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 12, 2025 • 50min
Questions For Tom Pelissero
Guest host Tom Pelissero talks Browns QB competition, Mike Del Tufo’s Dodgers heel turn, and plays the ‘NFL Win-Loss Game’ with fans of the Detroit Lions and Kansas City Chiefs.
The guys break down the Dolphins’ season outlook and how much pressure Tua Tagovailoa is under to have a successful season in Miami, Tom reveals his trials and tribulations of his professional journey that led him to becoming an NFL Insider for the NFL Network, and says which 2024 playoff teams could be on the outside looking in when the 2025 postseason rolls around
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 12, 2025 • 54min
Revisiting Pre-Draft Outstanding Questions
Guest host Tom Pelissero updates the latest injuries to Packers QB Jordan Love and Rams QB Matthew Stafford, and revisits the top ten unanswered questions he had prior to this year’s NFL Draft.
FOX Sports’ Emmy-winning NFL analyst Greg Olsen and Tom discuss his new Youth Inc. initiative, reacts to Travis Kelce being on the cover of GQ and weighs in on the Chiefs TE coming off a statistical down season, and more.
Tom and the guys debate how much longer the Chiefs’ dynasty can continue ruling over the AFC.
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 12, 2025 • 54min
Cleveland Browns Announcer Andrew Siciliano
Guest host Tom Pelissero and the guys react to attending the premier of Netflix’s ‘America’s Team: The Gambler and His Cowboys’ series, and weigh in on the latest NFL training camp contract squabbles with Steelers DT Cam Heyward the latest to throw a disgruntled hat in the ring.
Browns announcer Andrew Siciliano and Tom discuss what Shedeur Sanders’ impressive NFL debut means for Cleveland’s QB competition, how the Shedeur hype sensation compares to peak Tim Tebow ‘Tebowmania, how concerned the Rams should be about Matthew Stafford’s lingering back issues, 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 12, 2025 • 1h 7min
No-Contest Wrestling: Kali Armstrong and Naomi
This week on Episode 45, O’Shea Jackson, Jr and T.J. Jefferson welcomed Kali Armstrong, WWE’s inaugural Evolve Women’s Champion to the podcast. Kali shares how she went from being a track & field star at the University of Southern California to being an up and coming star in the squared circle. In addition, O’Shea and T.J. interviewed Naomi when she was still holding the Money in the Bank briefcase. Unfortunately it was cut short by a power outage. Namoi has since cashed in her briefcase to become the Women’s World Champion and here is the interview that took place in June.
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 11, 2025 • 54min
Former NFL QB Chase Daniel
Guest host Tom Pelissero reacts to the NFL debut of #1 overall draft pick Cam Ward for the Tennessee Titans.
In ‘Overreaction Monday’ guest host Tom Pelissero weighs in on Shedeur Sanders’ Browns debut, Travis Hunter’s 2-way debut for the Jaguars, Micah Parsons’ contract standstill, the expectations for Jets QB Justin Fields, and who’s under the most pressure on the Miami Dolphins this season.
The Athletic’s/former NFL QB Chase Daniel tells Tom what the game tape says about the NFL debuts of Shedeur Sanders, Giants QB Jaxson Dart, and Saints QB Tyler Shough, if the Colts should be concerned about the development of 3rd-year QB Anthony Richardson, and why Jets fans should be excited about New York’s Justin Fields-focused offense this season.
Tom plays the ‘NFL Win/Loss Game’ with a Minnesota Vikings 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 11, 2025 • 51min
NFL Network Host Scott Hanson
NFL Network host Scott Hanson and guest host Tom Pelissero discuss the future of ‘NFL RedZone’ heading onto the league’s partnership with ESPN, how the NFL’s new virtual first down measurement system will impact the RZC, the top storylines he’s looking forward to for the new season, and much more.
Tom and Brockman weigh in on the latest in the back injury plaguing Rams QB Matthew Stafford, and Tom reveals that he finally watched ‘Jaws’ for the first time.
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 11, 2025 • 54min
NFL Insider Mike Garafolo
Guest host Tom Pelissero and the guys break down the first weekend of NFL preseason games including the debut of Browns quarterback Shedeur Sanders and what it means for Cleveland’s QB competition.
NFL Insider Mike Garafolo and Tom discuss Jaxson Dart’s debut for the New York Giants, what Justin Fields brings to the New York Jets’ offense, how Anthony Richardson’s injury impacts the Colts’ QB competition, weighs in on Shedeur Sanders’ impressive Browns debut, and how long the Cowboys/Micah Parsons contract beef could drag out.
Tom breaks down our first look at Travis Hunter playing both WR and CB for the Jaguars.
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 8, 2025 • 50min
Under the Radar NFL X-Factors
Rich reveals his ‘Top 5 X-Factors We Should Be Noticing More’ heading into the new NFL season.
Paralympian track & field star Ezra Frech joins Rich in-studio to discuss his new ‘Adaptive’ Peacock documentary chronicling his multi-gold medals accomplishments in Paris last summer.
Rich plays the ‘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
Aug 8, 2025 • 54min
Andrew Hawkins: Playing both ways will keep Travis Hunter from being the best
Rich reacts to Pete Carroll’s return to the NFL with the Las Vegas Raiders in their first preseason game against his old team, the Seattle Seahawks, and in ‘What’s More Likely’ Rich weighs in on the Bengals, Colts, Seahawks, Lions, Falcons, Bills, Jets, Giants, Browns, Chiefs, Cardinals, Rams, Cowboys, Dolphins and Bears.
Former NFL WR Andrew Hawkins and Rich discuss Shedeur Sanders getting his first career start in the Browns’ first preseason game, why the Indianapolis Colts should have big concerns about Anthony Richardson’s ability to be a starting QB in the NFL, if Jacksonville Jaguars CB/WR Travis Hunter can excel at both positions at the professional level, what impact contract holdouts and hold-ins have on teams’ locker rooms, 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 8, 2025 • 54min
Not a Good First Night for the Colts
Rich weighs in on the dislocated finger injury suffered by Anthony Richardson in the Colts’ first preseason game of the year, and reacts to Joe Burrow and the Bengals’ offense firing on all cylinders while hold-in DE Trey Hendrickson watched from the sidelines.
NFL Insider Tom Pelissero and Rich discuss the injuries to Chargers LT Rashawn Slater and Colts QB Anthony Richardson, the latest in the Micah Parsons/Dallas Cowboys contract standoff, Shedeur Sanders getting the start in the Cleveland Browns’ first preseason game, the Vikings’ expectations for 2nd-year QB JJ McCarthy, Caleb Williams’ struggles with the Bears’ new offense, and Terry McLaurin’s & Trey Hendrickson’s hold-ins with the Commanders and Bengals.
Rich reacts to Jerry Jones’ and Micah Parsons’ recent absence from Dallas Cowboys training camp.
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
