Hour 3: Rich’s NFL Defenses Power Rankings, Raiders QB Competition, plus NBA Finals Game 4 Factors
10/06/2026 | 46 mins.
Rich explains how the Rams’ trade for 2-time DPOY Myles Garrett will motivate other NFL teams and players, and power ranks the NFL’s top 10 defensive units following the Rams blockbuster trade to acquire 2-time DPOY Myles Garrett, and weighs in on the Las Vegas Raiders’ Kirk Cousins vs Fernando Mendoza QB competition.
Rich and the guys discuss how the Arizona Cardinals’ running backs depth chart could play out with rookie Jeremiyah Love vying for carries against veterans James Conner and Trey Benson. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Hour 2: Pro Football Talk’s Mike Florio, plus Browns’ and Vikings’ QB Competitions Latest
10/06/2026 | 46 mins.
Pro Football Talk’s Mike Florio tells Rich how serious the Bears are about ditching Chicago for a new stadium in Indiana, discusses how trading for Myles Garrett (and possible return of Aaron Donald) impacts the Rams’ Super Bowl chances, what to expect from the Chiefs with Patrick Mahomes coming back from his season-ending knee injury, if Raiders DE Maxx Crosby or Cowboys WR George Pickens is more likely to be traded this summer, and breaks down the latest in the contentious relationship between the 49ers and enigmatic WR Brandon Aiyuk.
Rich weighs in on the Cleveland Browns’ Shedeur Sanders/Deshaun Watson/Dillon Gabriel and Minnesota Vikings’ JJ McCarthy vs Kyler Murray QB competitions.
Rich plays the ‘NFL Win-Loss Game’ with a fan of the Las Vegas Raiders. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Hour 1: NBA Finals Game 4 Pressure Debate, plus ESPN Sr. NBA Writer Vincent Goodwill
10/06/2026 | 46 mins.
Knicks fan Rich weighs in on the “epic narratives” heading into a pivotal NBA Finals Game 4 between New York and the Spurs, debates which team is under the most pressure to get a win before heading back to San Antonio, and sounds off on the “losers” who attacked Spurs fans on the streets outside of MSG following the Knicks’ Game 3 loss.
ESPN’s Vincent Goodwill and Rich breakdown what to expect in Game 4 including how tightly officiated the matchup will be after a rough-and-tumble Game 3, explains why the Knicks are under more pressure than the Spurs, and discusses the impact of legendary coach Gregg Popovich on San Antonio HC Mitch Johnson.
Rich weighs in on the latest episode of his new ‘This Was SportsCenter’ podcast with Chris Berman revealing how the NFL Draft grew from its humble beginnings to the spectacle that we have today. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Hour 3: ESPN’s Jay Bilas Weighs In on Brendan Sorsby, plus Actor Eric Andre In-Studio
09/06/2026 | 46 mins.
ESPN’s Jay Bilas and Rich discuss the ripple effect across college sports of Brandon Sorsby being allowed to play for Texas Tech next season following his prolific sports gambling scandal, and breaks down Game 3 of the Knicks vs Spurs NBA Finals.
Actor/comedian Eric Andre joins Rich in-studio to promote his new ‘Little Brother’ Netflix comedy co-starring John Cena, reveals why he, a die-hard Miami Heat fan, is rooting for the Knicks to beat the Spurs in the NBA Finals, discusses his upcoming gig in the announcers booth for a World Cup soccer match, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Hour 2: ‘Overreaction Tuesday,’ plus 49ers TE George Kittle Talks Injury Return & Myles Garrett
09/06/2026 | 46 mins.
In ‘Overreaction Tuesday’ Rich weighs in on Ravens QB Lamar Jackson, Eagles QB Jalen Hurts, Vikings QB Kyler Murray, Falcons QB Tua Tagovailoa, Giants WR Odell Beckham Jr, Dodgers’ two-way star Shohei Ohtani, the NBA Finals and Stanley Cup Final.
49ers TE George Kittle updates Rich in the status of his return from his season-ending Achilles injury, the Los Angeles Rams’ addition of All-Pro DE Myles Garrett, his reaction to the Seattle Seahawks celebrating their Super Bowl win in the Niner’s locker room, and this summer’s new and improved ‘Tight End University.’
The guys react to Browns QB Dillon Gabriel switching to Baker Mayfield’s old #6 after the newly acquired Jared Verse snatched away his #8. 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.'