The Rich Eisen Show
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The Rich Eisen Show mixes sports analysis with pop culture, humor and interviews. The show attracts the most recognizable names including Tom Brady, Matt Damon, Jodie Foster, Matthew McConaughey, Regina King, Aaron Rodgers and Morgan Freeman. Now in its sixth year, the Emmy-nominated show originates out of Los Angeles, airing weekdays Noon-3pm ET/9am-Noon PT on SiriusXM and the Roku Channel. As Eisen said, “After all these years of seeing TV add ten pounds, I’m hoping phones and tablets will only add five.”
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Aug 12, 2025 • 1h 7min
No-Contest Wrestling: Kali Armstrong and Naomi
This week on Episode 45, O’Shea Jackson, Jr and T.J. Jefferson welcomed Kali Armstrong, WWE’s inaugural Evolve Women’s Champion to the podcast. Kali shares how she went from being a track & field star at the University of Southern California to being an up and coming star in the squared circle. In addition, O’Shea and T.J. interviewed Naomi when she was still holding the Money in the Bank briefcase. Unfortunately it was cut short by a power outage. Namoi has since cashed in her briefcase to become the Women’s World Champion and here is the interview that took place in June.
Please check out other RES productions:
Overreaction Monday: http://apple.co/overreactionmonday
What the Football with Suzy Shuster and Amy Trask: http://apple.co/whatthefootball
The Jim Jackson Show: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-jim-jackson-show/id1770609432
No-Contest Wrestling with O'Shea Jackson Jr. and TJ Jefferson: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/no-contest-wrestling/id1771450708 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Aug 11, 2025 • 54min
NFL Insider Mike Garafolo
Guest host Tom Pelissero and the guys break down the first weekend of NFL preseason games including the debut of Browns quarterback Shedeur Sanders and what it means for Cleveland’s QB competition.
NFL Insider Mike Garafolo and Tom discuss Jaxson Dart’s debut for the New York Giants, what Justin Fields brings to the New York Jets’ offense, how Anthony Richardson’s injury impacts the Colts’ QB competition, weighs in on Shedeur Sanders’ impressive Browns debut, and how long the Cowboys/Micah Parsons contract beef could drag out.
Tom breaks down our first look at Travis Hunter playing both WR and CB for the Jaguars.
Please check out other RES productions:
Overreaction Monday: http://apple.co/overreactionmonday
What the Football with Suzy Shuster and Amy Trask: http://apple.co/whatthefootball
The Jim Jackson Show: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-jim-jackson-show/id1770609432
No-Contest Wrestling with O'Shea Jackson Jr. and TJ Jefferson: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/no-contest-wrestling/id1771450708 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Aug 11, 2025 • 54min
Former NFL QB Chase Daniel
Guest host Tom Pelissero reacts to the NFL debut of #1 overall draft pick Cam Ward for the Tennessee Titans.
In ‘Overreaction Monday’ guest host Tom Pelissero weighs in on Shedeur Sanders’ Browns debut, Travis Hunter’s 2-way debut for the Jaguars, Micah Parsons’ contract standstill, the expectations for Jets QB Justin Fields, and who’s under the most pressure on the Miami Dolphins this season.
The Athletic’s/former NFL QB Chase Daniel tells Tom what the game tape says about the NFL debuts of Shedeur Sanders, Giants QB Jaxson Dart, and Saints QB Tyler Shough, if the Colts should be concerned about the development of 3rd-year QB Anthony Richardson, and why Jets fans should be excited about New York’s Justin Fields-focused offense this season.
Tom plays the ‘NFL Win/Loss Game’ with a Minnesota Vikings fan.
Please check out other RES productions:
Overreaction Monday: http://apple.co/overreactionmonday
What the Football with Suzy Shuster and Amy Trask: http://apple.co/whatthefootball
The Jim Jackson Show: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-jim-jackson-show/id1770609432
No-Contest Wrestling with O'Shea Jackson Jr. and TJ Jefferson: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/no-contest-wrestling/id1771450708 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Aug 11, 2025 • 51min
NFL Network Host Scott Hanson
NFL Network host Scott Hanson and guest host Tom Pelissero discuss the future of ‘NFL RedZone’ heading onto the league’s partnership with ESPN, how the NFL’s new virtual first down measurement system will impact the RZC, the top storylines he’s looking forward to for the new season, and much more.
Tom and Brockman weigh in on the latest in the back injury plaguing Rams QB Matthew Stafford, and Tom reveals that he finally watched ‘Jaws’ for the first time.
Please check out other RES productions:
Overreaction Monday: http://apple.co/overreactionmonday
What the Football with Suzy Shuster and Amy Trask: http://apple.co/whatthefootball
The Jim Jackson Show: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-jim-jackson-show/id1770609432
No-Contest Wrestling with O'Shea Jackson Jr. and TJ Jefferson: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/no-contest-wrestling/id1771450708 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Aug 8, 2025 • 50min
Under the Radar NFL X-Factors
Rich reveals his ‘Top 5 X-Factors We Should Be Noticing More’ heading into the new NFL season.
Paralympian track & field star Ezra Frech joins Rich in-studio to discuss his new ‘Adaptive’ Peacock documentary chronicling his multi-gold medals accomplishments in Paris last summer.
Rich plays the ‘NFL Win-Loss Game’ with a Dallas Cowboys fan.
Please check out other RES productions:
Overreaction Monday: http://apple.co/overreactionmonday
What the Football with Suzy Shuster and Amy Trask: http://apple.co/whatthefootball
The Jim Jackson Show: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-jim-jackson-show/id1770609432
No-Contest Wrestling with O'Shea Jackson Jr. and TJ Jefferson: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/no-contest-wrestling/id1771450708 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Aug 8, 2025 • 54min
Andrew Hawkins: Playing both ways will keep Travis Hunter from being the best
Rich reacts to Pete Carroll’s return to the NFL with the Las Vegas Raiders in their first preseason game against his old team, the Seattle Seahawks, and in ‘What’s More Likely’ Rich weighs in on the Bengals, Colts, Seahawks, Lions, Falcons, Bills, Jets, Giants, Browns, Chiefs, Cardinals, Rams, Cowboys, Dolphins and Bears.
Former NFL WR Andrew Hawkins and Rich discuss Shedeur Sanders getting his first career start in the Browns’ first preseason game, why the Indianapolis Colts should have big concerns about Anthony Richardson’s ability to be a starting QB in the NFL, if Jacksonville Jaguars CB/WR Travis Hunter can excel at both positions at the professional level, what impact contract holdouts and hold-ins have on teams’ locker rooms, and more.
Please check out other RES productions:
Overreaction Monday: http://apple.co/overreactionmonday
What the Football with Suzy Shuster and Amy Trask: http://apple.co/whatthefootball
The Jim Jackson Show: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-jim-jackson-show/id1770609432
No-Contest Wrestling with O'Shea Jackson Jr. and TJ Jefferson: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/no-contest-wrestling/id1771450708 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Aug 8, 2025 • 54min
Not a Good First Night for the Colts
Rich weighs in on the dislocated finger injury suffered by Anthony Richardson in the Colts’ first preseason game of the year, and reacts to Joe Burrow and the Bengals’ offense firing on all cylinders while hold-in DE Trey Hendrickson watched from the sidelines.
NFL Insider Tom Pelissero and Rich discuss the injuries to Chargers LT Rashawn Slater and Colts QB Anthony Richardson, the latest in the Micah Parsons/Dallas Cowboys contract standoff, Shedeur Sanders getting the start in the Cleveland Browns’ first preseason game, the Vikings’ expectations for 2nd-year QB JJ McCarthy, Caleb Williams’ struggles with the Bears’ new offense, and Terry McLaurin’s & Trey Hendrickson’s hold-ins with the Commanders and Bengals.
Rich reacts to Jerry Jones’ and Micah Parsons’ recent absence from Dallas Cowboys training camp.
Please check out other RES productions:
Overreaction Monday: http://apple.co/overreactionmonday
What the Football with Suzy Shuster and Amy Trask: http://apple.co/whatthefootball
The Jim Jackson Show: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-jim-jackson-show/id1770609432
No-Contest Wrestling with O'Shea Jackson Jr. and TJ Jefferson: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/no-contest-wrestling/id1771450708 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Aug 7, 2025 • 51min
Oz The Mentalist
Rich and the guys weigh in on the Chiefs’ chances to return to the Super Bowl for a 4th-straight year.
Oz Pearlman joins Rich in-studio where he discusses his upcoming ‘Read Your Mind’ book, and blows Brockman and Del Tufo’s minds with his mentalism skills.
Rich reacts to the latest in RB James Cook’s contract standoff with the Buffalo Bills.
Please check out other RES productions:
Overreaction Monday: http://apple.co/overreactionmonday
What the Football with Suzy Shuster and Amy Trask: http://apple.co/whatthefootball
The Jim Jackson Show: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-jim-jackson-show/id1770609432
No-Contest Wrestling with O'Shea Jackson Jr. and TJ Jefferson: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/no-contest-wrestling/id1771450708 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Aug 7, 2025 • 54min
Cam Ward Expectations
Rich weighs in on the rookie year expectations for Tennessee Titans QB Cam Ward, and reacts to Rams WR Davante Adams’ comments about Jacksonville Jaguars 2-way phenom Travis Hunter.
FOX Sports/The Athletic’s Bruce Feldman and Rich discuss the chances Arch Manning bolts Texas for the NFL Draft after just one season as the Longhorns’ starter, top-ranked UT taking on defending national champions Ohio State to kick off the CFB season, how Michigan and Penn State will fare in the Big Ten, what Colorado looks like in the post-Shedeur Sanders and Travis Hunter era, and which players top his 2025 College Football Freaks list.
Please check out other RES productions:
Overreaction Monday: http://apple.co/overreactionmonday
What the Football with Suzy Shuster and Amy Trask: http://apple.co/whatthefootball
The Jim Jackson Show: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-jim-jackson-show/id1770609432
No-Contest Wrestling with O'Shea Jackson Jr. and TJ Jefferson: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/no-contest-wrestling/id1771450708 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Aug 7, 2025 • 54min
Miami Dolphins Head Coach Mike McDaniel
Rich previews the first week of NFL preseason games.
Dolphins head coach Mike McDaniel and Rich discuss the value of pre-season NFL games, the rebuilding bond between Tua Tagovailoa and Tyreek Hill, Tua’s mental toughness and competitive mindset, the progress of rookie DT Kenneth Grant, the health of Miami’s pash rush, the return of Minkah Fitzpatrick, and more.
Rich weighs in on Archie Manning saying his grandson, Arch, won’t be leaving Texas for the NFL draft following the upcoming college football season.
Please check out other RES productions:
Overreaction Monday: http://apple.co/overreactionmonday
What the Football with Suzy Shuster and Amy Trask: http://apple.co/whatthefootball
The Jim Jackson Show: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-jim-jackson-show/id1770609432
No-Contest Wrestling with O'Shea Jackson Jr. and TJ Jefferson: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/no-contest-wrestling/id1771450708 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
