The Rich Eisen Show

NFL Network’s Adam Rank joins guest host Randy Sklar in-studio to discuss the Raiders’ chances to overtake the Chiefs to win the AFC West, if this is Josh Allen and the Buffalo Bills’ year to win the Super Bowl, if the Rams should be worried about Matthew Stafford’s elbow, if Justin Herbert can take the Chargers to the next level this season, why NFL teams are more willing to give young quarterbacks a shot to start earlier in their careers, and what to expect from the Detroit Lions on HBO’s ‘Hard Knocks.’  

UFC announcer Brendan Fitzgerald tells Randy why Paddy Pimblett is the sport’s biggest up-and coming start, reacts to news that Conor McGregor plans to star in a remake of the Patrick Swayze class ‘Road House’ and much more.

TJ breaks out his ‘Big-Ass Grab Bag’ to list his top 5 all-time favorite UFC fighters including Randy Couture, Jon Jones, Anderson Silva and others.

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Guest host Randy Sklar says why Dak Prescott is a good but not an elite quarterback and debates TJ about Dallas’ title chances this season. 

In ‘What’s More Likely’ Randy weighs in on the Jaguars and Raiders’ expectations, Matthew Stafford’s troublesome elbow, Cooper Kupp vs Justin Jefferson as the NFL’s best WR, the Lions and Cardinals on HBO’s ‘Hard Knocks,’ Jalen Hurts vs Tom Brady in fantasy football, and his Michigan Wolverines’ chances to return to the College Football Playoff.  

Big Ten Network host & announce Dave Revsine and Randy preview the conference football season including the getting-hotter-by-the-loss hot seat under Scott Frost at Nebraska, why adding USC and UCLA was a “grand slam” move, and if the College Football Playoff should expand from its current 4-team format. 

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Guest host Randy Sklar and the guys break down the Deshaun Watson situation and wonder if the Browns can compete in the tough AFC North with their start QB suspended.

Gar Ryness aka The Batting Stance Guy and joins Randy in-studio where he reacts to the Padres winning the Juan Soto sweepstakes and what it means for San Diego’s World Series chances and does a spot-on breakdown of Soto and Manny Machado’s batting stances.

Randy and Brockman comment on the LIV Golf Tour and how it’s threat to the PGA Tour and how it could change the course of golf history and not for the better.

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NFL Network reporter Tom Pelissero tells Rich who has the upper hand in the Steelers’ 3-mam QB competition among Mitchell Trubisky, Mason Rudolph and rookie Kenny Pickett, what the NFL’s chance are of winning its appeal of Deshaun Watson’s 6-game suspension, reacts to the Miami Dolphins Tom Brady-Sean Payton tampering mess, Jimmy Garoppolo’s chances to get traded or released by the 49ers, and says if the Rams should be concerned about Matthew Stafford’s lingering elbow issues.

Jason and Randy Sklar join Rich in-studio to discuss how the rebooted ESPN’s ‘Cheap Seats’ as ‘The Nosebleeds’ on the UFC Fight Pass platform, recap the humble origins of UFC and the explosion in MMA in recent years, and break down their questionable fashion choices.  

Rich react to Packers QB Aaron Rodgers revealing that dabbling in ayahuasca, a plant-based psychedelic, to help him win back-to-back NFL MVP awards.

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Iowa Hawkeyes HC Kirk Ferentz tells Rich his reaction to USC and UCLA joining the Big Ten in 2024, if the rise of NIL deals is impacting his program, and why he’s eternally grateful for the career boost he once got from Patriots Head Coach Bill Belichick.

Actor Theo Rossi joins Rich in-studio to discuss his new ‘Emily the Criminal’ movie with Aubrey Plaza, the two bond over their common Staten Island roots, reveals his surprising football past that included a state championship in high school, talks about his new podcast and the upcoming coming-of-age movie he’ll be directing, and reveals why ‘Sons of Anarchy’ still resonates with fans.

Rich and the guys react to Bill Belichick’s latest press conference and speculate on what the Patriots Head Coach would name his fantasy football team if he had one.

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Hall of Fame announcer Bob Costas tells Rich his favorite memories of Vin Scully and reveals what the legendary Dodgers announcer told him the first time they met, and names the all-time greatest moment in Scully’s storied career that included a Sandy Koufax perfect game, a Kirk Gibson World Series walk-off home run and much more.

After a season of heavy gloating, Yankees fan Rich voices his concern for the team after the Pinstripe’s ace Gerrit Cole was shelled for 6 runs in the first inning against the Seattle Mariners. 

Rich reacts to Tua Tagovailoa’s reaction to learning that Dolphins owner Stephen Ross wanted (still wants??) Tom Brady as Miami’s QB.

Rich recites a statement from lifelong Dodgers fan Bryan Cranston regarding the passing of Vin Scully, and comments on how impressive Tom Brady has been since turning 40 especially when compared to some of the NFL’s all-time great quarterbacks.

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World Golf Hall of Famer and 2022 Presidents Cup Captain Davis Love III tells Rich how Greg Norman and the “hollow” LIV Golf Tour are forcing golfers to decide between “playing for money and playing for history” and if the PGA Tour and the upstart Saudi-backed league can coexist moving forward.

Rich reacts to Deebo Samuel’s comments after signing his new contract where he refuted reports that he was unhappy the 49ers were using him as a running back too much. 

Colts All-Pro DT DeForest Buckner tells Rich how new QB Matt Ryan has brought much-needed leadership to the team’s quarterback room, why AFC teams shouldn’t sleep on Indy’s chances to reach the Super Bowl, and weighs in on RB Jonathan Taylor’s chances to win NFL MVP honors.

Rich and the guys react to Phil Mickelson and other LIV Tour golfers filing an anti-trust lawsuit against the PGA Tour. 

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Rich reacts to the passing of retired Dodgers announcer Vin Scully and reflects on the unforgettable moments the legendary sportscaster helped shape in our collective memory during his storied 67-year career. 

Pro Football Talk’s Mike Florio tells Rich how it feels to have NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell confirm his story about the Dolphins tampering with Tom Brady and Sean Payton, what Brady’s role in the debacle was and if he should have been punished also, and why he expects the NFL to appeal the 6-game suspension give to Deshaun Watson by independent arbitrator Sue L. Robinson.

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Vikings RB Dalvin Cook tells Rich how Minnesota’s offense will look under rookie head coach Kevin O’Connell who’s a Sean McVay disciple, says why he’s excited to see what his brother James Cook will do in the NFL after being drafted by the Buffalo Bills, and weighs in on the ‘is cereal soup’ debate.

Comedian Paul Virzi joins Rich in-studio to discuss his new Netflix special directed by SNL’s Pete Davidson, reveals how he bonded with fellow comic Bill Burr of their love of sports, and breaks down the schedule for his beloved New York Giants.

Yankees fan Rich reacts to the Pinstripes unloading the under-performing Joey Gallo on the Los Angeles Dodgers at the MLB trade deadline. 

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