The Rich Eisen Show

NFL Network Analyst and former Packers WR James Jones discuss if the Aaron Rodgers drama this spring and summer will have a hangover effect on Green Bay’s regular season, the “gotta win now” vibe at Raiders camp, the Saints-Michael Thomas situation, expectations for OBJ coming off an ACL injury, how covid vaccinations could impact the NFL season, and why the Broncos could be the surprise team in the AFC this season.      Ben, Chris Brockman and TJ Jefferson react to news that the NFL will put an emphasis on Taunting rules and worry that we might see a return to the No Fun League, and debate which player should be the #1 overall pick in most Fantasy Football League drafts this season.   The guys wrap up the hour running through the latest NFL news and the days top celebrity birthdays. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

‘Knuckleheads’ podcast co-host Quentin Richardson and guest host Ben Lyons discuss his love of NBA Summer League basketball, his reaction to his former team, the Knicks, getting back to the playoffs, Michael Jordan’s influence on him growing up in Chicago, how he paired up with Darius Miles for their ‘Knuckleheads’ podcast, and his advice for TJ Jefferson on how to properly preserve his collection of Air Jordans.      Chris Brockman shares his strong (irrational?) opinion on Russell Westbrook’s “The Brodie” nickname, and break down Carmelo Anthony’s first Lakers press conference and the future Hall of Famer’s strong wine game.   Ben and the guys wrap up the hour reacting to the news out of Packers camp that Aaron Rodgers will be sitting out Green Bay’s slate of pre-season games. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Guest host Ben Lyons kicks off the hour explaining why he’s 100% down with a Buccaneers vs Chiefs Super Bowl rematch between Tom Brady and Patrick Mahomes.   Ben, Chris Brockman and Cowboys superfan TJ Jefferson preview the new season of HBO’s ‘Hard Knocks’ and list the top 4 storylines they’re looking forward to most.   Chris Brockman reacts live to learning the Celtics new point guard is…Dennis Schroeder.    Ben and the guys wrap up the hour breaking down Luka Doncic’s huge extension from the Mavs and what Dallas can do next to surround their young guard with more talent, and take a VERY close look at Kawhi Leonard’s ‘WHAT ARE THOOOOSE?!?!’ shoe choice when he attended a Clippers’ Summer League game last night.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

ESPN NBA Analyst and ‘Hoop Streams’ co-host Kendrick Perkins tells guest host Ben Lyons how he single-handedly motivated the Team USA Men’s Basketball team to Olympic gold in Tokyo, if his relationship with the game of basketball has changed since joining the media, and his surprising love of animals-in-nature shows on TV that have led to a desire to swim with sharks.    WNBA Players Association Executive Director Terri Jackson and Ben discuss the league’s mid-season Commissioner’s Cup tournament, her son Jaren Jackson Jr. rocking a Rock the Vote jacket when he was drafted into the NBA, and more!   The guys wrap up the hour reacting to the anniversary of Wayne Gretzky being sold to the L.A. Kings, and run through the plethora of today’s famous birthdays. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

NFL Network reporter Jim Trotter and guest host Ben Lyons discuss the Pro Football Hall of Fame’s Induction Weekend, why the Saints shouldn’t react strongly to the latest round of Michael Thomas drama, if the Browns can live to the sky-high expectations this season, and if the NFL can make it through the entire season with fans in stadiums.   ‘No Dunks’ podcast co-host J.E. Skeets and Ben discuss Team USA’s success (men and women) at the Tokyo Olympics, his advice for anyone looking to jump on the NBA Top Shot bandwagon, why he’s a huge fan of the NBA’s Summer League, the evolution of his ‘No Dunks’ podcast, and if the age-challenged Lakers can challenge for another NBA title.   Ben on the guys wrap up the hour debating if we’ll see a Knicks title or a Knicks Hall of Famer first, and why Sue Bird’s list of championships in her hoops career is second-to-none. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Guest host Ben Lyons kicks off the hour reflecting on the “emotional currency” of the Pro Football Hall of Fame’s induction weekend and the memorable moments from Peyton Manning, Jimmy Johnson, Charles Woodson and others.    Ben, Chris Brockman and TJ wrap up the hour reacting to the latest drama between the Saints and their star wideout Michael Thomas after his cryptic tweet throwing shade at the team. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Guest host Ben Lyons, Brockman and TJ start the hour discussing Mike Del Tufo’s tattoo with Ben and Brockman revealing why they’ve never gotten inked up.   Emmy-winning Writer/Director Maclain Way and Ben discuss his new Netflix sports documentary series ‘Untold’ which focuses on stories like the Malice at the Palace, Kaitlyn Jenner and much more.   The guys wrap up the hour talking Olympics wrestling, celebrity birthdays, and the time TJ found himself in a Manhattan club with Penelope Cruz and Shakira on his arms. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Longtime Boston Red Sox announcer Joe Castiglione and guest host Ben Lyons discuss his storied career in Boston, sharing his favorite memories over the years behind the mic.   Ben, Chris Brockman and TJ Jefferson react to Josh Allen’s HUGE contract from the Bills and debate if it’s worth the risk to give big money to young players before they’ve proven than can consistently play at a high level year after year.   Emmy-winning Writer/Director Kay Cannon tells Ben how she, a Chicago Bears fan, got members of the Green Bay Packers to appear in ‘Pitch Perfect 2,’ why John Cena is not shy about dropping trou at a moment’s notice and why her new live-action version of ‘Cinderella’ on Amazon Prime is the most challenging film she’s made to-date. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Guest host Ben Lyons, Chris Brockman and TJ Jefferson begin the day rejoicing over the return of NFL football (even though the Cowboys vs Steelers Hall of Fame Game was gawdawful to watch).   Rich calls in from Canton, Ohio and tells Ben how special the Pro Football Hall of Fame weekend is every year for the inductees and their families, if he shares TJ’s concern for the arm troubles of Dak Prescott and Jacob deGrom, and if there’s any chance AT ALL that the HOF speeches will be limited to 7 minutes per inductee.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Guest host Ben Lyons and the guys tip off the hour revealing the Olympic sport in which they wish they could win a gold medal, and reacting to the shocking news out of Spain that Lionel Messi and FC Barcelona will be parting ways.   ‘Ted Lasso’ star Brendan Hunt tells Rich how the show went from a 1-off NBC promo to an Emmy Award juggernaut that is here to stay, and the inspiration behind his ‘Coach Beard’ character on the beloved Apple TV+ show.   The guys wrap up the hour trying to understand why Mike Del Tufo refuses to watch the new ‘Space Jam’ movie, reacting to Bill Belichick’s latest press conference gem, and celebrating today’s notable birthdays. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

ESPN’s Sarah Spain and guest host Ben Lyons discuss the Cubs jettisoning their core of all-star players and the Bulls’ big splash in NBA free agency, her involvement as part owner of the Chicago Red Stars soccer team and the USWNT’s disappointing bronze medal at the Olympics, when Chicago fans can expect to see Justin Fields as the Bears’ starting QB and the possibility the team could move from Soldier Field to the suburbs.     The guys discuss the most random photos they have on their cellphones with Ben sharing some VERY head-scratching pics that will leave you asking ‘WTF’???    With Team USA earning a spot in the Olympic Basketball gold medal game, Ben and the guys debate whether or not Kevin Durant is the best basketball player on the planet.   The hour wraps up with 3-time Olympic swimmer Katie Ledecky telling Ben how she got her 4 Tokyo medals home (in her checked baggage or carry on??), her desire for even more medals at the 2024 Olympics, and reveals her passion for Fantasy Football. Learn more about

Guest host Ben Lyons tips off the hour discussing with Chris Brockman and TJ Jefferson if they prefer their favorite teams be made up of home-grown players or stocked with hired hands and all-stars acquired via free agency and trades.   Yahoo! Sports Senior NFL Writer Charles Robinson tells Ben how Jets rookie QB Zach Wilson has looked so far in training game and if the Giants’ wild brawl is a bad omen for New York’s upcoming season, if the Cowboys can rebound from a disappointing 2020 season, if the Eagles would be wise to make a move for embattled Texans QB Deshaun Watson or wait for his legal troubles to play out.     Ben and the guys wrap up the hour discussing TJ’s penchant for Benihana to-go, if NBA stars like Kevin Durant are REALLY sleeping in those cardboard beds in the Olympic village, and if NFL fans are getting way too hyped up by twitter training camp reports. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Athletic’s Trey Kerby tells guest host Ben Lyons why he’s thrilled with the Bulls’ free agent signings of Lonzo Ball, DeMar DeRozan and Alex Caruso, and if the Hawks surprising success was a flash in the pan or a thing for the rest of the Eastern Conference to deal with for years to come.    Emmy award-winning actor Richard Schiff tells Ben why he, a die-hard Yankees fan, has little faith in the Pinstripes this season despite their recent resurgence, and how betting on the Mets in ’88 funded his cross-country move to L.A. and how Kirk Gibson’s World Series home run left him flat broke.   The hour wraps up with Rich calling in from the set of Peacock’s ‘Tokyo Gold’ to discuss the possibility of Philip Rivers rejoining the Colts, how the Pro Football Hall of Fame plans to limit the length of induction speeches and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Former NFL offensive lineman Ross Tucker and guest host Ben Lyons discuss the possibility of Philip Rivers coming out of retirement to fill the Colts’ unexpected void at QB after Carson Wentz’s foot surgery or if trading for Nick Foles is a smarter (or dumber) option, why the violence and physicality of the NFL remains a lure for him years after his retirement, and why Belichick parting ways with Tom Brady was the Patriots head coach’s biggest mistake of his career.   Ben and the guys run through the latest NBA megadeals and debate which are worth the money (Steph Curry) and which might be like burning money (Kawhi Leonard).   The guys break down the Bulls’ free agent spending spree and wonder if Chicago can be a legit contender in the Eastern Conference, and which teams have the best odds on winning the NBA Championship in 2022.    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Guest host Ben Lyons tips off the hour revealing his unabashed excitement for Carmelo Anthony signing with the Lakers and the Knicks trading for Kemba Walker.   Ben, Chris Brockman, and TJ Jefferson get into a HEATED (and comical) debate on how much Melo will actually contribute to the Lakers this season with Brockman going top-rope on some of his takes.   The guys wrap up the hour discussing the possibility of Philip Rivers ending his short retirement to return to the NFL and debate of the possible-future-hall-of-famer should stick to coaching high school football. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Guest host Ben Lyons and Chris Brockman evaluate the top NBA free agency signings and say which teams improved or and which teams have hurt themselves so far, which somehow morphs into a Ben revealing his secret past producing (and catering) rap videos.   Pro Football Talk’s Charean Williams tells Ben if the Cowboys should be concerned about Dak Prescott’s shoulder injury and Jerry Jones’ desperation to win another Super Bowl, why this will be a long and frustrating season for the Houston Texans, and which team has the best chance to topple Tom Brady and the Buccaneers from their NFC perch. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

NFL Network analyst Gregg Rosenthal and guest host Ben Lyons discuss the expectations for the Patriots, Steelers and Rams this season, the chaos that erupted at Giants camp today, if Jameis Winston can lead the Saints to the playoffs, the Colts’ options in the wake of Carson Wentz’s foot surgery, and which NFL players would do well at the Olympics.    ‘Outta Pocket’ Podcast host Josiah Johnson and Ben discuss how he reacted to seeing his dad, Marques Johnson, going shirtless during the Bucks’ victory parade, his reaction as a Lakers fan to Alex Caruso signing with the Bulls, his upcoming show on Colin Kaepernick, his hopes for a Bucks-Lakers NBA Finals, and why L.A. fans should be excited for the Russell Westbrook trade.   Ben, a Knicks fan, wraps up the hour expressing his concern/dismay at the team’s Evan Fournier signing. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Guest host Ben Lyons tips off the hour breaking down the bevy of signings that happened once the NBA’s free agency period started including reaction to the Knicks' and Lakers' moves, and Chris Paul re-signing with the Suns.    Meadowlark Media’s Amin Elhassan and Ben break down the top NBA free agent signings including the Bulls landing Lonzo Ball and Alex Caruso, Bobby Portis staying with the Bucks and Mike Conley re-upping with the Jazz, and discuss if Carmelo Anthony to the Lakers and Zion Williamson the Knicks down the road is a fait accompli. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Pro Football Talk’s Mike Florio and guest host Ben Lyons discuss the NFC’s top contenders and which team’s defense could “give Tom Brady fits,” and the top AFC storylines for the 2021 season including Odell Beckham Jr’s return from injury, Tua Tagovailoa’s tenuous hold on the Dolphins starting QB job, the Colts sudden opening on their quarterback depth chart, and why the Steelers will regret bringing back Ben Roethlisberger for one more season.   Rich calls in from the set of Peacock’s ‘Tokyo Gold’ to discuss the latest from the Tokyo Olympics including the feel-good stories that have emerged that illustrates what true sportsmanship is all about, and if the Colts would consider lobbing in a call to Philip Rivers to lure him out of retirement in the wake of Carson Wentz’s foot surgery. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sports Illustrated Senior NBA Writer Howard Beck and guest host Ben Lyons discuss if the Knicks can improve on their surprising success by buffing up the roster via free agency, if the Mavs can bring another player-maker to Dallas to pair up with Luka Doncic, if the Pelicans will be able to keep Zion Williamson when he becomes a free agent, and if we’ll soon see a plethora of bad free NBA contracts a la Luol Deng and Timothy Mozgov.    ESPN’s ‘Baseball Tonight’ host Karl Ravech and Ben discuss the division races heating up between the Red Sox & Yankees and Dodgers & Giants, the Cubs trading away all of their best players, and if the Angels will be able to keep Shohei Ohtani when the 2-way star becomes a free agent in two years.     Ben and the guys wrap up the hour discussing their expectations for Aaron Rodgers and the Packers this season with someone making a bold (actually not so bold) prediction. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices