The Rich Eisen Show

Rich and 76ers fan TJ Jefferson have a tongue-in-cheek debate about the Sixers being able to pull off a trade for the Trail Blazers guard Damian Lillard. Actor/author Max Greenfield of the CBS sitcom ‘The Neighborhood’ tells Rich why he’s taking a break from his beloved New York Giants and has been spending more time with his old flame the Knicks lately, and reveals the impetus behind his new children’s book ‘I Don’t Want to Read This Book.’    Rich does a deep dive into why the Texans and Dolphins were not able to pull off a deal for embattled QB Deshaun Watson before the NFL Trade Deadline. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rich breaks down the latest drama surrounding Odell Beckham Jr. which saw has father tweet out a ten-minute video blaming Baker Mayfield for OBJ’s mediocre production since joining the Browns. ESPN Analyst Dan Orlovsky tells Rich that Patrick Mahomes has the worst mechanics of any starting NFL QB and how that’s been holding back the Chiefs this season, why the Saints would be better off starting Trevor Siemian at QB over Taysom Hill in the wake of Jameis Winston’s season-ending knee injury, why Mac Jones has looked more like a seasoned veteran than a rookie QB more often than not this season, and why the Rams trade for Von Miller could be the piece that puts L.A. over the top. Rich wraps up the hour explaining why he’s still not ready to say the Chiefs are out contention for a 3rd-straight Super Bowl berth despite their up-and-down 4-4 start to the season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rich recaps the Chiefs’ Monday Night Football win over the New York Giants, explains why KC’s season-long Super Bowl hangover was in full effect on MNF despite getting the W, and breaks down the G-Men’s looming decision on the viability of Daniel Jones as the team’s franchise QB. Pro Football Hall of Famer Rod Woodson and Rich discuss the Chiefs’ stumbling start to the season and how the 2-time defending AFC champions can get back to their consistently winning ways, what Von Miller’s impact will be on the Los Angeles Rams’ already impressive defense and what it says about the team’s commitment to winning the Super Bowl this season, if the Titans have a chance to win the AFC without Derrick Henry or if the Bills are the team to beat, and which stout NFL running back was the only player to strike fear in his heart when it came time to tackle him. Rich and the guys break down the latest Peyton and Eli Monday Night Football Manningcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

ESPN Analyst and former NFL QB Ryan Leaf tells Rich why he applauds Falcons WR Calvin Ridley stepping away from football to deal with mental health issues, and how tough it is for the likes of Jets QB Mike White and Saints QB Trevor Siemian coming off the bench to lead their teams to victory.    Steelers’ All-Pro Defensive Tackle Cameron Heyward tells Rich how Pittsburgh has turned things around the last month after stumbling out of the gate to start the season, reveals that Steelers LB TJ Watt boasts he could go back to college and lead a team to a national championship…as a QB, how the team trolled head coach Mike Tomlin after the USC hullabaloo last week, and his POV as an Ohio State alum on Michigan’s loss to Michigan State.    Rich recaps the Patriots 27-24 win over the Chargers and says why he thinks Bill Belichick will be leading New England back to the playoffs this season with rookie QB Mac Jones. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The MMQB’s Senior Writer Albert Breer and Rich discuss Von Miller’s trade to the Rams and explains what it could mean for the Broncos’ and head coach Vic Fangio’s future in Denver, the latest on the Deshaun Watson trade front and if the Texans would get more in return for the embattled QB if they were to trade him after the NFL Trade Deadline, how the Titans could replace Derrick Henry who’s likely to miss the rest of the season with a broken foot, how the Saints will replace Jameis Winston at QB after his season-ending knee injury, and why we haven’t heard the last of the Jon Gruden email leak controversy.   In his weekly ‘Overreaction Monday segment, Rich weighs in on whether the Vikings should move on from Kirk Cousins and Mike Zimmer, if Mac Jones will be the best QB in the 2021 draft class when it’s all said and done, if the NFL MVP is a two-horse race between Aaron Rodgers and Matthew Stafford, Big Ben’s ownership of the Cleveland Browns, if the Lions will go 0-17, how the Ttans could replace Derrick He

Rich recaps the Seahawks, Jets, and Saints getting big Week 8 wins from their backup quarterbacks Geno Smith, Mike White, and Trevor Siemian, and the Dallas Cowboys getting a key road victory under Cooper Rush with Dak Prescott sidelined by a calf injury.    Rich and the guys react to the breaking news that the Denver Broncos are sending All-Pro linebacker Von Miller to the Los Angeles Rams who solidify their ‘Super Bowl or Bust’ mindset with the blockbuster trade.   Michigan alum Rich reacts to his alma mater’s heartbreaking loss to in-state rival Michigan State and laments the role poor officiating played in the Wolverine’s downfall.   Rich reacts to the news that Saints QB Jameis Winston will miss the rest of the season with ligament damage to his left knee. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Joining Rich is former NFL executive, CBS Sports analyst, author and the Chairman of the Board of the BIG 3 basketball League, Amy Trask. Amy and Rich take a deep dive into the early days of her career, learning from the legendary owner of the Raiders, Al Davis and being a woman in the NFL. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rich explains, rather emphatically, why NFL teams would be wise to “seize the day” and try to win a title when the chance presents itself and why the Packers and Aaron Rodgers would be foolish to part ways after this season. In his weekly ‘Big Ass Grab Bag’ Top 5, TJ Jefferson recounts the time he had an in-depth 1-on-1 conversation with Michael Jordan where the GOAT revealed which players in NBA history would fill out his All-Time Starting 5 lineup. 2-time Academy Award nominee Jeremy Renner and Rich discuss the state of his beloved (and 2-4) San Francisco 49ers, his upcoming projects ‘Hawkeye’ on Disney+ and ‘The Mayor of Kingstown’ on Paramount+, and reveals if he really once accidentally took Viagra on a L.A.-to-London flight while seated next to Dennis Hopper in another round of ‘Celebrity True or False.’ Chris Brockman, on a recent hot streak, offers up his NFL Week 8 picks in his ‘Sneaky Good Games’ including the Patriots vs the Chargers, Bengals vs the Jets, and Cowboys vs the Vikings. Learn more abou

Rich recaps the Cardinals heartbreaking, last-second loss to the Packers where Arizona looked just a bit off the whole game, updates the latest on Dak Prescott’s status for the Cowboys’ Sunday Night Football matchup against the Minnesota Vikings, and debates if the Browns are rushing Baker Mayfield back too soon with a fracture in his non-throwing shoulder. Academy Award Best Actor Winner Adrien Brody and Rich discuss his latest Wes Anderson film ‘The French Dispatch’ and what it’s like to work alongside the likes of Bill Murray and Henry Winkler, joining the cast of HBO’s ‘Succession,’ preparing to play Pat Riley in the upcoming miniseries about the Showtime era Lakers, and his penchant for driving fast in cars in the latest round of ‘Celebrity True or False.’ Rich and the debate of there’s any chance Matt Rhule could be lured back to the college game and break down the Carolina Panthers Head Coach’s list of favorite Halloween candy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rich recaps the Packers’ thrilling win over the Cardinals that knocked Arizona from the ranks of the unbeaten, and explains why Aaron Rodgers and Green Bay answered a lot of questions that lingered after their tumultuous off-season. Former Packers executive and current MMQB Columnist Andrew Brandt tells Rich how an undermanned Green Bay offense was able to score on the previously undefeated Cardinals, how Matt LaFleur has improved as a head coach, if the Packers are still set on moving on from Aaron Rodgers for Jordan Love next season, and if there’s more to come regarding the Jon Gruden email controversy. Rich and the guys wrap up the hour debating which is their favorite and least favorite Halloween candy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Chris Brockman reacts to his significant other Sarah Tiana’s trip to Houston to watch her Braves get drummed by the Astros in Game 2 of the World Series and Rich shares a story about a failed road trip to Toronto with some fellow Yankees fans back in the 90’s. Actor/Comedian Jeff Garlin of ‘Curb Your Enthusiasm’ and ‘The Goldbergs’ fame tells Rich why he’s ready to buy his beloved Chicago Bears just so he can fire head coach Matt Nagy, and more! ‘Brother from Another’ Co-Host Michael Smith and Rich discuss the shaky starts by the Los Angeles Lakers and Brooklyn Nets in the face of LeBron James’ injury, L.A.’s lack of chemistry, and Kyrie Irving’s refusal to get Covid-19 vaccinated.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Pro Football Hall of Famer Jerry Rice tells Rich how he went from small college wide receiver to widely regarded as the greatest player in NFL history, and why the current edition of the 49ers need to establish more of an identity under head coach Kyle Shanahan.  Rich and Chris Brockman debate if the Niners did the right thing by only dipping their toe into the Trey Lance waters or if San Francisco should have dived in and named the rookie their starting QB over incumbent Jimmy Garoppolo from the outset of the season. Buccaneers fan Byron Kennedy calls in to share his experience of getting Tom Brady’s 600th career TD pass ball from Bucs’ WR Mike Evans, then giving the ball back in return for only a fraction of what he could have received for it on the collectibles market with some estimates ranging from $500,000 to as high as $750,000. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rich previews the pivotal Thursday Night Football showdown between the unbeaten 7-0 Arizona Cardinals and the 6-1 Green Bay Packers, and updates the latest on Dak Prescott’s calf injury that threatens the QB’s availability for the Cowboys’ Sunday Night Football matchup against the Minnesota Vikings.  FOX Sports College Football Analyst Joel Klatt and Rich discuss this Saturday’s rivalry clash between the unbeaten Michigan Wolverines vs the unbeaten Michigan State Spartans, if Oklahoma Sooners QB Caleb Williams has a chance to win the Heisman Trophy despite playing only half the season so far after supplanting Spencer Rattler as the Sooners starter, and the USC head coaching search that came to the forefront this week when Steelers HC Mike Tomlin angrily denied his interest in the job.  Rich revisits Tomlin’s rant this week when addressing the USC job and where it ranks among the all-time greatest head coach sound bites. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rich and the guys debate if the Eagles would be better off benching the inconsistent Jalen Hurts and going with Gardner Minshew or sticking with the 2nd-year QB and letting him take his lumps. Joe Manganiello tells Rich why he’s cautiously optimistic about his 3-3 Steelers, why the Mike Tomlin/USC rumors could be an act of sabotage by former Bengals QB Carson Palmer, why his wife Sofia Vergara loves his new animated movie ‘The Spine of Night,’ and why you shouldn’t be surprised to see the 6’5” actor traveling through Europe with his tiny pet dog “Bubbles.”  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rich hands out this week’s ‘Gorilla Glue Toughest Player on Planet Earth’ award to San Diego State punter/kicker Matt Araiza who’s on pace to set an NCAA record with a whopping 54 Yards/Per Punt average while also routinely nailing 50-yard field goals for the undefeated Aztecs.  NFL Insider Ian Rapoport tells Rich that the Panthers are out of the Deshaun Watson trade mix for now but could re-engage the Texans if the embattled QB is not dealt before the NFL Trade Deadline, gives injury updates on Dak Prescott (good), Antonio Brown (worrisome), Michael Thomas, Christian McCaffrey and Russell Wilson, if the Eagles could bench Jalen Hurts for Gardner Minshew, and which players are likely to be traded by Tuesday’s deadline.  Rich and the guys react to the memorable-for-all-the-wrong-reasons press conference by Philadelphia Eagles Head Coach Nick Sirianni. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rich recaps the Atlanta Braves’ Game 1 World Series win over the Houston Astros, and updates the status of Dak Prescott’s calf injury and if the Cowboys will be forced to turn to Cooper Rush for their Sunday Night Football showdown against the Minnesota Vikings.   FOX Sports’ Joe Buck and Rich discuss the Braves-Astros Game 1 and how Atlanta went from a non-factor at the MLB deadline to 3 wins away from a World Series title, the pivotal Thursday Night Football matchup in Week 8 between the 6-1 Packers and the 7-0 Cardinals, if the Cards, Cowboys, Rams or Buccaneers (led by the ageless Tom Brady) is the best team in the NFC, what it was like to host ‘Jeopardy!’ and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Pro Football Talk host Mike Florio tells Rich why he’d be surprised if Deshaun Watson is not dealt before the NFL Trade Deadline, if 49ers Head Coach Kyle Shanahan should be on the hot seat after the Niners’ 2-4 start, if Sunday Ticket might be moving off the DirecTV platform, and Jon Gruden’s next steps after the email scandal that cost him the Raiders’ Head Coach job. (timestamp).    In his weekly ‘4 Downs’ segment Rich weighs in on the Bengals drafting WR Ja’Marr Chase with their first-round pick instead of OT Penei Sewell, why Raiders QB Derek Carr should be in the discussion for NFL MVP honors, the Titans’ chances to run the table, and more! (timestamp).   A viewer recaps Rich’s less-than-stellar predictions from his 4th Down Hot Takes this season, and the guys debate if Tom Brady adding bitcoin to the mix was enough in return for that Buccaneers fan to hand over his 600th career TD ball. (timestamp).    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rich previews the Cowboys return after their bye week and the status of Dak Prescott who’s nursing a calf injury and weighs in on the Jets bringing back journeyman QB Joe Flacco into the fold with rookie Zach Wilson out for a few weeks with a knee injury. Chiefs All-Pro QB Patrick Mahomes tells Rich why he remains positive and optimistic despite KC stumbling out of the gate to a sloppy 3-4 start to the season, how fatherhood has changed his life, and his reaction to the Tom Brady/600th TD pass ball controversy. Rich reacts to receiving a special ambassador award for his RunRichRun fundraising efforts for the St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.   Mike Del Tufo ends the hour running through his long list of Most Obnoxious NFL Fan Bases. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rich recaps the Saints’ 13-10 win over the Seahawks on Monday Night Football and comments on the big hole Pete Carroll and Seattle find themselves in after a 2-5 start to the season, and explains why New Orleans’ 4-2 record is all that more impressive given the early-season challenges they’ve had to overcome. NFL Network Analyst Daniel Jeremiah tells Rich why the Peyton & Eli Manningcast was the best part of the Saints-Seahawks MNF matchup, how the Bengals have gone from laughingstock to no laughing matter for their remaining opponents this season, and why the Raiders are thriving after the departure of Jon Gruden. Rich and the guys marvel at Steelers Head Coach Mike Tomlin’s MUST-WATCH response to the rumors that he’s in the mix to become USC’s next head coach. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jets fan Rich reacts to the team’s 54-13 beatdown at the hands of the Patriots, the injury to rookie QB Zach Wilson, and if the woebegone franchise will EVER be able to reverse their fortunes. Rich and an avid Bengals fan caller run through the rest of Cincinnati’s schedule with game-by-game predictions. Former 49ers WR/TE Bob Bruer calls in and tells the story of keeping the ball from his first NFL touchdown pass, which also happened to be Joe Montana’s first TD pass.   Saints Pro Bowl LB Demario Davis and Rich discuss Jameis Winston’s maturity and the QB seizing New Orleans’ leadership role as they head into their Monday Night Football showdown with the Seattle Seahawks, and what it was like being displaced for a month by Hurricane Ida when he had 4 young children and a wife who was ready to give birth to baby #5.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices