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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 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

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Hour 2: Broncos vs Raiders Preview, plus Former NFL Exec Joe Banner

11/6/2025
Rich previews Thursday Night Football and lays out what’s at stake for the 2-6 Las Vegas Raiders and 7-2 Denver Broncos. Former NFL front office exec Joe Banner and Rich discuss the New York Jets trading Sauce Gardner to the Indianapolis Colts and Quinnen Williams to the Dallas Cowboys for multiple 1st-round draft picks, what the Miami Dolphins must do to become a consistent contender, what other teams can learn from the Philadelphia Eagles’ front office, and offers up some advice for Cleveland Browns owner Jimmy Haslam. Rich recaps his recent appearance on ‘Celebrity Wheel of Fortune.’ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Duration:00:46:27

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Hour 1: NFL Week 10’s Pivotal Divisional Games, Tua Job Security, plus Iowa Head Coach Kirk Ferentz

11/6/2025
Rich previews NFL Week 10’s top games including Rams vs 49ers, Jaguars vs Texans, Steelers vs Chargers, Eagles vs Packers, Patriots vs Buccaneers and other pivotal matchups. Rich weighs in on Miami Dolphins QB Tua Tagovailoa’s response when asked if he’s playing for his job this week against the Buffalo Bills, and reacts to the stunning death of Dallas Cowboys DE Marshawn Kneeland at the age of 24. Iowa Head Football Coach Kirk Ferentz and Rich discuss the Hawkeyes’ huge Big Ten showdown vs the Oregon Ducks this weekend, the pressure to win or be fired for head coaches at big-name schools, what it was like coaching 49ers TE George Kittle, and reveals what he’s learned from UCLA coaching legend John Wooden’s teachings. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Duration:00:46:12

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Hour 3: CFP Rankings Reactions, Bill O’Brien’s Rant, plus the MMQB’s Albert Breer

11/5/2025
The MMQB/Sports Illustrated’s Albert Breer and Rich discuss the NFL Trade Deadline including the Jets dealing their two best defenders in CB Sauce Gardner and DT Quinnen Williams to the Indianapolis Colts and Dallas Cowboys and what their acquisition of multiple first-round picks means for New York’s future, how close the Kansas City Chiefs came to trading for Jets RB Breece Hall, why the Miami Dolphins hung onto WR Jaylen Waddle, why the Pittsburgh Steelers and Buffalo Bills stood pat with their WR rooms, what speedy WR Rashid Shaheed brings to Sam Darnold and the Seattle Seahawks’ offense, and Kyler Murray’s cloudy future as the Arizona Cardinals’ starting quarterback. Rich and the guys weigh in on the initial College Football Playoff rankings, and react to Boston College head coach Bill O’Brien’s retort to a reporter that goes straight into the Press Conference Rants Hall of Fame. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Duration:00:46:49

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Hour 2: NFL Power Rankings, Colts’ Jones Plans, plus Chargers S Derwin James

11/5/2025
Jets fan Rich examines the Sauce Gardner trade from the Colts’ perspective and what it means for Indianapolis’ belief in Daniel Jones as their franchise QB, and reveals some big shakeups atop his latest NFL Power Rankings heading into Week 10. Chargers All-Pro Safety Derwin James tells Rich how the team maintains its “next man up” mentality in the face if a number of injuries to key players this year as they head into a pivotal AFC showdown against Aaron Rodgers and the Pittsburgh Steelers in Week 10, reveals how head coach Jim Harbaugh has changed the culture and expectation level in Los Angeles’ locker room, and more. Rich and Brockman debate if the Jets would be better off keeping Justin Fields, drafting a QB or acquiring another current NFL quarterback. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Duration:00:46:34

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Hour 1: Jets’ Rebuild Skepticism, plus NFL Network’s Kurt Warner

11/5/2025
Jets fan Rich weighs in on New York trading away its two best defensive players, Sauce Gardner and Quinnen Williams, and what the accumulation of 1st-round draft picks bodes for the team’s long-term outlook. Pro Football Hall of Famer/NFL Network analyst Kurt Warner and Rich discuss the latest injury to Washington Commanders QB Jayden Daniels, if Cardinals QB Kyler Murray and 49ers QB Brock Purdy should lose their starting jobs to Jacoby Brissett and Mac Jones due to injury, weighs in on the Colts landing Sauce Gardner and the Cowboys getting Quinnen Williams from the Jets, if Jerry Jones should regret trading Micah Parsons to the Packers, and more. Rich weighs in on the Philadelphia Eagles not dealing All-Pro WR AJ Brown at the NFL Trade Deadline. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Duration:00:46:21

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Hour 3: Jets/Cowboys Blockbuster Quinnen Williams Trade, plus ‘Overreaction Tuesday’

11/4/2025
Jets fan Rich reacts to New Yorks’ second massive trade of the day, sending DT Quinnen Williams to the Dallas Cowboys. In ‘Overreaction Tuesday’ Rich weighs in on Kyler Murray’s future as the Arizona Cardinals’ starting quarterback, how the rest of the Cowboys’ season could unfold, how many teams the NFC North will send to the playoffs, if we’ll see the Buffalo Bills and Kansas City Chiefs meet again in the postseason, and the Los Angeles Dodgers’ chances for a World Series three-peat. Rich takes calls including one viewer who makes the case for the Pittsburgh Steelers as a top 5 team in the NFL, and if the Kansas City Chiefs should trade for Jets RB Breece Hall. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Duration:00:46:48