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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: Texans-Seahawks Reactions, plus Tupac Shakur Biographer Jeff Pearlman

10/21/2025
Rich weighs in on the Seattle Seahawks’ Monday Night Football win over the Houston Texans despite a slew of penalties and turnovers, and the guys react to 49ers TE George Kittle’s comments about Brock Purdy and Mac Jones in the latest episode of the ‘No-Contest Wrestling’ podcast with O’Shea Jackson Jr and TJ. Bestselling author Jeff Pearlman joins Rich in-studio to discuss his new ‘Only God Can Judge Me’ Tupac Shakur biography, and shares his favorite stories about researching and writing his recent book on Bo Jackson. Rich reacts to the Toronto Blue Jays ousting the Seattle Mariners to earn place in the World Series to face the defending champion Los Angeles Dodgers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Duration:00:46:50

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

10/21/2025
NFL on FOX analyst/’Stinkin’ Truth’ podcast host Mark Schlereth and Rich discuss the 0-7 New York Jets’ woeful offense and the team’s direction under first-year head coach Aaron Glenn, the Denver Broncos’ stunning 4th quarter comeback against the Giants in Week 7, if the Kansas City Chiefs or Indianapolis Colts are the AFC’s best team right now, if the 5-2 New England Patriots are legit contenders under 2nd-year QB Drake Maye, why he thinks the Los Angeles Rams will come out on top in the NFC West when the dust settles on the regular season, and more. In ‘Overreaction Tuesday’ Rich weighs in on the Detroit Lions, Seattle Seahawks, the AFC and NFC South, if the Oklahoma City Thunder can repeat as NBA champions, and more. Rich reacts to a woebegone young Jets fan telling a TV reporter, “I hate this team,” and to team owner Woody Johnson throwing QB Justin Fields under the bus. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Duration:00:46:33

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Hour 1: Lions-Buccaneers Reactions, plus The MMQB’s Albert Breer

10/21/2025
Rich reacts to the Detroit Lions’ impressive Monday Night Football win over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Sports Illustrated’s Albert Breer and Rich discuss the 1-6 Miami Dolphins inner’ turmoil and head coach Mike McDaniel’s hot seat, what the Detroit Lions and Seattle Seahawks proved in their Monday Night Football wins, the possible timeline for 49ers QB Brock Purdy to return from his turf toe injury, when/if the Minnesota Vikings will start JJ McCarthy over Carson Wentz, the status of Lamar Jackson’s injured hamstring, Aaron Rodgers facing the Green Bay Packers in Week 8, Jayden Daniels’ latest injury that could keep him on the Washington Commanders’ sideline on Monday Night Football against the surging Kansas City Chiefs, and more. Rich weighs in on the Buccaneers’ issues with the officiating and Replay Assist in their MNF loss to the Lions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Duration:00:46:34

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49ers Tight End George Kittle and WWE Superstar Tag Team Fraxiom

10/21/2025
In a special 2-interview episode, Shea and T.J. chop it up with San Francisco 49ers tight end and wrestling super fan, George Kittle and the WWE tag team combo of Nathan Frazer and Axiom aka "Fraxiom". Kittle joined the guys after a big win against the Falcons on Sunday Night Football to discuss how the Niners have persevered through all the injuries so far this season, Christian McCaffrey's stellar play, what Mac Jones brings to the huddle, and some insight on Brock Purdy's injured toe. Kittle also shared how he got bit by the wrestling bug, the moment that wrestling broke his heart, his favorite performers and he chose not only a Bar Fight Crew of wrestlers, but a Survivor Series team of fellow NFL players! In addition, the 2-Time WWE NXT tag team champions, Fraxiom shared their origin stories of how they came together as a team. Nathan Frazer and Axiom reveal their favorite tag teams of all time, their Pokemon and gaming fandom and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Duration:02:24:54

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NFL Week 7: AFC West Heats Up, Dolphins' Implosion, 49ers' QB Conundrum

10/20/2025
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: 1:20 - The Broncos are going to win the AFC West and win a playoff game 5:25 - Party like it's the 2000s!!! Either the Colts or Patriots will be the one-seed in the AFC 8:45 - If Micah Parsons wins DPOY the trade will go down as the worst move of Jerry Jones' career 11:45 - The Dolphins will have a new head coach and QB by Week 1 next year 14:05 - The 49ers officially have a quarterback problem 16:52 - The Chiefs are the best team in the NFL 19:37 - The Vikings should be taking way more heat for completely botching it at QB this season 21:42 - This will be the best season of Matthew Stafford's career 27:08 - The Bears are going to win the NFC North 29:05 - The Panthers are making the playoffs Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Duration:00:34:41

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Hour 3: ESPN’s Mina Kimes, plus NFL MVP Debate with Guest Host Colleen Wolfe

10/20/2025
ESPN’s Mina Kimes and guest host Colleen Wolfe discuss the fate of her beloved Seattle Mariners as they head into the ALCS Game 7 against the Toronto Blue Jays, where the Seahawks and Rams land in her NFL rankings, previews Buccaneers vs Lions on Monday Night Football, breaks down the Philadelphia Eagles’ Week 7 offensive output, and more. Colleen and the guys react to the Los Angeles Rams’ 35-7 beatdown of the Jacksonville Jaguars in London that featured 5 touchdown passes from Matthew Stafford and his place among NFL MVP frontrunners Baker Mayfield, Daniel Jones, Dak Prescott, and Drake Maye, and have some fun with Sunday’s best sound bites in a new ‘Who Said That?’ segment. Colleen and the guys look ahead to the Chiefs vs Colts next month in what could be a preview of this season’s AFC Championship Game. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Duration:00:46:31

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Hour 2: Jets’ Mess, plus ‘NFL Daily’ Host Gregg Rosenthal with Guest Host Colleen Wolfe

10/20/2025
Guest host Colleen Wolfe and the guys debate how much patience the 0-7 Jets should have with rookie head coach Aaron Glenn. ‘NFL Daily’ host Gregg Rosenthal and Colleen discuss Drake Maye’s stellar start to the season, if the Jets should keep Justin Fields on the bench, the 1-6 Miami Dolphins’ dysfunction, if the NFC West is the best division in football, the Minnesota Vikings’ QB situation, Daniel Jones’ resurrection with the Indianapolis Colts, Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs’ offense firing on all cylinders of late, and which surprise contenders have the staying power to actually make the playoffs with the dust settles on the regular season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Duration:00:46:21

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Hour 1: Guest Host Colleen Wolfe, Pro Football Hall of Famer Ronde Barber

10/20/2025
Guest host Colleen Wolfe and the guys react to the Denver Broncos’ thrilling comeback win over the New York Giants in Week 7’s most exciting game, and weigh in on the 6-1 Indianapolis Colts owning the NFL’s best record after their 38-24 romp over the Los Angeles Chargers. Pro Football Hall of Famer Ronde Barber and the Colleen preview the 5-1 Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs the 4-2 Detroit Lions on Monday Night Football, discuss Baker Mayfield’s transformation from NFL bust to NFL MVP frontrunner, what perennial All-Pro WR Mike Evans means to the Bucs on the field and in the locker room, and more. Patriots fan Chris Brockman reacts to New England improving to 5-2 on the year in Mike Vrabel’s triumphant return to Nashville in a Week 7 win over the Tennessee Titans. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Duration:00:46:19

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Hour 3: Live from London with Week 7’s Top Games, plus NFL Insider Tom Pelissero

10/17/2025
NFL Insider Tom Pelissero and Rich discuss the fallout in the AFC North of Joe Flacco’s trade from the Cleveland Browns to the Cincinnati Bengals, how long Washington Commanders WR Terry McLaurin will remain out of action, updates the injury status of 49ers TE George Kittle and WR Jauan Jennings, and Chargers OT Joe Alt, says if the Tennessee Titans, New Orleans Saints, New York Jets and Cleveland Browns will be sellers at the NFL Trade Deadline, and breaks down the inner turmoil surrounding Miami Dolphins heading into Week 7. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Duration:00:46:53

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Hour 2: ‘What’s More Likely’ Live from London, plus ESPN’s Ryan Clark

10/17/2025
ESPN’s Ryan Clark and Rich discuss Joe Flacco’s stunning 3-tuddy performance in the Cincinnati Bengals’ MNF win over the Pittsburgh Steelers, the Detroit Lions’ chances to reach the Super Bowl this season, why Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs are once again the team to beat in the AFC, and more In ‘What’s More Likely’ Rich weighs in on the Bengals, Steelers, Rams vs Jaguars, Patriots vs Titans, Chiefs vs Raiders, Colts vs Chargers, Buccaneers vs Lions, 49ers vs Falcons, the Eagles, Giants, Cowboys, the MLB playoffs, and more Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Duration:00:46:30

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Hour 1: Bengals-Steeles Reactions Live from London, plus Rams Legend Torry Holt

10/17/2025
Rich reacts to Bengals’ QB Joe Flacco carving up the Pittsburgh Steelers to the tune of 342 yards and three touchdowns in Cincinnati’s pivotal Week 7 win on Thursday Night Football Rams legend Torry Holt and Rich discuss Kurt Warner and the ‘Greatest Show on Turf’ Cinderella Super Bowl season Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Duration:00:46:37

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Hour 3: Live from London with NFL Power Rankings, ‘Higher Register’ plus Larry Fitzgerald

10/16/2025
Rich reveals his brand-new NFL Power Rankings with a big shake up at the top after an eventful Week 6. Cardinals WR legend Larry Fitzgerald tells Rich how playing with Kurt Warner impacted his stellar career, why former teammate Anquan Boldin deserves a spot in the Pro Football Hall of Fame, says what advice he has for 2nd-year Arizona WR Marvin Harrison Jr, and explains why he still believes in the injury-plagued Los Angeles Chargers to reach the Super Bowl. Rich floats the idea of Jon Gruden possibly return to coach on an NFL sideline next season, and in ‘Higher Register’ offer up their more-lukewarm-than-hot takes on the Kansas City Chiefs, Miami Dolphins, and New York Jets. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Duration:00:46:27

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Hour 2: Overreaction Thursday, plus Kurt Warner In-Studio from London

10/16/2025
Pro Football Hall of Famer/NFL Network analyst Kurt Warner and Rich discuss the New York Jets’ and Philadelphia Eagles’ struggling offenses this season, the improvement of Chicago Bears QB Caleb Williams and the regression of Buffalo Bills QB Josh Allen over the last two weeks, how Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs found their offensive identity, the MVP-level play of New England Patriots QB Drake Maye, Daniel Jones’ rebirth with the 5-1 Indianapolis Colts, and more. In ‘Overreaction Thursday’ Rich weighs in on Joe Flacco and the Cincinnati Bengals, the NFL MVP race, the Washington Commanders vs Dallas Cowboys, Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs Detroit Lions, Los Angeles Rams vs Jacksonville Jaguars, and if Nick Saban should be Penn State’s next head coach. Rich reacts to the backlash surrounding Monday Night Football analyst Troy Aikman’s criticism of Bears QB Caleb Williams. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Duration:00:46:35

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Hour 1: Live from London, Steelers-Bengals Preview, plus NFL Network’s Sara Walsh

10/16/2025
Rich previews the “Icy Hot Bowl” between the Cincinnati Bengals and Pittsburgh Steelers on Thursday Night Football featuring 41-year-old Aaron Rodgers vs 40-year-old Joe Flacco. NFL Network’s Sara Walsh and Rich discuss Sunday’s Los Angeles Rams vs Jacksonville Jaguars game in London, Baker Mayfield’s MVP-level play for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers this season, when JJ McCarthy could return to Minnesota Vikings’ starting QB role, and more. Rich weighs in on Tua Tagovailoa apologizing for his Week 6 postgame comments where he aired some of the Miami Dolphins’ locker room dirty laundry much to the chagrin of his teammates. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Duration:00:46:34

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Hour 3: Guest Host Tom Pelissero, Brockman’s Non-QB NFL MVP Frontrunners

10/15/2025
Guest host Tom Pelissero previews the intrigue surrounding Patriots vs Titans in Week 7 with Mike Vrabel facing Tennessee for the first time since his firing, says if New England could target a WR at the trade deadline, discusses the status of 49ers QB Brock Purdy and TE George Kittle, if the Chicago Bears could make a run for the playoffs under 1st-year head coach Ben Johnson, and if quarterbacks playing into their 40’s will become the norm instead of the outlier at some point. Chris Brockman reveals his top NFL MVP candidates that are NOT quarterbacks, and Tom explains why Daniel Jones will be making a lot more money next season playing for the Indianapolis Colts or elsewhere. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Duration:00:46:48

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Hour 2: Guest Host Tom Pelissero, NFL Insider Ian Rapoport

10/15/2025
Guest host Tom Pelissero and the guys break down the latest on Miami Dolphins head coach Mike McCarthy’s hot seat, and react to Jerry Jones saying the Dallas Cowboys could be buyers when the NFL trade deadline rolls around. NFL Insider Ian Rapoport and Tom discuss the timeline for Tampa Bay Buccaneers stellar rookie WR Emeka Egbuka to return from his hamstring injury, if the Titans will be sellers at the trade deadline in the wake of firing head coach Brian Callahan and which candidates would be the best fit for Tennessee, if the Cowboys and Jaguars will be looking to add weapons or draft picks at the trade deadline, and more. Tom and Brockman break down the 2026 NFL Draft quarterback class. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Duration:00:46:34

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Hour 1: Guest Host Tom Pelissero, Good Morning Football’s Jamie Erdahl

10/15/2025
Guest host Tom Pelissero previews Steelers vs Bengals in Week 7 and explains why there will be some extra spice added to their AFC North rivalry after Pittsburgh head coach Mike Tomlin bashed the Browns for trading Joe Flacco in-division to Cincinnati. ‘Good Morning Football’ co-host Jamie Erdahl tells Tom why not having one dominant team this season is good for the NFL, if the Minnesota Vikings should start JJ McCarthy when he returns from his injury or stick with Carson Wentz for the time being, and Tom reveals that being an NFL insider is literally a 24/7 job. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Duration:00:46:35

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Hour 3: Guest Host Tom Pelissero, ESPN’s Chase Daniel, plus ‘Bull Durham’ Director Ron Shelton

10/14/2025
Academy Award-nominated writer/director Ron Shelton discusses his new musical version of ‘Bull Durham,’ reveals that Charlie Sheen, not Tim Robbins, was his first choice to play Nuke LaLoosh opposite Kevin Costner in the original movie, says what his favorite line is from the Oscar-nominated screenplay, and explains why ‘The Hustler’ is his all-time favorite sports movie. ESPN’s Chase Daniel and guest host Tom Pelissero discuss Josh Allen and the Buffalo Bills’ 2-game losing streak, Caleb Williams’ improvement under new Chicago Bears head coach Ben Johnson, what the next Tennessee Titans regime must do to get the most out of rookie QB Cam Ward, and why the Dallas Cowboys’ Dak Prescott is playing the best of any quarterback in the NFL right now. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Duration:00:46:48

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Hour 2: Overreaction Tuesday with Guest Host Tom Pelissero, plus Ex-Pro Bowl DT Malik Jackson

10/14/2025
Guest host Tom Pelissero, Brockman and TJ break down the Buffalo Bills’ 2nd-consecutive loss in going down to the Atlanta Falcons on Monday Night Football, and in ‘Overreaction Tuesday’ weighs in on the AFC playoff picture, Falcons RB Bijan Robinson as the best player in the NFL, the lack of one dominant team through six weeks of play, and the chances Indiana’s Curt Cignetti is coaching in the pros next season. Former Pro Bowl NFL DT Malik Jackson and Tom discuss his favorite memories of being on the Denver Broncos’ Super Bowl 50 team, what’s going on with the Philadelphia Eagles’ struggling offense, Carson Wentz’s long and winding NFL career, the constant pressure on players and coaches to live up to expectations in the league, reveals what happened that time he challenged then-Tennessee Titans OT Taylor Lewan to a postgame fight, and more. Tom and Brockman look back on some of the best NFL playoff games from last decade. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Duration:00:46:32

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Hour 1: Guest Host Tom Pelissero Reacts to Bears/Commanders, plus FOX Sports’ Mark Schlereth

10/14/2025
Guest host Tom Pelissero and the guys react to the Caleb Williams and the Chicago Bears’ last-second win over Jayden Daniels’ Washington Commanders on Monday Night Football. Fox Sports NFL Analyst/’Stinkin’ Truth’ podcast host Mark Schlereth and Tom discuss the Buffalo Bill’s 2-game losing streak, the reason behind so much sloppy play through six weeks of the NFL season, why the New York Jets’ and Denver Broncos’ offenses are struggling mightily, the Chiefs-Lions postgame fight, and why the NFL trying to “litigate contact out of a contact sport” is a fool’s errand. Tom and Brockman debate JJ McCarthy’s real value to the Minnesota Vikings. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Duration:00:46:42