The Rich Eisen Show

Rich and the guys open the hour debating if Back to the Future’s Flux Capacitor is the greatest fictional movie invention, (3:00). Rich reacts to JJ Watt’s comments after the Texans DE was not traded before the NFL deadline, the Brockman goes over the latest news including updates in Christian McCaffrey, Sam Darnold, and the start date for the next NBA season (5:45). Academy Award-winning screenwr...

Rich and the guys take calls from viewers who reveal the heartbreaking sports moments they’d like to change if they had a time machine, (3:43). Professional gamer and Stream Tyler “Ninja” Blevins and Rich discuss how he became a Lions fan while growing up in Chicago, what it was like filming the NFL 100 Super Bowl open, which NFL players are the best gamers, which celebrities are good gamers and w...

Rich opens the hour discussing the 49ers and Packers playing on Thursday despite numerous injury and covid-related challenges, (3:26). NFL Network’s Steve Mariucci and Rich discuss his early coaching days with the Green Bay Packers, what it was like to be on the Niners side of the 49ers-Packers rivalry, if Mike Holmgren deserves to be in the Hall of Fame, Green Bay and San Francisco’s battle with...

Rich opens the hour reflecting on the anniversary of the NFL Network’s launch (1:43). The guys react to Antonio Brown’s comments about joining the Buccaneers on Sunday, (10:19). Comedian/host Eric Andre explains why he’ll go to any length to enhance the creativity of Adult Swim’s “The Eric Andre Show,” reveals why he’s had some guests walk off the set, and Rich explains why he couldn’t promote Eri...

Good Morning Football’s Kyle Brandt and Rich discuss the Dolphins bright future with Tua Tagovailoa, Kyler Murray’s impressive skillset and Lamar Jackson’s room to grow as a passer, if the Bears should go back to Mitchell Trubisky, why former Bears’ return specialist Devin Hester should be in the hall of fame, and which is the best movie where the villain gets served (2:07). The guys marvel at the...

Rich kicks off the hour breaking down the Cowboys slim pickings when it comes to choosing their starting quarterback against the unbeaten Steelers this week (7:42). Seahawks linebacker Bobby Wagner and Rich discuss what one of his early-morning lifting routines is like, what Seattle still needs to prove on the defensive side of the ball, Jamal Adams’ fit with the team’s competitive mindset, bridgi...

Washington Football Team head coach Ron Rivera and Rich discuss his battle with cancer, Dwayne Haskins’ future as Washington’s starting QB, and the team’s chances to win the weak NFC East(2:13). Chris Brockman’s news report includes updates on a possible expansion of the NFL playoff field this season, the latest trade rumors, covid updates on Clemson’s Trevor Lawrence and the Wisconsin outbreak, a...

Tampa Bay Times reporter Rick Stroud and Rich break down the Buccaneers MNF win over the Giants, the impact of Antonio Brown’s addition to the Bucs, Tom Brady’s comfort level after two months of play, how Tampa will utilize AB in their offense, and Bruce Arians’ ‘unique” facemask set up on Monday Night Football (2:52). Former NFL front office exec Scott Pioli and Rich discuss Gronk’s return from r...

Rich kicks off the hour with an in-depth break down of the Buccaneers’ win over the Giants on Monday Night Football, and a message to Giants fans who are wringing their hands over Daniel Jones’ inconsistency (5:28). Saints safety Malcolm Jenkins and Rich discuss the big election day, how the Saints season is going so far, if talented-bit-troubled WR Michael Thomas will return this week, what he ex...

Rich launches into a lamentation (no, not on the Jets) on the latest disappointment by his beloved Michigan Wolverines football program, (3:01). Rich and the guys dissect the Bears-Saints “spitting” allegations along with the latest injury updates and trade news from the NFL, (22:21). In his Overreaction Monday segment, Rich reacts to the latest NFL hot takes including the Steelers, Cam Newton’s s...

Rich kicks off the hour recapping the latest NFL trades, and a recap of the Chargers blowing yet another double-digit lead, this time a 21-point advantage over the Broncos, and why Russell Wilson and DK Metcalf make up the NFL’s best QB/WR tandem and why Wilson is the MVP frontrunner, (5:01). ESPN announcer Joe Tessitore and Rich discuss him calling his son’s trick play for Boston College vs #1 Cl...

Rich kicks of the week recapping the Cowboys latest lost, this on at the hands of NFC East rival Eagles, and the Steelers remaining unbeaten after taking down AFC North rival Ravens, and why the Bears offense continues to be the NFL’s most maddening, (1:21). Pro Football Talks Mike Florio and Rich discuss the impact of Ravens S Marlon Humphrey’s positive Covid-19 test, if we’ll see any big NFL Tra...

ESPN’s Dan Le Batard and Rich discuss the beginning of the Dolphins’ Tua Tagovailoa era, if the Miami Heat should make a run at Giannis Antetokounmpo, and if Rich is, as accused, stealing ideas from Stugotz (1:38). Actor Omari Hardwick joins the show to promote his new horror flick ‘Spell,” discuss his playing days as a defensive back for the University of Georgia, if former Bulldog teammate Hines...

Rich offers up his top Under-the-Radar Games for NFL Week 8 that include the Jets-Chiefs, Raiders-Browns, and Colts-Lions, (14:07). Dodgers pitcher Walker Buehler and Rich discuss the Rays’ controversial removal of Blake Snell that likely cost Tampa Bay Game 6 of the World Series, his reaction to Justin Turner’s positive Covid-19 test and subsequent celebration controversy, how Clayton Kershaw hel...

Rich kicks off the hour breaking down the Falcons’ much-needed win over the Panthers (5:19). FOX Sports/The Athletic’s Bruce Feldman and Rich discuss Clemson QB Trevor Lawrence contracting the Covid-19 virus, the Covid outbreak at Wisconsin, if Nebraska truly wants to be in the Big Ten still, and who would win if the split National Champions from 1997, Nebraska and Michigan, played (22:34).    Tha...

Chris Brockman breaks down the latest news and notes in the NFL, and the White Sox hiring of Tony La Russa as their new manager…(10:31). NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport and Rich discuss Andy Dalton’s status for Week 8 after suffering a brutal concussion last week, if the Cowboys regret hiring Mike McCarthy in the wake of their stumbling start to the season, if the Patriots could be sellers at the...

Rich starts the hour recapping the latest in the Justin Turner/World Series Covid controversy (timestamp). Rich and the guys dig into a “worst crimes against” pizza discussion (00:48) followed by a breakdown on why Tua Tagovailoa will soon lead the Dolphins back to relevance (12:07). Hall of Fame announcer Bob Costas and Rich discuss why analytics, though helpful and important, sometimes run the g...

Rich kicks off the hour updating the latest NFL news involving Covid-positive tests from the Giants and Chargers, and previews the Week 8 Thursday night NFC South matchup between the Falcons and Panthers (2:03). Eagles Head Coach Doug Pederson and Rich discuss how he’ll prepare to face the Cowboys’ 3rd-string QB Ben Dinucci, how injuries have impacted Philly’s season so far, how the team plans to...

Bill QB Josh Allen joins the show to discuss how he got his own brand of cereal, if the Bills can tople the Patriots from their long-standing AFC East perch, why Buffalo’s offense has struggled of late, reveals just how far he can throw a football (hint: a LONG way), and his relationship with Bills Hall of Fame QB Jim Kelly (2:39). Actor Carl Weathers and Rich discuss the new season of ‘The Mandal...

Chris Brockman kicks off the hour with the latest news from the world of sports including updates the NFL trade deadline moves, the status of the Nebraska-Wisconsin football game this week in the face fo the Badgers’ covid outbreak, and how the Sixers are shaking up their front office (2:11). Packers WR Davante Adams and Rich discuss his mindset on days when he has a monster game, the lack of resp...

Rich opens the hour with his take on Justin Turner’s “disturbing” postgame celebration with Dodgers teammates despite his positive Covid-19 test earlier in Game 6 (1:33). Rich also weighs in on Rays’ manager Kevin Cash removing Blake Snell in the 5th inning despit his domination to that point, and if today’s managers rely too much on analytics (15:03). ESPN MLB Insider Jeff Passan and Rich breakdo...

Hall of Fame hockey announcer Mike “Doc” Emrick and Rich discuss where he was during Kirk Gibson’s historic 1988 World Series home run, calling play-by-play for historic sports moments, how announcers prepare for big games, why he chose to retire at the peak of his abilities, and his new book and advice he has for those entering the sports broadcasting industry (2:19). Actor Mark Strong calls the...

Rich previews Game 6 of the Dodgers-Rays World Series, and discuss the if the big problems with the 2-4 Cowboys are fixable (00:46). The guys discuss the eminent return of Panthers RB Christian McCaffrey and its fantasy football implications (9:04). Vikings tight end Kyle Rudolph and Rich discuss the state of Notre Dame football and how much validity there is to the movie “Rudy,” if the Vikes and...

Rich kicks off the hour with a thorough breakdown of the Bears getting dominated on Monday Night Football by the Rams including a look at why Chicago’s QB play continues to struggle, why the 5-2 Rams are being overlooked, and some “Punters are People Too” love for Rams’ P Johnny Hekker who pinned the Bears deep in their own territory all night long (3:24). Rich and the guys react to Jerry Jones’ l...

Rich recaps an exciting weekend in College Football including the season-ending injury to all-world Alabama WR Jaylen Waddle, Justin Field’s impressive game vs Nebraska, and his reaction to an all-time thrilling/controversial end the epic Penn State-Indiana game(4:16). Academy Award-winning actor Matthew McConaughey and Rich discuss Washington Football Team’s domination of the Cowboys, the inspira...