Audacy has announced the addition of “The Rich Eisen Show,” starring veteran sports broadcaster and leading NFL Network anchor Rich Eisen, to Infinity Sports Network. Eisen will be heard on the Network, weekdays from 12:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. ET beginning January 6.
The three-time Emmy-nominated “Rich Eisen Show” features Eisen’s engaging blend of football expertise with an offbeat mix of humor and pop culture while attracting the biggest names in sports and entertainment, including Tom Brady, Matt Damon, Jerry Seinfeld, Jodie Foster, Matthew McConaughey, John Hamm, Larry David, Morgan Freeman and more.
“We are delighted to welcome Rich to the Infinity Sports Network lineup,” said Ryan Hurley, Brand Manager, Infinity Sports Network and WFAN. “Rich has always delivered great content and guests to his audience, and we can’t wait for that to continue starting January 6th.”
“I’m thrilled to be expanding my relationship with Westwood One and Audacy by providing my show as a tentpole for the Infinity Sports Network,” said Eisen, Chief Executive Officer, Rich Eisen Productions. “I look forward to all the new possible first-time callers to become long-time listeners and expand my podcast audience along with it.”
The new Infinity Sports Network weekday lineup is as follows (All Times Eastern):
- 6:00: “Maggie & Perloff”
- 10:00: “Reiter Than You” with Bill Reiter
- 12N: “The Rich Eisen Show”
- 3:00: “The Zach Gelb Show”
- 6:00: “The JRSportBrief Show”
- 10:00: “The Bart Winkler Show”
- 2:00: “After Hours with Amy Lawrence”
He continues to be a centerpiece at the NFL Network, where he is in the midst of his 22nd season. As with “The Rich Eisen Show,” his work at the NFL Network has garnered four Emmy nominations for Outstanding Studio Host and can be seen Sunday mornings throughout the NFL season, hosting the network’s Emmy-nominated "NFL GameDay Morning." As the signature host of the NFL Network, Eisen also serves as the emcee of the Pro Football Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony in Canton, Ohio, and anchors the network’s special, on-location coverage of the NFL Draft, NFL Scouting Combine and Super Bowl. Additionally, Eisen continues as the studio host of Westwood One’s Monday Night Football.
In 2017, Eisen became the 12th Pat Summerall Award recipient at the St. Jude Legends of Charity Dinner. A tireless supporter of St. Jude, Eisen transitioned his annual Spring “Run Rich Run” event to become a fundraiser and has raised over $7 million for the children’s hospital.
In addition to Infinity Sports Network, “The Rich Eisen Show” streams free on The Roku Channel, SiriusXM channel 158 and numerous radio stations nationwide on weekdays from 12:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. ET.
Infinity Sports Network is distributed and sold by Westwood One as part of a partnership with Audacy. To become an Infinity Sports Network or “The Rich Eisen Show” affiliate, please contact Ryan Maguire, Vice President of Affiliate Sales, Westwood One, at rmaguire@westwoodone.com or (212) 824-2994.
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