The Rich Eisen Show

Introducing Group Chat: Socially Acceptable Drama with Charlotte Wilder and Madeline Hill from Good Game with Sarah Spain.

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Valentine’s Day calls for some hot goss! Charlotte Wilder and Madeline Hill, co-hosts of The Sports Gossip Show, join Sarah to discuss their podcast’s origin story, how to medium-launch a relationship, and the women’s sports reality shows we need in our lives. Plus, we play Cupid for your valentines and a “What The Fact” that gives some perspective on a few recent policy decisions.

• Check out “The Sports Gossip Show” here 

• Read Kalyn Kahler’s 2022 report for Defector on nepotism in NFL hiring here 

• Read Molly Hensley-Clancy’s reporting for the Washington Post about the abuse allegations against Sedona Prince here

• The Women’s Lacrosse League schedule is here

• The NCAA basketball schedule can be found here

• The LOVB schedule can be found here

• Check out slice Joey’s multi-sport schedule here 

• Leave us a voicemail at 872-204-5070 or send us a note at [email protected] 

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2/14/25 - Hour 2

Rich and Cowboys fan TJ debate what Dallas should do this offseason when it comes to All-Pro LB Micah Parsons and building a contending roster.

The guys debate which direction Tom Brady and the Raiders should go at QB next season, and in ‘What’s More Likely’ Rich weighs in on the Bills, Commanders, Eagles, Chiefs, Colts, Cardinals, Steelers, Cowboys, 49ers, NFL Draft and more.

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What the Football with Suzy Shuster and Amy Trask: http://apple.co/whatthefootball

The Jim Jackson Show: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-jim-jackson-show/id1770609432

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2/14/25 - Hour 1

Rich weighs in on Eagles head coach Nick Sirianni and his role in leading Philadelphia to a Super Bowl LIX win over the Chiefs.

Thursday Night Football analyst Ryan Fitzpatrick tells Rich why meeting Kevin Costner was the highlight of his week at the Super Bowl in New Orleans, how the Eagles were able to shut down Patrick Mahomes, if Jalen Hurts is now a top 5 quarterback in the NFL, and how many more titles the Philadelphia can win over the next few seasons.

Rich and a Bills fan discuss if Buffalo RB James Cook will get a huge payday this offseason.

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Overreaction Monday: http://apple.co/overreactionmonday 

What the Football with Suzy Shuster and Amy Trask: http://apple.co/whatthefootball

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Introducing 30. Dr. Matt Walker: The Sleep Habit That’s Secretly Aging You (and How to Fix It) from Extend Podcast with Darshan Shah, MD.

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How many nights have you told yourself you’ll catch up on sleep later? You push through exhaustion, thinking it’s just part of life. But here’s the truth: chronic sleep deprivation isn’t just making you tired—it’s rewiring your brain, disrupting your hormones, and holding you back from living your best life.

In this episode of Extend, I sit down with sleep expert Dr. Matt Walker to dive into why sleep is the ultimate game changer for your health. We unpack how poor sleep impacts everything from your memory to your metabolism and share science-backed tips to improve your sleep quality without overhauling your entire routine.

If you’re ready to stop running on empty and start waking up energized and focused, this conversation is for you. It’s not about perfection—it’s about making small changes that lead to big transformations. 

Dr. Matt Walker is a renowned neuroscientist and sleep expert dedicated to unraveling the mysteries of sleep and its profound impact on mental and physical health. As a bestselling author and host of The Matt Walker Podcast, he’s known for making complex science accessible and inspiring people to prioritize rest. 

We Also Discuss:

(00:00) The Importance of Good Sleep

(12:33) Optimizing Sleep With Technology

(25:08) The Incredible Impact of Sleep

(40:49) Understanding the Impact of Caffeine

(45:32) The Truth About Coffee and Alcohol

(57:21) CBD and THC for Sleep

(01:09:04) Detecting and Treating Sleep Apnea

(01:22:16) Improving Sleep Through Environment and Routine

(01:36:15) Fostering Innovation in Sleep Science

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Learn More about Matt Walker:

Website: https://www.sleepdiplomat.com/ 

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drmattwalker

DISCLAIMER: Please note, this is an independent podcast episode not affiliated with, endorsed by, or produced in conjunction with the host podcast feed or any of its media entities. The views and opinions expressed in this episode are solely those of the creators and guests. For any concerns, please reach out to [email protected].

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Overreaction Monday: http://apple.co/overreactionmonday 

What the Football with Suzy Shuster and Amy Trask: http://apple.co/whatthefootball

The Jim Jackson Show: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-jim-jackson-show/id1770609432

No-Contest Wrestling with O'Shea Jackson Jr. and TJ Jefferson: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/no-contest-wrestling/id1771450708

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Ramona and Jim discuss the recent blockbuster trades in the WNBA and NBA. How will these blockbuster moves affect the players, franchises, and respective leagues. Ramona discusses how Unrivaled will impact the WNBA and what more money in the league will mean for player empowerment. 

Jim and Ramona talk about how the ripples of the Luka/AD trade will affect both the Lakers and Mavericks franchises for years to come. Ramona gives us her take on why Dallas and LA both made the trade, what this trade will light a fire under Luka Doncic, and also takes us inside the De’Aaron Fox trade.

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Introducing Smokey Robinson from Broken Record with Rick Rubin, Malcolm Gladwell, Bruce Headlam and Justin Richmond.

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As if having one of the most beautiful and distinctive voices of all time weren’t enough, Smokey Robinson is also one of the greatest songwriters ever, a top-notch producer, engaging performer, and an indispensable part of Motown's legacy. In other words: he’s an institution of American music unto himself.

On February 19th, Smokey turns 85, and as he prepares to head out for another run on the road including a three night engagement at the Venetian in Las Vegas, Smokey sat down with Justin Richmond for a conversation about his incredible life and legacy.

You can hear a playlist of some of our favorite Smokey Robinson songs HERE.

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2/13/25 - Hour 3

Comedian Chris Distefano joins Rich in-studio to promote his new Hulu ‘Chris Distefano: It’s Just Unfortunate’ stand-up special, reveals if his rooting loyalties belong to the New York Mets or Yankees, why he, a die-hard Knicks fan, has issues with adult fans of the Brooklyn Nets, and more.

Rich reacts to a tweet reporting the Jaguars are shopping Trevor Lawrence to the Steelers and lists the top 5 most shocking things that could happen this NFL offseason including Aaron Rodgers signing with the Vikings, Pete Carroll reuniting with Russell Wilson and DK Metcalf on the Raiders, and more wild possibilities.

Please check out other RES productions:

Overreaction Monday: http://apple.co/overreactionmonday 

What the Football with Suzy Shuster and Amy Trask: http://apple.co/whatthefootball

The Jim Jackson Show: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-jim-jackson-show/id1770609432

No-Contest Wrestling with O'Shea Jackson Jr. and TJ Jefferson: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/no-contest-wrestling/id1771450708

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2/13/25 - Hour 2

NFL Insider Tom Pelissero joins Rich in-studio for the full hour to discuss the Eagles’ throttling of the Patrick Mahomes and the Chiefs in Super Bowl LIX and what Kansas City must do to fix some of the weak spots exposed by Philadelphia, the explosion in NFL head coach salaries and how much Eagles HC Nick Sirianni could get on his next contract, why the Jets moved on from Aaron Rodgers and the team’s next steps at quarterback, the limited options for Rodgers as he becomes a free agent for the first time in his career, Derek Carr’s uncertain Saints future, if the Eagles should volunteer for the next offseason version of ‘Hard Knocks’ and how things would have worked out for the Giants if Saquon had signed a long-term extension with New York, and more.

Please check out other RES productions:

Overreaction Monday: http://apple.co/overreactionmonday 

What the Football with Suzy Shuster and Amy Trask: http://apple.co/whatthefootball

The Jim Jackson Show: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-jim-jackson-show/id1770609432

No-Contest Wrestling with O'Shea Jackson Jr. and TJ Jefferson: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/no-contest-wrestling/id1771450708

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2/13/25 - Hour 1

Jets fan Rich reacts to the team officially announcing it’s moving on from Aaron Rodgers as their starting quarterback.

Former Raiders GM Mike Mayock tells Rich the moment he knew Philadelphia Eagles QB Jalen Hurts was a special talent, breaks down the key moves made by Philly GM Howie Roseman that resulted in a Super Bowl LIX win over the Chiefs, if Colorado two-way Heisman Trophy winner Travis Hunter will be a better NFL CB or WR, if he ranks Shedeur Sanders or Cam Ward as the best quarterback in this year’s NFL Draft, and why Alabama’s Jalen Milroe could be the best QB selected a few years down the line. 

Rich and Red Sox fan Brockman react to 3B Alex Bregman getting $40M a year to play in Boston and what it means for the heated AL East rivalry.

Please check out other RES productions:

Overreaction Monday: http://apple.co/overreactionmonday 

What the Football with Suzy Shuster and Amy Trask: http://apple.co/whatthefootball

The Jim Jackson Show: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-jim-jackson-show/id1770609432

No-Contest Wrestling with O'Shea Jackson Jr. and TJ Jefferson: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/no-contest-wrestling/id1771450708

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Introducing Stranger Than Fiction Vol. VIII from MrBallen Podcast: Strange, Dark & Mysterious Stories.

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Sometimes the truth is stranger than fiction. And today’s podcast features 3 stories that demonstrate that. The audio from all three stories has been pulled from our main YouTube channel, which is just called "MrBallen," and has been remastered for today's podcast.

Story names, previews & links to original YouTube videos:

• #3 -- "Doctor WHO?" -- A family's dark secret is revealed in a fire (Original YouTube link -- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zaa53S-8lDM)
• #2 -- "Drunk" -- Police ask a woman on the side of the road if she has been drinking. What happened next was so rare, it was documented in scientific journals. (Original YouTube link -- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aJJmwCKgHAQ)
• #1 -- "Identical Strangers" -- A chance encounter connects two long lost relatives, but that's only the beginning of this insane story (Original YouTube link -- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uIvIBKiQhVM)

For 100s more stories like these, check out our main YouTube channel just called "MrBallen" -- https://www.youtube.com/c/MrBallen

If you want to reach out to me, contact me on Instagram, Twitter or any other major social media platform, my username on all of them is @mrballen

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