NFL Week 9: Seahawks NFC's Best? Colts' & Packers' Duds, JJ McCarthy Shows Out

ESPN Monday Night Football analyst Louis Riddick and Rich discuss Aaron Rodgers’ standoff with the Packers and the team CEO Mark Murphy dipping into the “petty pool” with his public comments about the disgruntled QB, why the Broncos would be the best fit for Rodgers if the Packers decide to move on from him, if Ryan Fitzpatrick could be WFT’s long-term answer at the QB position, and if he also did a spit take when the Jaguars said they’re not locked in on naming Trevor Lawrence their Week 1 starter. Emmy Award-winning actor Ray Liotta and Rich discuss his upcoming film ‘No Sudden Move’ and what its director Steven Soderberg has on common with Martin Scorsese, and reveals that he’s NEVER seen the iconic film ‘Field of Dreams’ in which he played the role of Shoeless Joe Jackson. Rich and the guys recap the amazing Twitter thread by a man who had to spend 24 hours in a Waffle House as punishment for finishing last in his fantasy football league, and break down how they would approach the loophole that allowed him to shave an hour of his sentence for every waffle he ate. Rich wraps up the hour explaining why journeyman QB Ryan Fitzpatrick makes the WFT the favorites to win the NFC East 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

18 Jun 202157min

Rich and the guys tip off the hour breaking down the latest news in the NBA and wonder which version of Paul George will show up for the Clippers tonight: Playoff P or Pandemic P? The Athletic’s Sam Amick and Rich discuss the reasons behind the shakeup in Dallas that saw big changes in the front office and coaching staff, why head coach Rick Carlisle stepped down with two years remaining on his contract, if all the changes help or hinder the team’s ability to keep superstar Luka Doncic in the fold, and the possibility the Trail Blazers shock the NBA world and trade Damian Lillard this offseason. 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

18 Jun 202157min

ESPN MLB Insider Jeff Passan and Rich discuss how baseball plans to actively enforce its rules on illegal foreign substances, the chances MLB will work with players and teams to develop a universal sticky substance that would be available on the mound for all pitchers to use, and Jacob deGrom’s latest injury scare. Rich and Chris Brockman ask TJ Jefferson if he’s more elated by the Clippers’ surprising Game 5 win over the Jazz or more pissed off about the Sixers choke against the Hawks which leads to TJ making a scorching hot take on Ben Simmons’ future in Philadelphia. Rich wraps up the hour reacting to Matt LaFleur’s latest comments on Aaron Rodgers’ holdout and says what the Packers Head Coach was really thinking when addressing the media. 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

17 Jun 202154min

Tennessee Titans Head Coach Mike Vrabel tells Rich how Bill Belichick has rubbed off on his coaching style, his advice for Urban Meyer as he ventures into the NFL head coaching ranks, and what Julio Jones brings to the team and how the All-Pro WR has meshed with the team’s culture so far. ESPN’s Bomani Jones tells Rich why the 76ers looked like “frauds” against the Hawks and if Ben Simmons can overcome his fear of shooting the ball (which is what NBA players are supposed to do), why he’s sticking with his pick of the Bucks to win their semifinal series against the Nets, Trae Young’s emergence as a legit NBA star in this year’s playoffs, why he’s convinced Aaron Rodgers will never play for the Packers again, and his thoughts on the anniversary of OJ Simpson’s infamous slow-speed chase. Rich wraps up the hour reacting to the latest developments in MLB’s crackdown on pitchers using with Yankees’ ace Gerrit Cole lamenting the lack of communication between MLB higher ups and pitchers. 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

17 Jun 202157min

Rich tips off the hour recapping the 76ers’ epic collapse against Trae Young and the Atlanta Hawks, then turns his attention to TJ Jefferson’s other NBA team where Playoff P stepped up big time for the Clippers without the injured Kawhi Leonard to deliver “the greatest win in the history of the franchise.” 3-time NBA champion BJ Armstrong and Rich discuss the Clippers unexpected win over the Jazz on the road without Kawhi in Game 5, what Sixers Head Coach Doc Rivers must be thinking the day after his team’s historic collapse and why Ben Simmons needs a huge confidence boost, why he’s concerned for Kevin Durant after he played every minute in the Nets Game 5 win over the Bucks, and what it was like being on the court with Michael Jordan during playoff crunch time. The guys wrap up the hour reacting to Rich and Chris Brockman’s appearance in the new Madden 22 trailer. 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

17 Jun 202156min

Rich starts the hour reacting to claims by Tampa Bay Rays ace Tyler Glasnow who says his elbow injury is directly due to MLB clamping down on pitchers using foreign substances on the mound. ‘Today’ show co-host Craig Melvin and Rich discuss his new book ‘Pops: Learning to Be a Son and a Father’ chronicling his family’s up-and-down history. Chargers WR Keenan Allen tells Rich why he’s a big fan of the Nets and why Justin Herbert is the Nikola Jokic of the NFL, why he’s been very impressed with Brandon Staley despite his status as a first-time head coach, why Justin Herbert is just scratching the surface on his immense potential, and why people shouldn’t sleep on the Chargers this season. Rich wraps up the hour reacting to the NFL’s updated protocols for vaccinated players vs non-vaccinated players. 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

16 Jun 202154min

Co-host of ESPN’s ‘Hoop Streams’ Kendrick Perkins and Rich discuss what the Kawhi Leonard knee injury impacts the Clippers’ chances to best the Jazz in their West Semifinal series, if Chris Paul’s positive Covid-19 test will slow down the Suns’ momentum, why the Milwaukee Bucks are a “dumb team” and lack basketball IQ, why the Hawks will force a Game 7 with the 76ers, and which open NBA job is the most attractive. Baseball Hall of Famer Rod Carew tells Rich how baseball has changed over the decades but that cheating has been a constant in the sports long history and that today’s players should stop complaining about it so much, why MLB should institute rules to limit or outright ban The Shift, who was the best hitter he ever saw (the answer WILL surprise you), and the batting tip he’d give to Angels two-way star Shohei Ohtani to improve at the plate. Rich wraps up the hour making a BOLD bet in reaction to the Jaguars, fresh off drafting Trevor Lawrence #1 overall, saying they’re not sure how their QB competition will play out before Week 1. 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

16 Jun 202157min

Rich tips off the hour recapping Kevin Durant’s stellar night in Game 5 where he dropped 49 on the Bucks to give the Nets a 3-2 series lead. Rich reacts to the news that Suns guard Chris Paul has tested positive for COVID-19 and how it could impact the West Finals, and if Kawhi Leonard’s knee injury has sunk the Clippers’ title hopes. ESPN’s NFL Reporter Jeff Darlington and Rich discuss Tua Tagovailoa’s disastrous day where he threw 5 interceptions during a Dolphins minicamp practice and his long-term future with the team with a potential Deshaun Watson trade a possibility, how the 2nd-year QB has improved over the off-season and if comparisons to Chargers QB Justin Herbert are fair, the latest in the Aaron Rodgers holdout saga and why he thinks the disgruntled Packers QB will indeed play for the team this season. Rich wraps up the hour commenting on the latest in the Aaron Rodgers situation and explains why he thinks Rodgers will return for a “swan song” season in Green Bay. 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

16 Jun 202156min