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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NFL Week 6: Chiefs are Back! Who are the Lions?? Mayfield MVP! Ravens Should Tank
13/10/2025 Duration: 41minA 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: 1:10 - The Chiefs are going to make the AFC Championship Game for the 8th straight year 5:45 - The real Lions showed up in KC and will be lucky to be a Wild Card team 8:40 - The Jets should bench Justin Fields and start Tyrod Taylor to inject some life into their winless season 13:40 - Baker Mayfield is the NFL MVP and the Bucs will be the NFC one-seed 17:50 - Behind MVP-level QB play from Drake Maye, the Patriots are winning a playoff game 21:45 - Not even Lamar can save this Ravens' season. Baltimore should "tank" for a better 2026 draft pick. 26:30 - Who have the Colts really beaten?? 30:25 - Cam Skattebo will have a better Giants career than Saquon Barkley 34:35 - Someone other than the Eagles will win the NFC East Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Hour 3: Guest Host Tom Pelissero Previews NFL Week 6, plus Giants LB Brian Burns
10/10/2025 Duration: 46minGuest host Tom Pelissero previews Bengals vs Packers and what to expect from Joe Flacco starting for Cincinnati just days after being traded from the Cleveland Browns, and says what’s at stake in Broncos vs Jets, Raiders vs Titans, and Rams vs Ravens Giants LB Brian Burns and Tom discuss New York’s mindset coming out of their big win over NFC East rivals/defending Super Bowl champion Philadelphia Eagles, raves over the energy rookie QB Jaxson Dart and rookie RB Cam Skattebo bring to the locker room and too the field, and more. Tom breaks down which teams could be sellers and which could be buyers when the NFL trade deadline approaches, and says what the return of WR Rashee Rice means for the Kansas City Chiefs. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Hour 2: Guest Host Tom Pelissero, What’s More Likely with Rich from London, plus Yahoo’s Ross Dellenger
10/10/2025 Duration: 50minRich joins the show from London where he and guest host Tom Pelissero react to the Giants Thursday Night Football stunner against the Eagles, previews the Jets vs Broncos game he’ll be announcing on Sunday, and in ‘What’s More Likely’ weighs in on the Chiefs, 49ers, Buccaneers, Cowboys, Bengals, Raiders, Bill Belichick’s UNC dumpster fire, and more. Yahoo! Sports’ College Football Insider Ross Dellenger and Tom discuss the behind-the-scenes chaos of Belichick’s UNC program that has played out in a 2-3 record on the field so far, how private equity investments could dramatically change the landscape of college athletics, and previews what’s at stake in the weekend’s biggest games including Texas vs Oklahoma and Oregon vs Indiana. Tom and the guys react to the latest tension surrounding the Philadelphia Eagles’ locker room amid the team’s offensive struggles this season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Hour 1: Guest Host Tom Pelissero, Eagles-Giants, Plus CBS Sports Jason McCourty
10/10/2025 Duration: 46minGuest host Tom Pelissero and the guys react to the New York Giants’ stunning beatdown of the defending Super Bowl champion Philadelphia Eagles led by rookies Jaxson Dart and Cam Skattebo NFL on CBS analyst Jason McCourty and Tom discuss what the Giants did right and what the Eagles did very wrong on Thursday Night Football, what to expect from the Chargers’ ground game after placing star rookie RB Omarion Hampton on IR with an ankle injury as they face Tua Tagovailoa and the Miami Dolphins in Week 6, the year-two improvement shown by New England Patriots QB Drake Maye, and how Tennessee Titans rookie QB Cam Ward has impressed everyone with his precocious leadership skills. Tom updates the latest on key injuries around the NFL including Kyler Murray and Ja’Marr chase who could miss Week 6 due to illness Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Hour 3: Guest Host Suzy Shuster, Pro Football Hall of Famer Michael Irvin
09/10/2025 Duration: 46minGuest host Suzy Shuster fields calls from distraught Yankees fans after New York ending its season for without a ring for the 16th straight year, and debate if 4-time MVP A’ja Wilson belongs on the WNBA’s Mount Rushmore. Pro Football Hall of Famer Michael Irvin tells Suzy why Deion Sanders would thrive in today’s NFL, says what advice he has for disgruntled Philadelphia Eagles WR AJ Brown, weighs in on Colts QB Daniel Jones, Jaguars CB/WR Travis Hunter, Baker Mayfield’s fiery leadership, what could make the Dallas Cowboys “scary,” and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Hour 2: Charles Barkley & Guest Host Suzy Shuster, plus Rich Joins in from London
09/10/2025 Duration: 46minBasketball Hall of Famer Charles Barkley and guest host Suzy Shuster discuss the move of ‘Inside the NBA’ to ESPN, why the Eastern Conference race will be wide open this season, Giannis Antetokounmpo entertaining the idea of a trade from the Bucks to the Knicks, they key to LeBron James and the Lakers getting back to the NBA Finals, what words of wisdom he has for the WNBA in the face of a possible work stoppage, his Philadelphia Eagles fandom, and more. Rich joins the show from London where he weighs in on his New York Yankees latest postseason disappointment, and in ‘Higher Register’ everyone offers up their solid-but-not-all-that-convincing takes on the Denver Broncos vs New York Jets, the Jacksonville Jaguars as legit contenders, and the Chicago Bears vs Washington Commanders. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Hour 1: Guest Host Suzy Shuster, NFL Insider Tom Pelissero, plus Eagles/Giants Preview
09/10/2025 Duration: 46minGuest host Suzy Shuster and the guys preview the Philadelphia Eagles vs New York Giants on Thursday Night Football to kick off NFL Week 6. NFL Insider Tom Pelissero and Suzy discuss if Joe Flacco is an upgrade over Jake Browning for the Cincinnati Bengals, the possible return timeline for Baltimore Ravens QB Lamar Jackson, the Eagles’ offensive struggles of late, Brock Purdy’s availability for the San Francisco 49ers in Week 6 and why Mac Jones has excelled in his fill-in role for the Niners, and how much longer the Raiders can stick with the interception-prone Geno Smith. Red Sox fans Suzy and Brockman react to the Toronto Blue Jays extending the New York Yankees championship drought to 16 years. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Georgia Tech Head Coach and 13-Year NBA Star Damon Stoudamire
09/10/2025 Duration: 54minJim welcomes former teammate and current Georgia Tech Head Coach Damon Stoudamire to the show. Stoudamire discusses his transition from playing to coaching, how he connects with players today, and how he applies the things he learned over his NBA career to coaching in college. The two former teammates discuss their NBA careers, their playoff run for the 1998 Portland Trailblazers, how the league has changed, and advice they would give to their younger selves. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Hour 3: NFL Week 6 Power Rankings, plus Jon Bon Jovi In-Studio
08/10/2025 Duration: 46minRich breaks down the intrigue surrounding the Philadelphia Eagles heading into their Thursday Night Football NFC East showdown against the New York Giants, and reveals his brand-new NFL Power Rankings with a new #1 team. Rock & Roll Hall of Famer Jon Bon Jovi joins Rich in-studio to discuss his new album, the origins of his New England Patriots fandom back in the Bill Parcells era, reveals how fans react when they spot him and Bruce Springsteen driving around together in their native New Jersey, and much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Hour 2: Falcons RB Bijan Robinson, plus TNF’s Ryan Fitzpatrick & Andrew Whitworth
08/10/2025 Duration: 46minThursday Night Football analysts Ryan Fitzpatrick and Andrew Whitworth tell Rich if they regret agreeing to do a cross-country road trip on a bus to this week’s Giants vs Eagles game, why Philadelphia’s talent will overcome any other issues when it’s all said and done this season, reveal if the Detroit Lions are the class of the NFL, discuss the Kansas City Chiefs’ struggles to start the year, and if the 49ers can overcome the injury bug to hold off the Rams and Seahawks for NFC West bragging rights. Falcons RB Bijan Robinson clarifies for Rich how to correctly pronounce his name, reveals what he’s learned from watching Christian McCaffrey to improve his already impressive skillset, says what advice he has for Texas Longhorns QB Arch Manning, and more. Rich reacts to the Cincinnati Bengals naming Joe Flacco their Week 6 starting QB just one day after acquiring him via trade from the Cleveland Browns, and the guys delight in Baker Mayfield’s latest memorable press conference soundbite. Learn more about
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Hour 1: Browns QB Room Breakdown, plus NFL Network’s Kurt Warner
08/10/2025 Duration: 46minRich breaks down what the Browns shipping Joe Flacco to the Cincinnati Bengals means for Dillon Gabriel, Shedeur Sanders and Cleveland’s new-look QB room. Pro Football Hall of Famer/NFL Network analyst Kurt Warner and Rich discuss the impact of the Flacco trade on the Browns’ depth chart, the immense talent but questionable decision making of Jacksonville Jaguars QB Trevor Lawrence, what New England Patriots 2nd-year QB Drake Maye has shown so far this season, the six-figure fine the Arizona Cardinals slapped on head coach Jonathan Gannon for his sideline rant on RB Emari Demercado, and breaks down why Tampa Bay Buccaneers QB Baker Mayfield is playing at an MVP level this season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Hour 3: NFL Insider Tom Pelissero Talks Flacco Trade, plus ‘Task’ Star Tom Pelphrey
07/10/2025 Duration: 46minNFL Insider Tom Pelissero tells Rich why the Cincinnati Bengals pulled the trigger on trading with the Browns for Joe Flacco, and what the trade means for Shedeur Sanders’ place in Cleveland’s QB depth chart. Rich reveals his concern level for the Chiefs and what Kansas City’s latest loss bodes for the rest of their season. Actor Tom Pelphrey joins Rich in-studio to discuss his starring role in HBO’s acclaimed crime drama ‘Task,’ discusses his die-hard fandom of the New York Giants and deep-seated hatred of the Philadelphia Eagles, reveals what it was like to throw out the first pitch at a Phillies game, and more. Rich reveals the wildest plays to come out of the weekend including takes on Titans QB Cam Ward, Jaguars QB Trevor Lawrence, a 50-home run pitcher (Shohei Ohtani) striking out a 50-home run batter (Kyle Schwarber) in the Dodgers-Phillies NLDS series. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Hour 2: Flacco to Bengals Trade, Overreaction Tuesday, plus ESPN’s Jermey Fowler
07/10/2025 Duration: 46minESPN’s Jeremy Fowler tells Rich what the panic level is in Baltimore after the injury-riddled Ravens’ 1-4 start, how hot the hot seat is getting under Miami Dolphins head coach Mike McDaniel, and 49ers QB Brock Purdy’s status for Week 6. Rich reacts to the breaking news of the Cincinnati Bengals trading for Joe Flacco in the wake of Jake Browning’s struggles while filling in for the injured Joe Burrow, and says what this means for the Browns QB depth chart that could bump Shedeur Sanders up to QB2 behind Dillon Gabriel. In ‘Overreaction Tuesday’ Rich weighs in on the Jaguars, Broncos, Chiefs, Colts, Patriots QB Drake Maye, the Dodgers, Knicks and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Hour 1: Jaguars’ Statement Win, plus Inside the NFL’s Chris Long
07/10/2025 Duration: 46minRich reacts to the Jacksonville Jaguars’ thrilling Monday Night Football win over the Kansas City Chiefs. Green Light podcast host/Inside the NFL analyst Chris Long tells Rich his level of concern for the Chiefs after falling to 2-3 on the season, if Trevor Lawrence and the 4-1 Jags are legit contenders, what the Eagles must improve upon to get back to the Super Bowl, and breaks down the top teams in the AFC and NFC after 5 weeks of play. Rich debates a Jags fan on whether or not drafting Travis Hunter was the best move for the team. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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O'Shea returns in studio with TJ, and they are joined by "The Young OG" of NXT, Je'Von Evans
07/10/2025 Duration: 01h16minThis episode of NCW get BOUNCY as NXT's Je'Von Evans, aka "Young O.G." joins O'Shea Jackson, Jr. and T.J. Jefferson. The 21-year-old Evans shares how his wrestling journey started as a 13 year old, reveals who inspires him, recalls his breakout "For the Culture" match, and assembles his "Bar Fight Crew". Evans will be part of Team NXT tomorrow as they take on Team TNA in "Showdown." Next week at "Bound For Glory" Evans has a match for the TNA X-Division Championship as he takes on current title holder, Leon Slater. O'Shea and T.J. also share their highlights from Saturday Night's Major League Wrestling's "Slaughterhouse" card. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Hour 3: NFC East Breakdown, Lions & Colts Rolling, and Bengals Should Trade for Jameis
06/10/2025 Duration: 46minRich makes the case for the Detroit Lions as the best team in the NFC and the Indianapolis Colts as the class of the AFC, and explains why the Cincinnati Bengals should trade for New York Giants third-string QB Jameis Winston. Rich breaks down the NFC East landscape following the Philadelphia Eagles’ Week 5 loss combined with the Washington Commanders’ and Dallas Cowboy’s wins to tighten things up in the division. ‘No-Contest Wrestling’ podcast co-host O’Shea Jackson Jr. joins Rich Eisen in-studio to discuss the Dodgers vs Phillies NLDS matchup. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Hour 2: Baker Mayfield’s MVP Turn, plus Mike Mayock Talks Eagles, Raiders & More
06/10/2025 Duration: 46minRich reacts to yet another stellar game out of Buccaneers QB Baker Mayfield in Tampa Bay’s thrilling 38-35 Week 5 win over the Seahawks, and weighs in on the Arizona Cardinals finding new ways to lose close games in falling to 2-3 with a loss to the previously winless Tennessee Titans. Westwood One NFL Analyst Mike Mayock and Rich discuss the Philadelphia Eagles’ lack of an offensive identity, explains why New England Patriots 2nd-year QB Drake Maye reminds him of Chargers QB Justin Herbert, weighs in on Raiders QB Geno Smith’s turnover issues, the 1-4 Baltimore Ravens, former high draft picks Baker Mayfield, Sam Darnold & Daniel Jones thriving with their new teams, and why the Cincinnati Bengals should have already tried to trade for Atlanta Falcons backup QB Kirk Cousins. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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NFL Week 5: Pats Rising, Eagles Falling, Colts Contending, Chargering Is Back, and More
06/10/2025 Duration: 38minA 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 - Sunday night was the biggest Patriots win of the post-Tom Brady era 5:20 - The Eagles are no longer the team to beat in the NFC 10:20 - It's time to take the Colts seriously as Super Bowl contenders 13:40 - The Ravens have peaked under John Harbaugh 16:30 - Chargering is back!!! The Bolts will miss the playoffs 19:35 - The Bengals need to trade for Russell Wilson to keep any hope alive this season 21:50 - Baker Mayfield will finish no lower than third in the MVP voting this season 25:20 - Kyle Shanahan is the Coach of the Year front runner 28:50 - Carson Wentz should start the rest of the season for the Vikings 31:45 - Both Giants and Jets will be picking in the top five next April Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Hour 1: Eagles & Bills Unbeaten No More, Drake Maye’s It Factor, Big Ravens Concerns
06/10/2025 Duration: 46minRich breaks down the Denver Broncos’ 4th quarter comeback to knock the Philadelphia Eagles from the ranks of the unbeaten, and Patriots fan Brockman reacts to New England handing Josh Allen and the Buffalo Bills their first loss of the season. Rich weighs in on the injury-riddled Baltimore Ravens getting manhandled at home in their 44-10 loss to the Houston Texans. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Hour 3: Rams Concern Level, NFL Week 5’s Top Games, plus Jeremy Piven In-Studio
03/10/2025 Duration: 46minRich recaps the Rams falling to 3-2 after their overtime loss on Thursday Night Football against the 49ers, and previews NFL Week 5’s top games including Patriots vs Bills, Commanders vs Chargers, Chiefs vs Jaguars, Buccaneers vs Seahawks, Broncos vs Eagles, and Vikings vs Browns. Actor/comedian Jeremy Piven joins Rich in studio where they discuss his upcoming stand-up tour, his Chicago sports fandom, shares his favorite stories from being on ‘The Larry Sanders Show,’ ‘Seinfeld,’ ‘Entourage,’ doing improv with Chris Farley, and partying with Dennis Rodman, and reveals that he improvised much of his memorable scene opposite Robert De Niro in ‘Heat.’ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices