Hour 1: Patriots and Jets are Going Opposite Directions, plus Terrell Suggs In-Studio

Rich and the guys start the hour reacting to Michael Strahan’s April Fools gap-tooth prank and grill Mike Del Tufo for taking credit for sniffing out the prank when it was actually TJ Jefferson who made the initial call. Actor & Comedian Lil Rel Howery and Rich talk the surprising success of his Netflix prank movie ‘Bad Trip’ and why you’ll want to watch it just for the cocky priest, and why his NBA All-Star Celebrity Game dreams went down in flames and led to his benching by coach Stephen A. Smith. And make sure to check out Rich's other podcast every Friday: Just Getting Started with Rich Eisen Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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CBS Sports’ and Brooklyn Nets announcer Ian Eagle and Rich discuss how amazing this year’s NCAA Tournament has been, why Gonzaga is the best tournament team he’s seen in his two decades of calling March Madness games and if UCLA can pull off a stunning upset of the Zags, his dropping an awesome Megan Thee Stallion reference during one of his tourney games this year, the Nets’ chances to erase their long history of NBA irrelevance, and his predictions on how the Final Four plays out. Rich and the guys react to Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts changing his number from 2 to 1 and wonder if that has anything to do with Carson Wentz switching to #2 with the Colts. Basketball Hall of Famer Bill Walton tells (yells?) Rich how much love and enthusiasm for life and basketball, what will be the basis of his upcoming on-air conversation with fellow UCLA great Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, and if the underdog Bruins can pull off the upset against unbeaten Gonzaga. And make sure to check out Rich's other podcast every Friday: Just Getting Started with Rich Eisen Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Rich kicks off the hour remind everyone that we are exactly one month away from the NFL Draft and that he is exactly 1000% nervous that the Jets will screw it up completely. Rich reacts to comments by Bears’ GM Ryan Pace touting Andy Dalton’s resume, and reminds Chicago fans that they probably deserved better. NFL Films analyst Greg Cosell and Rich discuss if Trevor Lawrence is really that much better than BYU quarterback Zach Wilson, if the Jets could surprise everyone and stick with Sam Darnold as their QB instead of drafting his replacement, if Mac Jones or Trey Lance will be the third quarterback off the board on draft day, why Ohio State’s Justin Fields reminds him of a smaller version of Cam Newton, which dark horse QB the Bears could target later on in the draft, and if the top draft QBs can be compared to any current NFL QBs. Rich wraps up the hour debating TJ on whether all the pundits are overrating Clemson’s Trevor Lawrence as the NFL’s “Next Great QB.” And make sure to check out Rich's other podcast every Friday: Just Getting Started with Rich Eisen Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Rich and the guys start the hour grilling long-time Yankees fan Mike Del Tufo who says he’s going to switch his allegiance to the Mets if the Pinstripes don’t win the World Series this season. The guys also do a DEEP dive into Titans Qb Ryan Tannehill’s response to Derrick Henry’s INSANE pushups-on-an-exercise-ball-and-strength-band-with-a-chain-over-your-neck workout which leads to a fun game of 80’s Action Hero/Film Set Job Mad-Libs. Actor and Emmy-winning writer Bob Odenkirk and Rich discuss his longtime Chicago Cubs fandom, why you shouldn’t watch his new film ‘Nobody’ with your kids, working with Garry Shandling in the seminal HBO comedy ‘The Larry Sanders Show,’ and if he’s in the know about how ‘Better Call Saul’ will wrap up its series storyline. And make sure you check out Rich's other podcast: Just Getting Started with Rich Eisen. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Rich tips off the hour reacting to the news that North Carolina’s Roy Williams is retiring and wondering if Celtics head coach Brad Stevens could be in line to replace the 3-time national champion coach in Chapel Hill. With the 49ers trading up to #3, Rich and the guys discuss the growing intrigue about which QB’s will get drafted by which teams and some possible wheeling and dealing that could do down. Acclaimed golf swing coach and Golf Channel/Golf Pass host Chris Como and Rich discuss Bryson DeChambeau’s absolute desire to become the best in golf despite using methods that have rankled the sports’ traditionalists, the advice he has for all the hackers out there along with the ultimate flex when Rich asks for a lesson. And make sure you check out Rich's other podcast: Just Getting Started with Rich Eisen. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Rich starts the hour reacting to TJ Jefferson’s April Fool’s tweet about the Bears trading for Russell Wilson which DID NOT go over well with die-hard Chicago fan Jeff Garlin, so the ‘Curb Your Enthusiasm’ actor/comedian called into the show to “voice his displeasure.” Jomboy dials in and reveals to Rich where the “Jomboy” name came from and how MLB has reacted to his sudden online stardom covering the more controversial aspects of baseball, his preview of the National League and why the Padres have a better chance to win the World Series than the NL West, an American League preview, and his Cy Young/MVP favorites in the NL and AL. Rich warps up the hour giving his preview of his beloved Yankees and their chances to win the World Series this season.  And make sure you check out Rich's other podcast: Just Getting Started with Rich Eisen. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Two-time Super Bowl champion Chris Long and Rich discuss the importance/overemphasis on pro days for NFL prospects, why current NFL players have a right to be upset with the league expanding to a 17-game regular season, the Eagles’ “confusing” off-season and why this could be a make-or-break season for the team’s front office, what kind of quarterback Colts fans can expect in Carson Wentz next season, and why you can expect to see Jimmy Garoppolo back with the Patriots soon.  With the NFL moving to a 17-game regular season, Rich busts out a special version of “Sneaky Good Games” showcasing the top Week 18 games to watch in the upcoming NFL season. Rich and the guys wrap up the hour reacting to Michael Strahan’s decision to fix his trademark gap-toothed smile and wonder if it’s not all just an elaborate April Fool’s joke. And please check out Rich's other podcast every Friday: Just Getting Started with Rich Eisen Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Turner Sports NBA Analyst and Michigan alum Chris Webber and Rich discuss the Wolverines’ upset loss to UCLA in their Elite 8 matchup and how Bruins alum Reggie Miller wouldn’t stop trash talk texting him about it, why Juwan Howard has a bright future in Ann Arbor while breaking the bias against big man coaches, why he, an pioneer of baggy shorts in basketball, IS NOT A FAN of the trend toward John Stockton-esque short shorts, why the NBA needs to change its policy on teams adding high-quality players via buyouts, and his message for former Lions QB Matthew Stafford. FOX Sports NFL Rules Analyst and former NFL VP of Officiating Mike Pereira and Rich discuss if the End Zone/Pylon Fumble Rule will ever be changed, why the proposed “Sky Judge” proposal is good theory but flawed in how it could be implemented, and why the NFL is thinking about tinkering with Overtime rules and onside kicks, and his 4th & 15 proposal to replace the current system. Rich wraps up the hour presenting the new statistical milestones that NFL QBs, RBs, and receivers now have to strive for if they want to be known as the single season record holder for passing yards, receiving yards and touchdowns, and rushing yards. And please check out Rich's other podcast every Friday: Just Getting Started with Rich Eisen Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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