REShow: Cris Collinsworth and Melvin Gordon. Hour 2 (09-01-20)

Rich tips off the hour recapping the Suns’ Game 2 NBA Finals win over the Bucks despite an impressive game from Giannis Antetokounmpo, and says why the series might be over already for Milwaukee against a peaking Phoenix squad.   NFL Network Analyst and Pro Football Hall of Fame QB Kurt Warner tells Rich what a Suns NBA title would mean for Phoenix and the state of Arizona and how Chris Paul reminds him of himself when he took the Cardinals to the Super Bowl, why he sees Aaron Rodgers playing for the Packers this season and Larry Fitzgerald putting off retirement, and how tough he was on Zachary Levy while giving the actor throwing lessons as he prepared to portray Kurt in the upcoming biopic ‘American Underdog.’   Rich and the guys wrap up the hour recapping the thoroughly awesome events in San Diego (Slam Diego?) where a Padres rookie hit a grand slam off Nationals’ ace Max Scherzer in his first MLB at bat. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

9 Jul 202157min

Rich starts the hour recapping England’s controversial UEFA Euro 2020 semifinal win over Denmark and why it appears European soccer fans, like NBA fans this season, have forgotten how to behave in public following a year-long lockdown.     In honor of the 11th anniversary of LeBron James’ infamous “The Decision” show, TJ Jefferson and Chris Brockman list their all-time sports heel turns.   Former NFL fullback Jarrod Bunch and Rich discuss his allegations that he was molested by the University of Michigan team doctor, Robert Anderson, during his time playing football in Ann Arbor in the late 1980’s and early 90’s.   Rich and the guys wrap up the hour previewing the Suns vs Bucks NBA Finals Game 2 and wonder if it’s too early (waaaaay too early??) to start talking about a Suns’ dynasty. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

8 Jul 202154min

New York Giants running back Saquon Barkley and Rich discuss the timeline for him to get back on the field following his season-ending knee injury, his reaction to fellow Penn State Nittany Lion Carl Nassib announcing he’s gay, and why he went into business with ESPN NFL Insider Adam Schefter and Clippers star Kawhi Leonard.   ESPN Senior NFL Writer Bill Barnwell tells Rich his obvious (Patrick Mahomes) and dark horse (Jameis Winston) candidates for NFL MVP, which teams would be tempted to trade for disgruntled Packers QB Aaron Rodgers, and why he’d happily hand over $50 to watch a pay-per-view event where Tom Brady revealed which QB he was talking about when the said “that MF’er!??” on LeBron James’ HBO show ‘The Shop.’      Rich wraps up the hour debating on whether or not it would make sense for the Jets to trade rookie QB Zach Wilson to Green Bay for Rodgers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

8 Jul 202157min

Rich starts the hour with a recap of the Lighting capturing their 2nd straight Stanley Cup and says why this might be the most impressive back-to-back title run…in ANY sport, and explains why, somehow, maybe, perhaps Tom Brady is the reason for Tampa Bay’s cup win and why the city can now be called “Champa Bay.”   ESPN NBA Analyst Jon Barry and Rich discuss if this is the season Chris Paul’s bad luck in the playoffs finally changes with his first NBA title, if the Bucks can bounce back in Game 2 and why Phoenix would be a legit champion despite injuries that sidelined their playoff opponents’ top players, and if we will see possible trades of Blazers guard Damian Lillard and Sixers guard Ben Simmons this offseason.   Rich wraps up the hour listing his Top 5 Shrug Emoji NFL Teams for the coming season…teams that have big, lingering questions about starting QBs, hold out QBs (ahem, Aaron Rodgers), etc. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

8 Jul 202157min

Rich and the guys tee off the hour debating which athletes should take part in the next iteration of ‘The Match’ or if they should run it back with Tom Brady vs Aaron Rodgers again, and Rich explains why not having Rodgers on the field for the 2021 NFL season is an unthinkable outcome not only for Packers fans but for all NFL fans.    Emmy-nominated actor Jared Harris and Rich discuss the England-Denmark Euro 2020 semifinal and how he will be watching and cheering for his home country from Florida, why the failed European Super League was dead on arrival, and his new AMC revenge thriller ‘The Beast Must Die.’    Rich wraps up the hour telling the guys about his first Uber ride in over a year and if it was enough to raise his rating up from a paltry 4.54. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

7 Jul 202154min

Hall of Fame pitcher Jim Palmer tells Rich the difference (and surprising similarities) between pitching in today’s MLB vs his heyday in the late 60’s and 70’s, and why he, a 3-time Cy Young Award winner, is blown away by Shohei Ohtani’s two-way pitching-hitting talents.   ESPN NBA Analyst Jeff Van Gundy tells Rich how Suns Head Coach Monty Williams has taken Phoenix from one of the NBA’s worst teams to three wins away from becoming NBA Champions, why the Suns can rely on Chris Paul and why Giannis Antetokounmpo is a liability for the Bucks late in games, and his reaction to each of Rich’s 4 ways to improve NBA replay reviews.    Rich and the guys wrap up the hour reacting to Tom Brady’s taking aim at himself with some memes on Twitter after losing “The Match” to Aaron Rodgers which leads to Del Tufo staking claim to the “Pre-Game Audio GOAT” title.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

7 Jul 202157min

Rich tips off the hour breaking down the Suns’ impressive Game 1 victory over the Buck in the NBA Finals and wonders if Milwaukee has any chance against a Phoenix team that is firing on all cylinders.   Rich recaps Aaron Rodgers’ & Bryson DeChambeau’s win over Tom Brady and Phil Mickelson in The Match and lists his top takeaways including Aaron Rodgers’ Packers future, Brady’s mass appeal, and Phil Mickelson’s status as the GOAT playing partner.   Rich wraps up the hour taking inspiration from Aaron Rodgers to channel his inner Chi in an attempt to resist getting riled up by his usual triggers like Knicks owner James Dolan and the movie ‘Rudy’ among others. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

7 Jul 202157min

Rich tees off the hour listing the top five things he wants to see on tonight’s “The Match” featuring Tom Brady and Phil Mickelson vs Aaron Rodgers and Bryson DeChambeau.   16-year-old Ezra Frech tells Rich his amazing life journey that includes being the youngest U.S. Paralympic Track & Field athlete at the Tokyo Games, being the reigning Under-17 High Jump World Champion, and founding ‘Angel City Sports’ to allow more disabled kids to compete in sports.     Rich and the guys wrap up the hour breaking down Ben Simmons’ trip to Wimbledon and the smooch caught on camera with Maya Jama. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

6 Jul 202154min