The Rich Eisen Show

Rich and the guys weigh in on the Seattle Seahawks going up for sale with a tongue-in-cheek breakdown of who should buy the reigning Super Bowl champions, and react to the possible move of the Bears from Chicago to a new stadium in Indiana. Two-time Super Bowl champion LB Kyle Van Noy tells Rich why a dominant DT is just as important if not more so than a strong edge rush for a team’s ability to win the Super Bowl in today’s NFL, his message to critics who think he’s washed at age 34, why he was not surprised the Ravens and John Harbaugh parted ways, and what advice he has for Baltimore’s new head coach Jesse Minter about using RB Derrick Henry.    Michigan alum Rich proves he will never pass up an opportunity to troll Ohio State. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rich comments on the immense pressure faced by Olympic athletes.   NBC Sports’ Mike Tirico and Rich break down the Winter Olympics’ top moments so far, and revisit their favorite memories from their old school ESPN SportsCenter days.    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Oscar-winner Billy Bob Thornton joins the show to discuss the massive professional and personal impact the late Robert Duvall had on his career and life, shares a great story about how he, a vegan, pretended he ate meat whenever he was around the BBQ-obsessed actor, and reveals how he responded to Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones’ memorable cameo in ‘Landman.’ Director Andre Gaines joins Rich in-studio to discuss his recent ‘BOO-YA: A Portrait of Stuart Scott’ ESPN 30-for-30 documentary. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

ESPN NFL Draft analyst Mel Kiper Jr. and Rich break down his latest mock draft and Big Board rankings of his top 25 players including how teams can mine the depth at wide receiver this year, why the Raiders would be getting a “guaranteed star” by drafting Indiana QB Fernando Mendoza, if teams could trade up to select Notre Dame RB Jeremiyah or Ohio State S Caleb Downs, if Alabama QB Ty Simpson will get out of the first round, and how the Seahawks’ Super Bowl win could impact other teams’ draft strategies. Rich ranks the NFL’s recent head coaching hires in terms of the likelihood one of the ten can pull off a Mike Vrabel/Patriots-like turnaround and take their new team to the Super Bowl in year-one on the job. TJ and the guys react to John Cena’s appearance on the ‘No-Contest Wrestling’ podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rich and the guys weigh in on fiery UCLA Head Basketball Coach Mick Cronin ejecting his own player, Steven Jamerson, during a game after the center committed a (borderline hard but not dirty) foul on a Michigan State player, followed by the coach going off on a reporter who asked a seemingly legit question during his postgame media session. Former All-Pro LB Luke Kuechly tells Rich what it means to be elected to the Pro Football Hall of Fame, discusses the Carolina Panthers’ big turnaround last season going from worst to first in the NFC South, and weighs in on Sam Darnold’s inspiring redemption story that culminated in a Super Bowl win for the Seattle Seahawks QB. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"Never seen 17" WWE World Champion John Cena joins O'Shea and TJ for an epic all-encompassing interview. The recently retired, future WWE Hall of Famer joined the guys in-studio to discuss his love of wrestling and the business, his legendary 20+ year wrestling career, and what he wanted to accomplish in his final year competing in the WWE. The conversation detailed Cena's humble wrestling beginnings which included him sleeping in his car in Venice Beach, a woefully short-lived career as an airport chauffeur in early life, and how a moment in the back of a bus became a turning point in his wrestling career. John reveals never before told stories about The Bloodline (including the original planned ending of his 2021 SummerSlam fight against Roman Reigns), how he and AJ Styles conceptualized their love letter to wrestling at Crown Jewel 2025 in Australia, and why he chose to end his career the way he did. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

ESPN’s Ramona Shelburne and Rich break down the NBA’s All-Star Weekend, discuss steps the league can take to combat tanking for better draft position, if Jayson Tatum will play for the Boston Celtics this season, the chances we’ll see a WNBA work stoppage, and more. Rich reveals the wildest predictions he overheard from his 15-year-old son and his friends over the weekend with scorching hot takes on Seahawks QB Sam Darnold, Titans QB Cam Ward, free agent RB Breece Hall, the Detroit Lions, Los Angeles Dodgers’ MLB dominance, and more. ‘No-Contest Wrestling’ co-host O’Shea Jackson Jr.drops by the studio to talk NBA All-Star Game and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rich discusses the NBA’s big tanking issue and discusses the drastic option of doing away with the draft and making all incoming rookies free agents from the get go. In ‘Overreaction Tuesday’ Rich weighs in on the possibility of Tyreek Hill rejoining Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs, Tua Tagovailoa’s and Kyler Murray’s uncertain futures with the Miami Dolphins and Arizona Cardinals, if the Raiders should trade All-Pro DE Maxx Crosby, the NBA All-Star Game and Slam Dunk Contest, and more. ESPN’s Jeff Passan and Rich discuss the impact of MLBPA head Tony Clark’s resignation on a possible baseball work stoppage during the next CBA talks, if there’s a shelf life to the Dodgers’ current run of dominance, and how the new ABS balls & strikes challenge system could change the way we view games at home. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rich ranks the NFL’s top offseason storylines with big questions about the Pittsburgh Steelers, Las Vegas Raiders, Kansas City Chiefs, the QB carousel and more. NFL Insider Ian Rapoport and Rich discuss the latest on the apparent tension between the Las Vegas Raiders and All-Pro DE Maxx Crosby, if Indiana QB Fernando Mendoza will throw at the NFL Combine, the Dolphins releasing Tyreek Hill and Tua Tagovailoa’s uncertain future in Miami, if the Steelers want to bring Aaron Rodgers back, if the Arizona Cardinals could part ways with Kyler Murray, if the Seattle Seahawks and Dallas Cowboys could slap the Franchise Tag on Super Bowl MVP RB Kenneth Walker III and WR George Pickens. Rich and the guys weigh in on the surprisingly competitive NBA All-Star Game and the not surprisingly dull Slam Dunk contest. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Brian Webber is filling in for Rich and the crew today as we look back at All-Star weekend! We also debate where Tyreek Hill will end up now that he is a free agent. Plus, Eric Edholm of NFL.com stops by! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Brain Webber is filling in for Rich and the crew today as we recap another All-Star weekend in the NBA! We also catch up with NBC Sports reporter Kurt Helin as he was in LA this weekend. We also reflect on the passing of Legendary actor Robert Duvall Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Brian Webber is filing in for Rich and the guys as we react to another NBA All-Star weekend, and did it live up to the hype. We also get ready for NFL Scouting combine at the end of the month and how will Mendoza fair in Las Vegas. We also try to fix tanking in the NBA! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Basketball Hall of Famer Tim Hardaway Sr. joins Rich where he discusses his ‘Killer Crossover’ biography, reveals who’s to blame for the Run TMC Warriors’ failure to win an NBA title, weighs in on LeBron James’ longevity, Chris Paul’s retirement, the league’s Mount Rushmore of point guards, and more. Rich and the guys debate how they would rank the 2024 NFL Draft QB class among Caleb Williams, Drake Maye, Bo Nix, Jayden Daniels and JJ McCarthy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In ‘What’s More Likely’ Rich weighs in on the Seahawks Super Bowl repeat chances, Eagles QB Jalen Hurts, Raiders DE Maxx Crosby, the NFL Draft, the NBA All-Star Game, Bears QB Caleb Williams, classic horror movies and more. Royals 1B Vinnie Pasquantino and Rich bond over their shared misery of being New York Jets fans, discuss Vinnie suiting up for Team Italy in the World Baseball Classic, what to expect from the new ABS challenge system in MLB this season, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rich recaps the wild day of testimony that led to Ole Miss QB Trinidad Chambliss defeating the NCAA in court to secure a 6th year of eligibility. ESPN NFL Insider/Analyst Field Yates and Rich break down his latest mock draft (version 3.0 already???) including Indiana QB Fernando Mendoza’s lock on the #1 overall pick, the New York Jets’ draft strategy, how high Ohio State’s Caleb Downs and Carnell Tate could go, if Notre Dame RB Jeremiyah Love could be a top-10 pick, and if Alabama QB Ty Simpson will go to the Steelers in the 1st Round. Rich and the guys debate which Winter Olympics sport they would NEVER EVER try. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

NFL Insider Tom Pelissero and Rich discuss how the Seahawks built their Super Bowl-winning roster, Seattle’s biggest offseason priorities including hiring a new Offensive Coordinator and resigning key players like Super Bowl MVP Kenneth Walker III, the Las Vegas Raiders’ looming decision to keep or trade All-Pro DE Maxx Crosby, breaks down which big-name quarterbacks could be on the move in the coming weeks, and says why he’d be shocked if Alabama QB Ty Simpson is not selected in the top half of the first round in the upcoming NFL Draft.   Rich and Brockman look back at Patriots QB Drake Maye’s season and what the MVP runner-up can learn from his Super Bowl LX loss. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Basketball Hall of Famer Chris Webber tells Rich his favorite moments from this first NBA All-Star Game in 1997 including meeting Celtics legend Bill Walton, why he never shied away from talking trash with Michael Jordan, reveals which players in today’s game he most loves watching, and says how coaching has evolved to take more advantage of the growing skillsets of big men like Nikola Jokic and Giannis Antetokounmpo.   Rich weighs in on LeBron James’ uncertain future with the Los Angeles Lakers beyond this season, and gets into a heated debate with Brockman: is Staten Island more a part of New York City than Maine is a part of New England? Rich and Brockman look back at Patriots QB Drake Maye’s season and what the MVP runner-up can learn from his Super Bowl LX loss. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rich and the guys recap the top 5 moments from the Seatle Seahawks’ Super Bowl victory parade. Pro Football Hall of Famer Rod Woodson and Rich discuss how the Seahawks’ ‘Dark Side’ defense compares to the Ravens’ 2000 defense that’s widely regarded as the best all-time, weighs in on Baltimore’s John Harbaugh firing and Jesse Minter hiring, the Pittsburgh Steelers hiring former Cowboys and Packers head coach Mike McCarthy, and Bill Belichick’s HOF snub.  Rich and TJ discuss what the Dallas Cowboys can learn from the Seahawks to return to the playoffs next season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

O'Shea and TJ welcome WWE breakout Superstar, Oba Femi back to the show. Oba shared stories from his Saturday Night's Main Event and Royal Rumble experiences as well as a subtle tweak that he made to make his  entrance even more terrifying. The guys also give their reactions to The Royal Rumble, this week's Raw, and send special shout outs to AJ Styles and Big E. The guys also reveal breaking news about a special guest appearance for next week's episode of No-Contest Wrestling! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rich reveals his final Power Rankings of the Top 10 NFL teams after the conclusion of Super Bowl LX. Basketball Hall of Famer/’Above the Rim’ host Dwight Howard joins Rich in-studio to discuss his ‘Celebrity Wheel of Fortune’ loss to Rich, shares his favorite All-Star Game Dunk Contest Memories, reveals how he mended fences with Kobe Bryant after their memorable beef, claps back at critics of the Lakers’ 2020 ‘Bubble Title,’ and says why he’s excited about the current state of the NBA. ‘No-Contest Wrestling’ podcast host O’Shea Jackson Jr. drops by the studio where the guys react to the Seahawks Super Bowl parade. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices