Rich weighs in on whether or not Alabama QB Ty Simpson will be a 1st or 2nd-round pick in the NFL Draft this year.
Comedian Nate Bargatze joins Rich in-studio where he promotes his new ‘The Breadwinner’ comedy movie, reveals why teaching young kids to play dice games for money is not the wisest path, debates changing your own flat tires vs letting roadside assistance do it for you, explains how he came up with the idea for his new ‘The Greatest Average American’ game show, calls out Basketball Hall of Famer Ray Allen for not paying off his golf debts, and more.
Rich makes a big announcement about the return of the weekly ‘Women’s Sports Now’ shows season 2 move to ESPN. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Hour 2: Raiders’ Cousins vs Mendoza Debate, plus Dane Brugler Previews the NFL Draft
09/04/2026 | 46 mins.
Rich and the guys (along with a fired-up caller) debate if the Las Vegas Raiders should start the veteran Kirk Cousins at QB or throw presumptive #1 overall NFL Draft pick Fernando Mendoza right into the fire.
The Athletic’s Dane Brugler and Rich break down his annual 600-page ‘The Beast’ NFL Draft preview including why Fernando Mendoza is not his top-ranked overall player, if some team (ahem, Dallas Cowboys) could trade up to select Ohio State LB Sonny Styles, breaks down his QB and WR rankings and says which late-round picks could turn out to be stars in the league.
Rich and Brockman react to the most unusual happenings at this year’s Masters tournament so far. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Hour 1: Rich Reveals He’ll be Hosting ‘SportsCenter’ from Bristol, plus WWE Superstar Seth Rollins In-Studio
09/04/2026 | 46 mins.
Rich reveals that he’ll be hosting ‘SportsCenter’ from ESPN’s Bristol, Connecticut headquarters on Sunday for the first time since 2003.
WWE Superstar Seth Rollins joins Rich in-studio ahead of his WrestleMania 42 showdown vs Gunther, explains why he wants to see his beloved Chicago Bears face off against the defending Super Bowl Champion Seattle Seahawks in Week 1 of the NFL season, and reveals that he’s never seen Bruce Willis’ action movie classic ‘Die Hard.’ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Exclusive interview with “The Young OG” Je’Von Evans
09/04/2026 | 1h 31 mins.
Je’Von Evans stops by the show before making his WrestleMania debut, a 6-Man Ladder match for the Intercontinental Championship. The Young OG shares what life has been like since he got called up to the main roster, advice he’s gotten from veterans, his earliest memories of watching WrestleMania and more! Evans also reveals his mindset as the youngest participant at WrestleMania 42, and what other matches he’s looking forward to seeing.
O’Shea and TJ also discuss Pat McAfee’s involvement in the Cody Rhodes/Randy Orton situation, the latest in CM Punk’s feud with Roman Reigns and the lumps Stephanie Vaquer left on the heads of Liv Morgan and Roxanne Perez! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Hour 3: Rich’s Power Rankings, plus The MMQB’s Albert Breer Talks NFL Draft & More
08/04/2026 | 46 mins.
Sports Illustrated/The MMQB’s Albert Breer and Rich discuss the intrigue surrounding how the top of the NFL Draft could unfold after the Raiders select (presumably) Indiana QB Fernando Mendoza #1 overall, if Alabama QB Ty Simpson will be a 1st or 2nd-round pick, why teams are salivating already over a loaded 2027 draft class, if the Houston Texans could extend CJ Stroud before the 2026 season, and why the Cleveland Browns would be wise trade reigning Defensive Player of the Year Myles Garrett.
Rich power ranks the greatest moments of his life as a fan of the New York Yankees, Knicks and Michigan Wolverines with apologies to the Jets for their snub in advance. 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.'
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