Audacy Adds “The Rich Eisen Show” to Infinity Sports Network
PHILADELPHIA, PA – December 16, 2024 – 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.
6:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. ET: “Maggie & Perloff”
10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. ET: “Reiter Than You” with Bill Reiter
12:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. ET: “The Rich Eisen Show”
3:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. ET: “The Zach Gelb Show” with Zach Gelb
6:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. ET: “The JRSportBrief Show” with JRSportBrief
10:00 p.m. – 2:00 a.m. ET: “The Bart Winkler Show” with Bart Winkler
2:00 a.m. – 6:00 a.m. ET “After Hours with Amy Lawrence”
One of television’s most visible anchors and personalities, Eisen was a mainstay on ESPN’s SportsCenter from 1996-2003 before becoming the first on-air talent added to the NFL Network in June 2003. In 2014, Eisen created “The Rich Eisen Show.” Now in its eleventh year, both Eisen and the show have received multiple Emmy nominations for Outstanding Personality/Studio Host and Outstanding Studio Show-Daily. Additionally, Eisen has also been recognized with one of radio’s highest honors when he was named Network/Syndicated Personality of the Year at the Marconi Radio Awards for his work on the show in 2023.
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 [email protected] or (212) 824-2994.
Infinity Sports Network is part of Audacy Sports and has over 300 U.S. affiliates. Audacy Sports is powered by the Company’s portfolio of 40 owned-and-operated all-sports stations and affiliates, 160 sports streaming channels on the Audacy app, and the No 1. sports podcast network featuring over 600 titles and live events. Audacy Sports also serves as the home to 150 professional and collegiate teams, including play-by-play broadcasts, produces two national multiplatform sports networks, and proudly serves as the official audio and podcast partner of Major League Baseball.
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