The Rich Eisen Show

Rich tips off the hour reacting to the “instant classic” that was the epic Final Four overtime thriller between UCLA and Gonzaga. CBS Sports’ Hall of Fame announcer Jim Nantz and Rich discuss his call of the epic ending between the Zags and Bruins and where it ranks among the sport’s all-time games, how he sees the Gonzaga-Baylor National Championship game playing out, the top stories to watch for...

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Rich and the guys start the hour reacting to Michael Strahan’s April Fools gap-tooth prank and grill Mike Del Tufo for taking credit for sniffing out the prank when it was actually TJ Jefferson who made the initial call. Actor & Comedian Lil Rel Howery and Rich talk the surprising success of his Netflix prank movie ‘Bad Trip’ and why you’ll want to watch it just for the cocky priest, and why his N...

CBS Sports’ and Brooklyn Nets announcer Ian Eagle and Rich discuss how amazing this year’s NCAA Tournament has been, why Gonzaga is the best tournament team he’s seen in his two decades of calling March Madness games and if UCLA can pull off a stunning upset of the Zags, his dropping an awesome Megan Thee Stallion reference during one of his tourney games this year, the Nets’ chances to erase thei...

Rich kicks off the hour remind everyone that we are exactly one month away from the NFL Draft and that he is exactly 1000% nervous that the Jets will screw it up completely. Rich reacts to comments by Bears’ GM Ryan Pace touting Andy Dalton’s resume, and reminds Chicago fans that they probably deserved better. NFL Films analyst Greg Cosell and Rich discuss if Trevor Lawrence is really that much be...

Rich and the guys start the hour grilling long-time Yankees fan Mike Del Tufo who says he’s going to switch his allegiance to the Mets if the Pinstripes don’t win the World Series this season. The guys also do a DEEP dive into Titans Qb Ryan Tannehill’s response to Derrick Henry’s INSANE pushups-on-an-exercise-ball-and-strength-band-with-a-chain-over-your-neck workout which leads to a fun game of...

Rich tips off the hour reacting to the news that North Carolina’s Roy Williams is retiring and wondering if Celtics head coach Brad Stevens could be in line to replace the 3-time national champion coach in Chapel Hill. With the 49ers trading up to #3, Rich and the guys discuss the growing intrigue about which QB’s will get drafted by which teams and some possible wheeling and dealing that could do...

Rich starts the hour reacting to TJ Jefferson’s April Fool’s tweet about the Bears trading for Russell Wilson which DID NOT go over well with die-hard Chicago fan Jeff Garlin, so the ‘Curb Your Enthusiasm’ actor/comedian called into the show to “voice his displeasure.” Jomboy dials in and reveals to Rich where the “Jomboy” name came from and how MLB has reacted to his sudden online stardom coverin...

Two-time Super Bowl champion Chris Long and Rich discuss the importance/overemphasis on pro days for NFL prospects, why current NFL players have a right to be upset with the league expanding to a 17-game regular season, the Eagles’ “confusing” off-season and why this could be a make-or-break season for the team’s front office, what kind of quarterback Colts fans can expect in Carson Wentz next sea...

Turner Sports NBA Analyst and Michigan alum Chris Webber and Rich discuss the Wolverines’ upset loss to UCLA in their Elite 8 matchup and how Bruins alum Reggie Miller wouldn’t stop trash talk texting him about it, why Juwan Howard has a bright future in Ann Arbor while breaking the bias against big man coaches, why he, an pioneer of baggy shorts in basketball, IS NOT A FAN of the trend toward Joh...

Michigan alum Rich tips off the hour giving props to UCLA for bouncing his #1-seeded Wolverines from the NCAA Tournament for their first trip to the Final Four since 2008. Rich recaps to the stellar pro days of LSU wide receiver Ja’Marr Chase and Florida Gators tight end Kyle Pitts, and why the Eagles might already regret trading out of the #6 slot in the NFL Draft.   Rich reacts to the growing nu...

Pro Football Talk’s Mike Florio and Rich discuss which QB the 49ers are targeting after trading up to get the 3rd overall pick in the NFL Draft, if the Jets are dead set on Zach Wilson with the #2 pick or if Justin Fields or Mac Jones could be in the mix for New York, if 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan still holds a torch for Vikings QB Kirk Cousins, his reaction to the latest allegations against D...

Rich kicks off the hour reacting to Justin Fields’ eye-popping 40 time at his pro day, and admits to his “Jets insecurity” because of the team’s long history of disappointment with highly-touted quarterbacks. Actor Denis Leary tells Rich how much he was hoping for Tom Brady to fail in Tampa so there would be a Bill Belichick-Brady reunion in New England, reveals that Belichick played a big role in...

Rich opens the hour recapping the latest from the NCAA Tournament’s Sweet 16, and the guys still can’t believe they’re losing the bracket challenge to Rich’s ten-year-old son. Rich breaks down the 49ers recent press conference and marvels at the absolute 100% honesty of the Niners’ GM John Lynch and Head Coach Kyle Shanahan on Jimmy Garoppolo’s future as the team’s starting QB. Future Hall of Fame...

The MMQB’s Albert Breer and Rich discuss the inside machinations that saw the 49ers, Dolphins, and Eagles shuffling the deck atop the 2021 NFL Draft, if the 49ers will be shopping Jimmy Garoppolo if they take a QB with the #3 pick in the Draft, how the mounting lawsuits and allegations against Deshaun Watson are impacting his trade market, and why Aaron Rodgers is reluctant to restructure his Pack...

NFL Network analyst Daniel Jeremiah tells Rich which QB the 49ers are surprisingly targeting in the Draft after moving up to the #3 spot, why Zach Wilson is a lock to go to the Jets with the #2 pick, how the Dolphins are poised to make a run at Deshaun Watson after moving back from the #3 spot in the draft, and possible landing spots for Sam Darnold if the Jets go with a QB in the draft and decide...

Rich tips off the hour demonstrating what most fans around the country are feeling right now: complete elation about this year’s thrilling NCAA Tournament (unless your team lost in which case it’s complete despondence). Rich breaks down the big trades that saw the 49ers moving up and the Eagles moving down prior to next month’s NFL Draft and the top five things to take out of those big dealings as...

Actor-Director Kevin Connolly and guest host Ryan Leaf discuss his new venture ‘Victory the Podcast’ and the early days of HBO’s ‘Entourage,’ how the iconic HBO series would be VERY different if it was rebooted today, how he, a Long Island native, grew up a Miami Dolphins fan, and that night he and TJ Jefferson almost got carjacked in Wilmer Valderrama’s SUV.   Ryan shares his amazing story about...

Basketball Hall of Famer and Lakers Analyst James Worthy and guest host Ryan Leaf discuss the impact of injuries to LeBron James and Anthony Davis on L.A.’s title hopes, the chances the Lakers could miss the playoffs altogether, if there’s any help available on the buyout market for someone like Andre Drummond or LaMarcus Aldridge, and who should portray him in the upcoming Showtime Lakers miniser...

NFL Network Analytics Expert Cynthia Frelund and guest host Ryan Leaf discuss her latest Mock Draft and explains why NFL teams don’t always draft with the goal of winning right away, why she loves what the Patriots have done this offseason, if Dak Prescott’s ankle injury will limit him next season, and who has the analytical edge in the Saints’ Jameis Winston vs Taysom Hill QB competition.    Ryan...

Guest host Kirk Morrison kicks off the hour reacting to the Bears’ failed attempt to land Russell Wilson and if Chicago fans should have faith in Andy Dalton and the team’s front office. Sports Illustrated Senior Writer Chris Mannix and Kirk discuss the NBA Trade Deadline and how the Nuggets improved by trading for Magic forward Aaron Gordon, if the Nets are still the team to beat in the East, and...

The Houston Chronicle’s Texans writer Aaron Wilson and guest host Kirk Morrison discuss the latest in the mushrooming Dehsaun Watson saga, the unusual tactics Watson’s accusers lawyer, Tony Busby, has taken to influence the court of public opinion, how Texans fans have reacted to the Watson allegations and the long-term impact on his playing career and legacy, and how the Watson controversy will i...

Guest host Kirk Morrison tips of the show discussing the latest in NBA Trade Deadline with Chris Brockman and TJ Jefferson, and ponder how much injuries will effect the playoff seedings for teams like the Lakers and Sixers.  NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport and Kirk discuss the NFL’s new Covid protocols for his year’s draft, if the Bears could draft a QB despite the recent signing of Andy Dalton,...

Guest host Ryan Leaf starts the hour breaking down the Patriots’ off-season moves and if they will have any impact on the Bills’ chances to repeat as AFC East champions, and if Mitchell Trubisky will get another shot at career redemption. Leaf weighs in on the Buccaneers bringing back more of their top free agents and what that means for their chances to repeat as Super Bowl champions. Indianapoli...

FS1 NBA Analyst Ric Bucher and guest host Ryan Leaf discuss the possibility Lonzo Ball gets moved before the NBA Trade Deadline and which teams are in the market for a new point guard, how injuries to LeBron James and Anthony Davis will impact the Lakers at the trade deadline and their title defense hopes,   Oregon State Head Basketball Coach Wayne Tinkle and Ryan discuss the turning point for thi...