The Rich Eisen Show

Rich reacts to what many say was the Minnesota Timberwolves’ overreaction to winning their play-in game over the Los Angeles Clippers, and says whey he’s hyped for the Nets vs Celtics 1st-round playoff series.   FOX Sports NFL Analyst Michael tells Rich that pressure to win is a real thing that comes from all angles in the NFL and why it sometimes takes the fun out of the game, recaps his workout...

The Athletic’s Lakers Insider Bill Oram tells Rich why L.A.’s high hopes devolved into “an abject failure,” if the strained relationship between ousted coach Frank Vogel and Russell Westbrook was the root cause for the guard’s poor play this season, and why the Lakers could have a hard time finding a quality head coach giving the way they treated Vogel and other coaches in the past, and why he pre...

New LSU Head Football Coach Brian Kelly tells Rich why an NFL team would be wise to draft Notre Dame safety Kyle Hamilton early in the NFL Draft, what the major differences in recruiting now that he’s in the SEC, how NIL deals are transforming the college football landscape, an reveals if it was difficult to leave South Bend for Baton Rouge. Baseball fan Dr. Sheridan Mish, who became a national se...

Rich recaps the end of the Lakers tumultuous season that saw Head Coach Frank Vogel ousted, and wonders if L.A.’s next head coach can pump some life into Russell Westbrook’s declining game. Rich breaks down the competitive landscape in the AFC and lists his top 5 teams in the conference, and explains why the Ravens have too many questions to crack his list. Rich and the guys preview the slate of N...

Georgia Bulldogs running back James Cook and Rich discuss his preparations for the upcoming NFL draft and more.  Rich lists his top five matchups he’s looking forward to in the NBA Playoffs including the Bucks vs Bulls, Mavs vs Jazz, Nuggets vs Warriors, 76ers vs Raptors, and the Celtics vs the Nets.  Rich gloats over wining the show’s fantasy basketball league, and the guys react to LeBron James’...

The MMQB’s Albert Breer and Rich discuss the tragic death of Steelers QB Dwayne Haskins and why those who knew him well are devastated by his passing, what the landscape looks like for Browns QB Baker Mayfield and 49ers QB Jimmy Garoppolo with limited starting options left around the NFL, and how much longer Bill Belichick, who turns 70 this week, will continue coaching the New England Patriots. R...

Rich reacts to Scottie Scheffler’s meteoric rise in golf this year that culminated Sunday with his first major win at The Masters, and reflects on the tragic death of Steelers quarterback Dwayne Haskins at the age of 24. ESPN’s Scott Van Pelt tells Rich why Scottie Scheffler, not Tiger Woods, was the Masters’ story of the weekend after capturing the green jacket at Augusta National, recaps that ma...

Legendary broadcaster Lesley Visser joins Suzy Shuster for an in depth discussion about her career, being a trailblazer and how the sports world links people together. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nebraska Center & NFL Draft prospect Cam Jurgens tells Rich how he landed the nickname “Beef” and how he parlayed that into his own brand of beef jerky, “Beef Jurgy,” why he loves to play with a nasty streak and why he couldn’t care less if his opponents hate it, and reveals what happened when he got into a handshake grip contest with Tennessee Titans Head Coach Mike Vrabel. Pro Football Talk’s Mi...

Ravens Head Coach John Harbaugh tells Rich where Baltimore is with their long-term contract extension with former NFL MVP quarterback Lamar Jackson, and bashes the NFL’s new Overtime rules asking “what have you really solved?”   Rich and the guys discuss Lamar Jackson’s contract status and debate if the Ravens can win a Super Bowl in the foreseeable future given the ultra-competition AFC landscape...

Rich reacts to 49ers WR Deebo Samuel scrubbing the Niners from his Instagram page and says why San Francisco’s do-it-all star deserves to be paid. Emmy-nominated actor Giancarlo Esposito joins Rich in-studio to discuss the return of ‘Better Call Saul’ for the acclaimed drama’s final season, reveals his deep love of baseball and the Yankees goes back to his days as a Little League catcher, reads so...

Titans Head Coach Mike Vrabel tells Rich why it’s fun coaching Tennessee’s bulldozer of a running back Derrick Henry, says WR AJ Brown will be a Titan for as long as he’s coaching the team, and discusses his approach to the NFL’s new Overtime rules.   Former NBA shooting guard Rex Chapman joins the show in-studio to discuss his new CNN+ interview show and how he want from media pariah to rising me...

Rich and Brockman react to Sam Darnold staking his claim as the Carolina Panthers starting QB and ripping critics who rip his play, and debate if Rob Gronkowski should retire or run it back for one more season with Tom Brady. Stanford Head Football Coach David Shaw and reveals to Rich that Cardinal alum Tiger Woods once let him try on one of his Masters green jackets, says why Pitt’s Kenny Pickett...

Rich comments on Tiger Woods’ remarkable return to the Masters a year removed from a career-threatening leg injury. Jomboy calls in to preview the 2022 MLB season with Rich and says why he’s picking the Dodgers to go wire-to-wire and reach the World Series, why the AL East will be a tight races between the Rays, Yankees, Blue Jays and Red Sox, why he has concerns about his beloved New York Yankees...

The Rich Eisen Show's Chris Brockman, TJ Jefferson, and Adam Chudwin break down the latest from the NBA 00:00- Lakers eliminated from playoffs 07:40- Suns/Bucks being disrespected 13:00- Western Conference outlook 22:00-All-NBA First Team picks 28:30- HBO's Winning Time episode 5 Follow the guys here: Twitter- @chrisbrockman, @toojiggy, @achudwin Instagram- @brockshady, @tjjefferson, @achudwin Lea...

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Cincinnati Head Football Coach Luke Fickell tells Rich why Bearcats’ QB Desmond Ridder is mature beyond his years, reveals how Cincy CB Sauce Gardner turned him into a true believer after initially doubting the CB could play for Cincy, and also reveals that he was wrong in trying to convert WR Alec Pierce to linebacker as a freshman, and how often he reaches out to Bearcats alum Travis Kelce to su...

Rich reacts to the breaking news that the show has been nominated for a Sports Emmy award for Outstanding Daily Studio Show along with an Outstanding Studio Host nomination. Rich reacts to LeBron James and the Lakers’ shocking elimination from playoff contention and says why all the Laker haters will actually be sorry to see him out of the postseason. Liberty Head Football Coach Hugh Freeze tells...

CBS Sports’ Jim Nantz and Rich recaps his calling of the Kansas Jayhawks’ thrilling win over the North Carolina Tar Heels in college basketball’s national championship game, says how the sport will miss the retiring Mike Krzyzewski and why UNC’s Hubert Davis can be the next great coaching legend, and reveals that even he was blindsided by Tiger Woods deciding to play in The Masters this year. New...

Ole Miss QB Matt Corral tells Rich which teams are showing interest in drafting him this season and reveals he thought his NFL dreams had been dashed when he suffered a leg injury in his final college game, how rock star Bret Michaels became a close friend and has been one of his biggest supporters for years, and how Eli Manning gave him the best advice about handling the pre-draft process. Former...

Rich recaps the epic national championship game between North Carolina and Kansas that saw the Jayhawks overcome a 15-point halftime deficit to topple the Tar Heels, then reacts to the news that Tiger Woods will tee it up at The Masters this week just a year removed from a career-threatening leg injury.  ESPN College Basketball Analyst Jay Bilas tells Rich what was the deciding factor in the Jayha...

In his ‘Overreaction Monday’ segment Rich says if there will forever be a stain on the end of Coach K’s career by losing to UNC in the Final Four, if Tiger Woods can contend if he plays at The Masters, if we’ll actually see no QBs taken in the 1st Round of the upcoming NFL Draft, if we’ll see Colin Kaepernick on an NFL roster this season plus a message to his fellow Michigan alums who were up in a...

NFL Films Analyst Greg Cosell tells Rich which players he likes most in the upcoming NFL Draft, why Oregon DE Kayvon Thibodeaux is good but not special, reveals which edge rusher should be selected #1 overall ahead of Michigan DE Aidan Hutchinson, says why Pitt’s Kenny Pickett is the best QB in this year’s draft class, says which WR in the draft is most reminiscent of 49ers multi-threat weapon Dee...

Rich recaps the epic Final Four showdown between ACC arch-rivals North Carolina taking out Duke to end Mike Krzyzewski’s storied career. Basketball Hall of Famer and ESPN/Westwood One analyst Bill Walton tells Rich in no uncertain terms how excited he was for Duke-UNC and breaks down what the difference maker was for the Tar Heels against the Blue Devils, previews how the Kansas Jayhawk can stop t...

NFL Hall of Famer and 3-time Super Bowl Champion, Michael Irvin joins Suzy to take a deep dive into his upbringing, caring for his father and becoming one of the best Wide Receivers in football history. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices