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The Rich Eisen Show
Hosted by ESPN, Rich Eisen Productions, Rich Eisen · EN
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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Hour 3: Rich’s ‘4-Downs’ Giants Season Preview, plus Emmy-Winning Actor Eric Braeden In-Studio
3d ago00:46:11Tap to summarizeRich previews the Giants’ season with the top 4 questions facing new HC John Harbaugh, QB Jaxson Dart and others heading into NFL training camps. Emmy-winning actor Eric Braeden tells Rich he only planned to be on ‘The Young and the Restless’ for a few months when he first landed the Victor Newman role 46 years ago, breaks down the thrilling 2026 World Cup and invokes his soap opera alter ego to reenact scenes from famous sports movies including ‘A League of Their Own,’ ‘Caddyshack,’ ‘Any Given Sunday,’ and ‘ Dodgeball: a True Underdog Story.’ Rich plays the ‘NFL Win-Loss Game’ with a San Francisco 49ers fan. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Transcribe →Hour 2: ‘What’s More Likely,’ Messi’s GOAT-ness, Brockman’s Top 5, plus Flavor Flav
3d ago00:46:17Tap to summarizeRich and the guys marvel over the greatness of Argentina’s Lionel Messi, and in ‘What’s More Likely’ Rich weighs in on the return from injury timeline for Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes and 49ers TE George Kittle, the Rams, Seahawks, Cowboys, the World Cup, LeBron James’ next team, and more. Public Enemy’s Flavor Flav and Rich discuss is lifelong New York Giants fandom, reveals the origin story behind his new SHE Weekend event in Las Vegas to celebrate women’s sports and athletes, his dream to compete for the USA Skeleton Team in the Winter Olympics, and recalls the time he pranked Tyra Banks on MTV’s ‘Punk’d.’ Brockman (against his will) completes his Hour 1 homework assignment by coming up with slights of Patrick Mahomes, Cristiano Ronaldo, Kevin Durant, Tom Brady, and Shohei Ohtani. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Transcribe →Hour 1: Giannis’ Heat Intro, LeBron James Intrigue, Rich’s Top 5, plus NFL Insider Tom Pelissero
3d ago00:46:21Tap to summarizeRich and the guys react to Giannis Antetokounmpo’s Heat introduction and debate if LeBron James should sign with Miami or the Golden State Warriors, and Rich reveals his tongue-in-cheek Top 5 list of athletes Brockman should insult next after stirring up this week’s news cycle with his LeBron hot take. NFL Insider Tom Pelissero and Rich discuss the possibility of an Aaron Donald return to the Los Angeles Rams, if Kirk Cousins is the Raiders’ presumptive starting quarterback over rookie Fernando Mendoza, how the Browns, Vikings and Falcons QB competitions could play out, how much Lamar Jackson, Baker Mayfield and CJ Stroud can expect to get paid in their next contract extensions, and explains how the 2027 NFL Combine could have a big impact on free agency due to changes in the league’s calendar year. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Transcribe →Hour 3: Titans ‘4-Downs’ Season Preview, plus ‘The Odyssey’ Star Matt Damon In-Studio
4d ago00:46:12Tap to summarizeRich previews the Titans’ season with the top 4 questions facing Tennessee heading into NFL training camps. Rich and the guys react to LeBron James’ soundbite about Brockman saying he won’t be a factor in his next team’s chances to make the playoffs. Academy Award winner Matt Damon joins Rich in-studio to promote the new Christopher Nolan ‘The Odyssey’ blockbuster, says he’s ready, willing and able to get in front of the camera for more sequels to ‘The Bourne Identity’ and ‘Ocean’s 11,’ weighs in on the World Cup, his love of the New England Patriots, his hatred of MLB’s pitch clock, reveals the role Michael Jordan played in casting ‘Air,’ and revisits the classic Tom Brady skit he did with Rich for ‘Jimmy Kimmel Live.’ ‘Women’s Sports Now’ host Suzy Shuster joins the show where she weighs in on the latest controversy surrounding Indiana Fever star Caitlin Clark Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Transcribe →Hour 2: Handicapping the NFC, Taylor Twellman Talks World Cup, plus LeBron Free Agency Update
4d ago00:45:04Tap to summarizeRich plays the ‘NFL Win-Loss Game’ with a VERY optimistic Seattle Seahawks fan, and the guys breakdown how the highly-competitive NFC could play out this season. ESPN’s Taylor Twellman and Rich break down the World Cup including Argentina’s latest thrilling comeback to advance to the final vs Spain, breaks down what England Manager Thomas Tuchel did so very wrong after going up 1-0, says why he has zero issues with Jude Bellingham confronting Lionel Messi mid-game, breaks down the intriguing Spain vs Argentina showdown, and the mindset of goal keepers when a level up soccer match goes to penalty kicks. Rich and the guys react to LeBron James’ latest comments about Brockman saying he won’t be a factor in his next team’s chances to make the playoffs. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Transcribe →Hour 1: England-Argentina World Cup Reaction, plus Notre Dame QB CJ Carr Talks CFP & Heisman
4d ago00:45:17Tap to summarizeRich and the guys react to yet another thrilling comeback by Lionel Messi and Argentina to beat England to advance to meet Spain in Sunday’s World Cup final. Notre Dame QB CJ Carr tells Rich why he opted for the Fighting Irish despite his family’s deep ties to the University of Michigan, reveals why players would run through a wall for head coach Marcus Freeman, says how much their College Football Playoff snub will motivate the Irish this season, and how he’s handling being the Heisman Trophy frontrunner. Michigan alum Rich laments that the Wolverines won’t play Notre Dame until the 2033 season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Transcribe →NCW talks New World Champions, Summer Slam, and Who Is The Greatest!
5d ago01:28:30Tap to summarizeAfter a week off, O'Shea and T.J. return to the pod and there's a lot to dissect. From CM Punk and Kenny Omega becoming World Champions, to Roman Reigns and Seth Rollins taking us down memory lane things are heating up in the world of pro wrestling. The guys also discuss the Big 3, Rich Eisen's appearance on Stephanie McMahon's "What's Your Story" podcast and they each create a Fantasy Wrestling Faction! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Transcribe →Hour 3: Rich’s NFL QB Power Rankings, Cardinals Preview, plus ESPN’s Dave McMenamin on LeBron’s Free Agency
5d ago00:46:46Tap to summarizeESPN’s Dave McMenamin and Rich break down the latest in LeBron James’ free agency including which teams and which players are going full-court press on the 4-time NBA champion, the timeline for LBJ’s big decision, his top takeaways from the NBA Summer League, and more. (3:27) Rich power ranks the top ten quarterbacks in the NFL among Josh Allen, Patrick Mahomes, Matthew Stafford, Lamar Jackson, Joe Burrow, and others. (22:30) Rich previews the Cardinals’ season with the top 4 questions facing Arizona heading into NFL training camps. (37:38) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Transcribe →Hour 2: LeBron’s Next Team Debate, TJ Plays Cowboys’ ‘Win-Loss Game,’ plus Mardy Fish In-Studio
5d ago00:46:48Tap to summarizeRich and the guys debate if LeBron James would be better off signing with the Heat, 76es, Warriors or Cavaliers. Die-hard fan TJ plays the ‘NFL Win-Loss Game’ for his beloved Dallas Cowboys. (2:08) Former top 10 ATP tennis player Mardy Fish joins Rich in-studio to celebrate his 3rd win at the American Century Championship celebrity golf tournament, reveals who his dream golf foursome would be and what it’s like to play a round with the VERY competitive Michael Jordan, if an American will ever rise to the top of men’s tennis again, and more. (19:40) The guys react to Spain stifling Kylian Mbappe and France to reach the World Cup Final. (38:55) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Transcribe →Hour 1: LeBron Responds to Brockman’s Hot Take, plus ESPN’s Scott Van Pelt
5d ago00:46:44Tap to summarizeRich and the guys react to LeBron James’ reaction to Brockman saying the 41-year-old free agent would essentially be a non-factor in taking whichever team he signs with to the playoffs on yesterday’s show. (4:35) ESPN’s Scott Van Pelt and Rich discuss the importance of ESPY Day and fundraising for the V-Foundation, previews this week’s Open Championship at Royal Birkdale, and more. (20:06) Rich discusses the lastinglegacy of ‘SportsCenter’ legend Stuart Scott and his important role in advancing cancer research long after his passing in 2015. Rich plays the ‘NFL Win-Loss Game’ with a Philadelphia Eagles fan. (35:36) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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