REShow: Dave McMenamin. Hour 1 (08-31-20)

Chris Brockman runs through the latest news from the world of sports including Ezekiel Elliott, Jimmy Garoppolo, and Christian McCaffrey injury updates, and the Raiders getting hammered by the league for Covid violations, (3:40). NBC Sports analyst Eddie Olczyk handicaps the top races and horses to watch in this year’s Breeder’s Cup, (13:10). 3-time Emmy Award-winning actor Jeremy Piven and Rich discuss the sorry state of his beloved Bears’ offense, what it was like to film an episode of ‘Entourage’ with Mike Tyson, his new movie ‘My Dad’s Christmas Date,’ (26:54). Rich wraps up the hour with his top 3 Under the Radar games for NFL Week 9, Chris Brockman’s Sneaky Good Games if you’re in the betting mood (40:59).   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

6 Nov 202054min

Rich and the guys kick off the hour with a deep dive on the draft boards for fictional football players Bobby Boucher, Forrest Gump, Bobby Beamen, or Johnny Utah (5:46). In this week’s Higher Register Tepid Takes, Rich and the guys offer their sorta-solid-but-maybe-not-so-much takes on Alex Cora’s return to the Red Sox, the Cowboys chances to win the NFC East, and the Ravens Super Bowl chances (15:26). ESPN’s NBA Insider Brian Windhorst and Rich discuss the tip-off date for the NBA’s new season, the real reason why Daryl Morey left the Rockets, if the Sixer will make a move for James Harden, and if Giannis Antetokounmpo will be a Milwaukee Buck for much longer (22:04). NFL Network’s Draft Expert Daniel Jeremiah joins the show with a COMPLETE draft analysis of fictional football players Bobby Boucher, Forrest Gump, Bobby Beamen, or Johnny Utah (45:12).   Thank you to today's sponsor: Geico = In just 15 minutes you could save you 15% or more on car insurance. Visit Geico.com  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

6 Nov 202055min

Rich kicks off the hour breaking down the Packers impressive Thursday night win over the injury and covid-depleted 49ers, (1:37). Rich and the guys celebrate the anniversary of The Waterboy by debating which fictional football player they’d draft first, Bobby Boucher, Forrest Gump, Bobby Beamen, or Johnny Utah (17:17). The MMQB’s Alber Breer and Rich discuss if Trevor Lawrence and Ohio State’s Justin Fields will go 1 and 2 in the next NFL Draft, the continuing impact of the Covid-19 crisis on the NFL Season, why the NFL came down hard on the Raiders for covid protocol violations, Odell Beckham Jr’s and Jimmy Garoppolo’s futures with their respective teams, how Antonio Brown’s reunion with Tom Brady came about, and which fictional football player he’d draft #1 (22:23).   Thank you to today's sponsor: Geico = In just 15 minutes you could save you 15% or more on car insurance. Visit Geico.com  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

6 Nov 202054min

Rich and the guys open the hour debating if Back to the Future’s Flux Capacitor is the greatest fictional movie invention, (3:00). Rich reacts to JJ Watt’s comments after the Texans DE was not traded before the NFL deadline, the Brockman goes over the latest news including updates in Christian McCaffrey, Sam Darnold, and the start date for the next NBA season (5:45). Academy Award-winning screenwriter John Ridley and Rich discuss the state of his beloved Green Bay Packers, his new comic book miniseries ‘The Other History of the DC Universe,’ and why the Star Wars lightsaber is the greatest fictional movie invention (20:43). Peacock’s ‘Brother from Another’ co-host Michael Holley and Rich discuss if Boston fans or Ohio State fans are more arrogant, his chemistry with co-host Michael Smith, and reveals some secrets about TJ Jefferson from their days in college (40:47).   Thank you to today's sponsor: Geico = In just 15 minutes you could save you 15% or more on car insurance. Visit Geico.com  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

5 Nov 202053min

Rich and the guys take calls from viewers who reveal the heartbreaking sports moments they’d like to change if they had a time machine, (3:43). Professional gamer and Stream Tyler “Ninja” Blevins and Rich discuss how he became a Lions fan while growing up in Chicago, what it was like filming the NFL 100 Super Bowl open, which NFL players are the best gamers, which celebrities are good gamers and which are not-so-much, if he can get Bill Belichick to wear one one of his Ninja Wear hoodies, and his experience on The Masked Singer, (21:23). Rich wraps up the hour breaking down if the Browns, Raiders, Rams, Dolphins, Bears and Cowboys will be playoff teams (44:29).   Thank you to today's sponsor: Geico = In just 15 minutes you could save you 15% or more on car insurance. Visit Geico.com  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

5 Nov 202056min

Rich opens the hour discussing the 49ers and Packers playing on Thursday despite numerous injury and covid-related challenges, (3:26). NFL Network’s Steve Mariucci and Rich discuss his early coaching days with the Green Bay Packers, what it was like to be on the Niners side of the 49ers-Packers rivalry, if Mike Holmgren deserves to be in the Hall of Fame, Green Bay and San Francisco’s battle with injuries and covid-positive tests, and which team is the NFL’s best at the halfway mark (20:24). The guys wrap up the hour naming the sports/pop culture moment they’d like to change of the had a ‘Back to the Future’ time machine.(46:20).    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

5 Nov 202054min

Rich opens the hour reflecting on the anniversary of the NFL Network’s launch (1:43). The guys react to Antonio Brown’s comments about joining the Buccaneers on Sunday, (10:19). Comedian/host Eric Andre explains why he’ll go to any length to enhance the creativity of Adult Swim’s “The Eric Andre Show,” reveals why he’s had some guests walk off the set, and Rich explains why he couldn’t promote Eric Andre’s twitter account live on the air (22:05). Rich wraps up the hour with his latest New York Jets lament, reacting to the team’s GM stating that embattled head coach Adam Gase isn’t going anywhere in the near future (39:24).   Thank you to today's sponsor: Geico = In just 15 minutes you could save you 15% or more on car insurance. Visit Geico.com  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

4 Nov 202054min

Good Morning Football’s Kyle Brandt and Rich discuss the Dolphins bright future with Tua Tagovailoa, Kyler Murray’s impressive skillset and Lamar Jackson’s room to grow as a passer, if the Bears should go back to Mitchell Trubisky, why former Bears’ return specialist Devin Hester should be in the hall of fame, and which is the best movie where the villain gets served (2:07). The guys marvel at the latest eyebrow (and hemline) raising clothing choice by Dolphins QB Ryan Fitzpatrick(24:46). Dodgers manager Dave Roberts and Rich discuss his emotional reaction to ending L.A.’s 32-year World Series title drought, how the Dodgers dugout reacted to Rays manager removing Blake Snell from Game 6, how the team handle Justin Turner’s in-game Covid-positive test and subsequent celebration with the team, and reveals who reached out to him following L.A.’s World Series win (39:51).   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

4 Nov 202054min