The Rich Eisen Show

Dodgers announcer and 1988 World Series MVP Orel Hershiser and Rich discuss the Dodgers NLCS Game 3 demolition of the Braves, revisit Kirk Gibson’s dramatic walk-off World Series HR vs the A’s on this day 32 years ago, and how professional poker compares to pitching in the big leagues (2:22). Alfonso Ribeiro and Rich discuss the new season of America’s Funniest Home Videos and his 14,000 mile journey across America in his 41-foot RV since June (23:00). Former Jets QB Mark Sanchez calls the show to reveal what it was like as a contestant on The Masked Singer, if there’s any hope for Sam Darnold in New York, (37:45).  Thank you to today's sponsors: Geico = In just 15 minutes you could save 15% or more on car insurance. Visit Geico.com Old Spice = A new line of products for down below. Visit Walmart.com/oldspicebelowdeck  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Former NBA and WNBA championship-winning coach Paul Westhead and Rich discuss his new book about his life in basketball and the innovations he brought to the game and how the modern NBA compares to his up-tempo style he brought to the Lakers in the early 80’s. The former LMU coach also reflects back on the on-court death of Hank Gathers(4:40). Rich and the guys debate if Giannis Antetokounmpo should stick with the Bucks or move on to see an NBA title with Rich saying why the Heat shouldn’t blow up their roster to land the 2-time league MVP (30:47). Chris Brockman runs through the latest news from the world of sports including a positive covid test for a Falcons coach, an update on Dak Prescott’s post-surgery mood, Cam Newton’s status, Nick Saban’s positive Covid-19 test, and when we can expect to see Conor McGregor back in the octagon (42:42).   Thank you to today's sponsors: Old Spice = A new line of products for down below. Visit Walmart.com/oldspicebelowdeck Visa = Shop Local with Visa to help support your

Rich kicks off the hour discussion why the Dolphins make a lot of sense for free agent RB Le’Veon Bell, and recaps the Dodgers record-setting night agains the Braves in the NLCS (2:54). Rich and the guys discuss the fresh news that Houston Rockets GM Daryl Morey is stepping down along with the reasons and ramifications (21:19). Hall of Fame running back Marshall Faulk and Rich discuss why the Chiefs are the right team for Le’Veon Bell to sign with, what the Dak Prescott injury means for the future of the NFL’s ‘Franchise Player’ tag, if Andy Dalton can lead the Cowboys deep into the playoffs, how the Saints are handling the Michael Thomas turmoil and Drew Brees’ diminished arm strength, and his reaction to Derrick Henry’s epic stiff arm of Josh Norman (34:15).   Thank you to today's sponsor: Microsoft Teams = Now there are more ways to be a Team. Learn more at Microsoft.com/teams   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Actor Dylan O’Brien and Rich discuss his new movie ‘Love and Monsters,’ his long-suffering Jets fandom, and why he was all business when throwing out the first pitch at a Mets game (2:20). Steelers running back James Conner joins the show to discuss Pittsburgh’s 4-0 start and dealing with the NFL’s schedule re-shuffling, Ben Roethlisberger’s return to form, and his favorite nickname for rookie WR Chase Claypool (23:07). Actor/Outspoken Lakers Fan O’Shea Jackson Jr. calls the show to gloat over L.A.’s latest NBA title(40:55).   Thank you to today's sponsors: Geico = In just 15 minutes you could save 15% or more on car insurance. Visit Geico.com Old Spice = A new line of products for down below. Visit Walmart.com/oldspicebelowdeck Visa = Shop Local with Visa to help support your community. https://usa.visa.com/  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Athletic’s New Orleans columnist Jeff Duncan and Rich discuss what’s going on behind the scenes with talented-but-difficult Saints WR Michael Thomas that lead to his benching for the Chargers game, and what he must do to return to the team’s good graces (2:12). Good Morning Football co-host Kyle Brandt and Rich talk Le’Veon Bell’s possible landing spots, his reaction to Derrick Henry’s EPIC stiff-arm of Josh Norman, the inside stories about ‘The Shawshank Redemption’ from Tim Robbins, and his reflections on the anniversary of the Cubs’ Steve Bartman incident (23:20). Rich wraps up the hour celebrating the awesomeness of Quentin Tarantino’s ‘Pulp Fiction’ on the anniversary of the film’s release on this date in 1994 (46:43).   Thank you to today's sponsor: Microsoft Teams = Now there are more ways to be a Team. Learn more at Microsoft.com/teams   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rich kicks off the hour recapping the unprecedented circumstances surrounding the Titans drubbing of the Bills on a rare Tuesday night NFL game (1:18). Another week, another Rich Eisen Jets rant, this one in response to the team’s release of disgruntled running back Le’Veon Bell and what it says about the state of the organization as a whole (21:38). Rich and Chris Brockman run through the latest news from the world of sports including NFL injuries and Rich’s reaction to the University of Florida pressing pause on their football season amid Covid-19 outbreak on the team (43:48).   Thank you to today's sponsors: BetOnline = Visit betonline.ag and use promo code "podcastone" to receive a 50% off welcome bonus. Geico = In just 15 minutes you could save 15% or more on car insurance. Visit Geico.com Old Spice = A new line of products for down below. Visit Walmart.com/oldspicebelowdeck Visa = Shop Local with Visa to help support your community. https://usa.visa.com/  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastc

ESPN’s Jeremy Schaap dials in with his choice for most bizarre sports scandal discussion (weighing in on a Modern Pentathlon scandal) and his reflections on the late Mets legend Tom Seaver (3:32). All Elite Wrestling’s Cody Rhodes dials into the show to discuss AEW’s one-year anniversary, which wrestlers he’d choose for a super team, and how Rich would fare as a tag team partner with Pat McAfee (20:55). The guys wrap up the hour with an in-depth discussion on what’s going in inside the Saints’ locker room with the talented but reportedly difficult WR Michael Thomas, and some possible destinations if the Jets trade RB Le’Veon Bell (38:46).   Thank you to today's sponsor: Microsoft Teams = Now there are more ways to be a Team. Learn more at Microsoft.com/teams  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rich offers up his ‘4 Downs’ segment with his top 4 NFL storylines including takes on Ben Roethlisberger, the league’s best QB/WR tandem, the overlooked Rams, and why the Jets should set Sam Darnold free.(8:38). Rookie WR Chase Claypool dials into the show to talk about his rise from unknown Canadian player, to star at Notre Dame, to setting records for the Pittsburgh Steelers, why he wears #11, why he knew nothing about Notre Dame growing up in Canada, (21:10). Dodgers 3B Justin Turner and Rich discuss Clayton Kershaw’s back injury that caused him to be scratched from his NLCS Game 2 start, why he’d love to be considered the Julian Edelman of baseball, and why he’s happy to have another ginger on the team in Dustin May (40:14).   Thank you to today's sponsors: BetOnline = Visit betonline.ag and use promo code "podcastone" to receive a 50% off welcome bonus. Geico = In just 15 minutes you could save 15% or more on car insurance. Visit Geico.com Old Spice = A new line of products for down below. Visit Walmart.

Rich kicks off the hour recapping the Saints comeback win over the Chargers on Monday Night Football, saying the rumors of Drew Brees’ demise have been greatly exaggerated, and why the Chargers are set at QB for the next decade (2:01). Good Morning Football’s Peter Schrager and Rich talk Drew Brees, Michael Thomas’ locker room trouble, if the Panthers are for real, how much longer Adam Gase will remain the Jets head coach, the Bill’s chances to dethrone the Chiefs in the AFC, how Steelers WR Chase Claypool went from unknown Canadian player to starring at Notre Dame, and if the Packers or Seahawks are the class of the NFC (22:21). The guys wrap up the hour discussing the most bizarre sports scandals including the Tonya Harding-Nancy Kerrigan affair, Lance Armstrong, the Astros trash can scandal, and Rosie Ruiz’s infamous Boston Marathon, along with their own experiences in cheating (46:37).   Thank you to today's sponsor: Microsoft Teams = Now there are more ways to be a Team. Learn more at Microsoft.com/teams

Raiders, Steelers, Texans, Browns, and a possible pause to the NFL Season (4:14). Rich also weighs in on if LeBron can catch up to Michael Jordan with 6 NBA titles (12:43). Seahawks wide receiver David Moore and Rich discuss his journey from 7th round draft pick to key contributor for Seattle, how calm Russell Wilson was during their game-winning drive against the Vikings, and why even he is awestruck by the physicality of fellow wideout DK Metcalf (23:24). Rich and Brockman wrap up the hour with the latest NFL injury and coaching updates, and a surprise move by the Chicago White Sox (45:32).   Thank you to today's sponsors: BetOnline = Visit betonline.ag and use promo code "podcastone" to receive a 50% off welcome bonus. Geico = In just 15 minutes you could save 15% or more on car insurance. Visit Geico.com Old Spice = A new line of products for down below. Visit Walmart.com/oldspicebelowdeck Visa = Shop Local with Visa to help support your community. https://usa.visa.com/  Learn more about your ad choices.

Panthers head coach Matt Rhule and Rich discuss what Teddy Bridgewater brings to the Carolina locker room, the timeline for the return of running back Christian McCaffrey, and how the former Baylor coach is adjusting to his first year as an NFL head coach (2:07). Rich recaps the ALCS Game 1 and reminisces about the Mariano Rivera-era Yankees (19:55). Rich also launches into an in-depth take on why there’s so much hand-wringing about the safety of the NFL’s return to play, but the same standards don’t seem to apply to the world of college football (33:29).   Thank you to today's sponsors: BetOnline = Visit betonline.ag and use promo code "podcastone" to receive a 50% off welcome bonus. Old Spice = A new line of products for down below. Visit Walmart.com/oldspicebelowdeck  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rich begins the hour weighing in on LeBron James’ greatness in the wake of the Lakers ending their 10-year title drought (1:49), recaps the Seahawks’ thrilling comeback win over the Vikings on Sunday night, (8:22) and weighs in on the devastating season-ending ankle injury to Cowboys QB Dak Prescott (13:04). Pro Football Talk’s Mike Florio dials in to discuss the impact of Dak Prescott’s injury on his future contract prospects and if he might actually play for another team when he returns, what the Falcons do after firing their coach and GM, and if the NFL could possibly add a Week 18 due to the impact of the Coronavirus threat (23:44). Rich wraps up the hour breaking down the Raiders big Week 5 upset of the defending champion Chiefs (48:08).   Thank you to today's sponsors: Amazon Prime = Watch Thursday Night Football Live on Prime Video. Visit https://www.amazon.com/amazonprime BetOnline = Visit betonline.ag and use promo code "podcastone" to receive a 50% off welcome bonus. Geico = In just 15 minutes you c

Rich and Brockman update the latest on the NFL injury front including news on Lamar Jackson, Terry McLaurin and bad news for the Cowboys offensive line (5:28). Good Morning Football co-host Nate Burleson joins the show to discuss Tom Brady’s inconsistency with the Bucs so far, why the Seahawks are the best team in the NFC, and which teams have the best chance to unseat the Chiefs in the AFC (21:11). The guys wrap up the hour previewing the NFL’s Week 5 including Rich’s 3 ‘Under the Radar Games’ and his ‘Unlockiest Lock of the Week,’ and Chris Brockman’s ‘Sneaky Good Games’ (44:43).   Thank you to today's sponsors: BetOnline = Visit betonline.ag and use promo code "podcastone" to receive a 50% off welcome bonus. Geico = In just 15 minutes you could save 15% or more on car insurance. Visit Geico.com Old Spice = A new line of products for down below. Visit Walmart.com/oldspicebelowdeck Visa = Shop Local with Visa to help support your community. https://usa.visa.com/  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podca

Chris Brockman kicks off the hour starting a discussion on whether Rob Gronkowski is regretting his decision to come out of retirement, and Rich has an “I Told You So” reaction to the Chargers naming Justin Herbert their starting QB (2:05). Tampa Times Buccaneers Insider Rick Stroud dials into the show to break down Tom Brady’s brain fart at the end of Tampa’s Thursday night loss to the Chicago Bears and if the 6-time Super Bowl champion will ever be able to change the culture in Tampa (20:58). The guys wrap up the hour with their Higher Register Tepid Takes on the AFC North, Dodgers, and Rob Gronkowski (49:51).   Thank you to today's sponsors: Geico = In just 15 minutes you could save 15% or more on car insurance. Visit Geico.com NFL Gamepass = Where football never stops. Visit NFL.com/Gamepass to start your free trial today. Old Spice = A new line of products for down below. Visit Walmart.com/oldspicebelowdeck Visa = Shop Local with Visa to help support your community. https://usa.visa.com/  Learn more abou

Rich starts the hour recapping the Bears’ Thursday night win over the Buccaneers, including Tom Brady’s head-scratching senior moment at the end of the game that possibly cost Tampa a win (3:46). Rich and Brockman recap the Dodgers elimination of the Padres, explain why L.A.’s Justin Turner is the Julian Edelman of Major League Baseball, and preview the Yankees vs Rays ALDS elimination game tonight (21:41). NFL Network reporter Tom Pelissero dials into the show to discuss the latest Covid-19 positive tests that are threatening to disrupt the NFL season including news on the Patriots, Jets, and Titans (40:59).   Thank you to today's sponsors: BetOnline = Visit betonline.ag and use promo code "podcastone" to receive a 50% off welcome bonus. Geico = In just 15 minutes you could save 15% or more on car insurance. Visit Geico.com NFL Gamepass = Where football never stops. Visit NFL.com/Gamepass to start your free trial today. Old Spice = A new line of products for down below. Visit Walmart.com/oldspicebelowdeck  L

Chris Brockman opens the hour with his 16th rant on the Red Sox trading Mookie Betts to the Dodgers(4:51). The guys update the latest on the NFL injury front including news on Lamar Jackson, DeAndre Hopkins and Le’Veon Bell, then get into a heated debate on how to steer their kids’ rooting interests when the parents have differing views (9:56). Grammy-winner Jon Bon Jovi calls in to discuss his new ‘2020’ album, and reveals he’s a good friend of Patriots head coach Bill Belichick going back to the coach’s days as a Giants assistant, and reflects on the passing of Rock legend Eddie Van Halen (21:22).   Thank you to today's sponsors: BetOnline = Visit betonline.ag and use promo code "podcastone" to receive a 50% off welcome bonus. Netsuite = The world's number one cloud business system. Schedule your free product tour at Netsuite.com/Rich Old Spice = A new line of products for down below. Visit Walmart.com/oldspicebelowdeck Visa = Shop Local with Visa to help support your community. https://usa.visa.com/  Learn

Rich previews the many coaching storylines in Thursday night’s Buccaneers vs Bears game (4:33). Yankees play-by-play announcer Michael Kay dials in to discuss the Pinstripes’ season on the brink agains the Rays, if the Jets should move on from Sam Darnold if Trevor Lawrence is available to them in next year’s draft, and shares a story about meeting Jon Bon Jovi (22:00). The NFL’s Chief Medical Officer Dr. Allen Sills calls in to break down what happened with the Tennessee Titans surrounding their multiple positive Covid-19 tests, and how the NFL goes about determining if a game should be played or postponed, and if the NFL would consider going to a bubble or stopping down for a few weeks (40:04).  Thank you to today's sponsors: BetOnline = Visit betonline.ag and use promo code "podcastone" to receive a 50% off welcome bonus. Geico = In just 15 minutes you could save 15% or more on car insurance. Visit Geico.com NFL Gamepass = Where football never stops. Visit NFL.com/Gamepass to start your free trial today. O

Rich starts the hour recapping the epic, fireworks-filled NLDS Game 2 between the Dodgers and Padres (4:29). The MMQB’s Albert Breer joins the show to discuss the Titans rash of Covid-19 positive tests, if the team broke NFL protocol rules and if forfeiting games could be a possibility if so. SI’s NFL Insider and Rich also discuss if Breer, an Ohio State alum, can still claim Joe Burrow as one of his own (23:27). The guys wrap up the hour with Del Tufo dabbling in the truth by telling a story about the time he bested Whitney Houston in a talent contest back in high school (46:33).    Thank you to today's sponsors: BetOnline = Visit betonline.ag and use promo code "podcastone" to receive a 50% off welcome bonus. Geico = In just 15 minutes you could save 15% or more on car insurance. Visit Geico.com NFL Gamepass = Where football never stops. Visit NFL.com/Gamepass to start your free trial today. Old Spice = A new line of products for down below. Visit Walmart.com/oldspicebelowdeck Visa = Shop Local with Visa to

Rich begins the hour reacting to the governor of Florida giving the Dolphins permission to allow 65,000 fans into their stadium despite the ongoing Covid-19 threat (3:38), then does a deep dive into whether the Washington Football Team gave Dwayne Haskins a fair shot before demoting him form starting QB all the way down to 3rd string (1:00). Actor Jai Courtney dials in to discuss his role in the new Liam Neeson movie ‘Honest Thief’ and says why you might want to drop by his house on UFC fight nights if you’re hungry ­(21:51). The guys wrap up the hour discussing which athlete would make the best Bond film villain, and a preview of today’s MLB playoff games (42:21).   Thank you to today's sponsors: BetOnline = Visit betonline.ag and use promo code "podcastone" to receive a 50% off welcome bonus. Geico = In just 15 minutes you could save 15% or more on car insurance. Visit Geico.com NFL Gamepass = Where football never stops. Visit NFL.com/Gamepass to start your free trial today. Old Spice = A new line of produc

Former NFL quarterback Carson Wentz joins the show to talk about reuniting with his former diva WR Chad Ochocinco after 15 years, the impressive start to Joe Burrow’s career with the Bengals, why the Jets are failing Sam Darnold, and why “the sky’s the limit” for Tom Brady and the Buccaneers (3:33). Good Morning Football’s Kyle Brandt calls in to talk about the Bears shaky QB depth chart, why Tom Brady might have revenge on his mind when facing Nick Foles this week, and if he’s ever been nervous about doing a big interview (2623). Rich wraps up the hour with more news on Bill O’Brien’s firing in Houston and the roll an argument with J.J. Watt played in his departure from the team, and if Dabo Swinney could be lured away from Clemson to coach Deshaun Watson again (48:39).   Thank you to today's sponsors: BetOnline = Visit betonline.ag and use promo code "podcastone" to receive a 50% off welcome bonus. Old Spice = A new line of products for down below. Visit Walmart.com/oldspicebelowdeck Visa = Shop Local with