The Rich Eisen Show

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Hour 3: Seahawks HC Mike Macdonald, NFL Playoffs Outlook, OU vs Alabama Dec 19, 2025

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Seahawks HC Mike Macdonald and Rich discuss Seattle’s overtime win over the Rams in Week 16 to take over 1st place in the NFC West, reveals why he has 100% faith in QB Sam Darnold’s “killer instinct,” what his team must do down the stretch to secure the #1 seed in the NFC, Philip Rivers’ improbable return to the NFL, and more.

Rich, Brockman and TJ debate which Week 18 game would be the most compelling matchup as the NFL’s final regular season game.

The guys discuss Alabama vs Oklahoma in the College Football Playoff and if the Crimson Tide’s Kalen DeBoer could be Michigan’s next head coach.

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Hour 2: ‘What’s More Likely,’ Rich’s Top 5, plus Texans Head Coach DeMeco Ryans Dec 19, 2025

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In ‘What’s More Likely’ Rich weighs in on the NFC playoff picture, the Jaguars vs Broncos, Bills vs Browns, Patriots vs Ravens, Chargers vs Cowboys, Chiefs backup QB Gardner Minshew, Quinn Ewers starting for the Dolphins, and more.

Texans head coach DeMeco Ryans tells Rich how Houston’s 0-3 started has impacted the team’s current mindset as they battle for AFC South bragging rights, why CJ Stroud actually benefitted from missing 3 games this year, discusses the secret sauce to his intimidating defense, how he’s grown as a coach since his first season as a HC in 2023, and Indianapolis Colts QB Philip Rivers’ improbable return to the NFL after a 5 year retirement.

Rich ranks the top remaining games in NFL Week 16 including Steelers vs Lions, 49ers vs Colts, Buccaneers vs Panthers, Jaguars vs Broncos, Packers vs Bears, and Patriots vs Ravens.

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Hour 1: Rams-Seahawks TNF Reactions, plus NFL Insider Tom Pelissero Dec 19, 2025

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Rich reacts to Sam Darnold overcoming two interceptions to lead the Seattle Seahawks to a thrilling come-from-behind overtime win over the Los Angeles Rams who choked away a 16-point 4th-quarter lead, and weighs in on the controversial 2-point conversion award to Seattle after a questionable reversal by the officiating crew.

The guys react to Puka Nacua’s eventful day off and on the field.

NFL Insider Tom Pelissero and Rich discuss Tua Tagovailoa’s benching by the Dolphins and his uncertain future in Miami, if Joe Burrow can regain his love of football playing for the woebegone Cincinnati Bengals, how key injuries could impact the Chicago Bears & Green Bay Packers key NFC North showdown this weekend.

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Hour 3: NFL Week 16 Higher Register, Jaxson Dart Concerns, plus Actor Matthew Lillard In-Studio Dec 18, 2025

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Rich voices his concern for New York Giants rookie QB Jaxson Dart who vows not to change his reckless style of play despite repeat visits to the NFL’s Concussion Protocol this season.

Actor Matthew Lillard joins Rich in-studio to discuss his new ‘Five Nights at Freddy’s 2’ horror movie, his die-hard Los Angeles Clippers and Seattle Seahawks fandom, the incredible Dodgers-Blue Jays World Series Game 7, what it was like to be directed by Hollywood legend Clint Eastwood, and more.

Rich, Brockman, TJ and Lillard share their less-than-ringing endorsements of the Jacksonville Jaguars, Pittsburgh Steelers, Seahawks, and NFL teams on the outside looking in at the current playoffs field.

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Hour 2: Tua Benching Explained, Burrow Trade Intrigue, plus Actor Jason Clarke In-Studio Dec 18, 2025

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Rich and the guys react to Dolphins head coach Mike McDaniel saying he benched Tua Tagovailoa because rookie QB Quinn Ewers gives Miami the best chance to win, and weighs in on Joe Burrow’s latest comments that suggest his future with the Bengals is not as crystal clear as fans in Cincinnati would hope.

Actor Jason Clarke joins Rich in-studio to discuss his new ‘Murdaugh: Death in the Family’ Hulu series and what it was like gaining and losing 40 pounds for the role, reveals how he felt when he learned that Lakers legend didn’t like his portrayal in HBO’s ‘Winning Time,’ and reacts to Rich’s boast that he can win a point off of 6-time Grand Slam champion Carlos Alcaraz in a tennis match.

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Hour 1: Rams-Seahawks Huge Stakes, plus Champ Bailey’s CPF 1st Round Preview Dec 18, 2025

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Rich previews the huge NFC West showdown between the Los Angeles Rams and Seattle Seahawks on Thursday Night Football and how it will impact the NFC playoff seedings, and reacts to L.A. WR Puka Nacua’s controversial appearance on a livestream this week where he ripped NFL officiating and promised to do a TD celebration regarded by some as antisemitic.

Pro Football Hall of Famer Champ Bailey and Rich preview the College Football Playoff’s first-round games between Oregon and James Madison, and Ole Miss vs Tulane, says which CFP teams could surprise people and go on a Cinderella run, if the Denver Broncos can win the Super Bowl this season, and reveals what he learned from Hall of Fame teammates Peyton Manning, Deion Sanders and Darrell Green.

Rich and the guys debate if the Rams/Seahawks winner or another team from the NFC will reach the Super Bowl.

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Reactions to John Cena's final match, the rise of NXT Superstars, and the reveal of the Masked Man Dec 18, 2025

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OJ and TJ pay homage to the "Never Before Seen 17" John Cena and react to his final match against The Ring General. What's next for Gunther now? Also, with so much NXT talent on display during Saturday Night's Main Event, the guys wonder where Oba Femi goes from here? "The Masked Man" is finally revealed, and the guys predict what the return of Austin Theory means for the WWE Men's division, Seth Rollins, and The Vision. Plus, TJ pays homage to Altoona, PA sports legend, Steve Taneyhill.

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Hour 3: NFL Power Rankings, plus Gary Cole Talks ‘Office Space,’ ‘Talladega Nights’ and More Dec 17, 2025

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Rich debates a caller on the legitimacy of Michigan’s 2023 football national championship, and reveals his brand-new NFL Power Rankings after 15 weeks of play.

Actor Gary Cole joins Rich in-studio to discuss the latest season of CBS’ ‘NCIS,’ his lifelong Chicago Cubs fandom, reveals the inspiration behind his much-quoted ‘Bill Lumbergh ‘Office Space’ character, reveals how much fun he had making the classic ‘Dodgeball’ and ‘Talladega Nights’ comedies, and what it was like working with Hollywood legend Clint Eastwood on ‘In the Line of Fire.’

Knicks fan Rich weighs in on New York besting the San Antonio Spurs to win the 2025 NBA Cup.

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Hour 2: NFL Network’s Kurt Warner, plus The Ringer’s Todd McShay Dec 17, 2025

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NFL Network analyst/Pro Football Hall of Famer Kurt Warner and Rich discuss Tua Tagovailoa’s benching by the Miami Dolphins, how Denver Broncos QB Bo Nix has improved as the season has progressed, why he was “extremely impressed” with Philip Rivers in his first NFL game in 5 years, why the Houston Texans and Buffalo Bills could be the two most dangerous teams in the AFC playoffs field, how the Jacksonville Jaguars have levelled up Trevor Lawrence this year, and previews what to expect in the Rams-Seahawks pivotal NFC West showdown on Thursday Night Football.

The Ringer’s Todd McShay tells Rich why teams would much rather select a quarterback in the 2027 NFL Draft instead of in 2026, if Indiana Hoosiers QB Fernando Mendoza is worthy of the #1 overall pick next spring, reveals his pick to win the College Football Playoff, and discusses Michigan’s search for a new head coach in the wake of firing Sherrone Moore.

Yankees fan Rich reacts to reliever Luke Weaver ditching the Pinstripes to sign with the crosstown Mets.

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Hour 1: Tua Benched Reaction, plus SEC Commissioner Greg Sankey Dec 17, 2025

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Rich weighs in on the Dolphins benching Tua Tagovailoa for rookie Quinn Ewers and breaks down the massive salary cap implications for Miami if they decide to move on and cut ties with their franchise QB.

Rich and the guys debate if Jalen Hurts’ mostly stoic demeanor is the main source of Philadelphia Eagles’ fans frustration with the quarterback.

SEC Commissioner Greg Sankey and Rich discuss the general state of CFB including the rampant poaching of coaches, players utilizing the Transfer Portal to take more NIL money at other schools, the controversial 12-team College Football Playoff selection process, and more.

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