The Rich Eisen Show

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Hour 1: Rory McIlroy Wins Back-to-Back Masters, plus Whoopi Goldberg In-Studio Apr 13, 2026

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Rich and Brockman react to Rory McIlroy going wire-to-wire at Augusta National Golf Club to win back-to-back Masters for the first time since Tiger Woods in 2002. (4:09) Academy Award-winning actress/co-host of ‘The View’ Whoopi Goldberg joins Rich in-studio to discuss her lifelong love of the New York Knicks, the rise of women’s sports and founding her All Women’s Sports Network, reveals how PatrickSwayze helped her land her Oscar-winning role in‘Ghost,’ that she would love to play the villain in a horror move, and more. (20:32)

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Hour 3: Rich’s Top 5 NFL Comeback Player Candidates, plus Mike Mayock Talks NFL Draft Apr 10, 2026

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Former Raiders GM Mike Mayock and Rich discuss Maxx Crosby’s future with the Raiders after the failed trade with the Baltimore Ravens, how Las Vegas QB depth chart with shake out with veteran Kirk Cousins and rookie Fernando Mendoza, if we could see a run on offensive linemen in the first round of the NFL Draft, why he’s torn over Alabama QB Ty Simpson’s chances to succeed as a pro. Rich reveals the Top 5 NFL players he wants to see bounce back from disappointing 2025 seasons including Patrick Mahomes, Cam Skattebo, Jayden Daniels and others.

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Hour 2: ‘What’s More Likely,’ NFL Insider Tom Pelissero, plus Jets’ NFL Draft Options Apr 10, 2026

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In ‘What’s More Likely’ Rich weighs in on the Las Vegas Raiders’ quarterbacks room, if Panthers QB Bryce Young or Houston Texans QB CJ Stroud gets an extension first, if the Jacksonville Jaguars or Green Bay Packers have more regret for their big trades that flamed out with season-ending injuries to Travis Hunter and Micah Parsons, the NBA Playoffs, The Masters, and more. NFL Insider Tom Pelissero and Rich discuss the lack of true blue chip prospects in this year’s NFL Draft, if a team like the Dallas Cowboys could make a big move and trade up in the draft, the Jaguars’ decision to make Travis Hunter a full-time cornerback only, the Houston Texans’ long-term plans for CJ Stroud and Will Anderson Jr., and how Alabama QB Ty Simpson compares to San Francisco 49ers QB Brock Purdy. Rich weighs in on the New York Jets’ options with their two first-round NFL Draft picks this year.

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Hour 1: The Masters Day 1 Reactions, plus Actress Olivia Munn In-Studio Apr 10, 2026

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Rich and Brockman weigh in on 2026 The Masters and what makes the annual event at Augusta National Golf Club so special. Actress Olivia Munn joins Rich in-studio to promote the new season of her ‘Your Friends and Neighbors’ series co-starring Jon Hamm on AppleTV, reveals that she originally aspired to be a sports sideline reporter before getting into acting, how she landed her ‘Daily Show’ and ‘The Newsroom’ gigs, and more.

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Hour 3: Comedian Nate Bargatze In-Studio, Ty Simpson’s Draft Stock, ‘Women’s Sports Now’ Announcement Apr 09, 2026

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Rich weighs in on whether or not Alabama QB Ty Simpson will be a 1st or 2nd-round pick in the NFL Draft this year.

Comedian Nate Bargatze joins Rich in-studio where he promotes his new ‘The Breadwinner’ comedy movie, reveals why teaching young kids to play dice games for money is not the wisest path, debates changing your own flat tires vs letting roadside assistance do it for you, explains how he came up with the idea for his new ‘The Greatest Average American’ game show, calls out Basketball Hall of Famer Ray Allen for not paying off his golf debts, and more.

Rich makes a big announcement about the return of the weekly ‘Women’s Sports Now’ shows season 2 move to ESPN.

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Hour 2: Raiders’ Cousins vs Mendoza Debate, plus Dane Brugler Previews the NFL Draft Apr 09, 2026

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Rich and the guys (along with a fired-up caller) debate if the Las Vegas Raiders should start the veteran Kirk Cousins at QB or throw presumptive #1 overall NFL Draft pick Fernando Mendoza right into the fire.

The Athletic’s Dane Brugler and Rich break down his annual 600-page ‘The Beast’ NFL Draft preview including why Fernando Mendoza is not his top-ranked overall player, if some team (ahem, Dallas Cowboys) could trade up to select Ohio State LB Sonny Styles, breaks down his QB and WR rankings and says which late-round picks could turn out to be stars in the league.

Rich and Brockman react to the most unusual happenings at this year’s Masters tournament so far.

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Hour 1: Rich Reveals He’ll be Hosting ‘SportsCenter’ from Bristol, plus WWE Superstar Seth Rollins In-Studio Apr 09, 2026

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Rich reveals that he’ll be hosting ‘SportsCenter’ from ESPN’s Bristol, Connecticut headquarters on Sunday for the first time since 2003.

WWE Superstar Seth Rollins joins Rich in-studio ahead of his WrestleMania 42 showdown vs Gunther, explains why he wants to see his beloved Chicago Bears face off against the defending Super Bowl Champion Seattle Seahawks in Week 1 of the NFL season, and reveals that he’s never seen Bruce Willis’ action movie classic ‘Die Hard.’

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Exclusive interview with “The Young OG” Je’Von Evans Apr 09, 2026

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Je’Von Evans stops by the show before making his WrestleMania debut, a 6-Man Ladder match for the Intercontinental Championship. The Young OG shares what life has been like since he got called up to the main roster, advice he’s gotten from veterans, his earliest memories of watching WrestleMania and more! Evans also reveals his mindset as the youngest participant at WrestleMania 42, and what other matches he’s looking forward to seeing.

O’Shea and TJ also discuss Pat McAfee’s involvement in the Cody Rhodes/Randy Orton situation, the latest in CM Punk’s feud with Roman Reigns and the lumps Stephanie Vaquer left on the heads of Liv Morgan and Roxanne Perez!

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Hour 3: Rich’s Power Rankings, plus The MMQB’s Albert Breer Talks NFL Draft & More Apr 08, 2026

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Sports Illustrated/The MMQB’s Albert Breer and Rich discuss the intrigue surrounding how the top of the NFL Draft could unfold after the Raiders select (presumably) Indiana QB Fernando Mendoza #1 overall, if Alabama QB Ty Simpson will be a 1st or 2nd-round pick, why teams are salivating already over a loaded 2027 draft class, if the Houston Texans could extend CJ Stroud before the 2026 season, and why the Cleveland Browns would be wise trade reigning Defensive Player of the Year Myles Garrett.

Rich power ranks the greatest moments of his life as a fan of the New York Yankees, Knicks and Michigan Wolverines with apologies to the Jets for their snub in advance.

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Hour 2: The Pirates Paid a Player??? plus Angels & Braves Brawl, and Chris Webber Talks Michigan Natty Apr 08, 2026

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Rich reacts to the Pittsburgh Pirates giving 19-year-old rookie SS Konnor Griffin a 9-year, $140M contract extension, and weighs in on the bad blood between Angels’ slugger Jorge Soler and Braves’ pitcher Reynaldo Lopez that erupted into a bench-clearing brawl.

Michigan alums Chris Webber and Rich bask in the Wolverines’ latest college basketball national championship, how UM star Yaxel Lendeborg will fare in the NBA, compare how this year’s Michigan title team would do against the school’s 1989 champions, and more.

Rich and the guys react to Myles Garrett’s noticeable absence from the Cleveland Browns’ voluntary minicamp.

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