The Rich Eisen Show

In a revealing interview, Jim is joined by Former NBA Referee Tim Donaghy who speaks intimately about his involvement and conviction in the NBA gambling scandal in 2007. Donaghy compares the current gambling scandal involving Chauncey Billups, Terry Rozier, and Damon Jones to his own in 2007. Donaghy discusses how the rise of legalized sports gambling could lead to more instances of player involvement and ultimately chipping away at the integrity of the game. Donaghy reveals instances of referees holding grudges against certain players, who was the most difficult player to officiate, which coach worked the refs the most, which stadium was the most difficult as a ref, and much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Basketball Hall of Famer/’Inside the NBA’ analyst Shaquille O’Neal tells Rich what two words of advice he has for San Antonio Spurs big man Victor Wembanyama, why the Oklahoma City Thunder are still the league’s best team, what to expect from Lebron James and the Lakers and Philadelphia 76ers C Joel Embiid this season, and weighs in on the NBA’s recent gambling scandal.    Academy Award-winning actor Morgan Freeman and Rich discuss his new ‘Now You See Me: Now You Don’t’ movie, and shares his favorite stories about making ‘The Shawshank Redemption,’ ‘Unforgiven’ with Clint Eastwood, and ‘Glory’ with Denzel Washington and more in a round of ‘Celebrity True or False.’ Rich previews NFL Week 9’s best matchups including Seahawks vs Commanders, Vikings vs Lions, Broncos vs Texans, Colts vs Steelers, Chiefs vs Bills, and Bears vs Bengals. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rich reacts to Lamar Jackson’s return to the Ravens in Baltimore’s Thursday Night Football win over the Dolphins to improve to 3-5 on the season. In ‘What’s More Likely’ Rich weighs in on the Colts, Packers, Patriots, Chiefs, Jaguars, Raiders, Bills, Vikings, the World Series and more.  Colts TE Tyler Warren and Rich discuss his role in Indianapolis’ offense that has paved the way to a 7-1 start to the season, the MVP-level seasons of Indy QB Daniel Jones and RB Jonathan Taylor, the firing of James Franklin by his alma mater Penn State, and more.    Rich explains why he doesn’t dress up in costume on the air on Halloween, and the guys preview Game 6 of the Dodgers-Blue Jays World Series. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rich weighs in the Miami Dolphins firing GM Chris Grier following their ugly Thursday Night Football loss to the Ravens and what it bodes for embattled head coach Mike McDaniel. NFL Insider Tom Pelissero and Rich discuss the Dolphins big shakeup and what could be coming next for the 2-8 team, how long the Jacksonville Jaguars could be without WR/CB Travis Hunter, says which underperforming teams (ahem Raiders, Jets and Saints) could be sellers at the trade deadline, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rich weighs in on the Dallas Cowboys chances to turn things around and win the NFC East this season, and in the NFL Week 9 edition of ‘Higher Register’ Rich, Brockman and TJ offer up their less-than-ringing endorsements of Minnesota Vikings QB JJ McCarthy, the Houston Texans, and  the loser of the Bills-Chiefs game. Actor Gabriel Luna joins Rich in-studio to discuss his new ‘Devil in Disguise: John Wayne Gacy’ series on Peacock, the popularity of HBO’s ‘The Last of Us,’ reveals how ‘Terminator: Dark Fate’ and ‘FUBAR’ co-star Arnold Schwarzenegger shows his funny side on-set, talks Dallas Cowboys QB Dak Prescott and San Antonio Spurs big man Victor Wembanyama, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rich previews the return of Lamar Jackson from his hamstring injury and says what’s at stake for the Baltimore Ravens and Miami Dolphins on Thursday Night Football to kick off Week 9, and weighs in on JJ McCarthy’s return as the Vikings’ QB1 and lays out what’s at stake for Minnesota’s playoff hopes and the Michigan alum’s future as an NFL starter. Oregon head coach Dan Lanning and Rich discuss his humble coaching beginnings and the motivational approach that has made the Ducks a perennial national title contender, how NIL and the Transfer Portal have changed college football and if leaving Eugene would ever cross his mind, reveals what he learned from last season’s early exit from the College Football Playoff, and why he’s always rooting for his former players in the NFL even when they’re playing his beloved Kansas City Chiefs. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rich reacts to the Toronto Blue Jays becoming one win away from a World Series title with rookie Trey Yesavage’s MLB record 12-strikeout game against the Los Angeles Dodgers. NFL Network analyst Daniel Jeremiah tells Rich why the 2-5 Baltimore Ravens can still win the AFC North, breaks down the top contenders in the AFC and NFC, evaluates the year-two play of New England Patriots QB Drake Maye and Chicago Bears QB Caleb Williams, discusses the potential 2026 NFL Draft quarterbacks class, and explains why the Cleveland Browns might want to give current Chargers backup Trey Lance a shot at being their QB1 next season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The guys discuss the current state of NBA officiating where Traveling calls are few and far between these days. (timestamp) Actor/comedian Keegan-Michael Key joins Rich in-studio to discuss joining the cast of ‘Only Murders in the Building’ for the Hulu show’s new season, and weighs in on the state of his beloved Penn State Nittany Lions and Detroit Lions, talks championships, zombie apocalypse and his favorite ‘Key and Peele’ show sketches in a round of ‘START-BENCH-CUT,’ and gets a message from Chargers WR Ladd McConkey regarding his ‘La-DeeDee’ nickname, and sends a message to New York Giants RB Cam Skattebo. (timestamp) Rich weighs in on the possibility of Jake Browning starting Week 9 for the Cincinnati Bengals in the wake of Joe Flacco’s shoulder injury. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rich weighs in on the latest info on Lamar Jackson’s likely return to the Baltimore Ravens, and reveals his brand-new NFL Power Rankings heading into Week 9. ESPN’s Jon ‘Boog’ Sciambi joins Rich in-studio to break down the World Series including the epic 18-inning Game 3, the keys to which team will come out on top when it’s all said and done, Shohei Ohtani’s “stunning” talent, the emergence of Chicago Cubs CF Pete Crow-Armstrong, why he loves trolling his friends who are New York Jets fans, and more. Longtime listener Jeff in Detroit weighs in on the ‘Take Your BFF to a Big Game’ debate. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rich breaks down the Toronto Blue Jays evening up the World Series with a 6-2 Game 4 win over Shohei Ohtani and the Los Angeles Dodgers, and weighs in on Detroit Lions DE Aidan Hutchinson’s brand-new 4-year contract extension. NFL Network analyst Kurt Warner/Pro Football Hall of Famer Kurt Warner and Rich discuss Justin Fields’ stellar performance in Week 8 in the wake of getting thrown under the bus by New York Jets owner Woody Johnson, break down Green Bay Packers QB Jordan Love showing out against Aaron Rodgers and the Pittsburgh Steelers, previews Week 9’s Patrick Mahomes vs Josh Allen Chiefs-Bills showdown, JJ McCarthy’s return as the Minnesota Vikings’ starting QB, and more. Rich, Brockman and TJ rehash their debate about taking a good friend to a big game when they are rooting against your team, this time with Ashton Kutcher weighing in on the topic. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices