The Rich Eisen Show

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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:

Hour 1: Knicks blow lead to Hawks, NFL draft, and Mets continue to lose Apr 21, 2026

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Brian Webber takes you through the Knicks lets the Hawks back into their 1st round playoff series.

Fernando Mendoza getting ready for Thurday's NFL draft.

And the New York Mets continue to lose.

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Hour 3: The Ringer’s Todd McShay Talks NFL Draft In-Studio, plus Mets’ Misery Continues Apr 20, 2026

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The Ringer’s Todd McShay joins Rich in-studio to preview the NFL Draft including how seismic trades could reshape hot the top ten shakes out (ahem, Los Angeles Rams), if Arizona State’s Jordyn Tyson or Ohio State’s Carnell Tate will be the first WR selected on Thursday, the Miami Dolphins’ many needs, why Washington Huskies WR Denzel Boston could be a late 1st-round steal, where Alabama QB Ty Simpson could land, and more.

Mets fan TJ Jefferson reacts to New York’s 11-game losing streak and if he’s tempted to jump on the Los Angeles Dodgers’ bandwagon, and recaps his big weekend at WrestleMania 42.

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Hour 2: Raiders GM John Spytek, Texas A&M WR KC Concepcion, plus Steelers’ Rodgers Waiting Game Apr 20, 2026

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Raiders GM John Spytek and Rich discuss the likelihood of Las Vegas selecting Indiana QB Fernando Mendoza #1 overall in this week’s NFL Draft, what adding veteran Kirk Cousins means for Mendoza’s chances to start right away, the front office’s relationship with Maxx Crosby after the failed trade of the All-Pro DE to the Baltimore Ravens, how new head coach Klint Kubiak has already impressed him and the locker room, and more.

Texas A&M WR KC Concepcion tells Rich why he firmly believes he’s the best receiver in the NFL Draft, discusses his Pro Football Hall of Fame aspirations, how dealing with a lifelong speech impediment has made him a more confident person, and more.

Rich weighs in on the Steelers’ Aaron Rodgers waiting game and how it could impact Pittsburgh’s draft plans.

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Hour 1: Ferando Mendoza Talks NFL Draft, plus Giants-Bengals Big Trade, AJ Brown, and NBA Playoffs Apr 20, 2026

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Rich weighs in on the New York Giants sending 3-time Pro Bowl DT Dexter Lawrence to the Cincinnati Bengals for the 10th overall pick in this week’s NFL Draft, to a report that WR AJ Brown will be skipping the Philadelphia Eagles’ next voluntary team workouts and why a trade to the New England Patriots seems inevitable.

Indiana QB Fernando Mendoza tells Rich about the mix of nervousness and excitement he’s experiencing as the NFL Draft rapidly approaches, recaps the Indiana Hoosiers national championship season and reveals praise from IU ‘s steely head coach Curt Cignetti was few and far between, and explains why he’s willing to sit and learn behind Kirk Cousins on the Las Vegas Raiders (but not for too long).

Rich and Brockman react to the first weekend of the NBA Playoffs including the Magic taking Game 1 from the Pistons, another “spectacular” game from Spurs big man Victor Wembanyama, LeBron James putting the Lakers on his back in their Game 1 win over the Houston Rockets, and the possible end of the Golden State Warriors’ Steve Kerr era.

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Overreaction Monday: 2026 NFL Draft Week Big-Time Intrigue Apr 20, 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:

1:15 - Are we sure the Raiders shouldn't just ride with Kirk Cousins this year, trade down and take a QB in 2027?

5:10 - With Dexter Lawrence, the Bengals will have a top-5 defense for the first time in the Joe Burrow era

8:45 - After pulling off the monster Lawrence trade and having two top 10 picks, the Giants are winning the NFC East

10:55 - Andy Reid is sneaky worried about Patrick Mahomes’ long-term health and wants Jeremiyah Love to go full-on rush attack

14:00 - Of the six teams with two first-round picks, half will use them to trade up

17:30 - The Arizona Cardinals’ QB mess means they're already in tank mode for the 2027 NFL Draft

21:45 - The Steelers should tell Aaron Rodgers “no thanks” and called Derek Carr

26:50 - When AJ Brown is traded to the Patriots he's going to lead the NFL in touchdown catches in 2026

29:20 - A team with an established QB, possibly a Super Bowl contender, is going to draft Ty Simpson

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Hour 3: What’s More Likely, Will Anderson Jr. Contract Ripple Effect, plus Peter Farrelly In-Studio Apr 17, 2026

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Rich reacts to Houston Texans’ LB Will Anderson Jr’s record-setting contract and what it means for teammate CJ Stroud and Cleveland Browns DE Myles Garrett.

In ‘What’s More Likely’ Rich weighs in on the NFL Draft, Miami Dolphins, Philadelphia Eagles, Arizona Cardinals, Los Angeles Rams, Baltimore Ravens, Game of Thrones and more.

Director Peter Farrelly joins Rich in-studio to promote his new Mark Wahlberg/Paul Walter Hauser ‘Balls Up’ comedy on Prime Video, reveals that Brett Favre was actually his third choice for the celebrity cameo in ‘There’s Something about Mary,’ shares his favorite stories about making ‘Kingpin’ with Bill Murray and Woody Harrelson, his upcoming movie about the making of ‘Rocky’ and more.

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Hour 2: NFL Insider Tom Pelissero, plus Steelers DT Cam Heyward Talks Aaron Rodgers Apr 17, 2026

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NFL Insider Tom Pelissero and Rich break down the biggest questions heading into the Draft including which teams are most likely to trade up or trade back, if Head Coach John Harbaugh or GM Joe Schoen will be making the New York Giants’ draft decisions, if we can expect Aaron Rodgers to announce his return/retire decision sometime next week, and if we could see any big-name players dealt before the Raiders are on the clock next Thursday.

Steelers DT Cam Heyward tells Rich why he’s all-in on running it back with Aaron Rodgers, weighs in on the readiness of backup QB Will Howard in case Rodgers retires, why he’s returning for a 16th NFL season, new Pittsburgh Head Coach Mike McCarthy, Houston Texans LB Will Anderson Jr’s record-setting extension and if CJ Stroud is likely to get the bag too, discusses Mike Tomlin’s life after coaching, and more.

Rich reacts to the Columbus Blue Jackets re-upping their colorful head coach Rick Bowness.

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Hour 1: NFL Draft Intrigue, plus Actor/Comedian Zach Galifianakis In-Studio Apr 17, 2026

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Rich weighs in on the building intrigue surrounding the 2026 NFL Draft.

Actor/comedian Zach Galifianakis joins Rich in-studio to promote his new ‘This Is a Gardening Show’ on Netflix, shares his favorite moments from making ‘The Hangover,’ ‘Between Two Ferns,’ and reveals that he might have once had a soccer scholarship but might have made that up, and reveals how AMC’s ‘The Audacity’ highlights his fear of technology.

Rich and caller Jimmy in San Antonio discuss the Spurs’ NBA Playoffs outlook.

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Hour 3: Rich’s Top 5 NFL Teams That Should Draft Up in the Draft, plus Bob Odenkirk In-Studio Apr 16, 2026

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Rich weighs in on the KansasCity Chiefs’ options in the NFL Draft with the 9th overallpick, and reveals his list of teams that should make a bold move to trade up in the draft. (2:09)

Bob Odenkirk joins Rich in-studio to plug his new ‘Normal’ film and reveals the extent of the physical training that went into making the action move, discusses his lifelong Chicago Cubs fandom, his time on ‘Saturday Night Live’ where he wrote Chris Farley’s unforgettable Matt Foley “living in van down by the river” motivational speaker sketch, reveals how he landed ‘Breaking Bad’ despite never having seen on second of the show, that he almost wrecked and bought the infamous Suzuki Esteem he drove in ‘Better Call Saul,’ and more. (15:35)

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Hour 2: Chris Webber Previews the NBA Playoffs, plus NFL Draft RB Sleeper Prospect Jonah Coleman Apr 16, 2026

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Washington HuskiesRB Jonah Coleman and Rich discuss NFL Draft stock and rise up many team’s draft boards, and more. (2:20)

Basketball Hall of Famer Chris Webber and Rich preview the NBA Playoffs including why Nikola Jokic and the Denver Nuggets better not overlook Anthony Edwards and the Minnesota Timberwolves, weighs in on LaMelo Ball’s tripping of Bam Adebayo, and more. (19:30)

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