The Rich Eisen Show

Mike Vurkunov, a basketball reporter for The Athletic, dives into the early NBA season with insights on the Oklahoma City Thunder's impressive 18-1 start. He discusses the significant impact of Jalen Williams' return and explores whether any team can challenge OKC in the playoffs. They also debate Nikola Jokić's historic all-around play and unique passing skills, while touching on the trade fallout surrounding Luka Doncic. Finally, Vurkunov shares thoughts on unexpected Eastern Conference teams like Detroit and Toronto.

Dan Schwartzman dives into Lane Kiffin's potential coaching future, speculating on high-profile moves to LSU or Florida. He highlights Kiffin's success at Ole Miss and the recruiting advantages of bigger programs. Transitioning to the NFL, Dan underscores the significance of elite quarterbacks, using Joe Burrow's impact on Cincinnati's offense as a prime example. He also previews the Bears vs. Eagles matchup and addresses the expectations surrounding Philadelphia post-Super Bowl, particularly regarding Jalen Hurts and Nick Sirianni's leadership.

Mike Sando, an NFL senior writer for The Athletic, dives into a captivating discussion about Thanksgiving NFL action. He evaluates the Dallas Cowboys' recent success, weighing their strengths against potential concerns. Sando also uncovers the Kansas City Chiefs' struggles, attributing them to defensive pass rush issues and an overreliance on Patrick Mahomes. The conversation touches on the Chicago Bears' surprising start, Myles Garrett's impressive defense, and how Joe Burrow's return changes the Bengals' dynamic. Plus, they debate when is the right time for Christmas music!

O'Shea and TJ preview this weekend's "Survivor Series" with The Vision's "Big" Bronson Reed. The Tribal Thief describes the journey that took him from Adelaide, South Australia to WWE Superstardom. Bronson reveals his welcome to wrestling moment, some of his favorite matches as a fan, just how he came up with the idea to jack Roman Reigns Jordan's, reveals his Bar Fight Crew and much more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rich reacts to Shedeur Sanders’ latest media session, and in ‘What’s More Likely’ weighs in on the Lions vs Packers, Chiefs vs Cowboys, and Bengals vs Ravens Thanksgiving Day games. Actor Jared Harris joins Rich in-studio to discuss his new ‘Reawakening’ and ‘House of Dynamite’ films that are harrowing in nature but each for its own reason, shares some great stories about meeting Frank Sinatra and his famous father’s (Richard Harris) penchant for hitting it big when betting on the Super Bowl and how the 2-time Academy Award-nominee finally buried the hatchet on his beef with acting legend Marlon Brando, and reveals what hilariously happened the one time he, a Duke alum, went to a Blue Devils basketball game at Cameron Indoor Stadium during the early years of Mike Krzyzewski’s tenure. ‘No-Contest Wrestling’ co-host O’Shea Jackson Jr. drops by the studio. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rich reveals his brand-new NFL Power Rankings heading into Week 13. NFL Insider Tom Pelissero and Rich discuss the Minnesota Vikings’ commitment to struggling 2nd-year QB JJ McCarthy, how long Shedeur Sanders will remain the Cleveland Browns’ starting QB, how Chip Kelly botched his high-paying Las Vegas Raiders Offensive Coordinator job, and if Ole Miss HC Lane Kiffin or UNC’s Bill Belichick could make a return to the NFL. Rich lists the teams he’s most concerned about heading down the stretch run of the NFL season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rich previews the NFL’s Cowboys vs Chiefs, Packers vs Lions, and Ravens vs Bengals Thanksgiving Day games. Pro Football Hall of Famer/NFL Network analyst Kurt Warner and Rich discuss the struggles of Minnesota Vikings QB JJ McCarthy, what advice he has for the Philadelphia Eagles’ inconsistent offense, what the game tape says about Shedeur Sanders’ first NFL start for the Cleveland Browns, WR George Pickens’ impact on the Dallas Cowboys, and the Los Angeles Rams’ “lethal combination” of Matthew Stafford and Davante Adams. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

NFL on Fox Analyst/’Stinkin’ Truth’ podcast host Mark Schlereth and Rich discuss the below-the-belt punch Carolina Panthers DB Tre’von Moehrig delivered on San Francisco 49ers WR Jauan Jennings, break down the NFC playoff picture heading down the stretch of the season, if the Indianapolis Colts can stave off the Houston Texans and Jacksonville Jaguars for AFC South bragging rights, why the 3rd-place Kansas City Chiefs are still a dangerous team, and how Mike Vrabel’s force of personality has returned the New England Patriots to their winning ways. Rich and the guys react to the latest update on Aaron Rodgers’ status for the Pittsburgh Steelers for Week 13, and weigh in on Jerry Jones’ comments about WR George Pickens’ future with the Dallas Cowboys. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rich previews Shedeur Sanders’s next start for the Cleveland Browns against the San Francisco 49ers, and in ‘What’s More Likely’ weighs in whether or not the Niners regret Brock Purdy’s big contract, Myles’ Garrett’s chances to shatter the NFL single-season sack record, the expectations for Buffalo Bills HC Sean McDermott this year, Jaxon Smith-Njigba’s amazing season, if the Cincinnati Bengals would be wise to sit Joe Burrow the rest of the season, and which surprise teams could have new starting quarterbacks next season. Jim Gaffigan joins Rich in-studio to discuss his new ‘The Bourbon Set’ stand-up comedy special on Netflix, weighs in on the Bill Belichick/Jordon Hudson situation at UNC, says why he’s bracing for a chaotic Thanksgiving dinner with his teenage daughter taking over the kitchen, and explains why he 100% agrees with UConn head basketball coach Dan Hurley who’s making his players eat Thanksgiving dinner on Wednesday this year. Rich explains why the Green Bay Packers are still legitimate Super Bowl contenders. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rich breaks down Christian McCaffrey carrying the San Francisco 49ers’ Monday Night Football win over the Panthers despite Brock Purdy’s 3 interceptions, and weighs in on the below-the-belt shenanigans between Carolina DB Tre’von Moehrig and Niners WR Jauan Jennings. Michigan HC Sherrone Moore and UM alum Rich break down the Wolverines’ mindset heading into their annual heated rivalry game against Ohio State, the biggest challenges the top-ranked Buckeyes present on the field, discuss the growth and development of true freshman QB Bryce Underwood, and more. Rich explains why he’s 100% opposed to the Big Ten Championship Game in football. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices