The Rich Eisen Show

5/12/25 - Hour 2 ESPN’s Jay Bilas and Rich break down the NBA Playoffs including a young OKC Thunder team having a tough time against the playoffs-tested Denver Nuggets, if the Warriors can get past the Timberwolves without Steph Curry, why Game 4 is must-win for the Knicks against the Celtics, if the Indiana Pacers are playing the best basketball of any time in the playoffs, if a team would be wise or dumb to trade the chance to draft Duke’s Cooper Flagg for Giannis Antetokounmpo, the upcoming American Century Celebrity Golf Tournament at Lake Tahoe, and more.   Rich debates a Cowboys fan caller who thinks the NFL put them in prime time in Week 1 vs the Eagles so Jerry Jones’ squad can be embarrassed on national TV.   In ‘Overreaction Monday’ Rich weighs in on the Eagles vs Cowboys season opener, QB Tyler Shough and the New Orleans Saints, George Pickens, Aaron Rodgers, the Browns QB competition, Bears TE Colston Loveland, and the NBA Playoffs. Please check out other RES productions: Overreaction

5/12/25 - Hour 1 Rich reacts to the NFL announcing the 2025 season will kick off Week 1 with the Philadelphia Eagles hosting their NFC East rival Dallas Cowboys, weighs in on the Celtics taking Game 3 vs the Knicks in their Eastern Conference Playoffs series, and what Derek Carr’s retirement means for New Orleans Saints rookie QB Tyler Shough and possibly for free agent QB Aaron Rodgers, and weighs in on Shedeur Sanders’ first weekend with the Browns at Cleveland’s rookie minicamp. Please check out other RES productions: Overreaction Monday: http://apple.co/overreactionmonday  What the Football with Suzy Shuster and Amy Trask: http://apple.co/whatthefootball The Jim Jackson Show: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-jim-jackson-show/id1770609432 No-Contest Wrestling with O'Shea Jackson Jr. and TJ Jefferson: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/no-contest-wrestling/id1771450708 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

5/9/25 - Hour 3 Rich ranks the top landing spots for free agent running back Nick Chubb. David Spade joins Rich in-studio to discuss his new ‘Dandelion’ Prime Video comedy special, confirms that he and Chris Farley did indeed fight over Rob Lowe once, reveals how he landed ‘Saturday Night Live,’ shares a hilarious story about traveling through Newark’s notorious airport, and more. The guys continue to iron out the (many) kinks in their preparation for ‘Celebrity Family Feud’ against ‘The Dan Patrick Show.’  Please check out other RES productions: Overreaction Monday: http://apple.co/overreactionmonday  What the Football with Suzy Shuster and Amy Trask: http://apple.co/whatthefootball The Jim Jackson Show: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-jim-jackson-show/id1770609432 No-Contest Wrestling with O'Shea Jackson Jr. and TJ Jefferson: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/no-contest-wrestling/id1771450708 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

5/9/25 - Hour 2 In ‘What’s More Likely’ Rich weighs in on the Cowboys, Commanders, Browns, Titans QB Cam Ward, the Cavaliers, Celtics, Thunder, Dodgers, Aaron Judge and more.  Rams OLB Jared Verse joins Rich in-studio where he explains how he went from a high school TE to winning NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year honors as an OLB, reveals his desire to play some offense for L.A., what it’s like following in Aaron Donald’s footsteps, discusses Matthew Stafford’s “Captain America” leadership, Sean McVay’s remarkable memory, what Davante Adams brings to the team, and more.   Please check out other RES productions: Overreaction Monday: http://apple.co/overreactionmonday  What the Football with Suzy Shuster and Amy Trask: http://apple.co/whatthefootball The Jim Jackson Show: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-jim-jackson-show/id1770609432 No-Contest Wrestling with O'Shea Jackson Jr. and TJ Jefferson: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/no-contest-wrestling/id1771450708 Learn more about your ad choic

5/9/25 - Hour 1 Rich and the guys react to the Anthony Edwards and the Timberwolves evening up their series against the Warriors, and weigh in on Draymond Green lashing out at the NBA and his critics after his latest technical foul for striking an opponent in the head. NFL Insider Tom Pelissero and Rich discuss why the Pittsburgh Steelers threw in the towel and traded WR George Pickens, when Micah Parsons can expect a big contract extension from the Dallas Cowboys, when Brock Purdy can expect the same from the 49ers, possible surprises on the NFL’s Schedule Release day, and more.  Knicks fan Rich and Celtics fan Brockman debate if Game 3 of their series is more must-win for Boston or New York. Please check out other RES productions: Overreaction Monday: http://apple.co/overreactionmonday  What the Football with Suzy Shuster and Amy Trask: http://apple.co/whatthefootball The Jim Jackson Show: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-jim-jackson-show/id1770609432 No-Contest Wrestling with O'Shea Jackso

5/8/25 - Hour 3 Rich reacts to Travis Hunter receiving his degree from the University of Colorado today and weighs in on the anticipation for the Heisman Trophy winner playing both ways for the Jacksonville Jaguars. Actor Joe Mantegna joins Rich in-studio to discuss the 18th season of the ‘Criminal Minds’ franchise, the outlook for his beloved Chicago Bears, and the origin story behind SNL’s Swerski Brothers sketch and his role as Fat Joe on ‘The Simpsons.’ Rich and the guys take another stab at preparing for their upcoming ‘Celebrity Family Feud’ showdown against ‘The Dan Patrick Show.’ Please check out other RES productions: Overreaction Monday: http://apple.co/overreactionmonday  What the Football with Suzy Shuster and Amy Trask: http://apple.co/whatthefootball The Jim Jackson Show: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-jim-jackson-show/id1770609432 No-Contest Wrestling with O'Shea Jackson Jr. and TJ Jefferson: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/no-contest-wrestling/id1771450708 Learn more a

5/8/25 - Hour 2 Titans GM Mike Borgonzi tells Rich how the team landed on the decision to select Cam Ward #1 overall in the NFL Draft, why the rookie won’t be handed the starting QB job over incumbent Will Levis, discusses the rest of the team’s draft picks and the outlook for the 2025 season and beyond. Rich and the guys discuss the Celtics’ defensive shortcomings in their Game 2 loss to the Knicks, react to the announcement of the new pope, and debate if Shedeur Sanders showing up to Browns OTAs wearing a hoodie emblazoned with his “$” Legendary logo is a big deal or not. Please check out other RES productions: Overreaction Monday: http://apple.co/overreactionmonday  What the Football with Suzy Shuster and Amy Trask: http://apple.co/whatthefootball The Jim Jackson Show: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-jim-jackson-show/id1770609432 No-Contest Wrestling with O'Shea Jackson Jr. and TJ Jefferson: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/no-contest-wrestling/id1771450708 Learn more about your ad ch

5/8/25 - Hour 1 Knicks fan Rich and Celtics fan Brockman react to New York stunning Boston (again) with another 4th quarter comeback and another last-second defensive gem to take a commanding 2-0 series lead. ALLDLLS.com’s Clarence Hill Jr. and Rich break down the Cowboys’ trade for talented-but-temperamental WR George Pickens, why Dallas went O-Line instead of receiver in the 1st Round of the NFL Draft, and the timeline for Jerry Jones breaking out the checkbook for Micah Parsons and other players awaiting big paydays. Rich and the guys weigh in the chances #1 overall draft pick Cam Ward will start for the Tennessee Titans next season.  Please check out other RES productions: Overreaction Monday: http://apple.co/overreactionmonday  What the Football with Suzy Shuster and Amy Trask: http://apple.co/whatthefootball The Jim Jackson Show: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-jim-jackson-show/id1770609432 No-Contest Wrestling with O'Shea Jackson Jr. and TJ Jefferson: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/pod

5/7/25 - Hour 3 Vikings HC Kevin O’Connell and Rich discuss JJ McCarthy’s readiness to be Minnesota’s QB1 after missing his entire rookie season with a knee injury, reveals how close the Vikes came to trading out of the 1st-Round in the NFL Draft, and weighs in on WR Justin Jefferson’s pushing-the-envelope outfit at this year’s Met Gala. Rich breaks down the Steelers’ skill position depth charts as compared to what Aaron Rodgers had to work with on the New York Jets last season, and talks a woebegone Cleveland sport fan off the ledge. Suzy Shuster drops by and checks in on the guys’ readiness for their upcoming showdown with ‘The Dan Patrick Show’ on ‘Celebrity Family Feud.’ Please check out other RES productions: Overreaction Monday: http://apple.co/overreactionmonday  What the Football with Suzy Shuster and Amy Trask: http://apple.co/whatthefootball The Jim Jackson Show: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-jim-jackson-show/id1770609432 No-Contest Wrestling with O'Shea Jackson Jr. and TJ Jeffer

5/7/25 - Hour 2 Rich and the guys break down the night in the NBA Playoffs that featured more wins be the road teams including the Warriors, who lost Steph Curry to a hamstring injury, taking Game 1 from the Timberwolves, and Tyrese Haliburton looking like anything but overrated in the Pacers comeback win to take a commanding 2-0 lead on the top-seeded Cavaliers. Sports Illustrated’s Chris Mannix joins Rich in-studio to discuss Rich’s impending ‘Celebrity Family Feud’ showdown against Dan Patrick, how Steph Curry’s injury could hamstring the Warriors’ playoff hopes, the Lakers’ and Clippers’ big offseason decisions, if the Milwaukee Bucks will trade Giannis Antetokounmpo, the Celtics missing a whopping 45 three-pointers in their Game 1 loss to the Knicks, Nikola Jokic’s odds to take the Denver Nuggets back to the NBA Finals, and more. Rich discusses how a Giannis Antetokounmpo trade could seismically change the NBA’s landscape. Please check out other RES productions: Overreaction Monday: http://apple.co/

5/7/25 - Hour 1 Rich reacts to Jerry Jones and the Dallas Cowboys trading with the Pittsburgh Steelers for talented-but-temperamental WR George Pickens. Anthony Anderson and Cedric the Entertainer join Rich in-studio to discuss their newest BBQ business ventures, and weigh in on the NFL fashion displayed at the latest Met Gala, Pacers G Tyrese Haliburton’s reaction to his game-winning three-pointer against the Cavs, and more. Please check out other RES productions: Overreaction Monday: http://apple.co/overreactionmonday  What the Football with Suzy Shuster and Amy Trask: http://apple.co/whatthefootball The Jim Jackson Show: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-jim-jackson-show/id1770609432 No-Contest Wrestling with O'Shea Jackson Jr. and TJ Jefferson: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/no-contest-wrestling/id1771450708 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Please check out other RES productions: The Rich Eisen Show: ⁠⁠⁠http://apple.co/richeisenshow⁠⁠⁠  OverReaction Monday: ⁠⁠⁠http://apple.co/overreactionmonday⁠⁠⁠ What the Football with Suzy Shuster and Amy Trask: ⁠⁠⁠http://apple.co/whatthefootball⁠⁠⁠ The Jim Jackson Show: ⁠⁠⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-jim-jackson-show/id1770609432⁠⁠⁠ No-Contest Wrestling with O'Shea Jackson Jr. and TJ Jefferson: ⁠⁠⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/no-contest-wrestling/id1771450708⁠⁠⁠ ===== For Episode 30 No-Contest Wrestling travels to Hawaii to interview guest TNA star A.J. Francis! OK full disclosure. A.J. is in Hawaii and O’Shea and TJ are back in LA, but whatever. The three discuss all things A.J. Francis, including his football career, when his love for wrestling began, and how he got into WWE. AJ also shares how he landed the hosting gig on “WWE’s Most Wanted Treasures”.  He also shares the time wrestling broke his heart, his bar fight crew and what MC’s would make up his dream rap cypher.  Le

5/6/25 - Hour 3 Sports Illustrated’s Albert Breer tells Rich why the New York Giants passed on drafting Shedeur Sanders, breaks down the Cleveland Browns’ very crowded QB room and how their starter competition could play out, explains why Matthew Stafford took a lot less money to stay with the Los Angeles Rams, and says why we shouldn’t necessarily assume Arch Manning will be the #1 overall pick in next year’s draft. Rich and the guys weigh in on the NFL players’ fashion choice at the always extravagant Met Gala.  Please check out other RES productions: Overreaction Monday: http://apple.co/overreactionmonday  What the Football with Suzy Shuster and Amy Trask: http://apple.co/whatthefootball The Jim Jackson Show: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-jim-jackson-show/id1770609432 No-Contest Wrestling with O'Shea Jackson Jr. and TJ Jefferson: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/no-contest-wrestling/id1771450708 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

5/6/25 - Hour 2 Bills GM Brandon Beane and Rich discuss Buffalo’s defense-first approach to this year’s NFL Draft, reveals how grueling the evaluation process was before deciding to draft Josh Allen in 2018, extending the defending NFL MVP and the hopes he can deliver a Super Bowl title to Bills Mafia, and more. Rich and the guys debate which sports first they want to see happen most, and react to news that Kentucky Derby winner Sovereignty won’t run in The Preakness.  Please check out other RES productions: Overreaction Monday: http://apple.co/overreactionmonday  What the Football with Suzy Shuster and Amy Trask: http://apple.co/whatthefootball The Jim Jackson Show: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-jim-jackson-show/id1770609432 No-Contest Wrestling with O'Shea Jackson Jr. and TJ Jefferson: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/no-contest-wrestling/id1771450708 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

5/6/25 - Hour 1 Rich and the guys react to the stunning night in the NBA Playoffs that saw the visiting New York Knicks literally steal Game 1 from the Celtics who miss a whopping 45 three-pointers, that was followed by the Denver Nuggets shocking the West’s top-seeded Oklahoma City Thunder thanks to a historic night from Nikola Jokic and a clutch three from Aaron Gordon. ESPN’s Dan Wetzel and Rich discuss Michigan’s self-imposed two-game suspension of head football coach Sherrone Moore for his role in the Connor Stalions sign stealing scandal, if the NCAA could strip the Wolverines of their national championship as a result, why Shedeur Sanders slid so far in the NFL Draft, what Arch Manning has that his uncles Peyton and Eli Manning never did, and if Travis Hunter can be a full-time CB and WR for the Jacksonville Jaguars. Rich weighs in on the significance of Shedeur Sanders wearing #12 for the Cleveland Browns.  Please check out other RES productions: Overreaction Monday: http://apple.co/overreaction

5/5/25 - Hour 3 In ‘Overreaction Monday’ Rich weighs in on Steph Curry and the Warriors taking on Anthony Edwards and the Timberwolves, Giannis Antetokounmpo’s future with the Milwaukee Bucks, the Cavs vs Pacers series, Jerry Jones and the Dallas Cowboys, the Cleveland Browns’ 4-man QB competition, Aaron Judge and more.    Comedian Carol Leifer joins Rich in-studio to discuss her new ‘How to Write a Funny Speech’ book, reveals which incidents from her real life found their way into ‘Seinfeld’ and ‘Curb Your Enthusiasm,’ says why opening for Frank Sinatra in Las Vegas was the highlight of her career,  and more.   The guys revisit Brockman’s idea on how to make the end of NBA games more interesting. Please check out other RES productions: Overreaction Monday: http://apple.co/overreactionmonday  What the Football with Suzy Shuster and Amy Trask: http://apple.co/whatthefootball The Jim Jackson Show: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-jim-jackson-show/id1770609432 No-Contest Wrestling with O'S

5/5/25 - Hour 2 ESPN’s Dave McMenamin joins Rich in-studio to discuss the Lakers’ offseason decisions following their first-round exit from the NBA Playoffs, how the Eastern Conference playoff picture could play out, what the addition of Jimmy Butler has meant for Steph Curry and the Golden State Warriors, the keys to the Nuggets vs OKC Thunder series, which teams could be in the running to land Giannis Antetokounmpo if the Milwaukee Bucks trade the two-time NBA MVP, and reveals what it was like working for Chris Brockman back in their days at Syracuse.   Michigan alum Rich reacts to Wolverines’ head football coach Sherrone Moore taking a self-imposed 2-game suspension for his actions in the Connor Stalions cheating scandal. Please check out other RES productions: Overreaction Monday: http://apple.co/overreactionmonday  What the Football with Suzy Shuster and Amy Trask: http://apple.co/whatthefootball The Jim Jackson Show: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-jim-jackson-show/id1770609432 No-

5/5/25 - Hour 1 Rich and the guys react to the Golden State Warriors’ Game 7 win over the Houston Rockets to advance in the NBA Playoffs.   Pro Football Talk’s Mike Florio and Rich discuss when/if Aaron Rodgers will sign with the Pittsburgh Steelers, breaks down Shedeur Sanders’ NFL Draft slide and the plethora of prank calls that plagued the draft this year, the latest on the league possibly banning the Tush Push play, how much the San Francisco 49ers could be willing to pay Brock Purdy, and more.     Yankees fan Rich weighs in on Aaron Judge’s red-hot start to the season and ponders where the slugger land among the pinstripes’ all-time greats. Please check out other RES productions: Overreaction Monday: http://apple.co/overreactionmonday  What the Football with Suzy Shuster and Amy Trask: http://apple.co/whatthefootball The Jim Jackson Show: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-jim-jackson-show/id1770609432 No-Contest Wrestling with O'Shea Jackson Jr. and TJ Jefferson: https://podcasts.a

5/2/25 - Hour 3 Rich explains why the Las Vegas Raiders made a smart move in hiring Pete Carroll, and reveals his Top 5 list of NFL teams most poised for a big turnaround next season.   Director/producer Ashley Underwood and Rich discuss her new ‘Dreambreaker: A Pickleball Story’ documentary, and reveals that her husband, Larry David, is 100% incapable of ordering an Uber without her assistance.   Rich and the guys weigh in on the show’s impending ‘Celebrity Family Feud’ clash with ‘The Dan Patrick Show.’ Please check out other RES productions: Overreaction Monday: http://apple.co/overreactionmonday  What the Football with Suzy Shuster and Amy Trask: http://apple.co/whatthefootball The Jim Jackson Show: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-jim-jackson-show/id1770609432 No-Contest Wrestling with O'Shea Jackson Jr. and TJ Jefferson: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/no-contest-wrestling/id1771450708 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

5/2/25 - Hour 2 Chargers HC Jim Harbaugh joins Rich in-studio where he offers to train Rich for his next RunRichRun 40-yard dash, breaks down why L.A. turned down multiple trade offers to draft RB Omarion Hampton in the 1st round, lays out his plan to get Justin Herbert enshrined in the Pro Football Hall of Fame some day, discusses the importance of a strong offensive line, year-two expectations for WR Ladd McConkey, the tough AFC West, his former Michigan players in the NFL, and reveals how playing for the no-nonsense Bo Schembechler prepared him to play for the equally no-nonsense Mike Ditka on the Chicago Bears.   In ‘What’s More Likely’ Rich weighs in on the Bears, Patriots, Colts, Browns, Giants, Jaguars, Steph Curry, Giannis Antetokounmpo, Aaron Judge, and the Mets. Please check out other RES productions: Overreaction Monday: http://apple.co/overreactionmonday  What the Football with Suzy Shuster and Amy Trask: http://apple.co/whatthefootball The Jim Jackson Show: https://podcasts.apple.com/u