The Rich Eisen Show

5/14/25 - Hour 2 Rich and the guys debate if the NFL should adopt the NBA’s Draft Lottery system to determine its draft order. ESPN’s Don Van Natta Jr. and Rich discuss the Hall of Fame implications of Pete Rose’s and Shoeless Joe Jackson’s MLB reinstatement, how Jerry Jones’ “pure stubbornness” has cost the Cowboys over the years, and explains the one scenario in which the NFL would adopt a draft lottery system. Please check out other RES productions: Overreaction Monday: http://apple.co/overreactionmonday  What the Football with Suzy Shuster and Amy Trask: http://apple.co/whatthefootball The Jim Jackson Show: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-jim-jackson-show/id1770609432 No-Contest Wrestling with O'Shea Jackson Jr. and TJ Jefferson: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/no-contest-wrestling/id1771450708 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

5/14/25- Hour 1 Rich and the guys react to MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred lifting the bans on Pete Rose and Shoeless Joe Jackson. Actor Ike Barinholtz joins Rich in-studio to discuss his new ‘The Studio’ comedy series on AppleTV+ co-staring Seth Rogen, Bryan Cranston and cameos by Martin Scorsese and others, reacts to his fellow Chicago native Pope Leo XIV’s White Sox fandom, offers up his ‘Celebrity Jeopardy’ advice for the guys, and more. Please check out other RES productions: Overreaction Monday: http://apple.co/overreactionmonday  What the Football with Suzy Shuster and Amy Trask: http://apple.co/whatthefootball The Jim Jackson Show: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-jim-jackson-show/id1770609432 No-Contest Wrestling with O'Shea Jackson Jr. and TJ Jefferson: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/no-contest-wrestling/id1771450708 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

5/13/25 - Hour 3 Commanders HC Dan Quinn and Rich discuss Washington’s remarkable turnaround last year under rookie QB Jayden Daniels, the team’s mindset after losing in the NFC Championship Game to the eventual Super Bowl champion Philadelphia Eagles, playing the Miami Dolphins in Madrid, Spain next fall, what trading for WR Deebo Samuel and OT Laremy Tunsil brings to the team, his stance on the Eagles’ signature Tush Push play, and how Pete Carroll’s ‘always compete’ mantra has impacted his coaching philosophy. Rich weighs in on DE Trey Hendrickson and the Cincinnati Bengals’ contract standoff, and reacts to the NFL’s reveal of its 2025 international games schedule. The guys prepare for their impending ‘Celebrity Family Feud’ showdown against ‘The Dan Patrick Show.’  Please check out other RES productions: Overreaction Monday: http://apple.co/overreactionmonday  What the Football with Suzy Shuster and Amy Trask: http://apple.co/whatthefootball The Jim Jackson Show: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podca

5/13/25 - Hour 2 Lions S Kerby Joseph joins Rich in-studio to discuss his journey to the NFL, reveals what it’s like to have score on a pick six, talks Dan Campbell and losing Detroit’s DC Aaron Glenn who left to become the Jets’ head coach, and makes some bold predictions for the upcoming season. Rob McElhenney and Wrexham AFC’s Steven Fletcher and Elliot Lee join Rich in-studio where they discuss the new season of ‘Welcome to Wrexham’ that features the club’s latest promotion to the EFL Championship League (just one rung below the English Premier League, why another promotion to the English Premier League would be both thrilling and terrifying, and Rob Shares his favorite stories about working with comedy legend Danny DeVito on ‘It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia.’ Rich weighs in on the Pittsburgh Steelers’ protracted Aaron Rodgers waiting game.  Please check out other RES productions: Overreaction Monday: http://apple.co/overreactionmonday  What the Football with Suzy Shuster and Amy Trask: http://app

5/13/25 - Hour 1 Rich and Celtics fan Brockman react to the devastating injury to Boston star F Jayson Tatum late in the Knicks’ Game 4 win in their series. The Ringer’s Howard Beck and Rich discuss the NBA Playoffs including Tatum’s injury, how the Karl-Anthony Towns/Julius Randle trade is working out for the Knicks and Timberwolves, if the NBA Draft Lottery system is fair, and if the Dallas Mavericks would trade the #1 overall pick for Giannis Antetokounmpo instead of selecting Duke’s Cooper Flagg.  Please check out other RES productions: Overreaction Monday: http://apple.co/overreactionmonday  What the Football with Suzy Shuster and Amy Trask: http://apple.co/whatthefootball The Jim Jackson Show: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-jim-jackson-show/id1770609432 No-Contest Wrestling with O'Shea Jackson Jr. and TJ Jefferson: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/no-contest-wrestling/id1771450708 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Please check out other RES productions: The Rich Eisen Show: ⁠⁠⁠⁠http://apple.co/richeisenshow⁠⁠⁠⁠  OverReaction Monday: ⁠⁠⁠⁠http://apple.co/overreactionmonday⁠⁠⁠⁠ What the Football with Suzy Shuster and Amy Trask: ⁠⁠⁠⁠http://apple.co/whatthefootball⁠⁠⁠⁠ The Jim Jackson Show: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-jim-jackson-show/id1770609432⁠⁠⁠⁠ No-Contest Wrestling with O'Shea Jackson Jr. and TJ Jefferson: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/no-contest-wrestling/id1771450708⁠⁠⁠⁠ ===== Episode 32 of the No-Contest Wrestling Podcast is LIVE as O'Shea Jackson, Jr and T.J. Jefferson start off the episode by paying their respects to ECW Legend, Sabu, who passed away yesterday, May 11. They then recap WWE's latest PLE, "Backlash" which was held Saturday in St. Louis. And with a number of wrestlers being released, the 2 share their thoughts on the situation and offer words of encouragement for those that find themselves looking for another wrestling promotion to work for.  Learn more about y

5/12/25 - Hour 3 Rich and the guys take a stab at trying to predict how the NBA Draft Lottery will play out this year for the right to take Duke freshman Cooper Flagg #1 overall.   Actor Ryan Phillippe joins Rich in-studio to discuss his new ‘Motorheads’ series on Amazon Prime Video, his beloved Philadelphia Eagles kicking off the season against the hated Dallas Cowboys in Week 1, the 76ers’ (slim) chances to win the NBA Draft lottery, and more.    Rich and the guys take another stab at preparing for their upcoming ‘Celebrity Family Feud’ showdown against ‘The Dan Patrick Show.’  Please check out other RES productions: Overreaction Monday: http://apple.co/overreactionmonday  What the Football with Suzy Shuster and Amy Trask: http://apple.co/whatthefootball The Jim Jackson Show: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-jim-jackson-show/id1770609432 No-Contest Wrestling with O'Shea Jackson Jr. and TJ Jefferson: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/no-contest-wrestling/id1771450708 Learn more ab

5/12/25 - Hour 2 ESPN’s Jay Bilas and Rich break down the NBA Playoffs including a young OKC Thunder team having a tough time against the playoffs-tested Denver Nuggets, if the Warriors can get past the Timberwolves without Steph Curry, why Game 4 is must-win for the Knicks against the Celtics, if the Indiana Pacers are playing the best basketball of any time in the playoffs, if a team would be wise or dumb to trade the chance to draft Duke’s Cooper Flagg for Giannis Antetokounmpo, the upcoming American Century Celebrity Golf Tournament at Lake Tahoe, and more.   Rich debates a Cowboys fan caller who thinks the NFL put them in prime time in Week 1 vs the Eagles so Jerry Jones’ squad can be embarrassed on national TV.   In ‘Overreaction Monday’ Rich weighs in on the Eagles vs Cowboys season opener, QB Tyler Shough and the New Orleans Saints, George Pickens, Aaron Rodgers, the Browns QB competition, Bears TE Colston Loveland, and the NBA Playoffs. Please check out other RES productions: Overreaction

5/12/25 - Hour 1 Rich reacts to the NFL announcing the 2025 season will kick off Week 1 with the Philadelphia Eagles hosting their NFC East rival Dallas Cowboys, weighs in on the Celtics taking Game 3 vs the Knicks in their Eastern Conference Playoffs series, and what Derek Carr’s retirement means for New Orleans Saints rookie QB Tyler Shough and possibly for free agent QB Aaron Rodgers, and weighs in on Shedeur Sanders’ first weekend with the Browns at Cleveland’s rookie minicamp. Please check out other RES productions: Overreaction Monday: http://apple.co/overreactionmonday  What the Football with Suzy Shuster and Amy Trask: http://apple.co/whatthefootball The Jim Jackson Show: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-jim-jackson-show/id1770609432 No-Contest Wrestling with O'Shea Jackson Jr. and TJ Jefferson: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/no-contest-wrestling/id1771450708 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

5/9/25 - Hour 3 Rich ranks the top landing spots for free agent running back Nick Chubb. David Spade joins Rich in-studio to discuss his new ‘Dandelion’ Prime Video comedy special, confirms that he and Chris Farley did indeed fight over Rob Lowe once, reveals how he landed ‘Saturday Night Live,’ shares a hilarious story about traveling through Newark’s notorious airport, and more. The guys continue to iron out the (many) kinks in their preparation for ‘Celebrity Family Feud’ against ‘The Dan Patrick Show.’  Please check out other RES productions: Overreaction Monday: http://apple.co/overreactionmonday  What the Football with Suzy Shuster and Amy Trask: http://apple.co/whatthefootball The Jim Jackson Show: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-jim-jackson-show/id1770609432 No-Contest Wrestling with O'Shea Jackson Jr. and TJ Jefferson: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/no-contest-wrestling/id1771450708 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

5/9/25 - Hour 2 In ‘What’s More Likely’ Rich weighs in on the Cowboys, Commanders, Browns, Titans QB Cam Ward, the Cavaliers, Celtics, Thunder, Dodgers, Aaron Judge and more.  Rams OLB Jared Verse joins Rich in-studio where he explains how he went from a high school TE to winning NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year honors as an OLB, reveals his desire to play some offense for L.A., what it’s like following in Aaron Donald’s footsteps, discusses Matthew Stafford’s “Captain America” leadership, Sean McVay’s remarkable memory, what Davante Adams brings to the team, and more.   Please check out other RES productions: Overreaction Monday: http://apple.co/overreactionmonday  What the Football with Suzy Shuster and Amy Trask: http://apple.co/whatthefootball The Jim Jackson Show: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-jim-jackson-show/id1770609432 No-Contest Wrestling with O'Shea Jackson Jr. and TJ Jefferson: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/no-contest-wrestling/id1771450708 Learn more about your ad choic

5/9/25 - Hour 1 Rich and the guys react to the Anthony Edwards and the Timberwolves evening up their series against the Warriors, and weigh in on Draymond Green lashing out at the NBA and his critics after his latest technical foul for striking an opponent in the head. NFL Insider Tom Pelissero and Rich discuss why the Pittsburgh Steelers threw in the towel and traded WR George Pickens, when Micah Parsons can expect a big contract extension from the Dallas Cowboys, when Brock Purdy can expect the same from the 49ers, possible surprises on the NFL’s Schedule Release day, and more.  Knicks fan Rich and Celtics fan Brockman debate if Game 3 of their series is more must-win for Boston or New York. Please check out other RES productions: Overreaction Monday: http://apple.co/overreactionmonday  What the Football with Suzy Shuster and Amy Trask: http://apple.co/whatthefootball The Jim Jackson Show: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-jim-jackson-show/id1770609432 No-Contest Wrestling with O'Shea Jackso

5/8/25 - Hour 3 Rich reacts to Travis Hunter receiving his degree from the University of Colorado today and weighs in on the anticipation for the Heisman Trophy winner playing both ways for the Jacksonville Jaguars. Actor Joe Mantegna joins Rich in-studio to discuss the 18th season of the ‘Criminal Minds’ franchise, the outlook for his beloved Chicago Bears, and the origin story behind SNL’s Swerski Brothers sketch and his role as Fat Joe on ‘The Simpsons.’ Rich and the guys take another stab at preparing for their upcoming ‘Celebrity Family Feud’ showdown against ‘The Dan Patrick Show.’ Please check out other RES productions: Overreaction Monday: http://apple.co/overreactionmonday  What the Football with Suzy Shuster and Amy Trask: http://apple.co/whatthefootball The Jim Jackson Show: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-jim-jackson-show/id1770609432 No-Contest Wrestling with O'Shea Jackson Jr. and TJ Jefferson: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/no-contest-wrestling/id1771450708 Learn more a

5/8/25 - Hour 2 Titans GM Mike Borgonzi tells Rich how the team landed on the decision to select Cam Ward #1 overall in the NFL Draft, why the rookie won’t be handed the starting QB job over incumbent Will Levis, discusses the rest of the team’s draft picks and the outlook for the 2025 season and beyond. Rich and the guys discuss the Celtics’ defensive shortcomings in their Game 2 loss to the Knicks, react to the announcement of the new pope, and debate if Shedeur Sanders showing up to Browns OTAs wearing a hoodie emblazoned with his “$” Legendary logo is a big deal or not. Please check out other RES productions: Overreaction Monday: http://apple.co/overreactionmonday  What the Football with Suzy Shuster and Amy Trask: http://apple.co/whatthefootball The Jim Jackson Show: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-jim-jackson-show/id1770609432 No-Contest Wrestling with O'Shea Jackson Jr. and TJ Jefferson: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/no-contest-wrestling/id1771450708 Learn more about your ad ch

5/8/25 - Hour 1 Knicks fan Rich and Celtics fan Brockman react to New York stunning Boston (again) with another 4th quarter comeback and another last-second defensive gem to take a commanding 2-0 series lead. ALLDLLS.com’s Clarence Hill Jr. and Rich break down the Cowboys’ trade for talented-but-temperamental WR George Pickens, why Dallas went O-Line instead of receiver in the 1st Round of the NFL Draft, and the timeline for Jerry Jones breaking out the checkbook for Micah Parsons and other players awaiting big paydays. Rich and the guys weigh in the chances #1 overall draft pick Cam Ward will start for the Tennessee Titans next season.  Please check out other RES productions: Overreaction Monday: http://apple.co/overreactionmonday  What the Football with Suzy Shuster and Amy Trask: http://apple.co/whatthefootball The Jim Jackson Show: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-jim-jackson-show/id1770609432 No-Contest Wrestling with O'Shea Jackson Jr. and TJ Jefferson: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/pod

5/7/25 - Hour 3 Vikings HC Kevin O’Connell and Rich discuss JJ McCarthy’s readiness to be Minnesota’s QB1 after missing his entire rookie season with a knee injury, reveals how close the Vikes came to trading out of the 1st-Round in the NFL Draft, and weighs in on WR Justin Jefferson’s pushing-the-envelope outfit at this year’s Met Gala. Rich breaks down the Steelers’ skill position depth charts as compared to what Aaron Rodgers had to work with on the New York Jets last season, and talks a woebegone Cleveland sport fan off the ledge. Suzy Shuster drops by and checks in on the guys’ readiness for their upcoming showdown with ‘The Dan Patrick Show’ on ‘Celebrity Family Feud.’ Please check out other RES productions: Overreaction Monday: http://apple.co/overreactionmonday  What the Football with Suzy Shuster and Amy Trask: http://apple.co/whatthefootball The Jim Jackson Show: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-jim-jackson-show/id1770609432 No-Contest Wrestling with O'Shea Jackson Jr. and TJ Jeffer

5/7/25 - Hour 2 Rich and the guys break down the night in the NBA Playoffs that featured more wins be the road teams including the Warriors, who lost Steph Curry to a hamstring injury, taking Game 1 from the Timberwolves, and Tyrese Haliburton looking like anything but overrated in the Pacers comeback win to take a commanding 2-0 lead on the top-seeded Cavaliers. Sports Illustrated’s Chris Mannix joins Rich in-studio to discuss Rich’s impending ‘Celebrity Family Feud’ showdown against Dan Patrick, how Steph Curry’s injury could hamstring the Warriors’ playoff hopes, the Lakers’ and Clippers’ big offseason decisions, if the Milwaukee Bucks will trade Giannis Antetokounmpo, the Celtics missing a whopping 45 three-pointers in their Game 1 loss to the Knicks, Nikola Jokic’s odds to take the Denver Nuggets back to the NBA Finals, and more. Rich discusses how a Giannis Antetokounmpo trade could seismically change the NBA’s landscape. Please check out other RES productions: Overreaction Monday: http://apple.co/

5/7/25 - Hour 1 Rich reacts to Jerry Jones and the Dallas Cowboys trading with the Pittsburgh Steelers for talented-but-temperamental WR George Pickens. Anthony Anderson and Cedric the Entertainer join Rich in-studio to discuss their newest BBQ business ventures, and weigh in on the NFL fashion displayed at the latest Met Gala, Pacers G Tyrese Haliburton’s reaction to his game-winning three-pointer against the Cavs, and more. Please check out other RES productions: Overreaction Monday: http://apple.co/overreactionmonday  What the Football with Suzy Shuster and Amy Trask: http://apple.co/whatthefootball The Jim Jackson Show: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-jim-jackson-show/id1770609432 No-Contest Wrestling with O'Shea Jackson Jr. and TJ Jefferson: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/no-contest-wrestling/id1771450708 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Please check out other RES productions: The Rich Eisen Show: ⁠⁠⁠http://apple.co/richeisenshow⁠⁠⁠  OverReaction Monday: ⁠⁠⁠http://apple.co/overreactionmonday⁠⁠⁠ What the Football with Suzy Shuster and Amy Trask: ⁠⁠⁠http://apple.co/whatthefootball⁠⁠⁠ The Jim Jackson Show: ⁠⁠⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-jim-jackson-show/id1770609432⁠⁠⁠ No-Contest Wrestling with O'Shea Jackson Jr. and TJ Jefferson: ⁠⁠⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/no-contest-wrestling/id1771450708⁠⁠⁠ ===== For Episode 30 No-Contest Wrestling travels to Hawaii to interview guest TNA star A.J. Francis! OK full disclosure. A.J. is in Hawaii and O’Shea and TJ are back in LA, but whatever. The three discuss all things A.J. Francis, including his football career, when his love for wrestling began, and how he got into WWE. AJ also shares how he landed the hosting gig on “WWE’s Most Wanted Treasures”.  He also shares the time wrestling broke his heart, his bar fight crew and what MC’s would make up his dream rap cypher.  Le

5/6/25 - Hour 3 Sports Illustrated’s Albert Breer tells Rich why the New York Giants passed on drafting Shedeur Sanders, breaks down the Cleveland Browns’ very crowded QB room and how their starter competition could play out, explains why Matthew Stafford took a lot less money to stay with the Los Angeles Rams, and says why we shouldn’t necessarily assume Arch Manning will be the #1 overall pick in next year’s draft. Rich and the guys weigh in on the NFL players’ fashion choice at the always extravagant Met Gala.  Please check out other RES productions: Overreaction Monday: http://apple.co/overreactionmonday  What the Football with Suzy Shuster and Amy Trask: http://apple.co/whatthefootball The Jim Jackson Show: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-jim-jackson-show/id1770609432 No-Contest Wrestling with O'Shea Jackson Jr. and TJ Jefferson: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/no-contest-wrestling/id1771450708 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices