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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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  • Yesterday · 46 min

    Hour 3: NFL Week 5 ‘Higher Register, AFC ‘For Real of Fugazi,’ plus Vinnie Pasquantino Talks MLB

    Rich previews the pivotal NFC West showdown between the Seattle Seahawks and San Francisco 49ers, and the guys share their less-than-ringing belief in Justin Herbert and the Chargers, Brock Purdy and the 49ers, and Atlanta Falcons in this week’s ‘Higher Register’ segment. Royals 1B Vinnie Pasquantino and Rich talk ALCS and NLCS including why the Brewers have the best chance of the remaining teams to keep the Dodgers from a three-peat, why the Tampa Bay Rays continue to excel despite their meager payroll, and breaks down the Yankees’ latest playoffs disappointment. Rich, Brockman, and TJ switch to the AFC and debate if the 2-2 Patriots, Steelers, Bengals, Colts and Broncos are good, bad or just mediocre. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  • Yesterday · 46 min

    Hour 2: Rich’s Yankees Postmortem, MLB’s Playoffs Changes Proposal, plus NFL on CBS’ Kyle Long

    CBS Sports’ Kyle Long and Rich discuss the biggest NFL topics of the week including the mental health-related retirement of Eagles All-Pro OT Lane Johnson, the urgency to get in the Win column for the 0-4 Texans, Sean Payton’s expanded role in Broncos’ play calling duties, what Drake Maye showed in Week 4, if Kirk Cousins and the Raiders are legit AFC contenders, and if the 49ers or Chicago Bears are the best team in the league. Yankees fan Rich laments the Pinstripes’ latest playoffs disappointment to extend their streak of no World Series wins to 17 years and counting. The guys weigh in on MLB’s proposal to short the regular season to 154 games, expand the Division Series to best-of-seven with higher seeded teams being able to select their opponents. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  • Yesterday · 46 min

    Hour 1: Which 2-2 NFC Teams are ‘For Real or Fugazi,’ plus ESPN’s Jeff Saturday

    Rich debates if the 2-2 Cowboys, Eagles, Lions, Packers, Panthers, Falcons and Rams are good, bad or just mediocre. ESPN’s Jeff Saturday and Rich break down the latest around the NFL including Sean Payton taking some of the Broncos’ play calling duties away from OC Davis Webb in the wake of Denver’s slow starts on offense this season, the sometimes fiery relationship between Steelers QB Aaron Rodgers and HC Mike McCarthy, the keys to who wins Bills vs Rams, Bears vs Packers and 49ers vs Seahawks, and how the addition of Super Bowl MVP Kenneth Walker III has revived the 4-0 Chiefs’ offense. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  • Yesterday · 1 hr 13 min

    Je'Von Evans, Money In The Bank, Grand Slam France & More

    This week, NCW is joined by The Young O.G., Je'Von Evans! It's his 3rd time on the pod with O'Shea and T.J., but the 1st time that he takes part in a Money in the Bank Ladder match. Je'Von shares how he's preparing for the match as well as how he's grown as a performer of the last year. He also discusses his friendship with NXT North American Champion Jackson Drake, where he sees the "Big 3" of him, Oba and Trick in a few years and more! And as the wrestling world continues to mourn the loss of Benjamin Satterley aka Pac, T.J. gives his flowers to the saying, "The show must go on". Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  • Yesterday · 46 min

    Hour 3: 2027 NFL Draft Intrigue Already, plus Actors Sam Richardson & O’Shea Jackson Jr. In-Studio

    Rich reacts to Chargers HC Jim Harbaugh butting heads with a reporter in the wake of L.A.’s disastrous 0-4 start to the season and discusses how the 2027 NFL Draft could unfold with so many teams potentially drafting in the top 5 who won’t need to select a quarterback. Comic actor Sam Richardson joins Rich in-studio to promote Apple TV’s ‘Matchbox: The Movie,’ reveals how he went from doing improv as a 15-year-old to winning an Emmy on ‘Ted Lasso’ thanks to the friendships he made with Tim Robinson and Jason Sudeikis, reveals his favorite moments from making HBO’s acclaimed comedy ‘Veep,’ and weighs in on the state of his belove Detroit Lions. ‘No-Contest Wrestling’ host O’Shea Jackson Jr stops by the studio to talk Dodgers-Braves and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  • Wednesday · 46 min

    Hour 2:  Panthers WR Tetairoa McMillan, UCLA HC Bob Chesney, plus Lane Johnson’s Retirement Reaction

    Panthers WR Tetairoa McMillan and Rich discuss his stellar 14-catch output in Carolina’s Week 4 win over the Lions that highlighted his connection with QB Bryce Young, reveals what he did with his trophy for winning the NFL’s Offensive Rookie of the Year Award, and more. Rich guys weigh in on the retirement of Eagles OT Lane Johnson and Philadelphia trading C Cam Jurgens to the Ravens. UCLA Head Coach Bob Chesney tells Rich why he reached out to this week’s opponent Oregon HC Dan Lanning to see if he could help out in any way after Duck’s QB Dante Moore landed in a Los Angeles hospital after a suffering a concussion against USC, reveals the mindset and culture change that’s already taking root in Westwood, and reveals the coaching styles and interpersonal skills he has in common with Bruins alum/Dodgers manager Dave Roberts. Rich previews the Jets vs Browns in Week 5 and the game’s sneaky important implications Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  • Wednesday · 46 min

    Hour 1: Week 5 NFL Power Rankings, plus Kurt Warner Talks Maye, Nix, Eagles & Mor

    Rich reacts to Jerry Jones’ latest comments from Cowboys Owner Jerry Jones saying Dallas might not be done trading to beef up its defense, and power ranks the NFL’s top 10 teams heading into Week 5 with a new #1 (49ers?? Chiefs??) after the Patriots dropped the Bils from the ranks of the unbeaten. Pro Football Hall of Famer/NFL Network Analyst Kurt Warner break down the latest around the league including the possible return of Jayden Daniels to the Commanders, what concerns him about Colts QB Daniel Jones, Patriots’ QB Drake Maye’s return to form in Week 4, if he still thinks the Raiders are ‘fake,’ if Kyler Murray is holding back the Vikings’ offense, what advice he has for Broncos QB Bo Nix, how the Eagles can pump life into their moribund offense and key injuries continue to mount, and the ascension of former top picks Trevor Lawrence and Bryce Young as two of the NFL’s most exciting quarterbacks to watch this season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  • Tuesday · 46 min

    Hour 3: Steelers DT Cam Heyward, plus Magician David Kwong In-Studio

    Steelers DT Cam Heyward tells Rich his interpretation of head coach Mike McCarthy’s “cleaning house” comments following Pittsburgh’s Week 4 loss to the Browns, why Ohio State WR Jeremiah Smith should be the #1 overall pick in next year’s NFL Draft, reacts to Cleveland DE Jared Verse’s comments about how he was blocked by the Steelers’ offensive line, and why he’s not a fan of playing divisional opponents in international sites. (1:47) Magician/Mentalist David Kwong joins Rich in-studio to promote his ‘The Puzzle Room’ Netflix show. (21:28) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  • Tuesday · 46 min

    Hour 2: ‘Overreaction Tuesday,’ plus ESPN’s Josh Pate Talks ‘Bama-Georgia & Michigan’s Mess

    ESPN’s Josh Pate and Rich break down the biggest College Football storylines including why the Alabama Crimson Tide might be the best team in the country, what to make of the rocky start to Kyle Whittingham’s tenure at Michigan and the struggles of Wolverines QB Bryce Underwood, what’s on the line in the huge #2 Georgia vs #6 ‘Bama SEC showdown, why the upcoming North Dakota State vs New Mexico game could have wide-ranging national implications, and more. (2:37) In ‘Overreaction Tuesday’ Rich weighs in on Falcons QB Michael Penix Jr, the 49ers vs Seahawks in Week 5, the 0-4 Texans’ playoffs chances, the Eagles’ postseason odds, if the Broncos will miss the playoffs, and more. (28:52) Rich and the guys react to reports that the Seahawks were ready to sign Joe Mixon only to pass on the veteran RB after his team physical (39:58) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  • Tuesday · 46 min

    Hour 1: Falcons Run Wild on Saints, Yankees’ Errors Binge, plus Bruce Arians Bashes NFL Refs

    Rich weighs in on Bijan Robinson, Michael Penix Jr. and the Atlanta Falcons running roughshod over the New Orleans Saints on Monday Night Football. (2:39) Super Bowl LV Champion Head Coach, Bruce Arians, tells Rich why Falcons RB Bijan Robinson reminds him of Lions Hall of Famer Barry Sanders, what Kenneth Walker III has meant to the 4-0 Chiefs, why the Seahawks (not the 49ers) are still the best team in the NFC West, and says why he has no love lost for NFL referees who saw two of their own suspended this week for inappropriate on-field behavior. (16:23) Yankees fan Rich bemoans the Pinstripes’ 4 fielding errors in their ALDS Game 2 loss to the Rays to put New York on the brink of elimination. (34:04) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  • Monday · 46 min

    Hour 3: What to Make of the Giants, Michigan’s Big QB Question, AFC North Breakdown & the Spiraling Chargers

    Rich weighs in on Jameis Winston improving the Giants to 3-1 with a Week 4 win over the Arizona Cardinals, debates a caller on whether the Eagles would ever fire head coach Nick Sirianni mid-season, and reacts to his alma mater Michigan losing the Little Brown Jug to Minnesota for back-to-back Big Ten losses. (4:30) The guys break down Rich’s preseason prediction of the Cincinnati Bengals to win the AFC North, and react to Trevor Lawrence and the Jaguars improving to 3-1 and Jacksonville’s chances to land the AFC 1-seed when the dust settles on the regular season. (26:48) Rich weighs in on the 0-4 Chargers and if there’s an increasingly warming hot seat under Offensive Coordinator Mike McDaniel (and HC Jim Harbaugh???). (37:38) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  • Monday · 46 min

    Hour 2: Rams-Eagles Reactions, plus ESPN’s Marcus Spears Breaks Down Week 4

    Rich weighs in on the Rams’ “crucial” comeback against the Eagles to even their record at 2-2, and explains why he’s genuinely concerned for a Philadelphia team that has dropped back-to-back games. (7:51) Marcus Spears, ESPN NFL Analyst, and Rich break down the top storylines coming out of NFL Week 4 including the 20th anniversary of the Saints legend Steve Gleason’s blocked punt against the Falcons in the first game in the New Orleans Superdome following Hurricane Katrina, why the 49ers are the best team in the league right now, Kyler Murray running the Minnesota Vikings’ offense, if the Dallas Cowboys defense will improve, what’s ailing the 0-4 Houston Texans’ defense, if Sean Payton will resume calling plays for the Denver Broncos, which 2-2 teams should feel good and which should be concerned, and more. (17:58) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  • Monday · 46 min

    Hour 1: Chiefs-Raiders, Lions-Panthers, Patriots-Bills & Cowboys-Texans Reactions

    Rich weighs in on Kenneth Walker III’s latest stellar game in the Chiefs’ Week 4 win over the previously unbeaten Raiders and says what the Silver & Black proved to critics despite the loss, and breaks down Bryce Young and the Panthers’ offense firing on all cylinders in Carolina’s 32-26 Sunday Night Football win over the Detroit Lions who continue to struggle defensively. (3:04) Brockman and Rich react to Patriots QB Drake Maye finally starting to look like the MVP runner-up in New England’s Week 4 win over the Buffalo Bills. (28:18) Rich and Cowboys fan TJ react to Dak Prescott, CD Lamb and Dallas’ offense sending the Houston Texans to an 0-4 record to start the season. (35:13) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  • Monday · 44 min

    NFL Week 4 Thrillers, Stunners & Resurrections

    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: 1:15 - Drake Maye is back and the Patriots will be leading the AFC East when AJ Brown returns 7:00 - Kenneth Walker III will be OPOY and threaten 2,000 yards rushing 11:20 - If the Chargers finish 4th in AFC West, Justin Herbert needs a change of scenery in 2027 15:00 - Jameis Winston's experience is full go and the Giants are the team to beat in the NFC East 18:25 - QB play will keep the Vikings from winning the NFC North 21:45 - Bryce Young is a top 8 QB... and he's not 8th 28:45 - The Cowboys aren't complete enough to be taken seriously as legit NFC contenders 32:30 - The Rams will be no better than 3rd in the NFC West this season 36:25 - The Jaguars are the most complete team in the NFL 38:25 - Viewer Overreaction of the Week: The Chargers and Texans will have top 5 picks in the 2027 NFL Draft and neither will win 5 games this season Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  • October 2 · 46 min

    Hour 3: Right & Wrong

    We break down the current landscape of the NFL & Who were we right & wrong about so far? + Mahershala Ali, Academy Award-Winning Actor. O’Shea Jackson Jr., Actor,Rapper, Songwriter join the show. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  • October 2 · 46 min

    Hour 2: What's More Impressive?

    We discuss who's been more impressive so far between the Browns & The Raiders + Former NFL HC Sean McDermott joins the show. And we do another edition of "What's More Likely?" from the Gridiron to the Diamond. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  • October 2 · 46 min

    Hour 1: Taking The League(s) by Surprise?

    We discuss the Browns huge division win over the Steelers. Plus, Kansas City Royals 1st Baseman joins the show to talk all things baseball as the Division series' are set. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  • October 1 · 46 min

    Hour 3: NFL Week 3 'Higher Register', plus NFL on FOX Analyst Mark Schlereth

    Rich blasts lifelong Yankees fan Mike Del Tufo for claiming that he’s now also a Los Angeles Dodgers fan. Rich, Brockman and TJ share their less-than-ringing belief in the unbeaten Las Vegas Raiders, Chargers RB Omarion Hampton, and the outcome of the Rams vs Eagles Week 3 showdown in ‘Higher Register'. Three-time Super Bowl champion/FOX Sports Analyst Mark Schlereth and Rich break down the latest around the NFL including Deshaun Watson leading the Browns to a surprising 2-1 start to the season, why the Raiders have won three straight out of the gate, what to make of the Seahawks’ Week 3 loss to the Commanders’ backup QB Marcus Mariota, the Chiefs’ and 49ers’ 3-0 starts, what to read into the Broncos’ slow stars on offense, Trevor Lawrence leveling up for the Jaguars, the Vikings trading JJ McCarthy to the Giants, and what CB Joey Porter Jr brings to the Dallas Cowboys. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  • October 1 · 46 min

    Hour 2: MLB Wild Card Round Reactions, plus Patriots Insider Tom Curran

    Rich and the guys react to American League Wild Card Round that saw 2 game sweeps of the Red Sox and Astros by the Yankees and White Sox. (1:06) NBC Sports Boston’s Patriots Insider Tom Curran and Rich break down the stunning drop off in play from last season’s NFL MVP runner up, Drake Maye, a possible return timeline for injured WR AJ Brown, the panic alarms will sound if New England drops to 1-3, why speedy RB TreVeyon Henderson doesn’t get more touches each week, and more. (19:10) The guys weigh in on the Padres’ 2-game domination of the Cubs while the Phillies late-game home run heroics pushed their series against the Braves to a deciding Game 3. (37:52) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  • October 1 · 46 min

    Hour 1: Cowboys Trade for Joey Porter Jr, plus Hall of Fame WR Larry Fitzgerald

    Rich weighs in on the Dallas Cowboys trading for Steelers CB Joey Porter Jr. (3:24) Pro Football Hall of Famer Larry Fitzgeral tells Rich what it felt like to be enshrined in the HOF on his first ballot, his reaction to Aaron Donald’s return to the Rams, what advice he has for struggling Arizona Cardinals WR Marvin Harrison Jr, who’s the best receiver in the NFL right now, and more. (17:52) Rich debates a caller about how the NFL can improve its inconsistent officiating problem in the wake of the league admitting the refs got the Pass Interference call wrong at the end of the Rams-Broncos Week 3 game. (35:01) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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