The Rich Eisen Show

Guest Host Ben Lyons, Chris Brockman and TJ Jefferson debate if NFL teams are wise to sit their star players for the entire pre-season or if they’re being overly cautious.   Former NFL offensive lineman Alan Faneca tells Ben what it was like to be inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame, and reveals what the best gift he ever received from one of his quarterbacks.   The guys wrap up the hour debating Brockman’s belief that older movies like ‘Citizen Kane’ aren’t worth watching, which leads to Ben revealing that actor Ian Ziering once called him for info when playing a game of ‘Beverly Hills 90210’ trivia. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

13 Aug 202157min

Guest host Ben Lyons, Chris Brockman and TJ Jefferson tip off the hour reacting to the epic ‘Field of Dreams’ game between the Yankees and White Sox that saw the games drama live up to that of the original film.   Comedian/writer/actor James Davis and Ben discuss his wide-ranging career that has seen him hosting a golf show, ‘Golf Road Trippin’, a football show with Martellus Bennett, and doing Funny or Die skits with Don Cheadle. Davis also makes his case to emcee a possible Lakers championship parade of LeBron and Carmelo Anthony can capture the next NBA title.   Brockman renews his locked-in-won’t-budge stance that being an astronaut would be the most boring thing in the world (and also in out space, apparently), and reverses his stance on Mac Jones, saying the rookie QB should be the Patriots’ starter based on one pre-season game, which leads to a debate on whether or not it’s irresponsible for NFL teams to throw young QB’s into the fire before their ready to handle the responsibility of being a starter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

13 Aug 202157min

Former ‘Survivor’ contestant Shane Powers tells guest host Ben Lyons how he, a Nebraska native, came to be a Buccaneers fan back in 1979 and wonders if Tom Brady and the Bucs can run the table and go undefeated this season, and why Dan Patrick would top Rich Eisen in a sports version of ‘Survivor’ but why NOBODY would beat Al Michaels in his prime.   The guys wrap up the hour hitting on a range of topics including the Packers season outlook, where Carmelo Anthony should live in L.A., and a wide range of famous August 12th birthdays. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

12 Aug 202154min

The Undefeated columnist Clinton Yates calls in from Iowa and tells guest host Ben Lyons what the atmosphere is at the Field of Dreams game between the Yankees and White Sox, if the Dodgers should be concerned about Clayton Kershaw’s availability for the stretch run, Shohei Ohtani’s long-term future with the Angeles, and if the Yankees can turn it around and make the playoffs.   Ben and the guys react to the Cowboys twitter account announcing Dak Prescott’s shoulder MRI and if the team should be concerned or VERY concerned.   Ben offers up a scorching hot take on the Jimmy Garoppolo vs Trey Lance QB battle, and explains why the Bears would be better off handing over the reins of their offense to Justin Fields sooner rather than later.   The guys wrap up the hour listing the top movie prequel ideas (White Men Can’t Jump, Back to School) they wish would be made asap. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

12 Aug 202157min

Guest host Ben Lyons, Chris Brockman and TJ Jefferson tip off the hour reacting to the news that 2-time NBA Champion J.R. Smith is going back to college where the 35-year-old hopes to play golf for North Carolina A&T.    Ben and the guys preview the Packers season and wonder if Green Bay has a chance to get back to the NFC Championship Game despite not making many changes in the off-season.   Former NFL defensive back Will Blackmon and Ben discuss his successful career as a wine sommelier following his 10-year career and more.   The guys wrap up the hour reveling in their excitement for the Yankees and White Sox playing the Field of Dreams game, except for Brockman who would rather watch meaningless pre-season football. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

12 Aug 202157min

Emmy-nominated Producer/Host/Musician Selema Masekela and guest host Ben Lyons discuss covering skateboarding at the Tokyo Olympics and the explosion in popularity of Action Sports over the last decade, being the first person to do an TV interview with Kim Kardashian, and much more! (timestamp).      Ben and Chris Brockman discuss Jimmy Garoppolo being named the 49ers’ starting quarterback and how long he’ll last as the Niners’ QB1, and break down how Cowboys’ head coach Mike McCarthy came off in the first episode of HBO’s ‘Hard Knocks’ where he invoked Austin Powers to help motivate his team. (timestamp).  Ben and the guys wrap up the hour running through the day’s top celebrity birthdays including Hulk Hogan, Chris Hemsworth and others. (timestamp).   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

11 Aug 202148min

Hall of Fame running back Marshall Faulk and guest host Ben Lyons discuss the HOF’s Induction Weekend and his reaction to fellow Ram Isaac Bruce finally making it to Canton, his stance on NFL players getting Covid-19 vaccinations, and more.     ESPN Host & Commentator Bomani Jones and Ben discuss his hate of cryptic tweets and Instagram posts, why Air Jordan 2’s are the sneaker equivalent of Led Zeppelin III, Russell Westbrook to the Lakers, Kawhi Leonard’s aloofness, Dennis Schroeder to the Celtics, and the complicated legacy of former Florida State football coach Bobby Bowden.   Ben and the guys wrap up the hour discussing how to bet on baseball, Lionel Messi switching jersey numbers, and what it’s like to wrestle with Hall of Fame running back LaDanian Tomlinson. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

11 Aug 202157min

Guest host Ben Lyons, Chris Brockman and TJ Jefferson tip off the hour reacting to Russell Westbrook’s first press conference as a Laker and his remarkable journey from high school afterthought to NBA superstar/prodigal son.    NFL Network Cowboys’ reporter Jane Slater and Ben discuss the first episode of HBO’s ‘Hard Knocks,’ Dak Prescott’s ankle and shoulder injuries and if the team’s brass should be concerned for his availability to start the season, if Dallas can ride all the talent on their roster all the way to the Super Bowl, the $10,000 suitcase Ezekiel Elliott bought Dak Prescott for his birthday, and why she would 100% kick some serious butt on ‘Survivor.’   Brockman wraps up the hour lamenting over the Red Sox slide (losing 9 of 11) and trying to talk himself into believing Dennis Schroeder can be a difference-maker for the Celtics next season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

11 Aug 202157min