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Rich Eisen's Talk Show to Join ESPN's New Streaming Platform

The Rich Eisen Show will move from Roku to ESPN’s upcoming direct-to-consumer service this fall under a licensing deal, with Eisen retaining ownership and editorial control.

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

Overview

  • Rich Eisen will bring The Rich Eisen Show to ESPN’s new standalone direct-to-consumer streaming service, launching this fall, as part of a licensing agreement.
  • Eisen will maintain ownership and editorial control of his show, similar to ESPN’s arrangement with Pat McAfee’s program.
  • The show, which airs weekdays from noon to 3 p.m. ET, is expected to be featured on ESPN+, Disney+, and potentially ESPN Radio, but not on ESPN’s linear TV networks.
  • Eisen will continue his prominent roles at NFL Network, including hosting GameDay, covering the NFL Draft, and calling select regular-season games.
  • This move aligns with ESPN’s broader strategy to expand its digital offerings and attract cord-cutters with personality-driven content on its new streaming platform.