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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


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Reactions to John Cena's epic final WWE RAW episode from MSG, Roman Reigns surprise return, AJ Lee's appearance, and much more

11/19/2025
O'Shea and TJ react to a memorable Monday Night Raw from MSG which saw John Cena make his final appearance in the world's most famous arena. They also discuss the upcoming Survivor Series PLE and the 5-on-5 Men's and Women's teams. They also give a shout out to everyone that participated last week in AEW's "Blood and Guts", especially to the women that went above and beyond! Plus, the guys can't get over the shocking result of Mike Santana losing the TNA World Title. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Duration:01:31:48

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Hour 3: Pro Football Talk’s Mike Florio and O’Shea Jackson Jr. In-Studio

11/19/2025
Pro Football Talk’s Mike Florio and Rich discuss Aaron Rodgers’ chances to start for the Pittsburgh Steelers vs the Chicago Bears in Week 12 with a fracture in his left wrist, which NFL coaches are feeling the most heat under the their hot seats, if the New York Giants would consider Ole Miss’ Lane Kiffin as their next head coach, the Philadelphia Eagles’ ongoing offensive dysfunction and more. ‘No-Contest Wrestling’ podcast co-host O’Shea Jackson Jr drops by the studio to chop it up about LeBron James’ 23rdNBA season, the first-place Los Angeles Rams and Shedeur Sanders’ getting his first NFL start this week. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Duration:00:46:48

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Hour 2: New NFL Power Rankings, Dodgers C Will Smith, and Robert De Niro Keeps His Word

11/19/2025
Rich reveals his updated NFL Power Rankings heading into Week 12. Dodgers catcher Will Smith and Rich revisit the craziest moments from the wild 2025 World Series including the play at the plate that came inches away from deciding the series in favor of the Blue Jays, his extra innings home run in Game 7, Yoshinobu Yamamoto’s pitching heroics, and more. Smith lauds manager Dave Roberts and marvels at Shohei Ohtani’s singular greatness and Clayton Kershaw’s legendary competitiveness. A long-standing show topic/controversy is finally put to rest as Robert De Niro returned a signed version of Rich’s ‘Goodfellas’ poster after the late Ray Liotta pointed out years ago that the original cast member signatures on it were fakes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Duration:00:46:35

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Hour 1: Penix Surgery, Shedeur QB1, LeBron Returns, plus NFL Network’s Kurt Warner

11/19/2025
Rich reacts to the Atlanta Falcons announcing QB Michael Penix Jr. will miss the rest of the season with an ACL injury, and weighs in on the Cleveland Browns officially naming Shedeur Sanders their week 12 starting quarterback against the Las Vegas Raiders. Pro Football Hall of Famer/NFL Network analyst Kurt Warner and Rich discuss the challenges Aaron Rodgers could face playing with a wrist injury in his non-throwing arm, the encouraging growth of Chicago Bears 2nd-year QB Caleb Williams, what’s ailing the 5-5 Kansas City Chiefs, if the Baltimore Ravens or Buffalo Bills will go further in the playoffs this year, his advice for New York Giants QB Jaxson Dart, if Cincinnati Bengals QB Joe Burrow should shut it down this season, and what the future holds for Justin Fields as the New York Jets’ starting quarterback. Rich and the guys react to LeBron James’ return to the Los Angeles Lakers for his 23rd NBA season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Duration:00:46:35

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Hour 3: 2-8 Raiders Reactions, plus ‘Good Morning Football’ Co-Host Kyle Brandt

11/18/2025
Rich weighs in on the Las Vegas Raiders looking hapless in falling to 2-8 on the season after their 33-16 Week 11 beatdown at the hands of the Dallas Cowboys. ‘Good Morning Football’ co-host Kyle Brandt and Rich discuss his beloved Bears leading the NFC North with a 7-3 record, the attitude first-year head coach Ben Johnson has brought to Chicago, reacts to injured New York Giants RB Cam Skattebo’s shoving match with WWE Superstar Dominik Mysterio at Monday Night Raw, previews what’s at stake for the Kansas City Chiefs and Indianapolis Colts in Week 12, and reveals his excitement for the ‘Running Man’ reboot with Glen Powell. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Duration:00:46:51

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Hour 2: ‘Overreaction Tuesday,’ Aaron Rodgers Update, plus Steelers Insider Gerry Dulac

11/18/2025
Rich reacts to the latest on Aaron Rodgers’ wrist injury, and in ‘Overreaction Tuesday’ Rich weighs in on the Dallas Cowboys’ CeeDee Lamb/George Pickens dynamic duo, the sorry state of the Las Vegas Raiders, how many teams the AFC West will send to the playoffs, Sam Darnold’s continuing big game struggle, and if the New York Giants should sit rookie QB Jaxson Dart for the rest of the season. The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette’s Gerry Dulac and Rich discuss Aaron Rodgers’ wrist injury and the QB’s availability for Week 12 vs the Chicago Bears, Pittsburgh’s chances to hold off the Baltimore Ravens in the AFC North, explains why Cincinnati Bengals WR Ja’Marr Chase deserved a two-game suspension for spitting on Jalen Ramsey, and reveals why talented-but-disruptive WR George Pickens is not missed at all even though he’s balling out for the Dallas Cowboys now. Rich and Brockman debate if San Francisco 49ers RB Christian McCaffrey has already earned a place in the Pro Football Hall of Fame. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Duration:00:46:37

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Hour 1: Cowboys Defense Balls Out, Shedeur Starting, plus NFL on FOX’s Mark Schlereth

11/18/2025
Rich reacts to the Cowboys’ dominating win over the 2-8 Las Vegas Raiders on Monday Night Football and 4-5-1 Dallas’ chances to make the playoffs this season. NFL on FOX analyst/’Stinkin’ Truth’ podcast host Mark Schlereth tells Rich why the Seattle Seahawks should still feel confident despite Sam Darnold’s 4 interceptions in their Week 11 loss to the Los Angeles Rams, why dominant defense play is the top storyline of this NFL season, if the Kansas City Chiefs or Baltimore Ravens (both 5-5) has a better chance to make the playoffs, if he sees the Denver Broncos or New England Patriots will represent the AFC in the Super Bowl, and how Cincinnati Bengals WR Ja’Marr Chase spitting on Pittsburgh Steelers CB Jalen Ramsey would have been handled by “frontier justice” back in his playing days. Rich weighs in on Shedeur Sanders making his first NFL start for the Cleveland Browns in Week 12 in place of the injured Dillon Gabriel. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Duration:00:46:31

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Hour 3: NFC & AFC South Breakdowns, Draymond’s Forgettable Weekend, CFB Roundup

11/17/2025
Rich reacts to the Carolina Panthers’ Week 11 comeback win over the Atlanta Falcons and the possible season-ending knee injury to Michael Penix Jr, and weighs in on the Jaguars’ stunning demolition of the Chargers and lays out how Jacksonville can overtake the Indianapolis Colts to win the AFC South. Rich and the guys react to Draymond Green’s forgettable weekend that began with Spurs big man Victor Wembanyama posterizing the Golden State Warriors’ forward, and ended with him going into the stands to confront a heckling New Orleans Pelicans fan. Rich weighs in on Mike McDaniel’s Dolphins future coming off Miami’s two-game winning streak, and previews what’s at stake for the Dallas Cowboys and Las Vegas Raiders on Monday Night Football. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Duration:00:46:48

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Hour 2: Ja’Marr Spitting Allegation, Shedeur’s Debut Takeaways, What 1st-Place Bears Still Must Prove

11/17/2025
Rich breaks down the Steelers’ Week 11 win over the Bengals that featured an alleged spitting incident between Cincinnati WR Ja’Marr Chase and Pittsburgh CB Jalen Ramsey, along with a wrist injury to Aaron Rodgers. The guys weigh in on the Baltimore Ravens’ comeback win over the Cleveland Browns that included Shedeur Sanders’ making his NFL debut after Dillon Gabriel left the game with a concussion. Rich says what the Chicago Bears still must prove despite leading the NFC North with a 7-3 record. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Duration:00:46:33

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Hour 1: Lions/Eagles Reactions, Chiefs in Trouble? NFC West Rams-Seahawks Nailbiter

11/17/2025
Rich reacts to the Eagles solidifying their place atop the NFC with a Sunday Night Football win over the visiting Detroit Lions that was marred by a controversial Pass Interference call to seal the win for Philadelphia. Rich breaks down the possible passing of the torch in the AFC West with the Denver Broncos improving to 9-2 with a key win over the Chiefs to drop Kansas City to 5-5 on the season, and weighs in on the Los Angeles Rams taking control of the NFC West with a nail-biting win over the Seattle Seahawks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Duration:00:46:35

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NFL Week 11: Lions-Eagles P.I. Controversy, Bears Up, Chiefs Down, and more

11/17/2025
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: 00:45 - When a flag is so obviously called wrong on the field, Sky Judge has to be able to overrun it 6:45 - Doesn't matter how bad the Eagles' offense is, their defense will carry them to the NFC Championship Game 10:25 - The NFC North is only getting two playoff teams and one of them is DA BEARS 15:35 - The Chiefs aren't winning more than nine games and will miss the playoffs 18:30 - The Rams are the best team in the NFL 21:40 - The 49ers with a healthy Brock Purdy are a real threat to win the NFC 26:00 - Josh Allen single-handedly makes the Bills the scariest team in the AFC 29:55 - The AFC North will go winless in the playoffs 33:20 - The Panthers are going to win the NFC South Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Duration:00:41:14

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Hour 3: NFL Week 11’s Top 5 Games, NL & AL MVP Reactions, plus actor Tracy Letts In-Studio

11/14/2025
Rich weighs in on Eagles WR AJ Brown’s unhappiness with his role in Philadelphia’s offense, and previews NFL Week 11’s top games including Lions vs Eagles, Rams vs Seahawks, Chiefs vs Broncos, Buccaneers vs Bills, Bears vs Vikings, and Packers vs Giants. Rich and the guys react to Shohei Ohtani’s latest unanimous MVP Award and Yankees slugger Aaron Judge taking AL MVP honors over Seattle Mariners catcher Cal Raleigh. Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright/actor Tracy Letts joins Rich in-studio to discuss ‘A House of Dynamite’ on Netflix, and shares some great stories about making ‘Ford v Ferrari,’ ‘The Big Short,’ ‘Winning Time,’ and the famous Festivus dinner episode of ‘Seinfeld.’ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Duration:00:46:04

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Hour 2: ‘What’s More Likely,’ plus NFL Insider Tom Pelissero

11/14/2025
NFL Insider Tom Pelissero and Rich discuss how the New England Patriots have been able to return to their winning ways this season, which coaches are in the mix to be the next New York Giants’ HC, if the 49ers can overcome their slew of injuries and reach the playoffs, the injury status of Denver Broncos RB JK Dobbins, Buccaneers RB Bucky Irving, and Chiefs RB Isaiah Pacheco, why the NFL isn’t actually cracking down on hip drop tackles, and if Green Bay Packers head coach Matt LaFleur is actually on the hot seat. In ‘What’s More Likely’ Rich weighs in on Joe Flacco, Jameis Winston, Rams vs Seahawks, Bills vs Bucs, Broncos vs Chiefs, Lions vs Eagles, and more. Rich weighs in on the big shakeup in Detroit where head coach Dan Campbell took over play calling duties for OC John Morton. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Duration:00:46:22

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Hour 1: Patriots and Jets are Going Opposite Directions, plus Terrell Suggs In-Studio

11/14/2025
Rich weighs in on the “truly remarkable” New England Patriots improving to 9-2 on the season thanks to the MVP-level play of 2nd-year QB Drake Maye, and debates Brockman if the Pats are getting their due respect as legit Super Bowl contenders. Former All-Pro DE Terrell Suggs joins Rich in-studio where he reveals why he, a former Baltimore Raven, loved playing against the Steelers in Pittsburgh, breaks down the state of the AFC North, explains why Cleveland Browns DE Myles Garrett is the best player in the NFL, and weighs in his chances to become a Pro Football Hall of Famer in the near future. Jets fan Rich reacts to New York falling to 2-8 on the year and what the future holds for QB Justin Fields. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Duration:00:46:18

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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