Fox Sports’ Gus Johnson Talks Career Origins & Highlights and More with Rich Eisen | Full Interview

FOX Sports’ play-by-play announcer extraordinaire Gus Johnson joins the Rich Eisen Show in-studio where he recounts going from humble sportscasting origins to calling some of the most memorable games in sports history, says why USC QB Caleb Williams gets his Heisman Trophy vote, previews Ohio State-Michigan, and says how he strived to carve his own place in the sportscasting world, and more.
Tune in to the Emmy-nominated Rich Eisen Show live for FREE on The Roku Channel at go.roku.com/thericheisenshow and also streaming on Audacy, Sirius channel 218 and XM channel 202 weekdays from 12--3 PM ET!
Showcasing Rich Eisen’s uncanny ability to blend insightful sports expertise with an offbeat mix of humor and pop culture, The Rich Eisen Show attracts the most recognizable names in sports and entertainment.
Subscribe to this channel to keep up with the internet's best sports and pop culture commentary, interviews, and much more!
------
SUBSCRIBE HERE:
bit.ly/2VjWSBC
FOLLOW US HERE:
/ richeisenshow
/ richeisenshow
/ richeisenshow
www.audacy.com/richeisen/listen
Thanks to our friends at Grabyo for supporting our live production and editing needs. Truly a game changer for what we're trying to accomplish here at the Rich Eisen Show. You can check out Grabyo and their suite of offerings here: bit.ly/3aac366
#richeisenshow #gusjohnson #richeisen

[@paules0099]

I love Gus Johnson's play calling! His calls are infectious and keeps me glued to the game! Wish NFL would keep him!

[@garrysaint-vil725]

Maybe his school schedule probably effected him

[@PGar58]

He will call NFL games for FOX after the conference championship

[@jasoncramer6651]

Gus and Joel Klatt have become my favorite listen during college games. I hope they're doing games for 20+ years to come.

[@tacotom3492]

IMO Beat Duo today.. not close .

[@Metaintelligencia]

Correct lol cmon tho who else even sniffs the shorts….kerbstreit?!?!😂 😂😂😂😂

[@rolmodel12.]

Listening to Gus speak about broadcasting, is just like listening to him call a game. The man is poetry embodied. Prose embedded in flesh. Absolutely loved listening to these men, two pillars of my sports fandom, wax poetic. Please do it again, soon.

[@balooko31]

The voice that can make a dull game exciting, and an exciting game the greatest game you've ever seen. 🐐

[@darrylblackmon458]

I could listen to Gus and Rich all day. Great guest, great host, GO BLUE!

[@Steven-ef9hn]

Gus is a walking legend. Guy is smooth

[@GodlessFiend]

He deserves to be in the sports announcing HOF(if it ever existed) legendary 🐐

[@alberto3214]

This is a great interview. I always been a fan of Gus. Always lock in when calls a game

[@sliderserve]

A Masterclass interview! Thanks for keeping Stuart's memory alive!

[@demonof9]

Gus is the best Announcer in collage football. Imagine him and Kieth Jackson call a game together.

[@mauricebrown1277]

Whoa Nellie!!!! It’s the Grandaddy of them all folks!!

[@jimdavidson7639]

2007 OSU vs. Xavier during March Madness in Kentucky, when he called the game - Ron Lewis hit the 3 to send it to overtime. Gus' call and the comments after it hit OT..."This is March Madness!!" ... priceless. The guy is a National Treasure.

[@cc-92]

Man you bringing back memories!!!!!

[@seanmitchell9449]

That was a gift…thank you 🙏🏾

[@littlesame]

The goat Gus Johnson, his game calling is timeless, you can watch the same game multiple times with same excitement, more importantly he respects each team he’s calling game for, not even Klatt is at that level

[@aranjenkins2627]

His call of wvu v Texas Will Grier to Gary Jennings winning TD and 2 pt is one of my favorite sports moments all time.

[@cmac9141]

Gus Johnson called the greatest pick of all time by DJ Graham for my Oklahoma Sooners. I’ve loved him ever since, it was the best reaction ever. If you haven’t seen the play go watch it. Literally unreal!

[@Gryph00]

Love Gus. Easily the most iconic voice in sports. One day before he hangs it up, I'd love to see him call a Baseball and a few NHL Hockey games [I know he did them for college hockey]. Man, the tapestry that guy could weave for those.

[@hermanblume275]

"Cardale Jones, Cardale Jones, Cardale Jones..."

[@garrysaint-vil725]

Da big ten championship game oh man 👨 just give me chills

[@sonnymarsh2260]

Gus Johnson is one of the GOATs, love him!

[@brooklyn7189]

Easily one of my favorite FAVORITE interviews Rich has done… and for both to pay respect to the great Stuart Scott… this whole interview was cool as the other side of the pillow!

[@soniawoolery2935]

Best call ever. "Cold Blooded"!!!

[@katrinahaney994]

He is a very likable broadcaster and truly comes across as one of your guys who you hang out with.

[@extremeuzer3]

Gus really went: I don’t *ever* wear blue. Tell me you an OG without telling me you an OG

[@brooklyn7189]

Gus would make a driveway pickup game interesting… one of the best of our generation

[@littlesame]

Gus the 🐐

[@amen_ra6926]

I could see Tommy Davidson doing a Gus Johnson impression.

[@4409ddavis]

Gus the 🐐Johnson

[@jackmakackov7077]

Gus Johnson kind of looks like Gus Fring.

[@Cmoney1421]

I was thinking the exact same thing lol!!

[@alextoenshoff9603]

5th time watching this weekend. So inspirational!

[@shawnnorris1616]

Love this interview

[@bigbearlifememories]

Miss you Stu

[@RobLWu]

I think I had his old desk that he had when he worked in the WInston-Salem/Greensboro market at WXII!

[@mikewootson2675]

He's the joey styles of football

[@MarcAndElena]

Never knew Gus was a Wayne County guy! For me, he only popped onto my radar, when he made theUber. In The Game: "O-Ja-Bo!" Listening to him, I can hear a little Ernie Harwell in his presentation, and story telling abilities. Wish he would have had the chance to call a game opposite Keith Jackson, Pat Summerall, Howard Cosell, or Bob Ufer.

[@ripkobe248]

absolute legend

[@jasontheworldisyours]

Thumbs up for Gus 👍🏿👍🏿

[@MrMikeyriggs]

Gus was FANTASTIC announcing the UEFA Champions League in 2013 & 2014. He called it a disaster but to me he was exceptional

[@dannycasserly697]

Gus is so unique as a broadcaster it’s so refreshing, glad he’s one of the top voices in CFB now, think it’s better than being a mid-level NFL guy

[@chrisgriffin5153]

Strikeforce legend Gus Johnson!!!

[@MrJara1018]

Gus is awesome

[@rossdiddy29]

One of the best!

[@GHOST91141]

It's a cold night here in East Lansing how cold a guy could rob you with a bucket of water - Gus Johnson 😂

[@Electro_Patronum]

“That was Week One, right?” “I don’t remember.” “I think it was the beginning of the year.” “Right! Incredible!”

[@jeffmarchand9254]

Gustavo Johnson

[@johnb5307]

I thought he was great in breaking bad

[@andyprovin9108]

Greatest play by play network announcer ever

[@jefffunnell6205]

Did he call the 1994 grey cup 😱 crazy game too

[@shawnokeefe1580]

Why is this man not doing NFL games…..he is missed

[@strider2713]

I genuinely love gus johnson, and im usually going out of my way to avoid most nfl announcers. Also.... He looks exactly like gus fring! 😂

[@GIGyards]

NFL bring this legend back!!!

[@ronsiegel1084]

The best voice in all of sports

[@Cmoney1421]

Gus Johnson is the 🐐 man! “You got barbecue back there and didn’t invite me!!!!….. hurt…..my….feelings!!!!

[@bigdap100]

💥📣“Go get it, and come back wit it.... that’s what his father Lawrence told ‘em!!” Gus Johnson on JK Dobbins at Ohio State University.

[@ablackghostmyguy3741]

Hands down one of my favorite and kevin harlan

[@scorchone2310]

If Gus Johnson doesn't get to call a Super Bowl or NBA Finals someday then we have failed as a species.

[@pitbull64]

Gus is the BEST. WATCH OUT!

[@SupermanHopkins]

Gus Johnson got dips all over the country! 😄

[@oscarp917]

When Gus Johnson calls a game IT. IS. ELECTRIC!!

[@fcc950]

9:34 is why Gus is the GOAT

[@johnmcclain2145]

Wish Joel and Gus would call OU games for life

[@msdsez]

I used to carry a Lou Whitaker baseball card in my wallet for years. Gus would've made a great Tiger second baseman, if he only got the chance.

[@chrisbutcher9626]

This man has seen so many games it’s scary

[@toddgoza3522]

Basketball in Columbia is not loud like it was in the big 12 & big 8

[@tagon70]

Hurt my Feelings!!!

[@usamaomar3157]

cutting onions fr

[@garrysaint-vil725]

Gus need to do Knicks game once again filling for Breeny during his ESPN or ABC duties

[@garrysaint-vil725]

Gus Breeny Eagle all of the best in the biz

[@jcman240]

He has a different voice outside the booth, deeper voice in booth

[@colleenthornbrugh6399]

Gis Johnson is the best

[@colleenthornbrugh6399]

Gus, you know what I mean

[@desmondwilliams4068]

HU!!!!!

[@904TallerTim]

Crazy how all of these average to unproven guys are getting paid as if they're football players and everyone who watches football would rather listen to Gus Johnson make calls. I've never watch a GJ game that wasn't exciting or had something crazy happen. I wonder if the TNG would be better with him

[@mohammedkhaleel7542]

This man should have a lead nfl gig at some point…. So much more refreshing than boring damn joe buck

[@kjb2218]

My favorite by f

[@garrysaint-vil725]

Hollywood 😆 Gustowood 😝

[@DannyXXXXX]

So he got an opportunity because he is black. Wow. Amazing.

[@Willowensthegoat]

What ?? He got one because he’s amazing at what he does wiredo and a racist bum

[@benbecker7482]

Diversity hire

[@Tickle.Your.Butt.]

Gus Johnson was good, but over the years he as become a hack. Especially a Michigan apologist.