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Hour 2: World Series Breakdown with ESPN’s Buster Olney, plus Commanders’ Sinking Season Oct 28, 2025

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ESPN MLB Insider Buster Olney joins Rich in-studio to break down the Dodgers-Blue Jays epic World Series Game 3, says if Shohei Ohtani’s “competitive rage” makes him the greatest athlete of all time, if the Jays could intentionally walk Ohtani the rest of the series, discusses the Philadelphia Phillies’ big offseason that includes smoothing things over with Bryce Harper and keeping Kyle Schwarber from leaving in free agency, Paul Skenes’ future with the Pittsburgh Pirates, the possibility MLB players will agree to a salary cap in the next Collective Bargaining Agreement, and more.

Rich weighs in on the 3-5 Washington Commanders’ rapidly sinking season with injured QB Jayden Daniels watching from the sidelines.

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Hour 1: World Series Game 3’s Wild Ride, plus FOX Sports’ Mark Schlereth Oct 28, 2025

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Rich reacts to the Dodgers-Blue Jays epic World Series Game 3 that ended after nearly 7 hours with a Freddie Freeman walk off home run after 18 pressure-packed innings.

NFL on FOX analyst/’Stinkin’ Truth’ podcast host Mark Schlereth and Rich discuss the inconsistency of Jacksonville Jaguars QB Trevor Lawrence, if the Denver Broncos or Kansas City Chiefs will come out on top in the AFC West, says why Drake Maye and the 6-2 New England Patriots are legit contenders, why the Indianapolis Colts’ offense is firing on all cylinders, if the Green Bay Packers are the class of the NFC, and why he dislikes the Tush Push.

Rich weighs in on Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs’ Monday Night Football domination of the Washington Commanders.

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Exclusive interview with WWE Superstar Drew McIntyre, plus reaction to Jey Uso betraying twin brother Jimmy, Jade Cargill's heel turn, and NXT's Halloween Havoc Oct 28, 2025

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Drew McIntyre joins O'Shea and TJ to preview his much anticipated fight against Cody Rhodes on Saturday Night Main Event from Utah on Saturday. The WWE Superstar and 3-Time World Champion discusses his start in the business as a 15 year old Scotland, his early success in WWE before the wheels fell off, his reinvention in the independent circuit, and his triumphant return after facing and defeating his demons. Drew discusses winning a World Title in front of virtual fans during the pandemic. He also revealed the original storyline for his character's WWE debut and why it was thankfully scrapped. O'Shea and TJ also give their reactions to the developing discord between the Uso brothers, preview Jey Uso's fight against CM Punk, Jade Cargill's heel turn against Tiffany Stratton, and NXT's Halloween Havoc which saw the crowning or three new champions.

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Hour 3: Brian Kelly Buyout Reaction, are the Cowboys Cooked? Plus O’Shea Jackson Jr. Oct 27, 2025

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Rich weighs in on LSU firing head coach Brian Kelly and the jaw-dropping buyout the school will reportedly have to pay him as he exits Baton Rouge, and debates Cowboys fan TJ if Dallas still has a shot to make the playoffs after falling to 3-4-1 after their Week 8 loss to the Denver Broncos.

Brockman debates Rich if Lane Kiffin would be wise to stay at Ole Miss or take the open LSU or Florida Gators job, and Rich says what the Broncos must do to take their next steps to become legitimate threats to win the AFC.

‘No-Contest Wrestling’ podcast host O’Shea Jr. stops by the studio to talk Dodgers and Lakers, and makes a big prediction about 3-time NBA MVP Nikola Jokic.

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Hour 2: Jonathan Taylor is MVP, Patriots are Legit, the Bengals Blew It Oct 27, 2025

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Rich weighs in on the Indianapolis Colts improving to 7-1 and makes the case for RB Jonathan Taylor as the NFL’s MVP frontrunner, and laments the passing of former Jets center Nick Mangold at the age of 41.

Rich admits to what Brockman has been claiming for weeks: Drake Maye and the New England Patriots are legit. Rich also wonders if Browns DE Myles Garrett regrets re-signing to stay with Cleveland who dropped to 2-6 despite his 5 sacks in Week 8, and comments on Tua Tagovailoa’s big game to get the Dolphins a win over the Falcons, and on Justin Fields silencing his critics, namely Jets owner Woody Johnson, with his stellar game in New York’s stunning 4th quarter comeback to knock off Joe Flacco and the Cincinnati Bengals.

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Hour 1: Packers-Steelers Reactions, Get Rid of Tush Push, Skattebo Injury, Ravens Not Done Yet Oct 27, 2025

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The guys react to the much-anticipated showdown between Jordan Love’s Green Bay Packers and Aaron Rodgers and the Pittsburgh Steelers.

Rich makes the case for the NFL to ban the ‘Tush Push’ after the latest officiating debacle surrounding the Eagles’ signature play, says what Philadelphia’s much-maligned offense proved in their Week 8 win over the Giants, and laments the season-ending ankle injury to New York’s charismatic rookie RB Cam Skattebo.

Rich weighs in on the Ravens’ win over the Chicago Bears and lays out how Baltimore could still claim the AFC North this season.

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NFL Week 8: Ravens' Save Season, JT is MVP, Caleb Questions & More Oct 27, 2025

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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's topics:

:45 - The Ravens saved their season Sunday... they're winning the AFC North

4:45 - It's time to ditch the coaches challenge system... all Replay Assist all the time!!!

9:45 - Jonathan Taylor is the MVP through 8 weeks

13:40 - The Patriots aren't going away as serious AFC contenders

18:15 - It's time to see what Shedeur Sanders looks like for the Cleveland Browns

21:45 - The NFC and AFC South are only getting one playoff team each

25:20 - The NFC playoffs are locked... these are the seven teams we'll see in January

28:15 - It's unclear whether Caleb Williams is the Bears' QB of the future

32:25 - Justin Fields will be the Jets' starting QB in 2026

35:35 - The NFC East is only getting one playoff team

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Hour 3: NFL Week 8’s Top 5 Games, plus 2-Time Oscar Nominee Michael Shannon In-Studio Oct 24, 2025

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Rich previews NFL Week 8’s top matchups including Commanders-Chiefs, Giants-Eagles, Bears-Ravens, Cowboys-Broncos, Steelers-Packers, and 49ers/Texans.

Two-time Academy Award-nominated actor Michael Shannon joins Rich in-studio to discuss his upcoming ‘Nuremburg’ and ‘Death by Lightning’ films, his ‘Eric LaRue’ directorial debut, and shares his best memories about playing opposite Bill Murray in ‘Groundhog’s Day,’ making ‘8-Mile,’ ‘Boardwalk Empire, ‘Man of Steel,’ and ‘Knives Out’ in a round of ‘Celebrity True or False.’

Rich and the guys preview the Dodgers-Blue Jays World Series.

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Hour 2: ‘What’s More Likely,’ Chargers Reactions, plus Michigan State HC Tom Izzo Oct 24, 2025

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Michigan State head basketball coach Tom Izzo and Rich discuss the NCAA allowing former G League players to play college basketball, how NIL and the influx of money is changing college sports, and more.

Rich reacts to the Chargers improving to 5-3 with their Thursday Night Football thrashing of the Minnesota Vikings, and in ‘What’s More Likely’ Rich weighs in on Browns vs Patriots, Bears, Broncos, Falcons, Dolphins, 49ers, Colts, Aaron Rodgers, Victor Wembanyama, the Dodgers-Blue Jays World Series, and more.

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Hour 1: Vikings’ QB Crossroads, plus NFL Insider Tom Pelissero Previews WK8 Oct 24, 2025

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Rich breaks down the Vikings’ getting throttled by the Chargers on Thursday Night Football and what Minnesota’s 37-10 loss means for their Carson Wentz/JJ McCarthy quarterback situation.

NFL Insider Tom Pelissero and Rich discuss JJ McCarthy’s possible return to the Vikings’ starting QB job, Aaron Rodgers’ facing the Green Bay Packers for possibly the final time, when 49ers QB Brock Purdy could return from his turf toe injury, if the Philadelphia Eagles would trade disgruntled WR AJ Brown, injury updates on Jayden Daniels, Terry McLaurin, Deebo Samuel, Michael Penix Jr and Lamar Jackson, and breaks down why there hasn’t been that much trade activity in the league this year.

Rich reacts to former Raiders CEO Amy Trask being a finalist for the Pro Football Hall of Fame in the Contributors category.

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