The Rich Eisen Show

MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred and Rich discuss the crazy end to Game 4 of the World Series, which of the 2020 rules changes will be coming back in 2021, if he would be willing to void the Mookie Betts trade for Chris Brockman (2:59). Rich and the guys recap that wild end to the Dodgers-Rays game 4 and how it compares to other amazing endings to World Series games and Super Bowls, (15:05) and marvel...

Rich kicks off the week remarking on a remarkable sports weekend, and weighs in on the Buccaneers signing of controversial wideout Antonio Brown to join Tom Brady, and an in-depth recap of the Cardinals thrilling overtime win over the Seahawks (1:33). NBC Sports’ Peter King and Rich discuss which team’s offensive weapons he likes most, the Steelers Super Bowl chances, why the Niners are hitting th...

Rich recaps his greatest fear and why he can relate do Daniel Jones embarrassing trip on Thursday Night Football (2:15). Brockman runs through the latest news from the world of sports including the latest NFL injury updates, and an update on the health of Washington Football Team head coach Ron Rivera, and a debate on if when the NBA should let fans back into arenas (10:47). The Athletic’s Bruce F...

Rich kicks off the hour with an in-depth look at Daniel Jones’ 90-yard TD-Run-Turned-Embarrasing-Stumble and how it compares to running a 40-yard dash at the NFL Combine each year (3:07). Manny from El Paso calls in to ask for marriage advice on the eve of his wedding (18:50). Rich offers up his top three Under the Radar games for NFL Week 7, and a preview of Bill Belichick and the Patriots vs the...

Rich kicks off the hour recapping the Eagles comeback win over the Giants on Thursday night in a pivotal NFC East showdown (2:05). NFL Network’s Kurt Warner and Rich discuss how Tua Tagovailoa replacing Ryan Fitzpatrick compares to when Eli Manning replaced him as the Giants starting QB, what Ryan Fitzpatrick’s role in the locker room should be now that he’s Tua’s backup, offers up some valuable o...

Sports Illustrated’s Pat Forde and Rich discuss a “potential mushroom cloud” situation surrounding LSU, Odell Beckham Jr, and others, if the Big Ten’s late return will impact the conference’s chances to make the College Football Playoff, if Jim Harbaugh has finally solved Michigan’s QB issues in Joe Milton, when we could see a return of Florida Gators football in the wake of their covid-19 outbrea...

Rich and the guys open the hour discussing the Browns team identity of lack thereof, and debate which team is the AFC’s best (3:18). Former Super Bowl-winning QB Trent Dilfer and Rich discuss the Dolphins naming Tua Tagovailoa their starting QB and what makes him so special as a person and passer, offers a no-holds-barred assessment of Baker Mayfield and his “limitations,” if there’s any hope for...

Rich kicks off the hour breaking down the Ravens big moves in trading for DL Yanick Ngakoue and signing Dez Bryant to their practice squad (t1:08). The MMQB’s Albert Breer and Rich discuss the Ravens big moves today, if we’ll see the return of Antonio Brown to the NFL (possible with the Seahawks?), why the Dolphins chose now to switch to Tua Tagovailoa, which teams will be sellers at the NFL trade...

Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce and Rich talk Patrick Mahomes, Le’Veon Bell joining the team and how he’ll share duties in the backfield with rookie Clyde Edwards-Helaire, why he loves blocking as much as catching passes, how Tua Tagovailoa taking over for Ryan Fitzpatrick compares to Mahomes taking over for Alex Smith, why playing in Denver always presents an extra challenge, and which NFL TE will...

Rich kicks off the hour rebutting all those critics (and there are many) who say Clemson QB Trevor Lawrence should avoid the Jets at all costs (3:46). Rich and the guys discuss which Tom Cruise movie from the 80’s is his best, and what happened when Rich’s kids watched The Karate Kid for the first time (14:38). Good Morning Football’s Kyle Brandt and Rich break down some oddities in The Karate Kid...

Rich and Brockman recap Mookie Betts’ big night and the Dodgers impressive Game 1 World Series win over the Tampa Bay Rays (1:12). Rich reacts to the news that the Dolphins have officially named Tua Tagovailoa their starting quarterback (11:56). Hall of Fame receiver Cris Carter and Rich discuss why the Vikings have stumbled out of the gate with a 1-4 start, how much Kirk Cousins is to blame, why...

The guys have more reaction to Tua Tagovailoa being named the Dolphins starter, and Le’veon Bells possible negative impact on the Chiefs team chemistry (2:17). Brockman runs through the latest news and notes from the world of sports including anonymous quotes from Cowboys players ripping Mike McCarthy’s coaching staff, assorted NFL injuries and trade rumors (6:15). Actor/comedian Joel McHale and R...

NBC Sports analyst and Hall of Fame coach Tony Dungy and Rich discuss the Dolphins naming Tua Tagovailoa their starting QB, how the Cowboys can bounce back after their “unacceptable” blowout loss to the Cardinals, if Tom Brady and the Buccaneers have solved their issues, and if the 5-1 Bears are for real (2:01). In his weekly ‘4 Downs’ segment, Rich weighs in on the NFL’s hottest topics including...

Rich kicks off the hour breaking down the Cowboys embarrassing loss to the Cardinals on Monday Night Football (3:10). Rich also weighs in on the Miami Dolphins naming Tua Tagovailoa their starting QB despite a decent record and solid play from incumbent starter Ryan Fitzpatrick (24:29). Legendary ESPN basketball analyst Dick Vitale joins the show to tout his beloved Rays in the World Series agains...

Rich kicks off the hour pondering some head-scratching two-point conversion decisions in NFL Week 6 along with his Overreaction Monday segment weighing in if the Steelers are the AFC’s best team, the Dolphins’ playoff chances, the Vikings dumpster fire of a season, the Niners big win over the Rams, the Bucs’ manhandling ofthe Packers, Ryan Tannehill’s MVP chances, and the odds Trevor Lawrence play...

FOX Sports’ MLB analyst and Hall of Famer John Smoltz and Rich recap the Dodgers thrilling Game 7 win over the Braves in the NLCS, preview the pressure on the Dodgers heading into the World Series, says why Dodgers manager Dave Roberts did right in their NLCS clincher, and how the Rays bullpen could be a difference maker vs L.A., and how expectations for starting pitchers have changed over the yea...

Rich kicks off the hour with an in-depth recap of Tom Brady and the Bucs’ manhandling of Aaron Rodgers and the Packers, the 49ers critical win over the Rams on Sunday Night, and the Titans overtime win over the Texan led by the 200-yard game of RB Derrick Henry (3:07). Dan Patrick dials into the show to break down who, among so many teams, actually has a shot to win the Super Bowl this season, how...

ESPN NBA analyst Richard Jefferson and Rich discuss how difficult it really was for the Lakers to win the NBA title in the league’s Orlando bubble, why he’s standing by his “Giannis Antetokounmpo is a Pippen” take, where the 2-time defending NBA MVP could end up if not with the Bucks, and if he can make any sense of Kyrie Irving’s latest foot-in-mouth comments throwing shade at LeBron James (2:36)...

Rich and the guys kick off the hour with a heated debate about how much Le’Veon Bell still has left in the tank, and what he will contribute to the Chiefs offense (1:30). Veteran NFL linebacker Sam Acho calls in to discuss the inspiration for his new motivational book, ‘Let the World See You,’ if the free agent LB would sign with a team or retire, and what he saw in New Orleans last year that coul...

 Rich starts the hour breaking down the Dodgers facing elimination at the hands of the Braves, and the Astros dramatic walk-off win against the Rays, and which would be the most attractive World Series matchup (4:06). Rich then dives deep into Le’Veon Bell’s signing with the Chiefs and why it could but the Jets in the butt sooner than later (13:35). Hall of Fame QB Brett Favre calls the show to di...

Dodgers announcer and 1988 World Series MVP Orel Hershiser and Rich discuss the Dodgers NLCS Game 3 demolition of the Braves, revisit Kirk Gibson’s dramatic walk-off World Series HR vs the A’s on this day 32 years ago, and how professional poker compares to pitching in the big leagues (2:22). Alfonso Ribeiro and Rich discuss the new season of America’s Funniest Home Videos and his 14,000 mile jour...

Former NBA and WNBA championship-winning coach Paul Westhead and Rich discuss his new book about his life in basketball and the innovations he brought to the game and how the modern NBA compares to his up-tempo style he brought to the Lakers in the early 80’s. The former LMU coach also reflects back on the on-court death of Hank Gathers(4:40). Rich and the guys debate if Giannis Antetokounmpo shou...

Rich kicks off the hour discussion why the Dolphins make a lot of sense for free agent RB Le’Veon Bell, and recaps the Dodgers record-setting night agains the Braves in the NLCS (2:54). Rich and the guys discuss the fresh news that Houston Rockets GM Daryl Morey is stepping down along with the reasons and ramifications (21:19). Hall of Fame running back Marshall Faulk and Rich discuss why the Chie...

Actor Dylan O’Brien and Rich discuss his new movie ‘Love and Monsters,’ his long-suffering Jets fandom, and why he was all business when throwing out the first pitch at a Mets game (2:20). Steelers running back James Conner joins the show to discuss Pittsburgh’s 4-0 start and dealing with the NFL’s schedule re-shuffling, Ben Roethlisberger’s return to form, and his favorite nickname for rookie WR...

The Athletic’s New Orleans columnist Jeff Duncan and Rich discuss what’s going on behind the scenes with talented-but-difficult Saints WR Michael Thomas that lead to his benching for the Chargers game, and what he must do to return to the team’s good graces (2:12). Good Morning Football co-host Kyle Brandt and Rich talk Le’Veon Bell’s possible landing spots, his reaction to Derrick Henry’s EPIC st...