The Rich Eisen Show

Two-time WNBA champion and Atlanta Dream VP/Part-Owner Renee Montgomery and Ben discuss how she manages to squeeze all of her interests, jobs and responsibilities into a 24 hour day and much more.   Co-host of ‘The Fantasy Footballers’ Andy Holloway and Ben discuss who should be the #1 overall pick in your fantasy draft, what we can expect out of Tom Brady from a fantasy perspective and which sleeper QB to grab in the late rounds, why AJ Green could surprise a lot of people on the Cardinals this season, and which rookie running backs could emerge as stars in 2021.   Film critic Jeffrey Lyons (Ben’s dad) calls in to discuss MLB’s ‘Field of Dreams’ game and his undying love of the Red Sox and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Guest Host Ben Lyons, Chris Brockman and TJ Jefferson debate if NFL teams are wise to sit their star players for the entire pre-season or if they’re being overly cautious.   Former NFL offensive lineman Alan Faneca tells Ben what it was like to be inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame, and reveals what the best gift he ever received from one of his quarterbacks.   The guys wrap up the hour debating Brockman’s belief that older movies like ‘Citizen Kane’ aren’t worth watching, which leads to Ben revealing that actor Ian Ziering once called him for info when playing a game of ‘Beverly Hills 90210’ trivia. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Guest host Ben Lyons, Chris Brockman and TJ Jefferson tip off the hour reacting to the epic ‘Field of Dreams’ game between the Yankees and White Sox that saw the games drama live up to that of the original film.   Comedian/writer/actor James Davis and Ben discuss his wide-ranging career that has seen him hosting a golf show, ‘Golf Road Trippin’, a football show with Martellus Bennett, and doing Funny or Die skits with Don Cheadle. Davis also makes his case to emcee a possible Lakers championship parade of LeBron and Carmelo Anthony can capture the next NBA title.   Brockman renews his locked-in-won’t-budge stance that being an astronaut would be the most boring thing in the world (and also in out space, apparently), and reverses his stance on Mac Jones, saying the rookie QB should be the Patriots’ starter based on one pre-season game, which leads to a debate on whether or not it’s irresponsible for NFL teams to throw young QB’s into the fire before their ready to handle the responsibility of being a starter.

Former ‘Survivor’ contestant Shane Powers tells guest host Ben Lyons how he, a Nebraska native, came to be a Buccaneers fan back in 1979 and wonders if Tom Brady and the Bucs can run the table and go undefeated this season, and why Dan Patrick would top Rich Eisen in a sports version of ‘Survivor’ but why NOBODY would beat Al Michaels in his prime.   The guys wrap up the hour hitting on a range of topics including the Packers season outlook, where Carmelo Anthony should live in L.A., and a wide range of famous August 12th birthdays. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Undefeated columnist Clinton Yates calls in from Iowa and tells guest host Ben Lyons what the atmosphere is at the Field of Dreams game between the Yankees and White Sox, if the Dodgers should be concerned about Clayton Kershaw’s availability for the stretch run, Shohei Ohtani’s long-term future with the Angeles, and if the Yankees can turn it around and make the playoffs.   Ben and the guys react to the Cowboys twitter account announcing Dak Prescott’s shoulder MRI and if the team should be concerned or VERY concerned.   Ben offers up a scorching hot take on the Jimmy Garoppolo vs Trey Lance QB battle, and explains why the Bears would be better off handing over the reins of their offense to Justin Fields sooner rather than later.   The guys wrap up the hour listing the top movie prequel ideas (White Men Can’t Jump, Back to School) they wish would be made asap. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Guest host Ben Lyons, Chris Brockman and TJ Jefferson tip off the hour reacting to the news that 2-time NBA Champion J.R. Smith is going back to college where the 35-year-old hopes to play golf for North Carolina A&T.    Ben and the guys preview the Packers season and wonder if Green Bay has a chance to get back to the NFC Championship Game despite not making many changes in the off-season.   Former NFL defensive back Will Blackmon and Ben discuss his successful career as a wine sommelier following his 10-year career and more.   The guys wrap up the hour reveling in their excitement for the Yankees and White Sox playing the Field of Dreams game, except for Brockman who would rather watch meaningless pre-season football. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Emmy-nominated Producer/Host/Musician Selema Masekela and guest host Ben Lyons discuss covering skateboarding at the Tokyo Olympics and the explosion in popularity of Action Sports over the last decade, being the first person to do an TV interview with Kim Kardashian, and much more! (timestamp).      Ben and Chris Brockman discuss Jimmy Garoppolo being named the 49ers’ starting quarterback and how long he’ll last as the Niners’ QB1, and break down how Cowboys’ head coach Mike McCarthy came off in the first episode of HBO’s ‘Hard Knocks’ where he invoked Austin Powers to help motivate his team. (timestamp).  Ben and the guys wrap up the hour running through the day’s top celebrity birthdays including Hulk Hogan, Chris Hemsworth and others. (timestamp).   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hall of Fame running back Marshall Faulk and guest host Ben Lyons discuss the HOF’s Induction Weekend and his reaction to fellow Ram Isaac Bruce finally making it to Canton, his stance on NFL players getting Covid-19 vaccinations, and more.     ESPN Host & Commentator Bomani Jones and Ben discuss his hate of cryptic tweets and Instagram posts, why Air Jordan 2’s are the sneaker equivalent of Led Zeppelin III, Russell Westbrook to the Lakers, Kawhi Leonard’s aloofness, Dennis Schroeder to the Celtics, and the complicated legacy of former Florida State football coach Bobby Bowden.   Ben and the guys wrap up the hour discussing how to bet on baseball, Lionel Messi switching jersey numbers, and what it’s like to wrestle with Hall of Fame running back LaDanian Tomlinson. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Guest host Ben Lyons, Chris Brockman and TJ Jefferson tip off the hour reacting to Russell Westbrook’s first press conference as a Laker and his remarkable journey from high school afterthought to NBA superstar/prodigal son.    NFL Network Cowboys’ reporter Jane Slater and Ben discuss the first episode of HBO’s ‘Hard Knocks,’ Dak Prescott’s ankle and shoulder injuries and if the team’s brass should be concerned for his availability to start the season, if Dallas can ride all the talent on their roster all the way to the Super Bowl, the $10,000 suitcase Ezekiel Elliott bought Dak Prescott for his birthday, and why she would 100% kick some serious butt on ‘Survivor.’   Brockman wraps up the hour lamenting over the Red Sox slide (losing 9 of 11) and trying to talk himself into believing Dennis Schroeder can be a difference-maker for the Celtics next season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

NFL Network Analyst and former Packers WR James Jones discuss if the Aaron Rodgers drama this spring and summer will have a hangover effect on Green Bay’s regular season, the “gotta win now” vibe at Raiders camp, the Saints-Michael Thomas situation, expectations for OBJ coming off an ACL injury, how covid vaccinations could impact the NFL season, and why the Broncos could be the surprise team in the AFC this season.      Ben, Chris Brockman and TJ Jefferson react to news that the NFL will put an emphasis on Taunting rules and worry that we might see a return to the No Fun League, and debate which player should be the #1 overall pick in most Fantasy Football League drafts this season.   The guys wrap up the hour running through the latest NFL news and the days top celebrity birthdays. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

‘Knuckleheads’ podcast co-host Quentin Richardson and guest host Ben Lyons discuss his love of NBA Summer League basketball, his reaction to his former team, the Knicks, getting back to the playoffs, Michael Jordan’s influence on him growing up in Chicago, how he paired up with Darius Miles for their ‘Knuckleheads’ podcast, and his advice for TJ Jefferson on how to properly preserve his collection of Air Jordans.      Chris Brockman shares his strong (irrational?) opinion on Russell Westbrook’s “The Brodie” nickname, and break down Carmelo Anthony’s first Lakers press conference and the future Hall of Famer’s strong wine game.   Ben and the guys wrap up the hour reacting to the news out of Packers camp that Aaron Rodgers will be sitting out Green Bay’s slate of pre-season games. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Guest host Ben Lyons kicks off the hour explaining why he’s 100% down with a Buccaneers vs Chiefs Super Bowl rematch between Tom Brady and Patrick Mahomes.   Ben, Chris Brockman and Cowboys superfan TJ Jefferson preview the new season of HBO’s ‘Hard Knocks’ and list the top 4 storylines they’re looking forward to most.   Chris Brockman reacts live to learning the Celtics new point guard is…Dennis Schroeder.    Ben and the guys wrap up the hour breaking down Luka Doncic’s huge extension from the Mavs and what Dallas can do next to surround their young guard with more talent, and take a VERY close look at Kawhi Leonard’s ‘WHAT ARE THOOOOSE?!?!’ shoe choice when he attended a Clippers’ Summer League game last night.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

ESPN NBA Analyst and ‘Hoop Streams’ co-host Kendrick Perkins tells guest host Ben Lyons how he single-handedly motivated the Team USA Men’s Basketball team to Olympic gold in Tokyo, if his relationship with the game of basketball has changed since joining the media, and his surprising love of animals-in-nature shows on TV that have led to a desire to swim with sharks.    WNBA Players Association Executive Director Terri Jackson and Ben discuss the league’s mid-season Commissioner’s Cup tournament, her son Jaren Jackson Jr. rocking a Rock the Vote jacket when he was drafted into the NBA, and more!   The guys wrap up the hour reacting to the anniversary of Wayne Gretzky being sold to the L.A. Kings, and run through the plethora of today’s famous birthdays. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

NFL Network reporter Jim Trotter and guest host Ben Lyons discuss the Pro Football Hall of Fame’s Induction Weekend, why the Saints shouldn’t react strongly to the latest round of Michael Thomas drama, if the Browns can live to the sky-high expectations this season, and if the NFL can make it through the entire season with fans in stadiums.   ‘No Dunks’ podcast co-host J.E. Skeets and Ben discuss Team USA’s success (men and women) at the Tokyo Olympics, his advice for anyone looking to jump on the NBA Top Shot bandwagon, why he’s a huge fan of the NBA’s Summer League, the evolution of his ‘No Dunks’ podcast, and if the age-challenged Lakers can challenge for another NBA title.   Ben on the guys wrap up the hour debating if we’ll see a Knicks title or a Knicks Hall of Famer first, and why Sue Bird’s list of championships in her hoops career is second-to-none. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Guest host Ben Lyons kicks off the hour reflecting on the “emotional currency” of the Pro Football Hall of Fame’s induction weekend and the memorable moments from Peyton Manning, Jimmy Johnson, Charles Woodson and others.    Ben, Chris Brockman and TJ wrap up the hour reacting to the latest drama between the Saints and their star wideout Michael Thomas after his cryptic tweet throwing shade at the team. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Guest host Ben Lyons, Brockman and TJ start the hour discussing Mike Del Tufo’s tattoo with Ben and Brockman revealing why they’ve never gotten inked up.   Emmy-winning Writer/Director Maclain Way and Ben discuss his new Netflix sports documentary series ‘Untold’ which focuses on stories like the Malice at the Palace, Kaitlyn Jenner and much more.   The guys wrap up the hour talking Olympics wrestling, celebrity birthdays, and the time TJ found himself in a Manhattan club with Penelope Cruz and Shakira on his arms. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Longtime Boston Red Sox announcer Joe Castiglione and guest host Ben Lyons discuss his storied career in Boston, sharing his favorite memories over the years behind the mic.   Ben, Chris Brockman and TJ Jefferson react to Josh Allen’s HUGE contract from the Bills and debate if it’s worth the risk to give big money to young players before they’ve proven than can consistently play at a high level year after year.   Emmy-winning Writer/Director Kay Cannon tells Ben how she, a Chicago Bears fan, got members of the Green Bay Packers to appear in ‘Pitch Perfect 2,’ why John Cena is not shy about dropping trou at a moment’s notice and why her new live-action version of ‘Cinderella’ on Amazon Prime is the most challenging film she’s made to-date. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Guest host Ben Lyons, Chris Brockman and TJ Jefferson begin the day rejoicing over the return of NFL football (even though the Cowboys vs Steelers Hall of Fame Game was gawdawful to watch).   Rich calls in from Canton, Ohio and tells Ben how special the Pro Football Hall of Fame weekend is every year for the inductees and their families, if he shares TJ’s concern for the arm troubles of Dak Prescott and Jacob deGrom, and if there’s any chance AT ALL that the HOF speeches will be limited to 7 minutes per inductee.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Guest host Ben Lyons and the guys tip off the hour revealing the Olympic sport in which they wish they could win a gold medal, and reacting to the shocking news out of Spain that Lionel Messi and FC Barcelona will be parting ways.   ‘Ted Lasso’ star Brendan Hunt tells Rich how the show went from a 1-off NBC promo to an Emmy Award juggernaut that is here to stay, and the inspiration behind his ‘Coach Beard’ character on the beloved Apple TV+ show.   The guys wrap up the hour trying to understand why Mike Del Tufo refuses to watch the new ‘Space Jam’ movie, reacting to Bill Belichick’s latest press conference gem, and celebrating today’s notable birthdays. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

ESPN’s Sarah Spain and guest host Ben Lyons discuss the Cubs jettisoning their core of all-star players and the Bulls’ big splash in NBA free agency, her involvement as part owner of the Chicago Red Stars soccer team and the USWNT’s disappointing bronze medal at the Olympics, when Chicago fans can expect to see Justin Fields as the Bears’ starting QB and the possibility the team could move from Soldier Field to the suburbs.     The guys discuss the most random photos they have on their cellphones with Ben sharing some VERY head-scratching pics that will leave you asking ‘WTF’???    With Team USA earning a spot in the Olympic Basketball gold medal game, Ben and the guys debate whether or not Kevin Durant is the best basketball player on the planet.   The hour wraps up with 3-time Olympic swimmer Katie Ledecky telling Ben how she got her 4 Tokyo medals home (in her checked baggage or carry on??), her desire for even more medals at the 2024 Olympics, and reveals her passion for Fantasy Football. Learn more about