The Rich Eisen Show

Rich and the guys break down Brockman’s fantasy football draft (7:42). Actor Brian Baumgartner, Kevin from The Office, calls in to talk about his new Spotify podcast An Oral History of The Office, and reveals that there’s a good chance we’ll see a reunion show sometime in the future (20:23). Rich finishes the hour with his thoughts on the unexpected passing of Chadwick Boseman (51:35).   Thank you to today's sponsors: BetOnline = Visit betonline.ag and use promo code "podcastone" to receive a 50% off welcome bonus. Geico = Visit Geico.com. In just 15 minutes you could save 15% or more on car insurance.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Co-host of ESPN’s Pardon the Interruption Michael Wilbon calls in to discuss the passing of Georgetown coaching legend John Thompson with a heartfelt remembrance (3:25). Seahawks tight end Greg Olsen joins the show to discuss why he joined up with Pete Carroll in Seattle, Cam Newton and the Patriots, and his new TE1 podcast (22:10).   Thank you to today's sponsors: BetOnline = Visit betonline.ag and use promo code "podcastone" to receive a 50% off welcome bonus. Geico = Visit Geico.com. In just 15 minutes you could save 15% or more on car insurance.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

ESPN NBA Insider Dave McMenamin dials in to break down the weekend in the NBA Playoffs, reveals just how close the players came to shutting down the season, and marvels out the playoffs coming out party of Nuggets G Jamal Murray (22:42). Rich also explains why the Jacksonville Jaguars are officially tanking for Clemson QB Trevor Lawrence (44:30).  Thank you to today's sponsors: BetOnline = Visit betonline.ag and use promo code "podcastone" to receive a 50% off welcome bonus. Geico = Visit Geico.com. In just 15 minutes you could save 15% or more on car i nsurance. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Country music star Tim McGraw dials in to promote his new album, ‘Here on Earth,’ and his acting experience with Billy Bob Thornton on ‘Friday Night Lights.” (2:58). Actor Courtney B. Vance also calls in to discuss his new HBO Show ‘Lovecraft Country’ and what it was like to work with Sean Connery on the set of “The Hunt for Red October” (19:19).  Thank you to today's sponsors: BetOnline = Visit betonline.ag and use promo code "podcastone" to receive a 50% off welcome bonus. Geico = Visit Geico.com. In just 15 minutes you could save 15% or more on car insurance.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Yahoo! Sports’ NBA Insider Chris Haynes dials in from the NBA bubble with the inside story on how the NBA players boycott came about, and why LeBron James changed his mind about finishing out the season. (2:06). NFL Network and Pro Football Hall of Famer Michael Irvin reveals his weeks-long Covid-19 ordeal, breaks down Tom Brady and the Bucs’ Super Bowl chances, and why he’s VERY excited for the Cowboys this season. (21:15). The guys round out the hour with some fantasy football talk, including the crazy rules in Brockman’s FFL league draft. Thank you to today's sponsors: BetOnline = Visit betonline.ag and use promo code "podcastone" to receive a 50% off welcome bonus. Geico = Visit Geico.com. In just 15 minutes you could save 15% or more on car insurance.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rich recaps the latest on the impact of social unrest on professional sports (1:23), and NFL Media’s Jim Trotter dials in to discuss what pro football players are expecting from owners to bring about change for social justice. (23:49) Thank you to today's sponsors: BetOnline = Visit betonline.ag and use promo code "podcastone" to receive a 50% off welcome bonus. Geico = Visit Geico.com. In just 15 minutes you could save 15% or more on car insurance.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dodgers manager Dave Roberts explains to Rich how his team, led by Mookie Betts, came to the decision to boycott last night’s game against the Giants(1:46). Rich Zooms with actor Danny DeVito about his new Disney movie The One and Only Ivan, how he landed his iconic Louie DePalma role in Taxi, and why he had so much fun with Jack Nicholson while making One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest (21:22).  Thank you to today's sponsors: BetOnline = Visit betonline.ag and use promo code "podcastone" to receive a 50% off welcome bonus. Geico = Visit Geico.com. In just 15 minutes you could save 15% or more on car insurance.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Saints WR Emmanuel Sanders and Rich discuss the Jacob Blake shooting, the need for social justice in America, and his excitement for the upcoming NFL season. (1:51). TJ Jefferson illustrates his experiences with the perils of being a black man when dealing with the police. (22:00). Thank you to today's sponsors: BetOnline = Visit betonline.ag and use promo code "podcastone" to receive a 50% off welcome bonus. Geico = Visit Geico.com. In just 15 minutes you could save 15% or more on car insurance.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rich begins the show with a lengthy reflection on the state or race relations in the U.S. and its impact on sports (4:18). The NBA on TNT’s Chris Webber calls in with his impassioned view on the topic, why NBA players had no choice but to boycott, and what happens next. (27:31).  Thank you to today's sponsors: BetOnline = Visit betonline.ag and use promo code "podcastone" to receive a 50% off welcome bonus. Geico = Visit Geico.com. In just 15 minutes you could save 15% or more on car insurance.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rockets GM Daryl Morey talks social justice protests inside the NBA’s bubble, Russell Westbrook’s status for Game 5 vs the Thunder, and responds to reports that head coach Mike D’Antoni could be headed to Indiana to coach the Pacers (1:43). Actor Joe Manganiello dials in to talk all things Steelers, how he used Sofia Vergara to help convince Ben Roethlisberger to shave his beard, and reveals which A-List celebrities are in his Dungeons & Dragons game (25:49). Thank you to today's sponsors: BetOnline = Visit betonline.ag and use promo code "podcastone" to receive a 50% off welcome bonus. Geico = Visit Geico.com. In just 15 minutes you could save 15% or more on car insurance.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Emmy-Award nominated actor Don Cheadle zooms in from quarantine in Hawaii to discuss his impressive golf game, Showtime’s Black Monday, and his first reaction to reading the Boogie Nights script (2:35). Inside the NBA’s Kenny Smith dials in to break down the NBA Playoffs, including the Lakers, Luka Doncic, darkhorse teams that could win the West, and how Michael Jordan surprised him in The Last Dance (22:41).   Thank you to today's sponsors: BetOnline = Visit betonline.ag and use promo code "podcastone" to receive a 50% off welcome bonus. Geico = Visit Geico.com. In just 15 minutes you could save 15% or more on car insurance.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rich and the guys break down the night in the NBA playoffs (2:16), then Rich does a deep dive into how the Jacob Blake shooting could impact the world of sports (11:30). Colts rookie running back Jonathan Taylor calls in to discuss the rookie learning curve, Philip Rivers, his fantasy football projections, and social activism in the NFL. (26:40).  Thank you to today's sponsors: BetOnline = Visit betonline.ag and use promo code "podcastone" to receive a 50% off welcome bonus. Geico = Visit Geico.com. In just 15 minutes you could save 15% or more on car insurance.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Comedian Jeff Foxworthy joins the show to talk about his new A&E show What’s It Worth?, and his long career in stand-up (2:45). Rich and the guys go down a memorabilia wormhole when examining all the stuff in the studio, (20:27), and wonder why NBA head coaches have ditched their suits while in the playoff bubble (47:06). Thank you to today's sponsors: BetOnline = Visit betonline.ag and use promo code "podcastone" to receive a 50% off welcome bonus. Geico = Visit Geico.com. In just 15 minutes you could save 15% or more on car insurance.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Falcons head coach Dan Quinn calls in to talk Earl Thomas, Todd Gurley, and facing Tom Brady in the NFC South (2:14). Driver Bubba Wallace also dials in for a frank discussion on racism among NASCAR fans and how his activism has negatively impacted his popularity (37:44).   Thank you to today's sponsors: BetOnline = Visit betonline.ag and use promo code "podcastone" to receive a 50% off welcome bonus.  Geico = Visit Geico.com. In just 15 minutes you could save 15% or more on car insurance.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rich and the guys recap the night in the NBA Playoffs (1:33), then NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport dials in to discuss Jerry Jones refuting his report that the Cowboys are not interested in signing S Earl Thomas (22:34). The guys also discuss who needs to kiss and make up most in sports (44:15). Thank you to today's sponsors: BetOnline = Visit betonline.ag and use promo code "podcastone" to receive a 50% off welcome bonus. Geico = Visit Geico.com. In just 15 minutes you could save 15% or more on car insurance.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices