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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:

What The Football w/Suzy Shuster and Amy Trask: Brent Musberger Feb 04, 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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Legendary broadcast Brent Musberger joins the show to talk about his favorite memories covering the Super Bowl, working with John Madden and Jimmy the Greek at CBS, retells how Joe Namath made his famous “guarantee” before Super Bowl III, and what he thinks of his hometown Las Vegas Raiders’ hiring of Pete Carroll as Head Coach.

Brent also gives us his winner for the Super Bowl, reveals what Super Bowl props he likes most, and how did Kirk Cousins affect his Super Bowl betting strategy.

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Top Super Bowl Storylines Feb 03, 2025

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2/3/25 - Hour 3

Rich weighs in on Browns DE Myles Garrett, the NFL’s reigning Defensive Player of the Year, asking to be traded from Cleveland, then lists his top 5 storylines for the upcoming Chiefs vs Eagles Super Bowl LIX.

Sports Illustrated’s Albert Breer and Rich discuss possible landing spots for Myles Garrett if the Browns grant his trade request, if the Rams could deal QB Matthew Stafford, the Vikings’ big decision between Sam Darnold and JJ McCarthy, the keys to who wins Super Bowl LIX, and more.

Rich lists his top 5 storylines for the upcoming Chiefs vs Eagles Super Bowl LIX.

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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Chiefs CEO Clark Hunt: Not Taking Fans Complaints About Refs Very Seriously Feb 03, 2025

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2/3/25 - Hour 2

Chiefs CEO Clark Hunt and Rich discuss Kansas City’s bid for a Super Bowl three-peat, the successful pairing of Patrick Mahomes and Andy Reid, and his response to the conspiracy theories that NFL referees show favoritism to KC.

ESPN NBA Insider Brian Windhorst and Rich break down what led to the “truly stunning” Luka Doncic for Anthony Davis trade, what the immediate and long-term outlooks are for the Lakers and Mavericks.

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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I Totally Get Dallas Mavericks Fans Being Livid Feb 03, 2025

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2/3/25 - Hour 1

Rich and the guys weigh in on the stunning trade of Luka Doncic from the Dallas Mavericks to the Lakers for Anthony Davis.

ESPN’s Louis Riddick and Rich discuss what the NFL comparisons would be for the Luka Doncic-Anthony Davis trade, Myles Garrett asking the Browns for a trade, what will be the deciding factors in the Chiefs vs Eagles Super Bowl and how Saquon Barkley could make or break Philly’s title hopes.

Rich and the guys debate it the Lakers or Mavericks will benefit more from the Doncic-Davis trade, and react to L.A. superfan O’Shea Jackson Jr. learning live on the ‘No-Contest Wrestling’ podcast about the trade.

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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OverReaction Monday: The Super Bowl Loser Misses The Playoffs Next Season Feb 03, 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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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:

1:45 - Saquon Barkley will tie or break multiple Super Bowl records on Sunday

5:00 - The loser of Super Sunday will miss the playoffs in 2025

7:40 - Win or lose, Andy Reid is on the Mount Rushmore of NFL coaches

12:00 - Myles Garrett will win a Super Bowl before anyone else in the AFC North

18:00 - A team will be better of signing Russell Wilson over Sam Darnold in free agency

21:00 - The Raiders will be back in the playoffs next season

23:30 - Every sport should ditch the actual All-Star Game and do a version of the NFL’s Pro Bowl Games

25:45 - The Spurs will win and NBA Championship before the Lakers

31:00 - Revisiting our Cowboys, Eagles, and Darnold takes from our NFL Week 12 episode

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Top 5 Pro Bowl Games Rich Would Crush Jan 31, 2025

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1/31/25 - Hour 3

Rich lists the top 5 NFL Pro Bowl Games events that he would dominate, even against actual NFL players.

NFL Insider Tom Pelissero and Rich discuss the likelihood of the New Orleans Saints making Eagles OC Kellen Moore their next head coach, the ongoing drama between the Jaguars and Buccaneers thanks to new Jags HC Liam Coen, the league-wide reaction to the Cowboys hiring Brian Schottenheimer, if we could see a quarterback selected #1 overall in the NFL Draft, if the Rams could trade QB Matthew Stafford, and the possibility of a Russell Wilson-Pete Carroll reunion on the Raiders.

Rich and a caller discuss what Eagles QB Jalen Hurts is out to prove in Super Bowl LIX against the Chiefs.

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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Andy Reid: The Team Isn't Mentioning The Chance Of A Three-Peat Jan 31, 2025

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1/31/25 - Hour 2

Chiefs head coach Andy Reid and Rich discuss KC’s preparation to face the Eagles in Super Bowl LIX and the magnitude of winning on unprecedented 3rd-straight title, his team’s penchant for winning so many close games, the development of Patrick Mahomes and Travis Kelce from raw rookies to future Hall of Famers, and more.

In ‘What’s More Likely’ Rich weighs in possible NFL rules changes, the NFL Pro Bowl, remaining big-name MLB free agents, the NFL Draft, Russell Wilson vs Justin Fields, Saquon Barkley, the Dodgers 2025 win total, the Dallas Cowboys, and more.

Rich weighs in on Jerry Jones’ decision to pass on hiring Deion Sanders to be the Dallas Cowboys’ head coach.

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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CC Sabathia: Honored To Be In The Baseball Hall Of Fame Jan 31, 2025

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1/31/25 - Hour 1

Rich explains why Eagles RB Saquon Barkley, not Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes, will be the biggest difference maker in Super Bowl LIX.

CC Sabathia and Rich discuss his first-ballot Baseball Hall of Fame induction, the Yankees’ 2025 outlook after losing Juan Soto to the crosstown New York Mets, the state of his beloved Las Vegas Raiders with Tom Brady running the show, and more.

Yankees fan Rich rants on the Dodgers spending spree, Juan Soto to the Mets, 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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Todd McShay: I Think Travis Hunter Is Better At Wide Receiver Jan 30, 2025

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1/30/25 - Hour 3

Rich and the guys debate what another Super Bowl win will mean for Patrick Mahomes place in the pantheon of NFL quarterbacks, and which player or coach would benefit most from winning a ring this season.

The Ringer’s Todd McShay and Rich discuss how the success of the Chiefs and Eagles in recent years has a trickle-down effect on the rest of the league’s draft strategy, says if Colorado two-way Heisman Trophy winner Travis Hunter will find more success at CB or WR in the NFL, and says where Shedeur Sanders ranks among his draft QB peers Cam Ward and Jaxson Dart.

Rich and Brockman debate Travis Hunter’s best NFL position and wonder if he shouldn’t go #1 overall in this year’s 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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Top 5 'What Ifs' From The NFL Season Jan 30, 2025

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1/30/25 - Hour 2

Rich reacts to Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford’s decision to return for another season (or more) and how it impacts the 2025 NFL QB Carousel, and reviews the 2024 NFL season and ponders the top “what if” storylines that could have changed the league’s completive landscape, such as the Cowboys signing Derrick Henry, and the Giants keeping Saquon Barkley among other scenarios.

ESPN’s Hannah Storm and Rich discuss her being honored with the Pat Summerall Award by St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital, reflect on the lasting impact of the late Stuart Scott, and says if she’s rooting for a Chiefs’ Super Bowl threepeat.

Rich and the guys react to Bills GM Brandon Bean’s comments on the controversial 4th down measurement in the AFC Championship game that went against Buffalo.

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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