The Rich Eisen Show

Rich tips off the hour recapping Trae Young’s monster night (48 points, 11 assists) in Game 1 against the Nets and says why the Nets will have their hands full against Atlanta’s upstart young team.   Pro Football Hall of Famer Michael Irvin surprises Rich with a call on his birthday and says why he’s been so impressed with and excited by this year’s NBA Playoffs despite no LeBron or Steph Curry vy...

Rich starts off the hour railing agains MLB’s new rules enforcement on pitchers using foreign substances on the mound and how managers are already beginning to abuse their ability ask for reviews as gamesmanship to rattle opponents.   Actor Tony Hale and Rich discuss his new Disney+ series ‘The Mysterious Benedict Society,’ whether ‘Die Hard’ is a Christmas movie, and what his classic character Bu...

Hall of Fame broadcaster Bob Costas and Rich discuss the mess that has become MLB’s policing of pitchers using foreign substances and a possible solution to the problem, why cheating in baseball will always be around despite best efforts to eradicate it, and his favorite recollections of retiring sportscasting legend Marv Albert.   Rich, Chris Brockman and Mike Del Tufo gang up on TJ Jefferson whe...

Rich tips off the hour recapping the amazing ‘Valley Oop’ game-winning play for the Suns in their Western Conference Finals Game 2 against the Clippers, and explains why as thrilling as the play on the court was the game became unwatchable because of the lengthy delays for official replay reviews.   Rich reacts to the black eye MLB took last night after two embarrassing incidents involving umpires...

Rich and the guys begin the hour reacting to the first day of MLB umpires searching pitchers for foreign substances and why Jacob deGrom might go down as the greatest Mets pitcher ever.     Rich fields calls from viewers with polar opposite takes on the “Is ‘The Karate Kid’ a Sports Movie?” debate which leads to a potential fantasy football team name in honor of actress Glenn Close.   Actor Titus...

Ten-time PGA Tour-winner Justin Rose and Rich discuss Jon Rahm’s US Open win after a rocky month in his personal life of the course and why some golfers are not big fans of the USGA’s tough course set ups, if we’ll ever see a Golf Super League, and why if he, a big fan of Chelsea in the Premier League, would adopt the Philadelphia Eagles as his favorite NFL team.    Rich and the guys celebrate the...

Rich tips off the commenting on Ben Simmons’ controversial end to his season with the 76ers and explains why the embattled Sixers star still might be able to fulfil his vast potential…but with another team.     The MMQB’s Andrew Brandt joins Rich in-studio to discuss the financial windfall NCAA players could see after the Supreme Court’s big ruling this week, why we might be entering a Wild West e...

Rich and the guys kick off the hour wondering who Tom Brady was talking about when he denigrated a mystery QB in the teaser for the next episode of LeBron James’ HBO show ‘The Shop.’   The guys marvel at Shohei Ohtani’s latest exploits and fantasize about what the playoffs would look like.   Three-time Pro Bowl NFL Tight End Greg Olsen and Rich discuss the remarkable story of his 8-year-old son’s...

New York Yankees announcer Michael Kay tells Rich what it’s like to call three triple plays in one season, why he’s not a fan of MLB’s decision to crack down on pitchers using foreign substances on the mound, and why he thought Mike Tyson was going to punch him during one of his ‘Centerstage’ interviews.   Tulane Law School Sports Director Gabe Feldman and Rich break down how the Supreme Court “dr...

Rich tips off the hour breaking down the Hawks’ Game 7 win over the 76ers and explains why Ben Simmons “is a broken player” and is most likely done in Philadelphia…if the Sixers can find a taker for him.   ESPN NBA Insider Brian Windhorst and Rich discuss Ben Simmons’ disappointing playoffs for the 76ers and why Philly should have pulled the trigger on a trade for PG Kyle Lowry, if the Sixers coul...

Colts DT DeForest Bucker and Rich discuss NFL players’ stance on getting Covid-19 vaccinations, facing his old team, the 49ers, and Titans new WR Julio Jones this season, and why he’s been highly impressed with Carson Wentz’ leadership so far. Actors Martin Sheen and Luke Wilson join Rich to discuss their new football movie ’12 Mighty Orphans,’ their love of sports movies, and what it was like for...

ESPN Monday Night Football analyst Louis Riddick and Rich discuss Aaron Rodgers’ standoff with the Packers and the team CEO Mark Murphy dipping into the “petty pool” with his public comments about the disgruntled QB, why the Broncos would be the best fit for Rodgers if the Packers decide to move on from him, if Ryan Fitzpatrick could be WFT’s long-term answer at the QB position, and if he also did...

Rich and the guys tip off the hour breaking down the latest news in the NBA and wonder which version of Paul George will show up for the Clippers tonight: Playoff P or Pandemic P? The Athletic’s Sam Amick and Rich discuss the reasons behind the shakeup in Dallas that saw big changes in the front office and coaching staff, why head coach Rick Carlisle stepped down with two years remaining on his co...

ESPN MLB Insider Jeff Passan and Rich discuss how baseball plans to actively enforce its rules on illegal foreign substances, the chances MLB will work with players and teams to develop a universal sticky substance that would be available on the mound for all pitchers to use, and Jacob deGrom’s latest injury scare. Rich and Chris Brockman ask TJ Jefferson if he’s more elated by the Clippers’ surpr...

Tennessee Titans Head Coach Mike Vrabel tells Rich how Bill Belichick has rubbed off on his coaching style, his advice for Urban Meyer as he ventures into the NFL head coaching ranks, and what Julio Jones brings to the team and how the All-Pro WR has meshed with the team’s culture so far. ESPN’s Bomani Jones tells Rich why the 76ers looked like “frauds” against the Hawks and if Ben Simmons can ove...

Rich tips off the hour recapping the 76ers’ epic collapse against Trae Young and the Atlanta Hawks, then turns his attention to TJ Jefferson’s other NBA team where Playoff P stepped up big time for the Clippers without the injured Kawhi Leonard to deliver “the greatest win in the history of the franchise.” 3-time NBA champion BJ Armstrong and Rich discuss the Clippers unexpected win over the Jazz...

Rich starts the hour reacting to claims by Tampa Bay Rays ace Tyler Glasnow who says his elbow injury is directly due to MLB clamping down on pitchers using foreign substances on the mound. ‘Today’ show co-host Craig Melvin and Rich discuss his new book ‘Pops: Learning to Be a Son and a Father’ chronicling his family’s up-and-down history. Chargers WR Keenan Allen tells Rich why he’s a big fan of...

Co-host of ESPN’s ‘Hoop Streams’ Kendrick Perkins and Rich discuss what the Kawhi Leonard knee injury impacts the Clippers’ chances to best the Jazz in their West Semifinal series, if Chris Paul’s positive Covid-19 test will slow down the Suns’ momentum, why the Milwaukee Bucks are a “dumb team” and lack basketball IQ, why the Hawks will force a Game 7 with the 76ers, and which open NBA job is the...

Rich tips off the hour recapping Kevin Durant’s stellar night in Game 5 where he dropped 49 on the Bucks to give the Nets a 3-2 series lead. Rich reacts to the news that Suns guard Chris Paul has tested positive for COVID-19 and how it could impact the West Finals, and if Kawhi Leonard’s knee injury has sunk the Clippers’ title hopes. ESPN’s NFL Reporter Jeff Darlington and Rich discuss Tua Tagova...

Sports Illustrated Editor and ’60 Minutes’ correspondent Jon Wertheim and guest host Ryan Leaf discuss his new book ‘Glory Days’ about how sports and culture changed forever over the summer of 1984, the French Open decision makers doubling down on their stance to fine Naomi Osaka for not speaking with the media at Roland Garros, and why Novak Djokovic could go down as the most successful men’s ten...

Green Bay Press-Gazette Packers Columnist Pete Dougherty and guest host Ryan Leaf discuss the odds Aaron Rodgers actually follows through with his promise to never play for Green Bay again and what the impact on his legacy would be if that happens, how many games the Packers could expect to win with Jordan Love as the starting QB, how the Rodgers standoff has impacted Love’s development, and the o...

Guest host Ryan Leaf tees off the hour previewing this week’s US Open and says why he’s no fan of “fake tough guy” Brooks Koepka and his loyal fans.   Golf Channel Host Rich Lerner tells Ryan if Phil Mickelson, fresh off his historic PGA Championship win, can capture the U.S. Open this week at Torrey Pines, which other golfers in the field have the best shot to capture the year’s 2nd major, and if...

Rich starts the hour with further reaction to the Packers’ CEO’s foot-in-mouth comments calling Aaron Rodgers “a complicated fella.”   ‘Overreaction Monday’ returns with Rich’s takes on the Bucks title odds, Nikola Jokic’s controversial ejection, if the Suns can win it all, if the Clippers are gonna Clip in Game 4 vs the Jazz, and if the Sixers are the team to beat in the in the East.       MMA jo...

Rich kicks off the hour reacting to Le’Veon Bell’s tweets over the weekend ripping Chiefs Head Coach Andy Reid, and wonders if the former All-Pro RB’s time in the NFL has come to a close.   Rich react to Packers CEO Mark Murphy’s publicly saying that Aaron Rodgers is “complicated” and says how such comments could impact the disgruntled QB’s standoff with the team’s front office.    NBC Sports Bost...

Rich tips off the hour recapping the Suns sweep of the Nuggets and wonders if this is the year Chris Paul re-writes his playoff legacy.   Rich and the guys debate of Nuggets center Nikola Jokic should have been ejected for his hard foul on Suns G Cameron Payne.    With yet another injury to one of their big three stars, Rich weighs in on whether Kevin Durant can put the Nets on his back with Kyrie...