The Rich Eisen Show

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  Hour 3: Return of the NFL’s No Fun Police, plus Actor Malcolm McDowell In-Studio 25.09.2026 46min

  Rich and the guys react to the NFL handing out TD celebration fines to Bengals WR Ja’Marr Chase, Niners FB Kyle Juszczyk, and Cowboys TE Jake Ferguson, and to the 100% awesome celebration by White Sox slugger Munetaka Murakami after Chicago clinched a spot in the MLB playoffs. Actor Malcolm McDowell joins Rich in-studio to promote his new ‘The Last Train to Fortune’ western, and shares some great stories about making ‘A Clockwork Orange’ with Stanley Kubrick, getting hounded by ‘Star Trek’ fans while attending a Rolling Stones concert in Las Vegas with William Shatner, dining with legendary ‘Citizen Kane’ director Orson Welles and more in a round of ‘Celebrity True or False’ and reveals why working with Jeremy Piven on ‘Entourage’ and David Caruso on ‘CSI: Miami’ will NOT go down as career highlights for him. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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  Hour 2: What’s More Likely, Jayden Injury Update, plus Packers Insider Matt Schneidman 25.09.2026 46min

  The Athletic’s Matt Schneidman and Rich break down the Packers’ troubling 1-2 start to the season including Green Bay’s offensive line woes, the uncertain return of RB Josh Jacobs from the Commissioner’s Exempt List, head coach Matt LaFleur’s hot seat, and more. In‘What’s More Likely’ Rich weighs in on the Patriots, Jaguars, Rams-Broncos, Ravens-Cowboys, Deshaun Watson, the Texans, Chargers, Chiefs, Broncos and more.  Plus Rich and the guys react to the latest update on the elbow injury suffered by Washington Commanders QB Jayden Daniels. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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  Hour 1: Falcons-Packers TNF Reactions, plus Seahawks WR Jaxon Smith-Njigba 25.09.2026 47min

  Rich weighs in on the visiting Atlanta Falcons running (and throwing) at will in their 35-14 beatdown of the Green Bay Packers. Plus Seahawks WR Jaxon Smith-Njigba tells Rich what his and his teammates mindset after entering the season as defending Super Bowl champions, discuss the possible return of Sam Darnold this week, the chances his fellow Ohio State WR Jeremiah Smith can replicate his success with the Buckeyes in the NFL, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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  Hour 3: MLB Playoff Picture Comings into Focus, plus Actor Jonathan Tucker In-Studio 24.09.2026 46min

  Rich and the guys break down what’s at stake in the stretch run of the MLB season, the possibility of Case Keenum starting for the Bears this week, and debate what’s more likely: Justin Herbert leads the Chargers to a win over the Bills in Buffalo or Jameis Winston leads the Giants to a win over the Titans. Actor Jonathan Tucker joins Rich in-studio to promote his new ‘American Hostage’ series on MGM+, discusses the state of his beloved Red Sox, Patriots and Celtics, and reflects on his roles in the MMA drama ‘Kingdom, and playing a villain opposite Timothy Olyphant on ‘Justified.’   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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  Hour 2: Chargers’ Blame Game, Drake Maye’s Struggles, plus ESPN’s Chase Daniel 24.09.2026 47min

  ESPN’s Chase Daniel and Rich break down the latest around the NFL including the New York Giants’ outlook with Jameis Winston taking over for the injured Jaxson Dart, Justin Herbert and the Mike McDaniel’s sputtering Chargers’ offense, what to make of the 1-1 Green Bay Packers and 0-2 Houston Texans, the Bengals’ new-look defense, how 49ers QB Brock Purdy has leveled up this season, Drew Lock filling in admirably for the injured Sam Darnold, his level of concern for Buccaneers QB Baker Mayfield, and what the Bears can expect from 3rd stringer Case Keenum if he starts for Chicago on Monday Night Football. Rich and Patriots fan Brockman discuss the “alarming” drop off in play by New England QB Drake Maye so far this season. The guys debate how much Justin Herbert is to blame for the Chargers’ 0-2 start to the season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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  Hour 1: Which NFL Teams are For Real or Fugazi, Week 3 ‘Higher Register,’ plus Ole Miss HC Pete Golding 24.09.2026 47min

  Rich and the guys debate what to make of the Ravens, Cowboys, Panthers, Steelers and Broncos after their up-and-down/down-and-up first two weeks of the NFL season, and react to struggling Blue Jays 1B Vlad Guerrero Jr. saying his new $500M contract was for what he’s done in the past and not for future performance. Ole Miss Head Coach Pete Golding tells Rich what the job interview process was like getting hired as a Nick Saban assistant at Alabama, what sets Trinidad Chambliss apart from other QB in the SEC, how it felt for the Rebels to beat LSU and Lane Kiffin in their first matchup since he controversially jilted Oxford for Baton Rouge, and what’s in store for the Rebs against the Florida Gators this weekend.      Rich, Brockman and TJ share their less-than-ringing endorsements of Cleveland Browns QB Deshaun Watson, Los Angeles Chargers QB Justin Herbert, and Atlanta Falcons QB Michael Penix Jr. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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  Money in the Bank, 946 won't stop, Nepo Babies & giving a Legend his flowers 24.09.2026 1j 22min

  In episode 103, O'Shea Jackson, Jr and T.J. Jefferson respond to the abduction of Solo Sikoa by Royce Keys and 946, get caught up with the Men's and Women's Money In The Bank field and talk Game of Thrones and House of The Dragons. T.J. also gives flowers to a wrestling legend while they're here to smell them. Also, the guys talk a new batch of "Nepo Babies" ready to make themselves known in the squared circle Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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  Hour 3: CBS Sports’ Bill Cowher, Bears Could Start Keenum, plus Browns’ QB Intrigue 23.09.2026 46min

  Pro Football Hall of Famer/NFL on CBS Analyst Bill Cowher and Rich discuss how head coaches John Harbaugh and Dan Quinn will handle the injuries to Jaxson Dart and Jayden Daniels, why the Steelers’ offense has looked inconsistent through two games so far, how the Chargers and Raiders have surprised him but the Chiefs’ 2-0 start has not, if Josh Allen and the Buffalo Bills are the team to beat in the AFC, and weighs in on the Vikings’ and Saints’ starts to the season.  Rich and the guys react to the possibility of the Bears starting 3rd-string QB Case Keenum in Week 3, and discusses a caller’s suggestion that the Giants should trade for former Jets 1st-round pick Zach Wilson, and reacts to Browns HC Todd Monken’s advice for the embattled Deshaun Watson ahead of Cleveland’s home opener.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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  Hour 2: NFL Week 3 Power Rankings, plus The Ringer’s NFL Insider Tom Pelissero 23.09.2026 46min

  The Ringer’s/Netflix’s NFL Insider Tom Pelissero tells Rich why Giants QB Jaxson Dart opted for season-ending surgery instead of trying to rehab his knee and if New York could pull off a trade for another quarterback if Jameis Winston can’t fill his shoes, if the Chargers could part ways with Justin Herbert if their season continues to spiral, how long the Commanders could be without Jayden Daniels in the wake if his latest elbow injury, when Caleb Williams and Sam Darnold could start again for the Bears and Seahawks, what Kyler Murray’s return means for the Vikings (and Carson Wentz), and if the Pittsburgh Steelers could trade CB Joey Porter Jr. Rich reveals his brand-new power rankings of the NFL’s top 10 teams heading into Week 3. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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  Hour 1: Rich’s Top 5 Disappointing Teams, Dart Knee Surgery, plus NFL Network’s Kurt Warner 23.09.2026 46min

  Rich reveals his list of the NFL’s most disappointing teams through two weeks of the season. Pro Football Hall of Famer/NFL Network Analyst Kurt Warner and Rich break down the latest around the league including how the Giants, Bears and Commanders must react to injuries to Jaxson Dart, Caleb Williams and Jayden Daniels, Brock Purdy playing as well as any QB in the NFL right now, why the much-touted pairing of Justin Herbert and Mike McDaniel has failed to fire for the Chargers so far, how much Baker Mayfield and the Buccaneers miss now-49ers WR Mike Evans, Saints QB Tyler Shough’s impressive start to the season, his concern level for Aaron Rodgers, Drake Maye, Daniel Jones and Bo Nix, and if the Vikings were right to reinstate Kyler Murray over Carson Wentz as their starting QB. Rich debates Brockman on why any NFL team would be foolish to trade one of their backup QBs to the Giants in the wake of Jaxson Dart’s season-ending knee injury Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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  Hour 3: Jaxson Dart Possibly Out for the Season, 49ers TE George Kittle, plus Steelers DT Cam Heyward 22.09.2026 46min

  Steelers DT Cam Heyward and Rich break down Pittsburgh’s Week 2 loss to the New England Patriots and the team’s outlook heading into a big AFC North showdown with the Bengals, Aaron Donald’s NFL return after a 2-year retirement, what the Seahawks are doing right on defense and more. (1:40) 49ers TE George Kittle and Rich discuss the Niners’ 2-0 start to the season, reveals why he loves playing for head coach Kyle Shanahan, what Christian McCaffrey is like off the field, this weekend’s Iowa vs Michigan showdown, the ageless Chiefs TE Travis Kelce, and much more. (18:23) Rich and the guys react to the latest reports on Jaxson Dart that say the Giants QB’s knee injury is worse than expected and might sideline him for the season. (38:38) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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  Hour 2: ‘Overreaction Tuesday,’ plus ESPN CFB Analyst Josh Pate 22.09.2026 46min

  ESPN’s Josh Pate and Rich break down the latest in college football including his top takeaways from Ole Miss taking down LSU in Lane Kiffin’s first game against his former team, if Indiana can come close to repeating their success of last season with QB Josh Hoover replacing Fernando Mendoza, why the Big 12 is wide open this year, and more. (1:49) Yankees fan Rich reacts to Aaron Boone announcing that Aaron Judge won’t be available for their Wild Card Round series (21:00) ‘Overreaction Monday on a Tuesday’ weighs in on the Rams, the Giants’ Jaxson Dart injury, the Saints, Panthers, Chargers, Texans, and more.  (34:00) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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  Hour 1: Rams-Giants Reactions, plus Bengals HC Zac Taylor 22.09.2026 46min

  Rich weighs in on the Los Angeles Rams’ Monday Night Football win over the New York Giants that included the return of Aaron Donald, Davante Adams’ huge game, and more.  (2:56)  Bengals Head Coach Zac Taylor tells Rich how adding DT Dexter Lawrence has played into Cincinnati’s 2-0 start, how he reacted to Ja’Marr Chase’s mind-blowing catch in Week 2, reveals how playing a football version of ‘Jeopardy!’ helps Joe Burrow prepare each week, discuses Aaron Donald’s Rams return, and more.  (16:51)  Rich reacts to the Giants disastrous Rams loss that saw an unfortunate knee injury to Jaxson Dart and what it means for New York’s playoff hopes this season. (36:10) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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  Hour 3: Rich Talks Eagles, 49ers, and Kyler Murray’s Return as Vikings’ QB1 21.09.2026 46min

  Rich weighs in on fans in Philadelphia being upset with the Eagles despite their 2-0 start to the season, how impressive the 49ers have looked in their unbeaten start to the season despite the rash of injuries to their WR corps. Rich reacts to the Vikings announcing Kyler Murray will return to his QB1 status after passing the league’s concussion protocol. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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  Hour 2:  ESPN’s Marcus Spears Talks NFC West, Bengals, Chargers, Eagles, Caleb, LSU & More 21.09.2026 46min

  ESPN’s Marcus Spears joins Rich in-studio to break down NFL Week 2 including the 49ers improving to 2-0 on the year, if Seahawks HC Mike Macdonald is the best coach in the league, why he’s buying stock in the Bengals revamped defense, his level of concern for the Chargers’ ‘discombobulated’ offense, what Browns HC Todd Monken is doing (and saying) to win over Cleveland’s locker room, breaks down the 2-0 Eagles’ cautious optimism, Caleb Williams’ injury’s impact on the NFC North, what to expect from Jaxson Dart and Aaron Donald in the Rams vs Giants on Monday Night Football, and his thoughts on his alma mater LSU losing in Lane Kiffin’s first game against his former team Ole Miss. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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  Hour 1: Caleb Williams and Jayden Daniels Injuries, plus Saints and Deshaun Watson Reactions 21.09.2026 46min

  Rich weighs in on Patrick Mahomes and the Chiefs pulling of an overtime win on Sunday Night Football against the visiting Indianapolis Colts. Rich reacts to the hamstring injury suffered by Caleb Williams in the Bears’ Week 2 loss to the Vikings, and the dislocated elbow injury to Commanders QB Jayden Daniels in the Commanders’ loss to the Cowboys and what to make of Dallas improving to 1-1 on the season after their Week 1 faceplant, and to Deshaun Watson earning a Week 3 start for the Cleveland Browns.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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  NFL Week 2 21.09.2026 47min

  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: 1:00 - Knowing they're playing the Chiefs, the Colts should've gone for it on 4th-and-8 in overtime 7:10 - Deshaun Watson has proven he deserves to be the Browns' starter this week and beyond 11:25 - Brock Purdy is playing the best of any QB in the NFL (other than Josh Allen) 14:30 - Led by defense, the Bengals are the best team in the AFC 18:30 - It's early, but Jaxon Smith-Njigba should be in every MVP discussion going forward 23:20 - The Eagles are the biggest fugazi 2-0 team in the NFL? 27:05 - The Saints are legit NFC contenders (and should be 2-0) 30:30 - With Cousins ballin', the Raiders are the biggest threat to the Chiefs in the AFC West 35:15 - The Chargers are a mess and will miss the playoffs 38:00 - Vikings are the best team in the NFC North 41:10 - FAN TWEET OVERREACTION: The Vikings should make a 'Godfather' offer for Justin Herbert with the way the upcoming Chargers' schedule looks and how Minnesota’s defense looks Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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  Hour 3: NFL Week 2 ‘What’s More Likely,’ plus Rich’s Top 5 NFL Week 2 Matchups 18.09.2026 46min

  In ‘What’s MoreLikely’ Rich weighs in on Josh Allen, the NFC North, the Saints, Ravens, Patriots, Broncos, Packers, Jets, Cardinals, Rams, Chargers, Bengals, Texans and more Rich reveals his list of the most anticipated NFL Week 2 matchups including Bengals vs Texans, Steelers vs Patriots, Vikings vs Bears, Rams vs Giants, Jaguars vs Broncos, and Commanders vs Cowboys.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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  Hour 2: The MMQB’s Albert Breer Talks Aaron Donald, Wentz, NFL Injury Updates & More 18.09.2026 46min

  Sports Illustrated/The MMQB’s Albert Breer and Rich discuss Joe Brady taking the brakes off the Buffalo Bills’ offense, the Detroit Lions’ struggles on defense, if Carson Wentz can hang onto the Vikings’ starting job when Kyler Murray returns from his concussion, how long the Seahawks could be without Sam Darnold, if Aaron Donald will suit up for the Rams on Monday Night Football, and which 0-1 teams can least afford to start the season with back-to-back losses, the Cleveland Browns sticking with Deshaun Watson as their QB1 and his Ohio State Buckeyes’ blowing a 20-point 4thquarter lead to the Texas Longhorns. Rich and the guys discuss the LSU/Ole Miss showdown, the Atlanta Falcons starting Cooper Rush again with Tua Tagovailoa and Michael Penix Jr. out due to injury, and Mets fans giving Pete Alonso a curtain call after the Orioles 1B hit his 300th career home run at Citi Field. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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  Hour 1: Josh Allen’s Latest Marvel, Lions Takeaways, plus NFL Power Rankings 18.09.2026 47min

  Rich basks in his preseason prediction of Josh Allen as NFL MVP after the Bills QB’s 5-tuddy night in Buffalo’s Week 2 win over the Detroit Lions Rich reassures a skeptical Chicago Bears fan and unveils his brand-new NFL Power Rankings with some massive shakeups after a bevy of stunning Week 1 results Rich recaps his week that began with him having and appendix and ended with him sans appendix, and weighs in on what to make of the 1-1 Lions after their narrow escape in Week 1and getting steamrolled on defense in Week 2. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices