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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:

No-Contest Wrestling: WWE Legend X-Pac Feb 26, 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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2-Time WWE Hall of Famer X-Pac joins the show to discuss how wrestling took a kid named Sean Waltman from St. Petersburg, FL to training in Minnesota becoming the Kid, evolving to the 1-2-3 Kid, and becoming the legendary X-Pac. He talks about the marquee matches of his career, what it meant to him to beat Razor Ramon, his WWE Championship against Bret Hart in 1994, and what it was really like running with The Kliq. X-Pac also talks about the state of wrestling today being run by former members of The Kliq, Paul “Triple H” Levesque and “The Heartbreak Kid” Shawn Michaels. Plus, X-Pac discusses “The Curtain Call” and what it meant to the wrestling world.

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Brockman's Top 5 Tired NFL Storylines Feb 26, 2025

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2/26/25 - Hour 3

NFL Network’s Colleen Wolfe, a die-hard Philadelphia Eagles fan, tells guest host Suzy Shuster why it would be “ridiculous” for the league to ban the Tush Push/Brotherly Shove play, what the top storylines will be at this week’s NFL Combine, and more.

Suzy and the guy react to the latest report card grades from the NFLPA, and Brockman lists the top NFL offseason storylines he’s already sick of including takes on Aaron Rodgers, Matthew Stafford, Myles Garrett, Travis Hunter, and the Dallas Cowboys.

Suzy weighs in on the retirement of Diana Taurasi after an illustrious career in basketball that included multiple collegiate, professional, and Olympic championships.

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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Chris “Mad Dog” Russo: The Tush Push Is A Non-Athletic Play Feb 26, 2025

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2/26/25 - Hour 2

Rich zooms in from the airport on his way to the NFL Combine and tells guest host Suzy Shuster his reaction to watching Luka Doncic’s first game against the Mavericks from courtside, weighs in on which direction the Tennessee Titans can go with the #1 overall pick in the NFL Draft, if the Cleveland Browns should trade Myles Garrett and more.

Chris “Mad Dog” Russo and Suzy discuss if the Yankees, Red Sox or Mets will have the better 2025 season, weighs in on New York Jets owner Woody Johnson getting an “F” in the latest NFL Players Association grades, and says why he’s all for banning the Eagles’ signature ‘Tush Push’ play along with all fantasy sports.

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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The Lakers Win Over The Mavericks Didn't Do Much For Brockman Feb 26, 2025

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2/26/25 - Hour 1

Guest host Suzy Shuster and the guys react to Luka Doncic dropping a triple-double on the Dallas Mavericks in his first game against his former team.

FOX Sports’ Mark Schlereth tells Suzy why the NFL should ban the Eagles’ signature ‘Tush Push/Brotherly Shove’ play, discusses the Tennessee Titans’ options with the #1 overall draft pick, the Denver Broncos’ approach to free agency with Bo Nix on a rookie contract, why every NFL team should be in on a trade for Browns All-Pro DE Myles Garrett, and why Jerry Jones’ penchant for procrastination on Cowboys’ contracts will never lead to a Super Bowl title.

Suzy and the guys debate if the NFL should ban the ‘Tush Push’ play and if it’s truly a football play.

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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Myles Garrett Trade Front Feb 25, 2025

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2/25/25 - Hour 3

Rich and the guys weigh in on whether or not the Cleveland Browns should trade Myles Garrett.

In ‘Overreaction Tuesday’ Rich weighs in on the Dallas Cowboys, Quinn Ewers’ NFL Draft stock, Bills head coach Sean McDermott, and if UConn coach Dan Hurley regrets turning down the Lakers.

Film producer Will Packer joins Rich in-studio to discuss his new ‘Who Better Than You?’ motivational book, shares a hilarious story involving Kevin Hart, Carmelo Anthony, a night club and Ice Cube, reveals the advice Oprah Winfrey gave him about his ‘Ready to Love’ reality dating show, and much more.

Rich and Cowboys fan TJ react to Dallas CEO Stephen Jones saying the team will be “selectively aggressive” when it comes to NFL free agency this offseason.

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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Jeanie Buss: Conversations With The Mavericks Started Weeks Before The Trade Feb 25, 2025

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2/25/25 - Hour 2

Rich reacts to the Kansas City Chiefs saying they expect Travis Kelce to return for another NFL season and a possible unretirement by future Hall of Fame TE Rob Gronkowski.

Lakers President/governor Jeanie Buss joins Rich in-studio to discuss the new ‘Running Point’ Netflix comedy loosely based on her life, reveals how she reacted to being offered Luka Doncic for Anthony Davis by the Dallas Mavericks, LeBron James’ future in Los Angeles, the rise of women’s sports and more.

Rich and the guys debate if the Tennessee Titans should trade the #1 overall pick in the NFL Draft.

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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The NFL Combine Starts Feb 25, 2025

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2/25/25 - Hour 1

Rich weighs in on Kirk Cousins’ uncertain future with the Falcons now that Michael Penix Jr is the starter in Atlanta, and comments on the pressure facing the New York Giants to ace their first round pick in the upcoming NFL Draft.

PGA Tour pro Wyndham Hill and Rich discuss his die-hard Denver Broncos fandom, growing up with Christian McCaffrey, why even the best NFL player-turned-golfer could never make in on the Tour, reveals what it’s like being in the spotlight on Netflix’s ‘Full Swing,’ shares the amazing story of his first hole-in-one at age 6, talks TGL golf 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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Mike Mayock: Players Not Working Out At The Combine Won't Hurt Their Grade Feb 24, 2025

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2/24/25 - Hour 3

Rich and the guys break down the latest in the NBA including Joel Embiid’s lingering knee issues, the Knicks losses to the Cavs and Celtics, if LeBron and Luka Doncic can lead the Lakers to the NBA Finals, Jimmy Butler’s impact on the Warriors, and more.

Former Raiders GM Mike Mayock and Rich discuss the origin story or the annual RunRichRun 40-yard dash, the true behind-the-scenes value of the NFL Combine, Shedeur Sanders’ decision to skip the throwing drills in Indianapolis, the haul the Cleveland Browns could get in a Myles Garrett trade, and the contract standoff between Matthew Stafford and the Rams.

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: This Is About Matthew Stafford's Contract Feb 24, 2025

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2/24/25 - Hour 2

Sports Illustrated’s Albert Breer and Rich discuss Matthew Stafford as the lynchpin to what happens to the NFL QB carousel via free agency and the draft, Los Angeles’ options at quarterback next season if Stafford is traded, reveals what makes Colorado two-way star Travis Hunter the most interesting player to come into the league in decades, which player is likely to go first overall in the NFL Draft, and where the Browns and Myles Garrett stand after his recent trade request.

Rich and the guys react to a report that a mystery team is pushing for the NFL to ban the Eagles’ signature ‘Tush Push’ play, and break down the latest spring training news about Juan Soto and Alex Bregman homering in their first at bats for the Mets and Red Sox.

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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Gary Bettman: The Four Nations Was A Terrific Event Feb 24, 2025

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2/24/25 - Hour 1

Rich reacts to Shedeur Sanders’ decision to not throw at the NFL Combine and if Cam Ward should or should not follow suit.

NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman and Rich discuss the highly successful 4 Nations Face-Off and when/if we’ll see the in-season tournament’s return, Alexander Ovechkin’s hot pursuit of Wayne Gretzky’s all-time goals record, the impact of the league’s wide-ranging expansion during his tenure, the upcoming NHL Draft and more.

Rich weighs in on Matthew Stafford’s contract stalemate with the Rams that could end up with the Super Bowl-winning QB playing elsewhere next season.

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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