

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 12, 2025 • 54min
Colston Loveland: A Little Surprised The Bears Drafted Me
6/12/25 - Hour 2
Rich reacts to Cincinnati Bengals rookie Shemar Steward leaving the teams minicamp amidst a contract squabble, and the guys provide a tongue-in-cheek breakdown of Jacksonville Jaguars QB Trevor Lawrence wearing a compression sleeve on his throwing arm this week.
Bears TE Colston Loveland tells Rich that even he was surprised Chicago drafted him 10th overall ahead of Penn State TE Tyler Warren, discusses his role in new head coach Ben Johnson’s offense, says what the timeline for recovery from his shoulder injury is, reveals what Jim Harbaugh did to recruit him to Michigan that no other college coach was willing to do, and says what it felt like to beat rival Ohio State all for year he was at UM.
Rich responds to a Steelers fan who’s down on Pittsburgh’s Aaron Rodgers signing, and weighs in on Joe Flacco’s rant against social media.
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 12, 2025 • 53min
Tim Legler: There Are Some Concerning Things The Thunder Need To Address
6/12/25 - Hour 1
Rich and the guys react to Game 3 of the NBA Finals that saw the Pacers bench come up big to give Indiana a 2-1 series lead over the Thunder.
ESPN’s Tim Legler and Rich talk Game 3 of the NBA Finals including OKC’s chances to come back and even up the series in Game 4, discuss what Pacers head coach Rich Carlisle is doing to frustrate the Thunder so far, weighs in on the New York Knicks’ poor handling of the Tom Thibodeau firing and subsequent embarrassing search for a new head coach, and reflects back on winning the 1996 NBA All-Star Game 3-Point contest.
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 11, 2025 • 51min
Steve Young: Aaron Rodgers And The Steelers Is Not A Perfect Match
6/11/25 - Hour 3
Pro Football Hall of Famer Steve Young and Rich discuss what the Pittsburgh Steelers can expect out of the 41-year-old Aaron Rodgers next season, Brock Purdy’s big contract extension and the 49ers’ “perfect” offseason, says what advice he has for Miami Dolphins QB Tua Tagovailoa and Atlanta Falcons QB Kirk Cousins, and more.
Rich and Cowboys fan TJ weigh in on the possible reasons why Jerry Jones hasn’t paid Micah Parsons yet with the price tag growing by the day, react to Bengals rookie Shemar Stewart’s unhappiness with his rookie contract, and comment on day two of the Cleveland Browns’ 4-man QB competition.
Suzy Shuster drops by the studio ahead of taping the latest episode of ‘Women’s Sports Now.’
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 11, 2025 • 53min
Things Are Not Looking Good For The New York Knicks
6/11/25 - Hour 2
Comedian Jim Jefferies and Rich discuss his new ‘The Snake’ reality competition show on FOX, reveals how he, an Australian, came to be a fan of the Los Angeles Dodgers and Clippers, and much more.
Rich reacts to the anniversary of Michael Jordan’s famous “Flu Game” against the Utah Jazz in the 1998 NBA Finals, and weighs in on the latest developments in the New York Knicks’ head coach search in the wake of firing Tom Thibodeau despite back-to-back 50-win seasons and a berth in the Eastern Conference Finals.
Rich comments on Kirk Cousins’ future with the Atlanta Falcons.
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 11, 2025 • 53min
Tom Curran: Stefon Diggs Doesn't Get Money Until He Passes The Team Physical
6/11/25 - Hour 1
Rich reacts to Aaron Rodgers’ first day as a member of the Pittsburgh Steelers.
NBC Sports Boston’s Tom Curran and Rich discuss Stefon Diggs’ arrival at Patriots minicamp and how his season-ending knee injury and off-the-field boat party controversy could impact the WR’s immediate future, how new head coach Mike Vrabel is bringing more structure and organization back to the team like when he played for Bill Belichick, the big year-two expectations for QB Drake Maye under offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels, and more.
Brockman explains why he’s one a week-long watermelon-only cleanse.
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 10, 2025 • 47min
The Jim Jackson Show: Gary Payton
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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Basketball Hall of Famer Gary Payton joins the Jim Jackson Show where he reveals what it was like guarding Michael Jordan at the peak of his abilities in the 1996 NBA Finals, his biggest regret during his Seattle Supersonics days, and how he went from butting heads with Pat Riley to becoming close friends with the Hall of Fame coach. Payton also explains why winning an NBA title late in his career didn’t solidify his career legacy, says how he, renowned for his defensive prowess that earned him “The Glove” nickname, would guard NBA MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, explains what Tyrese Haliburton must do for the Pacers to have a chance against the Thunder, and weighs in his 8th year of coaching in Ice Cube’s Big3 league. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jun 10, 2025 • 49min
John Smoltz: The Dodgers Should Pitch Ohtani This Season
6/10/25 - Hour 3
Baseball Hall of Famer/FOX Sports MLB analyst John Smoltz and Rich discuss their upcoming American Century Celebrity Golf Tournament in Lake Tahoe, the wizardry of Hall of Fame pitcher Greg Maddux, says if the Dodgers should let Shohei Ohtani pitch this season, and more.
Rich and the guys react to the latest on the possible arm issues surrounding Texans QB CJ Stroud and Jaguars QB Trevor Lawrence, weigh in on #1 overall NFL Draft pick Cam Ward’s odds to be the Tennessee Titans’ starting QB come Week 1, and to the latest in the Cleveland Browns’ 4-man QB competition.
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 10, 2025 • 54min
Jason Flom: My Wife Khaliah Ali Calls Me "MuFlommad Ali"
6/10/25 - Hour 2
Rich weighs in on the NFL minicamp holdouts of Bengals DE Trey Hendrickson, Dolphins CB Jalen Ramsey, and Commanders WR Terry McLaurin.
Lava Media CEO Jason Flom joins Rich Eisen in-studio to discuss his podcast network’s involvement in social justice initiatives, how he met and married Muhammad Ali's daughter, and more.
Rich plays the ‘NFL Win/Loss Game’ with a Tampa Bay Buccaneers 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 10, 2025 • 54min
Jeff Teague: If SGA Wins the Finals He Will Be a Superstar
6/10/25 - Hour 1
Rich and Brockman debate if the Pittsburgh Steelers should extend the contract of TJ Watt or if they would be wiser to trade the former Defensive Player of the Year for draft picks.
2021 NBA champion/’Club 520 Podcast’ host Jeff Teague and Rich discuss the Thunder vs Pacers NBA Finals and why Indiana G Tyrese Haliburton is not quite in the “superstar” stratosphere yet, if the Knicks did the right thing by firing Tom Thibodeau after back-to-back 50-win seasons, reveals the secret for some lucky team to land 2-time MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo via trade, and says what the Lakers must do next season to maximize their LeBron James/Luka Doncic pairing.
Rich and the guys react to the latest in the Cleveland Browns’ 4-man QB competition.
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 10, 2025 • 1h 25min
No-Contest Wrestling: WWE Money In The Bank Recap
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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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This week, O’Shea and T.J. review this past weekend’s PLE, WWE Money in the Bank. The guys discuss Naomi winning the Women’s match and discuss what the future holds for her. They also recap the Intercontinental Championship Matches between “Dirty” Dominik Mysterio and Triple AAA’s Octagon, Jr. and Lyra Valkyria who defended her title against “The Man” Becky Lynch. Seth Rollins took the win in the Men’s MITB match- what does that mean for the 2 World Champions? And the Main Event was overshadowed by the return of…R-Truth! What role will he play going forward? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices


