The Rich Eisen Show

Introducing Spices to Flavor the Moment with Mark Jacobs, Chairman of Watkins, the 150-year-old Spice Company from Foods That Matter.

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We are spicing things up with Mark Jacobs, Chairman of Watkins, award-winning extracts, spices & herbs, seasoning blends, grilling rubs & marinades, artificial dye-free baking decorations, and more crafted in the USA since 1868; the company with the first ever documented money-back guarantee (talk about trusting your spices!).

Mark divulges the delicate (and sometimes dangerous) process of sourcing the finest vanilla beans in Madagascar and explains why vanilla can be so darn expensive, only sometimes. But vanilla's not all they offer! Mark shares surprising health benefits of spices, and spills the tea on how Watkins keeps their huge variety of spices bursting with flavor - including a tip to properly storing your spices at home.

Speaking of unique offerings, Watkins is now in the Bourbon business, and we learn all about the intricacies of this new exciting vertical for the brand. Mark even reveals the one spice that mysteriously eludes Watkins (and why), and shares exactly what to look for when you're on the hunt for the perfect spices.

Whether you're a spice connoisseur, a curious cook, or a foodie, this episode is packed with flavor-boosting tips and fascinating facts about food and the brand leading the way for delicious flavors. - Did you know host John was the person who introduced Harissa from Tunisia to the U.S. 15 years ago? Or that Himalayan salt comes from Pakistan? - Tune into the episode for more.

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This season of Foods That Matter is presented by Watkins.

Executive Producers: AJ Moseley and Stuart Halperin

Editing: AJ Moseley

Marketing: Catrin Skaperdas

Music: Jenny G

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6/25/24 - Hour 3

Rich and the guys react to a caller who predicts the Raiders will go 14-3 next season.

Oscar winner Kevin Costner joins Rich in-studio to discuss his new series of westerns, ‘Horizon: an American Saga,’ shares how he landed the Crash Davis role in ‘Bull Durham,’ recalls working with legendary actors like Gene Hackman, Sean Connery, Robert De Niro, Burt Lancaster and Donald Sutherland, and why he left his role as John Dutton on the popular ‘Yellowstone’ series. 

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6/25/24 - Hour 2

Rams All-Pro RB Kyren Williams and Rich discuss playing for the same team he grew up rooting for,  his breakout season last year, learning from Sean McVay and Matthew Stafford, his goals for the upcoming season, the team drafting RB Blake Corum, and more.

Titans All-Pro DT Jeffrey Simmons and Rich discuss his football origin story, how he goes from cool, calm and collected to a trash talking maniac on game days, how things are different under new head coach Brian Callahan after the departure of Mike Vrabel, and watching Derrick Henry leave for the Baltimore Ravens.

Rich breaks down the Titans’ schedule and explains why they might be a lot better than pundits are predicting.

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Introducing The Power of Awe... and Where to Find it from The Happiness Lab with Dr. Laurie Santos.

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Awe reduces stress, helps us forget our minor worries and makes us feel more connected to the people around us. We all need more awe in our lives - but surely it's not that easy to find awesome experiences on your average Tuesday?

Actor Tony Hale explains how everyday awe helps ease his anxieties, while UC Berkeley's Dacher Keltner shows us how to find awe in music, art, scenery... even in a walk around our block. And Dr Laurie explores the things that give her a sense of awe with the help of Mike Menzel - who built a space telescope that lets us see billions of years into the past.  

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6/25/24 - Hour 1

Rich and the guys react to J.J. Redick’s comments at his introductory press conference as the Lakers’ new head coach.

Eagles All-Pro OT Lane Johnson and Rich discuss the retirement of future Hall of Fame C Jason Kelce’s impact on Philly’s O-Line, what running back Saquon Barkley brings to the team’s offense and locker room, if there’s added pressure on QB Jalen Hurts next season, his star turns singing on-stage with country star Zach Bryan and taking part in WrestleMania 40.

Rich reacts to the Florida Panthers winning their first Stanley Cup with a Game 7 win over the Connor McDavid and Edmonton Oilers.

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Introducing Camila Cabello from Broken Record with Rick Rubin, Malcolm Gladwell, Bruce Headlam and Justin Richmond.

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Camila Cabello is in the midst of a creative revival. Her brand new album, C,XOXO was recently dubbed “hyper-pop” by Rolling Stone in the wake of the frenetic first single, “I Luv It,” featuring Playboi Carti. The track is an entirely new direction for Camila who first rose to fame in 2012 as a member of the girl group Fifth Harmony.

On her new album Camila is racing into uncharted territory with her sound. She enlisted producers Jasper Harris and El Guincho, who’s known for his work with Rosalia. Together they introduce a variety of new sounds into Camila’s orbit including the newest sounds in hip-hop. The result is Camila’s edgiest album yet.

Today Justin Richmond talks to Camila about the very particular set of creative influences that inspired her new album, including a book by Joan Didion. She also talks about having features from Drake on her album, why she wanted to make music for Miami Spring breakers.

You can hear a playlist of some of our favorite Camila Cabello songs HERE.

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6/24/24 - Hour 3

In ‘Overreaction Monday’ Rich weighs in on the Philadelphia Eagles, Dallas Cowboys, Lakers, Stanley Cup Final, Angel Reese, and more.

Comedian Jay Pharoah joins Rich in-studio to where he dives into his deep bag of celebrity impressions to discuss his FOX game show ‘The Quiz with Balls,’ and reviews Bengals QB Joe Burrow and Vikings WR Justin Jefferson partaking in a Paris fashion show.

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6/24/24 - Hour 2

‘First Take’ host Stephen A. Smith and Rich discuss how long the Boston Celtics can rule the roost in the NBA, and opens up about his future in media along with his current contract talks to remain at ESPN.

Tampa Bay Rays closer Pete Fairbanks and Rich discuss his penchant for providing hilarious, yet highly-insightful, postgame commentary after he blows a save, and more.

Rich recounts taking his son to watch Shohei Ohtani at Dodger Stadium over the weekend.

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6/24/24 - Hour 1

Rich and the guys discuss the burgeoning hype for the Oilers vs Panthers Stanley Cup Final Game 7.

NFL Network’s Daniel Jeremiah and Rich discuss the impact Jim Harbaugh is making on the Chargers’ locker room, which teams are most likely to go from outhouse to penthouse this season, if the hype surrounding CJ Stroud and the Houston Texans is warranted, which rookie QBs and WRs are most likely to get substantial playing time, if Atlanta Falcons QB Kirk Cousins or Pittsburgh Steelers QB Russell Wilson is more likely to lead their team to the playoffs, and how Trevor Lawrence’s big payday will impact upcoming contracts for Tua Tagovailoa and Dak Prescott.

Rich reacts to a report that Cowboys head coach Mike McCarthy is “fed up” with Jerry Jones and his situation in Dallas. 

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Introducing Celebrating Seattle Part1 from Travel With Meaning.

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We’re excited to kick off a special three-part podcast series “Celebrating Seattle” in collaboration with Visit Seattle. Our friend Jeannette Ceja, an award-winning bilingual travel journalist and TV host, joins TWM podcast host Mike Schibel to explore some of Seattle’s iconic attractions and connect with small business owners in the vibrant Hispanic, Latino, and BIPOC communities.

Our adventure in Seattle took place during the cozy season, arguably one of the best times to visit the Pacific Northwest with its mellow vibes, lush scenery, and welcoming locals. Never heard of the cozy season? We suggest giving it a try—we loved it!

In part one of “Celebrating Seattle,” we explore some of Seattle's most iconic and well-known attractions, including Pike Place Market, Chihuly Garden and Glass, and the Space Needle.

For over a hundred years, Pike Place Market has been a staple in Seattle and a top attraction for travelers. During our visit, we explored three Hispanic and Latino-owned restaurants: Maíz, Copacabana, and Los Agaves, serving authentic cuisines from Mexico and Bolivia. Copacabana was the first Bolivian restaurant in the western United States when it opened over sixty years ago.

In the second part of the episode, we talk with Randy Cote from the Space Needle and neighboring Chihuly Garden and Glass. We were mesmerized by the work of the famed glassblower and Tacoma, Washington native Dale Chihuly. You’ve probably seen Chihuly's work around the world, but walking through Chihuly Garden and Glass is an enchanting experience.

Sitting in the famed Chihuly Glasshouse, looking up at the Space Needle, we learned the connection between these two landmarks was enhanced in 2018 when the first-of-its-kind revolving glass floor was installed one floor below the upper observation level of the Space Needle. Visitors now have two incredible views of Seattle and the surrounding areas—from looking out at Mount Rainier, Puget Sound, and the Cascade and Olympic mountain ranges, to looking down them at the different neighborhoods of Seattle. Many travelers also noticed the Chihuly Garden and Glass right next door. It was pretty cool to look up at the bottom of the Space Needle from inside the Glasshouse and then look through the top of the Glasshouse from the top of the Space Needle.

Travel tip: have lunch at The Bar at Chihuly Garden and Glass, which sources incredible local dishes and cocktails and displays many of Dale Chihuly's unique collections.

A big thank you to all the amazing people we met: Kathy (Maíz), Vivian (Copacabana), Chef Jaime (Los Agaves), and Randy from the Space Needle and Chihuly Garden and Glass. Thank you to our partners on this series, Visit Seattle, for coordinating our adventure, and the wonderful Jeannette Ceja.

For all your Seattle travel details and cozy season packages, visit VisitSeattle.org

Stay tuned for part two of Celebrating Seattle!

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