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Hour 3: ESPN CFB Senior Writer Pete Thamel Joins The Show to discuss potential CFP expansion to 24 Teams, who's in favor of this & how we got here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ravens Safety Kyle Hamilton joins the show to talk about his game sealing INT vs Atlanta, The Ravens Outlook on the remainder of the season and why he chose Notre Dame out of High School. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Former NFL HC Sean McDermott joins the show to give perspective on the Thursday Night Football Matchup between the Seahawks & The Broncos. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Steelers RB Jaylen Warren tells Rich how he went from unheralded high school recruit to starring in Pittsburgh, what it’s like playing alongside 4-time NFL MVP Aaron Rodgers, and more. (2:25) Actor Kevin Pollak joins Rich in-studio to promote the new season of Sylvester Stallone’s ‘Tulsa King,’ discusses his die-hard San Francisco 49ers fandom, shares some great stories about Jack Nicholson and a barely-SFW story about Rip Torn, does is spot-on Christopher Walken impression, and more.  (15:27)  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rich and the guys react to the breaking news that Philadelphia Eagles QB Jalen Hurts will miss Week 6 due to a blood clot. (2:11) Rich, Brockman and TJ share their less-than-ringing belief in the New York Jets, Dallas Cowboys, Houston Texans and New England Patriots (12:23)  Hall of Fame sportscaster Bob Costas tells Rich what it was like to witness Kirk Gibson’s 1988 World Series Game 1 home run from the Dodgers’ dugout, what Dave Roberts should tell his team after falling down 3-0 to the Brewers in the NLCS, breaks down the upcoming MLB labor negotiations, and reveals a great story about making ‘Baseketball’ with Al Michaels. (19:43) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rich previews the massive stakes for the Seattle Seahawks and Denver Broncos when they kick of NFL Week 6 on Thursday Night Football.  (4:26)  The guys react to the Milwaukee Brewers putting the 2-time defending champion Dodgers on the brink with their seemingly insurmountable 3-0 lead in the NLCS.  (11:20)  Longtime sportswriter Peter King joins Rich in-studio to promote his new ‘The Game’ book chronicling the recent history of the NFL and how the league transformed into a year-round entity instead of just a fall sport, reveals what it was like traveling cross-country in a bus with Hall of Fame coach/announcer John Madden, the important role NFL Films found Steve Sabol played in the growth of the league, shares his favorite stories about covering former New York Giants head coach Bill Parcells, and more.  (19:40) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

With Money in the Bank in the rearview, O'Shea and T.J. discuss what moves the winners-Penta and Tiffany Stratton-will make with their contracts. They also discuss Oba's dominant run and its potential impact on the fans. Carmelo Hayes joined 946-what does that mean for the group going forward? O'Shea delivers a hard-hitting Top 5 as he tackles "Best Slaps". Also, Seth Rollins shares memories of his friend, the late Ben Satterley (aka Neville and Pac). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

ESPN’s Josh Pate and Rich break down the biggest stories in College Football including the impact of the controversial officiating in the Alabama-Georgia showdown and Kentucky’s OT win over LSU, if we could see a 3-loss team in the College Football Playoff this year, the keys to who wins the huge Big Ten Showdown between #4 Ohio State and #5 Indiana, the CFP stakes between Missouri vs Ole Miss and Oklahoma State vs Houston, if 2-loss Oregon can still salvage their season, and why Bob Chesney should stay at UCLA instead of jumping ship to a bigger program.  (2:28) Rich weighs in on the Cowboys hiring longtime coach Mike Petinne in the wake of Dallas’ ongoing defensive deficiencies, and says why he’s not convinced that the Detroit Lions’ window to reach and win the Super Bowl is closed.  (23:56)  Rich announces he’s rolling with Giants QB Jameis Winston this week in the show’s fantasy football league.  (39:41) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

WWE Superstar The Miz and Rich discuss the state of his beloved Cleveland Browns and Guardians, the WWE/What’s App ‘The Chat’ pairing that lets fans chat with wrestling’s top stars, and more. (2:08) Rich reveals his brand-new NFL Power Rankings ahead of the league’s Week 6 matchups. (26:44) The guys debate if adding chocolate candy to popcorn is a delicious idea or a 100% pass. (38:41) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rich reveals his list of the top NFL MVP candidates through 5 weeks of play including 49ers QB Brock Purdy, Chiefs RB Kenneth Walker III, Bills QB Josh Allen, Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes, Ravens RB Derrick Hennry, and Niners WR Mike Evans.  (4:48)  Pro Football Hall of Famer/NFL Network Analyst Kurt Warner and Rich discuss the Jacksonville Jaguars, Patriots QB Drake Maye, Broncos QB Bo Nix, Chargers QB Justin Herbert, Jayden Daniels’ mishandling of the clock at the end of the Commanders’ embarrassing tie against the Giants, and the Packers’ Jordan Love-to-Christian Watson deep ball connection.  (20:12)  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Steelers DT Cam Heyward and Rich discuss Pittsburgh’s Week 5 win over the Colts, facing the Baker Mayfield-less Buccaneers in Week 6 on Thursday Night Football, what players expect from a good defensive coordinator, and more. (7:32) Actor James McAvoy joins Rich in-studio to promote the new ‘California Schemin’ movie he produced, directed and stars in, and shares his favorite moments from his storied filmography including ‘The Last King of Scotland’ and playing Professor X in the ‘X-Men’ sequels, discusses his wife’s Philadelphia Eagles fandom, and more. (24:56) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

NFL Insider Ian Rapoport and Rich discuss the aftermath of Sean McVay and the Rams fumbling the bag in overtime in their MNF loss to the Bills and a possible timeline for Myles Garrett’s return from knee surgery, if we could see some changes on the Chargers’ coaching staff after L.A.’s disastrous 0-5 start, why the Cardinals cut bait on former 1st-round WR Marvin Harrison Jr, when the Packers can expect Micah Parsons back on the field, if the Dallas Cowboys are pretenders or contenders, if Caleb Williams will play for the Bears in Week 6, the ripple effect on Dan Quinn and the Commanders’ OT clock mismanagement that cost them a win against the Giants, and if teams will be jockeying for position to draft Ohio State WR Jeremiah Smith #1 overall in the 2027 NFL Draft. (1:34) The guys react to the breaking news of the Rams cutting kicker Harrison Mevis in the wake his blocked FG in L.A.’s overtime loss to the Bills, and weigh in on Jerry Jones’ comments on the Cowboys stadium employee telling Dak Prescott that Dallas’ Week 5 blowout loss was “embarrassing.” (27:35) In ‘Overreaction Tuesday’ Rich weighs in on Bills QB Josh Allen, Rams HC Sean McVay, Titans QB Cam Ward’s starting status, the Green Bay Packers, Houston Texans, Jacksonville Jaguars, Arch Manning’s NFL Draft stock, and the likely end of the Dodgers’ World Series 3-peat hopes. (37:14) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rich reacts to the Buffalo Bills’ overtime win over the Los Angeles Rams on Monday Night Football in a game that went from a snoozefest at halftime to an all-time thriller filled with big plays, turnovers and another L.A. special teams meltdown.  (3:05)  The guys weigh in on the hot seat under Commanders HC Dan Quinn following Washington letting the clock run out in overtime instead of kicking a game-winning field goal to beat the Giants in Week 5.  (28:05)  Rich breaks down the 5-0 49ers’ hot start to the season and why resting Christian McCaffrey is in the Niners’ bests interests much to the chagrin of CMC fantasy football owners. (36:56) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rich weighs in on the Chargers’ falling to 0-5 on the season and if the finger of blame should be pointed at HC Jim Harbaugh, QB Justin Herbert or OC Mike McDaniel, and says what Bo Nix must do for the Broncos to maintain their winning record. (4:20) Rich reacts to a wild weekend in College Football and gives some fantasy football advice to Kansas City Royals 1B Vinnie Pasquantino.  (28:08)  Rich and the guys break down the Steelers’ Week 5 win over the visiting Indianapolis Colts and handicaps which team will come out on top in the AFC North. (37:31) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

ESPN’s Marcus Spears and Rich break down NFL Week 5 including the Commanders letting the clock run out instead of kicking a game-winning field against the Giants, which team could emerge on top when the dust settles on the mid NFC East, what (if anything) can stop the 49ers this season, Mike Evans’ all-time trolling of Seattle CB Trevon Diggs, what the Ravens proved in beating the Falcons in overtime sans Lamar Jackson, why the Vikings’ are the team to beat in the NFC North, if Marvin Harrison Jr’s trade to the Texans will unlock the former 1st-round WR, the keys to who wins Bills vs Rams on Monday Night Football, and what’s been working for Patriots QB Drake Maye the last two weeks.  (1:17) Rich breaks down the latest in the NFC North including the Vikings improving to 5-0 and the Lions’ rout of the Cardinals. (37:30)  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices