The Rich Eisen Show

Basketball Hall of Famer Chris Webber and Rich break down the NBA Playoffs including why the Orlando Magic, despite being up 3-2 on the Detroit Pistons, should be worried about a first-round exit, what Joel Embiid must do for the 76ers to oust the Celtics, why the Nuggets are done despite the key injury to Timberwolves star Anthony Edwards, calls out Denver C Nikola Jokic for getting so worked about the late-game layup by Minnesota’s Jaden McDaniels, and more.Rich reveals his favorite draft picks from the 2026 NFL Draft with takes on the Steelers, Ravens, Raiders, Cowboys, Eagles and more. Suzy Shuster drops by the studio to promote the latest episode of ‘Women’s Sports Now’ on ESPN. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Colts GM Chris Ballard tells Rich he wouldn’t mind seeing the NFL shrink the time between first-round picks at the Draft from 8 minutes down to 5, evaluates Indianapolis’ 2026 draft class, updates the status of QB Daniel Jones’ recovery from a torn Achilles heel, says why he was more than happy to overpay to keep WR Alec Pierce in Indy, and more. Commanders Head Coach Dan Quinn tells Rich why he “can’t wait to coach” his 1st-round draft pick Ohio State LB Sonny Styles, says why Jayden Daniels is out to prove his doubters wrong after an injury-plagued 2025 season, weighs in on the chances of Von Miller and Bobby Wagner returning to Washington next season, and more. Rich reacts to Saudi Arabia’s PIF ending its funding of the upstart LIV Golf tour. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rich, Brockman and TJ debate if the Dallas Cowboys should trade George Pickens now that the talented-but-volatile WR has signed his Franchise Tag tender. The guys react to the latest in the NBA Playoffs and debate if the Los Angeles Lakers, Houston Rockets, Orlando Magic, New York Knicks or Boston Celtics should be worried the most about a first-round exit. 49ers Head Coach Kyle Shanahan reveals to Rich that the Niners would have still taken Ole Miss WR De’Zhaun Stribling 30th overall if they hadn’t traded out of the 1st-round, if we’ll see the return of All-Pro TE George Kittle from his torn Achilles injury by Week 1, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week, O'Shea and T.J. are joined by NXT Superstar and current North American Champion, Myles Borne. Myles shared his inspiring story of being born with "Persistent Pulmonary Hypertension of the Newborn" which resulted in him being born with hearing loss, to currently holding gold with NXT. Myles credits his parents with instilling in him the mantra "Why Not You" which lead to him never allowing his situation to hold him back. Myles also shared how his love of pro wrestling started...how years of amateur wrestling didn't prepare him for WWE...his idea of a perfect day...his Wrestlemania Dream Matches...meeting Legends at the Performance Center, his Bar Fight Crew and much more. O'Shea and T.J. also respond to the situation between World Heavyweight Champion, Roman Reigns & Jacob Fatu that exploded this past Monday on Raw! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rich and the guys react to the NCAA Tournament expanding to 76 teams for the 2027 tourney, and discuss how Rams QB Matthew Stafford might have reacted to Los Angeles drafting Ty Simpson. Actor Chace Crawford joins Rich in-studio to discuss the final season of his groundbreaking Prime Video ‘The Boys’ series, what it’s like, as a lifelong Dallas Cowboys fan, to have Tony Romo for a brother-in-law, reveals what happened when he played a round of golf with 6-time major champion Rory McIlroy, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rich breaks out his NFL Power Rankings to list the top 10 2026 drafted players that will live up to their billing including Fernando Mendoza, Jeremiyah Love, Caleb Downs, and others. Saints Head Coach Kellen Moore and Rich discuss New Orleans selecting talented-but-often-injured WR Jordyn Tyson with their first-round pick this year and the rest of their 2026 NFL Draft class, the addition of RB Travis Etienne via free agency, the year-two expectations for QB Tyler Shough, and what fans can expect from the team next season. Rich and Brockman break down how the NFC South could play out next season among the Saints, Atlanta Falcons, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, and Carolina Panthers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rich, Brockman and TJ weigh in on the NBA’s convoluted new proposal to end Draft Lottery tanking. Rams GM Les Snead tells Rich why he pulled the trigger on drafting Alabama QB Ty Simpson despite having Matthew Stafford playing at an elite level, how much longer he expects the reigning NFL MVP to play in Los Angeles, why Los Angeles drafted a tight end in the 2nd-round to join an already crowded TE room, and that he’s in “lock step” with head coach Sean McVay on all roster decisions. Rich and the guys break down the latest in the NBA Playoffs including Joel Embiid looking like his old self in the 76ers’ Game 5 win over the Celtics. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rich reacts to Ty Simpson admitting that he had a secret pre-NFL Draft meeting with Los Angeles Rams HC Sean McVay. In ‘Overreaction Tuesday’ Rich weighs in on the San Francisco 49ers, George Pickens’ future with the Dallas Cowboys, Joe Burrow and the Cincinnati Bengals’ 2026 season expectations, the NBA Playoffs, how the Red Sox and Phillies will respond to their managerial firings, and Indiana Fever star Caitlin Clark. Actor/comedian Ray Romano joins Rich in-studio to discuss his role as a head coach in season 2 of the Netflix ‘Running Point’ basketball comedy, his lifelong New York Jets fandom, reveals how performing Eminem’s ‘Lose Yourself’ won him (and his sons) a karaoke contest recently, and shows off uncanny knowledge of world capitals. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Cardinals Head Coach Mike LaFleur and Rich discuss landing his new job after serving for Sean McVay’s Rams Offensive Coordinator, Arizona drafting Notre Dame RB Jeremiyah Love 3rd-overall in the NFL Draft, what the expectations will be for rookie QB Carson Beck, and if he was surprised by L.A. drafting Ty Simpson with the 13th overall pick. Buccaneers Head Coach Todd Bowles and Rich break down Tampa Bay’s NFL Draft class headlined by Miami Hurricanes edge rusher Rueben Bain Jr, discusses the impact of losing WR Mike Evans to the San Francisco 49ers, his former Jets QB Sam Darnold winning the Super Bowl with the Seattle Seahawks, and more. Rich and the guys react to Nikola Jokic’s end-of-game antics between the Denver Nuggets/Minnesota Timberwolves Game 5. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

NFL Insider Tom Pelissero explains to Rich the implications of the Pittsburgh Steelers placing the rare Right-of-First-Refusal tender on Aaron Rodgers. Country music legend Kenny Chesney joins Rich in-studio to promote his new ‘Heart Life Music’ book, shares the hilarious way he became great friends with Denver Broncos Head Coach Sean Payton, reveals how he (at Tennessee native) grew up cheering for the Boston Red Sox and how a Sammy Hagar birthday party in Cabo inspired his ‘Beer in Mexico’ song. Rich and the guys react to the latest around Major League Baseball including the Phillies firing manager Rob Thompson and naming Don Mattingly their interim skipper. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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' topics: 2:40 - The Rams are going to wish they had drafted Rueben Bain Jr. Makai Lemon last week 7:25 - This is the ultimate “prove it” season for Jalen Hurts in Philadelphia 11:10 - The Jets won this year's NFL Draft 14:55 - Drew Allar will start the most games at QB for the Steelers in 2026 18:35 - The Browns will be no worse than second in the AFC North this season 21:45 - The Saints won't be picking in the top half of the 2027 NFL Draft 23:40 - Jeremiyah Love will be the first rookie running back since Ezekiel Elliott in 2016 to lead the NFL in rushing yards 26:05 - The Giants will have the NFL’s most ferocious pass rush in 2026 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

NFL on FOX Analyst Greg Olsen and Rich discuss the Los Angeles Rams’ big gamble on QB Ty Simpson, how the Philadelphia Eagles’ offense could look dramatically different next season with the arrival of new OC Sean Mannion and the likely departure of WR AJ Brown, the rise of importance of having multiple tight ends on the field to NFL offenses, and more. Mets fan TJ, Red Sox fan Brockman and Yankees fan Rich react to the latest around MLB including Boston firing manager Alex Cora after a slow start to the season. Rich wonders if a team reportedly backing out of an NFL Draft night trade with the Ravens could have been retaliation for Baltimore pulling out of their Maxx Crosby trade with the Las Vegas Raiders. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rich and Brockman debate if the Los Angeles Rams erred greatly by selecting QB Ty Simpson 13th overall in the NFL Draft despite having the reigning MVP Matthew Stafford in the locker room still. Actor Phil Dunster joins Rich in-studio to promote his HBO comedy ‘Rooster’ co-starring Steve Carrell, shares his favorite memories from playing Jamie Tart in ‘Ted Lasso’ including how he, a die-hard football/soccer fan reacted to sharing a scene with legendary Manchester City Manager Pep Guardiola. Rich and Cowboys fan TJ react to Dallas still waiting on WR George Pickens to sign his Franchise Tag tender contract. Jets fan Rich weighs in on New York’s NFL Draft weekend. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rich breaks down how the Pittsburgh aced the 2026 NFL Draft as the host city while the Steelers did likewise with their shrewd use of picks, and weighs in on the Cleveland Browns owning the draft for a second consecutive year. NFL Network Analyst Daniel Jeremiah and Rich break down the 2026 NFL Draft including how the top 10 picks played out, the Los Angeles Rams’ stunning selection of Alabama QB Ty Simpson 13th overall, how many games Fernando Mendoza could start for the Las Vegas Raiders next season, what the Browns and Cowboys did very right with their picks this year, and predicts if Texas Longhorns QB Arch Manning or Oregon Ducks QB Dante Moore will be the #1 overall pick in the 2027 Draft. Rich and the guys discuss if the Philadelphia Eagles drafting WR Makai Lemon means a trade of AJ Brown to the New England Patriots is imminent. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Live from the NFL Draft in Pittsburgh where Rich and ESPN’s Rece Davis and Mike Greenberg break down the first night of the NFL Draft including how the adjusted to the new, quicker 8-minutes between picks clock, why the Rams selecting Ty Simpson 13th overall was a “terrible” pick, their long history of hosting ‘SportsCenter’ and more. n ‘What’s More Likely’ Rich weighs in on how the NFL Draft’s 1st-round picks will pan out next season, the Rams’ head-scratching Ty Simpson selection, Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones, and more. Rich breaks down how the pre-NFL Draft trades played out in terms of players picked in the first round. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Live from the NFL Draft in Pittsburgh where FOX Sports’ Joel Klatt and Rich break down Round 1 of the NFL Draft including why Raiders fans should be excited about the team’s future with Fernando Mendoza, why the Rams should have big concerns about Ty Simpson’s chances to succeed in the NFL, praises the New York Giants’ and Jets’ 1st-round picks, and more. Pro Football Hall of Famer Calvin Johnson tells Rich his favorite moments from his NFL Draft night in 2007, break down the 2026 Draft WR class and what advice he has for 4th-overall pick Carnell Tate, shares his favorite moments from playing alongside Matthew Stafford on the Detroit Lions, and more. Steelers Head Coach Mike McCarthy and Rich discuss taking over Pittsburgh’s reigns from Mike Tomline, the team’s 1st-round NFL Draft choice of ASU OT Max Iheanachor after the Cowboys stole WR Makai Lemon out from under them, the Aaron Rodgers waiting game and his backup plan in case the 4-time NFL MVP retires, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Live from the NFL Draft in Pittsburgh where Rich reacts to an eventful Round 1 including the Los Angeles Rams’ stunning selection of Alabama QB Ty Simpson with the 13th overall pick. NFL Insider Ian Rapoport and Rich discuss the first round of the NFL Draft including the Eagles trading up to steal WR Makai Lemon away from the Pittsburgh Steelers, if Sean McVay and Rams GM Les Snead are on the same page about the Ty Simpson pick, what that selection means for Matthew Stafford’s Jimmy Garoppolo as L.A.’s backup QB, how the Philadelphia Eagles swooped in to snatch WR Makai Lemon away from the Steelers, and more.Rich ranks the top five teams that nailed the draft’s first round with takes on the Cowboys, Eagles, Rams, Titans, Jets, and Browns. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Live from the NFL Draft in Pittsburgh where Rich and Steelers DT Cam Heyward discuss Aaron Rodgers impending return-or-retire decision, reveals that his former head coach Mike Tomlin has been studying John Madden’s broadcasts to prepare for his new gig on NBC’s ‘Football Night in America’ next season, and more. WWE Superstar Seth Rollins and Rich preview his beloved Chicago Bears’ NFL Draft, his new coffee business venture and more. ‘Women’s Sports Now’ host Suzy Shuster joins the show from Los Angeles. Rich and the guys debate if the NFL Draft’s new 8-minute clock (down from 10 minutes between picks in previous years) will be a success or not Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Live from the NFL Draft in Pittsburgh where Rich and NFL Network Analyst Daniel Jeremiah preview the first round including how trades could reshape how the top 10 picks shake out, if Caleb Downs could fall to the Cowboys at #12, why the Arizona Cardinals trading back into the 1st round for Ty Simpson makes sense, and more. Pro Football Hall of Famer Rod Woodson tells Rich why he decided to go to Europe to run track instead of signing with the Steelers coming out of Purdue, weighs in on Pittsburgh’s’ and Baltimore's new eras after parting ways with Mike Tomlin and John Harbaugh, and reveals what questions he has for Lamar Jackson in the Ravens’ new offense under new head coach Jesse Minter. Rich, Brockman and TJ make their less-than-confident NFL Draft predictions in ‘Higher Register.’ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Live from the NFL Draft in Pittsburgh where Rich and the guys break down the hype and intrigue heading into Thursday night’s Round 1, and Rich reacts to New England Patriots Head Coach Mike Vrabel missing Day 3 of the Draft to deal with personal issues in the wake of the Dianna Russini scandal. Pro Football Hall of Famer/NFL Network Analyst Kurt Warner tells Rich what the game tape says about presumptive #1 overall pick Fernando Mendoza, discusses Kirk Cousins role with the Raiders heading into the 2026 season, why there’s a lot to like about Ty Simpson but what lingering questions remain about the Alabama QB, if Penn State’s Drew Allar, Miami’s Carson Beck or LSU’s Garrett Nussmeier could be the 3rd quarterback drafted, his son EJ’s prospects to play in the NFL, and more. Michigan alum Rich makes the case for Ohio State Buckeye Carnell Tate to be the first WR selected in the Draft over ASU’s Jordyn Tyson Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices