The Rich Eisen Show

Saints Head Coach Dennis Allen tells Rich why he’s breathing a sigh of relief that his team won’t have to travel to Europe for a game this season, what former Raiders QB Derek Carr brings to New Orleans, what the team is expecting from WR Michael Thomas this season, how a possible suspension will impact Alvin Kamara’s contributions, breaks down the team’s NFL Draft class, the signing of TE Foster Moreau, and reflects back on Steve Gleason’s unforgettable punt block against the Atlanta Falcons in the Superdome’s first game after Hurricane Katrina.

Rich and the guys break down the NFL’s 2023 international games schedule and holiday games schedule and what the ramifications could be for the teams involved, and debate which team (Bills? Chargers? Broncos?) will be the opponent against the defending champion Chiefs in their home opener in Kansas City.

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The guys engage in a heated debate on which is situation is more wrought with anxiety: TJ and Brockman watching a 76ers-Celtics playoff game or Rich watching his son’s Little League game?

NBA on TNT analyst Kenny Smith tells Rich what spurred him to write his new ‘Talk of Champions’ memoir and how Hall of Famer Bill Russell impacted him on and off the court, if the Warriors can win three straight against the Lakers, why Golden State’s Jordan Poole has been “missing in action” when the team needs him most, and reveals what goes on behind the scenes with Shaq, Charles Barkley and Ernie Johnson on the set of ‘Inside the NBA'.

In honor of King Charles’ coronation Rich and the guys reveal which athletes without a title are most in need of a crown of their own.

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Falcons GM Terry Fontenot tells Rich why he’s very invested in Rich improving his 40-yard dash time for next year’s RunRichRun, why the team went against the grain and selected Texas RB Bijan Robinson #8 overall in the NFL Draft, what he’s expecting out of 2nd-year QB Desmond Ridder after passing on Lamar Jackson and selecting a top QB in the draft, and his reaction to that Falcons superfan getting “28-3” heckled at the draft podium.

Rich reveals some big news about Joe Namath and predicts how many New York Jets games will be on national TV this season now that they have Aaron Rodgers.  

The guys review the Lakers-Warriors Game 4 that was officiated by controversial referee Scott Foster.

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Rich recaps the Lakers’ Game 4 win over the Golden State Warriors that featured an unlikely star turn by L.A. Lonnie Walker IV who scored all of his 15 points in a clutch 4th quarter performance.

Chargers GM Tom Telesco tells Rich the timeline for getting QB Justin Herbert signed to a long-term contract extension, what new Offensive Coordinator Kellen Moore brings to the Bolts, why he chose TCU WR Quentin Johnston with their first-round pick in the NFL Draft and his Horned Frogs QB Max Duggan in the 7th round, how he reacted when Herbert fell to the Chargers in the 2020 draft, and what disgruntled RB Austin Ekeler’s future in L.A. looks like. 

Rich reacts to Donna Kelce, the famous mother of Chiefs TE Travis and Eagles C Jason, apparently leaking some details from the still-to-be-released 2023 NFL Schedule.

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In ‘Overreaction Monday’ Rich weighs in on the way-too-early NFL playoff picture, if Anthony Richardson can lead the Colts to the playoffs, Lamar Jackson’s new WR targets Odell Beckham Jr. and rookie Zay Flowers, Baker Mayfield’s prospects with the Buccaneers in 2023, the Lakers NBA title chances, if we’ll see multiple Game 7’s in the NBA Playoffs, and if we’ll see dual championships in Miami for the Heat and the NHL’s Florida Panthers.

Actor Kevin Pollack and Rich discuss the final season of ‘The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel,’ his 49ers fandom, shares some hilarious Don Rickles stories from the set of Martin Scorsese’s ‘Casino,’ ‘The Usual Suspects, and ‘A Few Good Men’ including a surprising revelation about acting legend Jack Nicholson. 

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Sports Illustrated’s Chris Mannix tells Rich if Denver Nuggets C Nikola Jokic or Phoenix Suns owner Mat Ishbia should be suspended for their actions in that bizarre sideline incident in Game 4 of their series, how the Lakers and Golden State Warriors series is likely to play out, if the NBA brass is aware of fans distasted for controversial referee Scott Foster, previews the 76ers-Celtics and Heat-Knicks series, why Jimmy Butler could lead Miami to the NBA Finals, Canelo Alverez’ future as the face of boxing, and why Jake Paul vs Nate Diaz in August will be an epic fight.

Rich recounts the highlight of his son’s Little League career that happened over the weekend.  

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Rich reacts to the controversial in-game run-in between Denver Nuggets C Nikola Jokic and Phoenix Suns owner Mat Ishbia during a bizarre sideline incident in their Game 4.

Jets Head Coach Robert Saleh tells Rich his impressions of a “fully engaged” Aaron Rodgers at the teams initial OTAs, updates the status of OL Mekhi Beckton, Quinnen Williams contract status, the return of RB Breece Hall from a torn ACL, the team’s 2023 draft class, and what the team’s expectations are for next season with Rodgers at quarterback.

Brockman predicts what controversial referee Scott Foster calling the Warriors vs Lakers means for the outcome of their Game 4.

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The Rich Eisen Show's Chris Brockman, TJ Jefferson, and Adam Chudwin break down the latest from the NBA.

00:00- Celtics/76ers

10:00- Nuggets/Suns

15:00- Lakers/Warriors

27:30-Knicks/Heat

33:00- NBA Finals predictions

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Rich and the guys break down the latest in the NBA playoffs and react to Lamar Jackson’s statements at his first press conference after signing his huge long-term extension.

Rich reacts to Jets All-Pro CB Sauce Gardner taking in a Knicks game with Aaron Rodgers and resists Patriots fan Chris Brockman’s AFC East trolling attempts. 

Now that Aaron Rodgers has been traded and Lamar Jackson has been signed, Rich lists his top remaining NFL mysteries including Deshaun Watson, Sean Payton’s Broncos, the Jets and more. 

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Actress/producer Jessica Alba and Rich discuss her recently trending on Twitter following a memorable meeting between her and Jets CB and QB Sauce Gardner and Aaron Rodgers at a New York Knicks playoff game, and her new Roku Channel show ‘Honest Renovations.’

ESPN NBA Insider Ramona Shelburne tells Rich why LeBron James’ Lakers vs Steph Curry’s Warriors 2nd round series actually feels like the NBA Finals, why Golden State should not break up the Curry-Klay Thompson-Draymond Green troika, how far Nikola Jokic can take the Denver Nuggets in the playoffs, if Joel Embiid can return to his MVP form in time to get the 76ers past the Celtics, how injuries to Jimmy Butler and Julius Randle will impact the Knicks-Heat series, and why title-winning coaches are on such short leashes like recently-fired Milwaukee Bucks HC Mike Budenholzer. 

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