The Rich Eisen Show

O'Shea and T.J. welcome NXT star and former TNA Knockouts World Champion Kelani Jordan to the No-Contest family! She discusses growing up as the youngest of 7, moving from warm Florida to cold Michigan for college, her time as a gymnast, taking her first in ring bumps and her relationship with current United States Champion, Carmelo Hayes. Kelani also chooses her dream WrestleMania opponents and decides who'll be in her Bar Fight Crew! The guys also react to WrestleKingdom 20 and say farewell to the legendary, Hiroshi Tanahashi. They also have some strong opinions about this week's "Stranger Things" themed episode of Monday Night Raw, and T.J. reveals some dream matches he'd love to see. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Patriots fan Chris Brockman reveals his level of confidence ahead of New England’s Wild Card matchup with Justin Herbert and the Los Angeles Chargers. Rich reveals his final NFL Power Rankings of the season ahead of this weekend’s Wild Card Games. Actor Seann William Scott joins Rich in-studio to plug the new season of ABC’s Tim Allen/Kat Dennings ‘Shifting Gears’ sitcom, preview the NFL playoffs, shares a great story about filming the hilarious ‘tranquilizer dart in the neck’ scene in ‘Old School’ with Will Ferrell, and reflects on the career success of his ‘American Pie’ mom Jennifer Coolidge. O’Shea Jackson Jr. drops by the studio ahead of taping the newest episode of his ‘No-Contest Wrestling’ podcast with TJ. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rich has a message for his fellow Michigan alums on the heels of John Harbaugh’s firing by the Baltimore Ravens, and reacts to a report in The Athletic outlining the millions of dollars available to top NCAA football players via the Transfer Portal. ESPN’s Jesse Palmer and Rich preview the College Football Playoff semifinals including Indiana’s chances to win it all, the Cinderella runs by Ole Miss and the Miami Hurricanes, and explains why changes to the Transfer Portal and NIL are direly needed. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Steelers Head Coach Mike Tomlin and Rich discuss his preparations for Pittsburgh’s Wild Card showdown with the Houston Texans, getting WR DK Metcalf back after his two-game suspension, his thoughts on John Harbaugh’s Ravens firing, his future in coaching, and more. Rich weighs in on the stunning parting of ways between the Ravens and John Harbaugh after 18 seasons in Baltimore. NFL Network Analyst Kurt Warner and Rich discuss John Harbaugh’s firing, which Wild Card quarterback matchups he’s looking forward to most, previews the San Francisco 49ers vs Philadelphia Eagles, explains why L.A. Rams QB Matthew Stafford is his NFL MVP choice over New England Patriots QB Drake Maye. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Michigan head coach Kyle Whittingham and Rich chronicle the timeline of him stepping down at Utah to taking the vacant Wolverines’ job in the wake of Sherrone Moore’s scandalous exit from Ann Arbor, the importance of keeping starting QB Bryce Underwood in the UM program, how much he’s learned about Michigan football tradition, and being teammates with Suge Knight on the 1987 Rams team during the NFL strike. Rich and the guys discuss Tua Tagovailoa’s uncertain future with the Miami Dolphins, the New York Giants’ next head coach hire, and the New York Jets’ long tradition of not being very good at football. Rich has some words of advice for Packers fans who want head coach Mike LaFleur fired if Green Bay has an early exit from the playoffs. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rich ranks the top open NFL head coaching jobs including the Raiders, Giants, Titans, Falcons, Cardinals and Browns. Pro Football Hall of Fame coach/NFL on CBS analyst Bill Cowher tells Rich why this year’s playoffs field is wide open, why Eagles head coach Nick Sirianni was right to rest many of Philadelphia’s starters in Week 18, weighs in on Mike Tomlin’s future as the Pittsburgh Steelers’ head coach, and reveals if he’s found as much professional satisfaction as a member of the media as he did being a Super Bowl-winning coach. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Three-time Super Bowl champion/NFL on FOX analyst/’Stinkin’ Truth’ host Mark Schlereth and Rich discuss the Atlanta Falcons firing head coach Raheem Morris, discuss the Rams vs Panthers rematch, New Orleans Saints rookie QB Tyler Shough, how many road teams get the win in the Wild Card round, how deep the Seahawks and their formidable defense can go in the playoffs, why he has big concerns about the Denver Broncos despite their #1 seed in the AFC, and more. In ‘Overreaction Tuesday’ Rich weighs in on the NFL coaching carousel, Pittsburgh Steelers WR DK Metcalf, the 6-11 Cincinnati Bengals running it back next season with no changes to their coaching staff, Kevin Stefanski’s next head coaching gig, if Philip Rivers would make a good NFL head coach, the Oklahoma City Thunder’s chances to repeat as NBA champions, and more. Rich and the guys debate how long after January 1st is it appropriate to wish someone “happy new year!” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rich reacts to the Arizona Cardinals parting ways with Jonathan Gannon and the team’s remaining question about what to do with QB Kyler Murray, questions the Falcons cleaning house by firing head coach Raheem Morris and GM Terry Fontenot despite Atlanta’s strong finish to the season, and weighs in on the Cleveland Browns firing 2-time NFL Coach of the Year Kevin Stefanski. Jets fan Rich weighs in on New York becoming the first team in NFL history to do an entire season without recording an interception. The guys react to Cleveland Browns DE Myles Garrett’s record-setting 23rd sack of the season, and debate if Kansas City Chiefs TE Travis Kelce should come back next season or call it a career. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rich weighs in on what’s next for the Ravens after missing the playoffs, including the futures of head coach John Harbaugh and QB Lamar Jackson in Baltimore. The guys debate if it was wise for Eagles head coach Nick Sirianni to sit many of his star players in Philadelphia’s Week 18 loss to the Washington Commanders. Rich explains how the Seattle Seahawks proved him very wrong in shutting down the San Francisco 49ers in Week 18 to take the NFC West and the NFC’s #1 seed in the playoffs. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rich and the guys react to the thrilling finish to Ravens vs Steelers in the NFL’s regular season finale to determine the winner of the AFC North. Jaguars head coach Liam Coen and Rich discuss Jacksonville winning the AFC South in his first year on the job, the MVP-level play from franchise QB Trevor Lawrence the 2nd half of the season, what WR Jacobi Meyers has brought to the team after his midseason trade, the challenges the Jags’ stout defense will face in Buffalo Bills’ reigning NFL MVP Josh Allen and league leading rusher James Cook in their Wild Card showdown, what advice he has for potential first-time head coaches entering the coaching carousel interview process, and more. Rich weighs in on Pete Carroll’s one-and-done 3-14 season with the Las Vegas Raiders, and explains why Tom Brady and Mark Davis should do whatever it takes to hire Indiana’s Curt Cignetti. 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: 1:55 - The Steelers are blessed! They're going to the AFC title game and Aaron Rodgers will be back next season 6:30 - Either Lamar Jackson or John Harbaugh won't be with the Ravens next season 11:15 - The NFC West will win less than three combined games in the playoffs 15:00 - Multiple teams that rested starters this week will regret it and lose in the Wild Card round 18:45- Sam Darnold is the QB under the most pressure heading into the postseason 21:50 - The Falcons messed up not hiring Bill Belichick two seasons ago 27:30 - Some team needs to throw the bag at Curt Cignetti to be their head coach 30:00 - After the most insane season ever, the Super bowl won't include either a #1 or a #2 seed Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Pro Football Hall of Famer and University of Miami alum Michael Irvin and Rich discuss the Hurricanes’ improbable run to the College Football Playoff semifinals with an upset win over Ohio State, Philip Rivers’ NFL return and if he ever considered a comeback, explains why former Dallas Cowboys teammate Emmitt Smith is the GOAT running back, which teams he sees facing off in the Super Bowl, and more. Rich lists his top under-the-radar NFL stories this season including takes on the Minnesota Vikings, Arizona Cardinals TE Trey McBride, the New York Jets, New Orleans Saints, and Miami Dolphins RB De’Von Achane. Rich breaks out his crystal ball to predict the matchups for the NFL’s Wild Card round playoff games Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Colts QB Philip Rivers tells Rich why he chose to return to the NFL after his 5-year retirement, if we could see him playing in the league next season, and discusses being coached by current Indiana Hoosiers head coach Curt Cignetti during his NC State playing days. Rich explains why he agrees with Oregon Ducks head coach Dan Lanning who believes the College Football Playoff should be wrapped up by New Year’s Day, and lays out how the controversial Transfer Portal window opening will impact new LSU HC Lane Kiffin (who just earned $500,000 when Ole Miss made the CFP semifinals). In ‘What’s More Likely’ Rich weighs in on Buccaneers vs Panthers, Seahawks vs 49ers, Matthew Stafford vs Drake Maye for NFL MVP honors, Mike Tomlin’s future as the Steelers’ head coach, Myles Garrett’s pursuit of the NFL single-season sack record, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rich breaks down the College Football Playoff quarterfinal games that included top-ranked Indiana boat racing Alabama in the Rose Bowl, Ole Miss knocking off SEC rival Georgia in the Sugar Bowl, Oregon’s shutout of Texas Tech, and a huge Miami Hurricanes upset of the #2-seeded Ohio State Buckeyes. NFL Insider Tom Pelissero and Rich discuss the chances Hoosiers QB Fernando Mendoza goes #1 overall in this year’s NFL Draft, the Miami Dolphins hiring Hall of Fame QB Troy Aikman to consult in their GM search, the chances we see a big-name quarterback (Lamar Jackson? Joe Burrow?) traded this offseason, which head coaches could be out of job come Black Monday, and updates the latest injuries to key players heading into Week 18. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

O'Shea & T.J. react to the most recent WWE Smackdown, a new U.S. Champion, AEW's World's End PPV, and MJF's return to the top. O'Shea also dropped 5 Dream Matches he'd love to see, and T.J. predicts what superstars will hold belts 1 year from now. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rich and the guys debate how eating holiday popcorn out of a tin can compares to double-dipping chips, and Rich offers up some advice for Seattle Seahawks fans getting nervous about Sam Darnold and their Week 18 showdown with the San Francisco 49ers to determine the NFC West. In ‘Overreaction Tuesday’ Rich weighs in on the Rams’ dispiriting loss to the Falcons in Week 17, if the Buccaneers should be in the market for a new head coach, Philip Rivers’ Hall of Fame chances after his improbable Colts comeback, the pressure on Tom Brady to get the Raiders back to their winning ways of old, Bijan Robinson’s chances to win the NFL MVP award during his career, and if we’ll see a big name QB (Joe Burrow?? Lamar Jackson?? Kyler Murray??) traded this offseason. Actor/comedian Kumail Nanjiani joins Rich in-studio to discuss his new ‘Night Thoughts’ Hulu stand-up special, reveals the downside of his new swole physique, what it was like taking a private jet with Rams head coach Sean McVay and QB Matthew Stafford, and explains why sports talk shows need more Cricket hot takes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rich weighs in on the controversial missed Pass Interference call that helped determine the outcome of the Rams vs Falcons on Monday Night Football. Pro Football Hall of Famer Rod Woodson and Rich preview the Pittsburgh Steelers vs Baltimore Ravens in Week 18 to determine who wins the AFC North and the larger stakes for head coaches Mike Tomlin and John Harbaugh, says why he’s still buying Rams’ stock despite L.A.’s two-game skid, and counsels a fellow Purdue alum who’s considering rooting for the Boilermakers’ archrival Indiana Hoosiers in the College Football Playoff. Rich previews Michigan vs Texas in the Citrus Bowl and weighs in on Longhorns head coach Steve Sarkisian’s take on the state of college football in the NIL era. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rich weighs in on the Rams’ disheartening Monday Night Football loss to the Atlanta Falcons and what it means for L.A.’s playoff outlook and Matthew Stafford’s NFL MVP odds. Sports Illustrated/The MMQB’s Albert Breer and Rich discuss the issues facing the Rams amid their ugly 2-game losing streak, if the loser of the Pittsburgh Steelers vs Ravens will be looking for a new head coach next season, Lamar Jackson’s future in Baltimore, the Detroit Lions’ and the Kansas City Chiefs’ next steps after missing the playoffs this year, and how many head coaching positions will be open after next week’s Black Monday firings. Rich and the guys marvel at the master class Falcons RB Bijan Robinson put on against the Rams on MNF. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Michigan alum Rich weighs in on his alma mater hiring former Utah head coach Kyle Whittingham, and to Notre Dame head coach Marcus Freeman telling his many NFL suitors that he’s staying with the Fighting Irish, and offers up some advice for the New York Giants in their head coach search. Rich reacts to the Houston Texans’ Week 17 win over the Los Angeles Chargers, and comments on Andy Reid stating his intention to return to coach the Chiefs next season and if we’ve seen Travis Kelce’s final home game in Kansas City Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rich weighs in on the AFC South race on the heels of the Jacksonville Jaguars downing the Indianapolis Colts. Pro Football Hall of Famer/NFL Network analyst Kurt Warner and Rich discuss the likely end of Philip Rivers remarkable return to the Indianapolis Colts after a 5-year retirement, breaks down the high-level play of San Francisco 49ers QB Brock Purdy and Chicago Bears QB Caleb Williams in their Week 17 shootout, says why he wouldn’t be shocked in the least to see two Wild Card teams face off in the Super Bowl, and why you shouldn’t sleep on the Los Angeles Rams despite dropping to 3rd place in the NFC West. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices