The Rich Eisen Show

WWE Superstar Cody Rhodes and Rich preview the upcoming WrestleMania 42 in Las Vegas and the addition of Pat McAfee to the annual showcase, reveals the moment when he was 8-years-old that sold him on a career in wrestling, and more. Actor Andrew McCarthy joins Rich in-studio to discuss his new ‘Who Needs Friends’ book, reflects on the ‘Brat Pack’ era of 80’s movies, and shares his favorite stories about ‘Pretty in Pink,’ ‘St. Elmo’s Fire,’ ‘Weekend at Bernie’ and more in a round of ‘Celebrity True or False.’ Wrap up the show with a caller! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

NBC Sports’ Anthony Rizzo joins Rich in-studio where he weighs in on what makes Yankees star Aaron Judge such an extraordinary player, what could be the Dodgers’ Achilles heel as they strive for a 3rd-straight World Series win, ranks the best young players in MLB today, explains why ABS is making umpires better at their job, and reacts to Mike Del Tufo’s combo Yankees/Dodgers cap.  (1:32)  Rich and the guys react to the UCLA-heavy WNBA Draft, and discuss which sporting events should follow The Masters’ policy of not allowing fans to bring cell phones into the venue. (22:35)  Rich shares some behind-the-scenes stories about his recent hosting of ESPN’s ‘SportsCenter.’ (36:11) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rich and Chris Brockman debate if CJ Stroud has done enough already to earn a long-term contract extension from the Houston Texans. (4:43) Emmy Award-winning actor Tony Shalhoub joins Rich in-studio to promote his new MGM+ ‘American Classic’ comedy series starring Kevin Kline, his time making ‘Men in Black,‘Galaxy Quest,’ ‘Monk,’ and ‘The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel,’ and says why hi sbeloved hometown Green Bay Packers will win the NFC North next season instead of the Chicago Bears. (16:55)  Rich and Brockman react to the latest on the possibility of the Philadelphia Eagles trading WR AJ Brown. (39:00) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

ESPN’s Joe Tessitore joinsRich in-studio where he reveals how growing up in a loud, passionate Italian family perfectly prepared him for a career in sportscasting, previews the biggest storylines to watch in the WWE’s upcoming WrestleMania 42, and more. (1:26) ESPN’s Matt Miller and Rich preview the NFL Draft including the possibility of the New York Jets or Dallas Cowboys trading up, the Miami Dolphins’ draft strategy and possible first-round picks, which player’s stock is rising the most, where Norte Dame RB Jeremiyah Love could land, and the ongoing 1st-round/2nd-round debate surrounding Alabama QB Ty Simpson.  (20:33) Rich recaps his night hosting‘SportsCenter’ from ESPN’s Bristol, Connecticut headquarters for the first time since 2003. (35:35) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport joins Rich in-studio where he reveals what goes into being an NFL Insider, discusses the intrigue surrounding possible trades at the top of the NFL Draft, if Alabama QB Ty Simpson will be a 1st or 2nd round draft pick, if the Philadelphia Eagles or Las Vegas Raiders could trade WR AJ Brown and Maxx Crosby, the chances Patrick Mahomes, Kirk Cousins and Deshaun Watson are Week 1 starters next season, and more.  (2:02)  In ‘Overreaction Monday’ Rich weighs in on the Dallas Cowboys’ and Kansas City Chiefs’ NFL Draft strategy, if the Chargers should trade for AJ Brown, the NBA Playoffs, Stanley Cup Playoff, Rory McIlroy’s back-to-back Masters win, and the suddenly slumping New York Yankees. (34:42) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rich and Brockman react to Rory McIlroy going wire-to-wire at Augusta National Golf Club to win back-to-back Masters for the first time since Tiger Woods in 2002. (4:09)  Academy Award-winning actress/co-host of ‘The View’ Whoopi Goldberg joins Rich in-studio to discuss her lifelong love of the New York Knicks, the rise of women’s sports and founding her All Women’s Sports Network, reveals how PatrickSwayze helped her land her Oscar-winning role in‘Ghost,’ that she would love to play the villain in a horror move, and more. (20:32) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Former Raiders GM Mike Mayock and Rich discuss Maxx Crosby’s future with the Raiders after the failed trade with the Baltimore Ravens, how Las Vegas QB depth chart with shake out with veteran Kirk Cousins and rookie Fernando Mendoza, if we could see a run on offensive linemen in the first round of the NFL Draft, why he’s torn over Alabama QB Ty Simpson’s chances to succeed as a pro. Rich reveals the Top 5 NFL players he wants to see bounce back from disappointing 2025 seasons including Patrick Mahomes, Cam Skattebo, Jayden Daniels and others. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In ‘What’s More Likely’ Rich weighs in on the Las Vegas Raiders’ quarterbacks room, if Panthers QB Bryce Young or Houston Texans QB CJ Stroud gets an extension first, if the Jacksonville Jaguars or Green Bay Packers have more regret for their big trades that flamed out with season-ending injuries to Travis Hunter and Micah Parsons, the NBA Playoffs, The Masters, and more. NFL Insider Tom Pelissero and Rich discuss the lack of true blue chip prospects in this year’s NFL Draft, if a team like the Dallas Cowboys could make a big move and trade up in the draft, the Jaguars’ decision to make Travis Hunter a full-time cornerback only, the Houston Texans’ long-term plans for CJ Stroud and Will Anderson Jr., and how Alabama QB Ty Simpson compares to San Francisco 49ers QB Brock Purdy. Rich weighs in on the New York Jets’ options with their two first-round NFL Draft picks this year. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rich and Brockman weigh in on 2026 The Masters and what makes the annual event at Augusta National Golf Club so special. Actress Olivia Munn joins Rich in-studio to promote the new season of her ‘Your Friends and Neighbors’ series co-starring Jon Hamm on AppleTV, reveals that she originally aspired to be a sports sideline reporter before getting into acting, how she landed her ‘Daily Show’ and ‘The Newsroom’ gigs, and more.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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

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

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

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

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

Rich reacts to the Pittsburgh Pirates giving 19-year-old rookie SS Konnor Griffin a 9-year, $140M contract extension, and weighs in on the bad blood between Angels’ slugger Jorge Soler and Braves’ pitcher Reynaldo Lopez that erupted into a bench-clearing brawl. Michigan alums Chris Webber and Rich bask in the Wolverines’ latest college basketball national championship, how UM star Yaxel Lendeborg will fare in the NBA, compare how this year’s Michigan title team would do against the school’s 1989 champions, and more. Rich and the guys react to Myles Garrett’s noticeable absence from the Cleveland Browns’ voluntary minicamp. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rich and Brockman debate if the Houston Texans should extend CJ Stroud or make the QB prove in 2026 that he’s worth the financial commitment. Longtime golf writer/bestselling author Alan Shipnuck tells Rich what he discovered about Rory McIlroy when writing his new biography about the 5-time major champion, laments the latest setback in Tiger Woods’ private life, breaks down how the PGA Tour is winning its war with the upstart LIV Golf faction, and reveals his pick to win The Masters this week. Rich and Brockman discuss Rory’s chances to win back-to-back Masters. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

UCLA Women’s Head Basketball Coach Cori Close tells Rich what it feels like to finally get over the hump and win a national championship, discusses the inspiring story behind Lauren Betts’ and Gabriela Jacuez’s success, and reveals how Bruins legend John Woooden has impacted her career. Actress Emmanuelle Chriqui joins Rich in-studio to promote her new ‘A Love Like This’ film, reveals the perks she got from working on ‘Entourage’ and ‘Call of Duty’ with LeBron James and Kobe Bryant, breaks down what it was like to throw out the first pitch at a Dodgers game, and more. Rich and the guys react to the news that presumptive #1 overall pick Fernando Mendoza will be skipping the NFL Draft in Pittsburgh to remain at home with his family in Miami. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

ESPN College Basketball Analyst Jay Bilas and Rich break down Michigan’s title game win, UConn’s remarkable run under head coach Dan Hurley, where UM’s Dusty May ranks among college basketball’s top coaches, weighs in on how much the Transfer Portal and NIL impact a program’s chances for success, react to UNC’s hiring of former Denver Nuggets HC Michael Malone, and more. In ‘Overreaction Tuesday’ Rich weighs in on the NFL Draft, the Cincinnati Bengals, Tennessee Titans QB Cam Ward, New York Giants QB Jaxson Dart, Minnesota Vikings QB Kyler Murray, Michigan’s national championship, a possible Dodgers vs Yankees World Series, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Michigan alum Rich reacts to the Wolverines’ first basketball national title since 1989 when he was still a student in Ann Arbor. UM Head Coach Dusty May tells Rich how much/how little sleep he’s gotten since cutting down the nets at the Final Four, how he went about turning an 8-win program into national champions in just two years, and why fans worried he might leave for another job can rest easy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Michigan alum Rich weighs in on Dusty May choosing to remain in Ann Arbor instead of taking the UNC job which then went to former Denver Nuggets head coach Michael Malone. Rich voices his displeasure with the pre-game mini concert that delayed the scheduled tip off between Michigan and Arizona. Comedian Jeff Ross joins Rich in-studio to plug his new ‘Take a Banana for the Ride’ Netflix special, and revisits his Emmy-nominated Tom Brady roast, teases what he has in store for Kevin Hart’s upcoming roast, and shares his favorite Don Rickles stories. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices