Hour 3: Rich’s Top 5, NFL Insider Tom Pelissero, plus NBC Sports’ Jamal Crawford Talks NBA Playoffs
2026/05/22 | 46 mins.
NBC Sports’ Jamal Crawford and Rich preview Game 3 of the Thunder vs Spurs Western Conference Finals, discuss the Cavaliers’ chances to claw back in their East Semi vs the Knicks, and more.
NFL Insider Tom Pelissero and Rich discuss a possible timeline for the Philadelphia Eagles to trade WR AJ Brown, how Matthew Stafford’s contract extension impacts the Rams’ long-term QB plans, and Aaron Rodgers final season with the Pittsburgh Steelers.
Rich ranks his ‘Top 5 NFL Burning Questions’ which includes 49ers WR Brandon Aiyuk, the Browns, Falcons and Vikings’ QB competitions, Raiders DE Maxx Crosby and more.
Rich plays the ‘NFL Win-Loss Game’ with a Patriots fan who one year ago predicted New England would go 0-17. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Hour 2: ‘What’s More Likely,’ plus Jerry Stackhouse Talks Bulls & Blazers HC Interviews
2026/05/22 | 46 mins.
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
2026/05/22 | 46 mins.
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
2026/05/21 | 46 mins.
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
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.'