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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Aug 29, 2025 • 54min
Seattle Seahawks DE DeMarcus Lawrence
Rich breaks down what broke down between Micah Parsons and the Dallas Cowboys that end up with the All-Pro LB traded to the Green Bay Packers.
Seahawks DE DeMarcus Lawrence and Rich discuss his decision to leave the Cowboys and the Parsons trade, the outlook for Seattle this season with new QB Sam Darnold, and more.
Rich weighs in on what adding Micah means for the Packers’ Super Bowl aspirations.
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 28, 2025 • 51min
NFC West Predictions
Rich and the guys debate which players are likely to win the AL and NL MVP awards, and predict how the NFC West will shake out among the Los Angeles Rams, San Francisco 49ers, Seattle Seahawks, and Arizona Cardinals.
Rich plays the ‘NFL Win-Loss Game’ with a Philadelphia Eagles fan.
Comedian Adam Ray joins Rich in-studio where he weighs in on Mariners’ catcher Cal Raleigh’s historic season and his ‘Big Dumper’ nickname, shares big news about his ‘Dr. Phil’ improv show, talks fantasy football and much 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 28, 2025 • 54min
Pro Football Hall of Famer Michael Irvin
Pro Football Hall of Famer Michael Irvin and Rich discuss the stunning behind-the-scenes revelations in Netflix’s ‘America’s Team: The Gambler and His Cowboys’ documentary series, why Jerry Jones and Micah Parsons’ contract extension talks have soured and what it will take to mend fences and get a new deal done.
ESPN’s Seth Wickersham joins Rich in-studio to discuss Caleb Williams’ progress as QB so far under new Chicago Bears head coach Ben Johnson after a disastrous rookie season outlined in his new ‘American Kings: a Biography of the Quarterback’ book, how come the NFL doesn’t invest more money into developing QBs, why Minnesota Vikings QB JJ McCarthy could win multiple Super Bowls when his career is all said and done, 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 28, 2025 • 54min
NFL On FOX Analyst Mark Sanchez
Rich weighs in on the latest in the Micah Parsons/Dallas Cowboys drama.
NFL on FOX analyst Mark Sanchez and Rich preview the Denver Broncos taking on the Tennessee Titans in Week 1, says what advice he has for New York Giants rookie QB Jaxson Dart, discusses the year-two expectations for Caleb Williams under new Chicago Bears head coach Ben Johnson, if the Detroit Lions can absorb the losses of both of their top coordinators in the offseason, and reveals what the New York Jets must do with new QB Justin Fields to find success this season.
Rich and the guys preview the huge #1 Texas vs #3 Ohio State game this weekend.
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 27, 2025 • 51min
Former NFL QB Drew Brees
Rich and the guys predict how the AFC South will shake out this season, discuss Spencer Rattler beating out rookie Tyler Shough to win the New Orleans Saints starting QB job, Anthony Richardson’s cloudy NFL future after losing the Indianapolis Colts’ QB competition, and Dillon Gabriel being named the Browns backup quarterback to starter Joe Flacco over fellow rookie Shedeur Sanders.
Future Pro Football Hall of Famer Drew Brees tells Rich his impressions of Texas Longhorns QB Arch Manning, what Broncos QB Bo Nix is learning from Super Bowl-winning head coach Sean Payton, what it was like to witness Steve Gleason’s momentous blocked punt for the Saints in the Superdome’s first game following Hurricane Katrina, his involvement in the ‘We Give Blood’ blood drive efforts, and more.
Adam the Call Screener is let out from the Rich Eisen Show dungeon to play the ‘NFL Win-Loss Game’ for his beloved Chicago Bears.
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 27, 2025 • 54min
NBC Sports’ Matthew Berry
Rich reacts to Kansas City Chiefs WR Rashee Rice accepting the NFL’s 6-game suspension for violating the league’s personal conduct policy, and debates if the Cowboys should prepare to play without Micah Parsons in Week 1.
NBC Sports’ Matthew Berry tells Rich his top fantasy football tips including why you should draft Chicago Bears QB Caleb Williams, which Jacksonville Jaguars RB will step up this year, why Chargers RB Omarion Hampton is his ride-or-die player this season, why Colts TE Tyler Warren has hidden fantasy value, which dark horse rookie WR could emerge, how the Commanders backfield depth chart could shake out, why Texans WR Nico Collins is elite, and discusses the joys and perils of joining a guillotine league.
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 27, 2025 • 54min
Top 5 Shrug Emoji NFL Teams Of 2025
Rich reveals his Top 5 ‘Shrug Emoji’ NFL teams heading into the new season that could make the playoffs or find themselves at the top of next year’s draft.
FOX Sports’ Greg Olsen and Rich discuss if the San Franscisco 49ers can rebound from their injury-riddled 6-11 season, the expectations for the Vikings and Steelers with new starting QBs Aaron Rodgers and JJ McCarthy, why the Dallas Cowboys will continue to be one of the most must-watch teams this season on and off the field, reveals his reaction to Travis Kelce’s engagement to Taylor Swift, and says why an Eagles-Chiefs Super Bowl rematch is more likely than not.
Rich plays the ‘NFL Win-Loss Game’ with a Seattle Seahawks 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 26, 2025 • 49min
NFC South Predictions
Rich, Brockman and TJ reveal how the NFC South will shake out among the Buccaneers, Falcons, Panthers and Saints, and debate if the Falcons will keep Kirk Cousins around as Michael Penix Jr’s backup all season or trade the former Pro Bowler to a QB-needy team.
Nnamdi Asomugha joins Rich in-studio where he reveals how he went from being an All-Pro NFL cornerback to writing, directing and acting in movies like ‘The Knife’ and his upcoming AppleTV series ‘The Savant’ alongside Oscar-winner Jessican Chastain, weighs in on the Hollywood Reporter’s highly-controversial list of the 25 best sports movies ever, and reveals why he, unlike the rest of his former Raiders teammates, never feared the team’s late owner Al Davis.
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 26, 2025 • 53min
Rich Reacts To Travis Kelce And Taylor Swift Getting Engaged
Rich reacts to Las Vegas WR Jakobi Meyers asking for a trade on the same day the team brought former Pro Bowler Amari Cooper back into the fold, and weighs in on Barstool Sports’ Dave Portnoy claiming he, a huge University of Michigan supporter, has been banned from Ohio Stadium for FOX’s ‘Big Noon Kickoff’ show prior to the #1 Texas vs #3 Ohio State game on Saturday.
Rich reacts live on the air to the breaking news of Chiefs TE Travis Kelce’s engagement to Taylor Swift, and plays the ‘NFL Win-Loss Game’ with a Las Vegas Raiders 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 26, 2025 • 54min
Dan Hanzus and Marc Sessler
Rich reacts to DE Trey Hendrickson and the Cincinnati Bengals ending their long contract standoff and says what it means for the Micah Parsons/Dallas Cowboys impasse, and breaks down the Browns trading Kenny Pickett to the Raiders, leaving rookies Shedeur Sanders and Dillon Gabriel as Joe Flacco’s backup QBs.
‘Heed the Call’ podcasts hosts Dan Hanzus and Marc Sessler join Rich in-studio to discuss if the Philadelphia Eagles can repeat as Super Bowl champions, if the 49ers’ contending window is closing fast, what Matthew Stafford’s health means for the Rams title chances, how the NFC North could shake out, if the Buccaneers or Commanders are more likely to win the NFC, if the Bills, Chiefs or Ravens will win AFC bragging rights, if Aaron Rodgers can take the Steelers to the playoffs, what to make of the Browns trading Pickett to the Raiders, their expectations for the New York Jets, 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
