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Rams RB Blake Corum and Rich discuss L.A. big Divisional Round showdown vs the Chicago Bears, his bigger role in Sean McVay’s offense this season, Kyle Whittingham taking the Michigan head coaching job in the wake of the Wolverines’ Sherrone Moore scandal, and more. Rich weighs in on the Philadelphia Eagles’ big offseason priorities including finding a new Offensive Coordinator and deciding what to do with the talented-but-often disgruntled WR A.J. Brown. Rich ranks the top remaining defenses left in the NFL Playoffs Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
In ‘What’s More Likely’ Rich weighs in on Josh Allen vs Bo Nix, Christian McCaffrey vs Jaxon Smith-Njigba, the Houston Texans pass rush vs New England Patriots QB Drake Maye, the Los Angeles Rams vs the Chicago Bears, Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones, and the Dodgers’ potential win total for the 2026 season. Texans WR Christian Kirk tells Rich his thoughts on playing against Mike Tomlin in his final game coaching the Pittsburgh Steelers, how head coach DeMeco Ryan’s positive culture helped Houston overcome their 0-3 start to the season, reveals what it’s like going up against the Texans’ formidable defense every day in practice, and discusses the challenges of facing the New England Patriots in the Divisional Round. Rich previews the intriguing stakes in the Rams vs Bears Divisional Round matchup. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Rich breaks down the key matchups and storylines for the NFL’s Bills vs Broncos, 49ers vs Seahawks, Texans vs Patriots, and Rams vs Bears Divisional round games. NFL Insider Tom Pelissero and Rich discuss John Harbaugh’s contract (lack thereof) with the New York Giants, Mike Tomlin’s coaching future after walking away from the Pittsburgh Steelers, Matt LaFleur’s possible extension with the Green Bay Packers, the plethora of Offensive Coordinator jobs currently available, and how Sam Darnold’s oblique injury could impact the Seahawks-49ers game. Rich and the guys react to Kyle Tucker’s record-setting Dodgers contract and what it means for MLB’s competitive balance of power, possible labor strife and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sports Illustrated/The MMQB Senior Writer Albert Breer tells Rich what the two main factors were that sold John Harbaugh on taking the New York Giants vacant head coaching job, why Mike Tomlin walked away from the Pittsburgh Steelers after 19 seasons and if we’ve seen the last of him as a head coach, and breaks down the key storylines heading into the Divisional Round Rams vs Bears, Bills vs Broncos, Seahawks vs 49res and Texans vs Patriots matchups. Die-hard Chicago sport fan Adam the Call Screener rejoices in the Bears’ Wild Card win over their NFC North In this week’s ‘Higher Register’ Rich, Brockman and TJ present their less-than-ringing Divisional Round predictions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Rich and the guys debate if we’ve seen the last of Mike Tomlin coaching on an NFL sideline. Actor/’Literally!’ podcast host Rob Lowe joins Rich in-studio where he explains why he was seen at an NFL game that time wearing the league’s shield logo on his hat, reveals that he still has the saxophone from St. Elmo’s Fire’ but has never actually played it (though some people like Bill Clinton and the late Quincy Jones think he has), and much more. Rich and the guys react to Bills QB Josh Allen giving an update on his injury status heading into Buffalo’s Divisional Round showdown with the Denver Broncos. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Rich and the guys react to reports that the New York Giants are close to announcing former Baltimore Ravens HC John Harbaugh as their new head coach. ESPN CFB analyst Josh Pate tells Rich how Curt Cignetti engineered such a remarkable turnaround at Indiana, break down the Hoosiers vs Miami Hurricanes in the College Football Playoff title game, explains the career-ending risk some players take when entering the Transfer Portal, and weighs in on the impact of Dante Moore’s return to Oregon on the Ducks’ newest QB signee former Nebraska quarterback Dylan Raiola. Jets fan Rich reacts to Oregon QB Dante Moore announcing he’s returning to the Ducks next season instead of opting for the NFL Draft where he was projected by many to go 2nd overall to New York. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
O'Shea and T.J. get XTREME! Matt Hardy and Jeff Hardy aka The Hardys are the current TNA World Tag Team Champions, and they joined NCW to discuss their legendary careers which has spanned over 30 years! The brothers have done it all in the wrestling business including winning tag team gold in various promotions all over the world while each also becoming multiple time World Champion wrestlers. Matt and Jeff share highlights of their incredible careers from their start on trampolines in Cameron, North Carolina to TLC matches at WrestleMania and more. They also reveal some never before told stories, the matches that made them wrestling fans, and much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette’s Gerry Dulac tells Rich the reasoning behind Mike Tomlin stepping down as the Steelers’ head coach after two decades at the helm, if Tomlin will ever return to coaching or take a job as a TV pundit, the top candidates to take over in Pittsburgh, and how fans in the Steel City are reacting to Tomlin’s departure. Comedian Adam Ray joins Rich in-studio where he previews his beloved Seattle Seahawks taking on the San Francisco 49ers in the Divisional Round, says why he wants to face the L.A. Rams in the NFC Championship Game and then the New England Patriots in the Super Bowl, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Rich reacts to Steelers Owner Art Rooney’s press conference in the wake of Mike Tomlin resigning as Pittsburgh’s head coach, and power ranks the top ten Super Bowl LX matchups he wants to see happen. ‘Good Morning Football’ co-host Kyle Brandt and Rich discuss his beloved Chicago Bears’ chances to win a title this season with 2nd-year QB Caleb Williams and 1st-year head coach Ben Johnson, Josh Allen’s chances to lead the Buffalo Bills to the Super Bowl, and if Indiana’s Curt Cignetti would be good fit to be the Steelers next head coach. Rich and the guys react to the Mike Del Tufo’s failed ‘Shark Tank’ “Are You Dead?” app idea being co-opted in China to great success. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Rich weighs in on John Harbaugh interviewing for the vacant New York Giants’ head coaching job, and breaks down the looming decisions for the Baltimore Ravens in terms of hiring a new HC and extending QB Lamar Jackson. Pro Football Hall of Famer/NFL Network Analyst Kurt Warner and Rich discuss Mike Tomlin walking away from the Steelers after 19 years in Pittsburgh, Aaron Rodgers’ uncertain playing future, what went wrong with the Philadelphia Eagles’ offense this season, why Bears quarterback Caleb Williams was the best QB in the Wild Card Round, and says which teams are most and least likely to win on the road in the Divisional Round. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Rich’s ‘What’s More Likely’ Rich segment gets interrupted by the breaking news of Mike Tomlin stepping down as the Steelers’ head coach after 19 seasons in Pittsburgh. Actor/comedian Kevin Nealon joins Rich in-studio to plug his new ‘Loose in the Crotch’ stand-up special, explains his groundbreaking ideas on attending parties, chewing gum, potato chips, and sneaking leftover spaghetti into movie theatres, and more. Rich and the guys ponder the insane possibility of Tomlin taking the vacant Baltimore Ravens head coaching job. 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 Aaron Rodgers’ NFL future, what Ben Johnson did right in the Chicago Bears’ Wild Card comeback win, says if he’s more concerned about the Seattle Seahawks or Denver Broncos in the Divisional Round, weighs in on John Harbaugh’s next coaching gig, and offers up some offseason advice for the Philadelphia Eagles, Pittsburgh Steelers, Green Bay Packers, and Los Angeles Chargers. Rich reacts to the breaking news of the Jim Harbaugh firing the Los Angeles Chargers’ Offensive Coordinator Greg Roman. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Rich weighs in on the Houston Texans’ stout defense shutting down Aaron Rodgers and the Steelers in their Wild Card showdown in what could be the 4-time NFL MVP’s final game along with Mike Tomlin’s last time coaching for Pittsburgh. ESPN’s Alex Smith and Rich discuss Aaron Rodgers’ NFL future, if the Texans’ defense can take them to a championship, if he’s sticking with his pre-season Los Angeles Rams vs Houston Super Bowl prediction, tells Michigan alum Rich what the Wolverines can expect from his former Utah head coach Kyle Whittingham, and discusses his long road to recovery from a devastating broken leg that nearly ended his career. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Rich breaks down the Los Angeles Rams’ way-too-close-for-comfort Wild Card win over the Carolina Panthers, and weighs in on the New England Patriots’ destruction of Justin Herbert and the Los Angeles Chargers to advance to the Divisional Round. O’Shea Jackson Jr drops by the studio to talk Rams and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Rich reacts to the injury-depleted San Francisco 49ers going on the road to knock out the defending Super Bowl champion Philadelphia Eagles who once again struggled on offense amid more AJ Brown controversy. The guys weigh in on Caleb Williams and the Bears’ latest comeback in Chicago’s thrilling Wild Card win over their NFC North rival Packers, and Rich has a message for Green Bay fans who want to get rid of head coach Matt LaFleur. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Rich weighs in on Josh Allen and the Buffalo Bills’ tough road win over the Jacksonville Jaguars in the AFC Wild Card round. The guys react to Chicago Bears Head Coach Ben Johnson stoking the flames in their rivalry with the Green Bay Packers with is postgame comments and brief handshake with Matt LaFleur. Rich reacts to Indiana’s utter demolition of the Oregon Ducks to put the Hoosiers on the precipice of winning the College Football Playoff if they can get past the Miami Hurricanes in the final. 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 - Caleb Williams will win more Super Bowls in his career than every current NFC North QB combined 6:25 - Kyle Shanahan proved he should be Coach of the Year with the 49ers' win over the Eagles 11:13 - We're getting Bills/Patriots for a 3rd time this season in the AFC Championship Game 15:35 - Both the Packers and Eagles should have new head coaches next season 18:55 - Mike McDaniel will be the OC for one of the losing Wild Card teams next year 21:40 - The Chargers need a new offensive philosophy or risk never winning a playoff game with Justin Herbert 25:45 - The analytics are wrong! These coaches need to kick field goals! 31:30 - John Harbaugh will win more games than the Ravens next season Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sports Illustrated/The MMQB’s Albert Breer and Rich discuss if Indiana’s Fernando Mendoza or Oregon’s Dante Moore could go #1 overall in the NFL Draft, the draft stock of Ole Miss QB Trinidad Chambliss, the chances of the Miami Dolphins hiring John Harbaugh, what the former Ravens head coach is looking for in his next job, explains why this is the most wide-open NFL playoffs field he’s seen in recent memory, and lays out the scenarios in which Mike Tomlin and Matt LaFleur are not coaching the Pittsburgh Steelers and Green Bay Packers next season. Rich previews the keys to who wins each NFL Wild Card round game. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Rich has a message for Philadelphia Eagles fans (and the Eagles as a team) ahead of their Wild Card showdown with the San Francisco 49ers, and in ‘What’s More Likely’ Rich weighs in on Oregon vs Indiana, the NFL Wild Card games, and Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones’ desire to win 4 more Super Bowls before he retires. Actor/comedian Denis Leary joins Rich in-studio to discuss the new season of his ‘Going Dutch’ FOX sitcom, his New England Patriots’ Super Bowl chances, explains why he has big issues with the non-pass interference call at the end of the Miami vs Ole Miss CFP semifinals game and Lake Kiffin ditching the Rebels for LSU, explains why hockey refs let players fight, and shares a great story about that shows why even GOATs like Wayne Gretzky have to adhere to the ‘happy wife, happy life’ maxim. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Rich reacts to the Miami Hurricanes thrilling win over Ole Miss to advance to the College Football Playoff championship game, to be played in the ‘Canes’ home stadium. Ashton Kutcher joins Rich in-studio to promote his new ‘The Beauty’ FX series, reveals the level of anxiousness he has heading in to his beloved Chicago Bears’ Wild Card game against their NFC North rival Green Bay Packers, debates if he’ll watch the game live or appease his wife, Mila Kunis, by attending the Golden Globes with her instead, and shares some great stories about his days producing MTV’s ‘Punk’d.’ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
TJ reacts to Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones stating he wants to retire with the most Super Bowl wins of any owner in NFL history. Actor William Stanford Davis joins Rich in-studio to discuss the massive popularity of his ‘Abbott Elementary’ sitcom, his lifelong St. Louis sports fandom and how Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani compares to baseball’s all-time greats like Stan Musial, and shares how much fun he had improvising with Larry David on the famous ‘Mocha Joe/Latte Larry Spite Store’ episode of ‘Curb Your Enthusiasm.’ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Rich shares the story about his professional journey from being a small-market sportscaster in Redding, California to ESPN in the mid-90s. NFL Insider Tom Pelissero and Rich break down the latest on the coaching carousel including the Miami Dolphins firing Mike McDaniel, the best fits for John Harbaugh and why he parted ways with the Baltimore Ravens, if any Wild Card-losing coach (Mike Tomlin?? Matt LaFleur?? Sean McDermott??) could be out of job this time next week, and if we could see Indiana’s Curt Cignetti in the NFL next season. In this week’s ‘Higher Register’ Rich, Brockman and TJ share their less-than-ringing takes on the Los Angeles Chargers, Steelers Head Coach Mike Tomlin, and the betting favorites in their Wild Card Round preview. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Rich weighs in on the Dolphins firing head coach Mike McDaniel after going 35-33 in his 4 seasons in Miami. Thursday Night Football Analyst Richard Sherman and Rich break down Sam Darnold’s chances to lead the Seattle Seahawks to the Super Bowl, weighs in on John Harbaugh’s Ravens firing and Mike Tomlin’s future with the Pittsburgh Steelers, talks Legion of Boom and why Pete Carroll should be a Pro Football Hall of Famer someday, and previews the Chicago Bears vs Green Bay Packers Wild Card showdown. Rich reacts to Indiana Hoosiers Head Football Coach Curt Cignetti’s comments about his stoic personality on the sidelines. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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
