Synopsis
The Rich Eisen Show will mix football analysis with pop culture, humor, and interviews with the biggest names in sports and entertainment. The nationally syndicated radio and TV talk show airs Monday-Friday, Noon-3PM Eastern / 9AM-Noon Pacific, on 125+ radio stations (starting Nov 3rd), DIRECTV's Audience channel 239, and three ROOT Sports regional sports networks (NW, Denver, Pittsburgh). It is also available digitally on the NFL Now mobile platform. Said Eisen, "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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Hour 3: Mike Vurkunov, The Athletic Basketball Reporter
28/11/2025 Duration: 46minWe get into a little early season NBA talk with Mike Vurkunov from The Athletic. And final thoughts from a big day in sports. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Hour 2: Where will Kiffin Go?
28/11/2025 Duration: 45minDan Scwartzman fills in for Dan today and shares his thoughts on where Lane Kiffin will end up coaching next season. Plus we look ahead to today's Bears/Eagles matchup. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Hour 1: Mike Sando, The Athletic, NFL Senior Writer
28/11/2025 Duration: 45minDan Schwartzman fills in for Rich today and recaps yesterday's NFL action with The Athletic's Mike Sando. How much did you eat on Thanksgiving and how much Christmas music is too much.. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Survivor Series predictions and exclusive "Big" Bronson Reed interview
27/11/2025 Duration: 01h13minO'Shea and TJ preview this weekend's "Survivor Series" with The Vision's "Big" Bronson Reed. The Tribal Thief describes the journey that took him from Adelaide, South Australia to WWE Superstardom. Bronson reveals his welcome to wrestling moment, some of his favorite matches as a fan, just how he came up with the idea to jack Roman Reigns Jordan's, reveals his Bar Fight Crew and much more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Hour 3: What’s More Likely: Thanksgiving Games Edition, plus Actor Jared Harris In-Studio
26/11/2025 Duration: 46minRich reacts to Shedeur Sanders’ latest media session, and in ‘What’s More Likely’ weighs in on the Lions vs Packers, Chiefs vs Cowboys, and Bengals vs Ravens Thanksgiving Day games. Actor Jared Harris joins Rich in-studio to discuss his new ‘Reawakening’ and ‘House of Dynamite’ films that are harrowing in nature but each for its own reason, shares some great stories about meeting Frank Sinatra and his famous father’s (Richard Harris) penchant for hitting it big when betting on the Super Bowl and how the 2-time Academy Award-nominee finally buried the hatchet on his beef with acting legend Marlon Brando, and reveals what hilariously happened the one time he, a Duke alum, went to a Blue Devils basketball game at Cameron Indoor Stadium during the early years of Mike Krzyzewski’s tenure. ‘No-Contest Wrestling’ co-host O’Shea Jackson Jr. drops by the studio. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Hour 2: Week 13 Power Rankings, Rich’s Top 5, plus NFL Insider Tom Pelissero
26/11/2025 Duration: 46minRich reveals his brand-new NFL Power Rankings heading into Week 13. NFL Insider Tom Pelissero and Rich discuss the Minnesota Vikings’ commitment to struggling 2nd-year QB JJ McCarthy, how long Shedeur Sanders will remain the Cleveland Browns’ starting QB, how Chip Kelly botched his high-paying Las Vegas Raiders Offensive Coordinator job, and if Ole Miss HC Lane Kiffin or UNC’s Bill Belichick could make a return to the NFL. Rich lists the teams he’s most concerned about heading down the stretch run of the NFL season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Hour 1: Thanksgiving Day NFL Games Preview, plus NFL Network’s Kurt Warner
26/11/2025 Duration: 46minRich previews the NFL’s Cowboys vs Chiefs, Packers vs Lions, and Ravens vs Bengals Thanksgiving Day games. Pro Football Hall of Famer/NFL Network analyst Kurt Warner and Rich discuss the struggles of Minnesota Vikings QB JJ McCarthy, what advice he has for the Philadelphia Eagles’ inconsistent offense, what the game tape says about Shedeur Sanders’ first NFL start for the Cleveland Browns, WR George Pickens’ impact on the Dallas Cowboys, and the Los Angeles Rams’ “lethal combination” of Matthew Stafford and Davante Adams. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Hour 3: Aaron Rodgers Update, Jerry Talks Pickens Extension, plus FOX Sports’ Mark Schlereth
25/11/2025 Duration: 46minNFL on Fox Analyst/’Stinkin’ Truth’ podcast host Mark Schlereth and Rich discuss the below-the-belt punch Carolina Panthers DB Tre’von Moehrig delivered on San Francisco 49ers WR Jauan Jennings, break down the NFC playoff picture heading down the stretch of the season, if the Indianapolis Colts can stave off the Houston Texans and Jacksonville Jaguars for AFC South bragging rights, why the 3rd-place Kansas City Chiefs are still a dangerous team, and how Mike Vrabel’s force of personality has returned the New England Patriots to their winning ways. Rich and the guys react to the latest update on Aaron Rodgers’ status for the Pittsburgh Steelers for Week 13, and weigh in on Jerry Jones’ comments about WR George Pickens’ future with the Dallas Cowboys. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Hour 2: ‘Overreaction Tuesday,’ plus Comedian Jim Gaffigan In-Studio
25/11/2025 Duration: 46minRich previews Shedeur Sanders’s next start for the Cleveland Browns against the San Francisco 49ers, and in ‘What’s More Likely’ weighs in whether or not the Niners regret Brock Purdy’s big contract, Myles’ Garrett’s chances to shatter the NFL single-season sack record, the expectations for Buffalo Bills HC Sean McDermott this year, Jaxon Smith-Njigba’s amazing season, if the Cincinnati Bengals would be wise to sit Joe Burrow the rest of the season, and which surprise teams could have new starting quarterbacks next season. Jim Gaffigan joins Rich in-studio to discuss his new ‘The Bourbon Set’ stand-up comedy special on Netflix, weighs in on the Bill Belichick/Jordon Hudson situation at UNC, says why he’s bracing for a chaotic Thanksgiving dinner with his teenage daughter taking over the kitchen, and explains why he 100% agrees with UConn head basketball coach Dan Hurley who’s making his players eat Thanksgiving dinner on Wednesday this year. Rich explains why the Green Bay Packers are still legitimate
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Hour 1: Panthers-49ers Reactions, plus Michigan Head Coach Sherrone Moore
25/11/2025 Duration: 46minRich breaks down Christian McCaffrey carrying the San Francisco 49ers’ Monday Night Football win over the Panthers despite Brock Purdy’s 3 interceptions, and weighs in on the below-the-belt shenanigans between Carolina DB Tre’von Moehrig and Niners WR Jauan Jennings. Michigan HC Sherrone Moore and UM alum Rich break down the Wolverines’ mindset heading into their annual heated rivalry game against Ohio State, the biggest challenges the top-ranked Buckeyes present on the field, discuss the growth and development of true freshman QB Bryce Underwood, and more. Rich explains why he’s 100% opposed to the Big Ten Championship Game in football. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Hour 3: Giants vs Lions Wild Ride, Shedeur Starting Again, plus Michigan-Ohio State Honking
24/11/2025 Duration: 46minRich reacts to Shedeur Sanders being named the Browns’ Week 13 starting QB, and breaks down the New York Giants blowing another late lead in their Week 12 loss to the Detroit Lions in a game that featured a Jameis Winston touchdown reception and a monster day from Jahmyr Gibbs. Cowboys fans callers come out of the woodwork after Dallas’ big comeback win over the Eagles, and Jets fan Rich shows that he’s still processing the Quinnen Williams and Sauce Gardner trades. Michigan alum Rich voices his confidence that his Wolverines can beat Ohio State for a 5th straight season when the two Big Ten archrivals meet on Saturday. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Hour 2: Shedeur Sanders Reactions, Raiders Fire Chip Kelly, Burrow’s Thanksgiving Day Return
24/11/2025 Duration: 46minRich comments on Shedeur Sanders getting the win for the Cleveland Browns over the Las Vegas Raiders in his first NFL start, weighs in on the Pete Carroll firing OC Chip Kelly after falling to 2-9 on the season, and reacts to Vikings QB JJ McCarthy entering the Concussion Protocol after suffering through another tough week in Minnesota’s loss to the Green Bay Packers. The guys discuss Joe Burrow’s return to the Cincinnati Bengals for their Thanksgiving Day game against Lamar Jackson and the Baltimore Ravens. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Hour 1: Cowboys’ Comeback, Rams Rout Bucs, Rich Can’t Quit the Chiefs, Bears Rolling
24/11/2025 Duration: 46minRich reacts to the Dallas Cowboys’ stunning comeback win over the Eagles after trailing by 21 points at halftime, and comments on what’s next for Philadelphia’s dysfunction-riddled locker room after Sunday’s disheartening loss to their NFC East archrival. Rich explains why MVP frontrunner Matthew Stafford and the rolling Los Angeles Rams are the NFL’s team to beat through 12 weeks of play this season, and says why Kansas City’s overtime win over the Indianapolis Colts illustrates why he can’t quit Patrick Mahomes and the Chiefs. Rich weighs in on the Chicago Bears improving to 8-3 on the year under first-time head coach Ben Johnson and 2nd-year QB Caleb Williams. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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NFL Week 12: Rams Roll, Eagles' Panic Time, Gibbs Goes Off (Again)
24/11/2025 Duration: 42minA weekly staple on 'The Rich Eisen Show' since 2018, 'Overreaction Monday' is now also an extended podcast with Rich and Chris Brockman debating the latest in the NFL. Today's topics: 1:00 - Super Bowl 60 is the Rams' to lose 6:55 - We don't know who the 2nd-best team in the NFL is 11:20 - The Steelers trading away George Pickens was far worse than the Cowboys trading Micah Parsons 16:10 - It's panic button time for the Philadelphia Eagles 19:15 - Winner of Bears/Eagles will be NFC's 2-seed 21:45 - The Raiders won't be competitive until Tom Brady focuses 100% on being an executive 27:25 - Someone other than the Colts is winning the AFC South 31:15 - If Baker Mayfield misses games, the Buccaneers are missing the playoffs 33:30 - Jahmyr Gibbs is the best non-QB in the NFL 37:40 - Loser of Panthers/49ers on MNF is missing the playoffs Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Hour 3: ‘What’s More Likely,’ Aaron Rodgers Update, plus ‘Crystal Ball It’ for Thanksgiving Week Games
21/11/2025 Duration: 46minRich reacts to Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin’s latest update on Aaron Rodgers’ injury status, and in ‘What’s More Likely’ weighs in on 49ers’ backup Mac Jones and Texans’ backup Davis Mills, Joe Burrow, Drake Maye, Bears vs Steelers, Raiders vs Browns, Eagles vs Cowboys, Rams, Jets, Giants, Seahawks and more. Rich and the guys predict how the Chiefs, Cowboys, Eagles, Bears, Lions, Packers, Ravens and Bengals will fare having to play two games in less than a week on their upcoming schedules. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Hour 2: Week 12’s Top 5 Games, Texans’ “Championship Defense,” plus NFL Insider Tom Pelissero
21/11/2025 Duration: 46minNFL Insider Tom Pelissero and Rich discuss Cincinnati Bengals QB Joe Burrow’s availability for Week 12, Steelers QB Aaron Rodgers’ status for Pittsburgh’s upcoming game against the Chicago Bears, Shedeur Sanders’ first NFL start for the Cleveland Browns, the expectations facing JJ McCarthy with the Minnesota Vikings’ playoff hopes on the line, and more. Rich weighs in on the Texans’ formidable defense and why it makes Houston a dangerous team if they make the playoffs, and previews NFL Week 12’s top games including Vikings vs Packers, Steelers vs Bears, Buccaneers vs Rams, Eagles vs Cowboys, Colts vs Chiefs, and Patriots vs Bengals. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Hour 1: Bills-Texans Recap, Joe Burrow’s Status, plus Actor Jake Lacy In-Studio
21/11/2025 Duration: 45minRich voices his concerns for the Buffalo Bills after falling to 7-4 on the year and two games behind the New England Patriots in the AFC East after their Thursday Night Football loss to the Houston Texans. Actor Jake Lacy joins Rich in-studio to discuss his new ‘All Her Fault’ Peacock series, shares his favorite memories of making season 1 of ‘The White Lotus’ and his time on ‘The Office,’ and celebrates with Brockman over the state of their first-place Pats. Rich reacts to the latest update on the availability of Cincinnati Bengals QB Joe Burrow for Week 12. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Hour 3: ‘Higher Register’ for NFL Week 12, plus ‘Breaking Bad/Pluribus’ Creator Vince Gilligan In-Studio
20/11/2025 Duration: 46minRich and the guys debate if we’ll see Joe Burrow’s return to the Cincinnati Bengals in Week 12 after missing much of the season with a turf toe injury, and in ‘Higher Register’ share their less-than-confident takes on the Kansas City Chiefs, Dallas Cowboys, and Minnesota Vikings QB JJ McCarthy. ‘Breaking Bad’ creator Vince Gilligan joins Rich in-studio where he reveals the origin story behind his new ‘Pluribus’ sci-fi series on Apple TV and if we could see some ‘Breaking Bad’ or ‘Better Call Saul’ character cameos in the Albuquerque-based show, and imagines how his unforgettable BB/BCS characters’ lives would have unfolded after those series’ timelines ended on TV. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Hour 2: NFL Week 12’s Big Stakes, plus Bills Superfan Luke Russert
20/11/2025 Duration: 46minRich previews what at stake in NFL Week 12 for many teams including Bills vs Texans, Colts vs Chiefs, Eagles vs Cowboys, Steelers vs Bears, Giants vs Lions, Vikings vs Packers and more. MS NOW’s Luke Russert and Rich discuss his cameo in the upcoming ‘Holiday Touchdown’ Hallmark Channel movie, the state of his beloved Buffalo Bills, and more. Rich weighs in on how NIL and the Transfer Portal have impacted College Basketball recruiting and team building. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Hour 1: Eagles’ Dysfunction, Rodgers’ Week 12 Status, plus Patriots Insider Tom Curran
20/11/2025 Duration: 46minRich reacts to the latest rumors out of Philadelphia that Eagles’ teammates are growing frustrated with the play of QB Jalen Hurts, and weighs in on Pittsburgh Steelers QB Aaron Rodgers’ will-he-or-won’t-he-play Week 12 decision. NBC Sports Boston’s Tom Curran and Rich discuss the Patriots’ surprising 9-2 record this season, how Drake Maye went from raw rookie to MVP frontrunner in his second season, and how this year’s New England team compares to Tom Brady’s Super Bowl-winning 2001 squad. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices