The Rich Eisen Show

The Ringer’s Todd McShay and Rich preview the upcoming NFL Draft including how Alabama QB Ty Simpson stacks up to presumptive #1 overall pick Fernando Mendoza, how the bevy of quarterback talent that will be available in 2027 impacts Simpson’s draft stock this year, says why we could seem more than a dozen offensive lineman selected in the first round, and reveals which likely late-round running back could end up being a starter for the team smart enough to draft him. Rich weighs in on the controversial postgame tirade by UConn Head Coach Geno Auriemma after the Huskies’ Final Four loss to Dawn Staley’s South Carolina squad. Rich and the guys react to Angels OF Jo Adell robbing the visiting Seattle Mariners of three home runs, to a San Francisco Giants fan’s expert trolling of the New York Mets, and San Diego Padres 3B Manny Machado purposely kicking a batted ball while running the bases. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Michigan alum Rich reacts to his Wolverines’ routing Arizona to earn a trip to the national championship game vs UConn. ESPN’s College Basketball Analyst Seth Greenberg and Rich break down the Final Four and previews the keys to who wins between UConn and Michigan for the right to cut down the nets. Rich weighs in on UCLA routing South Carolina in the national championship game to win the Women’s Final Four. 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: 1:00 - The NFL should pass a rule that rookie QB's can't play their first year in the league 7:00 - Ty Simpson will start more games this season than Fernando Mendoza 10:35 - Kirk Cousins will throw for more TDs in 2026 than both Atlanta Falcons QB's combined 14:00 - If they missed the playoffs this season, the Eagles will have a new starting QB in 2027 18:45 - Despite signing Kenneth Walker III, the Chiefs will take an offensive weapon at 9th overall 21:45 - There will be more first-round trades than QBs and RBs selected on day one combined 25:20 - No QB is under more pressure this coming season than Lamar Jackson Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In ‘What’s More Likely’ Rich weighs in on Raiders QB Kirk Cousins and soon-to-be Raiders QB Fernando Mendoza, Cowboys WR George Pickens vs Eagles WR AJ Brown, the Kansas City Chiefs, Detroit Lions, Boston Red Sox, New York Yankees, the NBA MVP race, the Masters, and his favorite Eddie Murphy movie character.  Hockey Hall of Famer Chris Pronger joins Rich in-studio to discuss his new ‘Earned: The True Cost of Greatness From One of Hockey’s Fiercest Competitors’ book, reveals why Wayne Gretzky’s stay with the St. Louis Blues was a short one, weighs in on the greatness of Alex Ovechkin, and more. Rich reacts to Indiana HC Curt Cignetti’s comments on landing TCU QB Josh Hoover in the Transfer Portal. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Six-time MLS Cup champion Landon Donovan joins Rich in-studio to discuss his new ‘Landon: a Memoir’ book, what needs to happen for the US Men’s National Team to take the next step and become a legit contender on the world stage, and reacts to Rich’s boast that he can win a point off the world #1 tennis player Carlos Alcaraz. Six-time MLS Cup champion Landon Donovan joins Rich in-studio to discuss his new ‘Landon: a Memoir’ book, what needs to happen for the US Men’s National Team to take the next step and become a legit contender on the world stage, and reacts to Rich’s boast that he can win a point off the world #1 tennis player Carlos Alcaraz. Six-time MLS Cup champion Landon Donovan joins Rich in-studio to discuss his new ‘Landon: a Memoir’ book, what needs to happen for the US Men’s National Team to take the next step and become a legit contender on the world stage, and reacts to Rich’s boast that he can win a point off the world #1 tennis player Carlos Alcaraz.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit po

Rich reacts to the concerning hamstring injury suffered by Los Angeles Lakers star Luka Doncic in their blowout loss to the OKC Thunder. Actress Jane Kaczmarek joins Rich in-studio to promote her ‘Malcolm in the Middle: Life’s Still Unfair’ reboot of the beloved sitcom, discusses her beloved Green Bay Packers, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rich ranks his favorite April sporting events including The Masters, the Final Four, WrestleMania, the NFL Draft and more. Actor Wilson Bethel joins Rich in-studio to promote the new season of ‘Daredevil: Born Again’ on Disney+, reacts to Rich’s boast that he can win a point if he played against the world’s #1 tennis player Carlos Alcaraz, and more. Rich and Brockman debate if MLB’s new ABC challenge system is good or bad for baseball. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Basketball Hall of Famer Chris Webber and Rich discuss their Michigan Wolverines’ chances in the NCAA Tournament’s Final Four against Arizona, says why you shouldn’t assume UConn will easily handle Illinois in their national semifinal game, and reveals he’ll be doing an alt cast of Michigan/Arizona with his former Fab Five teammates on Turner Sports.  NFL Insider Tom Pelissero and Rich break down the latest in the league’s busy offseason including Kirk Cousins signing with the Las Vegas Raiders, the Pittsburgh Steelers options if Aaron Rodgers decides to retire, what Puka Nacua entering rehab means for a possible contract extension with the Los Angeles Rams, and what the sticking points are between the league and the officials in their labor talks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rich reacts to Fernando Mendoza’s Indiana Pro Day and weighs in on what the Raiders signing Kirk Cousins means for the presumptive overall #1 pick in the upcoming NFL Draft. Three-time All-Pro LB Lavonte David joins Rich in-studio where he reveals why he’s retiring after a storied career with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, shares is favorite stories about playing with Tom Brady, Jameis Winston and being coached by Bruce Arians, and says why the Bucs are in good hands going forward with Baker Mayfield at quarterback. Rich explains what Cousins to the Raiders means for the Pittsburgh Steelers’ commitment to Aaron Rodgers for the 2026 season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Road to WrestleMania is rarely smooth and the commute to Las Vegas for 42 is no different. This week O'Shea and TJ react to the last episodes of SmackDown & Raw, including: the the heat between Stephanie Vaquer and Liv Morgan, the return of Stephanie McMahon and her slapping Cody Rhodes, why Gunther attacked Seth Rollins and what does it mean, plus so much more. They also have a message for fans and their expectations when meeting athletes outside of the workplace. Plus, they discuss the crowd reaction to TNA World Champion Mike Santana at this week's NXT show at Madison Square Garden. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Yankees fan Rich, Red Sox fan Brockman, and Mets fan TJ weigh in on the first week of the new MLB season, and react to Jerry Jones’ recent comments at the 2206 Annual NFL League Meetings. Longtime baseball writer Ken Davidoff and Rich discuss his new ‘101 Lessons from the Dugout’ book, his thoughts in MLB’s new ABS challenge system, how the Dodgers’ way of doing business has impacted baseball, and more. Rich and Brockman debate of Curt Cignetti can lead Indiana back to the College Football Playoff next season Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler and Rich discuss his new article detailing Jalen Hurts’ major role in the Eagles’ offensive struggles last season, if All-Pro WR AJ Brown and Hurts can co-exist in Philadelphia moving forward, and weighs in on the possibility of the Las Vegas Raiders trading Maxx Crosby in the wake of their failed deal with the Baltimore Ravens. Rich and the guys debate Hurts’ true value to Philly’s offense. Rich power ranks the top ten players of the NFL Network era from 2023 to present day including such luminaries as Tom Brady, Patrick Mahomes, Aaron Donald, Peyton Manning and others.  Brockman and TJ debate Rich’s Power Rankings with some notable omissions from the original ten. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rich weighs in on the Pittsburgh Steelers awaiting a decision from Aaron Rodgers on his playing future and if running it back with the 4-time NFL MVP is the wisest course of action. FOX Sports Analyst Dean Blandino and Rich discuss the possibility of replacement referees in the NFL next season, the newest NFL rules including the expansion of Replay Assist to assess flags for penalties missed by officials on the field, which UFL rules and policies the NFL should consider adopting, why the NFL is hanging on to its antiquated Onside Kick option, and weighs in on the success and pitfalls of MLB’s new ABS system. Rich and a caller debate Aaron Rodgers’ value to the Steelers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

NBC Sports Bay Area’s Matt Maiocco and Rich discuss the contentious relationship between WR Brandon Aiyuk and the 49ers, what All-Pro Mike Evans brings to the Niners’ WR room, the possible timeline for TE George Kittle to return from his torn Achilles, a possible deal for OT Trent Williams, and if the electrical substation next to the team’s practice facility has been the cause behind some key injuries in recent years.   Chris Brockman updates the latest sports news including updates on the Super Bowls return to Las Vegas in 2029, the Seattle Seahawks on HBO’s ‘Hard Knocks,’ the Pittsburgh Steelers’ Aaron Rodgers waiting game, the newest Basketball Hall of Fame class, Tiger Woods’ latest legal woes, and more.   Rich gets emotional on his last official day as an NFL employee as ESPN takes over the running of NFL Network. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rich and the guys react to this year’s group photo of head coaches at the NFL Owners Meetings. NFL Insider Mike Garafolo and Rich discuss the latest from the owners meetings including the expansion of replay use by officials next season, Maxx Crosby’s status as a member of the Raiders, if the Philadelphia Eagles could still trade WR AJ Brown despite GM Howie Roseman’s recent comments, and more.   Rich and the guys make the case for the NFL to expand replay assist to flag mask calls that were missed on the field by officials in real time. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rich and the guys break down the latest from the NFL Owners Meetings including Patrick Mahomes’ rehab from his torn ACL and likely return timeline to the Kansas City Chiefs, and new Las Vegas Raiders HC Klint Kubiak weighing in on the failed Maxx Crosby trade with the Baltimore Ravens. ESPN’s Matt Miller and Rich discuss his brand-new 7-round NFL mock draft including who the New York Jets could select with the 2nd-overall pick, why the Titans drafting Notre Dame RB Jeremiyah Love makes sense, how many Ohio State Buckeyes could be taken in the top 10 picks, how the Dallas Cowboys can remake their porous defense with their two first-round picks, if Alabama QB Ty Simpson could slip to the 2nd-round, the Miami Dolphins’ draft strategy, and which QBs will come off the board after Fernando Mendoza and Simpson are chosen.    Jets fan Rich weighs in on New York HC Aaron Glenn’s positive comments about the team trading for QB Geno Smith. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rich weighs in on the wild ending to the Duke-UConn regional final. In ‘Overreaction Monday’ Rich weighs in on the Pittsburgh Steelers’ Aaron Rodgers waiting game, if the Cleveland Browns could trade NFL Defensive Player of the Year Miles Garrett, Caleb Williams and the Chicago Bears, UConn’s epic comeback win over Duke to reach the Final Four, Michigan vs Arizona for the right to play for a national championship, and Bo Bichette getting booed by Mets fans. Director Antoine Fuqua joins Rich in-studio to discuss his upcoming Michael Jackson biopic ‘Michael’ starring the Coleman Domingo, Myles Teller and newcomer Jaafar Jackson in the titular role, recounts his favorite memories of making ‘Training Day’ featuring Denzel Washington’s Academy Award-winning performance, discusses his love of the Pittsburgh Steelers, and more.    Rich explains why the refreshed San Francisco 49ers should be ones to watch in the NFL next season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

ESPN’s Andraya Carter and Rich break down the NCAA Women’s Basketball Tournament including UCLA’s return to the Final Four with a comeback win over Duke, what UConn proved in earning their Final Four berth, why Huskies head coach Geno Auriemma is 100% right in criticizing the NCAA’s tournament scheduling hours, previews Texas vs Michigan and South Carolina vs TCU, and pays off a bet by singing the Wolverines’ fight song to UM alum Rich.   Illinois Head Basketball Coach Brad Underwood and Rich discuss the Fighting Illini’s trip to the Final Four to cap off his wild ride of a coaching career, his penchant for luring top European players to Champaign, what’s in store for the Fighting Illini vs UConn in the Final Four, and more.    Rich reacts to the Browns rescinding their proposed rule change that would have allowed NFL teams to trade draft picks five years out, and to the possibility of Cleveland trading NFL Defensive Player of the Year Myles Garrett Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoic

Rich and the guys react to Duke’s epic collapse/UConn’s epic comeback in their unforgettable Elite Eight showdown in the NCAA Tournament. ESPN College Basketball Analyst Jay Bilas and Rich break down the keys to UConn’s extraordinary comeback vs Duke to reach the Final Four, discuss if the Arizona vs Michigan national semifinal is the de facto title game, Illinois’ chances to win it all with star guard Keaton Wagler, and more.    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

MLB Network Analyst Kevin Millar joins Rich Eisen and discusses whether he likes the Automated Ball-Strike Challenge System, how are teams going to beat the Los Angeles Dodgers, who is the team that can challenge the Dodgers, on Barry Bonds hanging up on George Steinbrenner when the Yankees attempted to sign him. Rich Eisen reacts to the NBA recently presenting three anti-tanking proposals to its Board of Governors to discourage teams from intentionally losing games. Rich Eisen reacts to comments made by Raiders GM John Spytek and whether the Raiders will still make a deal for Maxx Crosby. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices