The Rich Eisen Show

Guest host Tom Pelissero and the guys hold a 4-round expansion draft under the premise of the NFL expanding to 36 teams.

Leonard Fournette tells Tom how he’s handling being a free agent and what kind of team he’s looking to sign with, what playing with Tom Brady meant for his career, and more.

Free agent RB Dalvin Cook reveals to Tom the extent of the shoulder injury that’s nagged him over the past 4 seasons, what he’s looking for in his next team and how many QBs around the league have been blowing up his phone since his Vikings release, and more.

NFL Insider Ian Rapoport and Tom discuss the latest developments between Stefon Diggs and the Buffalo Bills, and Dalvin Cook and DeAndre Hopkins’ free agency options.

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Guest host Tom Pelissero and the guys recap the Nuggets’ NBA Finals win over the Miami Heat that included a rather subdued celebration from Denver star Nikola Jokic.

Tom reacts to Stefon Diggs’ “curious” holdout from the Buffalo Bills’ off-season workouts.

Tom, under Brockman’s urging, lists his all-time best “Toms” including Tom Hanks, Tom Morello, Tom Brady, Tom Petty, and Succession’s fictional Tom Wambsgans. 

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NBA.com’s Steve Aschburner tells guest host Tom Pelissero if the Miami Heat have a chance to win Game 5 and extend the NBA Finals, the challenges the Heat face in their overreliance on Jimmy Butler, and why Nikola Jokic resembles Hall of Famer Tim Duncan in his play on the hardwood and his modesty off the court.

Tom breaks down the Minnesota Vikings’ situation, why they cut ties with the still productive Pro Bowl RB Dalvin Cook, and what in the future for QB Kirk Cousins.

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Guest host Tom Pelissero and the guys reflect on the anniversary of the Vince Vaughn/Jon Favreau comedy classic ‘Swingers.’

The guys react to Bill Belichick’s comments about meeting with free agent WR DeAndre Hopkins, and Tom explains why there are so many moving parts in an NFL trade that make blockbuster swaps difficult to pull off.

In ‘Overreaction Monday’ Tom weighs in on DeAndre Hopkins and the New England Patriots, Aaron Rodgers and the New York Jets, if the Chicago Bears should be on ‘Hard Knocks,’ if the Giants should break the bank for Saquon Barkley, Atlanta Falcons RB Bijan Robinson, the Denver Nuggets-Miami Heat NBA Finals, the Vegas Golden Knights-Florida Panthers Stanley Cup Final, and if ‘Raiders of the Lost Ark’ is the best Harrison Ford movie.

Tom and the guys preview Game 5 of the NBA finals.

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Guest host Tom Pelissero breaks down the latest in Saquon Barkley’s contract situation with the New York Giants and explains why it currently a “tough market” for NFL running backs.

Steelers WR Allen Robinson tells Tom what went wrong during his disastrous 2022 season with the Los Angeles Rams, why he has full confidence in QB Kenny Pickett and Head Coach Mike Tomlin, and what’s in store for Pittsburgh this season in a very competitive AFC North.

In honor of the 37th anniversary of the release of ‘Predator’ Brockman lists his Top 5 Arnold Schwarzenegger movies, and Tom reveals a shocking list of the all-time most popular films that he’s never seen.   

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Comedian Guy Torry joins guest host Mike Hill in-studio to discuss his Lakers fandom, the NBA Finals, the difference between a “comic” and a “comedian,’ his high school football career and more.

FOX Sports NBA Analyst Jim Jackson tells Mike what changes Nikola Jokic and Jamal Murray made to their games since being drafted that have taken then to the NBA Finals, what the Miami Heat must do to even up their series against the Denver Nuggets and more.

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Guest host Mike Hill and the guys discuss Nikola Jokic’s lack of an ego and wonder if he needs a more arrogant alter-ego like Penny Hardaway’s ‘Little Penny’ back in the day, and Mike explains why he has full confidence Carolina Panthers rookie QB Bryce Young will be an NFL success story.

Author T.J. Newman tells Rich how she went from flight attendant to writing bestselling books about airline disasters like ‘Falling and ‘Drowning,’ and offers up her expert opinion on airplane etiquette including seat reclining, who gets the armrest and taking your shoes off mid-flight.

Mike and the guys react to Lionel Messi joining MLS.

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Guest host Mike Hill and the guys break down the NBA Finals and debate if the Miami Heat can tie up the series against the Denver Nuggets. 

The Athletic’s Joe Vardon tells Mike why the Heat should activate Tyler Herro for Game 4 against the Nuggets, comments on Nikola Jokic’s “utterly dominant” playoffs run, how bench role players could determine who wins the series, and why we haven’t seen “Playoff Jimmy” Butler so far in these Finals.

Mike explains why Nikola Jokic, despite being the best basketball player on the planet right now, needs to add a bit of swagger to his game.

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Seahawks WR DK Metcalf tells Rich why he’s excited for the return of LB Bobby Wagner to Seattle, why he’s expecting no drop off from Geno Smith next season, recaps his MVP performance in the NBA All-Star Celebrity Game, and sets the record straight about whether or not that viral video where he leapt out of the building is 100% legit, which leads to heated debate with Brockman about the clip’s veracity.

Actor Harold Perrineau joins Rich in-studio to discuss his MGM+ horror series ‘From,’ how he got his start in acting, his memorable turn on HBO’s groundbreaking ‘Oz’ prison drama, if he shares some fans disappointment with the ending of ‘Lost,’ and offers up his review of TJ Jefferson’s recent karaoke performance.

In ‘What’s More Likely’ Rich weighs in on Josh Allen, AFC West QBs vs AFC North QBs, the Dallas Cowboys, Dalvin Cook, DeAndre Hopkins, Cooper Kupp, Michael Thomas, and the NBA Finals.

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NBA on TNT analyst Jamal Crawford tells Rich what makes Nuggets C Nikola Jokic so unique and if the Miami Heat have a chance vs Denver in the NBA Finals, what advice he has for former Memphis Grizzlies teammate Ja Morant, if Damian Lillard could be playing elsewhere next season, talks Chris Paul, Juwan Howard and Michigan hoops, and more.

Rich and the guy's marvel at the eye-popping first week of Cincinnati Reds rookie phenom Elly De La Cruz and reacts to the Minnesota Vikings’ head-scratching release of Dalvin Cook and lists the top destinations for the 4-time Pro Bowl running back.

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