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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 with O'Shea Jackson Jr. and TJ Jefferson: CM Punk Part 2, and Swerve Strickland Oct 09, 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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Part 2 of CM Punk’s interview with O’Shea and TJ. Punk discusses his road crew during the early years of his career, what he learned from Paul Heyman, his favorite all-time greatest matches, and much more. Also, O’Shea and TJ’s reactions from what happened at Bad Blood, and a special sneak peak at Episode 3 with Swerve Strickland, who discusses his return to All Elite Wrestling.

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Who's Your Next Jets Head Coach? Belichick? Vrabel? Oct 09, 2024

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10/9/24 - Hour 3

Guest host Andrew Siciliano and the guys react to Aaron Rodgers telling Pat McAfee that he had nothing to do with Robert Saleh’s firing, and debate if Bill Belichick would ever git it a second shot at coaching the Jets.

Patriots fan Brockman reacts to New England naming Drake Maye their starting quarterback, and reveals his late ‘Powerless Rankings’ where he names the ten worst teams in the NFL.

Mets fan TJ vows to get a Grimace tattoo if New York wins the World Series this year.

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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Lions RB David Montgomery: Lions Offense is "Super Fun" To Play In Oct 09, 2024

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10/9/24 - Hour 2

Lions RB David Montgomery and guest host Andrew Siciliano discuss Detroit’s high-octane offense, Jared Goff’s recent improbable TD reception, how growing up as an Eagle Scout prepared him for the NFL, and more.

FOX Sports/The Athletic’s Bruce Feldman and Andrew discuss this weekend’s Big Ten battle of top-5 unbeatens in Oregon vs Ohio State, if true freshman Jeremiah Smith is already the best WR in Buckeyes’ history, if 2-loss USC has any hopes of making the CFP, how regular season losses impact a team’s national championship hopes, which QBs are likely to land near the top of the NFL Draft next year, and if Boise State RB Ashton Jeanty has a chance to win the Heisman this year.

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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Rodgers the QB not Rodgers the Behind-The-Scenes Guy Got Saleh Fired Oct 09, 2024

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10/9/24 - Hour 1

Guest host Andrew Siciliano and the guys discuss Aaron Rodgers’ role in the Jets firing head coach Robert Saleh after a 2-3 start to the season.

The Athletic’s Trevor Sikkema and Andrew discuss what the advances stats say about Rodgers and the Jets’ struggles on offense this season, the challenges Drake Maye will face as the Patriots’ starting QB behind a dicey offensive line, and reveals what rookie QB Jayden Daniels is doing with the Commanders that he wasn’t even doing while winning the Heisman at LSU.

Andrew comments on the disappointing start to the Cleveland Browns’ 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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Mike Garafolo: Losing In London Mattered In Saleh Firing Oct 08, 2024

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10/8/24 - Hour 3

NFL Insider Mike Garafolo and guest host Tom Pelissero discuss what led to the New York Jets’ surprising firing of head coach Robert Saleh, if a trade for Raiders WR can fix the Jets’ offensive shortcomings, what the Chiefs’ coaching staff has proved during KC’s 5-0 start, and what’s at stake for the 49ers and Seahawks in their NFC West showdown on Thursday Night Football.

Tom and the guys take a look ahead at some of the most intriguing matchups on the NFL Week 6 slate of games, and react to Jets owner Woody Johnson’s comments on the reason for Robert Saleh’s firing, and recounts the events that led to the coaching change.

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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Larry Fitzgerald: I'm Surprised How Early the Saleh Firing Was Oct 08, 2024

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10/8/24 - Hour 2

In ‘Overreaction Tuesday’ guest host/NFL Insider Tom Pelissero weighs in on the next New York Jets head coach, the reeling Buffalo Bills, Chicago Bears QB Caleb Williams, the struggling San Francisco 49ers, if Russell Wilson or Justin Fields should start Week 6 for the Pittsburgh Steelers, and more.

Former All-Pro WR Larry Fitzgerald and Tom discuss the Jets firing Robert Saleh, the success of the 5-0 Vikings, Davante Adams’ desire to leave the Raiders, uber-talented Arizona Cardinals rookie WR Marvin Harrison Jr, what he learned from Randy Moss and Cris Carter when he was a ball boy for the Minnesota Vikings, and ranks the greatest catches in NFL history.

Tom and the guys do a deep dive into Mike Del Tufo’s self-proclaimed roller skating prowess.

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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Eisen is Absolutely Stunned Robert Saleh Was Fired Oct 08, 2024

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10/8/24 - Hour 1

Guest host Tom Pelissero reveals what he was told as to why the New York Jets fired head coach Robert Saleh and what it could mean for a potential Davante Adams trade to reunite him with Aaron Rodgers.

Rich zooms in from London where he weighs in on the Jets’ shocking firing of head coach Robert Saleh after a 2-3 start to the season and going 20-36 overall in his tenure in New York, and offers up his thoughts on the long odds Bill Belichick becomes the team’s next head coach.

Tom and the guys recap the Chiefs improving to 5-0 with a Monday Night Football win over the New Orleans Saints.

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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Which Team is on "Belichick Watch" and May Need a New Head Coach? Oct 07, 2024

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10/7/24 - Hour 3

Guest host Tom Pelissero breaks down the rookie seasons to date of Chicago Bears QB Caleb Williams and Washington Commanders QB Jayden Daniels, reacts to Joe Burrow putting up MVP-type numbers with the 1-4 Cincinnati Bengals, if it’s time for the Cleveland Browns to move on from struggling QB Deshaun Watson, which NFL coaches, if any, are on the hot seat, what the Dolphins can do to survive during Tua Tagovailoa’s absence, Joe Flacco’s starting status with the Colts, and Daniel Jones’ long-term outlook with the New York Giants.

The guys break down the Buffalo Bills’ questionable play calling in their Week 5 loss to the Houston Texans and the growing role of analytics in the NFL.

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: The Saints Have Been More Aggressive In Trading For Davante Adams Oct 07, 2024

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10/7/24 - Hour 2

NFL Insider Ian Rapoport and guest host Tom Pelissero discuss the latest on the trade front for disgruntled Raiders WR Davante Adams, if Rashee Rice could return from his knee injury to play for the Chiefs again this season, the possibility of the Patriots naming Drake Maye their starting QB, if Joe Flacco could remain the Colts’ starting QB after Anthony Richardson returns from injury, if Will Levis will be the Tennessee Titans’ QB1 in Week 6, and which WR’s Kansas City could target before the NFL’s trade deadline.

Tom reacts to Trevor Lawrence and the Jacksonville Jaguars getting their first win of the season, and says what it would take for the Rams to part ways with Cooper Kupp or Matthew Stafford at the NFL trade deadline, the 49ers loss to the Cardinals, and what to make of the sideline shouting match between Bo Nix and Broncos Head Coach Sean Payton.

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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Mike McCarthy Finds the Right Buttons To Push Oct 07, 2024

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10/7/24 - Hour 1

Guest host Tom Pelissero and the guys react to Dak Prescott and the Cowboys’ comeback win over the Pittsburgh Steelers on Sunday Night Football.

Rich zooms in from London to discuss his takeaways from calling the Vikings win over Aaron Rodgers and the New York Jets to improve to 5-0 on the season, and breaks down the biggest storylines coming out of the rest of the NFL’s Week 5 slate of games, what Derrick Henry has meant for Lamar Jackson and the Baltimore Ravens’ offense, what a Davante Adams trade to the Jets would mean for Aaron Rodgers, 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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