'Rich Eisen Show' headlines all-star media lineup visiting Hall of Fame for Enshrinement

As the Pro Football Hall of Fame prepares for the arrival of thousands of fans and a record number of returning Hall of Famers for Football's Greatest Weekend presented by Novartis, the Hall will also welcome a star-studded group of live shows and podcasts as part of Sugardale Fan Fest ’26.

“The Rich Eisen Show” and ESPN are bringing their popular, Emmy-nominated daily program to Canton and will be live from inside the Hall of Fame Museum from noon to 3 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 7. 

Sugardale Fan Fest ’26 is a tailgate party that spans Wednesday to Sunday (during select times) on and around the Hall of Fame campus. The celebration is part of Football's Greatest Weekend, which also includes the Hall of Fame Game to kick off the NFL's 107th season, the annual Hall of Famer Walk, the Class of 2026 Enshrinement and much more.

Eisen's show airs Monday through Friday from noon to 3 p.m. on Disney+, ESPN+, ESPN Radio and SiriusXM (channel 80). Showcasing insightful sports expertise with a healthy dose of humor and pop culture mixed in, "The Rich Eisen Show" attracts the most recognizable names in sports and entertainment, including athletes, coaches and celebrities.

In addition to “The Rich Eisen Show,” a plethora of other media groups are traveling to Canton to record content surrounding Football's Greatest Weekend, including ESPN’s “The Biggest Game,” NFL’s “Second Acts,” “Bussin’ with the Boys,” Purdue’s “For Pete’s Sake” and “Inside Bassmaster.” Along with "The Rich Eisen Show," these groups will all film from the Hall of Fame Presentation Center inside the museum (admission required). Fans will be able to see each media group from outside the event space but are encouraged not to stand and watch to improve museum traffic. 

“The Biggest Game” podcast stems from ESPN’s “Year of the Super Bowl” initiative as they are set to host Super Bowl LXI in Inglewood, California. The podcast releases weekly episodes on the history and impact of the Super Bowl and is hosted by ESPN journalist Jeremy Schaap. The episodes will run through the Super Bowl and are available on the NFL on ESPN YouTube channel.

“Second Acts” is hosted by former NFL standouts Charles “Peanut” Tillman and Roman Harper. Tillman played 13 years in the league and helped lead the Carolina Panthers to a Super Bowl 50 appearance alongside 2026 enshrinee LUKE KUECHLY. Harper was a three-year starter at the University of Alabama and drafted by the New Orleans Saints, where he led them to a Super Bowl XLIV championship with 2026 enshrinee DREW BREES. The podcast focuses on football legends’ transitions away from the gridiron and how they have found success after their playing careers.

“Bussin’ with the Boys,” hosted by former NFL players Will Compton and Taylor Lewan, launched in 2019 and has since grown to be one of the premier sports podcasts. Many episodes are recorded from the "Boys' " bus, a mobile recording studio. Compton and Lewan’s conversations with each of their guests are “locker room” style and unfiltered, making for a fun atmosphere for listeners. The show has featured a host of great athletes and personalities including Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce, Bills quarterback Josh Allen and UFC President Dana White.

“For Pete’s Sake” is the official podcast for Purdue Athletics and hosted by Purdue basketball radio voice Rob Blackman and comedian and content creator Joey Mulinaro. The podcast officially launched in August 2025 and goes behind the scenes of Purdue sports.

“Inside Bassmaster” is hosted by Ronnie Moore and Kyle Jessie. The Pro Football Hall of Fame and Bassmaster announced their partnership this past June. On Aug. 31, the organizations will host the inaugural Bassmaster Randy Moss Pro Football Hall of Fame Pro-Am in Clayton, New York.  

Groups also traveling to Canton are the NFL’s Alumni Health podcast, "Three Chicks in a Pod," "The Rival Room Sports Podcast" and Smith+Nephew’s Firefighter Rob podcast, as well as live radio shows ESPN 103.7 (Lafayette, Louisiana) and Q92 (Alliance, Ohio). These groups will be located in the Stadium Park Parking Lot near the Hall of Fame.

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