The Rich Eisen Show

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REShow: Joe Vardon - Hour 1 (6-9-2023) Jun 09, 2023

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Guest host Mike Hill and the guys break down the NBA Finals and debate if the Miami Heat can tie up the series against the Denver Nuggets.

The Athletic’s Joe Vardon tells Mike why the Heat should activate Tyler Herro for Game 4 against the Nuggets, comments on Nikola Jokic’s “utterly dominant” playoffs run, how bench role players could determine who wins the series, and why we haven’t seen “Playoff Jimmy” Butler so far in these Finals.

Mike explains why Nikola Jokic, despite being the best basketball player on the planet right now, needs to add a bit of swagger to his game.

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REShow: DK Metcalf & Harold Perrineau - Hour 3 (6-8-2023) Jun 08, 2023

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Seahawks WR DK Metcalf tells Rich why he’s excited for the return of LB Bobby Wagner to Seattle, why he’s expecting no drop off from Geno Smith next season, recaps his MVP performance in the NBA All-Star Celebrity Game, and sets the record straight about whether or not that viral video where he leapt out of the building is 100% legit, which leads to heated debate with Brockman about the clip’s veracity.

Actor Harold Perrineau joins Rich in-studio to discuss his MGM+ horror series ‘From,’ how he got his start in acting, his memorable turn on HBO’s groundbreaking ‘Oz’ prison drama, if he shares some fans disappointment with the ending of ‘Lost,’ and offers up his review of TJ Jefferson’s recent karaoke performance.

In ‘What’s More Likely’ Rich weighs in on Josh Allen, AFC West QBs vs AFC North QBs, the Dallas Cowboys, Dalvin Cook, DeAndre Hopkins, Cooper Kupp, Michael Thomas, and the NBA Finals.

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REShow: Jamal Crawford - Hour 2 (6-8-2023) Jun 08, 2023

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NBA on TNT analyst Jamal Crawford tells Rich what makes Nuggets C Nikola Jokic so unique and if the Miami Heat have a chance vs Denver in the NBA Finals, what advice he has for former Memphis Grizzlies teammate Ja Morant, if Damian Lillard could be playing elsewhere next season, talks Chris Paul, Juwan Howard and Michigan hoops, and more.

Rich and the guy's marvel at the eye-popping first week of Cincinnati Reds rookie phenom Elly De La Cruz and reacts to the Minnesota Vikings’ head-scratching release of Dalvin Cook and lists the top destinations for the 4-time Pro Bowl running back.

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REShow: Brandel Chamblee & Tom Pelissero - Hour 1 (6-8-2023) Jun 08, 2023

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Rich breaks down the Denver Nuggets’ NBA Finals Game 3 win over the Miami Heat lead by the continued dominance of Nikola Jokic and Jamal Murray and updates the latest in the PGA Tour-LIV Golf merger that is stirring things up and turning current Tour members like Rory McIlroy against one another.

Golf Channel analyst Brandel Chamblee tells Rich that current LIV golfers are necessarily guaranteed a spot back on the PGA Tour of the controversial merger goes through, why infighting among Tour golfers is misdirected anger that should be turned toward LIV golfers and predicts what golf will look like once/if the merger goes through.

NFL Network Insider Tom Pelissero tells Rich why the Minnesota Vikings shockingly decided to part ways with 4-time Pro Bowl RB Dalvin Cook and which teams could be in the mix.

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REShow: Terry Crews - Hour 3 (6-7-2023) Jun 07, 2023

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Rich and the guys react to reports that free agent WR DeAndre Hopkins is meeting with the Tennessee Titans, and debate if Buffalo Bills fans should be worried about the “Madden Curse” with QB Josh Allen on the Madden 24 cover this year.

Terry Crews joins Rich in-studio to discuss the new season of ‘America’s Got Talent,’ how he made the transition from NFL linebacker to finding success in the entertainment realm, how he reacted to getting to stare down Denzel Washington in that classic “King Kong” scene in ‘Training Day,’ and why the way the NFL handled the Damar Hamlin situation showed him that the league has changed for the better, and why Washington Commanders OC Eric Bieniemy deserves to be an NFL head coach.

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REShow: Terrell Davis & Paddy Considine - Hour 2 (6-7-2023) Jun 07, 2023

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Pro Football Hall of Famer Terrell Davis and Rich discuss his viral moment at the NBA Finals Game 2 in Denver where he was famously shown surrounded by celebrating Miami Heat fans, and breaks down what new head coach Sean Payton means for Russell Wilson and the Denver Broncos after a disastrous 2022 season.

Actor Paddy Considine joins Rich in-studio to discuss his memorable role of King Viserys Targaryen in HBO’s ‘House of the Dragon,’ why he’s not a big fan of watching his own performances, says why he loves boxing but not MMA, and reveals how far the makers or ‘The Bourne Ultimatum’ went to capture a realistic vibe in the Matt Damon thriller.

Richs weighs in on his 20th anniversary and shares his best memories from his wedding.

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REShow: David Faber - Hour 1 (6-7-2023) Jun 07, 2023

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Rich weighs in on the resounding impact of the stunning PGA Tour-LIV Golf merger and the blatant hypocrisy shown by Tour commissioner Jay Monahan after months of railing against the Saudi-backed upstart.

CNBC’s ‘Squawk on the Street’ host David Faber tells Rich how soon the PGA Tour-LIV Golf merger could take place, how many billions the deal could be worth, and who will control the new entity once all the dotted lines have been signed.

Rich and the guys preview Game 3 of the Heat vs Nuggets.

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REShow: Eddie Olczyk & Alan Shipnuck - Hour 3 (6-6-2023) Jun 06, 2023

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NHL on TNT Analyst Eddie Olczyk tells Rich if the Florida Panthers can right the ship after going down 0-2 to the Vegas Golden Knights and predicts how the rest of the Stanley Cup Final will play out in around of ‘What’s More Likely.’

The Fire Pit Collective’s Alan Shipnuck tells Rich why the stunning PGA Tour-LIV Golf merger is the biggest golf story of the century, if the merger vindicates Phil Mickelson became the face of LIV Golf early on much to the chagrin of many of his peers, how the merger will impact the PGA Tour rank and file and golf’s majors, and what it means for Greg Norman’s legacy in the sport.

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REShow: Reggie Jackson - Hour 2 (6-6-2023) Jun 06, 2023

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Baseball Hall of Famer Reggie Jackson joins Rich in-studio where he discusses, along with activist Richard Lapchick, the need for more inclusion and diversity in sports, reveals why he played his best under the “Mr. October” spotlight, shares his favorite George Steinbrenner and Joe DiMaggio stories along with a box of ‘Reggie’ candy bars, and reveals how he landed memorable roles in ‘The Naked Gun’ and “The Love Boat.’

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REShow: Tony Petitti - Hour 1 (6-6-2023) Jun 06, 2023

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Rich reacts to the shocking news that not only are the PGA Tour and LIV Tour mending fences but also merging golf tours.

Big Ten Commissioner Tony Petitti and Rich discuss the intricacies of incorporating UCLA and USC into the conference, if further expansion is on the horizon, and shares his favorite memories of working with legendary sportscasters like Keith Jackson and Dick Enberg.

Rich predicts (complains??) that Michigan will get stuck in the same Big Ten conference as USC, and the guy's debate if Urban Meyer could still be a highly successful coach if he returned to college football.

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