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Rich Eisen to Return to ESPN with Licensed Talk Show on New Streaming Platform

Eisen’s show will debut on ESPN’s direct-to-consumer service this fall, while he continues hosting NFL Network’s flagship programs.

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NFL sportscaster Rich Eisen is pictured in 2023. (AP Photo/Doug Benc)
Screenshot from The Rich Eisen Show.

Overview

  • Rich Eisen’s talk show, The Rich Eisen Show, will move from Roku to ESPN this fall as part of a licensing agreement.
  • The show will feature on ESPN’s new direct-to-consumer streaming platform, designed to provide full access to ESPN channels without a cable subscription.
  • Eisen will retain ownership and editorial control of his program, following a model similar to ESPN’s deal with Pat McAfee.
  • There is potential for the show to be simulcast on ESPN Radio, although those details remain under discussion.
  • Eisen will continue his role as the host of NFL Network’s GameDay and draft coverage alongside his new ESPN partnership.