The Rich Eisen Podcast

Patrick Claybon, Marcas Grant, and Adam Rank recap the Patriots victory over the Giants on Monday Night Football. They discuss how to handle Patriots running backs TreVeyon Henderson and Rhamondre Stevenson going forward and whether to worry about Giants quarterback Jaxson Dart. Then they share their favorite players for the fantasy playoffs, play “Real or Mirage,” and Adam Rank tells you who to pickup off the waiver wire. The NFL Fantasy Football Podcast is a part of the NFL Podcasts Network.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Transcribed - Published: 2 December 2025

Patrick Claybon, Adam Rank, and Kimmi Chex discuss the top scorers from Thanksgiving weekend, including A.J. Brown, Bijan Robinson and the Seahawks defense. They also play “Panic or Patience” with some underperforming stars and review which players are trending up or down in the fantasy stock report. The NFL Fantasy Football Podcast is a part of the NFL Podcasts Network.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Transcribed - Published: 2 December 2025

Marcas Grant, Michael F. Florio, and LaQuan Jones start the show with the latest news. First they discuss Justin Herbert’s broken hand and which Chargers pass catchers they would play in fantasy if Trey Lance is the starting quarterback (8:12). Then they share their expectations for Jayden Daniels if he returns in week fourteen (11:11). They also consider whether Shadeur Sanders is worth streaming against the Titans this week (17:04). After the break, the guys answer the biggest questions from week thirteen, including whether to bench Lamar Jackson and if Chuba Hubbard is back (21:48). Then they share their potential season savers—the guys who could step up for you this week and get you into the fantasy playoffs with four NFL teams on bye (32:25). They close the show by sharing their drop zone candidates (1:01:21) and their waiver wire pickups of the week (1:06:36). The NFL Fantasy Football Podcast is a part of the NFL Podcasts Network.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Published: 2 December 2025

We hope you had a Happy Thanksgiving! As you dig into your leftovers, let Marcas Grant, Michael F. Florio, and LaQuan Jones help out your fantasy teams by previewing the Sunday and Monday week thirteen games and giving you their start/sit advice for the week. Start 'Em, Sit 'Em QBs: 1:32 Start 'Em, Sit 'Em RBs: 4:00 Rams at Panthers Preview: 8:01 49ers at Browns Preview: 11:07 Texans at Colts Preview: 12:32 Saints at Dolphins Preview: 15:06 Bills at Steelers Preview: 17:57 Falcons at Jets Preview: 23:43 Cardinals at Buccaneers Preview: 25:36 Jaguars at Titans Preview: 27:11 Vikings at Seahawks Preview: 28:57 Raiders at Chargers Preview: 30:25 Start 'Em, Sit 'Em WRs: 32:19 Start 'Em, Sit 'Em TEs: 35:21 Broncos at Commanders Preview: 38:16 Giants at Patriots Preview: 39:20 Sleepers: 40:58 The NFL Fantasy Football Podcast is part of the NFL Podcast Network.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Transcribed - Published: 28 November 2025

Marcas Grant, Michael F. Florio, and LaQuan Jones start the show with the latest news, including an update on Baker Mayfieldy’s shoulder injury and J.J. McCarthy’s concussion protocol status. Then they preview the Thanksgiving Day games starting with the Packers at Lions and whether they prefer Jordan Love or Jared Goff (10:20). Next, they talk Chiefs at Cowboys and if George Pickens is now the wide receiver one in Dallas (16:13). After that they discuss the Bengals at Ravens and whether to trust Joe Burrow in his first game back from injury (21:59). Grant, Florio, and Jones also share the players to avoid on Thanksgiving Day (26:45). Then they preview the Bears at Eagles matchup on Black Friday (30:31). They wrap the show by debating the top draft pick for Thanksgiving dinner (37:13).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Transcribed - Published: 26 November 2025

Patrick Claybon, Marcas Grant, and Adam Rank review the 49ers win over the Panthers on Monday Night Football and discuss whether or not to worry about Brock Purdy after his three interception game. Then they share their favorite players for week thirteen, play “Real or Mirage,” and Adam Rank tells you who to pickup off the waiver wire. The NFL Fantasy Football Podcast is a part of the NFL Podcasts Network.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Transcribed - Published: 26 November 2025

Patrick Claybon, Adam Rank, and Cynthia Frelund discuss Jahmyr Gibbs record setting performance and the other top scorers from week twelve. They also bring you news updates on Joe Burrow, Aaron Rodgers, and J.J. McCarthy. After the break, they play “Panic or Patience” on some underperforming players and review which players are trending up or down in the fantasy stock report. The NFL Fantasy Football Podcast is a part of the NFL Podcasts Network.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Transcribed - Published: 25 November 2025

Marcas Grant, Michael F. Florio, and LaQuan Jones bring you the latest NFL news after Sunday's week twelve action. They discuss the Raiders’ decision to fire offensive coordinator Chip Kelly and whether it will have an impact on Ashton Jeanty, Brock Bowers, and Tre Tucker (6:36). Then they consider how Baker Mayfield’s shoulder injury will affect the Buccaneers wide receivers (12:01), debate whether any Bengals wide receivers can step up with Tee Higgins out for week thirteen (14:24), and discuss whether Devin Neal can fill in for Alvin Kamara who left Sunday's game with a knee injury (16:25). After the break, the guys share their favorite players to stash for the fantasy playoffs (27:53). They close the show by sharing their drop zone candidates (47:14) and their waiver wire pickups of the week (56:24). The NFL Fantasy Football Podcast is a part of the NFL Podcasts Network.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Transcribed - Published: 25 November 2025

Marcas Grant, Michael F. Florio, and Adam Rank react to the Texans impressive TNF win and determine whether it’s time to be concerned about the Bills. Then they share their Week 12 Starts & Sits, before Adam Rank delivers an empathetic “Take it to the Rank" segment. Finally, they close the show with the latest injury updates on Chiefs Isiah Pacheco and Patriots Rhamondre Stevenson.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Transcribed - Published: 21 November 2025

Should you start Daniel Jones, Javonte Williams, and Jameson Williams this week? Marcas Grant, Michael F. Florio, and LaQuan Jones are here to break down the toughest start/sit decisions of week twelve. The guys also give you their previews of the Sunday night matchup between the Buccaneers and Rams and the Monday night game between the Panthers and 49ers. Then they share their bold predictions for week twelve and chat with NFL Network reporter Cam Wolfe. Start 'Em, Sit 'Em QBs: 2:09 Start 'Em, Sit 'Em RBs: 8:05 Buccaneers at Rams Preview: 13:48 Panthers at 49ers Preview: 19:06 Start 'Em, Sit 'Em WRs: 22:36 Start 'Em, Sit 'Em TEs: 27:01 Best Fantasy Playoff Schedules: 29:57 Bold Predictions: 35:59 Cam Wolfe Joins the Pod: 39:36 The NFL Fantasy Football Podcast is part of the NFL Podcast Network.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Transcribed - Published: 21 November 2025

Marcas Grant, Michael F. Florio, and LaQuan Jones preview the NFL’s week twelve slate. They start the show with the latest news and the impact of the NFL suspending Ja’Marr Chase this week (1:25), Aaron Rodgers pushing to play Sunday (3:03), and Marvin Harrison Jr. and C.J. Stroud being ruled out for this week (6:25). Then they preview the Thursday night game between the Bills and Texas and discuss whether they would start Nick Chubb (9:45). Next, they offer their picks for best and worst trade targets based on fantasy playoff schedule (15:21). After that the guys get into the Sunday game previews with Colts at the Chiefs (27:34), Vikings at Packers (30:09), Steelers at Bears (34:32), and Patriots at Bengals (36:12). They wrap the show with their sleepers of the week (40:13).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Transcribed - Published: 20 November 2025

Patrick Claybon, Marcas Grant, and Adam Rank recap the Monday Night Cowboys-Raiders game and discuss George Pickens and Dak Prescott’s strong performances. Then Adam Rank suggests his favorite waiver wire pickups for week twelve and the guys offer fantasy trade tips. They also share the latest news updates, play "Real or Mirage," and offer some sleeper candidates for week twelve.  The NFL Fantasy Football Podcast is a part of the NFL Podcasts Network.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Transcribed - Published: 18 November 2025

Patrick Claybon, Adam Rank, and Cynthia Frelund discuss the week’s top performers, including Bijan Robinson, Sean Tucker, and Tetairoa McMillan. Then they share some of the latest news, such as Ja'marr Chase’s suspension for spitting on Jalen Ramsey. After the break, they play “Panic or Patience” on some underperforming players and and review which players are trending up or down in the fantasy stock report. The NFL Fantasy Football Podcast is a part of the NFL Podcasts Network.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Transcribed - Published: 18 November 2025

Marcas Grant, Michael F. Florio, and LaQuan Jones bring you the latest news, including injuries to Josh Jacobs, Drake London, Michael Penix, Aaron Rodgers, and Jaylen Warren (2:08). Then they review week eleven's unexpected fantasy performances and discuss whether they’re likely to continue (15:05). After that they check in on the Broncos, Jaguars, and Commanders' backfield committees to find out which running backs are emerging as startable fantasy options (29:59). Grant, Florio, and Jones close the show by sharing their candidates for the drop zone (41:17) and their waiver wire pickups of the week (45:55). The NFL Fantasy Football Podcast is a part of the NFL Podcasts Network.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Transcribed - Published: 17 November 2025

Marcas Grant, Adam Rank, and Cynthia Frelund deliver a Week 11 edition of the NFL Fantasy Podcast! They kick things off by recapping the New England Patriots’ Thursday night win over the New York Jets. Then they roll into their Week 11 previews and break down who you should start and who you should sit, including the rematch between veteran quarterbacks Aaron Rodgers and Joe Flacco. The crew also looks ahead to the matchup in Madrid, where the Washington Commanders will face the Miami Dolphins. Lamar Jackson is expected to start in the Baltimore Ravens’ game against the Cleveland Browns, while Dalton Kincaid has been ruled out for the Buffalo Bills’ matchup with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Finally, Cynthia fires up the trade machine and highlights a pair of Chargers who might be on the trading block. All that and more on NFL Fantasy Live!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Transcribed - Published: 14 November 2025

Should you start Joe Flacco, Tony Pollard, and Christian Watson this week? Marcas Grant, Michael F. Florio, and LaQuan Jones break down week eleven's toughest start/sit decisions. The guys also give you their previews of the Sunday night matchup between the Lions and Eagles and the Monday night game between the Cowboys and Raiders. They wrap the show with their bold predictions for the week. Start 'Em, Sit 'Em QBs: 1:17 Start 'Em, Sit 'Em RBs: 5:05 Steelers and Chargers Preview: 10:33 Eagles and Packers Preview: 14:24 Start 'Em, Sit 'Em WRs: 16:00 Start 'Em, Sit 'Em TEs: 19:43 Bold Predictions: 22:55 The NFL Fantasy Football Podcast is part of the NFL Podcast Network.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Transcribed - Published: 13 November 2025

Marcas Grant, Michael F. Florio, and LaQuan Jones preview the NFL’s week eleven slate. They start the show with the latest news, including Marvin Harrison Jr. being sidelined this week with appendicitis (1:21), Jameis Winston to start for the Giants (2:48), and Travis Hunter out for the season after knee surgery (4:07). Then they preview the Thursday night game between the Jets and Patriots and share their expectations for Breece Hall and TreVeyon Henderson (7:36). Next, they preview Commanders vs. Dolphins in Madrid (10:49), Seahawks at Rams (12:31), and Buccaneers at Bills (13:46). After the break, Grant, Florio, and Jones share their favorite players to trade for and to trade away (15:14). They finish their game previews with Chargers at Jaguars (20:49), Chiefs at Broncos (21:48), and Bears at Vikings (22:47). The guys wrap the show with their sleepers of the week (24:27).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Transcribed - Published: 12 November 2025

Patrick Claybon, Marcas Grant, and Adam Rank recap the Monday Night Packers-Eagles game last night’s Cardinals-Cowboys game and discuss Jordan Love and Jalen Hurts underwhelming fantasy performances. Then they play “Real or Mirage,” Adam Rank shares his waiver wire pickups for week eleven, and the guys discusses players to trade for. The NFL Fantasy Football Podcast is a part of the NFL Podcasts Network.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Transcribed - Published: 12 November 2025

Patrick Claybon, Adam Rank, and Michael F. Florio recap the week’s top performers, including Jonathan Taylor, De’Von Achane, and TreVeyon Henderson. Then they share their early waiver wire targets for week eleven.  After the break, they play “Panic or Patience” and review which players are trending up or down in the fantasy stock report.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Transcribed - Published: 11 November 2025

Marcas Grant, Michael F. Florio, and LaQuan Jones bring you the latest news to help your fantasy team make the playoffs. They discuss the Giants’ head coach Brian Daboll being fired (4:05) and Jaxson Dart leaving the game with a concussion (6:38). Then they talk about Joe Burrow returning to practice and whether his return could turn the Bengals’ disappointing season around (11:33). They wrap up the news segment with a conversation about Garrett Wilson’s knee injury and whether there any other Jets’ pass-catchers they would want to start (15:03). After the break, the guys review some unexpected performances from Davis Mills, Jameson Williams, and Jalen Nailor and whether those trends will continue (23:39). Then they share their rookie report and discuss TreVeyon Henderson and Tyler Shough (34:48). Grant, Florio, and Jones close the show by sharing their candidates for the drop zone (45:07) and their waiver wire pickups of the week (55:343). The NFL Fantasy Football Podcast is a part of the NFL Podcasts Network.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Transcribed - Published: 10 November 2025

Marcas Grant, Michael F. Florio, and Adam Rank break down the Denver Broncos’ TNF victory and check if there was anything to learn for your fantasy lineup. Then it’s time for Week 10 Start 'Em and Sit 'Em! Find out who to lock in and who to bench ahead of the Atlanta Falcons vs. Indianapolis Colts showdown in Berlin. Finally, the guys tell you which players are a Diamond In the Rough - rising fantasy stars ready to shine. All that and more on NFL Fantasy Live! The NFL Fantasy Football Podcast is part of the NFL Podcast Network.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Transcribed - Published: 7 November 2025

Should you start J.J. McCarthy, Jaylen Warren, DJ Moore this week? Marcas Grant, Michael F. Florio, and LaQuan Jones break down the toughest start/sit decisions of week eight. The guys also give you their previews of the Sunday night matchup between the Steelers and Chargers and the Monday night game between the Eagles and Packers. They wrap the show with their bold predictions for the week. Start 'Em, Sit 'Em QBs: 1:39 Start 'Em, Sit 'Em RBs: 6:41 Steelers and Chargers Preview: 11:54 Eagles and Packers Preview: 13:41 Start 'Em, Sit 'Em WRs: 15:16 Start 'Em, Sit 'Em TEs: 19:52 Bold Predictions: 24:36 The NFL Fantasy Football Podcast is part of the NFL Podcast Network.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Transcribed - Published: 6 November 2025

Marcas Grant, Michael F. Florio, and LaQuan Jones preview the NFL’s week ten slate. They start the show discussing the Cardinals decision to start Jacoby Brissett against the Seahawks and its impact on Marvin Harrison Jr. (0:51). Then they react to Rashid Shaheed being traded to the Seahawks (2:05) and Jakobi Meyers being traded to the Jaguars (4:16). Next, they preview the Thursday night game between the Raiders and Broncos, and debate which Broncos running back they trust the most (6:54). Then they preview Falcons at Colts (10:27), Patriots at Buccaneers (11:47), and the Rams at 49ers (13:20). After the break, Grant, Florio, and Jones give out the fantasy Rookie of the Year award (15:35). They finish their game previews with Ravens at Vikings (17:09), Giants at Bears (19:16), and Bills at Dolphins (20:24). The guys wrap the show with their sleepers of the week (22:11).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Transcribed - Published: 5 November 2025

Should you start Caleb Williams, Rico Dowdle, Wan’Dale Robinson this week? Marcas Grant, Michael F. Florio, and LaQuan Jones break down the toughest start/sit decisions of week eight. The guys also give you their previews of the Sunday night matchup between the Packers and Steelers and the Monday night game between the Commanders and Chiefs. They wrap the show with their bold predictions for the week. Start 'Em, Sit 'Em QBs: 2:01 Start 'Em, Sit 'Em RBs: 5:30 Seahawks-Commanders Preview: 10:31 Cowboys-Cardinals Preview: 14:14 Start 'Em, Sit 'Em WRs: 16:42 Start 'Em, Sit 'Em TEs: 21:03 Bold Predictions: 24:55 The NFL Fantasy Football Podcast is part of the NFL Podcast Network.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Transcribed - Published: 30 October 2025

Marcas Grant, Michael F. Florio, and LaQuan Jones preview the NFL’s week nine slate. They start the show with the latest news, including the Saints naming Tyler Shough their starting quarterback (1:19), the Panthers plan for Rico Dowdle (3:03), and an update on Carson Wentz's injury (5:16). Then they preview the Thursday night game between the Ravens and Dolphins (7:11), and debate whether or not to start Mark Andrew and Jaylen Waddle. Next, they preview Chiefs at Bills (10:02), Colts at Steelers (11:47), and Viking at Lions (12:53). After the break the guys play fantasy trick or treat (14:24). Then they finish their game previews with the Panthers at Packers (17:26), Broncos at Texans (18:54), and Falcons at Patriots (19:57). The guys wrap the show with their sleepers of the week (21:20).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Transcribed - Published: 29 October 2025

Marcas Grant and Michael F. Florio discuss what to expect from the podcast during the 2025 season.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Transcribed - Published: 11 September 2025

In the latest episode of the NFL Fantasy Football Podcast, Marcas Grant, Michael F. Florio, and LaQuan Jones kick off the show with fantasy headlines (1:08) before previewing Week 2, beginning with the Thursday night match up between the Commanders and Packers.(5:04) Then, they discuss the biggest rebound candidates (17:45) before sharing their Sleepers of the Week! (24:49) The NFL Fantasy Football Podcast is part of the NFL Podcast Network. NOTE: Time codes are approximateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Transcribed - Published: 10 September 2025

Patrick Claybon, Adam Rank and Marcas Grant deliver top-notch fantasy football advice ahead of your team's next matchup in Week 2. The trio begins with its list of best matchups for the new week, then makes sense of some of the top performers from Week 1. Later, don't miss the first edition of Cardio King -- all that and more, only on Fantasy Live!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Transcribed - Published: 9 September 2025

Marcas Grant, Michael F. Florio, and LaQuan Jones break down all the madness from Week 1 of the NFL season. The guys start with key injury news from the 49ers (3:46) before diving into waiver wire moves, including the Chiefs’ backfield (6:27). Then it’s a round of “What the Bleep is Going On?” with the Patriots, Raiders, Broncos, and Lions (16:04). The crew also highlights standout rookies (33:24), reacts to Aaron Rodgers’ debut performance (45:06), and debates AJ Brown’s quiet start (49:54). Plus, they unpack the Bengals’ gritty win (52:31) and give you the best waiver wire targets for Week 2 (54:48). The NFL Fantasy Football podcast is a production of the NFL in partnership with iHeart Media. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Transcribed - Published: 8 September 2025

In the latest episode of the NFL Fantasy Football Podcast, Marcas Grant, Michael F. Florio, and LaQuan Jones preview the two kickoff games on Thursday and Friday night with the Cowboys visiting the Eagles and the Chiefs facing the Chargers in Sao Paulo, Brazil. (02:14) Then, they discuss the biggest fantasy questions surrounding the rest of the Week 1 matchups. (7:02) Finally, each host shares their Must-Start of the Week (12:15) and Sleeper of the Week! (21:20) The NFL Fantasy Football Podcast is part of the NFL Podcast Network. NOTE: Time codes are approximate.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Transcribed - Published: 3 September 2025

Unbelievably, after a four-year run, this is the last-ever incarnation of "The Rich Eisen Podcast." Frequently, in this business, shows like this don't end at the host's request or behest. Usually, shows named after the host come to an abrupt close when the host is shown the door by security while holding office belongings in a cardboard box.    Thankfully, the reason why I'm shuttering this podcast after four wonderful years is because it's turning into a daily three-hour TV show airing on DirecTV's Audience Channel No. 239 and streaming live on the latest venture brought to you by NFL Media, the NFL Now app. NFL Now is also the home to the video archive of the show, which will also be available in audio podcast form on Podcast One as well as iTunes and virtually every other place you've been able to download this program over its lifespan. Best of all for our listeners, NFL Now is internationally available too.   It's truly exciting news for your humble host and my podcast compadres Chris Law and Chris Brockman, who are traveling with the show's move to a bigger and broader platform.   I started this podcast at the outset of the 2010 season because I thought there was a space in which to connect with the NFL Network fan base and have a conversation about the NFL and the entertainment world in one sitting. And I was rewarded with four years of stupendous football chatter involving fascinating figures from the gridiron and guests from across the TV, movie and music spectrum. Best yet, it did in fact get me closer to myriad football fans worldwide. I can not thank you enough for your passionate listenership. Please follow the show with us into the new horizon. We could not have done it without you. Thanks again and, as always, enjoy this listen.

Transcribed - Published: 2 October 2014

Rich Eisen dials in from Atlanta, the site of Thursday Night Football’s Week 3 contest between the Falcons and Buccaneers, to discuss the latest from around the National Football League.   Who stood out in Week 2? Are the Saints and Colts in trouble starting out 0-2? Plus the latest with the Adrian Peterson child abuse allegations, and more from a wild couple of days in the NFL.   Before previewing Week 3 with producers Chris Law and Chris Brockman, Rich welcomes in a fourth voice to the show and one that podcast fans will soon be familiar with. Ted Mulkerin, who was the longtime head writer of "The Late Late Show" with Craig Ferguson is taking his talents to "The Rich Eisen Show" and coming on board with the gang for the new show which launches Monday, October 6th on DirecTV's Audience Network and the brand new NFL NOW App.     Enjoy, and as always, thanks for downloading!

Transcribed - Published: 17 September 2014

Rich Eisen dials in from the road in Baltimore as Week 2 of the NFL is set to kick off from Charm City with the Steelers visiting the Ravens. Eisen and the crew discuss the recent and ever-evolving news surrounding the Ray Rice domestic violence incident and the subsequent fallout from the League's handling of the incident. The guys also look ahead to Sunday and roll through their Week 2 NFL Weekly Picks Em selections. Enjoy, and as always, thanks for downloading!

Transcribed - Published: 11 September 2014

Rich Eisen along with producers Chris Law and Chris Brockman are back previewing the kickoff to the 2014 season and discussing the latest storylines from around the league.  Why has Michael Sam not landed on a NFL practice squad? Is the suspension for Colts owner Jim Irsay fair? J.J. Watt's monster contract extension and so much more.   The REP Weekly Pick 'Em challenge is back again this year and you can join the shows league for free and test your skills at picking winners against the experts.  And don't forget to submit your selections for the #REPpicks challenge by tweeting your selections for: Coach of the Year, Passing Champion, Rushing Champion, Most Valuable Player, Super Bowl matchup and winner to either @RichEisen, @ChrisLaw, @ChrisBrockman or @RichEisenShow.  Just be sure to include all of your selections and the hashtag #REPpicks. Enjoy, and as always, thanks for downloading!

Transcribed - Published: 2 September 2014

The Rich Eisen Podcast is back with an all new episode featuring former Steelers coach and current CBS analyst Bill Cowher, plus ESPN soccer play-by-play commentator Ian Darke dials in.   Enjoy, and as always, thanks for downloading!!

Transcribed - Published: 25 August 2014

Peyton Manning, Russell Wilson, Richard Sherman, Earl Thomas, John Elway, John Fox and Wes Welker. Rich Eisen hit the road as training camps got underway across the National Football League this week.  Thursday Eisen found himself in Dove Valley, Colorado with the Denver Broncos where he caught up with Peyton Manning, John Elway, John Fox and Wes Welker.  Rich then made is way up to the Pacific Northwest on Friday to Renton, Washington where the defending Super Bowl XLVIII champion Seattle Seahawks began camp.  Rich chats with Russell Wilson, Pete Carroll and two-fourths of the Legion of Boom, Richard Sherman and Earl Thomas.   Enjoy, and as always, thanks for downloading!

Transcribed - Published: 26 July 2014

With NFL training camps less than one week away, Rich Eisen and the podcast crew fire back up the microphones for an all new edition of the #REP. The guys touch on a few of the storylines that have been circulating in recent weeks before welcoming back in-studio VP of production for Fox Soccer, Jason Wormser. “The Worm” shares his final thoughts on what was a brilliant 2014 FIFA World Cup that concluded on Sunday with Germany taking home the hardware. Up next, Eagles Pro Bowl running back LeSean McCoy dials into the program. McCoy enjoyed the best season of his brilliant young career in 2013, rushing for a league leading 1,607 yards and totaling 2,146 yards from scrimmage. This was also good for best in the NFL. Voted the fifth-best player in the National Football League on the “Top 100 Players of 2014″ countdown list, “Shady” talks with Rich about the loss of wide receiver DeSean Jackson to the division rival Redskins, the addition of the versatile Darren Sproles to the Eagles backfield and if the Eagles can remain atop the NFC East in 2014. Enjoy, and as always, thanks for downloading!

Transcribed - Published: 15 July 2014

With Rich Eisen enjoying a family vacation for the 4th of July holiday week, producers Chris Law and Chris Brockman take over the reins and host a second installment of the "Best of the Rich Eisen Podcast."  The episode includes some memorable moments and guest interviews from the past four years, as well as some behind-the-scenes anecdotes about the show.  Some of the guests featured include actress Gillian Jacobs, actor Colin Hanks, director Jeff Schaffer and interactions Chris Cooley, Reggie Wayne and Ed Reed.     Enjoy, and as always, thanks for downloading!

Transcribed - Published: 2 July 2014

Willie McGinest and Shaun O'Hara... After taking a few weeks off to enjoy a little summer vacation, the #REP is back with a fresh episode.  The National Football League is in the midst of its offseason and with Team USA advancing to the Round of 16 on Thursday in the 2014 FIFA World Cup, the guys shift the talk from pigskin to soccer. There are still plenty of NFL storylines taking place during the offseason, and to hit on those Rich welcomes in three-time Super Bowl champion Willie McGinest and Super Bowl XLII champion Shaun O’Hara to discuss a variety of topics. Will Johnny Manziel or Brian Hoyer be the starter for Cleveland in Week 1 vs. Pittsburgh? Will the Seahawks repeat or will another NFC West team knock them off? How important is the NFL Rookie Symposium and what more can be done to educate players?   Find out the answers to these questions and more on the latest edition of the #REP. Enjoy, and as always, thanks for downloading!.

Transcribed - Published: 26 June 2014

Chris Law and Jason Wormser  52 weeks a year The Rich Eisen Podcast discusses the ins and outs of the greatest game in the world with some of the biggest names from the gridiron, the silver-screen and beyond. This week the #REP strays a bit from its pigskin coverage to bring a first-hand account of a story that gripped the nation, nay the world last week. Podcast producer Chris Law was aboard US Airways flight 598 last week when man’s (alleged) “best-friend’ caused the aircraft to emergency land mid-flight.  His live-tweeting of the event made international, yes international headlines. So what exactly happened 30,000 feet up? Law recalls the full, unfiltered account of the near thirteen hour flight to both Rich Eisen and Chris Brockman to kick off this week’s show.   Up next, Fox Soccer VP of Programming Jason “The Worm” Wormser returns to the show after a long hiatus. The former NFL Network senior producers discusses with the crew some of the offseason NFL storylines and then previews the upcoming 2014 FIFA World Cup, which begins next week in Brazil.

Transcribed - Published: 5 June 2014

Teddy Bridgewater, Jerry Ferrara and The Sklar Bros... A little more than two weeks removed from being selected 32nd overall by the Minnesota Vikings in the 2014 NFL Draft, quarterback Teddy Bridgewater dials into “The Rich Eisen Podcast.”  The three-year standout Louisville Cardinal talks with Eisen about the draft process, getting acclimated to life as a pro early on, if he expects to be the starter Week 1and more. Actor and friend of the program Jerry Ferrara then swings by our NFL Media studios to talk about his Giants draft class and a sneaky undrafted free agent signing of the G-Men that he’s pretty stoked about.  Ferrara just wrapped up shooting the highly anticipated “Entourage” movie and the film’s set was no stranger to some big-name NFL players who have cameos in the flick, which hits theatres in the summer of 2015.  Ferrara tells one story of Russell Wilson’s day on set shooting his scene -- one that ended with a star of the movie heading to the hospital with a broken leg as a result.  Jerry’s been a busy man of late, training to play Arturo Gatti in an upcoming biopic about the late boxing champion, and he also has “Think Like A Man Too” hitting theatres June 20th. It’s always a fun time when Ferrara stops by, and of course we can’t let him leave without having him weigh in on the Johnny Manziel/Memorial Day Weekend/Las Vegas story -- or non-story depending on how you look at it.  The show wraps up with two of the funniest guys in the business, Randy and Jason Sklar of the popular “Sklarbros Country Podcast” join the #REP crew in studio.  “The Sklar Bros: What Are We Talking About?” is a newly released comedy special the duo have on Netflix, and the introduction to the special is hosted by none other than Rich Eisen himself, so be sure to check it out and stream it on Netflix.  Randy and Jason also share their thoughts on their beloved Rams draft class and if they think 2014 is the year they start to make their move in the highly contested NFC West.   Enjoy, and as always, thanks for downloading!

Transcribed - Published: 27 May 2014

With Rich Eisen on break podcast producers Chris Law and Chris Brockman take a look back through the more than 270 episode library of the #REP and pull out clips from some of their favorite interviews.  This special "best of" edition includes  Bill Courtney, the high school football coach featured in Academy Award winning documentary “Undefeated” and film director Peter Berg talking about Friday Night Lights, his passion for Heads Up Football and more.  There are multiple other excerpts that Law and Brockman playback including clips featuring Adam Sandler, Charles Barkley, Frank Caliendo, Bobby Cannavale, Hank Azaria, and more.   Enjoy, and as always, thanks for downloading!

Transcribed - Published: 21 May 2014

It’s the 6th annual NFL Media Mock Draft from league headquarters in New York City! Find out where the draft’s top prospects land as the show features an 8-man lineup selecting for four teams each. Who does Brian Billick take with the No. 1 overall pick as he selects for the Houston Texans? Marshall Faulk gets a pair of selections for the St. Louis Rams. Faulk shakes up the draft with his No. 2 selection for his old team. Rich Eisen has high hopes, selecting for the Jacksonville Jaguars at No. 3 overall. Will Johnny Manziel be there for the taking?   The “Path to the Draft” crew of Charles Davis and Daniel Jeremiah are back again, sharing their draft expertise. Davis gets a couple first-round selections for the Cleveland Browns and Jeremiah has a surprise pick at No. 29 for the New England Patriots. Michael Irvin has the privilege of selecting for his former team, as he takes a defensive force for the Dallas Cowboys at No. 16. Irvin says the Minnesota Vikings are in a position to take a quarterback. Find out which signal-caller he has going at No. 8. Selecting for his hometown Pittsburgh Steelers, Dave Dameshek gets advice from coach Mike Tomlin right before his pick. Who will fall to the Atlanta Falcons for Steve Mariucci? Listen in as Mooch picks for the Falcons, Bears, Eagles and 49ers.     Catch the complete NFL Media Mock Draft on NFL.com. Enjoy, and as always, thanks for downloading!

Transcribed - Published: 7 May 2014

Just three days away from the 2014 NFL Draft, Rich Eisen is joined by NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell and actor/comedian Tracy Morgan on this special edition podcast. Find out where the draft could be headed as Goodell hints at potentially moving the 3-day event from New York City to Los Angeles or Chicago in the coming years. Plus, Eisen and Goodell discuss playoff expansion, HGH testing and the future of Thursday Night Football.   Next, actor and comedian Tracy Morgan stops by with jokes galore, explaining what it was like growing up as a New York Giants fan and which players he rooted for as a child. Morgan shares his thoughts on working on the NBC sitcom “30 Rock”, preparing for his comedytour “Turn it Funny”, and his daily life as a new father. Don’t forget to catch “The Rich Eisen Draft Special” Tuesday at 10:30pm ET on NFL Network.     Enjoy, and as always, thanks for downloading!

Transcribed - Published: 5 May 2014

Mike Mayock and Bob Saget... With just a little more than a week until the 2014 NFL Draft gets underway at Radio City Music Hall, NFL draft maven Mike Mayock dials in to chat with Rich Eisen about this year’s class.  Why is Teddy Bridgewater slipping out of the first round? Is there a chance Khalil Mack gets selected over Jadeveon Clowney? Is Johnny Manziel the answer for troubled franchises like Jacksonville or Cleveland?  Mayock and Eisen hit on all of it and more. The show then shifts gears in a major way, welcoming in actor and comedian Bob Saget.  Saget joins the #REP crew in studio to talk about his new book “Dirty Daddy,” and shares stories from his past. Many know Bob Saget from his wholesome role on “Full House,” or as the goofy host of “America’s Funniest Home Videos.”  And then there is a whole other section of Saget fans who know him from directing films like “Dirty Work,” his hysterical stand-up comedy or his profane appearances in “Entourage” or the documentary “The Aristocrats.” The latter is the Bob Saget that showed up for this edition of podcast, and he couldn’t have been funnier. You’ll never look at your laptop or mouse pad the same after downloading this episode. Enjoy, and as always, thanks for downloading!

Transcribed - Published: 29 April 2014

2014 NFL Schedule Release with John Elway and Jim Nantz... The 2014 NFL season kicks off with a rematch of one of the more infamous games in NFL history. Aaron Rodgers and the Packers look to avenge their loss in the "Fail Mary" game when they head to the Pacific Northwest to take on Russell Wilson and the defending Super Bowl champion Seahawks.  What a way to kick off the 2014 season, right? And that's only a small sample of what the folks in the NFL scheduling department have served up for the 2014 schedule, which now includes 16 Thursday Night Football games that will air on both CBS and NFL Network.  Rich Eisen, along with producers Chris Law and Chris Brockman, take a full look at the entire 2014 schedule and talk about some of the new broadcast rules, including the NFL's ability to flex schedule Sunday Night Football games as early as week 5 and what the newly announced "cross-flexing" means for viewers on Sundays.    Broncos EVP of football operations John Elway then joins Rich to break down Denver's 2014 schedule.  The slate welcomes Andrew Luck and the Colts to Mile High for the Broncos’ season opener, plus a Super Bowl XLVIII rematch with Seattle in Week 3. Eisen then says "hello friend" to Jim Nantz, who takes over the play-by-play commentary on the new-look "Thursday Night Football" package on which NFL Network and CBS have partnered. Eisen and Nantz examine the entire TNF schedule, which includes an unprecedented 14 divisional rivalry games this year.   Enjoy, and as always, thanks for downloading!

Transcribed - Published: 24 April 2014

Les Snead and Larry Fitgerald... With the 2014 NFL Draft a little more than two weeks away, Rich Eisen decides to dial up the general manager of the St. Louis Rams, Les Snead, who currently holds two first-round picks. Snead shares his thoughts on some of this year’s top prospects and what goes on behind the scenes to execute that perfect draft day trade. Next, Pro Bowl receiver Larry Fitzgerald calls in to catch up Rich on all of his offseason travels, his upcoming celebrity softball tournament in Scottsdale and what, if anything, he’s hearing about the Cardinals’ draft plan with the 20th overall pick. Enjoy, and, as always, thanks for downloading!

Transcribed - Published: 22 April 2014

Marlon Wayans, Colin Hanks, Daniel Jeremiah and Bucky Brooks... We are now in the homestretch leading up to the start of NFL Draft on Thursday May 8 in beautiful New York City and Radio City Music Hall, which we we’ve noted here on the show and producer Chris Law recently found out on his site survey, hasn’t changed since it became a landmark in 1978. And as we inch closer to the big day, us here at The Rich Eisen Podcast are doing our part to help you all weed through the unnamed sourced and faceless information that’s out there. This week, that starts with the help of NFL Media Draft experts Daniel Jeremiah and Bucky Brooks, who decipher the intel and discuss the top prospects with our humble host, Rich Eisen. Next, comedian and actor Marlon Wayans, whose new film “Haunted House 2” hits theaters nationwide this Friday, stops by to chat growing up in a comedic family, what it’s like being both a Steelers and Dolphins fan from New York City, and even takes a selfie with the guys. Finally, friend of the podcast Colin Hanks comes in studio to discuss his new FX drama “Fargo,” how life has been since his last appearance spawned the What Type Of Stepfather That Coach Would Make, and he even helps the guys sort through the final entries of the New Open Contest. It’s a show with lots of laughs and insight you only find here on The Rich Eisen Podcast. Enjoy, and as always, thanks for downloading!

Transcribed - Published: 15 April 2014

Actor Kevin Costner joins Rich Eisen in studio for this week’s edition of “The Rich Eisen Podcast.” Costner, who has starred in a handful of the greatest sports movies of all-time, is back at tackling the sports genre again in his latest film “Draft Day.” The two-time Academy Award winner traded in his wooden bat and ball cap for a suit and seat in the front office in “Draft Day,” where he plays Sonny Weaver Jr., the fictional general manager of the Cleveland Browns. Shot partially on location at New York’s Radio City Music Hall during the 2013 NFL Draft, the film takes place over a 16-hour period during the first round of the 2014 NFL Draft. Costner talks with Rich about why he chose to do another sports movie and what it was that drew him to the project, which was directed by last week’s #REP guest, Ivan Reitman. Costner also shares some incredible stories along the way from sets of his previous films like “Bull Durham,” “Field of Dreams,” “Dances with Wolves” and more. It’s a fascinating listen with one of Hollywood’s finest actors, and be sure to check out “Draft Day” in theatres this Friday, April 11. The show rounds out with a little #REP housekeeping from Eisen and producers Chris Law and Chris Brockman. What triggered one of the guys to get into a Twitter feud over the weekend with a country music singer during the Final Four? Which of the listener-submitted entries for the show-open contest was the most impressive? And why Joe Pesci is a complete bad ass in real life and quite possibly the coolest man on earth, as the guys found out first hand while playing with him in the inaugural American Red Cross Celebrity Golf Classic Monday in Toluca Lake, Calif. Enjoy, and as always, thanks for downloading!

Transcribed - Published: 8 April 2014

Adam Carolla, Maurice Jones-Drew and Ivan Reitman... Our humble host, Rich Eisen, returns to the NFL Media podcast studio from the islands and umbrella drinks of vacation, taking back the headphone reins from producers Chris Brockman and Chris Law, and he couldn't have returned at a better time. We have a mega show in store with a couple friends of the program and a Hollywood mogul. First up, newest Raiders running back and inventor of the Rich Eisen Podcast End Zone Dance, Maurice Jones-Drew, who tells us about his return to northern California, Oakland’s busy offseason, and its chances in the loaded AFC West. Next is a man who’s always looking out for the betterment of the NFL, specifically with his suggestion to lengthen the goal posts, which finally was suggested, voted on and passed this offseason, Adam Carolla. A special, very influential guest on that exact matter also calls in to offer his congratulations, so don’t miss that. And finally, famed Hollywood director Ivan Reitman, who was behind the camera for the newest and bound to be classic sports film which hits theaters April 11, “Draft Day,” comes in studio to talk the ins and outs of making an NFL film, the on-set difficulties of working with Rich and Mike Mayock, as well as some of his classic films such as “Stripes,” “Ghostbusters” and many, many more. As always, thanks for downloading, listening and spreading the word!

Transcribed - Published: 3 April 2014