimistic about his 3-3 Steelers, why the Mike Tomlin/USC rumors could be an act of sabotage by former Bengals QB Carson Palmer, why his wife Sofia Vergara loves his new animated movie ‘The Spine of Night,’ and why you shouldn’t be surprised to see the 6’5” actor traveling through Europe with his tiny pet dog “Bubbles.”  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 San Diego State punter/kicker Matt Araiza who’s on pace to set an NCAA record with a whopping 54 Yards/Per Punt average while also routinely nailing 50-yard field goals for the undefeated Aztecs.  NFL Insider Ian Rapoport tells Rich that the Panthers are out of the Deshaun Watson trade mix for now but could re-engage the Texans if the embattled QB is not dealt before the NFL Trade Deadline, gives injury updates on Dak Prescott (good), Antonio Brown (worrisome), Michael Thomas, Christian McCaffrey and Russell Wilson, if the Eagles could bench Jalen Hurts for Gardner Minshew, and which players are likely to be traded by Tuesday’s deadline.  Rich and the guys react to the memorable-for-all-the-wrong-reasons press conference by Philadelphia Eagles Head Coach Nick Sirianni. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rich recaps the Atlanta Braves’ Game 1 World Series win over the Houston Astros, and updates the status of Dak Prescott’s calf injury and if the Cowboys will be forced to turn to Cooper Rush for their Sunday Night Football showdown against the Minnesota Vikings.   FOX Sports’ Joe Buck and Rich discuss the Braves-Astros Game 1 and how Atlanta went from a non-factor at the MLB deadline to 3 wins away from a World Series title, the pivotal Thursday Night Football matchup in Week 8 between the 6-1 Packers and the 7-0 Cardinals, if the Cards, Cowboys, Rams or Buccaneers (led by the ageless Tom Brady) is the best team in the NFC, what it was like to host ‘Jeopardy!’ and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Pro Football Talk host Mike Florio tells Rich why he’d be surprised if Deshaun Watson is not dealt before the NFL Trade Deadline, if 49ers Head Coach Kyle Shanahan should be on the hot seat after the Niners’ 2-4 start, if Sunday Ticket might be moving off the DirecTV platform, and Jon Gruden’s next steps after the email scandal that cost him the Raiders’ Head Coach job. (timestamp).    In his weekly ‘4 Downs’ segment Rich weighs in on the Bengals drafting WR Ja’Marr Chase with their first-round pick instead of OT Penei Sewell, why Raiders QB Derek Carr should be in the discussion for NFL MVP honors, the Titans’ chances to run the table, and more! (timestamp).   A viewer recaps Rich’s less-than-stellar predictions from his 4th Down Hot Takes this season, and the guys debate if Tom Brady adding bitcoin to the mix was enough in return for that Buccaneers fan to hand over his 600th career TD ball. (timestamp).    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rich previews the Cowboys return after their bye week and the status of Dak Prescott who’s nursing a calf injury and weighs in on the Jets bringing back journeyman QB Joe Flacco into the fold with rookie Zach Wilson out for a few weeks with a knee injury. Chiefs All-Pro QB Patrick Mahomes tells Rich why he remains positive and optimistic despite KC stumbling out of the gate to a sloppy 3-4 start to the season, how fatherhood has changed his life, and his reaction to the Tom Brady/600th TD pass ball controversy. Rich reacts to receiving a special ambassador award for his RunRichRun fundraising efforts for the St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.   Mike Del Tufo ends the hour running through his long list of Most Obnoxious NFL Fan Bases. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rich recaps the Saints’ 13-10 win over the Seahawks on Monday Night Football and comments on the big hole Pete Carroll and Seattle find themselves in after a 2-5 start to the season, and explains why New Orleans’ 4-2 record is all that more impressive given the early-season challenges they’ve had to overcome. NFL Network Analyst Daniel Jeremiah tells Rich why the Peyton & Eli Manningcast was the best part of the Saints-Seahawks MNF matchup, how the Bengals have gone from laughingstock to no laughing matter for their remaining opponents this season, and why the Raiders are thriving after the departure of Jon Gruden. Rich and the guys marvel at Steelers Head Coach Mike Tomlin’s MUST-WATCH response to the rumors that he’s in the mix to become USC’s next head coach. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jets fan Rich reacts to the team’s 54-13 beatdown at the hands of the Patriots, the injury to rookie QB Zach Wilson, and if the woebegone franchise will EVER be able to reverse their fortunes. Rich and an avid Bengals fan caller run through the rest of Cincinnati’s schedule with game-by-game predictions. Former 49ers WR/TE Bob Bruer calls in and tells the story of keeping the ball from his first NFL touchdown pass, which also happened to be Joe Montana’s first TD pass.   Saints Pro Bowl LB Demario Davis and Rich discuss Jameis Winston’s maturity and the QB seizing New Orleans’ leadership role as they head into their Monday Night Football showdown with the Seattle Seahawks, and what it was like being displaced for a month by Hurricane Ida when he had 4 young children and a wife who was ready to give birth to baby #5.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

‘Good Morning Football’ co-host Peter Schrager and Rich discuss the latest on the Deshaun Watson trade front and if a suspension from the NFL is imminent, if 49ers Head Coach Kyle Shanahan deserves to be on the hot seat, if the Chiefs can stop the downward spiral on their season, why the Cardinals and Bengals have risen from the trash heap to legit contenders, and why the Jets could be losing a generation of fans if they keep up their losing ways.    Seahawks All-Pro LB Bobby Wagner and Rich discuss a possible timeline for Russell Wilson’s return from his finger injury, the challenge presented by the New Orleans Saints on Monday Night Football, his less-than-enthusiastic reception to the NFL’s Taunting crackdown, how he and the league have changed during his 10-year career, and what lies ahead for him after his playing days.   Rich reacts to the hot mess/can’t look away spectacle that was Illinois’ win over Penn State that was a whopping 9 Overtimes of ugly football. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit po

Rich recaps the Colts’ Sunday Night Football win over the 49ers and compares the divergent paths San Francisco and Indianapolis have taken of late due to the quarterback play from Carson Wentz and Jimmy Garoppolo.   Rich breaks down the landscape for a potential Deshaun Watson trade and ponders if the Niners would make a bold move to acquire the embattled Texans QB.    In his ‘Overreaction Monday’ segment Rich weighs in on topics including the Titans as the AFC’s best team, if the Chiefs will miss the playoffs, if the Bengals will win the AFC North and if Ja’Marr Chase is the best rookie WR since Randy Moss, if Niners HC Kyle Shanahan is on the hot seat, and if America is rooting for the Atlanta Braves to beat the Houston Astros in the World Series.     Rich and the guys debate whether or not the fan who gave back Tom Brady’s 600th TD pass ball in exchange for an autographed jersey did the right thing considering the ball could have fetched $500,000 at auction. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastc

In this episode Rich sits down with none other than "The Swami", ESPN Legend Chris Berman. Chris goes deep into his career beginnings and the path that led him to ESPN and how he became one of the most recognizable voices at ESPN and in the NFL. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Former Pro Bowl QB Carson Palmer tells Rich how his former team the Bengals, led by Joe Burrow, have become a force to be reckoned with in the AFC North, why Tom Brady and the Buccaneers can even get better following their Super Bowl win, what it will take for Aaron Rodgers to stick around in Green Bay after this Packers’ season, what makes Kyler Murray the most exciting player in the NFL today. TJ Jefferson shares his weekly top 5, this time listing his 5 favorite ‘Seinfeld’ episodes.   Chris Brockman wraps up the hour with his NFL Week 7 ‘Sneaky Good Games.' Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rich updates the latest on Baker Mayfield’s shoulder injury, and comments on Tua Tagovailoa’s shaky stature in Miami and wonders just how committed the Dolphins are to the 2nd-year QB with a the possibility of a Deshaun Watson trade in their near future.  Jerome Bettis and Rich discuss the growing number of Pittsburgh Steelers in the Pro Football Hall of Fame, what has impressed him about rookie RB Najee Harris, why Ben Roethlisberger’s struggles this season are not all his fault, and more.   Rich and Chris Brockman break down the Dodgers’ 11-2 thumping of the Braves in their NLCS Game 5. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rich gloats over his prediction that Case Keenum would step in for the injured Baker Mayfield and lead the Browns to a Thursday Night Football win over the Broncos.   NFL Network Analyst Joe Thomas and Rich discuss the Browns pivotal Thursday Night Football win over the Denver Broncos with backup QB Case Keenum efficiently filling in for the injured Baker Mayfield, Cleveland’s chances to win the AFC given their injuries and the step back the Chiefs have taken so far this season with a porous defense, and why the 6-0 Cardinals look to be the team to beat in the NFC.   Rich comments on the latest developments in the Ben Simmons-76ers saga that reportedly has the embattled Sixers star taking a mental health break from basketball. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rich and the guys break down the comments from Eagles Center Jason Kelce who pulled no punches when slamming Sixers’ star Ben Simmons, while throwing a jab at Jacksonville Jaguars fans for good measure. Director Robert Townsend and Rich discuss the upcoming Netflix series ‘Colin in Black and White’ about the childhood of former NFL quarterback Colin Kaepernick, and the origin story behind his 1987 directorial debut ‘Hollywood Shuffle’ and how he paid for the cult classic with his personal credit cards. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Cleveland Browns Insider Nathan Zegura and Rich discuss the Browns facing the Broncos on Thursday Night Football without starting QB Baker Mayfield and why the defense must step up against Denver, and why he’s still a true believer in TJ Jefferson despite his failed ‘Price Is Right’ appearance.    Rich and the guys react to Broncos LB Von Miller guaranteeing he’ll get two sacks against the Cleveland Browns tonight.   Rich reacts to the Dodgers’ 3-1 NLCS hole to the Atlanta Braves and L.A.’s head-scratching use of Max Scherzer and Julio Urias.    Turner Sports’ MLB Analyst Ron Darling tells Rich how the Dodgers’ “mismanagement” of their stellar starting rotation has them on the brink of elimination against the Braves and why Atlanta could be in trouble if they don’t close out L.A. in Game 5, Eddie Rosario’s stellar NLCS, and how the Astros were able to get off the canvas against the Red Sox in their ALCS series. timestamp).   Rich and the guys react to Nick Saban showing his humorous side when a reporter on a

Rich reacts to the latest Baker Mayfield shoulder injury news and explains why haters of the Browns QB will be out en force tonight when Cleveland takes on the Broncos with backup Case Keenum.   With the rumor mills swirling around Deshaun Watston to the Dolphins, Rich goes to bat for Tua Tagovailoa and says why Miami might be jumping the gun on moving on from the 2nd-year QB. (Houston Chronicle columnist John McClain tells Rich how close the Texans are to trading embattled QB Deshaun Watson to the Dolphins and how many 1st-round picks Miami is willing to give up in the deal, and how the Astros went from looking like they were ready to bow out against the Red Sox to the brink of another World Series appearance. Rich grapples with a huge and possibly life-altering decision: does he return to rooting for the Knicks at the urging of his 10-year-old son after swearing off the franchise because of his hatred for team owner James Dolan?? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices