The Rich Eisen Show

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Hour 2: 49ers Insider Matt Maiocco Talks Shanahan Crash Aftermath, plus FIFA’s Latest Money Grab Jul 30, 2026

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NBC Sports Bay Area’s Matt Maiocco and Rich discuss the impact of Kyle Shanahan’s absence from the start of 49ers camp following his serious car crash and when he will be able to resume full head coaching duties including the possibility of missing San Francisco’s Week 1 game against the Rams in Australia, if WR Ricky Pearsall could miss the entire season with a PCL injury, George Kittle’s timeline to return from his season-ending Achilles tear, and why the Niners’ expectations are sky-high despite playing in the NFC West with the L.A. Rams and Seattle Seahawks.

Rich weighs in on FIFA’s plans to raise $20B by selling private equity stakes that would result in influence over future World Cups.

The guys react to Myles Garrett saying he hasn’t spoken to Aaron Donald about a possible return to the Los Angeles Rams.

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Hour 1: Baker Mayfield Extension Standoff, CFP Expansion Debate, plus Texas HC Steve Sarkisian Jul 30, 2026

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Rich and the guys react to Baker Mayfield’s latest comments about his lack of a long-term contract extension from the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

Texas Head Coach Steve Sarkisian and Rich discuss his expectations for starting QB Arch Manning this season, how the proliferation of NIL money is making college football more and more like the NFL, and how expanding the CFP field would impact the sport’s regular season.

Rich explains why he’s 100% opposed to the College Football Playoff expanding from 12 to 24 teams.

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Exclusive interview with WWE's Royce Keys, NCW at Raw & SummerSlam preview Jul 30, 2026

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Episode 94 is LIVE and this week, WWE Superstar Royce Keys joins No-Contest Wrestling! Keys, who made his WWE debut earlier this year at the Royal Rumble shares his story: from growing up in East Palo Alto, California, watching wrestling with his grandparents, to how he chose his new ring name to his friendship with Jaco Fatu and more. Speaking of Fatu, Keys breaks down the Six-Man tag team match that he's in alongside LA Knight and Solo Sikoa as they challenge Fatu and Jimmy and Jey Uso, this weekend live from Minnesota.

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Hour 3: ‘4-Downs’ Bengals Preview, Cousins Named Raiders’ QB1, plus Bucs Insider Rick Stroud Jul 30, 2026

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Rich and the guys react to Raiders Head Coach Klint Kubiak naming veteran QB Kirk Cousins Las Vegas’ starting quarterback over #1 overall draft pick Fernando Mendoza, and previews the Bengals ‘season with the top 4 questions facing Joe Burrow, head coach Zac Taylor and Cincinnati heading into NFL training camps. Buccaneers Insider Rick Stroud and Rich discuss the unsettled contract extensions for Tampa Bay QB Baker Mayfield and DT Vita Vea, and why perennial All-Pro WR Mike Evans bolted for the San Francisco 49ers. ‘No-Contest Wrestling’ podcast host O’Shea Jackson Jr. drops by the studio.

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Hour 2: NFL RB Power Rankings, plus Recent PGA Tour Winner Jackson Koivun Jul 29, 2026

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Golfer Jackson Koivun tells Rich what it felt like to beat Scottie Scheffler at the 3M Open to capture his first PGA Tour win at the age of 21. Rich power ranks the top 10 running backs in the NFL ahead of the 2026 season. Rich shares a story about his wife’s (Suzy Shuster) driving that could have him sleeping on the couch the rest of the week.

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Hour 1: Cowboys Should Trade for Maxx Crosby, plus ‘Ted Lasso’ Star Jeremy Swift In-Studio Jul 29, 2026

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Rich and Cowboys fan TJ react to Jerry Jones’ comments about what Dallas is willing to do get back to the Super Bowl including a trade for Raiders DE Maxx Crosby. Actor Jeremy Swift joins Rich in-studio to promote the much-anticipated return of ‘Ted Lasso,’ reveals his favorite episodes and moments from the beloved Apple TV series, shares what it was like appearing with the legendary Dame Maggie Smith in ‘Downton Abbey’ and more. Rich plays the ‘NFL Win-Loss Game’ with a Pittsburgh Steelers fan.

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Hour 3: ‘4-Downs’ Chiefs Season Preview, plus ‘Super Troopers 3’ Stars Jay Chandrasekhar and Kevin Hefferman In-Studio Jul 28, 2026

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Rich weighs in on the Buccaneers’ looming decisions on whether or not to extend QB Baker Mayfield and DE Vita Vea, and the Minnesota Vikings’ Kyler Murray vs JJ McCarthy QB competition.

Actos Jay Chandrasekhar and Kevin Hefferman join Rich in-studio to promote their new ‘Super Troopers 3’ including how far back their comedy collaborations go, discuss their deep-seated baseball fandom, and share a great story about working with entertainment legend Liz Minnelli on ‘Arrested Development.’

Rich previews the Chiefs ‘season with the top 4 questions facing Kansas City heading into NFL training camps.

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Hour 2: ‘Overreaction Tuesday,’ Justin Herbert Engaged, plus Hall of Fame RB Terrell Davis Jul 28, 2026

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Brockman takes the opportunity of Justin Herbert’s engagement to singer Madison Beer to throw serious shade at the L.A. Chargers QB.

Pro Football Hall of Famer Terrell Davis and Rich discuss what to expect from the Broncos’ offense with head coach Sean Payton relinquishing play calling duties, says if Christian McCaffrey, Jahmyr Gibbs or Derrick Henry is the NFL’s best running back, what Aaron Donald’s return would mean for the Rams’ Super Bowl chances, and more.

The guys debate not “if” but “when” we’ll see a college football super league break away from the NCAA.

In ‘Overreaction Tuesday’ Rich weighs in on the lack of long-term extensions for Buccaneers QB Baker Mayfield and Rams WR Puka Nacua, if Patrick Mahomes and Daniel Jones will be ready for the Chiefs and Colts by Week 1, the Buffalo Bills new grey alternative uniforms, LeBron James to the 76ers, and if Steph Curry should ask the Warriors for a trade.

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Hour 1: Aaron Donald Intrigue Latest, plus ESPN’s Tisha Thompson Talks Ohtani Interpreter ’30 for 30’ Jul 28, 2026

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Rich and the guys react to Rams GM Les Snead’s latest comments about a possible return of Aaron Donald to Los Angeles’ locker room.

ESPN’s Tisha Thompson joins Rich in-studio to promote the brand-new Shohei Ohtani ’30 for 30’ documentary chronicling how his interpreter, Ippei Mizuhara, embezzled nearly $17 million from the Dodgers star to pay off gambling debts.

The guys discuss how much LeBron James’ 76ers signing will stir up the already intense rivalries among Celtics, Knicks, and Sixers fans.

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Hour 3: Rich’s ‘4-Downs’ Saints Preview, Aaron Donald Prediction, plus Michigan QB Bryce Underwood Jul 27, 2026

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Live from Michigan where Rich sits down with Wolverines DE John Henry Daley who tells Rich why he followed Kyle Whittingham to Ann Arbor when the head coach left Utah after last season, gets a primer on the UM/Ohio State rivalry from Michigan alum Rich, and more.

Michigan QB Bryce Underwood tells Rich what his mindset is heading into the new season after an roller-coaster freshman year, reveals what he’s learned from training with Cincinnati Bengals QB Joe Burrow this offseason and what the transition from going from Sherrone Moore to Kyle Whittingham for a head coach has been like.

Rich and the guys react to Sean McVay’s latest comments about a possible return of Aaron Donald to the Los Angeles Rams, and previews the Saints ‘season with the top 4 questions facing New Orleans heading into NFL training camps.

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