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Hour 2: ESPN’s Mel Kiper Jr, plus Power Ranking the NFL’s New Head Coach Hires

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

Feb 18, 202646 min

Hour 1: UCLA’s Mick Cronin Ejects His Own Player??? Plus Hall of Fame LB Luke Kuechly

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

Feb 18, 202646 min

Exclusive interview with John Cena

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"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

Feb 18, 20262h 34m

Hour 3: ESPN NBA Insider Ramona Shelburne, plus Scorching Hot Sports Takes from 15-Year-Olds

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

Feb 17, 202646 min

Hour 2: Overreaction Tuesday, ESPN MLB Insider Jeff Passan, plus NBA Tanking

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

Feb 17, 202646 min

Hour 1: Top 5 NFL Offseason Storylines, NBA ASG/Dunk Contest Reactions, plus NFL Insider Ian Rapoport

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

Feb 17, 202645 min

Hour 3: Eric Edholm NFL.com

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

Feb 16, 202646 min

Hour 2: Kurt Helin, NBC Sports

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

Feb 16, 202644 min

Hour 1: All-Star Weekend Recap

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

Feb 16, 202644 min

Hour 3: Ranking the ’24 NFL Draft QB Class, plus Basketball Hall of Famer Tim Hardaway Sr.

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

Feb 13, 202644 min

Hour 2: What’s More Likely, plus Royals 1B Vinnie Pasquantino Talks WBC and Jets

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

Feb 13, 202646 min

Hour 1: Field Yates Talks Mock Draft, Chambliss Beats NCAA, & Olympic Sports We’d NEVER Try

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

Feb 13, 202646 min

Hour 3: Drake Maye’s Super Bowl Postmortem, plus NFL Insider Tom Pelissero

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

Feb 12, 202646 min

Hour 2: Hall of Famer Chris Webber Talks NBA, plus LeBron’s Lakers Future

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

Feb 12, 202646 min

Hour 1: Seahawks’ Victory Parade Top 5 Moments, plus Hall of Fame DB Rod Woodson

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

Feb 12, 202646 min

Exclusive Interview with Oba Femi & breaking news about the show

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

Feb 12, 20261h 30m

Hour 3: Final NFL Power Rankings, plus Basketball Hall of Famer Dwight Howard In-Studio

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

Feb 11, 202646 min

Hour 2: ESPN Sr. NBA Writer Brian Windhorst Talks Brawls, LeBron, Giannis & More

ESPN NBA Senior Writer Brian Windhorst joins Rich in-studio to discuss the suspensions handed out in the wake of the Charlotte-Hornets-Detroit Pistons brawl, the NBA’s ongoing tanking problem, why the Clippers shipped James Harden to the Cleveland Cavaliers, the chances the Milwaukee Bucks trade Giannis Antetokounmpo over the summer, discusses LeBron James’ uncertain future in Los Angeles, breaks down how Jeanie Buss orchestrating the Lakers’ $10 Billion sale compares to ‘Game of Thrones’ drama, the possible return of Jayson Tatum to the Boston Celtics and the possible return of the Super Sonics to Seattle. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Feb 11, 202646 min

Hour 1: Klint Kubiak’s Big Raiders Challenge, plus Pro Football Hall of Famer Kurt Warner

Rich reacts to Klint Kubiak’s first Raiders press conference and offers up some advice for the new Las Vegas head coach. Pro Football Hall of Famer/NFL Network Analyst Kurt Warner tells Rich why Drake Maye wasn’t the only reason the Patriots lost Super Bowl LX, why Sam Darnold actually played well in the Super Bowl despite his lackluster stats, if Seattle can run it back and win a title again next season, and what the 2026 season bodes for New England after overachieving a bit this year. Rich weighs in on Patriots OT Will Campbell’s first public comments since his dreadful performance against the Seahawks’ ‘Dark Side’ defense in Super Bowl LX. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Feb 11, 202645 min

Hour 3: Seahawks LB Ernest Jones, plus Joel McHale In-Studio

Seahawks LB Ernest Jones and Rich discuss him famously clapping back at Puka Nacua after the Rams WR tried to troll Sam Darnold on social media, says why Seattle’s Super Bowl win holds extra special meaning for him in the wake of losing his father recently, and more. Die-hard Seahawks fan Joel McHale joins Rich in-studio where he reveals what it was like to party with the team into the wee hours of the morning following Super Bowl LX, promotes his ‘Animal Control’ FOX sitcom, and reveals his favorite moments from hosting the late, great ‘Talk Soup.’ Rich and the guys debates which team the defending champion Seahawks will host in their season-opening game next fall in front of the 12’s in Seattle. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Feb 10, 202646 min

Hour 2: Overreaction Tuesday, plus NFL on FOX Analyst Mark Schlereth

Three-time Super Bowl champion/NFL on FOX Analyst/’Stinkin’ Truth’ host Mark Schlereth and Rich break down the Seahawks defense’s domination of the Patriots in Super Bowl LX, reveals what advice he has for embattled New England rookie OT Will Campbell, says why Seattle is built for sustained success despite playing in the tough NFC West, and says if the Rams or Broncos are kicking themselves hardest for not getting to and winning on Super Sunday. Rich and the guys debate a caller about the career path of Philadelphia Eagles QB Jalen Hurts. In ‘Overreaction Tuesday’ Rich weighs in on Sam Darnold and the 2018 NFL Draft QB class, if the Patriots should regret drafting Will Campbell 4th overall last year, James Harden’s chances to lead the Cleveland Cavaliers to the NBA Finals, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Feb 10, 202646 min

Hour 1: Sam Darnold’s Path Forward, plus Al Michaels In-Studio

Rich ponders what’s next for Seahawks QB Sam Darnold after leading Seattle to a Super Bowl LX win. Sportscasting legend/Thursday Night Football announcer Al Michaels joins Rich in-studio where they debate the all-time best 1-yard line plays in Super Bowl history, revisit the turning point that propelled the Seahawks to the Super Bowl, recounts announcing John Madden’s final game before he retired from TV, shares his fondest memories from calling the unforgettable Miracle on Ice USA vs Soviet Union 1980 Olympic hockey semifinal, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Feb 10, 202646 min

Super Bowl LX: Seahawks' Dynasty Chances, Patriots' Next Steps

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: 1:15 - This Seahawks' Dark Side defense is better than the Legion of Boom 7:00 - Led by Sam Darnold, this is the beginning of a Seahawks dynasty-they're winning multiple titles in the next 5 years 10:30 - The Patriots' easy path narrative was spot on! They're going to miss the playoffs in 2026 with a first-place schedule 14:00 - We should have known the Patriots were doomed when Bill Belichick and Robert Kraft got snubbed for the Pro Football Hall of Fame 16:45 - The Seahawks should make Kenneth Walker III the highest-paid running back in the NFL 21:15 - The arm length mafia was right!!! The Patriots regret taking Will Campbell 4th overall in last year's NFL Draft 25:00 - Super Bowl LX proved voters got it right in awarding Matthew Stafford MVP Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Feb 9, 202635 min

Hour 3: Bert Kreischer In-Studio, Bad Bunny’s Halftime Show, plus Super Bowl 61 Logo Conspiracy Theories

Rich and the guys react to Bad Bunny’s “spectacle of joy” Super Bowl LX halftime show. Comedian Bert Kreischer joins Rich in-studio to promote his new ‘Save Bert’ Netflix series and reveals how Gary Oldman’s ‘Slow Horses’ spy dramedy influenced its creation, weighs in on the Patriots-Seahawks Super Bowl LX and Bad Bunny’s halftime show, and reveals how close he came to blowing his new sponsorship deal with NASCAR. The guys debate which teams have been scripted to play in Super Bowl LXI based on the colors of the games newly released logo. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Feb 9, 202646 min

Hour 2: Kenneth Walker III’s Inspiring Super Bowl MVP, plus Hall of Fame QB Steve Young

Pro Football Hall of Famer Steve Young tells Rich why the Seahawks will be title contenders for the next decade with Sam Darnold at quarterback, what advice he has for New England Patriots QB Drake Maye after his dreadful Super Bowl, his reaction to former 49ers RB Roger Craig’s Pro Football Hall of Fame induction, and what the Niners must do to climb over Seattle and the L.A. Rams in the NFC West. Rich weighs in on Kenneth Walker III putting the Seahawks’ offense on his back to capture Super Bowl LX MVP honors. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Feb 9, 202646 min

Hour 1: Seahawks’ ‘Dark Side’ Defense, Darnold’s Journey, Patriots’ Aftermath

Rich reacts to the Seahawks’ ‘Dark Side’ defense utterly dominating the New England Patriots in Super Bowl LX, and reflects on Sam Darnold’s inspiring journey from draft bust to NFL champion. Patriots fan Brockman weighs in on New England’s next steps after the Seahawks took advantage of their biggest weaknesses in the Super Bowl. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Feb 9, 202646 min

Hour 3: Live from Super Bowl LX with Keegan-Michael Key, plus ‘What’s More Likely’

Live from San Francisco where Rich and Keegan-Michael Key discuss his forthcoming Super Bowl LX commercial, reacts to Carolina Panthers RB Rico Dowdle getting flagged for performing a ‘Key & Peele’ Hingle McCringleberry 3-pump TD celebration, reveals how he would react if his beloved Detroit Lions ever reached the Super Bowl, and more. Rich and Brockman preview the top storylines of the New England Patriots vs Seattle Seahawks in this week’s ‘What’s More Likely.’ Rich and the guys reveal their Patriots vs Seahawks predictions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Feb 6, 202646 min

Hour 2: Live from Super Bowl LX with Marshall Faulk, Stafford Wins MVP Reaction

Live from Super Bowl LX in San Francisco where Pro Football Hall of Famer Marshall Faulk tells Rich why 49ers RB Christian McCaffrey is already HOF-worthy, breaks down the evenly-matched, well-coached Patriots and Seahawks, reveals why he doesn’t have an issue with Bill Belichick’s HOF snub, and reveals what great advice Tony Dungy game him after he took the Southern University head coaching job. Rich and Patriots fan Brockman react to Rams QB Matthew Stafford edging out Drake Maye for NFL MVP honors. Rich lists his top under-the-radar X-factors that could decide who wins Super Bowl LX. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Feb 6, 202645 min

Hour 1: Live from Super Bowl LX with Deion Sanders & Emmitt Smith, plus Hall of Fame Class Reaction

Live from Super Bowl LX in San Francisco where Pro Football Hall of Famers Deion Sanders and Emmitt Smith discuss with Rich their favorite memories from their Super Bowl wins, and more. Smith also reveals why you won’t find much memorabilia from his storied NFL career around his house, his thoughts on how the Seahawks vs Patriots plays out on Super Sunday, and reveals he might boycott returning to Canton over Bill Belichick’s snub. Rich weigh in on the 2026 Pro Football Hall of Fame class headed up by Drew Brees and Larry Fitzgerald but lacking some other names that were well-deserving of enshrinement. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Feb 6, 202645 min

Hour 3: Live from Super Bowl LX with Steve Smith Sr. & Adam Ray, plus Higher Register

Live from San Francisco where NFL Network Analyst Steve Smith Sr. tells Rich what it’s like to score a touchdown in the Super Bowl, breaks down how he sees the Seahawks vs Patriots playing out including the potential impact of Jaxon Smith-Njigba, Rashid Shaheed, and Stefon Diggs, and more. Comedian and die-hard Seahawks fan Adam Ray tells Rich and Patriots fan Brockman why he’s predicting a Seattle rout of New England in the Super Bowl. In ‘Higher Register’ Rich, Brockman and TJ reveal their less-than-confident Super Bowl predictions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Feb 5, 202646 min

Hour 2: Live from Super Bowl LX with Cowboys WR CeeDee Lamb & 49ers RB Christian McCaffrey

Live from Super Bowl LX in San Francisco where Cowboys WR CeeDee Lamb tells Rich what message he has for long-suffering fans in Dallas, says who he thinks wins Seahawks vs Patriots on Super Sunday, discusses the Jerry Jones/Micah Parsons rift, and more. Rich compares the contrasting journeys Seahawks QB Sam Darnold and Patriots QB Drake Maye took to the Super Bowl. 49ers RB Christian McCaffrey tells Rich his thoughts on the Niners’ injury-riddled season, how former teammate Sam Darnold inspires him, reveals why he’s so dedicated to football and his off-season conditioning, and more. Rich recaps the taping of his forthcoming ‘This Was SportsCenter’ podcast episode with Chris Berman. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Feb 5, 202646 min

Hour 1: Live from Super Bowl LX with Kurt Warner & WWE Superstar Seth Rollins

Live from Super Bowl LX in San Francisco where Rich explains why this year’s NFL title game will NOT be a blowout based on the Seahawks and Patriots long history of thrilling, one-score showdowns. Pro Football Hall of Famer/NFL Network Analyst Kurt Warner and Rich discuss the keys to who wins Super Bowl LX including the expectations for QBs Sam Darnold and Drake Maye, how New England’s offense will fare against Seattle’ defense, and more. WWE Superstar Seth Rollins and Rich discuss the success of his beloved Chicago Bears this season, Bill Belichick’s Pro Football Hall of Fame snub, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Feb 5, 202646 min

Exclusive Interview with CM Punk

The Best in the World returns to No-Contest Wrestling! WWE Heavyweight Champion CM Punk joins O'Shea and TJ in San Francisco for a special episode to discuss his upcoming WrestleMania Title match against 2026 Royal Rumble winner Roman Reigns. Punk revisits all the events that happened since he last appeared on the series premiere of NCW, including his bloody Hell in a Cell match against Drew McIntyre, his Triple Threat WrestleMania 41 fight, and AJ Lee's unforgettable return to the wrestling world. Punk also reveals what young superstars will carry wrestling's next generation, why he "roots" for the Dodgers, and much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Feb 5, 202639 min

Hour 3: Live from Super Bowl LX with Charles Woodson, Octavia Spencer & O’Shea Jackson Jr.

Live from Super Bowl LX in San Francisco where Pro Football Hall of Famer Charles Woodson tells Rich what winning an NFL title meant for his career, discusses the Pittsburgh Steelers hiring his former Green Bay Packers head coach Mike McCarthy, what the Raiders are getting in Klint Kubiak as their next head coach, and weighs in on who wins in Seahawks vs Patriots on Super Sunday. Academy Award-winning actress Octavia Spencer and Rich discuss her die-hard love for her alma mater Auburn, why she’s rooting for the Seahawks to beat the Patriots in Super Bowl LX, her most famous movie rolls, and more. ‘No-Contest Wrestling’ co-host O’Shea Jackson Jr. and Rich discuss Anthony Davis’s trade to the Wizards, James Harden’s trade to the Cavs, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Feb 4, 202646 min

Hour 2: Live from Super Bowl LX with Frank Caliendo & Rob Gronkowski, plus AD Traded to Wizards

Live from Super Bowl LX in San Francisco where comedian Frank Caliendo visits the set and does his hilarious, spot-on impressions of Rob Gronkowski, Billy Bob Thornton, Jerry Jones, Jay Glazer, Jon Gruden, John Madden, Morgan Freeman, Al Pacino and more. Four-time Super Bowl champion/NFL on FOX Analyst Rob Gronkowski tells Rich who was really to blame that time he dented the Lombardi Trophy, explains why the Patriots beat the Seahawks in the famous Malcolm Butler interception title game, this no-holds-barred thoughts on Bill Belichick’s Pro Football Hall of Fame snub, if the Patriots or Seahawks come out on top on Super Sunday, and more. Rich and the guys react to the Dallas Mavericks trading Anthony Davis to the Washington Wizards. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Feb 4, 202646 min

Hour 1: Live from Super Bowl LX with Steelers DT Cam Heyward, plus Harden/Garland Trade Reaction

Live from Super Bowl LX in San Francisco where Rich weighs in on the Seahawks vs Patriots rematch storyline and how the two teams are much different from that last time they faced each other in Super Bowl XLIX in 2015. Steelers DT Cam Heyward and Rich discuss his playing future after 15 years in the NFL, Mike Tomlin walking away after 19 years as Pittsburgh’s head coach, if 4-time MVP Aaron Rodgers could return for another season, the keys to who wins Super Bowl LX, and more. TJ reacts to James Harden’s trade to the Cleveland Cavaliers for Darius Garland and reveals what the deal means for his Clippers fandom. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Feb 4, 202646 min

Hour 3: NFL on FOX Analyst Mark Schlereth, plus Jaguars & AEW Exec Tony Khan

Three-time Super Bowl champion/NFL on FOX Analyst/’Stinkin’ Truth’ host Mark Schlereth and Rich preview the Seattle Seahawks vs New England Patriots Super Bowl LX including QB Sam Darnold’s stellar play down the stretch, the importance of offensive line play in who wins on Super Sunday, his MVP prediction for the big game, and shares a NTFW story about his trip to Super Bowl XXXIII. AEW CEO/Jaguars exec Tony Khan and Rich discuss All-Elite Wrestling’s big MJF vs Brody King match, Jacksonville’s huge year-one turnaround under new head coach Liam Coen, and more. Rich reacts to Todd Monken’s first press conference as the Cleveland Browns’ new head coach. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Feb 3, 202646 min

Hour 2: Overreaction Tuesday, Robert Kraft’s HOF Snub, plus NFL Insider Tom

Rich weighs in on New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft reportedly failing to make the Pro Football Hall of Fame’s 2026 induction class. In ‘Overreaction Tuesday’ Rich weighs in on the Patriots-Seahawks Super Bowl LX matchup, the Pro Football Hall of Fame’s voting process, the New York Giants’ 2026 season outlook under new head coach John Harbaugh, and more. NFL Insider Tom Pelissero and Rich discuss if/how injuries to key players could impact Super Bowl LX, reveals the big decision Geno Smith made that paved the way for Sam Darnold to join the Seahawks, and says how much Darnold reaching the Super Bowl factored into the Minnesota Vikings’ big front office shakeup. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Feb 3, 202646 min

Hour 1: Super Bowl Media Night, plus ESPN’s Troy Aikman

The guys recap Super Bowl LX Media Night with the best soundbites from the Patriots and Seahawks from the annual event. ESPN ‘Monday Night Football’ Analyst Troy Aikman and Rich discuss the keys to who wins Super Bowl LX between the New England Patriots and Seattle Seahawks, and says what advice he has for Drake Maye, what’s impressed him most about Sam Darnold’s rollercoaster NFL journey, reveals why Offensive and Defensive Coordinators are nearly as important to a team’s success as HC’s, says why Bill Belichick’s snub was a “huge black eye” for the Pro Football Hall of Fame, and why Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones deserved an Emmy for his memorable ‘Landman’ cameo. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Feb 3, 202645 min

Hour 3: ESPN’s NFL Network Acquisition Official, plus Game of Thrones’ Nikolaj Coster-Waldau In-Studio

Rich weighs in on the ESPN’s acquisition of NFL Network becoming official. Actor Nikolaj Coster-Waldau joins Rich in-studio to promote the new season of his ‘The Last Thing He Told Me’ Apple TV series co-starring Jennifer Garner, shares his favorite stories from playing Jaime Lannister on ‘Game of Thrones’ and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Feb 3, 202646 min

Hour 2: Raiders’ & Cards’ HC Seardch, Dusty May vs MSU Students, plus Josh Lucas In-Studio

Actor Josh Lucas joins Rich in-studio to discuss the new season of his Apple TV ‘Palm Royale’ series, his die-hard Seattle Seahawks fandom, his role playing legendary college basketball coach Don Haskins in ‘Glory Road,’ and more. Rich reacts to the Arizona Cardinals hiring Rams OC Mike LaFleur and the Las Vegas Raiders zeroing in on the Seattle Seahawks’ OC Klint Kubiak to be their new head coaches. Michigan alum Rich reacts to Wolverines Head Basketball Coach Dusty May’s good-natured pre-game taunting incident with Michigan State’s student section. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Feb 2, 202646 min

Hour 1: Vikings’ Darnold Regret Debate plus Ex-Raiders GM Mike Mayock

Rich breaks down how the Seahawks and Patriots built their Super Bowl rosters and debates if the Minnesota Vikings should regret not re-signing Sam Darnold instead of keeping the erratic and injury-prone JJ McCarthy as their starting QB. Former Raiders GM Mike Mayock and Rich discuss the Vikings firing their GM in the wake of Darnold’s Super Bowl berth, breaks down the key decisions in the Seahawks’ and Patriots’ roster building that let them to Super Sunday and the keys to which team hoists the Lombardi Trophy on Sunday night, what the hiring of Kevin Stefanski means for Atlanta Falcons QB Michael Penix Jr, Tua Tagovailoa’s uncertain future with the Miami Dolphins after the hiring of Jeff Hafley, and weighs in on Bill Belichick’s Pro Football Hall of Fame snub. Rich and Brockman check in with a caller who predicted the Patriots would go 0-17 prior to the season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Feb 2, 202645 min

Super Bowl Preview, NFL Coaching Carousel, Vikings' Darnold Regret

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 Vikings would be the ones playing in Super Bowl LX if they'd kept Sam Darnold 6:05 - A non-QB will win MVP on Super Sunday 9:55 - Drake Maye and Darnold will combine for less pass yards than Tom Brady's Super Bowl record (505 versus the Eagles) 13:00 - There's going to be more turnovers than touchdowns in Super Bowl LX 15:20 - Two of the coaches hired in this cycle we'll make championship weekend in 2026 18:40 - Trey Lance, Zach Wilson or Mack Jones will be the next Sam Darnold 21:40 - Myles Garrett is going to ask for a trade from the Browns... again... and he's right too... again 24:45 - Behind Klint Kubiak and Fernando Mendoza, the Raiders won't finish last in the AFC West next season 28:20 - LaFleurs + Harbaughs will combine to win more games than multiple entire divisions in 2026 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Feb 2, 202634 min

Hour 3: Bills HC Joe Brady, Rich’s Top 5, plus Oscar-Winning Actor Casey Affleck In-Studio

New Bills Head Coach Joe Brady tells Rich how he landed his dream job in Buffalo after his humble coaching beginnings, discusses the benefits of coaching reigning NFL MVP Josh Allen, smoothing things over with WR Keon Coleman after getting thrown under the bus by team owner Terry Pegula, Sam Darnold’s trip to the Super Bowl, and more. Academy Award-winning actor Casey Affleck joins Rich in-studio where he, a die-hard Boston sports fan, reacts to Bill Belichick’s Pro Football Hall of Fame snub, weighs in on his beloved New England Patriots’ chances to upset the Seattle Seahawks in Super Bowl LX, and more. Rich ranks the top 5 stories from a wild week in sports with a #1 that you probably didn’t have a clue about. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jan 30, 202646 min

Hour 2: What’s More Likely, Browns’ Looming Questions, plus NFL Insider Tom Pelissero

Rich lays out what another Super Bowl win would mean for the legacy of Seattle Seahawks WR Cooper Kupp. NFL Insider Tom Pelissero and Rich discuss the Minnesota Vikings’ surprising firing of GM Kwesi Adofo-Mensah, how the Cleveland Browns landed on Todd Monken to replace the fired Kevin Stefanski as their new head coach, and the latest with the Las Vegas Raiders’ and Arizona Cardinals’ coach searches. In ‘What’s More Likely’ Rich weighs in on the Bills, Ravens, Titans, Browns, Raiders, Matthew Stafford, Aaron Rodgers, the Seahawks vs Patriots Super Bowl LX, Giannis Antetokounmpo, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jan 30, 202646 min

Hour 1: Drake Maye’s Shoulder Intrigue, Vikes Fire GM, plus NFL Network’s Daniel Jeremiah

Rich reacts to the latest intrigue surrounding a potential shoulder injury to New England Patriots QB Drake Maye and how it could impact New England’s chance in Super Bowl LX against the Seahawks, and says why he’s still stunned by Bill Belichick’s Pro Football Hall of Fame snub. NFL Network Analyst Daniel Jeremiah and Rich Eisen break down his 2026 Mock Draft 1.0 and if the Jets could swing a trade with the Raiders to select Fernando Mendoza #1 overall, Aaron Rodgers’ chances to return to the Pittsburgh Steelers next season, what new Offensive Coordinator Mike McDaniel could mean for Justin Herbert and the Los Angeles Chargers’ 2026 season outlook, which teams hit or missed the mark with their coaching hires, and why he’s picking the Seattle Seahawks to beat the New England Patriots in Super Bowl LX. Rich and the guys react to the breaking news of the Minnesota Vikings firing GM Kwesi Adofo-Mensah. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jan 30, 202646 min

Hour 3: Power Ranking Super Bowl LX’s Top Storylines, plus Actor Ted McGinley In-Studio

Rich breaks out his NFL Power Rankings to rate the top ten storylines heading into the Seattle Seahawks vs New England Patriots Super Bowl LX. Actor Ted McGinley joins Rich in-studio to promote the new season of Apple TV’s feel-good ‘Shrinking’ comedy, shares his best memories of his days on ‘The Love Boat,’ ‘Fantasy Island,’ and ‘Dynasty,’ and a great story about getting picked up at the airport by none other than Hollywood legend Burt Reynolds. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jan 29, 202646 min

Hour 2: Ravens HC Jesse Minter, plus Joe Brady’s Bills Intro & McDaniel-Herbert Anticipation

Ravens Head Coach Jesse Minter tells Rich his plans for infusing his vision of success in Baltimore in the wake of the John Harbaugh era, what kind of “creative and innovative” offense he has in store for Lamar Jackson, shares his favorite Jim Harbaugh story, and more. The guys react to former Miami Dolphins HC Mike McDaniel officially taking the Los Angeles Chargers’ Offensive Coordinator job. Rich weighs in on Joe Brady’s first press conference as the Buffalo Bills’ new head coach and the big expectations for the HC and Josh Allen next season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jan 29, 202646 min

Hour 1: Belichick/Hall of Fame Aftermath, 49ers FB Kyle Juszczyk, plus Rich’s ‘Jeopardy!’ Cameo

Rich weighs in on the ripple effect of Pro Football Hall of Fame voters denying 8-time Super Bowl champion coach Bill Belichick’s first-ballot enshrinement. 49ers All-Pro FB Kyle Juszczyk and Rich discuss the Niners’ reaching the Divisional Round of the NFL playoffs despite a rash of injuries to key players this season, his reaction to Belichick’s HOF snub, the Seattle Seahawks' chances to beat the New England Patriots in Super Bowl LX, why the New York Giants are poised for success under new head coach John Harbaugh, and more. Rich reacts to an unexpected highlight of his day: being the answer to a question (question to an answer??) on ‘Jeopardy!’ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jan 29, 202646 min

Exclusive interview with WWE Superstar Ethan Page

O'Shea and TJ discuss AJ Styles' future and whether this weekend's Royal Rumble match against Gunther will be the last of his career. The guys also make their picks for who will win the men's and women's Royal Rumble matches. Additionally, WWE NXT Superstar Ethan Page joins the show to discuss his journey from the independent circuits in Canada to becoming the reigning NXT North American Champion. Page talks about his wrestling fandom from childhood, what his "bar fight crew" would be, and retells a story from childhood about Randy Orton when wrestling truly broke his heart. Also, as an avid toy and comic book collector, Page reveals his GOAT super hero, what toy piece is his favorite from his collection, and much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jan 29, 20261h 53m