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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: The New Day Breakup Still Hurts Dec 11, 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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O’Shea & T.J. react to the last two weeks of wrestling action. The shocking breakup of The New Day as a trio is still a sore spot and the fans let Kofi Kingston and Xavier Woods hear about it (and not in a good way) this week on Raw. O’Shea and TJ also discuss WarGames and whether it should continue after numerous injuries happened in the steel cage match. Oba Femi and Guilia are the winners of NXT’s Iron Survivor Challenge making them the top contenders for the Men’s and Women’s NXT titles and the guys wonder what comes next for the two. With DIY turning Heel and becoming the new SmackDown tag team champions, where is the tag division heading? Plus, O’Shea also promotes his upcoming movie, “Den of Thieves 2” by revealing who would make up his “Alll-Time Movie Heist” crew!

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The Lions And Vikings Can Switch Spots In The Standings Dec 11, 2024

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12/11/24 - Hour 3

Rich previews the Lions vs Bills and says what’s at stake for Detroit head coach Dan Campbell in Week 15.

Actor Omar J. Dorsey joins Rich in-studio to discuss the new season of ‘Bookie’ on MAX, what happened when he tried to bet on the Mike Tyson/Jake Paul fight, weighs in on the struggles of late by Kirk Cousins and the Atlanta Falcons and his beloved Georgia Bulldogs’ chances in the College Football Playoff.

O’Shea Jackson Jr. drops by the studio to chop it up on the Dodgers, Lakers, and why Fat Joe deserves a break.

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: North Carolina Does Not Have Great NIL Resources Dec 11, 2024

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12/11/24 - Hour 2

Rich reveals big shuffling up and town his NFL Power Rankings heading into Week 15.

FOX Sports/The Athletic’s CFB Insider Bruce Feldman and Rich discuss the final 12 teams that made the College Football Playoff field, Bill Belichick possibly taking the North Carolina Tarheels head coaching job and how the 6-time Super Bowl champion would fit in the vastly different College Football ecosystem.

Yankees fan Rich reacts to the Pinstripes signing Max Fried while Red Sox fan Brockman weighs in on Boston trading for White Sox SP Garrett Crochet.

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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Ian Rapoport: Not All Teammates Are Best Friends Dec 11, 2024

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12/11/24 - Hour 1

Rich and the guys weigh in the rumblings coming out of Philadelphia and San Francisco surrounding disgruntled WRs AJ Brown and Deebo Samuel.

NFL Insider Ian Rapoport and Rich discuss what Bill Belichick’s interest in the North Carolina job means for NFL teams’ interest in hiring the former Patriots coach, the Chicago Bears’ head coach search, the Eagles’ simmering AJ Brown problem, Juan Soto signing with his beloved Mets, and more.

Michigan alum Rich weighs in on the proposed bill in Ohio that would make it a felony for visiting teams to plant a flag on the O at midfield of the Buckeyes’ stadium.

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 & Amy Trask: Andrew Whitworth Dec 10, 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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Thursday Night Football NFL Analyst Andrew Whitworth joins the ‘What the Football with Suzy Shuster & Amy Trask’ podcast where discusses the Rams’ chances to win the NFC West, what makes Matthew Stafford the toughest QB in the NFL, how L.A. has successfully rebuilt their defensive line in the wake of Aaron Donald’s retirement, the singular greatness of Bills QB Josh Allen, Russell Willson’s Steelers future, how the Bengals bungled their Tee Higgins dilemma, the guts of Lions head coach Dan Campbell, if the Chiefs should be worried about their offensive line, why Eagles RB Saquon Barkley is his choice as NFL MVP, if he could suit up and give some teams meaningful snaps at age 43, and more.

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Rhett Lashlee: Got Our Hands Full Against Penn State Dec 10, 2024

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12/10/24 - Hour 3

SMU head coach Rhett Lashlee and Rich discuss the Mustangs reaching the College Football Playoff, the challenge of handling recruiting and the Transfer Portal while preparing to face Penn State in their first-round game, his must-hear coaching journey, and more.

Comedian Sam Morril joins Rich in-studio where he, a die-hard Yankees fan, reacts to Juan Soto signing with the Mets, compares the misery of Aaron Rodgers and the Jets to the misery of his beloved Giants with Daniel Jones this season, the Knicks Karl-Anthony Towns trade, his upcoming ‘The Errors’ comedy tour, and more.

Rich breaks down the playoff clinching scenarios for the Eagles, Texans, Packers, Vikings, and Steelers in NFL Week 15.

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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Cam Heyward: We Have A Complete Team Dec 10, 2024

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12/10/24 - Hour 2

Steelers DT Cam Heyward tells Rich why the team’s locker room didn’t blink when Mike Tomlin replaced Justin Fields at QB with Russell Wilson despite Pittsburgh’s 4-2 record at the time, what it will take to slow down Eagles RB Saquon Barkley in Week 15, the importance of the NFL’s Walter Payton Man of the Year Awad, the Ohio State-Michigan rivalry, and more.

Rich weighs in on the Bengals’ slim playoff hopes and Cincinnati’s growing price to keep All-Pro WR Ja’Marr Chase, grills TJ for his refusal to EVER respond to the show’s group text chat, and in ‘Overreaction Tuesday’ weighs in on the Bengals, Steelers, Panthers, the NFL playoffs field, Bill Belichick’s eminent return to coaching, and the College Football Playoff.

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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Rob Gronkowski: Bill Belichick Would Be Great For College Football Dec 10, 2024

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12/10/24 - Hour 1

Rich reacts to the Cowboys’ late-game special teams blunder that all but handed Joe Burrow and the Bengals a win on Monday Night Football to dash all hope for Jerry Jones and Dallas’ “all-in” season, and weighs in on the very real possibility that Bill Belichick’s return to coaching with be with the North Carolina Tar Heels instead of a on an NFL sideline.

Fox Sports NFL Analyst Rob Gronkowski and Rich discuss the ‘Art of Sport L.A. Bowl hosted by Gronk’ featuring Cal vs UNLV, the possibility of Bill Belichick taking the North Carolina job, if the Chiefs are more lucky than good this season, 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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Warde Manuel: Strength of Schedule is Always Something We Look At Throughout Our Rankings Dec 09, 2024

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12/9/24 - Hour 3

College Football Committee Selection Committee Chair Warde Manuel explains to Rich how he and his colleagues landed on the final 12-team field including choosing SMU over Alabama, ranking Ohio State lower than Penn State even though the Buckeyes beat the Nittany Lions head-to-head, the possibility of adding more teams to the CFP field next year, and more.

Rich weighs in on the Vikings improving to 11-2 on the season behind Sam Darnold’s 5-touchdown day that spoiled Kirk Cousins’ return to Minnesota, and reacts to Eagles WR AJ Brown’s unhappiness with Philadelphia’s passing game despite Philadelphia running away with the NFC East with an 11-2 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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I'm Glad Juan Soto Isn't On The Yankees Dec 09, 2024

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12/9/24 - Hour 2

Yankees fan Rich and Red Sox fan Brockman react to Juan Soto’s massive $765 Million contract with TJ’s Mets.

Actor Jon Hamm joins Rich in-studio to discuss his role in Taylor Sheridan’s new ‘Landman’ show starring Billy Bob Thornton, Demi Moore and Ali Larter, his St. Louis sports fandom and disdain for Chicago sports fans, his reaction to Juan Soto to the Mets, his MANY fantasy football teams, reveals his favorite Don Draper lines from ‘Mad Men’ and what it was like filming those hilarious sex scenes from ‘Bridesmaids,’ and more.

Rich and the guys weigh in on the final College Football Playoff rankings that featured plenty of controversy in its seedings and snub of 3-loss Alabama in favor of 2-loss SMU.

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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