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

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.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

11 Des 46min

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

11 Des 46min

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

11 Des 1h 50min

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

10 Des 46min

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

10 Des 46min

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

9 Des 46min

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

9 Des 46min