The Rich Eisen Show

Rich reacts to the Dodgers-Blue Jays epic World Series Game 3 that ended after nearly 7 hours with a Freddie Freeman walk off home run after 18 pressure-packed innings. NFL on FOX analyst/’Stinkin’ Truth’ podcast host Mark Schlereth and Rich discuss the inconsistency of Jacksonville Jaguars QB Trevor Lawrence, if the Denver Broncos or Kansas City Chiefs will come out on top in the AFC West, says why Drake Maye and the 6-2 New England Patriots are legit contenders, why the Indianapolis Colts’ offense is firing on all cylinders, if the Green Bay Packers are the class of the NFC, and why he dislikes the Tush Push. Rich weighs in on Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs’ Monday Night Football domination of the Washington Commanders. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Drew McIntyre joins O'Shea and TJ to preview his much anticipated fight against Cody Rhodes on Saturday Night Main Event from Utah on Saturday. The WWE Superstar and 3-Time World Champion discusses his start in the business as a 15 year old Scotland, his early success in WWE before the wheels fell off, his reinvention in the independent circuit, and his triumphant return after facing and defeating his demons. Drew discusses winning a World Title in front of virtual fans during the pandemic. He also revealed the original storyline for his character's WWE debut and why it was thankfully scrapped. O'Shea and TJ also give their reactions to the developing discord between the Uso brothers, preview Jey Uso's fight against CM Punk, Jade Cargill's heel turn against Tiffany Stratton, and NXT's Halloween Havoc which saw the crowning or three new champions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rich weighs in on LSU firing head coach Brian Kelly and the jaw-dropping buyout the school will reportedly have to pay him as he exits Baton Rouge, and debates Cowboys fan TJ if Dallas still has a shot to make the playoffs after falling to 3-4-1 after their Week 8 loss to the Denver Broncos. Brockman debates Rich if Lane Kiffin would be wise to stay at Ole Miss or take the open LSU or Florida Gators job, and Rich says what the Broncos must do to take their next steps to become legitimate threats to win the AFC. ‘No-Contest Wrestling’ podcast host O’Shea Jr. stops by the studio to talk Dodgers and Lakers, and makes a big prediction about 3-time NBA MVP Nikola Jokic. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rich weighs in on the Indianapolis Colts improving to 7-1 and makes the case for RB Jonathan Taylor as the NFL’s MVP frontrunner, and laments the passing of former Jets center Nick Mangold at the age of 41. Rich admits to what Brockman has been claiming for weeks: Drake Maye and the New England Patriots are legit. Rich also wonders if Browns DE Myles Garrett regrets re-signing to stay with Cleveland who dropped to 2-6 despite his 5 sacks in Week 8, and comments on Tua Tagovailoa’s big game to get the Dolphins a win over the Falcons, and on Justin Fields silencing his critics, namely Jets owner Woody Johnson, with his stellar game in New York’s stunning 4th quarter comeback to knock off Joe Flacco and the Cincinnati Bengals. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The guys react to the much-anticipated showdown between Jordan Love’s Green Bay Packers and Aaron Rodgers and the Pittsburgh Steelers. Rich makes the case for the NFL to ban the ‘Tush Push’ after the latest officiating debacle surrounding the Eagles’ signature play, says what Philadelphia’s much-maligned offense proved in their Week 8 win over the Giants, and laments the season-ending ankle injury to New York’s charismatic rookie RB Cam Skattebo. Rich weighs in on the Ravens’ win over the Chicago Bears and lays out how Baltimore could still claim the AFC North this season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A 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: :45 - The Ravens saved their season Sunday... they're winning the AFC North 4:45 - It's time to ditch the coaches challenge system... all Replay Assist all the time!!! 9:45 - Jonathan Taylor is the MVP through 8 weeks 13:40 - The Patriots aren't going away as serious AFC contenders 18:15 - It's time to see what Shedeur Sanders looks like for the Cleveland Browns 21:45 - The NFC and AFC South are only getting one playoff team each 25:20 - The NFC playoffs are locked... these are the seven teams we'll see in January 28:15 - It's unclear whether Caleb Williams is the Bears' QB of the future 32:25 - Justin Fields will be the Jets' starting QB in 2026 35:35 - The NFC East is only getting one playoff team Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rich previews NFL Week 8’s top matchups including Commanders-Chiefs, Giants-Eagles, Bears-Ravens, Cowboys-Broncos, Steelers-Packers, and 49ers/Texans. Two-time Academy Award-nominated actor Michael Shannon joins Rich in-studio to discuss his upcoming ‘Nuremburg’ and ‘Death by Lightning’ films, his ‘Eric LaRue’ directorial debut, and shares his best memories about playing opposite Bill Murray in ‘Groundhog’s Day,’ making ‘8-Mile,’ ‘Boardwalk Empire, ‘Man of Steel,’ and ‘Knives Out’ in a round of ‘Celebrity True or False.’ Rich and the guys preview the Dodgers-Blue Jays World Series. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Michigan State head basketball coach Tom Izzo and Rich discuss the NCAA allowing former G League players to play college basketball, how NIL and the influx of money is changing college sports, and more. Rich reacts to the Chargers improving to 5-3 with their Thursday Night Football thrashing of the Minnesota Vikings, and in ‘What’s More Likely’ Rich weighs in on Browns vs Patriots, Bears, Broncos, Falcons, Dolphins, 49ers, Colts, Aaron Rodgers, Victor Wembanyama, the Dodgers-Blue Jays World Series, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rich breaks down the Vikings’ getting throttled by the Chargers on Thursday Night Football and what Minnesota’s 37-10 loss means for their Carson Wentz/JJ McCarthy quarterback situation. NFL Insider Tom Pelissero and Rich discuss JJ McCarthy’s possible return to the Vikings’ starting QB job, Aaron Rodgers’ facing the Green Bay Packers for possibly the final time, when 49ers QB Brock Purdy could return from his turf toe injury, if the Philadelphia Eagles would trade disgruntled WR AJ Brown, injury updates on Jayden Daniels, Terry McLaurin, Deebo Samuel, Michael Penix Jr and Lamar Jackson, and breaks down why there hasn’t been that much trade activity in the league this year. Rich reacts to former Raiders CEO Amy Trask being a finalist for the Pro Football Hall of Fame in the Contributors category. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jim and T.J. Jefferson preview the NBA season and discuss who in the Western Conference has the ability to challenge the Oklahoma City Thunder.. The guys discuss how the Nuggets replace Michael Porter Jr.'s production in Denver, can the Clippers aging roster contend, how good can the Lakers be without LeBron now that Luka has slimmed down, and what is the true impact of Fred VanVleet's injury for Houston. While in the Eastern Conference, with the loss of Jayson Tatum and Tyrese Haliburton, is it too soon to count Boston and Indiana out?  Could the Cavaliers' window to compete for a Championship closing?  What can we expect from Joel Embiid and the Sixers?  Also, Jim discusses the impact of the developing story of the FBI investigation into illegal sports gambling involving Portland Trail Blazers Coach Chauncey Billups and Miami Heat Guard Terry Rozier. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rich breaks down what’s at stake for the Dallas Cowboys’ playoff hopes in their Week 8 matchup against the Denver Broncos, and offers up some advice for New York Giants fans amid the emergence of rookies Jaxson Dart and Cam Skattebo. The Athletic’s NFL Insider Dianna Russini and Rich discuss Lamar Jackson’s availability for the Baltimore Ravens in Week 8, WR AJ Brown’s role in the Eagles’ offense and the chances Philadelphia could trade the All-Pro WR, if the Dallas Cowboys will be buyers or sellers at the trade deadline, and more. In ‘Higher Register’ for NFL Week 8, the guys offer up their less-than-ringing endorsements of the Patriots, Ravens, and Bengals. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Patriots HC Mike Vrabel and Rich discuss New England’s 5-2 start under 2nd-year QB Drake Maye’s stellar play, returning the franchise’s winning culture, owner Robert Kraft’s Pro Football Hall of Fame worthiness, and more. ESPN’s Brian Windhorst breaks down the shocking FBI arrests of Portland Trail Blazers coach Chauncey Billups and Miami Heat G Terry Rozier in gambling cases and how it impacts the league moving forward, and why the NBA should be VERY afraid of San Antonio Spurs big man Victor Wembanyama this season. Rich reacts to Dolphins QB Tua Tagovailoa addressing his penchant for throwing interceptions of late. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rich reacts to the stunning FBI arrests of Portland Trail Blazers coach Chauncey Billups and Miami Heat G Terry Rozier in separate gambling cases, and the guys marvel at Victor Wembanyama’s dominant 40-point, 15-rebound game in the San Antonio Spurs’ season opener. The guys weigh in on Pittsburgh Steelers QB Aaron Rodgers saying this week’s showdown against the Green Bay Packers is not a revenge game, react to Sean Payton’s response to New York Giants QB Russell Wilson’s scathing tweet directed at the Denver Broncos head coach, and comment on New York Jets QB Justin Fields claiming he’s paying no mind to team owner Woody Johnson’s very public criticism of his play this season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rams head coach Sean McVay and Rich discuss Los Angeles’ impressive Week 7 rout of the Jacksonville Jaguars in London, Matthew Stafford’s “total command” of L.A.’s offense, the challenge of replacing the injured Puka Nacua in his weekly game plan, the formidable pass rush combo of Jared Verse and Byron Young, why he loves coaching now more than ever, and more. Comedian Tom Papa joins Rich in-studio where he discusses being a long-suffering New York Giants fan, his passion for baking bread, his upcoming comedy tour, and reveals that he has never had a case of protector for his mobile phone. The guys break down Lamar Jackson’s return to the Ravens’ practice field after missing Baltimore’s last two games with a hamstring injury. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jets fan Rich weighs in on team owner Woody Johnson’s very public criticism of QB Justin Fields in the wake of New York’s 0-7 start, weighs in on the still simmering Sean Payton-Russell Wilson beef that flared up this week with the Denver Broncos head coach’s postgame comments followed by the New York Giants QB clapping back in his weekly media session, and debates TJ if Jaxson Dart has been a “home run” for the G-Men this season. Rich explains why he 100% agrees with Michigan State head basketball coach Tom Izzo’s reaction to a 3-year G-League veteran signing on to play college hoops at Louisville, and reveals a new #1 team in his brand-new NFL Power Rankings heading into Week 8. The guys share Deion Sanders’ awe at seeing what Dodgers two-way star is capable of doing at the plate and on the mound. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rich and the guys weigh in on opening night in the NBA that featured Steph Curry, Jimmy Butler and the Golden State Warriors’ easy win over the LeBron James-less Los Angeles Lakers. NFL Network analyst/Pro Football Hall of Famer Kurt Warner and Rich discuss Matthew Stafford playing at an MVP level for the Rams this season, Drake Maye’s dramatic improvement under New England Patriots’ OC Josh McDaniels, New York Jets owner Woody Johnson throwing QB Justin Fields under the bus, what’s ailing Miami Dolphins QB Tua Tagovailoa’s confidence, Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs regaining their Super Bowl form, Dak Prescott’s mastery of the Dallas Cowboys’ offense this year, and more. Rich reacts to the Washington Commanders announcing Jayden Daniels will miss Week 8 with a hamstring injury. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rich weighs in on the Seattle Seahawks’ Monday Night Football win over the Houston Texans despite a slew of penalties and turnovers, and the guys react to 49ers TE George Kittle’s comments about Brock Purdy and Mac Jones in the latest episode of the ‘No-Contest Wrestling’ podcast with O’Shea Jackson Jr and TJ. Bestselling author Jeff Pearlman joins Rich in-studio to discuss his new ‘Only God Can Judge Me’ Tupac Shakur biography, and shares his favorite stories about researching and writing his recent book on Bo Jackson. Rich reacts to the Toronto Blue Jays ousting the Seattle Mariners to earn place in the World Series to face the defending champion Los Angeles Dodgers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

NFL on FOX analyst/’Stinkin’ Truth’ podcast host Mark Schlereth and Rich discuss the 0-7 New York Jets’ woeful offense and the team’s direction under first-year head coach Aaron Glenn, the Denver Broncos’ stunning 4th quarter comeback against the Giants in Week 7, if the Kansas City Chiefs or Indianapolis Colts are the AFC’s best team right now, if the 5-2 New England Patriots are legit contenders under 2nd-year QB Drake Maye, why he thinks the Los Angeles Rams will come out on top in the NFC West when the dust settles on the regular season, and more. In ‘Overreaction Tuesday’ Rich weighs in on the Detroit Lions, Seattle Seahawks, the AFC and NFC South, if the Oklahoma City Thunder can repeat as NBA champions, and more. Rich reacts to a woebegone young Jets fan telling a TV reporter, “I hate this team,” and to team owner Woody Johnson throwing QB Justin Fields under the bus. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rich reacts to the Detroit Lions’ impressive Monday Night Football win over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Sports Illustrated’s Albert Breer and Rich discuss the 1-6 Miami Dolphins inner’ turmoil and head coach Mike McDaniel’s hot seat, what the Detroit Lions and Seattle Seahawks proved in their Monday Night Football wins, the possible timeline for 49ers QB Brock Purdy to return from his turf toe injury, when/if the Minnesota Vikings will start JJ McCarthy over Carson Wentz, the status of Lamar Jackson’s injured hamstring, Aaron Rodgers facing the Green Bay Packers in Week 8, Jayden Daniels’ latest injury that could keep him on the Washington Commanders’ sideline on Monday Night Football against the surging Kansas City Chiefs, and more. Rich weighs in on the Buccaneers’ issues with the officiating and Replay Assist in their MNF loss to the Lions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In a special 2-interview episode, Shea and T.J. chop it up with San Francisco 49ers tight end and wrestling super fan, George Kittle and the WWE tag team combo of Nathan Frazer and Axiom aka "Fraxiom".  Kittle joined the guys after a big win against the Falcons on Sunday Night Football to discuss how the Niners have persevered through all the injuries so far this season, Christian McCaffrey's stellar play, what Mac Jones brings to the huddle, and some insight on Brock Purdy's injured toe. Kittle also shared how he got bit by the wrestling bug, the moment that wrestling broke his heart, his favorite performers and he chose not only a Bar Fight Crew of wrestlers, but a Survivor Series team of fellow NFL players!  In addition, the 2-Time WWE NXT tag team champions, Fraxiom shared their origin stories of how they came together as a team.  Nathan Frazer and Axiom reveal their favorite tag teams of all time, their Pokemon and gaming fandom and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoi