The Rich Eisen Show

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  New World Champs, Triplemania 34, AEW's Tribute Shows & More! 17.09.2026 1h 12min

  This week O'Shea and T.J. respond to 4 wild days in wrestling including: Sami Zayn regaining the Undisputed WWE Championship. Stephanie Vaquer regaining the Women's World Championship at a house show in her native country of Chile. The unreal story of El Grande Americano and more! They also debate whether Penta should have went over The Tribal Chief on Raw from Mexico City. And NCW gives AEW's Tribute shows major respect. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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  Hour 3: Suzy Shuster Updates Rich’s Appendectomy, plus NFL Network’s Brian Baldinger 16.09.2026 46min

  NFL Network Analyst Brian Baldinger tells guest host Colleen Wolfe his biggest takeaways from the Giants’ Week 1 Cowboys beatdown, what concerns him most about Mike McDaniel’s new Chargers offense, discusses the Packers’ blowout loss to the Vikings, Josh Allen’s hero performance against the Texans’ stout defense, and which teams’ defenses need to step it up in Week 2. Colleen and the guys field some hot takes from one caller who wants to abandon his Dallas Cowboys fandom and another who wants to fire Chiefs head coach Andy Reid. Rich’s wife Suzy Shuster calls in from the hospital with a tongue-in-cheek ‘sideline report’ on her husband’s emergency appendectomy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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  Hour 2: NFL Power Rankings, NFL Insider Mike Garafolo with Guest Host Colleen Wolfe 16.09.2026 46min

  Guest host Colleen Wolfe, Brockman and TJ switch things up a bit with this week’s NRL Power Rankings by holding a draft of the league’s top 10 teams. NFL Insider Mike Garafolo tells Colleen why he expects to see Aaron Donald return for the Rams Week 2 against the Giants on Monday Night Football, if Cooper Rush will get the Week 2 start for the Falcons with Tua Tagovailoa and Michael Penix Jr. on the mend, how long the Browns stick with Deshaun Watson as their QB1, if Kyler Murray could return to the Vikings in Week 2 after suffering a concussion, the timeline for Sam Darnold to come back from his hip/glute injury, and more. Colleen and the guys give props to the NFL players who changed locations this offseason who balled out for their new teams in Week 1. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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  Hour 1:  Guest Host Colleen Wolfe, plus NFL Network Analyst Kurt Warnerx 16.09.2026 46min

  Guest Host Colleen Wolfe, Brockman and TJ break down which NFL teams cannot afford to start the season 0-2.  Pro Football Hall of Famer/NFL Network Analyst Kurt Warner and Colleen break down Week 1’s top storylines including the Chargers looking lost in Mike McDaniel’s new offense, which QB will emerge as the Atlanta Falcons starter, the Minnesota Vikings options at QB in the wake of Kyler Murray’s concussion, Patrick Mahomes’ successful return from his season-ending knee injury, and how concerned the Texans should be about CJ Stroud’s penchant for turnovers. Colleen soothes a despondent Los Angeles Rams fan after their Week 1 debacle against the 49ers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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  Hour 3: Steelers DT Cam Heyward, Comedian Jo Koy In-Studio, plus Arch Manning’s Apology 15.09.2026 46min

  Steelers DT Cam Heyward and Rich breakdown Pittsburgh’s Week 1 win over the Atlanta Falcons, what’s in store for them Week 2 against the New England Patriots, why NFL fans should take Week 1 results, good and bad, with a grain of salt, and more. (timestamp) Comedian Jo Koy joins Rich in-studio to promote his new ‘Blue in the Face’ Netflix special, his die-hard Dodgers and Seattle Seahawks fandom, and more. () Rich reacts to Texas QB Arch Manning’s apology for his initial reaction to an AI video depicting violence against ESPN sideline reporter Holly Rowe. () Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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  Hour 2: ‘Overreaction Tuesday,’ plus ESPN CFB Analyst Josh Pate Talks LSU-Ole Miss & More 15.09.2026 46min

  ESPN’s Josh Pate and Rich break down the biggest storylines coming out of college football’s Week 3 including how Ohio State’s loss to Texas could impact their College Football Playoff hopes, the Arch Manning AI video controversy, how concerned Oregon fans should be about the 1-1 Ducks, the early struggles of Oklahoma QB John Mateer, and what Michigan’s win over the Sooners means for the Wolverines’ confidence level. (1:25) Rich and the guys revisit the controversial “was-it-a-backwards-pass” controversy from the Saints vs Lions Week 1 game. (22:45) In ‘Overreaction Tuesday’ Rich weighs in on Chiefs RB Kenneth Walker III, if Sean Payton regrets giving up the Broncos’ play calling duties, the Cowboys’ disappointing defense, Texans QB CJ Stroud, the ageless Ravens RB Derrick Henry, and the Rams’ and Chargers’ dire need to avoid starting the season 0-2. (33:04)  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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  Hour 1: Broncos-Chiefs Reactions, plus Rich’s Top 5 NFL Week 1 Takeaways 15.09.2026 46min

  Rich and the guys react to Patrick Mahomes looking like his old self and Kenneth Walker III running roughshod over the Broncos’ vaunted defense in the Chiefs’ Monday Night Football Week 1 rout. (2:31) Rich weighs in on Browns HC Todd Monken’s reasoning for starting Deshaun Watson in Week 2 despite the QB’s lackluster Week 1 effort in Cleveland’s season opening loss, and reveals his list of the top 5 NFL offseason narratives that were blown out of the water in Week 1 including the Rams’ perfect season, the Cowboys’ revamped defense, new Chargers OC Mike McDaniel unlocking Justin Herbert, the demise of the Chiefs and more. (21:53) Rich weighs in on the controversy surrounding Texas QB Arch Manning’s reaction to an AI video depicting violence against ESPN sideline reporter Holly Rowe. (38:25) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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  Hour 3: Browns Stick with Watson, Ravens Roll, Vikings QBs, Packers Panic Level & More 14.09.2026 46min

  Rich reacts to the Browns sticking with Deshaun Watson as their QB1 despite a “disaster of a start” in Cleveland’s Week 1 loss to the Jaguars, and why Trevor Lawrence and Jacksonville could rule the roost in the AFC when it’s all said and done this season. (3:29) The guys debate the Green Bay Packers’ panic level, if Carson Wentz should start for the Vikings over Kyler Murray, the Eagles’ narrow win over the Commanders, Derrick Henry and the Baltimore Ravens rolling over the Indianapolis Colts, and the Bengals defense forcing 4 turnovers in their win over the Buccaneers. (18:47) The Bengals won a Week 1 game?!?! (39:51) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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  Hour 2: ESPN’s Marcus Spears, Chargers-Cardinals Stunner, plus OSU-Texas Reactions 14.09.2026 46min

  Rich and the guys react to the Arizona Cardinals stunning domination of the Chargers in Mike LaFleur’s debut as Arizona’s head coach. (3:38) Marcus Spears, ESPN NFL Analyst and Rich break down the NFL’s top Week 1 storylines including his level of concern for the Dallas Cowboys’ supposedly revamped defense, the Chargers’ “stagnant” head scratching effort in the Bolts’ loss to the Cards, if Carson Wentz should start for the Vikings in Week 2 even if Kyler Murray is cleared to play after suffering a concussion against the Packers, how much longer the Browns can stick with Deshaun Watson over Shedeur Sanders as their QB1, Commanders QB Jayden Daniels publicly calling out Stefon Diggs after the WR’s costly unsportsmanlike conduct penalty in Washington’s loss to the Eagles, what to expect from Patrick Mahomes when the Chiefs and Broncos kick off the season’s Monday Night Football schedule, and says why Lane Kiffin’s quirky personality is a great fit for his alma mater LSU. (13:13) Michigan alum Rich rejoices in Ohio State blowing a 20-point 4th quarter lead in the top-ranked Buckeyes’ road loss to Arch Manning and the Texas Longhorns. (38:00) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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  Hour 1: Cowboys-Giants, Bills-Texans, Bears-Panthers & Saints-Lions Reactions 14.09.2026 46min

  Rich weighs in on the New York Giants’ impressive start to the John Harbaugh era with a convincing win over the Dallas Cowboys who’s much hyped defensive makeover fell flat against their NFC East rivals. (2:53)  The guys marvel at Josh Allen putting the Bills on his back in Buffalo’s Week 1 win over the Houston Texans in an early-season battle of AFC contenders, Caleb Williams and Ben Johnson’s Chicago Bears hanging a 50-burger on the Carolina Panthers (21:01) Rich and the guys weigh in on the controversial officiating decision that ultimately decided the Saints vs Lions game. (36:26)  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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  A Wild & Thrilling NFL Week 1 14.09.2026 38min

  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: 0:45 - Led by Jaxson Dart, the Giants are the best team in the NFC East and legit NFC contenders 6:06 - The top three in MVP voting this year will be Trevor Lawrence, Josh Allen and Lamar Jackson in some order 8:45 - The Bears will break the 2013 Broncos' total points record 13:00 - The 49ers are the team to beat in the NFC 16:40 - Carson Wentz should be the Vikings' QB1 moving forward 20:15 - Nobody in the NFC South will finish above .500 21:50 - The Rams' dream team will end up just like the Eagles' version... missing the playoffs 24:55 - The Raiders won't finish in fourth place in the AFC West 28:15 - Jim Harbaugh and Matt LaFleur are already on the hot seat 31:50 - The Bengals' defense is a better unit than their offense Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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  Hour 3: Rich’s Top 5 NFL Week 1 Games, plus Chiefs Superfan Paul Rudd 11.09.2026 46min

  Rich plays the ‘NFL Win-Loss Game’ with fans of the Cleveland Browns and Miami Dolphins.Actor Paul Rudd joins the show for his annual tradition of choosing Rich’s fantasy football team name, weighs in on Patrick Mahomes’ return to his beloved Chiefs after a season-ending knee injury last year, his next ‘Avengers’ movie, and more. Rich previews the top 5 NFL Week 1 games he’s looking forward to most. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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  Hour 2: What’s More Likely,’ Steve Young Talks 49ers-Rams, plus Cooper Rush to Start for Falcons 11.09.2026 46min

  Pro Football Hall of Famer Steve Young and Rich break down the 49ers’ impressive showing in their Week 1 rout of their NFC West rival Rams, discuss Drake Maye’s 3-INT game in the Patriots’ loss to the Seahawks, what the addition of new OC Mike McDaniel will mean for Chargers QB Justin Herbert, the Steelers’ Aaron Rodgers/Mike McCarthy reunion, and which members of the current Niners will be 1st ballot Hall of Famers. Rich and the guys react to Tua Tagovailoa missing Week 1 with an oblique injury, opening the door for Cooper Rush to start for the Atlanta Falcons. In ‘What’s More Likely’ Rich previews the biggest storylines heading into the NFL’s remaining Week 1 games. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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  Hour 1: 49ers Punk the Rams Reactions, plus John McEnroe Talks US Open 11.09.2026 46min

  Rich weighs in on the 49ers drubbing the jetlagged Rams in Melbourne, Australia to kick off their 2026 NFL season. ESPN Tennis Analyst/7-time grand slam champion John McEnroe and Rich preview the all-American Ben Shelton vs Frances Tiafoe US Open semifinal, weighs in on his beloved Knicks winning their first NBA title since he was 14 years-old. Rich comments on the Rams’ “absolute clunker” in Australia and what it means for the team’s mindset moving forward. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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  Talking Ringside Pass 5 with Danhausen / The Vision is back / All In Recap 11.09.2026 1h 34min

  This week O'Shea and Danhausen talk the release of WWE 2K26 Ringside Pass Season 5, the possibility of Danhausen grabbing a Human Monies Briefcase and more! Also, T.J. and O'Shea break down "All In: London", Sunday Night's Main Event and they wonder which faction really runs Monday Night Raw. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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  Hour 3: Possible Tua Back Injury, JJ McCarthy Demoted to QB3, plus Iowa Hawkeyes HC Kirk Ferentz 10.09.2026 46min

  Iowa HC Kirk Ferentz and Rich discuss his 28 years as at the Hawkeyes’ helm that was predated by a stint on Bill Belichick’s Cleveland Browns staff, the game clock controversy at the end of Michigan’s last-second/extra second win over Western Michigan, how NIL is rapidly changing the landscape of college football, and more. Rich and the guys react to reports out of Atlanta about a possible back injury to Falcons QB Tua Tagovailoa, and weigh in on former Vikings starter JJ McCarthy being demoted to 3rd string behind Carson Wentz for Week 1. Rich updates the latest on Packers RB Josh Jacob’s legal woes, and plays the ‘NFL Win-Loss Game’ with a New York Jets fan. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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  Hour 2: Sam Darnold Injury Impact, plus ESPN’s Alex Smith Talks Chiefs, Bills, Ravens & More 10.09.2026 46min

  Rich reacts to the latest news on Sam Darnold’s hip injury and discusses how an extended absence could impact the Seahawks’ season with backup QB Drew Lock. ESPN NFL Analyst Alex Smith and Rich discuss Travis Kelce’s evolution from raw rookie to the NFL’s GOAT receiving Tight End, what advice he has for Patriots QB Drake Maye in the wake of his ugly 3-INT season debut, what to expect from the Buffalo Bills and Kansas City Chiefs this season, why he’s buying big time stock in the Baltimore Ravens, what’s at stake already for the Rams and 49ers in their Week 1 NFC West showdown, and his former Utah coach Kyle Whittingham taking over the reins at Michigan. Rich and the guys discuss the injuries to Patriots WR AJ Brown, Raiders Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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  Hour 1: Patriots/Seahawks Reactions, Darnold’s Injury, plus The MMQB’s Albert Breer 10.09.2026 46min

  Rich and the guys react to the official start of the NFL season in an intrigue-filled Seahawks win over the Patriots featuring a hip injury to Seattle starting QB Sam Darnold, Drake Maye’s disastrous 3-INT game, and more. Sports Illustrated/The MMQB’s Albert Breer and Rich discuss Maye’s 4th quarter struggles in the Pats’ season opener, how long New England could be without WR AJ Brown, the severity of the injuries to Darnold and Raiders TE Brock Bowers, what Maxx Crosby wants to prove this season, if Tua Tagovailoa can hold off Michael Penix Jr. as the Falcons’ QB1, the timing of Baker Mayfield’s Buccaneers extension, Aaron Donald sitting out the Rams’ Week 1 showdown with the 49ers in Australia, and more. Rich plays the ‘NFL Win-Loss Game’ with a Dallas Cowboys fan. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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  Hour 3: Ravens RB Derrick Henry, plus Delaware State HC DeSean Jackson In-Studio 09.09.2026 46min

  Ravens RB Derrick Henry and Rich break down the top storylines heading into Baltimore’s season including adjusting to new Head Coach Jesse Minter, his chances to break Emmitt Smith’s NFL career rushing record, and what winning a Super Bowl ring would mean to him, the team and the city.  Former Pro Bowl WR DeSean Jackson joins Rich in-studio to promote his new ‘Go Deep’ Prime Video documentary chronicling his journey from growing up surrounded by gang culture in Long Beach, California through his 15-year NFL career, discusses his fond memories of Andy Reid and Michael Vick while playing in Philadelphia, relives his Miracle at the Meadowlands game-winning punt return in the Eagles’ 2010 win over the Giants, how he landed the Delaware State head coaching job and why his goals there go beyond just winning football games, and reveals his pick to win the NFC East this season. O’Shea Jackson Jr joins Rich and the guys to react to the epic night at the US Open that saw American Ben Shelton outlast Carlos Alcaraz in the latest-finishing match ever at the storied tournament. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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  Hour 2: Week 1 NFL Power Rankings, plus NFL Network Analyst Kurt Warner 09.09.2026 46min

  NFL Network Analyst/Pro Football Hall of Famer Kurt Warner and Rich preview the 2026 NFL season including the Seahawks vs Patriots Super Bowl rematch to kick things off, the sky-high expectations for the Los Angeles Rams following the addition of Myles Garrett and Aaron Donald’s return, how far Josh Allen can take the Buffalo Bills in the playoffs, if Joe Burrown can take home MVP honors, and what to expect from Kyler Murray, Jaxson Dart, Tyler Shough, Bo Nix, Dak Prescott, Jayden Daniels, Patrick Mahomes and Shedeur Sanders this season.Michigan alum Rich weighs in on the NCAA denying the MAC Conference’s request to have Western Michigan named the winner over the Wolverines in their game marred by a controversial Hail Mary. Rich reveals his new rankings of the NFL’s top ten teams heading into the season’s Week 1.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices