The Rich Eisen Show

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The Bears Win A Playoff Game Before Texans Make The Super Bowl Aug 02, 2024

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8/2/24 - Hour 2

Rich explains why Devin Hester going into the Pro Football Hall of Fame marks a passage of time for him as a sports fan, and in ‘What’s More Likely’ weighs in on the Texans, Bears, Chargers, Seahawks, Lions, Steelers, Jets, Bengals, Falcons, Patriots and more.

Comedian Chris Redd joins Rich in-studio to promote his new ‘Resurrection Rides’ car show on Netflix, reveal his favorite moments from being a cast member on ‘Saturday Night Live,’ and does a spot-on Stephen A. Smith impression to preview the Dallas Cowboys’ 2024 season.

TJ recaps his private tour of the Clippers’ new Intuit Dome and confirms team owner Steve Ballmer’s claim that there are indeed a lot of toilets in the arena.

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Steve Wyche: Chargers Have To Be Careful With Justin Herbert Aug 02, 2024

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8/2/24 - Hour 1

Rich reacts to the training camp injuries to Chargers QB Justin Herbert and Seahawks QB Geno Smith.

NFL Network’s Steve Wyche and Rich discuss the atmosphere at the Pro Football Hall of Fame’s Induction Weekend in Canton, Ohio, the 2024 expectations for the Chicago Bears and Houston Texans, and more.

Rich shares his favorite stories from past Pro Football Hall of Fame Induction Weekends.

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Jaxon Smith-Njigba: Everyone Is On The Same Page Aug 01, 2024

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8/1/24 - Hour 3

Rich plays the ‘Win/Loss Game’ with a Los Angeles Chargers fan, and debates Brockman on how many games the Cowboys will win this season and which 2023 NFC playoff teams could be on the outside looking in this year.

Seahawks WR Jaxon Smith-Njigba and Rich discuss the way things are very different in Seattle under new head coach Mike Macdonald, his year-two goals and expectations, his former Ohio State QB CJ Stroud’s impressive rookie season with the Houston Texans, the OSU/Michigan rivalry, and more.

Rich reacts to Simone Biles winning the Women’s Gymnastics All-Around gold medal at the Paris Olympics, and to Bills QB Josh Allen’s first impressions of his new rookie WR Keon Coleman.

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Daniel Jeremiah: Cowboys Are In Pretty Good Shape Aug 01, 2024

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8/1/24 - Hour 1

Rich breaks down the latest training camp progress/struggles for the first-round rookie quarterbacks Box Nix (Broncos) and Drake Maye (Patriots).

NFL Network analyst Daniel Jeremiah and Rich discuss the Dallas Cowboys’ 2024 season outlook, how Jim Harbaugh’s run-first approach will impact Chargers QB Justin Herbert, the expectations for the Kansas City Chiefs’ and Chicago Bears’ offenses, the New York Jets’ and Buffalo Bills’ outlook in the AFC East, and if the Detroit Lions can reach the Super Bowl this season.

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Jessie Bates III: Excited For What We Got Going Here Aug 01, 2024

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8/1/24 - Hour 2

Rich reacts to the final 10 players on NFL Network’s Top 100 players and says how he thinks those players should ultimately be ranked.

Falcons All-Pro Safety Jessie Bates III and Rich discuss what new head coach Raheem Morris and new starting QB Kirk Cousins bring to Atlanta, his evaluation of rookie quarterback Michael Penix Jr, the pressure of living up to his big contract, and if he expects to face Russell Wilson or Justin Herbert against the Steelers in Week 1.

Rich and the guys have a tongue-in-check debate on if Mike Del Tufo would make a great play-by-play announcer for the Paris Olympics.

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I Loved The Conversation Between Aaron Rodgers And Garrett Wilson Jul 31, 2024

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7/31/24 - Hour 3

Actor John Owen Lowe joins Rich in-studio to discuss the new season of ‘Unstable,’ the Netflix comedy he co-created with his father Rob Lowe, who once tried his hand at being an NFL Insider by breaking the news of Peyton Manning’s retirement….4 years too early.

Jets fan Rich weighs in on the training camp argument between Aaron Rodgers and star WR Garrett Wilson, and break down the final episode of the New York Giants’ offseason ‘Hard Knocks’ series.

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Tom Pelissero: The Chiefs Have More Weapons Than They've Ever Had Jul 31, 2024

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7/31/24 - Hour 2

Hall of Fame announcer Jim Lampley joins Rich in-studio to discuss his new ‘It Happened!’ memoir, how a petty, spiteful move by a TV executive led to his career as a boxing announcer, his most memorable moments calling some of the biggest fights in boxing history including Buster Douglas’ shocking KO of Mike Tyson, George Foreman taking the heavyweight belt from Michael Moorer at the age of 45, the infamous “Fan Man” incident when someone parachuted into the ring during a Riddick Bowe/Evander Holyfield title fight, and more.

NFL Insider Tom Pelissero and Rich discuss which rookie QBs are likely to be starters at some point his season, why the Chiefs might be even better this season, the outlook for the Detroit Lions and Green Bay Packers, and the contract stalemates facing the Dallas Cowboys and San Francisco 49ers.

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Matt Damon: Don't Understand Why People Do Roasts Jul 31, 2024

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7/31/24 - Hour 1

Rich reacts to Falcons owner Arthur Blank explaining why Atlanta drafted Michael Penix Jr. after signing Kirk Cousins in free agency.

Oscar winner Matt Damon and Rich discuss his new AppleTV+ movie ‘The Instigators’ featuring a star-studded cast including Ving Rhames, Casey Affleck, and former NFL TE Rob Gronkowski, his reaction, as a lifelong Patriots fan, to the Tom Brady Roast, taking batting practice with the Red Sox, a possible ‘Rounders’ sequel, and more.

Rich and the guys react to Bill Belichick announcing he’ll be doing a fantasy football show on YouTube this season for Underdog Media.

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The Miz: Pat McAfee Has Been Amazing For WWE Jul 30, 2024

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7/30/24 - Hour 3

WWE Superstar The Miz joins Rich in-studio to discuss hosting the upcoming ‘Summer Slam’ and reveals how Pat McAfee once reacted to him rapping, weighs in on the ever-popular state of pro wrestling, and predicts how many (hint: A LOT) games his beloved Cleveland Browns will win this season.

Duke legend Mike Krzyzewski and Rich discuss the challenge of coaching Team USA Basketball in the face of the rising prominence of international players, Steve Kerr’s controversial DNP of Jayson Tatum, shares his favorite Kobe Bryant story from his time coaching the late Hall of Famer, and weighs in on the Lakers’ pursuit of UConn’s Dan Hurley that ended with the hiring of former Duke player JJ Redick.

Jets fan Rich weighs in on whether or not Aaron Rodgers should play in the preseason or not.

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Kyle Brandt: Caleb Williams Has To Work Jul 30, 2024

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7/30/24 - Hour 2

‘Good Morning Football’ co-host Kyle Brandt joins Rich in-studio for the full hour to talk Caleb Williams and the Bears, the Chiefs’ three-peat chances, Jim Harbaugh to the Chargers, the Dallas Cowboys’ title hopes, the Buffalo Bills, Olympics, Mike Del Tufo’s social media posts, and more.

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