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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: Ramona Shelburne Feb 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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Ramona and Jim discuss the recent blockbuster trades in the WNBA and NBA. How will these blockbuster moves affect the players, franchises, and respective leagues. Ramona discusses how Unrivaled will impact the WNBA and what more money in the league will mean for player empowerment.

Jim and Ramona talk about how the ripples of the Luka/AD trade will affect both the Lakers and Mavericks franchises for years to come. Ramona gives us her take on why Dallas and LA both made the trade, what this trade will light a fire under Luka Doncic, and also takes us inside the De’Aaron Fox trade.

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Top 5 Most Shocking NFL Offseason Possibilities Feb 13, 2025

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2/13/25 - Hour 3

Comedian Chris Distefano joins Rich in-studio to promote his new Hulu ‘Chris Distefano: It’s Just Unfortunate’ stand-up special, reveals if his rooting loyalties belong to the New York Mets or Yankees, why he, a die-hard Knicks fan, has issues with adult fans of the Brooklyn Nets, and more.

Rich reacts to a tweet reporting the Jaguars are shopping Trevor Lawrence to the Steelers and lists the top 5 most shocking things that could happen this NFL offseason including Aaron Rodgers signing with the Vikings, Pete Carroll reuniting with Russell Wilson and DK Metcalf on the Raiders, and more wild possibilities.

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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Tom Pelissero: The Steelers Want Either Russell Wilson Or Justin Fields Back Feb 13, 2025

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2/13/25 - Hour 2

NFL Insider Tom Pelissero joins Rich in-studio for the full hour to discuss the Eagles’ throttling of the Patrick Mahomes and the Chiefs in Super Bowl LIX and what Kansas City must do to fix some of the weak spots exposed by Philadelphia, the explosion in NFL head coach salaries and how much Eagles HC Nick Sirianni could get on his next contract, why the Jets moved on from Aaron Rodgers and the team’s next steps at quarterback, the limited options for Rodgers as he becomes a free agent for the first time in his career, Derek Carr’s uncertain Saints future, if the Eagles should volunteer for the next offseason version of ‘Hard Knocks’ and how things would have worked out for the Giants if Saquon had signed a long-term extension with New York, 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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Aaron Rodgers To The Jets Was The Right Move At The Time Feb 13, 2025

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2/13/25 - Hour 1

Jets fan Rich reacts to the team officially announcing it’s moving on from Aaron Rodgers as their starting quarterback.

Former Raiders GM Mike Mayock tells Rich the moment he knew Philadelphia Eagles QB Jalen Hurts was a special talent, breaks down the key moves made by Philly GM Howie Roseman that resulted in a Super Bowl LIX win over the Chiefs, if Colorado two-way Heisman Trophy winner Travis Hunter will be a better NFL CB or WR, if he ranks Shedeur Sanders or Cam Ward as the best quarterback in this year’s NFL Draft, and why Alabama’s Jalen Milroe could be the best QB selected a few years down the line.

Rich and Red Sox fan Brockman react to 3B Alex Bregman getting $40M a year to play in Boston and what it means for the heated AL East rivalry.

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 Roxanne Perez Feb 12, 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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The guys discuss the unfounded criticism of Jey Uso winning the Royal Rumble, the return of Charlotte Flair and her victory, plus who will Charlotte pick to fight at Wrestlemania?

Then, 2-Time WWE NXT Women’s Champion Roxanne Perez joins the show to discuss how her wrestling career started at age 13, her time at Ring of Honor, how influential Booker T has been as a mentor, and what it meant to her winning the Women’s NXT Championship for the 1st time at age 20.

Roxanne also talks about her record setting appearance at Royal Rumble and being the last woman standing against Charlotte Flair. How did fighting Nikki Bella at the Rumble bring back memories of meeting Bella for the 1st time as a kid? Plus, you might be surprised at Roxanne’s picks to be part of her “bar fight”. Is there developing animosity between her and “best friend” Cora Jade?

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Mike Florio: I Don't Think Sam Darnold Will Be Back In Minnesota Feb 12, 2025

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2/12/25 - Hour 3

Rich and the guys debate the impact Jimmy Butler will have on the Golden State Warriors’ NBA title hopes, Pete Alonso’s Mets re-signing, Clayton Kershaw’s return to the Dodgers, and the possible demise of the in-season version of HBO’s ‘Hard Knocks’ after the New York Giants’ front office follies were exposed last season.

Pro Football Talk’s Mike Florio tells Rich his main takeaways from the Eagles’ Super Bowl LIX blowout of the Chiefs and what the 2025 outlook is for both teams, discusses the NFL’s biggest offseason storylines including the landing spots for Aaron Rodgers and Sam Darnold, the market for free agent running backs, 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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Rich's Way Too Early NFL 2025 Season Power Rankings Feb 12, 2025

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2/12/25 - Hour 2

Michigan alum Rich reacts to Ohio State hiring former Detroit Lions HC Matt Patricia to be the Buckeyes’ new defensive coordinator, and takes a look ahead to the 2025 NFL season with his way, WAY too early Power Rankings.

Chris “Mad Dog” Russo tells Rich how many Super Bowls the Philadelphia Eagles could win over the next few years, which NFL rules he would change if he were commissioner, if the 49ers should pay Brock Purdy, if the Dodgers’ spending spree is good or bad for baseball, why the Pittsburgh Steelers would be a great fit for Aaron Rodgers, and if Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones should fire himself as the team’s General Manager.

Rich weighs in on Cowboys QB Dak Prescott saying Dallas is not that far away from the Super Bowl champion Eagles despite going only 7-10 last 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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Travis Kelce's Future Feb 12, 2025

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2/12/25 - Hour 1

Rich and the guys react to Travis Kelce’s comments on his ‘New Heights’ podcast about a possible retirement decision.

Pro Football Hall of Famer/NFL Network analyst Kurt Warner tells Rich what the Chiefs did wrong that could have given them a chance to be competitive in Super Bowl LIX, what impresses him most about Eagles QB Jalen Hurts, if Philadelphia can repeat and win multiple titles over the next half-decade, and says what advice he has for Patrick Mahomes coming off possibly the worst game of his career.

Rich explains why Eagles WR DeVonta Smith might be the most underrated star in the NFL.

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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What The Football w/Suzy Shuster and Amy Trask: Jim Nantz Feb 11, 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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Jim Nantz joins the show to discuss the Eagles dominating victory that ended the Kansas City Chiefs 3-Peat bid. Jim reveals if this was the most lopsided loss he’s witnessed in the Andy Reid/Patrick Mahomes era, if we are witnessing a potential dynasty developing in Philadelphia, and what makes Jalen Hurts different from all the players he has met. Jim, Suzy, and Amy also discuss what both franchises must address in the offseason, what rule changes he’d like to make to the “tush push” play, plus Jim reveals the origins of his trademark “Hello friends” greeting.

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Dave McMenamin: The Lakers Are Rolling Feb 11, 2025

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2/11/25 - Hour 3

Rich reacts to Luka Doncic’s debut with the Lakers.

ESPN’s Dave McMenamin and Rich discuss the impact Doncic will have on LeBron James and the Lakers on the court and in the locker room, the latest on the disputed Mark Williams trade between L.A. and the Charlotte Hornets, why “things could get uglier” in Dallas where fans are revolting following the Anthony Davis-Doncic trade, what landing De’Andre Hunter means for the Cleveland Cavaliers’ NBA title hopes, and more. (timestamp)

In ‘Overreaction Tuesday’ weighs in on the Eagles-Chiefs Super Bowl LIX, Tom Brady, Saquon Barkley, Aaron Rodgers’ NFL future, Luka Doncic’s impact on the Lakers’ title hopes, 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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