
The Rich Eisen Show
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Hour 3: Tom Brady’s Belichick Snub Reaction, plus TNF’s Andrew Whitworth
Rich weighs in on Tom Brady’s reaction to Bill Belichick’s Pro Football Hall of Fame snub. Thursday Night Football Analyst Andrew Whitworth and Rich discuss Bill Belichick shockingly not being inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame on his first ballot, Matthew Stafford and the Los Angeles Rams’ next steps after their heartbreaking loss in the NFC Championship Game, the Chicago Bears’ bright future with the Caleb Williams-Ben Johnson head coach/quarterback pairing, and explains why the Seattle Seahawks will “handle business” against the New England Patriots in Super Bowl LX. O’Shea Jackson Jr. stops by the studio ahead of taping the latest episode of the ‘No-Contest Wrestling’ podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Hour 2: Browns Hire Monken, Patriots vs Michigan Cheating Debate, plus Hall of Fame WR Jerry Rice
Pro Football Hall of Famer Jerry Rice tells Rich the secret behind head coach Bill Walsh’s 3 Super Bowl titles with the 49ers of the 1980’s, reveals his choice as the best wide receiver in the league currently, weighs in on 8-time Super Bowl champion Bill Belichick’s first-ballot HOF snub, and talks some trash to former Niners teammate Steve Young ahead of their Pro Bowl flag football game showdown. Michigan alum Rich debates Brockman on how the Wolverines’ cheating scandal compares to the Patriots’ Sypgate and Deflategate scandals during New England’s Belichick era. Rich weighs in on the Cleveland Browns passing over Defensive Coordinator Jim Schwartz as their next head coach by bringing back former OC Todd Monken instead. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Hour 1: Bill Belichick’s Hall of Fame Snub, plus NFL Network’s Kurt Warner
Rich and Patriots fan Brockman react to the stunning news that 8-time Super Bowl champion coach Bill Belichick was not voted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame on his first ballot. NFL Network Analyst Kurt Warner and Rich discuss Belichick’s HOF snub, if critics who claim the Patriots had an easy path to the Super Bowl are correct, Sam Darnold reaching the Super Bowl after a shaky start to this NFL career, and if the Pittsburgh Steelers should bring back Aaron Rodgers for another season with new head coach Mike McCarthy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Hour 3: Stefanski and Mike McCarthy Introduced, plus Brock Huard Talks Seahawks’ Super Bowl Run
Brock Huard and Rich break down the key factors behind the Seahawks’ improbable Super Bowl run, Seattle’s chance to exorcise their Patriots/Malcom Butler interception demons against New England, and reveals why his former Indianapolis Colts teammate Peyton Manning wanted to fight him at one point. Rich reacts to Kevin Stefanski’s and Mike McCarthy’s first press conferences with the Atlanta Falcons and Pittsburgh Steelers. Suzy Shuster joins Rich in-studio where they react to Mike Vrabel’s comments on a possible shoulder injury to Patriots’ QB Drake Maye. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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 Denver Broncos’ offensive failings in their AFC Champion Game loss to the New England Patriots, says what Sam Darnold did right and what the game officials did not in the Seahawks NFC title game win, discusses the future of Los Angeles Rams QB Matthew Stafford, and reveals which team he thinks will win Super Bowl LX. A caller ignites a heated debate among Rich, Brockman and TJ about the pressure facing Lamar Jackson, Justin Herbert and Josh Allen. In ‘Overreaction Tuesday’ Rich weighs in on the Patriots vs Seahawks Super Bowl LX, the Rams’ and Broncos’ 2026 season outlook, Aaron Rodgers’ future with the Steelers, Mike McDaniel calling plays for Chargers QB Justin Herbert next season, the chances the Bucks trade Giannis Antetokounmpo, Scottie Scheffler, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Hour 1: Bills Hire Joe Brady Reaction, plus ESPN NFL Analyst Marcus Spears
Rich weighs in on the Buffalo Bills promoting Offensive Coordinator Joe Brady to replace their fired head coach Sean McDermott and debate if the hire puts more pressure on QB Josh Allen to lead his team to a Super Bowl. ESPN NFL Analyst Marcus Spears and Rich discuss the Bills’ Brady hire, the glut of NFL coaches forgoing gimme field goals in the playoffs this season, his first-blush thoughts on the Drake Maye vs Sam Darnold Patriots-Seahawks Super Bowl, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Hour 3: Steelers Hire McCarthy, Shedeur to Pro Bowl, plus NFL Insider Tom Pelissero
Rich reacts to the surprising news that Cleveland Browns’ rookie QB Shedeur Sanders has been named to the AFC Pro Bowl squad, and weighs in on the Pittsburgh Steelers going against type in hiring the well-traveled Mike McCarthy to replace Mike Tomlin as their head coach. NFL Insider Tom Pelissero tells Rich why McCarthy’s offensive background likely landed him the Steelers job, updates the latest on the Cleveland Browns, Buffalo Bills, Las Vegas Raiders and Arizona Cardinals’ coach search, and more. Rich, Brockman and TJ debate who is the best WR in the NFL right now. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Hour 2: Sam Darnold’s Redemption Story, Rooting For or Against the Patriots Debate
Jets fan Rich weighs in on Sam Darnold becoming the first quarterback from the 2018 draft class to reach a Super Bowl after the “disastrous” start to his NFL career in New York. New York native Rich did not react well to the Empire State Building being lit up in Patriots colors to celebrate New England’s AFC Championship Game win to move on to Super Bowl LX, and explains why this is the franchise’s most impressive/surprising title game berth in franchise history. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Hour 1: AFC & NFC Championship Games Reactions, Matthew Stafford’s Rams Future
Rich breaks down the Seattle Seahawks outlasting the Los Angeles Rams in the NFC Championship Game to advance to Super Bowl LX. Rich and Patriots fan Brockman react to Mike Vrabel taking a New England team that had back-to-back 4-win seasons to the Super Bowl after their AFC Championship Game win over the Denver Broncos. Rich weighs in on Matthew Stafford’s NFL future following the 37-year-old QB’s stellar but ultimately disappointing season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
AFC/NFC Championship Games & Steelers Hire Mike McCarthy
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 - The NFC Championship Game was the de facto Super Bowl 4:40 - The Patriots are the cliche "nobody believes in this team" in this Super Bowl matchup 9:55 - The Sam Darnold redemption arc is the best storyline of Super Bowl LX 13:15 - The Super Bowl matchup would have been Broncos vs Rams if Sean Payton and Sean McVay had kicked short field goals instead of going for it 18:10 - The Vikings and Titans should fire everyone who chose to get rid of Sam Darnold and Mike Vrabel 21:45 - There's no reason for Matthew Stafford to think about retirement... he'll be back in 2026 25:45 - No more weather games! Championship Sunday should be played at neutral, perfect condition sites 30:25 - It's the most Jets thing of all-time for Sam Darnold to be playing the Patriots in the Super Bowl 33:00 - If the Steelers were just going to hire Mike McCarthy they should have never let Mike Tomlin quit Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Hour 3: NFL Insider Tom Pelissero Talks Coaching Carousel, plus Actor Dylan O’Brien In-Studio
NFL Insider Tom Pelissero and Rich discuss the Baltimore Ravens hiring Jesse Minter as their new head coach, the Buffalo Bills, Pittsburgh Steelers, and Cleveland Browns’ searches for their next head coach, and more. Actor Dylan O’Brien joins Rich in-studio to plug his new Sam Raimi-directed ‘Send Help’ psychological thriller movie, and reveals why he’s optimistic about his beloved New York Jets despite their latest abysmal season. Rich and the guys reveal their picks to win the AFC and NFC Championship Games. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Hour 2: ‘What’s More Likely,’ Ravens Hire Jesse Minter, plus Patriots CB Marcus Jones
Rich reacts to the College Football Playoff’s decision to limit the field to 12 teams for the time being instead of expanding to 16, and puts his stamp of approval on the Baltimore Ravens naming Los Angeles Charges Defensive Coordinator Jesse Minter as their new head coach. In ‘What’s More Likely’ Rich previews the New England Patriots vs Denver Broncos AFC Championship Game, the Los Angeles Rams vs Seattle Seahawks NFC Championship Game. Patriots CB Marcus Jones and Rich discuss his rise from special teams contributor to team captain, the impact Head Coach Mike Vrabel has had on New England’s return to prominence, Drake Maye’s growth as a QB since his rookie season, and why they’re not overlooking the Denver Broncos despite the absence of their starting quarterback Bo Nix. Rich Eisen ranks which Rams, Seahawks, Patriots and Broncos players’ career narratives would be altered the most by a trip to Super Bowl LX this season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Hour 1: Dolphins Head Coach Jeff Hafley, plus AFC and NFC Championship Game Previews
Rich previews the key storylines and factors that could determine who wins the New England Patriots vs Denver Broncos AFC Championship Game and the Los Angeles Rams vs Seattle Seahawks NFC Championship game to determine who squares off in Super Bowl LX. Dolphins Head Coach Jeff Hafley tells Rich how it feels to land the Miami job just a year after he resigned as Boston College’s HC to take the Green Bay Packers’ Defensive Coordinator job, his plans for Tua Tagovailoa and the Dolphins’ offense, what he learned about football (and haircuts) from Matt LaFleur, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Hour 3: Dolphins introduce new HC, Higher Register, & Albert Breer joins the show
The MMQB's Albert Breer joins the show to talk about what’s went on in the Pegula/Beane press conference the other day, why it doesn’t seem like the Bills really planned to fire McDermott until very recently, the Raiders’ approach to finding their next head coach, and how ready he thinks Jarrett Stidham is. Rich & the guys react to the introductory press conference for Dolphins new HC Jeff Hafley. Plus, a Championship Weekend version of Higher Register! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Hour 2: Rams vs Seahawks Preview, plus ESPN College Football Analyst Josh Pate
ESPN’s Josh Pate and Rich discuss the ripple effect on coaching hires and roster building of Curt Cignetti taking Indiana from college football doormat to national champions in just two seasons, what happens to players who enter the Transfer Portal but can’t land with a new school, and reveals his way-too-early 2026 Heisman Trophy winner prediction. Rich and the guys preview the Los Angeles Rams vs Seattle Seahawks in the NFC Championship Game, and react to a Chiefs fan who calls in to say he doesn’t miss seeing KC in the playoffs. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Hour 1: Jarrett Stidham’s Big Moment, plus Former Pro Bowl OT Terron Armstead
Rich and the guys discuss Broncos’ backup QB Jarrett Stidham’s chances to lead Denver to the Super Bowl in place of the injured Bo Nix. Former Pro Bowl OT Terron Armstead joins Rich in-studio where he weighs in on the Broncos’ belief in Stidham, the key player who could decide who wins the Los Angeles Rams vs Seattle Seahawks NFC Championship Game, the Dolphins firing Mike McDaniel and hiring of Jeff Haffley, Tua Tagovailoa’s uncertain future in Miami, and reveals what his former New Orleans Saints teammate Drew Brees did off the field in addition to his on-field exploits that made him a first-ballot Pro Football Hall of Famer. Rich weighs in on the San Francisco 49ers’ future after a freakishly injury-plagued 2025 season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Exclusive interview with WWE Superstar Trick Williams
EO'Shea and TJ run it back with one of their favorite previous guests, WWE Smackdown's newest Superstar Trick Williams. Trick, the former TNA World Champion discusses what it was like walking into the TNA locker room as a member of NXT, how he captured the heart of his fiancé (fellow Smackdown Superstar Lash Legend), his 1st wrestling character "Sweet Daddy Trick", and going toe to toe with Randy Orton on the mic. Did that microphone actually hit someone in the stands? Trick also reveals what the biggest purchase he's made since he "made it" and more! Trick also discusses what it means to him to be part of the upcoming WWE Saturday Night's Main Event PLE from Montreal. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Hour 3: Bob Costas Talks Baseball Hall of Fame, Dodgers’ Spending & NFL Overtime Rules
Legendary sportscaster Bob Costas and Rich discuss Andruw Jones’ and Carlos Beltran’s election to the Baseball Hall of Fame, how the Los Angeles Dodgers’ seemingly limitless payroll budget could impact the next round of labor talks, and if the NFL’s Overtime rules are in need of some adjustments. ‘No-Contest Wrestling’ co-host O’Shea Jackson Jr. stops by the studio where he reacts to an ESPN deep dive story into his beloved Lakers’ infighting amongst Jeanie Buss and her brothers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Hour 2: Mike McDaniel as Chargers OC, plus PFT’s Mike Florio Talks NFL Coaching Carousel
Rich reacts to former Miami Dolphins Head Coach Mike McDaniel agreeing to become the Los Angeles Chargers’ new Offensive Coordinator. Pro Football Talk’s Mike Florio and Rich discuss the Buffalo Bills’ odd (and very long) press conference to explain Sean McDermott’s firing, who could be the Pittsburgh Steelers’ next head coach, Lamar Jackson’s role in determining the Baltimore Ravens’ next HC, if a possible Matthew Stafford retirement could trigger a big-name QB trade to the Los Angeles Rams, and more. Rich and the guys react to actor William Shatner being photographed while eating a bowl of cereal. While driving. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Hour 1: Bills Dramatic Press Conference Reactions, plus NFL Network’s Kurt Warner
Rich reacts to Buffalo Bills owner Terry Pegula’s press conference explaining why the team fired head coach Sean McDermott. Pro Football Hall of Famer/NFL Network Analyst Kurt Warner and Rich break down Jarrett Stidham’s chances to lead the Denver Broncos to the Super Bowl in the wake of Bo Nix’s season-ending broken ankle, lays out the keys to which two teams will move on from the NFC and AFC Championship Games, and weighs in on the stunning regression of Houston Texans QB CJ Stoud since his stellar rookie season. The guys react to Baker Mayfield calling out new Atlanta Falcons head coach Kevin Stefanski after their apparently less-than-amicable parting when he was the Cleveland Browns QB. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Hour 3: Overreaction Tuesday plus QB Guru Jordan Palmer Talks Broncos, Bills & Darnold
Rich and callers discuss the growth of rich benefactors pouring money into universities’ NIL funds, and breaks down the plethora of open coordinator positions in the NFL. QB Summit Founder & Coach Jordan Palmer tells Rich why he’s optimistic the Denver Broncos can advance to the Super Bowl with backup QB Jarrett Stidham filling in for the injured Bo Nix, breaks down the keys to who wins the Los Angeles Rams vs Seattle Seahawks NFC Championship game, says what advice he has for the Buffalo Bills in their search for a new head coach, and if Indiana’s Fernando Mendoza is worthy of being the #1 overall pick in this year’s NFL Draft. Rich reacts to John Harbaugh’s first press conference as the New York Giants’ new head coach, and in ‘Overreaction Tuesday’ Rich weighs in on the possibility of Curt Cignetti leaving Indiana to coach Josh Allen and the Buffalo Bills, Hoosiers QB Fernando Mendoza’s likely Las Vegas Raiders future, AJ Brown’s uncertain future with the Philadelphia Eagles, the keys to who wins the New England Patriots vs Denver Broncos AFC Championship game, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Hour 2: Jets’ QB Future, Mendoza’s Signature Moment, plus Chris Fowler Talks CFP Final
Jets fan Rich weighs in on the New York Jets’ options at quarterback via trade, free agency and the NFL Draft, and says why Tom Brady and the Las Vegas Raiders would be wise to draft Indiana’s Fernando Mendoza with the #1 overall pick this spring. ESPN’s Chris Fowler and Rich break down Indiana’s College Football Playoff national championship win led by Heisman Trophy-winning QB Fernando Mendoza and Head Coach Curt Cignetti, why the Miami Hurricanes will be in the mix for a natty again next season, and if there needs to be new criteria for selecting the CFP field and if that field should be expanded to more than 12 teams. Rich and the guys react to Mendoza’s LinkedIn post regarding his future employment with the Raiders. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Hour 1: Indiana’s National Title Reactions, plus 2-Time Super Bowl Champ Chris Long
Rich weighs in on Curt Cignetti’s miraculous transformation of Indiana from college football doormat to national champions with their College Football Playoff title game win over the Miami Hurricanes. Two-time Super Bowl champion/’Green Light’ host Chris Long tells Rich why the Chicago Bears have a bright future ahead with Caleb Williams at quarterback, if the Seahawks’ defense and Special Teams can carry Seattle to a Super Bowl title, if the Denver Broncos have a shot to beat the New England Patriots with backup QB Jarrett Stidham filling in for the injured Bo Nix, says the Buffalo Bills’ roster was more of a problem than former head coach Sean McDermott, and offers up his advice on how the Philadelphia Eagles can fix their offense for next season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Hour 3: Texans-Patriots Reactions, plus NFL on FOX Analyst Mark Schlereth
Three-time Super Bowl champion/NFL on FOX Analyst/’Stinkin’ Truth’ host Mark Schlereth and Rich discuss the Denver Broncos’ chances to advance to the Super Bowl with backup QB Jarrett Stidham replacing the injured Bo Nix, the Buffalo Bills firing of Sean McDermott, why the Seahawks’ defense makes them the current Super Bowl favorites, his biggest takeaways from the Los Angeles Rams’ overtime win over the Chicago Bears, and predicts which teams will be the last two standing on Super Sunday. Rich weighs in on the Patriots forcing 5 Texans turnovers, including 4 CJ Stroud interceptions, in New England’s Divisional Round win over Houston. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Hour 2: Bills-Broncos Catch/INT Controversy, plus NFL Insider Tom Pelissero
Rich and the guys debate the controversial game-altering OT interception by Denver Broncos DB Ja’Quan McMillian who wrested the ball away from Brandin Cooks in a play many should have been ruled a catch by the Buffalo Bills WR. NFL Insider Tom Pelissero tells Rich why the Bills fired Sean McDermott, if former Pittsburgh Steelers HC Mike Tomlin could be Buffalo’s next head coach and where McDermott could land in his next job, and discusses the Atlanta Falcons hiring former Cleveland Browns head coach Kevin Stefanski, the Green Bay Packers extending Matt LaFleur’s contract, and the latest news on the NFL coaching carousel. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Hour 1: Bills Fire McDermott, Bo Nix Injury, Rams-Bears Thriller, Seahawks Rout 49ers
Rich weighs in on the Buffalo Bills parting ways with head coach Sean McDermott after the team’s latest playoffs heartbreak. The guys react to the Broncos’ controversial OT win over the Buffalo Bills after which Denver stunningly announced QB Bo Nix will miss the rest of the playoffs with a broken ankle. Rich reacts to the Los Angeles Rams’ thrilling overtime win over the Chicago Bears despite Caleb Williams’ INSANE miracle TD pass late in the 4th quarter to force OT, and to the Seattle Seahawks’ 41-9 beat down of their NFC West rival San Francisco 49ers to move on to the NFC Championship Game. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Bills' Next Steps after McDemott, and NFL Divisional Round Mayhem
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: 1:20 - The Buffalo Bills' first call needs to be to Mike Tomlin to make sure he's really taking next year off 7:00 - Josh Allen should force a trade to the Rams if Matthew Stafford retires after this season 10:25 - Bears HC Ben Johnson should have gone for two to end the Rams game in regulation 14:55 - The Seattle Seahawks are winning the Super Bowl 18:50 - The Patriots' defense is giving early dynasty vibes and is the reason New England is in the AFC Championship game 21:50 - The Texans should wait before giving CJ Stroud a max contract extension 29:10 - The Rams' big-game experience gives them the edge over all remaining teams in the playoffs 32:00 - Teams take the wrong strategy and playoff overtime-- take the ball and score!! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Hour 3: Rich’s Top 5 Defenses in the NFL Playoffs, Eagles’ Offseason Decisions, plus Rams RB Blake Corum
Rams RB Blake Corum and Rich discuss L.A. big Divisional Round showdown vs the Chicago Bears, his bigger role in Sean McVay’s offense this season, Kyle Whittingham taking the Michigan head coaching job in the wake of the Wolverines’ Sherrone Moore scandal, and more. Rich weighs in on the Philadelphia Eagles’ big offseason priorities including finding a new Offensive Coordinator and deciding what to do with the talented-but-often disgruntled WR A.J. Brown. Rich ranks the top remaining defenses left in the NFL Playoffs Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Hour 2: ‘What’s More Likely,’ Rams vs Bears Preview, plus Texans WR Christian Kirk
In ‘What’s More Likely’ Rich weighs in on Josh Allen vs Bo Nix, Christian McCaffrey vs Jaxon Smith-Njigba, the Houston Texans pass rush vs New England Patriots QB Drake Maye, the Los Angeles Rams vs the Chicago Bears, Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones, and the Dodgers’ potential win total for the 2026 season. Texans WR Christian Kirk tells Rich his thoughts on playing against Mike Tomlin in his final game coaching the Pittsburgh Steelers, how head coach DeMeco Ryan’s positive culture helped Houston overcome their 0-3 start to the season, reveals what it’s like going up against the Texans’ formidable defense every day in practice, and discusses the challenges of facing the New England Patriots in the Divisional Round. Rich previews the intriguing stakes in the Rams vs Bears Divisional Round matchup. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Hour 1: NFL Divisional Round Previews, Kyle Tucker to Dodgers, plus NFL Insider Tom Pelissero
Rich breaks down the key matchups and storylines for the NFL’s Bills vs Broncos, 49ers vs Seahawks, Texans vs Patriots, and Rams vs Bears Divisional round games. NFL Insider Tom Pelissero and Rich discuss John Harbaugh’s contract (lack thereof) with the New York Giants, Mike Tomlin’s coaching future after walking away from the Pittsburgh Steelers, Matt LaFleur’s possible extension with the Green Bay Packers, the plethora of Offensive Coordinator jobs currently available, and how Sam Darnold’s oblique injury could impact the Seahawks-49ers game. Rich and the guys react to Kyle Tucker’s record-setting Dodgers contract and what it means for MLB’s competitive balance of power, possible labor strife and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Hour 3: NFL Divisional Round ‘Higher Register,’ plus the MMQB’s Albert Breer
Sports Illustrated/The MMQB Senior Writer Albert Breer tells Rich what the two main factors were that sold John Harbaugh on taking the New York Giants vacant head coaching job, why Mike Tomlin walked away from the Pittsburgh Steelers after 19 seasons and if we’ve seen the last of him as a head coach, and breaks down the key storylines heading into the Divisional Round Rams vs Bears, Bills vs Broncos, Seahawks vs 49res and Texans vs Patriots matchups. Die-hard Chicago sport fan Adam the Call Screener rejoices in the Bears’ Wild Card win over their NFC North In this week’s ‘Higher Register’ Rich, Brockman and TJ present their less-than-ringing Divisional Round predictions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Hour 2: Tomlin’s Coaching Future Debate, plus Rob Lowe In-Studio
Rich and the guys debate if we’ve seen the last of Mike Tomlin coaching on an NFL sideline. Actor/’Literally!’ podcast host Rob Lowe joins Rich in-studio where he explains why he was seen at an NFL game that time wearing the league’s shield logo on his hat, reveals that he still has the saxophone from St. Elmo’s Fire’ but has never actually played it (though some people like Bill Clinton and the late Quincy Jones think he has), and much more. Rich and the guys react to Bills QB Josh Allen giving an update on his injury status heading into Buffalo’s Divisional Round showdown with the Denver Broncos. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Hour 1: Harbaugh to Giants, Dante Moore Snubs Jets, plus ESPN CFB Analyst Josh Pate
Rich and the guys react to reports that the New York Giants are close to announcing former Baltimore Ravens HC John Harbaugh as their new head coach. ESPN CFB analyst Josh Pate tells Rich how Curt Cignetti engineered such a remarkable turnaround at Indiana, break down the Hoosiers vs Miami Hurricanes in the College Football Playoff title game, explains the career-ending risk some players take when entering the Transfer Portal, and weighs in on the impact of Dante Moore’s return to Oregon on the Ducks’ newest QB signee former Nebraska quarterback Dylan Raiola. Jets fan Rich reacts to Oregon QB Dante Moore announcing he’s returning to the Ducks next season instead of opting for the NFL Draft where he was projected by many to go 2nd overall to New York. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Exclusive interview with The Hardys
EO'Shea and T.J. get XTREME! Matt Hardy and Jeff Hardy aka The Hardys are the current TNA World Tag Team Champions, and they joined NCW to discuss their legendary careers which has spanned over 30 years! The brothers have done it all in the wrestling business including winning tag team gold in various promotions all over the world while each also becoming multiple time World Champion wrestlers. Matt and Jeff share highlights of their incredible careers from their start on trampolines in Cameron, North Carolina to TLC matches at WrestleMania and more. They also reveal some never before told stories, the matches that made them wrestling fans, and much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Hour 3: Steelers Insider Gerry Dulac, plus Comedian Adam Ray Talks Seahawks In-Studio
The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette’s Gerry Dulac tells Rich the reasoning behind Mike Tomlin stepping down as the Steelers’ head coach after two decades at the helm, if Tomlin will ever return to coaching or take a job as a TV pundit, the top candidates to take over in Pittsburgh, and how fans in the Steel City are reacting to Tomlin’s departure. Comedian Adam Ray joins Rich in-studio where he previews his beloved Seattle Seahawks taking on the San Francisco 49ers in the Divisional Round, says why he wants to face the L.A. Rams in the NFC Championship Game and then the New England Patriots in the Super Bowl, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Hour 2: Steelers’ Post-Tomlin Era, plus Good Morning Football’s Kyle Brandt
Rich reacts to Steelers Owner Art Rooney’s press conference in the wake of Mike Tomlin resigning as Pittsburgh’s head coach, and power ranks the top ten Super Bowl LX matchups he wants to see happen. ‘Good Morning Football’ co-host Kyle Brandt and Rich discuss his beloved Chicago Bears’ chances to win a title this season with 2nd-year QB Caleb Williams and 1st-year head coach Ben Johnson, Josh Allen’s chances to lead the Buffalo Bills to the Super Bowl, and if Indiana’s Curt Cignetti would be good fit to be the Steelers next head coach. Rich and the guys react to the Mike Del Tufo’s failed ‘Shark Tank’ “Are You Dead?” app idea being co-opted in China to great success. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Hour 1: Harbaugh’s Giants Interview, Ravens’ Big Decisions, plus NFL Network’s Kurt Warner
Rich weighs in on John Harbaugh interviewing for the vacant New York Giants’ head coaching job, and breaks down the looming decisions for the Baltimore Ravens in terms of hiring a new HC and extending QB Lamar Jackson. Pro Football Hall of Famer/NFL Network Analyst Kurt Warner and Rich discuss Mike Tomlin walking away from the Steelers after 19 years in Pittsburgh, Aaron Rodgers’ uncertain playing future, what went wrong with the Philadelphia Eagles’ offense this season, why Bears quarterback Caleb Williams was the best QB in the Wild Card Round, and says which teams are most and least likely to win on the road in the Divisional Round. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Hour 3: Mike Tomlin Steps Down Live Reaction, plus Kevin Nealon In-Studio
Rich’s ‘What’s More Likely’ Rich segment gets interrupted by the breaking news of Mike Tomlin stepping down as the Steelers’ head coach after 19 seasons in Pittsburgh. Actor/comedian Kevin Nealon joins Rich in-studio to plug his new ‘Loose in the Crotch’ stand-up special, explains his groundbreaking ideas on attending parties, chewing gum, potato chips, and sneaking leftover spaghetti into movie theatres, and more. Rich and the guys ponder the insane possibility of Tomlin taking the vacant Baltimore Ravens head coaching job. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Hour 2: Chargers Fire OC Greg Roman, plus NFL on FOX Analyst Mark Schlereth
Three-time Super Bowl champion/NFL on FOX Analyst/’Stinkin’ Truth’ host Mark Schlereth and Rich discuss Aaron Rodgers’ NFL future, what Ben Johnson did right in the Chicago Bears’ Wild Card comeback win, says if he’s more concerned about the Seattle Seahawks or Denver Broncos in the Divisional Round, weighs in on John Harbaugh’s next coaching gig, and offers up some offseason advice for the Philadelphia Eagles, Pittsburgh Steelers, Green Bay Packers, and Los Angeles Chargers. Rich reacts to the breaking news of the Jim Harbaugh firing the Los Angeles Chargers’ Offensive Coordinator Greg Roman. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Hour 1: Steelers’ Big Rodgers-Tomlin Questions, Texans’ Defense, plus ESPN’s Alex Smith
Rich weighs in on the Houston Texans’ stout defense shutting down Aaron Rodgers and the Steelers in their Wild Card showdown in what could be the 4-time NFL MVP’s final game along with Mike Tomlin’s last time coaching for Pittsburgh. ESPN’s Alex Smith and Rich discuss Aaron Rodgers’ NFL future, if the Texans’ defense can take them to a championship, if he’s sticking with his pre-season Los Angeles Rams vs Houston Super Bowl prediction, tells Michigan alum Rich what the Wolverines can expect from his former Utah head coach Kyle Whittingham, and discusses his long road to recovery from a devastating broken leg that nearly ended his career. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Hour 3: Rams-Panthers Takeaways, Patriots Demolish the Chargers, plus O’Shea Jackson Jr.
Rich breaks down the Los Angeles Rams’ way-too-close-for-comfort Wild Card win over the Carolina Panthers, and weighs in on the New England Patriots’ destruction of Justin Herbert and the Los Angeles Chargers to advance to the Divisional Round. O’Shea Jackson Jr drops by the studio to talk Rams and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Hour 1: 49ers-Eagles Reactions, Caleb’s Latest Comeback, LaFleur’s Packers Future
Rich reacts to the injury-depleted San Francisco 49ers going on the road to knock out the defending Super Bowl champion Philadelphia Eagles who once again struggled on offense amid more AJ Brown controversy. The guys weigh in on Caleb Williams and the Bears’ latest comeback in Chicago’s thrilling Wild Card win over their NFC North rival Packers, and Rich has a message for Green Bay fans who want to get rid of head coach Matt LaFleur. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Hour 2: Bills’ Super Bowl Chances, Ben Johnson’s Matt LaFleur Beef, Indiana vs Miami Anticipation
Rich weighs in on Josh Allen and the Buffalo Bills’ tough road win over the Jacksonville Jaguars in the AFC Wild Card round. The guys react to Chicago Bears Head Coach Ben Johnson stoking the flames in their rivalry with the Green Bay Packers with is postgame comments and brief handshake with Matt LaFleur. Rich reacts to Indiana’s utter demolition of the Oregon Ducks to put the Hoosiers on the precipice of winning the College Football Playoff if they can get past the Miami Hurricanes in the final. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
NFL's Thrilling Wild Card Weekend, Plus Coaching Carousel Intrigue
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: 1:55 - Caleb Williams will win more Super Bowls in his career than every current NFC North QB combined 6:25 - Kyle Shanahan proved he should be Coach of the Year with the 49ers' win over the Eagles 11:13 - We're getting Bills/Patriots for a 3rd time this season in the AFC Championship Game 15:35 - Both the Packers and Eagles should have new head coaches next season 18:55 - Mike McDaniel will be the OC for one of the losing Wild Card teams next year 21:40 - The Chargers need a new offensive philosophy or risk never winning a playoff game with Justin Herbert 25:45 - The analytics are wrong! These coaches need to kick field goals! 31:30 - John Harbaugh will win more games than the Ravens next season Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Hour 3: NFL Wild Card Games Preview, plus The MMQB’s Albert Breer
Sports Illustrated/The MMQB’s Albert Breer and Rich discuss if Indiana’s Fernando Mendoza or Oregon’s Dante Moore could go #1 overall in the NFL Draft, the draft stock of Ole Miss QB Trinidad Chambliss, the chances of the Miami Dolphins hiring John Harbaugh, what the former Ravens head coach is looking for in his next job, explains why this is the most wide-open NFL playoffs field he’s seen in recent memory, and lays out the scenarios in which Mike Tomlin and Matt LaFleur are not coaching the Pittsburgh Steelers and Green Bay Packers next season. Rich previews the keys to who wins each NFL Wild Card round game. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Hour 2: ‘What’s More Likely,’ plus Actor/Comedian Denis Leary In-Studio
Rich has a message for Philadelphia Eagles fans (and the Eagles as a team) ahead of their Wild Card showdown with the San Francisco 49ers, and in ‘What’s More Likely’ Rich weighs in on Oregon vs Indiana, the NFL Wild Card games, and Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones’ desire to win 4 more Super Bowls before he retires. Actor/comedian Denis Leary joins Rich in-studio to discuss the new season of his ‘Going Dutch’ FOX sitcom, his New England Patriots’ Super Bowl chances, explains why he has big issues with the non-pass interference call at the end of the Miami vs Ole Miss CFP semifinals game and Lake Kiffin ditching the Rebels for LSU, explains why hockey refs let players fight, and shares a great story about that shows why even GOATs like Wayne Gretzky have to adhere to the ‘happy wife, happy life’ maxim. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Hour 1: Miami-Ole Miss Reactions, plus Ashton Kutcher Talks Bears-Packers In-Studio
Rich reacts to the Miami Hurricanes thrilling win over Ole Miss to advance to the College Football Playoff championship game, to be played in the ‘Canes’ home stadium. Ashton Kutcher joins Rich in-studio to promote his new ‘The Beauty’ FX series, reveals the level of anxiousness he has heading in to his beloved Chicago Bears’ Wild Card game against their NFC North rival Green Bay Packers, debates if he’ll watch the game live or appease his wife, Mila Kunis, by attending the Golden Globes with her instead, and shares some great stories about his days producing MTV’s ‘Punk’d.’ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Hour 3: Jerry Jones’ Super Bowl Dreams, plus Abbott Elementary’s William Stanford Davis In-Studio
TJ reacts to Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones stating he wants to retire with the most Super Bowl wins of any owner in NFL history. Actor William Stanford Davis joins Rich in-studio to discuss the massive popularity of his ‘Abbott Elementary’ sitcom, his lifelong St. Louis sports fandom and how Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani compares to baseball’s all-time greats like Stan Musial, and shares how much fun he had improvising with Larry David on the famous ‘Mocha Joe/Latte Larry Spite Store’ episode of ‘Curb Your Enthusiasm.’ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Hour 2: NFL Insider Tom Pelissero Talks Coaching Carousel, plus Wild Card Round ‘Higher Register’
Rich shares the story about his professional journey from being a small-market sportscaster in Redding, California to ESPN in the mid-90s. NFL Insider Tom Pelissero and Rich break down the latest on the coaching carousel including the Miami Dolphins firing Mike McDaniel, the best fits for John Harbaugh and why he parted ways with the Baltimore Ravens, if any Wild Card-losing coach (Mike Tomlin?? Matt LaFleur?? Sean McDermott??) could be out of job this time next week, and if we could see Indiana’s Curt Cignetti in the NFL next season. In this week’s ‘Higher Register’ Rich, Brockman and TJ share their less-than-ringing takes on the Los Angeles Chargers, Steelers Head Coach Mike Tomlin, and the betting favorites in their Wild Card Round preview. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Hour 1: Dolphins Fire Mike McDaniel Reaction, plus TNF’s Richard Sherman
Rich weighs in on the Dolphins firing head coach Mike McDaniel after going 35-33 in his 4 seasons in Miami. Thursday Night Football Analyst Richard Sherman and Rich break down Sam Darnold’s chances to lead the Seattle Seahawks to the Super Bowl, weighs in on John Harbaugh’s Ravens firing and Mike Tomlin’s future with the Pittsburgh Steelers, talks Legion of Boom and why Pete Carroll should be a Pro Football Hall of Famer someday, and previews the Chicago Bears vs Green Bay Packers Wild Card showdown. Rich reacts to Indiana Hoosiers Head Football Coach Curt Cignetti’s comments about his stoic personality on the sidelines. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices