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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 Intercontinental Champion Bron Breakker Jan 23, 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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O’Shea and TJ discuss who will be fighting in the upcoming WWE Royal Rumble before Bron Breakker joins the show to talk about how growing up in a wrestling family propelled him from the gridiron to becoming a WWE Superstar. Bron describes the hardest spear he’s ever thrown, his time with Baron Corbin as tag team partners, and how he pays homage to his family name while creating his own legacy.

Also, we put Bron on the spot by asking him our NCW staple questions, which 4 wrestlers he would pick to help him fight 50 dudes in a bar, what moment in wrestling broke his heart as a fan, and what was his “welcome to professional wrestling” moment.

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The Jets Need To Let Aaron Glenn Do His Thing Jan 22, 2025

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1/22/25 - Hour 3

Rich weighs in on the Jets hiring Detroit Lions Defensive Coordinator Aaron Glenn as their new head coach, and ponders the impact on the Detroit Lions who have lost their top assistant coaches over the past two days.

Actor Chase Stokes joins Rich in-studio to discuss his new ‘Valiant One’ film, reveals how he went from overaggressive hockey player to starring in ‘Outer Banks,’ and more.

Rich and the guys react to Patrick Mahomes’ comments addressing rampant conspiracy theories that the Chiefs are getting preferential treatment from NFL officials.

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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Bruce Feldman: The Best Team Won The College Football Championship Jan 22, 2025

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1/22/25 - Hour 2

Rich and the guys react to new Chicago Bears head coach Ben Johnson’s introductory press conference.

FOX Sports/The Athletic’s CFB Insider Bruce Feldman and Rich discuss the threats made to Ohio State head coach Ryan Day and his family following the Buckeyes’ loss to Michigan this season, OSU’s chances to repeat as national champions, the evolution of Jayden Daniels from erratic Arizona State freshman to leading the Commanders to a possible Super Bowl berth, what change to the 12-team CFP format would could see next season, and the chances Deion Sanders leaves Colorado for the Dallas Cowboys.

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: The Jones Family Love Kellen Moore Jan 22, 2025

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1/22/25 - Hour 1

Rich and the guys preview the AFC and NFC Championship Games and debate which two teams among the Chiefs, Bills, Eagles and Commanders they want to see face off in Super Bowl LIX.

Sports Illustrated’s Albert Breer, an Ohio State alum, and Rich, a Michigan alum, discuss the Buckeyes winning their 9thcollege football national championship, if Deion Sanders or Eagles OC Kellen Moore is more likely to become the Dallas Cowboys next head coach, Tom Brady’s role in hiring the Raiders new HC, why Ben Johnson chose the Chicago Bears, the health of Philadelphia Eagles QB Jalen Hurts, and what we can expect from the latest Josh Allen vs Patrick Mahomes playoffs showdown.

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: Rich Eisen Jan 22, 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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Now that Ben Johnson has been hired by the Chicago Bears, Rich joins the show to discuss who will go where next. Could the NFL see a return of Pete Carroll as the Raiders Head Coach and how would it work? Would Deion Sanders be a good fit in Dallas with Jerry Jones? Amy recalls when she interviewed Bill Belichick and recommended him to Al Davis for the head coaching job back when the Raiders hired Jon Gruden. Plus, Amy tells a story about former Washington owner Daniel Snyder you won’t believe.

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Mike Pereira: The Refs are in the Chiefs' pocket is an absolute myth Jan 21, 2025

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Chiefs DE George Karlaftis and Rich discuss KC’s latest trip to the AFC Championship Game to face Josh Allen and the Buffalo Bills thanks to his 3-sack day against the Texans, says what it’s like to go up against Patrick Mahomes and Travis Kelce in practice every day, and more.

FOX Sports NFL Rules Expert Mike Pereira joins Rich in-studio where he shoots down the latest controversy and conspiracy theories surrounding the Chiefs and NFL officiating, says if we can expect the NFL to expand ‘Replay Assist’ next season, reacts to the naming of the Super Bowl LIX officiating crew, and reveals which head coach he dreaded hearing from on Monday mornings when he was the head of all NFL officials.

Longtime fan of the show Jeff in Detroit calls in in the wake of the Lions’ early playoffs exit after earning the NFC’s top seed.

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 12 Team College Football Playoff Needs Tweaks Jan 21, 2025

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Actor Chris Sullivan joins Rich in-studio to discuss his new Steven Soderbergh horror movie ‘Presence,’ reveals his favorite moments from his time on the beloved drama ‘This Is Us,’ discusses the challenges of parenting two kids under the age of four, and more.

An Ohio State fan calls in to voice his displeasure with Ryan Day despite the head coach leading the Buckeyes to a national championship this season, and the guys debate how to fix some of the issues that plagued the College Football Playoff in the first year of its 12-team format.

In ‘Overreaction Tuesday’ Rich weighs in on Ohio State’s national championship, Travis Kelce, the Lions’ title window, Commanders head coach Dan Quinn, Ben Johnson to the Bears, 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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Ben Johnson is the guy you want to connect with Caleb Williams Jan 21, 2025

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Michigan alum Rich weighs in on the Wolverines’ archrival Ohio State staving off a late Notre Dame rally in the College Football Playoff title game to win the Buckeye’s 7th national championship.

Rich and the guys react to the Bears luring Lions Offensive Coordinator Ben Johnson to Chicago to be their new head coach and discuss what he’ll mean to the development of QB Caleb Williams.

Rich revisits Saquon Barkley’s 205-yard game in the Eagles’ Divisional Round win over 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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College Football Championship Game Predictions Jan 20, 2025

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1/20/25 - Hour 3

Rich reacts to the NFC’s top-seeded Detroit Lions’ early playoff exit, and the Chiefs advancing to the AFC Championship game for what seems like the millionth consecutive year.

Rich breaks down Lamar Jackson and the Baltimore Ravens’ late rally against the Buffalo Bills falling short and snuffing out their hopes of advancing to the AFC Championship Game to face the Kansas City Chiefs, and weighs in on the NFL future of Matthew Stafford after the Rams’ late rally also came up short against the Philadelphia Eagles.

Rich and the guys predict the final score for the College Football Playoff national championship game.

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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Mark Schlereth: It's Fair To Criticize Lamar Jackson And Jared Goff Jan 20, 2025

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1/20/25 - Hour 2

Rich reacts to Saquon Barkley running roughshod over the Rams once again to send the Eagles to the NFC Championship Game after a furious 4th quarter rally by L.A. come up short in the game’s final seconds.

FOX Sports’ NFL analyst Mark Schlereth and Rich discuss Jayden Daniels leading the Commanders from NFL laughingstock to one win away from the Super Bowl in just one season, if Patrick Mahomes and the Chiefs are more lucky than good, weighs in on the Eagles advancing to the NFC Championship Game, and says why criticism of Jared Goff and Lamar Jackson will be warranted until they prove their naysayers wrong.

Rich and the guys break down the latest in the Dallas Cowboys head coaching search.

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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