The Rich Eisen Show

Rich and the guys weigh in on the latest in the bizarre Jayden Daniels vs LSU beef over the Tigers’ #5 jersey, and react to Bengals QB Joe Burrow wearing an ‘I Work Here’ hat at his recent press conference.   Oregon Head Coach Dan Lanning and Rich discuss the big expectations for Heisman hopeful and likely top 10 NFL Draft pick Dante Moore this season, explains moving the College Football Playoff championship game to New Year’s Day is a no-brainer decision, weighs in on the Jayden Daniels/LSU #5 beef and tries to turn TJ into an Ducks fan by enticing him with a...

Steelers Insider Gerry Dulac and Rich discuss the possibility Pittsburgh keeps four quarterbacks on the roster this season, the reunion of the Aaron Rodgers/Mike McCarthy Super Bowl-winning pairing, and how the new head coach has already made a big impact on the team’s culture in the post-Mike Tomlin era. Rich plays the ‘NFL Win-Loss Game’ with a Green Bay Packers fan, and In ‘What’s More Likely’ weighs in on the Raiders, Cardinals, Bengals, Dolphins, Chargers, Texans, Vikings, Giants, Jets, Buccaneers, Rams, Chiefs, Eagles, Ravens, Cowboys, and more.  

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Rich and the guys react to the Raiders vs Cardinals preseason game that featured impressive debuts from Raiders’ rookie QB Fernando Mendoza and Cardinals’ RB Jeremiyah Love, along with a solid effort from Kirk Cousins. NFL Network Analyst Brian Baldinger and Rich break down Cardinals vs Raiders, Steelers vs Packers, Bengals vs Lions, the Browns’ QB competition, previews Eagles vs Ravens, and predicts big things from Vikings QB Kyler Murray this season. Rich previews the Chargers‘ season with the top 4 questions facing Justin Herbert, Jim Harbaugh, Mike McDaniel and Los Angeles heading into the 2026 NFL campaign

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Rich reacts to a possible move of the Bears to Indiana, debates if he’s taking the over or under on Chicago’s 9.5 wins line, and previews the Steelers ‘season with the top 4 questions facing Aaron Rodgers and new Pittsburgh head coach Mike McCarthy heading into the 2026 NFL campaign. Actress Karolina Wydra joins Rich in-studio to discuss her Emmy-nominated role in Apple TV’s ‘Pluribus.’ ‘Women’s Sports Now on ESPN’ host Suzy Shuster drops by the studio to talk WNBA.

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Rich and the guys react to the wild LSU #5 jersey controversy that saw Commanders QB Jayden Daniels issue a cease-and-desist order to his alma mater after the Tigers gave his old number to sophomore cornerback DJ Pickett. Bills Hall of Famer Thurman Thomas tells Rich why Buffalo RB James Cook is not content despite leading the NFL in rushing last season, what high-level traits Josh Allen and 4-time Super Bowl QB Jim Kelly have in common, why special teams maven Steve Tasker deserves a spot in the Pro Football Hall of Fame, and more.

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Rich reacts to JJ McCarthy’s “it was out of my control” comments after losing the Minnesota Vikings QB competition to Kyler Murray.NFL Insider Ian Rapoport and Rich break down the top stories around training camps including the Vikings’ QB decision-making process, the Atlanta Falcons’ Tua Tagovailoa vs Michael Penix Jr and the Cleveland Browns’ Shedeur Sanders vs Deshaun Watson QB competitions, the possibility of the Baltimore Ravens extending Lamar Jackson’s contract, Patrick Mahomes’ return from his season-ending knee injury, a possible move of the Chicago Bears to Indiana, Aaron Donald’s possible return to the Los Angeles Rams and i...

This week, NCW responds to CM Punk and Kevin Owens heated promo battle and Bron Breakker's sudden obsession with Oba Femi. The guys also wonder why the new WWE Women's Champion is taking a pin & question what's going on with "Dirty" Dominik Mysterio. Plus, O'Shea's new film, "Idiots" premiered in L.A. on Monday so he and T.J. share the great time they had with co-stars Dave Franco, Mason Tames and everyone else that came out to support. And NXT's newest star, Zilla Fatu makes his debut.

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Rich breaks down the latest developments in the Shedeur Sanders vs Deshaun Watson QB competition, and previews the Packers ‘season with the top 4 questions facing Green Bay heading into the 2026 NFL campaign. Chris Hardwick joins Rich in-studio to promote the latest season of NBC’s ‘The Wall’ and reveals what happened when he introduced his sports fan mom to the show’s executive producer LeBron James, reflects back on his days hosting ‘@ Midnight,’ discusses his shared love of ‘Breaking Bad,’ and more.  ‘No-Contest Wrestling’ podcast host O’Shea Jackson Jr. stops by the studio where he reacts to the Lakers surprising sale. <...

Rich breaks down why the NFC West will be a formidable force again this season with the defending Super Bowl champion Seahawks, Rams and 49ers vying for supremacy, and reveals his top ten teams in his ‘Way-Too-Early NFL Power Rankings’ heading into Week 1 of the preseason. Cowboys LB Rashan Gary joins Rich in-studio where he discusses his unexpected move from the Packers to Dallas, why the Cowboys’ defense will vastly improved this season, the Michigan/Ohio State rivalry, and more.

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Rich reacts to Vikings Head Coach Kevin O’Connell and Kyler Murray’s comments about how Minnesota’s QB competition shook out. Washington Head Football Coach Jedd Fisch and Rich discuss the Huskies’ season outlook under QB Demond Williams Jr., the future of college football in the NIL/Transfer Portal era, reveals which coaches he’s worked for have greatly impacted his career, says what sets Rams HC Sean McVay apart from other NFL coaches, and weighs in on the early training camp success of his former players Browns WR Denzel Boston, Broncos RB Jonah Coleman, and others.  Rich plays the ‘N...

Rich plays the ‘NFL Win-Loss Game’ with a Denver Broncos fan, and previews the Panthers ‘season with the top 4 questions facing Carolina heading into the 2026 NFL campaign. (2:54)

Actor/writer Brendan Hunt joins Rich in-studio where he discusses reprising his ‘Coach Beard’ role for the new season of ‘Ted Lasso,’ reveals the origin story behind the beloved Apple TV series and his favorite moments from the show’s first three years, and attempts to explain how his wild, ten-sport fantasy league works (emphasis on “attempts”). (17:49)

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Michigan alum Rich reacts to fellow Wolverine JJ McCarthy losing the Minnesota Vikings’ QB competition to Kyler Murray, and weigh in on the NFL’s preseason, the Bills new stadium obstructed view seats snafu, the Seattle Seahawks’ Super Bowl repeat chances, and more in ‘Overreaction Tuesday.’ (2:20) 

Rams CB Trent McDuffie tells Rich how much he’s relishing the thought of playing behind an L.A. defensive line that could feature Myles Garrett and Aaron Donald, why he was surprised the Chiefs traded him to Los Angeles, what Matthew Stafford has shown him on the field to cement his reputatio...

Rich reacts to the Cowboys extending DT Quinnen Williams and how different Dallas’ defense could look in 2026, and previews the most intriguing NFL Preseason Week 1 matchups. (3:20) 

The MMQB/Sports Illustrated’s Albert Breer and Rich discuss the Minnesota Vikings naming Kyler Murray their starting QB over JJ McCarthy, the Atlanta Falcons’ Tua Tagovailoa vs Michael Penix Jr. and the Cleveland Browns’ Shedeur Sanders vs Deshaun Watson quarterback competitions, Aaron Donald’s possible return to the Los Angeles Rams, Patrick Mahomes’ readiness to return to the Kansas City Chiefs in Week 1 following his season-ending knee injury, the Raiders training camp...

Rich reacts to the latest developments in the Cleveland Browns Shedeur Sanders vs Deshaun Watson QB competition, plays the ‘NFL Win-Loss Game’ with a Washington Commanders fan, and previews the Vikings‘ season with the top 4 questions facing Minnesota heading into the 2026 NFL campaign.

Akbar Gbajabiamila and Matt Iseman join Rich in-studio to promote the new season of ‘American Ninja Warrior,’ discuss the Las Vegas Raiders 2206 season outlook, and more. 

Rich explains to a Vikings fan why he believes Kyler Murray already has a leg up on JJ McCarthy in Minnesota’s QB competition.

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Rich recaps his weekend in Canton, Ohio hosting the 2026 Pro Football Hall of Fame jacket presentation dinner.

Dolphins Head Coach Jeff Hafley tells Rich what it was like coaching standout CBs Darrell Revis, Ronde Barber and Richard Sherman, what it will take to reshape Miami’s locker room culture and get the team back to the playoffs, discusses quarterback Malik Willis’ training camp progress, and reveals that he has ZERO plans to use star running back De’Von Achane sparingly.

Phillies fan Lewis Kalb calls into the show to recap his experience calling an inning of pla...

Rich and the guys react to the latest developments in Aaron Donald’s possible return to the Los Angeles Rams, and weigh in on the Detroit Lions losing their starting Center for at least two months with a broken wrist and what that could mean for newly-paid RB Jahmyr Gibbs. 

Hall of Fame WR Cris Carter and Rich discuss his role in Larry Fitzgerald’s NFL career and subsequent Pro Football Hall of Fame enshrinement, how his game compares to the new Arizona Cardinals HOFer, what being inducted at Canton means beyond his exploits on the football field...

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:

1:15 - While the 2026 Pro Football Hall of Fame class was impressive, not having Bill Belichick voted in was still a miss

5:55 - Carson Beck will be the first rookie QB to start a game this season

8:35 - We should be talking about the Jacksonville Jaguars as Super Bowl contenders

14:20 - If Aaron Donald doesn't come back, the Rams are not favorites to...

Live from Canton, Ohio where Pro Football Hall of Fame offensive lineman Willie Roaf reveals to Rich how edge rushing legend Kevin Greene provided his ‘welcome to the NFL’ moment, discusses Drew Brees’ lasting impact on New Orleans, Aaron Donald’s possible pairing with Myles Garrett on the Rams’ defensive line, and more. Carolina Panthers legendary LB Luke Kuechly tells Rich what going through is mind as he gets ready to take his well-deserved place in the Hall of Fame, going into Canton with Brees, and more.   Rich reacts to the Lions making Jahmyr Gibbs the highest paid running back in leag...

Live from Canton, Ohio where Rich and Southern University HC Marshall Faulk discuss the challenge of coaching college football in the NIL era, reveals how fellow Hall of Fame RB Eric Dickerson was the catalyst of his trade from the Colts to the Rams, weighs in on the recent big contracts for running backs Bijan Robinson, Jonathan Taylor and Jahmyr Gibbs, and reveals his choice as the best RB in the NFL. ESPN legend Chris Berman and Rich discuss his long history of attending the Pro Football Hall of Fame induction ceremonies. Hall of Fame DB Rod Woodson and...

Live from Canton, Ohio where Rich sets the stage for the gold jacket ceremony for this year’s class of Pro Football Hall of Famers. Hall of Fame lineman Steve Hutchinson and Rich discuss the emotions of finding out he was going to be enshrined in Canton, what the experience of being in such an exclusive group feels like, and more.     In ‘What’s More Likely’ Rich weighs in on Lions RB Jahmyr Gibbs, Falcons RB Bijan Robinson, the Arizona Cardinals, Carolina Panthers, Philadelphia Eagles, Los Angeles Chargers, Boston Red Sox, New York Yankees, and more.  

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Pro Football Hall of Famer/Thursday Night Football Analyst Tony Gonzalez and Rich preview the upcoming NFL season including Aaron Donald’s possible return to the Los Angeles Rams, why he’s picking the Kansas City Chiefs to win the AFC West despite Patrick Mahomes’ return from a season-ending knee injury and Travis Kelce’s age, and reveals if he regrets saying ‘no’ when Tom Brady once tried to get him to come out of retirement to join him and Rob Gronkowski on a Super Bowl-winning Patriots team. Writer/director/actor Eli Roth joins Rich in-studio where he reveals that his new...

Colts Head Coach Shane Steichen and Rich discuss Daniel Jones’ status for Week 1 after suffering a season-ending Achilles injury last year, WR Alec Pierce’s expanded role in Indianapolis’ offense after signing his record contract in the offseason, RB Jonathan Taylor’s 2-year extension, what impact a healthy Sauce Gardner could have in Indy’s defense, and more. Saints QB Tyler Shough tells Rich his mindset heading into his 2nd NFL season after an impressive rookie debut, how he’s likeminded with head coach Kellen Moore, what he’s learned from picking the brain of Hall of Fame quarterback Drew Brees, wh...

Rich reacts to Aaron Donald taking a step closer to making a decision on whether to return to the Los Angeles Rams. Rich reacts to Colts RB Jonathan Taylor’s brand-new extension and what that could mean for Detroit Lions RB Jahmyr Gibbs’ contract talks. Texans GM Nick Caserio and Rich discuss the contract extension situation for QB CJ Stroud, when Houston fans will see Tank Dell return to the field, how David Montomery and Woody Marks will share the running backs workload, why NFL WRs are paid more than RBs, and reveals what he learned from Bill Belichick duri...

The two-night extravaganza that is SummerSlam is over and NCW takes a look back at all of the action. O'Shea, who was in attendance, and T.J. discuss what's next for Superstars like Roman Reigns, Oba Femi and Liv Morgan among others. They also share some ideas for Interim WWE Women's Champion Chelsea Green and wonder what the arrival of Hall of Famer Haku means for the Smackdown roster.

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Rich weighs in on the breaking news of free agent WR Stefon Diggs signing with the Washington Commanders. Rich plays the ‘NFL Win-Loss Game’ with a Cleveland Browns fan, and previews the Buccaneers ‘season with the top 4 questions facing Baker Mayfield and Tampa Bay heading into the 2026 NFL campaign.Actor Anthony Michael Hall joins Rich in-studio to promote FOX’s ‘Nation’s Dumbest’ game show, and shares is favorite memories from making classic 80’s comedies like ‘National Lampoon’s Vacation,’ ’16 Candles,’ ‘Weird Science,’ and ‘The Breakfast Club.’‘No-Contest Wrestling’ podcast host O’Shea Jackson Jr. drops by the studio.

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Commanders Analyst London Fletcher and Rich discuss what QB Jayden Daniels will look like in Washington’s new offense, says why he has great expectations for rookie LB Sonny Styles, says (emphatically) why he belongs in the Pro Football Hall of Fame, recaps the St. Louis Rams’ ‘Greatest Show on Turf’ Super Bowl season, and more.  Actor Joe Lo Truglio and Rich Eisen discuss their fantasy football league where each team has 8 hours to make a pick when drafting.

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In Rich’s Power Rankings, he reveals his list of the top 10 wide receivers in the NFL. 

Three-time Super Bowl champion Ed McCaffrey joins Rich in-studio where he shares a great story about the time he thought New York Giants legendary LB Lawrence Taylor was going to beat him up, reveals the role then-teammate Deion Sanders played in him making the 49ers, says why it’s surreal watching his son, Christian McCaffrey, ball out in the NFL, tells his favorite story about playing with Denver Broncos Hall of Fame QB John Elway, and plugs his new li...

Rich lays out how Bijan Robinson’s new contract could impact other NFL running backs making far less now than the Atlanta Falcons star. (4:56)

Chargers WR Ladd McConkey and Rich preview the Bolts’ 2026 season including their lofty expectations with a healthy and improved roster, how new Offensive Coordinator Mike McDaniel is meshing with Jim Harbaugh and Justin Herbert, and more.  (21:17) 

Rich weighs in on the latest news coming out of Cincinnati Bengals’ and Raiders’ training camps along with the slimming odds that Maxx Crosby will be traded out of Las Vegas. (35:37)

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Rich plays the ‘NFL Win-Loss Game’ for the Lions with longtime listener Jeff in Detroit. (5:09)

Rich previews the Ravens ‘season with the top 4 questions facing Lamar Jackson and new Baltimore new head coach Jesse Minter heading into the 2026 NFL campaign.  (10:47) 

Mike Golic Jr. and Sr. join Rich in-studio to promote their new ‘The Golics’ ESPN show, and discuss the Los Angeles Rams’ chances to run the table and go unbeaten this season, how their Notre Dame Fighting Irish will respond this year after their College Football Playoff snub, how much of the beloved ‘Rudy’ movie is fact vs fiction...

Rich and the guys compare the NFL-record contract the Atlanta Falcons gave running back Bijan Robinson to the new deal signed by Baltimore Ravens WR Zay Flowers in terms of the money vs what each player is actually worth to their team on the field. (2:12) 

ESPN MLB Insider Jeff Passan and Rich break down the trade deadline including if the New York Yankees were winners or losers on the trade market, the impact of the Dodgers landing 2-time Cy Young Award winner Tarik Skubal from the Detroit Tigers, and more.  (16:41) 

Rich explains why he, a Yank...

Rich previews the Falcons ‘season with the top 4 questions facing Atlanta and new head coach Kevin Stefanski heading into the 2026 NFL campaign.  (9:00) 

Actor LaMonica Garrett joins Rich in-studio to promote the new season of the Taylor Sheridan-created‘ Lioness’ co-staring Zoe Saldana, Nicole Kidman and Morgan Freeman, looks back at his time on filming the gritty western ‘1883’ with acting legend Sam Elliott, reveals that he’s such a big 49ers fan that he named his son ‘Montana,’ and says how his stint competing in SlamBall back in the day helped catapult his acting career.   (16:17) 

Rich and the guys revisit the im...

In ‘Overreaction Monday’ Rich weighs in on the Tarik Skubal Dodgers trade, Atlanta Falcons RB Bijan Robinson’s and Detroit Lions RB Jahmir Gibbs’ contract situations, Miami Dolphins RB De’Von Achane, and Chicago Bears WR Luther Burden III. (8:21) 

NBC Sports’ ‘Sunday Night Baseball’ pregame host Bob Costas and Rich break down the big picture impact of the Dodgers landing 2-time Cy Young Award winner Tarik Skubal, the possibility we’ll see a salary cap in the next MLB Collective Bargaining Agreement, if the Red Sox can ride their current hot streak all the way to a World Series berth...

Rich and the guys weigh in on the short-term and long-term impact of the Los Angeles Dodgers landing 2-time AL Cy Young Award winner Tarik Skubal from the Detroit Tigers ahead of the MLB Trade Deadline. (4:00) 

Thursday Night Football Analyst Andrew Whitworth and Rich discuss the possible return of Aaron Donald to the Los Angeles Rams, which teams will be the top contenders in the AFC this season including reasons to be excited about the Buffalo Bills, Denver Broncos and Cincinnati Bengals, and more. (22:50) 

The guys discuss the latest developments as the MLB trade deadline ap...

The guys react to Bears HC Ben Johnson’s response to Jaguars HC Liam Coen mentioning Chicago QB Caleb Williams’ prominent presence in the media, and Rich ranks the top NFL sleeper teams among the Browns, Saints, Bengals, Vikings, Titans and Giants.

WWE Superstar Seth Rollins and Rich preview his upcoming SummerSlam showdown against Roman Reigns. 

Rich plays the ‘NFL Win-Loss Game’ with a Miami Dolphins fan.

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ESPN’s Jason McCourty and Rich discuss the timeline for Aaron Donald to decide on if he’s returning to the Los Angeles Rams or not, why Trevor Lawrence and the Jacksonville Jaguars and New Orleans Saints are a team to watch in the AFC and NFC this year, Patrick Mahomes’ return to the Chiefs following his season-ending knee injury, and why Kyler Murray should be the Minnesota Vikings’ first option over JJ McCarthy as their starting QB. 

Rich and the guys weigh in on Indiana Hoosiers Head Football Coach Curt Cignetti essentially calling the SEC a bunch of...

Rich previews the Cowboys ‘season with the top 4 questions facing Dallas heading into the 2026 NFL campaign.

The MMQB/Sports Illustrated’s Albert Breer and Rich discuss the biggest storylines in the NFL including Dak Prescott’s confidence in the 2026 Dallas Cowboys, if the Seattle Seahawks can repeat as Super Bowl champions, the odds of Aaron Donald returning to the Los Angeles Rams after a 2-year retirement, Deebo Samuel’s return to the 49ers and head coach Kyle Shanahan’s recovery from his recent car crash, why Baker Mayfield and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers couldn’t reach a contract ext...

Joe Buck and Rich discuss his upcoming ‘ESPN Jeopardy!’ quiz show with some not-so-subtle hints about how actor Jon Hamm fared on the program, the slate of Monday Night Football for him and Troy Aikman this NFL season, his recent Baseball Hall of Fame Ford Frick Award, and why he, an Indiana University alum, is thrilled over the Hoosiers’ success under head football coach Curt Cignetti.

Rich plays the ‘NFL Win/Loss Game’ with a fellow New York Jets fan, and previews the Dolphins ‘season with the top 4 questions facing Miami heading into the 2026 NFL campaign.

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NBC Sports Bay Area’s Matt Maiocco and Rich discuss the impact of Kyle Shanahan’s absence from the start of 49ers camp following his serious car crash and when he will be able to resume full head coaching duties including the possibility of missing San Francisco’s Week 1 game against the Rams in Australia, if WR Ricky Pearsall could miss the entire season with a PCL injury, George Kittle’s timeline to return from his season-ending Achilles tear, and why the Niners’ expectations are sky-high despite playing in the NFC West with the L.A. Rams and Seattle Seahawks. ...

Rich and the guys react to Baker Mayfield’s latest comments about his lack of a long-term contract extension from the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

Texas Head Coach Steve Sarkisian and Rich discuss his expectations for starting QB Arch Manning this season, how the proliferation of NIL money is making college football more and more like the NFL, and how expanding the CFP field would impact the sport’s regular season.

Rich explains why he’s 100% opposed to the College Football Playoff expanding from 12 to 24 teams.

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Episode 94 is LIVE and this week, WWE Superstar Royce Keys joins No-Contest Wrestling! Keys, who made his WWE debut earlier this year at the Royal Rumble shares his story: from growing up in East Palo Alto, California, watching wrestling with his grandparents, to how he chose his new ring name to his friendship with Jaco Fatu and more. Speaking of Fatu, Keys breaks down the Six-Man tag team match that he's in alongside LA Knight and Solo Sikoa as they challenge Fatu and Jimmy and Jey Uso, this weekend live from Minnesota.

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