The Rich Eisen Show

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World champion competitive eater and 15-time Nathan’s Hot Dog Eating Contest winner Joey Chestnut tells Rich his reaction to the viral video of a Yankees fan using a hot dog as a beer straw and vows to give it a shot tonight at a Chicago Cubs game at Wrigley Field, reveals which is the only food he won’t eat in a speed-eating contest and more.

Oscar-nominated director and writer Michael Mann and Rich discuss ‘Heat 2’ the book sequel to his acclaimed 1990’s movie ‘Heat,’ reveals what he learned about and from Muhammad Ali while making ‘Ali,’ and does a deep dive into the making ‘Heat’ with Al Pacino and Robert De Niro in a round of ‘Celebrity True or False.’

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Rich reacts to Raiders QB Derek Carr’s response to the revelation that Jon Gruden turned down the chance to bring Tom Brady in to be the team’s QB back in 2020. 

Falcons Head Coach Arthur Smith and Rich discuss Atlanta’s quarterback options between veteran Marcus Mariota and promising rookie Desmond Ridder, what he learned as a rookie head coach, the health of 1st round draft pick Drake London and more.

Rich weighs in on the latest developments in the ongoing PGA Tour vs LIV Golf war.

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Rich reacts to the Brooklyn Nets’ refusal to deal Kevin Durant after his trade demand in June and the guys debate if the Clippers or Lakers are a better bet to win the NBA title, offers up some advice for whomever buys the Los Angeles Angels after owner Arte Moreno announced the team is up for sale (which made Hall of Famer Rod Carew VERY happy), and makes a plea for future Hall of Famer Albert Pujols not to call it a career after this season. 

NFL RB-turned-actor Thomas Q. Jones joins Rich in-studio to discuss the new season of his Bounce TV show ‘Johnson,’ says if NFL coaches or TV network executives are bigger liars, says what advice he has for Seahawks WR DK Metcalf as he dips his toes in the acting waters, says why it’s difficult for running backs to have long careers especially in today’s NFL, and reveals that time at the Pro Bowl when he had a very awkward moment with Jay Cutler.

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Saints All-Pro DE Cameron Jordan tells Rich why he has ZERO issues with the low block that injured New York Giants edge rusher Kayvon Thibodeaux and why he would be firmly opposed to any rules outlawing such tactics, how it’s different having a defensive-minded head coach in Dennis Allen after the departure of Sean Payton, explains how New Orleans has been able to hold Tom Brady in-check over the past two regular seasons, and reveals what TB12 and former NFL QB Jay Cutler have in common.

Rich reveals his Top 5 Most Fascinating Teams heading into the 2022 season among the defending Super Bowl champion Los Angeles Rams, Josh Allen’s Buffalo Bills, Tua Tagovailoa’s Miami Dolphins, Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs, and Russell Wilson’s Denver Broncos, which leads to a debate about what are realistic expectations in the Mile High City this season.(

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Rich reacts to the Brooklyn Nets and Kevin Durant announcing that they’ve mended fences and will run it back with KD, Steve Nash and GM Sean Marks still in place after their summer standoff.

Texas Longhorns Head Coach Steve Sarkisian tells Rich how Ohio State transfer Quinn Ewers won the Horns’ QB competition, why he doesn’t care what critics have to say about their upcoming move to the SEC, why NIL is not a factor in recruiting players to UT, and reveals what he learned from Nick Saban during his tenure as Alabama’s Offensive Coordinator.

Rich reacts to the viral video showing a Yankees fan using a hollowed out hot dog as a straw in his beer which begs the question: is that guy a genius or a madman??

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‘Breaking Bad’ and ‘Better Call Saul’ co-creator Vince Gilligan joins Rich in-studio to discuss the making of the BCS’ final season, what went into creating memorable characters like Kim Wexler and Lalo Salamanca, reveals that the original idea for the show was a 30-minute comedy, comments on Rhea Seehorn’s iconic airport shuttle bus scene in the show’s penultimate episode, bringing back Bryan Cranston and Aaron Paul for the series finale, how he landed comedy legend Carol Burnett for a key role, and reveals if there could be another BB/BCS spinoff in our viewing future. 

Rich previews the big Yankees vs Mets Subway Series this week and weighs in on the Portland Trail Blazers decision to not send their TV and radio play-by-play announcers to road games next season.

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QB Summit founder and co-host of ‘The Room’ Jordan Palmer tells Rich why Jacksonville Jaguars QB Trevor Lawrence is poise to make a huge leap this year, why there’s tons of pressure on Tua Tagovailoa this season, why the Chiefs offense won’t face much of a drop off after sending Tyreek Hill to the Miami Dolphins, why Ryan Tannehill and Mitchell Trubisky are two of the more intriguing quarterbacks to watch, and how Bills QB Josh Allen overcame his pre-draft question marks to become an NFL MVP frontrunner.  

In his ‘Overreaction Segment’ Rich weighs in on Tom Brady’s return to the Buccaneers, Jon Gruden nixing Tom Brady and Rob Gronkowski joining the Raiders back in 2020, if the AFC North will have 3 playoff teams this season, if Saints WR Chris Olave can challenge Randy Moss’ rookie TD receptions record, if Gabrie Davis will have a better season for the Bills than Stefon Diggs, and if Pete Carroll and the Seahawks will be selecting a QB #1 overall in next year’s NFL Draft.

Rich offers up a ‘my bad’ after his initial overreaction on Twitter to the low block that injured the knee of New York Giants rookie edge rusher Kayvon Thibodeaux.

FOX Sports’ NFL Rules Expert Mike Pereira tells Rich why the controversial block on Thibodeaux was 100% legal, and explains why we’ll see more flags for ‘illegal contact’ between DBs and WRs this season.

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Rich reacts to Tom Brady’s return to the Buccaneers after his brief leave of absence and the statement by UFC chief Dana White asserting that he brokered a deal to bring Brady and Rob Gronkowski to the Raiders that was nixed by Jon Gruden. 

The MMQB’s Albert Breer tells Rich how Baker Mayfield ran away with the Carolina Panthers QB competition vs Sam Darnold, what the 49ers’ options are for Jimmy Garoppolo, why people aren’t talking enough about the Raiders as legitimate contenders in the AFC, if new Giants Head Coach Brian Daboll can do for QB Daniel Jones what he did for Josh Allen with the Buffalo Bills, and why Jon Gruden and the Raiders inexplicably said ‘no thanks’ to bringing Tom Brady and Rob Gronkowski in back in 2020.

Rich reacts to Baker Mayfield winning Carolina’s starting quarterback job and says the Week 1 Panthers/Browns showdown will be great especially if Cleveland backup QB Josh Dobbs gets the start in place of the suspended Deshaun Watson. 

Rich takes a break from his Michigan-Ohio State gloating to gloat over his rising Uber rating.

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Rich and Terzo in Iowa discuss the Deshaun Watson suspension settlement, and in his ‘What’s More Likely’ segment Rich weighs in on Deebo Samuel vs Justin Jefferson, Josh Allen vs Russell Wilson as MVP finalist, if Davante Adams or Tyreek Hill will find the end zone more this season, if the Jaguars will win more games than the Steelers, if the Charges or Cowboys have a better shot to win their division, and which rookie QB between the Commanders’ Sam Howell and the Titans’ Malik Willis.

Rich weighs in on the snowballing battle between the PGA Tour and LIV Golf and says why fans may be the determining factor in the skirmish’s long-term outcome. 

In his ‘Big-Ass Grab Bag’ TJ lists his favorite actors by decade including Denzel Washington, Jack Nicholson, Tom Cruise, Harrison Ford, and Al Pacino with a special shout out to the late John Cazale.

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