

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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Oct 7, 2025 • 1h 16min
O'Shea returns in studio with TJ, and they are joined by "The Young OG" of NXT, Je'Von Evans
This episode of NCW get BOUNCY as NXT's Je'Von Evans, aka "Young O.G." joins O'Shea Jackson, Jr. and T.J. Jefferson. The 21-year-old Evans shares how his wrestling journey started as a 13 year old, reveals who inspires him, recalls his breakout "For the Culture" match, and assembles his "Bar Fight Crew". Evans will be part of Team NXT tomorrow as they take on Team TNA in "Showdown." Next week at "Bound For Glory" Evans has a match for the TNA X-Division Championship as he takes on current title
holder, Leon Slater. O'Shea and T.J. also share their highlights from Saturday Night's Major League Wrestling's "Slaughterhouse" card. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Oct 6, 2025 • 47min
Hour 3: NFC East Breakdown, Lions & Colts Rolling, and Bengals Should Trade for Jameis
Rich makes the case for the Detroit Lions as the best team in the NFC and the Indianapolis Colts as the class of the AFC, and explains why the Cincinnati Bengals should trade for New York Giants third-string QB Jameis Winston.
Rich breaks down the NFC East landscape following the Philadelphia Eagles’ Week 5 loss combined with the Washington Commanders’ and Dallas Cowboy’s wins to tighten things up in the division.
‘No-Contest Wrestling’ podcast co-host O’Shea Jackson Jr. joins Rich Eisen in-studio to discuss the Dodgers vs Phillies NLDS matchup. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Oct 6, 2025 • 47min
Hour 2: Baker Mayfield’s MVP Turn, plus Mike Mayock Talks Eagles, Raiders & More
Rich reacts to yet another stellar game out of Buccaneers QB Baker Mayfield in Tampa Bay’s thrilling 38-35 Week 5 win over the Seahawks, and weighs in on the Arizona Cardinals finding new ways to lose close games in falling to 2-3 with a loss to the previously winless Tennessee Titans.
Westwood One NFL Analyst Mike Mayock and Rich discuss the Philadelphia Eagles’ lack of an offensive identity, explains why New England Patriots 2nd-year QB Drake Maye reminds him of Chargers QB Justin Herbert, weighs in on Raiders QB Geno Smith’s turnover issues, the 1-4 Baltimore Ravens, former high draft picks Baker Mayfield, Sam Darnold & Daniel Jones thriving with their new teams, and why the Cincinnati Bengals should have already tried to trade for Atlanta Falcons backup QB Kirk Cousins. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Oct 6, 2025 • 39min
NFL Week 5: Pats Rising, Eagles Falling, Colts Contending, Chargering Is Back, and More
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:
1:00 - Sunday night was the biggest Patriots win of the post-Tom Brady era
5:20 - The Eagles are no longer the team to beat in the NFC
10:20 - It's time to take the Colts seriously as Super Bowl contenders
13:40 - The Ravens have peaked under John Harbaugh
16:30 - Chargering is back!!! The Bolts will miss the playoffs
19:35 - The Bengals need to trade for Russell Wilson to keep any hope alive this season
21:50 - Baker Mayfield will finish no lower than third in the MVP voting this season
25:20 - Kyle Shanahan is the Coach of the Year front runner
28:50 - Carson Wentz should start the rest of the season for the Vikings
31:45 - Both Giants and Jets will be picking in the top five next April Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Oct 6, 2025 • 47min
Hour 1: Eagles & Bills Unbeaten No More, Drake Maye’s It Factor, Big Ravens Concerns
Rich breaks down the Denver Broncos’ 4th quarter comeback to knock the Philadelphia Eagles from the ranks of the unbeaten, and Patriots fan Brockman reacts to New England handing Josh Allen and the Buffalo Bills their first loss of the season.
Rich weighs in on the injury-riddled Baltimore Ravens getting manhandled at home in their 44-10 loss to the Houston Texans. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Oct 3, 2025 • 46min
Hour 3: Rams Concern Level, NFL Week 5’s Top Games, plus Jeremy Piven In-Studio
Rich recaps the Rams falling to 3-2 after their overtime loss on Thursday Night Football against the 49ers, and previews NFL Week 5’s top games including Patriots vs Bills, Commanders vs Chargers, Chiefs vs Jaguars, Buccaneers vs Seahawks, Broncos vs Eagles, and Vikings vs Browns.
Actor/comedian Jeremy Piven joins Rich in studio where they discuss his upcoming stand-up tour, his Chicago sports fandom, shares his favorite stories from being on ‘The Larry Sanders Show,’ ‘Seinfeld,’ ‘Entourage,’ doing improv with Chris Farley, and partying with Dennis Rodman, and reveals that he improvised much of his memorable scene opposite Robert De Niro in ‘Heat.’ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Oct 3, 2025 • 46min
Hour 2: What’s More Likely, MLB Playoffs Reactions, plus Jaguars RB Travis Etienne Jr
Rich reacts to the NLDS matchups and to Yankees rookie Cam Schlittler fanning 12 in New York’s Game 3 Wild Card win to oust the Boston Red Sox, and in ‘What’s More Likely’ Rich weighs in on the NFC West race, the Browns, Ravens, Broncos, Patriots, Raiders, Dolphins, Buccaneers-Seahawks, Chargers-Commanders, and more.
Jaguars RB Travis Etienne Jr tells Rich what it’s like to thrive in new head coach Liam Coen’s offense, his response to those who say Travis Hunter should choose either DB or WR and not play both, and says what Jacksonville’s formidable defense can prove on Monday Night Football against the defending AFC champion Kansas City Chiefs.
Rich explains why he can’t wait for Shohei Ohtani’s playoff debut as a pitcher and batter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Oct 3, 2025 • 46min
Hour 1: Rams-49ers Reactions, plus NFL Insider Tom Pelissero
Rich breaks down the San Francisco 49ers’ pivotal overtime win on Thursday Night Football over their NFC West rival Los Angeles Rams.
NFL Insider Tom Pelissero and Rich discuss how much time Baltimore Ravens QB Lamar Jackson could miss with his hamstring injury, how Kyle Shanahan and the 49ers have been able to weather their rash of injuries on the way to a 4-1 record, what the Cleveland Browns’ long-term plan at quarterback is after benching Joe Flacco for rookie Dillon Gabriel, AJ Brown’s unhappiness with his role in the Philadelphia Eagles’ offense this season, and if the Cincinnati Bengals will be buyers (Kirk Cousins??) or sellers (Trey Hendrickson??) when the trade deadline nears.
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Oct 2, 2025 • 47min
Hour 3: Charlie Sheen Talks Major League, Platoon & More In-Studio; NFL Week 5 Higher Register
Actor Charlie Sheen joins Rich in-studio to discuss his new memoir and ‘AKA Charlie Sheen’ Netflix documentary, reveals why he’s a Cincinnati Reds fan despite growing up in Malibu, marvels over the singular greatness of Dodgers 2-way star Shohei Ohtani, recounts the time he bought out 2000 seats in the Angels’ outfield section to give him a better shot at catching a Cecil Fielder home run ball, reveals that he, not Ralph Macchio, was the original choice to play ‘The Karate Kid,’ explains how he got into the alcohol-free beer business, and shares some great stories about meeting Jack Nicholson, making ‘Platoon,’ ‘Wall Street,’ ‘Ferris Bueller’s Day Off,’ and ‘Major League’ in a round of ‘Celebrity True or False.’
In the NFL Week 5 edition of ‘Higher Register’ Rich and the guys offer up their solid-but-not-all-that-convincing endorsement of the Denver Broncos, Seattle Seahawks, and Baltimore Ravens backup QB Cooper Rush. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Oct 2, 2025 • 47min
Hour 2: Chiefs WR Xavier Worthy, S.I.’s Chris Mannix’s NBA Season Preview
Chiefs WR Xavier Worthy and Rich discuss his return from the shoulder injury that knocked him out for a few weeks to start the season, what he’s learned from future Hall of Famer Travis Kelce, if Kansas City turned a corner with their Week 4 beatdown of the Baltimore Ravens, the challenge of facing Travis Hunter and the stout Jacksonville Jaguars defense on Monday Night Football in Week 5, and more.
NBA on NBC/Sports Illustrated reporter Chris Mannix tells Rich when the Boston Celtics can expect Jayson Tatum to return from his Achilles injury, why there’s so much anxiety surrounding Joel Embiid and the Philadelphia 76ers, why the Los Angeles Clippers/Kawhi Leonard salary cap scandal won’t be going away anytime soon, discusses the Lakers’ LeBron James load management plan, New Orleans Pelicans F Zion Williamson’s newfound fitness regimen, Steve Kerr’s uncertain future coaching the Golden State Warriors, and the brewing discontent between WNBA players and league brass that could lead to “a nasty work stoppage.”
Yankees fan Rich and Red Sox fan Brockman break down the win-or-go-home stakes in their Wild Card Game 3. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices


