The Rich Eisen Show

3/20/25 - Hour 2 ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler tells Rich why the Minnesota Vikings opted for JJ McCarthy over Aaron Rodgers at quarterback, how long the Pittsburgh Steelers are willing to wait for Rodgers to make a decision on his NFL future, discusses the NFL Draft stock of Cam Ward and Shedeur Sanders, Kirk Cousins future with the Atlanta Falcons, his main takeaways from this year’s NFL free agency market, Daniel Jones’ chances to wrest the Indianapolis Colts’ starting QB job away from Anthony Richardson, and more.   Rich lays out how Aaron Rodgers’ impending decision could trigger trading up and down in the NFL Draft, explains why JJ McCarthy is set up for success as the Vikings starting QB next season, and reacts to Deion Sanders’ plan to stage Colorado’s spring game like and NFL-style scrimmage against Syracuse.  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

3/20/25 - Hour 1 Rich and Patriots fan Brockman react to free agent WR Stefon Diggs possibly signing with New England.   The Ringer’s Todd McShay and Rich discuss how Aaron Rodgers could impact how the top of the NFL Draft plays out, what the Tennessee Titans should do with #1 overall pick, why the Cleveland Browns should draft Shedeur Sanders with the #2 pick in the draft, the New York Giants options with the 3rd overall pick, if WR or CB would be the best NFL position for Heisman Trophy winner Travis Hunter, and why Louisville’s Tyler Shough could end up being the best QB in this year’s draft class when it’s all said and done.  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-contes

3/19/25 - Hour 3 Rich weighs in on some possible NFL rules changes for next season including changes to regular season Overtime games, banning the Philadelphia Eagles’ ‘Tush Push’ play, not automatically giving division winners a home playoff game, and others.   Two-time Academy Award-winner Robert De Niro and Rich discuss his new ‘The Alto Knights’ film where he plays two different characters, reveals which of his famous lines from ‘Taxi Driver,’ ‘Raging Bull,’ ‘The Untouchables’ and others were scripted or ad libbed, and plays a round of ‘Celebrity True or False’ weighs in on ‘Heat,’ ‘Casino,’ ‘Midnight Run’ and more.   Rich and the guys reveal their predictions on which teams will reach the Final Four in the NCAA Tournament.  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-Contes

3/19/25 - Hour 2 Rich and the guys react to Alabama QB Jalen Milroe running a 4.37 40-yard dash at his pro day, and weigh in on NFL Network analyst Daniel Jeremiah’s latest NFL mock draft.   Michigan Head Basketball Coach Dusty May and Rich discuss the Wolverines’ mindset heading into the NCAA Tournament and the growing chatter that UM could fall prey to upset-minded UC San Diego, why he turned down a chance to coach at his alma mater Indiana and remain in Ann Arbor, and more.   Rich breaks out his power rankings to list his ten favorite movies from 2-time Academy Award-winning actor Robert De Niro.  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

3/19/25 - Hour 1 Rich weighs in on the Minnesota Vikings reportedly turning down trade offers for JJ McCarthy who will become their starting QB, and what that means for Aaron Rodgers’ impending decision about who to play for next season.   ‘Saturday Night Live’ cast member Mikey Day and Rich talk March Madness, and he reveals the origin stories behind some of SNL’s classic sketches including Nate Bargatze as George Washington and the Beavis and Butthead skit with Ryan Gosling.   Rich and the guys react to Shohei Ohtani delighting Japanese fans with his first home run of the season in the Dodgers win over the Cubs in the Tokyo Dome. 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-cont

3/18/25 - Hour 3 Michigan State HC Tom Izzo tells Rich how much hard work and preparation goes into winning an NCAA Tournament game, what winning another national championship would mean for Sparty Nation, and jokes about the low stakes wagers he’s made with his good friend/former Spartans football coach Steve Mariucci.   Former Raiders GM Mike Mayock and Rich discuss the NFL prospects for Louisville QB Tyler Shough, if the Steelers, Vikings and Giants should impose a deadline for Aaron Rodgers to make up his mind, if the Tennessee Titans should trade the #1 overall pick in the NFL Draft to a QB-needy team like the Giants or Browns, and explains why the Chicago Bears and Washington Commanders have aced the NFL offseason so far. 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

3/18/25 - Hour 2 Louisville QB Tyler Shough and Rich discuss his long college football journey that started with Oregon in 2018 and included subsequent stops at Texas Tech and Louisville and could end up with him going in the first round of this year’s NFL Draft.   Rich explains why Shough might be the most NFL-ready QB in the Draft, and the guys break down Mel Kipper Jr’s NFL Mock Draft 3.0.   In ‘Overreaction Tuesday’ Rich weighs in on how many quarterbacks will go in the first round of the NFL Draft, if Cooper Kupp or DK Metcalf will have better season, the fate of the NCAA Tournament’s #1 seeds, how deep the Lakers and Nuggets will go in the NBA Playoffs, and how many games the Dodgers will win this 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

3/18/25 - Hour 1 Rich and the guys break down the latest around the sports world including Aaron Rodgers’ big decision. Sports Illustrated’s Albert Breer and Rich discuss the biggest signings and trades of the NFL offseason including the Bengals big spend, Cooper Kupp to the Seahawks, Rodgers 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

Please check out other RES productions: The Rich Eisen Show: http://apple.co/richeisenshow  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 ===== TJ and O’Shea initial reactions to John Cena’s unforgettable words to his wrestling fans and more drama developing between Iyo Sky, Bianca Belair, and Rhea Ripley from WWE Raw in Brussels. Also, Jaida Parker joins the show to discuss how her journey took her from Florida, to becoming a soccer star at LSU, and now into the wrestling ring as a WWE NXT Superstar. Jaida discusses the hardest hits she’s taken in her career, what her favorite matches have been so far, and answers critics of her signature move, the Hipnotic. Plus, she picks her “bar fight c

3/17/25 - Hour 1 Rich weighs in on Aaron Rodgers’ impending decision on whether or not to retire or sign with the Vikings, Steelers or Giants, and weighs in on the 2025 NCAA Tournament brackets.   UCLA PG Kiki Rice and Rich discuss the expectations for the #1-ranked Bruins heading into the NCAA Tournament, the rise in popularity of women’s basketball, their heated rivalry with USC, 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

3/17/25 - Hour 2 Rich reacts to the Cincinnati Bengals loosening up their purse strings to ink Ja’Marr Chase and Tee Higgins to lucrative long-term deals.   ESPN analyst Jay Bilas and Rich break down the 2025 NCAA Tournament field including the SEC landing a whopping 14 teams in the field, defending champion UConn’s chances as an 8-seed this year, why St. John’s and Michigan State could go on a deep run, why Michigan should be on upset alert vs UC San Diego, and what makes Cooper Flagg the best freshman Duke has ever had.   Rich weighs in on the NCAA Tournament in a special version of ‘Overreaction Monday. 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

3/17/25 - Hour 3 Rich reacts to former Rams WR Cooper Kupp signing with the NFC West rival Seattle Seahawks, and weighs in on one oddsmaker naming the roster-depleted San Francisco 49ers as the team to beat in the NFC West.   Joey McIntyre joins Rich in-studio to discuss his new album and ‘Freedom Tour: Phase One’ concert tour, the origin story behind New Kids on the Block, his devout Boston Celtics fandom, and more.   O’Shea Jackson Jr drops by the studio to talk Lakers and more ahead taping his newest episode of the ‘No-Contest Wrestling’ podcast. 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.co

Please check out other RES productions: The Rich Eisen Show: http://apple.co/richeisenshow  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 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 - Aaron Rodgers looming decision 9:00 - If the Bengals can't keep Trey Hendrickson ,2025 will go just like 2024 - missed playoffs  13:45 - The 49ers’ Super Bowl contending window has closed 17:00 - Daniel Jones will win more games than the Giants this season 20:00 - The Broncos are going to win the AFC West 23:15 - Falcons keeping Kirk Cousins is the smart move 28:30 -

3/14/25 - Hour 3 ESPN’s Louis Riddick and Rich discuss the intrigue that could play out at the top of this year’s Draft and if Shedeur Sanders will be a franchise QB in the NFL, which team would be the best fit for free agent QB Aaron Rodgers, how long teams should wait on the 4-time MVP to make his decision, and breaks down the good (Commanders) and bad (Cowboys) personnel moves over the past week. Rich reacts to Sam Darnold’s introductory Seahawks press conference and weighs in on what fans in Seattle can expect out of their new QB 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'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/

3/14/25 - Hour 2 Boise State LB Ahmed Hassanein tells Rich how he went from growing up in Egypt completely unaware of American football to possibly being selected in this year’s NFL Draft, how future Hall of Fame Aaron Donald impacted his football journey and more.   Rich and TJ react to the drama stirred up by new Seahawks DE DeMarcus Lawrence’s scathing remarks about his former team, Dallas, and teammate Micah Parsons.    In ‘What’s More Likely’ Rich weighs in on the Browns, Colts, Dolphins, Commanders, Steelers, Raiders, Seahawks, Cooper Kupp 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 podcastcho

3/14/25 - Hour 1 Rich weighs in on Myles Garrett’s first press conference since signing his record contract with the Browns after reversing his dug-in stance on wanting a trade out of Cleveland.    NFL Insider Tom Pelissero and Rich discuss Aaron Rodgers’ impending decision on signing with the Pittsburgh Steelers, New York Giants or Minnesota Vikings, if the Atlanta Falcons will keep Kirk Cousins as their very expensive backup to Michael Penix Jr., the Tennessee Titans’ options with the #1 overall pick in the NFL Draft, how much Cooper Kupp can get on the free agency market, the Dallas Cowboys plan for replenishing their roster, and more.   Rich and the guys react to Golden State Warriors G Steph Curry becoming the first player in NBA history to make 4000 three-pointers. 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/

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 is joined by his Turner broadcast partner Brian Anderson to preview the upcoming NCAA Tournament. Brian and Jim discuss the teams, coaches, and players they are looking forward to covering, and who they think will make a run at during March Madness.  They also discuss the playoff push in the NBA, who they think will be in the NBA Finals, and lay out an MVP case for both Shia Gilgeous-Alexander and Nikola Jokic. Also, why is Brian concerned about the Lakers and how far they can go this year.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

3/13/25 - Hour 3 Rich weighs in on Josh Allen’s record-setting contract extension and debates Brockman and TJ about how much, if any, pressure is on the Buffalo Bills QB to win a Super Bowl.   Actor/comedian Denis Leary joins Rich in-studio to discuss his new Fox ‘Going Dutch’ sitcom, reveals that he’s still playing hocket at age 68, sounds off on destination weddings, and in a round of ‘Celebrity True or False’ talks ‘The Sandlot,’ Martin Scorsese’s ‘The Departed,’ getting acting tips for ‘Draft Day’ from Bill Belichick, and how he and Sean Penn settled a beef with R.E.M. lead singer Michael Stipe. 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

3/13/25 - Hour 2 The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette’s Gerry Dulac and Rich discuss the possibility of Aaron Rodgers signing with the Steelers, how the controversial QB would fit in with Mike Tomlin’s culture, if Russell Wilson could return to the team if a Rodgers deal falls through, why Justin Fields signed with the Jets instead of staying in Pittsburgh, and more.   Rich list the top under-the-radar NFL offseason move with takes on the Chargers, Commanders, Bears, Raiders, Broncos, and Eagles. 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

3/13/25 - Hour 1 Rich weighs in on the latest on the Aaron Rodgers free agency front and debates if the 4-time NFL MVP, Russell Wilson or Kirk Cousins would be the best fit for the Pittsburgh Steelers.   Actor Josh Gad joins Rich to discuss his new ‘In Gad We Trust’ book, the state of his beloved Miami Dolphins, spills the beans on an upcoming ‘Space Balls’ sequel, sounds off on annoying Philly fans, and shares some great stories about Hollywood legends Harrison Ford and Warren Beatty.   Rich explains why Mike Tomlin is not to blame for the Steelers failing to develop a franchise QB since Ben Roethlisberger’s retirement. 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-wrestli