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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 2: ‘What’s More Likely,’ Cignetti Trolls the SEC, plus ESPN’s Jason McCourty
2w ago00:46:22Tap to summarizeESPN’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 crybabies. In ‘What’s More Likely’ Rich weighs in on Deebo Samuel’s return to the 49ers, the Cowboys, Bills, Broncos, Falcons, Saints, WWE SummerSlam and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Transcribe →Hour 1: ‘4-Downs’ Dallas Cowboys Preview, plus The MMQB’s Albert Breer In-Studio
2w ago00:46:18Tap to summarizeRich 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 extension agreement before training camp, if Bijan Robinson or Jahmyr Gibbs will get a new contract from the Falcons or Lions first, when/if Lamar Jackson and CJ Stroud will get new deals from the Baltimore Ravens and Houston Texans, and if the Raiders could end up trading Maxx Crosby (again). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Transcribe →Hour 3: Miami Dolphins ‘4-Downs’ Preview, plus Joe Buck Talks ‘ESPN Jeopardy!’
2w ago00:46:32Tap to summarizeJoe 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. Suzy Shuster joins the show to respond to Rich revealing a story yesterday about her “adventures” with a recent rental car. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Transcribe →Hour 2: 49ers Insider Matt Maiocco Talks Shanahan Crash Aftermath, plus FIFA’s Latest Money Grab
2w ago00:46:19Tap to summarizeNBC 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 weighs in on FIFA’s plans to raise $20B by selling private equity stakes that would result in influence over future World Cups. The guys react to Myles Garrett saying he hasn’t spoken to Aaron Donald about a possible return to the Los Angeles Rams. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Transcribe →Hour 1: Baker Mayfield Extension Standoff, CFP Expansion Debate, plus Texas HC Steve Sarkisian
2w ago00:46:26Tap to summarizeRich 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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Transcribe →Exclusive interview with WWE's Royce Keys, NCW at Raw & SummerSlam preview
2w ago01:58:46Tap to summarizeEpisode 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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Transcribe →Hour 3: ‘4-Downs’ Bengals Preview, Cousins Named Raiders’ QB1, plus Bucs Insider Rick Stroud
2w ago00:44:05Tap to summarizeRich and the guys react to Raiders Head Coach Klint Kubiak naming veteran QB Kirk Cousins Las Vegas’ starting quarterback over #1 overall draft pick Fernando Mendoza, and previews the Bengals ‘season with the top 4 questions facing Joe Burrow, head coach Zac Taylor and Cincinnati heading into NFL training camps. Buccaneers Insider Rick Stroud and Rich discuss the unsettled contract extensions for Tampa Bay QB Baker Mayfield and DT Vita Vea, and why perennial All-Pro WR Mike Evans bolted for the San Francisco 49ers. ‘No-Contest Wrestling’ podcast host O’Shea Jackson Jr. drops by the studio. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Transcribe →Hour 2: NFL RB Power Rankings, plus Recent PGA Tour Winner Jackson Koivun
2w ago00:46:25Tap to summarizeGolfer Jackson Koivun tells Rich what it felt like to beat Scottie Scheffler at the 3M Open to capture his first PGA Tour win at the age of 21. Rich power ranks the top 10 running backs in the NFL ahead of the 2026 season. Rich shares a story about his wife’s (Suzy Shuster) driving that could have him sleeping on the couch the rest of the week. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Transcribe →Hour 1: Cowboys Should Trade for Maxx Crosby, plus ‘Ted Lasso’ Star Jeremy Swift In-Studio
2w ago00:46:27Tap to summarizeRich and Cowboys fan TJ react to Jerry Jones’ comments about what Dallas is willing to do get back to the Super Bowl including a trade for Raiders DE Maxx Crosby. Actor Jeremy Swift joins Rich in-studio to promote the much-anticipated return of ‘Ted Lasso,’ reveals his favorite episodes and moments from the beloved Apple TV series, shares what it was like appearing with the legendary Dame Maggie Smith in ‘Downton Abbey’ and more. Rich plays the ‘NFL Win-Loss Game’ with a Pittsburgh Steelers fan. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Transcribe →Hour 2: Open Championship, Josh Pate Talks Possible SEC NCAA Defection, plus Tom Brady Slaps Logan Paul
3w ago00:46:48Tap to summarizeRich and Brockman react to Ryan Fox’s improbable win at the 2026 Open Championship and Bryson DeChambeau’s 2-stroke penalty in the 2nd round that derailed his chances to capture another major. (3:45) ESPN’s Josh Pate and Rich discuss the chances that the SEC and Big Ten could break away from the NCAA to form their own college football organization, what to make of the Michigan program amid news that embattled AD Warde Manuel will be stepping down in the wake of an internal investigation of recent Wolverines’ controversies. (17:46) Rich and the guys weigh in on Tom Brady slapping Logan Paul at this year’s Fanatics Fest. (37:52) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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