Hour 2: ‘What’s More Likely,’ plus NFL Insider Tom Pelissero

Rich kicks off the hour breaking down the big changes atop the AFC playoff hierarchy after Sunday’s NFL Week 14 games, and recaps Jalen Hurts’ impressive NFL starting debut and the NFC playoff picture (4:11). Pro Football Talk’s Mike Florio and Rich discuss the NFL making it through 14 weeks in the face of the Covid-19 pandemic, the Eagles’ future decisions at QB, Alex Smith’s calf injury, the Raiders firing their Defensive Coordinator, which NFL coaches won’t be NFL coaches after this season, and his choice for NFL Coach of the Year honors. (23:10). Chiefs’ TE Travis Kelce and Rich discuss what makes the Chiefs’ offense so dangerous, his nomination for the NFL’s esteemed Walter Payton Man of the Year Award, his brother Jason’s new hairdo, his record-setting career path, and a new a great new nickname for KC head coach Andy Reid (39:29).    Thank you to today's sponsor: Netsuite = The world's number one cloud business system. Schedule your free product tour at Netsuite.com/Rich  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

14 Joulu 202056min

Chris Brockman updates the latest NFL injury news that could impact your fantasy playoffs.(8:13). Rich offers up his top three Under the Radar games for NFL Week 14 between the Cowboys and Bengals, Cardinals and Giants, and the Chargers and Falcons. (13:46). Actor Kevin Bacon and Rich discuss his hosting the upcoming ‘Play On’ charity concert on CBS, the best singers-turned-actors and an EPIC Six Degrees of Kevin Back game, the anniversary of the release of ‘A Few Good Men,’ and Showtime’s ‘City on a Hill.’ (20:45). Rich and the guys wrap up the hour with their Higher Register Tepid takes on the Bills chances to play in the AFC Championship Game, the Rams as the NFC’s best team, and the Raven’s revived playoff hopes, plus Brockman’s Week 14 Sneaky Good Games, and Rich’s Unlockiest Lock of the Week. (45:09).   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

11 Joulu 202054min

ESPN’s Bomani Jones and Rich discuss Kyrie Irving’s convoluted reasoning for not speaking to the media, if the Clippers should have given Paul George that huge max extension, possible landing spots if the Rockets trade James Harden, and his choice for the biggest heist in sports history. (4:24). NBC Sports Boston’s Tom Curran and Rich discuss the problem with Cam Newton and the Patriots offense, how the Bill Belichick and Patriots painted themselves into a corner when it comes to their roster, how the Patriots can rebound in 2021 and beyond. (24:11). Rich and the guys wrap up the hour breaking down his 12-year-old son’s (impressive) fantasy hoops draft. (48:27).   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

11 Joulu 202057min

Rich kicks off the hour breaking down the Patriots complete and utter break down against the Rams in Week 14, touting the Rams doing everything right against Bill Belichick. (1:58). Former ESPN host Trey Wingo and Rich discuss his days as an NBC Page, why he named his new podcast ‘Half Forgotten History,’ leaving ESPN after 23 years, why the Chiefs will repeat as champions, why he’s not fully on the Browns bandwagon, and which team will come out of the NFC. (23:59). Rich and the guys wrap up the hour touting the Browns as a legit title contender, and debate who is most expensive bust in sports history. (45:56).   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

11 Joulu 202056min

Chris Brockman opens the hour with the latest news and notes from the world of sports including a ton of NFL injury updates. (2:49). Comedian Nick Kroll and Rich discuss why ‘The League’ former cast member is also a former fantasy football player in real life, which athletes were the best actors on ‘The League,’ how he convinced some of Hollywoods top stars and most respected actors to play raunchy roles in the new season of Netflix’s ‘Big Mouth,’ and what he learned from British camp counselors as a kid. (19:57). ‘Brother from Another’ co-host Michael Holley and Rich discuss if James Harden is the most overrated player in the NBA, and the Eagles starting Jalen Hurts over the much higher-paid Carson Wentz in Week 14. (41:06).      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

10 Joulu 202054min

Rich and the guys discuss Chris Brockman’s insane 14-team fantasy league and how to make yourself not hate your life when your fantasy team is losing. (8:33). Future Hall of Fame linebacker Demarcus Ware and Rich discuss the Cowboys lack of leadership on the defensive side of the ball, Dak Prescott’s future in Dallas, if the Cowboys are using Ezekiel Elliott enough, his pick for the NFL’s Defensive Player of the Year, and this new fitness app ‘Driven to Win.’ (20:42). Rich wraps up the hour reacting to the MASSIVE contract extension the Clippers just gave Paul George. Seriously, it’s A LOT of money. (42:18).   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

10 Joulu 202057min

Rich kicks off the hour previewing the big Thursday Night Football matchup between the Rams and Bill Belichick’s Patriots, previews the top Week 14 storylines, and explains why this is a HUGE week for the Eagles. (3:04). Rich and the guys debate which NBA team would have the best chance to unseat the Lakers if they were to acquire disgruntled Rockets guard James Harden. (26:51). Clemson Head Coach Dabo Swinney and Rich discuss how he got the recruiting ball rolling at Clemson, if teams that have played only a partial schedule should be illegible for the College Football Playoff, and Trevor Lawrence’s NFL future and when it might start. (36:59).   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

10 Joulu 202056min

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