Hour 3: ESPN’s Josh Pate Talks Brendan Sorsby Debacle, plus ‘Toy Story 5’ Star Tony Hale In-Studio
08/06/2026 | 46 mins.
ESPN CFB Analyst Josh Pate and Rich discuss Texas Tech QB Brendan Sorsby being granted an injunction that will allow him to play for the Red Raiders this season in the wake of his gambling scandal, and what fix, if any, exists for how to govern college athletics.
Emmy Award-winning actor Tony Hale joins Rich in-studio to promote his new ‘Toy Story 5’ movie and the franchise’s longevity, reveals how beloved actor Henry Winkler has impacted his career, shares his favorite ‘Arrested Development’ jokes and moments, and more.
Rich plays the ‘NFL Win-Loss Game’ with a fan of the Chicago Bears. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Hour 2: Brendan Sorsby’s Injunction Reaction, plus ESPN’s Chris Fowler
08/06/2026 | 46 mins.
ESPN’s Chris Fowler and Rich discuss his deeply personal ‘Finding My Father’ edition of ‘SC Featured,’ the energy permeating the streets of New York amid the Knicks’ 2-0 NBA Finals lead over the Spurs, the unexpected champions coming out of this year’s French Open, and more.
Rich discusses the latest episode of his new ‘This Was SportsCenter’ podcast featuring a revealing interview with ESPN legend Chris Berman.
Rich weighs in on Texas Tech QB Brendan Sorsby being granted an injunction that will allow him to play for the Red Raiders this season in the wake of his gambling scandal. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Hour 1: Spurs-Knicks Game 3 Preview, Houston Texans Expectations, plus ESPN’s Monica McNutt
08/06/2026 | 46 mins.
Rich and the guys preview Game 3 of the NBA Finals as the Knicks-Spurs series shifts to Madison Square Garden.
ESPN’s Monica McNutt tells Rich how the city of New York has embraced the “Knicks in 4” mentality, the reasons behind New York’s red-hot playoffs run, why Karl-Anthony Towns is winning the big man matchup against Victor Wembanyama, how the Knicks’ bench has contributed to their postseason success, what the Spurs must do in Game 3 to get back into the series, weighs in on the WNBA season so far including the increase of fouls and whistles, Caitlin Clark’s up-and-down start, and more.
Rich plays the ‘NFL Win-Loss Game’ with a fan of the Houston Texans. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
NFL Offseason Check-In on the Rams, Lions, Bears & More
08/06/2026 | 35 mins.
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:
2:15 - This season will go down as a complete failure if the Rams don't win the Super Bowl
6:50 - Myles Garrett will retire with the most Defensive Player of the Year trophies and the all-time sacks record
9:50 - Several teams will run the Tush Push this season, not just the Eagles and Bills, reopening a ban talk
13:35 - Jahmyr Gibbs will break Barry Sanders' Lions total yards record and be an MVP finalist
16:40 - We'll have two divisions combined for 40+ wins this season
18:45 - It's officially official-- Jerry Jones won the Micah Parsons trade
22:25 - Chicago Bears fans should 100% be worried about Caleb Williams on the Madden cover
25:55 - There will be at least 4 new playoff teams in the AFC
27:50 - We're not giving the Seahawks enough respect as defending champs when we talk about the 2026 season Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
This Was SportsCenter: Chris Berman - Season 1, Ep. 2
08/06/2026 | 2 mins.
On this episode of 'This Was SportsCenter' Rich Eisen sits down with Chris Berman for an in-depth, behind-the-scenes look back at Boomer's legendary career anchoring 'SportsCenter' and the role he played in shaping ESPN. From the network's early years to present day, Berman reveals the origin story behind his famous nicknames, how the NFL Draft grew from its no-frills humble beginnings on TV to the spectacle that it has become, to what happened that time an actual skunk took up residence inside the 'SportsCenter' studio. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The Rich Eisen Show mixes expert sports analysis with pop culture, humor and insightful interviews. Rich attracts the most recognizable names across sports and entertainment from athletes and coaches like Deion Sanders, Patrick Mahomes, Tom Brady, and Aaron Rodgers, to celebrities like Larry David, Arnold Schwarzenegger, and Oscar winners Matt Damon, Jodie Foster, Matthew McConaughey, Regina King, and Morgan Freeman. The Emmy-nominated show originates out of Los Angeles and airs live weekdays Noon-3PM ET/9AM-Noon PT on Disney+, ESPN+ and on ESPN Radio and SiriusXM Channel 80 nationally. In addition, the show is available on-demand with ESPN Podcasts on Apple Podcasts, iHeart Podcasts, Amazon Music, Spotify and other podcast platforms. Eisen said, 'After all these years of seeing TV add 10 pounds, I'm hoping phones and tablets will only add 5.'