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Hour 3: Packers ‘4-Downs’ Preview, Browns QB Competition Latest, plus Chris Hardwick In-Studio Aug 12, 2026

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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.

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Hour 2: Rich’s Way-Too-Early NFL Power Rankings, plus Cowboys LB Rashan Gary Aug 12, 2026

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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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Hour 1: Washington Huskies HC Jedd Fisch, plus a Vikings’ Kyler Murray Decision Deep Dive Aug 12, 2026

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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 ‘NFL Win-Loss Game’ with a Green Bay Packers fan.

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Hour 3: Panthers ‘4-Downs’ Season Preview, plus ‘Ted Lasso’ Star Brendan Hunt In-Studio Aug 11, 2026

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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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Hour 2: ‘Overreaction Tuesday,’ Kyler Named Vikes’ QB1, plus Rams CB Trent McDuffie Talks Donald, Garrett & More Aug 11, 2026

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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 reputation as one of the NFL’s best QB, and what his mindset will be facing former Kansas City teammates Patrick Mahomes and Travis Kelce in Week 13. (21:43)

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Hour 1: Preseason Week 1 Preview, plus the MMQB’s Albert Breer Talks Vikings, Rams and More Aug 11, 2026

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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 fight between Kirk Cousins and Maxx Crosby, and if the Colts and 49ers will see Daniel Jones and George Kittle ready for the start of the new season. (15:55)

Rich has some suggestions for how MLB can improve its ABS Challenge system. (38:18)

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Hour 3: Vikings ‘4-Downs’ Season Preview, plus Akbar Gbajabiamila & Matt Iseman Talk ‘ANW’ and Raiders Aug 10, 2026

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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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Hour 2: Miami Dolphins Head Coach Jeff Hafley, plus Hall of Fame Induction Weekend Recap Aug 10, 2026

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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 play-by-play for Philadelphia.

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Hour 1: Aaron Donald Latest, plus Pro Football Hall of Fame Induction Weekend Recap with Cris Carter Aug 10, 2026

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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, and why he expects great things for Ohio State Buckeyes WR Jeremiah Smith the season and for years to come as a pro.

Rich and Brockman react to news of the Arizona Cardinals retiring Larry Fitzgerald’s #11.

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NFL Preseason Primer Aug 10, 2026

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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 win the NFC

17:55 - With contracts done, both Bijan Robinson and Jahmyr Gibbs will finish top five in NFL MVP voting

21:35 - A wide receiver will win Offensive Rookie of the Year (again)

24:55 - Something unexpected is going to happen in these QB competitions

29:30 - The top five most interesting teams this preseason: Vikings, 49ers, Chargers, Giants & Chiefs

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