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The Rich Eisen Show, page 18
by ESPN, Rich Eisen Productions, Rich Eisen · English
The Rich Eisen Show mixes expert sports analysis with pop culture, humor and insightful interviews. Rich attracts the most recognizable names across sports and entertainment from athletes and coaches like Deion Sanders, Patrick Mahomes, Tom Brady, and Aaron Rodgers, to celebrities like Larry David, Arnold Schwarzenegger, and Oscar winners Matt Damon, Jodie Foster, Matthew McConaughey, Regina King, and Morgan Freeman. The Emmy-nominated show originates out of Los Angeles and airs live weekdays Noon-3PM ET/9AM-Noon PT on Disney+, ESPN+ and on ESPN Radio and SiriusXM Channel 80 nationally. In addition, the show is available on-demand with ESPN Podcasts on Apple Podcasts, iHeart Podcasts, Amazon Music, Spotify and other podcast platforms. Eisen said, 'After all these years of seeing TV add 10 pounds, I'm hoping phones and tablets will only add 5.'
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Hour 2: Raiders’ Cousins vs Mendoza Debate, plus Dane Brugler Previews the NFL DraftThe episode mixes live sports talk and NFL Draft analysis. It opens with ESPN2’s counterprogramming updates from the 2026 Masters: Patrick Reed leads at 4-under, Christopher Rattan and Tommy…9 Apr 2026 · 47 min · 14 chapters
Hour 1: Rich Reveals He’ll be Hosting ‘SportsCenter’ from Bristol, plus WWE Superstar Seth Rollins In-StudioRich Eisen opens the show with “Masters counterprogramming” coverage while also previewing major sports weekend storylines (NBA play-in seeding, potential Ovechkin/Caps finale, NFL draft guest plans,…9 Apr 2026 · 47 min · 16 chapters
Exclusive interview with “The Young OG” Je’Von EvansThe hosts recap WWE storylines and promos (CM Punk vs Roman Reigns, Cody/Randy/Pat McAfee angle) and then shift to an interview with Je’Von Evans (“The Young OG”) about his WWE main-roster rise,…9 Apr 2026 · 1 h 31 min · 33 chapters
Hour 3: Rich’s Power Rankings, plus The MMQB’s Albert Breer Talks NFL Draft & MoreHour 3 of The Rich Eisen Show focuses on NFL Draft analysis with Sports Illustrated senior writer Albert Breer, including “no prototypes” at key positions, quarterback projections, and…8 Apr 2026 · 47 min · 20 chapters
Hour 2: The Pirates Paid a Player??? plus Angels & Braves Brawl, and Chris Webber Talks Michigan NattySports talk spanning college basketball (Michigan’s title run and coach Dusty May), MLB news (Pittsburgh Pirates signing 19-year-old shortstop Connor Griffin to a nine-year, $140M guarantee), and an…8 Apr 2026 · 47 min · 18 chapters
Hour 1: CJ Stroud Extension Debate, plus Alan Shipnuck Talks New Rory Book, Tiger & The MastersThe show’s Hour 1 debates NFL contract strategy for quarterbacks on rookie deals, then pivots to Masters week coverage—especially Rory McIlroy’s chances to win again at Augusta—and a broader…8 Apr 2026 · 47 min · 14 chapters
Hour 3: UCLA Women’s HC Cori Close, Mendoza Skipping the Draft, plus Emmanuelle Chriqui In-StudioThe episode of The Rich Eisen Show (Hour 3) covers three main segments: UCLA women’s basketball championship talk with head coach Cori Close, NFL draft/holdout quick hitters, and an in-studio…7 Apr 2026 · 47 min · 19 chapters
Hour 2: Overreaction Tuesday, plus ESPN’s Jay Bilas Breaks Down Michigan-UConnThe Rich Eisen Show Hour 2 focuses on “Overreaction Monday on a Tuesday,” plus ESPN college basketball analyst Jay Bilas breaking down Michigan vs. UConn in the men’s national championship.7 Apr 2026 · 47 min · 20 chapters
Hour 1: Michigan Wins a National Championship Reactions with UM Head Coach Dusty MayMichigan’s men’s basketball national championship run and the title game vs UConn, focusing on coach Dusty May’s roster-building, NIL/transfer strategy, and the team’s defensive versatility.7 Apr 2026 · 47 min · 19 chapters
Hour 3: UNC Hires Michael Malone, plus Comedian/Roastmaster General Jeff Ross In-StudioUNC hires NBA champion coach Michael Malone; NBA injury updates (Lakers, LeBron, Austin Reaves); sports-and-entertainment debate on Final Four game presentation music; Rich’s “One Shining Moment” hot…6 Apr 2026 · 47 min · 17 chapters
Hour 2: Geno Auriemma’s Bad Look, plus The Ringer’s Todd McShay Talks NFL Draft IntrigueHour 2 of The Rich Eisen Show focuses on two main topics: NFL draft quarterback evaluation and a heated controversy from the NCAA women’s championship game involving UConn coach Geno Auriemma.6 Apr 2026 · 47 min · 19 chapters
Hour 1: Michigan/UConn Preview, UCLA Routs South Carolina, plus ESPN’s Seth GreenbergThe Rich Eisen Show (Hour 1) covers the NCAA men’s and women’s championship weekend and previews Michigan vs UConn.6 Apr 2026 · 47 min · 22 chapters
Kirk Cousins, Mendoza vs Simpson, Lamar/Hurts Pressure & MoreOverreaction Monday debates NFL quarterback development rules, rookie QB landing spots, and offseason pressure narratives, plus predictions for Kirk Cousins, Jalen Hurts, and Lamar Jackson.6 Apr 2026 · 34 min · 12 chapters
Hour 3: What’s More Likely, plus Hockey Hall of Famer Chris Pronger In-Studio“What’s More Likely” game segment plus a long in-studio interview with Hockey Hall of Famer Chris Pronger promoting his book Earned.3 Apr 2026 · 47 min · 23 chapters
Hour 2: Jalen Rosen Rose Talk Final Four, Dusty May to UNC Possibility, plus Landon Donovan In-StudioRich Eisen Show Hour 2 focuses on two main interviews plus sports talk. Landon Donovan, a National Soccer Hall of Famer and six-time MLS champion, promotes his memoir Landon.3 Apr 2026 · 46 min · 15 chapters
Hour 1: Luka Doncic’s Concerning Injury, plus ‘Malcolm in the Middle’ Star Jane Kaczmarek In-StudioNBA and TV crossover episode. Main focus is Luka Dončić’s left hamstring injury after returning from a first-half tweak, plus what it means for the Lakers’ remaining games and playoff timing.3 Apr 2026 · 47 min · 27 chapters
Hour 3: Rich’s Top 5 April Sporting Events, plus ‘Daredevil: Born Again’ Star Wilson BethelRich Eisen’s “Hour 3” covers April sports highlights (his Top 5 sporting events) and a conversation with Wilson Bethel, plus discussion of Kirk Cousins signing with the Raiders and Michigan…3 Apr 2026 · 47 min · 18 chapters
Hour 2: NFL Insider Tom Pelissero, plus Chris Webber Talks Final Four & NBARich Eisen Show Hour 2 mixes NFL contract/league business with NCAA/NBA Final Four talk.2 Apr 2026 · 47 min · 15 chapters
Hour 1: Kirk Cousins to Raiders Reactions, plus Lavonte David Talks Retirement & MoreRaiders quarterback room shakeup—reactions to Kirk Cousins signing, and debate over whether rookie Fernando Mendoza (Indiana) will start immediately.2 Apr 2026 · 47 min · 19 chapters
The return of Stephanie McMahon, Gunther takes down Seth Rollins, and much moreNo Contest Wrestling Podcast previews and reacts to WWE’s road to WrestleMania, focusing on Monday Night Raw returns, major women’s feuds, new championships, and likely match outcomes.2 Apr 2026 · 1 h 45 min · 46 chapters
Hour 3: MLB Week 1 Overreactions, Dallas Cowboys Optimism, plus Baseball Writer/Author Ken DavidoffHour 3 of The Rich Eisen Show mixes early MLB “overreactions,” NFL offseason talk (Cowboys optimism, George Pickens franchise tag, possible 18-game schedule), and baseball tech/economics (ABS,…1 Apr 2026 · 46 min · 19 chapters
Hour 2: The Best Players of the NFL Network Era, plus ESPN’s Jeremy FowlerRich Eisen’s Hour 2 blends (1) ESPN senior NFL writer Jeremy Fowler’s reporting on an “iceberg” in the Philadelphia Eagles’ offense and (2) Eisen’s “best players of the NFL Network era” power…1 Apr 2026 · 46 min · 12 chapters
Hour 1: The Steelers’ Aaron Rodgers Waiting Game, plus FOX Sports Rules Analyst Dean BlandinoThe Pittsburgh Steelers’ quarterback situation hinges on whether Aaron Rodgers will return in 2026, with discussion of Mike McCarthy’s “waiting game” and what the team should do if Rodgers doesn’t…1 Apr 2026 · 47 min · 14 chapters
Hour 3: 49ers Insider Matt Maiocco, plus Seahawks & Pats on ‘Hard Knocks, & NFL Network’s New EraRich Eisen Show Hour 3 covers NFL Annual Meeting news, especially San Francisco 49ers offseason drama and roster outlook, plus Hard Knocks selections (Seahawks, Patriots), NFL Network’s “new era,”…31 Mar 2026 · 47 min · 17 chapters