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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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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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English


Episodes
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Hour 3: NFL Week 11 ‘Higher Register,’ plus ‘Landman’ Star Ali Larter In-Studio

11/13/2025
Actress Ali Larter joins Rich in-studio to discuss the highly anticipated upcoming season of ‘Landman,’ her die-hard Philadelphia Eagles fandom, and shares some great stories about ‘Varsity Blues,’ ‘Legally Blonde,’ and more in a round of ‘Celebrity True or False.’ Rich weighs in on second-year QB Michael Penix Jr. saying he has no one on the Atlanta Falcons he can turn to for mentorship. In the NFL Week 11 edition of ‘Higher Register’ Rich and the guys share their less-than-ringing endorsements of the Kansas City Chiefs, Cincinnati Bengals, and loser of the Seahawks vs Rams NFC West showdown. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Duration:00:46:28

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Hour 2: Mike Mayock Talks Lions, Eagles, Broncos & More, plus Skenes Denies Yankees Rumor

11/13/2025
NFL analyst Mike Mayock and Rich discuss the Philadelphia Eagles’ internal drama that keeps making headlines, Dan Campbell taking over play calling duties for the Detroit Lions,previews the Denver Broncos vs Kansas City Chiefs and the Seattle Seahawks vs Los Angeles Rams in their key divisional matchups, and breaks down the rise of the New England Patriots and Indianapolis Colts as AFC contenders. The guys react to Denver Nuggets’ 3-time NBA MVP Nikola Jokic dropping 55 on the Clippers, and Yankees fan Rich weighs in on Pirates Cy Young Award winner Paul Skenes denying rumors that he wants to play in New York. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Duration:00:46:28

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Hour 1: NFL Week 11’s Big Stakes, plus ESPN’s Marcus Spears on AFC/NFC Contenders/Pretenders

11/13/2025
Rich previews NFL Week 11 and lays out what’s at stake in Patriots vs Jets, Chargers vs Jaguars, Broncos vs Chiefs, Bengals vs Steelers, Lions vs Eagles, Rams vs Seahawks, and more. ESPN NFL analyst Marcus Spears and Rich discuss how the Philadelphia Eagles keep winning games despite their internal dysfunction, says if the Patriots, Broncos, Colts, Chargers, Bills, Ravens, Chiefs and Steelers are legit Super Bowl contenders, and breaks down the top teams that could rep the NFC on Super Sunday, and reveals which current SEC head coach he’d like to see roaming the sidelines at his alma mater, LSU, next season. Rich and the guys react to the latest comments from Eagles WR AJ Brown on his dissatisfaction with his role in Philadelphia’s offense. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Duration:00:46:31

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Actor, Comedian, & Screenwriter Deon Cole

11/13/2025
Deon Cole joins Jim to discuss how the entertainment industry has evolved over his career in Hollywood. Cole talks about what it takes to learn comedy writing, how he became a writer The Tonight Show with Conan O'Brien, and reveals how one elevator ride led to Andy Richter becoming Conan's sidekick. Cole also discusses how the emergence of AI can affect the entertainment industry, his evolution from comedian and writer into actor with screen credits in "Black-ish" and the "Barbershop" movies. Cole also reveals his best comedian icons of all-time, and why filming his 2022 Netflix stand-up special "Charleen's Boy" was such a poignant experience. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Duration:01:09:19

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Reactions to Nikki Bella's heel turn, John Cena defeating Dirty Dom and more, plus an exclusive interview with "The Phenomenal One" AJ Styles

11/12/2025
WWE Superstar AJ Styles joins O'Shea and T.J. to discuss his legendary career from humble beginnings in Georgia, through his time at WCW, TNA, Ring of Honor, to now as part of the current WWE Tag Team Championship. AJ discusses the favorite matches of his epic career (including against John Cena at Crown Jewel 2025), what he wants to accomplish in the final year of his legendary WWE run, and could a long awaited rematch against CM Punk be in the future? Also, being the avid gamer, AJ reveals his top 5 video games of all-time, and you won't believe how AJ used his 5-year old future brother-in-law to develop "The Styles Clash". Additionally, T.J. and O'Shea give their reactions to John Cena defeating Dominik Mysterio for the IC Championship, Nikki Bella's heel turn, the Kabuki Warriors winning the Tag Team Championship, and WAR GAMES! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Duration:01:49:22

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Hour 3: The MMQB’s Albert Breer, plus O’Shea Jackson Jr. Talks Lakers

11/12/2025
Sports Illustrated/The MMQB’s Albert Breer tells Rich if Green Bay Packers head coach Matt LaFleur is truly on the hot seat, breaks down the New York Giants firing Brian Daboll and naming Jameis Winston their Week 11 starter for the injured Jaxson Dart, the G-Men’s top coaching candidates including Notre Dame’s Marcus Freeman, Ole Miss’ Lane Kiffin, UNC’s Bill Belichick, and Steelers HC Mike Tomlin, and discusses a possible timeline for Joe Burrow to return to the field for the Cincinnati Bengals. Rich and the guys react to Eagles’ HC Nick Sirinni’s comments on disgruntled WR AJ Brown, and to Detroit Lions HC Dan Campbell’s opinions on whether or not to ban the Tush Push. O’Shea Jackson Jr. stops by the studio ahead of the latest taping of his ‘No-Contest Wrestling’ podcast to talk Lebron James’ eminent return to the Lakers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Duration:00:46:51

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Hour 2: NFL Power Rankings, Skenes to Yankees?? Plus ESPN’s Brian Windhorst

11/12/2025
ESPN’s Brian Windhorst and Rich discuss the Dallas Mavericks’ next steps after firing GM Nico Harrison less than a year after he traded Luka Doncic to the Los Angeles Lakers, says why Memphis Grizzlies Guard Ja Morant’s trade value is not as high as you might think, and weighs in on the “jaw-dropping” season being posted by Denver Nuggets’ 3-time NBA MVP Nikola Jokic. Rich reveals a big shakeup at the top and throughout his brand-new NFL Power Rankings heading into Week 11, and reacts to rumors coming out of Pittsburgh that Pirates’ ace Paul Skenes dreams of playing for the Yankees. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Duration:00:45:45

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Hour 1: AJ Brown Gripes Again, Jameis Named Giants Starter, plus NFL Network’s Kurt Warner

11/12/2025
Rich reacts to Eagles WR AJ Brown’s latest comments about his unhappiness with his role in Philadelphia’s offense. Pro Football Hall of Famer/NFL Network Analyst Kurt Warner tells Rich what the game tape shows about the Eagles’ struggling offense, what’s been ailing Jordan Love and the Green Bay Packers offense of late, how Chicago Bears QB Caleb Williams has impressed him over the past few games, discusses the impact of Dan Campbell taking over play calling duties for the Detroit Lions, and Matthew Stafford being on an absolute heater for the Los Angeles Rams this season, and the New York Giants going with Jameis Winston as their starting QB over Russell Wilson in Week 11. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Duration:00:45:52

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Hour 3: Burrow Is Back! Mavs Fire Nico, plus Ted Danson & Mary Steenburgen In-Studio

11/11/2025
Rich and the guys weigh in on the eminent return of Joe Burrow to the Cincinnati Bengals, and react to the Dallas Mavericks firing GM Nico Harrison less than a year after trading Luka Doncic to the Los Angeles Lakers for Anthony Davis. Ted Danson and Mary Steenburgen join Rich in-studio to discuss the new season of ‘A Man on the Inside’ on Netflix, and share some great stories about Jack Nicholson, ‘Step Brothers,’ ‘Elf,’ ‘Cheers’ and ‘Curb Your Enthusiasm’ in a round of ‘Celebrity True or False.’ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Duration:00:46:47

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Hour 2: ‘Overreaction Tuesday’ plus FOX Sports’ NFL Analyst Mark Schlereth

11/11/2025
NFL on FOX analyst/’Stinkin’ Truth’ podcast host Mark Schlereth tells Rich why sloppy play and inconsistency on offense is endemic in the league this season, why Sean McVay’s Los Angeles Rams are the best team in the NFL right now, and where the 8-2 New England Patriots rank among the AFC’s top contenders. Rich comments on the risk-and-reward of NFL teams firing head coaches, and in ‘Overreaction Tuesday’ Rich weighs in on the Philadelphia Eagles, Green Bay Packers head coach Matt LaFleur’s hot seat, the Chicago Bears’ turnaround under rookie head coach Ben Johnson, the Houston Texans’ playoff chances, if Miami Dolphins head coach Mike McDaniel is coaching for his job the rest of this season, and if the Denver Broncos or Kansas City Chiefs will win the AFC West. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Duration:00:46:33

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Hour 1: Eagles-Packers MNF Takeaways, plus Chargers WR Ladd McConkey

11/11/2025
Rich lays out the playoff implications of the Philadelphia Eagles’ Monday Night Football win over the Green Bay Packers in a sloppy, defense-heavy game. Chargers WR Ladd McConkey and Rich discuss L.A.’s Week 10 win over the Pittsburgh Steelers, how Jim Harbaugh’s enthusiasm permeates the team’s locker room, his alma mater’s (Georgia) big game vs the Texas Longhorns this weekend and more. Rich weighs in on the Packers’ offense sputtering badly in their MNF loss to the Eagles. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Duration:00:46:35

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NFL Week 10: Pats are AFC's Best, JT Goes Off (Again), Daboll Giants' Future & More

11/10/2025
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 Patriots are the best team in the AFC 7:00 - The Bills won't win a playoff game this season/their Super Bowl window has closed 10:55 - The NFC road to the Super bowl goes through the West 15:00 - Jonathan Taylor locked up at least one award on Sunday 18:20 - If Dan Campbell calls offensive plays the rest of the season, the Lions will be the NFC's one-seed 21:45 - The cliff has come for Aaron Rodgers/the Steelers should think about starting Mason Rudolph 25:25 - If Brian Daboll eats it, the Giants should call Lane Kiffin to match him back up with Jaxson Dart 29:40 - The AFC North winner will be 9-8 and lose to the five-seed 32:25 - Winner of next Sunday Night Football's Lions vs Eagles is going to the Super Bowl Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Duration:00:38:47

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Hour 3: Caleb & Bears in Playoff Hunt, plus Seahawks DE Leonard Williams

11/10/2025
Seahawks DE Leonard Williams and Rich discuss Seattle’s 7-2 start to lead the NFC West, Sam Darnold’s growth as a quarterback since being teammates his rookie year on the New York Jets, the emergence of Jaxon Smith-Njigba as one of the NFL’s best wide receivers, the firing of his former head coach Brian Daboll by the New York Giants, and the Seahawks’ huge Week 11 showdown vs the Los Angeles Rams. Rich weighs in on Caleb Williams’ and the Chicago Bears’ 4th quarter comeback win over the New York Giants to put themselves into the NFC’s final playoff spot heading into Week 11. The guys debate how many NFL teams have a legitimate chance to win the Super Bowl this season and previews what’s at stake for the Philadelphia Eagles and Green Bay Packers on Monday Night Football. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Duration:00:46:49

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Hour 2: Chargers Manhandle Steelers, Ravens AFC North Odds, Next Giants HC Debate

11/10/2025
Rich weighs in on the Los Angeles Chargers manhandling of Aaron Rodgers and the Pittsburgh Steelers and how the outcome could impact each team’s playoff hopes, and says what Lamar Jackson’s return has meant to the Baltimore Ravens (and the rest of the AFC North). Rich debates an upset Steelers’ fan who wants to show Mike Tomlin the door, discusses if Tomlin or Bill Belichick would be a good fit as the New York Giants’ next head coach, and shares his fondest memories of former NFL Commissioner Paul Tagliabue who passed away at the age of 84 over the weekend. Rich reacts to Indiana’s thrilling comeback win over Penn State to remain unbeaten, and says why the Big Ten Championship Game is 100% “so stupid” in the face of the new 12-team College Football Playoff format. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Duration:00:46:31

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Hour 1: Giants Fire Daboll Reaction, Pats’ Super Bowl Chances, NFC Contenders Roll

11/10/2025
Rich reacts to Drake Maye leading the Patriots to an 8-2 start and explains why you should get used to the idea of New England repping the AFC in the Super Bowl this season, and weighs in on Jonathan Taylor’s latest MVP turn in the Indianapolis Colts’ Week 10 overtime win over the Atlanta Falcons. Rich breaks down the NFC’s top games including Dan Campbell taking over play calling duties in the Detroit Lions’ 44-22 rout of the Washington Commanders, Matthew Stafford and the Rams’ 42-26 beatdown of the 49ers, and the Seattle Seahawks stomping the Arizona Cardinals 44-22. Rich and the guys react to the breaking news of the Giants firing former NFL Coach of the Year Brian Daboll ending his 20-40-1 tenure in New York. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Duration:00:46:34

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Hour 3: NFL Week 10 Preview, plus Woody Harrelson Talks ‘Kingpin,’ ‘Cheers’ & More

11/7/2025
Rich weighs in on the Raiders falling to 2-7 on the season despite the offseason addition of head coach Pete Carroll and QB Geno Smith, and previews NFL Week 10’s top matchups including Ravens vs Vikings, Steelers vs Chargers, Patriots vs Buccaneers, Rams vs 49ers, Packers vs Eagles, and Falcons vs Colts. Actor Woody Harrelson and Rich discuss the newest edition of the ‘Now You See Me: Now You Don’t’ movies, and shares some great stories about ‘Cheers,’ ‘Kingpin,’ and ‘White Men Can’t Jump’ in a round of ‘Celebrity True or False.’ Jets fan Rich reacts to WR Garrett Wilson’s take on New York trading defensive stars Sauce Gardner and Quinnen Williams. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Duration:00:46:43

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Hour 2: ‘What’s More Likely,’ plus ESPN’s Jeff Passan Talks Hot Stove League and World Series

11/7/2025
ESPN’s Jeff Passan and Rich discuss the Dodgers vs Blue Jays thrilling 7-game World Series, Los Angeles’ chances to three-peat next year, what slugging Japanese 3B Munetaka Murakami will bring to MLB, Bo Bichette’s free agency, and if the Detroit Tigers are more likely to trade or re-sign 2024 Cy Young Award winner Tarik Skubal. In ‘What’s More Likely,’ Rich weighs in on the Sauce Gardner’s Colts debut, the Patriots, Buccaneers, Bears, Bills, Browns, Steelers, Rams vs 49ers, Colts vs Falcons, and more. Rich and the guys break down the Dodgers’ success and how/if other MLB teams can emulate what they do so well. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Duration:00:46:19

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Hour 1: Broncos/Raiders Snoozefest Reactions, plus NFL Insider Tom Pelissero

11/7/2025
Rich and the guys break down the far-from-thrilling Denver Broncos’ 10-7 win over the Las Vegas Raiders on Thursday Night Football. NFL Insider Tom Pelissero tells Rich how the Sauce Gardner Jets-Colts trade came about, discuss Daniel Jones’ future as Indianapolis’ QB1, Kyler Murray’s uncertain future as the Arizona Cardinals’ starting quarterback, when the Tampa Bay Buccaneers can expect to see RB Bucky Irving and WR Chris Godwin back on the field, and why some high-profile players didn’t get dealt before the trade deadline. Rich applauds the Colts for trading away future draft picks to get Sauce Gardner to improve their chances to win the Super Bowl this season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Duration:00:46:28

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Lakers legend Michael Cooper joins Jim to discuss

11/6/2025
5-Time NBA Champion and Lakers Legend Michael Cooper how perseverance and determination was the cornerstone of a Hall of Fame career. Coop discusses his time with the Showtime Lakers and their 5 Championship runs, what Kareem told him the 1st time they met, and what it took to play defense against Larry Bird. Cooper also recounts his time in the WNBA and leading the LA Sparks to back-to-back Championships.. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Duration:00:35:29

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Hour 3: NFL Week 10 ‘Higher Register,’ plus ‘Stranger Things’ Star Brett Gelman In-Studio

11/6/2025
Rich weighs in on Sauce Gardner’s first press conference as a member of the Indianapolis Colts, and previews NFL Week 10 with Brockman and TJ with their ‘Higher Register’ their less-than-ringing belief in Caleb Williams and the Chicago Bears, the New York Jets, and the Philadelphia Eagles vs Green Bay Packers as an NFC Title Game preview. Actor Brett Gelman joins Rich in-studio to discuss the final season of ‘Stranger Things’ and reveals how he landed his conspiracy theorist Murray Bauman role on the beloved Netflix series, shares some amazing stories about shooting his improvised scene with Will Ferrell and Mark Wahlberg in ‘The Other Guys,’ and reveals how he almost blew his hilarious ‘Pig Parker’ scene with Larry David in ‘Curb Your Enthusiasm.’ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Duration:00:46:36