The Rich Eisen Show

Rich takes stock of the NFL QB carousel situation where the Panthers and Seahawks appear to be the only NFC teams unsettled at quarterback and breaks down the options for 49ers QB Jimmy Garoppolo who’s currently on the trade block.  Villanova PG Collin Gillespie tells Rich how this year’s Final Four team compares to the Wildcats’ 2018 National Championship squad, how head coach Jay Wright prepares his players not only for success on the hardwood but for success in life also, how ‘Nova will handle the loss of Justin Moore when they face Kansas on Saturday, reveals how he reacted when he found out CBS had his dad mic’d up for two recent games, and if Wright should go back to wearing suits on the sideline during games.  Rich reacts to the NFL Changing its Overtime rules to allow both teams to have a possession in OT but only for playoff games. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

CBS Sports/Nets Announcer Ian Eagle and Rich break down the first-ever NCAA Tournament meeting between arch rivals Duke Blue Devils and the North Carolina Tar Heels, what it was like to call the play-by-play on each one of Saint Peter’s improbable NCAA Tournament run that saw the 15-seeded Peacocks advance to the Elite 8 of the Big Dance, and when/if we’ll see Ben Simmons take the floor and play in an actual NBA game this season.  In his ‘Overreaction Monday’ segment Rich says if Mike Krzyzewski will surpass John Wooden as college basketball’s GOAT coach if he retires winning an national championship this season, if Will Smith’s slap of Chris Rock will overshadow his Best Actor Oscar and every other accomplishment in his career, how much Patrick Mahomes and the Chiefs’ offense will miss Tyreek Hill next season, and what we can expect from the high-energy Detroit Lions on the upcoming season of HBO’s ‘Hard Knocks.’ Legendary sportscaster Van Earl Wright lobs in a surprise call to weigh in on Mike Del Tufo’s pu

Pro Football Talk’s Mike Florio tells Rich why the Cleveland Browns were willing to overlook Deshaun Watson’s possible off-field transgressions when trading for him and signing him to a record contract, that it’s entirely possible Watson will be put on paid leave for the entire 2022 season while the NFL investigates the civil claims against him, and if it’s possible Colin Kaepernick gets another shot to play in the NFL again. Rich comments on Deshaun Watson’s record contract and how it will impact future deals for the likes of Justin Herbert, Joe Burrow, Kyler Murray and others.  Rich and TJ comment on Will Smith slapping Chris Rock during the Academy Awards and what it means for the Oscars, Smith and Rock moving forward, and ponders if the Seahawks could be in the market for Jimmy Garoppolo if the 49ers decide to cut him or would be better off pursuing Baker Mayfield or bringing in Colin Kaepernick. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rich breaks down this year’s Final Four field that includes some of college basketball’s top blue blood programs, Duke, North Carolina, Kansas and Villanova. Rich runs through the proposed NFL Overtime rules changes at the Owners Meetings and says how he’d like to see OT adjusted (if at all). NBC Sports’ NFL Insider Peter King tells Rich if the NFL is likely to change the Overtime rules to ensure both teams get at least one possession in OT, if some possible unintended consequences of changing the OT rules outweigh the fairness if giving both teams a chance to score, reveals that many people around the league object to the Cleveland Browns handing $230M guaranteed to Deshaun Watson given the pending sexual misconduct lawsuits hanging over his head and how that contract impacts future QB deals, and what the immediate future bodes for Baker Mayfield’s outlook as an NFL starting quarterback.  Rich reacts to the stunning moment at the Academy Awards where Will Smith slapped Oscars presenter Chris Rock after the c

Steelers QB Mason Rudolph stops by the studio to discuss with Rich his chances to win Pittsburgh’s starting QB job after Ben Roethlisberger’s retirement and the signing of Mitchell Trubisky, offers up some wardrobe “aesthetics” advice on Rich’s wardrobe and Instagram feed, and weighs in on Mike Gundy’s mullet, the best Pittsburgh eats, and more in a game of ‘Start-Bench-Cut.’ Rich reacts to Deshaun Watson’s comments in his introductory press conference in Cleveland and says the Browns and their new QB should get used to the scrutiny and plenty more questions given the unsettled state of his legal issues. TJ lists the “Top 5 Reunions I Want to See” in his weekly ‘Big-Ass Grab Bag’ including the Fugees, Charles Barkley and Michael Jordan, Jerry Jones and the Lombardi Trophy and more!  Rich wraps up the hour pleading with the Jets to find the secret “Sauce” to combat the Mami Dolphins bringing Tyreek Hill to the AFC East. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Pro Football Hall of Famer and Jackson State Head Coach Deion Sanders tells Rich why he was peeved that a handful of NFL teams blew off the school’s pro day this year and reveals his plan to make smaller schools more prominent in the eyes of NFL scouts, reveals the extent of his health problems that plagued him throughout this past college football season, and has some advice for Rich’s 40-yard dash for this year’s RunRichRun: START TRAINING YESTERDAY!  Jaguars WR Christian Kirk tells Rich why he left the Arizona Cardinals to sign with Trevor Lawrence and the Jacksonville Jaguars, calls reports critical of Kyler Murray’s lack of leadership skills “nonsense,” and offers up some advice for Rich on how to improve the “aesthetics” of his social media platforms. Rich and Brockman discuss Deshaun Watson’s opening press conference. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rich recaps night one of the NCAA Tournament’s Sweet 16 round that saw #1 seeds Arizona and Gonzaga bounced from the Big Dance, and has a message for all the Duke haters out there rooting against Coach K. ESPN/Westwood One Basketball Analyst PJ Carlesimo tells Rich how Kelvin Sampson’s Houston Cougars were able to oust #1 seeded Arizona in the NCAA Tournament’s Sweet 16 and how the Cougars match up with their next opponent Villanova, previews the Elite 8 matchup between Duke and Arkansas, reflects on Coach K’s storied career and shares some great stories about coaching the Olympic Dream Team with him, and says why Saint Peter’s Peacocks Head Coach Shaheen Holloway has a bright coaching future that could have him on the move in short time. Rich lists his top five moments from a MOMENTOUS week in sports, and reacts to Kyler Murray finally explaining why he went public with his beef with the Arizona Cardinals on social media. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rich reacts to Colin Kaepernick working out with Seahawks wide receivers and says it’s time Seattle or another NFL team gives the former Super Bowl QB another shot in the league. The guys react to the crazy scene on the Miami Heat sideline where head coach Erik Spoelstra and Jimmy Butler nearly came to blows during a game. Actor Pablo Schreiber joins Rich in-studio to discuss the premier of the much-anticipated ‘Halo’ series on Paramount+ based on the popular X-Box game, reacts to his favorite team (the New York Jets) missing out on trading for WR Tyreek Hill, reflects in his roles in the groundbreaking dramas ‘The Wire’ and ‘Orange Is the New Black,’ and reveals an amazing story about fellow Carnegie Melon alum Joe Manganiello and the lengths he went to nail a scene in one of their college plays.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rich and Brockman offer up some sage advice for a caller who’s soon to be a first-time father. Academy Award-nominated actor James Caan and Rich discuss the 50th anniversary of the release of ‘The Godfather’ and reveals that director Francis Ford Coppola initially wanted him to play the role of Michael Corelone which eventually went to Al Pacino, also reveals that he surprisingly looked to insult comedian Don Rickles for the inspiration behind Sonny Corleone’s acerbic demeanor, says why he was thrilled to co-star alongside acting legend Marlon Brando, and reveals the real physical danger he was in while shooting the film’s memorable tollbooth scene.  Rich and the guys debate who their favorite characters are from ‘The Godfather’ and say why Harrison Ford might be the most beat-up actor of all-time. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rich takes stock of the Dolphins trading for WR Tyreek Hill and what his addition means for Miami’s offense under new head coach Mike McDaniel and why he would leave a contending team like the Chiefs in the first place. Rich reacts to New York City lifting its vaccine mandate for home athletes and explains what that means for Kyrie Irving and the Brooklyn Nets’ playoff outlook. NFL Network Analyst Daniel Jeremiah tells Rich how he reacted when he heard former Jaguars head coach Urban Meyer say “scouts are lazy,’ why the Chiefs would part ways with Tyreek Hill and what the All-Pro WR’s impact will be on the Dolphins offense, why the Colts still have glaring roster holes despite adding QB Matt Ryan, where Baker Mayfield could land if the Browns find a trade partner, what the addition of Davante Adams means to the Raiders, the subtraction of Tyreek Hill from the Chiefs means for the AFC West landscape, and breaks down his latest mock draft they features just one QB (Kenny Pickett) in the first round with the Pac

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Former South Carolina Men’s Basketball Head Coach Frank Martin tells Rich why there’s not much difference these days in the talent level between an NCAA Tournament 12-seed and a 5-seed team, why Arizona and Gonzaga have two special players that could put them over the top, what legacy Coach K will leave on college basketball when his career wraps up after this season, and if he, recently let go by South Carolina, is looking to stay in coaching or will pursue a career on TV. Rich shares a story about helping his son (if you can call it “help”) with his math homework which leads to a debate with Brockman about how hard you should try at difficult things in life. Jets fan Rich explains why he’s actually glad his team missed out on landing Tyreek Hill via trade with the Chiefs and went to their AFC East rival Miami Dolphins instead, and debates Brockman on whether or not the trade signals the beginning of the end of KC’s dynasty. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rich reacts to multiple reports that the Chiefs are looking to trade WR Tyreek Hill after his contract talks with Kansas City have hit a snag and says what the impact could be for the All-Pro wideout, KC’s offense, and the team that could land him. Rich breaks down the changing landscape in the AFC South with Matt Ryan’s arrival in Indianapolis and reacts to fresh reports of Urban Meyer’s ineptitude during his brief tenure at the helm of the Jacksonville Jaguars, Rich and the guys react live to the breaking news that Hill was indeed traded to the Miami Dolphins and explains why Miami is going all-in on Tua Tagovailoa and new head coach Mike McDaniel, and ponder if the crazy slew of offseason moves, trades and signings have the NFL supplanting the NCAA as the definition of March Madness this year. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

TJ touches off a heated debate about elevator etiquette and when it’s appropriate push the ‘Close Doors’ or ‘Open Doors’ buttons. Rich explains why the Steelers would be wise to draft Liberty QB Malik Willis in the upcoming NFL Draft, and says why new Los Angeles Rams WR Allen Robinson is poised for a huge season with Matthew Stafford throwing him the ball. Comedian-Actor Adam Ray joins Rich in-studio and reveals the bizarre interaction he had with Baseball Hall of Famer Randy Johnson the time he asked to take a picture with the then-Seattle Mariners pitcher, sings a goodbye song for the departed Russell Wilson and laments the final nail in the coffin of the Seahawks’ Legion of Boom era, and much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

 Houston Basketball Head Coach Kelvin Sampson tells Rich what prompted him to take off his shirt after the Cougars’ 2nd Round NCAA Tournament win, how his team has overcome the loss of two of their top players, and what challenges await them in #1 seeded Arizona in the Sweet 16.  Writer-Director-Producer Judd Apatow joins Rich in-studio to reveal how the NBA bubble inspired his new Netflix movie ‘The Bubble,’ why being a lifelong Mets fan has been a stressful endeavor, the inspiration for his new book ‘Sicker in the Head,’ and in a round of ‘Celebrity True or False’ reveals why he dropped out of college and became Adam Sandler’s roommate, how the late Garry Shandling played such a huge role in his career, shares a hilarious story about Rip Torn from the set of ‘The Larry Sanders Show,’ reveals why he cast LeBron James on the Amy Schumer comedy ‘Trainwreck,’ and reveals the painful truth behind Steve Carell’s hilarious chest waxing scene from ‘The 40-Year-Old Version.’ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit p

Rich comments on the Indianapolis Colts landing yet another big name quarterback in Matt Ryan (following Philip Rivers and Carson Wentz) and says why Indy could be a legit contender to reach the Super Bowl, and breaks down the limited options for Baker Mayfield who might have to wait out the NFL Draft to see which teams might be interested in trading for the Browns now-backup QB in the wake of the Texans trading Deshaun Watson to Cleveland. Basketball Hall of Famer Chris Webber tells Rich what it was like to celebrate with their Michigan Wolverines in the locker room following their Big Dance 2nd Round win over Tennessee to send their alma mater to the Sweet 16, says why Juwan Howard’s suspension for instigating a post-game brawl vs Wisconsin is not indicative of his true character, says why LeBron James knows the clock is ticking on the Lakers’ ability to turn around their season, and gloats over his prediction before the NFL season that Matthew Stafford would lead the Rams to a Super Bowl win.  Learn more a

Rich reacts to Matt Ryan being traded from the Atlanta Falcons to the Indianapolis Colts and how that impacts the AFC playoff picture and the current state of the NFL QB Carousel that could result in Baker Mayfield being left without a starting QB job next season. CBS Sports’ College Basketball Insider Jon Rothstein tells Rich why Saint Peter’s’ importable March Madness Sweet 16 run is one of the most memorable stories in the history of the NCAA Tournament, comments on the “embarrassing” showing by referees in the NCAA Tournament so far, and why Purdue could be the Cinderella team to crash the Big Dance’s Final Four. Rich reacts to Jameis Winston re-signing with the New Orleans Saints, and explains why the Bengals are making all the right moves this offseason to keep Joe Burrow healthy next season for another run at the Super Bowl.  In his ‘Overreaction Monday’ segment Rich says if we’ll see a Cinderella team like Saint Peter’s in the Final Four, if the Browns will win the AFC North in ’22 with Deshaun Watson

NFL Network Reporter Tom Pelissero tells Rich how the Browns were able to change Deshaun Watson’s mind about playing in Cleveland and why many team executives around the NFL are not happy about his fully guaranteed $230M contract, how Watson and the Browns will handle the multiple allegations against him, where Baker Mayfield could land if Cleveland finds a trade partner for the former #1 overall draft pick, and breaks down who could be under center next season for the Atlanta Falcons, New Orleans Saints, and Carolina Panthers. Rich examines the shrinking options available to Baker Mayfield and lays out a scenario where he could wind up the odd man out on the NFL’s QB carousel this offseason, and explains why the Rams got a bargain with their Matthew Stafford extension.   Rich and the guys lament the inconsistent officiating in this years NCAA Tournament, and react live to the news that the Atlanta Falcons have traded QB Matt Ryan to the Indianapolis Colts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoic

Rich reacts to the surprising trade of Deshaun Watson to the Cleveland Browns and admits he’s surprised the deal went down before the embattled QB publicly addressed the many allegations against him, and breaks down what his addition means for the AFC landscape from a football standpoint and how his guaranteed $230M deal will impact future QB free agent deals.  (timestamp).       Rich and the guys debate if the Colts would be better off pursuing Baker Mayfield or Matt Ryan to be their QB in 2022, break down the wide open NCAA Tournament that features a number of surprising underdogs advancing, and Rich takes the opportunity to gloat over his Michigan Wolverines advancing to the Sweet 16 while most of their Big Ten rivals are heading home for the offseason. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices