Hour 1: NFL Week 11’s Big Stakes, plus ESPN’s Marcus Spears on AFC/NFC Contenders/Pretenders

Rich kicks off the hour sharing a story about his first trip to Las Vegas where he took in a comedy set from the late, great (and HIGHLY profane) Redd Foxx, (4:51). Chris Brockman runs through the latest news including NFL injury updates on Joe Mixon, Daniel Jones, Antonio Gibson, Drew Brees and others. (10:40). ‘Inside the NBA’ co-host Kenny Smith and Rich discuss James Harden’s future with the Rockets, if Giannis Antetokounmpo will be staying or leaving the Bucks, if anyone can truly compete with the Lakers in the 2020-21 season, and how his Jet Academy can help your budding hoopster’s skill set. (22:56). Rich and the guys debate how the Rockets should handle the disgruntled James Harden, (43:38) and wrap up the hour breaking down the latest NFL playoff-clinching scenarios for Week 14 (51:25).    Thank you to today's sponsors: Geico = In just 15 minutes you could save you 15% or more on car insurance. Visit Geico.com   Pluto TV = Drop in. It's free. 100s of free TV channels and 1000s of movies and TV shows. Visit Pluto.TV  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

9 Joulu 202055min

Yankees first baseman Luke Voit and Rich discuss his 2020 season where he led MLB in home runs, what his uniform number change has to do with the Army-Navy football game, why he’s last in the Yankees fantasy football league, and why DJ LeMahiue is the best hitter he’s ever seen. (2:35). Rich and the guys dive into their appreciation for Alec Baldwin and his unforgettable and immensely quotable scene in ‘Glengarry Glen Ross.’(16:07). Good Morning Football’s Kyle Brandt and Rich discuss Gregg Williams’ head-scratching decision to blitz the Raiders at the end of the Jets Week 13 loss, why Bills QB Josh Allen is BETTER than a young Ben Roethlisberger, what could be an epic Chiefs-Dolphins Mahomes-Tua matchup, and the extremely competitive AFC playoff race. (22:30).  Thank you to today's sponsor: Microsoft Teams = Now there are more ways to be a Team. Learn more at Microsoft.com/teams  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

9 Joulu 202056min

Rich kicks off the hour recapping the Cowboys getting steamrolled by Lamar Jackson and the Ravens on Tuesday night, (3:13). Hall of Fame wide receiver Cris Carter and Rich discuss the rise of Vikings rookie WR Justin Jefferson and Minnesota’s playoff chances, how/if the Eagles can right their ship, and which AFC teams he’s high on. (23:14). Did Hall of Fame broadcaster Bob Costas finally join twitter?? No, and he HILARIOUSLY refutes the fake account that sprang up in his name this morning. (38:48).   Thank you to today's sponsor: Geico = In just 15 minutes you could save you 15% or more on car insurance. Visit Geico.com Pluto TV = Drop in. It's free. 100s of free TV channels and 1000s of movies and TV shows. Visit Pluto.TV  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

9 Joulu 202057min

Las Vegas TE Darren Waller and Rich discuss the Raiders’ last-second win over the Jets in Week 14, his long road from substance addiction to budding NFL superstar, how future Hall of Famer Jason Witten has helped his development, and the work his foundation is doing for the greater good. (2:56). ‘This Is Us’ actor Chris Sullivan and Rich discuss the greatness of Steven Soderbergh’s ‘The Knick’ series, his recording career as Joseph the Spouse and his debut album ‘Six Feet from Under,’ why ‘This Is Us’ resonates with viewers, and why he gave up on a promising tennis career for acting. (21:00). Rich wraps up the hour previewing the Tuesday night matchup between the Cowboys and Ravens. (49:58).   Thank you to today's sponsor: Microsoft Teams = Now there are more ways to be a Team. Learn more at Microsoft.com/teams  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

8 Joulu 202054min

Rich and New Orleans Saints QB Taysom Hill discuss the timeline for Drew Brees’ return to the starting QB role, his long journey from practice squader to starting QB in the NFL, his long-term goals as the Saints quarterback, how he handles a talented WR corps, and his role at home as a new dad. (1:52). Emmy Award-winning actor Jon Ham and Rich discuss why he was forced to root for the Chiefs, that time he pissed off Bill Murray and much of Chicago by wearing a Cardinals cap to a Cubs World Series Game, and his new film ‘Wild Mountain Thyme,’ (22:19). Rich wraps up the hour reacting to the news that this year’s Ohio State-Michigan game has been cancelled due to Covid-19, and reacting to the announcement that the Eagles have named rookie Jalen Hurts their starting quarterback over Carson Wentz for Week 14. (40:21).   Thank you to today's sponsor: Geico = In just 15 minutes you could save you 15% or more on car insurance. Visit Geico.com Pluto TV = Drop in. It's free. 100s of free TV channels and 1000s of movies and TV shows. Visit Pluto.TV  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

8 Joulu 202057min

Rich kicks off the hours recapping Washington Football Team’s surprising win over the previously unbeaten Steelers, and marvels at the MVP-like performance of Bills QB Josh Allen in Buffalo’s Monday Night Football drubbing of the 49ers. (2:25). Rich reacts to new that this year’s Michigan-Ohio State game might be cancelled due to Covid-19. (23:10). In his weekly ‘4 Downs’ segment Rich weighs in on the Saints as the top seed in the NFC, the Vikings’ playoff chances, (28:39). Notre Dame head coach Brian Kelly and Rich discuss the Covid-19 impact on this college football season, if the Fighting Irish should be in the College Football Playoff even if they lose their rematch with Clemson, if the CFP committee should expand the playoff field this season, if the Irish will remain in the ACC for football and his decade in South Bend and what Rich will do to celebrate his 13th year at the school. (38:34).   Thank you to today's sponsor: Microsoft Teams = Now there are more ways to be a Team. Learn more at Microsoft.com/teams  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

8 Joulu 202055min

Rich kicks off hour three previewing the Bills vs 49ers on Monday Night Football, (00:45). In his ‘Overreaction Monday’ segment Rich weighs in on the Eagles’ QB situation, the Saints Super Bowl Chances with Taysom Hill, Aaron Rodgers MVP chances and more! (11:26). ESPN NFL Analyst and 2-time Super Bowl champion Damien Woody and Rich discuss Bill Belichick’s 45-0 destruction of Anthony Lynn’s Chargers, why Belichick’s coaching tree doesn’t always bear fruit, why the Jets job is “pretty attractive,” and why he’s not fully buying into the 9-3 Browns (22:31). Rich wraps up the hour pondering the possibility of Bill Cowher coming out of retirement to coach the Jets (48:23).   Thank you to today's sponsor: Geico = In just 15 minutes you could save you 15% or more on car insurance. Visit Geico.com Pluto TV = Drop in. It's free. 100s of free TV channels and 1000s of movies and TV shows. Visit Pluto.TV  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

7 Joulu 202056min

Rich and Yahoo! Sports’ Pete Thamel and Rich discuss the covid-19 threat to the Michigan-Ohio State game, if the BYU-Coastal Carolina battle of unbeatens could influence an expansion of the College Football Playoff, how long Jim Harbaugh will remain at Michigan, and if Urban Meyer is heading to Texas and Trevor Lawrence staying at Clemson, (2:18). NBC News’ Political Correspondent Steve Kornacki and Rich discuss his AWESOME appearance breaking down the NFL playoff picture on Football Night in America, why he’s a low-key Patriots fan, reveals that he’s actually only good at one thing when it comes to math, reveals how many pairs of khaki pants he owns, and if he’s willing to do a big favor for Rich on the air. (20:43). Rich wraps up the hour singing the praise of Giants’ head coach Joe Judge and why his team is tougher than their 5-7 record indicates, and responds to critics who say the Chiefs are vulnerable (47:57).   Thank you to today's sponsor: Microsoft Teams = Now there are more ways to be a Team. Learn more at Microsoft.com/teams  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

7 Joulu 202055min