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: This year's Commanders, Eric Allen joins, NBA on Christmas preview
24/12/2025 Duration: 45minBrian Webber wraps up Hour 3 as he fills in for Rich. Are the Bears and/or Broncos this year's 2024 Commanders? Hall of Fame CB Eric Allen checks in. Plus, we preview tomorrow's NBA on Christmas Day slate. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Hour 2: Josh Allen MVP, Kurt Helin joins, Bowl Games matter!
24/12/2025 Duration: 45minBrian Webber continues in for Rich today... could Josh Allen win his second straight MVP? NBC Sports NBA Writer Kurt Helin joins us to preview the NBA on Christmas Day. Plus, Bowl Game should still matter!!! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Hour 1: NFL vs NBA's Christmas day slate, Spurs hand Thunder another loss
24/12/2025 Duration: 45minBrian Webber is filling in for Rich on this Christmas Eve Wednesday. Has the NFL taken over the NBA for Christmas day slates? Brian dives into each of the teams playing on Christmas day as backup quarterback's line the slate. Brian reacts to the the Thunder dropping yet another game to Victor Wembanyama and the Spurs. Are the Thunder still on pace to be one of the greatest teams of this generation? Plus, Brian deciphers why certain parties believe that Tua Tagovailoa and Mike McDaniel will be back for the Dolphins next year. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Hour 2: Notre Dame vs USC rivalry comes to end
23/12/2025 Duration: 27minBrian Webber fills in for Rich and talks about the news regarding Notre Dame and USC putting their rivalry on hold. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Hour 1: MNF Recap
23/12/2025 Duration: 46minBrian Webber filling in for Rich today recaps Monday night football, and fills you in on the incident between Steve Kerry and Draymond Green Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Hour 3: Patriots-Ravens, Bills-Browns, CFP 1st-Round Reactions, plus Rich’s Top 5
22/12/2025 Duration: 46minRich recaps the New England Patriots’ Week 16 win over the Baltimore Ravens, and weighs in on the Buffalo Bills’ surviving a close call against Shedeur Sanders and the Cleveland Browns, and the Carolina Panthers’ key NFC South win over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Rich ranks the craziest moments from a wild NFL Week 16 that saw insane comebacks, stunning 2-oint conversions, and Steelers WR DK Metcalf putting hands on a Detroit Lions fan mid-game. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Hour 2: Jags’ Statement, Steelers-Lions Wild Finish, plus NFL Network’s Kurt Warner
22/12/2025 Duration: 46minRich weighs in on Trevor Lawrence and the Jacksonville Jaguars proving many critics wrong with a statement win over the Denver Broncos in Week 16. Pro Football Hall of Famer/NFL Network analyst Kurt Warner tells Rich how the Pittsburgh Steelers’ offense has dramatically improved over the past few weeks, how the Jacksonville Jaguars are helping Trevor Lawrence reach his potential, what Caleb Williams is doing differently in his 2nd year under new Chicago Bears head coach Ben Johnson, why he wouldn’t be shocked to see two wild card teams square off in Super Bowl LX, what the Buffalo Bills must to on offense to have a deep playoffs run, and reacts to the New England Patriots’ Week 16 win over the Baltimore Ravens. Rich breaks down the crazy final play that ended the Steelers vs Lions game. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Hour 1: Steelers-Lions Reactions, Bears’ Amazing Comeback, plus Hall of Famer John Elway
22/12/2025 Duration: 46minRich weighs in on the NFL Playoffs implications of the Steelers’ Week 16 win over the Lions. Pro Football Hall of Famer John Elway and Rich discuss his new ‘Elway’ Netflix documentary covering his storied career that included two Super Bowl wins and an NFL MVP award, the resurgence of the Denver Broncos under Sean Payton and 2nd-year QB Bo Nix, his role in recruiting Peyton Manning to the Broncos, and more. Rich says what Caleb Williams and the Chicago Bears proved to him in their amazing 4th quarter comeback in their overtime win over the Green Bay Packers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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NFL Week 16: Bears = Team of Destiny, Jags Prove It, Burrow's Future & More
22/12/2025 Duration: 33minA 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: 1:15 - The road to the Super Bowl in the AFC will go through Foxborough 5:40 - The Bears are a team of destiny... they're winning the NFC! 10:30 - The Packers are going to miss the playoffs 13:35 - The Steelers and Mike Tomlin are going to end their playoff win drought 17:50 - Trevor Lawrence is playing like a top five QB and the Jaguars are legitimate Super Bowl contenders 22:10 - Joe Burrow should force his way out of Cincinnati this offseason 25:10 - The Chiefs should sign Joe Flacco to start 2026 until Mahomes is 100% We have no clue who's going to win the Super Bowl but it will be a rematch from a game this season! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Hour 3: Seahawks HC Mike Macdonald, NFL Playoffs Outlook, OU vs Alabama
19/12/2025 Duration: 46minSeahawks HC Mike Macdonald and Rich discuss Seattle’s overtime win over the Rams in Week 16 to take over 1st place in the NFC West, reveals why he has 100% faith in QB Sam Darnold’s “killer instinct,” what his team must do down the stretch to secure the #1 seed in the NFC, Philip Rivers’ improbable return to the NFL, and more. Rich, Brockman and TJ debate which Week 18 game would be the most compelling matchup as the NFL’s final regular season game. The guys discuss Alabama vs Oklahoma in the College Football Playoff and if the Crimson Tide’s Kalen DeBoer could be Michigan’s next head coach. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Hour 2: ‘What’s More Likely,’ Rich’s Top 5, plus Texans Head Coach DeMeco Ryans
19/12/2025 Duration: 46minIn ‘What’s More Likely’ Rich weighs in on the NFC playoff picture, the Jaguars vs Broncos, Bills vs Browns, Patriots vs Ravens, Chargers vs Cowboys, Chiefs backup QB Gardner Minshew, Quinn Ewers starting for the Dolphins, and more. Texans head coach DeMeco Ryans tells Rich how Houston’s 0-3 started has impacted the team’s current mindset as they battle for AFC South bragging rights, why CJ Stroud actually benefitted from missing 3 games this year, discusses the secret sauce to his intimidating defense, how he’s grown as a coach since his first season as a HC in 2023, and Indianapolis Colts QB Philip Rivers’ improbable return to the NFL after a 5 year retirement. Rich ranks the top remaining games in NFL Week 16 including Steelers vs Lions, 49ers vs Colts, Buccaneers vs Panthers, Jaguars vs Broncos, Packers vs Bears, and Patriots vs Ravens. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Hour 1: Rams-Seahawks TNF Reactions, plus NFL Insider Tom Pelissero
19/12/2025 Duration: 46minRich reacts to Sam Darnold overcoming two interceptions to lead the Seattle Seahawks to a thrilling come-from-behind overtime win over the Los Angeles Rams who choked away a 16-point 4th-quarter lead, and weighs in on the controversial 2-point conversion award to Seattle after a questionable reversal by the officiating crew. The guys react to Puka Nacua’s eventful day off and on the field. NFL Insider Tom Pelissero and Rich discuss Tua Tagovailoa’s benching by the Dolphins and his uncertain future in Miami, if Joe Burrow can regain his love of football playing for the woebegone Cincinnati Bengals, how key injuries could impact the Chicago Bears & Green Bay Packers key NFC North showdown this weekend. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Hour 3: NFL Week 16 Higher Register, Jaxson Dart Concerns, plus Actor Matthew Lillard In-Studio
18/12/2025 Duration: 46minRich voices his concern for New York Giants rookie QB Jaxson Dart who vows not to change his reckless style of play despite repeat visits to the NFL’s Concussion Protocol this season. Actor Matthew Lillard joins Rich in-studio to discuss his new ‘Five Nights at Freddy’s 2’ horror movie, his die-hard Los Angeles Clippers and Seattle Seahawks fandom, the incredible Dodgers-Blue Jays World Series Game 7, what it was like to be directed by Hollywood legend Clint Eastwood, and more. Rich, Brockman, TJ and Lillard share their less-than-ringing endorsements of the Jacksonville Jaguars, Pittsburgh Steelers, Seahawks, and NFL teams on the outside looking in at the current playoffs field. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Hour 2: Tua Benching Explained, Burrow Trade Intrigue, plus Actor Jason Clarke In-Studio
18/12/2025 Duration: 46minRich and the guys react to Dolphins head coach Mike McDaniel saying he benched Tua Tagovailoa because rookie QB Quinn Ewers gives Miami the best chance to win, and weighs in on Joe Burrow’s latest comments that suggest his future with the Bengals is not as crystal clear as fans in Cincinnati would hope. Actor Jason Clarke joins Rich in-studio to discuss his new ‘Murdaugh: Death in the Family’ Hulu series and what it was like gaining and losing 40 pounds for the role, reveals how he felt when he learned that Lakers legend didn’t like his portrayal in HBO’s ‘Winning Time,’ and reacts to Rich’s boast that he can win a point off of 6-time Grand Slam champion Carlos Alcaraz in a tennis match. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Hour 1: Rams-Seahawks Huge Stakes, plus Champ Bailey’s CPF 1st Round Preview
18/12/2025 Duration: 46minRich previews the huge NFC West showdown between the Los Angeles Rams and Seattle Seahawks on Thursday Night Football and how it will impact the NFC playoff seedings, and reacts to L.A. WR Puka Nacua’s controversial appearance on a livestream this week where he ripped NFL officiating and promised to do a TD celebration regarded by some as antisemitic. Pro Football Hall of Famer Champ Bailey and Rich preview the College Football Playoff’s first-round games between Oregon and James Madison, and Ole Miss vs Tulane, says which CFP teams could surprise people and go on a Cinderella run, if the Denver Broncos can win the Super Bowl this season, and reveals what he learned from Hall of Fame teammates Peyton Manning, Deion Sanders and Darrell Green. Rich and the guys debate if the Rams/Seahawks winner or another team from the NFC will reach the Super Bowl. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Reactions to John Cena's final match, the rise of NXT Superstars, and the reveal of the Masked Man
18/12/2025 Duration: 01h43minOJ and TJ pay homage to the "Never Before Seen 17" John Cena and react to his final match against The Ring General. What's next for Gunther now? Also, with so much NXT talent on display during Saturday Night's Main Event, the guys wonder where Oba Femi goes from here? "The Masked Man" is finally revealed, and the guys predict what the return of Austin Theory means for the WWE Men's division, Seth Rollins, and The Vision. Plus, TJ pays homage to Altoona, PA sports legend, Steve Taneyhill. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Hour 3: NFL Power Rankings, plus Gary Cole Talks ‘Office Space,’ ‘Talladega Nights’ and More
17/12/2025 Duration: 46minRich debates a caller on the legitimacy of Michigan’s 2023 football national championship, and reveals his brand-new NFL Power Rankings after 15 weeks of play. Actor Gary Cole joins Rich in-studio to discuss the latest season of CBS’ ‘NCIS,’ his lifelong Chicago Cubs fandom, reveals the inspiration behind his much-quoted ‘Bill Lumbergh ‘Office Space’ character, reveals how much fun he had making the classic ‘Dodgeball’ and ‘Talladega Nights’ comedies, and what it was like working with Hollywood legend Clint Eastwood on ‘In the Line of Fire.’ Knicks fan Rich weighs in on New York besting the San Antonio Spurs to win the 2025 NBA Cup. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Hour 2: NFL Network’s Kurt Warner, plus The Ringer’s Todd McShay
17/12/2025 Duration: 46minNFL Network analyst/Pro Football Hall of Famer Kurt Warner and Rich discuss Tua Tagovailoa’s benching by the Miami Dolphins, how Denver Broncos QB Bo Nix has improved as the season has progressed, why he was “extremely impressed” with Philip Rivers in his first NFL game in 5 years, why the Houston Texans and Buffalo Bills could be the two most dangerous teams in the AFC playoffs field, how the Jacksonville Jaguars have levelled up Trevor Lawrence this year, and previews what to expect in the Rams-Seahawks pivotal NFC West showdown on Thursday Night Football. The Ringer’s Todd McShay tells Rich why teams would much rather select a quarterback in the 2027 NFL Draft instead of in 2026, if Indiana Hoosiers QB Fernando Mendoza is worthy of the #1 overall pick next spring, reveals his pick to win the College Football Playoff, and discusses Michigan’s search for a new head coach in the wake of firing Sherrone Moore. Yankees fan Rich reacts to reliever Luke Weaver ditching the Pinstripes to sign with the
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Hour 1: Tua Benched Reaction, plus SEC Commissioner Greg Sankey
17/12/2025 Duration: 46minRich weighs in on the Dolphins benching Tua Tagovailoa for rookie Quinn Ewers and breaks down the massive salary cap implications for Miami if they decide to move on and cut ties with their franchise QB. Rich and the guys debate if Jalen Hurts’ mostly stoic demeanor is the main source of Philadelphia Eagles’ fans frustration with the quarterback. SEC Commissioner Greg Sankey and Rich discuss the general state of CFB including the rampant poaching of coaches, players utilizing the Transfer Portal to take more NIL money at other schools, the controversial 12-team College Football Playoff selection process, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Hour 3: Overreaction Tuesday, Is a Tua Benching Coming?? Plus Comedian Charlie Berens In-Studio
16/12/2025 Duration: 46minRich weighs in on Philip Rivers’ remarkable return to the NFL after a 5-year retirement and what it says about the NFL’s ability to develop young QB’s to be ready to step in and start games. In ‘Overreaction Tuesday’ Rich weighs in on Aaron Rodgers’ & Mike Tomlin’s futures with the Pittsburgh Steelers, if the Josh Allen can finally take the Buffalo Bills to the Super Bowl now that Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs won’t be standing in their way, if the Jacksonville Jaguars or Houston Texans can reach the AFC Championship Game, if Philip Rivers’ return to the Indianapolis Colts might lure Las Vegas Raiders’ part-owner Tom Brady out of retirement, and if we’ve actually seen the last of John Cena in a WWE wrestling ring. Comedian Charlie Berens joins Rich in-studio to discuss his new ‘Neighborly’ YouTube special, his love for the Green Bay Packers, how he went from doing local TV news to being a stand-up comic. Rich reacts to Dolphins head coach Mike McDaniel saying benching QB Tua Tagovailoa i