The Rich Eisen Show

Rich and the guys react to Odell Beckham Jr’s introductory press conference with the Ravens and debate of the WR’s signing is enough to convince Lamar Jackson to remain in Baltimore. 

Lions Head Coach Dan Campbell tells Rich that Detroit would consider drafting a QB with the 6th pick in the upcoming NFL Draft, why the team traded former 3rd overall pick Jeff Okudah to the Atlanta Falcons, and how he’s embracing the expectations to win the NFC North this season.

The guys react to Masters champion Jon Rahm already putting together his menu for next year’s Champions Dinner at Augusta National.

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The MMQB’s Albert Breer tells Rich why Daniel Snyder finally selling the Commanders to Josh Harris is worthy of a parade, when Jets fans can expect the Aaron Rodgers trade with the Packers to become official, if the Odell Beckham Jr. signing is enough to keep Lamar Jackson a member of the Baltimore Ravens, and why the Texans could shock everybody and pass on taking a QB with the #2 pick in the NFL Draft. 

Rich weighs in on the possibility of the Texans shaking up the NFL Draft by taking a defensive player instead of CJ Stroud of Bryce Young with the 2nd overall pick.

With DeMar DeRozan’s daughter making news with her piercing shrieks during Raptors free throws Rich lists his ‘Top 5 Things in Sports to Really Shriek At’ including the end zone fumble rule, athletes going 3rd person, the Aaron Rodgers trade stalemate, and MLB relievers jogging in from the bullpen to join bench-clearing brawls.

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Rich reacts to the Bulls’ play-in game win over the Raptors where all the talk afterward has been about whether the screams of DeMar DeRozan’s 9-year-old daughter from the stands made Toronto miss half their free throws down the stretch on the way to blowing a 19-point lead to Chicago. 

Rich explains why he backs Jets owner Woody Johnson pushing back on the Green Bay Packers asking for a first rounder from New York as part of the Aaron Rodgers trade. 

Rich reacts to Angels fans not showing up in droves for Shohei Ohtani’s home debut this season and says why such lukewarm fandom might result in him playing elsewhere next season.

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Rich breaks down the possibility the Colts sign Lamar Jackson to and offer sheet or if the addition of Odell Beckham Jr. is enough to keep the former MVP QB with the Baltimore Ravens.

The guys recap Trae Young and the Atlanta Hawks’ relatively easy win over the Miami Heat in their play-in game, and react to oft-injured New Orleans Pelicans star Zion Williamson going third-person when discussing his current playing status.

Actor/comedian Steven Wright joins Rich in-studio to discuss how his new novel ‘Harold’ sprang out of a Twitter experiment, explains how he went from doing stand-up in a Chinese restaurant to being on ‘The Tonight Show’ with Johnny Carson, reveals which of his thousands of classic jokes is his all-time favorite and how he developed his signature dead pan style.

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NFL QB guru John Beck joins Rich in-studio where he tells Rich why Bryce Young has been a special player since he first saw him throw a football when he was 14-years-old, if CJ Stroud’s size could be the deciding factor in who the Carolina Panthers select #1 overall in the NFL Draft, if QB-needy teams should fill that need or select the best available player at the top of the draft, if the talented-but-raw QB Anthony Richardson could start in the NFL from day one, which teams would be the best fit for Kentucky QB Will Levis, why evaluating quarterbacks and projecting NFL success at the position is such a crapshoot, if the Jets (or another team) will be able to salvage Zach Wilson’s spiraling career, and if Cowboys QB Dak Prescott can take his game to the next level and get Dallas over the hump.

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Rich reacts to the Lakers comeback win over the Timberwolves in their play-in game and says LeBron and company won’t be in the playoffs long if they play like they did in their play-in game vs Minnesota.

Rich reacts to an Adam Schefter report that the Jets and Packers are willing to continue their Aaron Rodgers trade talks stalemate through the NFL Draft.

ESPN’s Stephen A. Smith tells Rich that Zion Williams lack of commitment to conditioning is costing the New Orleans Pelicans a shot to win an NBA title, what the Lakers’ chances are in their first round series against the Memphis Grizzlies, why Kyrie Irving has the Dallas Mavericks over a barrel, and reveals which teams among the Bucks, Celtics, 76ers, Suns and others he predicts to reach the NBA Finals.

Rich weighs in on the possibility that the Houston Texans might pass on choosing a quarterback 2nd overall in the NFL Draft.

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Rich reacts to the latest developments (lack thereof) in the New York Jets-Green Bay Packers Aaron Rodgers trade talks.

Actor/comedian Ray Romano joins Rich in-studio to discuss his new semi-autobiographical movie ‘Somewhere in Queens,’ how he got his start in stand-up comedy, why he, a Jets fans, wants Aaron Rodgers in New York, playing the late NC State hoops legend Jim Valvano in an upcoming project, shares some great stories about Robert De Niro and Al Pacino from making Martin Scorsese’s ‘The Irishman,’ in in a round of ‘Celebrity True or False’ displays his deep knowledge of world capitals, and reveals that he actually wanted ‘Everybody Loves Raymond’ to be called ‘That Raymond Guy’ or ‘Umm, Raymond.’

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MLB Network Analyst Kevin Millar tells Rich why it’s time to give the 10-0 Tampa Bay Rays their just due, if Shohei Ohtani and Mike Trout can lead the Angels to the playoffs this season, why the Atlanta Braves are the best team in the National League, and more.

Rich lists which teams should trade for the Arizona Cardinals’ 3rd overall pick including the Atlanta Falcons, Indianapolis Colts, Seattle Seahawks, Tennessee Titans, Las Vegas Raiders, and New England Patriots.

Rich and the guys discuss the intrigue atop the NFL Draft and the speculation on who will be the first player selected, and how the process has changed over the years.

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Rich and the crew react to the news that the show has been nominated as the Sports Emmys ‘Outstanding Daily Studio Show.’ 

Rich explains why the LeBron James and the Lakers have a good shot to reach the NBA Finals and possibly win it all. 

The Athletic’s Senior NBA Insider Shams Charania tells Rich why the NBA Playoffs field is wide open this year, how Rudy Gobert’s suspension will impact the Minnesota Timberwolves against the Lakers, when/if the New Orleans Pelicans can expect Zion Williamson to return from his latest injury, if Ja Morant’s off-court issues could crater the Memphis Grizzlies’ title hopes, if the Clippers will get Paul George back for their first round series against the Suns, and if 76ers center Joel Embiid will be named NBA MVP this season. 

Rich and the guys debate if the Clippers vs Suns or Cavs vs Knicks will be the best first-round matchup of the NBA Playoffs?

Rich ponders if the Tennessee Titans would be better off trading RB Derrick Henry to add draft capital to possibly move up in the NFL Draft to select Florida Gators quarterback Anthony Richardson.

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Sports Illustrated’s Chris Mannix tells Rich why the Minnesota Timberwolves aren’t likely to trade Rudy Gobert after his in-game fight with teammate Kyle Anderson, why he’s picking LeBron James and the Lakers to represent the Western Conference in the NBA Finals, who’s to blame for the Dallas Mavericks season-ending spiral, why the Miami Heat could be trouble for their first round opponent, and when/if we’ll see Paul George return to the Clippers’ lineup. 

Rich reacts to the divergent Masters experienced by Phil Mickelson (finished in 2nd) and Tiger Woods (withdrew with a foot injury) at Augusta National, what winning the green jacket means for Jon Rahm’s career, and what the strong showing by golfers like Brooks Koepka means for the LIV Tour’s future.

Rich and the guys react to two weeks of the Pitch Clock in MLB, the latest (spoiler free) episode of ‘Succession,’ and why spring breaks always seem so long for parents.

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