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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:

OverReaction Monday: NFL Offseason/Combine Preview Feb 24, 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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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 - Rich reacts to Shedeur Sanders and possibly Cam Ward not throwing at the NFL Combine

4:00 - Aaron Rodgers is going to find himself this year’s Bill Belichick

9:00 - Rams would be making a huge mistake trading Matthew Stafford

13:45 - If Cowboys whiff on free agency (again) Micah Parsons is going to demand a trade

16:25 - Kyler Murray heads into the offseason as the front runner of “QB with most to prove in 2025”

20:45 - The Bills risk going full Giants if they get cheap with James Cook

25:45 - This is the least predictable top three of the NFL draft in at least a decade

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Al Michaels: Every Time Mike Eruzione Watches That Highlight, The Puck Goes In! Feb 21, 2025

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2/21/25 - Hour 3

Hall of Fame announcer Al Michaels joins Rich in-studio for the full hour where they celebrate the 45th anniversary of the ‘Miracle on Ice’ game where the heavily favored USSR hockey squad went down to Team USA in the Lake Placid Olympics in 1980 including team captain Mike Eruzione and goalie Jim Craig joining to recall their memories of the historic event. Michaels also reacts to the overtime thriller between Team USA and Canada in the 4 Nations Face-Off final.

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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Taylor Twellman: Does Messi Win the MLS Cup ? That's This Season's Biggest Storyline. Feb 21, 2025

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2/21/25 - Hour 2

Rich and the guys discuss what an NFL version of the NHL’s 4 Nations Face-Off tournament would look like, and in ‘What’s More Likely’ Rich weighs in on Sam Darnold, Myles Garrett, Aidan Hutchinson, the Bears, Jaguars, Rams, 49ers, Russell Wilson, Aaron Rodgers, the NFL Draft, and more.

Apple TV’s Taylor Twellman and Rich discuss the 30th anniversary of Major League Soccer’s launch, what’s at stake for Lionel Messi and Inter Miami CF this season, where the level of MLS ranks against the rest of the world after three decades of play, and more.

Rich and the guys discuss the 45th anniversary of the ‘Miracle on Ice.’

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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Whoever Came Up With the Four Nations Tournament Deserves a Raise Feb 21, 2025

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2/21/25 - Hour 1

Rich recaps the thrilling overtime win by Team Canada over Team USA in the 4 Nations Face-Off final.

NFL Insider Tom Pelissero and Rich discuss the latest in the Matthew Stafford/Los Angeles Rams contract situation and if we could see Kirk Cousins or Aaron Rodgers playing for Sean McVay next season, the timeline for the Cleveland Browns potentially trading All-Pro DE Myles Garrett, and the intrigue surrounding how the top of the NFL Draft could play out.

Yankees fan Rich reacts to the team rescinding their long-standing policy against players having beards.

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 Yankees Are Staying Consistent By Extending Aaron Boone Feb 20, 2025

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2/20/25 - Hour 3

Yankees fan Rich, Red Sox fan Brockman, and Mets fan TJ react to the Pinstripes extending manager Aaron Boone through the 2027 season, and wager which of their teams will win the most games this season.

Actor Eric Winter joins Rich in-studio to discuss his ‘The Rookie’ series on ABC and reveals how he went from being a pre-med major at UCLA to modeling for Tommy Hilfiger to ‘Days of Our Lives’ soap opera stardom, if his beloved Dodgers can break the single-season wins record on the way to another World Series title, Luka Doncic on the Lakers, his ‘Palm Republic’ brand of rum, and more.

Rich and the guys talk Team USA vs Canada in the 4 Nations Face-Off final, TJ’s wide-ranging sports fandom, 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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Top 5 Storylines For Second Half Of The NBA Season Feb 20, 2025

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2/20/25 - Hour 2

The guys weigh in on the season-ending shoulder condition of Spurs C Victor Wembanyama, and Rich lists the top storylines of the 2nd half of the NBA season with takes on the Lakers, Celtics, Thunder, Warriors and more.

Pro Football Focus analyst Trevor Sikkema and Rich break down his latest mock draft including the Tennessee Titans’ options with the #1 overall pick, if Shedeur Sanders or Cam Ward will be the first QB off the board on draft night, reveals who the NFL player comps are for some of the top draft prospects, and says who the 49ers should trade up to select in the draft’s top 5.

Rich and the guys discuss the possibility of Browns DE Myles Garrett landing with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

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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QB Carousel Darnold Domino Effect Feb 20, 2025

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2/20/25 - Hour 1

Rich weighs in on Sam Darnold possibly hitting the free agency market and the impact toe Vikings quarterback could have on the 2025 NFL QB carousel and NFL Draft.

Taran Killam joins Rich in-studio to discuss the 50th anniversary of ‘Saturday Night Live’ and the wild celebrations that went on behind the scenes, says why he wants Matthew Stafford to return to his beloved Rams next season, and more.

Rich and the guys react to the breaking news that Spurs C Victor Wembanyama will miss the rest of the season due to deep vein thrombosis.

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: WWE Superstar Liv Morgan Feb 20, 2025

Show notes

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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WWE Superstar Liv Morgan joins the show to discuss how her dreams of becoming World Championship took her from backyard wrestling growing up in New Jersey with her older brothers to becoming a 2-Time WWE World Champion. Liv also talks about what it felt like to win Money in the Bank ladder match and defeating Ronda Rousey for her first title in her career, making crossover in the 2nd season of “Chucky and “The Kill Room”, and what prompted her to start the “Liv Morgan Revenge Tour”. Liv also talks about leaving the Riott Squad, turning heel, and being a member of The Judgement Day.

Morgan also discusses her upcoming appearance in WWE Elimination Chamber and defending her Tag Team Women’s Championship on the upcoming Monday Night Raw.

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The NFL Salary Cap Going Up Means Teams Can Pay Players More Feb 19, 2025

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2/19/25 - Hour 3

Rich and Cowboys fan TJ discuss the expectations in Dallas after Jerry Jones cleaned house on the team’s coaching staff, and stirs things up with Red Sox fan Chris Brockman over the still simmering Alex Bregman/Rafael Devers who-plays-3B question.

Actor Clancy Brown joins Rich in-studio to discuss his new CW sitcom ‘Good Cop/Bad Cop,’ what it was like seeing Colin Farrell in full makeup and costume on the set of ‘The Penguin,’ weighs in on the ‘fever dream ending’ theory about ‘The Shawshank Redemption,’ and says what his beloved Cincinnati Bengals should do with all the new money available in the NFL’s updated salary cap numbers.

O’Shea Jackson Jr. drops by for a quick chat before taping his upcoming episode of ‘The No-Contest Wrestling’ podcast.

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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Dianna Russini: The Chiefs Have To Fix Their Offensive Line Feb 19, 2025

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2/19/25 - Hour 1

Rich breaks down to top 10 picks in Daniel Jeremiah’s latest mock draft, and says what the Tennessee Titans should do with the #1 overall pick.

The Athletic’s Senior NFL Insider Dianna Russini and Rich discuss the Chiefs’ offseason plans including their future with or without TE Travis Kelce, Aaron Rodgers’ next steps after his split with the New York Jets, the Pittsburgh Steelers’ options at quarterback for next season, how much interest Sam Darnold will get as a free agent, why we should expect plenty of trades that will shake up the top of the NFL Draft order, and when/if the Cleveland Browns will trade Myles Garrett.

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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