The Rich Eisen Show

Rich recaps Ben Simmons’ first trip back to Philadelphia with the Brooklyn Nets where he was heartily booed by 76ers fans while James Harden struggled mightily for the Sixers against his previous team. Rich comments on the end of the MLB lockout and VERY humbly brags about his role getting baseball owners and players to agree to a new CBA. Former NFL front office executive Joe Banner tells Rich how long Aaron Rodgers’ new contract with the Packers will run, why Russell Wilson might not translate to more wins for the Broncos in the tough AFC West, why the Commanders might come to regret trading for Carson Wentz, if the Eagles could make a move for Deshaun Watson, what the Khalil Mack trade says about the mindset of the Bears and the Chargers, and why Kyler Murray made a mistake by going public with his beef with the Cardinals. Rich lists his top five sports moments of the week, and says why the Chargers landing Mack was “a heckuva move” for their Super Bowl aspirations. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit

The Rich Eisen Show's Chris Brockman, TJ Jefferson, and Adam Chudwin break down the latest from the NBA. 00:00- Ben Simmons returns to Philadelphia 11:00- HBO's Winning Time reactions 31:20- Warriors concern/Grizzlies/Nuggets/West landscape Follow the guys here: Twitter-@chrisbrockman, @toojiggy, @achudwin Instagram- @brockshady, @tjjefferson, @achudwin Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Former Pro Bowl TE-turned-FOX Sports NFL Analyst Greg Olsen tells Rich why he was surprised but not surprised that the Seahawks traded Russell Wilson to the Denver Broncos, if the Washington Commanders made the right move in trading for Carson Wentz, and what might go through Tom Brady’s mind should the 7-time Super Bowl champion start thinking about a return to the NFL.   Actor DeVaughn Nixon joins Rich in-studio to discuss portraying his dad, former NBA point guard Norm Nixon, in HBO’s Lakers’ series ‘Winning Time,’ and why pops already has some issues with the show after just one episode, reveals his first memory of growing up a lifelong Lakers fan and why the current iteration of the team “needs some reconstruction” and if he’d ever consider jumping ship to the Clippers, and reveals what it was like as a child actor working with Will Smith on ‘The Fresh Prince of Bel Air’ and Whitney Houston on ‘The Bodyguard.’ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rich implores MLB owners and players to get a new CBA in place soon or risk bringing on the shame of missing the 75th anniversary of Jackie Robinson breaking baseball’s color barrier. The MMQB’s NFL Insider Albert Breer tells Rich why the Colts cut bait on Carson Wentz after just one season in Indianapolis and why the Washington Commanders might still draft a QB in the first round of the NFL Draft, who could be the Colts’ next QB (Derek Carr?) and why the need to “think outside the box” to find their next signal caller, if Aaron Rodgers’ 4-year contract with the Packers will go the full term, why Russell Wilson wanted out of Seattle after so much success with Pete Carroll, and if he thinks Tom Brady will return to the NFL next season despite announce his retirement.  Rich, Brockman and Sixers fan TJ discuss Ben Simmons’ return to Philadelphia for the first time since his trade to the Nets and debate if 76ers fans should spend big money for seats behind the Brooklyn bench so they can properly boo him. Learn mo

Rich breaks down the Russell Wilson Seahawks-Broncos trade and explains why, despite what some pundits would like you to believe, it’s way too soon to pass judgment on who won the trade. Rich also weighs in on the Colts sending Carson Wentz to the Commanders and runs through the NUMEROUS draft picks teams have given up to draft/acquire the inconsistent QB over the years and if NFL GMs should be wary of giving up too much draft capital to acquire quarterbacks. The MMQB’s Andrew Brandt tells Rich that he’s not convinced Aaron Rodgers and the Packers are committed to one another for more than just next season despite his reportedly agreeing to a 4-year contract, says why Green Bay’s brass is unlikely to give up on heir apparent Jordan Love, and breaks down what the Broncos and Seahawks got out of the Russell Wilson trade. Rich refutes those who believe the Seahawks’ slide and trading away Russell Wilson is due to the death of team owner Paul Allen leaving a leadership vacuum at the top of Seattle’s hierarchy. Le

Rich and the guys react to the Colts trading Carson Wentz back to the NFC East and wonder if the Commanders took a big enough swing to land their next QB, and debate what the Colts’ next move at quarterback could be (trading for the Falcons’ Matt Ryan??) . ESPN’s Bomani Jones tells Rich his reaction to Russell Wilson’s trade from the Seahawks to the Broncos, why he doesn’t understand why teams like the Commanders keep taking chances on Carson Wentz, if the Packers long-term investment in Aaron Rodgers will pay off with another Super Bowl title, how much of the Lakers’ current struggles fall at the feet of LeBron James and not Russell Westbrook, discusses his new HBO series ‘Game Theory with Bomani Jones, and the anniversary of Biggie Smalls’ death.  Rich breaks down just how realistic it is to expect Deshaun Watson will clear his numerous legal hurdles and play in the NFL in 2022. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Former Vikings and Dolphins GM Rick Spielman gives Rich his list of General Manager clichés and reveals the hidden meaning behind them, breaks down the Russell Wilson-to-the-Broncos trade and if other teams are likely to address their QB situations via the NFL Draft or free agency, analyzes the market for free agent LB Bobby Wagner, says why the Packers shouldn’t be too quick to trade backup QB Jordan Love, and offers a fairly tepid quasi-endorsement of Kirk Cousins’ ability to lead the Vikings to a Super Bowl title. Rich and the guys react to the story about parachuting giant spiders invading the east coast (we’re not making that up.) In a special ‘Overreaction Wednesday’ segment Rich says if Russell Wilson will be better off without Pete Carroll, if the AFC West will send 3 teams to the playoffs next season, if Aaron Rodgers needs one more Super Bowl title to cement his legacy, and if Tom Brady will be playing in the NFL next season. Rich and the guys react to the breaking news that the Colts have traded Ca

Rich reacts to the seismic shift in Seattle where the Seahawks traded away Russell Wilson and released future Hall of Fame LB Bobby Wagner marking the end of an era for Pete Carroll and The 12 fanbase, and ponders why Wilson and Carroll couldn’t work things out after their long run of success together.  NFL Network Reporter Tom Pelissero tells Rich how the Russell Wilson-Broncos trade went down and why the 9-time Pro Bowl QB wanted out of Seattle, what the root causes were for the disintegration of Wilson’s relationship with head coach Pete Carroll, what the Seahawks’ options at quarterback are including a possible trade for embattled Texans QB Deshaun Watson, and what the Broncos’ 2022 outlook is now that Wilson is in the fold and if he can lure other star players to join him in Denver. Rich ponders what the future holds for two Utah State alums in the wake of Aaron Rodgers’ contract extension and Russell Wilson’s trade to the Broncos: Packers backup QB Jordan Love and former Seahawks LB Bobby Wagner.  Brock

Minnesota Timberwolves Head Coach Chris Finch tells Rich what it was like inheriting a team with so much young talent in the likes of Karl-Anthony Towns and Anthony Edwards and if the T-Wolves (currently sitting in the #7 slot in the Western Conference playoff standings) are talking NBA Title or not. Rich remarks on Russell Wilson’s trade to the Broncos and if that could mean a ratings bonanza for the NFL in a possible Rams’ season-opening game vs Denver on Thursday Night Football to kickoff the 2022 season. Actor Joe Manganiello and Rich discuss his new podcast ‘Sydney Crosby: The Rookie Year’ which details the start of the career of the Pittsburgh Penguins future hall of famer, why he (a die-hard Steelers fan) actually would prefer to see Pittsburgh get their next QB through the NFL Draft instead of trading for Russell Wilson like the Broncos did, says what kind of reaction he gets when people see all 6’5” of him walking around carrying his tiny Chihuahua ‘Bubbles’ all the time, and if he’d welcome Rich i

NFL Network Analyst Daniel Jeremiah tells Rich how he sees the top two picks in the NFL Draft playing out for the Jaguars and Lions, why Oregon DE Kayvon Thibodeaux did himself no favors by bowing out of NFL Combine drills after telling teams he planned to fully participate, if teams like the Steelers are more likely to address their QB issues through the draft or via free agency, and why Kyler Murray will be staying put with the Arizona Cardinals no matter how disgruntled he gets with the team. Rich recaps the University of Georgia’s defensive players at the NFL Combine showing team unity which leads to a heated debate on how long it’s appropriate to wait around for your friends at the airport. Rich and the guys react to the breaking news that the Seahawks are trading Russell Wilson to the Denver Broncos and what it means for Denver and Seattle’s 2022 outlooks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rich reacts to Aaron Rodgers’ new, record-setting contract from the Packers to end a year of drama and speculation between the 4-time NFL MVP and Green Bay’s front office.  Pro Football Talk’s Mike Florio tells Rich how Rodgers used his leverage on the Packers to extract that huge new contract, why Rodgers’ re-signing means the Broncos could turn their attention to Seahawks QB Russell Wilson and if Kyler Murray could be on the move from the Cardinals, why he was surprised at the harshness of Falcons WR Calvin Ridley’s suspension for gambling on the NFL, and why he’s 99.9% certain Tom Brady will be the 49ers QB in 2022. Rich, Brockman and TJ debate if the Dallas Cowboys or Green Bay Packers are more likely to win a Super Bowl in the next five years. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rich says why top NFL Draft prospect Oregon DE Kayvon Thibodeaux didn’t do himself any favors by pulling out of the drills portion of the NFL Combine, and weighs in on NFL scouts taking issue with the league allowing fans inside the stadium in Indianapolis Cincinnati Bearcats QB Desmond Ridder tells Rich how his NFL Combine experience went, why he’s supremely confident he can lead whichever team that drafts him to a Super Bowl title, and what Cincy CB “Sauce” Gardner did to earn his nickname in the Bearcats locker room.  Rich and the guys debate who’s now the presumptive #1 overall pick in the NFL Draft coming out of the Combine, and in his weekly ‘Overreaction Monday’ segment Rich weighs in on LeBron’s 56-point night in the Lakers win over the Warriors and it that could turn around L.A.’s season, if Zion Williamson would be smart to sit out the rest of the season, if the Celtics are the most dangerous team in the Eastern Conference, if Aaron Rodgers next contract will reach $50 Million annually, and if MLB

Rich weighs in on the NFL QB carousel and some possible landing spots for Carson Wentz if he and the Indianapolis Colts part ways, and says why he’s predicting Mitchell Trubisky will be one of the hottest commodities on the free agent market next week. NFL Insider Ian Rapoport tells Rich the latest on the Aaron Rodgers-Packers decision timeline and how it will impact Davante Adams’ free agency, how the Kyler Murray-Arizona Cardinals drama could play out, why this year’s crop of NFL Draft QBs won’t impact the demand for free agent quarterbacks, what the Steelers could do to replace Ben Roethlisberger, why there’s still a chance Tom Brady could play in 2022, and the latest on Carson Wentz’s cloudy Colts future and Deshaun Watson’s even cloudier NFL future.  Rich comes up with a “TB12 Heat Check” system to measure the chances Brady will reverse his retirement decision and actually play next season, and the guys play the ‘Price Is Right’ guessing game on how much a ‘Football on a Stick’ actually costs. Learn more

Rich weighs in the looming “should I stay or should I go” decision facing Aaron Rodgers which will start the dominos falling in the NFL QB carousel, and reveals what behind-the-scenes whispering he heard at the NFL Combine about Packers heir-apparent QB Jordan Love. Rich breaks down what he witnessed at the NFL Combine saying he came away impressed by the depth of talent and VERY impressed by the showing of every Georgia Bulldog in Indianapolis. Rich recaps Mike Krzyzewski’s finale at Cameron Indoor Stadium and says North Carolina’s win over Coach K and Duke in that game could go down as one of the greatest rivalry wins of all time. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We kickoff Season 3 of Just Getting Started with Suzy Shuster sitting down with one of her good friends and one funny guy, The Roast Master General himself, Jeff Ross. Jeff opens up about his friendship with fellow comedian Bob Saget and how hard it has been to process his death. Suzy and Jeff go deep into his origin story and take a long walk down memory lane. You'll also hear Jeff describe what comedy life was like after 9/11 and how he helped get the Friar's Club Roasts back on track after the horrible events of 2001. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rich calls in from the NFL Combine where he tells guest host Ryan Leaf why he was blown away by the depth and speed of the wide receivers in Indianapolis, if he was disappointed in the discrepancy between the unofficial and official 40-yard dash times, why the NFL put the kybosh on playing music during the Combine drills after scouts complained, and why he’s not shocked by reports that the Dallas Cowboys are likely to release WR Amari Cooper. In his weekly ‘Big-Ass Grab Bag’ TJ reveals his Top 5 1980’s High School Teen Movies including ’16 Candles,’ ‘Weird Science,’ ‘Vision Quest,’ and others. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

 In our weekly ‘What’s More Likely’ segment, guest host Ryan Leaf says if the Lakers are more likely to miss the playoff entirely or win a playoff series, if the Cowboys or Amari Cooper will reach a Super Bowl first if Dallas parts ways with the WR, and if Lamar Jackson or Kyler Murray will ink a long-term deal first. Pro Football Focus analyst and 11-year NFL veteran QB Bruce Gradkowski tells Ryan why he came away less-than-impressed by Malik Willis’ NFL Combine showing, why Pitt QB Kenny Pickett impressed in Indianapolis in the wake of his small hands measurement earlier in the day, which other Combine QB’s disappointed and which rose to the occasion, and why Lamar Jackson deserves a long-term contract extension from the Ravens but Kyler Murray still has much to prove with the Cardinals, and says how a player’s Combine 40 time could re-shape their NFL prospects and give a fringe player a shot to make a roster much like he did as a rookie with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit

Guest host Ryan Leaf and Brockman voice their displeasure with the wide discrepancy between unofficial 40-yard dash times and the official 40 times at the NFL Combine and break down the uneven performance of the quarterbacks like Pitt’s Kenny Pickett and Liberty’s Malik Willis in Indianapolis. The Athletic’s NBA Writer Bill Oram tells Ryan why LeBron and the “completely fractured” Lakers are pretty much dead-in-the-water as any kind of title contender this season and if LeBron James should shut it down, why L.A. would still do the Anthony Davis trade if they had the choice all over again, and who’s his favorites to come out of the West given Chris Paul’s hand injury and the Golden State Warriors’ late-season slump. Cowboys fan TJ reacts to reports that Dallas intends to release WR Amari Cooper even though he’s guaranteed $20 Million for next season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rich calls in from the NFL Combine where he tells guest host Ryan Leaf how the news of Pitt Panthers QB Kenny Pickett’s 8.5” hand size is going over in NFL circles in Indianapolis and what the top storylines are heading into Day 1 of workout and says why he’s looking forward to a revamped, more fan-friendly Combine presentation.  Ryan reacts to his favorite movie franchise, Batman, being rebooted with Robert Pattinson taking over the titular role from Christian Bale. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

NBA.com's Mark Medina tells guest host Ryan Leaf how Kevin Durant’s return from injury will boost the Nets’ title chances, what the James Harden addition means for the 76ers’ odds to top Brooklyn for Eastern Conference supremacy, and if Warriors fans should be worried about the W’s recent stumble after such a red-hot start to their season.  Ryan compares his NFL Combine measurements from 1998 to those of Pitt Panthers QB Kenny Pickett this year and explains why it’s the intangibles that will determine success in the NFL and not necessarily things like hand size. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices