The Rich Eisen Show

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