Hour 2: ‘What’s More Likely,’ plus Jerry Stackhouse Talks Bulls & Blazers HC Interviews
22.05.2026 | 46 Min.
Former NBA All-Star Jerry Stackhouse and Rich break down the NBA’s Eastern and Western Conference Finals, discuss his coaching future possibly with the Chicago Bulls or Portland Trail Blazers, what it was like playing with Rasheed Wallace at UNC, reveals what happened that time he played 1-on-1 vs Michael Jordan when he was still a Tar Heel, and more.
In ‘What’s More Likely’ Rich weighs in on Matthew Stafford’s long-term playing future after re-upping with the Rams for two more seasons, if the Cleveland Browns could trade Myles Garrett, the Las Vegas Raiders’ Kirk Cousins vs Fernando Mendoza QB competition, who wins the AFC North, the NBA Playoffs, Dodgers two-way star Shohei Ohtani, and more.
Rich reacts to New York Giants QB Jaxson Dart saying he’s willing to run less next season in order to make less trips to the blue tent on the sideline. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Hour 1: Knicks-Cavs Game 2, Stafford’s Rams Extension, plus 49ers FB Kyle Juszczyk
22.05.2026 | 46 Min.
Rich reacts to his New York Knicks taking a 2-0 lead on the Cleveland Cavaliers in the Eastern Conference Finals.
49ers FB Kyle Juszczyk and Rich discuss his offseason prep for the upcoming season, the timeline for George Kittle’s return from his season-ending Achilles injury, why he’s already impressed by what he’s seen out of Niners’ draftees De’Zhaun Stribling and Kaelon Black, says why Kyle Shanahan and Brock Purdy are a match made in heaven, San Francisco’s season-opening game in Australia vs the Rams, and more.
Rich weighs in on Matthew Stafford’s big Rams contract extension, and takes a call from a listener in Singapore who expertly trolls the 49ers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Hour 3: Browns QB Competition Latest, plus 2-Time Super Bowl Cham Osi Umenyiora In-Studio
21.05.2026 | 46 Min.
Rich reacts to the latest coming out of Browns’ OTAs on the Shedeur Sanders vs Deshaun Watson QB competition, and Brockman continues to stand by his “Shohei Ohtani Should Stick to Hitting” hot take.
Two-time Super Bowl champion Osi Umenyiora joins Rich in-studio where he explains the importance of the NFL’s international games in growing the sport worldwide, why Africa could be the next rich source of talent for the league, reveals how Hall of Famer Michael Strahan immensely helped him stick in the league, and says why the 2007 Giants were supremely confident heading into Super Bowl XLII against the unbeaten New England Patriots.
‘Women’s Sports Now’ host Suzy Shuster drops by the studio. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Steelers Insider Gerry Dulac and Rich discuss Aaron Rodgers announcing the 2026 season will be his final one in the NFL, Pittsburgh’s expectation level under new head coach Mike McCarthy, the team’s long-term plan at quarterback after Rodgers retires, and more.
Rich and the guys react to Joe Burrow casually predicting the Bengals will win the Super Bowl this season and play the ‘NFL Win-Loss Game’ with an optimistic Cincinnati fan, and weigh in on LeBron James complaining to Steve Nash about the level of talent on the Lakers’ roster compared to the Oklahoma City Thunder.
Rich plays the ‘NFL Win-Loss Game’ with a distraught Washington Commanders fan. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Hour 1: Spurs-Thunder Game 2, Steelers/Rodgers Expectation Level, plus WWE Legend John Cena
21.05.2026 | 46 Min.
Rich and the guys react to the Oklahoma City Thunder evening up the Western Conference Finals with a Game 2 win over the San Antonio Spurs in a game that raised more eyebrows about the questionable officiating.
WWE legend-turned-actor John Cena and Rich discuss his late-career heel turn, what to expect from his forthcoming ‘John Cena Classic’ event, shares his favorite stories from making ‘Trainwreck’ with Amy Schumer, ‘Ricky Stanicky,’ and more.
Rich weighs in on Aaron Rodgers’ chances to lead the Pittsburgh Steelers to the Super Bowl in his final NFL season. 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.'