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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: Jayden Daniels is Going to Beat the 1-Seed Jan 13, 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

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 - Jayden Daniels will do what CJ Stroud could not do last year – beat the 1-seed

7:00 - Winner of Bills/Ravens is going to the Super Bowl

10:15 - The Texans are who we thought they were before the season – a team that can make the Super Bowl

14:30 - We need to stop talking about Justin Herbert as one of the top tier QBs in the NFL

19:35 - The Steelers and Cowboys should swap head coaches

25:00 - Mike Vrabel will lead the Patriots to a winning record next season

28:00 - Winner of Rams/Vikings will take out the Eagles

31:40 - Revisiting overreactions from NFL Week 9

Apple: http://apple.co/overreactionmonday

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5w2ZpmA1JsDQfMZVXbFE6A

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Joe Manganiello: Cam Heyward Gave Me His Game Worn Jersey from the Second Browns Game Jan 10, 2025

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1/10/25 - Hour 3

Rich and the guys debate what kind of culture Raiders minority owner Tom Brady will have in Las Vegas, and in ‘What’s More Likely’ Rich previews the top storylines heading into the NFL Playoffs, Mike Vrabel’s coaching future, and who’s wins the College Football Playoff.

Joe Manganiello joins Rich in-studio to discuss the new season of NBC’s ‘Deal or No Deal Island,’ the playoffs outlook for his beloved Pittsburgh Steelers, and more.

Rich says which rookie players will have the biggest impact on the outcomes of games in the NFL’s Super Wild Card Weekend.

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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Harrison Barnes: You Can't Really Ask for a Better Leader Than Marcus Freeman Jan 10, 2025

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1/10/25 - Hour 2

Vikings S Harrison Barnes and Rich discuss Notre Dame's big CFP Semifinal win and Minnesota’s Wild Card Round game vs the Los Angeles Rams including playing against his old foe Matthew Stafford.

NFL Insider Tom Pelissero catches Rich up on all the latest on-field and off-the-field topics

heading into Super Wild Card Weekend.

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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Matthew Stafford: We're Making Sure Everybody is Safe and OK (from the Wildfires) Jan 10, 2025

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1/10/25 - Hour 1

Rich recaps Notre Dame’s thrilling Orange Bowl win in their College Football Playoff semifinal

against Penn State and the rise of head coach Marcus Freeman.

Rich reacts to the news that the Cowboys and Mike McCarthy are opening up talks to a new contract.

Rams QB Matthew Stafford and Rich discuss the impact of the Los Angeles wildfires on the

team, their Wild Card round rematch with the Vikings, how WR Puka Nacua reminds him of Hall

of Famer Calvin Johnson, and how much longer he wants to play in the NFL.

Rich and the guys discuss Browns QB DeShaun Watson re-injuring his achilles tendon and how that changes the strategy for 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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Luke Kuechly: The Chiefs Are Loose and Confident Jan 09, 2025

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1/9/25 - Hour 3

Rich reacts to the Raiders firing GM Tom Telesco and what it signifies about Tom Brady’s role as the Las Vegas’ minority owner, and to Cowboys LB Micah Parsons predicting Dallas will win the Super Bowl next season.

Panthers analyst Luke Kuechly and Rich discuss the resurrection of Bryce Young after a dreadful start to his NFL career, why the Chiefs have a good shot to pull off a Super Bowl three-peat, who on his short list for the NFL’s Defensive Player of the Year, why the Rams could be the most dangerous team in the playoffs, and what being enshrined in the Pro Football Hall of Fame this year would mean to him after an brilliant-but-injury-shortened career.

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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Kyle Van Noy : Lamar Jackson Has Worked On His Poise and Stays In the Moment Jan 09, 2025

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1/9/25 - Hour 2

Rich breaks down the long laundry list of decisions facing the San Francisco 49ers this offseason coming off their disappointing 6-11 season that saw them finish dead last in the NFC West.

Ravens LB Kyle Van Noy and Rich discuss Baltimore’s “hungry” mindset heading into their Wild Card Round showdown against the Pittsburgh Steelers, why he much more prefers to have Lamar Jackson and Derrick Henry on his team than trying to tackle them for 60 minutes on Sundays, and more.

Rich react to the NBA cancelling the Lakers/Hornets game in Los Angeles due to the wildfires there, and says how the absence of Pro Bowl WR Zay Flowers could impact the Ravens this weekend.

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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Calvin Johnson: You Gotta Love Dan Campbell. He's Authentic Jan 09, 2025

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1/9/25 - Hour 1

Rich and the guys debate which QB in the NFL playoffs is under the most pressure to win the Super Bowl this season.

Pro Football Hall of Famer Calvin Johnson and Rich discuss the Lions’ chances to finally win a Super Bowl this season, why head coach Dan Campbell is able to connect so well with Detroit’s locker room, if his former teammate Matthew Stafford will be joining him in Canton, Ohio some day, the and more.

Rich lists the top 5 storylines he got wrong during the 2024 NFL 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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No-Contest Wrestling: O’Shea and TJ react to WWE Raw’s Premiere on Netflix Jan 09, 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-

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 their attendance of WWE Raw’s Premiere on Netflix at Intuit Dome in Los Angeles. What did the guys think of The Rock’s appearance, how could Roman Reign’s victory solidifying him as Tribal Chief possibly affect SmackDown, Rhea Ripley’s reclaiming the Woman’s World Championship and the fireworks after that match with Dom Mysterio and celebration with The Undertaker. Also, Jey Uso’s takedown of Drew McInyre and the how CM Punk defeating Seth Rollins could lead to WrestleMania storylines. Plus TJ and O’Shea describe how it was in the stadium when Hulk Hogan made an appearance and let you know how they felt about it.

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Ryan Leaf: Jim Harbaugh Was My Backup QB In San Diego Jan 08, 2025

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1/8/25 - Hour 3

Rich reacts to the latest in the Tyreek Hill/Miami Dolphins situation, and reveals his lates NFL Power Rankings heading into Super Wild Card Weekend.

Ryan Leaf joins Rich in-studio to discuss how his off-the-field struggles made him the perfect host for his new gig ‘The Last Mile Radio’ show on SiriusXM, says why the Detroit Lions’ Week 18 performance soothed any worries he had about them, explains why you shouldn’t be shocked to see the Chargers dash the Chiefs’ three-peat hopes and face the Buffalo Bills in the AFC Championship Game, 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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Bruce Feldman: If Belichick Wanted to be The Raiders HC, He Could Make That Happen Jan 08, 2025

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1/8/25 - Hour 2

Rich breaks down Lamar Jackson’s chances to lead the Ravens to a Super Bowl win this season.

FOX Sports/The Athletic’s CFB Insider Bruce Feldman and Rich preview the Notre Dame vs Penn State College Football Playoff semifinal showdown, says how the Texas Longhorns can slow down Ohio State’s rolling offense, and discusses the chances the Tom Brady and the Raiders could lure Bill Belichick away from UNC.

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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