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Hour 2: Rich’s NFL Power Rankings, an NFC South Breakdown plus Saints HC Kellen Moore Apr 29, 2026

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Rich breaks out his NFL Power Rankings to list the top 10 2026 drafted players that will live up to their billing including Fernando Mendoza, Jeremiyah Love, Caleb Downs, and others.

Saints Head Coach Kellen Moore and Rich discuss New Orleans selecting talented-but-often-injured WR Jordyn Tyson with their first-round pick this year and the rest of their 2026 NFL Draft class, the addition of RB Travis Etienne via free agency, the year-two expectations for QB Tyler Shough, and what fans can expect from the team next season.

Rich and Brockman break down how the NFC South could play out next season among the Saints, Atlanta Falcons, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, and Carolina Panthers.

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Hour 1: NBA’s Convoluted Anti-Tanking Proposal, plus Rams GM Les Snead Talks Ty Simpson Apr 29, 2026

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Rich, Brockman and TJ weigh in on the NBA’s convoluted new proposal to end Draft Lottery tanking.

Rams GM Les Snead tells Rich why he pulled the trigger on drafting Alabama QB Ty Simpson despite having Matthew Stafford playing at an elite level, how much longer he expects the reigning NFL MVP to play in Los Angeles, why Los Angeles drafted a tight end in the 2nd-round to join an already crowded TE room, and that he’s in “lock step” with head coach Sean McVay on all roster decisions.

Rich and the guys break down the latest in the NBA Playoffs including Joel Embiid looking like his old self in the 76ers’ Game 5 win over the Celtics.

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Hour 3: Overreaction Tuesday, Rams Secret Ty Simpson Meeting, plus Ray Romano In-Studio Apr 28, 2026

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Rich reacts to Ty Simpson admitting that he had a secret pre-NFL Draft meeting with Los Angeles Rams HC Sean McVay.

In ‘Overreaction Tuesday’ Rich weighs in on the San Francisco 49ers, George Pickens’ future with the Dallas Cowboys, Joe Burrow and the Cincinnati Bengals’ 2026 season expectations, the NBA Playoffs, how the Red Sox and Phillies will respond to their managerial firings, and Indiana Fever star Caitlin Clark.

Actor/comedian Ray Romano joins Rich in-studio to discuss his role as a head coach in season 2 of the Netflix ‘Running Point’ basketball comedy, his lifelong New York Jets fandom, reveals how performing Eminem’s ‘Lose Yourself’ won him (and his sons) a karaoke contest recently, and shows off uncanny knowledge of world capitals.

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Hour 2: Cardinals HC Mike LaFleur & Buccaneers HC Todd Bowles, plus NBA Playoffs Apr 28, 2026

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Cardinals Head Coach Mike LaFleur and Rich discuss landing his new job after serving for Sean McVay’s Rams Offensive Coordinator, Arizona drafting Notre Dame RB Jeremiyah Love 3rd-overall in the NFL Draft, what the expectations will be for rookie QB Carson Beck, and if he was surprised by L.A. drafting Ty Simpson with the 13th overall pick.

Buccaneers Head Coach Todd Bowles and Rich break down Tampa Bay’s NFL Draft class headlined by Miami Hurricanes edge rusher Rueben Bain Jr, discusses the impact of losing WR Mike Evans to the San Francisco 49ers, his former Jets QB Sam Darnold winning the Super Bowl with the Seattle Seahawks, and more.

Rich and the guys react to Nikola Jokic’s end-of-game antics between the Denver Nuggets/Minnesota Timberwolves Game 5.

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Hour 1: NFL Insider Tom Pelissero Explains Steelers’ Aaron Rodgers Move, plus Kenny Chesney In-Studio Apr 28, 2026

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NFL Insider Tom Pelissero explains to Rich the implications of the Pittsburgh Steelers placing the rare Right-of-First-Refusal tender on Aaron Rodgers.

Country music legend Kenny Chesney joins Rich in-studio to promote his new ‘Heart Life Music’ book, shares the hilarious way he became great friends with Denver Broncos Head Coach Sean Payton, reveals how he (at Tennessee native) grew up cheering for the Boston Red Sox and how a Sammy Hagar birthday party in Cabo inspired his ‘Beer in Mexico’ song.

Rich and the guys react to the latest around Major League Baseball including the Phillies firing manager Rob Thompson and naming Don Mattingly their interim skipper.

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Breaking Down Who Aced (and Failed???) the 2026 NFL Draft Apr 28, 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' topics:

2:40 - The Rams are going to wish they had drafted Rueben Bain Jr. Makai Lemon last week

7:25 - This is the ultimate “prove it” season for Jalen Hurts in Philadelphia

11:10 - The Jets won this year's NFL Draft

14:55 - Drew Allar will start the most games at QB for the Steelers in 2026

18:35 - The Browns will be no worse than second in the AFC North this season

21:45 - The Saints won't be picking in the top half of the 2027 NFL Draft

23:40 - Jeremiyah Love will be the first rookie running back since Ezekiel Elliott in 2016 to lead the NFL in rushing yards

26:05 - The Giants will have the NFL’s most ferocious pass rush in 2026

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Hour 3: NFL on FOX Analyst Greg Olsen, plus the Red Sox Fire Alex Cora Reactions Apr 27, 2026

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NFL on FOX Analyst Greg Olsen and Rich discuss the Los Angeles Rams’ big gamble on QB Ty Simpson, how the Philadelphia Eagles’ offense could look dramatically different next season with the arrival of new OC Sean Mannion and the likely departure of WR AJ Brown, the rise of importance of having multiple tight ends on the field to NFL offenses, and more.

Mets fan TJ, Red Sox fan Brockman and Yankees fan Rich react to the latest around MLB including Boston firing manager Alex Cora after a slow start to the season.

Rich wonders if a team reportedly backing out of an NFL Draft night trade with the Ravens could have been retaliation for Baltimore pulling out of their Maxx Crosby trade with the Las Vegas Raiders.

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Hour 2: Rams’ Ty Simpson Pick Debate, plus ‘Rooster’ & ‘Ted Lasso’ Star Phil Dunster In-Studio Apr 27, 2026

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Rich and Brockman debate if the Los Angeles Rams erred greatly by selecting QB Ty Simpson 13th overall in the NFL Draft despite having the reigning MVP Matthew Stafford in the locker room still.

Actor Phil Dunster joins Rich in-studio to promote his HBO comedy ‘Rooster’ co-starring Steve Carrell, shares his favorite memories from playing Jamie Tart in ‘Ted Lasso’ including how he, a die-hard football/soccer fan reacted to sharing a scene with legendary Manchester City Manager Pep Guardiola.

Rich and Cowboys fan TJ react to Dallas still waiting on WR George Pickens to sign his Franchise Tag tender contract.

Jets fan Rich weighs in on New York’s NFL Draft weekend.

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Hour 1: Steelers’, Eagles’ & Browns’ NFL Draft Reactions, plus NFL Network’s Daniel Jeremiah Apr 27, 2026

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Rich breaks down how the Pittsburgh aced the 2026 NFL Draft as the host city while the Steelers did likewise with their shrewd use of picks, and weighs in on the Cleveland Browns owning the draft for a second consecutive year.

NFL Network Analyst Daniel Jeremiah and Rich break down the 2026 NFL Draft including how the top 10 picks played out, the Los Angeles Rams’ stunning selection of Alabama QB Ty Simpson 13th overall, how many games Fernando Mendoza could start for the Las Vegas Raiders next season, what the Browns and Cowboys did very right with their picks this year, and predicts if Texas Longhorns QB Arch Manning or Oregon Ducks QB Dante Moore will be the #1 overall pick in the 2027 Draft.

Rich and the guys discuss if the Philadelphia Eagles drafting WR Makai Lemon means a trade of AJ Brown to the New England Patriots is imminent.

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Hour 3: ‘What’s More Likely’ from the NFL Draft in Pittsburgh, plus ESPN’s Rece Davis & Mike Greenbergh Apr 24, 2026

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Live from the NFL Draft in Pittsburgh where Rich and ESPN’s Rece Davis and Mike Greenberg break down the first night of the NFL Draft including how the adjusted to the new, quicker 8-minutes between picks clock, why the Rams selecting Ty Simpson 13th overall was a “terrible” pick, their long history of hosting ‘SportsCenter’ and more. n ‘What’s More Likely’ Rich weighs in on how the NFL Draft’s 1st-round picks will pan out next season, the Rams’ head-scratching Ty Simpson selection, Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones, and more. Rich breaks down how the pre-NFL Draft trades played out in terms of players picked in the first round.

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