The Rich Eisen Show

Rich reacts to the trade of Pro Bowl TE Zach Ertz and what it says about the status of the Arizona Cardinals (rising) and the Philadelphia Eagles (rebuilding).   Rich recaps the Buccaneers’ Thursday Night Football win over the Eagles and breaks down the inconsistent play from Philly’s 2nd-year QB Jalen Hurts and the consistent greatness of the ageless Tom Brady.   ESPN’s Bomani Jones tells Rich discuss how deep Jon Gruden’s racist comments about NFLPA head DeMaurice Smith have reverberated among the union and NFL players, why Nets guard Kyrie Irving’s anti-vaccination stance explanation makes little sense, why Ravens QB Lamar Jackson should be the NFL MVP front runner, and his upcoming sports talk show on HBO.   Rich reacts to Kevin Durant’s comments on the Kyrie situation while Brockman and TJ try to convince the former Knicks fan to root for the Nets this season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rich recaps the Dodgers-Giants nail-biting Game 5 of their NLDS and the controversial check-swing strikeout that gave L.A. the series win over their archrivals to the north.     Turner Sports MLB Analyst Ron Darling tells Rich why MLB should expand the use of replay to avoid controversies like the end of the Dodgers-Giants series, why L.A. rolled the dice on going with an “opener” instead of 20-game winner Julio Urias to start their loser-goes-home game against San Francisco, and why he’s predicting a Dodgers-Astros World Series rematch.   Rich and Chris Brockman debate if they would want to be an MLB manager in this day and age where a team’s front office has more of a say about day-to-day tactics and on-field decisions through the proliferation of analytics. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

‘Shark Tank’ Co-host/entrepreneur Daymond John and Rich discuss the origins of ‘Black Entrepreneur’s Day’ and the need for more minority business ownership in America, and TJ Jefferson gives an impassioned pitch to become a FUBU brand ambassador. Rich reacts, and we mean R E A C T S, to news that the Dodgers have replaced Julio Urias as their Game 5 starter against the San Francisco Giants with reliever Corey Knebel with plans to bring the 20-game winner into the game later on. Bills QB Josh Allen tells Rich why he and the team are not getting too big-headed about their Week 5 drubbing of the 2-time defending AFC Champion Chiefs, how “nerding out” over his throwing mechanics took his game to a whole new level, and why he DOES NOT want fans in Buffalo to give him free meals or drinks.   Rich reacts to the poignant and powerful response from Chargers head coach Brandon Staley when he was asked to address the Raiders Jon Gruden email controversy.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adch

Second Gentleman of the United States Douglas Emhoff tells Rich what it’s like to throw out the first pitch at an MLB game and what it’s been like for him, a die-hard Dodgers fan, to be in the same household with his die-hard San Francisco Giants fan Vice President Kamala Harris, and his recommendation to anti-vaxxers like Nets guard Kyrie Irving. ‘Good Morning Football’ co-host Kyle Brandt and Rich discuss the chances Justin Fields can reverse the Bears’ recent misfortunes against their NFC North rival Packers, if Jalen Hurts and the Eagles have a chance on Thursday Night Football against the ageless Tom Brady and the Buccaneers, and which is his favorite scene from Quentin Tarantino’s ‘Pulp Fiction.’ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rich Eisen previews the Buccaneers taking on the Eagles on Thursday Night Football and explains why we’ll never get tired of watching Tom Brady perform in primetime. Rich explains which 3-2 teams need to win most in the NFL’s Week 6 including the Raiders, Broncos, Panthers, Titans, Browns, Bears, and Packers, and examine the Raiders’ chances to get past the Jon Gruden controversy and live up to their potential on the field under interim head coach Rich Bisaccia. On the anniversary of the release of ‘Pulp Fiction’ the guys debate which is the best scene from the Quentin Tarantino classic, and discuss if Brockman and Sarah Tianna will be able to co-exist in the same household of the Red Sox and Braves reach the World Series. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rich reacts to Kyrie Irving’s explanation for his refusal to get vaccinated against Covid-19, to Lincoln Riley closing Oklahoma’s practices to all media the rest of the week in the wake of QB Spencer Rattler’s benching for freshman Caleb Williams, if 49ers Head Coach Kyle Shanahan should be on the hot seat, and William Shatner, Star Trek’s Captain Kirk, becoming the oldest person to ever go to into space.   ‘Brother from Another’ co-host Michael Smith and Rich discuss Kyrie Irving’s refusal to get Covid vaccinated which might cost the Nets guard an entire season of basketball, and why there could be lots of nervous people in the NFL’s hierarchy following the leak of Jon Gruden’s controversial emails. Rich offers up his advice for Raiders Owner Mark Davis on how to address his fan base in the Gruden aftermath. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rich names Iowa linebacker Jack Campbell the recipient of this week’s ‘Gorilla Glue Toughest Player on Planet Earth’ Award after the Hawkeyes knocked off previously unbeaten Big Ten rival Penn State to move up to the #2 spot in the national rankings.   Rich and the guys do a deep dive into fantasy football trash talk etiquette and how much trash talk is too much trash talk, or if there’s even such a thing when it comes to fantasy sports.   NASCAR Cup Series driver Erik Jones tells Rich how his mom got him into racing at age 7 despite his dad’s reluctance and if he actually calls #43 car team owner Richard Petty “The King.” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Former Raiders CEO Amy Trask and Rich discuss the Jon Gruden email controversy and if his bigotry is a wider problem in the halls of the NFL’s higher ups and not just on isolated case, where the team and the NFL go from here in addressing the underlying issues behind his comments, her advice for team owner Mark Davis following his limited response, and how the late Al Davis would’ve responded to the Gruden situation.   Rich weighs in on Gruden’s misogynistic comments and explains why he’s flabbergasted by the antediluvian beliefs held by the ousted Raiders head coach. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rich reacts to Tom Brady speaking about his thumb injury and explains why the Buccaneers are far more impressive at this point in the season as they were a year ago.     In his ‘4 Downs’ segment Rich weighs in on fans reaping the benefits of the NFL’s expanded 17-game season, if the Patriots, Steelers, Vikings or Eagles can bounce back from their disappointing stars, why the Chargers-Ravens in Week 6 could have big consequences down the road, and if the Bills can run the table on their 2021 schedule.   Chris Brockman throws out a movies-related flaming hot take: 3-time Oscar winning actress Meryl Streep is overrated??   Steelers WR Chase Claypool tells Rich why he thinks ‘Die Hard’ is NOT a Christmas movie, how the moribund Pittsburgh offense found new life in Week 5 against the Broncos, how it’s been in the locker room with Ben Roethlisberger this season as he winds down his career, and why he’s trying to get all his teammates and coaches to watch ‘Squid Game.’ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcast

ESPN Senior NBA Writer Brian Windhorst tells Rich why the Nets have chosen to ban Kyrie Irving from playing until he gets Covid-19 vaccinated and what the enigmatic point guard’s options are ranging from getting vaxxed to actually retiring from basketball, why Ben Simmons caved in on his stance to never play for the 76ers again and if the Sixers will be able to trade the embattled guard.   Rich and the guys recap the Dodgers-Giants NLDS Game 3, and Rich throws some shade Chris Brockman’s way following his Red Sox knocking the AL East champions Rays out of the playoffs which leads to Rich revealing what happened the first (and only) time he used chewing tobacco.   Rich wraps up the hour explaining why Browns QB Baker Mayfield deserves more due respect even though he’s overshadowed in the AFC by the likes of Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes and Bills QB Josh Allen, while Cowboys fan TJ Jefferson makes the case for Dak Prescott as NFL MVP. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rich recaps Lamar Jackson and the Ravens’ 19-point comeback win over the Indianapolis Colts on Monday Night Football and says why Josh Allen now has some stiff competition in the NFL MVP race.   Rich reacts to Jon Gruden’s resignation as Las Vegas Raiders Head Coach after numerous emails surfaced in which Gruden used disparaging comments about gays, women, and used racially charged language.   Pro Football Talk’s Mike Florio tells Rich why he thinks “there’s probably more” damaging Gruden emails somewhere and why “there are nervous people” in the NFL whose misdeeds might also come to light, what the Raiders do next in the wake of the controversy, and just how thin the thin ice is that Urban Meyer is on with the Jacksonville Jaguars’ brass.   Rich comments on the Raiders’ next steps and explains why the franchise is in good hands with Mike Mayock, especially if the GM hires former Eagles Head Coach Doug Pederson to replace Gruden. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rich reacts to the emotional, tear-filled postgame press conference of Lions HC Dan Campbell after Detroit lost yet another game on a last-second field goal.   In his NFL Week 5 ‘Overreaction Monday’ segment Rich weighs in on the Chargers-Browns shootout, the much maligned Ben Roethlisberger leading the Steelers to a win over the Broncos, if the Cowboys are the best team in the NFC, if the Chiefs could miss the playoffs this year, if Justin Fields can lead the Bears to the playoffs, and if Crimson Tide fans should press the panic button after #1 Alabama’s loss to unranked Texas A&M.   Chargers RB Austin Ekeler and Rich discuss the team’s huge Week 5 slugfest win over the Browns and how the Bolts are changing their image away from the team that normally chokes in late-game situations, how Justin Herbert has grown as a QB and a leader after just one year in the NFL, what energy and confidence rookie head coach Brandon Staley has infused into the team’s locker room, and shares his unlikely journey to the NFL whi

The Ringer’s Kevin Clark and Rich discuss the latest Tyson Fury-Deontay Wilder fight and why boxing’s once moribund heavyweight division is alive and thriving once again, why the 2-3 Chiefs suddenly look mortal after back-to-back Super Bowl appearances, and if the Cowboys have a legitimate show to represent the NFC in the Super Bowl. Rich takes a call from Cleveland and wonders if Browns QB Baker Mayfield is getting his due respect for what he’s meant to Cleveland’s growth from laughing stock to title contenders.   With the Jaguars falling to 0-5 Rich breaks down the postgame sound bites from Urban Meyer and Trevor Lawrence and explains why the head coach and the star QB are definitely NOT on the same page. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rich recaps the Bills’ dominant win over the Chiefs on Sunday Night Football and explains why 1) Buffalo is the best team in the NFL, and 2) why Josh Allen is the NFL MVP frontrunner, and weighs in on KC’s reversal of fortune this season that has seen the defending AFC Champions stumble out of the gate to a 2-3 start. Rich and Brockman break down the craziest moments from an absolutely BATS**T crazy sports weekend including Texas A&M’s upset of #1 Alabama, the Oklahoma Sooners’ walk-off touchdown run against the Texas Longhorns in the Red River Showdown, Fury vs Wilder III, the Rays’ controversial ground rule double in their 13-inning loss to the Red Sox, White Sox catcher Yasmani Grandal channeling his inner Reggie Jackson and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Los Angeles Rams All-Pro Offensive Tackle Andrew Whitworth and Rich discuss that crazy double-punt play in their Thursday Night win over the Seattle Seahawks, the “confidence and energy” Matthew Stafford has brought to the team’s offense, and what it’s like to have to face Aaron Donald in practice every day. Actor Phil Dunster and Rich discuss his “Jamie Tartt” character on ‘Ted Lasso’ and reveals he actually made the booming 40-yard free kick in season 2’s episode 6, if he regrets suggesting the producers use “Baby Shark” as his fan chant song, and how many more seasons of the beloved Apple TV+ series fans can expect.   Rich reveals which is his favorite ‘Caddyshack’ scene, and a reluctant Chris Brockman (just 1-11 on his picks this season) offers up his latest “Sneaky Good Games’ for NFL Week 5. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this episode Rich sits down with Kevin Harlan of CBS Sports and Westwood One's Monday Night Football broadcast. Kevin, who has had a life filled with sports, talks about growing up as the son of Bob Harlan, a former executive with the Green Bay Packers and how a personal recommendation from broadcaster Gary Bender to his dad led Kevin to attend the University of Kansas and its School of Journalism and Mass Communications. Plus, Kevin talks about how a letter to the great John Facenda resulted in an amazing compliment. All that and more in today's episode of Just Getting Started with Rich Eisen. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rich lists his top NFL Week 5 ‘Under the Radar’ games including the Eagles vs Panthers, Dolphins vs Buccaneers and Packers vs Bengals, and hatches a plan to troll his NFL Network cohort Michael Irvin who will be getting up extra early in London to call the Falcons-Jets while the rest of the NFL GameDay Morning crew takes the week off. Wrestler CM Punk tells Rich how All Elite Wrestling was able to lure him out of retirement and why he’s all-in on AEW’s bright future, why being a Bears and Cubs fans is one big ball of love and heartbreak (with a dash of frustration sprinkled in), and if he would consider going to Japan to take on Okada.   Rich previews the Jaguars’ big Week 5 game that could determine how much longer Urban Meyer remains the team’s head coach.    TJ Jefferson lists his “Top 5 Least Favorite Sport Moments” including Dwight Clark’s “The Catch,” Carlos Beltran striking out looking for the Mets to end the World Series, Florida State’s infamous “Wide Right II” and more! Learn more about your ad cho

Rich recaps the Los Angeles Rams’ pivotal road win over their NFC West rival Seahawks and explains why 2-3 Seattle is at a crossroads already with the finger injury to All-Pro QB Russell Wilson. Indianapolis Colts QB Carson Wentz tells Rich what it’s like to play in an NFL with not one, but TWO sprained ankles and how he’s dealt with a string of injuries throughout his career, his close connect with head coach Frank Reich, the challenge of facing a tough Baltimore Ravens on Monday Night Football, and the advice he has for fellow North Dakota State alum Trey Lance before he makes his first career start for the 49ers on Sunday. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rich previews tonight’s pivotal NFC West matchup between the Rams and Seahawks and explains why he’s leaning toward a Seattle home win over Matthew Stafford and Sean McVay. In his latest ‘4 Downs’ segment Rich weighs in on how those crazy Week 1 losses by the Bills and Packers look in hindsight, if the Colts still have a shot to win the AFC South, which unexpected receiver has emerged as one of the Falcons' most dangerous weapons, and if the Bengals will be in the playoff hunt at the end of the season. CBS Sports NFL Analyst and former Raiders CEO Amy Trask tells Rich why she would fire Urban Meyer for “a glaring lack of leadership” if she were in the Jaguars’ front office, if there’s any way the embattled head coach can regain the trust of his team, and where the NFL’s crackdown on Taunting originated. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rich explains why Bills Mafia is “feeling it” as their team heads into an AFC Championship game rematch against the Chiefs in Week 5. CBS Sports’ David Samson tells Rich why Gerrit Cole “is no longer an ace,” and why the Yankees should fire manager Aaron Boone and GM Brian Cashman, why the analytics-driven Rays are likely to sweep the Red Sox in their ALDS showdown and go on to face the Brewers in the World Series, and reveals that the Angels likely had an illegal extension agreement with Shohei Ohtani back when they originally signed the 2-way star back in 2018.   Rich previews the NFL’s Week 5 and lists which teams desperately need a win between the Vikings vs Lions, Colts vs Ravens, Steelers vs Broncos, Falcons vs Jets, and the Jaguars vs Titans. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices