The Rich Eisen Show

Pro Football Hall of Famer and University of Miami alum Michael Irvin and Rich discuss the Hurricanes’ improbable run to the College Football Playoff semifinals with an upset win over Ohio State, Philip Rivers’ NFL return and if he ever considered a comeback, explains why former Dallas Cowboys teammate Emmitt Smith is the GOAT running back, which teams he sees facing off in the Super Bowl, and more. Rich lists his top under-the-radar NFL stories this season including takes on the Minnesota Vikings, Arizona Cardinals TE Trey McBride, the New York Jets, New Orleans Saints, and Miami Dolphins RB De’Von Achane. Rich breaks out his crystal ball to predict the matchups for the NFL’s Wild Card round playoff games Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Colts QB Philip Rivers tells Rich why he chose to return to the NFL after his 5-year retirement, if we could see him playing in the league next season, and discusses being coached by current Indiana Hoosiers head coach Curt Cignetti during his NC State playing days. Rich explains why he agrees with Oregon Ducks head coach Dan Lanning who believes the College Football Playoff should be wrapped up by New Year’s Day, and lays out how the controversial Transfer Portal window opening will impact new LSU HC Lane Kiffin (who just earned $500,000 when Ole Miss made the CFP semifinals). In ‘What’s More Likely’ Rich weighs in on Buccaneers vs Panthers, Seahawks vs 49ers, Matthew Stafford vs Drake Maye for NFL MVP honors, Mike Tomlin’s future as the Steelers’ head coach, Myles Garrett’s pursuit of the NFL single-season sack record, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rich breaks down the College Football Playoff quarterfinal games that included top-ranked Indiana boat racing Alabama in the Rose Bowl, Ole Miss knocking off SEC rival Georgia in the Sugar Bowl, Oregon’s shutout of Texas Tech, and a huge Miami Hurricanes upset of the #2-seeded Ohio State Buckeyes. NFL Insider Tom Pelissero and Rich discuss the chances Hoosiers QB Fernando Mendoza goes #1 overall in this year’s NFL Draft, the Miami Dolphins hiring Hall of Fame QB Troy Aikman to consult in their GM search, the chances we see a big-name quarterback (Lamar Jackson? Joe Burrow?) traded this offseason, which head coaches could be out of job come Black Monday, and updates the latest injuries to key players heading into Week 18. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

O'Shea & T.J. react to the most recent WWE Smackdown, a new U.S. Champion, AEW's World's End PPV, and MJF's return to the top. O'Shea also dropped 5 Dream Matches he'd love to see, and T.J. predicts what superstars will hold belts 1 year from now. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rich and the guys debate how eating holiday popcorn out of a tin can compares to double-dipping chips, and Rich offers up some advice for Seattle Seahawks fans getting nervous about Sam Darnold and their Week 18 showdown with the San Francisco 49ers to determine the NFC West. In ‘Overreaction Tuesday’ Rich weighs in on the Rams’ dispiriting loss to the Falcons in Week 17, if the Buccaneers should be in the market for a new head coach, Philip Rivers’ Hall of Fame chances after his improbable Colts comeback, the pressure on Tom Brady to get the Raiders back to their winning ways of old, Bijan Robinson’s chances to win the NFL MVP award during his career, and if we’ll see a big name QB (Joe Burrow?? Lamar Jackson?? Kyler Murray??) traded this offseason. Actor/comedian Kumail Nanjiani joins Rich in-studio to discuss his new ‘Night Thoughts’ Hulu stand-up special, reveals the downside of his new swole physique, what it was like taking a private jet with Rams head coach Sean McVay and QB Matthew Stafford, and explains why sports talk shows need more Cricket hot takes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rich weighs in on the controversial missed Pass Interference call that helped determine the outcome of the Rams vs Falcons on Monday Night Football. Pro Football Hall of Famer Rod Woodson and Rich preview the Pittsburgh Steelers vs Baltimore Ravens in Week 18 to determine who wins the AFC North and the larger stakes for head coaches Mike Tomlin and John Harbaugh, says why he’s still buying Rams’ stock despite L.A.’s two-game skid, and counsels a fellow Purdue alum who’s considering rooting for the Boilermakers’ archrival Indiana Hoosiers in the College Football Playoff. Rich previews Michigan vs Texas in the Citrus Bowl and weighs in on Longhorns head coach Steve Sarkisian’s take on the state of college football in the NIL era. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rich weighs in on the Rams’ disheartening Monday Night Football loss to the Atlanta Falcons and what it means for L.A.’s playoff outlook and Matthew Stafford’s NFL MVP odds. Sports Illustrated/The MMQB’s Albert Breer and Rich discuss the issues facing the Rams amid their ugly 2-game losing streak, if the loser of the Pittsburgh Steelers vs Ravens will be looking for a new head coach next season, Lamar Jackson’s future in Baltimore, the Detroit Lions’ and the Kansas City Chiefs’ next steps after missing the playoffs this year, and how many head coaching positions will be open after next week’s Black Monday firings. Rich and the guys marvel at the master class Falcons RB Bijan Robinson put on against the Rams on MNF. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Michigan alum Rich weighs in on his alma mater hiring former Utah head coach Kyle Whittingham, and to Notre Dame head coach Marcus Freeman telling his many NFL suitors that he’s staying with the Fighting Irish, and offers up some advice for the New York Giants in their head coach search. Rich reacts to the Houston Texans’ Week 17 win over the Los Angeles Chargers, and comments on Andy Reid stating his intention to return to coach the Chiefs next season and if we’ve seen Travis Kelce’s final home game in Kansas City Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rich weighs in on the AFC South race on the heels of the Jacksonville Jaguars downing the Indianapolis Colts. Pro Football Hall of Famer/NFL Network analyst Kurt Warner and Rich discuss the likely end of Philip Rivers remarkable return to the Indianapolis Colts after a 5-year retirement, breaks down the high-level play of San Francisco 49ers QB Brock Purdy and Chicago Bears QB Caleb Williams in their Week 17 shootout, says why he wouldn’t be shocked in the least to see two Wild Card teams face off in the Super Bowl, and why you shouldn’t sleep on the Los Angeles Rams despite dropping to 3rd place in the NFC West. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rich reacts to Brock Purdy and the San Francisco 49ers’ thrilling 42-38 slugfest win over the Caleb Williams’ Chicago Bears on Sunday Night Football. Rich weighs in on the Philadelphia Eagles’ narrow Week 17 win over the Bills after Josh Allen badly missed a wide-open receiver on a 2-point conversion that would have won the game for Buffalo. Rich breaks down the Steelers blowing their big chance to lock up the AFC North by laying a big fat egg against Myles Garrett and Cleveland Browns. 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: 1:05 - The 49ers should be the favorites to win the NFC 5:30 - The losing coach in Steelers vs Ravens in Week 18 won't be back in 2026 10:34 - The Patriots are the most likeable great team heading into the postseason 14:40 - The Bills have maxed out with Sean McDermott... he's coaching for his job in the playoffs 18:45 - Either Jared Goff or Dan Campbell has to go for the Lions to get over the hump in the NFC 21:45 - Tyler Shough will win OROY and the Saints over .500 next season 25:40 - Malik Willis is the next Baker Mayfield/Sam Darnold... he'll be starting for someone next season 29:45 - The Chargers are the playoff team you have the most concerns about heading into January Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Brian Webber fills in for Rich Eisen. In hour three, Brian talks about how The Broncos took care of business against the Chiefs, should we believe in them? Also, is there faith in the Bears this weekend against the 49ers? Nick Ferguson, Former NFL Safety joins the show to discuss the Broncos win over the Chiefs on Christmas Day as well as other NFL headlines. Finally, Breaking News: Michigan is expected to finalize a deal with former Utah HC Kyle Whittingham. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Brian Webber in for Rich Eisen. In hour two, Brian discusses the Christmas day slate of NFL Games as well as the 49ers. Also, Eric Pincus, NBA National Writer for Bleacher Report joins the show to discuss the Christmas Day NBA slate of games. Finally, he talks about Michigan zeroing in on hiring a head coach. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Brian Webber fills in for Rich Eisen and the crew. In hour on he discusses the Christmas slate of games in both the NBA and NFL. He talks about how he didn't like what he saw from Jared Goff and the Lions in their loss to the Vikings. Finally, he talks about the Knicks and Spurs wins on Christmas Day. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays everyone! We've had a pretty eventful 2025 here at No-Contest Wrestling, and we wanted to celebrate by giving you all a "Best of '25" episode showcasing live episodes from WWE World & Fanatics Fest, Hosting ESPN's first ever Pre-Show to the Pre-Show before Wrestlepalooza, and interviews with Superstars such as Roman Reigns, Liv Morgan, Jey Uso, Bron Breakker, Oba Femi, Sean Waltman, Roxanne Perez and much more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Brian Webber wraps up Hour 3 as he fills in for Rich. Are the Bears and/or Broncos this year's 2024 Commanders? Hall of Fame CB Eric Allen checks in. Plus, we preview tomorrow's NBA on Christmas Day slate. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Brian Webber continues in for Rich today... could Josh Allen win his second straight MVP? NBC Sports NBA Writer Kurt Helin joins us to preview the NBA on Christmas Day. Plus, Bowl Game should still matter!!! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Brian Webber is filling in for Rich on this Christmas Eve Wednesday. Has the NFL taken over the NBA for Christmas day slates? Brian dives into each of the teams playing on Christmas day as backup quarterback's line the slate. Brian reacts to the the Thunder dropping yet another game to Victor Wembanyama and the Spurs. Are the Thunder still on pace to be one of the greatest teams of this generation? Plus, Brian deciphers why certain parties believe that Tua Tagovailoa and Mike McDaniel will be back for the Dolphins next year. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Brian Webber fills in for Rich and talks about the news regarding Notre Dame and USC putting their rivalry on hold. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Brian Webber filling in for Rich today recaps Monday night football, and fills you in on the incident between Steve Kerry and Draymond Green Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices