The Rich Eisen Show

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Hour 1: NBA Finals Game 4 Pressure Debate, plus ESPN Sr. NBA Writer Vincent Goodwill Jun 10, 2026

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Knicks fan Rich weighs in on the “epic narratives” heading into a pivotal NBA Finals Game 4 between New York and the Spurs, debates which team is under the most pressure to get a win before heading back to San Antonio, and sounds off on the “losers” who attacked Spurs fans on the streets outside of MSG following the Knicks’ Game 3 loss.

ESPN’s Vincent Goodwill and Rich breakdown what to expect in Game 4 including how tightly officiated the matchup will be after a rough-and-tumble Game 3, explains why the Knicks are under more pressure than the Spurs, and discusses the impact of legendary coach Gregg Popovich on San Antonio HC Mitch Johnson.

Rich weighs in on the latest episode of his new ‘This Was SportsCenter’ podcast with Chris Berman revealing how the NFL Draft grew from its humble beginnings to the spectacle that we have today.

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Hour 3: ESPN’s Jay Bilas Weighs In on Brendan Sorsby, plus Actor Eric Andre In-Studio Jun 09, 2026

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ESPN’s Jay Bilas and Rich discuss the ripple effect across college sports of Brandon Sorsby being allowed to play for Texas Tech next season following his prolific sports gambling scandal, and breaks down Game 3 of the Knicks vs Spurs NBA Finals.

Actor/comedian Eric Andre joins Rich in-studio to promote his new ‘Little Brother’ Netflix comedy co-starring John Cena, reveals why he, a die-hard Miami Heat fan, is rooting for the Knicks to beat the Spurs in the NBA Finals, discusses his upcoming gig in the announcers booth for a World Cup soccer match, and more.

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Hour 2: ‘Overreaction Tuesday,’ plus 49ers TE George Kittle Talks Injury Return & Myles Garrett Jun 09, 2026

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In ‘Overreaction Tuesday’ Rich weighs in on Ravens QB Lamar Jackson, Eagles QB Jalen Hurts, Vikings QB Kyler Murray, Falcons QB Tua Tagovailoa, Giants WR Odell Beckham Jr, Dodgers’ two-way star Shohei Ohtani, the NBA Finals and Stanley Cup Final.

49ers TE George Kittle updates Rich in the status of his return from his season-ending Achilles injury, the Los Angeles Rams’ addition of All-Pro DE Myles Garrett, his reaction to the Seattle Seahawks celebrating their Super Bowl win in the Niner’s locker room, and this summer’s new and improved ‘Tight End University.’

The guys react to Browns QB Dillon Gabriel switching to Baker Mayfield’s old #6 after the newly acquired Jared Verse snatched away his #8.

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Hour 1: Spurs-Knicks Game 3, ESPN’s Brian Windhorst, plus Brendan Sorsby Backlash Jun 09, 2026

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Knicks fan Rich weighs in on the Spurs taking Game 3 of the NBA Finals in a raucous Madison Square Garden in a rough-and-tumble affair that left many New York fans (our host included) upset with the officiating.

ESPN’s Brian Windhorst and Rich break down Game 3 including what Victor Wembanyama did differently to get the Spurs back in the series, how Knicks HC Mike Brown’s postgame bashing of the officials could impact how Game 4 is called, and reveals why he’s a big fan of the desk chair Stephen A. Smith has in his office.

Rich weighs in on the Brendan Sorsby backlash after the Texas Tech QB was reinstated by a judge to play in 2026 despite his past history of gambling on his own team.

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Hour 3: ESPN’s Josh Pate Talks Brendan Sorsby Debacle, plus ‘Toy Story 5’ Star Tony Hale In-Studio Jun 08, 2026

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ESPN CFB Analyst Josh Pate and Rich discuss Texas Tech QB Brendan Sorsby being granted an injunction that will allow him to play for the Red Raiders this season in the wake of his gambling scandal, and what fix, if any, exists for how to govern college athletics.

Emmy Award-winning actor Tony Hale joins Rich in-studio to promote his new ‘Toy Story 5’ movie and the franchise’s longevity, reveals how beloved actor Henry Winkler has impacted his career, shares his favorite ‘Arrested Development’ jokes and moments, and more.

Rich plays the ‘NFL Win-Loss Game’ with a fan of the Chicago Bears.

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Hour 2: Brendan Sorsby’s Injunction Reaction, plus ESPN’s Chris Fowler Jun 08, 2026

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ESPN’s Chris Fowler and Rich discuss his deeply personal ‘Finding My Father’ edition of ‘SC Featured,’ the energy permeating the streets of New York amid the Knicks’ 2-0 NBA Finals lead over the Spurs, the unexpected champions coming out of this year’s French Open, and more.

Rich discusses the latest episode of his new ‘This Was SportsCenter’ podcast featuring a revealing interview with ESPN legend Chris Berman.

Rich weighs in on Texas Tech QB Brendan Sorsby being granted an injunction that will allow him to play for the Red Raiders this season in the wake of his gambling scandal.

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Hour 1: Spurs-Knicks Game 3 Preview, Houston Texans Expectations, plus ESPN’s Monica McNutt Jun 08, 2026

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Rich and the guys preview Game 3 of the NBA Finals as the Knicks-Spurs series shifts to Madison Square Garden.

ESPN’s Monica McNutt tells Rich how the city of New York has embraced the “Knicks in 4” mentality, the reasons behind New York’s red-hot playoffs run, why Karl-Anthony Towns is winning the big man matchup against Victor Wembanyama, how the Knicks’ bench has contributed to their postseason success, what the Spurs must do in Game 3 to get back into the series, weighs in on the WNBA season so far including the increase of fouls and whistles, Caitlin Clark’s up-and-down start, and more.

Rich plays the ‘NFL Win-Loss Game’ with a fan of the Houston Texans.

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NFL Offseason Check-In on the Rams, Lions, Bears & More Jun 08, 2026

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A weekly staple on 'The Rich Eisen Show' since 2018, 'Overreaction Monday' is now also an extended podcast with Rich and Chris Brockman debating the latest in the NFL. Today's topics:

2:15 - This season will go down as a complete failure if the Rams don't win the Super Bowl

6:50 - Myles Garrett will retire with the most Defensive Player of the Year trophies and the all-time sacks record

9:50 - Several teams will run the Tush Push this season, not just the Eagles and Bills, reopening a ban talk

13:35 - Jahmyr Gibbs will break Barry Sanders' Lions total yards record and be an MVP finalist

16:40 - We'll have two divisions combined for 40+ wins this season

18:45 - It's officially official-- Jerry Jones won the Micah Parsons trade

22:25 - Chicago Bears fans should 100% be worried about Caleb Williams on the Madden cover

25:55 - There will be at least 4 new playoff teams in the AFC

27:50 - We're not giving the Seahawks enough respect as defending champs when we talk about the 2026 season

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This Was SportsCenter: Chris Berman - Season 1, Ep. 2 Jun 08, 2026

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On this episode of 'This Was SportsCenter' Rich Eisen sits down with Chris Berman for an in-depth, behind-the-scenes look back at Boomer's legendary career anchoring 'SportsCenter' and the role he played in shaping ESPN. From the network's early years to present day, Berman reveals the origin story behind his famous nicknames, how the NFL Draft grew from its no-frills humble beginnings on TV to the spectacle that it has become, to what happened that time an actual skunk took up residence inside the 'SportsCenter' studio.

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Hour 3: Aaron Judge Injury Reaction, Rich’s Top 5, plus Comedian Michael Blaustein In-Studio Jun 05, 2026

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Yankees fan Rich reacts to the news that Pinstripes’ slugger Aaron Judge with miss several weeks with a rib stress fracture, and weighs in on the Minnesota Vikings’ JJ McCarthy vs Kyler Murray QB competition. Comedian Michael Blaustein joins Rich in-studio to plug is ‘Taste Me’ tour and ‘Stiff Socks’ podcast, discuss their New York Knicks’ NBA title chances, and weighs in on Rich’s “I can win a point off Carlos Alcaraz” boast. Following the Rams’ blockbuster trade to land Myles Garrett from the Cleveland Browns, Rich ranks the top 5 athletes playing in Los Angeles, or for teams that say they’re from Los Angeles but actually play in Anaheim.

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