The Rich Eisen Show

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Interview with TNA's AJ Francis / WWE's King & Queen of the Ring & NY's New Champs Jun 18, 2026

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Ahead of TNA Slammiversary on June 28, AJ Francis joined O'Shea and T.J. this week to discuss the upcoming PPV and the current state of TNA Wrestling. Despite several recent departures from the company, Francis expressed confidence in the future of TNA. The self-proclaimed "Best Big Man in the Business" also discussed purchasing EVERYTHING Elijah related, why wrestling in underwear is weird, dealing with critics and the music he's working on. Additionally, O'Shea and T.J. recap a major week in sports including the Knicks championship win, World Cup fever, and debate who is the wrestling equivalent to New York point guard Jalen Brunson.

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Hour 3: Joe Burrow “Pressure” Debate, Marv Albert Talks Knicks, plus Henry Winkler In-Studio Jun 17, 2026

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Hall of Fame sportscaster Marv Albert and Rich discuss the Knicks’ breaking their 53-year NBA title drought, and relives the night in 1994 when he called the NBA Finals Game 5 during OJ Simpson’s infamous white Bronco slow speed chase.

Actor Henry Winkler joins Rich in-studio to plug the new season of his History Channel ‘Hazardous History’ show, updates the status of his open invitation to Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes to have dinner at his house, reveals if he actually jumped a shark in that famous (infamous??) episode of ‘Happy Days,’ and shares his fondest moments from his ‘Arrested Development’ days.

Rich and the guys debate the realistic expectations for Joe Burrrow and the Cincinnati Bengals this season.

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Hour 2: Rich’s NFL Offenses Power Rankings, plus Indiana Head Coach Curt Cignetti Jun 17, 2026

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Indiana HC Curt Cignetti tells Rich why new Raiders QB Fernando Mendoza is a wolf in sheep’s clothing, why he bet on himself and left Nick Saban’s staff at Alabama to pursue his head coaching dreams, what he has to say to doubters who think the Hoosiers’ national championship was a fluke, weighs in on the challenges of coaching during the NIL era and his thought on the NFL outlook for controversial former IU quarterback Brendan Sorsby.

Rich power ranks his top 10 NFL offensive squads with and proves one thing: he CANNOT quit Tua Tagovailoa.

Rich previews the newest Linda Cohn episode of his ‘This Was SportsCenter’ podcast.

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Hour 1: World Cup Stars Shine Bright, George Pickens Extension Debate, plus Hurricanes HC Rod Brind’Amour Jun 17, 2026

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Rich and the guys marvel at a momentous day at the World Cup where France’s Kylin Mbappe and Norway’s Erling Halaand’s 2-goal performances were upstaged by Lionel Messi’s hat trick in Kansas City’s Arrowhead Stadium.

Hurricane’s HC Rod Brind’Amour tells Rich what it feels like to win the Stanley Cup with Carolina as player and now as a coach, reveals what he did with the Cup the first time he won it back in 2006, and more.

Rich and the guys react to George Pickens’ comments at Cowboys mandatory minicamp after being slapped with the Franchise Tag by Dallas his offseason, and debate if the talented-but-temperamental WR is worth a big long-term extension.

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Hour 3: ‘Overreaction Tuesday,’ Knicks Dynasty Debate, plus ESPN CFB Analyst Josh Pate Jun 16, 2026

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Knicks fan Rich ponders the possibility of a New York dynasty with many more NBA titles for Jalen Brunson and company for years to come.

In ‘Overreaction Tuesday’ Rich weighs in on the San Antonio Spurs, Jalen Brunson, the World Cup, and more.

ESPN CFB Analyst Josh Pate and Rich discuss the ripple effect of Brendan Sorsby abandoning his quest to play for Texas Tech next season to enter the NFL Supplemental Draft.

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Hour 2: NFL Insider Tom Pelissero Talks Brendan Sorsby, plus Raiders’ 2026 Realistic Expectations Jun 16, 2026

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NFL Insider Tom Pelissero and Rich break down Brendan Sorsby entering the NFL Supplemental Draft including why the QB bailed on returning to Texas Tech despite winning a recent court injunction, the possibility he enters the league under a suspension for his college gambling scandal, which teams would roll the dice on him this summer, and more.

Rich plays the ‘NFL Win-Loss Game’ with an optimistic Las Vegas Raiders fan.

Rich and Cowboys fan TJ react to George Pickens showing up at Dallas’ mandatory minicamp, and discuss Baker Mayfield’s contract situation with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

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Hour 1: Brendan Sorby to NFL Supplemental Draft Reaction, plus ESPN MLB Insider Jeff Passan Jun 16, 2026

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Rich weighs in on Texas Tech QB Brendan Sorsby abandoning his quest to play for the Red Raiders to enter the NFL Supplemental Draft instead.

ESPN MLB Insider Jeff Passan and Rich break down the “absolutely incredible” NL Cy Young Award race between the Phillies’ Cristopher Sanchez, the Dodgers’ Shohei Ohtani, and Brewers’ emerging star Jacob Misiorowski, discusses Tarik Skubal’s early return from elbow surgery and the likelihood the Tigers will deal their ace before the trade deadline, which other big name players could be dealt this summer, the surprising rise of the Chicago White Sox and Washington Nationals, and more.

Rich and the guys debate if they’re buying more stock in the Miami Dolphins or New York Jets, and react to the explosion of Instagram followers for Cape Verde goaltender Vozinha’s following his country’s 0-0 World Cup draw with Spain.

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Hour 3: Wemby Sportsmanship Debate, Cape Verde Stuns Spain, plus Jay Wright Talks ‘Nova Knicks Jun 15, 2026

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Two-time NCAA champion coach at Villanova Jay Wright and Rich discuss his former point guard Jalen Brunson leading the Knicks to the NBA’s promised land, why the ‘Nova Knicks Brunson-Josh Hart-Mikal Bridges trio meshes so well, and reveals how close he came to taking NY’s head coaching job before they landed in hiring Mike Brown.

Rich and the guys debate Victor Wembanyama’s less-than-ideal handling of the Spurs losing the NBA Finals and his interaction (lack thereof) with the Knicks and media, and react to Cape Verde’s stunning 0-0 draw with World Cup favorite Spain.

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Hour 2: Spurs’ NBA Finals Aftermath, plus ESPN’s Jeremy Schaap & Mike Greenberg Jun 15, 2026

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ESPN’s Jeremy Schaap joins Rich in-studio to promote his new ‘The Biggest Game’ NFL podcast, reacts to Team USA’s “astounding” 4-1 rout of Paraguay in their World Cup opening match, where Jalen Brunson ranks among New York’s greatest all-time sports heroes, and more.

ESPN’s ‘Get Up’ host Mike Greenberg and Rich discuss their beloved Knicks’ first NBA title since 1973, and break down what ultimately did in Victor Wembanyama and the Spurs.

Rich weighs in on the Spurs’ repeatedly blowing big leads against the Knicks in the NBA Finals and what San Antonio must do to get over the hump next season.

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Hour 1: Knicks End Title Drought, USMNT’s Promising World Cup Opener, plus ESPN’s Mike Breen Jun 15, 2026

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Knicks fan Rich basks in Jalen Brunson leading New York to its first NBA championship since 1973 ESPN’s Mike Breen tells Rich what it was like to witness the Knicks-Spurs series courtside from the announcers’ chair, what the NBA title win means for the city of New York, past players, and more. Rich and the guys react to Team USA’s rout of Paraguay in their World Cup opener and what it could foretell about how far the USMNT’s could advance in the knockout rounds.

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