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The Rich Eisen Show

The Rich Eisen Show

The Rich Eisen Show mixes expert sports analysis with pop culture, humor and insightful interviews. Rich attracts the most recognizable names across sports and entertainment from athletes and coaches like Deion Sanders, Patrick Mahomes, Tom Brady, and Aaron Rodgers, to celebrities like Larry David, Arnold Schwarzenegger, and Oscar winners Matt Damon, Jodie Foster, Matthew McConaughey, Regina King, and Morgan Freeman. The Emmy-nominated show originates out of Los Angeles and airs live weekdays Noon-3PM ET/9AM-Noon PT on Disney+, ESPN+ and on ESPN Radio and SiriusXM Channel 80 nationally. In addition, the show is available on-demand with ESPN Podcasts on Apple Podcasts, iHeart Podcasts, Amazon Music, Spotify and other podcast platforms. Eisen said, 'After all these years of seeing TV add 10 pounds, I'm hoping phones and tablets will only add 5.'

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Hour 3: CBS NFL Analyst Trent Green, Suzy Shusters talks the retirement of WNBA Commisioner Cathy Engelbert, Clippers Fandom talk

CBS Sports NFL Analyst Trent Green joins the show and discusses the challenges that Fernando Mendonza faces and if he looks like a pro, what QBs are thinking when they face Aaron Donald and Myles Garrett, why he likes the Rams and the Broncos playing in the Super Bowl .Suzy Shuster joins the show and discusses the recent retirement of WNBA commissioner Cathy Engelbert and who she would pick to be the next leader of the league. Clippers fan TJ Jefferson on his release of fandom for the Los Angeles Clippers after the recent sanctions place on the team Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2026-09-04
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Hour 2: Former NFL Head Coach Sean McDermott, What’s More Likely, NFC South Prediction, Adam the call screener Plays Bears Win-Loss Game

Former Bills Head Coach Sean McDermott joins Rich and discusses his journey from being let go from Buffalo, on hitting training camps with coaches John Harbaugh, Sean McVay, Ben Johnson, and Mike MacDonald and what he took away from each of them, on how the Rams do not win it all, teams that he feels strongly about. Rich Eisen weighs in on the NFC North, NFL MVP, Drake Maye, AJ Browns, Christian McCaffrey, Myles Garrret, and more. Rich Eisen and the guys reveal their predictions for how the AFC South will finish this season among the Jacksonville Jaguars, Tennessee Titans, Indianapolis Colts, and Houston Texans. Adam the Call Screener Plays the Bears Win-Loss Game and has the Bears finishing 12 - 5. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2026-09-04
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Hour 1: Top 5 Things that would shock Rich if they Happen in the 2026 NFL Season, The Ringer NFL Insider Tom Pelissero

Rich Eisen revelas things that will blow his mind if they happ in the 2026 NFL Season. Netflix NFL Insider Tom Pelissero tells us if we will see Christian McCafffrey, George Kittle, and Aaron Donald on the field Week 1, if Christian Gonzalez and CJ Stroud will get contract extension, if Patrick Mahomes will paly Week 1, a team to look out for in 2026, why everybody has it out for the Rams Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2026-09-04
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Hour 3: AFC North Predictions, Actor Mark Wahlberg talks ‘By Any Means’ and plays Celebrity True or False, Actor Mark Wahlberg plays the Patriots Win-Loss Game

Rich Eisen and the guys reveal their predictions for how the AFC North will finish this season among the Cincinnati Bengals, Baltimore Ravens, Cleveland Browns, and Pittsburgh Steelers. Mark Wahlberg joins Rich in-studio to promote his new ‘By Any Means’ movie based on the true story of a mob hit man who helped investigate the murders of civil rights activists in Mississippi in the 60s, reveals that he’s developing two biopics that could see him portraying 8-time Super Bowl-winning coach Bill Belichick and former MLB lightning rod Pete Rose, weighs in on the 2026 outlook for his beloved New England Patriots, and shares some amazing stories about Jack Nicholson, Joe Pesci, Will Ferrell, ‘Boogie Nights,’ ‘Ted’ and ‘Invincible’ in a memorable round of ‘Celebrity True or False,’ 'By Any Means' star Mark Wahlberg joins Rich in-studio where he weighs in on the 2026 outlook for his beloved New England Patriots in a round of the 'NFL Win-Loss Game.' Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2026-09-03
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Hour 2: Four Downs - Seattle Seahawks, Giants running back Cam Skattebo, NY Giants discussion

Rich Eisen previews the Seahawks‘ season with the top 4 questions facing Seattle heading into the 2026 NFL campaign. Giants running back Cam Skattebo joins Rich and discusses his back flip at Fanatics fest and the fallout from it, his relationship with new Head Coach John Harbaugh, what we can expect from him this season, his relationship with QB Jaxson Dart, expectations for the Giants and the goals that he has set for himself, what it will be like coming out of the tunnel Week 1 against the Cowboys. Rich Eisen and the guys discuss the NY Giants and a fan of the show plays the Win-Loss Game having the G-men going 9 – 8. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2026-09-03
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Hour 1: Clippers Punishments, NBC Sports NFL Analyst Mike Tomlin, journalist Pablo Torre on Clippers penalties

Rich Eisen reacts to the NBA announcing punishments for the LA Clippers for violating salary cap circumvention rules in a case involving star Kawhi Leonard. NBC Sports NFL Analyst Mike Tomlin joins the Rich Eisen show and discusses what it is like to be not coaching, critiquing players, how good the Steelers can be this year and can they make it to the Super Bowl, on why the Steelers parted ways with George Pickens. Sports journalist Pablo Torre joins Rich Eisen and discusses the hefty penalties levied on the Los Angeles Clippers for violating salary cap circumvention rules in a case involving star Kawhi Leonard. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2026-09-03
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Exclusive interview with "The Man" Becky Lynch

No-Contest Wrestling has finally hit episode 100 and we knew a big name was necessary, so we called on "The Man"! Multi-time World Champion Becky Lynch joined O'Shea and T.J. to discuss her life and legendary career. From her early days as a Goth Girl to following her older brother into wrestling class to becoming Becky Two Belts and Big Time Becks, she shares many great stories about her journey to WWE Superstardom. She also gives a nod to the Four Horsewomen and shares what happened on the night of the infamous punch that left her face a crimson mask. She was the perfect guest to help NCW celebrate turning triple digits! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2026-09-03
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Hour 3: Michael Irvin on NFL players that have something to prove, Michael Irvin on playoff teams, Singer Michael Buble on fantasy football, NFC North Predictions

Pro Football Hall of Famer Michael Irvin and Rich Eisen discuss that Bills QB Josh Allen, Ravens QB Lamar Jackson, and Cowboys QB Dak Prescott all have something to prove in the 2026 season. Pro Football Hall of Famer Michael Irvin joins Rich and tells us which AFC and NFC teams who would put into the playoffs and which teams he would put out. Singer Michael Buble joins Rich Eisen and discusses his love of fantasy football and some of the players he picked in a recent draft. Rich Eisen and the guys reveal their predictions for how the NFC North will finish this season among the Detroit Lions, Chicago Bears, Minnesota Vikings, and Green Bay Packers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2026-09-02
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Hour 2:  Buccaneers QB Baker Mayfield, UFC CEO Dan White

Buccaneers  QB Baker Mayfield joins Rich Eisen and discusses the state of the Bucs and  what he expects out of the offense this season, on Mike Evans not being a member of the team anymore, on his mindset going into the season, on how he is different 9 years later in the league, on facing his former team the Cleveland Browns Week 2. UFC’s Dana White joins Rich and discusses the upcoming UFC and boxing matches taking place under his umbrella, on what he likes about promoting boxing, difference between UFC Fighters and boxers, bringing the UFC back to Los Angeles and why he wants Hawaii to be the next place we see a UFC fight. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2026-09-02
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Hour 1: Power Rankings:  Players with most to prove,  Michael Irvin talks Cowboys, Michael Irvin & Linda Fletcher talk Fetching Fletchers

Rich Eisen reveals his list of players which have the most to prove in the 2026 NFL season including Bills, WR DJ Moore, Eagles OC Sean Mannion, Dolphins QB Malik Willis, Vikings QB Kyler Murrray and others. Former Cowboys WR Michael Irvin joins Rich and discusses the current state of the Cowboys including WR George Pickens, what player he would bring back to the current Cowboys, on the Cowboys offense and if Dallas has what it takes to win a Super Bowl title, has the Dallas Cowboys going 13 – 4 in the Win-Loss Game. Michael Irvin and Linda Fletcher join RichEisen and discuss the show Fetching Fletchers and the journey that has Linda following her son play football across the country in an RV.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2026-09-02
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Hour 3: Rich Eisen Fantasy Draft, NFC Predictions AFC West, Los Angeles Angels Sale, Chargers Head Coach Jim Harbaugh

Rich Eisen, Chris Brockman, and TJ Jeffferson discuss the Fantasy Draft they had last night and the hijinx that ensued  (4:38) Rich Eisen, Chris Brockman, and TJ Jeffferson give us their predictions for the AFC West (13:12)  Rich Eisen discusses the sale of the Los Angeles Angels to Stan Kroenke (17:32)  Chargers Head Coach Jim Harbaugh joins Rich and discusses that Khalil Mack is the surprise so far of the team, his relationship with Mike McDaniel and what the OC might unlock from QB Justin Herbert  (29:56) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2026-09-01
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Hour 2: Aaron Donald latest, Overreaction Monday on a Tuesday, ESPN Senior Writer Seth Wickersham, Four Downs: New England Patriots

Rich Eisen with his thoughts on Aaron Donald possibly not playing week 1 against the San Francisco 49ers  (2:54)  Overreaction Tuesday: Rich Eisen weighs in on the Rams having multiple end-of-year award winners, 49ers WR De’Zhaun Stribling, UNC Head Bill Belichick, doing fantasy draft in-person, and that Shohei Ohtani should not be pitching for the Los Angeles Dodgers.  (8:27)  ESPN Senior Writer Seth Wickersham joins Rich and discusses his new novel Be on That Hill:  Stories from the Summits of Sport, the fiercest competitor he has come across, how Patrick Mahomes is different from Tom Brady, Sean McVay and the stresses of coaching and why Sean Payton has stepped away from calling plays. (19:26)  Rich Eisen previews the Patriots’ season with the top 4 questions facing New England heading into the  2026 NFL season. (37:23) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2026-09-01
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Hour 1: Odell Beckham Jr. makes Giants 53-man roster, NFC East predictions, ESPN College Football Analyst Josh Pate

Rich Eisen reacts to Odell Beckham Jr. earning a roster spot for the NY Giants. (3:35) Rich Eisen, Chris Brockman, and TJ Jefferson make their predictions for the NFC East with all of them having the Cowboys winning the division. (9:13) ESPN College Football Analyst, Josh Pate, discusses what is transpiring with the LSU football program and players coming from the NFL to play for the Tigers, who is the best team in college football, what is the game of the year in the Big 10. (17:49) Rich plays the Win-Loss game for the Baltimore Ravens with a caller! (38:38) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2026-09-01
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Hour 3: Rams GM Les Snead, Baseball Unwritten Rules

Rams GM Les Snead joins the show and discusses the return of Aaron Donald and what it took to get him back on the team, the Rams offense centering around QB Matthew Stafford, a player that we are not talking about on the Rams. (1:06) Rich Eisen discusses the unwritten rules in baseball and it drives him nuts. (25:42) Rich plays the Win-Loss game for the Los Angeles Chargers with a life-long fan of the team. (39:13) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2026-08-31
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Hour 2: Jaguars Head Coach Liam Coen, Notre Dame Head Coach Marcus Freeman, ‘4 Downs’ - Denver Broncos

Jaguars Head Coach Liam Coen joins Rich and discusses the acquisition of Quinn Ewers, expectations for Trevor Lawrence, what can we expect from Brian Thomas Jr. year 3, will we see Travis Hunter at WR this season, thoughts on the running back room. (2:14)  Notre Dame Head Coach Marcus Freeman joins Rich and discusses quarterback CJ Carr and the Heisman hype surrounding him, on not getting into the playoffs last year and the expectations for this season, what he would change about college football, his former players Jeremiyah Love and Jadarian Price (20:20)  Rich Eisen previews the Broncos’ season with the top 4 questions facing Denver heading into the  2026 NFL season  (36:52) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2026-08-31
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Hour 1: Rich Eisen talks Aaron Donald comeback, Odell Beckham Jr. makes Giants roster

Rich Eisen talks about Aaron Donald coming out of retirement to rejoin the Rams in hope of a title run.  (3:42)  Rich Eisen reacts to Odell Beckham Jr. earning a roster spot for the NY Giants.  (22:14)  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2026-08-31
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Aaron Donald's Return & NFL Preseason Week 3

A weekly staple on 'The Rich Eisen Show' since 2018, 'Overreaction Monday' is now also an extended podcast with Rich and Chris Brockman debating the latest in the NFL. Today's topics: 1:41 - With 99 back, Rams will be undefeated for Christmas showdown against the Seahawks 4:31 - This will not be Aaron Donald's only comeback season in Los Angeles  7:09 - Seeing Donald's comeback is giving JJ Watt ideas about a Texans return 9:13 - Caleb Williams will have 5,000 total yards and 40 combined touchdowns and the Bears will be in the hunt for the NFC 1 seed  12:48 - Zac Taylor will be Coach of the Year Finalist  15:30 - Brock Bowers will challenge the all-time receptions record  17:52 - Odell Beckham Jr. will be the Giants second best pass catcher this year  21:30 - Four teams will start at least 3 QBs this year 23:18 - Patriots playing dangerous game with Christian Gonzalez contract Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2026-08-31
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TITLE: Hour 3: Bobby Bones Top 10 Fan Bases that Deserve a Title Most, plus Howie Mandel from America’s Got Talent

Rich Eisen Show guest host Bobby Bones with his Top 10 fan bases that deserve to win a championship. Bobby Bones and Howie Mandel discuss America’s Got Talent and why Nene Royal is a name that you have to remember. Bobby Bones and Howie Mandel discuss if he has seen everything on America’s Got Talent. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2026-08-28
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Hour 2: Guest Host Bobby Bones, Barstool Sports’ Brandon Walker, plus Arkansas HC Ryan Silverfield

Barstool Sports’ Brandon Walker tells guest host Bobby Bones why Texas A&M is overrated and defending champion Indiana is underrated in the AP Preseason poll, discuss Alabama’s tenuous hold on being one of CFB’s “elite” programs, Lane Kiffin stirring things up in the SEC with his move from Ole Miss to LSU, Bill Belichick’s disastrous first season at UNC, if Lincoln Riley can finally take USC back to being legit title contenders, his pick to win the national championship, and more.   New Arkansas Head Football Coach Ryan Silverfield and Bobby discuss his move from Memphis  to the SEC and his goal of turning the Razorbacks into consistent contenders, and more. Bobby and longtime caller Terzo in Iowa preview the 49ers 2026 season outlook. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2026-08-28
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Hour 1: Guest Host Bobby Bones’ Preseason Games Reactions, plus NFL Media’s Trevor Sikkema

Guest host Bobby Bones weighs in on Fernando Mendoza’s Raiders’ final preseason game, and reacts to Dillon Gabriel’s ‘don’t you forget about me’ performance in the Browns’ preseason finale.   NFL Media’s Trevor Sikkema and Bobby discuss what kind of NFL career Dillon Gabriel could have, why he’s (still) sky-high on Texas Longhorns QB Arch Manning, evaluates Oregon QB Dillon Gabriel and Ohio State QB Julian Sayin, the prospects for Steelers rookie QB Drew Allar, and #1 overall draft pick Fernando Mendoza.   Bobby previews the Chicago Bears season with and weighs in on Caleb Williams’ NFL MVP chances. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2026-08-28
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Hour 3: Guest Host Bobby Bones plus Singer/Actor Nick Jonas

Guest host Bobby Bones breaks down the Buccaneers’ and Steelers’ season outlooks with callers. (4:33)  Two-time Grammy nominee Nick Jonas tells Bobby why he, a die-hard Yankees fan, was starstruck when meeting Derek Jeter, the possibility of ‘A Very Jones Christmas Movie’ sequel, becoming a father, how playing a tough MMA fighter in ‘Kingdom’ changed his career, and more. (19:16)  Cubs fan Bobby weighs in on Pete Crow-Armstrong losing in on the umpiring crew after they blew a balk call in Chicago’s loss to the Diamondbacks. (38:25) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2026-08-27
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Hour 2: Guest Host Bobby Bones’ Top 5 NFL Villains, plus The Athletic’s CFB Insider Stewart Mandel

Guest host Bobby Bones and The Athletic’s CFB Insider Stewart Mandel discuss the mushrooming controversy of former NFL players returning to college football and the long-term impact on the NCAA’s viability to enforce its rules, if Bill Belichick can improve in his 4-8 first year record at North Carolina, how the success of Curt Cignetti at Indiana has impacted how schools search for and hire head coaches, the outlook for Ohio State, Oregon, Texas, and debates which schools have the best uniforms and helmets.  (1:35)  Bobby reveals his top 5 list of NFL villains that’s sure to raise the ire of Eagles and Chiefs fans.  (26:55) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2026-08-27
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Hour 1: Guest Host Bobby Bones, RIP Pro Bowl, Belichick Intrigue, plus NFL Insider Ian Rapoport

Guest host Bobby Bones, Brockman and TJ react to the NFL’s decision to get rid of the Pro Bowl Games, the NFL players returning to play college football controversy, and what to expect from Bill Belichick in his 2nd year at North Carolina.  (1:52)  NFL Insider Ian Rapoport and Bobby break down the latest around the league including the end of the Pro Bowl, Patrick Mahomes’ readiness to start for the Chiefs in Week 1, Bengals WR Ja’Marr Chase’s injury scare, Kyler Murray as the Vikings QB1, who wins the Falcons’ QB competition, of Odell Beckham Jr. will make the Giants’ final roster, Texans QB CJ Stroud, Dolphins QB Malik Willis, Cowboys backup QB Joe Milton, and how many wins Tarheel fans should expect from Belichick this season. (20:49)   The guys reveal which dark horse NFL teams could rise up and surprise some people this season. (35:26) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2026-08-27
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Interview with NXT's Cruz Montana, plus previews of All In: London, Heatwave & Ep. 100

Episode 99 this week finds O'Shea and T.J. chopping it up for the second... but actually the FIRST time with newly christened NXT Superstar, Cruz Montana. This being the first chat with NCW as an official member of the NXT roster, Cruz catches the guys up to date and shares what his daily life is like now under the WWE umbrella. Cruz also previews his match this Sunday at "Heatwave" as he takes on current Champion Tony D'Angelo, Grayson Waller and Zilla Fatu in a Fatal Four-Way bout for the NXT Championship. NCW then previews the stacked card for "All In: London" at Wembley Stadium taking place this weekend. Headlining AEW's premiere event will be a World Title Match between current champion Kenny Omega and London's own, Will Ospreay. And with the 100th episode of the podcast happening next week, the guys reveal the big time guest that's going to be join them! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2026-08-27
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Hour 3: Rich’s Top 5 NFL Surprise Players, plus Comedian Adam Ray Talks Seahawks In-Studio

Rich reveals his ‘Top 5’ list of NFL players who could have the biggest surprise impact on their teams including Cardinals QB Jacoby Brissett, Seahawks RB Jadarian Price and others. Comedian Adam Ray joins Rich in-studio to promote his new weekly Netflix show, shares the best jokes he used when roasting his beloved Seahawks during training camp visit that was captured by HBO’s ‘Hard Knocks,’ and lays out the best-case-scenario for the defending Super Bowl champions this season.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2026-08-26
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Hour 2: Rams ‘4-Downs’ Season Preview, SEC Bans Former NFL Players, plus NBC Sports’ Bob Costas

Rich weighs in on the SEC voting to ban former professional players from returning to play college sports in the conference. NBC Sports’ Bob Costas and Rich discuss the chaotic state of college sports in the NIL era, what Tarik Skubal will mean for the Dodgers’ (and Brewers’) playoffs outlook, how he would change the baseball’s postseason, if Shohei Ohtani or Pete Crow-Armstrong will win the NL MVP Award, the Yankees’ chance to reach the World Series, and the reasons behind a possible MLB work stoppage that interrupts the 2027 season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2026-08-26
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Hour 1: ‘What’s More Likely,’ Brockman Plays Patriots’ ‘Win-Loss Game,’ Aaron Donald Latest

Rich and the guys wonder when Aaron Donald will finally make a decision about coming back to the Rams or staying retired, and Brockman plays the ‘NFL Win-Loss Game’ for his defending AFC champion New England Patriots. The guys react to the injury scares suffered by Bengals All-Pro WR Ja’Marr Chase and Raiders RB Ashton Jeanty, and in a special Wednesday edition of ‘What’s More Likely’ Rich weighs in on the Rams, Chargers, Seahawks, Chiefs, Bills, Steelers, Commanders, Ravens, Texans, Jaguars, Panthers, Buccaneers, Falcons, Dolphins, Bengals and Eagles. Rich plays the ‘NFL Win-Loss Game’ with a New York Jets fan. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2026-08-26
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Hour 3: ‘Overreaction Tuesday,’ plus ‘Coyote vs Acme’ Star Will Forte Plays ‘Celebrity True or False’

Rich and Cowboys fan TJ say why they’re fully buying the hype surrounding Dallas heading into the new NFL season. In ‘Overreaction Tuesday’ Rich weighs in on Aaron Donald’s possible Rams return, what Vikings WR Justin Jefferson is out to prove this season, Cowboys backup QB Joe Milton’ impressive preseason, if a skinny Luka Doncic bodes well for the Lakers’ season, and Manchester City’s Erling Haaland’s disappointing new haircut.  (2:18)  Actor Will Forte joins Rich in-studio to promote his new ‘Coyote vs Acme’ semi-animated comedy based on the Looney Tunes ‘The Roadrunner’ cartoon, reveals if he, born in Oakland, severed his Raiders fandom when the team moved to Las Vegas, and shares some great stories about ‘MacGruber,’ Val Kilmer and ‘The Amazing Race,’ his ‘Nebraska’ co-star Bruce Dern and more in a round of ‘Celebrity True or False.’  (21:07)  Rich plays the ‘NFL Win-Loss Game’ with a New York Giants fan. (39:52)  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2026-08-25
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Hour 2: Fantasy Football Power Rankings, 49ers Preview, plus Hall of Fame OT Joe Thomas

Rich sounds off on Brockman’s no-time-limit fantasy football draft, and power ranks the top ten NFL players in fantasy football this season. (4:25) Pro Football Hall of Famer/NFL Network Analyst Joe Thomas and Rich break down the Browns naming Deshaun Watson their starting QB over Shedeur Sanders, what new HC Todd Monken is doing right in Cleveland so far, and more. (21:02) Rich previews the San Francisco 49ers‘ season with the top 4 questions facing the Niners heading into the 2026 NFL campaign. (35:58) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2026-08-25
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Hour 1: NFL Players Going Back to College, plus ESPN’s Chase Daniel Talks Browns, Eagles & More

Rich weighs in on the trend of players who spent time on NFL rosters this offseason returning to college like TE Dae’Quan Wright going from the Cleveland Browns to LSU. (2:30)  ESPN’s Chase Daniel tells Rich why he was stunned the Browns named Deshaun Watson their starting quarterback over Shedeur Sanders, if Commanders QB Jayden Daniels can return to form after an injury-plagued 2025 season, what to expect from Jalen Hurts under new Eagles’ OC Sean Mannion, where Bo Nix must improve to take his game (and the Broncos) to the next level, and how long Kirk Cousins and stave off rookie Fernando Mendoza as the Raiders’ QB1, and how far Dak Prescott and the Cowboys’ offense can take Dallas this season. (19:48)   Rich plays the ‘NFL Win-Loss Game’ with a San Diego/Los Angeles Chargers fan. (40:00) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2026-08-25
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Hour 3: PGA Tour’s Wyndham Clark Talks Broncos & Oregon Ducks, plus Comedian Sam Morril In-Studio

PGA Tour golfer Wyndham Clark joins Rich in the wake of his thrilling win over Rory McIlroy to capture the 2026 BMW Championship, plays the ‘NFL Win-Loss Game’ for his beloved Denver Broncos, and weighs in on TJ’s newfound Oregon Ducks fandom. Comedian/’We Might Be Drunk’ podcast host Sam Morril drops by the studio where he and Rich recap the Knicks’ title run.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2026-08-24
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Hour 2: S.I.’s Albert Breer Talks Browns, Raiders, Steelers, Tua, Aaron Donald & More

Sports Illustrated/The MMQB’s Albert Breer and Rich break down the latest around the NFL including the Browns naming Deshaun Watson their starting quarterback over Shedeur Sanders, the contract situation for Steelers CB Joey Porter Jr and Buccaneers QB Baker Mayfield, if Tua Tagovailoa can hold off Michael Penix Jr to win the Falcons’ job, how the injury to RB Ashton Jeanty impacts when Fernando Mendoza could take over starting duties from Kirk Cousins, and how money could factor into whether Aaron Donald returns to the Rams. Rich weighs in on the Browns QB decision and offers up some advice to Deshaun Watson regarding his strained relationship with fans in Cleveland, and how Shedeur Sanders has done everything right to silence his critics.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2026-08-24
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Hour 1: Deshaun Watson Named Browns’ Starter, plus ESPN’s Marcus Spears

Rich reacts to the Browns naming Deshaun Watson their Week 1 starter, ending his QB competition (for now) with Shedeur Sanders. Jets fan Rich weighs in on Geno Smith’s preseason and if the team is trending up on offense heading into the new season. ESPN’s Marcus Spears and Rich react to the NFL’s top storylines including his no-holds-barred take on why Shedeur, not Watson should be Cleveland’s QB1, if the improved-on-paper Dallas Cowboys can fulfill their potential on the field and return to the playoffs, why the Jacksonville Jaguars and New Orleans Saints are his sleeper teams this season, and weighs in on Jayden Daniels’ beef with his alma mater LSU over the Heisman trophy winner’s #5 jersey.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2026-08-24
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NFL Preseason Week 2

A weekly staple on 'The Rich Eisen Show' since 2018, 'Overreaction Monday' is now also an extended podcast with Rich and Chris Brockman debating the latest in the NFL. Today's topics: 0:50 - Shedeur Sanders will ultimately start more games in 2026 than Deshaun Watson 7:02 - If Michael Penix shows anything in the final preseason game, Falcons should start him Week 1 10:03 - One team from each conference that needs to have a good if not great season: Commanders & Colts 12:38 - We should be talking about the Cowboys as legit favorites to win the NFC  15:48 - If NFL allows "load management", it runs the risk of the regular season becoming a sham like the NBA's 18:57 - If Justin Herbert wins MVP, he'll bump out Burrow to join big 4 QBs with Mahomes / Lamar / Allen 22:13 - Geno Smith will be the best New Jersey quarterback this season 25:28 - The best team with the best chance for a Patriots like jump this year, the Titans Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2026-08-24
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Hour 3: ‘4-Downs’ Houston Texans Preview, plus NFL on FOX Analyst Mark Schlereth

Rich plays the ‘NFL Win-Loss Game’ with a Pittsburgh Steelers fan, and previews the Texans‘ season with the top 4 questions facing QB CJ Stroud, HC DeMeco Ryans and Houston heading into the 2026 NFL campaign. NFL on FOX Analyst/3-time Super Bowl champion/’Stinkin’ Truth’ podcast host Mark Schlereth and Rich break down the latest from NFL training camps including if the Raiders should start Kirk Cousins or Fernando Mendoza, the Dallas Cowboys’ new-look defense, what to expect from the Giants under new HC John Harbaugh, if the Patriots will experience a Super Bowl hangover this year, Lamar Jackson’s growth as a quarterback, Sean Payton relinquishing his Broncos play calling duties, and Jayden Daniels getting crushed by the internet for his #5 jersey beef with LSU. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2026-08-21
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Hour 2: ‘What’s More Likely,’ plus Former Pro Bowl OT Terron Armstead In-Studio

Former Pro Bowl OT Terron Armstead joins Rich in-studio where he reveals what it was like watching his former Saints teammate Drew Brees go into the Pro Football Hall of Fame, why he thinks the Falcons are in good hands with Tua Tagovailoa at QB, why he’s buying stock in John Harbaugh’s New York Giants, which teams have the best offensive line to handle a possible Rams’ Aaron Donald/Myles Garrett combo, and if Patrick Mahomes and the Chiefs can return to the playoffs after missing out last season. In ‘What’s More Likely’ Rich weighs in on the Chargers, 49ers, Eagles, Patriots, Panthers, Jaguars, Broncos, Packers, Rams, Saints, Falcons, Browns, Giants, Chiefs, and Cowboys. Adam the Call Screener, a proud Penn State alum, is let out of his windowless office for a few minutes to sound off on TJ for abandoning his Nittany Lions fandom for a pair of Oregon Air Jordans from Ducks head coach Dan Lanning. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2026-08-21
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Hour 1: Should Mendoza Start Week 1 for the Raiders? Plus 49ers Insider Matt Maiocco

Rich and the guys react to the Raiders vs Texans NFL Preseason Week 2 game that featured some growing pains for Las Vegas’ rookie QB Fernando Mendoza. 49ers Insider Matt Maiocco and Rich discuss the biggest topics in Niners’ training camp including when we’ll see Christian McCaffrey, Mike Evans, Nick Bosa and George Kittle back on the field, what San Francisco is doing to address their long history of freak injuries, if Brock Purdy can step up to the next level as a quarterback in the tough NFC West, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2026-08-21
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The Rich Eisen Show Hour 3: Bills ‘4-Downs’ Season Preview, Browns QB Competition, plus ESPN’s Jason McCourty

ESPN’s Jason McCourty and Rich break down the top NFL Training Camp storylines including Raiders rookie QB Fernando Mendoza’s impressive debut, if Lamar Jackson and the Ravens can return to the playoffs this season, why the 49ers could be on the outside looking in when the postseason rolls around, and more. Rich and the guys react to Joe Burrow’s latest comments about the Bengals’ sense of urgency to win it all this season, and weigh in on the latest on the Browns’ Shedeur Sanders vs Deshaun Watson QB competition.  Rich previews the Bills‘ season with the top 4 questions facing QB Josh Allen, new HC Joe Brady and Buffalo heading into the 2026 NFL campaign. ‘Women’s Sports Now on ESPN’ host Suzy Shuster stops by the studio to talk WNBA. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2026-08-20
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The Rich Eisen Show Hour 2:  Vita Vea Ends Bucs Hold-In, Alonso HR Controversy, plus Oregon’s Dan Lanning Keeps His Word to TJ

Rich weighs in on Vita Vea ending his hold-in after the DT signed a 1-year contract extension with the Buccaneers, and plays the 'NFL Win-Loss Game’ with a Chicago Bears fan. Rich and Brockman discuss the latest controversies surrounding MLB umpiring snafus, and play the ‘NFL Win-Loss Game’ with a Denver Broncos fan and with Dallas Cowboys honk TJ.  The guys react to Oregon Head Football Coach Dan Lanning delivering on his promise to send TJ a pair of special Air Jordans in exchange for adding a Ducks pennant to his already crowded wall of teams he roots for. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2026-08-20
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The Rich Eisen Show Hour 1: Rich’s Top 5 NFL Preseason Week 2 Storylines, plus NFL Insider Mike Garafolo

Rich previews the NFL’s Preseason Week 2 slate of games with his list of the top 5 things he’ll be watching most this weekend then NFL Insider Mike Garafolo and Rich discuss the top training camp stories including if JJ McCarthy could start the season as the Vikings’ 3rd-string quarterback, Tua Tagovailoa running the Falcons’ offense, the Browns’ Shedeur Sanders vs Deshaun Watson QB competition, if/when Raiders rookie Fernando Mendoza can beat out Kirk Cousins to be Las Vegas’ starter, Giants QB Jaxson Dart’s issues with the NFL’s concussion protocols testing, the looming contract extensions for Buccaneers QB Baker Mayfield and Patriots DB Christian Gonzales, and reveals why the Buffalo Bills were the best team he’s seen during his camp visits this summer.  Rich and the guys also preview Patriots WR AJ Brown facing the Eagles in this week’s preseason game. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2026-08-20
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Exclusive Interview with for TNA Knockouts Champion Awesome Kong

Former TNA Knockouts World Champion and one of the most feared women in wrestling history, Kia Stevens, also known as "Awesome Kong", joins NCW this week. Kia reveals that listening to No-Contest Wrestling helped her care about wrestling again after years of leaving the industry behind. O'Shea and T.J. take Kia on a trip down memory lane as they discuss her childhood, her mother's influence, how she started wrestling, and the emotional night on that made her break down on TV. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2026-08-20
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Hour 3: Packers QB Jordan Love, a ‘4-Downs’ Chicago Bears Season Preview, and O’Shea Jackson Jr.

Packers QB Jordan Love tells Rich how his close bond with Green Bay Head Coach Matt LaFleur has helped his growth as a quarterback, reveals what he learned while backing up 4-time NFL MVP Aaron Rodgers, breaks down the Pack’s receiving options featuring a mix of veterans returning from injury and young player looking to level up, and discusses the team’s unsatisfying end to their 2025 season and their rivalry with the Chicago Bears. Rich reacts to Von Miller’s first press conference with the Dallas Cowboys, and previews the Bears‘ season with the top 4 questions facing QB Caleb Williams, HC Ben Johnson and Chicago heading into the 2026 NFL campaign. ‘No-Contest Wrestling’ podcast co-host/actor O’Shea Jackson Jr. stops by the studio to promote his new ‘Idiots’ comedy with Dave Franco and ‘Game of Thrones’ star Peter Dinklage Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2026-08-19
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Hour 2: Rich’s NFL Game Wreckers Power Rankings, plus NFL Network Analyst Daniel Jeremiah

NFL Network Analyst Daniel Jeremiah tells Rich how the injury to starting Center Tyler Biadasz impacts Mike McDaniel’s new Los Angeles Chargers offense, explains why L.A.’s 2nd-year RB Omarion Hampton could lead the NFL in rushing this season, reveals his pick as the Philadelphia Eagles and Cincinnati Bengals as his top overlooked Super Bowl contenders in the NFC and AFC, says why Cardinals QB Carson Beck could be a starter before fellow rookie Raiders QB Fernando Mendoza, and weighs in on the impressive debut of Rams QB Ty Simpson. In this week’s Power Rankings Rich reveal his list of the NFL’s top ten game wreckers including Rams DE Myles Garrett, Bills QB Josh Allen, Bengals WR Ja’Marr Chase and others. Rich plays the ‘NFL Win-Loss Game’ with a Jacksonville Jaguars fan. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2026-08-19
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Hour 1: NFL Training Camp Injury Updates, plus Seahawks WR Cooper Kupp

Rich and the guys weigh in on the plethora of joint practices taking place around NFL training camps including the Dallas Cowboys and New Orleans Saints brawling at times, a possible season-ending injury to Chargers C Tyler Biadasz against the 49ers, and more. Seahawks WR Cooper Kupp and Rich discuss this preseason’s version of HBO’s ‘Hard Knocks’ and what he and teammates do when they want to have a more private conversation amid all the video cameras, Seattle’s mindset as they go for back-to-back Super Bowl wins, reveals what intrigues him so much about the strategic mind games aspect of football, and reflects on how he impacted Rams HC Sean McVay’s career. Rich reacts to the season-ending ACL injury suffered by Houston Texans WR Jayden Higgens, and plays the ‘NFL Win-Loss Game’ with a 15-year-old Philadelphia Eagles fan who really, really, REALLY doesn’t care for the Dallas Cowboys. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2026-08-19
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Hour 3: NFL Injury Updates, Kyle Tucker’s Struggles, plus ESPN’s Ramona Shelburne Talks Lakers Sale Drama

Rich and Brockman react to the latest NFL training camp news including Baker Mayfield’s mindset heading into the new season without a Buccaneers contract extension and the latest injury news about 49er RB Christian McCaffrey, Saints WR Jordyn Tyson, Jets RB Breece Hall, Cardinals RB Jeremiyah Love and others.   ESPN NBA Insider Ramona Shelburne and Rich break down the building drama surrounding the latest sale of the Los Angeles Lakers and Jeanie Buss’ intentions to block her siblings from selling the family’s remaining interest in the team.  Rich weighs in on the disastrous season of Dodgers OF Kyle Tucker after signing his record contract with Los Angeles this offseason.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2026-08-18
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Hour 2: Overreaction Tuesday, ‘4-Downs’ Jaguars Preview, plus Fernando Mendoza Debate

In ‘Overreaction Tuesday,’ Rich weighs in on Falcons QBs Tua Tagovailoa and Michael Penix Jr., Vikings QB Kyler Murray, the Colts signing veteran WR Keenan Allen, New York Giants RB Cam Skattebo, the Lakers’ hot mess of a sale, and Cubs OF Pete Crow-Armstrong’s NL MVP odds.   Rich and the guys react to the latest news on Fernando Mendoza coming out of Las Vegas Raiders’ training camp and debate when/if the #1 overall NFL Draft pick and unseat Kirk. Rich previews the Jaguars‘ season with the top 4 questions facing QB Trevor Lawrence and Jacksonville heading into the 2026 NFL campaign. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2026-08-18
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Hour 1: NFL Playoff Predictions, Cowboys’ Outlook, plus Pro Football Hall of Famer Drew Brees

Rich, Brockman and TJ forecast which AFC and NFC teams will make it back to the playoffs this year and which NFL teams will find themselves on the outside looking in after reaching the postseason last season. Drew Brees and Rich discuss his induction into the Pro Football Hall of Fame, reveals the exact moment with the Chargers that completely changed the arc of his career, explains why Brian Schottenheimer is the right man to restore the Dallas Cowboys’ winning ways, and weighs in on his former head coach Sean Payton giving up his Denver Broncos’ play calling duties.    Rich and Cowboys fan TJ react to a caller predicting Dallas will go 17-0 this season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2026-08-18
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Hour 3: ‘4-Downs’ Eagles Preview, Titans HC Robert Saleh, Tua & Ty Simpson’s Polar Opposite Weekends

Titans Head Coach Robert Saleh and Rich discuss his outlook for 2nd-year QB Cam Ward under new Offensive Coordinator Brian Daboll, his expectation level for WR Carnell Tate who was the 4th overall draft pick this spring, his approach and mindset after getting another chance to be an NFL head coach, and reveals that Rich got robbed by not winning the karaoke contest at the most recent Lake Tahoe celebrity golf tournament. (4:12)  Rich weighs in on Tua Tagovailoa’s less-than-stellar debut with the Atlanta Falcons, and previews the Eagles‘ season with the top 4 questions facing Jalen Hurts, Head Coach Nick Sirianni and Philadelphia heading into the 2026 NFL campaign. (23:12) The guys react to Ty Simpson’s impressive 21/24, 190-yard, 2-touchdown debut for the Los Angeles Rams. (39:33) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2026-08-17
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Hour 2: Jaxson Dart Blue Tent Debate, Cowboys Insider Todd Archer, plus Joshua Baez’s 3-HR MLB Debut

Rich reacts to Jaxson Dart complaining that he had to go to the blue tent after the Giants’ QB took a hard hit and remained on the ground in New York’s preseason game against the Vikings, and plays the ‘NFL Win-Loss Game’ with a Kansas City Chiefs fan. (2:11) ESPN’s Todd Archer and Rich discuss how the Cowboys’ Von Miller signing will impact Dallas’ pass rush, reveals why WR George Pickens has been the standout player in Dallas’ training camp so far, breaks down the team’s biggest question marks heading into the new season, and explains why Jerry Jones has zero regrets about parting ways with Micah Parsons. (23:26) Rich and the guys weigh in on St. Louis Cardinals OF Joshua Baez hitting home runs in his first three at bats in his MLB debut against the Cubs at Wrigley Field. (38:02) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2026-08-17
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Hour 1: Von Miller to Cowboys, Browns’ QB Competition, plus QB Guru Jordan Palmer

Rich reacts to Von Miller returning to his home state to sign with the Cowboys, and weighs in on the Cleveland Browns’ QB competition where no one separated themselves from the pack after lackluster preseason Week 1 showings by Deshaun Watson, Shedeur Sanders and Dillon Gabriel. (1:58)  QB Summit Founder & Coach Jordan Palmer and Rich discuss when/if rookie Fernando Mendoza could unseat Kirk Cousins as the Raiders’ QB1, how Seahawks QB Sam Darnold follows up his Super Bowl season, Joe Burrow’s mindset heading into the Bengals season behind a revamped roster, weighs in on the Jayden Daniels/LSU #5 jersey controversy, and reveals why he’s “bullish” on embattled Michigan sophomore QB Bryce Underwood.  (16:35)  Rich and the guys react to the latest in Aaron Donald’s possible return to the Los Angeles Rams. (38:25) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2026-08-17
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