The Rich Eisen Show

NBC Sports’ Jamal Crawford and Rich preview the pivotal Spurs-Timberwolves Game 5 on the heels of Victor Wembanyama’s Game 4 ejection, discuss LeBron James’ uncertain future with the Los Angeles Lakers, says what impresses him most about the defending champion Oklahoma City Thunder, weighs in on the Knicks, a possible Giannis Antetokounmpo trade and more. Rich and the guys react to the latest NFL Schedule Release announcements including the Dallas Cowboys hosting the Philadelphia Eagles on Thanksgiving Day. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Athletic’s Sam Amick tells Rich which factors could determine if LeBron James returns to Los Angeles or moves on from the Lakers next season, which teams could be the most intriguing fits for a possible Giannis Antetokounmpo trade, how Oklahoma City successfully pivoted after parting ways with future Hall of Famers Kevin Durant, James Harden and Russell Westbrook, and why Steve Kerr returned to the Golden State Warriors instead of taking a TV analyst job. In ‘Overreaction Tuesday’ Rich weighs in on the Kansas City Chiefs’ 2026 outlook with Patrick Mahomes returning from a torn ACL, if the Dallas Cowboys or New York Giants are likely to win the NFC East, Atlanta Falcons RB Bijan Robinson, LeBron’s Lakers future, Shohei Ohtani’s struggles at the plate this season, and Rory McIlroy’s chances to win all four of golf’s majors this year. Jets fan Rich reacts to Breece Hall’s recent comments after signing a 3-year, $43.5 extension. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rich and the guys break down LeBron James’ uncertain NBA future after the Lakers’ playoffs elimination at the hands of the Oklahoma City Thunder. Panthers GM Dan Morgan tells Rich why he’d like to see even less time between picks at the NFL Draft, breaks down Carolina’s 2026 draft class, discusses the timeline for contract extension for QB Bryce Young, talks NFL Schedule Release, and more. Rich reacts to Donovan Mitchell’s record-tying night in the Cavs’ Game 4 win over the Detroit Pistons. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rich and the guys react to the announcement that the Dallas Cowboys and New York Giants will be featured in the first ‘Sunday Night Football’ game of the year in Week 1. Former ESPN SportsCenter/Late Late Show host Craig Kilborn joins Rich in-studio where he weighs in on his beloved Minnesota Timberwolves hotly contested NBA Playoffs series against Victor Wembanyama and the San Antonio Spurs, the Vikings’ acquisition of Kyler Murray this offseason to compete with former 1st-round pick JJ McCarthy, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Knicks fan Rich gloats over New York’s “crushing sweep” of TJ’s Philadelphia 76ers. Comedian Ron Taylor joins Rich in-studio to talk winning Netflix’s ‘Funny AF,’ the Kevin Hart roast, reveals how Dave Chappelle inspired him to get into stand-up when he was in high school, and reveals why Detroit Pistons star Cade Cunningham owes him a big apology. Rich and Brockman recap the opening weekend of WNBA play. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rich reacts to Victor Wembanyama’s ejection in the San Antonio Spurs’ Game 4 loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves. ESPN’s Vincent Goodwill and Rich discuss Wembanyama’s Game 4 ejection, what winning the Draft Lottery means for the Washington Wizards, breaks down the New York Knicks’ sweep of the Philadelphia 76ers and Joel Embiid’s future in Philly, and lays out the two scenarios that could derail a title repeat by the Oklahoma City Thunder. Rich offers up his biggest takeaways on the NBA Draft Lottery winners (Wizards) and losers (Pacers). 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's topics: 1:10 - The Browns should name Shedeur Sanders QB1 right now 6:40 - The Vikings' QB competition is the single most interesting storyline between now and Week 1 11:40 - The Colts should start Anthony Richardson until Daniel Jones is 100% 14:15 - Justin Herbert will deserve his MVP votes this year and finish in the top 3 18:15 - Breece Hall will finish in the top 3 in rushing yards this season 20:48 - The Broncos are the team to beat in the AFC in 2026 23:20 - The NFL season Kickoff Game will be Bears at Seahawks and it will be and NFC Championship Game preview 25:40 - Top 5 coaches on the hot seat: 5) Mike Vrabel/Aaron Glenn... 4) Todd Bowles... 3) Dan Campbell... 2) Nick Sirianni... 1) Zac Taylor Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rich ranks the NFL’s most impactful offseason additions including CB Trent McDuffie to the Los Angeles Rams, WR Mike Evans to the San Francisco 49ers, RB Kenneth Walker to the Kansas City Chiefs, and more. Comedian Jay Pharoah joins Rich in-studio to promote the new season of FOX’s ‘The Quiz with Balls,’ his LeBron James and Lakers fandom, and shows off his expert impressions including Kevin Hart, Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson, Stephen A. Smith, Jason Statham, Shaq, and Eddie Murphy. Jets fan Rich reacts to New York giving RB Breece Hall a 3-year extension. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In ‘What’s More Likely’ Rich weighs in on new Vikings QB Kyler Murray, Jaguars WR/CB Travis Hunter, the AFC North and South, the NBA Playoffs and Draft Lottery, who could win the WNBA MVP honors, and which is the best James Bond of all-time. PGA Tour CEO Brian Rolapp joins Rich in-studio where he reveals wat he can bring to golf from his NFL league executive background, discusses the impact of Saudi Arabia pulling their funding of the rival LIV Golf tour, and if the NFL should adopt a Draft Lottery a la the NBA. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rich and the guys weigh in on the Oklahoma City Thunder going up 2-0 on the Los Angeles Lakers in a game that saw plenty of griping about the officiating. NFL Insider Tom Pelissero and Rich discuss how the impending CBA between the NFL and officials will impact the play on the field next season, the Minnesota Vikings’ QB competition between Kyler Murray and JJ McCarthy, if/when. Aaron Rodgers re-signs with the Pittsburgh Steelers, where the top remaining unsigned free agents could land, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Basketball Hall of Famer Chris Webber and Rich break down the NBA Playoffs’ semifinals series, says how the league should address it’s ugly flopping on offense epidemic, discusses Draymond Green and the Golden State Warriors’ future, and trolls TJ for his all-over-the-map sports fandom. Rich and Celtics fan Brockman react to Jaylen Brown’s future in Boston. Suzy Shuster drops by the studio to preview the newest episode of ‘Women’s Sports Now’ on ESPN. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Braves 2B Ozzie Albies joins Rich in studio where he breaks down Atlanta’s red-hot start to the season, weighs in on MLB’s new ABS Challenge System, reveals his passion for rescuing dogs and collecting exotic fish for his massive koi pond and 6000 gallon fish tank. WWE Superstar The Miz and Rich preview this weekend’s Backlash Tampa PLE, and the die-hard Browns fan weighs in on Cleveland nailing the draft for a 2nd-consecutive year and explains why Shedeur Sanders will lead them to the Super Bowl next season. Rich and the guys weigh in on the 24th anniversary of Allen Iverson’s infamous "practice??" press conference. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rich weighs in on the latest in the Aaron Rodgers/Pittsburgh Steelers waiting game. Sports Illustrated/The MMQB’s Albert Breer and Rich discuss Rodgers likely return to the Steelers and Pittsburgh’s long-term plan at the QB position, if Deshaun Watson or Shedeur Sanders will be the Cleveland Browns starting quarterback when Week 1 rolls around, how soon we’ll see rookie QBs Fernando Mendoza, Ty Simpson and Carson Beck take the field for the Raiders, Rams and Cardinals, and reveals which four teams would be most likely to pursue Brendan Sorsby in the NFL Supplemental Draft if the quarterback is banned from college football amid his gambling scandal. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"The Samoan Werewolf" Jacob Fatu joins No-Contest Wrestling ahead of this weekend's WWE "Backlash" PLE. Fatu will have the biggest match of his career at Backlash when he takes on his cousin Roman Reigns for the World Heavyweight Championship. Jacob revealed to O'Shea and T.J. that despite the family ties, it's time for him to step up and do what's right for him, his wife, and their seven children. What makes this battle even more personal is that Jacob's grandmother and Roman's father are brother and sister. Among other things, Fatu also shared why he decided to use the feared "Tongan Death Grip" against Roman, the lesson's he learned from being incarcerated at 18, the lengths he'll go to secure the World Championship and more. NCW also salutes The New Day, as the legendary tag team & WWE recently parted ways. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jaguars GM James Gladstone tells Rich that Travis Hunter’s days playing both WR and CB are “absolutely not” over, discusses Jacksonville’s major leap last season, the Jags’ running back plans after the departure of Travis Etienne, breaks down his 2026 NFL Draft class, and more. Comedian Tom Segura joins Rich in-studio where he promotes his ‘Funny AF with Kevin Hart’ and ‘Bad Thoughts’ Netflix shows, reveals how he became fast friends with Bert Kriescher, why he opened his own bakery, and reveals how Joe Burrow reacted that time he tried to compare injuries with the Cincinnati Bengals QB. ‘No-Contest Wrestling’ co-host O’Shea Jackson Jr. drops by the studio to talk Lakers and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

UCLA Head Football Coach Bob Chesney joins Rich in-studio where he details what goes into reviving the Bruins’ program and building up a top-4 recruiting class, breaks down their spring game that featured national championship hoops coach Cori Close calling plays, discusses possible big changes/improvements to the CFB calendar and College Football Playoff, and more. Knicks fan Rich and 76ers fan TJ react to Joel Embiid sitting out the Sixers’ Game 2 vs New York, and weigh in on Luka Doncic’s first comments about his hamstring injury. Rich ranks his top 10 current MLB players who are locks to reach the Baseball Hall of Fame in Cooperstown, New York. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rich and the guys react to the Oklahoma City Thunder’s Game 1 win over the Lakers and weigh in on the NBA’s ongoing flopping problem. ‘Thursday Night Football’ Analyst Andrew Whitworth and Rich discuss the NFL’s upcoming schedule release, why Cincinnati Bengals fans (and Joe Burrow) should be excited by the team’s offseason moves, and the Rams drafting QB Ty Simpson despite having Matthew Stafford still playing at an MVP level. Rich reacts to a proposal by the American Football Coaches Association that would eliminate CFB conference championship games and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rich and the guys react to Philadelphia Eagles WR AJ Brown’s appearance at a recent youth camp, and in ‘Overreaction Tuesday’ Rich weighs in on the Dallas Cowboys’ new-look defense, new Broncos WR Jaylen Waddle, the NBA Playoffs, the Milwaukee Bucks’ Giannis Antetokounmpo trade market, the spike in MLB home runs this season, and the Stanley Cup Playoffs. Comedian Corey B joins Rich in-studio to promote Netflix’s ‘Comedy Is a Joke,’ seeks some advice on how he, a lifelong die-hard Yankees fan, should deal with his 9-year-old son’s decision to root for the Mets instead, and more. Rich show’s that his love for Baltimore Ravens rookie OL Vega Ioane knows no end. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

ESPN’s Brian Windhorst and Rich break down the NBA Playoffs including the Timberwolves stealing Game 1 against the Spurs, if the Lakers could get Luka Doncic back for their series against the Thunder, why the New York Knicks look like a “beast awakened” in the playoffs this season, the intrigue surrounding this year’s NBA Draft Lottery, the biggest questions facing the Boston Celtics this offseason including a possible trade for Giannis Antetokounmpo, Steve Kerr’s uncertain future coaching the Golden State Warriors, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rich and the guys react the Knicks blowing out the 76ers in Game 1 of their Eastern Conference Semifinal series, and to Anthony Edwards’ return from a knee injury to lead the Timberwolves to a Game 1 upset of Victor Wembanyama and the Spurs in San Antonio. ‘Club 520’ co-host Jeff Teague and Rich discuss the Boston Celtics’ early exit from the NBA Playoffs and if Boston should trade for Giannis Antetokounmpo in the offseason, if the LeBron and the shorthanded Lakers have a chance to win a game in their series against the Thunder, why the Knicks look like the team to beat in the East so far, if the Timberwolves Game 1 win over the Spurs was an aberration, weighs in on the NBA’s convoluted anti-tanking proposal, and more. Rich reacts to the Yankees’ tribute to longtime announcer John Sterling. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices