The Rich Eisen Podcast

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.   Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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!  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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!! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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!      Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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!.     Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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!   Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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!  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rich Eisen is on vacation, which can only mean one thing, producers Chris Law and Chris Brockman are back at the helm and have taken over the reins on this week’s #REP.  In keeping with Eisen vacation podcast tradition, Law and Brockman dial up their humble host to interrupt his fun in the Hawaiian sun and get his take on some of latest headlines from around the league.  Be sure to listen for details on the #REP show open contest and how you can submit your entries.   Enjoy, and as always, thanks for listening downloading!    Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As Week 2 of NFL free agency gets underway, Rich Eisen welcomes NFL Media columnist Michael Silver for a recap of the week’s biggest signings. Silver discusses whether or not the addition of cornerbacks Darrelle Revis and Brandon Browner are enough to get the New England Patriots back to the Super Bowl. Plus, Silver sheds light on the Denver Broncos’ approach to free agency, including the controversial acquisition of free-agent wide receiver Emmanuel Sanders. Finally, Silver and Eisen review the New York Jets and Carolina Panthers, and discuss how each team has fared in free agency. Next, Eisen welcomes back television host Seth Meyers, who dials in from New York for a chat about his transition from “Saturday Night Live” to his new late-night television show “Late Night with Seth Meyers.” Meyers shares stories about Peyton Manning’s SNL appearance and weighs in on which athletes he’d like to have on his new show. Plus, as NFL Network’s “Dynasty Week” continues, Meyers discusses growing up a fan of the Pittsburgh Steelers teams of the 1970s. Enjoy, and as always, thanks for downloading! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Aaron Paul, Brian Billick and Charles Davis...   Free agency has been underway for the past 48 hours, and already we’ve seen big-name players ink deals with new teams and the dominos beginning to fall for others. Rich Eisen welcomes back to the #REP Super Bowl XXXV-winning coach and friend of the program Brian Billick to talk about how a team approaches the free-agent frenzy period and get some insight into the behind-the-scenes dealings.  Billick and Eisen also discuss which acquisitions could make the biggest impact in 2014 and where are the best landing spots for free agents who have yet to sign. Next, Charles Davis dials in to discuss the latest news surrounding the 2014 NFL Draft class.  For the past few weeks, we’ve been hearing about the “Big 3” at the quarterback position in Johnny Manziel, Teddy Bridgewater and Blake Bortles, but Davis thinks a fourth name is rising on draft boards and could shake things up on draft day.  Eisen and Davis also discuss how some free agency moves, such as the Jacksonville Jaguars trading quarterback Blaine Gabbert to the San Francisco 49ers, will impact the draft.   Actor Aaron Paul dials in for a chat with Rich about his new film “Need For Speed,” rooting for the Broncos at MetLife Stadium during Super Bowl XLVIII and the fantastic ride he’s been on for the past few years portraying Jesse Pinkman in the critically acclaimed series “Breaking Bad.”  The two-time Emmy Award-winning actor is making his feature film debut as a leading man, playing Tobey Marshall in the videogame-adapted movie that hits theatres Friday, March 14.  Enjoy, and as always, thanks for downloading! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Pat McAfee, Gregg Rosenthal and Jon Hein... Six-year veteran punter for the Indianapolis Colts and current NFL free agent Pat McAfee drops by "The Rich Eisen Podcast" for his first in-studio chat on the show.  The hilarious Pittsburgh native brings his A-game, arriving at NFL Network studios rocking an American flag inspired, denim button down (unbuttoned) with his #PuntersArePeopleToo T-shirt underneath. McAfee's sense of fashion extends beyond the field and his wardrobe, as you'll find out when he tells the hilarious story of the rental car he's been driving around Los Angeles since arriving this past weekend.  It’s a fun chat that touches on a variety of pop culture and NFL topics. Next, the #REP doors open up for fellow NFL Media podcaster Gregg Rosenthal of "Around The League."   With the 2014 NFL free-agency period just a few days away, Rosenthal stops by to discuss where he thinks some of the more prominent names might land and what certain teams need to do in order to ensure their rosters in areas of need.  The guys also touch on the bizarre Jim Harbaugh situation in San Francisco and just what in the world will the New York Jets do this offseason at the quarterback position. We wrap up our show with Jon Hein, co-host of "The Wrap-Up Show" on Howard 100 and of "The Howard Stern Show" fame.  The creator of JumpTheShark.com, Hein has been the #REP's go-to television critic for the past few years, so who better to have on for a recap of all things Oscars and for his thoughts on some of TV's most talked about current series.  Eisen and Hein, along with producers Chris Law and Chris Brockman, discuss some of the excellent television viewers have to choose from -- with shows such as HBO's "True Detective" and Netflix's "House of Cards."  Hein is also a die-hard Pittsburgh Steelers fan and addresses what he'd like to see the team do during free agency and May's upcoming NFL draft. Enjoy and, as always, thanks for downloading! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jeff Fisher, Blake Bortles, Thomas Dimitroff and Jim Mora Sr... Rich Eisen is joined by St. Louis Rams head coach Jeff Fisher, who also serves as co-chair of the NFL's Competition Committee. Eisen and Fisher have an engaging chat about what prospective rule changes are in the mix for 2014 and if injury-ridden and embattled quarterback Sam Bradford is the answer for the franchise moving forward. Next, former University of Central Florida quarterback and top draft prospect Blake Bortles joins Eisen from the 2014 NFL Scouting Combine to discuss his future in the National Football League. The 2013 AAC Player of the Year and Fiesta Bowl champion has seen his draft stock rise in recent weeks, and Bortles was the only one of the top three-rated quarterbacks (Johnny Manziel and Teddy Bridgewater) to throw for scouts in Indianapolis. Atlanta Falcons general manager Thomas Dimitroff then sits down with Eisen to talk about the combine from the front-office point of view and how players can rise and fall on a team's draft board simply by how they run the 40-yard dash. Dimitroff also discusses how his team went from 13-3 and the brink of the Super Bowl in 2012 to 4-12 and last place in the NFC South in 2013. The podcast rounds out with our show's resident movie critic Jim Mora Sr., who is back to select who he thinks will take home the gold statues in a variety of categories at Sunday night's 86th annual Academy Awards. The winningest coach in New Orleans Saints history practically grew up on a movie lot as a kid in Los Angeles and sees just about every new flick that comes out, so who better to evaluate Hollywood's biggest stars on their biggest night? The former Colts coach also shares a great story from his days in Indianapolis, when the team had the No.1 overall pick and was choosing between Peyton Manning and Ryan Leaf. Enjoy, and as always, thanks for downloading!! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Daniel Jeremiah and Rich Eisen... With host Rich Eisen on family vacation, podcast producers Chris Law and Chris Brockman take over the reins of “The Rich Eisen Podcast” leading up to the 2014 NFL Scouting Combine. To shed some light on some of the top prospects that will descend upon Indianapolis, Law and Brockman welcome into the studio NFL Media analyst and former NFL scout Daniel Jeremiah. Jeremiah and the guys talk about how one becomes a professional scout in the first place, this year’s stellar crop of prospects and what the behind-the-scenes process of player evaluations is like during the week at Lucas Oil Stadium. No episode of the #REP would be complete without hearing from the boss himself, so Law and Brockman dial up Rich from vacation to see how training is going for his big 40-yard dash run Tuesday in Indy. That’s right, #RunRichRun is back for its 10th anniversary at the combine. Will this be the year Eisen breaks the six-second barrier? Enjoy, and as always, thanks for downloading!    Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Malcolm Smith and Bruce Dern...  Rich Eisen welcomes Super Bowl XLVIII MVP Malcolm Smith.  The third-year linebacker out of USC talks about his incredible journey to the NFL and what it was like hoisting both the Lombardi and Super Bowl MVP trophies following the Seattle Seahawks’ 43-8 win over the Denver Broncos. Next, 2014 Academy Award nominee for Best Actor Bruce Dern stops by to talk about his role as Woody Grant in the Oscar-nominated film "Nebraska." Dern’s career in acting has spanned over five decades, and he shares a plethora of stories that involve some of Hollywood’s legendary actors and directors of the past.  Dern is also an encyclopedia of knowledge when it comes to his beloved Rams, dating back to their days as the Cleveland Rams in the 1940s, through their time in Los Angeles and all the way up until now in St. Louis. While Eisen and Dern are talking Rams, we surprise the Oscar-nominated actor with a phone call from a former L.A. Rams player who is in the Pro Football Hall of Fame. Fun times ensue. Enjoy, and as always, thanks for downloading!    Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Brian Billick, Timothy Olyphant and Jeff Schaffer Rich Eisen is joined by Super Bowl-XXXV winning head coach Brian Billick for his take on what went right for the Seattle Seahawks and what went wrong for the Denver Broncos on Sunday night in Super Bowl XLVIII. Actor Timothy Olyphant, the star of the hit series "Justified" on FX, swings by NFL Network studios to chat about the Super Bowl and share his thoughts on the Red Hot Chili Peppers' "unplugged" halftime performance. The show wraps up with our friend of the program and huge Seattle Seahawks fan Jeff Schaffer, who along with his wife Jackie attended Super Bowl XLVIII at MetLife Stadium. As a pretty die-hard lifelong Seahawks fan Schaffer takes you through what it’s like to see your favorite team hoist the Lombardi Trophy in person. Enjoy, and as always, thanks for downloading! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rich Eisen is joined by comedian Jerry Seinfeld, Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson and executive vice president of the Denver Broncos John Elway to preview Super Bowl XLVIII.  Enjoy, and as always, thanks for downloading! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Joel McHale... Rich Eisen and the podcast crew are joined by Seattle native and huge Seahawks fan Joel McHale.  McHale, the star of "Community" on NBC and host of "The Soup" on E!, swings by to discuss his beloved Seahawks and if he thinks Russell Wilson and company can knock off Peyton Manning and the Broncos in Super Bowl XLVIII.  Enjoy, and as always, thanks for downloading! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Roger Goodell and The Sklar Bros... Rich Eisen along with Chris Law and Chris Brockman recap NFL Championship Sunday, starting with the AFC Championship Game that saw Peyton Manning and the Denver Broncos stamp their ticket to New York/New Jersey for Super Bowl XLVIII with a 26-16 win over Tom Brady and the New England Patriots. Eisen is then joined by NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell for an in-studio discussion. The Commissioner was fresh off attending the NFC Championship Game in Seattle and he and Eisen cover a variety of interesting topics, including the possible addition of two more playoff teams, eliminating the extra point attempt and what factor the weather might play in Super Bowl XLVIII. The show wraps up with the return of The Sklar Bros, who join the #REP crew in studio to discuss Seattle’s win over San Francisco in the NFC Championship Game. The comedians share their take on Seahawks cornerback Richard Sherman and the post-game venom he shot directly in the direction of 49ers wide receiver Michael Crabtree. Enjoy, and as always, thanks for downloading! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rich Eisen dials up longtime friend of the program Dan Patrick to recap the divisional round of the NFL playoffs and preview the upcoming conference championship games. Eisen, along with Chris Law and Chris Brockman also get further into breaking down this weekend’s big games and give an update to the listener leaderboard for both the REP Weekly Pick ‘Em contest as well as the REP Playoff Challenge. Enjoy, and as always, thanks for downloading! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mike Mayock, Wendell Pierce and Steve Hutchinson... Mike Mayock, New Orleans native actor Wendell Pierce and retired seven-time Pro Bowl offensive tackle Steve Hutchinson all join this edition of the #REP.  Enjoy, and as always, thanks for downloading! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Colin Hanks and Jeff Schaffer... The Rich Eisen Podcast welcomes actor and 49ers fan Colin Hanks in-studio for a visit fresh off San Francisco's impressive win on the road Sunday at a frigid Lambeau Field.  Hanks is joined midway through the conversation by our second in-studio guest, die-hard Seahawks fan and friend of the program, Jeff Schaffer.    Enjoy, as always, thanks for downloading!  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Charles Barkley and Eric Stonestreet... Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Will Ferrell, Steve Carell, Paul Rudd and David Koechner... Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dennis Miller, Joe Manganiello and James Marsden... Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Breaking Bad creator Vince Gilligan... Rich Eisen is joined by the mastermind behind AMC's Emmy-Award winning Breaking Bad television series, creator Vince Gilligan. Eisen along with podcast producers Chris Law and Chris Brockman have an in-depth 90-minute plus conversation with Gilligan about the series from start to finish. This is a must listen for any Breaking Bad fan. Spoiler Alert!!! If you haven't seen the series, you may want to keep this podcast in your download queue. Enjoy, and as always, thanks for downloading! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Peter King and Ty Burrell... Rich Eisen is joined by Peter King of "The MMQB" to discuss all of the latest from Week 14 and biggest NFL storylines heading into Week 15.  Next, Emmy-Award winning actor Ty Burrell from Modern Family dials in to talk about his St. Louis Rams and beloved Oregon Ducks. Enjoy, and as always, thanks for downloading! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rainn Wilson and Ryan Kalil... Rich Eisen welcomes in Carolina Panthers center Ryan Kalil to The Rich Eisen Podcast. The Panthers are 9-3 and have won eight games in a row. Hear what Kalil has to say about the Panthers chances of winning the NFC South, his thoughts on Panthers quarterback Cam Newton and what he thinks of his alma Mater, USC, hiring Steve Sarkisian as its newest head coach.  Actor Rainn Wilson, best known as Dwight from The Office, then stops by the podcast. Wilson is a Seattle Seahawks fan so Eisen gets his thoughts on the NFC West leaders. Additionally, Wilson plays fantasy football and suffered the misfortune of benching Denver Broncos wide receiver Eric Decker who caught four touchdown passes against the Kansas City Chiefs on Sunday. Wilson elaborates on his poor mismanagement Enjoy, and as always, thanks for downloading Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dennis Miller, Gillian Jacobs, and Johnny Knoxville... Enjoy, and as always, thanks for downloading! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Twitter CEO Dick Costolo... It's a special late-week edition of The Rich Eisen Podcast featuring the CEO of Twitter, Dick Costolo. Eisen and his fellow University of Michigan alumnus discuss all things Twitter and the incredible impact that it has had not only in sports, but in our daily lives over the past few years. The hour long conversation hits on a myriad of topics, but none more important than Eisen's request for Twitter to implement a sarcastic font, a.k.a. the "Eisen Font," and for producers Chris Law and Chris Brockman to get blue check marks.  Costolo's responses to both are priceless and spawned this week’s #REP Poll Question, so be sure to vote. Enjoy, and as always, thanks for downloading! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

REP: Bruce Arians, Joe Browne and Vince Vaughn... Rich Eisenis joined by Arizona Cardinals head coach Bruce Arians, NFL senior advisor Joe Browne, plus actor and Chicago native Vince Vaughn.  Enjoy, and as always, thanks for downloading! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

REP: Bruce Arians, Joe Browne and Vince Vaughn... Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Jason Witten, Jerry Rice and Dr. Oz... Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jordy Nelson, John Legend and Willie Geist...   Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dennis Miller, Ben Roethlisberger and Pat McAfee... Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

LaDainian Tomlinson, Willie McGinest and Laura Wasser... Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

John Elway, Bill O'Brien and Mike Silver... Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Pete Carroll, Cal Ripken Jr, Eric Stonestreet & James Poniewozik... (Spoiler Alert!!! If you haven’t seen “Breaking Bad” and don’t want to hear how it ends, fast forward from the 1:26:00 mark through 1:57:00 ) Enjoy, and as always, thanks for downloading! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jon Hein and Week 4 preview... With the 2013 Emmy’s going down this past Sunday night, who better to call up then television guru, Jon Hein. The host of “The Howard Stern Wrap Up Show” recaps the awards with Rich Eisen and the podcast crew. Hein also gives his expert analysis of producer Chris Law’s cameo appearance on “The League.” Spoiler alert: Following the Emmy discussion, the guys usher Chris Brockman out of the room before diving into a comprehensive breakdown of the penultimate episode of AMC’s “Breaking Bad.” Eisen, Hein and Law give their theories on how the series will conclude when the final episode airs this Sunday night. If you missed our podcast from earlier in the week, featuring Bears wide receiver Brandon Marshall, Bengals rookie running back Giovani Bernard and the lovely and talented Aisha Tyler,  be sure to go back and check it out.  Enjoy, and as always, thanks for downloading! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Brandon Marshall, Giovani Bernard and Aisha Tyler... Chicago Bears wide receiver Brandon Marshall dials in to "The Rich Eisen Podcast." The Bears are off to a 3-0 start, their best since 2010 when they made it to the NFC Championship. Marshall discusses with Rich the key to the Bears early success and how coach Marc Trestman has put his stamp on the team. The outgoing Marshall also openly discusses his struggles with borderline personality disorder, and how he hopes to bridge the gap between the general public and their perception or misconceptions about people who suffer from mental health issues. It's a fascinating listen from an inspiring young man who seems to have things headed in the proper direction, both on and off the field. Next, Rich dials up Cincinnati Bengals rookie running back Giovani Bernard, who's coming off a huge win against the Green Bay Packers in Week 3. The Bengals on Sunday became the first team in NFL history to give up a 14-point lead and then come back from a 16-point deficit to win. Rich discusses with Bernard how he his role in the offense has increased in Cincinnati’s back-to-back wins, where he's found the end zone three times and is averaging over 5 yards per carry. The podcast wraps up with actress, host, and now New York Times best-selling author, Aisha Tyler. Tyler, who also hosts her own podcast (Girl On Guy Podcast) swings by NFL network studios to discuss her beloved 49ers and the tough loss they had at the hands of Andrew Luck in the Colts. Stay tuned for a late week edition of "The Rich Eisen Podcast" coming out Thursday, featuring Jon Hein of "The Howard Stern Show." Hein is our #REP resident TV critic and will break down Chris Law's cameo appearance on "The League," as well as discuss the latest on Breaking Bad. Enjoy, and as always, thanks for downloading! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Peter Mehlman... Long time Seinfeld co-executive producer Peter Mehlman joins Rich to discuss some of the series all-time classic episodes and how they came to be.  Plus, find out why Mehlman, a New York native and big time Giants fan, also roots for the New England Patriots.  Be sure to checkout this weeks earlier podcast featuring Houston Texans safety Ed Reed and Buffalo Bills quarterback EJ Manuel. Enjoy, and as always, thanks for downloading! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ed Reed & EJ Manuel... Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Larry Fitzgerald, Al Michaels with Dennis Miller and Steve Hutchinson... Rich Eisen and the podcast crew recap Week 1 of the NFL season before Rich dials up Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Larry Fitzgerald.  Fitzgerald’s Cardinals fell 27-24 to the St. Louis Rams on Sunday, even with the All-Pro receiver hauling in eight receptions for 80 yards and two touchdowns.  Fitzgerald and Rich discuss how new coach Bruce Arians has changed the mindset in the Cardinals’ locker room and is putting quarterback Carson Palmer and the rest of the team in the right situations to succeed in 2013. Al Michaels then joins the podcast in-studio for discussion about Week 1 and looks ahead to the rest of the season. Michaels is fresh off of calling Peyton Manning’s seven-touchdown performance in the Denver Broncos’ “Thursday Night Kickoff” win over the Baltimore Ravens. Michaels then went to Dallas for the Cowboys’ “Sunday Night Football” win over the New York Giants.  Rich and the crew surprise Michaels halfway through the interview with a phone call from his former “Monday Night Football” booth partner, the always hilarious Dennis Miller. Miller and Michaels take a trip down memory lane and share some great behind-the-scenes stories from the broadcast booth. The show rounds out with seven-time Pro Bowl left guard, and University of Michigan alum, Steve Hutchinson dialing in to discuss the Wolverines’ big win Saturday over the Notre Dame Fighting Irish.  An All-American during his time at Michigan, the recently retired Hutchinson was in Ann Arbor for the big game Saturday evening. Thanks to all of those who competed in the #REP Weekly Pick ‘Em contest for Week 1.  If you haven’t signed up yet, it’s not too late to join the league.  For those of you already signed up, be sure to get your picks in for Week 2 at NFL.com/PickEm. Enjoy, and as always, thanks for downloading! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Michael Irvin, Marshall Faulk, Kurt Warner, Warren Sapp & Steve Mariucci... Rich Eisen chats with his fellow NFL GameDay Morning co-analysts on a variety of topics leading up to the kickoff of the 2013 NFL season. Enjoy, and as always, thanks for downloading!  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kevin Costner, Carrie Underwood & The Schaffer's... Enjoy, and as always, thanks for downloading! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Michael Fabiano, Matthew Berry, Dave Dameshek & Akbar GbajaBiamilia... Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Joe Namath and Joe Buck... Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

ESPN College Gameday host Chris Fowler joins “The Rich Eisen Podcast” on the heels of the 2013 college football season with an in-depth look ahead at the biggest storylines around the nation. Fowler joins Rich Eisen in an expanded preview featuring a discussion of No. 1 Alabama’s national title hopes and controversial Heisman Trophy winner Johnny Manziel. Plus, NFL Network analyst and former NFL scout Daniel Jeremiah pops in with his preseason observations, including who he believes will win the New York Jets’ starting quarterback job. Enjoy, and as always, thanks for downloading! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mike Silver, Andy Dalton & Jerry Ferrara... Rich dials up our good pal Mike Silver, who was just announced as the newest member of the NFL Network and NFL.com family.  We're all thrilled to have Silver on board. On the show, Silver discusses what NFL fans can expect from him in his new role with NFL Media.  Up next, Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Andy Dalton calls in from training camp. The third-year pro, who has taken his team to the playoffs in back-to-back years, discusses with Rich why simply making the playoffs isn't good enough in 2013.  Dalton also talks about what it’s like to have the fine folks at NFL Films around 24-7 filming “Hard Knocks.” We end the show with one of the nicest guys in all of Hollywood, actor Jerry Ferrara.  The big-time New York Giants fan breaks down his team’s chances in the NFC East and voices his concerns over a defense that has lost a few of its staples from years past.  Ferrara brings his "A" game to this edition of the #REP, pitching an idea for a sports movie award that fans can participate in as well.   Enjoy and, as always, thanks for downloading! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dean Blandino and Bobby Cannavale... NFL Vice President of Officiating Dean Blandino dials and  Emmy nominated actor and big time Jets fan, Bobby Cannavale, join this edition of the Rich Eisen Podcast.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Matt Damon and Brian Billick... Before getting to this latest episode, I’d like to take a moment to address all the kind words and congratulations sent in the direction of the podcast for passing the 10 million download mark. Speaking for producers Chris Law and Chris Brockman and everyone associated with the show from its near three-year history, I thank you all from the bottom of my heart. It truly has been a labor of love. Or, as our previous guest Larry David would say, it’s been a prettay, prettay, prettay good run. And, on that note, I couldn’t think of a better guest to have on to begin the next 10 million downloads than Matt Damon. Other than being an Academy Award winning, Emmy nominated A-list actor, he’s also a fantastic regular guy. And you’ll hear that in the conversation on this show as he bemoans the loss of Wes Welker to the Denver Broncos and re-iterates his trust in Bill Belichick and Tom Brady just like every New England Patriots fan you’ve come across. Damon loves his Pats for sure, and he knows his stuff, too. His reaction to the addition of Tim Tebow and the New York Jets’ famous “Buttfumble” are not to be missed. Also not to be missed: his new movie “Elysium” in a theater near you. Go see it. The show wraps up with a fun conversation with Brian Billick, the Super Bowl-winning coach of the 2000 Baltimore Ravens and NFL Network analyst. We go soup to nuts with Coach as the first preseason week of the 2013 gets into full swing. He also inspired this week’s poll question seen on this page. Again, as always, thanks for the download and enjoy the listen. And thanks for all your support!!! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Larry David, 2013 HOF Class and Steve Mariucci... Larry David joined this special 10 millionth download edition of “The Rich Eisen Podcast.” The hilarious writer, actor and co-creator of Seinfeld and Curb Your Enthusiasm joined Rich Eisen in studio to chat about his beloved New York Jets and his latest film project, titled, Clear History, which premieres at 9 p.m. ET on Saturday, Aug. 10, on HBO, and features an all-star cast. Next, the 2013 Hall of Fame class, Cris Carter, Warren Sapp, Bill Parcells, Larry Allen, Dave Robinson, Curly Culp and Jonathan Ogden all sat down for a spirited chat with our very own Steve Mariucci on the day following their induction into the Pro Football Hall of Fame. Following the Hall of Fame roundtable, we got Mariucci on the phone to put a bow-tie on the Hall of Fame weekend and also to discuss some of the latest news and notes from the first few weeks of NFL training camp. Enjoy, and a huge thanks to all of the faithful fans and listeners who made this 10 millionth download episode possible! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

REP: Jim Kelly, Howie Long and Cris Collinsworth... First up, on this Pro Football Hall of Fame special edition of “The Rich Eisen Podcast” is former NFL wide receiver and current NBC “Sunday Night Football” analyst Cris Collinsworth. Collinsworth is in Canton, Ohio for the 50th anniversary of the Pro Football Hall of Fame to honor his partner in booth, Al Michaels, who is receiving the Pete Rozelle Award this weekend. Collinsworth also shares his take on some of the latest news from around the NFL, including the Riley Cooper saga in Philadelphia and whether the young quarterbacks that found success in 2012 will fare as well in 2013 Up next, Rich welcomes Hall of Fame quarterback Jim Kelly, who recently battled jaw cancer and is in recovery. The five-time Pro Bowl selection reminisced with Rich about the accomplishments of those early 90s Bills teams and why wide receiver Andre Reed deserves a bust of his own in Canton. Kelly also hits on how 2013 Bills will look with a new head coach and whether Kevin Kolb or EJ Manuel will be leading the franchise in Week 1. The show rounds out with class of 2000 enshrinee Howie Long. The eight-time Pro Bowl selection sits down with Rich to discuss a variety of topics, most notably the fact that he now is the father of two NFL players. Chris Long and his St. Louis Rams head to Chicago on Thanksgiving weekend (Week 12) to take on his brother Kyle Long and the Bears in what could be battle in the trenches between brothers. Howie discusses at the length the different roads the two took to make it to where they’re at and how he and his wife will handle the big showdown November 24.  Howie’s third son (Howie) also is involved with the NFL and works in the Oakland Raiders’ front office. Long discusses the progress the franchise has made the past few years and gives his thoughts on how 2013 might shape up for the Silver and Black. Enjoy, and as always, thanks for downloading! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Judy Battista, the newest member of NFL Media (formerly of The New York Times), dials in for chat with Rich on a myriad of subjects.  Battista and Eisen discuss latest news surrounding the first week of NFL training camps, including the wrath of season ending injuries that hit key contributors for multiple teams over the past week, where the NFL is headed in terms of HGH testing, and much, much more. Up next, our good pal Jeff Garlin swings by for an extended in studio visit.  The Chicago native and avid Bears fan gives his opinion on how an Urlacher-less Bears defense will fair in 2013, and if this is finally the year that Jay Cutler can lead the team deep on a playoff run.   Be sure to check out Jeff Garlin’s new comedy coming fall called "The Goldbergs."  The series premiere is Tuesday, September 24 at 9pm ET on ABC. And finally, the show rounds out with the highly anticipated return of podcast producer Chris Law's #GuestWho segment.  For the inaugural #GuestWho, podcast fan favorite Kara Henderson was the featured guest.  Be sure to listen all the way through to see which mystery guest Eisen and fellow producer Chris Brockman are tasked with trying to indentify.  It’s a fun segment that as you'll hear, certainly doesn't go the way the shows latex salesman expected. Enjoy, and as always, thanks for downloading! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sam Bradford, Chrissy Tiegen and Hank Azaria Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Peter King, NaVorro Bowman with Torrey Smith, Marisa Miller and Rob Riggle... Enjoy, and as always, thanks for downloading! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rich Eisen is back and refreshed from his vacation in Nantucket, ready to tackle the big news from around the league. Rich chats with Chris Brockman and bullpen producer Alex Wilk about the latest in the Aaron Hernandez legal saga, quarterback Matthew Stafford’s new deal in Detroit, and the cutthroat world of kids competitive watermelon eating. Then, Rich is joined once again by the very funny Kevin James, star of the upcoming film, “Grownups 2,” and a lifelong New York Jets fan. Enjoy, and as always, thanks for downloading! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Trent Dilfer and Michelle Beadle... Enjoy, and as always, thanks for downloading!  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Brian Banks... Atlanta Falcons linebacker Brian Banks stops by the "Rich Eisen Podcast" for a discussion with Rich about his incredible life story and journey to the NFL.  From being falsely accused on two counts of forcible rape and kidnapping charges by a fellow classmate and friend, to being exonerated by the State of California 10 years later and having his conviction overturned by Los Angeles Deputy District Attorney David Ferriera.  It’s an absolutely amazing story that you need to hear Banks tell in his own words. Enjoy, and as always, thanks for downloading! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Warren Moon, Harry Carson and James Poniewozik... Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Archie Manning, Jack Harbaugh and Joe Manganiello... Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rich Eisen welcomes NFL Network reporter Ian Rapoport for a discussion about Tim Tebow‘s role with the New England Patriots and the art of the Bill Belichick shut-down press conference. Michael Silver of Yahoo! Sports is next up, and he explains the story behind his now-infamous story about Belichick “hating” Tebow’s game. Plus a look into the crystal ball to predict how Tebow’s life as a Patriot might play out. Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver DeSean Jackson is next up on the hit parade, as he talks about adjusting to Chip Kelly‘s up-tempo offense and the Eagles quarterback battle. Last, but certainly not least, the podcast’s resident “Game of Thrones” reviewer (and Green Bay Packers quarterback) Aaron Rodgers calls in to talk about the finale of HBO’s hit show and what’s up next on his DVR. Enjoy, and as always, thanks for downloading! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jeff Garcia and Jon Hein... Long-time NFL quarterback-turned-tutor Jeff Garcia, joins "The Rich Eisen Podcast" to discuss working with embattled former No. 1 overall NFL draft pick JaMarcus Russell, who recently was invited to Chicago for a workout with the Bears. Garcia also worked this offseason with New York Jets quarterback Mark Sanchez in hopes of getting him ready for new offensive coordinator Marty Mornhinweg and his West Coast offense. Garcia played in Mornhinweg's system in both Philadelphia and San Francisco, having his best year as quarterback under him in 2000. Up next, Jon Hein, the host of "The Wrap Show" on Howard 100 on Sirius satellite radio, dials into chat about a myriad of pop culture topics, but none more pressing than "Game of Thrones" and this week’s infamous "Red Wedding" episode. Hein also sheds some light the immensely popular "Howard Stern Show." The show wraps up with Rich and producers Chris Law and Chris Brockman cuing back up a brief discussion they had earlier in the week with Willie McGinest about Justin Beiber. The three-time Super Bowl champion lives in the same Calabasas neighborhood as the Biebs and Keyshawn Johnson, and has some inside knowledge on the neighborhood squabble heard 'round the world. Enjoy, and as always, thanks for downloading! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rosey Grier, Michael Irvin, Warren Sapp, Jack Youngblood, Jennifer Allen and Willie McGinest... The game lost a legend on Monday after the passing of Pro Football Hall of Famer David "Deacon" Jones.  This special edition of "The Rich Eisen Podcast" recounts the profound impact that Deacon had, both on and off the gridiron.  The final surviving member of “The Fearsome Foursome,” Rosey Grier, joins Rich to remember his teammate and longtime friend.  Joining Grier and Rich during the interview is fellow Hall of Famer Michael Irvin and class of 2013 inductee Warren Sapp, who share their memories of Deacon.  Rich then dials up yet another Hall of Famer, as Jack Youngblood joins the podcast to discuss what it was like learning from “The Secretary of Defense” as a rookie with the Los Angeles Rams, and also shares some good stories from their days in Canton, Ohio, for Hall of Fame inductions.  Jennifer Allen, the daughter of Hall of Fame coach George Allen and sister to Washington Redskins GM Bruce Allen, phones in to share her unique perspective on Deacon.  Jones was an extremely close family friend of the Allens while Jennifer was growing up and remained such until his death Monday.  And lastly, our own Willie McGinest stops by the studio to share what Deacon meant to him as an outside linebacker/defensive end who played in the league 30-plus years after Deacon did, and what it was like meeting and talking to him at various NFL events they would both be at together throughout the years.     Enjoy, and as always, thanks for downloading!  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Brady Hoke, Barry Sanders and Jeff Schaffer... Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Brian Urlacher and David Kohan... Brian Urlacher dials into "The Rich Eisen Podcast" to chat with Rich fresh off of announcing his retirement.  The 13 year NFL veteran talks about why he decided to hang up his cleats and much, much more.  Up next, Rich welcomes in studio producer and writer David Kohan.  Kohan was the creator and executive producer of the hit NBC sitcom "Will and Grace," and has worked on numerous other television shows and projects throughout his career in Hollywood.  Enjoy this bonus edition podcast, and as always, thanks for downloading! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jed York, Jason Bateman and Rob Lowe... Shortly after NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell announced that the Super Bowl L bid had been awarded to San Francisco, 49ers CEO Jed York dialed into "The Rich Eisen Podcast" to discuss the impact of the Super Bowl’s golden anniversary being awarded to the city by the bay.  Up next, Rich dials up actor Jason Bateman to discuss "Arrested Development," which re-launches on Netflix on Sunday.  The show, which originally aired on FOX, was cancelled after just three seasons.  However, its cult-like fan base clamored for more and Bateman, along with the rest of his castmates obliged when writer and creator Mitchell Hurwitz came calling with a new script. The podcast wraps up with big-time Indianapolis fan Rob Lowe, who dials in to chat about his beloved Colts.  Lowe shares his thoughts on the Colts’ 2013 draft class and if he thinks they can return to the playoffs this season.  The veteran actor also has a new project coming out this Sunday, "Behind The Candelabra," which details the life of Liberace (Michael Douglas) through the eyes of his much younger lover Scott Thorson (Matt Damon).  The movie is said to be the last of director Steven Soderbergh's long and illustrious career.  Be sure to tune in on Sunday at 9 p.m. ET  Enjoy, and as always, thanks for downloading! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Charles Davis and Matt Taibbi... Rich welcomes back friend of the podcast Charles Davis and  Rolling Stone writer and contributing editor Matt Taibbi. Enjoy, and as always, thanks for downloading! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rich Eisen takes part in the annual NFL.com talent mock draft, hosted by NFL Network draft guru Mike Mayock. Joining Rich on the board of general managers are Michael Irvin, Steve Mariucci, Brian Billick, Dave Dameshek, Melissa Stark, Charles Davis and former NFL scout Daniel Jeremiah.  Enjoy, and as always, thanks for downloading! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Roger Goodell, Michael Strahan, Josh Charles Draft Special Guests include NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell from his office at League Headquarters in Manhattan. Michael Strahan chats with Rich from the set of his show Kelly and Michael Live!. Actor Josh Charles caps off the show discussing his beloved Baltimore Ravens and more... Tune into the TV show Wednesday at 9:00pm ET on NFL Network. Enjoy, and as always, thanks for downloading! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mike Mayock, Von Miller and Dan Patrick, plus Kara Henderson with The Worm. The podcast celebrates its 200th episode with a handful of the shows all-time favorite guests, including NFL Network draft analyst Mike Mayock, Broncos Pro Bowl linebacker Von Miller and television and radio host Dan Patrick. The podcast crew wraps up the 200th episode with fan favorites Kara Henderson and “The Worm,” Jason Wormser. The duo makes its triumphant return back to the show to recall some of the more fun and entertaining moments over the past two-and-half plus years of “The Rich Eisen Podcast.” Enjoy, and as always, thanks for downloading! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Les Snead and Denard Robinson Freshly back from his vacation, Rich dials up St. Louis Rams general manager Les Snead to discuss the 2013 NFL Draft. Snead made headlines last year for the big trade he made with the Washington Redskins that netted the Rams three first-round draft picks. Snead explains how the trade laid the foundation for the rebuilding process he and coach Jeff Fisher have undertaken in St. Louis. Rich then speaks with fellow Wolverine Denard Robinson to discuss Michigan’s tough loss to Louisville in the NCAA men’s basketball championship game. They also talk about Robinson’s transition from collegiate quarterback to future NFL wide receiver. Enjoy, and as always, thanks for downloading! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With Rich Eisen on vacation in Hawaii podcast producers Chris Law and Chris Brockman take over the reins of the #REP for the week.  Law and Brockman promptly dial up Rich, who is soaking up the rays on the beautiful islands of Hawaii with his family. Up next, Law and Brockman welcome NFL Network coordinating producer Charlie Yook in for "pull back the curtain" look at what goes into producing the NFL Draft for television.  Charlie is in his seventh year of producing the draft and gives great insight as to how the event has evolved over the years at Radio City Music Hall. Enjoy, and as always, thanks for downloading! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Michael Crabtree and Charles Davis San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Michael Crabtree joins Rich Eisen and the podcast gang in studio to chat on a variety of topics, including the heartbreaking loss he endured in Super Bowl XLVII to the Baltimore Ravens.  From sharing his thoughts on the coach's play-calling on the final drive to breaking some news about a temporarily loss of vision after a hit to the head late in the game, Crabtree doesn't hold back and gives a great interview. Rich then welcomes back in studio our pal Charles Davis, who shares his insights and wealth of knowledge on the 2013 draft prospects.   Enjoy, and as always, thanks for downloading! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Greg Cosell Rich dials up NFL Fims senior producer Greg Cosell to discuss the 2013 draft class and find out some names that have jumped out on the tape to Cosell during his film study process over the past few months.  Cosell shares some great stories of how he first got his start at NFL Films back in 1984 after interviewing with Ed Sabol and also discusses his legendary uncle, the great Howard Cosell. Enjoy, and as always, thanks for downloading! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

NFL vice president of officiating Dean Blandino calls in to discuss the rule changes that were voted into effect at the NFL Annual Meeting this week.  Rich and Dean discuss how the league plans to officiate the highly criticized "crown of the helmet rule" and the how and why of the "tuck rule" finally being eliminated by the league. Next, Rich dials up friend of the podcast Mike Silver to get his take on some of the rule changes and discuss the past two weeks of NFL free agency that has seen stars such as Wes Welker, Mike Wallace and Ed Reed all call new cities home. The podcast rounds out with NFL.com and NFL Network analyst Daniel Jeremiah.  The former pro scout for the Baltimore Ravens, Cleveland Browns and Philadelphia Eagles shares his insight into the 2013 NFL Draft class and where he thinks some of the top prospects may land come April.  Enjoy, and as always, thanks for downloading! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

NFL Network insider Ian Rapoport joins the Rich Eisen Podcast to preview the 2013 free agency signing period. Which team will be the biggest spender come March  12? Ian weighs in on that and much more, including the deepest positions in this year’s free agent class.  Plus, Rich and Ian discuss the complex contract stalemate between the New York Jets and cornerback Darrelle Revis. Enjoy, and as always, thanks for downloading! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Josh Charles and Alec Sulkin Actor Josh Charles dials in to chat about his Ravens and quarterback Joe Flacco's monster contract he recently signed that made him the NFL's highest paid player.  Up next, Alec Sulkin is back to talk some Patriots and the impact of Tom Brady restructuring his contract to help New England win now.  The Sulk is fresh off of co-writing the 85th Annual Academy Awards and shares some great behind the scenes stories of how the process unfolded and just where we was during the Oscars.   Enjoy, and as always, thanks for downloading! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tune in tonight to the "Rich Eisen Combine Special" on NFL Network at 930 pm ET to see my chats with Broncos Executive Vice President and Hall of Fame QB John Elway, Colts head coach Chuck Pagano and Rams head coach Jeff Fisher and watch Super Bowl champion and future Hall of Famer Ed Reed roam the red carpet of the Oscars and rub elbows with Hollywood's A-listers.   But first, we invite you to please download and listen to the audio podcast companion to the Combine Special right here. This edition of the podcast contains the full-length interviews with Elway, Pagano and Fisher but starts with my post-Combine chat with NFL Network's top talent evaluators and analysts Mike Mayock and Charles Davis. I sat down with them on the NFL Network set on the Lucas Oil Field fan concourse literally moments after the final on-field drill of the 2013 NFL Scouting Combine was held. Whose draft stock improved and whose did not? Which player might go first overall? How did the weeks of Manti Te'o and Tyrann Matthieu go? Mike and Charles explain all before we get to Elway, Pagano and Fisher.   Then, the show emanates from Los Angeles, taped the day after the Combine and the very day the Combine Special debuts. TV podcast producer Chris Brockman takes the floor and regales us with stories from hanging on the Academy Awards red carpet with the stupendous Ed Reed. Who did Ed chat up? Who did he miss out on? Who was the best dressed? Chris recalls all as poor audio podcast producer Chris Law phones in from the Indianapolis airport as he makes a weather-delayed trek back home. I also give you some behind the scenes stories from the Combine and especially from my annual 40-yard dash to glory.   Enjoy the show and enjoy the TV special! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Thomas Dimitroff and Jim Mora, Sr. Super Bowl XLVII is in the rear view mirror, but there is no offseason in the National Football League. The 2013 NFL Scouting Combine begins later this week at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis where more than 300 of the best college football players will converge in an effort see their draft stock rise while trying to impress coaches, scouts and general managers from all 32 teams. So who better for Rich to first chat with than friend of the podcast, Atlanta Falcons general manager Thomas Dimitroff. Dimitroff pulls back the curtain on what the week is like from a front office perspective and what the Falcons as an organization are trying to achieve throughout the week in Indianapolis to set them up for success at April's NFL Draft. Up next, the podcast crew welcomes back the REP's official movie reviewer, former NFL coach Jim Mora, Sr. Coach Mora dials in for his annual Academy Awards preview and breaks down who he thinks will be taking home OSCAR on Hollywood's biggest night. It’s a fun chat with our resident film buff that should get you geared up for next week when "The Rich Eisen Podcast" gets Gronk'd. That’s right, New England Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski will be our official Academy Awards correspondent, getting interviews with all the stars from the OSCARS Red Carpet at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood. You can watch Gronk take over the red carpet on the television edition of "The Rich Eisen Podcast" that airs Thursday of combine week at 8:30 p.m. ET on NFL Network. Lastly, don't forget to submit your videos for the #RunRichRun campaign. After the hilarious videos that came piling into NFL Network last year during the inaugural #RunRichRun, we've decided to bring it back for the 2013 NFL Scouting Combine and Rich's annual running of the 40-yard dash. It’s simple, just follow these steps: Wear your work clothes. Run the 40. At work. Film it. Just do it safely please... we don’t want anyone to get hurt. Then upload your video at nfl.com/runrichrun OR if you are the social media type, tweet @nflnetwork and use the hashtag #RunRichRun with a link to your video. The best and worst videos will be featured on-air during the NFL Scouting Combine coverage on NFL Network just before Rich’s epic run. You’ll also be entered to win a $200 NFL Shop Card AND an autographed copy of Rich’s book, "Total Access: A Journey to the Center of the NFL Universe." For official rules – visit nfl.com/runrichrun – no purchase necessary. Enjoy, and as always, thanks for downloading! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mike Mayock Rich Eisen dials up our good pal Mike Mayock to get his thoughts on this years crop of collegiate athletes that are heading to Indianapolis for the 2013 NFL Scouting Combine.  There is no one better in the business than Mayock, who has watched his fair share of film on many of the young men who will be looking to impress their future employers in Indianapolis next week.   The podcast rounds out with the crew announcing the fan winner of the #REPpicks contest that took place at the beginning of the NFL season.  Plus the #RunRichRun campaign is back for the 2013 NFL Scouting Combine for Rich's annual running of the 40-yard dash. It’s simple, to enter just follow these steps:   Wear your work clothes.   Run the 40. At work.   Film it.  Just do it safely please…we don’t want anyone to get hurt.  Then upload your video at nfl.com/runrichrun OR if you are the social media type, Tweet @nflnetwork and use the hashtag #RunRichRun with a link to your video.  The best and worst videos will be featured on-air during the NFL Combine coverage on NFL Network just before Rich’s epic run.  You’ll also be entered to win a $200 NFL Shop Card AND an autographed copy of Rich’s book – Total Access: A Journey to the Center of the NFL Universe.  For official rules – visit nfl.com/runrichrun – no purchase necessary.    Enjoy, and as always, thanks for downloading! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Troy Aikman, Joe Montana and Steven Soderbergh First up is the three-time Super Bowl champion quarterback of the Dallas Cowboys, Troy Aikman, who shares his take on how the Baltimore Ravens edged the San Francisco 49ers to become Super Bowl XLVII champions.   Aikman also discuss what he thinks the future holds for both Colin Kaepernick and Joe Flacco. If a three time Super Bowl champion wasn’t enough for you, Rich then dials up four-time Champion and three time Super Bowl  MVP, Joe Montana, who shares the Bay area perspective on how the 49ers franchise will handle its first Super Bowl defeat in six appearances.   Up next is Academy Award winning director, Steven Soderbergh, who is the REP’s resident media critic.  Soderbergh phones in to give his critique of the NFL Network and CBS coverage of Super Bowl XLVII, as well as which commercials were hits and which were misses. The Oscar winning director confirmed to Rich Eisen that his upcoming film "Side Effects" will be the final theatrically released movie (Behind The Candelabra - HBO) of his impressive directing career. The pyschological thriller starring Rooney Mara, Channing Tatum and Jude Law hits theatres Friday, February 8th.  The podcast rounds out with Rich and podcast producers Chris Law and Chris Brockman recapping the full week that was Super Bowl XLVII, from the various events that the great host city of New Orleans put on, to the coverage and behind the scenes shooting and editing of “The Rich Eisen Super Bowl Special.”  If you happened to miss the TV special on NFL Network, click here to download the full video on iTunes.  Enjoy, and as always, thanks for downloading! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Listen to the best of Rich Eisen's Super Bowl Live interviews from the week leading up Super Bowl XLVII.  Guests include, Mike Pereira, Olivia Manniing, Russell Wilson & Drew Brees together, Eli Manning, Steve Bisciotti, Osi Umenyiora, Troy Aikman, Archie Manning, Michael Phelps, Roger Goodell, and Cam Newton Enjoy, and as always, thanks for downloading.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Colin Kaepernick, 50Cent, Joel McHale, Ed Reed, Jim Nantz & David Spade Rich Eisen Sits down the biggest names involved in Super Bowl XLVII, as well as some of the biggest stars from the entertainment industry. Tune in to watch "The Rich Eisen Super Bowl Special" Friday, February 1 at 10pm ET on NFL Network Enjoy, and as always, thanks for downloading! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rod Woodson, Carson Daly and "Guest Who" Following a pair of conference championship games which saw Colin Kaepernick and the San Francisco 49ers defeat the Atlanta Falcons, and a Ray Lewis-led Baltimore Ravens squad avenge last year’s loss to the New England Patriots, the stage is set for Super Bowl XLVII in New Orleans.  To discuss the big matchup between the Ravens and 49ers, Rich dials up Hall of Fame defensive back Rod Woodson, a member of the Baltimore Ravens squad that won Super Bowl XXXV in 2001.  Rich and Rod discuss the Kaepernick factor and how his speed and ability to throw effectively could prove to be a challenge for Lewis, Ed Reed and the Ravens’ defense.  Woodson also discusses the emergence of Joe Flacco down the stretch and the troubles he presents Patrick Willis and the vaunted 49ers’ defense.   "Last Call: With Carson Daly" brought their show to the NFL Network studio this week to interview Rich for an upcoming episode. Afterwards, we sat down with Carson to find out what he's been up to since his last visit to the REP one year ago.  Carson is one of the all-time good guys in the business and has found great success with his hit NBC show, "The Voice", which as you'll find out the upcoming season, has a bizarre tie-in to the Manti Te'o girlfriend hoax that has unfolded in recent days. And finally, the show rounds out with the highly anticipated "Guest Who" segment that podcast producer Chris Law has had in the works for a few weeks.  We can't tell you who the mystery guest is, but just know that you'll thoroughly enjoy listening to a befuddled Rich Eisen as Law and fellow producer Chris Brockman enjoy a laugh. Stay tuned next week for our big "Rich Eisen Super Bowl Special Podcast" featuring an all-star guest list as well as some of the key players who will be participating in Super Bowl XLVII on Feb. 3. Enjoy, and as always, thanks for downloading! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ray Rice, Nick Kroll and Alec Sulkin With the Conference Championship weekend just days away Rich dials up Baltimore Ravens running back Ray Rice to discuss Sunday's AFC Championship rematch with the New England Patriots.  Coming off a remarkable Mile-High comeback, Rice explains how invested the Ravens are in getting to New Orleans and hoisting the Lombardi trophy for their leader Ray Lewis’ final ride in the NFL.  Up next, Rich chats with actor and Cowboys fan Nick Kroll.  Kroll's new sketch comedy show "The Kroll Show" premiered Wednesday night on Comedy Central, but the comedian is no stranger to the world of football as he is also one of the stars of the fantasy football inspired FX show, "The League."  Kroll and Rich hit on a variety of topics, including how a kid from New York grew up rooting for the Dallas Cowboys.  The show rounds out with writer and big time Patriots fan Alec Sulkin joining Rich, Brockman and Law in-studio.  Sulkin and the guys start off discussing the bizarre story of Manti Te'o, the Notre Dame linebacker whose alleged dead girlfriend turned out to be nothing more than an elaborate hoax.  The guys try and wrap their heads around the story that Deadspin broke on Wednesday and up until this point has left more questions than answers.  We couldn't let The Sulk leave though without getting his thoughts on his Patriots big matchup with the Ravens and who he thinks between the Falcons and 49ers will represent the NFC in New Orleans. Enjoy, and as always, thanks for downloading! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Josh Charles With the 2012 NFL Playoffs about to get under way, Rich and the crew discuss the Wild Card Weekend of games set to kick off on Saturday and Sunday.  There are lingering questions leading into each contest, such as: How will things play out when rookie QB meets rookie QB in our nation’s capital? Can Adrian Peterson and the Minnesota Vikings repeat their Week 17 effort and defeat the Green Bay Packers in Lambeau? Will Matt Schaub and the Texans silence the critics when Andy Dalton and the Cincinnati Bengals come to town?  How will the emotions in Baltimore, with the news of Ray Lewis retiring and Chuck Pagano returning to coach against his former team, impact who comes out victorious?  It's the best time of the year in the NFL and Rich and the crew have you covered on all the playoff angles.  The guys also take a trip down podcast memory-lane with one of the more hilarious stories ever told on the podcast.  The story features Indianapolis Colts WR Reggie Wayne, Ravens S Ed Reed and an 8-foot Burmese python named "Law."  If you’re a long-time fan of the REP then you're probably familiar with the story, and if you're new to the show, sit back and enjoy as we replay the story in Reed and Wayne's own words.   Rich then welcomes in Josh Charles, who, in addition to his Emmy-nominated role on “The Good Wife,” is the narrator of NFL Network's critically acclaimed series "A Football Life."  A die-hard Baltimore sports fan, he shares his thoughts on the retirement news of Ray Lewis and how he thinks his Ravens will fare against the Colts this weekend.  Charles is just one of the thousands of participants in The Rich Eisen Podcast's NFL Fantasy Playoff Challenge and announces his 1st Round Selections for all to hear on this installment of the podcast.  The Fantasy Playoff Challenge is completely free to join, so be sure to sign up today for your chance to win a guest appearance on the podcast and a variety of other prizes to be given away. Enjoy, and as always, thanks for downloading! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Brian Billick With the 2012 regular season in the books Rich and the podcast crew discuss the exciting week seventeen that was in the National Football League and spin in it forward with a look ahead to the 2012 playoffs.  Rich is then joined by Super Bowl XXXV winning head coach Brian Billick to discuss the fallout from 'Black Monday' and where he thinks some of the chips will fall for teams that let go of their head coaches or general managers on Monday. Be sure to join the podcast crews NFL Fantasy Playoff Challenge league today.  Go to NFL.com/RichEisen and sign up today! Enjoy, and as always, thanks for downloading! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mike Silver and Bobby Cannavale Yahoo! Sports NFL columnist Mike Silver dials in to “The Rich Eisen Podcast” to chat with Rich and the podcast crew about the latest news from around the league. With the AFC playoff teams all determined and only seeding on the line in week 17, the guys mainly focus on the NFC playoff race and the multiple scenarios that could unfold Sunday. Silver, like always, brings his A-game for the podcast and has some unique takes on a few topics you won’t want to miss Up next, we shift our focus to Broadway, literally, as actor and big- time New York Jets fan Bobby Cannavale dials in fresh off exiting stage left for his matinee performance of “GlenGary Glen Ross,” in which he plays Ricky Roma. Cannavale currently stars opposite Al Pacino in the Broadway adaptation of David Mamet’s 1992 film, which also starred Pacino, along with Jack Lemmon and Alec Baldwin. Like most Jets fans, Cannavale is pretty disillusioned with the 2012 season and offers his take on what Rex Ryan and Co. need to do moving forward. The Union City, N.J., native manages to keep his Jets diatribe much cleaner than his character Gyp Rosetti would on HBO’s hit drama, “Boardwalk Empire.” Enjoy, and as always, thanks for downloading. Happy New Year! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Andrew Siciliano and Scott Hanson Rich welcomes “The RedZone Channel” on DirecTV host Andrew Siciliano and “NFL RedZone” on NFL Network host Scott Hanson for a behind-the-curtains look at their immensely popular Sunday studio shows. RedZone has been growing in popularity among NFL fans for years, and Siciliano and Hanson have dedicated seven hours each week of the NFL season to delivering every score from every game. The guys discuss with Rich what it’s like to be the remote control for millions of NFL fans keeping tabs on the favorite players and teams. Enjoy, and as always, thanks for downloading! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Joe Beningo, Jeff and Jackie Schaffer After a week-long hiatus Rich and the crew are back recapping all that happened in Week 15 and across the National Football League landscape while they were gone, including the down-to-the-wire playoff races that are happening in both the AFC and NFC.   Rich then dials up WFAN sports radio host Joe Beningo for the pulse on the tri-state mood following the Mark Sanchez led disaster that struck on “Monday Night Football” for the Jets.  Beningo isn't shy with his thoughts on Sanchez or apologetic on how Jets management has handled the entire 2012 season.  This is one New Yorker's perspective you won't want to miss. Things then settle down a bit when Rich, Law and Brockman welcome back in podcast favorites Jeff and Jackie Schaffer for a chat about their beloved Seahawks and much more. Jeff and Jackie's hit Fantasy Football based comedy show "The League" has its one-hour season finale airing this Thursday at 10:30 pm ET on FX and it guest stars none other than "The Purple Jesus" himself, Adrian Peterson. "The League" is no stranger to big-time NFL personalities guest appearing on the show, so we thought it would be fun to have one of those former player-guest stars phone in and surprise the Schaffer's during their chat. To cap it all off Rich and Jeff face off in Week 16 in their fantasy football league championship, so of course we do a full breakdown of their matchup man by man. Enjoy, and as always, thanks for downloading! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Brian Billick and Alec Sulkin  The day after calling the Jets-Cardinals game in the Meadowlands, coach Brian Billick dials in (with what sounds like a Zach Morris era cell phone) to chat with Rich about the benching of Mark Sanchez in New York and what it means for the franchise moving forward.  Coach Billick also hits on a variety of other topics from Week 13, including his thoughts on how Romeo Crennel and the Chiefs handled and played in the wake of the Jovan Belcher murder-suicide tragedy.  Coach and Rich finish up with a chat about the big matchup between the Bengals and Cowboys in Week 14, a game with major AFC and NFC playoff implications that the Super Bowl XXXV-winning coach will call for FOX on Sunday. The podcast then shifts gears and welcomes back Alec Sulkin, executive producer and writer for “Family Guy.”  The big-time New England Patriots fan, who also wrote the hilarious 2012 comedy “Ted,” discusses the Patriots dominance in recent weeks as well as his biggest concerns for a team trying to make it back to their second-consecutive Super Bowl. Enjoy, and as always, thanks for downloading! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Michael Lombardi Rich welcomes back podcast regular Michael Lombardi for his front office perspective on the latest happenings from around the NFL. Rich and Michael discuss the 49ers’ quarterback situation and coach Jim Harbaugh’s latest announcement that Colin Kaepernick would be starting week 13 against the Rams. The guys also touch on the disasters that have unraveled in Philadelphia and New York with the Eagles and Jets’ respective coaching situations. Enjoy, and as always, thanks for downloading!!! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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DeMarcus Ware and Jason Whitlock Rich welcomes All-Pro linebacker DeMarcus Ware on the program to discuss the Cowboys’ big win over the Eagles on Sunday and how things are shaping up for them moving forward in the NFC East.  Ware also addresses the "country club mentality" comments that former Dallas coach Jimmy Johnson made earlier this week regarding the Cowboys’ locker room.   Up next, Rich phones up FOX Sports columnist and fellow podcaster Jason Whitlock to get his thoughts on week 10 in the National Football League and more.  Rich and Jason talk at length about the concussion issue that has come to the forefront once again after three starting NFL quarterbacks were knocked out of their respective games Sunday due to head trauma.  The longtime Kansas City Star journalist also discusses the turmoil surrounding the Chiefs organization after their abysmal 1-8 start. Enjoy, and as always, thanks for downloading! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Matt Stafford Rich welcomes Lions QB Matt Stafford to the show as Detroit prepares for their big NFC North matchup with the Vikings in week 10. Stafford's squad has battled back to a 4-4 record after a shaky 1-3 start to the season and the Lions signal caller discusses how important this next quarter of their season is if they want to reach the playoffs for a second consecutive season. Rich and Stafford also discuss the difficulties Calvin Johnson has faced this season and how much flack the pair have gotten from bitter fantasy owners for not connecting in the end zone. Enjoy, and as always, thanks for downloading! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kellan Lutz and Coach Brian Billick Rich and the podcast crew discuss the latest happenings from all of the Week 9 action prior to the Monday night contest and are then joined by winning Super Bowl XXXV head coach Brian Billick.  Billick shares his unique perspective on a few hot topics that transpired from Sunday, including Tennessee Titans owner Bud Adams' unfavorable comments of his team and head coach Mike Munchak following their loss to the Bears.  Billick also delves into the challenges Cowboys head coach Jason Garrett faces in Dallas with an outspoken owner like Jerry Jones. Up next, Rich welcomes in actor and big-time Cardinals fan Kellan Lutz.  The star of the Twilight series spent a part of his childhood in the Phoenix area and has been a Cardinals fan ever since.  The former chemical engineering student turned actor also dishes with Rich on his fantasy squad and what it's like to work with "Java Heat" co-star Mickey Rourke.  Be sure to check out Kellan in the latest installment of "The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn – Part 2," which hits theatres Nov. 16 and keep an eye out for his upcoming role as "Tarzan" early next year. Enjoy, and as always, thanks for downloading! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Emmitt Smith Emmitt Smith, the NFL’s all-time leading rusher, stopped by The Rich Eisen Podcast this week to chat about the state of the Dallas Cowboys and more. Fresh off of performing his country western foxtrot on “Dancing With The Stars,” the Hall of Fame running back shared his thoughts on a Cowboys team that suffered its fourth straight loss to Eli Manning and the Giants in Cowboys Stadium. Emmitt doesn’t hold back when asked by Rich if Tony Romo is one of the NFL’s elite quarterbacks, and also discusses Jason Garrett’s play calling that has come under a good amount of scrutiny following Sunday’s loss to their NFC East rival.  Enjoy, and as always, thanks for downloading Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Vernon Kay and Jerry Ferrara With the NFL's International Series game being played Sunday at Wembley Stadium in London, England Rich decided to dial up famed British personality Vernon Kay, for his take on the big game and the atmosphere surrounding it.   Rich then welcomes back in studio actor and football enthusiast, Jerry Ferrara, who is back to talk about this beloved Giants and how he thinks the remainder of the 2012 season will wind up. Enjoy, and as always, thanks for downloading. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Michael Vartan, Jeff and Jackie Schaffer Actor Michael Vartan joins Rich in studio to chat about the latest from around the league in Week 6 of the NFL. They discuss “A Letter To My Dog,” a book Vartan and his beloved canine are featured in, along with other celebrities. Rich and the crew then announce the finalists for the #PonderThis twitter contest before being phoned up by Jeff and Jackie Schaffer, the co-creators and co-executive producers of “The League” on FX.  The Schaffer’s phone in fresh off their Seahawks’ big win over the Patriots at Century Link Field on Sunday and chat with Rich and the crew about the Season 5 Cameo / Boatrace bet that was manufactured during their previous appearance on the podcast last week. Enjoy, and as always thanks for downloading Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rich Eisen, Chris Law & Chris Brockman Rich and the podcast crew recap the Thursday Night Football matchup in the Music City and how Titans QB Matt Hasselbeck managed to pull out a victory over Ben Roethlisberger and the Pittsburgh Steelers when most doubted them.  The guys also take a look ahead to the weekend’s full slate of games and preview an exciting week six in the National Football League. Enjoy, and as always, thanks for downloading! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Jeff and Jackie Schaffer Rich welcomes the dynamic husband and wife duo, Jeff and Jackie Schaffer, who co-created and executive produce the hilarious FX show “The League.”  Their hit show about Fantasy football is set to premiere this Thursday, October 11 at 10:30pm ET on FX.  Jeff and Jackie take you behind the scenes of their show and explain how they come up with some of the more outrages scenarios that take place on “The League” between their cast of characters, all in the name of hoisting The Shiva at year’s end.  You can catch a sneak peek video of the premiere episode at RichEisen.NFL.com that features a special guest appearance by Rich Eisen himself and podcast producer Chris Brockman.  Noticeably absent from the scene is long time podcast producer Chris Law, who found his way on the outside looking in on shooting day.  It’s a fun story that ends in Jeff and Jackie Schaffer offering Law a guest appearance on an upcoming show if a certain team comes away with a win in week six.   Enjoy, and as always, thanks for downloading.   Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Matt Ryan and The Sklar Brothers Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan phones into "The Rich Eisen Podcast" to chat with Rich about Atlanta's hot start and being undefeated a quarter of the way through the season.  "Matty Ice" discusses the 95-yard drive he led his team on with less than a minute to go to beat the Carolina Panthers on Sunday and what a win like that does for Atlanta’s confidence moving forward. Ryan also talks about the difficult task Drew Brees is facing in New Orleans as a quarterback who is without his play caller and coach. Plus, Rich discusses the aforementioned "Matty Ice" nickname with Ryan and proposes a better name for the Falcons signal caller to go by. Up next, Rich welcomes in studio the hilarious Randy and Jason Sklar.  The Sklar Brothers, who also host their own podcast titled "Sklarbro Country," share their takes on the NFL season and how things are shaping up as we hit the quarter point of the 2012 season.  It’s an extremely entertaining and funny listen that includes a story of the brothers being booed while throwing out the first pitch at an Indians game, and then calling out said heckler after at the stadium.   Enjoy, and as always, thanks for downloading! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mike Silver  Yahoo! Sports NFL columnist Mike Silver dials in to The Rich Eisen Podcast to chat with Rich about the officiating debacle on the Monday Night Football contest between the Packers and Seahawks.  Silver was at Century Link Field for the game and found himself front and center on the media coverage after being seen talking to a befuddled Aaron Rodgers moments after the controversial Russell Wilson Hail Mary play that was ruled a Golden Tate touchdown.  Silver and Rich discuss the aftermath of the call, the dark cloud that now looms over the Seahawks victory and what the leagues next steps should be.  Be sure to also check out this weeks earlier podcast featuring Maurice Jones-Drew, Adam Carolla and Gillian Jacobs. Enjoy, and as always, thanks for downloading! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Adam Carolla, Maurice Jones Drew and Gillian Jacobs Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rich Eisen phones in to his own podcast to chat with producers Chris Law and Chris Brockman about the Giants’ absolute beat down of the Panthers on NFL Network’s “Thursday Night Football” and preview the full slate of games scheduled for Week 3 of the NFL Season. The guys also discuss Rich accepting actor Joel Mchale’s on-air challenge for “TNF.” The gauntlet was laid down, via Twitter, for Rich to work the word ‘chance’ into the postgame show in honor of Mchale’s co-star, actress Gillian Jacobs, and her upcoming appearance on the podcast next week. Check out the video below … Enjoy, and as always, thanks for downloading! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dennis Miller and Rob Burnett Comedian and former Monday Night Football commentator Dennis Miller joins Rich to discuss the latest happenings from around the league two weeks into the 2012 season.  Then the executive producer of "The Late Show with David Letterman," Rob Burnett, phones in to talk a little pigskin, his new film project and how Letterman can't choose just one team to root for these days. Enjoy, and as always, thanks for downloading! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jerry Jones, Sterling Sharpe, Bob Costas, Michael Lombardi, Carl Peterson and Steve Mariucci all reflect on the life of Steve Sabol, one of the NFL's and televisions most influential and incredible men.  This special edition of the Rich Eisen Podcast remembering the life and contributions of Steve Sabol also includes Steve's last appearance on the podcast just prior to Super Bowl XLV in Dallas, where Steve's father Ed was nominated for induction into the Pro Football Hall of Fame class of 2011.  NFL Films is more than a production company, it's an institution. The life's work of Steve Sabol, a football player turned artist who transformed American television for half a century. In 1962, Ed Sabol won the rights to film the league's championship game and NFL Films was born. In a sense, so was Steve, who was there that freezing day at Yankee Stadium working as a cameraman. For the next 50 years, he never stopped working for the NFL. Few men in the League have ever had a longer run. None has ever had a better one. He was the game's first quintuple threat. An Emmy-winning auteur who won statuettes for cinematography, editing, writing, directing and producing. The only man ever to be so honored. But it wasn't hardware that Steve loved, it was the game. And he saw it as no one ever had. Through the eyes of an artist. With an unerring eye for detail, and a pitch perfect ear, Steve quickly transformed NFL Films from simple chroniclers of the game, to epic myth makers. And he did it, as all great artists do, by taking chances. Super slow motion, wireless mics on players, reverse angle replays, follies films, and custom composed musical scores. All that's standard stuff today, but before NFL Films it was unheard of. But then, Steve never thought like a sports filmmaker, he thought like a Hollywood storyteller. Big, bold, honest, and, funny. Those were the hallmarks of Steve's work. And Steve himself. Across fifty years, and tens of thousands of programs, there was one constant at NFL Films: Steve Sabol. He was one of that now rare breed of executive who not only had done every job in the company at one time or another, but could still do any of them better than most. More than the company's head, he was its heartbeat. Last summer, Steve presented his father for induction into Pro Football's Hall of Fame. Big Ed, reminded the crowd that his motto was: “Tell me a story and it'll live forever.” Like any good son, Steve always listened to his father. Then worked until he became the greatest storyteller the NFL has ever known. But he also listened to his heart. And by turning to the game he loved, he also embraced a piece of wisdom he learned while studying art at Colorado college. Art is love’s accomplice, take love away and there is no art. Steve Sabol knew that better than anyone. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chris Law and Chris Brockman phone up Rich Eisen. With Rich on the road to host “Thursday Night Football” on NFL Network, his trusted podcast producers Chris Law and Chris Brockman take the reins for this late week edition of the “The Rich Eisen Podcast.” Law and Brockman briefly touch on the big game,  discussing the fantasy implications from Thursday night’s lackluster offensive output by both squads, and then take you briefly behind the scenes of how things work here at the NFL Network on game day. The podcast wouldn’t be complete without at least hearing from our humble host and the man that makes this podcast possible, so Law and Brockman dial up Rich, whose wheels had just hit the ground on his return flight from Green Bay. Rich, Law and Brockman recap the game in its entirety, including how the atmosphere was at Lambeau to kick off 2012′s first “Thursday Night Football” game, Jay Cutler’s struggling performance, and just how insane Clay Matthews’ performance was. The crew then transitions into a look ahead for Sunday’s games and run through the full slate of games discussing the more intriguing storylines heading into Week 2. Enjoy, and as always, thanks for downloading. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ed Reed & Jerry Ferrara Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tony Gonzalez, Russell Wilson and Michael Lombardi. Enjoy, and as always, thanks for downloading! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Michael Lombardi and Jim Brockmire.NFL Network insider Michael Lombardi breaks down the AFC South with Rich, talking Texans, Titans, Jags and Colts. Can Houston go for two division titles in a row? Will Jake Locker and CJ2K make the Titans a surprise playoff team in Nashville? How will rookies Andrew Luck and Justin Blackmon handle the big stage in Indianapolis and Jacksonville, respectively? Those topics and more are all touched on in our AFC South preview.  Up next, broadcasting legend Jim Brockmire returns to run through some of the intriguing storylines of 2012 season. It's always good to hear the legend back in the booth, sharing his knowledge and compelling takes on the National Football League.Be sure to vote on the most recent podcast poll question, too: Whose 2012 #REPpicks do you believe are best? Rich, Law, Brockman or Kurt Warner, and be sure to tweet your picks to @TheEisenPodcast using the hashtag #REPpicks for a chance to be a guest on the podcast after the season. Enjoy, and as always, thanks for downloading! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Guests include musician Nas with Marshall Faulk, plus Kurt Warner previews the NFC West. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Guests include Olympic gold medalist Ryan Lochte and writer Kevin Acee. Rich welcomes in eleven time Olympic medalist Ryan Lochte, who brought home five new medals from the 2012 London games.  A University of Florida alum, Lochte shares his thoughts on a few of his fellow Gators, including Jets quarterback Tim Tebow and fellow Olympian and current New England Patriots running back Jeff Demps. It’s a fun chat with the second most decorated US Olympian of all time.Up next, Rich continues his divisional previews with Kevin Acee of the San Diego Union-Tribune.  Acee is quite familiar with the AFC West, covering the Chargers for many years as the teams beat writer.  Rich and Acee go team by team through the AFC West, a division that now includes the league’s only four-time MVP, quarterback Peyton Manning. Stay tuned for our final three divisional previews posting throughout this 2012 kickoff week.Enjoy, and as always, thanks for downloading! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Guests include reporter Erin Andrews The lovely and talented Erin Andrews stops by and sits down with Rich as a guest on the podcast and will also be featured on "The Rich Eisen Kickoff Special" that will air Thursday September 6 at 10p.m. ET on NFL Network. The former ESPN sideline reporter is the newest member of the FOX family and will be hosting their Saturday evening college football studio show, along with doing feature reporting for FOX NFL Sunday.  It's a fun interview that puts some closure to the "That's My Boy" movie premiere post party in which Rich and podcast producer Chris Law attended and has since gone down in podcast infamy.  Rich, EA and the crew have a fun back and forth discussing that evening and a variety of other topics including the upcoming college football season.  Enjoy, and as always, thanks for downloading! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Guests include NFL Network insider Michael LombardiRich welcomes back NFL Network insider Michael Lombardi to the podcast to preview the AFC East division leading up to the 2012 season. It's another comprehensive team-by-team breakdown that provides insightful analysis of what to expect in one of the toughest divisions in football for the upcoming season. It's all capped off with a chat between Rich and his producers that involves an entertaining "incident" 30,000 feet up, a baby, and possibly a new podcast catchphrase.  Enjoy, and as always, thanks for downloading! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Guests include NFL Network and FOX Sports analyst Brian Billick.As part of our team-by-team breakdown, Rich invites former Super Bowl XXXV-winning coach and current NFL Network analyst Brian Billick back to the podcast to discuss and preview the NFC North. Rich and Coach go through the entire division and discuss a multitude of topics Enjoy, and as always, thanks for downloading! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Guests include Adam Rank and Dave Damashek of NFL Fantasy Live.With the kickoff to the 2012 season just a few short weeks away and fantasy football drafts getting ready to take place nationwide, Rich and the crew decided to welcome in two of our in-house experts from NFL Fantasy Live: Dave Dameshek and Adam Rank. It’s a fun chat that helps to answer many of the questions that fantasy fans struggle with come draft day.The guys also discuss the NFL's first ever Fantasy Draft Week, which is taking place August 22-24 at the Best Buy Theatre in New York City. Free tickets for fans are still available, and you'll get the chance to meet former greats of the game like Marshall Faulk, Eddie George, Michael Irvin and many more. For your daily dose of fantasy football, be sure to tune into NFL Fantasy Live weekdays at 1 p.m. ET on NFL.com and NFL Network starting Labor Day at 2 p.m. ET.Enjoy, and as always, thanks for downloading! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Guests include NFL Network insider Michael Lombardi Rich welcomes NFL Network insider Michael Lombardi to the podcast to preview the NFC East division leading up to the 2012 season. Its a comprehensive team-by-team breakdown that is an insightful analysis of what to expect in one of the toughest divisions in football for the upcoming season. Enjoy, and as always, thanks for downloading! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Guests include NFL Network and FOX Sports analyst Brian Billick. As part of our team-by-team breakdown, Rich invites former Super Bowl XXXV-winning coach and current NFL Network analyst Brian Billick to discuss and preview his former division, the AFC North. Rich and Coach go through the entire division and discuss topics such as how will Ben Roethlisberger adapt to Todd Haley’s offense? Will Cam Cameron and Joe Flacco take the next step in Baltimore? Can Cleveland’s two first-round draft picks step up to the challenge that faces them in 2012? … and much, much more. Enjoy, and as always, thanks for downloading! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Guests include the 2012 Pro Football Hall of Fame enshrinees, Curtis Martin, Willie Roaf, Cortez Kennedy, Chris Doleman, Dermontti Dawson and Jack Butler. Enjoy, and as always, thanks for downloading! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Guests include Joe Horrigan from the Pro Football Hall of Fame and actor Dax Shepard.Enjoy, and as always, thanks for downloading! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Guests include Peter King, Reggie Wayne & Mark Duplass Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Guests include the NFL GameDay Morning crew, Deion Sanders, Michael Irvin, Kurt Warner, Marshall Faulk, Warren Sapp and Steve Mariucci. With the NFL Season just a little more then a month away the GameDay Morning crew was all together shooting their TV promos for this seasons show.  So we decided to get the entire band back together and sit the guys down for a brief chat on some of the more intriguing storylines as teams training camps get underway leading up to the 2012 season.  The guys share thier thoughts on Michael Vick's bold 'dynasty' predictions, Dez Bryants unfortunate domestic issue with his mother and much more. Enjoy, and as always thanks for downloading Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Guests include John Lynch, Warren Sapp and a surprise appearence by a former Super Bowl MVP quarterback. Nine-time Pro Bowl safety John Lynch joins "The Rich Eisen Podcast" to discuss his career and some of the latest news from around the NFL. Known for his bruising tackles, Lynch shares his thoughts on the concussion issues the league faces and what he thinks can be done to make the game safer. The former Buccaneer and Bronco also shares his thoughts on Peyton Manning coming to the Mile High City, and what it was like when Lynch found out he was losing his next-door neighbor, Tim Tebow, when the quarterback was shipped off to the Jets this offseason. Rich also has a little surprise in store for the current NFL on FOX analyst, when his former teammate Warren Sapp crashes the 'cast to reminisce on some of the good old days the two shared in Tampa Bay.   The podcast crew then settles in to sign off for the day when they're surprised by a certain former Super Bowl MVP quarterback, who gives away three more "Punters Are People Too" T-shirts to our loyal listeners. Enjoy, and as always, thanks for downloading Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Guests include Buccaneers quarterback Josh Freeman. On this weeks edition of The Rich Eisen Podcast the crew discuss the Penn State sanctions that were handed down by the NCAA Monday morning. Rich and Chris Brockman hit up producer Chris Law for his reaction and perspective on the situation as a State College, PA native and Penn State alumni.The podcast then switches gears entirely as Rich welcomes in studio Buccaneers QB Josh Freeman. Entering his fourth season in the NFL, Freeman is looking to rebound from a tough 2011 season that saw Tampa Bay lose its final ten games of the year. Freeman also discusses what this offseason has entailed for him and how he's adjusting to new Bucs head coach Greg Schiano.Enjoy, and as always, thanks for listening! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Here on the podcast, we like to bring together and matchup guests from all walks of life, be it in the entertainment world or the NFL. On this episode we have two players on either end of the football spectrum: Canadian and Pro Football Hall of Famer Warren Moon and rookie Jaguars punter Bryan Anger. The former, you should recognize. Moon played 23 seasons of professional football with four different NFL teams (most notably the Houston Oilers), amassed nearly 50,000 NFL passing yards and reached nine Pro Bowls. Prior to, he played six years up north with Edmonton in the CFL. He stops by to talk about his illustrious Hall of Fame class in 2006, Cam Newton 2012 potential, the Seahawks, a new type of helmet he’s a partner in and much more. Anger, if you remember, was the highest drafted punter since 1995 and caused Rich to have a conniption at this year’s Draft. The Cal graduate couldn’t believe the response to his selection and explains how he became a foot-to-ball specialist, what it’s like getting ready for his rookie training camp and more.   See you next week! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A week of all football guests kicks off with someone long overdue for an in-studio visit as Titans quarterback and devilishly handsome New England native Matthew Hasselbeck took time out of his L.A. workout schedule to stop by the program for a chat. With a fresh hair cut (our efforts for an all-bald cast nearly complete) and donning a Celtics shmedium T-shirt, Hasselbeck shared his thoughts on everything from his decision to re-sign with the Titans last summer to how close he came to becoming a UCLA Bruin back in the day. You’ll never guess what Boston College head coach Tom Coughlin said to him at the time that made him change his mind. Later in the conversation, the youngest Hasselbeck brother, Nathaniel, joins in to share some stories from Matt’s days with the Packers and growing up in an NFL household. There’s one involving a snowy playoff week in Green Bay you won’t want to miss. As always, stay tuned for the television program featuring Hasselbeck, Hall of Famer Warren Moon and rookie Jaguars punter Bryan Anger on Thursday at 1:30pm ET only on NFL Network. Thanks for listening, and enjoy! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Robert Griffin II and Alec Sulkin Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Guests include LaDainian Tomlinson and Gabe Feldman. As always, enjoy the listen. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Guests include actor and comedian Rob Riggle. On a day we celebrate our nations independence, who better to have on the podcast then a twenty-two year United States Marine Corp veteran and one of funniest guys in comedy these days, actor Rob Riggle.  A big time Kansas City Chiefs fan, Riggle chats with Rich about the pretty big week he has coming up when he hosts the 2012 ESPY Awards July 11.  Plus, Riggle shares a great story about his brief training camp stint as member of the Seattle Seahawks thanks to coach Pete Carroll.  Catch the TV version of the podcast Thursday at 1:30pm ET on NFL Networking featuring Rob Riggle, Anthony Jeselnik and a trip down memory lane with videos of Rich's first ever on-camera gig.  Enjoy, and as always, thanks for downloading! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Anthony Jeselnik... Enjoy, and as always, thanks for downloading! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Guests include comedian and fellow podcaster Adam Carolla. The always hilarious Adam Carolla makes the trek into NFL Network studios for a sit-down with Rich to discuss his beloved Rams.  “The Ace Man” also shares his thoughts on head coach Jeff Fisher and the job GM Les Snead did on draft day. Carolla recently penned yet another best-selling book, as "Not Taco Bell Material" debuted at No. 8 on the New York Times list. He also shares some of the funnier stories from that book with Rich. Enjoy, and as always, thanks for downloading. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Guests include actress Olivia Munn and Redskins LB Brian Orakpo. First up, the lovely and talented Olivia Munn stops by NFL Network studios to chat with Rich about her new film, "Magic Mike," and her new hit HBO show, "The Newsroom."  Munn, who has made the transition from sideline reporter and TV host to the big screen, stars opposite Channing Tatum and Matthew McConaughey in Steven Soderbergh's new dramatic comedy "Magic Mike," which hits theatres Friday, June 29.   Up next is Redskins linebacker Brian Orakpo, who is fresh off of mandatory minicamps, where the two-time Pro Bowl player got an up-close look at the highly touted Robert Griffin III. Orakpo shares his thoughts on the young signal-caller and predicts how a Redskins squad that struggled last year (5-11) will do with a rookie under center in 2012.   Be sure to tune in later this week, when "The Ace Man," Adam Carolla, swings by to talk about his beloved Rams and discuss his hilarious book, "Not Taco Bell Material." Enjoy, and as always, thanks for listening. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Guests this week include Rich Eisen and Gregg Rosenthal. With Rich Eisen out of town his trusted podcast producers Chris Law and Chris Brockman take over the reins and are called up  to host this week's edition of "The Rich Eisen Podcast" featuring none other than Rich Eisen himself and NFL.com editor Gregg Rosenthal Law and Brockman first phone up Rich, who is on the road wrapping up the taping of his new reality show "The Great Escape," which premieres on TNT Sunday, June 24th at 10pm ET.  Rich shares some inside info on the dramatic locations where the first few episodes of the new show are shot and what grueling tasks some of the contestants must go through in order claim the $100,000 cash prize that Rich doles out after each episode. The guys then phone up "Around The Leagues" Gregg Rosenthal, who is the managing editor for the NFL.com news page that offers quick hitting updates on the latest news and notes from the NFL.  Law and Brockman discuss a myriad of the hottest topics with Rosenthal, including the latest news regarding the Saints bounty appeals, Percy Harvin literally feeling Minnesota and much, much more... Rich is back in the saddle next week for all new episodes of the podcast featuring the lovely Olivia Munn, Adam Carolla, Brian Orakpo and more. Enjoy, and as always, thanks always for listening. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Guests include writer and producer Jack Burditt, who serves as the executive producer of the hilarious NBC comedy "30 Rock" starring Tina Fey and Alec Baldwin.  In addition to being the EP of "30 Rock" and a HUGE Cleveland Browns fan, Burditt has also written for and produced shows like Frasier, Just Shoot Me and a variety of others.  It's another entertaining, pull back the curtain type interview that hopefully allows you to get a better understanding of the process involved in making a hit TV show make air.  Enjoy, and as always, thanks for listening.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Guests include writer, director and producer Ron Shelton, who is the man behind some of Hollywood's best sports movies of all-time.  Shelton sits down with Rich to discuss at length the process behind some of his biggest hits such as Bull Durham, White Man Can't Jump and Tin Cup just to name a few.  Enjoy, and as always, thanks for downloading. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Frank Caliendo, Chris Barba and Mooch... Enjoy, and as always, thanks for listening. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Sklar Brothers, Randy and Jason, visit the Los Angeles studios to discuss their podcast “Sklarbro Country” as well as their television show on the History Channel, “United Stats of America.” Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Guests include actor and musician Ice-T, who swings by our Culver City studios to discuss his directorial debut of his new documentary film "Something From Nothing: The Art of Rap," which hits theatres June 15. Growing up in South Central Los Angeles, Ice explains his love for the Raiders and why the Silver and Black are so tightly connected with rap music and the hip-hop community in general. It’s an interesting and entertaining listen that results in Rich being given the prestigious title of "MC" by Ice-T after laying down some serious rhymes.We also take care of some podcast housekeeping when we announce the winner of the "Step In Rich's Shoes" contest. Listen to see if you're our lucky fan who will get to appear as a guest on an upcoming edition of the podcast.Enjoy, and as always, thanks for downloading. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Guests include actor Jake Johnson and NFL insider Sam Farmer. One of the stars of the hit FOX comedy "New Girl," actor Jake Johnson stops by to discuss his beloved Chicago Bears and how he sees the 2012 season shaping up. An Illinois native, Johnson is pretty die hard when it comes to his Bears and has an interesting theory on Lovie Smith's coaching philosophy, or should we say lack thereof. NFL insider and reporter for the LA Times, Sam Farmer, joins Rich to revisit the topic of an NFL team making the move to Los Angeles.  It’s an informative chat that explains the pros and cons for various stadium locations throughout Los Angeles, as well as the myriad of complications involved for any team that is looking to make the move to the The City of Angels. Plus, podcast producer Chris Law's beloved (autographed) Brian Dawkins jersey is given away to a fan via our #LawGrowUp Twitter contest.  If you missed this week's earlier podcast featuring The Danettes of the "The Dan Patrick Show," be sure go back download that discussion. Tune in to NFL Network Thursday at 1:30pm ET for the TV version of this week’s podcast featuring Ice-T, Jake Johnson & The Danettes Enjoy, and as always thanks for downloading Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Guests include Paulie Pabst, Todd Fritz, Seton O'Connor and Andrew "McLovin" Perloff, also known as The Danettes. The crew of the immensely popular "The Dan Patrick Show" joins Rich from their DirecTV mancave studios in Milford, Conn. to discuss their brief cameo appearance in Adam Sandler's new comedy "That's My Boy," which hits theaters June 15th.  It's a fun behind-the-scenes style chat with the guys, who dish on what it was like to be a part of a huge film project as well as the upcoming 2012 NFL season. Be sure to tune into the TV version of the podcast Thursday at 1:30pm ET on NFL Network featuring Ice-T, Jake Johnson and The Danettes. Enjoy, and as always, thanks for downloading. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Guests include nine-time Pro Bowl safety Brian Dawkins.Former Philadelphia Eagles and Denver Broncos great Brian Dawkins joins Rich in-studio to reflect on his Hall of Fame-caliber career and explain why he decided to hang up his cleats after 16 spectacular seasons, even with Peyton Manning coming to Denver. Dawkins also shares his thoughts on Tim Tebow and whether or not he can succeed as a member of the Jets.  The self-proclaimed “Idiot Man” also discusses his years in the City of Brotherly Love and why the Eagles never won the big one, and also explores what went wrong after the team’s Super Bowl XXXIX run.Be sure to listen all the way through this week to hear the podcast crew give away two copies of Billy Bob Thornton’s book “The Billy Bob Tapes: A Cave Full of Ghosts,” and five autographed copies of Joe Walsh’s new album, “Analog Man.”  Plus details on a new Twitter giveaway contest for next week’s show are revealed.Enjoy, and as always, thanks for downloading. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Guests include three-time Super Bowl champion Matt Light, plus a special guest appearance by Katy Brown, who is a former classmate of Rich's at the Medill School of Journalism at Northwestern University.First up is a surprise special appearance by Katy Brown, who was recently named Sportscaster of the Year in Oregon and has long history with our humble host. The two first met during their days at Northwestern's Medill School while obtaining their Masters degree in journalism. Katy has plenty of good stories to share about Rich in his early days, including how she helped him land his first full time gig in Redding, Calif.After a fun stroll down memory lane, recently retired Patriots tackle Matt Light swings by for lengthy discussion about his tremendous career in New England. Light doesn't hold back as he discusses the ups and downs of his career, how he handled the two Super Bowl losses to the Giants and the infamous party videos that were shot with him and Rob Gronkowski hours after the Super Bowl XLVI loss. Light also opens up and discusses his intensely private battle with Crohn's disease, which nearly ended his career years ago.It's another fun edition of The Rich Eisen Podcast, be sure to also check out this weeks earlier podcast featuring Jeff Schaffer and Jim Mora, Sr. Enjoy, and as always, thanks for downloading. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Guests include Jeff Schaffer, who co-wrote Sacha Baron Cohen's latest film, "The Dictator," and is also the co-creator of the hit FX show "The League."  Schaffer pulls back the curtain on the writing process and also dishes some exclusive news about "Curb Your Enthusiasm," the hilarious HBO show that he also writes for and produces.  This is a must-listen installment for any “Curb” fan. Up next, we fittingly shift gears to our resident podcast movie reviewer, Jim Mora, Sr., who is back with his Diddly-Poo rating scale to give his two cents with regard to Hollywood's summer blockbuster films.  The former Colts and Saints head coach also shares his thoughts on Andrew Luck, who the Colts made the first overall pick of the draft. Mora has a unique perspective on the era of transition in Indianapolis, given that Luck is replacing Peyton Manning, who Mora picked first in the 1998 NFL Draft. Enjoy, and as always, thanks for downloading. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Guests include actor, director, screen writer and author Billy Bob Thornton The multi talented Billy Bob Thornton joins Rich in studio to discuss his new book, movie and his beloved Indianapolis Colts.  Thortnon's new book titled "The Billy Bob Tapes: A Cave Full of Ghosts" is a retrospective on his life and some of the crazier experiences he's had, all told through a series of recordings he did with a group of friends and then transcribed into a book.  Billy Bob also discusses how he became and huge Colts fan and why he'll continue to root for Peyton Manning even though he's moved on to Denver.  Thornton also discusses his new film "Jayne Mansfield's Car" which he co-wrote the screenplay for, directs and also stars in.   If you missed our podcast from earlier this week featuring Eagles CB Nnamdi Asomugha and Rock N Roll Hall of Famer Joe Walsh, be sure to go back and download that interview as well. Enjoy, and as always, thanks for listening.   Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Guests include Philadelphia Ealges cornerback Nnamdi Asomugha and legendary musician Joe Walsh. Eagles cornerback Nnamdi Asomugha joins Rich in studio to discuss the Birds hopes for 2012 after an especially disappointing 2011 campaign.  Asomugha also address his significant drop on the NFL’s Top 100 Players list of 2012 and whether or not Vince Young’s infamous “Dream Team” comments actually affected Philadelphia’s on field performance last season.   Up next is a truly legendary member of the Eagles, musician Joe Walsh, who joined the iconic band alongside Don Henley, Glenn Fry and Timothy B. Schmitt back in 1975.  Joe Walsh’s latest album entitled Analog Man, hits stores June 5th and Walsh discusses some of his all time classic songs with Rich along with some quality football talk.  It’s a great listen for any music fan and be sure to check out www.JoeWalsh.com for future tour dates. Enjoy, and as always, thanks for downloading Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Guests include former Dallas Cowboy greats Emmitt Smith, Troy Aikman and Michael Irvin. To their recollection, the famed Triplets of the dynastic 1990s Dallas Cowboys have sat for an interview together only a handful of times, the last time coming just before Emmitt Smith was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame.That means the podcast chat you're about to hear represents the first time Smith, Troy Aikman and Michael Irvin were interviewed at the same time with the entire group enjoying Hall of Fame status.Call it a Triplet Bump for The Rich Eisen Podcast.Your humble narrator sat down with Smith, Aikman and Irvin late last week, about an hour before Smith held his 3rd annual charity dinner in a suburb outside of Dallas. This year's dinner, however, also served as a defacto reunion, honoring the 1992 Super Bowl Champion Dallas Cowboys. Yes, it has been 20 years since the Triplets won their first of 3 Super Bowls and a host of luminaries from that team -- including Charles Haley, Jay Novacek, Tony Casillas, Jerry Jones and more -- convened to celebrate and, of course, to help Emmitt and his wife Pat raise money for local charities. (Cellphone photos I took from the evening can be found to the right.)Emmitt, Troy and Michael reminisced about the days when they first met to the drama-filled seasons that, despite the much documented turmoil, still yielded three championship seasons. Of course, all three men thought that those Cowboys teams could have won more than just the three titles. Stay tuned to hear why. Aikman, in particular, had a very interesting take on the Jerry/Jimmy Johnson rift and how it leaves him disappointed to this very day.Before we all hit the banquet room, I made sure the Triplets hit on the current state of the Dallas Cowboys, who, unbelievably, have still won only two playoff games since Emmitt, Aikman and Irvin won their 3rd and final Super Bowl.Enjoy this rare opportunity to hear three Hall of Fame athletes, raconteurs and friends swap stories and memories together, all for your podcast listening pleasure. The TV version airs Thursday on NFL Network. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Guests include the director of one if this summer’s most anticipated blockbusters, Peter Berg, whose film “Battleship” hits theaters May 18th. Director, actor and producer Peter Berg joins Rich in studio to discuss a variety of topics, ranging from his new action-packed flick “Battleship” to his critically acclaimed television series “Friday Night Lights” and more.  “Battleship,” which has an all-star cast consisting of Liam Neeson, Taylor Kitsch, Rihanna and Brooklyn Decker, hits theaters next Friday domestically after a successful international premiere in Tokyo last month. It also stars Greg Gadson, a former Iraq and Afghanistan war veteran who lost both of his legs in combat and is the current director of the U.S. Army’s Wounded Warrior program. Berg, however, didn’t seem to care much about hawking his latest movie, wanting to discuss instead an initiative in sports that he is incredibly passionate about.Concussion prevention and player safety are very important to Berg, and he genuinely believes the problem -- and the solution – begins at the youth football level. He, along with others like Bobby Hosea and LaVar Arrington, are trying to change the system and how America’s youth are taught the game, working to ensure proper technique and form are implemented from the beginning. Berg’s passion about player safety stems from a real-life incident that took place while he was on location in Austin, Texas preparing to shoot the first season of “Friday Night Lights.”It’s a fascinating listen, so enjoy and, as always, thanks for downloading. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Guests include two-time Super Bowl Champion quarterback Ben Roethlisberger and six-time Pro Bowl wide-receiver Larry Fitzgerald. Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger phones in to chat with Rich about a variety of topics, including his recent graduation at Miami University (where he earned a degree in Education) and the retirement of legendary Steelers receiver Hines Ward.  Big Ben also discusses how he's matured in recent years and how life has changed for him as a married man. Finally, he delves into the details of his much speculated relationship with new offensive coordinator Todd Haley. Then, Arizona Cardinals receiver Larry Fitzgerald joins Rich via "Cardinals cam" in Phoenix to break down the ambiguous quarterback situation facing the Cardinals this season. Fitzgerald also chimes in on the league's punishments for the players involved in the Saints' "bounty" scandal. Enjoy, and as always, thanks for downloading Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Draft maven Mike Mayock sits down with Rich for a special 2012 NFL Draft recap podcast.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Listen to the entire 2012 NFL.com Mock Draft hosted "commissioner" Mike Mayock, featuring picks by Rich, Michael Irvin, Marshall Faulk, Brian Billick, Steve Mariucci, Melissa Stark, Michael Lombardi and Charles Davis, in its entirety.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's an all new Rich Eisen Podcast, coming to you on the road from league headquarters in New York, featuring NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell and Saturday Night Live lead writer, Seth Meyers.  Commissioner Roger Goodell sits down with Rich and discusses some of more important topics going on around the league just prior to the 2012 NFL Draft. Including his thoughts on the recent news surrounding Saints GM Mickey Loomis and a federal investigation into alleged wire tapping. The commish also shares his thoughts on Saints' players responsibility in the "bounty" gate scandal that rocked the Bayou. It's not all serious though, as Rich and the Commisioner talk about the upcoming 2012 Draft and the dream that will be fulfilled for twenty-six of the college footballs finest, who will be in attendance at Radio City Music Hall to hear the Commissioner call their name. Up next is big time Steelers fan and the hilarious lead writer of SNL, Seth Meyers, who took the short trek down from his 30 Rockefellar Plaza office to sit down with Rich and chat about some of the more infamous NFL veterans that have appeared on SNL, including Tom Brady and Peyton Manning.  Seth and the cast are currently gearing up for Super Bowl XLVI winning quarterback Eli Manning, who is scheduled to host Saturday Night Live on Saturday, May 5th.  Even though his show is on break this week, there is no rest for the weary as Seth Meyers is headed out on the road for a few comedy tour stops, including a Thursday night performance in Austin, TX. As always, Enjoy, and thanks for downloading.  Also, be sure to check back Wednesday when the NFL.com Mock Draft, hosted by "Commissioner" Mike Mayock, featuring Rich, Marshall Faulk, Michael Irvin, Steve Mariucci, Brian Billick, Melissa Stark, Michael Lombardi and Charles Davis is posted.  Its a raw, behind the scenes feel that will give you an inside listen into the thought process behind the guys 1st round picks. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's a special edition of The Rich Eisen Podcast from New York City at the NFL's league headquarters on Park Avenue.  In this first of a three podcast week, Rich sits down with Actor Denis Leary and is later joined by Tom Putnam, who Directs "Burn", a documentary film about Detroit firefighters that Leary became executive producer of.   Be sure to check back later this week for the NFL.com Mock Draft podcast and Rich's sit down with NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell, and Saturday Night Live lead writer Seth Meyers.   Enjoy, and as always, thanks for downloading! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With the 2012 NFL Draft rapidly approaching, Rich decides to call on one of the Networks most informed and in the know guys, as Charles Davis joins the podcast to discuss the draft class of 2012.  It's an informative chat that turns into a pseudo "mock draft" for the top ten picks and beyond as Rich and Charles go back and forth on what some of the selections will be on April 26th at Radio City Music Hall. The entire NFL.com 1st round mock draft podcast, featuring picks by Rich, Marshall Faulk, Michael Irvin, Melissa Stark, Michael Lombardi, Steve Mariucci, Brian Billick, Charles Davis and hosted by Mike Mayock will be available for download Wednesday April 25th, so stay tuned. Enjoy, and as always, thanks for downloading Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Actress, comedian and fellow podcaster Aisha Tyler swings by the NFL Network studios for the latest edition of the Rich Eisen Podcast. The lovely and talented co-host of "The Talk" on CBS and host of the weekly "Girl on Guy" podcast, Aisha Tyler joins Rich to discuss a myriad of topics from the NFL and beyond.  Tyler is hilarious and doesn't hold back when Rich asks her which NFL players would be most appealing as guests on her aforementioned CBS daytime show, which is aimed mainly towards women. It was a jampacked week for the podcast with Jay Mohr cracking us up on Monday, and the NFL Schedule Release podcast coming out on Tuesday, featuring Steve Mariucci, Marshall Faulk and Michael Irvin. If you missed either of those, be sure to download them at NFL.com/richeisen.  While you're on Rich's blog page be sure to sign up for the "Step In Rich's Shoes" promotion, where you can a chance to become a guest on the show. Enjoy, and as always, thanks for downloading! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With the 2012 NFL schedule being released Tuesday evening on an exclusive three-hour NFL Network broadcast, we figured we'd have the guys hang out after the show and speak freely on a bonus edition of the Rich Eisen Podcast. Rich teams up with Steve Mariucci, Marshall Faulk and Michael Irvin to go through a majority of the teams' lineups and breakdown some of the best and most intriguing matchups that fans have to look forward to in the upcoming 2012 season. Following Rich's chat with the guys we decided to take some of the best segments from their three-hour live broadcast that featured some prominent names from around the NFL, including Broncos head coach John Fox, Panthers WR Steve Smith and newly acquired Bears WR Brandon Marshall. In case you missed it, be sure to go back and download Monday's podcast featuring the hilarious Jay Mohr, and stay tuned for tour third podcast of the week coming out Thursday morning on NFL.com and iTunes, featuring actress and comedian Aisha Tyler. Enjoy, and as always, thanks for downloading. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Comedian and fellow podcaster Jay Mohr swings by the NFL Network studios to chat with Rich about a some of the latest happenings in the NFL and also does some of his favorite celebrity impersonations.  Mohr shares his thoughts on his beloved Jets and their acquisition of Tim Tebow, Peyton Manning heading to Denver and much, much more. It's a jam-packed week for the podcast, with a special schedule release edition of the Podcast coming out late Wednesday evening immediately following Rich's 3 hour live broadcast detailing all 32 teams opponents for the 2012 season. Be sure to stay tuned for Thursday as we keep the comedian/podcast theme alive when the lovely and talented Aisha Tyler stops by for some laughs with Rich on our third podcast of the week. And lastly, Don't forget to sign up for the "Step In Rich's Shoes" contest, where you, the listener, can guest-star on a segment of the Rich Eisen Podcast and win Rich's infamous 40-yard dash shoes that he wore at the 2012 NFL Scouting Combine.  Enjoy and, as always, thanks for downloading. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It’s a star-studded lineup this week on The Rich Eisen Podcast, as some of Hollywood’s finest stop by the NFL Network studios to sit down with Rich.First up is actor Matthew Perry to discuss his New England Patriots and “Go On”, his new pilot in which he plays, of all things, a sportscaster.Up next, actor Wilmer Valderrama swings by the Culver City studios to chat with Rich and discuss his new hit NBC show “Awake”, where he plays detective Efram Vega. A true podcast team player, Valderrama discusses the possibility of putting in a good word with Jim Mora Sr.’s favorite cast member from “That 70′s Show”, Mila Kunis, to come in studio for a visit.Rounding out this jam packed Hollywood edition of the podcast is everybody’s favorite werewolf from “True Blood”, Joe Manganiello, who also happens to be one of the biggest Pittsburgh Steelers fans out there. We mean that both literally and figuratively.If you haven’t signed up for the Step In Rich’s Shoes contest to be a guest on the podcast and win Rich’s infamous 40-yard dash cleats, be sure to do so at NFL.com/RichEisen.Enjoy and, as always, thanks for downloading! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Guests include actor Ray Romano, Steelers LB LaMarr Woodley and Chiefs WR Steve Breaston.Actor and comedian Ray Romano joins Rich in studio to discuss his beloved Jets, hitting the links at some of golf's most desired courses and his latest projects, including the new flick, "Ice Age 4: The Continental Drift", and a tour with fellow funnyman Kevin James.Up next, LaMarr Woodley stops by to discuss how he's recovered from a 2011 injury that caused the Steelers' Pro Bowl LB to miss nearly half of last season. Woodley also discusses the Steelers' chances in 2012 and reminisces on his days as a Wolverine with fellow alumnus Rich.Wrapping up the show is yet another Wolverine as Chiefs WR Steve Breaston follows Woodley and discusses the state of the Chiefs offense, quarterback Matt Cassel and how things will be different in 2012 under new head coach Romeo Crennel.Enjoy, and as always, thanks for downloading. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's a special edition of the Rich Eisen Podcast this week, as Rich continues to be a true trailblazer and manages to be the first podcast host to also appear as a guest on his own podcast. So with Eisen out of the office, Podcast producers Chris Law and Chris Brockman take the reins and share hosting duties. To check up on how Rich is doing, Law and Brockman dial him up for a 30-minute conversation about the latest news in free agency, the draft and just what goes on during an Eisen household vacation.  Seattle Seahawks Pro Bowl fullback Michael Robinson appears in-studio to discuss the 2011 season for the Seahawks and the addition of quarterback Matt Flynn in free agency. Robinson, who played for Penn State, also discusses new head coach Bill O’Brien with fellow Penn State alum Law. New York Jets beat writer for The Star-Ledger, Jenny Vrentas calls in to discuss the team’s trade for quarterback Tim Tebow, how Tebow will fit with the team and what this means for starting quarterback Mark Sanchez It's a fun edition of the podcast, as always enjoy and thanks for downloading Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Peyton Manning joined Rich Eisen just minutes after announcing he would be the new quarterback of the Denver Broncos at a press conference Tuesday.  After the 11-time Pro Bowler, Rich is joined by Commissioner Roger Goodell, who further explains the punishments handed down by the league to Gregg Williams and the Saints organization for bounty rule violations. To get a little more perspective on both the Saints' bounty punishments and the Tim Tebow trade drama, we've included two of Rich's brief interviews from TV with Yahoo! Sports writer Michael Silver and WFAN host Joe Beningo. Back in the podcast studio, Rich then sits down with the three-time Pro Bowl center for the Carolina Panthers, Ryan Kalil, who talks Cam Newton, Peyton Manning and, of course, his younger brother and top NFL draft prospect Matt Kalil. The podcast wraps up with actor and funny man Colin Hanks, who is a huge San Francisco 49ers fan and avid fantasy football player. Enjoy, and thank for listening. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With the news of eleven time Pro Bowl QB Peyton Manning choosing the Denver Broncos as his next team, we decided to take the “best of” Rich’s five and a half hours of live television and turn it into a special “Peyton Palooza” bonus edition of the podcast.  Guests include Brian Billick, Jay Glazer, Jason La Canfora, Michael Lombardi, Michael Irvin, Denver Broncos WR Eric Decker, Armando Salguero of the Miami Herald, Broncos RB Willis McGahee, Gene Frenette of The Florida Times-Union , Broncos LB Von Miller, Kurt Warner, Sports Illustrated senior writer Peter King, Seattle Seahawks QB Matt Flynn and Mike Mayock. Enjoy, and thanks for downloading Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Guests include Jason La Canfora and Steve Wyche who join Rich and the podcast crew to discuss all of the latest signings and moves that have taken place in the first two days of NFL free agency. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Guests include five-time Pro Bowl RB, LaDainian Tomlinson, who discusses what went wrong in the Jets locker room last season.  LT also shares his thoughts on some potential suitors for the recently released Peyton Manning, plus his thoughts on the bounty talk that's overcome the NFL.  Up next, information man Jason La Canfora phones in from outside of the Redskins facility to weigh in on all of the recent developments from Peyton Manning's release. The shows final guest is Hall of Fame DB, and our former NFL Network colleague, Rod Woodson, who phones in to give his insights into the locker room mentality and how bounties could exist in the first place. The show wraps up with some podcast housekeeping as Rich and podcast producers' Chris Law and Chris Brockman recap some highlights of the past two weeks from the show, including Hines Ward's trip to the Oscars and Rich's infamous 40-yard dash at the Combine. Enjoy, and thanks for downloading.  Be sure to tune into NFL Network Thursday at 2pm ET to catch the televised version of the Podcast. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Guests include the newly hired general manager of the St. Louis Rams, Les Snead, who discusses the options the Rams face with the highly coveted number 2 overall pick in the 2012 NFL Draft.  The guys also discuss newly hired Rams defensive coordinator Gregg Williams and the controversy he's become embroiled in due to the pay-for-performance "bounty" saga that has overtaken the NFL. Up next is the NFL's leading tackler from 2011, LB London Fletcher, who made his third career trip to the pro bowl this season.  Rich also asks Fletcher for his take on bounties and if he ever witnessed anything first-hand while playing on Gregg Williams' coached teams for three plus years in both Buffalo and Washington DC.  Stay tuned for another Rich Eisen Podcast that will be available Thursday on iTunes and NFL.com.  Guests for that show are scheduled to include 5-time pro bowl RB LaDainian Tomlinson and NFL insider Jason La Canfora, who will give us the latest news on Peyton Manning and the Colts decision to end their 14 year relationship.  As always, thanks for listening and be sure to tune into NFL Network Thursday, March 8th at 2pm ET for the TV version of the show. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Guests include NFL Network analysts Charles Davis and Mike Mayock who evaluate what they saw at the 2012 NFL Scouting Combine and reveal who elevated their draft stock. Ravens head coach John Harbaugh also joins the program to talk about where his team is after a tough loss in the AFC Championship Game. Jets general manager Mike Tannenbaum sits down with Rich to look back on a disappointing season and explain what it's like working with head coach Rex Ryan.  Robert Griffin III makes a special appearance to explain why he didn't throw at the combine and what he needs to work on to prepare for the NFL. And representing the Rich Eisen Podcast at the Academy Awards is none other than Hines Ward, who interviews stars in Hollywood. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Guests include Atlanta GM, Thomas Dimitroff, who joins Rich from Falcons CAM to talk about the 2012 Scouting Combine in Indianapolis and more.  Rich then sits down with the coach of the Oscar nominated documentary "Undefeated", Bill Courtney and the films director Dan Lindsay.  Then Jim Mora Sr joins to the show to share his thoughts on whether or not Peyton Manning would be back in Indianapolis, and give his take on who will be winning at this weekend Oscars. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Guests include NFL Network analyst Charles Davis, who breaks down the upcoming 2012 Scouting Combine and previews what viewers should expect during NFL Network and NFL.com's wall-to-wall coverage of the annual event held in Indianapolis.  The conversation finishes with the pair discussing Rich's infamous 40-yard dash and whether or not Rich expects to post a personal best when he blazes down the turf at Lucas Oils Stadium.  Think you can do better than Rich? Participate in NFL Network and NFL.coms #RunRichRun experience and tweet us video of yourselves in your finest work threads running a 40-yard dash (at work).  Be sure to include the #RunRichRun in your tweet.  The best runs, and the worst, will air on NFL Network as inspiration for Rich just before he takes the field. As always thanks for downloading and stay tuned for another Rich Eisen Podcast posting Thursday featuring Falcons GM Thomas Dimitroff, Coach Jim Mora Sr, and the head coach of the OSCAR nominated documentary "Undefeated", Bill Courtney, who is also joined by the films co-director Dan Lindsay. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With the 2011 season and Super Bowl XLVI in our rear-view mirror and the 2012 NFL Scouting Combine on the horizon, we thought we'd take a look back at some of our favorite moments and guests from the past year of the podcast.  Enjoy this 'best of' edition and we'll be back next week with all new show. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Guests for PART 1 include Super Bowl XLVI champion, New York Giant wide receiver Mario Manningham, who hauled in a crucial catch on the Giants game winning drive late in the 4th quarter.  Next up is another Super Bowl Champion as Troy Aikman, who hoisted the Lombardi trophy three times during his run as the signal caller of the Cowboys. Aikman shares his thoughts on the big game and what it meant for the legacies of both Eli Manning and Tom Brady. Rich and podcast producers Chris Law and Chris Brockman, along with soundman extraordinaire Mike Del Tufo share stories along the way of their experiences during the greatest week in all of sports.  Be sure to download PART 2 of this mega-Super Bowl edition of "The Rich Eisen Podcast" featuring Peter King and legend of the booth Jim Brockmire, who is back to count down the top 10 plays of the 2011 playoffs. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Guests for PART 2 include Sports Illustrated Senior Writer and analyst for NBC Sports Peter King, who shares his thoughts on Super Bowl XLVI as well as what he feels the future holds for Peyton Manning... the answer may surprise you.  Up next and back by popular demand is Legend of the booth Jim Brockmire, who counts down the top ten plays of the 2011 playoffs and more... As always, thanks for downloading and we hope you enjoyed this mega, two-part post Super Bowl XLVI edition of "The Rich Eisen Podcast."  If you missed any of PART 1 featuring Mario Manningham and Troy Aikman, check NFL.com/richeisen or subscribe via iTunes. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Star after star sat down with Rich Eisen on the NFL Network set on Radio Row in Indianapolis.  Catch the best interviews, revisiting all the story lines from another amazing NFL season. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rich Eisen sits down in Indianapolis, the home of Super Bowl XLVI, with Wes Welker, Osi Umenyiora and the man calling the game itself, Al Michaels. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Guests include Michael Strahan and Warren Sapp who discuss the crazy finishes in the AFC and NFC Conference Championship games this past Sunday, along with their thoughts on Super Bowl XLVI and the rematch between the Patriots and Strahan's Giants.  Ray Rice then joins Rich after a devastating Ravens loss on Sunday in the final seconds of regulation.  Rice shares his thougths on Billy Cundiff's botched 32-yard field goal and where the Ravens orginazation goes from here. Capping off the podcast is the host of the smash hit television show on NBC, Carson Daly, whose show "The Voice" has its season two premiere immediately following Super Bowl XLVI in Indianapolis.  Daly is big sports fan and shares some great stories about his scratch golfing days and how Tiger Woods was a frequent playing parter, his love/hate relationship with the Oakland Raiders and much more... Its a great listen, so enjoy, and don't forget to check back Thursday for an all new podcast featuring actor Alec Baldwin and NFL Network draft guru Mike Mayock.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Guests include the former head coach of the Raiders, Hue Jackson, who joins Rich just one day after being fired in Oakland.  Following Coach Jackson, the star of the action-thriller film "Contraband", Mark Wahlberg phones up the podcast to discuss his beloved Patriots and their chances against the Tim Tebow led Denver Broncos...  And speaking of the Denver Broncos, 11-time Pro-Bowl cornerback Champ Bailey joins the program and weighs in from Broncos Cam on how the divisional round matchup with New England will end differently then when the two teams met just a few short weeks ago.  Things don't end there though, when podcast regular and one of the best information men in the business, Michael Lombardi joins Rich to talk about the latest rumors surrounding the Dolphins courting of Jeff Fisher and recap the wild-card round of the playoffs.  Last, but certainly not least is the Saints all-time winning coach, Jim Mora, who discusses the Saints chances at a title this year.  And as the official movie reviewer of the Rich Eisen Podcast, Rich couldn't let coach go without getting his predictions for the weekends Golden Globe awards... It's a fun, informative listen, thanks for downloading and enjoy.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Its a special lineup for the Wild Card Weekend edition of the Podcast -- a legend of the booth, a trusted American voice and the most prolific tight end in the history of the National Football League, all in one show First up, Falcons tight end Tony Gonzalez joins us just mere days before taking on the Giants for the right to move on to either Green Bay or San Francisco. Would you believe that , with all the records and stats requisite for a first-ballot selection to the Pro Football Hall of Fame, Gonzalez does not have a single playoff win under his belt? He enters Sunday's game 0-for-4 in career playoff appearances and, of course, we talk about whether that's on his mind when he suits up this weekend. We also hit on whether or not the Falcons' inconsistencies on offense are behind them, the skills of rookie Julio Jones and the unreal talent that his success seems to have spawned at the position through the league Next up, one of my favorite guests we've had on the podcast to date: NBC News' Brian Williams, the most trusted newsman of this generation who also just happens to be one of the driest wits and best raconteurs of all-time. Williams took a few minutes to join us from his set at 30 Rock during the middle of a very busy day -- Iowa Caucus Tuesday -- to discuss his beloved Giants. Williams is a New Jersey native who grew up loving the Giants while attempting a (sadly short) run at high school gridiron glory of his own. It is a tale of woe not to be missed. Williams chimes in on the controversy-ravaged Jets and why it's difficult for him to predict a winner on the Lions-Saints wild-card matchup on his network Saturday night. Then we sent him back to the world of Romney, Santorum et al. Another Jersey boy -- Michael Lombardi -- joins the show to make heads/tails about the vacant coaching situations and why there aren't openings in Chicago, where the GM got fired, and San Diego, where the GM didn't. Why did the Colts finally part ways with the Polians and what's their next step on the Peyton Manning front? What in the world can the jets do with a disgruntled receiver, a regressing quarterback and coach who is suddenly under fire despite have gone to the AFC Championship Game in each of his first two years? You'll be especially keen to hear to whom Lombardi compares the current Jets. A hint: it's not very flattering. Lastly, a fourth visit to the studio by the legend of the booth himself, Jim Brockmire. The Hall of Fame announcer whose famous on-air meltdown has been on the comeback trail thanks much in part to this podcast, on which he has delivered the plays of the month for September, October and November. Now, Jim is back with the plays for the month of December and also with a strange looking half-goatee.  There's lots to discuss with Jim, who also laments the firing of the Polians and gives his latest unique take on his favorite topic: Tim Tebow. It's all in one mega Wild Card Weekend podcast to enjoy. Lots in the hopper for the divisional round podcast on tap for next week.  Stay tuned    Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Guests include Academy Award winning actor and die-hard Patriots fan Matt Damon, who joins Rich from NFL headquarters in New York.  A New England native, Damon chats with Rich about the Patriots chances at a title this season, where he was when he first met Tom Brady, and much much more... Including his new movie "We Bought A Zoo", directed by the super talented Cameron Crowe that hits theatres Friday, December 23rd. Up next is the voice of "Sunday Night Football" on NBC, Al Michaels, who is fresh off fantastic finish in Dallas that saw Tony Romo and the Cowboys let another fourth quarter lead slip away.  As always it's an informative chat when Al is in-studio and we look forward to him and Cris Collinsworth on the call for Super Bowl XLVI in Indianapolis.  Our second big time actor of the show phones in fresh off of hosting the Country Music Television awards, when big time Colts fan, Rob Lowe dials up the program.  Like millions of Americans, Lowe was suffering from the Fantasy Football blues, after a devastating loss in week 14, at the hands of his very own son no less.  But it certainly isn't bad being Rob Lowe these days, as the bestselling author of "Stories I Only Tell My Friends" recently announced he'll be penning a follow up book titled "Love Life" and also has a new film currently in theatres called "I Melt With You" co-starring Jeremy Piven.  Like we said, it certainly isn't bad being Rob Lowe. This week's show rounds out with the founder of Pro Football Talk, Mike Florio, who shares his take on the James Harrison hit that nearly knocked out Colt McCoy, and the leagues handling with a 1-game suspension.  Florio also shares his thoughts on some of the recent coaching vacancies and where he thinks some of the more high profiled "retired" coaches may land in the offseason.  It's a fun, star studded podcast to get you ready for not one, but two games on NFL Network this week.  Thanks for downloading Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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It's December. It's time for the stretch run. It's put up or shut up time, which means it's time to raise our game here on the podcast. As you'll notice from here on out, we intend to do just that with our guest list. To that end, we kick off this podcast with a future Hall of Famer and one of the greatest players the University of Michigan has ever sent forth into the pro ranks: Charles Woodson of the Green Bay Packers. So much to talk about with him and we do: going undefeated in 2011, Suh's 2-game suspension, Michigan's turnaround season, Urban Meyer's arrival to the ultimate rivalry, Tom Brady's ascension from backup on his college team to all-time NFL great, their Tuck Rule moment and....whether, after 16 seasons, Woodson might hang em up with Green Bay repeats. Loved the chat, hope you do too. Next up is Adam Carolla, who thankfully came back in-studio after I booted two footballs into his posterior during his last in-studio visit. As always, we run the gamut with Carolla, from his crusade to extend goal posts to the collapse of his beloved Rams to the most inventive analogy for the Dallas Cowboys I've ever heard. Carolla is at his A-game finest here. As always, please download the Aceman's own podcast. It was an outrageously busy week in the NFL with the most talked about team being, of all teams, the Jacksonville Jaguars. You normally do attract large amounts of attention when you, say, fire your coach and announce the sale of your team in the same press conference as Wayne Weaver did Tuesday. What are the ramifications of the Jaguars sale league-wide? Does this mean anything for your team, especially with Los Angeles expecting to be open for business shortly? We dial up the foremost expert on the subject, Sam Farmer of the Los Angeles Times. It's an in-depth conversation that should answer most of your questions on the issue. And I'm talking to you Viking fans, Jaguar fans, Ram fans, Charger fans, Raider fans, Bills fans and 49er fans. Follow Sam on Twitter Lastly, we throw open the studio doors for legendary sportscaster Jim Brockmire for a third time this season. Jim returns to deliver the plays of the month of November as only he can. He also offers his unique take on hot-button issues in the league, including Tim Tebow's emergence and Suh's Thanksgiving stomp. We know many of you complain about HEARING the top plays instead of SEEING them so stay tuned to this space to view the video of Brockmire's plays of the month. Enjoy folks. Bob Costas on the docket for next week...and more to come. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As Week 12 approaches, the storyline has shifted dramatically in the NFL with two playoff-contending teams potentially losing their signal callers for weeks, if not the remainder of the regular season.  Jay Cutler’s thumb injury puts the ball in the hands of backup Caleb Hanie for Chicago. Meanwhile, the AFC South-leading Texans saw their quarterback, Matt Schaub, go down with a foot injury. Enter Matt Leinart: The former Heisman Trophy winner will get his first career start with the Texans on Sunday. Leinart sat down with Rich to chat about the big game, turning down his former USC coach’s offer to reunite in Seattle, and just exactly what went wrong in Arizona.  Speaking of going wrong, Rich welcomes in studio his good friend Nick Bakay, whose Bills have been in a downward spiral since his last visit just a few weeks ago.  The guys try to diagnose the problems and where things went bad for Ryan Fitzpatrick and Co.   They also hit on some of the hot topics, including Tim Tebow’s Mile High comeback last Thursday against the Jets on NFL Network, and what it all means moving forward for Denver. After Bakay, Rich shifts gears and sits down with author Stephen J. Dubner.  If Dubner’s name sounds familiar, it should, he co-wrote the New York Times bestseller “Freakonomics”, which has sold more than four million copies and has also been turned into a successful documentary film.  After penning a follow-up book titled “SuperFreakonomics”, Dubner has decided to take his unique approach of looking at issues in society, and turn it to the gridiron in a series for NFL.com and NFL Network called “Football Freakonomics”.  Rich and Stephen chat about some of the interesting ways that common practices and theories such as “Icing the Kicker” and “Momentum” can be looked at through data and either proven, or debunked.  The show rounds out with our resident coach, as Brian Billick and Rich chat on a variety of topics from around the league.  Enjoy the Thanksgiving holiday weekend and thanks for downloading.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Adam Sandler in-studio and legend of the booth Jim Brockmire is back counting down the top plays of October.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Guests include Sports Illustrated senior writer Peter King and FOX Sports insider and NFL Network contributor Jay Glazer. After another spectacular week in the National Football League, Rich decided to dial up two of the best information men in the business. First up from NFL headquarters in New York is King, who gives his take on the Chargers' late-game debacle in Kansas City on "Monday Night Football", and how Chiefs coach Todd Haley has his team rolling and in great position at the halfway point of the season after an 0-3 start. The conversation then shifts around the league as Rich and King touch on some of the hotter topics in the NFL from recent weeks, including the quick rise and fall of Tim Tebow in Denver. And speaking of Tebow, Jay Glazer has an interesting take on John Fox's Mile-High quarterback dilemma, and how his hand might have been somewhat forced into playing the former Heisman Trophy winner. After Tebow's more-than-lackluster performance Sunday against the Lions, Rich asks Glazer who he can expect to be calling the plays in the huddle when the Jets take on the Broncos on NFL Network's "Thursday Night Football" matchup in Week 10? Glazer's answer might surprise some of you. It's an information-packed podcast with two of the very best in the business, so enjoy and thanks for downloading. Be sure to check back Thursday as Rich has a star-studded podcast scheduled as "The Sandman" himself, Adam Sandler, joins Rich in-studio to talk Jets, Tom Brady, and his new comedy "Jack and Jill" that hits theatres Nov. 11. Also making his triumphant return to recap the top NFL plays for the month of October is the legend of the booth, Jim Brockmire. So tune into NFL Network at 4:30 p.m. ET on Thursday. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Guests include Houston Texans star running back Arian Foster, plus University of Kentucky men’s basketball coach John Calipari skypes in, and “Pardon the Interruption” co-host Michael Wilbon also dials up the program. First up, Arian Foster joins Rich fresh off a dynamite performance in week 7 where he totaled 234 all-purpose yards and 3 touchdowns versus the Titans. After missing nearly all of the first three games of the 2011 season, Foster seems to back in the 2010 form that garnered him the NFL rushing title. Rich and Foster chat about the Texans chances this year in the AFC as well as the likelihood of Andre Johnson returning in week 8 from a hamstring injury that has had him sidelined for the past few weeks. Undrafted out of Tennessee in 2009, Foster sheds some light on a draft day gaffe that may have caused a certain team in the Pacific Northwest not to call his name in the seventh-round. Next up, the podcast shifts gears a bit as Rich welcomes in the tech savvy head coach of the Kentucky Wildcats when John Calipari skypes in from his office Lexington, KY. A native of Pittsburgh, Coach Cal is a huge Steelers fan and shares some of his favorite memories as a fan. And what better person to impart his wisdom on proper post game handshake etiquette then a college basketball coach where the handshake tradition also takes place after every game. Coach Cal brings his ‘A’ game to the podcast and we‘re looking forward to having back on soon. The podcast rounds out with Michael Wilbon, the co-host of the immensely popular “Pardon the Interruption” that recently celebrated its 10th anniversary. Rich and Michael go around the league and Wilbon has some not so flattering comments for the Ravens rather lackluster performance on Monday Night Football this past week versus the Jaguars. It’s a fun show with three great guests. Next week’s lineup is all booked and ready to go as we welcome in the hilarious Adam Sandler in-studio, Sports Illustrated senior writer Peter King, and a legend of the broadcast booth as Jim Brockmire makes his triumphant return to the podcast counting down the top plays of October in the NFL. Enjoy and thanks for downloading. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Guests include NFL.com senior writer Steve Wyche, who stops by fresh off attending Terrell Owens' workout held Tuesday in Southern California. Wyche has the inside information on how the workout went, what potential suitors might be out there for a 37-year-old wide receiver who's coming off major reconstructive knee surgery, as well as when he envisions Owens landing with a team and more. Rich and Steve also go around the league to recap Week 7 and look ahead to Week 8 in the National Football League. Next up on the podcast, Kara Henderson makes her return, albeit brief, as she's joined by none other than "The Worm." It's a fun, quick-hitting podcast, so be sure to check back Thursday as Houston Texans star running back Arian Foster joins Rich, plus University of Kentucky men's basketball coach John Calipari skypes in, and "Pardon the Interruption" co-host Michael Wilbon also dials up the program. As always enjoy, and thanks for listening. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Guests include actor Dennis Haysbert and Yahoo! Sports NFL columnist Michael Silver. Actor Dennis Haysbert stops by the NFL Network studios to sit down with Rich as the two chat about Haysbert's favorite teams, the 49ers and Raiders.  The Bay area native couldn't have picked a better day to stop by with the news of Carson Palmer's trade to Oakland being heavily discussed, as well some of Haysbert's more infamous roles, such as Pedro Cerrano in "Major League" and President David Palmer on "24". Next up is Yahoo! Sports NFL columnist Mike Silver, who discusses the Tony Romo-Jason Garrett-Jerry Jones saga in Big D after another last minute lost to New England and what it means moving forward for the Cowboys organization.  Silver also touches on the implications of the Carson Palmer trade to Oakland and gives the inside details of the Chris Cooley crank call that had him being dealt to the Giants.  Its good stuff, so enjoy.  Stay tuned for another podcast coming out this Thursday that will feature the always opinionated Dennis Miller and CBS Sports lead play-by-play announcer Jim Nantz. Thanks for listening Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Guests include Redskins TE Chris Cooley who chats about the hot start in DC as well as those infamous Tony Romo choking comments he made last week. Also on the show are 10 year old Jake Robinson and 11 year old Antonio Stefan who talk all things NFL with Rich. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Guests include Baltimore Ravens safety Ed Reed and Brian Billick, Super Bowl XXXV-winning coach and current NFL Network and Fox analyst. Rich chats with Reed, the seven-time Pro Bowl safety , who’s fresh off a bye week and looking forward to welcoming the Houston Texans and QB Matt Schaub into Baltimore for a big AFC matchup this Sunday. Rich and Ed hit on multiple topics, including Patriots coach Bill Belichick’s rather-flattering comments about the safety during a meeting with QB Tom Brady that was featured on NFL Network’s “Bill Belichick: A Football Life.” Rich also asks Reed for this thoughts on the 2011 offensive explosion and if it’s a good or bad thing for the NFL. You won’t want to miss that. Up next is the coach who drafted Reed in 2002, as Billick stops by to chat with Rich. Billick called the Eagles-Bills game for Fox last Sunday and also will work this Sunday’s Eagles-Redskins matchup, so he has some opinions on what’s going on in the City of Brotherly Love and if coach Andy Reid’s job status is secure. Rich also hits up Coach Billick on some of the early surprises of the season, like the aforementioned 4-1 Bills and 5-0 Detroit Lions. It’s a great listen, and as always, enjoy! Stay tuned for Thursday’s podcast, featuring Redskins tight end Chris Cooley and a special treat for everyone. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Guests include NFL Network insider Michael Lombardi who goes around the league with the latest news.  Next up is boxing royalty as Sugar Ray Leonard joins the show for a brief visit from NFL headquarters in New York.  And speaking of royalty, one of the best color men in the broadcast booth stops by as Jim Brockmire joins the Rich Eisen Podcast in-studio.  Brockmire’s struggles and on-air meltdown were well documented by the folks at Funny or Die, but we thought this legend could use a second chance so we asked him to countdown the top NFL plays of September.  For those of you listening to the podcast via iTunes or online be sure to check out NFL.com/richeisen to watch the video in full.  Its HI-larious.  Enjoy, and thanks for listening. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Guests include Patriots WR Wes Welker and the creator of the hit FX show 'The League', Jeff Schaffer.  Guests include Patriots WR Wes Welker, who briefly pauses from his record-breaking start to the season to come on the podcast that also features the creator of the "The League" on FX, Jeff Schaffer. We’ve passed the quarter post point of the NFL regular season and in this Year of the Exploding Offense look who’s on top of the receiving world: Wes Welker, who’s on pace to smash Marvin Harrison’s single-season record for receptions and Jerry Rice’s single-season record for receiving yards.  And with the Patriots fresh off a big win in Oakland and getting set to host the hated New York Jets – the team that ended its 2010 season if your memory needs refreshing -- who better to have on the podcast than Wes Welker? So, we fire up Patriots cam for him. And, yes, I do ask him if he has a message for Rex Ryan. My other guest is a returning guest: Jeff Schaffer, the co-executive producer and co-writer of “Curb Your Enthusiasm.”  Jeff was last on the show in July when we dedicated an entire podcast to “Curb.” This time, Schaffer appears to promote a show of his very own creation: the fantasy-football inspired comedy “The League,” which premieres this Thursday night for a third season on FX. Lots to talk about with Jeff, including his own fantasy leagues and how he incorporates them into the show. Which NFL stars are set to make cameos on his show this year? And then there’s this: How can he can create/write/direct a show about a 2011 fantasy football league when he conceives and shoots most of the scripts during the summer? Of course, I can’t let Schaffer leave the studio without asking him the origin of the newest classic “Curb” storylines from this past season (Pig Parker, Sh*t Bow, Bill Buckner, Palestinian Chicken Restaurant to name a few) and how he and his writing partners come up with this stuff with Larry David. Then, I press him on the most important issue of all: Will there be a ninth season of “Curb”? His answer... breaks entertainment news, which, as you know, I love to do on the podcast. Keep an eye peeled for another show this Thursday with NFL Network insider Michael Lombardi, former boxing champ Sugar Ray Leonard and a special surprise guest who, after having an unfortunate career-altering incident in the TV booth, is starting his comeback on the podcast. Stay tuned. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Guests include NFL Network analyst Mike Mayock who discusses the latest news from around the league, including if it is time to hit the panic button in the ‘city of brotherly love’ after three games.  Next up is fitness guru/volleyball champion/model Gabrielle Reece.  Reece attended Florida State University the same time as NFL Networks very own Deion Sanders.  So needless to say she has some great stories of 'Prime' and their days in Tallahassee as Gabby brings it on this edition of the podcast.  Hopefully we can have her back on before she heads to the islands for the winter to catch the big waves with her husband, surf legend Laird Hamilton. In case you missed it be sure to go back and check out this weeks earlier podcast featuring Vikings All-Pro running back Adrian Peterson, Country Music star and Tennessee Titan fan Tim McGraw, and Suzanne Johnson, wife of Jets owner Woody Johnson.  Enjoy Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Kurt and Brenda Warner stop by to promote Brenda's memoir "One Call Away" and to talk how football and family intertwine. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Part Deux of The Rich Eisen Podcast includes Fox lead analyst and three-time Super Bowl winning QB Troy Aikman, who phones in to discuss Big D's debacle in the Big Apple Sunday night as well as his thoughts on the Peyton Manning saga in Indianapolis. And back on the program fresh of the Comedy Central Roast of Charlie Sheen is the Roast Master General himself Mr. Jeffrey Ross who shares some hilarious stories that took place at last Saturday's Roast that included “Iron” Mike Tyson himself… The Roast will be airing Monday, Sept. 19 on Comedy Central. We had so much fun with this podcast we ran long so we decided to break it up into a two-parter, so be sure to download both parts 1 & 2 as we tie up some loose ends from the Curb Your Enthusiasm Podcast from July. As always enjoy and tune into the TV version that airs Thursday at 4:30 p.m. ET on NFL Network Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Guests include Bengals LB and world traveler Dhani Jones who discusses the state of the Carson-less Bengals and his new book “The Sportsman”. Next up is big time New York Jets fan and the star of the upcoming film “Zookeeper” actor Kevin James phones in to discuss his new flick (in theaters July 8th) along with his love of the Jets and his once upon a 4.64 40-yard dash time. 9-time Grammy award winner John Legend joins the Podcast for the second time from his 50 city world tour to discuss life on the road, how the lockout is affecting his Fantasy Football draft state-of-mind and the state of his much maligned Buckeyes. The show wraps up with the ‘Darling of the Podcast’ Kara Henderson alongside Michael Lombardi who introduces the “Let’s Be Honest” segment with the latest news on the lockout front. The conversation then quickly devolves into what may potentially become the first ever “Podcast Pair” as Kara’s plan to hook up her son’s kindergarten teacher with one of the show’s producers is set in motion. Enjoy and don’t forget to check out the TV version of the podcast airing Thursday nights at 8pm ET on NFL Network and be sure to follow us on twitter as well @TheEisenPodcast. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Guests include the dynamic duo of Michael Strahan and Warren Sapp, Jaguar Pro Bowl running back Maurice Jones-Drew stops by for his first in studio appearance and our last guest is “Saturday Night Live” veteran and one of the stars of “Horrible Bosses” actor Jason Sudeikis. Rich then turns to podcast producer Chris Law and audio engineer Mike Del Tufo for quick little chat that reveals some new things on the horizon for the podcast’s future that directly involves you the fan.. Enjoy and don’t forget to check out the TV version of the podcast airing Thursday nights at 8pm ET on NFL Network Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Guests include Super Bowl XL MVP and 2011 DWTS champion Hines Ward, the star of ‘Super 8′ and Friday Night Lights’ actor Kyle Chandler and NBC football analyst Cris Collinsworth. Rich mixes in a little chat with podcast fan favorite Kara Henderson as well as podcast producer Chris Law, Spoon, and audio engineer Mike Del Tufo. Enjoy and don’t forget to check out the TV version of the podcast premiering Thursday night at 8pm ET on NFL Network. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Guests include Cowboys head coach Jason Garrett, Tampa Bay Buccaneer TE Kellen Winslow is joined by his former Cleveland Brown teammate and NFL Network guest analyst Willie McGinest. The legendary Marv Albert calls in to discuss his new role calling NFL games for CBS and finally Rich wraps it up with two of the elder statesmen that roam NFL secondaries with Ronde Barber and Darren Sharper Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Guests include Redskins TE and potter Chris Cooley, Boston College LB and cancer survivor Mark Herzlich, Detroit Lions QB Matthew Stafford, NFL Network resident legal analyst Gabe Feldman explains the latest on the lockout and finally NFL Network reporter Albert Breer joins us to put a bow-tie on the latest news Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Guests include Warren Sapp, Tony Dungy, Jets QB Mark Sanchez, and Kara Henderson. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Guests include Brian Billick, Jaime Dukes, Daryl "Moose" Johnston and Kara Henderson Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With one week’s worth of breathing room between us and the 2011 NFL Draft, I figured it would be the perfect time to look back and soak in what we’ve learned with the ultimate maven, Mike Mayock. I phoned up Mike on a pretty big day for him, too. It was the day NFL Network announced that Mayock would join Brad Nessler in the booth to comprise the new team to bring you Thursday Night Football starting this fall. So, there was lots to talk about with Mayock, who also was fresh back from the mother of all golf trips and about to pop a considerable amount of meat on the grill in his backyard, too.Clearly, the man deserves the break… but not before I could bend his ear on all the important questions generated by the 254 choices made in Radio City Music Hall last week. Enjoy the bonus podcast, folks. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

For the first-time in the short history of this podcast (celebrating nine months!) the number of authors on our guest-list nearly eclipsed the number of football-related guests. And, yes, I’m counting Rex Ryan as an author.The man best known for what comes out of his mouth wrote a book called “Play Like You Mean It” and the Jets head coach has been making serious media rounds to promote it. From NFL Total Access to David Letterman (four shows after yours truly appeared on the “Late Show”), Rex has been all over the media map to talk about his book and he shoe-horned this here podcast into his busy schedule.Rex and I chat about some of the best stories in his book (did you know he elicited the Commissioner’s help to build trust with Santonio Holmes last training camp?) as well as whether he thinks all of his free agent wide receivers – Holmes, Braylon Edwards, Brad Smith — could possibly return in 2011. Plus, we get a health update on his dad, Buddy.After Rex, we dial up another best-selling author. Actor Rob Lowe returns to the podcast for a second consecutive week to talk some more about his tome “Stories I Only Tell My Friends.” In this second chat with Rob, we dig deeper into his filmography and upbringing: “St. Elmo’s Fire,” “About Last Night,” “West Wing,” growing up with Martin and Charlie Sheen and hanging, if you will, with Demi Moore. Hey now. It’s all in there, including Rob’s thoughts on Charlie Sheen’s, shall we say, eschewing of the one thing that Rob credits with saving his life: rehab. Good stuff, all.But before we get into our book nook, we revisit the NFL draft with the man who had the biggest scoop of draft weekend: insider Michael Lombardi, who was the first to report on the Patriots drafting of Ryan Mallett several minutes before the Patriots actually drafted Mallett. We delve into Mallett’s future with New England, as well as the pro readiness of every single one of the quarterbacks drafted within the first three rounds. When might we see Andy Dalton under center? Jake Locker? Christian Ponder? Colin Kaepernick? Blaine Gabbert? We also discuss the first-round intrigue surrounding the botched (or purposefully sabotaged?) draft deal between the Ravens and Bears.The podcast wraps up with the Hot Topics segment with NFL Network Grand Dame Kara Henderson and future Hall of Famer Marshall Faulk, who may just be the best Hot Topics pairing in the post-Worm history of the podcast. In the wide-ranging chat, we all get something off our chest (which leads to Kara wanting to rename the segment) and Marshall makes a big announcement – his choice of musical entertainment for his and Deion Sanders‘ joint post-induction party in Canton this summer. It’s a big name.If I may, most of you will be interested in hearing what I get off my chest since it involves what is, judging by my Twitter inbox, the biggest pet peeve of any draft viewer: the tipping of picks. With 25 kids invited to Radio City Music Hall this season and the proliferation of Skype cameras and satellite trucks in the homes of prospects who don’t go to New York City, the picks are being revealed on television well before the Commissioner makes the announcement. In effect, the Commissioner is just confirming what most of us already know: the guy on TV crying on the cellphone is about to get picked by the coach on the other end of the line.I hate it, too. So, I make a suggestion that I think will fix the problem. Listen for it. And, as always, let me know your thoughts either by posting a message here or on my Twitter page: @richeisen. Even people agree with me and perhaps, together, we can make a difference, people.Enjoy the show. A stand-alone podcast with the best of the best NFL draft experts and now NFL Network Thursday Night Football analyst Mike Mayock will be released Friday, May 6. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rob Lowe, Nick Fairley, Mike Mayock, Thomas Dimitroff and Raffi Lalazarian Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Guests include Rich’s NFL “Total Access” colleagues Marshall Faulk, Kurt Warner, Steve Mariucci, and Michael Irvin. Dan Patrick then calls in from road and Kara Henderson is back for a segment of Hot Topics alongside NFLN producer Charlie Yook Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Guests include Ravens LB Ray Lewis, NFLN’s legal expert Gabe Feldman and Kara Henderson alongside NFL insider Michael Lombardi. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Guests include actor Dennis Quaid, Falcons TE Tony Gonzalez, NFLN’s legal expert Gabe Feldman, and Kara Henderson alongside Charles Davis Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Guests include former NFL head coaches and current NFL Network commentators Jim Mora and Brian Billick Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Guests include Colts C and NFLPA executive committee member Jeff Saturday, NFL Network insider Michael Lombardi, and Actor/Comedian Rob Riggle. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Guests include NFL Network draft expert Mike Mayock Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Guests include Roastmaster General Jeffrey Ross, Curb Your Enthusiasm star Jeff Garlin, and head writers of The Late Show with David Letterman, The Stangel Brothers Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Guests include Sports Illustrated’s Peter King, 2011 NFL Draft prospect Jake Locker, plus Hall of Fame inductee Marshall Faulk with Kara Henderson Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Guests include Mizzou QB Blaine Gabbert, Michael Lombardi, Charles Davis, and Nick Bakay Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Guests include NFL Scouting Combine guru Mike Mayock, Falcons GM Thomas Dimitroff, and former Saints and Colts coach Jim Mora. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Guests include Greg Jennings, Troy Aikman & Matthew Perry Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Guests include Black Eyed Peas, John Elway, Phil Simms, Jerome Bettis, Drew Brees, Marisa Miller and more. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Guests include B.J. Raji, Heath Miller, Joe Buck, John McEnroe & Steve Sabol Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Guests include Snoop Dogg, Drew Brees, LaMarr Woodley, Jeff Garlin and Dan Patrick Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Guests include Trent Green, Daryl Johnston and Jay Glazer. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Guests include Phil Simms, Brady Hoke and Paul Rudd. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Guests include Troy Polamalu, Adam Carolla, Matt Hasselbeck, Al Michaels, and Michael Lombardi Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Guests include Charles Barkley, Urban Meyer, Jason La Canfora, & Steven Soderbergh Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Guests include Reggie Wayne, Chris Long, Jeff Garlin and John Hamm. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Guests include Saints head coach Sean Payton, ESPN’s Mike Tirico, Nick Bakay Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Guests include Seahawks head coach Pete Carroll, legendary actor James Caan and Kara Henderson. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

First up, fresh off the “Monday Night Football” scare the Texans put into his Ravens, Baltimore’s future Hall of Fame safety Ed Reed joins us. And he joins us from a very interesting place, too. Keep your ears peeled for that as we discuss the difficulty Baltimore’s secondary and defense endured in the latter throes of the game in Houston.We ask Ed if that’s yet another instance of a disturbing trend for the Ravens or if he thinks the issues are fixable. We also talk about our times hanging at the Pro Bowl together and one of the funniest stories you’ll ever hear that involves his former teammate at the “U” in Miami, fellow Pro Bowler Reggie Wayne.Then, we dial up multiple Grammy Award winning R&B/soul maestro John Legend. Legend’s newest album “Wake Up,” a collaboration with The Roots – Jimmy Fallon’s “house” band — is as good as anything he’s ever done. We talk about the album, which has generated five MORE Grammy nominations for John, before turning to his fantasy football team and his real-life football team – the Bengals.Yes, Legend is an Ohio-native, which means he’s also an Ohio State Buckeye fan. We have fun with that, what with the way I bleed Maize and Blue.Last, but certainly not least, Mark Wahlberg joins the podcast on the very day his movie “The Fighter” earned six Golden Globe nominations (including one for Wahlberg for Best Actor in a Drama) and his new genius show on HBO, “Boardwalk Empire,” earned a nomination for Best Drama Series.In other words, the only thing more on fire than Wahlberg is his beloved New England Patriots, fresh off yet another stunning beat-down of a nine-win team hoping to earn its stripes by beating them. We talk about it all with Wahlberg, who, before playing fighter Micky Ward in “The Fighter” was also Vince Papale in “Invincible.” I make a suggestion as to who Wahlberg should play next if he cares to make one last sports-related biopic. We also delve into the crucial topic of whether or not there will be an “Entourage” movie once that critically-acclaimed show of his signs off of HBO next year.In between all of those interviews, The Worm returns to the podcast fresh off his bye week. Senior Producer Jason Wormser is joined by NFL Network reporter Kara Henderson in two different Hot Topics segments in which, trust me, we hit absolutely everything under the sun.It’s all to the good, as they say. I’m just trying to sound cool for Legend. Hope it works. You tell me. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Guests include Packers LB Clay Matthews, Mike Florio, and Larry King Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tom Brady, Hank Azaria and the Most Interesting Man in the World. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Guests include Peter King and Joe Buck Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Guests include Maurice Jones Drew adn Billy Bob Thornton. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Philip Rivers, Charles Barkley and Bill Simmons Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Guests include Jay Glazer and Michael Lombardi Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Will Ferrell, Hines Ward and Gus Tinucci Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It’s another late week edition of the podcast, but the very first I didn’t label as “special.” And that’s a direct result of so many of you tweaking me for doing something so regularly and calling it “special.” To be honest, when this podcast started in Week 1 of the season, I didn’t intend to do it twice a week. But when the trade of Randy Moss went down after my Tuesday’s podcast was put in “the can” as they say out here in Los Angeles, I had to tape another podcast because I couldn’t have a podcast week go by without discussing such a major story. And then each week, something major would happen, causing me to conduct late-week podcasts one after another until it started becoming, you know, regular. At any rate, this late-week podcasting will soon cease since I’m soon to go on the road for NFL Network’s Thursday Night Football, so I figured to keep doing it while I can. This week, I flipped on the mics for two old friends brought together at the crossroads of NFL history by Rodney Harrison back in the 1999 preseason: Trent Green and Kurt Warner. When Harrison blew up Green’s knee in the summer of ’99, it kick-started Warner’s Disney-like magic carpet ride career that should one day land in Canton. The two talk about that moment at length and reminisce about how that championship season came to be as a whole. It was a natural lead-in to how their old offensive coordinator is faring in Chicago right now. Their insights into the Mike Martz offense in Chicago and how it’s struggling under Jay Cutler is a must listen for Bears fans. I also ask the quarterback tandem if they think Brett Favre will play this week and which current quarterback they would choose if they needed to win one game right now. Warner and Green reunited on the podcast. And it feels so good. By the way, I think Green would be Peaches and Warner, Herb. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rich McKay, Rod Woodson and Kurt Warner Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jon Gruden, Dennis Miller and Ray Anderson Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jaime Dukes, Rod Woodson and Daryl "Moose" Johnston Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jared Allen and Ice Cube Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Trent Green and Rod Woodson Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Guests include LaDainian Tomlinson, Jeff Shcaffer and Dennis Miller Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Guests include Drew Brees, Larry David plus The Worm and Drew Ohlmeyer. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Guests include Aaron Rodgers, Michael Strahan, Jason Wormser and Mike Muriano. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ray Lewis and Dan Patrick Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.