The Rich Eisen Show

With guest hosts Ben Lyons and Ryan Leaf. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Buccaneers head coach Bruce Arians tells Rich when if finally sank in to him that he’d won the Super Bowl, why Tom Brady is “just one of the dudes” and a mentor to Tampa’s young players, how you can have cocktails and celebrate with the Bucs’s coach, and what winning the Super Bowl mean to him and his family in the face of recent off-field challenges. Actor/comedian Kevin James and Rich discuss his long-suffering Jets fandom, his new NASCAR-themed comedy ‘The Crew’ on Netflix, and his favorite moments with the late, great (and hilarious) Jerry Still. The hour wraps up with NFL QB consultant/guru Jordan Palmer and Rich breaking down Trevor Lawrence’s pro day performance, where the Clemson QB ranks among recent top quarterback prospects, how Lawrence will fit with Urban Meyer’s system in Jacksonville, and Josh Allen’s blazing bright future with the Buffalo Bills. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Alabama head coach Nick Saban and Rich discuss why 170-pound Heisman Trophy-winning WR DeVonta Smith is NOT too small to succeed in the NFL, how college recruiting compares to scouting for the NFL Draft, if the College Football Playoff should expand beyond four teams, the art of motivating players of different personality types, what happened the first time he met Bill Belichick, his advice for Urban Meyer and what he did three decades ago when his wife told him to hire the then-obscure coach, and if he would ever consider returning to the pro ranks. NFL Films producer Ken Rodgers and Rich discuss Steve Sabol’s impact on league history with his NFL Films productions that have resulted in 132 Emmy Awards over the decades, his new ESPN 30-for-30 ‘Al Davis vs. the NFL’ documentary, why he chose to use Deep Fake technology to aid in the telling of the Al Davis vs. Pete Rozelle story, and his quest to find those mythic NSFW outtakes by legendary NFL Films’ voice John Facenda.  Rich wraps up the hour recounting the

Rich kicks off the hour reacting to the news that the Texans have released 3-time Defensive Player of the Year J.J. Watt, and examines what Watt’s release means for the team’s impasse with disgruntled QB Deshaun Watson. NBC Sports’ Peter King and Rich discuss the Texans CEO’s comments that he expects Deshaun Watson to remain on the team, why Houston released J.J. Watt instead of trading him, if there’s any chance the Texans can mend fences with Watson, Trevor Lawrence’s pro day and the misinformation gamesmanship teams play when the NFL Draft approaches, why the Eagles haven’t traded Carson Wentz yet, Jimmy Garoppolo’s future with the 49ers, and who was surprisingly left out of the Pro Football Hall of Fame’s class of 2021. Rich wraps up the hour offering his tongue-in-cheek advice on what parents should say to young Houston fans with all their sports heroes leaving town, and his Jets fan reaction to Trevor Lawrence absolutely KILLING it at his Clemson pro day for NFL scouts. Learn more about your ad choices.

The hour starts with Rich doing a group interview with Buccaneers legends Warren Sapp, John Lynch and Derrick Brooks discussing Lynch’s recent election to the Pro Football Hall of Fame, how they were motivated to greatness by the Steelers’ iron Curtain defense, and a great story about that time Lynch and Sapp tried to get Sapp benched and how then-coach Tony Dungy reacted to that suggestion.  Rich and the guys throw kudos to Tom Brady’s daughter for being the lone voice of reason during the Buccaneers raucous boat parade celebration. ‘Brother from Another’ co-host Michael Holley and Rich discuss Tom Brady’s Super Bowl win and why he had every right to go overboard (figuratively) during the Bucs victory parade. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rich and Brockman start the hour recapping the historic trade in 1999 that saw the Saints send a TON of draft picks to Washington in order to draft Texas Heisman Trophy-winning running back Ricky Williams. Rich examines the latest on the Carson Wentz trade front and wonders if the Eagles asking price is too high for the once highly-regarded QB, and explains why Matthew Stafford to the Rams will be one of the most compelling storylines of the 2021 NFL season. Former All-Pro NFL running back Ricky Williams and Rich discuss his new ‘Curious Questions’ podcast based on his guests astrological signs, how different his career would have been had he not been drafted by the Saints and reveals which team he was hoping would draft him, if he would do that notorious ESPN the Magazine cover again where he posed next to Mike Ditka while wearing a wedding dress, why he had to sell his Heisman Trophy, and what Tom Brady and Rich’s zodiac signs surprisingly say about their personalities. Rich wraps up the hour previewing Tre

Rich kicks off the hour breaking down Tom Brady’s, um,…”eventful” (and drinkful?) day at the Buccaneers boat parade, and says why that might be the GOAT QB’s most relatable moment of his career. Buccaneers linebacker Devin White and Rich discuss his celebrating Tampa Bay’s Super Bowl win by riding around Raymond James Stadium on horseback, how the Bucs were able to shut down the Chiefs’ “gimmicky” offense, meeting Tom Brady for the first time and Brady fully embracing the Bucs’ boat parade celebration, and how much better he can get after two stellar NFL seasons. Rich and the guys wrap up the hour discussing the biggest upsets in sports history, and why the Buccaneers defense should be stout for years to come. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert and Rich discuss winning the NFL’s Offensive Rookie of the Year award and meeting Tom Brady, the firing of Anthony Lynn and the hiring of Brandon Staley, his goals for the 2021 season, and if he plans to regrow those flowing, golden locks he sheared off mid-season.  Actor/comedian David Koechner discuss his beloved Chiefs laying a big, fat egg in the Super Bowl, his new film ‘The Right One,’ his MUST-HEAR reaction to learning that ‘Talladega Nights’ is one of Christopher Nolan’s favorite movie, how he landed the ‘Todd Packer‘ role in ‘The Office,’ and the perils of doing Tik Tok videos with his daughter. Rich wraps up the hour reacting to Tom Brady tossing the Lombardi Trophy a good 20 feet from one boat to another during the Buccaneers’ victory parade. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rich and the guys open the hour breaking down the Buccaneers’ 2021 schedule and potential must-watch games matchups against the Patriots and Cowboys.  The guys also debate if Tim Tebow is the NFL’s greatest one-hit wonder. ‘Good Morning Football’ co-host Kyle Brandt and Rich discuss why he was let down by the Chiefs in the Super Bowl, why oddsmakers are crazy not to make the Buccaneers the 2022 title favorites, his pick for the NFL’s greatest one-hit wonder, and his prediction to be the Bears’ starting QB 2021 season. Rich and the guys wrap up the hour with an in-depth look at Mike Del Tufo’s social media presence and his latest head-scratching twitter poll. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rich kicks off the hour discussing the Deshaun Watson waiting game and says what he would do if he were the GM of an NFL team in need of a new quarterback. Former Browns CEO and Eagles President Joe Banner and Rich discuss why Philly is shopping Carson Wentz and what kind of return they could get in a trade for the embattled quarterback, why the Texans would be loathe to trade superstar QB Deshaun Watson despite a Herschel Walker-type trade haul, if the Seahawks would ever consider trading Russell Wilson, and the possibility that the 49ers and Raiders move Jimmy Garoppolo and Derek Carr.  Rich wraps up the hour explaining why his Jets are the team best positioned to make a run at Deshaun Watson.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back Ronald Jones and Rich discuss which pizza topping is his favorite, winning the Super Bowl and meeting Tom Brady for the first time, and how adding Leonard Fournette to the Bucs’ backfield didn’t bother him one bit. NFL Network Analyst and Pro Football Hall of Famer Michael Irvin and Rich discuss if he was or was not truly on board with Tom Brady’s ability to lead Tampa to a Super Bowl title, the Buccaneers team effort in dominating the Chiefs, why he ‘lone wolfed’ Tampa to beat KC, and what Tom Brady DID NOT say to Tyron Mathieu in their heated exchange during the Super Bowl.  Rich and the guys wrap up the hour reminiscing on past interviews with Modern Family’s Ed O’Neill and My Cousin Vinny actress Marissa Tomei. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rich and the guys open the hour debating which is their favorite Joe Pesci performance: Goodfellas, My Cousin Vinny, Home Alone, Casino, or another. Former Washington head coach Jay Gruden and Rich discuss how the Buccaneers were able to shut down the Chiefs in the Super Bowl, why he (a former Bucs coach) was cheering for KC, how he dealt with having Dwayne Haskins foisted upon him when he was the Head Coach in DC, what it was like growing up with a HIGHLY impatient brother like Jon Gruden, and why he owes Tony Romo an apology. Rich reflects on the passing of longtime NFL head coach Marty Schottenheimer, and the guys wrap up the hours discussing the latest news including updates on Patrick Mahomes, LaMelo Ball’s big night, and a debate on which is the best pizza topping.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rich kicks off the hour explaining why some NFL teams might try to copycat the Buccaneers and land a game-changing quarterback, and lists his top 5 teams that should make that move.  Rich breaks down the growing buzz out of the Pacific Northwest that All-Pro QB Russell Wilson is growing more and more frustrated with the team’s lack of protection for him and might want out of Seattle. NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport and Rich discuss the Patriots’ life after Brady and Gronk, and their next move at the QB position, how much longer Carson Wentz will remain on the Eagles, the Texans’ plan to bring Deshaun Watson back into the fold, if the Seahawks would ever trade Russell Wilson, and which 2020 starting QB could be starting elsewhere in 2021.   Rich and the guys wrap up the hour wondering if Bill Belichick will call Tom Brady to congratulate him on his 7th Super Bowl win. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rich and the guys debate if the Buccaneers or the Chiefs have a better chance to reach the Super Bowl next season, and how Brady made the most of his transition from the Patriots to the Bucs. Rich and the guys discuss the ageless Tom Brady and how he, at 43, compares to other famous people when they were 43 (and you WILL be surprised by some of the comps). Chris Brockman runs through the best Super Bowl postgame sound bites, the on-field beef between Brady and Chiefs' safety Tyrann Mathieu, and the already-posted Super Bowl odds for next season. Rich wraps up the hour explaining why the GOAT QB conversation is over once and for all, and why Patriots fans watched the Super Bowl in droves this year. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

NBC Sports NFL analyst and Pro Football Hall of Famer Tony Dungy and Rich discuss what Buccaneers’ defensive coordinator Todd Bowles did to shut down the Chiefs’ vaunted offense, how the auto accident involving Chiefs’ head coach Andy Reid’s son impacted the Super Bowl outcome, Bruce Arians’ desire to repeat as champions, the need for more diversity on NFL coaching staffs, if new Texans head coach David Culley can mend the team’s rift with Deshaun Watson, his reaction to John Lynch and Drew Pearson making it into the Pro Football Hall of Fame, and how he and all of Peyton Manning’s head coaches surprised him with his HOF announcement.  Rich explains how having no/limited numbers of fans in NFL stadiums this season impacted game outcomes, and why he’ll never doubt a Tom Brady-led team again. Rich recaps his weekend in Tampa and what the best part of his short trip was (hint: it has ZERO to do with football) Rich and the guys wrap up the hour discussing how playing on their home turf benefited the Buccaneers, a

Rich kicks off the hour recapping the Tom Brady and the Buccaneers defense’s stunning domination of the Chiefs in Super Bowl LV, and explains why Tom Brady is the GOAT when it comes to NFL free agent signings. FOX Sports NFL analyst and Pro Football Hall of Famer Troy Aikman and Rich discuss how the Buccaneers were able to shut down the vaunted Chiefs’ offense, how Tom Brady’s mindset transformed Tampa Bay into Super Bowl champions, how Brady became the GOAT QB despite limited physical traits, what’s next for the Chiefs after their Super Bowl flop, and his reaction to Drew Pearson and John Lynch’s Pro Football Hall of Fame elections. Rich wraps up the hour discuss just how long the ageless Tom Brady will continue to play football. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Pro Football Hall of Famer Rod Woodson and guest host Andrew Siciliano discuss what the Buccaneers have to do to beat the Chiefs in the Super Bowl, why Chief’s offensive coordinator Eric Bieniemy hasn’t gotten an head coaching job yet, the seemingly ageless Tom Brady, and his pick to win on Super Sunday. CBS Sports’ analyst Charles Davis and Andrew discuss how the city of Tampa is adjusting to the Covid-19 impact on Super Bowl week, if the Chiefs will benefit from arriving in Florida on Saturday, a defensive back’s perspective of defending against Patrick Mahomes, and if we’ll see any new wrinkles from either time in their usual game plans.  The guys wrap up the hour reacting to the news that reigning National League Cy Young Award winner Trevor Bauer is heading to the Dodgers, and offer up their Super Bowl predictions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

NFL Network analyst and Super Bowl XXXV winning coach Brian Billick and Andrew Siciliano discuss the 20th anniversary of the Ravens’s Super Bowl win, why a team with a dominant defense can’t win a title in today’s pass-happy NFL, how the Chiefs’ offensive line issues will impact Sunday’s big game, and what a 2nd Super Bowl win would mean for Chiefs’ head coach Andy Reid’s legacy.  NFL Network analyst Steve Mariucci and Andrew discuss his preparation for Sunday’s 8-hour pre-game show, how much longer Tom Brady could play, Patrick Mahomes’ penchant for throwing (and completing) high-risk passes, and if the aggressive approach of Lions’ new head coach Dan Campbell will pay dividends.    Andrew wraps up the hour discussing the best Super Bowl host cities, and recounting a great story about his first Super Bowl trip involving too many adult beverages, oversleeping, and somehow not getting fired from his radio gig.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Guest host Andrew Siciliano kicks off the hour discussion the dumbest conversation surrounding Tom Brady vs Patrick Mahomes in Super Bowl LV, and how much longer Brady could play.  Saints 6-time Pro Bowl defensive end Cameron Jordan and Andrew Siciliano discuss what it was like playing a full season under the threat of Covid-19, what it’s like trying to sack Tom Brady and Patrick Mahomes, if Drew Brees has played his last game in the NFL, if there’s a chance RB Mark Ingram returns to New Orleans, and who he’s rooting for in the Super Bowl. Andrew and the guys discuss some of the odder Super Bowl tidbits including if the coin toss or jersey color could determine the Chiefs-Buccaneers winner. Andrew wraps up the hour telling the guys about his Senior Bowl experience and how the Covid-19 threat is treated a bit differently in Mobile, Alabama that what he’s used to in Los Angeles. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rich and the guys discuss which is the most likely scenario between the Buccaneers and Chiefs: a blowout or a close game? Bills All-Pro wide receiver and Rich discuss his relationship with QB Josh Allen and Buffalo’s great team chemistry, why he stayed on the field after the AFC Championship game loss to watch the Chiefs celebrate, and why he can’t pick against Tom Brady in the Super Bowl. Seahawks Pro Bowl safety Jamal Adams and Rich discuss the challenges the Bucs’ and Chiefs’ secondaries with face against Tom Brady and Patrick Mahomes, how his game has changed since coming to Seattle from the Jets, and his Super Bowl predictions.  Rich wraps up the hour breaking down the most important Super Bowl factors and his final prediction for Super Sunday Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices