This Was SportsCenter

Episodes

• This Was SportsCenter: Chris Berman - Season 1, Ep. 2 08.06.2026 1h 4m

  On this episode of 'This Was SportsCenter' Rich Eisen sits down with Chris Berman for an in-depth, behind-the-scenes look back at Boomer's legendary career anchoring 'SportsCenter' and the role he played in shaping ESPN. From the network's early years to present day, Berman reveals the origin story behind his famous nicknames, how the NFL Draft grew from its no-frills humble beginnings on TV to the spectacle that it has become, to what happened that time an actual skunk took up residence inside the 'SportsCenter' studio. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
• This Was SportsCenter: Dan Patrick - Season 1, Ep. 1 05.06.2026 1h 19m

  On the debut episode of 'This Was SportsCenter' Rich Eisen sits down with Dan Patrick for an in-depth, poignant and rollicking behind-the-scenes look back at DP's time at ESPN and the role anchoring 'SportsCenter' played in shaping his career. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
• Introducing 'This Was SportsCenter' 04.06.2026

  This Was SportsCenter is a look (and listen) back in time to the late ‘90s and early 2000s SportsCenter era, told by one of its defining voices: Rich Eisen. Channeling the iconic look, sound, energy and humor of the time, the special 6-episode podcast series will feature Rich Eisen hosting exclusive one-hour candid and unfiltered conversations about the beginning of the biggest brand in sports news with SC icons, including Chris Berman, Dan Patrick, Craig Kilborn, Linda Cohn, Keith Olberman and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices