

The Rich Eisen Show
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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.'
Episodes
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Jan 30, 2026 • 47min
Hour 3: Bills HC Joe Brady, Rich’s Top 5, plus Oscar-Winning Actor Casey Affleck In-Studio
New Bills Head Coach Joe Brady tells Rich how he landed his dream job in
Buffalo after his humble coaching beginnings, discusses the benefits of
coaching reigning NFL MVP Josh Allen, smoothing things over with WR Keon Coleman after getting thrown under the bus by team owner Terry Pegula, Sam Darnold’s trip to the Super Bowl, and more.
Academy Award-winning actor Casey Affleck joins Rich in-studio where he, a die-hard Boston sports fan, reacts to Bill Belichick’s Pro Football Hall of Fame snub, weighs in on his beloved New England Patriots’ chances to upset the Seattle Seahawks in Super Bowl LX, and more.
Rich ranks the top 5 stories from a wild week in sports with a #1 that
you probably didn’t have a clue about. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jan 30, 2026 • 46min
Hour 2: What’s More Likely, Browns’ Looming Questions, plus NFL Insider Tom Pelissero
Rich lays out what another Super Bowl win would mean for the legacy of
Seattle Seahawks WR Cooper Kupp.
NFL Insider Tom Pelissero and Rich discuss the Minnesota Vikings’
surprising firing of GM Kwesi Adofo-Mensah, how the Cleveland Browns landed on Todd Monken to replace the fired Kevin Stefanski as their new head coach, and the latest with the Las Vegas Raiders’ and Arizona Cardinals’ coach searches.
In ‘What’s More Likely’ Rich weighs in on the Bills, Ravens, Titans,
Browns, Raiders, Matthew Stafford, Aaron Rodgers, the Seahawks vs Patriots Super Bowl LX, Giannis Antetokounmpo, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jan 30, 2026 • 46min
Hour 1: Drake Maye’s Shoulder Intrigue, Vikes Fire GM, plus NFL Network’s Daniel Jeremiah
Rich reacts to the latest intrigue surrounding a potential shoulder
injury to New England Patriots QB Drake Maye and how it could impact New England’s chance in Super Bowl LX against the Seahawks, and says why he’s still stunned by Bill Belichick’s Pro Football Hall of Fame snub.
NFL Network Analyst Daniel Jeremiah and Rich Eisen break down his 2026 Mock Draft 1.0 and if the Jets could swing a trade with the Raiders to select Fernando Mendoza #1 overall, Aaron Rodgers’ chances to return to the Pittsburgh Steelers next season, what new Offensive Coordinator Mike McDaniel could mean for Justin Herbert and the Los Angeles Chargers’ 2026 season outlook, which teams hit or missed the mark with their coaching hires, and why he’s picking the Seattle Seahawks to beat the New England Patriots in Super Bowl LX.
Rich and the guys react to the breaking news of the Minnesota Vikings
firing GM Kwesi Adofo-Mensah. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jan 29, 2026 • 47min
Hour 3: Power Ranking Super Bowl LX’s Top Storylines, plus Actor Ted McGinley In-Studio
Rich breaks out his NFL Power Rankings to rate the top ten storylines
heading into the Seattle Seahawks vs New England Patriots Super Bowl LX.
Actor Ted McGinley joins Rich in-studio to promote the new season of
Apple TV’s feel-good ‘Shrinking’ comedy, shares his best memories of his days on ‘The Love Boat,’ ‘Fantasy Island,’ and ‘Dynasty,’ and a great story about getting picked up at the airport by none other than Hollywood legend Burt Reynolds. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jan 29, 2026 • 46min
Hour 2: Ravens HC Jesse Minter, plus Joe Brady’s Bills Intro & McDaniel-Herbert Anticipation
Ravens Head Coach Jesse Minter tells Rich his plans for infusing his
vision of success in Baltimore in the wake of the John Harbaugh era, what kind of “creative and innovative” offense he has in store for Lamar Jackson, shares his favorite Jim Harbaugh story, and more.
The guys react to former Miami Dolphins HC Mike McDaniel officially taking the Los Angeles Chargers’ Offensive Coordinator job.
Rich weighs in on Joe Brady’s first press conference as the Buffalo
Bills’ new head coach and the big expectations for the HC and Josh Allen next season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jan 29, 2026 • 46min
Hour 1: Belichick/Hall of Fame Aftermath, 49ers FB Kyle Juszczyk, plus Rich’s ‘Jeopardy!’ Cameo
Rich weighs in on the ripple effect of Pro Football Hall of Fame voters
denying 8-time Super Bowl champion coach Bill Belichick’s first-ballot
enshrinement.
49ers All-Pro FB Kyle Juszczyk and Rich discuss the Niners’ reaching the
Divisional Round of the NFL playoffs despite a rash of injuries to key players this season, his reaction to Belichick’s HOF snub, the Seattle Seahawks' chances to beat the New England Patriots in Super Bowl LX, why the New York Giants are poised for success under new head coach John Harbaugh, and more.
Rich reacts to an unexpected highlight of his day: being the answer to a
question (question to an answer??) on ‘Jeopardy!’ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jan 29, 2026 • 1h 54min
Exclusive interview with WWE Superstar Ethan Page
O'Shea and TJ discuss AJ Styles' future and whether this weekend's Royal Rumble match against Gunther will be the last of his career. The guys also make their picks for who will win the men's and women's Royal Rumble matches. Additionally, WWE NXT Superstar Ethan Page joins the show to discuss his journey from the independent circuits in Canada to becoming the reigning NXT North American Champion. Page talks about his wrestling fandom from childhood, what his "bar fight crew" would be, and retells a story from childhood about Randy Orton when wrestling truly broke his heart. Also, as an avid toy and comic book collector, Page reveals his GOAT super hero, what toy piece is his favorite from his collection, and much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jan 28, 2026 • 46min
Hour 3: Tom Brady’s Belichick Snub Reaction, plus TNF’s Andrew Whitworth
Rich weighs in on Tom Brady’s reaction to Bill Belichick’s Pro Football Hall of Fame snub.
Thursday Night Football Analyst Andrew Whitworth and Rich discuss Bill Belichick shockingly not being inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame on his first ballot, Matthew Stafford and the Los Angeles Rams’ next steps after their heartbreaking loss in the NFC Championship Game, the Chicago Bears’ bright future with the Caleb Williams-Ben Johnson head coach/quarterback pairing, and explains why the Seattle Seahawks will “handle business” against the New England Patriots in Super Bowl LX.
O’Shea Jackson Jr. stops by the studio ahead of taping the latest episode of the ‘No-Contest Wrestling’ podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jan 28, 2026 • 47min
Hour 2: Browns Hire Monken, Patriots vs Michigan Cheating Debate, plus Hall of Fame WR Jerry Rice
Pro Football Hall of Famer Jerry Rice tells Rich the secret behind head coach Bill Walsh’s 3 Super Bowl titles with the 49ers of the 1980’s, reveals his choice as the best wide receiver in the league currently, weighs in on 8-time Super Bowl champion Bill Belichick’s first-ballot HOF snub, and talks some trash to former Niners teammate Steve Young ahead of their Pro Bowl flag football game showdown.
Michigan alum Rich debates Brockman on how the Wolverines’ cheating scandal compares to the Patriots’ Sypgate and Deflategate scandals during New England’s Belichick era.
Rich weighs in on the Cleveland Browns passing over Defensive Coordinator Jim Schwartz as their next head coach by bringing back former OC Todd Monken instead. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jan 28, 2026 • 47min
Hour 1: Bill Belichick’s Hall of Fame Snub, plus NFL Network’s Kurt Warner
Rich and Patriots fan Brockman react to the stunning news that 8-time Super Bowl champion coach Bill Belichick was not voted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame on his first ballot.
NFL Network Analyst Kurt Warner and Rich discuss Belichick’s HOF snub, if critics who claim the Patriots had an easy path to the Super Bowl are correct, Sam Darnold reaching the Super Bowl after a shaky start to this NFL career, and if the Pittsburgh Steelers should bring back Aaron Rodgers for another season with new head coach Mike McCarthy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices


