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**The Rich Eisen Show**

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.’

Latest Episodes:

The Jim Jackson Show: Brian Anderson Previews The College Basketball Tournament Mar 13, 2025

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Overreaction Monday: http://apple.co/overreactionmonday

What the Football with Suzy Shuster and Amy Trask: http://apple.co/whatthefootball

The Jim Jackson Show: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-jim-jackson-show/id1770609432

No-Contest Wrestling with O'Shea Jackson Jr. and TJ Jefferson: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/no-contest-wrestling/id1771450708

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Jim is joined by his Turner broadcast partner Brian Anderson to preview the upcoming NCAA Tournament. Brian and Jim discuss the teams, coaches, and players they are looking forward to covering, and who they think will make a run at during March Madness. They also discuss the playoff push in the NBA, who they think will be in the NBA Finals, and lay out an MVP case for both Shia Gilgeous-Alexander and Nikola Jokic. Also, why is Brian concerned about the Lakers and how far they can go this year.

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Celebrity True Or False With Denis Leary Mar 13, 2025

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3/13/25 - Hour 3

Rich weighs in on Josh Allen’s record-setting contract extension and debates Brockman and TJ about how much, if any, pressure is on the Buffalo Bills QB to win a Super Bowl.

Actor/comedian Denis Leary joins Rich in-studio to discuss his new Fox ‘Going Dutch’ sitcom, reveals that he’s still playing hocket at age 68, sounds off on destination weddings, and in a round of ‘Celebrity True or False’ talks ‘The Sandlot,’ Martin Scorsese’s ‘The Departed,’ getting acting tips for ‘Draft Day’ from Bill Belichick, and how he and Sean Penn settled a beef with R.E.M. lead singer Michael Stipe.

Please check out other RES productions:

Overreaction Monday: http://apple.co/overreactionmonday

What the Football with Suzy Shuster and Amy Trask: http://apple.co/whatthefootball

The Jim Jackson Show: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-jim-jackson-show/id1770609432

No-Contest Wrestling with O'Shea Jackson Jr. and TJ Jefferson: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/no-contest-wrestling/id1771450708

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Top 5 Under The Radar Acquisitions In NFL Free Agency Mar 13, 2025

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3/13/25 - Hour 2

The 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/whatthefootball

The Jim Jackson Show: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-jim-jackson-show/id1770609432

No-Contest Wrestling with O'Shea Jackson Jr. and TJ Jefferson: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/no-contest-wrestling/id1771450708

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If You're The Steelers, What Quarterback Do You Want? Mar 13, 2025

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3/13/25 - Hour 1

Rich 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/whatthefootball

The Jim Jackson Show: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-jim-jackson-show/id1770609432

No-Contest Wrestling with O'Shea Jackson Jr. and TJ Jefferson: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/no-contest-wrestling/id1771450708

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No-Contest Wrestling: “Queen Of The Ring” Producer Ash Avildsen Mar 13, 2025

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Please check out other RES productions:

Overreaction Monday: http://apple.co/overreactionmonday

What the Football with Suzy Shuster and Amy Trask: http://apple.co/whatthefootball

The Jim Jackson Show: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-jim-jackson-show/id1770609432

No-Contest Wrestling with O'Shea Jackson Jr. and TJ Jefferson: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/no-contest-wrestling/id1771450708

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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.

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Osa Odighizuwa: I Wanted To Stay With The Dallas Cowboys Mar 12, 2025

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3/12/25 - Hour 3

Cowboys 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/whatthefootball

The Jim Jackson Show: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-jim-jackson-show/id1770609432

No-Contest Wrestling with O'Shea Jackson Jr. and TJ Jefferson: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/no-contest-wrestling/id1771450708

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Bryce Underwood: Ready To Kickoff My Legacy Mar 12, 2025

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3/12/25 - Hour 2

Michigan 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/whatthefootball

The Jim Jackson Show: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-jim-jackson-show/id1770609432

No-Contest Wrestling with O'Shea Jackson Jr. and TJ Jefferson: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/no-contest-wrestling/id1771450708

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Waiting On Aaron Rodgers Mar 12, 2025

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3/12/25 - Hour 1

Rich 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/whatthefootball

The Jim Jackson Show: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-jim-jackson-show/id1770609432

No-Contest Wrestling with O'Shea Jackson Jr. and TJ Jefferson: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/no-contest-wrestling/id1771450708

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Albert Breer: 49ers Are A Team That Have Done A Lot Of Stuff Right Mar 11, 2025

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3/11/25 - Hour 3

Rich 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/whatthefootball

The Jim Jackson Show: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-jim-jackson-show/id1770609432

No-Contest Wrestling with O'Shea Jackson Jr. and TJ Jefferson: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/no-contest-wrestling/id1771450708

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Mike Mayock: Seahawks Trading Geno Smith To The Raiders Was Intriguing Mar 11, 2025

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3/11/25 - Hour 2

In ‘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/whatthefootball

The Jim Jackson Show: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-jim-jackson-show/id1770609432

No-Contest Wrestling with O'Shea Jackson Jr. and TJ Jefferson: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/no-contest-wrestling/id1771450708

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