The Rich Eisen Show

2/17/25 - Hour 3 Guest host Brian Webber previews the second half of the NBA season. Is it fair for the Chiefs to give Travis Kelce a retirement deadline? Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports joins the show to talk College Basketball. 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

2/17/25 - Hour 2 Guest host Brian Webber wonders what is next for Sam Darnold, Aaron Rodgers and Russell Wilson? Eric Edholm of NFL Media joins the show and talks about the NFL Draft. Now that the NBA has changed its All-Star Game format, what other changes need to be made? 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

2/17/25 - Hour 1 Guest host Brian Webber recaps the NBA All-Star Weekend, and wonders why players couldn't make an effort to save the game. Can Matthew Stafford really be the wild card in the NFL Quarterback market? Kurt Helin of NBC Sports joins the show to talk NBA. 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

2/14/25 - Hour 3 Rich and the guys debate if CBS Sports’ announce Jim Nantz is right in calling for the NFL to ban the Philadelphia Eagles’ signature “Tush Push” play.   CBS Sports’ Jason McCourty tells Rich how the Eagles struck gold with Saquon Barkley, shares a great story about his mom on the Patriots parade bus on year, how the Eagles were able to rout the Chiefs in Super Bowl LIX, why the Bengals could surprise everybody to become AFC champions next season, says why Aaron Rodgers should retire instead of settle for a “bridge quarterback” role, and if the Cleveland Browns should honor Myles Garrett’s trade request.   In honor of the upcoming Presidents’ Day holiday Brockman lists his top 5 actors who have portrayed US presidents and were also guests on the show including Morgan Freeman, Billy Bob Thornton, Bill Pullman, and others. Please check out other RES productions: Overreaction Monday: http://apple.co/overreactionmonday  What the Football with Suzy Shuster and Amy Trask: http://apple.co/whatthefo

2/14/25 - Hour 2 Rich and Cowboys fan TJ debate what Dallas should do this offseason when it comes to All-Pro LB Micah Parsons and building a contending roster.   The guys debate which direction Tom Brady and the Raiders should go at QB next season, and in ‘What’s More Likely’ Rich weighs in on the Bills, Commanders, Eagles, Chiefs, Colts, Cardinals, Steelers, Cowboys, 49ers, NFL Draft 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

2/14/25 - Hour 1 Rich weighs in on Eagles head coach Nick Sirianni and his role in leading Philadelphia to a Super Bowl LIX win over the Chiefs.   Thursday Night Football analyst Ryan Fitzpatrick tells Rich why meeting Kevin Costner was the highlight of his week at the Super Bowl in New Orleans, how the Eagles were able to shut down Patrick Mahomes, if Jalen Hurts is now a top 5 quarterback in the NFL, and how many more titles the Philadelphia can win over the next few seasons. Rich and a Bills fan discuss if Buffalo RB James Cook will get a huge payday this offseason.   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. V

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 -------- Ramona and Jim discuss the recent blockbuster trades in the WNBA and NBA. How will these blockbuster moves affect the players, franchises, and respective leagues. Ramona discusses how Unrivaled will impact the WNBA and what more money in the league will mean for player empowerment.  Jim and Ramona talk about how the ripples of the Luka/AD trade will affect both the Lakers and Mavericks franchises for years to come. Ramona gives us her take on why Dallas and LA both made the trade, what this trade will light a fire under Luka Doncic, and also takes us inside the De’Aaron Fox trade. Learn more about

2/13/25 - Hour 3 Comedian Chris Distefano joins Rich in-studio to promote his new Hulu ‘Chris Distefano: It’s Just Unfortunate’ stand-up special, reveals if his rooting loyalties belong to the New York Mets or Yankees, why he, a die-hard Knicks fan, has issues with adult fans of the Brooklyn Nets, and more.   Rich reacts to a tweet reporting the Jaguars are shopping Trevor Lawrence to the Steelers and lists the top 5 most shocking things that could happen this NFL offseason including Aaron Rodgers signing with the Vikings, Pete Carroll reuniting with Russell Wilson and DK Metcalf on the Raiders, and more wild possibilities. 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-wres

2/13/25 - Hour 2 NFL Insider Tom Pelissero joins Rich in-studio for the full hour to discuss the Eagles’ throttling of the Patrick Mahomes and the Chiefs in Super Bowl LIX and what Kansas City must do to fix some of the weak spots exposed by Philadelphia, the explosion in NFL head coach salaries and how much Eagles HC Nick Sirianni could get on his next contract, why the Jets moved on from Aaron Rodgers and the team’s next steps at quarterback, the limited options for Rodgers as he becomes a free agent for the first time in his career, Derek Carr’s uncertain Saints future, if the Eagles should volunteer for the next offseason version of ‘Hard Knocks’ and how things would have worked out for the Giants if Saquon had signed a long-term extension with New York, 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

2/13/25 - Hour 1 Jets fan Rich reacts to the team officially announcing it’s moving on from Aaron Rodgers as their starting quarterback.   Former Raiders GM Mike Mayock tells Rich the moment he knew Philadelphia Eagles QB Jalen Hurts was a special talent, breaks down the key moves made by Philly GM Howie Roseman that resulted in a Super Bowl LIX win over the Chiefs, if Colorado two-way Heisman Trophy winner Travis Hunter will be a better NFL CB or WR, if he ranks Shedeur Sanders or Cam Ward as the best quarterback in this year’s NFL Draft, and why Alabama’s Jalen Milroe could be the best QB selected a few years down the line.    Rich and Red Sox fan Brockman react to 3B Alex Bregman getting $40M a year to play in Boston and what it means for the heated AL East rivalry.   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/t

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 -------- The guys discuss the unfounded criticism of Jey Uso winning the Royal Rumble, the return of Charlotte Flair and her victory, plus who will Charlotte pick to fight at Wrestlemania?  Then, 2-Time WWE NXT Women’s Champion Roxanne Perez joins the show to discuss how her wrestling career started at age 13, her time at Ring of Honor, how influential Booker T has been as a mentor, and what it meant to her winning the Women’s NXT Championship for the 1st time at age 20. Roxanne also talks about her record setting appearance at Royal Rumble and being the last woman standing against Charlotte Flair. How did

2/12/25 - Hour 3 Rich and the guys debate the impact Jimmy Butler will have on the Golden State Warriors’ NBA title hopes, Pete Alonso’s Mets re-signing, Clayton Kershaw’s return to the Dodgers, and the possible demise of the in-season version of HBO’s ‘Hard Knocks’ after the New York Giants’ front office follies were exposed last season.   Pro Football Talk’s Mike Florio tells Rich his main takeaways from the Eagles’ Super Bowl LIX blowout of the Chiefs and what the 2025 outlook is for both teams, discusses the NFL’s biggest offseason storylines including the landing spots for Aaron Rodgers and Sam Darnold, the market for free agent running backs, 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.a

2/12/25 - Hour 2 Michigan alum Rich reacts to Ohio State hiring former Detroit Lions HC Matt Patricia to be the Buckeyes’ new defensive coordinator, and takes a look ahead to the 2025 NFL season with his way, WAY too early Power Rankings.   Chris “Mad Dog” Russo tells Rich how many Super Bowls the Philadelphia Eagles could win over the next few years, which NFL rules he would change if he were commissioner, if the 49ers should pay Brock Purdy, if the Dodgers’ spending spree is good or bad for baseball, why the Pittsburgh Steelers would be a great fit for Aaron Rodgers, and if Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones should fire himself as the team’s General Manager.   Rich weighs in on Cowboys QB Dak Prescott saying Dallas is not that far away from the Super Bowl champion Eagles despite going only 7-10 last 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: h

2/12/25 - Hour 1 Rich and the guys react to Travis Kelce’s comments on his ‘New Heights’ podcast about a possible retirement decision.   Pro Football Hall of Famer/NFL Network analyst Kurt Warner tells Rich what the Chiefs did wrong that could have given them a chance to be competitive in Super Bowl LIX, what impresses him most about Eagles QB Jalen Hurts, if Philadelphia can repeat and win multiple titles over the next half-decade, and says what advice he has for Patrick Mahomes coming off possibly the worst game of his career.   Rich explains why Eagles WR DeVonta Smith might be the most underrated star in the NFL. 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/i

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 -------- Jim Nantz joins the show to discuss the Eagles dominating victory that ended the Kansas City Chiefs 3-Peat bid. Jim reveals if this was the most lopsided loss he’s witnessed in the Andy Reid/Patrick Mahomes era, if we are witnessing a potential dynasty developing in Philadelphia, and what makes Jalen Hurts different from all the players he has met. Jim, Suzy, and Amy also discuss what both franchises must address in the offseason, what rule changes he’d like to make to the “tush push” play, plus Jim reveals the origins of his trademark “Hello friends” greeting. Learn more about your ad choices. Vi

2/11/25 - Hour 3 Rich reacts to Luka Doncic’s debut with the Lakers.   ESPN’s Dave McMenamin and Rich discuss the impact Doncic will have on LeBron James and the Lakers on the court and in the locker room, the latest on the disputed Mark Williams trade between L.A. and the Charlotte Hornets, why “things could get uglier” in Dallas where fans are revolting following the Anthony Davis-Doncic trade, what landing De’Andre Hunter means for the Cleveland Cavaliers’ NBA title hopes, and more.  (timestamp)    In ‘Overreaction Tuesday’ weighs in on the Eagles-Chiefs Super Bowl LIX, Tom Brady, Saquon Barkley, Aaron Rodgers’ NFL future, Luka Doncic’s impact on the Lakers’ title hopes, 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 Jef

2/11/25 - Hour 2 Jets fan Rich weighs in on the team parting ways with Aaron Rodgers after two highly disappointing seasons in New York, and makes the case for the 49ers to pay Brock Purdy despite his mediocre 2024 season.    Sports Illustrated’s Albert Breer and Rich discuss the Eagles’ Super Bowl LIX rout of the Chiefs, Patrick Mahomes & Kansas City’s next steps to stay atop the competitive AFC, the Saints hiring of Kellen Moore to be their new head coach, Chip Kelly as the Raiders new Offensive Coordinator, why the Jets and Aaron Rodgers are divorcing and if a Rams split with Matthew Stafford could find him in New York or Pittsburgh next season, and how much the 49ers will be paying Brock Purdy 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'

2/11/25 - Hour 1 Rich breaks down the Eagles’ chances to repeat as Super Bowl champions and debates which teams have the best chance to knock Philadelphia off their perch atop the NFC.  (timestamp)    Eagles CB Cooper DeJean tells Rich what if was like to return a Patrick Mahomes interception for a touchdown in Super Bowl LIX, how Philadelphia’s veteran leadership and DC Vic Fangio helped him and fellow rookie CB Quinyon Mitchell ramp up for the NFL, how Nick Sirianni’s coaching style resulted in a title, 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

2/10/25 - Hour 3   Rich breaks down what went so terrible wrong for Patrick Mahomes and the Chiefs in their Super Bowl LIX rout at the hands of the Eagles and what Kansas City must do to address the issues the Philadelphia exposed.   Rich and Brockman debate if the Super Bowl LIX bloodbath has put to bed all the Chiefs-refs favoritism conspiracy theories, check in on how their Friday ‘What’s More Likely’ predictions played out, and debate if Travis Kelce should hang up his cleats or return for another season for a chance to go out a winner. 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/adchoic

2/10/25 - Hour 2   Rich weighs in on the massive impact Saquon Barkley had on the Eagles’ season and what his historic run mean for his Hall of Fame chances.   Knicks big man/die-hard Eagles fan Karl-Anthony Towns calls in to take one last jab at Dallas Cowboys fan TJ after Philly’s Super Bowl win.   The guys react to Anthony Davis’ phenomenal start to his Dallas Mavericks tenure before going down with a concerning injury.   Rich recaps the rollercoaster football journey of Jalen Hurts from getting benched at Alabama for Tua Tagovailoa to leading the Eagles to a Super Bowl LIX title. 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