The Rich Eisen Show

In this episode of Just Getting Started, Suzy sits down with her longtime friend and former colleague, Stephen A. Smith. In this conversation they go deep into Stephen A's humble beginnings and how he hustled and fought his way into the journalism business. You also get to see the softer side of Stephen A and really find out what makes him tick. All that and a lot more in this episode of Just Getting Started. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rich comments on Deshaun Watson’s looming decision between the Saints and Falcons and how his decision will impact the HEATED rivalry between Atlanta and New Orleans, and ponders what Falcons’ incumbent QB Matt Ryan must be thinking about his NFL future.  Rich weighs in on what the addition of Davante Adams means for Derek Carr’s legitimacy as one of the NFL’s top quarterbacks, and the guys debate which QB/Receiver combo is the NFL’s best. In his weekly ‘Big-Ass Grab Bag’ TJ Jefferson reveals his all-time top five NCAA Tournament moments. Rich opens his latest residual check and Del Tufo revisits his past as a grocery store stocker wher he was fond of sampling from the fresh fruit section. The guys wrap up the hour with ‘What’s More Likely’ where Rich weighs in on if we’ll see another 50-point NBA game or another huge NCAA Tournament upset, if Aaron Rodgers or Derek Carr will throw more TD passes, if Matt Ryan will be quarterbacking an NFC or AFC team in the playoffs next season, and if we’re likely to see De

The MMQB’s Albert Breer tells Rich why Baker Mayfield and the Cleveland Browns soured on each other and if there’s any chance they can mend their fractured relationship, reveals what could be the deciding factors in determining if Deshaun Watson winds up on the Atlanta Falcons or the New Orleans Saints, and why Davante Adams spurned the Packers’ big contract offer and if there’s any chance Green Bay could replace him by trading for Seahawks WR D.K. Metcalf.  Saint Peter’s Men’s Basketball Head Coach Shaheen Holloway tells Rich what the past few hours have been like for him and his team after the 15th-seeded Peacocks’ stunning upset of the 2nd-seeded Kentucky Wildcats in the NCAA Tournament, and what it was like outplaying Kobe Bryant in the 1996 McDonald’s High School All-America Game. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rich reacts to the shocking trade of All-Pro WR Davante Adams from the Packers to the Las Vegas Raiders and what that means for highly competitive AFC West and Aaron Rodgers remaining time in Green Bay. Recently retired All-Pro OT Andrew Whitworth joins the show in-studio to discuss his decision to retire after a storied NFL career that was capped by a Rams Super Bowl win over the Bengals, tells Rich why he’s more likely to end up in an NFL front office than coaching on an NFL sideline, reveals how Von Miller challenged Aaron Donald to become a more vocal leader, and why he expects Matthew Stafford to come out balling next season now that he has a Super Bowl title on his resumé.  Rich weighs in on the Browns’ handling their pursuit of Deshaun Watson and says if Baker Mayfield has any leverage to force a trade from Cleveland. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rich comments on the fractured Baker Mayfield-Cleveland Browns relationship and says why teams like the Seahawks and Carolina Panthers would be smart to snap up the embattled QB. Las Vegas Raiders All-Pro DE Maxx Crosby tells Rich how elated he was to find out the team had signed Chandler Jones to be his edge-rushing bookend, how things will be different for the Raiders under new Head Coach Josh McDaniels, and what it meant to sign his long-term contract extension on the 2-year anniversary of his sobriety.   Longtime fan of the show and DIE-HARD Cleveland sports fan Grandma Gloria Glassman calls in to rail on the Browns’ treatment of Baker Mayfield. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

ESPN’s Todd McShay tells Rich who’s likely to go #1 overall in the NFL Draft and which impact players are likely to go within the first ten picks, why Oregon’s Kayvon Thibodeaux could drop despite having the talent to be the first player chosen, why Liberty QB Malik Willis could become a top 15 quarterback in the NFL if drafted by the right team, and why the Cleveland Browns are unlikely to move forward with Baker Mayfield as their starting QB after their very public flirtation with Deshaun Watson. Basketball Hall of Famer Paul Pierce tells Rich why the Celtics big 3 (him, Ray Allen and Kevin Garnett) were finally able to end their long-standing beef, if the Warriors should be upset about Steph Curry being injured on a questionable dive by the Celtics Marcus Smart, and says why he’s picking the Celtics to reach the NBA Finals this season.  Rich, Brockman, TJ and Del Tufo reveal their picks to reach the NCAA Tournament’s Final Four and compare how their predictions stack up to Rich’s kids’ March Madness bracke

Rich recaps the foot injury to Steph Curry that will have the Warriors All-Star out indefinitely, comments on the latest in the Deshaun Watson sweepstakes including how the Browns walk it back with Baker Mayfield after being eliminated from the field of potential trade prospects, and reacts to the Dodgers signing of Freddie Freeman. Los Angeles Dodgers Manager Dave Roberts tells Rich how he reacted to L.A.’s signing of All-Star 1B Freddie Freeman, his thoughts on MLB adopting the Universal DH, the team’s World Series expectations, Clayton Kershaw’s re-signing and Trevor Bauer’s status, and if he’ll be sad to see The Shift possibly go away next season when new MLB rules are put in place. Rich and Brockman debate who are the 5 best quarterbacks in the AFC following Russell Wilson joining the Denver Broncos. 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. 01:27- Kyrie Irving scoring 60 points in a game/ Nets surging 14:19- Championship contenders/ championship race is wide open 20:33- Kevin Garnett number retirement ceremony/ 2008 Celtics 35:39- HBO's Winning Time episode 2 Follow the guys here: Twitter- @chrisbrockman, @toojiggy, @achudwin Instagram- @brockshady, @tjjefferson, @achudwin Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rich recaps the latest in the Baker Mayfield-Deshaun Watson latest surrounding the Cleveland Browns, and breaks down the two NFL Overtime rule change proposals. WWE legend “Stone Cold” Steve Austin joins Rich in-studio to discuss his brand new “Broken Skull” beer, the origins of “Austin 3:16” Day, Wrestlemania 38, and talks Vince McMahon and more in a round of ‘Start-Bench-Cut.’  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Pro Football Hall of Famer Ray Lewis joins Rich in-studio to discuss being a contestant on CBS’ new reality show ‘Beyond the Edge’ alongside the likes of super model Paulina Porizkova, Mike Singletary and others and reveals “it was the hardest thing I’ve ever done,” says if he ever came close to leaving Ravens as a free agent, reacts to Tom Brady unretiring and shares some great stories about facing The GOAT during his playing days, reveals how Peyton Manning drove him to become more of a student of the game, and weighs in on Lamar Jackson’s future in Baltimore and if he’s passed the torch of leadership to the MVP-winning QB. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rich reacts to Baker Mayfield’s heartfelt message to Cleveland fans amid the Browns meeting with Deshaun Watson about a potential trade. Pro Football Talk’s Mike Florio and Rich discuss the possibility of Deshaun Watson to the Browns and Baker Mayfield’s future, why NFL teams are willing to overlook Watson’s legal woes to bring the embattled QB on board, why Randy Gregory reneged on his Cowboys contract and signed with the Broncos instead and what Dallas’ roster plans going forward are including a possible pursuit of Von Miller, the latest on the Kyler Murray-Arizona Cardinals situation, and just how committed the San Francisco 49ers are to 2nd-year quarterback Trey Lance. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

TJ recaps his night at the Lakers game where he shared a suite with Rihanna. Music icon Bret Michaels joins the show in-studio to discuss his ‘Life Rocks’ charity foundation’s outreach initiatives, says why he (a lifelong Steelers fan) thinks Mitchell Trubisky will be “tremendous” as Pittsburgh’s staring QB but says the team would also be smart to select Ole Miss QB Matt Corral (a family friend) in the NFL Draft, reveals how he knew Poison had made it big after starting out playing small venues, says why being the Banana on ‘The Masked Singer’ proved to be much more challenging than expected, and takes calls from his fans dialing in from around the country Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Baseball Hall of Famer Nolan Ryan and Rich discuss his storied MLB career that spanned 4 decades and included a record 7 no-hitters, why he objects to the way modern managers coddle starting pitchers and limit their innings in today’s game, revisits his infamous noogie incident with Robin Ventura and reveals what happened the times Willie McCovey and Dave Winfield charged the mound after getting hit by one of his fastballs, and reveals when was the last time he threw off a mound.  Rich and the guys react to reports that the 49ers are showing interest in Texans QB Deshaun Watson despite trading a boatload of draft picks to select Trey Lance just a year ago. Rich dusts off his ‘4 Downs’ segment and discusses the amazing QB depth in the AFC West with the Chiefs’ Patrick Mahomes, the Chargers’ Justin Herbert, the Broncos’ Russell Wilson, and the Raiders’ Derek Carr, if Lamar Jackson will follow Kirk Cousins’ lead down the road to NFL riches, what Steelers fans should expect out of Mitchell Trubisky following in B

Rich reacts to the official details coming out about Aaron Rodgers’ new Packers contract and says why the 4-time NFL MVP was smart to bet on himself. NFL Insider Ian Rapoport tells Rich how long Rodgers has committed to the Packers in his new contract and how that deal impacts Davante Adams’ desire for a long-term contract from Green Bay, and if the Atlanta Falcons have a shot at trading for Deshaun Watson or if the Browns can land the embattled Texans QB and move on from Baker Mayfield. Rich ponders what a Deshaun Watson trade to the Browns would mean for the AFC North and wonders if the Steelers will have enough ammo in the form of Mitchell Trubisky to keep up in the arms race against Watson, Joe Burrow and Lamar Jackson. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In his ‘Overreaction Monday’ segment Rich says if Tom Brady and the Bucs are now the favorites to win the NFC, if the Panthers and Saints need to make a splash at QB, if Aaron Rodgers or Dak Prescott is under more pressure to win next season, if the Yankees should end their no-facial-hair policy, and if his Michigan Wolverines can go on a Sweet 16 run in the NCAA Tournament.   ‘The Walking Dead’ star and Seahawks super fan Jeffrey Dean Morgan tells Rich why he’s “still steaming” about Seattle jettisoning Russell Wilson and Bobby Wagner and worries about Pete Carroll’s ability to get the team back to the top of the NFC West, and discusses the emotions of filming the final episode of TWD and looking forward to its spinoff ‘The Isle of the Dead.’   The guys re-heat their debate which NFL QB is under the most pressure next season: Tom Brady, Dak Prescott, Aaron Rodgers or Russell Wilson. Rich weighs in on the Vikings extending the contract of Kirk Cousins who’s earned over $230M in his career despite a mediocre r

Rich and the guys react to the Steelers singing free agent QB Mitchell Trubisky and offers up some advice for Pittsburgh fans in the wake of Ben Roethlisberger’s retirement, and explains why the Bengals luring offensive lineman Alex Cappa away from the Buccaneers is the first step in helping to keep Joe Burrow upright and healthy for another Super Bowl run. ESPN NFL Front Office Insider Mike Tannenbaum tells Rich how Davante Adams will be leaning on Aaron Rodgers to help him get a long-term contract extension from the Packers instead of playing this season under the Franchise tag, why the Vikings “are signing up for more mediocrity” by extending the contract of Kirk Cousins, why the Steelers should still draft Kenny Pickett even though they just signed Mitchell Trubisky, and lays out how the Jets can improve via free agency and the NFL Draft.  Rich comments on the current state of Deshaun Watson’s legal issues, and reacts to his alma mater, Michigan, getting a puzzling 11-seed in the NCAA Tournament instead o

Rich reacts to Tom Brady unretiring and ponders why the 7-time Super Bowl champion changed his mind after just a few weeks, and offers some advice for disgruntled Packers WR Davante Adams who’s threatened to sit out the season instead of playing under Green Bay’s Franchise tag.  Tampa Bay Times’ Buccaneers Insider Rick Stroud tells Rich how the Brady comeback came about and what the Bucs did right to keep TB12 in the fold after his initial retirement announcement, what Tampa does next to bolster their roster in the wake of Brady’s return, and what the Buccaneers’ 2022 prospects look like now that their running it back.  Rich and Brockman break down the Buccaneers’ 2022 schedule and remark how much more enticing the matchups are with Tom Brady at QB for Tampa Bay, and comment on the unlucky person who spent $500,000 at auction on Tom Brady’s last TD pass hours before TB12 announced he was unretiring.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this episode Suzy sits down with Nick Mohammed who plays Nate "The Great" Shelley on the hit Apple TV series, Ted Lasso. Nick talks about how life has changed since he took on the role of Nate and gives us a glimpse into what it is like behind the scenes. Nick also goes deep about his life before acting, how magic was a defense mechanism against bullies and a lot more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

ESPN Bracketologist Joe Lunardi tells Michigan alum Rich if his Wolverines will make the NCAA Tournament and which other bubble teams are vying for limited spots in the March Madness field and reveals his predictions to land the #1 seeds in the Big Dance. Rich responds to a caller who wonders if Colin Kaepernick could get another shot to land on an NFL roster  In his weekly ‘Big-Ass Grab Bag’ segment TJ lists his top 5 moments from the premiere episode of HBO’s 1980’s Lakers series ‘Winning Time.’  Rich says ‘What’s More Likely’ – if the Lakers win this weekend or there’s another big NFL trade, if Deshaun Watson or Jordan Love has a new team sooner, if the Nets or Sixers go further in the playoffs, if Freedie Freeman signs with the Yankees or Braves, and if there are more doors or wheels in the world. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rich breaks down the quarterback situation for every single NFL team and says which ones are set at QB and which ones are still wanting, and why there could be more big shakeups coming soon. The Athletic’s baseball writer Jayson Stark tells Rich how MLB owners and players were finally able to reach a new Collective Bargaining Agreement and if the new CBA will force previously stingy teams to spend more on player salaries, what rule changes are coming soon (Universal DH) and which could be coming in the future (banning The Shift), what the new playoffs format will look like, why Robo Umps will one day be a reality in the big leagues, and where free agents Freddie Freeman and Carlos Correa could land. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices