The Rich Eisen Show

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Hour 2: ‘What’s More Likely,’ plus Actor/Comedian Denis Leary In-Studio Jan 09, 2026

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Rich has a message for Philadelphia Eagles fans (and the Eagles as a team) ahead of their Wild Card showdown with the San Francisco 49ers, and in ‘What’s More Likely’ Rich weighs in on Oregon vs Indiana, the NFL Wild Card games, and Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones’ desire to win 4 more Super Bowls before he retires.

Actor/comedian Denis Leary joins Rich in-studio to discuss the new season of his ‘Going Dutch’ FOX sitcom, his New England Patriots’ Super Bowl chances, explains why he has big issues with the non-pass interference call at the end of the Miami vs Ole Miss CFP semifinals game and Lake Kiffin ditching the Rebels for LSU, explains why hockey refs let players fight, and shares a great story about that shows why even GOATs like Wayne Gretzky have to adhere to the ‘happy wife, happy life’ maxim.

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Hour 1: Miami-Ole Miss Reactions, plus Ashton Kutcher Talks Bears-Packers In-Studio Jan 09, 2026

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Rich reacts to the Miami Hurricanes thrilling win over Ole Miss to advance to the College Football Playoff championship game, to be played in the ‘Canes’ home stadium.

Ashton Kutcher joins Rich in-studio to promote his new ‘The Beauty’ FX series, reveals the level of anxiousness he has heading in to his beloved Chicago Bears’ Wild Card game against their NFC North rival Green Bay Packers, debates if he’ll watch the game live or appease his wife, Mila Kunis, by attending the Golden Globes with her instead, and shares some great stories about his days producing MTV’s ‘Punk’d.’

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Hour 3: Jerry Jones’ Super Bowl Dreams, plus Abbott Elementary’s William Stanford Davis In-Studio Jan 08, 2026

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TJ reacts to Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones stating he wants to retire with the most Super Bowl wins of any owner in NFL history.

Actor William Stanford Davis joins Rich in-studio to discuss the massive popularity of his ‘Abbott Elementary’ sitcom, his lifelong St. Louis sports fandom and how Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani compares to baseball’s all-time greats like Stan Musial, and shares how much fun he had improvising with Larry David on the famous ‘Mocha Joe/Latte Larry Spite Store’ episode of ‘Curb Your Enthusiasm.’

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Hour 2: NFL Insider Tom Pelissero Talks Coaching Carousel, plus Wild Card Round ‘Higher Register’ Jan 08, 2026

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Rich shares the story about his professional journey from being a small-market sportscaster in Redding, California to ESPN in the mid-90s.

NFL Insider Tom Pelissero and Rich break down the latest on the coaching carousel including the Miami Dolphins firing Mike McDaniel, the best fits for John Harbaugh and why he parted ways with the Baltimore Ravens, if any Wild Card-losing coach (Mike Tomlin?? Matt LaFleur?? Sean McDermott??) could be out of job this time next week, and if we could see Indiana’s Curt Cignetti in the NFL next season.

In this week’s ‘Higher Register’ Rich, Brockman and TJ share their less-than-ringing takes on the Los Angeles Chargers, Steelers Head Coach Mike Tomlin, and the betting favorites in their Wild Card Round preview.

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Hour 1: Dolphins Fire Mike McDaniel Reaction, plus TNF’s Richard Sherman Jan 08, 2026

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Rich weighs in on the Dolphins firing head coach Mike McDaniel after going 35-33 in his 4 seasons in Miami.

Thursday Night Football Analyst Richard Sherman and Rich break down Sam Darnold’s chances to lead the Seattle Seahawks to the Super Bowl, weighs in on John Harbaugh’s Ravens firing and Mike Tomlin’s future with the Pittsburgh Steelers, talks Legion of Boom and why Pete Carroll should be a Pro Football Hall of Famer someday, and previews the Chicago Bears vs Green Bay Packers Wild Card showdown.

Rich reacts to Indiana Hoosiers Head Football Coach Curt Cignetti’s comments about his stoic personality on the sidelines.

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NXT Superstar Kelani Jordan, reactions to WWE Raw, and T.J. selects the top matches he'd like to see Jan 08, 2026

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O'Shea and T.J. welcome NXT star and former TNA Knockouts World Champion Kelani Jordan to the No-Contest family! She discusses growing up as the youngest of 7, moving from warm Florida to cold Michigan for college, her time as a gymnast, taking her first in ring bumps and her relationship with current United States Champion, Carmelo Hayes. Kelani also chooses her dream WrestleMania opponents and decides who'll be in her Bar Fight Crew! The guys also react to WrestleKingdom 20 and say farewell to the legendary, Hiroshi Tanahashi. They also have some strong opinions about this week's "Stranger Things" themed episode of Monday Night Raw, and T.J. reveals some dream matches he'd love to see.

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Hour 3: Rich’s Final NFL Power Rankings, plus Actor Seann William Scott In-Studio Jan 07, 2026

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Patriots fan Chris Brockman reveals his level of confidence ahead of New England’s Wild Card matchup with Justin Herbert and the Los Angeles Chargers.

Rich reveals his final NFL Power Rankings of the season ahead of this weekend’s Wild Card Games.

Actor Seann William Scott joins Rich in-studio to plug the new season of ABC’s Tim Allen/Kat Dennings ‘Shifting Gears’ sitcom, preview the NFL playoffs, shares a great story about filming the hilarious ‘tranquilizer dart in the neck’ scene in ‘Old School’ with Will Ferrell, and reflects on the career success of his ‘American Pie’ mom Jennifer Coolidge.

O’Shea Jackson Jr. drops by the studio ahead of taping the newest episode of his ‘No-Contest Wrestling’ podcast with TJ.

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Hour 2: NIL/Transfer Portal Reform Debate, plus ESPN’s Jesse Palmer Talks CFP Jan 07, 2026

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Rich has a message for his fellow Michigan alums on the heels of John Harbaugh’s firing by the Baltimore Ravens, and reacts to a report in The Athletic outlining the millions of dollars available to top NCAA football players via the Transfer Portal.

ESPN’s Jesse Palmer and Rich preview the College Football Playoff semifinals including Indiana’s chances to win it all, the Cinderella runs by Ole Miss and the Miami Hurricanes, and explains why changes to the Transfer Portal and NIL are direly needed.

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Hour 1: Harbaugh/Ravens Reactions, Steelers HC Mike Tomlin, NFL Network’s Kurt Warner Jan 07, 2026

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Steelers Head Coach Mike Tomlin and Rich discuss his preparations for Pittsburgh’s Wild Card showdown with the Houston Texans, getting WR DK Metcalf back after his two-game suspension, his thoughts on John Harbaugh’s Ravens firing, his future in coaching, and more.

Rich weighs in on the stunning parting of ways between the Ravens and John Harbaugh after 18 seasons in Baltimore.

NFL Network Analyst Kurt Warner and Rich discuss John Harbaugh’s firing, which Wild Card quarterback matchups he’s looking forward to most, previews the San Francisco 49ers vs Philadelphia Eagles, explains why L.A. Rams QB Matthew Stafford is his NFL MVP choice over New England Patriots QB Drake Maye.

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Hour 3: Michigan Head Coach Kyle Whittingham, plus Jets’ & Giants’ 2026 Outlooks Jan 06, 2026

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Michigan head coach Kyle Whittingham and Rich chronicle the timeline of him stepping down at Utah to taking the vacant Wolverines’ job in the wake of Sherrone Moore’s scandalous exit from Ann Arbor, the importance of keeping starting QB Bryce Underwood in the UM program, how much he’s learned about Michigan football tradition, and being teammates with Suge Knight on the 1987 Rams team during the NFL strike.

Rich and the guys discuss Tua Tagovailoa’s uncertain future with the Miami Dolphins, the New York Giants’ next head coach hire, and the New York Jets’ long tradition of not being very good at football.

Rich has some words of advice for Packers fans who want head coach Mike LaFleur fired if Green Bay has an early exit from the playoffs.

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