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Rich Eisen reacts to TEAM USA defeating the Dominican Republic to advance to the finals of the WBC where they will face either Italy or Venezuela. ESPN College Basketball Analyst Seth Greenberg joins Rich and discusses the seeding in the regions, coach Rick Pitino and John Calipari turning around programs at St. John’s and Arkansas, some upset specials in the tournament, if Miami of Ohio deserves to get the seeding that they did, Dan Hurley and UConn squaring off against UCLA and Mick Cronin, who he likes to see in the 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: :45 - Ravens' trade SNAFU will make Lamar Jackson think twice about signing an extension 5:20 - The Panthers are winning the NFC South 7:50 - Justin Jefferson is going to win the receiving triple crown next season 11:48 - The Steelers are making a mistake waiting for Aaron Rodgers to make up his mind 14:30 - If the Rams trade for AJ Brown, they'd have the best WR room of all time 18:50 - Mike Evans will have more TD's than any Buccaneers' receiver next season 20:30 - Malik Willis is going to end the Dolphins' playoffs win drought 24:07 - Tua will be the Falcons' starting QB all season and Atlanta will have a top 10 offense 27:05 - The South will be the sneakiest best division in the AFC in 2026 31:10 - At least 3 of last season's NFL final four teams will not win a playoff game next year Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Rich Eisen on the 49ers acquisition of Mike Evans and if he is the missing piece for the 49ers. Rich Eisen and the guys discuss notable former free agents and the contracts they signed. Longtime friend of the show John C. McGinley joins Rich in-studio where he reveals his character in Steve Carell’s new HBO comedy ‘Rooster’ is actually based in him, discusses the reboot of the beloved ‘Scrubs’ sitcom, shares what it was like to go to actual boot camp in the jungle before filming Oliver Stone’s Best Picture Oscar-winning ‘Platoon,’ tells how much of the hilarious interviews with The Bobs in ‘Office Space’ was improvised, breaks down his New York Giants’ NFL Draft options with the 5th overall pick, and more. (timestamp) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
In ‘What’s More Likely’ Rich weighs in on Edge Rushers Maxx Crosby & Trey Hendrickson, RB’s Kenneth Walker III & Travis Etienne Jr., QB’s Malik Willis & Kyler Murray, Geno Smith, who will win the AFC West, WR’s Mike Evans & DJ More, Bam Adebayo, and favorite Oliver Stone movie featuring John C. McGinley: Platoon, Wall Street or On Any Given Sunday. Pro Football Hall of Famer Rod Woodson joins Rich and reacts to the Ravens having cold feet and backing out of a deal for Maxx Crosby, what the Raiders should do now with Maxx Crosby and if this is a blessing in disguise for the team, if Aaron Rodgers is coming back to play for Pittsburgh, on Kyler Murray going to Minnesota, on Drew Brees of Purdue going into the Pro Football Hall of Fame. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Rich Eisen reacts to the Vikings acquisition of Kyler Murray and if there is a competition between him and JJ McCarthy. ESPN NBA Insider Brian Windhorst joins Rich and discusses Bam Adebayo scoring 83 points and the criticism that he is facing, plus, the Shai Gilgeous-Alexander foul merchant controversy and the current officiating in the league Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Kansas City Royals 1B/Team Italy Captain Vinnie Pasquantino and Rich break down his 3-homer night to eliminate Mexico and save Team USA’s a**, reacts to the viral moment when Paul Skenes reacted to a spectacular play by KC SS Bobby Witt Jr, and explains why he’s good with his New York Jets trading for Raiders QB Geno Smith. Rich reacts to the introductory press conference of Malik Willis and explains why he has high hopes for the newest Miami Dolphins QB. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Rich has a message for his fellow New York Jets fans who are up in arms about the team trading for Geno Smith. ESPN Bracketologist Joe Lunardi and Rich preview the likely seeding for the year’s Men’s NCAA Tournament, what previously 31-0 Miami, Ohio’s first loss of the season means for their tourney hopes and other teams on the bubble, how the Women’s Tournament seeding could play out, and more. Rich and the guys weigh in on RB Alvin Kamara’s uncertain role with the Saints after New Orleans’ signing of Travis Etienne, and what Super Bowl MVP RB Kenneth Walker III brings to the Kansas City Chiefs’ offense. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Rich and the guys react to Baltimore Ravens GM Eric DeCosta’s explanation for backing out of the Maxx Crosby trade with the Raiders. NFL Insider Tom Pelissero and Rich break down how the deal for the All-Pro DE went south, the chances the Raiders still trade Crosby before next season, why Mike Evans jilted the Tampa Bay Buccaneers for the San Francisco 49ers, the likelihood of Kyler Murray signing a 1-year deal with the Minnesota Vikings, and reveals why Tyler Linderbaum’s deal with Las Vegas is essentially fully-guaranteed. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
O'Shea and TJ welcome back the reigning Coastal Championship Wrestling (CCW) Women's Champion Nikki Blackheart! Nikki discusses her experience being selected as part of the inaugural class of Lodestone, the wrestling seminar founded by WWE Superstar Bayley in October, getting tips from the likes of John Cena, Rhea Ripley, Bianca Belair, and Charlotte Flair, and her recent tryout for WWE and what it meant to her. Also, O'Shea explains why he felt compelled to stand up for Roman Reigns on social media, the guys react to The Judgement Day turning on Finn Balor, and why the Uso's attacked CM Punk. Plus, O'Shea and TJ look ahead to WrestleMania 42 and preview AEW Revolution this weekend in Los Angeles. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Giants RB Cam Skattebo and Rich discuss his recovery from his season-ending leg injury, the arrival of John Harbaugh in New York, reveals why he’s likeminded with “tough b***d” QB Jaxson Dart, talks WWE, his Hall of Fame aspirations and more. ‘No-Contest Wrestling’ co-host/die-hard Lakers fan O’Shea Jackson Jr goes 1000% NBA conspiracy theory mode when bashing Miami Heat F Bam Adebayo’s 83-point night against the Washington Wizards. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Former 3-time Pro Bowl QB Matt Hasselbeck and Rich discuss the Baltimore Ravens pulling out of their Maxx Crosby trade with the Raiders, why Fernando Mendoza’s personality will be a great fit in the Las Vegas locker room, what it takes to develop young quarterbacks in the NFL, and more. Rich reacts to Bam Adebayo dropping 83 points and debates Brockman about the way in which the Miami Heat F scored the 2nd-most points in one game in NBA history. The guys react to Team USA putting themselves on the brink of elimination in the WBC after a stunning beatdown at the hands of Italy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Rich weighs in on the Baltimore Ravens backing out of their Maxx Crosby trade with the Las Vegas Raiders in THE wildest free agency outcome he’s seen in two decades of covering the NFL. The Athletic’s NFL Insider Dianna Russini tells Rich why the Ravens pulled the plug on the Maxx Crosby trade and reveals Baltimore’s front office actually spoke to Trey Hendrickson while Crosby was in the building yesterday, if the Raiders can still get two first-round picks for the All-Pro DE, and if Kyler Murray will be suiting up for the Minnesota Vikings next season. In the wake of the Raiders statement about the Ravens backing out of the Maxx Crosby trade, Rich offers up some tongue-in-cheek take back statements we’d like to see from sports history/infamy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
ESPN’s Marcus Speers and Rich discuss what the addition of Maxx Crosby means to the new-look Baltimore Ravens and what’s kept the All-Pro DE from being talked about as one of the NFL’s GOAT defensive players, what the Cincinnati Bengals must do to take advantage of having a talent like Joe Burrow, why Malik Willis to the Dolphins was a win-win for the player and team, reacts to LB Nakobe Dean choosing the Las Vegas Raiders over the Dallas Cowboys in free agency, and more. Jets fan Rich reacts to the return of former 2nd-round draft pick Geno Smith to New York after his rollercoaster ride of an NFL career. Patriots fan Brockman offers up some advice to New England’s front office in the wake of signing free agent WR Romeo Doubs. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sports Illustrated’s/The MMQB’s Albert Breer tells Rich why the Eagles would consider trading WR AJ Brown and why only one team is currently showing interest in the All-Pro WR, discusses the Kansas City Chiefs’ blueprint to rebuild their roster, how the Baltimore Ravens won the Maxx Crosby sweepstakes, why the Colts handed Alec Pierce that record-setting contract, why Malik Willis chose the Miami Dolphins over the Arizona Cardinals in free agency, why WR Mike Evans bolted the Buccaneers for the 49ers, and where Kyler Murray could land once he’s officially released by the Arizona Cardinals. Rich weighs in on the Detroit Lions signing RB Isaiah Pacheco to replace David Montgomery in their backfield alongside Jahmyr Gibbs. The guys react to what’s been a thrilling World Baseball Classic so far. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Rich weighs in on the Raiders’ free agency spending spree that saw C Tyler Linderbaum, LB Nakobe Dean, WR Jalen Nailor and others head to Las Vegas, which leads to a heated debate between Brockman and TJ about which team will have the better 2026 season: the Raiders or Cowboys. Rich ranks the top surprising moves coming out of NFL free agency so far with takes on Colts WR Alec Pierce, the Miami Dolphins, Carolina Panthers, 49ers, and more. Rich and the guys discuss Super Bowl MVP Kenneth Walker III’s decision to leave the Seahawks for the Chiefs. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Rich and the guys react to RB Travis Etienne signing with the New Orleans Saints and what the move indicates about the rising NFL Draft stock of Notre Dame running back Jeremiyah Love. In ‘Overreaction Monday’ Rich weighs in on Tua Tagovailoa’s release by the Miami Dolphins, Maxx Crosby's trade from the Raiders to the Baltimore Ravens, the year-2 outlook for Titans QB Cam Ward, the Philadelphia Eagles, Buffalo Bills, Jayson Tatum's return to the Boston Celtics, and the World Baseball Classic. Rich reacts to the breaking news Mike Evans signing with the San Francisco 49ers and debates the guys if Brock Purdy should give up his #13 to the All-Pro WR. Cowboys fan TJ react to Dallas trading for Green Bay Packers edge rusher Rashan Gary. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Rich weighs in on the impact of the Baltimore Ravens sending two 1st-round draft picks to the Las Vegas Raiders for All-Pro DE Maxx Crosby. The guys discuss Alec Pierce’s record-setting contract and the top WR salaries in the NFL. Jets fan Rich comments on New York trading for and extending S Minkah Fitzpatrick, reacts to the Raiders luring C Tyler Linderbaum away from the Baltimore Ravens, and discusses how the Arizona Cardinals’ offense could look very different next season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Rich breaks down Tua Tagovailoa’s options and the massive salary cap implications for the Dolphins after the QB’s release in Miami, and reacts to the Kansas City Chiefs signing Super Bowl MVP RB Kenneth Walker III and Travis Kelce’s return to KC for another season. Rich weighs in on the record-setting contract the Indianapolis Colts gave WR Alec Pierce and what it means for Daniel Jones’ future in Indianapolis, edge rusher Jaelen Phillips signing with the Carolina Panthers, the Colts trading WR Michael Pittman Jr to the Pittsburgh Steelers, and the Miami Dolphins landing free agent QB Malik Willis who gets another shot to be a starting QB in the NFL after the disappointing start to his career with the Tennessee Titans. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
In ‘What’s More Likely’ Rich weighs in on Maxx Crosby’s trade market, Kyler Murray, Aaron Rodgers, RBs Breece Hall and Kenneth Walker III, the New England Patriots need for a #1 wide receiver, the Bears trading DJ Moore to the Bills, the Raiders, Titans, and how the final weeks of the NBA regular season could play out. Dallas Renegades Head Coach Rick Neuheisel tells Rich why he’s 100% behind the UFL’s new 4-point FG rule and how it adds intrigue to late-game decision making, why he loves the drive and desire the players in the UFL, if we’ll ever see on commissioner to oversee the whole of College Football someday. Rich, TJ and Suzy Shuster try to decipher the meaning behind the latest cryptic tweet from Baltimore Ravens QB Lamar Jackson Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Iowa Hawkeyes OL Gennings Dunker and Rich discuss the upcoming NFL Draft and what it felt to win the Combine’s unofficial Best Hair Award for his glorious ginger mullet, and recounts his colorful life growing up in small town middle America in a round of ‘Celebrity True or False.’ Rich explains why Tua Tagovailoa might have a harder time than you might think landing a gig as an NFL backup if he’s released by the Miami Dolphins. California Redwoods midfielder Romar Dennis and Rich discuss the PLL’s Championship Series, the inclusion of Lacrosse in the 2028 Olympics and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Rich updates the latest buzz around the impending NFL Free agency window including the Las Vegas Raiders reportedly planning to part ways with Geno Smith and what that means for the QB carousel. NFL Insider Tom Pelissero tells Rich why the Minnesota Vikings are the frontrunner to land soon-to-be free agent QB Kyler Murray and what that would mean for former 1st-round draft pick JJ McCarthy, breaks down Geno Smith’s options after his Raiders release, how soon free agent QB Malik Willis could sign with a new team, if WR Alec Pierce could land a record-setting deal, and breaks down the trade market for Raiders DE Maxx Crosby and Eagles WR AJ Brown Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Rich, TJ, and Suzy Shuster debate if the lingering Shai-Gilgeous Alexander “foul merchant” narratives hold water, and weigh in on Jayson Tatum’s imminent return to the Celtics. Actress Milla Jovovich joins Rich in-studio to promote her new ‘Protector’ action movie, and talks ‘Married with Children,’ ‘The Fifth Element,’ ‘Zoolander,’ ‘Resident Evil,’ Robert De Niro and more in a round of ‘Celebrity True or False.’ Rich reacts to the news that Alabama QB Ty Simpson is visiting with the Cleveland Browns. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jets fan Rich explains why Kyler Murray would be a “perfect fit” for New York, and discusses if going with Aaron Rodgers at QB1 is the best move for the Pittsburgh Steelers next season. ‘Men in Blazers’ co-host Roger Bennett and Rich discuss his new ‘We are the World (Cup)’ book chronicling the biggest moments in international soccer over the last 50 years, breaks down the USMNT’s chances to win a knock out game this summer, and reveals his reaction to the long-await ascension of his beloved Chicago Bears from also-rans to legit Super Bowl contenders. (timestamp) Rich reacts to a caller who proposes a radical idea to replace the NFL’s current onside kick. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Rich reacts to the breaking news of the Buffalo Bills trading for Chicago Bears WR DJ Moore to give Josh Allen a new #1 receiver, and weighs in on the New England Patriots’ options to find a #1 WR for Drake Maye after parting ways with Stefon Diggs. Martellus Bennett joins Rich in-studio where he details how he went from being a Pro Bowl NFL Tight End to executive producing the animated Disney+ kids show ‘Hey AJ,’ shares an amazing story about his days on the New England Patriots where he learned quickly that Tom Brady and Bill Belichick were all business, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
This week on No-Contest Wrestling, it's a 2 for 1! The NEW Intercontinental Champion, Penta rejoins O'Shea and TJ to discuss his wild ride from his WWE debut last January to his title win over "Dirty" Dominik Mysterio in this week's Monday Night Raw. For Lucha Underground fans, we had to ask Penta, could there be an Iyo Sky rematch in the future? Then guys are joined in-studio by one of the top voices in the pro wrestling word, the host of "Insight", Chris Van Vliet. Chris shares how he became a wrestling fan, names his favorite matches, picks his own Bar Fight Crew and more! Plus, O'Shea, TJ, and Chris do a fantasy draft of 10 wrestling all-time greats they'd choose to start their own wrestling company. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Rich and callers discuss Dolphins QB Tua Tagovailoa and the NBA’s tanking problem. Actor Blair Underwood joins Rich in-studio to promote his ‘Youngblood’ reboot that starred Rob Lowe in the original 1980s hockey movie, his forth coming ‘A Soldier’s Wife’ biography about his mother, reveals how joining the cast of ‘L.A. Law’ changed his life, and talks James Earl Jones, Sidney Poitier, ‘Sex & the City’ and more (being a lion tamer???) in a round of ‘Celebrity True or False.’ ‘No-Contest Wrestling’ co-host O’Shea Jackson Jr, Rich, and Suzy Shuster discuss whether there truly is a rift between Lakers star Luka Doncic and Head Coach J.J. Redick. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Rich weighs in on Mike Silver’s deep dive in ‘The Athletic’ that makes it sound like Raiders All-Pro DE Maxx Crosby has already packed his bags for a trade out of Las Vegas. Sports Illustrated’s/The MMQB’s Albert Breer and Rich discuss if the Raiders and Crosby can work out their differences, what the Trent McDuffie trade means for the Los Angeles Rams and Kansas City Chiefs, explains why it was in Kyler Murray’s best interests to be cut by the Arizona Cardinals and where the former #1 overall pick could land, why the Indianapolis Colts slapped the transition tag on QB Daniel Jones, and how many Ohio State Buckeyes could be selected in the top 10 of the NFL Draft. Jets fan Rich breaks down how Kyler Murray would (or wouldn’t) be a good fit with New York. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Rich reacts to the breaking news of the Los Angeles Rams trading for Kansas City Chiefs All-Pro CB Trent McDuffie, and weighs in on Kyler Murray’s future after his upcoming release by the Arizona Cardinals. CBS Sports’ Richard “Rip” Hamilton tells Rich what how it felt to beat Duke for a National Championship for UConn in 1999, breaks down the Detroit Pistons’ chances to win the NBA title this season, and weighs in on his talented-but-temperamental former teammate Rasheed Wallace. Rich debates if it’s time for NFL teams to stop giving contract extensions to quarterbacks just because it’s their turn though they haven’t necessarily earned a big payday. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Rich laments and Celtics fan Brockman celebrates Boston rising to the 2nd seed in the Eastern Conference despite the absence of Jayson Tatum this season. In ‘Overreaction Tuesday’ Rich weighs in on Ohio State LB Sonny Styles’ skyrocketing NFL Draft stock, if the Detroit Lions will regret trading RB David Montgomery to the Houston Texans, what trading for Raiders DE Maxx Crosby would mean for the Dallas Cowboys chances to win the NFC East next season, Tua Tagovailoa’s uncertain future as a starting QB in the NFL, what’s holding back the Lakers this year, and the chances we see Shohei Ohtani and Japan face off against Aaron Judge and Team USA in the World Baseball Classic final. Actor Dorian Missick joins Rich in-studio to plug his new ’56 Days’ Amazon Prime series, reveals the level of hatred he, a die-hard New York Knicks fan, has for the Celtics, Pistons, and Reggie Miller, reveals how he reacted when 50 Cent accidentally punch him during an on-screen fight, how co-starring with Dove Cameron has impacted his social media following, and more. Rich weighs in on the Cincinnati Bengals allowing DE Trey Hendrickson to become an unrestricted free agent. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Rich Eisen weighs in on the ongoing discord between Maxx Crosby and the Raiders and says which teams should overpay in a trade for Las Vegas’ All-Pro DE. Two-time Super Bowl champion LB Von Miller and Rich discuss his alma mater Texas A&M’s long history of sending edge rushers to the NFL, his desire to be a General Manager in the league one day, reveals that he turned down an offer from the Seahawks before joining the Commanders for his 14th NFL season last year, and more. A caller floats the idea of the Chicago Bears trading WR DJ Moore, TE Cole Kmet and draft picks to for Maxx Crosby. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
