The Rich Eisen Show
ESPN, Rich Eisen Productions, Rich Eisen
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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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
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 27, 2025 • 51min
Movie Sequels We Want To See
6/27/25 - Hour 3
Rich reacts to Cooper Flagg’s first press conference with the Dallas Mavericks, and the guys discuss which sequels to classic movies they’d like to see made.
Rich plays the ‘NFL Win-Loss Game’ with an Indianapolis Colts fan.
In ‘What’s More Likely’ Rich weighs in on Aaron Rodgers’ NFL future, Jayden Daniels, CJ Stroud, fantasy football rankings, Paul Skenes, Shohei Ohtani, the Knicks, Thunder, Mavericks, Spurs and more.
Rich wraps up the week with an ‘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
Jun 27, 2025 • 55min
Tom Pelissero: Justin Tucker's Best Option Was Accepting The Suspension
6/27/25 - Hour 1
Rich and the guys react to the latest drama surrounding the Jazz and disgruntled draft pick Ace Bailey who by many accounts (and judging by his facial expressions) did NOT want to be drafted by Utah.
NFL Insider Tom Pelissero and Rich discuss the unsettled contract situations involving TJ Watt, Lamar Jackson, James Cook, Terry McLaurin, Micah Parsons and Trey Hendrickson, the standoff between rookie DE Shemar Stewart and the Bengals front office, Justin Tucker’s 10-game suspension, the brewing collusion controversy between the league and the NFLPA, 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 27, 2025 • 54min
Terry Francona: I Really Like The Youth Of Our Whole Team
6/27/25 - Hour 2
Rich and the guys debate if Dallas Mavericks PF Anthony Davis would be elected into the Basketball Hall of Fame if he were to retire today.
Reds Manager Terry Francona and Rich discuss the Boston Red Sox 2024 World Series win, why he came out of retirement, the appeal of Cincinnati SS Elly De La Cruz, what it was like managing Michael Jordan during his time as a baseball minor leaguer on the Birmingham Barons and playing for Pete Rose the manager, and explains why he had a fishing boat chair installed in the Reds dugout.
Rich and the guys discuss why Francona is a lock to make the Baseball Hall of Fame, and play the ‘NFL Win-Loss Game’ with a Green Bay Packers 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
Jun 26, 2025 • 50min
Top 5 NFL Sleeper Teams Of 2025
6/26/25 - Hour 3
Rich plays the ‘NFL Win/Loss Game’ with fans of the Jaguars and Bears, and weighs in on what to expect out of Caleb Williams surrounded by a new coaching staff in Chicago, and reveals his list of the top 5 sleeper teams for the upcoming NFL season.
Rich squeezes in one more ‘NFL Win/Loss Game’ with a fan of the Arizona Cardinals.
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 26, 2025 • 54min
Matt Barnes: I Think Ace Bailey's Antics Caused Him To Drop In The NBA Draft
6/26/25 - Hour 2
The guys talk NBA Draft, and Rich shares his favorite memories of former Buffalo Bills QB Jim Kelly’s induction weekend at the Pro Football Hall of Fame back in 2002.
Rich and the guys debate if Josh Allen would be elected into the Pro Football Hall of Fame if he retired today.
‘All the Smoke’ podcast co-host Matt Barnes joins Rich in-studio where he explains why the 76ers should have drafted Rutgers’ Ace Bailey 3rd overall, says if an NBA conspiracy led to the Dallas Mavericks getting to draft Duke’s Cooper Flagg, breaks down a possible reason behind the league’s rash of Achilles injuries, says how he would improve the NBA if he were commissioner, reveals what it was like enjoying the high life with veteran players when he was up-and-coming, why he has no love lost for his former coach Maurice Cheeks, and talks about his media expansion into baseball, golf, 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 26, 2025 • 44min
Jeff Teague: There's No Pressure For Cooper Flagg
6/26/25 - Hour 1
Rich and the guys weigh in on the Mavericks selecting Cooper Flagg with the first overall pick of the NBA Draft and what’s in store in Dallas for the Duke phenom, and react to the 76ers passing over Ace Bailey to draft VJ Edgecombe.
‘Club 520 Podcast’ co-host Jeff Teague tells Rich why the New Orleans Pelicans won the NBA Draft, reveals how Michael Jackson spoiled his draft night back in 2009, says what advice he has for Ace Bailey, what we can expect from Cooper Flagg in his rookie season, if the Pacers would have beaten the Thunder in Game 7 if Tyrese Haliburton hadn’t torn his Achilles, and weighs in on the Rockets trading for Kevin Durant and the Knicks’ head coach search.
Rich explains what the NBA should do to improve its presentation of the draft on TV.
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 25, 2025 • 51min
Albert Breer: There's Still A Lot Of Talent On The San Francisco 49ers
6/25/25 - Hour 3
Sports Illustrated’s Albert Breer and Rich discuss the “urgency” for Aaron Rodgers and the Steelers pairing to be successful this season, the shoulder injury to Colts QB Anthony Richardson, if the 49ers’ title window is still open, what to expect from the Detroit Lions, New England Patriots and Las Vegas Raiders, weighs in on the Cleveland Browns’ 4-man QB competition, why Chargers rookie RB is poised to make a big impact on Jim Harbaugh’s offense, and more.
Rich plays the ‘NFL Win-Loss Game’ with a Buffalo Bills fan.
The guys react to the Boston Celtics trading Kristaps Porzingis and Jrue Holiday, and to Denver Nuggets president Josh Kroenke floating the idea of trading Nikola Jokic.
Rich’s wife Suzy Shuster drops by the studio.
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 25, 2025 • 54min
Michael Kay: The Yankees Can't Win In Extra Innings On The Road
6/25/25 - Hour 1
Rich and the guys preview the NBA Draft and the intrigue/controversy surrounding the Philadelphia 76ers and Rutgers SF Ace Bailey.
Yankees announcer Michael Kay and Rich discuss the reasons behind the Pinstripes’ current slump, Juan Soto and the Mets’ chances to win the NL East, the New York Knicks’ head coaching search, and more.
Rich offers up his advice to Major League Baseball on how to fix its regular season extra innings rules, and plays the ‘NFL Win-Loss Game’ with a New York Giants 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
