The Rich Eisen Show

Hour 3: TNF’s Tony Gonzalez Talks Rams & Chiefs, plus Horror Directing Legend Eli Roth In-Studio

Pro Football Hall of Famer/Thursday Night Football Analyst Tony Gonzalez and Rich preview the upcoming NFL season including Aaron Donald’s possible return to the Los Angeles Rams, why he’s picking the Kansas City Chiefs to win the AFC West despite Patrick Mahomes’ return from a season-ending knee injury and Travis Kelce’s age, and reveals if he regrets saying ‘no’ when Tom Brady once tried to get him to come out of retirement to join him and Rob Gronkowski on a Super Bowl-winning Patriots team. Writer/director/actor Eli Roth joins Rich in-studio where he reveals that his new ‘Ice Cream Man’ horror flick is his goriest movie yet, explains how seeing the sci/fi classic thriller ‘Alien’ as a kid made him want to get into filmmaking, says what he learned from being directed by Quentin Tarantino and starring opposite Oscar winner Christoph Waltz in ‘Inglourious Basterds,’ and more. ‘Women’s Sports Now on ESPN’ host Suzy Shuster drops by the studio. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hour 2: Rich’s Top 5 Fantasy Sleepers, plus Colts HC Shane Steichen & Saints QB Tyler Shough

Colts Head Coach Shane Steichen and Rich discuss Daniel Jones’ status for Week 1 after suffering a season-ending Achilles injury last year, WR Alec Pierce’s expanded role in Indianapolis’ offense after signing his record contract in the offseason, RB Jonathan Taylor’s 2-year extension, what impact a healthy Sauce Gardner could have in Indy’s defense, and more. Saints QB Tyler Shough tells Rich his mindset heading into his 2nd NFL season after an impressive rookie debut, how he’s likeminded with head coach Kellen Moore, what he’s learned from picking the brain of Hall of Fame quarterback Drew Brees, what WR Chris Olave brings to the table, and more. Rich reveals his top fantasy football sleeper players for the 2026 NFL season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hour 1: Aaron Donald Latest, Colts ‘4-Downs’ Preview, plus Texans GM Nick Caserio

Rich reacts to Aaron Donald taking a step closer to making a decision on whether to return to the Los Angeles Rams. Rich reacts to Colts RB Jonathan Taylor’s brand-new extension and what that could mean for Detroit Lions RB Jahmyr Gibbs’ contract talks. Texans GM Nick Caserio and Rich discuss the contract extension situation for QB CJ Stroud, when Houston fans will see Tank Dell return to the field, how David Montomery and Woody Marks will share the running backs workload, why NFL WRs are paid more than RBs, and reveals what he learned from Bill Belichick during his days in the New England Patriots front office. Rich previews the Colts ‘season with the top 4 questions facing Daniel Jones, Shane Steichen, Alec Pierce and others heading into the 2026 NFL campaign. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

SummerSlam fallout, The SHIELD... reunite & Lesnar passes the torch

The two-night extravaganza that is SummerSlam is over and NCW takes a look back at all of the action. O'Shea, who was in attendance, and T.J. discuss what's next for Superstars like Roman Reigns, Oba Femi and Liv Morgan among others. They also share some ideas for Interim WWE Women's Champion Chelsea Green and wonder what the arrival of Hall of Famer Haku means for the Smackdown roster. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hour 3: ‘4-Downs’ Buccaneers Preview, Stefon Diggs to Commanders, plus Anthony Michael Hall In-Studio

Rich weighs in on the breaking news of free agent WR Stefon Diggs signing with the Washington Commanders. Rich plays the ‘NFL Win-Loss Game’ with a Cleveland Browns fan, and previews the Buccaneers ‘season with the top 4 questions facing Baker Mayfield and Tampa Bay heading into the 2026 NFL campaign.Actor Anthony Michael Hall joins Rich in-studio to promote FOX’s ‘Nation’s Dumbest’ game show, and shares is favorite memories from making classic 80’s comedies like ‘National Lampoon’s Vacation,’ ’16 Candles,’ ‘Weird Science,’ and ‘The Breakfast Club.’‘No-Contest Wrestling’ podcast host O’Shea Jackson Jr. drops by the studio. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices