

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 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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Mar 16, 2021 • 1h 49min
PMS 2.0 374 - Are The Patriots Back?! Michael Lombardi, Pierre Garcon, AJ Dillon, & AJ Hawk
On today's show, Pat and the boys continue to react to everything that has happened during Brinks Week so far as we are on the cusp of the new league year and free agency officially starting tomorrow, plus they dive into the Patriots signing basically everyone and whether or not they become a real threat next year. Joining the program is former GM of the Cleveland Browns, author, host of the Lombardi Line & GM Shuffle Podcast, The Daily Coach, Michael Lombardi to chat about the Patriots retooling, the piece of paper he has from Bill Belichick about building a team from 1991, what he projects for the rest of free agency, and what he thinks Bill is thinking throughout this whole process (21:51-39:12). Later, 11 year NFL veteran at WR, 2013 leader in receptions, former Colts, Football Team, and 49ers legend, Pierre Garcon joins the show to chat about his new company, what it's like being a free agent and how teams recruit players in the NFL, playing with Peyton Manning, and why he's trying to become a professional golfer (1:02:38-1:19:44). Later, Pat and AJ Hawk welcome Green Bay Packers RB, 2020 2nd round draft pick, AJ Dillon, to chat about his Oklahoma Drill with Connor, what he learned from his rookie year, taking on a larger role next year, and at what point this season things started to click for him (1:21:44-1:34:16). 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 15, 2021 • 1h 38min
PMS 2.0 373 - Brinks Week Begins, Travis Kelce, Demario Davis, & AJ Hawk
On today's show, Pat and the boys do a little housekeeping and address the ESPN situation, discuss the start of free agency with the Patriots being major players early, and the March Madness Bracket Challenge that Pat is starting that is worth $51,000 and up to $75,000 or $100,000 if it becomes the biggest group on the March Madness Live app and 50,000+ entries. Joining the show is Super Bowl Champion, 6x Pro Bowler, 5x All-Pro, member of the 2010's All-Decade team and friend of the program, Kansas City Chiefs TE, Travis Kelce to chat about recovering from the Super Bowl loss, what the Chiefs need to do to get back on top of the mountain, whether or not he's restructured his contract, and if he's going to have to take any reps at tackle next year (23:03-36:20). Later, 2x Pro Bowler, 2021 Bart Starr Award winner, stalwart at LB for the New Orleans Saints, Demario Davis joins Pat and AJ Hawk to chat about Drew Brees' retirement, how much different the Saints are going to look next year, what rule the NFL needs to change immediately, and building a linebackers room at his alma mater, Arkansas State (1:20:22-1:34:34). Later, Pat and AJ also chat about the different free agent signings, and why AJ hates Ohio State so much (1:01:16-1:20:20). 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 12, 2021 • 1h 36min
PMS 2.0 372 - Massacre Week Comes To An End, Budda Baker, Ian Rapoport, Tom E. Curran, & AJ Hawk
On today's show, Pat and the boys react to a few more restructured contracts and cuts, and put a bow on Massacre Week in the NFL as we approach the start of free agency. Joining the show is NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport to chat about some of the things he expects to see in the coming days, what these voidable years at the end of contracts mean, and why he never has his light turned on when he's on the show (23:23-37:34). Next, NBC Sports Boston Insider, writer, and friend of the program, Tom E. Curran joins the show to chat about Cam Newton resigning with the Pats, his relationship with Bill Belichick, if he thinks the Pats are going to be a popular landing spot for free agents, and what he thinks they're going to do in the draft (39:06-54:51). Later, Joining Pat and AJ Hawk is 2x All-Pro, 3x Pro Bowler, Arizona Cardinals Safety and friend of the show, Budda Baker to chat about his offseason plans, whether or not he was shocked about JJ Watt coming to the Cardinals, his mentality on the football field, if he likes watching old tape of people, what he thinks is going to get the Cardinals over the edge, and much more (59:11-1:13:05). Later, Pat and AJ chop it up and chat about some of the things making waves on the internet as they send you into the weekend on this Feel Good Friday (1:14:29-1:31:47). 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 11, 2021 • 1h 44min
PMS 2.0 371 - March Madness Is Here, Jordan Poyer, Adrian Peterson, Maurice Jones-Drew, & AJ Hawk
On today's show, Pat and the boys chat about Massacre week continuing, with the Chiefs releasing both of their starting tackle, other players being let go, an oddsmaker in Vegas raising the Bears' Super Bowl odds potentially tipping off Russell Wilson going to the Bears, and they monitor the start of all the conference tournaments going on. Joining the program is Buffalo Bills starting Safety, Jordan Poyer to chat about being apart of one of the best safety tandems in the NFL with Micah Hyde, going from a losing team and culture and creating one in Buffalo, his athletic prowess growing up, why he thinks Josh Allen should get every dollar he earns and much more (26:23-47:30). Next, joining Pat and AJ Hawk is 7x All-Pro, 7X Pro Bowler, 2012 NFL MVP, 2012 NFL OPOY, member of the 2010's All-Decade team, one of the greatest RB's of all-time and current free agent, Adrian Peterson, to chat about his prospects for the future, how he's managed to keep his body in the shape he has, where he would like to play next year, his handshake, and much more (1:12:23-1:26:44). Later, 3x All-Pro, 3x Pro Bowler, NFL Network analyst and friend of the program, Maurice Jones-Drew joins the show to chat about all the different guys getting cut, what he thinks about the future in Jacksonville, and he and Pat place a little wager (1:29:01-1:39:54). 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 10, 2021 • 1h 50min
PMS 2.0 370 - NFL's Massacre Week Continues, Kyle Brandt, Charles Davis, & AJ Hawk
On today's show, Pat and the boys react to all the releases and restructuring of contracts as Massacre Week really kicks off now that the salary cap has been set at $182.5 million, and what they expect to see as the week continues. Joining the show is co-host of Good Morning Football, host of the 10 Questions Podcast, former actor, Real World cast member, Princeton RB and friend of the program, Kyle Brandt, to chat about Pat being the newest guest on 10 Questions, his career arc and if sports were always where he was going to end up, if he's ever going to be on the Real World/Road Rules Challenge, and how they approach something like Massacre Week positively on GMFB (29:32-1:03:38). Next, a voice for the NFL on CBS, color commentator for the Madden franchise, friend of the program, Charles Davis joins Pat and AJ Hawk to chat about what he's been up to, his preparation for the NFL Draft coverage on NFL Network and what he thinks of a few of the Quarterback prospects, and if his conversations with teams throughout the season gave indication that they knew what the salary cap situation was going to be like (1:05:10-1:24:05). Later, Pat and AJ discuss and react to all the different players getting cut during massacre week and what is going to end up happening with the Russell Wilson situation (1:24:07-1:45:40). 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 9, 2021 • 1h 53min
PMS 2.0 369 - Dak Prescott Got PAID, Michael Lombardi, Darius Butler, Jane Slater, & AJ Hawk
On today's show, Pat and the boys chat about Dak Prescott getting paid $162 million, including $75 million next year, what this means for the rest of the free agent QB's, if this means Jerry Jones knows the salary cap is going to be different with the pending TV deals, and everything else with "massacre week," in the NFL. Joining the program is former GM of the Cleveland Browns, The Daily Coach, host of the Lombardi Line and GM Shuffle podcast, friend of the show, Michael Lombardi to chat about the situation with the Raiders and why Jon Gruden is to blame, and everything else going on around the NFL as we get closer to free agency (24:28-43:34). Next, 9 year NFL vet at Defensive Back, co-host of the Man-To-Man podcast, Everything DB, Darius Butler joins the show to chat about Dak's deal and why he deserves it, whether or not Sam Darnold stinks, and where he thinks a few guys may wind up (45:04-1:00:42). Later, NFL Network reporter, Jane Slater joins Pat and AJ Hawk to chat about everything that went into Dak Prescott getting his new deal, and what it means for the Cowboys going into the future (1:16:34-1:24:43). 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 8, 2021 • 1h 54min
PMS 2.0 368 - NFL's "Massacre Monday," Bob Huggins, & AJ Hawk
On today's show, Pat and the boys chat about the impending massacre Monday that was a bit underwhelming but did see some big time players get released, they sift through the weeds of the report that Tom Brady said he was interested in the Buccaneers acquiring Odell Beckham, Pat's incredible weekend gambling on the UFC, Golf, and more, plus everything else that has been going on in the NFL as we approach free agency. Joining the show is current Head Basketball Coach for the West Virginia Mountaineers, one of the greatest college basketball coaches of all-time, a man on the precipice of 900 career wins, Bob Huggins. Pat and Coach Huggins chat about his career up to this point, what he likes about this year's team, coaching and recruiting during the pandemic, and why he's meant to be coaching at West Virginia (55:22-1:21:17). Later, Pat and AJ Hawk chat about the current landscape of the NFL, if it's going to be Russell Wilson or Pete Carroll who is done in Seattle first, Shinigami's fight this weekend, and the people who have to come and speak in front of and NFL locker room (1:22:40-1:50:28). 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 5, 2021 • 1h 34min
PMS 2.0 367 - Feel Good Friday, Field Yates, Ariel Helwani, & AJ Hawk
On today's show, Pat and the boys chat about the fallout from the Russell Wilson drama and and everything that comes with it, the rift between him and Pete Carroll, and everything else going on in the sports world. Joining the program to chat about all the newest NFL news and prepare us for what we might see next week and at the start of free agency is ESPN NFL Insider and friend of the program, Field Yates (23:33-38:27). Later, joining Pat and AJ to chat about this weekend's UFC pay-per-view is ESPN MMA Insider and friend of the program, Ariel Helwani. They also chat about the Bills not signing JJ Watt, him and AJ potentially mending their relationship, and much more (1:04:42-1:28:53). 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 4, 2021 • 1h 46min
PMS 2.0 366 - Russell Wilson Is Being Shopped By The Seahawks?! Dianna Russini, Robbie Gould, Warren Sharp, & AJ Hawk
On today's show, Pat and the boys chat about the impending "seismic change" in talent in the NFL and chat about the different players potentially on the chopping block as we head into next week. Joining the program is ESPN NFL Insider, Dianna Russini to chat about being the only one on the JJ Watt situation, and dropping a massive bomb the Seahawks are shopping Russell Wilson that has quite a few people talking (22:41-41:58). Next, Pro Bowler, All-Pro, member of the 100 Greatest Bears of All-Time Team, 49ers Kicker, Robbie Gould joins Pat and AJ Hawk to chat about his career, his current situation in San Francisco, what he's thinking he wants to do post playing career, and much more (44:17-1:12:45). Later, Predictive NFL Analyst and owner of SharpFootball, Warren Sharp joins the program to give some ideas on what he thinks is going to happen with all these marquee players getting cut and why teams that usually spend big in free agency don't often win (1:12:47-1:25:27). 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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