The Rich Eisen Show

Former All-Pro cornerback Aqib Talib and Rich discuss is star turn in the booth as an NFL on FOX in-game analyst, why Jalen Hurts is staying put as the Eagles’ starting QB, why the Cardinals will be a tough out if they reach the playoffs, if he’d rather cover Tyreek Hill or DeAndre Hopkins, and why he studied Tony Romo before making his broadcasting debut. In the wake of a semi-controversial choice of final four College Football Playoff teams, Rich offers up his own brackets on what an 8-team CFP could have looked like, followed up by Rich revealing that he has a BIG issue with those Dr. Pepper halftime football “throwing” tuition giveaway contest. Rich wraps up the hour lamenting more on the Jets possibly losing out in the chance to draft Clemson QB/franchise savior Trevor Lawrence, and offers one final Princess Leia-inspired plea to Bears’ quarterback Mitchell Trubisky.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rich kicks off the hour singing the praise of the Bills and their QB Josh Allen taking his game to the next level. Army Head Coach Jeff Monken and Rich discuss why the 9-2 Black Knights are without an opponent to play in the Independence Bowl, why other college football programs are opting out of postseason games in the face of the Covid-19 pandemic, if Army will be ready to step in if another team bows out of a bowl game, and why he left Notre Dame out of his top 4 in the latest Coaches’ Poll. Rich wraps up the hour marveling at the golf skills of Tiger Woods’ 11-year-old son Charlie. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rich kicks off the hour recapping the Saint loss to the Chiefs in Drew Brees’ return from a rib injury, along with Tom Brady and the Bucs’ big comeback win over the Falcons (sound familiar??). Rich, a lifelong (and long-suffering) Jets fan EPICALLY reacts to New York’s improbable win over the Rams that put them behind the Jaguars in the pursuit of the #1 overall pick and Clemson quarterback Trevor Lawrence. Rich follows that up with an impassioned plea to Bears’ QB Mitch Trubisky to help get the Jets back on track to win the Lawrence sweepstakes. NBC Sports’ NFL Insider Peter King and Rich discuss Aqib Talib’s surprising and triumphant turn as an in-game booth analyst for the NFL on FOX, why Jalen Hurts’ emergence could push Carson Wentz out of Philly, who can win the woeful NFC East, if the Bills can get past the Chiefs to win the AFC, which teams could get left out of the AFC playoff picture, and why Tom Brady and the Bucs could be a dangerous road playoff team. Rich warps up the hour looking at which NFC t

The guys have more reaction to Chris Brockman’s issues with the show’s new publicity photos.(2:03). Actor Scott Glenn and Rich discuss that time he saved Francis Ford Coppola’s life while filming Apocalypse Now, how astronaut Alan Shepard hilariously reacted to Glenn’s portrayal of him in The Righ Stuff, filming The Hunt for Red October with Sean Connery, what advice Denzel Washington gave him about making Training Day, why he almost passed on being in The Silence of the Lambs, his new disaster film Greenland, and his bold prediction about his Steelers and Patrick Mahomes’ Chiefs.(20:59). The guys wrap up the week with Rich’s top Under-the-Radar games and Chris Brockman’s Sneaky Good Games for NFL Week 15. (46:24).   Thank you to today's sponsor: Microsoft Teams = Now there are more ways to be a Team. Learn more at Microsoft.com/teams  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

ESPN’s Chris Fowler and Rich discuss what’s shaping up to be an EPIC Clemson-Notre Dame rematch in the ACC title game, Fighting Irish head coach Brian Kelly’s threat to possibly boycott the Rose Bowl, what it’s like working with his wife on his new ‘Who You Got?’ podcast, and if Trevor Lawrence is ready to give up Clemson’s winning ways for …the Jets?? (2:40). Former NFL WR Chad Ochocinco and Rich discuss their big plans to work together…and go shopping for slippers, why Bill Belichick runs a TIGHT ship in New England, who the best receiver in the NFL is, why he’s a penny pincher on his wardrobe but SUPER generous when it comes to tipping, and why he’s so impressed with Bengals rookie WR Tee Higgins (23:00). In their weekly Higher Register tepid takes Brockman weighs in on Tiger Woods’ son, TJ on LaMelo Ball’s season outlook, and Rich drops a bomb that takes a show’s behind-the-scenes controversy to all new “heights”(45:48).   Thank you to today's sponsor: Geico = In just 15 minutes you could save you 15% or

Rich kicks off the hour recapping the Raiders loss to the Chargers on Thursday Night Football (2:19). Rich reacts to Brian Kelly saying Notre Dame won’t play in any bowl games where friends and family are not allowed to attend…ahem, Rose Bowl. (23:37). NFL Network analyst Brian Baldinger and Rich discuss Jets rookie offensive lineman Mekhi Becton, which NFL rookies aren’t playing like rookies, why the Packers are the best team in the NFC, if anyone can stop the Chiefs in the AFC, and why the Eagles are in good hands with rookie QB Jalen Hurts. (26:50). Rich wraps up the hour explaining why Sam Darnold, though flawed as a QB, is an outstanding person, and the show’s Call Screener Adam weighs in on Mitch Trubisky’s future as the Bears starting QB. (46:10).    Thank you to today's sponsor: Microsoft Teams = Now there are more ways to be a Team. Learn more at Microsoft.com/teams  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

CBS Sports NFL Analyst Rich Gannon and Rich discuss his transition from the playing field to the broadcast booth, his improbable journey from small college Delaware to winning the NFL MVP Award, Justin Herbert’s impressive rookie season and bright future, what makes the Chiefs so good, how Tom Brady and Philip Rivers have meshed with their new teams this season, Mike McCarthy’s struggles with the Dallas Cowboys, and Alex Smith’s return to the field (3:17). Chris Brockman runs through the latest news & notes from sports including updates on Drew Brees, Christian McCaffrey, and others. (33:18). Michael Smith and Rich discuss Tiger Woods and his son’s identical golf swing, why the Jets deserve Trevor Lawrence, and have some good-natured fun at the expense of James Harden and ‘Brother from Another’ co-host Michael Holley. (46:26).    Thank you to today's sponsor: Microsoft Teams = Now there are more ways to be a Team. Learn more at Microsoft.com/teams  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.c

Rich and the guys kick off the hour discussing James Harden’s adventures in Las Vegas and his diva mindset. Why NBA superstars expect and get preferential treatment, (3:20). ESPN NBA Analyst and 17-year NBA veteran Richard Jefferson and Rich discuss who’s to blame for all the Harden-Rockets drama, if the Heat should make a run at James Harden, and co-hosting the Sports Illustrated Awards with former NFL WR Chad Ochocinco. (22:19). Rich wraps up the hour discussion with the guys topics ranging from an overabundance of bubble wrap, getting a third dog, what to do when you drop your cellphone in the toilet, and who’s the best movie president? (43:41).    Thank you to today's sponsor: Geico = In just 15 minutes you could save you 15% or more on car insurance. Visit Geico.com   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

 Rich kicks off the hour previewing the Raiders vs Chargers on Thursday Night Football and the playoff implications for Las Vegas and Jon Gruden (2:52). Seahawks WR D.K. Metcalf and Rich discuss his emergence as one of the NFL’s most dangerous weapons, what makes him so motivated to become an all-time great, his unforgettable chase down of Budda Baker and all the subsequent memes, his unique personal style, and the one thing that gets his ire up. (15:25). Rich and the guys wrap up the hour previewing the intriguing storylines in the Giants vs the Browns in Week 15. (42:16).     Thank you to today's sponsor: Microsoft Teams = Now there are more ways to be a Team. Learn more at Microsoft.com/teams  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

ESPN NBA Insider Brian Windhorst and Rich discuss James Harden’s ‘star treatment’ that has impacted the Rockets on and off the court, what the Rockets could get in return in a possible Harden trade, the long-term impact of Giannis signing his Bucks supermax extension, and how the NBA will handle covid protocols and testing in the new season with no bubble this time around. (3:16). Rich and the guys do a deep dive on James Harden, reacting to the latest comments from the Rockets guard, and the possibility of a trade anytime soon, (28:55). Rich wraps up the hour with another classic comment on Jets head coach Adam Gase because, why not!?! (52:55).    Thank you to today's sponsor: Geico = In just 15 minutes you could save you 15% or more on car insurance. Visit Geico.com   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rich and the guys begin the hour debating if any team in the AFC can stop the Chiefs offense. (00:52). Rich calls out TJ Jefferson for not having his back yesterday when Chargers RB Austin Ekeler trolled him for mentioning a certain obsolete technology. (16:18). Good Morning Football co-host Kyle Brandt and Rich discuss the Giants up-and-down fortunes of late, how many AFC North teams will make the playoffs, how Bill Belichick could keep the Jets from getting Trevor Lawrence, if the Bears should move on from Mitchell Trubisky, and which is the best Farrelly Brothers movie: Kingpin, Dumb and Dumber, or There’s Something about Mary? (23:47). TJ Jefferson recalls that time he was an extra in ‘Kingpin,’ (44:55) and Rich has some advice for Trevor Lawrence for when he gets drafted by the Jets (49:06).    Thank you to today's sponsor: Microsoft Teams = Now there are more ways to be a Team. Learn more at Microsoft.com/teams  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rich kicks off the hour VERY geeked out about the NFL’s Week 15 playoff clinching scenarios. (1:18). Rich and the guys react to James Harden’s less-than-impressive NBA pre-season debut and his off-season penchant for having a VERY good time at all times. (18:13). Monday Night Football’s Brian Griese and Rich discuss if his ’97 Michigan team could beat the ’97 Nebraska team in a battle of split national title winners, how Tom Brady has matured since college and his inconsistency in Bruce Arians’ offense, his takeaways from the EPIC Browns-Ravens MNF game, what Lamar Jackson was really doing in the locker room during his mystery break on MNF, possibly loosing his Monday Night Football boothmate Louis Riddick to an NFL GM job, why the ’72 Dolphins celebrated the Steelers first loss this season, and which AFC team has the best chance to unseat the Chiefs. (25:22).    Thank you to today's sponsor: Geico = In just 15 minutes you could save you 15% or more on car insurance. Visit Geico.com   Learn more about your

Chargers running back Austin Ekeler and Rich discuss his improbable journey to the NFL, how he dealt with injury after finally winning the starting job, head coach Anthony Lynn’s tenuous job status, Justin Herbert’s immense potential, his co-founding of Gridiron Gaming Group, and if Lamar Jackson was cramping up or doing something else in the locker room during the Ravens’ MNF game. (2:41). Acclaimed director Christopher Nolan and Rich discuss his new film ‘Tenet’ and his obsession with time that’s threaded through most of his movies, the challenge of filming Tenet’s time-twisting scenes with actor John David Washington, what it was like to buy then destroy an actual 747 jet airplane, which “Dark Knight’ role he originally wanted Heath Ledger to play, and his surprising reveal about which movie he just can’t stop watching. (22:00). Chris Brockman wraps up the hour with the latest news including updates on Drew Brees, James Conner, Alex Smith, Christian McCaffrey and others. (45:47).    Thank you to today's

In his weekly ‘4 Downs’ segment Rich weighs in on the excitement surrounding Jalen Hurts as the Eagles’ starting QB, the race to be the worst team in the NFL this season, why the Dolphins are setting pretty already in the 2021 NFL Draft, and if the Eagles can rally to win the NFC East. (6:54). NFL Network Analyst Joe Thomas and Rich discuss what the Browns proved despite losing to the Ravens in Week 14, how new head coach Kevin Stefanski has turned around Cleveland’s fortunes, if Lamar Jackson really was cramping during MNF, how the Steelers can fix their run game, and which team has the best chance to unseat the Chiefs in the AFC. (17:00). Rich and the guys react to the news that Giannis Antetokounmpo is signing his 5-year supermax extension to remain with the Milwaukee Bucks and what that means for the rest of the Eastern Conference, and if the Rockets will actually trade James Harden. (40:28).    Thank you to today's sponsor: Geico = In just 15 minutes you could save you 15% or more on car insurance. Vis

Rich kicks off the hour breaking down the EPIC Ravens-Browns Monday Night Football slugfest, and ponders what really happened during that unique “cramping” situation involving reigning MVP Lamar Jackson. (00:51). ESPN’s Scott Van Pelt and Rich discuss the bad beat caused by the safety at the end of the Ravens-Browns game, if Lamar Jackson was pooping or cramping up during Monday Night Football, and what Baltimore’s comeback win means for their playoff hopes. (25:35). Rich wraps up the hour reacting to Ravens Safety Marlon Humphrey having some fun at the expense of his MVP quarterback, and the historical significance of that Lamar Jackson-Baker Mayfield battle between Heisman Trophy winners. (44:20).     Thank you to today's sponsor: Microsoft Teams = Now there are more ways to be a Team. Learn more at Microsoft.com/teams  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rich kicks off the hour breaking down the Eagles QB situation and saying if he’d go with Carson Wentz or stick with rookie Jalen Hurts (6:21). In his Overreaction Monday segment Rich weighs in on Mitch Trubisky, the Steelers slump, Drew Brees’ importance to the Saint’s Super Bowl chances, Derrick Henry’s MVP case, the Raiders sinking ship and more! (11:14). Rich reacts to Bill Cowher’s statement saying he has interest in return to coach in the NFL, and why Trevor Lawrence is the savior the Jets are looking for (27:34). Chris Brockman wraps up the hour with the latest news and nots from the NFL, College Football, and the Indians changing their name for the 2022 season. (26:47).    Thank you to today's sponsor: Geico = In just 15 minutes you could save you 15% or more on car insurance. Visit Geico.com   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rich kicks off the hour explaining why the Bills are impressive but still have one big thing to prove. (1:00). Another week, another Jets lament as Rich rues on the state of his 0-13 team, saying they’ve reached an all-time low point (which is saying A LOT considering the team’s long history of low points). (8:27). Colts Owner & CEO Jim Irsay and Rich discuss this 9-4 team’s outlook for the rest of the season, Philip Rivers’ future as the Colts starting QB, if they would ever make a run at luring Andrew Luck out of retirement, how Josh McDaniels backing out of the Indy job turned out to be a blessing in disguise, what the Colts are doing to help raise awareness of and the approach to treating mental health issues, and if the NFL is considering going to a playoff bubble like the NBA and MLB did. (21:13). Rich wraps up the our wondering which is the more promising reclamation project: Carson Wentz or Sam Darnold? (47:35).    Thank you to today's sponsor: Microsoft Teams = Now there are more ways to be a Tea

 Rich kicks off the hour breaking down the big changes atop the AFC playoff hierarchy after Sunday’s NFL Week 14 games, and recaps Jalen Hurts’ impressive NFL starting debut and the NFC playoff picture (4:11). Pro Football Talk’s Mike Florio and Rich discuss the NFL making it through 14 weeks in the face of the Covid-19 pandemic, the Eagles’ future decisions at QB, Alex Smith’s calf injury, the Raiders firing their Defensive Coordinator, which NFL coaches won’t be NFL coaches after this season, and his choice for NFL Coach of the Year honors. (23:10). Chiefs’ TE Travis Kelce and Rich discuss what makes the Chiefs’ offense so dangerous, his nomination for the NFL’s esteemed Walter Payton Man of the Year Award, his brother Jason’s new hairdo, his record-setting career path, and a new a great new nickname for KC head coach Andy Reid (39:29).    Thank you to today's sponsor: Netsuite = The world's number one cloud business system. Schedule your free product tour at Netsuite.com/Rich  Learn more about your ad ch

Chris Brockman updates the latest NFL injury news that could impact your fantasy playoffs.(8:13). Rich offers up his top three Under the Radar games for NFL Week 14 between the Cowboys and Bengals, Cardinals and Giants, and the Chargers and Falcons. (13:46). Actor Kevin Bacon and Rich discuss his hosting the upcoming ‘Play On’ charity concert on CBS, the best singers-turned-actors and an EPIC Six Degrees of Kevin Back game, the anniversary of the release of ‘A Few Good Men,’ and Showtime’s ‘City on a Hill.’ (20:45). Rich and the guys wrap up the hour with their Higher Register Tepid takes on the Bills chances to play in the AFC Championship Game, the Rams as the NFC’s best team, and the Raven’s revived playoff hopes, plus Brockman’s Week 14 Sneaky Good Games, and Rich’s Unlockiest Lock of the Week. (45:09).   Thank you to today's sponsor: Microsoft Teams = Now there are more ways to be a Team. Learn more at Microsoft.com/teams  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

ESPN’s Bomani Jones and Rich discuss Kyrie Irving’s convoluted reasoning for not speaking to the media, if the Clippers should have given Paul George that huge max extension, possible landing spots if the Rockets trade James Harden, and his choice for the biggest heist in sports history. (4:24). NBC Sports Boston’s Tom Curran and Rich discuss the problem with Cam Newton and the Patriots offense, how the Bill Belichick and Patriots painted themselves into a corner when it comes to their roster, how the Patriots can rebound in 2021 and beyond. (24:11). Rich and the guys wrap up the hour breaking down his 12-year-old son’s (impressive) fantasy hoops draft. (48:27).   Thank you to today's sponsors: Geico = In just 15 minutes you could save you 15% or more on car insurance. Visit Geico.com Pluto TV = Drop in. It's free. 100s of free TV channels and 1000s of movies and TV shows. Visit Pluto.TV  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices