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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 6 Power Rankings, plus Jon Bon Jovi In-Studio

10/8/2025
Rich breaks down the intrigue surrounding the Philadelphia Eagles heading into their Thursday Night Football NFC East showdown against the New York Giants, and reveals his brand-new NFL Power Rankings with a new #1 team. Rock & Roll Hall of Famer Jon Bon Jovi joins Rich in-studio to discuss his new album, the origins of his New England Patriots fandom back in the Bill Parcells era, reveals how fans react when they spot him and Bruce Springsteen driving around together in their native New Jersey, and much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Duration:00:46:50

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Hour 2: Falcons RB Bijan Robinson, plus TNF’s Ryan Fitzpatrick & Andrew Whitworth

10/8/2025
Thursday Night Football analysts Ryan Fitzpatrick and Andrew Whitworth tell Rich if they regret agreeing to do a cross-country road trip on a bus to this week’s Giants vs Eagles game, why Philadelphia’s talent will overcome any other issues when it’s all said and done this season, reveal if the Detroit Lions are the class of the NFL, discuss the Kansas City Chiefs’ struggles to start the year, and if the 49ers can overcome the injury bug to hold off the Rams and Seahawks for NFC West bragging rights. Falcons RB Bijan Robinson clarifies for Rich how to correctly pronounce his name, reveals what he’s learned from watching Christian McCaffrey to improve his already impressive skillset, says what advice he has for Texas Longhorns QB Arch Manning, and more. Rich reacts to the Cincinnati Bengals naming Joe Flacco their Week 6 starting QB just one day after acquiring him via trade from the Cleveland Browns, and the guys delight in Baker Mayfield’s latest memorable press conference soundbite. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Duration:00:46:35

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Hour 1: Browns QB Room Breakdown, plus NFL Network’s Kurt Warner

10/8/2025
Rich breaks down what the Browns shipping Joe Flacco to the Cincinnati Bengals means for Dillon Gabriel, Shedeur Sanders and Cleveland’s new-look QB room. Pro Football Hall of Famer/NFL Network analyst Kurt Warner and Rich discuss the impact of the Flacco trade on the Browns’ depth chart, the immense talent but questionable decision making of Jacksonville Jaguars QB Trevor Lawrence, what New England Patriots 2nd-year QB Drake Maye has shown so far this season, the six-figure fine the Arizona Cardinals slapped on head coach Jonathan Gannon for his sideline rant on RB Emari Demercado, and breaks down why Tampa Bay Buccaneers QB Baker Mayfield is playing at an MVP level this season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Duration:00:46:03

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Hour 3: NFL Insider Tom Pelissero Talks Flacco Trade, plus ‘Task’ Star Tom Pelphrey

10/7/2025
NFL Insider Tom Pelissero tells Rich why the Cincinnati Bengals pulled the trigger on trading with the Browns for Joe Flacco, and what the trade means for Shedeur Sanders’ place in Cleveland’s QB depth chart. Rich reveals his concern level for the Chiefs and what Kansas City’s latest loss bodes for the rest of their season. Actor Tom Pelphrey joins Rich in-studio to discuss his starring role in HBO’s acclaimed crime drama ‘Task,’ discusses his die-hard fandom of the New York Giants and deep-seated hatred of the Philadelphia Eagles, reveals what it was like to throw out the first pitch at a Phillies game, and more. Rich reveals the wildest plays to come out of the weekend including takes on Titans QB Cam Ward, Jaguars QB Trevor Lawrence, a 50-home run pitcher (Shohei Ohtani) striking out a 50-home run batter (Kyle Schwarber) in the Dodgers-Phillies NLDS series. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Duration:00:46:34

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Hour 2: Flacco to Bengals Trade, Overreaction Tuesday, plus ESPN’s Jermey Fowler

10/7/2025
ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler tells Rich what the panic level is in Baltimore after the injury-riddled Ravens’ 1-4 start, how hot the hot seat is getting under Miami Dolphins head coach Mike McDaniel, and 49ers QB Brock Purdy’s status for Week 6. Rich reacts to the breaking news of the Cincinnati Bengals trading for Joe Flacco in the wake of Jake Browning’s struggles while filling in for the injured Joe Burrow, and says what this means for the Browns QB depth chart that could bump Shedeur Sanders up to QB2 behind Dillon Gabriel. In ‘Overreaction Tuesday’ Rich weighs in on the Jaguars, Broncos, Chiefs, Colts, Patriots QB Drake Maye, the Dodgers, Knicks and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Duration:00:46:21

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Hour 1: Jaguars’ Statement Win, plus Inside the NFL’s Chris Long

10/7/2025
Rich reacts to the Jacksonville Jaguars’ thrilling Monday Night Football win over the Kansas City Chiefs. Green Light podcast host/Inside the NFL analyst Chris Long tells Rich his level of concern for the Chiefs after falling to 2-3 on the season, if Trevor Lawrence and the 4-1 Jags are legit contenders, what the Eagles must improve upon to get back to the Super Bowl, and breaks down the top teams in the AFC and NFC after 5 weeks of play. Rich debates a Jags fan on whether or not drafting Travis Hunter was the best move for the team. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Duration:00:46:18

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O'Shea returns in studio with TJ, and they are joined by "The Young OG" of NXT, Je'Von Evans

10/6/2025
This episode of NCW get BOUNCY as NXT's Je'Von Evans, aka "Young O.G." joins O'Shea Jackson, Jr. and T.J. Jefferson. The 21-year-old Evans shares how his wrestling journey started as a 13 year old, reveals who inspires him, recalls his breakout "For the Culture" match, and assembles his "Bar Fight Crew". Evans will be part of Team NXT tomorrow as they take on Team TNA in "Showdown." Next week at "Bound For Glory" Evans has a match for the TNA X-Division Championship as he takes on current title holder, Leon Slater. O'Shea and T.J. also share their highlights from Saturday Night's Major League Wrestling's "Slaughterhouse" card. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Duration:01:16:11

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Hour 3: NFC East Breakdown, Lions & Colts Rolling, and Bengals Should Trade for Jameis

10/6/2025
Rich makes the case for the Detroit Lions as the best team in the NFC and the Indianapolis Colts as the class of the AFC, and explains why the Cincinnati Bengals should trade for New York Giants third-string QB Jameis Winston. Rich breaks down the NFC East landscape following the Philadelphia Eagles’ Week 5 loss combined with the Washington Commanders’ and Dallas Cowboy’s wins to tighten things up in the division. ‘No-Contest Wrestling’ podcast co-host O’Shea Jackson Jr. joins Rich Eisen in-studio to discuss the Dodgers vs Phillies NLDS matchup. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Duration:00:46:49

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Hour 2: Baker Mayfield’s MVP Turn, plus Mike Mayock Talks Eagles, Raiders & More

10/6/2025
Rich reacts to yet another stellar game out of Buccaneers QB Baker Mayfield in Tampa Bay’s thrilling 38-35 Week 5 win over the Seahawks, and weighs in on the Arizona Cardinals finding new ways to lose close games in falling to 2-3 with a loss to the previously winless Tennessee Titans. Westwood One NFL Analyst Mike Mayock and Rich discuss the Philadelphia Eagles’ lack of an offensive identity, explains why New England Patriots 2nd-year QB Drake Maye reminds him of Chargers QB Justin Herbert, weighs in on Raiders QB Geno Smith’s turnover issues, the 1-4 Baltimore Ravens, former high draft picks Baker Mayfield, Sam Darnold & Daniel Jones thriving with their new teams, and why the Cincinnati Bengals should have already tried to trade for Atlanta Falcons backup QB Kirk Cousins. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Duration:00:46:33

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NFL Week 5: Pats Rising, Eagles Falling, Colts Contending, Chargering Is Back, and More

10/6/2025
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: 1:00 - Sunday night was the biggest Patriots win of the post-Tom Brady era 5:20 - The Eagles are no longer the team to beat in the NFC 10:20 - It's time to take the Colts seriously as Super Bowl contenders 13:40 - The Ravens have peaked under John Harbaugh 16:30 - Chargering is back!!! The Bolts will miss the playoffs 19:35 - The Bengals need to trade for Russell Wilson to keep any hope alive this season 21:50 - Baker Mayfield will finish no lower than third in the MVP voting this season 25:20 - Kyle Shanahan is the Coach of the Year front runner 28:50 - Carson Wentz should start the rest of the season for the Vikings 31:45 - Both Giants and Jets will be picking in the top five next April Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Duration:00:38:58

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Hour 1: Eagles & Bills Unbeaten No More, Drake Maye’s It Factor, Big Ravens Concerns

10/6/2025
Rich breaks down the Denver Broncos’ 4th quarter comeback to knock the Philadelphia Eagles from the ranks of the unbeaten, and Patriots fan Brockman reacts to New England handing Josh Allen and the Buffalo Bills their first loss of the season. Rich weighs in on the injury-riddled Baltimore Ravens getting manhandled at home in their 44-10 loss to the Houston Texans. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Duration:00:46:35

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Hour 3: Rams Concern Level, NFL Week 5’s Top Games, plus Jeremy Piven In-Studio

10/3/2025
Rich recaps the Rams falling to 3-2 after their overtime loss on Thursday Night Football against the 49ers, and previews NFL Week 5’s top games including Patriots vs Bills, Commanders vs Chargers, Chiefs vs Jaguars, Buccaneers vs Seahawks, Broncos vs Eagles, and Vikings vs Browns. Actor/comedian Jeremy Piven joins Rich in studio where they discuss his upcoming stand-up tour, his Chicago sports fandom, shares his favorite stories from being on ‘The Larry Sanders Show,’ ‘Seinfeld,’ ‘Entourage,’ doing improv with Chris Farley, and partying with Dennis Rodman, and reveals that he improvised much of his memorable scene opposite Robert De Niro in ‘Heat.’ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Duration:00:46:03

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Hour 2: What’s More Likely, MLB Playoffs Reactions, plus Jaguars RB Travis Etienne Jr

10/3/2025
Rich reacts to the NLDS matchups and to Yankees rookie Cam Schlittler fanning 12 in New York’s Game 3 Wild Card win to oust the Boston Red Sox, and in ‘What’s More Likely’ Rich weighs in on the NFC West race, the Browns, Ravens, Broncos, Patriots, Raiders, Dolphins, Buccaneers-Seahawks, Chargers-Commanders, and more. Jaguars RB Travis Etienne Jr tells Rich what it’s like to thrive in new head coach Liam Coen’s offense, his response to those who say Travis Hunter should choose either DB or WR and not play both, and says what Jacksonville’s formidable defense can prove on Monday Night Football against the defending AFC champion Kansas City Chiefs. Rich explains why he can’t wait for Shohei Ohtani’s playoff debut as a pitcher and batter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Duration:00:46:17

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Hour 1: Rams-49ers Reactions, plus NFL Insider Tom Pelissero

10/3/2025
Rich breaks down the San Francisco 49ers’ pivotal overtime win on Thursday Night Football over their NFC West rival Los Angeles Rams. NFL Insider Tom Pelissero and Rich discuss how much time Baltimore Ravens QB Lamar Jackson could miss with his hamstring injury, how Kyle Shanahan and the 49ers have been able to weather their rash of injuries on the way to a 4-1 record, what the Cleveland Browns’ long-term plan at quarterback is after benching Joe Flacco for rookie Dillon Gabriel, AJ Brown’s unhappiness with his role in the Philadelphia Eagles’ offense this season, and if the Cincinnati Bengals will be buyers (Kirk Cousins??) or sellers (Trey Hendrickson??) when the trade deadline nears. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Duration:00:45:58

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Hour 3: Charlie Sheen Talks Major League, Platoon & More In-Studio; NFL Week 5 Higher Register

10/2/2025
Actor Charlie Sheen joins Rich in-studio to discuss his new memoir and ‘AKA Charlie Sheen’ Netflix documentary, reveals why he’s a Cincinnati Reds fan despite growing up in Malibu, marvels over the singular greatness of Dodgers 2-way star Shohei Ohtani, recounts the time he bought out 2000 seats in the Angels’ outfield section to give him a better shot at catching a Cecil Fielder home run ball, reveals that he, not Ralph Macchio, was the original choice to play ‘The Karate Kid,’ explains how he got into the alcohol-free beer business, and shares some great stories about meeting Jack Nicholson, making ‘Platoon,’ ‘Wall Street,’ ‘Ferris Bueller’s Day Off,’ and ‘Major League’ in a round of ‘Celebrity True or False.’ In the NFL Week 5 edition of ‘Higher Register’ Rich and the guys offer up their solid-but-not-all-that-convincing endorsement of the Denver Broncos, Seattle Seahawks, and Baltimore Ravens backup QB Cooper Rush. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Duration:00:46:49

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Hour 2: Chiefs WR Xavier Worthy, S.I.’s Chris Mannix’s NBA Season Preview

10/2/2025
Chiefs WR Xavier Worthy and Rich discuss his return from the shoulder injury that knocked him out for a few weeks to start the season, what he’s learned from future Hall of Famer Travis Kelce, if Kansas City turned a corner with their Week 4 beatdown of the Baltimore Ravens, the challenge of facing Travis Hunter and the stout Jacksonville Jaguars defense on Monday Night Football in Week 5, and more. NBA on NBC/Sports Illustrated reporter Chris Mannix tells Rich when the Boston Celtics can expect Jayson Tatum to return from his Achilles injury, why there’s so much anxiety surrounding Joel Embiid and the Philadelphia 76ers, why the Los Angeles Clippers/Kawhi Leonard salary cap scandal won’t be going away anytime soon, discusses the Lakers’ LeBron James load management plan, New Orleans Pelicans F Zion Williamson’s newfound fitness regimen, Steve Kerr’s uncertain future coaching the Golden State Warriors, and the brewing discontent between WNBA players and league brass that could lead to “a nasty work stoppage.” Yankees fan Rich and Red Sox fan Brockman break down the win-or-go-home stakes in their Wild Card Game 3. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Duration:00:46:32

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Hour 1: NFL Week 5’s Biggest Stakes, plus Seahawks WR Jaxon Smith-Njigba

10/2/2025
Rich previews NFL Week 5 and lays out which players and teams have the most at stake including Browns QB Dillon Gabriel, Bengals QB Jake Browning, Raiders QB Geno Smith, Jaguars QB Trevor Lawrence and others. Seahawks WR Jaxon Smith-Njigba and Rich discuss Seattle’s new-look offense after DK Metcalf’s trade to the Pittsburgh Steelers and the addition of Sam Darnold and Cooper Kupp, where Ohio State wideout Jeremiah Smith ranks among the Buckeyes’ all-time greats, the early success of former OSU WR Emeka Egbuka on the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, and more. Rich and the guys react to Philadelphia Eagles WR AJ Brown’s apology for his cryptic tweet that many saw as a salvo fired at the team’s coaching staff for his inconsistent usage this season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Duration:00:46:34

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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