Just Getting Started with Rich Eisen

Elizabeth Banks is this week's guest and takes a deep dive into her early beginnings with Suzy. Both ladies discuss their Massachusetts roots, how Elizabeth got into the acting game and how she prepared herself to deal with anything life threw at her. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Legendary Television writer and producer, David Mandel, who is known for Seinfeld, VEEP and Curb Your Enthusiasm, joins Suzy for an in-depth discussion about his career, Working at SNL and how he got to landed jobs on Seinfeld and Curb. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this special DELL Podference episode, Suzy sits down with small business co-founder and Creative Director, Asia Grant. Asia discusses how she came up with the idea for her company REDOUX, a line of sophisticated scents and vegan skincare for the modern nostalgic. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Pro Football Hall of Famer Marshall Faulk sits down for an in-depth discussion about his humble beginnings, what led him to San Diego State and how learning to say no was something he had to figure out during his career. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Eric Stonestreet who played the lovable Cam Tucker on the hit TV show "Modern Family" joins Suzy for an in depth discussion about his career, what he is up to now and how he got started in show business. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Angela Kinsey, co-host of the popular Office Ladies podcast and cast member of The Office, stops by for a midday hang with Suzy Shuster. The ladies, fresh off of a hike through the valley, sit down and discuss life and the path Angela took to get cast as Angela Martin in the popular NBC series. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Legendary broadcaster Lesley Visser joins Suzy Shuster for an in depth discussion about her career, being a trailblazer and how the sports world links people together. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

NFL Hall of Famer and 3-time Super Bowl Champion, Michael Irvin joins Suzy to take a deep dive into his upbringing, caring for his father and becoming one of the best Wide Receivers in football history. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of Just Getting Started, Suzy sits down with her longtime friend and former colleague, Stephen A. Smith. In this conversation they go deep into Stephen A's humble beginnings and how he hustled and fought his way into the journalism business. You also get to see the softer side of Stephen A and really find out what makes him tick. All that and a lot more in this episode of Just Getting Started. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode Suzy sits down with Nick Mohammed who plays Nate "The Great" Shelley on the hit Apple TV series, Ted Lasso. Nick talks about how life has changed since he took on the role of Nate and gives us a glimpse into what it is like behind the scenes. Nick also goes deep about his life before acting, how magic was a defense mechanism against bullies and a lot more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We kickoff Season 3 of Just Getting Started with Suzy Shuster sitting down with one of her good friends and one funny guy, The Roast Master General himself, Jeff Ross. Jeff opens up about his friendship with fellow comedian Bob Saget and how hard it has been to process his death. Suzy and Jeff go deep into his origin story and take a long walk down memory lane. You'll also hear Jeff describe what comedy life was like after 9/11 and how he helped get the Friar's Club Roasts back on track after the horrible events of 2001. All that and a lot more in this episode of Just Getting Started. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's the return on Just Getting Started and we have surprise for all of you. Rich is passing the hosting torch to his wife, Emmy Award winning sportscaster Suzy Shuster. In this episode they discuss Suzy's beginnings which led her to jobs with some of the biggest networks in sports. All that and more in this episode of Just Getting Started. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ahead of what will likely be his final home game in Pittsburgh, 18-year vet and Steelers star quarterback Ben Roethlisberger talks with Rich about potentially coming to the end of his career and what's next. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Miami Dolphins carry a six-game winning streak into New Orleans ahead of a meeting with the Saints on Monday Night Football. Rich picks up the Mercedes-Benz Vans Hotline and finds Dolphins head coach Brian Flores on the other end of the line. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ahead of the Vikings-Bears on Monday Night Football, Minnesota safety Harrison Smith dials in to talk with Rich about an up-and-down season for his team, what's been the main reason so many close games, the best quarterbacks and looking off the defense and much more - including whether there's a feeling in the locker room that the Vikings are playing for Mike Zimmer's job. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ahead of the big NFC West matchup on Monday night between the Cardinals and the Rams, Rich catches up with one of Arizona's defensive stars, Chandler Jones. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

With New England rolling again, who better than a 12-year veteran of the Patriot Way to join Rich on the line ahead of Monday Night Football? Devin McCourty dials in ahead of the Patriots and the Bills. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

With the Seahawks struggling at 3-7, Rich catches up with Seattle QB Russell Wilson to find out what's going wrong and how they're working to right the ship. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ahead of the Giants and Buccaneers on Monday Night Football, Tampa Bay head coach Bruce Arians joins Rich for a fireside chat. Minus the fire, obviously. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

George Kittle is Rich's guest ahead of the San Francisco 49ers taking on the Los Angeles Rams on Monday Night Football. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Rich sits down with former NFL wide-receiver and the color analyst for NBC's Sunday Night Football, Cris Collinsworth. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Rich catches up with Steelers perennial Pro Bowler T.J. Watt ahead of the Monday Night Football matchup in Pittsburgh against the Chicago Bears. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Rich sits down with his friend and former colleague, NFL Insider Adam Schefter. The two men take a deep dive into their days at the University of Michigan and the journey that led them to their respected positions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Rich catches up with Patrick Mahomes ahead of the Chiefs' matchup with the New York Giants on Monday Night Football. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Joining Rich is former NFL executive, CBS Sports analyst, author and the Chairman of the Board of the BIG 3 basketball League, Amy Trask. Amy and Rich take a deep dive into the early days of her career, learning from the legendary owner of the Raiders, Al Davis and being a woman in the NFL. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Seattle linebacker Bobby Wagner is Rich's guest this week ahead of the Monday Night Football home game between the Seahawks and the New Orleans Saints. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode Rich sits down with none other than "The Swami", ESPN Legend Chris Berman. Chris goes deep into his career beginnings and the path that led him to ESPN and how he became one of the most recognizable voices at ESPN and in the NFL. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Rich catches up with - and offers free headwear to - Bills quarterback Josh Allen ahead of the Monday Night Football matchup with the Tennessee Titans. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jim Nantz, the legendary voice of the NFL on CBS and The Masters, joins Rich Eisen for a candid discussion about his career and how he became one of the most recognizable voices in sports. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

14-year NFL veteran and Walter Payton Man of the Year Calais Campbell joins Rich ahead of the Monday night matchup between the Ravens and the Colts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode Rich sits down with Kevin Harlan of CBS Sports and Westwood One's Monday Night Football broadcast. Kevin, who has had a life filled with sports, talks about growing up as the son of Bob Harlan, a former executive with the Green Bay Packers and how a personal recommendation from broadcaster Gary Bender to his dad led Kevin to attend the University of Kansas and its School of Journalism and Mass Communications. Plus, Kevin talks about how a letter to the great John Facenda resulted in an amazing compliment. All that and more in today's episode of Just Getting Started with Rich Eisen. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Rich catches up with Los Angeles Chargers star Joey Bosa ahead of the Monday Night Football matchup with the Las Vegas Raiders. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Rich sits down with Pro Football Hall of Famer, studio analyst for the NFL on FOX and the one of the hosts of Good Morning America, Michael Strahan. Strahan looks back on his career, his first big break and how he was able to transition from the gridiron to the TV studio. Plus, Michael talks about his departure from LIVE! with Kelly and Michael and how working on that show was the best learning experience he ever had. All that and more in today's episode of Just Getting Started with Rich Eisen. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Rich catches up with Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott ahead of the Monday Night Football matchup between Dallas and the Philadelphia Eagles. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Rich is joined by Erin Andrews of the NFL on FOX. Listen in as Erin takes Rich on a deep dive of her beginnings as a rink side reporter of the Tampa Bay Lightning and how then Head Coach John Tortorella gave her a great piece of advice that Erin still uses to this day. Erin also talks about her days at ESPN, how she ended up at FOX and how she would handle Richard Sherman's, "don't you ever talk about me!" moment differently. All that and a lot more in this episode of Just Getting Started with Rich Eisen. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aaron Rodgers joins Rich ahead of the Packers and the Lions on Monday Night Football. They talk tennis, Jeopardy - and of course, the off-season drama that led the star quarterback on a roundabout journey right back to Green Bay. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Rich sits down with friend and fellow broadcaster, Joe Buck, of the NFL on FOX. Joe takes us through his early years learning from his father, the great Jack Buck, how working with Hall of Famers Troy Aikman and John Smoltz have helped create a brotherhood that keeps him sharp and how he hates off days. All that and more in today's episode of just Getting Started with Rich Eisen. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Raiders GM and former NFL Network colleague Mike Mayock calls in to talk to Rich ahead of the Monday Night Football matchup between the Baltimore Ravens and the Las Vegas Raiders. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Rich talks with Dallas Cowboys All-Pro running back Ezekiel Elliott ahead of the season opener against the defending champion Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode Rich welcomes legendary sports broadcaster and the voice of Sunday Night Football, Al Michaels. Listen in as Al takes us on a deep dive into his career. Learn how Al went from calling minor league baseball games in Hawaii to the big time as the host of Monday Night football, with a few different stops in between. Plus, a great Tommy LaSorda story that will have you cracking up and Al fills us in on the best advice he ever received.  All that and a lot more in today's episode of Just Getting Started. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Rich Eisen is back with Season 2 of Just Getting Started. Join Rich as he sits down with the biggest voices in professional football. Al Michaels, Joe Buck, Erin Andrews and many others. Get a glimpse into their routines, hear fresh stories about their lives and discover how they succeeded in their careers. Starting September 8th, new episodes will drop every Wednesday.

Rich sits down with award-winning actress Julianna Margulies. During their conversation, Julianna talks about her early days as an actress, how she landed the role on E.R. and what she thinks happened to Tony Soprano and the end of "The Sopranos". All that and a lot more in today's episode of Just Getting Started.

In today's episode Rich sits down with actor and singer, Kelsey Grammer. During their conversation Rich and Kelsey discuss his early days as an actor, going to Julliard with Robin Willams and Christopher Reeve, how he landed the role of Frasier Crane on "Cheers" and eventually had "Frasier" developed around his character that is now going to be rebooted. All that and a lot more in today's episode of Just Getting Started with Rich Eisen.

Rich sits down with friend, actor, author and game show host, Rob Lowe. Rob talks about how, from a young age, he wanted to be an actor, how he got the role of Sodapop Curtis in Francis Ford Coppola's massive hit, The Outsiders. Rob also talks about he journey from Dayton Ohio to the bright lights of Hollywood. All that and more in today's episode of just Getting Started with Rich Eisen.

Rich sits down with journalist, author and cartoonist, Jake Tapper. In this conversation we hear about Jake's origin story and how being a journalist wasn't really on his mind until he reached his mid-20's. Plus, Jake talks about his new book, "The Devil May Dance" and what his writing process is. All that and more in today's episode of Just Getting Started.

Rich sits down with his longtime friend, comedian and actor Bob Saget. In this episode they discuss Bob's career as a stand-up comic, the friendships he made while performing, his big break and how he introduced Sam Kinison to Rodney Dangerfield. Plus, how Full House and America's Funniest Home Videos made him a household name. All that and a lot more in this episode of Just Getting Started with Rich Eisen.

Rich sits down with WWE Superstar The Miz. They discuss The Miz's early beginnings, love of wrestling, and how he rode reality TV stardom to become one of the biggest wrestlers in the world. Plus, The Miz makes a bold prediction about his beloved Cleveland Browns. All that and much more in today's episode of Just Getting Started with Rich Eisen.

In today's episode Rich sits down with former NFL punter and media standout Pat McAfee. Pat, who was selected by the Indianapolis Colts in the 7th round of the 2009 NFL Draft, talks about his road to the NFL, how he fibbed and told Colts GM Bill Polian that he could punt and hold for field goal attempts and how teammate Adam Vinatieri helped him take a crash course on both. Pat also talks about his rise in the sports media world and how it helped land him a gig with Vince McMahon and the WWE. All that and some Peyton Manning stories in this episode of Just Getting Started with Rich Eisen.

In this episode, Rich is joined by former NBA player and current social media darling Rex Chapman. Rex goes in deep about his early days playing hoops, his struggles with opioid addiction, how asking for help is hard and his social media fame. Rex also gives his take on the Michael Jordan vs. LeBron James debate as well as a few MJ stories thrown in. All that and more in this episode of Just Getting Started with Rich Eisen.

In this episode Rich is joined by popular comedian Bill Burr. Bill gives us a glimpse into his early years of stand-up comedy, the sacrifices he made on his journey, and how he was able to break through. Bill also updates us (sort of) on whether he'll return as the villainous Migs Mayfeld on the popular series, “The Mandalorian.”

Rich sits down with businessman, entrepreneur, author, and social media personality Gary Vaynerchuk. Gary harks back to his childhood and explains how being raised by Russian-Immigrant parents sparked his entrepreneurial spirit from a young age. The two delve deep into why human beings allow fear to stop them from pursuing their dreams. Plus, what if Gary owned The New York Jets?