Hour 3: NFL Insider Tom Pelissero Talks Coaching Carousel, plus Actor Dylan O’Brien In-Studio
23/1/2026 | 46 mins.
NFL Insider Tom Pelissero and Rich discuss the Baltimore Ravens hiring Jesse Minter as their new head coach, the Buffalo Bills, Pittsburgh Steelers, and Cleveland Browns’ searches for their next head coach, and more.
Actor Dylan O’Brien joins Rich in-studio to plug his new Sam Raimi-directed ‘Send Help’ psychological thriller movie, and reveals why he’s optimistic about his beloved New York Jets despite their latest abysmal season.
Rich and the guys reveal their picks to win the AFC and NFC Championship Games. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Hour 2: ‘What’s More Likely,’ Ravens Hire Jesse Minter, plus Patriots CB Marcus Jones
23/1/2026 | 46 mins.
Rich reacts to the College Football Playoff’s decision to limit the field to 12 teams for the time being instead of expanding to 16, and puts his stamp of approval on the Baltimore Ravens naming Los Angeles Charges Defensive Coordinator Jesse Minter as their new head coach.
In ‘What’s More Likely’ Rich previews the New England Patriots vs Denver Broncos AFC Championship Game, the Los Angeles Rams vs Seattle Seahawks NFC Championship Game.
Patriots CB Marcus Jones and Rich discuss his rise from special teams contributor to team captain, the impact Head Coach Mike Vrabel has had on New England’s return to prominence, Drake Maye’s growth as a QB since his rookie season, and why they’re not overlooking the Denver Broncos despite the absence of their starting quarterback Bo Nix.
Rich Eisen ranks which Rams, Seahawks, Patriots and Broncos players’ career narratives would be altered the most by a trip to Super Bowl LX this season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Hour 1: Dolphins Head Coach Jeff Hafley, plus AFC and NFC Championship Game Previews
23/1/2026 | 46 mins.
Rich previews the key storylines and factors that could determine who wins the New England Patriots vs Denver Broncos AFC Championship Game and the Los Angeles Rams vs Seattle Seahawks NFC Championship game to determine who squares off in Super Bowl LX.
Dolphins Head Coach Jeff Hafley tells Rich how it feels to land the Miami job just a year after he resigned as Boston College’s HC to take the Green Bay Packers’ Defensive Coordinator job, his plans for Tua Tagovailoa and the Dolphins’ offense, what he learned about football (and haircuts) from Matt LaFleur, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Hour 3: Dolphins introduce new HC, Higher Register, & Albert Breer joins the show
22/1/2026 | 46 mins.
The MMQB's Albert Breer joins the show to talk about what’s went on in the Pegula/Beane press conference the other day, why it doesn’t seem like the Bills really planned to fire McDermott until very recently, the Raiders’ approach to finding their next head coach, and how ready he thinks Jarrett Stidham is.
Rich & the guys react to the introductory press conference for Dolphins new HC Jeff Hafley.
Plus, a Championship Weekend version of Higher Register! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Hour 2: Rams vs Seahawks Preview, plus ESPN College Football Analyst Josh Pate
22/1/2026 | 46 mins.
ESPN’s Josh Pate and Rich discuss the ripple effect on coaching hires and roster building of Curt Cignetti taking Indiana from college football doormat to national champions in just two seasons, what happens to players who enter the Transfer Portal but can’t land with a new school, and reveals his way-too-early 2026 Heisman Trophy winner prediction.
Rich and the guys preview the Los Angeles Rams vs Seattle Seahawks in the NFC Championship Game, and react to a Chiefs fan who calls in to say he doesn’t miss seeing KC in the playoffs. 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.