Hour 1: Are the Seahawks are Legit? Russ HOF Debate, plus NFL Insider Tom Pelissero
Rich weighs in on Sam Darnold and the Seattle Seahawks improving to 3-1 with a Thursday Night Football win over the Arizona Cardinals. NFL Insider Tom Pelissero and Rich discuss the injury status of Commanders QB Jayden Daniels, Jets QB Justin Fields, Texans RB Joe Mixon, and Chiefs WR Xavier Worthy, reveals the reasons behind the New York Giants benching Russell Wilson for rookie QB Jaxson Dart, and discusses the pressure on the Atlanta Falcons and Tennessee Titans to get their struggling offenses sorted out. Rich and the guys debate if Russell Wilson’s sub-par play over the last few seasons have cost him a spot in the Pro Football Hall of Fame. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
26 Sep 46min
NFL Hall of Famer Michael Irvin
Jim is joined by friend and NFL Hall of Famer Michael Irvin. The Cowboys legend discusses the state of the Cowboys and his thoughts on Micah Parsons' trade to Green Bay, his opinions on what he could have done to keep Parsons in Dallas, and what Jerry Jones had asked him to do to help. Irvin also discusses his lifelong relationships with Deion Sanders and details who was the toughest defensive back he's ever faced. In this revealing interview, "The Playmaker" also opens up about the emotional challenges of caring for his wife, who is afflicted with early onset Alzheimer's disease. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
26 Sep 1h 3min
Hour 3: NFL Week 4 ‘Higher Register,’ plus Comedian Dan Soder In-Studio
The guys react to Green Bay Packers LB Micah Parsons’ latest comments about heading to Dallas to play the Cowboys for the first time since being traded by Jerry Jones. Rich, Brockman and TJ offer up their not-quite-ringing endorsements of the Kansas City Chiefs, Baltimore Ravens, and Las Vegas Raiders RB Ashton Jeanty in the NFL Week 4 edition of ‘Higher Register.’ Actor/comedian Dan Soder joins Rich in-studio to discuss his new ‘The Golden Retriever of Comedy’ tour, explains why he, a die-hard 49ers fan, won’t attend the Super Bowl in the Niners’ home stadium if they reach the title game this season, says if thinks there will ever be a ‘Billions’ revival along with revealing that unforgivable thing he did when shooting a scene with Damian Lewis, and more. The guys reveal who wins on Thursday Night Football between the Seattle Seahawks and Arizona Cardinals. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
25 Sep 46min
Hour 2: The Giants’ Jaxson Dart Gamble, plus NFL Network’s Daniel Jeremiah
Rich reacts to Jaxson Darts’ first comments since officially being named the New York Giants starting QB for Week 4 over Russell Wilson. NFL Network analyst Daniel Jeremiah tells Rich what Dart can bring to the Giants’ offense that Russell Wilson was unable to do consistently, why the 3-0 Los Angeles Chargers could win it all this season, previews Chiefs vs Ravens and Eagles vs Buccaneers, breaks down the NFC North and NFC West, weighs in on Texas Longhorns QB Arch Manning’s uneven start to the season, and calls out lifelong Yankees fan Mike Del Tufo for switching his rooting interests to the Los Angeles Dodgers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
25 Sep 46min
Hour 1: 49ers Insider Matt Maiocco, plus Cal Raleigh 60th Home Run Reactions
Rich reacts to Mariners catcher Cal Raleigh becoming just the 6th player in MLB history to hit 60 home runs in a season and says if the “Big Dumper” has a chance to beat out Yankees slugger Aaron Judge for American League MVP honors. NBC Sports Bay Area’s Matt Maiocco and Rich discuss the impact of the season-ending ACL injury to 49ers DE Nick Bosa, when QB Brock Purdy could return from his turf toe injury, what the re-turn of Robert Saleh as Defensive Coordinator has meant to the Niners’ young roster, head coach Kyle Shanahan’s penchant for developing quarterbacks, and more. Rich and the guys weigh in on the latest on the Washington Commanders QB Jayden Daniels’ status for Week 4. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
25 Sep 46min
Hour 3: Detroit Tigers’ Collapse, MLB Adopts ABS, plus Zac Brown In-Studio
Rich weighs in on the Detroit Tigers collapse and their first-place tie in the AL Central with the surging Cleveland Guardians, the Mets’ slim hold on the final NL Wild Card spot, and explains why he’s a big fan of MLB adopting the ABS challenge system for the 2026 season. Grammy winner Zac Brown joins Rich in-studio to discuss his upcoming ‘Love & Fear’ album and show at the Sphere in Las Vegas, reveals how he, a die-hard Falcons fan, went from high to low performing before Super Bowl LI only to witness Atlanta blow a 28-3 lead to Tom Brady’s New England Patriots, reveals what makes for a great song, talks Willie Nelson and Dolly Parton and more. Rich reacts to Giants head coach Brian Daboll officially announcing that rookie Jaxson Dart will start for New York in Week 4 over Russell Wilson. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
24 Sep 46min
Hour 2: NFL Week 4 Power Rankings, Syracuse Head Coach Fran Brown
Syracuse head coach Fran Brown and Rich discuss the Orange’s mindset following their upset win at Clemson and building a culture of winning, replacing starting QB Steve Angeli after his season-ending Achilles injury, why he likes NIL and the Transfer Portal, and more. They guys react to Syracuse alum Brockman mistaking Will Howard for Kyle McCord during the Fran Brown interview. Rich reveals his brand-new NFL Power Rankings heading into Week 4, and doubles down on his take that the Cincinnati Bengals’ season isn’t over with backup Jake Browning at the helm for the injured Joe Burrow. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
24 Sep 46min
Hour 1: Micah Parsons vs Cowboys, Top 5 Revenge Games, plus Kurt Warner
Rich previews Cowboys vs Packers in Week 4 in Micah Parsons’ first game against Dallas since Jerry Jones traded the All-Pro LB to Green Bay, and reveals his list of all-time NFL revenge games including Tom Brady vs the Patriots, Deion Sanders vs the Falcons, Randy Moss vs the Cowboys, Joe Montana vs the 49ers, Brett Favre vs the Packers and Steve Smith Sr. vs the Panthers. Pro Football Hall of Famer/NFL Network analyst Kurt Warner and Rich discuss Parsons’ return to Dallas, the New York Giants’ decision to start rookie QB Jaxson Dart over Russell Wilson, his level of concern for the 1-2 Baltimore Ravens and Kanas City Chiefs, what the Philadelphia Eagles showed in their Week 3 comeback win vs the L.A. Rams, Tampa Bay Buccaneers QB Baker Mayfield’s penchant for late-game heroics, the early-season struggles of 2nd-year QBs Michael Penix Jr. and Bo Nix, and more. Rich and the guys react to the latest injury news on Washington Commanders QB Jayden Daniels. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
24 Sep 46min
