The Rich Eisen Show

ESPN, Rich Eisen Productions, Rich Eisen
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Mar 16, 2026 • 47min

Hour 3: Rich Eisen anniversary, plus Actor comedian Derrick Stroup In-Studio, Bam Adebayo

Rich Eisen reacts to Monday being the day 30-year anniversary of him doing his first Sportscenter telecast for ESPN. Comedian Derrick Stroup joins the show and discusses his Netflix comedy show Nostalgic, gives a funny take on the middle seat arm rest, how he got his start in comedy, his love for the Denver Nuggets, and why he is a Washington Commanders fan. Rich and the guys still discussing Bay Adebayo’s magical night and how calls are not going his way after his 83-point performance against the Washington Wizards. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Mar 16, 2026 • 47min

Hour 2: Justin Fields traded to Chiefs, TEAM USA

Rich Eisen and the guys discuss the NFL trade sending Justin Fields from the Jets to the Chiefs. Rich and the guys discuss whether this would be the greatest year ever for TEAM USA sports if they won the WBC and advanced to the quarters of the World Cup. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Mar 16, 2026 • 47min

Hour 1: World Baseball Classic, plus ESPN College Basketball Analyst Seth Greenberg

Rich Eisen reacts to TEAM USA defeating the Dominican Republic to advance to the finals of the WBC where they will face either Italy or Venezuela. ESPN College Basketball Analyst Seth Greenberg joins Rich and discusses the seeding in the regions, coach Rick Pitino and John Calipari turning around programs at St. John’s and Arkansas, some upset specials in the tournament, if Miami of Ohio deserves to get the seeding that they did, Dan Hurley and UConn squaring off against UCLA and Mick Cronin, who he likes to see in the Final Four. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Mar 16, 2026 • 37min

Ravens' Crosby Ripple Effect, Kyler to Vikings, Tua to Falcons, AJ Brown to Rams Possibility

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 - Ravens' trade SNAFU will make Lamar Jackson think twice about signing an extension 5:20 - The Panthers are winning the NFC South 7:50 - Justin Jefferson is going to win the receiving triple crown next season 11:48 - The Steelers are making a mistake waiting for Aaron Rodgers to make up his mind 14:30 - If the Rams trade for AJ Brown, they'd have the best WR room of all time 18:50 - Mike Evans will have more TD's than any Buccaneers' receiver next season 20:30 - Malik Willis is going to end the Dolphins' playoffs win drought 24:07 - Tua will be the Falcons' starting QB all season and Atlanta will have a top 10 offense 27:05 - The South will be the sneakiest best division in the AFC in 2026 31:10 - At least 3 of last season's NFL final four teams will not win a playoff game next year Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Mar 13, 2026 • 47min

Hour 3:  Mike Evans missing piece in San Francisco, Old School Free Agent Price is Right, plus Actor John C. McGinley In-Studio 

Rich Eisen on the 49ers acquisition of Mike Evans and if he is the missing piece for the 49ers. Rich Eisen and the guys discuss notable former free agents and the contracts they signed.  Longtime friend of the show John C. McGinley joins Rich in-studio where he reveals his character in Steve Carell’s new HBO comedy ‘Rooster’ is actually based in him, discusses the reboot of the beloved ‘Scrubs’ sitcom, shares what it was like to go to actual boot camp in the jungle before filming Oliver Stone’s Best Picture Oscar-winning ‘Platoon,’ tells how much of the hilarious interviews with The Bobs in ‘Office Space’ was improvised, breaks down his New York Giants’ NFL Draft options with the 5th overall pick, and more. (timestamp) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Mar 13, 2026 • 47min

Hour 2:  What’s More Likely, Pro Football Hall of Famer Rod Woodson

In ‘What’s More Likely’ Rich weighs in on Edge Rushers Maxx Crosby & Trey Hendrickson, RB’s Kenneth Walker III & Travis Etienne Jr., QB’s Malik Willis & Kyler Murray, Geno Smith, who will win the AFC West, WR’s Mike Evans & DJ More, Bam Adebayo, and favorite Oliver Stone movie featuring John C. McGinley:  Platoon, Wall Street or On Any Given Sunday. Pro Football Hall of Famer Rod Woodson joins Rich and reacts to the Ravens having cold feet and backing out of a deal for Maxx Crosby, what the Raiders should do now with Maxx Crosby and if this is a blessing in disguise for the team, if Aaron Rodgers is coming back to play for Pittsburgh, on Kyler Murray going to Minnesota, on Drew Brees of Purdue going into the Pro Football Hall of Fame. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Mar 13, 2026 • 47min

Hour 1: Kyler Murray optimism in Minnesota, plus ESPN NBA Insider Brian Windhorst

Rich Eisen reacts to the Vikings acquisition of Kyler Murray and if there is a competition between him and JJ McCarthy. ESPN NBA Insider Brian Windhorst joins Rich and discusses Bam Adebayo scoring 83 points and the criticism that he is facing, plus, the Shai Gilgeous-Alexander foul merchant controversy and the current officiating in the league Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Mar 12, 2026 • 47min

Hour 3: Malik Willis Dolphins Optimism, plus Royals 1B/Team Italy WBC Captain Vinnie Pasquantino

Kansas City Royals 1B/Team Italy Captain Vinnie Pasquantino and Rich break down his 3-homer night to eliminate Mexico and save Team USA’s a**, reacts to the viral moment when Paul Skenes reacted to a spectacular play by KC SS Bobby Witt Jr, and explains why he’s good with his New York Jets trading for Raiders QB Geno Smith. Rich reacts to the introductory press conference of Malik Willis and explains why he has high hopes for the newest Miami Dolphins QB. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Mar 12, 2026 • 47min

Hour 2: Rich’s Message to Jets Fans Mad at the Geno Trade, plus ESPN Bracketologist Joe Lunardi Talks NCAA Tournament

Rich has a message for his fellow New York Jets fans who are up in arms about the team trading for Geno Smith. ESPN Bracketologist Joe Lunardi and Rich preview the likely seeding for the year’s Men’s NCAA Tournament, what previously 31-0 Miami, Ohio’s first loss of the season means for their tourney hopes and other teams on the bubble, how the Women’s Tournament seeding could play out, and more. Rich and the guys weigh in on RB Alvin Kamara’s uncertain role with the Saints after New Orleans’ signing of Travis Etienne, and what Super Bowl MVP RB Kenneth Walker III brings to the Kansas City Chiefs’ offense. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Mar 12, 2026 • 47min

Hour 1: NFL Insider Tom Pelissero, plus Ravens Explain Backing Out on Crosby Trade

Rich and the guys react to Baltimore Ravens GM Eric DeCosta’s explanation for backing out of the Maxx Crosby trade with the Raiders. NFL Insider Tom Pelissero and Rich break down how the deal for the All-Pro DE went south, the chances the Raiders still trade Crosby before next season, why Mike Evans jilted the Tampa Bay Buccaneers for the San Francisco 49ers, the likelihood of Kyler Murray signing a 1-year deal with the Minnesota Vikings, and reveals why Tyler Linderbaum’s deal with Las Vegas is essentially fully-guaranteed. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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