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.
Episodes
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Jul 2, 2025 • 51min
Isaiah Hartenstein: We Knew Early On This Team Was Special
7/2/25 - Hour 3
Thunder C/F Isaiah Hartenstein and Rich revisit his toddler son’s now-famous appearance on the podium during the Thunder’s NBA Finals celebration, discusses Oklahoma City’s title and the selfless leadership of Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, and says if he was surprised the Knicks fired his former coach Tom Thibodeau.
Michigan alum Rich reacts to Ohio State WR Jeremiah Smith guaranteeing a Buckeyes win over the Wolverines, and weighs in on his New York Knicks likely hiring Mike Brown to be their next head coach.
Suzy Shuster drops by the studio to discuss the Indiana Fever’s WNBA Commissioner’s Cup and the guys’ upcoming airing of ‘Celebrity Family Feud.’
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
Jul 2, 2025 • 54min
NFL Power Rankings Of Non-Quarterbacks
7/2/25 - Hour 2
Rich plays the ‘NFL Win-Loss Game’ with an Indianapolis Colts fan, and power ranks his top ten NFL players who are not quarterbacks.
Actor Brian Baumgartner joins Rich in-studio where he says how golf led him to becoming good friends with Steelers QB Aaron Rodgers and Buccaneers QB Baker Mayfield, shares a great behind-the-scenes story about shooting the famous chili spilling scene on ‘The Office,’ reveals his favorite episodes and moments from the beloved sitcom, 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
Jul 2, 2025 • 54min
Sam Amick: All Signs Point To Deandre Ayton Joining The Lakers
7/2/25 - Hour 1
Rich weighs in on the contract stalemate between TJ Watt and the Steelers and the guys debate of the Pittsburgh LB would be elected to the Pro Football Hall of Fame if he were to retire today.
The Athletic’s Sam Amick and Rich discuss the Milwaukee Bucks’ big shake up this week that saw them jettison Damian Lillard while signing Myles Turner away from the Indiana Pacers, how the NBA’s rash of Achilles injuries have impacted free agency, if the Lakers could pursue free agent C Deandre Ayton and LeBron James’ future in Los Angeles beyond this season, and more.
Rich and Brockman debate how much the Lakers could get in return if they trade LeBron.
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
Jul 1, 2025 • 54min
Tony Khan: Very Excited About Travis Hunter
7/1/25 - Hour 2
Rich and the guys debate if Baltimore Ravens RB Derrick Henry would be elected to the Pro Football Hall of Fame if he were to retire today.
Jaguars Exec/All-Elite Wrestling CEO Tony Khan joins Rich in-studio to discuss the skyrocketing growth of AEW since its launch, Jags drafting 2-way Heisman Trophy winner Travis Hunter and their 2-way plans for the hybrid WR/CB, and much more.
Rich and the guys celebrate Bobby Bonilla Day as the former Mets sluggers gets his annual check for $1.19 Million from the New York Mets even though he hasn’t played for them since 1999.
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
Jul 1, 2025 • 51min
Are The Milwaukee Bucks Better Without Damian Lillard?
7/1/25 - Hour 3
Rich and the guys react to the Milwaukee Bucks waiving Damian Lillard and weigh in on the Lakers lackluster showing in NBA free agency thus far, and play an impromptu round of ‘What’s More Likely’ involving LeBron James and Steelers DE TJ Watt.
Motivational author Jim Murphy joins Rich in-studio to discuss his ‘Inner Excellence’ book that shot to fame when Philadelphia Eagles WR A.J. Brown was seen reading it on the sideline during games last season, 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
Jul 1, 2025 • 54min
Gerry Dulac: Steelers Know Signing TJ Watt Is Not The Best Business Decision
7/1/25 - Hour 1
Rich breaks down a busy day on the NBA front that saw the Oklahoma City Thunder hand Shai Gilgeous-Alexander a super max extension, and the Milwaukee Bucks signing Myles Turner away from the Indiana Pacers then waiving the injured Damian Lillard.
The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette’s Gerry Dulac tells Rich why Steelers’ traded S Minkah Fitzpatrick for Dolphins CB Jalen Ramsey, and discusses how long the contract standoff between the team and All-Pro edge-rusher TJ Watt could last.
Miami Herald columnist Omar Kelly tells Rich why the Dolphins traded CB Jalen Ramsey to the Steelers, reacts to TE Darren Waller coming out of retirement for a trade to Miami, says what QB Tua Tagovailoa must do to take his game to the next level, and discusses how committed WR Tyreek Hill is to remaining in Miami heading into the new season.
Rich weighs in on what’s at stake this season for the Dolphins and Steelers after their big offseason moves and Pittsburgh’s looming TJ Watt holdout.
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
Jul 1, 2025 • 1h 29min
No-Contest Wrestling: WWE Night Of Champions Recap
Please check out other RES productions:
The Rich Eisen Show: http://apple.co/richeisenshow
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
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She caught the internet by storm a few weeks ago so O'Shea Jackson & T.J. Jefferson felt it was only right to welcome Coastal Championship Wrestling Women's Champion Nikki Blackheart to the podcast. Nikki is still new to the business and NCW wanted to put their spotlight on this up and coming talent. They discussed her introduction to wrestling at Wrestlemania 39, how she blew up on social media, getting trained by Gangrel, her dream matchups and much more.O'Shea and T.J. recapped WWE's Night of Champions PLE, discussed Blake Monroe's NXT debut and T.J. used his Creative Liberties to pitch the man he believes should retire John Cena. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jun 30, 2025 • 50min
Would Tyreek Hill Be An NFL Hall Of Famer If He Retired Today?
6/30/25 - Hour 3
Rich explains how the Steelers/Dolphins Jalen Ramsey/Minkah Fitzpatrick trade impacts Miami in the long and short term. The guys debate if Miami Dolphins WR Tyreek Hill would be a hall of famer if he were to retire today.
Oscar-nominated producer Jerry Bruckheimer joins Rich in-studio where he reveals that Brad Pitt actually learned to drive a Formula 1 car for ‘F1: The Movie,’ reveals how seven-time F1 champion Lewis Hamilton got involved in the film, the possibility we’ll see Tom Cruise in sequels to ‘Top Gun: Maverick’ and ‘Days of Thunder,’ 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
Jun 30, 2025 • 54min
Josh Hines-Allen: I Believe Travis Hunter Can Play On Both Sides Of The Ball
6/30/25 - Hour 2
Jaguars DE Josh Hines-Allen joins Rich in-studio where he reveals how new head coach Liam Coen is changing the team’s moribund culture, how rookie Travis Hunter’s competitiveness has impressed him, of the Heisman Trophy-winner can play both WR and CB in the NFL, discusses the expectations for QB Trevor Lawrence and himself, and more.
In ‘Overreaction Monday’ Rich weighs in on the New York Mets’ slump, the Pittsburgh Steelers, LeBron James’ Lakers future, the Houston Rockets’ chances to reach the NBA Finals after adding Kevin Durant, and if Deshaun Watson will start games for the Cleveland Browns this season.
Rich and the guys debate if the Steelers would be wise or foolish to trade disgruntled DE TJ Watt.
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
Jun 30, 2025 • 53min
The Pittsburgh Steelers Just Improved In Their Gotta Have It Season
6/30/25 - Hour 1
Rich reacts to the Pittsburgh Steelers sending S Minkah Fitzpatrick back to the Miami Dolphins for CB Jalen Ramsey.
ESPN’s Dave McMenamin and Rich discuss LeBron James’ future with the Los Angeles Lakers, L.A.’s options to build around Luka Doncic via free agency, the chances the Milwaukee Bucks trade Giannis Antetokounmpo, and if the New York Knicks could make South Carolina’s Dawn Staley the first female head coach in NBA history.
Rich weighs in on LeBron opting in with the Lakers and his desire to bring another NBA title to L.A..
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
