The Rich Eisen Show

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REShow: Collin Gillespie - Hour 1 (3-29-2022) Mar 29, 2022

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Rich takes stock of the NFL QB carousel situation where the Panthers and Seahawks appear to be the only NFC teams unsettled at quarterback and breaks down the options for 49ers QB Jimmy Garoppolo who’s currently on the trade block.

Villanova PG Collin Gillespie tells Rich how this year’s Final Four team compares to the Wildcats’ 2018 National Championship squad, how head coach Jay Wright prepares his players not only for success on the hardwood but for success in life also, how ‘Nova will handle the loss of Justin Moore when they face Kansas on Saturday, reveals how he reacted when he found out CBS had his dad mic’d up for two recent games, and if Wright should go back to wearing suits on the sideline during games.

Rich reacts to the NFL Changing its Overtime rules to allow both teams to have a possession in OT but only for playoff games.

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REShow: Ian Eagle- Hour 3 (3-28-2022) Mar 28, 2022

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CBS Sports/Nets Announcer Ian Eagle and Rich break down the first-ever NCAA Tournament meeting between arch rivals Duke Blue Devils and the North Carolina Tar Heels, what it was like to call the play-by-play on each one of Saint Peter’s improbable NCAA Tournament run that saw the 15-seeded Peacocks advance to the Elite 8 of the Big Dance, and when/if we’ll see Ben Simmons take the floor and play in an actual NBA game this season.

In his ‘Overreaction Monday’ segment Rich says if Mike Krzyzewski will surpass John Wooden as college basketball’s GOAT coach if he retires winning an national championship this season, if Will Smith’s slap of Chris Rock will overshadow his Best Actor Oscar and every other accomplishment in his career, how much Patrick Mahomes and the Chiefs’ offense will miss Tyreek Hill next season, and what we can expect from the high-energy Detroit Lions on the upcoming season of HBO’s ‘Hard Knocks.’

Legendary sportscaster Van Earl Wright lobs in a surprise call to weigh in on Mike Del Tufo’s purported prowess on the audio mixing board going back to their days at Fox Sports.

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REShow: Mike Florio - Hour 2 (3-28-2022) Mar 28, 2022

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Pro Football Talk’s Mike Florio tells Rich why the Cleveland Browns were willing to overlook Deshaun Watson’s possible off-field transgressions when trading for him and signing him to a record contract, that it’s entirely possible Watson will be put on paid leave for the entire 2022 season while the NFL investigates the civil claims against him, and if it’s possible Colin Kaepernick gets another shot to play in the NFL again.

Rich comments on Deshaun Watson’s record contract and how it will impact future deals for the likes of Justin Herbert, Joe Burrow, Kyler Murray and others.

Rich and TJ comment on Will Smith slapping Chris Rock during the Academy Awards and what it means for the Oscars, Smith and Rock moving forward, and ponders if the Seahawks could be in the market for Jimmy Garoppolo if the 49ers decide to cut him or would be better off pursuing Baker Mayfield or bringing in Colin Kaepernick.

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REShow: Peter King - Hour 1 (3-28-2022) Mar 28, 2022

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Rich breaks down this year’s Final Four field that includes some of college basketball’s top blue blood programs, Duke, North Carolina, Kansas and Villanova.

Rich runs through the proposed NFL Overtime rules changes at the Owners Meetings and says how he’d like to see OT adjusted (if at all).

NBC Sports’ NFL Insider Peter King tells Rich if the NFL is likely to change the Overtime rules to ensure both teams get at least one possession in OT, if some possible unintended consequences of changing the OT rules outweigh the fairness if giving both teams a chance to score, reveals that many people around the league object to the Cleveland Browns handing $230M guaranteed to Deshaun Watson given the pending sexual misconduct lawsuits hanging over his head and how that contract impacts future QB deals, and what the immediate future bodes for Baker Mayfield’s outlook as an NFL starting quarterback.

Rich reacts to the stunning moment at the Academy Awards where Will Smith slapped Oscars presenter Chris Rock after the comedian joked about his wife’s (Jada Pinkett Smith) hair.

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REShow: Mason Rudolph- Hour 3 (3-25-2022) Mar 25, 2022

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Steelers QB Mason Rudolph stops by the studio to discuss with Rich his chances to win Pittsburgh’s starting QB job after Ben Roethlisberger’s retirement and the signing of Mitchell Trubisky, offers up some wardrobe “aesthetics” advice on Rich’s wardrobe and Instagram feed, and weighs in on Mike Gundy’s mullet, the best Pittsburgh eats, and more in a game of ‘Start-Bench-Cut.’

Rich reacts to Deshaun Watson’s comments in his introductory press conference in Cleveland and says the Browns and their new QB should get used to the scrutiny and plenty more questions given the unsettled state of his legal issues.

TJ lists the “Top 5 Reunions I Want to See” in his weekly ‘Big-Ass Grab Bag’ including the Fugees, Charles Barkley and Michael Jordan, Jerry Jones and the Lombardi Trophy and more!

Rich wraps up the hour pleading with the Jets to find the secret “Sauce” to combat the Mami Dolphins bringing Tyreek Hill to the AFC East.

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REShow: Deion Sanders/Christian Kirk - Hour 2 (3-25-2022) Mar 25, 2022

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Pro Football Hall of Famer and Jackson State Head Coach Deion Sanders tells Rich why he was peeved that a handful of NFL teams blew off the school’s pro day this year and reveals his plan to make smaller schools more prominent in the eyes of NFL scouts, reveals the extent of his health problems that plagued him throughout this past college football season, and has some advice for Rich’s 40-yard dash for this year’s RunRichRun: START TRAINING YESTERDAY!

Jaguars WR Christian Kirk tells Rich why he left the Arizona Cardinals to sign with Trevor Lawrence and the Jacksonville Jaguars, calls reports critical of Kyler Murray’s lack of leadership skills “nonsense,” and offers up some advice for Rich on how to improve the “aesthetics” of his social media platforms.

Rich and Brockman discuss Deshaun Watson’s opening press conference.

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REShow: PJ Carlesimo - Hour 1 (3-25-2022) Mar 25, 2022

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Rich recaps night one of the NCAA Tournament’s Sweet 16 round that saw #1 seeds Arizona and Gonzaga bounced from the Big Dance, and has a message for all the Duke haters out there rooting against Coach K.

ESPN/Westwood One Basketball Analyst PJ Carlesimo tells Rich how Kelvin Sampson’s Houston Cougars were able to oust #1 seeded Arizona in the NCAA Tournament’s Sweet 16 and how the Cougars match up with their next opponent Villanova, previews the Elite 8 matchup between Duke and Arkansas, reflects on Coach K’s storied career and shares some great stories about coaching the Olympic Dream Team with him, and says why Saint Peter’s Peacocks Head Coach Shaheen Holloway has a bright coaching future that could have him on the move in short time.

Rich lists his top five moments from a MOMENTOUS week in sports, and reacts to Kyler Murray finally explaining why he went public with his beef with the Arizona Cardinals on social media.

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REShow: Pablo Schreiber- Hour 3 (3-24-2022) Mar 24, 2022

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Rich reacts to Colin Kaepernick working out with Seahawks wide receivers and says it’s time Seattle or another NFL team gives the former Super Bowl QB another shot in the league.

The guys react to the crazy scene on the Miami Heat sideline where head coach Erik Spoelstra and Jimmy Butler nearly came to blows during a game.

Actor Pablo Schreiber joins Rich in-studio to discuss the premier of the much-anticipated ‘Halo’ series on Paramount+ based on the popular X-Box game, reacts to his favorite team (the New York Jets) missing out on trading for WR Tyreek Hill, reflects in his roles in the groundbreaking dramas ‘The Wire’ and ‘Orange Is the New Black,’ and reveals an amazing story about fellow Carnegie Melon alum Joe Manganiello and the lengths he went to nail a scene in one of their college plays.

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REShow: James Caan - Hour 2 (3-24-2022) Mar 24, 2022

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Rich and Brockman offer up some sage advice for a caller who’s soon to be a first-time father.

Academy Award-nominated actor James Caan and Rich discuss the 50th anniversary of the release of ‘The Godfather’ and reveals that director Francis Ford Coppola initially wanted him to play the role of Michael Corelone which eventually went to Al Pacino, also reveals that he surprisingly looked to insult comedian Don Rickles for the inspiration behind Sonny Corleone’s acerbic demeanor, says why he was thrilled to co-star alongside acting legend Marlon Brando, and reveals the real physical danger he was in while shooting the film’s memorable tollbooth scene.

Rich and the guys debate who their favorite characters are from ‘The Godfather’ and say why Harrison Ford might be the most beat-up actor of all-time.

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REShow: Daniel Jeremiah - Hour 1 (3-24-2022) Mar 24, 2022

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Rich takes stock of the Dolphins trading for WR Tyreek Hill and what his addition means for Miami’s offense under new head coach Mike McDaniel and why he would leave a contending team like the Chiefs in the first place.

Rich reacts to New York City lifting its vaccine mandate for home athletes and explains what that means for Kyrie Irving and the Brooklyn Nets’ playoff outlook.

NFL Network Analyst Daniel Jeremiah tells Rich how he reacted when he heard former Jaguars head coach Urban Meyer say “scouts are lazy,’ why the Chiefs would part ways with Tyreek Hill and what the All-Pro WR’s impact will be on the Dolphins offense, why the Colts still have glaring roster holes despite adding QB Matt Ryan, where Baker Mayfield could land if the Browns find a trade partner, what the addition of Davante Adams means to the Raiders, the subtraction of Tyreek Hill from the Chiefs means for the AFC West landscape, and breaks down his latest mock draft they features just one QB (Kenny Pickett) in the first round with the Packers selecting not one but TWO wideouts to replace Parker in Green Bay.

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