

The Pat McAfee Show
Pat McAfee, ESPN
Join Pat McAfee, AJ Hawk, the Toxic Table, and Tone Digs Monday-Friday as they tackle the biggest news in sports. Former Pro Bowl punter McAfee and his friends make an extremely uncommon combination of insider expertise, insightful perspective, and relatable ridiculousness. Every day promises one-of-a-kind entertainment that won't be seen anywhere else.
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Mar 30, 2021 • 1h 50min
PMS 2.0 384 - FULL STADIUMS ARE BACK IN THE NFL, Alabama/Ohio State Pro Day Drama, Ian Rapoport, Pierre McGuire, Rondale Moore, & AJ HAWK
On today's show, Pat and the boys chat about all the drama surrounding the Ohio State and Alabama Pro Day's and how it is potentially going to affect the draft stock of guys like Mac Jones and Justin Fields. Joining the program for a brief conversation is Purdue WR fresh off his Pro Day, Rondale Moore (23:26-26:38). Later, Pat and AJ Hawk chat about the Pro Day process and what they think all the stuff means in terms of NFL Draft implications before welcoming NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport live from Alabama's Pro Day to chat about what he's hearing about Mac Jones, Devonta Smith ending up running routes, and more (31:26-52:55). Later, NBC Sports NHL Analyst, Pierre McGuire joins the program to chat about the state of the NHL, what the league is like right now, why he thinks NHL players revere the game so much, if the NHL does a combine, and more (1:27:36-1:46:28). Make sure you subscribe to youtube.com/thepatmcafeeshow and listen every day on Mad Dog Radio, Sirius XM Channel 82. We appreciate you all for listening, come and laugh with us, cheers.
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Mar 29, 2021 • 1h 53min
PMS 2.0 383 -Sweet 16 Recap, NFL Drama, "Sugar" Sean O'Malley, Mack Brown, Manuel Higuera, & AJ Hawk
On today's show, Pat and the boys recap the Sweet 16 Games and how disappointing it is that the Big Wig is out of the tournament, plus all the drama with Jimmy G and the 49ers and Russell Wilson potentially leaving Seattle. Joining the program is one of the biggest stars in the UFC, coming off a huge knockout this weekend at UFC 260, "Sugar" Sean O'Malley, to chat with Pat and AJ Hawk about his big win, when he plans to get back in the octagon, why he thinks he can knock out anyone in his division, his thoughts on Stipe v. Ngannou, and more in an incredible interview (36:20-54:49). Next, College Football Hall of Famer, UNC Head Football Coach, 2005 National Champion, Mack Brown joins the show to chat about the state of college football right now versus last year, how he got his team through everything, the culture at North Carolina, his thoughts on the transfer portal, and what he expect for this upcoming season (56:11-1:16:45). Later, coming off a a game winning kick, Arizona Christian Kicker and viral legend, Manuel Higuera joins the show to chat with Pat about winning a conference championship this weekend, how long he's been kicking, his longest field goal, if he's always been a big body, what's next, and what he did to celebrate the game winner (1:36:40-1:46:18). Make sure you subscribe to youtube.com/thepatmcafeeshow and listen every day on Mad Dog Radio, Sirius XM Channel 82. We appreciate you all for listening, come and laugh with us, cheers.
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Mar 26, 2021 • 1h 54min
PMS 2.0 382 - A Chaotic NFL Feel Good Friday, Kyle Van Noy, Steve Mariucci, Michael Lombardi, & AJ Hawk
On today's show, Pat and the boys chat about all the BS floating around in the NFL right now and react to the breaking news that the 49ers acquired the 3rd overall pick from the Dolphins, and then the Dolphins used that pick to trade back into the top 10 with the Eagles. Joining the program is friend of the show, former NFL Head Coach, analyst with the NFL Network, Steve Mariucci to chat about Zach Wilson's pro day and if it has been blown out of proportion by the media, and Mooch reacts live to all the different draft picks being moved around (34:52-1:05:46). Next, former NFL GM and friend of the program, Michael Lombardi joins the show to tell us what exactly all this swapping of draft picks means, and why mostly everything is fake (1:08:04-1:19:31). Later, 2x Super Bowl Champion, member of the Patriots 2010's All-Decade Team, now back in New England playing LB, Kyle Van Noy joins Pat and AJ Hawk to chat about what happened in Miami, why he was just as shocked as anyone, why he's excited to be back home in New England, if he still has the Bentley, and what he thinks the locker room is going to be like without Tom Brady (1:21:17-1:50:18). Make sure you subscribe to youtube.com/thepatmcafeeshow and listen every day on Mad Dog Radio, Sirius XM Channel 82. We appreciate you all for listening, come and laugh with us, cheers.
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Mar 25, 2021 • 1h 46min
PMS 2.0 381 - Big Bag Thursday, TY Hilton, Kyle Rudolph, & AJ Hawk
On today's show, Pat and the boys chat about the reports that Russell Wilson is back on the trade market, and what teams potentially have enough capital to get the deal done. Joining the program is 4x Pro Bowler, a man who just signed a new contract with the Indianapolis Colts, friend of the show, TY Hilton, to chat about his decision to stay with the Colts, what other team offered him, his relationship with Andrew Luck, how he came to his decision, and why he's excited to play with Carson Wentz (25:20-49:02). Next, 2x Pro Bowler, and new New York Giants TE, Kyle Rudolph joins the show to chat about his decision to go to the Giants, how the foot is doing, if he's had a chance to meet or talk to any of his new teammates yet, what he thinks of Joe Judge, and much more (49:11-1:14:25). Later, Pat and AJ Hawk shoot the breeze about the Russell Wilson seemingly not being resolved in Seattle, and everything else going on in free agency across the NFL (1:16:37-1:41:21). Make sure you subscribe to youtube.com/thepatmcafeeshow and listen every day on Mad Dog Radio, Sirius XM Channel 82. We appreciate you all for listening, come and laugh with us, cheers.
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Mar 24, 2021 • 1h 38min
PMS 2.0 380 - Free Solo Climber Alex Honnold, LeGarrette Blount, & AJ Hawk
On today's show, Pat and the boys chat about the Bucs bringing most of the band back together, and all the other pertinent things happening in the NFL. Also joining the show is arguably the greatest climber in the world, the subject of the 2018 Oscar winning documentary Free Solo, Alex Honnold, to chat about truly being one of one, his life climbing these insane walls, his new podcast, why he won't be competing on American Ninja Warrior, his thoughts on climbing coming to the Olympics, and much more in one of the most fascinating interviews you'll hear (21:32-49:21). Next, 3x Super Bowl Champion, 2016 NFL rushing TD's leader, 8 year NFL veteran, LeGarrette Blount joins Pat and AJ Hawk to chat about his new CBD business, what he thinks of the Patriots spending all this money, if Carson Wentz is a dude, if he thinks anyone can fill Bill Belichick's shoes, and more (51:06-1:13:27). To close out the show, Pat and AJ blaze through everything going on in the NFL currently, and chat more about the Alex Honnold conversation (1:15:08-1:33:30). Make sure you subscribe to youtube.com/thepatmcafeeshow and listen every day on Mad Dog Radio, Sirius XM Channel 82. We appreciate you all for listening, come and laugh with us, cheers.
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Mar 23, 2021 • 1h 52min
PMS 2.0 379 - The Slowest Day Of The Year, Ike Taylor, & AJ Hawk
On today's show, Pat and the boys navigate through everything happening in the NFL right now and all the other pertinent things in the sports world on arguably one of the slowest information days of the year post the first two rounds of March Madness. Joining the program is friend of the show, 2x Super Bowl Champion, legendary Pittsburgh Steeler, 11 year NFL veteran, Ike Taylor joins the show to chat about what he's been up to, young cornerbacks playing in the NFL early, combine workouts, speed vs. competitive speed, his thoughts on JuJu coming back, and much more (28:03-51:11). Later, Pat and AJ Hawk chat about the different news stories percolating around the NFL, and swap a few stories (53:29-1:27:54). Make sure you subscribe to youtube.com/thepatmcafeeshow and listen every day on Mad Dog Radio, Sirius XM Channel 82. We appreciate you all for listening, come and laugh with us, cheers.
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Mar 22, 2021 • 1h 45min
PMS 2.0 378 - March Madness 1st & 2nd Round Recap, Ian Rapoport, & AJ Hawk
On today's show, Pat and the boys react to all the craziness of the first weekend of the NCAA tournament and how we all took it for granted last year, and why for it is pound for pound, one of the best weekends of the year, plus a few special guests drop by as they react to all the new signings and happenings in free agency across the NFL this weekend. Joining the show is NFL Network Insider, friend of the program, Ian Rapoport joins the show to catch Pat and the boys up on everything that happened in free agency over the weekend including Kenny Golladay to the Giants, and all the other moves (30:54-52:27). Later, Pat and AJ Hawk discuss him causing Ohio State to lose in the first round, his thoughts on March Madness, going to the sun this weekend, and what he thinks about the current state of the NFL (54:44-1:41:32). Make sure you subscribe to youtube.com/thepatmcafeeshow and listen every day on Mad Dog Radio, Sirius XM Channel 82. We appreciate you all for listening, come and laugh with us, cheers.
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Mar 19, 2021 • 2h 1min
PMS 2.0 377 - March Madness Begins, Carson Wentz, Brandon Marshall, & AJ Hawk
On today's show, Pat and the boys chat about March Madness beginning and chat more about the bracket challenge they're doing that will see the winner get $100,000, plus a general update of everything happening as we are now a few days into NFL free agency. Joining Pat in studio for an incredible conversation is Super Bowl Champion, Pro Bowler, All-Pro, and new starting Quarterback for the Indianapolis Colts, Carson Wentz. Pat and Carson chat about his new start in Indianapolis, what went wrong in Philadelphia, if he hears all the stuff from the media, if he was ever broken, why he's excited to be back with Frank Reich, and much more (22:53-58:26). Later, 6x Pro Bowler, 2x All-Pro, 13 year NFL veteran at WR, and now cohost of the I Am Athlete podcast, and panelist on First Things First, Brandon Marshall joins the show to discuss his career in the league, his battle with mental illness, how much he loves doing the podcast, the best and worst thing about the NFL, and how much he loved Aaron Rodgers Tuesday's (1:00:44-1:27:05). Later, Pat and AJ chat about the goings on of the NFL, and much more (1:28:31-1:57:44). Make sure you subscribe to youtube.com/thepatmcafeeshow and listen every day on Mad Dog Radio, Sirius XM Channel 82. We appreciate you all for listening, come and laugh with us, cheers.
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Mar 18, 2021 • 1h 48min
PMS 2.0 376 - Free Agency Continues, Dallas Clark, Darius Butler, Darius Slay, & AJ Hawk
On today's show, Pat and the boys talk more about all the different moves in free agency, Kyle Van Noy going back to the Patriots, the WR market being very slow still, the Colts sitting back on all that money and whether or not they're going to make a move, plus much more. Joining the program is Super Bowl Champion, Pro Bowler, All-Pro, Colts legend and friend of the show, Dallas Clark to chat about his current workload on the farm, his thoughts on free agency now, how it has changed since he's played, and why he gets discouraged with what he sees from some of the bad agents out there (22:41-49:45). Next, on his birthday, 9 year NFL veteran at defensive back, co-host of the Man-To-Man Podcast, Darius Butler joins the show to chat about everything going on in the NFL, Patrick Peterson going to the Vikings, if he's going to move positions, what the tape says on Sam Darnold, and why he thinks the Patriots might be back (49:47-1:10:07). Later, Pat and AJ Hawk chat about the different moves during free agency thus far, the bracket challenge, and much more before welcoming 3x Pro Bowler, All-Pro, CB for the Philadelphia Eagles, Darius Slay to chat about what he's got planned for the offseason, the situation in Philly right now, what he saw in Jalen Hurts last year that made him feel like they had a guy, his relationship with Matthew Stafford, and much more (1:10:09-1:44:03). Make sure you subscribe to youtube.com/thepatmcafeeshow and listen every day on Mad Dog Radio, Sirius XM Channel 82. We appreciate you all for listening, come and laugh with us, cheers.
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Mar 17, 2021 • 1h 41min
PMS 2.0 375 - Happy St. Patrick's Day, Micah Hyde, Trent Dilfer, & AJ Hawk
On today's show, Pat and the boys reminisce about St. Patrick's Day and why it is truly one of the best holidays, and chat about Russell Wilson almost being a Bear and the Bears settling with Andy Dalton. Also joining the program is Pro Bowler, All-Pro, Safety for the Buffalo Bills, AJ's former teammate, Micah Hyde to chat about his progression in the league, the culture being built in Buffalo, his relationship with Jordan Poyer, and Josh Allen being a dude (1:00:49-1:16:31). Also joining the show is Super Bowl Champion, Pro Bowler, 13 year NFL veteran, Head Football Coach at Lipscomb Academy, and friend of the program, Trent Dilfer. Pat and Trent chat about the free agent market for a QB, his thoughts on both the Russell Wilson/Pete Carroll situation and DeShaun Watson in Houston, and the necessity of a Head Coach and Quarterback being alphas and testing each other (34:19-58:31). Later, Pat and AJ shoot the breeze about the new league year beginning and what they anticipate to happen over the course of the next few days (1:16:33-1:35:07). Make sure you subscribe to youtube.com/thepatmcafeeshow and listen every day on Mad Dog Radio, Sirius XM Channel 82. We appreciate you all for listening, come and laugh with us, cheers.
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