Hour 2: NFL Insider Tom Pelissero Talks Coaching Carousel, plus Wild Card Round ‘Higher Register’
Rich shares the story about his professional journey from being a small-market sportscaster in Redding, California to ESPN in the mid-90s. NFL Insider Tom Pelissero and Rich break down the latest on the coaching carousel including the Miami Dolphins firing Mike McDaniel, the best fits for John Harbaugh and why he parted ways with the Baltimore Ravens, if any Wild Card-losing coach (Mike Tomlin?? Matt LaFleur?? Sean McDermott??) could be out of job this time next week, and if we could see Indiana’s Curt Cignetti in the NFL next season. In this week’s ‘Higher Register’ Rich, Brockman and TJ share their less-than-ringing takes on the Los Angeles Chargers, Steelers Head Coach Mike Tomlin, and the betting favorites in their Wild Card Round preview. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
8 Tammi 46min
Hour 1: Dolphins Fire Mike McDaniel Reaction, plus TNF’s Richard Sherman
Rich weighs in on the Dolphins firing head coach Mike McDaniel after going 35-33 in his 4 seasons in Miami. Thursday Night Football Analyst Richard Sherman and Rich break down Sam Darnold’s chances to lead the Seattle Seahawks to the Super Bowl, weighs in on John Harbaugh’s Ravens firing and Mike Tomlin’s future with the Pittsburgh Steelers, talks Legion of Boom and why Pete Carroll should be a Pro Football Hall of Famer someday, and previews the Chicago Bears vs Green Bay Packers Wild Card showdown. Rich reacts to Indiana Hoosiers Head Football Coach Curt Cignetti’s comments about his stoic personality on the sidelines. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
8 Tammi 46min
NXT Superstar Kelani Jordan, reactions to WWE Raw, and T.J. selects the top matches he'd like to see
O'Shea and T.J. welcome NXT star and former TNA Knockouts World Champion Kelani Jordan to the No-Contest family! She discusses growing up as the youngest of 7, moving from warm Florida to cold Michigan for college, her time as a gymnast, taking her first in ring bumps and her relationship with current United States Champion, Carmelo Hayes. Kelani also chooses her dream WrestleMania opponents and decides who'll be in her Bar Fight Crew! The guys also react to WrestleKingdom 20 and say farewell to the legendary, Hiroshi Tanahashi. They also have some strong opinions about this week's "Stranger Things" themed episode of Monday Night Raw, and T.J. reveals some dream matches he'd love to see. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
8 Tammi 1h 52min
Hour 3: Rich’s Final NFL Power Rankings, plus Actor Seann William Scott In-Studio
Patriots fan Chris Brockman reveals his level of confidence ahead of New England’s Wild Card matchup with Justin Herbert and the Los Angeles Chargers. Rich reveals his final NFL Power Rankings of the season ahead of this weekend’s Wild Card Games. Actor Seann William Scott joins Rich in-studio to plug the new season of ABC’s Tim Allen/Kat Dennings ‘Shifting Gears’ sitcom, preview the NFL playoffs, shares a great story about filming the hilarious ‘tranquilizer dart in the neck’ scene in ‘Old School’ with Will Ferrell, and reflects on the career success of his ‘American Pie’ mom Jennifer Coolidge. O’Shea Jackson Jr. drops by the studio ahead of taping the newest episode of his ‘No-Contest Wrestling’ podcast with TJ. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
7 Tammi 46min
Hour 2: NIL/Transfer Portal Reform Debate, plus ESPN’s Jesse Palmer Talks CFP
Rich has a message for his fellow Michigan alums on the heels of John Harbaugh’s firing by the Baltimore Ravens, and reacts to a report in The Athletic outlining the millions of dollars available to top NCAA football players via the Transfer Portal. ESPN’s Jesse Palmer and Rich preview the College Football Playoff semifinals including Indiana’s chances to win it all, the Cinderella runs by Ole Miss and the Miami Hurricanes, and explains why changes to the Transfer Portal and NIL are direly needed. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
7 Tammi 46min
Hour 1: Harbaugh/Ravens Reactions, Steelers HC Mike Tomlin, NFL Network’s Kurt Warner
Steelers Head Coach Mike Tomlin and Rich discuss his preparations for Pittsburgh’s Wild Card showdown with the Houston Texans, getting WR DK Metcalf back after his two-game suspension, his thoughts on John Harbaugh’s Ravens firing, his future in coaching, and more. Rich weighs in on the stunning parting of ways between the Ravens and John Harbaugh after 18 seasons in Baltimore. NFL Network Analyst Kurt Warner and Rich discuss John Harbaugh’s firing, which Wild Card quarterback matchups he’s looking forward to most, previews the San Francisco 49ers vs Philadelphia Eagles, explains why L.A. Rams QB Matthew Stafford is his NFL MVP choice over New England Patriots QB Drake Maye. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
7 Tammi 46min
Hour 3: Michigan Head Coach Kyle Whittingham, plus Jets’ & Giants’ 2026 Outlooks
Michigan head coach Kyle Whittingham and Rich chronicle the timeline of him stepping down at Utah to taking the vacant Wolverines’ job in the wake of Sherrone Moore’s scandalous exit from Ann Arbor, the importance of keeping starting QB Bryce Underwood in the UM program, how much he’s learned about Michigan football tradition, and being teammates with Suge Knight on the 1987 Rams team during the NFL strike. Rich and the guys discuss Tua Tagovailoa’s uncertain future with the Miami Dolphins, the New York Giants’ next head coach hire, and the New York Jets’ long tradition of not being very good at football. Rich has some words of advice for Packers fans who want head coach Mike LaFleur fired if Green Bay has an early exit from the playoffs. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
6 Tammi 46min
Hour 2: ‘Overreaction Tuesday,’ plus FOX Sports’ Mark Schlereth
Three-time Super Bowl champion/NFL on FOX analyst/’Stinkin’ Truth’ host Mark Schlereth and Rich discuss the Atlanta Falcons firing head coach Raheem Morris, discuss the Rams vs Panthers rematch, New Orleans Saints rookie QB Tyler Shough, how many road teams get the win in the Wild Card round, how deep the Seahawks and their formidable defense can go in the playoffs, why he has big concerns about the Denver Broncos despite their #1 seed in the AFC, and more. In ‘Overreaction Tuesday’ Rich weighs in on the NFL coaching carousel, Pittsburgh Steelers WR DK Metcalf, the 6-11 Cincinnati Bengals running it back next season with no changes to their coaching staff, Kevin Stefanski’s next head coaching gig, if Philip Rivers would make a good NFL head coach, the Oklahoma City Thunder’s chances to repeat as NBA champions, and more. Rich and the guys debate how long after January 1st is it appropriate to wish someone “happy new year!” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
6 Tammi 46min
