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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Mar 23, 2026 • 47min
Hour 3: Team USA Flag Football QB Darrell Doucette, Comedian Mark Normand, plus MLB predictions
Team USA Flag Football QB Darrell Doucette joins Rich and discusses what he took away from the weekend, his interaction with Tom Brady, how this is different than the NFL, if they proved they should represent the United States at the Olympics, on whether he is a better QB than Patrick Mahomes, if he could beat Mookie Betts in a bowling match, on what it would mean to make the Olympic Team.
Comedian Mark Normand joins Rich in-studio and discusses his Netflix special None Too Pleased, his love of the Saints and Knicks, on starting his comedy career, and his podcast ‘We Might Be Drunk’.
With the baseball season two days away, Rich and the guys discuss which team lasts longer in the playoffs. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Mar 23, 2026 • 47min
Hour 2: Professional Golfer Max Homa, Jaxon Smith-Njigba extension with Seahawks, Los Angeles Lakers current win streak
Professional golfer Max Homa joins Rich and discusses what it is like playing with Tiger Woods in the Indoor Golf League, on advice he gets from Tiger Woods, on playing indoors, his love of the Los Angeles Dodgers, how he assesses his current game now.
Rich and the guys discuss the extension given to Seahawks receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba and which third-year receiver could be the next JSN.
Rich Eisen and the guys react to the Los Angeles Lakers current winning streak and whether this is sustainable. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Mar 23, 2026 • 47min
Hour 1: NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament, ESPN College Basketball Analyst Seth Greenberg, plus Team USA Flag Football Reaction
Rich reacts to Iowa sending Top seeded Florida packing, St. John’s advancing with a win past Kansas, and Nebraska moving on to the Sweet 16.
ESPN Basketball Analyst Seth Greenberg joins the show and discusses his takeaways from the tournament so far, Florida losing being the biggest shock so far, Houston to come out of the South Region, Michigan State to come out of the East Region, who he likes to come out of the West and Midwest regions, and what teams need to do to compete in college basketball.
Rich Eisen pushes back at comments from individuals that Flag Football is an embarrassment to the NFL. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Mar 23, 2026 • 32min
Brady & Flag Football, JSN Gets the Bag, NFL Draft Intrigue and More
They spar over Tom Brady's flag football comeback lore and whether he should return. Team USA's flag football dominance and Olympic implications get debated. A heated take on the Seahawks overpaying a wide receiver sparks contract drama. Draft intrigue heats up with Ty Simpson's rising stock and predictions of at least one blockbuster trade. Caleb Williams' 'Iceman' nickname and branding chatter closes the chat.
Mar 20, 2026 • 46min
Hour 3: ‘What’s More Likely,’ NFL Insider Tom Pelissero, plus Luka Drops 60
Tom Pelissero, NFL Network insider known for reporting on trades and team strategy, joins to break down Stefon Diggs' free agency outlook and Miami’s move with Jalen Waddle. Short takes on Maxx Crosby’s trade chances and why A.J. Brown’s name keeps popping up. Quick reactions to Luka’s 60-point night and March Madness chaos.
Mar 20, 2026 • 46min
Hour 2: High Point HC Flynn Clayman, plus Chris Webber Talks NCAA Tourney & NBA
Flynn Clayman, first-year High Point head coach who led a historic upset, and Chris Webber, Hall of Famer and former Fab Five star turned analyst. They discuss High Point’s surreal NCAA win and mid-major scheduling struggles. They also break down tournament matchups, Michigan’s outlook, memorable Fab Five stories, and standout performances in the tourney.
Mar 20, 2026 • 46min
Hour 1: NCAA Tourney Reactions, plus Actor Josh Duhamel In-Studio
Josh Duhamel, actor and director promoting the comedy Preschool, joins to talk movies and March Madness. He discusses his new film, shares surprising Final Four picks, and chats about bracket strategy. He also reveals his take on the Minnesota Vikings’ QB signing and swaps fan stories and family rivalries.
Mar 19, 2026 • 47min
Hour 3: Pro Football Talk’s Mike Florio Talks Raiders, Kyler, Tua & More, plus Lakers on a Heater
Pro Football Talk’s Mike Florio and Rich discuss the fallout from the Raiders and Ravens failed Maxx Crosby trade, if Tua Tagovailoa and Kyler Murray will be the 2026 starting QBs for the Atlanta Falcons and Minnesota Vikings, what the Dolphins trading WR Jaylen Waddle indicates about Miami’s future plans after signing QB Malik Willis, if the NFL’s next Collective Bargaining Agreement could include and 18-game regular season, and more.
Rich weighs in on the Lakers’ hot streak and debates Brockman if L.A.’s newfound team chemistry can result in an NBA title. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Mar 19, 2026 • 47min
Hour 2: Flag Football Draft, plus Fanatics CEO Michael Rubin In-Studio
Rich and the guys hold a flag football draft from a field of current and past NFL stars.
Fanatics CEO Michael Rubin joins Rich in-studio to promote his inaugural ‘Flag Football Classic’ featuring the likes of Tom Brady, Joe Burrow, Jalen Hurts, Davante Adams and others. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Mar 19, 2026 • 47min
Hour 1: ESPN’s Brian Windhorst Talks Pistons, Giannis & Lakers, plus NCAA Tourney Predictions
ESPN’s Brian Windhorst tells Rich how Cade Cunningham’s collapsed lung injury could impact the Detroit Pistons’ title hopes, why the Milwaukee Bucks might be hesitant to hand Giannis Antetokounmpo a 5-year, $275M extension giving his recent string of injuries, why Luka Doncic, LeBron James and the Lakers have looked like legit contenders of late, and how the NCAA Tournament could impact how the top of the NBA Draft.
Rich and the guys reveal their Final Four March Madness predictions, and weigh in on Miami (OH)’s statement win over SMU in their play-in game in their first matchup since their 31-game win streak ended in their conference tournament. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
