The Rich Eisen Show

ESPN’s Stephen A. Smith tells Rich why the Suns have no excuses for not winning the Western Conference following their Kevin Durant trade from the Brooklyn Nets, why the Mavs or any other team won’t be giving Kyrie Irving a long-term contract anytime soon, why he’s predicting the Chiefs-Eagles Super Bowl will be a nailbiter, his new autobiography, and why Dallas Cowboys fans should brace for more...

Rich and the guys break down the blockbuster Kevin Durant trade and what it means for Chris Paul and the Phoenix Suns’ title chances, react to the Lakers sending Russell Westbrook to the Utah Jazz, and discuss what went wrong with the Nets failure to win a title after amassing, on paper, a ridiculous amount of basketball talent.  Bengals WR Ja’Marr Chase tells Rich what the Cincinnati locker room...

WWE Superstar Seth Rollins joins Rich on-set to discuss his Chicago Bears fandom and if the team should stick with Justin Fields or draft a QB with the #1 pick in this year’s NFL Draft, who he might face in the upcoming Wrestlemania 39, and more.  Pro Football Hall of Famer Charles Woodson tells Rich what winning a Super Bowl meant for his storied football career, his reaction to Tom Brady’s retir...

Pro Football Hall of Famer Joe Montana tells Rich why he was able to keep his cool during his 4 Super Bowl victories, what made Jerry Rice the G.O.A.T. wide receiver, reveals that actor John Candy once tried to lure him to play in the CFL for the Toronto Argonauts, his advice for Eagles QB Trey Lance, and if Trey Lance, Brock Purdy or Jimmy Garoppolo should be the 49ers’ starting QB next season. N...

Rich and the guys break down the latest in our ‘Patrick Mahomes Ankle Watch 2023’ coverage and comment on what’s at stake for the Kansas City Chiefs QB in Sunday’s Super Bowl.  49ers QB Trey Lance joins Rich on-set to discuss his recovery from a season-ending broken ankle suffered in Week 2, why he’s ready and eager to compete with Brock Purdy for the Niners’ starting quarterback job, and why he’s...

In the wake of Dave Dameshek’s apology to Eagles QB Jalen Hurts for not believing in him, Rich and the guys offer up their own apologies to Seahawks QB Geno Smith, Cowboys fans, and the Kansas City Chiefs.  Jaguars QB Trevor Lawrence tells Rich how Doug Pederson took the Jags from last place under Urban Meyer to the playoffs as AFC South champions this season, if Jacksonville can take the next ste...

Dan Patrick tells Rich how he reacted to becoming a grandfather for the first time just last night, recounts the first Super Bowl he covered between the Bengals and 49ers in 1982, why he wouldn’t be shocked if the Eagles beat the Chiefs by double digits, and shares a hilarious story about former Giants slugger Barry Bonds.  Jets WR Garrett Wilson tells Rich why he still has “100%” faith in Zach Wi...

Rich recaps Jalen Hurts’ long and winding road to the Super Bowl that’s been filled with plenty of highs and lows since his college days at Alabama and Oklahoma. Jets CB Sauce Gardner tells Rich why he still has plenty of room to grow as a player despite earning first-team All-Pro honors as a rookie, discusses the possibility of Aaron Rodgers replacing Zach Wilson as New York’s starting QB, and wh...

Two-time Super Bowl champion coach Tom Coughlin and Rich discuss his new memoir ‘A Giant Win’ including his view from the sideline of David Tyree’s “Helmet Catch” in the Super Bowl vs Bill Belichick’s New England Patriots, why Patrick Mahomes always gives the Chiefs a chance to win any game, that infamous night in Green Bay when it appeared his face was frozen solid, and his reaction to former Gia...

CBS Sports/Voice of the Nets Ian Eagle tells Rich why Kyrie Irving declined a long-term extension with Brooklyn and forced a trade to the Dallas Mavericks, why he thinks Patrick Mahomes’ ankle injury could be a deciding factor in the Chiefs vs Eagles Super Bowl, and has some fun doing fake TV show promo reads featuring Tom Brady, CSI’s David Caruso, and that ubiquitous Paul Giamatti/Cecily Strong...

Rich explains why, to the chagrin of Philadelphia Eagles fans, this week is ‘Patrick Mahomes Week’ at the Super Bowl and why the Chiefs’ QB has the best chance to match Tom Brady’s long history of NFL accomplishments.  Three-time NFL Defensive Player of the Year J.J. Watt tells Rich why his competitive juices come out even when he’s on a nature hike, why it’s not fun chasing down Chiefs QB Patrick...

Rich and the guys react to a Woj Bomb report that Kyrie Irving has asked the Brooklyn Nets to trade him. Rich names Kansas City Chiefs DT Chris Jones his Monster.com Athlete of the Week and explains why the Chiefs DT needs to step up and be a wrecking ball against the Philadelphia Eagles in the Super Bowl. Comedian/former U.S. senator Al Franken joins Rich in-studio to discuss his return to stand-...

Rich ranks the top 10 moments from Tom Brady’s illustrious NFL career. New Texans Head Coach DeMeco Ryans tells Rich why he chose to return to Houston instead of taking the Denver Broncos job, if the Texans might use the 2nd overall pick in the upcoming NFL Draft on a quarterback, and what his key to motivating players is as an NFL coach. Rich’s wife, Suzy Shuster, calls in to lament the disappear...

Rich reacts to the disrespect shown to Eagles Head Coach Nick Sirianni by New York Giants Safety Julian Love and explains why Philadelphia is a legit good team. Pro Football Talk’s Mike Florio tells Rich why Fox Sports has a big conundrum with Tom Brady’s retirement possibly forcing Greg Olsen out of the #1 game analyst spot, why Aaron Rodgers to the Jets could happen and what it would take to get...

Rich and the guys react to Patrick Mahomes’ latest comment about his high-ankle sprain heading into the Chiefs’ Super Bowl showdown against the Eagles.  With Tom Brady’s retirement, Rich weighs in on what it means for the spotlight on LeBron James as the Lakers star closes in on Kareem Abdul-Jabbar’s all-time NBA scoring record. Rich and the guys react to 49ers Head Coach Kyle Shanahan saying the...

To honor Groundhog Day, Rich and the guys list the top sports moments from their past that they would live to relive over and over again. Tampa Bay Times Buccaneers reporter Rick Stroud tells Rich if the Bucs’ brass was surprised by Tom Brady’s retirement announcement, what factors played a role in TB12’s decision, and if Derek Carr, Aaron Rodgers, Baker Mayfield or Lamar Jackson could be in play...

Rich reacts to a Davante Adams tweet suggesting Aaron Rodgers joins the Raiders and explains why that possibility makes more sense than the Packers trading him to the Jets or another team. FOX Sports NFL Rules Expert Mike Pereira and Rich discuss the controversial calls and non-calls in the Eagles-49ers NFC Championship Game and the Bengals-Chiefs AFC Championship Game, if the NFL should adopt a c...

Rich breaks down the top 5 QB situations around the NFL impacted by Tom Brady’s retirement including the Dolphins, 49ers, Buccaneers, and Titans along with Derek Carr and Aaron Rodgers. Comedian Sarah Tiana joins Rich in-studio to discuss her new comedy special ’44,’ says why she, an Atlanta Falcons fan, is not too broken up about Tom Brady retiring, reveals if Bruce Willis ever told her whether o...

Former Eagles & Browns executive Joe Banner tells Rich how playing against Tom Brady was bad for his blood pressure, what he saw in Andy Reid when he hired him to be Philadelphia’s head coach back in the day, how Chiefs GM Brett Veach rebuilt the team after their Super Bowl loss to the Buccaneers, reveals Eagles GM Howie Roseman’s amazing NFL origin story, and why Jalen Hurts is playing with a hug...

Rich reacts to Tom Brady’s retirement announcement this morning and reflects on the massive impact TB12 made on the NFL landscape over the last two decades.  FOX Sports NFL analyst/Pro Football Hall of Famer Howie Long tells Rich why Tom Brady’s storied career will never be duplicated, why Super Bowl LVII should be a great matchup between Patrick Mahomes’ Kansas City Chiefs and Jalen Hurts’ Philad...

ESPN analyst Jesse Palmer joins Rich in-studio to discuss the new season of hosting ABC’s ‘The Bachelor’ and tells a hilarious story about his time on the reality dating show when he was a New York Giants quarterback and how the ultra-serious head coach Tom Coughlin reacted to it, what it was like in the Giants’ quarterback room during Eli Manning’s rookie season when Kurt Warner was also on the t...

Rich lists his ‘Top 5 Storylines Coming Out of Championship Weekend’ including takes on Joe Burrow’s next contract, the 49ers’ big question at QB, poor NFL officiating, the Chiefs/Eagles Super Bowl, and Paul Giamatti’s ubiquitous Einstein commercial. The MMQB’s Albert Breer tells Rich why there’s been a delay with NFL teams hiring new head coaches, if Sean Payton is more likely to return to FOX Sp...

Rich reacts to the news of Brock Purdy’s torn elbow ligament and explains why bringing in Tom Brady might make the most sense over the Niners’ Trey Lance and Jimmy Garoppolo options, followed by a deep dive on if the 49ers, Dallas Cowboys or Miami Dolphins, Las Vegas Raiders, Carolina Panthers or sticking with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers would make the most sense for TB12.  Rich and the guys break do...

Two-time Super Bowl champion Chris Long tells Rich what the Philadelphia Eagles’ defensive and offensive lines proved to him in their NFC Championship Game victory over the 49ers, if Niners’ HC Kyle Shanahan did enough to adjust to injuries to QBs Brock Purdy and Josh Johnson, why Jalen Hurts has a gigantic chip on his shoulder, why the Chiefs were ultimately able to prevail over the Bengals in th...

Two-time Super Bowl champion Eli Manning and Rich discuss the latest AFC Championship Game showdown between Patrick Mahomes’ Kansas City Chiefs and Joe Burrow’s Cincinnati Bengals, if he thinks Jalen Hurts and the Philadelphia Eagles can take down KC in the Super Bowl, and if Daniel Jones has earned the right to be the New York Giants’ QB for the long term.  In ‘Overreaction Monday’ Rich weighs in...