The Rich Eisen Show

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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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Yesterday · 46 min
Hour 3: Should Jonathan Taylor Want to be Traded, plus Emmy Award-Winning Actress Rhea Seehorn In-Studio
Rich weighs in on the remaining crop of talented players who could be on the move before the NFL Trade Deadline including Indianapolis Colts RB Jonathan Taylor and New York Jets WR Garrett Wilson. (5:25) Emmy Award-winning actress Rhea Seehorn joins Rich in-studio to promote the new season of Apple TV’s golf comedy ‘Stick’ co-starring Owen Wilson, says how she reacted to reading the script of ‘Pluribus’ for the first time and reveals her favorite scenes from Vince Gilligan’s mind-bending dramedy, and explains how she developed the complex backstory for her Kim Wexler character’s on-screen chemistry with Bod Odenkirk’s Saul Goodman in the acclaimed ‘Better Call Saul.’ (14:21) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Yesterday · 46 min
Hour 2: NFL Week 8 ‘Higher Register,’ plus FOX Sports Rules Analyst Dean Blandino
Former VP of NFL Officiating/FOX Sports Rules Analyst Dean Blandino joins Rich in-studio to break down/debate the myriad controversies surrounding questionable officiating plaguing the NFL and College Football this season. (1:45) Rich and the guys react to the Brewers’ dominant postseason run the culminated in Milwaukee’s first World Series win in franchise history. (25:51) In the NFL Week 8 version of ‘Higher Register’ Rich, Brockman and TJ weigh in with their less-than-convincing takes on Bears vs Seahawks, the NFC South, and the Miami Dolphins. (38:11) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Yesterday · 46 min
Hour 1: Jeffrey Simmons to Bears Blockbuster, plus ESPN’s Jeff Saturday
Rich and the guys react to the blockbuster trade that saw the Tennessee Titans trading Pro Bowl DT Jeffery Simmons the Chicago Bears for two 1st-round draft picks. (3:51) ESPN’s Jeff Saturday and Rich break down the latest around the NFL including the Colts’ fire sale and if Indy should also deal All-Pro RB Jonathan Taylor before the trade deadline, the impact Quenton Nelson and Jeffery Simmons will have on the Seattle Seahawks and Chicago Bears, how Lamar Jackson’s injury could determine who wins the competitive AFC North, and more. (18:31) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Yesterday · 1 hr 23 min
WWE Superstar Tavion Heights & the guys' reactions to an epic Monday Night Raw
NXT Superstar Tavion Heights joins the show to preview his upcoming Wild Weapons match against Myles Borne at Halloween Havoc. Tavion shares how his wrestling journey began as a youth, took him around the world competing as an Olympian representing Team USA, and now inside the WWE ring. Tavion reveals the worst move he's taken in professional wrestling, lists his "bar fight crew", and much more. Plus, the guys react to an action packed Monday Night Raw that saw Liv Morgan almost losing her title to Becky Lynch and Je'Von Evans getting an impromptu shot at Sami Zayn's Undisputed WWE Championship. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Wednesday · 46 min
Hour 3: Ernie Johnson’s Big Announcement, NFL on FOX Analyst Mark Schlereth plus O’Shea Jackson Jr.
Three-time Super Bowl champion/FOX Sports Analyst/Stinkin’ Truth podcast host Mark Schlereth and Rich break down the latest around the league including which teams are the top contenders in the NFC and AFC, what Denver Broncos QB Bo Nix is finally getting right after struggling massively to start the season, and how the addition of perennial Pro Bowl Guard Quenton Nelson impacts the Seattle Seahawks. (2:21) Rich reacts to Ernie Johnson announcing this will be his final season hosting ‘Inside the NBA’ and explains why he doesn’t understand why NFL teams are not more aggressive in pursuing trades for difference makers who can deliver a Super Bowl win. (18:50) ‘No-Contest Wrestling’ podcast host O’Shea Jackson Jr. drops by the studio where he weighs in on the upcoming Steelers vs Browns AFC North showdown, Lincoln Riley’s hot seat as his alma mater USC, the Lakers’ first loss of the season, and more. (34:31) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Wednesday · 46 min
Hour 2: Week 8 NFL Power Rankings, Ian Rapoport Talks Trade Deadline, plus World Series Reactions
NFL Insider Ian Rapoport and Rich discuss the latest around the league including if the Ravens can expect Lamar Jackson back on the field this week to face the Bills, whether the Indianapolis Colts’ fire sale could include All-Pro RB Jonathan Taylor, if the 2-5 Philadelphia Eagles will be sellers at the trade deadline, the chances the Chiefs and Rams land a much-needed receiver, the timeline for Micah Parson’s return to the Green Bay Packers, his upcoming memoir or the 2026 season, and more. (1:05) Rich reveals his brand-new NFL Power Rankings of the top ten teams in the league heading into Week 8 following losses by the 49ers and Chiefs in Week 7. (25:21) The guys react to the Tampa Bay Rays’ extra innings walk off win over the Milwaukee Brewers to stave off elimination and extend the World Series to a Game 5. (37:48) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Wednesday · 44 min
Hour 1: Which Teams Should Sell at the Trade Deadline, plus NFL Network’s Kurt Warner
Rich and the guys debate if the Jets, Texans, Eagles, Buccaneers, Saints, Cardinals and Chargers should tap out and become sellers like the Colts as the NFL Trade Deadline approaches. (1:25) Pro Football Hall of Famer/NFL Network Analyst Kurt Warner and Rich discuss how far Aaron Rodgers can take the Steelers in the competitive AFC this season, what the Seahawks exposed about the Chiefs in their Week 7 win, what the addition of All-Pro Guard Quenton Nelson means for Sam Darnold and the Seahawks’ offense, how much longer Kyler Murray can hold onto the Vikings’ starting QB job, what the game tape revealed about JJ McCarthy in his first start for the New York Giants and if Minnesota gave up on the former 1st-round QB too soon, and when the Las Vegas Raiders could make the switch from Kirk Cousins to 1st overall pick Fernando Mendoza. (19:48) Rich counsels a Vikings fan who has big doubts about Minnesota’s 6-0 start. (37:52) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Tuesday · 46 min
Hour 3: Steelers DT Cam Heyward, World Series Predictions, plus Rob Riggle In-Studio
Steelers DT Cam Heyward and Rich break down Pittsburgh’s win over the Saints in Paris, look ahead to their key AFC North showdown against the Cleveland Browns in Week 8, and discuss his reaction to “silly” roughing penalties, the utter unpleasantness of being on the bottom of an NFL pile, and why he wants to get rid of quarterbacks spiking the ball to stop the clock along with end of game kneel downs. (1:32) Actor Rob Riggle joins Rich in-studio to promote his new ‘Christmas with the Kringles’ horror/comedy, reveals what it felt like to sink a 100-foot putt in a recent tournament in Pebble Beach, and reveals what it was like on-set filming some of his most hilarious scenes from ‘The Hangover,’ ‘Step Brothers’ and the ‘Jump Street’ movies. (21:20) The guys discuss the WNBA Finals and if the Brewers will sweep the Rays in the World Series. (38:17) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Tuesday · 46 min
Hour 2: Overreaction Tuesday, Rams RB Blake Corum, plus ESPN’s Josh Pate Talks CFB
ESPN’s Josh Pate and Rich break down College Football’s biggest storylines including Oregon QB Dante Moore missing the rest of the season due to a concussion and what went wrong for the 3-loss Ducks this season, Arch Manning’s rollercoaster of a season for the Texas Longhorns, why the College Football Playoff Selection Sunday could be “complete chaos,” and if USC head coach Lincoln Riley is coaching for his job against Ohio State this weekend. (1:54) Rams RB Blake Corum and Rich discuss Los Angeles getting back to the basics and running the ball more in their Week 7 win over the Raiders, sharing carries with Pro Bowler Kyren Williams, how L.A.’s locker room is dealing with the rash of injuries to star players, head coach Sean McVay’s message to the team amid their disappointing 3-4 start, facing his former Michigan coach Jim Harbaugh this week, and his former Wolverines QB JJ McCarthy’s starting role for the New York Giants. (17:55) In ‘Overreaction Tuesday’ Rich weighs in on the Dallas Cowboys’ ‘GOTI’ offense, if the Eagles should be sellers at the NFL Trade Deadline, if Giannis Antetokounmpo regrets joining the Miami Heat, and more. (35:34) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Tuesday · 46 min
Hour 1: Cowboys-Eagles, Quenton Nelson to Seahawks, plus Vinnie Pasquantino Talks World Series
Rich and Cowboys fan TJ react to Dallas pivotal Monday Night Football win over the Eagles to provide a spark of life to their season and cast serious doubts about the rest of Philadelphia’s year. (2:24) Kansas City Royals 1B Vinnie Pasquantino and Rich break down the relentless Brewers taking a commanding 3-0 lead on the Tampa Bay Rays in the World Series, what Milwaukee manager Pat Murphy has gotten so right this season, and says why he’s not a fan of MLB’s proposal that would allow teams to choose their playoff opponents. (20:49) Rich and the guys react to the breaking news of the Colts trading 8-time Pro Bowl guard Quenton Nelson to the Seahawks and ponders if Indianapolis dealing RB Jonathan Taylor is in their near future. (37:04) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Monday · 46 min
Hour 3: 49ers-Falcons Takeaways, Browns Improve to 5-2, Rams Get Right & Should Raiders Start Mendoza?
Rich explains why he’s not concerned about the 49ers after San Francisco suffered its first loss of the season to the Atlanta Falcons, and reacts to the Cleveland Browns improving to 5-2 thanks to another Deshaun Watson 4th quarter comeback. (2:21) Jets fan Rich weighs in on New York’s latest loss, this one to the previously winless Miami Dolphins, to drop them to 2-5 on the season, and breaks down the Rams “saving their season” with a pivotal Week 7 win over the Raiders, and debates if the time for Las Vegas to start Fernando Mendoza is drawing close. (20:22) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Monday · 46 min
Hour 2: Aaron Rodgers’ Steelers Rebirth, Knicks’ 0-3 Start, plus ESPN’s Marcus Spears
ESPN’s Marcus Spears and Rich break down NFL Week 7’s top storylines including the big stakes for the Eagles and Cowboys on Monday Night Football whose loser falls to 2-5 on the season, explains what the Seahawks exposed about the Chiefs’ offense in their 20-3 SNF win, breaks down which teams are in the driver’s seat to capture the NFC’s and AFC’s 1-seed this year, and reveals what the league must do to make officiating more fair for defenses in a game that is geared toward protecting offensive players and rewarding scoring. (1:21) Rich explains why Pittsburgh Steelers QB Aaron Rodgers is playing his best football since his Green Bay Packers days. (28:33) Knicks fan Rich reacts to New York’s 0-3 start to the season. (36:37) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Monday · 46 min
Hour 1: Seahawks Shutdown KC, Unbeaten Vikes, JJ McCarthy Balls Out, plus Packers vs Lions (and vs Refs)
Rich reacts to the Seahawks absolutely shutting down the Kansas City Chiefs’ offense on Sunday Night Football spoiling Kenneth Walker III’s return to Seattle. (2:12) The guys weigh in on the Minnesota Vikings remaining unbeaten despite another so-so game from starting QB Kyler Murray, react to the controversy filled Packers-Lions NFC North showdown that featured some head scratching decisions from Detroit HC Dan Campbell along with questionable officiating that went against Green Bay. (17:37) Michigan alum Rich says “I told ya so!” after JJ McCarthy’s successful debut as the New York Giants starting QB. (35:53) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Monday · 43 min
An Eventful NFL Week 7
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: :45 - The Seattle Seahawks will win the NFC West and were right to let Kenneth Walker III leave in free agency. 6:35 - The Kansas City Chiefs got exposed! They aren't good enough offensively to be real Super Bowl contenders. 11:40 - JJ McCarthy and the New York Giants will make the playoffs this year and the Minnesota Vikings will not. 18:20 - The Cleveland Browns won't finish worse than second in the AFC North this season. 21:45 - The Las Vegas Raiders should start Fernando Mendoza in Week 8, and the Vikings should trade for Kirk Cousins. 25:30 - The Los Angeles Rams saved their season with a win in Vegas, but they still need to trade for a wide receiver before the deadline. 30:00 - With Baker Mayfield back, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers are the team to beat in the NFC South. 32:40 - The Chicago Bears are the team to beat in the NFC. 35:25 - Viewer Tweet of the Week: The NFC North is better than every other second-place team in the NFC and will be the first entire division to get to the playoffs. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
October 23 · 46 min
Hour 3: Browns Head Coach Todd Monken, plus Actor Omari Hardwick
Browns HC Todd Monken and Rich discuss the impressive list of “elite mentors” he’s learned from on his coaching journey, how he and the young Cleveland roster are not letting their 4-2 record to their heads, and reveals why he’s sure to soak up the fleeting moments of success in the NFL. Actor Omari Hardwick joins Rich in-studio to promote his new ‘The Greatest’ Amazon Prime Video series about Muhammad Ali. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
October 23 · 46 min
Hour 2: What’s More Likely, Mayfield’s Return, Cowboys-Eagles Stakes & Ranking the ’24 Draft QB Class
Rich reacts to Baker Mayfield’s return to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers after missing time with a thumb injury, and previews what’s at stake for the Dallas Cowboys and Philadelphia Eagles in their Week 7 Monday Night Football showdown. In ‘What’s More Likely’ Rich weighs in on the Seahawks, Chiefs, Bengals, Ravens, Titans, Vikings, Giants QB JJ McCarthy, Broncos QB Bo Nix, 49ers RB Christian McCaffrey, Falcons RB Bijan Robinson, Buccaneers QB Baker Mayfield, Panthers QB Bryce Young, the World Series, NBA and more. Rich ranks the 2024 NFL Draft class of 1st-round quarterbacks among Caleb Williams, Drake Maye, Jayden Daniels, Bo Nix, JJ McCarthy and Michael Penix Jr. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
October 23 · 44 min
Hour 1: Patriots-Bears Reactions, Knicks’ Ring Debacle, plus ESPN Chicago’s Tom Waddle
Rich and the guys react to the Bears’ Thursday Night Football win over the visiting Patriots in a game that saw Caleb Williams outduel New England’s Drake Maye. ESPN’s Tom Waddle and Rich discuss the myriad ways Ben Johnson’s Bears offense can beat you, where Caleb ranks among Chicago’s all-time quarterbacks, the role defense has played in the team’s 5-2 start, and shares why the passing of his former head coach Mike Ditka hit close to home with him. Knicks fan Rich rails on New York owner James Dolan following reports that the team used fake championship ring offers to lure employees into a cybersecurity phishing scam. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
October 22 · 46 min
Hour 3: NFL Week 7 ‘Higher Register’ Takes, plus Actor John Turturro In-Studio
Rich, Brockman and TJ share their less-than-ringing belief in New York Giants QB JJ McCarthy, New England Patriots WR AJ Brown, and who wins the NFC East this season. (4:27) Actor John Turturro joins Rich in-studio to promote his new ‘The Only Living Pickpocket in New York’ film, discuss his belove Knicks winning an NBA title for the first time in 5-decades, how his sports fandom compares to his brother Nick Turturro’s fiery (to say the least) manner of footing for his favorite teams, reveals what it was like witnessing Dr. J dunk on Wilt Chamberlain during an NBA vs ABA All-Star Game, and shares some great stories about making ‘Do the Right Thing,’ ‘Rounders,’ Jack Nicholson, Christopher Walken, and his unforgettable Jesus Quintana character from ‘The Big Lebowski’ in a round of ‘Celebrity True or False.’ (12:03) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
October 22 · 46 min
Hour 2: Bears-Pats Preview, ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler, plus the Titans’ Jordan Elliott Incident
ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler and Rich break down the latest around the NFL including the New York Giants starting JJ McCarthy over Jameis Winston, if Jalen Hurts has played his last game for the Philadelphia Eagles already, if the 2-4 Rams can turn around their disappointing season, if the 0-6 Chargers will be sellers at the trade deadline, when the Ravens, Seahawks and Buccaneers can expect Lamar Jackson, Zach Charbonnet and Baker Mayfield to return, and the Broncos’ ongoing concern with QB Bo Nix’s uneven play this season. (2:52) Rich and Patriots fan Brockman preview the possible Super Bowl preview between the Bears and Pats on Thursday Night Football to kick off Week 7. (27:48) Rich weighs in on the Tennessee Titans releasing Jordan Elliott after the DT’s post-practice gun incident. (35:36) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
October 22 · 46 min
Hour 1: Luka Welcomes Yaxel to the NBA, plus WWE Superstar Cody Rhodes In-Studio
Rich and the guys react to Lakers star Luka Doncic providing an emphatic ‘welcome to the NBA’ game for Warriors’ rookie Yaxel Lendeborg. (3:00) WWE Superstar Cody Rhodes joins Rich in-studio to promote his role of Guile in the beloved video game ‘Street Fighter’ movie reboot, what it was like having a comedy scene with Liam Neesson in ‘The Naked Gun,’ and more. (20:59) ‘No-Contest Wrestling’ podcast co-host O’Shea Jackson Jr. drops by the studio to talk Lakers. (40:35) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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