The Rich Eisen Show

Actor Titus Welliver joins Rich in-studio to discuss the new season of his Amazon/Freevee series ‘Bosch: Legacy,’ shares his favorite moments from making the acclaimed HBO drama ‘Deadwood’ and FX’s ‘Sons of Anarchy’ and what shocking things fans of the show have said to him in public, talks his Boston sports fandom, shows off his VERY impressive Al Pacino, and discusses his friendship with Ben Affleck and what it was like filming ‘The Town’ at Fenway Park. 

Rich recaps the Warriors’ impressive Game 1 vs the Luka Doncic and the Dallas Mavericks and remarks how Andrew Wiggins stepped up big time for Golden State.

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New Bears HC Matt Eberflus tells Rich about his journey from playing for Nick Saban at Toledo to becoming Chicago’s head coach and what he learned from working for some of the top football minds in his career, why Bears fans should be patient with their expectations for 2nd-year QB Justin Fields, and if Chicago can reverse their losing ways against Aaron Rodgers and the Green Bay Packers under his stewardship.

Rich reacts to Nick Saban’s call for federal legislation of NIL in college football and reflects on the “mess” Name-Image-Likeness has created in College Football in the span of just 12 months. 

Rich breaks out a ‘Foreign Use’ version of ‘Residual Rich’ for his pay (lack thereof) for his appearances on ’22 Jump Street,’ ‘CSI: Miami,’ ‘Leatherheads,’ and more.

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Rich comments on the firestorm unleashed on the college football world when Alabama Head Coach Nick Saban called out Texas A&M and Jimbo Fisher along with Jackson State’s Deion Sanders for manipulating NIL deals to land top recruits. 

College Football Insider for The Athletic and FOX Sports Bruce Feldman and Rich discuss the “wild twist” that is Nick Saban and Jimbo Fisher’s war of words airing the SEC’s dirty laundry when it comes to recruiting, the legality of NIL deals from state to state, and what the future of the sport could look like if some of the top teams in the country form ‘Superleagues’ to bypass the NCAA.    

Rich reacts to Texas A&M’s Jimbo Fisher saying he’s not fully aware of the NIL arrangements his recruits are getting, and offers up some ways college football can fix the growing mess being caused by the proliferation of Name-Image-Likeness deals.

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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 vs. Heat Game 1

08:15- Jimmy Butler is underappreciated

19:00- We love Luka Doncic/ Mavs vs. Warriors preview

32:00- HBO's Winning Time epilogue

Follow the guys here: Twitter- @chrisbrockman, @toojiggy, @achudwin Instagram- @brockshady, @tjjefferson, @achudwin

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Actor Thomas Jane joins Rich in-studio to discuss his new Amazon Freevee series ‘Troppo,’ tells Rich how he learned to swing a baseball bat for the first time ever after he was cast to portray Mickey Mantle in ‘61*,’ and joins in a round of ‘Celebrity True or False’ where he reveals that he was paid with an RV instead of money for his first acting gig, how he accidentally stabbed a co-star during a fight scene in ‘The Punisher,’ why Burt Reynolds kicked him in the nuts on the set of ‘Boogie Nights,’ and more! 

Mike Del Tufo tells the incredible story about the time he and Liza Minelli almost got arrested while trying to buy chocolate bars in a Hollywood 7-11, break down to the viral photo of Luka Doncic enjoy in beer in San Francisco prior to the Mavs Game 1 Western Conference Final game vs the Warriors, and do a deep dive into Rich’s controversial Uber rating to find out the shocking number of 1-star reviews drivers have given him over the years.

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Vikings LB Za’Darius Smith tells Rich why he’s super hyped to be back on the field after missing nearly all of last season, why he’s grateful for the Packers giving him a shot to shine and is looking forward to facing his old team and Aaron Rodgers, and reveals how he made the transition from 6’3” basketball center to Pro Bowl NFL linebacker. 

Rich and the guys marvel at how long TJ stuck by his ancient iPhone 6 before finally upgrading recently.

Now that the dust has settled on NFL free agency and the draft, Rich lists his Top 5 Under-the-Radar Offseason Acquisitions including Myles Jack to the Steelers, Rodgers Saffold to the Bills, Jabril Peppers to the Patriots, Russell Gage to the Buccaneers and the Dolphins adding Raheem Mostert and Cedrick Wilson. 

Zebra Technologies exec Bill Burns tells Rich if the NFL is close to being able to electronically determine first downs and TDs using chips inside of footballs.

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Rich recaps the Miami Heat’s Game 1 win over the Boston Celtics in the Eastern Conference Finals, and reacts to the outspoken NBA guard Patrick Beverley’s current stint on ESPN.

Pro Football Talk host Mike Florio tells Rich why he thinks Tom Brady is in danger of overexposing himself with so many media projects in the pipeline, what the timeline for a Deshaun Watson suspension looks like, how Watson’s record-breaking contract has impacted other negotiations around the league like Kyler Murray’s, why the Browns might need to send a peace offering to Baker Mayfield if Watson is hit with a lengthy suspension, and says how the Jimmy Garoppolo-Trey Lance QB situation could play out with the 49ers. 

Rich weighs in on the 49ers QB situation and explains why Trey Lance deserves every shot to prove himself next season.

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‘The Fire Pit Collective’ golf writer/author Alan Shipnuck tells Rich how Phil Mickelson’s backroom dealing and controversial comments about the Saudi Golf League, says it was Mickelson’s choice to skip this week’s PGA Championship despite being the defending champion, and says if there’s a path for Phil to restore his image. 

Rich reacts to Joe Burrow’s latest comments and marvels how much things have changed on the field for the Bengals but haven’t changed in the team’s front office. 

Mike Del Tufo’s brother calls in to refute his claim that back in the day he could beat Hall of Fame LB Lawrence Taylor in a footrace. 

Rich reacts to Tiger Woods’ press conference heading into this week’s PGA Championship.

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Basketball Hall of Famer Chris Bosh tells Rich why the Miami Heat-Boston Celtics rivalry is “closest thing you can get to a bar fight,” recaps how he, Dwyane Wade and LeBron stole Ray Allen from the Celts, discusses Eric Spoelstra’s staying power in Miami, and reveals why he’s predicting a Heat vs Mavericks NBA Finals.

2-Time Super Bowl champion and ‘The Green Light’ podcast host Chris Long tells Rich why the comparisons of #2 overall NFL Draft pick Aidan Hutchinson are a disservice to the new Lions DE, weighs in on Baker Mayfield’s Cleveland Browns purgatory, and says why Tom Brady joining FOX Sports might mean we never get to see Peyton Manning in a broadcast booth in the near future.

Rich wraps up the hour with a tongue-in-cheek preview of tonight’s NBA Draft Lottery and the people who will be representing each lottery team.

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Rich comments on Deshaun Watson’s upcoming meeting with the NFL regarding his off-field legal troubles and offers up some advice for embattled Browns QB Baker Mayfield. 

CBS Sports Announcer Jim Nantz tells Rich why the AFC’s deep stock of quarterbacks will make the conference highly entertaining and competitive for the next decade, says how he (like the rest of us) will angle to watch the Rams vs Broncos Christmas Day game without upsetting his wife and kids too much, reveals that not many agreed with his early prediction that Tony Romo would be great in the broadcast both and why he’s predicting similar success for Tom Brady once he retires from the NFL, and previews the PGA Championship saying he thinks Tiger Woods has a chance to capture the Wanamaker Trophy. 

Rich and the guys wrap up the hour reacting to Mike Del Tufo’s ridiculous claim that back in the day he could beat Giants LB legend Lawrence Taylor in a footrace.

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