The Rich Eisen Show

ESPN’s Chris Fowler weighs in on Rich’s fashion choice of Birkenstocks as footwear today, recap Serena Williams’ “staggering” US Open 2nd round upset of #2 Anett Kontaveit and if she can continue her run at Flushing Meadows, previews this weekend’s huge Ohio State vs Notre Dame game, and weighs in on the Big Ten’s expansion and the possibility of adding more teams to the College Football Playoff m...

Rich updates Sam Darnold’s ankle injury and reflects on the star-crossed career of the Carolina Panthers’ QB since coming out of USC with great expectations, and gives some advice to a caller from the U.K. who’s in an INSANE 24-team fantasy football league. 49ers General Manager John Lynch tells Rich how Jimmy Garoppolo’s offseason shoulder surgery severely limited his trade market and led to the...

Rich reacts to Russell Wilson’s mammoth new $245 Million contract with the Denver Broncos and says whether or not he left some money on the table.  ESPN NFL and College Football Analyst Robert Griffin III tells Rich why Russell Wilson should have pushed for a fully-guaranteed contract from the Broncos like the one the Browns gave Deshaun Watson, why the 49ers keeping Jimmy Garoppolo was good for t...

Rich and the guys discuss starting up a fantasy football league at the prodding of his wife Suzy Shuster that may or may not include Academy Award-winning actress Jodie Foster. Brockman begins his pre-season NFL power rankings with ‘Burning Questions’ for teams 32 through 26 including the Chicago Bears, Seattle Seahawks, Houston Texans, Jacksonville Jaguars, Atlanta Falcons, New York Giants, and D...

Ravens All-Pro TE Mark Andrews tells Rich why he’s excited for Baltimore’s offense after it was ravaged by injuries last season, why Lamar Jackson’s up-in-the-air contract status hasn’t impacted his play on the field or his leadership in the locker room, hints at his unhappiness that Lincoln Riley left his Oklahoma Sooners for USC, and reacts to his college teammate Baker Mayfield getting another...

Rich lists his Top 5 NFL QB’s You Want for a Must-Win Game among the Buccaneers’ Tom Brady, the Packers’ Aaron Rodgers, the Buffalo Bills’ Josh Allen, the Cincinnati Bengals’ Joe Burrow, and the Kansas City Chiefs’ Patrick Mahomes.  NFL Network NFL Insider Tom Pelissero and Rich break down the NFL’s final roster cutdowns and why the Cowboys released every QB except for Dak Prescott, why the 49ers...

Heisman Trophy winner/ESPN College GameDay Analyst Desmond Howard tells fellow Michigan alum Rich why he was immensely proud of his Ohio State trolling at the Pro Football Hall of Fame Gold Jacket Dinner ceremony and why he’s predicting Michigan, Texas A&M, Baylor and Pitt will reach the College Football Playoff.  Rich and the guys react to 42-year-old Albert Pujols homering and 40-year-old Serena...

Rich asks TJ for his Cowboys fan reaction to the 49ers keeping Jimmy Garoppolo to backup Trey Lance and if he’s concerned about Dallas’ suddenly sparse QB room, and says why the Eagles trading for Saints DB Chauncey Gardner-Johnson solidifies his choice as Philadelphia to win the NFC East.  Former Buccaneers Head Coach Bruce Arians tells Rich how much he’s enjoying being retired from coaching, set...

Rich reacts to the 49ers decision to keep Jimmy Garoppolo in the fold after being replaced as the San Francisco 49ers’ starting QB by Trey Lance. Pro Football Hall of Famer/NFL Network Analyst Kurt Warner tells Rich how his experience as the New York Giants backup QB to Eli Manning compares to the 49ers keeping Jimmy Garoppolo around as Trey Lance’s understudy, why he predicts Jimmy G will still b...

NBC Sports Boston’s Patriots Insider and Rich break down the Pats’ massive struggles on offense this pre-season and how much blame should fall in head coach Bill Belichick, and tells Rich why Tom Brady “seems fatigued” and appears to be “punching the clock” following his comments to the media after the Buccaneers most recent preseason game. Stanford Head Coach David Shaw and Rich discuss USC and U...

Rich and a caller discuss the Buffalo Bills release of punter Matt Araiza following the rape allegations against him.  In his ‘Overreaction Monday’ segment Rich says if Kenny Pickett or Mitchell Trubisky should start Week 1 for the Steelers, if Bill Belichick and Patriots can sort out their offensive struggles, the chances Jimmy Garoppolo lands with the Seahawks, if Trey Lance will shine or strugg...

Rich reacts to Tom Brady’s return to the Buccaneers and his postgame comments over the weekend that made him more relatable as a father and husband. Tampa Bay Times Buccaneers Insider Rick Stroud tells Rich how Tom Brady’s recent absences and comments to the media show a rarely-seen vulnerable side to TB12, why the Bucs are not as concerned about their rash of O-Line injuries as some pundits in th...

In his ‘What’s More Likely’ segment Rich weighs in on the Seattle Seahawks, Dallas Cowboys, Cooper Kupp vs Ja’Marr Chase, the Miami Dolphins’ Tua Tagovailoa vs the Philadelphia Eagles’ Jalen Hurts, Matt Ryan and the Colts playoff potential compared to Tom Brady and the Buccaneers’, if the Minnesota Vikings or Denver Broncos have a better shot at the postseason, and if the Atlanta Falcons or Jackso...

Rich reacts to the Mariners giving rookie OF Julio Rodriguez a huge long-term contract and makes a desperate plea for someone to take out the Houston Astros before his Yankees have to face them in the playoffs.  Rich explains why it’s not too soon for the 49ers to throw QB Trey Lance into the fire as their starter over Jimmy Garoppolo. ‘Brother from Another’ co-host Michael Smith and Rich discuss...

Rich reacts to the ugly brawl between the Los Angeles Rams and Cincinnati Bengals and says if the NFL will be able to punish Aaron Donald for recklessly swinging a helmet during the melee, and comments on the “shocking and disgusting” gang rape allegations against Buffalo Bills rookie punter Matt Araiza. Pro Football Talk’s Mike Florio tells Rich what the NFL and Buffalo Bills’ options are regardi...

Rich comes to the defense of Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes who’s been slagged on by former teammates and some media pundits despite having a Super Bowl win and NFL MVP award on his resumé. Comedians/Activists Chad Kroeger and Jay Parr join Rich in-studio to discuss their new Netflx show, reveal how Paul Walker led them toward a life of activism, describe their perfect day and what “stoke” means to the...

Rich lists his Top 5 NFL Sleeper Teams for the 2022 season among the New Orleans Saints, Minnesota Vikings, New York Jets, Jacksonville Jaguars, and Detroit Lions.  SportsGrid & The Ringer Lead NFL Analyst Warren Sharp tells Rich why he has major concerns about the Dallas Cowboys, Arizona Cardinals and New England Patriots this season, why he’s buying stock in Tua Tagovailoa and the Miami Dolphins...

Rich reacts to the possibly season-ending injury to Dallas Cowboys OT Tyron Smith saying it pretty much guarantees the Philadelphia Eagles will now win the NFC East. ESPN NFL Nation’s Todd Archer tells Rich how big an impact losing Tyron Smith will have on the Cowboys’ offense, why Ezekiel Elliott is still Dallas’ bell cow running back, and predicts Mike McCarthy won’t be the teams head coach next...

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World champion competitive eater and 15-time Nathan’s Hot Dog Eating Contest winner Joey Chestnut tells Rich his reaction to the viral video of a Yankees fan using a hot dog as a beer straw and vows to give it a shot tonight at a Chicago Cubs game at Wrigley Field, reveals which is the only food he won’t eat in a speed-eating contest and more. Oscar-nominated director and writer Michael Mann and R...

Rich reacts to Raiders QB Derek Carr’s response to the revelation that Jon Gruden turned down the chance to bring Tom Brady in to be the team’s QB back in 2020.  Falcons Head Coach Arthur Smith and Rich discuss Atlanta’s quarterback options between veteran Marcus Mariota and promising rookie Desmond Ridder, what he learned as a rookie head coach, the health of 1st round draft pick Drake London and...

Rich reacts to the Brooklyn Nets’ refusal to deal Kevin Durant after his trade demand in June and the guys debate if the Clippers or Lakers are a better bet to win the NBA title, offers up some advice for whomever buys the Los Angeles Angels after owner Arte Moreno announced the team is up for sale (which made Hall of Famer Rod Carew VERY happy), and makes a plea for future Hall of Famer Albert Pu...

Saints All-Pro DE Cameron Jordan tells Rich why he has ZERO issues with the low block that injured New York Giants edge rusher Kayvon Thibodeaux and why he would be firmly opposed to any rules outlawing such tactics, how it’s different having a defensive-minded head coach in Dennis Allen after the departure of Sean Payton, explains how New Orleans has been able to hold Tom Brady in-check over the...

Rich reacts to the Brooklyn Nets and Kevin Durant announcing that they’ve mended fences and will run it back with KD, Steve Nash and GM Sean Marks still in place after their summer standoff. Texas Longhorns Head Coach Steve Sarkisian tells Rich how Ohio State transfer Quinn Ewers won the Horns’ QB competition, why he doesn’t care what critics have to say about their upcoming move to the SEC, why N...

‘Breaking Bad’ and ‘Better Call Saul’ co-creator Vince Gilligan joins Rich in-studio to discuss the making of the BCS’ final season, what went into creating memorable characters like Kim Wexler and Lalo Salamanca, reveals that the original idea for the show was a 30-minute comedy, comments on Rhea Seehorn’s iconic airport shuttle bus scene in the show’s penultimate episode, bringing back Bryan Cra...