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 6, 2026 • 47min
Hour 3: What’s More Likely, Lamar’s Cryptic Tweet, plus UFL Dallas Renegades HC Rick Neuheisel
In ‘What’s More Likely’ Rich weighs in on Maxx Crosby’s trade market,
Kyler Murray, Aaron Rodgers, RBs Breece Hall and Kenneth Walker III, the New
England Patriots need for a #1 wide receiver, the Bears trading DJ Moore to the
Bills, the Raiders, Titans, and how the final weeks of the NBA regular season
could play out.
Dallas Renegades Head Coach Rick Neuheisel tells Rich why he’s 100%
behind the UFL’s new 4-point FG rule and how it adds intrigue to late-game
decision making, why he loves the drive and desire the players in the UFL, if
we’ll ever see on commissioner to oversee the whole of College Football
someday.
Rich, TJ and Suzy Shuster try to decipher the meaning behind the latest
cryptic tweet from Baltimore Ravens QB Lamar Jackson
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Mar 6, 2026 • 47min
Hour 2: Tua’s Limited Backup Options, plus Iowa OL Prospect Gennings Dunker Talks Mullets & More
Iowa Hawkeyes OL Gennings Dunker and Rich discuss the upcoming NFL Draft
and what it felt to win the Combine’s unofficial Best Hair Award for his
glorious ginger mullet, and recounts his colorful life growing up in small town
middle America in a round of ‘Celebrity True or False.’
Rich explains why Tua Tagovailoa might have a harder time than you might
think landing a gig as an NFL backup if he’s released by the Miami Dolphins.
California Redwoods midfielder Romar Dennis and Rich discuss the PLL’s
Championship Series, the inclusion of Lacrosse in the 2028 Olympics and
more.
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Mar 6, 2026 • 48min
Hour 1: NFL Insider Tom Pelissero’s Free Agency Preview, plus Raiders to Release Geno
Rich updates the latest buzz
around the impending NFL Free agency window including the Las Vegas Raiders
reportedly planning to part ways with Geno Smith and what that means for the QB
carousel.
NFL Insider Tom Pelissero tells Rich why the Minnesota Vikings are the
frontrunner to land soon-to-be free agent QB Kyler Murray and what that would
mean for former 1st-round draft pick JJ McCarthy, breaks down Geno
Smith’s options after his Raiders release, how soon free agent QB Malik Willis
could sign with a new team, if WR Alec Pierce could land a record-setting deal,
and breaks down the trade market for Raiders DE Maxx Crosby and Eagles WR AJ
Brown
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Mar 5, 2026 • 46min
Hour 3: Jayson Tatum’s Possible Return, SGA Fouls Debate, plus Actress Milla Jovovich In-Studio
Rich, TJ, and Suzy Shuster
debate if the lingering Shai-Gilgeous Alexander “foul merchant” narratives hold water, and weigh in on Jayson Tatum’s imminent return to the Celtics.
Actress Milla Jovovich joins
Rich in-studio to promote her new ‘Protector’ action movie, and talks ‘Married with Children,’ ‘The Fifth Element,’ ‘Zoolander,’ ‘Resident Evil,’ Robert De Niro and more in a round of ‘Celebrity True or False.’
Rich reacts to the news that Alabama QB Ty Simpson is visiting with the Cleveland Browns. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Mar 5, 2026 • 47min
Hour 2: NFL QB Carousel Latest, plus Men in Blazers Co-Host Roger Bennett Talks World Cup
Jets fan Rich explains why Kyler Murray would be a “perfect fit” for New York, and discusses if going with
Aaron Rodgers at QB1 is the best move for the Pittsburgh Steelers next season.
‘Men in Blazers’ co-host Roger Bennett and Rich discuss his new ‘We are the World (Cup)’ book chronicling the biggest moments in international soccer over the last 50 years, breaks down the USMNT’s chances to win a knock out game this summer, and
reveals his reaction to the long-await ascension of his beloved Chicago Bears from also-rans to legit Super Bowl contenders. (timestamp)
Rich reacts to a caller who
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Mar 5, 2026 • 47min
Hour 1: Bills Trade for DJ Moore, Patriots Need a New #1 WR, plus Former Pro Bowl TE Martellus Bennett
Rich reacts to the breaking news of the Buffalo Bills trading for Chicago Bears WR DJ Moore to give Josh Allen a new #1 receiver, and weighs in on the New England Patriots’ options to find a #1 WR for Drake Maye after parting ways with Stefon Diggs.
Martellus Bennett joins Rich in-studio where he details how he went from being a Pro Bowl NFL Tight End to executive producing the animated Disney+ kids show ‘Hey AJ,’ shares an amazing story about his days on the New England Patriots where he learned quickly that Tom Brady and Bill Belichick were all business, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Mar 5, 2026 • 2h 53min
Exclusive interviews with Penta and Chris Van Vliet
This week on No-Contest Wrestling, it's a 2 for 1! The NEW Intercontinental Champion, Penta rejoins O'Shea and TJ to discuss his wild ride from his WWE debut last January to his title win over "Dirty" Dominik Mysterio in this week's Monday Night Raw. For Lucha Underground fans, we had to ask Penta, could there be an Iyo Sky rematch in the future? Then guys are joined in-studio by one of the top voices in the pro wrestling word, the host of "Insight", Chris Van Vliet. Chris shares how he became a wrestling fan, names his favorite matches, picks his own Bar Fight Crew and more!
Plus, O'Shea, TJ, and Chris do a fantasy draft of 10 wrestling all-time greats they'd choose to start their own wrestling company. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Mar 4, 2026 • 47min
Hour 3: Suzy Shuster, Actors Blair Underwood & O’Shea Jackson Jr. In-Studio
Rich and callers discuss Dolphins QB Tua Tagovailoa and the NBA’s tanking problem.
Actor Blair Underwood joins Rich in-studio to promote his ‘Youngblood’ reboot that starred Rob Lowe in the original 1980s hockey movie, his forth coming ‘A Soldier’s Wife’ biography about his mother, reveals how joining the cast of ‘L.A. Law’ changed his life, and talks James Earl Jones, Sidney Poitier, ‘Sex & the City’ and more (being a lion tamer???) in a round of ‘Celebrity True or False.’
‘No-Contest Wrestling’ co-host O’Shea Jackson Jr, Rich, and Suzy Shuster discuss whether there truly is a rift between Lakers star Luka Doncic and Head Coach J.J. Redick. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Mar 4, 2026 • 47min
Hour 2: Maxx Crosby’s Raiders Future, plus The MMQB’s Albert Breer Talks Rams, Chiefs, Kyler & More
Rich weighs in on Mike Silver’s deep dive in ‘The Athletic’ that makes it sound like Raiders All-Pro DE Maxx Crosby has already packed his bags for a trade out of Las Vegas.
Sports Illustrated’s/The MMQB’s Albert Breer and Rich discuss if the Raiders and Crosby can work out their differences, what the Trent McDuffie trade means for the Los Angeles Rams and Kansas City Chiefs, explains why it was in Kyler Murray’s best interests to be cut by the Arizona Cardinals and where the former #1 overall pick could land, why the Indianapolis Colts slapped the transition tag on QB Daniel Jones, and how many Ohio State Buckeyes could be selected in the top 10 of the NFL Draft.
Jets fan Rich breaks down how Kyler Murray would (or wouldn’t) be a good fit with New York. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Mar 4, 2026 • 46min
Hour 1: Rams Trade for Trent McDuffie, Kyler & Cardinals Split, plus Rip Hamilton
Rich reacts to the breaking news of the Los Angeles Rams trading for Kansas City Chiefs All-Pro CB Trent McDuffie, and weighs in on Kyler Murray’s future after his upcoming release by the Arizona Cardinals.
CBS Sports’ Richard “Rip” Hamilton tells Rich what how it felt to beat Duke for a National Championship for UConn in 1999, breaks down the Detroit Pistons’ chances to win the NBA title this season, and weighs in on his talented-but-temperamental former teammate Rasheed Wallace.
Rich debates if it’s time for NFL teams to stop giving contract extensions to quarterbacks just because it’s their turn though they haven’t necessarily earned a big payday. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
