Hour 2: Bam Adebayo’s 83-Point Game Debate, Italy Beats USA in WBC, plus Matt Hasselbeck
11/03/2026 | 46 min
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
Hour 3: Geno Smith Returns to the Jets, plus ESPN NFL Analyst Marcus Spears
10/03/2026 | 46 min
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
Hour 2: The MMQB’s Albert Breer Talks NFL Free Agency & Trade Market, plus WBC Excitement
10/03/2026 | 46 min
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
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.'