Hour 2: Geno Auriemma’s Bad Look, plus The Ringer’s Todd McShay Talks NFL Draft Intrigue
06.04.2026 | 46 Min.
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
Hour 1: Michigan/UConn Preview, UCLA Routs South Carolina, plus ESPN’s Seth Greenberg
06.04.2026 | 46 Min.
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
Kirk Cousins, Mendoza vs Simpson, Lamar/Hurts Pressure & More
06.04.2026 | 34 Min.
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
Hour 3: What’s More Likely, plus Hockey Hall of Famer Chris Pronger In-Studio
03.04.2026 | 46 Min.
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
Hour 2: Jalen Rosen Rose Talk Final Four, Dusty May to UNC Possibility, plus Landon Donovan In-Studio
03.04.2026 | 46 Min.
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 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.'