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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 & Amy Trask: Rich Eisen Dec 31, 2024

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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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Rich Eisen joins the ‘What the Football with Suzy Shuster & Amy Trask’ podcast where he debates if the Eagles should sit Saquon Barkley or let him go for Eric Dickerson’s single-season rushing record in Week 18, discusses the rebirth of Sam Darnold with the Vikings after being a Jets’ draft bust-turned-journeyman NFL QB, how much of an impact Tom Brady will have on the Raiders’ draft plans and Antonio Pierce’s future with the Silver & Black, explains why this year’s L.A. Rams might be better than their recent Super Bowl LVI-winning team, and reveals what he’d like to see in the NFL in 2025 that would improve the play on the field.

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LeBron James Can Play Until His Late 40's Dec 31, 2024

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12/31/24 - Hour 3

Rich and the guys break down the current NFL Draft order and how Week 18’s games could shake things up for QB-needy teams like the New York Giants and Las Vegas Raiders which leads to a heated debate on the future of Patriots HC Jerod Mayo.

Rich reacts to Lakers F LeBron James turning 40 and saying he’d like to play for another “5 to 7 more years.”

Rich and the guys react to Jerry Jones latest comments about the future of Mike McCarthy as the 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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Bruce Feldman: Quinn Ewers Will Be In The Transfer Portal Next Month Dec 31, 2024

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12/31/24 - Hour 2

Rich reacts to the latest elbow injury to 49ers QB Brock Purdy, and in ‘Overreaction Tuesday’ Rich weighs in on the Lions vs Vikings pivotal Week 18 showdown, Broncos backup QB Zach Wilson, NFL coaches on the hot seat, and the College Football playoff.

FOX Sports/The Athletic’s CFB Insider Bruce Feldman and Rich discuss the hubbub surrounding Cam Ward only playing in the first half of the Miami Hurricanes’ bowl game, the 2nd-round matchups in the College Football Playoff and which teams are most ripe for upsets, and whether or not Texas Longhorns QB Quinn Ewers will enter the NFL Draft or the Transfer Portal after his 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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Bucky Irving: I Love Baker Mayfield Dec 31, 2024

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12/31/24 - Hour 1

Rich weighs in on the Lions’ 40-34 Monday Night Football win over the 49ers that featured plenty of scoring thanks to Detroit HC Dan Campbell’s controversial decision not to rest his starters despite the outcome of the game being meaningless in the NFC playoff picture.

Buccaneers RB Bucky Irving and Rich discuss his impressive rookie season in Tampa, his chemistry with Bucs QB Baker Mayfield, his Oregon Ducks’ chances to win the College Football Playoff, and reveals a shocking story about how early he got serious about playing football.

Rich debates if NFL teams are smarter to sign free agent running backs or to rely on cheaper rookies at the position.

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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This Is One Of The Most Disappointing Jets Seasons I Can Remember Dec 30, 2024

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12/30/24 - Hour 3

Jets fan Rich weighs in on the latest on Aaron Rodgers’ and New York’s disappointing season that has produced far more drama and dysfunction than success and wins, and discusses how worried Steelers’ fans should be after Pittsburgh lost 3 games in 11 days.

Rich reacts to Brockman’s conspiracy theory that NFL refs are in cahoots with the Kansas City Chiefs, and weighs in on Eagles RB Saquon Barkley’s chances to break Eric Dickerson’s single-season rushing record.

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: There Will Be 6 or 7 Head Coach Openings In The NFL Dec 30, 2024

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12/30/24 - Hour 2

Sports Illustrated’s Albert Breer and Rich discuss Saquon Barkley’s 2000-yard season, the Chiefs’ chances for a Super Bowl three-peat, Sam Darnold’s remarkable rebirth season with the Vikings and how long he’ll remain in Minnesota, if the Cowboys, Colts, Patriots and Giants could be looking for new head coaches soon, and previews his Ohio State Buckeyes’ College Football Playoff chances in their Rose Bowl shown with the Oregon Ducks.

Rich breaks down the AFC Playoff picture including Joe Burrow’s chances to lead the Bengals to the postseason after a disastrous start to their season.

Cowboys fan TJ weighs in on Dallas’ 41-7 pummeling at the hands of their rival Eagles, and to the Rams big Week 17 win over the Cardinals that helped cement the NFC West after a stumbling 1-4 start.

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 Vikings Can Win The Super Bowl Dec 30, 2024

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12/30/24 - Hour 1

Rich reacts to the Commanders clinching a playoff spot with a thrilling overtime win over the Falcons on Sunday Night Football, weighs in on Sam Darnold’s chances to lead the Vikings to the #1-seed in the NFC and a possible trip to the Super Bowl, and says what one thing the Green Bay Packers are missing to make them legit contenders in the NFC.

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: Automatic Home Playoff Games For Division Winners Need To Go Dec 30, 2024

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 - Commanders will be the east coast team that goes furthest in the playoffs

5:30 - The Vikings are going to the Super Bowl

10:45 - If the Bengals make the playoffs, Joe Burrow should be NFL MVP

16:00 - If Patriots have #1 pick, they should blow it up and hire Mike Vrabel to build around Drake Maye

21:45 - With #2-seed wrapped up, Saquon should forgo the rushing record and sit out Week 18

24:45 - It’s time for the NFL to get rid of automatic home playoff games for division winners

27:45 - There needs to be no more games on short rest after Week 15 – They’re too important to have slopfests

31:20 - Revisiting overreactions from NFL Week 7

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Do The Eagles Risk Injuring Saquon Barkley So He Can Break The Rushing Record? Dec 27, 2024

Show notes

12/27/24 - Hour 3

Guest host Dan Schwartzman reacts to Eric Dickerson not wanting Eagles Running Back Saquon Barkley to break his NFL rushing record and is joined by Mike Vorkunov of The Athletic.

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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Chris Vannini: This Is Not A Great Quarterback Class Dec 27, 2024

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12/27/24 - Hour 2

Guest host Dan Schwartzman says Michael Vick getting the head coaching gig at Norfolk State is well deserved and is joined by Chris Vannini of The Athletic.

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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