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Hour 3: ‘Bussin’ with the Boys’ Hosts Taylor Lewan & Will Compton Talk Michigan & More Dec 11, 2025

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‘Bussin’ with the Boys’ hosts Taylor Lewan and Will Compton join Rich in-studio to discuss the Sherrone Moore controversy at Rich and Taylor’s alma mater Michigan and where the Wolverines’ football program and the university as a whole goes from here, how head coach Mike Vrabel has returned the New England Patriots’ winning ways, 44-year-old Philip Rivers unretiring for a shot to start for the injury-riddled Indianapolis Colts, and what the Cincinnati Bengals must do to return Joe Burrow’s joy for playing football after another lost season, and more.

Rich previews what is at stake for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in their Thursday Night Football NFC South matchup with the Falcons, and why the L.A. Rams are cheering against Atlanta.

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Hour 2: NFL Week 15 ‘Higher Register,’ plus NFL Network’s Kurt Warner Dec 11, 2025

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Pro Football Hall of Famer/NFL Network analyst Kurt Warner and Rich break down the challenges Philip Rivers is facing in his return to the Indianapolis Colts after not playing since the 2020 season, what is show’s about the NFL’s ability to develop young quarterbacks, discusses the mindset of Joe Burrow amid another injury-plagued disappointing season with the Cincinnati Bengals, why the Jacksonville Jaguars have been heating up and why the Philadelphia Eagles have cooled off of late, what’s ailing the Kansas City Chiefs’ offense, what the game tape says about 2nd-year QBs Drake Maye and Bo Nix, and Josh Allen’s huge Week 14 in the Buffalo Bills’ win over Cincy.

Rich and the guys marvel at the Oklahoma City Thunder’s red hot 24-1 start to the NBA season, and discuss the new ESPN ’30-for-30’ documentary on the late Stuart Scott.

In the NFL Week 15 version of ‘Higher Register’ Rich, Brockman and TJ offer up their less-than-enthusiastic belief in the Colts, Broncos vs Packers as a Super Bowl preview, and Cleveland Browns QB Shedeur Sanders.

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Hour 1: Sherrone Moore Michigan Reaction, Joe Burrow Opens Up, plus ESPN’s Ryan Clark Dec 11, 2025

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Michigan alum Rich weighs in on the shocking developments that led to the firing of the Wolverines’ head football coach Sherrone Moore and how the university moves forward in the wake of the stunning scandal.

ESPN NFL analyst Ryan Clark tells Rich why the Los Angeles Rams are the best team in the NFL, discusses the rise of the New England Patriots under 2nd-year QB Drake Maye and new head coach Mike Vrabel, the Philadelphia Eagles’ three-game losing streak, Mike Tomlin’s future as the Pittsburgh Steelers’ head coach, and more.

Rich and the guys reflect on Joe Burrow’s latest press conference where the Cincinnati Bengals QB confessed that he’s not having fun playing football these days.

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"The Masked Man" strikes again, The Uso brothers are back, and an exclusive Joe Hendry interview Dec 11, 2025

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O'Shea and TJ said his name and... he appeared! WWE Superstar Joe Hendry joined the show to discuss his start in the wrestling industry, his insane popularity with fans, what it felt like to make appearances in the Royal Rumble and WrestleMania, his welcome to wrestling moment, his Bar Fight Crew and much more! The guys also react to WWE Monday Night Raw & the reappearance on "The Masked Man", the return of the Uso's as a tag team, and look ahead to John Cena's final match vs Gunther.

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Hour 3: NFL Power Rankings for Week 15, plus ‘Anaconda’ Star Paul Rudd In-Studio Dec 10, 2025

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Rich reveals his updated NFL Power Rankings heading into Week 15 with some new teams making his top 10.

Actor Paul Rudd joins Rich in-studio where he discusses his upcoming ‘Anaconda’ reboot, the state of his beloved Kansas City Chiefs, fantasy football, his favorite scenes from ‘Anchorman,’ his annual ‘Big Slick’ charity event, and more.

Rich reacts to Philip Rivers’ first press conference since unretiring to rejoin the Indianapolis Colts, and says why he’s rooting for the 44-year-old former Pro Bowl QB.

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Hour 2: Steelers DT Cam Heyward, plus Hank Azaria In-Studio Dec 10, 2025

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Steelers DT Cam Heyward and Rich discuss Pittsburgh’s chances to win the AFC North, the increasing “hot seat” talk surrounding head coach Mike Tomlin, Philip Rivers’ return to the Indianapolis Colts, his recent on-field beef with Buffalo Bills QB Josh Allen, and Ohio State’s chances to win back-to-back national championships.

Emmy-winning actor Hank Azaria joins Rich in-studio where he laments over his beloved Mets losing Pete Alonso and Edwin Diaz on consecutive days, says how Bruce Springsteen responded to hearing his EZ Street tribute band, and congers up his best ‘The Simpsons’ voices (Moe, Chief Wiggum, and Snake Jailbird) to recreate some all-time best sports rants from Allen Iverson, Mike Gundy, and Dennis Green.

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Hour 1: Philip Rivers Could Start WK15, Chiefs’ Slim Playoff Hopes, plus WWE Superstar Gunther Dec 10, 2025

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Rich weighs in on the Indianapolis Colts’ possibly starting Philip Rivers in Week 15 even though the 44-year-old QB hasn’t played in the NFL since the 2020 season.

WWE Superstar Gunther joins Rich in-studio to discuss his plans to send John Cena into retirement this Saturday, reveals the hilarious he decided to pursue a career in professional wrestling, and more.

Rich reacts to Philadelphia Eagles head coach Nick Sirianni being asked about possibly benching QB Jalen Hurts, and breaks down the 6-7 Kansas City Chiefs’ slim playoff hopes entering the stretch run of the NFL season.

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Hour 3: Justin Herbert Toughs It Out, Straight Outta Tomlin, plus Actor Tony Goldwyn In-Studio Dec 09, 2025

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Rich weighs in on Justin Herbert leading the Chargers to a critical Monday Night Football win over the Philadelphia Eagles despite playing with a broken hand and getting sacked 7 times.

‘Law & Order’ star Tony Goldwyn joins Rich in-studio to discuss his new ‘Far from the Tree’ podcast with his daughter Blair, sharing scenes with Sean Penn in the acclaimed ‘One Battle After Another,’ his memorable heel performance in ‘Ghost,’ playing the President of the United States of America on ‘Scandal,’ and more.

Auntie Jackie in Virginia calls in to offer up her reaction to Shedeur Sander’s big Week 14 game for the Cleveland Browns, and react to the latest memorable press conference moment from Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin.

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Hour 2: Overreaction Tuesday, Rivers Officially Rejoins Colts, Advice for Marcus Freeman Dec 09, 2025

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Rich reacts to former Pro Bowl QB Philip Rivers, who last played in 2020, signing with the Indianapolis Colts’ practice squad.

In ‘Overreaction Tuesday’ Rich weighs in on the Eagles’ playoffs outlook, if the Chargers can catch the Denver Broncos in the AFC West, if the Bills vs Patriots in Week 15 is a preview of the AFC Championship Game, Philip Rivers’ possible return to the Indianapolis Colts, John Harbaugh’s future with the Baltimore Ravens, if Indiana Hoosiers QB Fernando Mendoza can pull off the triple crown of winning the CFP, the Heisman Trophy, and going #1 overall in the NFL Draft, and the Los Angeles Dodgers stealing All-Star closer Edwin Diaz away from the New York Mets.

Rich makes a pitch to Notre Dame’s Marcus Freeman to bolt the Fighting Irish for an job as an NFL head coach.

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Hour 1: Eagles Concern Level, Philip Rivers’ Possible Return, plus ESPN’s Jeff Saturday Dec 09, 2025

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Rich reacts to the Eagles’ crushing overtime loss to the Los Angeles Chargers and why Philadelphia fans shouldn’t be overly concerned about the team’s season-long struggles to be consistent week-to-week.

Rich weighs in on the injury-riddled Indianapolis Colts possibly adding former Pro Bowl quarterback Philip Rivers to their practice squad after the season-ending injury to Daniel Jones and the injuries to backups Anthony Richardson and Riley Leonard.

ESPN’s Jeff Saturday and Rich discuss the massive challenges Philip Rivers would face if he played for the Colts this season, his level of concern for the Eagles amid their 3-game losing streak, how the NFC playoff picture could play out, shares his favorite memories of the late Indianapolis Colts owner Jim Irsay, and reveals the epic prank Peyton and Cooper Manning played on him the first time he golfed at Augusta National.

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