Hour 2: NFL Network’s Kurt Warner, plus The Ringer’s Todd McShay
NFL Network analyst/Pro Football Hall of Famer Kurt Warner and Rich discuss Tua Tagovailoa’s benching by the Miami Dolphins, how Denver Broncos QB Bo Nix has improved as the season has progressed, why he was “extremely impressed” with Philip Rivers in his first NFL game in 5 years, why the Houston Texans and Buffalo Bills could be the two most dangerous teams in the AFC playoffs field, how the Jacksonville Jaguars have levelled up Trevor Lawrence this year, and previews what to expect in the Rams-Seahawks pivotal NFC West showdown on Thursday Night Football. The Ringer’s Todd McShay tells Rich why teams would much rather select a quarterback in the 2027 NFL Draft instead of in 2026, if Indiana Hoosiers QB Fernando Mendoza is worthy of the #1 overall pick next spring, reveals his pick to win the College Football Playoff, and discusses Michigan’s search for a new head coach in the wake of firing Sherrone Moore. Yankees fan Rich reacts to reliever Luke Weaver ditching the Pinstripes to sign with the crosstown Mets. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
17 Des 202546min
Hour 1: Tua Benched Reaction, plus SEC Commissioner Greg Sankey
Rich weighs in on the Dolphins benching Tua Tagovailoa for rookie Quinn Ewers and breaks down the massive salary cap implications for Miami if they decide to move on and cut ties with their franchise QB. Rich and the guys debate if Jalen Hurts’ mostly stoic demeanor is the main source of Philadelphia Eagles’ fans frustration with the quarterback. SEC Commissioner Greg Sankey and Rich discuss the general state of CFB including the rampant poaching of coaches, players utilizing the Transfer Portal to take more NIL money at other schools, the controversial 12-team College Football Playoff selection process, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
17 Des 202546min
Hour 3: Overreaction Tuesday, Is a Tua Benching Coming?? Plus Comedian Charlie Berens In-Studio
Rich weighs in on Philip Rivers’ remarkable return to the NFL after a 5-year retirement and what it says about the NFL’s ability to develop young QB’s to be ready to step in and start games. In ‘Overreaction Tuesday’ Rich weighs in on Aaron Rodgers’ & Mike Tomlin’s futures with the Pittsburgh Steelers, if the Josh Allen can finally take the Buffalo Bills to the Super Bowl now that Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs won’t be standing in their way, if the Jacksonville Jaguars or Houston Texans can reach the AFC Championship Game, if Philip Rivers’ return to the Indianapolis Colts might lure Las Vegas Raiders’ part-owner Tom Brady out of retirement, and if we’ve actually seen the last of John Cena in a WWE wrestling ring. Comedian Charlie Berens joins Rich in-studio to discuss his new ‘Neighborly’ YouTube special, his love for the Green Bay Packers, how he went from doing local TV news to being a stand-up comic. Rich reacts to Dolphins head coach Mike McDaniel saying benching QB Tua Tagovailoa is not out of the question in the wake of Miami being eliminated from playoff contention. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
16 Des 202546min
Hour 2: Chiefs’ Retooling, NFL Playoff Clinching Scenarios, plus Frank Caliendo In-Studio
Rich and the guys debate what to expect from the Kansas City Chiefs’ “retooling” in the wake of missing the postseason for the first time in ten years along with Patrick Mahomes’ season-ending ACL injury. Rich breaks down which NFL teams can punch their tickets to the playoffs in Week 16. Comedian/impressionist Frank Caliendo joins Rich in-studio where he discusses his upcoming tour dates and does his expert impressions of John Madden, Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones, ESPN stalwarts Mel Kiper Jr, and Adam Schefter among others, including a re-imagining of ‘Step Brothers’ starring John C. Reilly and Stephen A. Smith. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
16 Des 202546min
Hour 1: Steelers-Dolphins Takeaways, plus FOX Sports’ Mark Schlereth
Rich reacts to the Pittsburgh Steelers taking one more step towards winning the AFC North with a Monday Night Football win over Tua Tagovailoa and the Miami Dolphins to improve to 8-6 on the year. NFL on Fox analyst/’Stinkin’ Truth’ podcast host Mark Schlereth and Rich discuss Kyler Murray’s uncertain future with the Arizona Cardinals, Philip Rivers’ return to the Indianapolis Colts after a 5-year retirement, how Denver Broncos’ QB Bo Nix and Jacksonville Jaguars QB Trevor Lawrence have improved over the past month, how Micah Parsons’ season-ending ACL injury impacts the Green Bay Packers’ chances to catch the Chicago Bears in the NFC North, if the Detroit Lions miss or make the playoffs, which teams is likely to come out on top in the NFC South, and explains why he agrees with Rich that we’ll all (even KC haters) miss the Chiefs come playoffs time. Rich weighs in on the Dolphins being eliminated from playoff contention and the future of head coach Mike McDaniel in Miami after another disappointing season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
16 Des 202546min
Hour 3: Rams & NFC West Intrigue, Jaguars as AFC 1-Seed, Dolphins’ MNF Stakes
Rich breaks down the Los Angeles Rams’ impressive Week 15 win over the Detroit Lions and previews what’s at stake for L.A. on Thursday Night Football against the Seattle Seahawks, and the San Francisco 49ers outside chance to still win the NFC West. Rich reacts to Trevor Lawrence and the AFC South-leading Jacksonville Jaguars extending their win streak to 5 games, and previews what’s at stake for the Miami Dolphins in their Monday Night Football showdown with the Pittsburgh Steelers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
15 Des 202546min
Hour 2: Micah Parsons ACL, Eagles Fly High vs Lowly Raiders, Cowboys, Bears & More
Rich weighs in on the Philadelphia Eagles’ firing on all cylinders in their Week 15 31-0 shutout of the lowly 2-12 Las Vegas Raiders, says why Cowboys fans should be excited for the team’s future despite falling to 6-7-1 on the year, and capes for fellow Michigan alum JJ McCarthy after the Minnesota Vikings’ in over Dallas. Rich weighs in on how Micah Parsons’ season-ending knee injury in the Packers’ Week 15 loss to the Denver Broncos impacts Green Bay’s Super Bowl aspirations. The guys react to the Chicago Bears taking over sole possession of 1st place in the NFC North with a rout of Shedeur Sanders and the Cleveland Browns. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
15 Des 202546min
Hour 1: Mahomes/Chiefs Reactions, Philip Rivers’ Return, Broncos & Bills/Pats Takeaways
Rich reacts to the Kansas City Chiefs being eliminated from playoff contention in a game overshadowed by the season-ending ACL injury to Patrick Mahomes. Rich weighs in on the Denver Broncos’ Week 15 win over the Green Bay Packers, and breaks down Josh Allen’s heroics to lead the Buffalo Bills from a 21-point deficit to a huge win over the New England Patriots in their AFC East showdown. The guys react to 44-year-old Philip Rivers nearly leading the Indianapolis Colts to a road win over the Seattle Seahawks in his first NFL game since the 2020 season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
15 Des 202546min
