

The Rich Eisen Show
ESPN, Rich Eisen Productions, Rich Eisen
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.'
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Mar 13, 2025 • 54min
Top 5 Under The Radar Acquisitions In NFL Free Agency
3/13/25 - Hour 2The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette’s Gerry Dulac and Rich discuss the possibility of Aaron Rodgers signing with the Steelers, how the controversial QB would fit in with Mike Tomlin’s culture, if Russell Wilson could return to the team if a Rodgers deal falls through, why Justin Fields signed with the Jets instead of staying in Pittsburgh, and more. Rich list the top under-the-radar NFL offseason move with takes on the Chargers, Commanders, Bears, Raiders, Broncos, and Eagles.Please check out other RES productions:Overreaction Monday: http://apple.co/overreactionmonday What the Football with Suzy Shuster and Amy Trask: http://apple.co/whatthefootballThe Jim Jackson Show: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-jim-jackson-show/id1770609432No-Contest Wrestling with O'Shea Jackson Jr. and TJ Jefferson: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/no-contest-wrestling/id1771450708 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mar 13, 2025 • 54min
If You're The Steelers, What Quarterback Do You Want?
3/13/25 - Hour 1Rich weighs in on the latest on the Aaron Rodgers free agency front and debates if the 4-time NFL MVP, Russell Wilson or Kirk Cousins would be the best fit for the Pittsburgh Steelers. Actor Josh Gad joins Rich to discuss his new ‘In Gad We Trust’ book, the state of his beloved Miami Dolphins, spills the beans on an upcoming ‘Space Balls’ sequel, sounds off on annoying Philly fans, and shares some great stories about Hollywood legends Harrison Ford and Warren Beatty. Rich explains why Mike Tomlin is not to blame for the Steelers failing to develop a franchise QB since Ben Roethlisberger’s retirement.Please check out other RES productions:Overreaction Monday: http://apple.co/overreactionmonday What the Football with Suzy Shuster and Amy Trask: http://apple.co/whatthefootballThe Jim Jackson Show: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-jim-jackson-show/id1770609432No-Contest Wrestling with O'Shea Jackson Jr. and TJ Jefferson: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/no-contest-wrestling/id1771450708 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mar 13, 2025 • 1h 48min
No-Contest Wrestling: “Queen Of The Ring” Producer Ash Avildsen
Please check out other RES productions:Overreaction Monday: http://apple.co/overreactionmonday What the Football with Suzy Shuster and Amy Trask: http://apple.co/whatthefootballThe Jim Jackson Show: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-jim-jackson-show/id1770609432No-Contest Wrestling with O'Shea Jackson Jr. and TJ Jefferson: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/no-contest-wrestling/id1771450708--------Filmmaker Ash Avildsen joins the show to discuss “Queen of the Ring”, his passion project about the legendary Mildred Burke, a small-town single mother who dominated the sport of wrestling and became the 1st million-dollar female athlete in history. Ash talks to O’Shea and TJ about the obstacles of bringing this story to the big screen and how he was able to get some of wrestling’s biggest stars to participate. Ash also discusses his relationship with his late father, Academy Award Director John G. Avildsen, and how his childhood shaped the man, father, and filmmaker that he is today. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mar 12, 2025 • 51min
Osa Odighizuwa: I Wanted To Stay With The Dallas Cowboys
3/12/25 - Hour 3Cowboys DT Osa Odighizuwa tells Rich why he chose to stay in Dallas in the NFL’s latest round of free agency, what makes Micah Parsons a special player, and more. Rich and the guys react to the Rams decision to release Cooper Kupp after failing to find a trade partner for the former All-Pro WR, and says what new head coach Ben Johnson could mean for the Chicago Bears’ chances to win the NFC North next season. Longtime listener Al in Dallas calls in discuss the New York Giants’ quarterback options via free agency and the NFL Draft, and O’Shea Jackson Jr. drops by the studio ahead of his ‘No-Contest Wrestling’ podcast taping to chop it up on the Lakers, Rams and more.Please check out other RES productions:Overreaction Monday: http://apple.co/overreactionmonday What the Football with Suzy Shuster and Amy Trask: http://apple.co/whatthefootballThe Jim Jackson Show: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-jim-jackson-show/id1770609432No-Contest Wrestling with O'Shea Jackson Jr. and TJ Jefferson: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/no-contest-wrestling/id1771450708 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mar 12, 2025 • 54min
Bryce Underwood: Ready To Kickoff My Legacy
3/12/25 - Hour 2Michigan QB Bryce Underwood joins UM alum Rich in-studio to discuss his much-covered recruitment as the #1 player in the nation that saw him flip from LSU to the Wolverines, reveals how he trolled Ohio State Buckeyes fan LeBron James when he met the Lakers’ superstar, what it was like meeting Tom Brady for the first time, his goals to win multiple Heisman trophies and national championships and more. Rich revisits the top rumors he heard at the NFL Combine and the wildest possible offseason scenarios that included tidbits on Myles Garrett and the Browns, Daniel Jones, the Dallas Cowboys and more.Please check out other RES productions:Overreaction Monday: http://apple.co/overreactionmonday What the Football with Suzy Shuster and Amy Trask: http://apple.co/whatthefootballThe Jim Jackson Show: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-jim-jackson-show/id1770609432No-Contest Wrestling with O'Shea Jackson Jr. and TJ Jefferson: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/no-contest-wrestling/id1771450708 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mar 12, 2025 • 54min
Waiting On Aaron Rodgers
3/12/25 - Hour 1Rich weighs in on the latest news (lack thereof) surrounding Aaron Rodgers’ NFL future, and reacts to Puka Nacua giving up his #17 to new Rams arrival Davante Adams. NBC Sports Bay Area’s Matt Maiocco tells Rich how Brock Purdy’s impending payday has led to the 49ers’ offseason roster purge, a timeline for the QB signing an extension with San Francisco, why there’s still reason for hope for Niners fans despite the departure of so many key players, and more.Please check out other RES productions:Overreaction Monday: http://apple.co/overreactionmonday What the Football with Suzy Shuster and Amy Trask: http://apple.co/whatthefootballThe Jim Jackson Show: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-jim-jackson-show/id1770609432No-Contest Wrestling with O'Shea Jackson Jr. and TJ Jefferson: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/no-contest-wrestling/id1771450708 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mar 11, 2025 • 51min
Albert Breer: 49ers Are A Team That Have Done A Lot Of Stuff Right
3/11/25 - Hour 3Rich weighs in on the Washington Commanders’ offseason that includes trading for WR Deebo Samuel and OT Laremy Tunsil. Sports Illustrated’s Albert Breer and Rich discuss Aaron Rodgers Giants vs Steelers options, if the Falcons would part ways with Kirk Cousins despite saying they’re fine with paying him a TON of money to be Michael Penix Jr’s backup, how the NFL’s QB carousel impacts the draft stock of the top quarterback prospects, if 49ers fans should be panicking over the team’s offseason roster purge, and what the New York Jets are getting in QB Justin Fields.Please check out other RES productions:Overreaction Monday: http://apple.co/overreactionmonday What the Football with Suzy Shuster and Amy Trask: http://apple.co/whatthefootballThe Jim Jackson Show: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-jim-jackson-show/id1770609432No-Contest Wrestling with O'Shea Jackson Jr. and TJ Jefferson: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/no-contest-wrestling/id1771450708 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mar 11, 2025 • 54min
Mike Mayock: Seahawks Trading Geno Smith To The Raiders Was Intriguing
3/11/25 - Hour 2In ‘Overreaction Tuesday’ Rich weighs in on the Patriots and Bears’ playoff chances, Sam Darnold to the Seahawks, Justin Fields to the Jets, and Kenny Pickett to the Browns. Former Raiders GM Mike Mayock and Rich discuss the Steelers options at QB next season and the chances we could see Kirk Cousins or Derek Carr in Pittsburgh soon, how the shuffling of quarterbacks in free agency impacts Shedeur Sanders’ and Cam Ward’s draft stock, if Aaron Rodgers would be a better fit for the Giants or Steelers, how the 49ers, Rams, Commanders and Eagles’ offseason moves will impact the NFC hierarchy, and what Daniel Jones to the Colts means for Anthony Richardson’s QB1 status in Indy. Jets fan Rich explains why New York signing QB Justin Fields “makes total sense.” Please check out other RES productions:Overreaction Monday: http://apple.co/overreactionmonday What the Football with Suzy Shuster and Amy Trask: http://apple.co/whatthefootballThe Jim Jackson Show: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-jim-jackson-show/id1770609432No-Contest Wrestling with O'Shea Jackson Jr. and TJ Jefferson: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/no-contest-wrestling/id1771450708 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mar 11, 2025 • 54min
Daniel Jones Has A Chance To Be The Starting Quarterback For The Colts
3/11/25 - Hour 1Rich breaks down the Steelers’ options at quarterback and says why Aaron Rodgers landing in Pittsburgh makes sense. Rich weighs in on free agent QB Daniel Jones signing with the Colts and what it means for Anthony Richardson’s future in Indianapolis, ponders if former first round pick Kenny Pickett can find success in Cleveland as the Browns’ starting QB, says why former #2 overall pick Zach Wilson backing up Tua Tagovailoa on the Miami Dolphins is “fascinating,” and comments on how/if Brock Purdy’s expected payday is the reason for the 49ers parting ways with a bevy of key players this offseason. Please check out other RES productions:Overreaction Monday: http://apple.co/overreactionmonday What the Football with Suzy Shuster and Amy Trask: http://apple.co/whatthefootballThe Jim Jackson Show: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-jim-jackson-show/id1770609432No-Contest Wrestling with O'Shea Jackson Jr. and TJ Jefferson: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/no-contest-wrestling/id1771450708 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mar 10, 2025 • 51min
Signing Justin Fields Are The Type Of Moves The Jets Should Be Making
3/10/25 - Hour 3In ‘Overreaction Monday’ Rich weighs in on Myles Garrett’s new Browns contract, the Seahawks’ plans at QB for the foreseeable future, the Steelers landing DK Metcalf, Josh Allen’s massive new Bills contract, what adding Davante Adams means for the Rams’ Super Bowl aspirations, and if the Dallas Cowboys regret giving Dak Prescott that huge extension. Rich reacts live to Sam Darnold agreeing to a 3-year/$100M contract with the Seattle Seahawks and the possible ripple effect on the Vikings, Steelers, Colts and other teams with uncertain QB situations. Jets fan Rich weighs in on New York signing QB Justin Fields away from the Pittsburgh Steelers. Please check out other RES productions:Overreaction Monday: http://apple.co/overreactionmonday What the Football with Suzy Shuster and Amy Trask: http://apple.co/whatthefootballThe Jim Jackson Show: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-jim-jackson-show/id1770609432No-Contest Wrestling with O'Shea Jackson Jr. and TJ Jefferson: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/no-contest-wrestling/id1771450708 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices


