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.

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

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.