The Rich Eisen Show

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The Athletic/Stadium NBA Insider Shams Charania tells Rich why he was shocked by Villanova Head Coach Jay Wright’s retirement and if the 2-time national champion would consider the Lakers’ vacant head coach job, that L.A.’s top priority right now is finding a quality coach to replace the fired Frank Vogel, why the 76ers’ Ben Simmons is making his long-awaited season debut in Game 4 vs the Celtics and not in Game 3, how long the Suns will be without start SG Devin Booker, and why if the New Orleans Pelicans are being smart or way too cautious with Zion Williamson’s return to the hardwood.   Rich vents his frustration at the Pelicans for not putting Zion out on the court for the playoffs, reacts to the “shocking” retirement of Jay Wright and debates if the Villanova head coach would be wise to take the Lakers job. Rich and the guys do a tongue-in-cheek break down on what some of the all-time classic baseball movies like Field of Dreams, Major League, The Natural, and the Sandlot would look like if you applied m

Rich comments on the latest in the Deebo Samuel-49ers drama and breaks down the top three reasons the All-Pro WR has asked the Niners for a trade.  ESPN NFL Reporter Jeff Darlington tells Rich that he doesn’t see Deebo Samuel budging from his issues with the 49ers, if the Niners would actually consider trading him and why the Ravens would be an ideal fit for the multi-talented WR, weighs in on Tom Brady’s retirement-unretirement, if TB12 played a role in Bruce Arians’ retirement and how much longer he could play in Tampa. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Rich Eisen Show's Chris Brockman, TJ Jefferson, and Adam Chudwin break down the latest from the NBA. 00:00- Suns/ Pelicans series 06:00- Western Conference playoff matchups 17:00- Eastern Conference playoff matchups Follow the guys here: Twitter- @chrisbrockman, @toojiggy, @achudwin Instagram- @brockshady, @tjjefferson, @achudwin Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rich reacts to Deebo Samuel asking the 49ers for a trade and weighs in on which NFL teams might be most interested in acquiring the disgruntled Niners WR, and reacts to Browns Head Coach Kevin Stefanski’s latest comments on Baker Mayfield.   Actor Stephen Root joins Rich in-studio to preview the new season of HBO’s ‘Barry,’ plays a round of ‘Celebrity True or False’ where he reveals he still has that famous red stapler from ‘Office Space,’ why he was edited out of Arnold Schwarzenegger’s ‘Kindergarten Cop,’ says if actor Rip Torn or some of the extras on ‘Dodgeball: a True Underdog Story’ were tougher, reveals how Andy Dick got the cast of ‘NewsRadio’ banned from the SAG Awards and more. Rich reacts to Deebo Samuel liking a tweet from a Cowboys fan who photoshopped the WR in a Dallas uniform saying Big D would be the LAST place the Niners would trade him. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Notre Dame Head Football Coach Marcus Freeman tells Rich why some NFL team will be happy when they draft Fighting Irish S Kyle Hamilton, reveals a hilarious story about recruiting Cincinnati Bearcats CB “Sauce” Gardner, and more. HBO’s Bryant Gumbel and Rich discuss the 300th episode of his ‘Real Sports with Bryant Gumbel’ show, some of the more notable correspondents on the award-winning series, what he jots down on that notepad of his, which story the show covered that had a life-changing impact on the subject, laments that NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell won’t sit down for an interview, and recollects on his role in the creation of those groundbreaking of Sunday NFL pre-game shows in the 1970’s.  Rich explains why the Jets or Ravens would be an ideal fit for Deebo Samuel should the 49ers grant his wish to be traded, and NFL Network Reporter Tom Pelissero calls back in to shed some light on Deebo’s trade request saying the 49ers WR doesn’t want to run the ball as much as he has been in the Niners’ offense of

Rich weighs in on the latest news about Deebo Samuel’s contract beef with the 49ers and says the Niners would be foolish to move on from the disgruntled-but-talented game-changing WR. NFL Network Reporter Tom Pelissero tells Rich the chances Kyler Murray will hold out if he doesn’t get a new contract and the chances the Cardinals would opt for the “nuclear option” and trade the QB, why Murray is pushing this timeline for a new deal, what Baker Mayfield’s options are with the draft fast approaching, the sticking points between Deebo Samuel and the 49ers, how many QBs we’ll see drafted in the first round of the NFL Draft among a class featuring Malik Willis, Kenny Pickett, Matt Corral and others, and who we could see selected #1 overall. Rich reacts to the breaking news that Deebo Samuel has demanded a trade from the 49ers and says why his New York Jets should offer the Niners their #10 overall pick in the NFL Draft for the disgruntled WR. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Falcon Head Coach Arthur Smith and Rich discuss if Atlanta’s addition of Marcus Mariota means they won’t be drafting a QB with the 8th overall pick in the NFL Draft, recounts how the Matt Ryan trade to the Colts and the Falcons’ failed pursuit of Deshaun Watson went down, reveals why he’s a fan of the NFL’s new Overtime rules, and ignites a fiery debate by agreeing with Rich’s long-standing beef against the End Zone Fumble Rule. Rich reacts to the new that controversial long-time MLB umpire “Country” Joe West is launching his own podcast, and rails against the growing trend of MLB teams using 4 outfielders at times during games. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rich breaks down the difference between the leverage quarterbacks have over teams versus wide receivers in the wake of Titans WR A.J. Brown scrubbing Tennessee from his social media which has become a go-to tactic for disgruntled NFL players of late.  Vikings Head Coach Kevin O’Connell tells Rich how he’s getting ready for the NFL Draft in his first gig as an NFL head coach, what it was like to get a phone call from Bill Belichick back on his draft day in 2008 and what he learned from Tom Brady as his backup with the Patriots, why he has complete faith in Kirk Cousins as the Vikes’ starting QB, how he’s alike and different from his previous boss Rams HC Sean McVay and his reflections on Matthew Stafford’s Super Bowl-winning touchdown drive against the Cincinnati Bengals.  Rich reacts to O’Connell’s comments on Cousins and wonders if the new Vikes’ HC can turn his new QB’s playoff fortunes around. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rich recaps the night in the NBA Playoffs and touts HIS Golden State Warriors taking a 2-0 series lead on the Denver Nuggets. Perennial All-Pro LB Bobby Wagner joins Rich in-studio and reveals that he was surprised the Seahawks decided to part ways with him after a storied career and what his parting message is to fans in Seattle, says why he represents himself as an agent and how NFL GM’s react to that, reveals if he came close to signing with the Dallas Cowboys before joining Aaron Donald and the Los Angeles Rams, reveals how Hall of Famer Ray Lewis and 4-time NFL MVP Aaron Rodgers inspired him to be a better player, and reveals why he’s perfectly fine changing his iconic number 54 to 45 in L.A.. Cowboys fan TJ Jefferson reacts to Dallas missing out on Wagner and laments that none of his favorite teams follow him on social media. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rich and the guys discuss the logistics of the NFL Draft in Las Vegas which leads to a Del Tufo story about boats, captains hats, and much laughter and ribbing. In his ‘Overreaction Monday’ segment Rich says if the winner of the Celtics-Nets series will go to the NBA Finals, if Kyrie Irving is the biggest villain in sports right now, weighs in on the Timberwolves’ Anthony Edwars, the 76ers’ Tyrese Maxey and more. Caesars Sports Book’s Trey Wingo tells Rich why this is the most unpredictable NFL Draft in ages, and how the departure of Tyreek Hill to the Miami Dolphins will impact Patrick Mahomes, the Chiefs offense and the AFC West arms race. Rich’s better half Suzy Shuster stops by the studio and gives Brockman some much-needed parental advice, and the guys react to Bill Belichick’s 70th birthday cake. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rich recaps the Boston Celtics thrilling last-second win over the Brooklyn Nets and weighs in on Kyrie Irving flipping the bird to Celts fans. Minnesota Timberwolves Head Coach Chris Finch and Rich discuss Minnesota’s “bunker mentality” and how much they’re relying on the multi-talented Karl-Anthony Towns, and the infectious energy Anthony Edwards brings to the T-Wolves locker room.  Rich reacts to Jordan Poole stepping up for the Warriors in Steph Curry’s absence, breaks down the Jacksonville Jaguars’ and Detroit Lions’ options with the #1 and #2 picks in the NFL Draft, and the guys react to Russell Wilson’s new $25 Million Denver mansion that features a whopping 12 bathrooms. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

3-time NBA champion with the Chicago Bulls BJ Armstrong joins Rich in-studio to discuss how Kyrie Irving flipping off Celtics fans could help the Nets in their playoff run by fostering an “us vs them” mentality that brings his team together, says how the improvement by Jayson Tatum could result in a deep playoff run by Boston, how/if the Lakers can fix their current mess of a roster and build a championship team around LeBron James and Anthony Davis, if L.A. can find a take for Russell Westbrook’s $45 Million contract next season, if the Lakers will have a hard time finding a quality coach to step into their current quagmire, and reveals why he just can’t watch HBO’s ‘Winning Time’ drama about the Showtime-era Lakers.  Rich and the guys react to the announcement of the next The Match golf event featuring Tim Brady, and Aaron Rodgers vs Josh Allen and Patrick Mahomes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Angela Kinsey, co-host of the popular Office Ladies podcast and cast member of The Office, stops by for a midday hang with Suzy Shuster. The ladies, fresh off of a hike through the valley, sit down and discuss life and the path Angela took to get cast as Angela Martin in the popular NBC series. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Tampa Bay Rays infectiously-upbeat OF Brett Phillips tells Rich why he approaches each MLB games with the same joy he had when he was a little leaguer, and recounts the uplifting story of hitting a home run this season for a young cancer patient. Rich and the guys react to legendary ESPN Basketball Analyst Dick Vitale announcing he’s cancer-free. In his ‘What’s More Likely’ segment Rich weighs in on the NBA’s Play-In tournament games, if we’ll see a 50-point NBA game or a 3-HR MLB game, if we’ll see a QB drafted in the top 5 or not until the 20th overall pick, if Kyler Murray is likely to get a new deal or get traded before the draft, and if Sammy Watkins (Packers) or Stephon Gilmore (Colts) will have a bigger impact on their new team.  Rich engages TJ and Brockman in the latest round of ‘Residual Rich’ where they try to guess the latest checks for Rich’s appearance on CSI: Miami. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

NC State All-American OT Ikem Ekwonu tells Rich how he’s preparing for the upcoming NFL Draft, reveals how his musical theatre background could help him out when it’s time for the rookie talent show in training camp this summer, and drops some hints about his draft night wardrobe that will be inspired by his Nigerian heritage. Bestselling author and baseball historian Kostya Kennedy and Rich discuss his new Jackie Robinson biography ‘True: The Four Seasons of Jackie Robinson,’ reflects on Robinson’s lasting legacy on baseball, sports and the cultural landscape, and reacts to Clayton Kershaw being pulled from his perfect game bid and the proliferation of analytics in baseball. In his weekly ‘Big-Ass Grab Bag’ TJ lists the top 5 TV shows he wishes he could wipe from his memory so he could watch them from the beginning again. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ole Miss Head Coach Lane Kiffin stumps for Rebels QB Matt Corral to be the top QB chosen in the upcoming NFL Draft and says why NIL is a good thing for student-athletes but if unregulated it’s like the NFL if there was no salary cap. Rich reacts to the latest developments in the Kyler Murray-Arizona Cardinals saga and wonders which QB-needy would consider trading for the disgruntled quarterback. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Pro Football Hall of Famer/NFL Network Analyst Kurt Warner tells Rich why the Carolina Panthers should pull the trigger on drafting Pitt QB Kenny Pickett at #6 in the upcoming NFL Draft, why he prefers UNC’s Sam Howell over Ole Miss’ Matt Corral and Cincinnati’s Desmond Ridder, why Davante Adams to the Raiders was the NFL offseason move that will pay the biggest dividends next fall, and if he would rather select a QB in the draft or trade for Baker Mayfield if he were an NFL GM.   Rich weighs in on Urban Meyer’s podcast appearance where he addressed a recent story that claimed he didn’t know who All-Pro DT Aaron Donald was prior to the Jaguars playing the Rams.  Rich reacts to Steph Curry telling Draymond Green he’ll be ready to go for the Warriors playoff opener and reacts to the Packers signing WR Sammy Watkins by guaranteeing Green Bay will FINALLY use a first round pick in the NFL Draft to select a wideout for Aaron Rodgers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rich and the guys have some fun with Dodgers ace Clayton Kershaw being removed from his perfect game and wonder what how the Kevin Costner movie ‘For Love of the Game’ would be if today’s emphasis on analytics were transposed into the script.  CBS Sports/NFL Network Analyst Charles Davis tells Rich who he predicts the Jacksonville Jaguars will select at #1 overall in the NFL Draft, why Oregon DE Kayvon Thibodeaux is more likely to be a star than a bust in the NFL, how the New York Jets should use their two top-10 picks in the draft, why Malik Willis should be the first QB of the board and how the draft will impact Baker Mayfield’s staring options for next season.  Brockman uses the Kershaw perfect game controversy to let everyone know he’s still mad about the way ‘Game of Thrones’ ended. Rich lists his top five teams that need to draft a game-changing wide receiver in the NFL Draft. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rich reacts to Clayton Kershaw being taken out of the game after 7 perfect innings and says why Dodgers Manager Dave Roberts should have left the future Hall of Famer in the game to try to make history.  NFL Insider Ian Rapoport, a die-hard Mets fan, tells Rich why Johan Santana’s cautionary tell is why the Dodgers were smart to remove Clayton Kershaw from his perfect game bid, why Malik Willis is likely to be the first QB taken in the NFL Draft over Pitt’s Kenny Pickett, why Browns QB Baker Mayfield is more likely to be on the move before rather than after the NFL Draft, how good Derek Carr and the Raiders can be next season, why Tyrann Mathieu still remains unsigned, and if he believes Tom Brady played a role in Bruce Arians decision to retire. Rich and the guys discuss the “what ifs” if those Tom Brady to the Miami Dolphins rumors had come to fruition, how Baker Mayfield’s dog was the true star of the QB’s appearance in the podcast where he ripped the Browns, and discuss he young is too young to let your d