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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: Top 5 Most Disappointing NFL Teams, plus Alfonso Ribeiro In-Studio

10/1/2025
Rich talks a fellow Jets fan off the ledge on the heels of New York’s 0-4 start, explains why the New York Jets, Cincinnati Bengals, Miami Dolphins, Carolina Panthers, Houston Texans and Baltimore Ravens are on his list of the NFL’s most disappointing teams of the season so far, and debates a caller on the best fix for the league to avoid future overtime tie games. Alfonso Ribeiro joins Rich in-studio to promote the new seasons of ‘America’s Funniest Home Videos’ and ‘Dancing with the Stars,’ discusses what it takes to excel at Blackjack and karaoke, reveals why he ditched the New York Jets to root for the Dallas Cowboys back in the day and if he regrets that decision, and more. Rich weighs in on Shedeur Sanders’ recent Q&A with reporters that will do nothing to silcence critics who question the Browns QB’s maturity. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Duration:00:46:26

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Jade Cargill's injury from Smackdown, what's going on with the Kabuki Warriors, preview of Crown Jewel Perth, NXT vs TNA, and much more

10/1/2025
O'Shea Jackson, Jr. and T.J. Jefferson discuss WWE's upcoming PLE "Crown Jewel Perth" and break down the announced card. They react to the WWE Women's Championship Triple Threat Match from Smackdown and the backlash the ending of the match caused. NCW also review's NXT's No Mercy card and the crowning of their new Men's Champion, Ricky Saints. There's a lot on the line as Team NXT takes on Team TNA in "Showdown" next week. Is this a must win for TNA? The Bloodline looks to be reforming, but where does that leave Jimmy Uso?? Also, AEW announced new Women's World tag team titles. Who should win them first?? And the guys look forward to seeing Major League Wrestling this weekend in Long Beach. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Duration:01:15:35

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Hour 2: New NFL Power Rankings, Jayden Returns, plus Bears WR Rome Odunze

10/1/2025
Rich reacts to the return of Washington Commanders QB Jayden Daniels from his knee injury, reveals has brand-new NFL Power Rankings heading into Week 5, (timestamp) and offers up some valuable advice for an 11-year-old Chicago Cubs fan going to his first ever game at Wrigley Field. Bears WR Rome Odunze and Rich discuss his big 2nd-year leap in production, how new head coach Ben Johnson’s mindset has permeated Chicago’s locker room, his connection on and off the field with QB Caleb Williams, the rematch with the Washington Commanders after losing last year’s game to Washington on Jayden Daniels’ Hail Mary, and more. Rich reacts to Dillon Gabriels’ first comments since being named the Cleveland Browns’ starting quarterback. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Duration:00:46:36

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Hour 1: Browns Starting Gabriel, NFL Network’s Kurt Warner, plus Did Aaron Boone Blow It?

10/1/2025
Rich weighs in on the Cleveland Browns’ decision to bench Joe Flacco for rookie QB Dillon Gabriel, and reacts to Yankees manager Aaron Boone pulling starter Max Fried only to see New York’s bullpen blow a lead in their Game 1 Wild Card loss to the Boston Red Sox. Pro Football Hall of Famer/NFL Network analyst Kurt Warner and Rich discuss the Browns turning to Gabriel as their Week 5 starter, Jaxson Dart getting a win in his first NFL start for the New York Giants, what to make of the Kansas City Chiefs, Houston Texans and Atlanta Falcons’ offenses, AJ Brown’s unhappiness with his role in the Philadelphia Eagles’ offense, if Aaron Rodgers and the 3-1 Pittsburgh Steelers are legit contenders, what Cowboys QB Dak Prescott and Patrick Mahomes proved in Week 4, and the Rams’ potent Matthew Stafford-Puka Nacua connection. Rich and the guys react to Buccaneers QB Baker Mayfield’s latest hilarious press conference moment. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Duration:00:46:34

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Hour 3: Lamar Jackson Out Weeks Reaction, plus ‘Chad Powers’ Star Glen Pow-ell In-Studio

9/30/2025
Rich reacts to the news that Baltimore Ravens QB Lamar Jackson will miss multiple weeks with a hamstring injury, and weighs in on Dallas Cowboy owner Jerry Jones’ latest comments about trad-ing Micah Parsons to the Green Bay Packers. ‘Chad Powers’ star Glen Powell and producer Michael Waldron join Rich in-studio where they re-veal how the one-time Eli Manning prank video became a new comedy series on Hulu, if we’ll see a ‘Top Gun: Maverick’ sequel anytime soon, the upcoming ‘Running Man’ movie reboot, and what it was like for Powell, a Texas Longhorns fan, to go into the belly of the beast earlier this season to appear on ESPN’s ‘College GameDay’ before the UT/Ohio State game in Columbus. Rich reacts to the latest on Eagles WR AJ Brown’s unhappiness with his inconsistent role of late in Philadelphia’s offensive game plan. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Duration:00:46:44

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Hour 2: Overreaction Tuesday, Jets’ “Disaster,” plus NFL on FOX Analyst Mark Schlereth

9/30/2025
NFL on FOX analyst/host of ‘The Stinkin Truth’ podcast Mark Schlereth and Rich discuss the big improvement for 2nd-year New England Patriots QB Drake Maye, how the New York Jets can fix their pre-snap penalties issues on offense, the return of the Kansas City Chiefs’ dormant offense and what that means for the rest of the AFC West, and what to make of 49rs DC Robert Saleh’s beef with Jaguars HC Liam Coen over sign steeling allegations. Jets fan Rich reacts to the team’s “disaster” of an 0-4 start under new head coach Aaron Glenn. In ‘Overreaction Tuesday’ Rich weighs in on the NFL’s overtime rules, Raiders RB Ashton Jeanty’s breakout game, if Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones won the Micah Parsons trade, if Cincinnati Bengals QB Joe Burrow will play again this season, the Houston Texans’ playoff chances, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Duration:00:46:35

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Hour 1: Tyreek Hill Injury Reaction, Bengals’ Outlook, plus QB Guru Jordan Palmer

9/30/2025
Rich reacts to the devastating knee injury suffered by Dolphins WR Tyreek Hill in Miami’s Monday Night Football win over the Jets, and breaks down the Denver Broncos’ convincing 28-3 win over the Cincinnati Bengals. QB Summit founder & coach Jordan Palmer and Rich discuss the struggles of Bengals quarterback Jake Browning so far in his latest stint filling in for the injured Joe Burrow, how Buffalo Bills QB Josh Allen took his game from great to MVP level, why he’s “really optimistic” for Jaxson Dart’s future as the New York Giants’ starting QB, Daniel Jones’ hot start with the Indianapolis Colts, and more. Rich says what the Broncos showed while improving to 2-2 on the season and the chances they can beat the Philadelphia Eagles in Week 5. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Duration:00:46:15

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Hour 3: ESPN’s Scott Van Pelt, Raiders’ Geno Woes, Mets Miss Playoffs

9/29/2025
Rich reacts to Raiders RB Ashton Jeanty’s breakout game that was marred by Geno Smith’s 3-interception game in Las Vegas’ loss to Caleb Williams and the Chicago Bears. ESPN’s Scott Van Pelt tells Rich why the Europeans have been far better at Ryder Cup golf than Team USA this century, the rowdy fans that marred the experience at Bethpage Black, why Josh Allen and the Buffalo Bills are the class of the NFL, and reveals his worst bad beat of the season after four weeks of play. Rich weighs in on the Pittsburgh Steelers’ Week 4 Win over the Minnesota Vikings, and trolls TJ for his Mets missing the playoffs after their huge offseason signing of free agent Juan Soto. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Duration:00:46:47

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Hour 2: Shedeur’s Body Language, Unbeaten Eagles, Ryder Cup “Loser” Fans

9/29/2025
Rich and the guys debate if it’s time for the 1-3 Cleveland Browns to give Dillon Gabriel or Shedeur Sanders a start over Joe Flacco, weigh in on the Philadelphia Eagles improving to 4-0 on the season with a Week 4 win over the previously unbeaten Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Rich sounds off on the “loser” fans who heckled Rory McIlroy at the Ryder Cup, breaks down the Jacksonville Jaguars’ Week 4 win over Brock Purdy and the 49ers, and explains why things are looking up for the New England Patriots under 2nd-year QB Drake Maye. The guys recap the top college football storylines including Alabama’s win over Georgia, Ohio State taking down the Washington Huskies, and Oregon’s overtime win over Penn State. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Duration:00:46:31

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Hour 1: Cowboys-Packers Tie, Dart’s Debut, Chiefs are Back & Ravens Concern

9/29/2025
Rich and the guys react to the thrilling Packers vs Cowboys Sunday Night Football slugfest that ended in a 40-40 tie in Green Bay LB Micah Parsons’ return to Dallas. Rich weighs in on Patrick Mahomes’ big day in the Kansas City Chiefs’ 37-20 beatdown of Lamar Jackson and the injury-riddled Ravens in Week 4 to send Baltimore to 1-3 on the year, and says what Jaxson Dart’s successful debut as the Giants’ starting QB bodes for the rest of New York’s season, and if the Los Angeles Chargers’ mounting injuries to key players is cause for concern. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Duration:00:46:34

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Hour 3: What’s More Likely, NFL Week 4’s Top Games, plus Kevin Pollak In-Studio

9/26/2025
Rich weighs in on Cowboys owner Jerry Jones throwing shade a Micah Parsons ahead of Dallas hosting the Green Bay Packers in Week 4. In ‘What’s More Likely’ Rich weighs in on Micah Parsons and the Green Bay Packers taking on the Dak Prescott and the Dallas Cowboys, Jaxon Dart’s first NFL start, the Chiefs possibly falling to 1-3, Baker Mayfield, Caleb Williams, Carson Wentz, Cal Raleigh, and more. Actor Kevin Pollak joins Rich in-studio to discuss the new season of ‘Tulsa King’ on Paramount+, the state of his beloved San Francisco 49ers, shares some great stories about making ‘A Few Good Men’ with Tom Cruise and Jack Nicholson, and more. Rich previews the biggest matchups in NFL Week 4 including Vikings vs Steelers, Colts vs Rams, Eagles vs Buccaneers, Ravens vs Chiefs, Packers vs Cowboys, and Chargers vs Giants. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Duration:00:46:31

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Hour 2: Arizona Cardinals Concerns, plus Hall of Famer Steve Young

9/26/2025
Rich breaks down the Arizona Cardinals falling to 2-2 on the season after their Thursday Night Football loss to the Seattle Seahawks, and the guys react to Team USA getting trounced early on at the Ryder Cup. Pro Football Hall of Famer Steve Young and Rich discuss how the NFL shortening the preseason has impacted the regular season over the last two seasons, Russell Wilson’s cloudy NFL future, if Chargers QB Justin Herbert has reach the “elite” level, what’s ailing the 1-2 Kansas City Chiefs, if the 3-0 49ers are legit contenders, his belief in Buccaneers QB Baker Mayfield, and Micah Parsons’ revenge game as the Packers take on the Cowboys in Week 4. Rich previews Jaxson Dart’s first NFL start for the New York Giants in Week 4 against the Los Angeles Chargers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Duration:00:46:24

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Hour 1: Are the Seahawks are Legit? Russ HOF Debate, plus NFL Insider Tom Pelissero

9/26/2025
Rich weighs in on Sam Darnold and the Seattle Seahawks improving to 3-1 with a Thursday Night Football win over the Arizona Cardinals. NFL Insider Tom Pelissero and Rich discuss the injury status of Commanders QB Jayden Daniels, Jets QB Justin Fields, Texans RB Joe Mixon, and Chiefs WR Xavier Worthy, reveals the reasons behind the New York Giants benching Russell Wilson for rookie QB Jaxson Dart, and discusses the pressure on the Atlanta Falcons and Tennessee Titans to get their struggling offenses sorted out. Rich and the guys debate if Russell Wilson’s sub-par play over the last few seasons have cost him a spot in the Pro Football Hall of Fame. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Duration:00:46:24

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NFL Hall of Famer Michael Irvin

9/25/2025
Jim is joined by friend and NFL Hall of Famer Michael Irvin. The Cowboys legend discusses the state of the Cowboys and his thoughts on Micah Parsons' trade to Green Bay, his opinions on what he could have done to keep Parsons in Dallas, and what Jerry Jones had asked him to do to help. Irvin also discusses his lifelong relationships with Deion Sanders and details who was the toughest defensive back he's ever faced. In this revealing interview, "The Playmaker" also opens up about the emotional challenges of caring for his wife, who is afflicted with early onset Alzheimer's disease. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Duration:01:03:36

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Hour 3: NFL Week 4 ‘Higher Register,’ plus Comedian Dan Soder In-Studio

9/25/2025
The guys react to Green Bay Packers LB Micah Parsons’ latest comments about heading to Dallas to play the Cowboys for the first time since being traded by Jerry Jones. Rich, Brockman and TJ offer up their not-quite-ringing endorsements of the Kansas City Chiefs, Baltimore Ravens, and Las Vegas Raiders RB Ashton Jeanty in the NFL Week 4 edition of ‘Higher Register.’ Actor/comedian Dan Soder joins Rich in-studio to discuss his new ‘The Golden Retriever of Comedy’ tour, explains why he, a die-hard 49ers fan, won’t attend the Super Bowl in the Niners’ home stadium if they reach the title game this season, says if thinks there will ever be a ‘Billions’ revival along with revealing that unforgivable thing he did when shooting a scene with Damian Lewis, and more. The guys reveal who wins on Thursday Night Football between the Seattle Seahawks and Arizona Cardinals. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Duration:00:46:29

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Hour 2: The Giants’ Jaxson Dart Gamble, plus NFL Network’s Daniel Jeremiah

9/25/2025
Rich reacts to Jaxson Darts’ first comments since officially being named the New York Giants starting QB for Week 4 over Russell Wilson. NFL Network analyst Daniel Jeremiah tells Rich what Dart can bring to the Giants’ offense that Russell Wilson was unable to do consistently, why the 3-0 Los Angeles Chargers could win it all this season, previews Chiefs vs Ravens and Eagles vs Buccaneers, breaks down the NFC North and NFC West, weighs in on Texas Longhorns QB Arch Manning’s uneven start to the season, and calls out lifelong Yankees fan Mike Del Tufo for switching his rooting interests to the Los Angeles Dodgers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Duration:00:46:15

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Hour 1: 49ers Insider Matt Maiocco, plus Cal Raleigh 60th Home Run Reactions

9/25/2025
Rich reacts to Mariners catcher Cal Raleigh becoming just the 6th player in MLB history to hit 60 home runs in a season and says if the “Big Dumper” has a chance to beat out Yankees slugger Aaron Judge for American League MVP honors. NBC Sports Bay Area’s Matt Maiocco and Rich discuss the impact of the season-ending ACL injury to 49ers DE Nick Bosa, when QB Brock Purdy could return from his turf toe injury, what the re-turn of Robert Saleh as Defensive Coordinator has meant to the Niners’ young roster, head coach Kyle Shanahan’s penchant for developing quarterbacks, and more. Rich and the guys weigh in on the latest on the Washington Commanders QB Jayden Daniels’ status for Week 4. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Duration:00:46:16

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Hour 3: Detroit Tigers’ Collapse, MLB Adopts ABS, plus Zac Brown In-Studio

9/24/2025
Rich weighs in on the Detroit Tigers collapse and their first-place tie in the AL Central with the surging Cleveland Guardians, the Mets’ slim hold on the final NL Wild Card spot, and explains why he’s a big fan of MLB adopting the ABS challenge system for the 2026 season. Grammy winner Zac Brown joins Rich in-studio to discuss his upcoming ‘Love & Fear’ album and show at the Sphere in Las Vegas, reveals how he, a die-hard Falcons fan, went from high to low performing before Super Bowl LI only to witness Atlanta blow a 28-3 lead to Tom Brady’s New England Patriots, reveals what makes for a great song, talks Willie Nelson and Dolly Parton and more. Rich reacts to Giants head coach Brian Daboll officially announcing that rookie Jaxson Dart will start for New York in Week 4 over Russell Wilson. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Duration:00:46:47

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Hour 2: NFL Week 4 Power Rankings, Syracuse Head Coach Fran Brown

9/24/2025
Syracuse head coach Fran Brown and Rich discuss the Orange’s mindset following their upset win at Clemson and building a culture of winning, replacing starting QB Steve Angeli after his season-ending Achilles injury, why he likes NIL and the Transfer Portal, and more. They guys react to Syracuse alum Brockman mistaking Will Howard for Kyle McCord during the Fran Brown interview. Rich reveals his brand-new NFL Power Rankings heading into Week 4, and doubles down on his take that the Cincinnati Bengals’ season isn’t over with backup Jake Browning at the helm for the injured Joe Burrow. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Duration:00:46:35

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Hour 1: Micah Parsons vs Cowboys, Top 5 Revenge Games, plus Kurt Warner

9/24/2025
Rich previews Cowboys vs Packers in Week 4 in Micah Parsons’ first game against Dallas since Jerry Jones traded the All-Pro LB to Green Bay, and reveals his list of all-time NFL revenge games including Tom Brady vs the Patriots, Deion Sanders vs the Falcons, Randy Moss vs the Cowboys, Joe Montana vs the 49ers, Brett Favre vs the Packers and Steve Smith Sr. vs the Panthers. Pro Football Hall of Famer/NFL Network analyst Kurt Warner and Rich discuss Parsons’ return to Dallas, the New York Giants’ decision to start rookie QB Jaxson Dart over Russell Wilson, his level of concern for the 1-2 Baltimore Ravens and Kanas City Chiefs, what the Philadelphia Eagles showed in their Week 3 comeback win vs the L.A. Rams, Tampa Bay Buccaneers QB Baker Mayfield’s penchant for late-game heroics, the early-season struggles of 2nd-year QBs Michael Penix Jr. and Bo Nix, and more. Rich and the guys react to the latest injury news on Washington Commanders QB Jayden Daniels. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Duration:00:46:24