The Rich Eisen Show

Rich kicks off the hour remind everyone that we are exactly one month away from the NFL Draft and that he is exactly 1000% nervous that the Jets will screw it up completely. Rich reacts to comments by Bears’ GM Ryan Pace touting Andy Dalton’s resume, and reminds Chicago fans that they probably deserved better. NFL Films analyst Greg Cosell and Rich discuss if Trevor Lawrence is really that much better than BYU quarterback Zach Wilson, if the Jets could surprise everyone and stick with Sam Darnold as their QB instead of drafting his replacement, if Mac Jones or Trey Lance will be the third quarterback off the board on draft day, why Ohio State’s Justin Fields reminds him of a smaller version of Cam Newton, which dark horse QB the Bears could target later on in the draft, and if the top draft QBs can be compared to any current NFL QBs. Rich wraps up the hour debating TJ on whether all the pundits are overrating Clemson’s Trevor Lawrence as the NFL’s “Next Great QB.” And make sure to check out Rich's other podca

Rich and the guys start the hour grilling long-time Yankees fan Mike Del Tufo who says he’s going to switch his allegiance to the Mets if the Pinstripes don’t win the World Series this season. The guys also do a DEEP dive into Titans Qb Ryan Tannehill’s response to Derrick Henry’s INSANE pushups-on-an-exercise-ball-and-strength-band-with-a-chain-over-your-neck workout which leads to a fun game of 80’s Action Hero/Film Set Job Mad-Libs. Actor and Emmy-winning writer Bob Odenkirk and Rich discuss his longtime Chicago Cubs fandom, why you shouldn’t watch his new film ‘Nobody’ with your kids, working with Garry Shandling in the seminal HBO comedy ‘The Larry Sanders Show,’ and if he’s in the know about how ‘Better Call Saul’ will wrap up its series storyline. And make sure you check out Rich's other podcast: Just Getting Started with Rich Eisen. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rich tips off the hour reacting to the news that North Carolina’s Roy Williams is retiring and wondering if Celtics head coach Brad Stevens could be in line to replace the 3-time national champion coach in Chapel Hill. With the 49ers trading up to #3, Rich and the guys discuss the growing intrigue about which QB’s will get drafted by which teams and some possible wheeling and dealing that could do down. Acclaimed golf swing coach and Golf Channel/Golf Pass host Chris Como and Rich discuss Bryson DeChambeau’s absolute desire to become the best in golf despite using methods that have rankled the sports’ traditionalists, the advice he has for all the hackers out there along with the ultimate flex when Rich asks for a lesson. And make sure you check out Rich's other podcast: Just Getting Started with Rich Eisen. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rich starts the hour reacting to TJ Jefferson’s April Fool’s tweet about the Bears trading for Russell Wilson which DID NOT go over well with die-hard Chicago fan Jeff Garlin, so the ‘Curb Your Enthusiasm’ actor/comedian called into the show to “voice his displeasure.” Jomboy dials in and reveals to Rich where the “Jomboy” name came from and how MLB has reacted to his sudden online stardom covering the more controversial aspects of baseball, his preview of the National League and why the Padres have a better chance to win the World Series than the NL West, an American League preview, and his Cy Young/MVP favorites in the NL and AL. Rich warps up the hour giving his preview of his beloved Yankees and their chances to win the World Series this season.  And make sure you check out Rich's other podcast: Just Getting Started with Rich Eisen. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Two-time Super Bowl champion Chris Long and Rich discuss the importance/overemphasis on pro days for NFL prospects, why current NFL players have a right to be upset with the league expanding to a 17-game regular season, the Eagles’ “confusing” off-season and why this could be a make-or-break season for the team’s front office, what kind of quarterback Colts fans can expect in Carson Wentz next season, and why you can expect to see Jimmy Garoppolo back with the Patriots soon.  With the NFL moving to a 17-game regular season, Rich busts out a special version of “Sneaky Good Games” showcasing the top Week 18 games to watch in the upcoming NFL season. Rich and the guys wrap up the hour reacting to Michael Strahan’s decision to fix his trademark gap-toothed smile and wonder if it’s not all just an elaborate April Fool’s joke. And please check out Rich's other podcast every Friday: Just Getting Started with Rich Eisen Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Turner Sports NBA Analyst and Michigan alum Chris Webber and Rich discuss the Wolverines’ upset loss to UCLA in their Elite 8 matchup and how Bruins alum Reggie Miller wouldn’t stop trash talk texting him about it, why Juwan Howard has a bright future in Ann Arbor while breaking the bias against big man coaches, why he, an pioneer of baggy shorts in basketball, IS NOT A FAN of the trend toward John Stockton-esque short shorts, why the NBA needs to change its policy on teams adding high-quality players via buyouts, and his message for former Lions QB Matthew Stafford. FOX Sports NFL Rules Analyst and former NFL VP of Officiating Mike Pereira and Rich discuss if the End Zone/Pylon Fumble Rule will ever be changed, why the proposed “Sky Judge” proposal is good theory but flawed in how it could be implemented, and why the NFL is thinking about tinkering with Overtime rules and onside kicks, and his 4th & 15 proposal to replace the current system. Rich wraps up the hour presenting the new statistical milestones th

Michigan alum Rich tips off the hour giving props to UCLA for bouncing his #1-seeded Wolverines from the NCAA Tournament for their first trip to the Final Four since 2008. Rich recaps to the stellar pro days of LSU wide receiver Ja’Marr Chase and Florida Gators tight end Kyle Pitts, and why the Eagles might already regret trading out of the #6 slot in the NFL Draft.   Rich reacts to the growing number of lawsuits against Texans QB Deshaun Watson, and tries to read between the lines of recent comments from Houston’s GM Nick Caserio and what the allegations mean for Watson’s trade market.  And make sure you check out Rich's other podcast every Friday: Just Getting Started with Rich Eisen Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Pro Football Talk’s Mike Florio and Rich discuss which QB the 49ers are targeting after trading up to get the 3rd overall pick in the NFL Draft, if the Jets are dead set on Zach Wilson with the #2 pick or if Justin Fields or Mac Jones could be in the mix for New York, if 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan still holds a torch for Vikings QB Kirk Cousins, his reaction to the latest allegations against Deshaun Watson that came out in a recent Sports Illustrated story, and the NFL’s options to discipline Watson in the face of the mounting lawsuits against him.  Rich and the guys react to the NFL officially announcing a 17-game season and how it will impact scheduling, and wrap up the show getting the scoop from TJ Jefferson on his bid to become a contestant on ‘The Price Is Right.’ And make sure to check out Rich's other podcast every Friday: Just Getting Started with Rich Eisen Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rich kicks off the hour reacting to Justin Fields’ eye-popping 40 time at his pro day, and admits to his “Jets insecurity” because of the team’s long history of disappointment with highly-touted quarterbacks. Actor Denis Leary tells Rich how much he was hoping for Tom Brady to fail in Tampa so there would be a Bill Belichick-Brady reunion in New England, reveals that Belichick played a big role in preparing for his role as an NFL head coach in ‘Draft Day’ and what the Patriots coach surprisingly did one time when Leary invited him to the ‘Rescue Me’ set, his role in the iconic sports movie ‘The Sandlot,’ what it was like to work with Kevin Costner, and the new season of this FOX sitcom ‘The Moodys.’   Rich wraps up the hour issuing a correction on his rant against People Magazine for naming Prince William the World’s Sexiest Bald Man.  And make sure to check out Rich's other podcast every Friday: Just Getting Started with Rich Eisen Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rich opens the hour recapping the latest from the NCAA Tournament’s Sweet 16, and the guys still can’t believe they’re losing the bracket challenge to Rich’s ten-year-old son. Rich breaks down the 49ers recent press conference and marvels at the absolute 100% honesty of the Niners’ GM John Lynch and Head Coach Kyle Shanahan on Jimmy Garoppolo’s future as the team’s starting QB. Future Hall of Famer Drew Brees tells Rich what his proudest NFL accomplishment was, if he was having second thoughts about hanging up his cleats before formally announcing his retirement, and how close he came to signing with the Dolphins before he eventually opted on the Saints.  And make sure to check out Rich's other podcast every Friday: Just Getting Started with Rich Eisen Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The MMQB’s Albert Breer and Rich discuss the inside machinations that saw the 49ers, Dolphins, and Eagles shuffling the deck atop the 2021 NFL Draft, if the 49ers will be shopping Jimmy Garoppolo if they take a QB with the #3 pick in the Draft, how the mounting lawsuits and allegations against Deshaun Watson are impacting his trade market, and why Aaron Rodgers is reluctant to restructure his Packers contract.  Actor Joe Manganiello and Rich discuss the premise of his new movie ‘Shoplifters of the World,’ why he’s wary of the Steelers prospects for the 2021 season, who should be Pittsburgh’s next quarterback after they move on from Ben Roethlisberger, and his reaction to Zach Snyder’s 4-hour ‘Justice League’ cut. Rich and the guys wrap up the hour reacting to the news that TJ Jefferson will get a shot to “come on down” and win some fabulous prizes on ‘The Price Is Right.’ And make sure to check out Rich's other podcast every Friday: Just Getting Started with Rich Eisen Learn more about your ad choices. Visit

NFL Network analyst Daniel Jeremiah tells Rich which QB the 49ers are surprisingly targeting in the Draft after moving up to the #3 spot, why Zach Wilson is a lock to go to the Jets with the #2 pick, how the Dolphins are poised to make a run at Deshaun Watson after moving back from the #3 spot in the draft, and possible landing spots for Sam Darnold if the Jets go with a QB in the draft and decide to trade their incumbent starter.  Rich updates how he and the staff are doing in their March Madness brackets competition against his kids (guess who’s winning and guess who’s in last. Again), and reacts to reports that the NFL will announce a 17-game regular season this week and the financial and physical impact on players and owners. (timestamp).   Rich wraps up the hour taking umbrage with a report that Prince William has been named the World’s Sexiest Bald Man…especially since he’s not even completely bald!! And make sure you check out Rich's other podcast every Friday: Just Getting Started with Rich Eisen Lear

Rich tips off the hour demonstrating what most fans around the country are feeling right now: complete elation about this year’s thrilling NCAA Tournament (unless your team lost in which case it’s complete despondence). Rich breaks down the big trades that saw the 49ers moving up and the Eagles moving down prior to next month’s NFL Draft and the top five things to take out of those big dealings as they reverberate throughout the league. Rich wraps up the hour explaining why the NBA needs to address teams like the Nets being able to stockpile talent via the league’s buyout policies instead of having to give up assets via the trade route. And make sure to check out Rich's other podcast every Friday: Just Getting Started with Rich Eisen Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Actor-Director Kevin Connolly and guest host Ryan Leaf discuss his new venture ‘Victory the Podcast’ and the early days of HBO’s ‘Entourage,’ how the iconic HBO series would be VERY different if it was rebooted today, how he, a Long Island native, grew up a Miami Dolphins fan, and that night he and TJ Jefferson almost got carjacked in Wilmer Valderrama’s SUV.   Ryan shares his amazing story about his recruiting trip to visit the Miami Hurricanes involving limos, cutoff jeans, Warren Sapp…and Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson.   Ryan wraps up the hour giving Rich Eisen thanks for the guest hosting opportunity and reflects on what 9 years of sobriety has meant to his life after years of personal turmoil. And please check out Rich's other podcast every Friday: Just Getting Started with Rich Eisen Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Basketball Hall of Famer and Lakers Analyst James Worthy and guest host Ryan Leaf discuss the impact of injuries to LeBron James and Anthony Davis on L.A.’s title hopes, the chances the Lakers could miss the playoffs altogether, if there’s any help available on the buyout market for someone like Andre Drummond or LaMarcus Aldridge, and who should portray him in the upcoming Showtime Lakers miniseries.  ESPN NBA Analyst Tim Legler tells Ryan which teams surprised him the most at the NBA Trade Deadline by making and not making moves, which deadline trade will have the biggest impact, if the Lakers are in real trouble with LeBron and AD out with injuries, why the Nets are still the team to beat, and the best fits for Andre Drummond and LaMarcus Aldridge and how the flurry of deadline deals “saved the league” this season.    Ryan and the guys wrap up the hour reacting to the breaking news about the blockbuster trades that have gone down in the NFL today that have the 49ers moving up to the #3 spot in the NFL Draf

NFL Network Analytics Expert Cynthia Frelund and guest host Ryan Leaf discuss her latest Mock Draft and explains why NFL teams don’t always draft with the goal of winning right away, why she loves what the Patriots have done this offseason, if Dak Prescott’s ankle injury will limit him next season, and who has the analytical edge in the Saints’ Jameis Winston vs Taysom Hill QB competition.    Ryan wraps up the hour sharing a story about how he and his brother spent an eventful New Year’s Eve in Las Vegas one year. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Guest host Kirk Morrison kicks off the hour reacting to the Bears’ failed attempt to land Russell Wilson and if Chicago fans should have faith in Andy Dalton and the team’s front office. Sports Illustrated Senior Writer Chris Mannix and Kirk discuss the NBA Trade Deadline and how the Nuggets improved by trading for Magic forward Aaron Gordon, if the Nets are still the team to beat in the East, and LaMelo Ball’s chances to win Rookie of the Year if he misses the rest of the season because of a broken wrist. Kirk wraps up the hour recounting his transition from NFL linebacker to a career in broadcasting and his appreciation of this first booth partner, Dick Stockton, who announced his retirement today. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Houston Chronicle’s Texans writer Aaron Wilson and guest host Kirk Morrison discuss the latest in the mushrooming Dehsaun Watson saga, the unusual tactics Watson’s accusers lawyer, Tony Busby, has taken to influence the court of public opinion, how Texans fans have reacted to the Watson allegations and the long-term impact on his playing career and legacy, and how the Watson controversy will impact the way the Texans move forward with their roster. Kirk reflects on his journey to the NFL including what his pre-draft experience was like, why he panicked on draft day, the emotions he felt during his first game as a pro, and what he learned being in the same locker room as Hall of Famers Warren Sapp, Randy Moss and Charles Woodson.  Kirk wraps up the hour reacting to Chris Brockman’s “Ryan Fitzpatrick Belongs in the Hall of Fame” case and says why the ageless QB still keeps playing football. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Guest host Kirk Morrison tips of the show discussing the latest in NBA Trade Deadline with Chris Brockman and TJ Jefferson, and ponder how much injuries will effect the playoff seedings for teams like the Lakers and Sixers.  NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport and Kirk discuss the NFL’s new Covid protocols for his year’s draft, if the Bears could draft a QB despite the recent signing of Andy Dalton, if the Seahawks would still trade disgruntled QB Russell Wilson after turning down Chicago’s huge offer, why Aaron Rodgers has been reluctant to restructure his Packers contract and Tom Brady’s influence on the mindset of top NFL QB’s, who has the upper hand in the Saints’ QB competition, how the NFL Draft will shake out regarding the top quarterbacks available, and if Jadeveon Clowney can expect to sign a long-term deal this offseason. Kirk and the guys wrap up the hour reacting to breaking news of Aaron Gordon’s trade to the Rockets, what Rajon Rondo would bring to the Clippers in a trade, and George Hills trade to

Guest host Ryan Leaf starts the hour breaking down the Patriots’ off-season moves and if they will have any impact on the Bills’ chances to repeat as AFC East champions, and if Mitchell Trubisky will get another shot at career redemption. Leaf weighs in on the Buccaneers bringing back more of their top free agents and what that means for their chances to repeat as Super Bowl champions. Indianapolis Colts Owner Jim Irsay reveals to Ryan just how close the team came to choosing him over Peyton Manning in the 1998 NFL Draft, his close friendship with the late writer Hunter S. Thompson including a recording of the famed writer leaving him a scathing voicemail, why he reached out to Leaf after his the former NFL quarterback’s post-playing career troubles with addiction, and how much of the bad buzz surrounding Leaf before the ’98 Draft got back to him.  The guys wrap up the hour revealing their final choices for their ‘Breakfast Club’ detention group. And please check out Rich's other podcast every Friday: Just Ge