

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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Feb 2, 2021 • 2h 26min
PMS 2.0 345 - Ryan Fitzpatrick, TJ Lang, Nate Burleson, Terrell Davis, & AJ Hawk
On today's show, Pat and the boys chat about new stories popping up on this Super Bowl Tuesday and make way for four great guests. First, 16 year NFL Quarterback, starter for 8 teams, one of the toughest SOB's on the planet, Ryan "Fitzmagic" Fitzpatrick joins Pat and AJ Hawk to chat about his career, this last year in Miami, where he's looking to go next, falling in love with football again, and what he's doing Super Bowl Sunday (26:40-46:40). Next, 2x Pro Bowler, Super Bowl Champion, 9 year NFL veteran on the offensive line and friend of the program TJ Lang joins the show to clear up some headlines that have been making the rounds after comments he made on a Detroit radio show about his old teammate Aaron Rodgers being "hell-bent on revenge against the front office" (1:01:23-1:12:30). Next, 10 year NFL veteran at WR, co-host of GMFB on NFL Network, Nate Burleson joins the show to chat about the 2020 NFL season, calling the Nickelodeon game, and what he ultimately thinks the Super Bowl is going to come down to (1:12:32-1:29:41). Later, Hall of Famer, 2x Super Bowl Champion, Super Bowl MVP, 3x Pro Bowler, 3x All-Pro, and friend of the show, Terrell Davis joins the program to chat about the Super Bowl week, his new Defy water, what his Super Bowl experiences were like, if he thought he'd win more, and much more (1:31:52-1:49:58). 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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Feb 1, 2021 • 1h 57min
PMS 2.0 344 - SUPERB OWL MONDAY, Kyler Murray, Clyde Christensen, Ian Rapoport, & AJ Hawk
On today's show, Pat and the boys chat about the Matt Stafford trade to the Rams and Jared Goff going to the Lions, what other QB's might be moving here soon, and everything else going on as we kick off Super Bowl week. Joining the program is a Pro Bowler, the 2019 first overall pick in the NFL Draft, eighth overall pick of 2018 MLB Draft, 2019 NFL Rookie of the Year, and Heisman Trophy winner, Kyler Murray. Pat and Kyler chat about his season this year, being one of the best athletes on earth, if he ever gets the itch to still play baseball, if he would want to do both, and what he thinks the Cardinals need to do to get to the next level and make the playoffs (24:24-41:10). Next, current QB Coach for the Bucs, former QB Coach of Peyton Manning and Andrew Luck, and Pat, Clyde Christensen joins Pat and AJ Hawk to chat about preparation for this week, what it's like coaching Tom Brady, the differences between the styles of Brady and Manning, how too much coaching can be a bad thing in the two weeks leading up to the Super Bowl, and much more (42:42-1:12:02). Later, NFL Network Insider and friend of the program, Ian Rapoport joins the show to catch us up to speed to on everything we need to know this week heading in the game, the details of the Matt Stafford and Jared Goff trade, and some other moves we may see here soon (1:12:04-1:30:20). 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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Jan 29, 2021 • 1h 56min
PMS 2.0 343 - Daniel Jeremiah, Antoine Bethea, Ariel Helwani, & AJ Hawk
On today's show, Pat and the boys chat about Nick Caserio's comments about not wanting to trade DeShaun Watson, Jack Easterby's rise to prominence in Houston, and everything else that's going on in the world. Joining the program is NFL Network Analyst and former NFL scout, Daniel Jeremiah from the Senior Bowl in Mobile. Pat and Daniel chat about why this year the Senior Bowl serves as the combine as well, why it's different than usual seasons, who's performing well and which QB's might be going where, and Daniel tells his travel experience down there that is one of the worst ever (25:44-44:57). Later, joining Pat and AJ Hawk is Super Bowl Champion, NFL legend, 3x Pro Bowler, co-host of The Man-To-Man Pod, and friend of the show, Antoine Bethea to chat about the Super Bowl matchups, some Peyton Manning stories, and much more (46:29-1:08:29). Also joining the program is ESPN MMA Insider and friend of the show, Ariel Helwani to chat about the Bills being defeated, not being able to find him anywhere on TV, and how everything has been going since he mushed last weekend (1:08:31-1:25:08). 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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Jan 28, 2021 • 1h 59min
PMS 2.0 342 - Bedlam on Wall Street, Jack Conklin, Stipe Miocic, & AJ Hawk
On today's show, Pat and the boys chat all the wild stuff going on on Wall Street, with Wall Street Bets, Gamestop, AMC, and the people holding the line and cashing out. They also discuss the breaking news that DeShaun Watson has officially requested a trade from the Texans and speculate on the few teams who might be in the race for Watson and Matt Stafford. Also joining the program is 2x All-Pro, Tackle for the Cleveland Browns, Jack Conklin joins the show to chat about the Browns turning the culture around, the differences between Kevin Stefanski and Mike Vrabel, how difficult it was being a new player on the Browns with Covid going on, why he thinks the Browns are going in the right direction, and what he's going to do during the offseason (27:35-45:05). Later, Pat and AJ Hawk welcome in 2x and current UFC Heavyweight Champion, the greatest Heavyweight in the history of the UFC, and friend of the program, Stipe Miocic to chat about his upcoming fight with Francis Ngannou, if he's in training camp right now, what his training schedule is like, how often he's been putting fires out in the mean time, what his relationship with Dana White is like, and much more (58:34-1:20:13). 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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Jan 27, 2021 • 2h 4min
PMS 2.0 341 - Sean Murphy-Bunting, Chris Webber, Jeff Passan, & AJ Hawk
On today's show, Pat, AJ Hawk, and the boys chat about the fallout from their conversation with Aaron Rodgers yesterday as basically every sports show was talking about it today, and chat about everything else going on in the NFL. Joining the show is 2nd Year CB for the Bucs, a man who has interceptions in three consecutive playoff games, Sean Murphy-Bunting joins the show to chat about the season, playing in the Super Bowl, his career path to being where he's at, playing with Tom Brady, and what Bruce Arians is like. Next, 5x NBA All-Star, 5x All-NBA Team, 1994 Rookie of the Year, and NBA analyst, Chris Webber joins the program to chat about the spread the love campaign FanDuel is doing in Michigan, his thoughts on today's NBA versus the earlier era, players changing teams all the time now versus when he was in the league, and much more. Later, ESPN MLB Insider Jeff Passan joins the show to chat about the MLB Hall of Fame deciding not to elect anyone into the Hall of Fame this year, the hypocrisy of the whole process, who should be in, and if Rob Manfred has put his foot in his mouth lately.
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Jan 26, 2021 • 2h 9min
PMS 2.0 340 - Aaron Rodgers, Chargers HC Brandon Staley, Michael Chandler, & AJ Hawk
On today's show, Pat and the boys chat about the possible destinations for Matt Stafford, look ahead to the Super Bowl, and chat more about all the speculations involving Aaron Rodgers. Joining Pat and AJ as he has every Tuesday, is the eventual 2020 NFL MVP, and friend of the program, Aaron Rodgers to chat about the NFC Championship game, his comments after the game that sent the media into a firestorm, recapping the 2020 season, what he's got planned for the offseason, and much more (19:16-1:04:15). Next, new Chargers Head Coach Brandon Staley joins the program to chat about his rise to Head Coach, his coaching philosophy, playing Quarterback in college, having a guy like Justin Herbert, his thoughts on the use of analytics in helping form decisions, his coaching attire, what his demeanor will be like on the sidelines and in the locker room, and more (1:05:47-1:33:38). Later, Pat welcomes the former Bellator legend and new UFC Superstar, Michael Chandler coming off his highlight knockout at UFC 257, to chat about his career path to this point, why he ultimately wanted to be in the UFC, living a fighter's lifestyle, his thoughts on fighting Khabib potentially, who he wants in the Lightweight division, his thoughts on his old Mizzou teammate Ben Askren fighting Jake Paul, how seeing some of the fighters in person helps humanize them, and more in an electric conversation (1:35:11-2:04:48). 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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Jan 25, 2021 • 2h 19min
PMS 2.0 339 - OVERREACTION MONDAY, NFL Championship Weekend Recap, Cris Carter, Field Yates, & AJ Hawk
On today's show, Pat and the boys overreact to everything that happened during Championship weekend, including the Packers heartbreaking collapse against the Bucs, the Chiefs deciding to flip the switch and beating the Bills, Aaron Rodgers comments post game and how some outlets are taking that as he won't be back in Green Bay next year, plus they recap the McGregor/Poirer fight, and chat about the emergence of Covid sniffing dogs being employed in Miami for Heat games. Also joining the show is Hall of Famer, 8x Pro Bowler, 3x All-Pro, Walter Payton Man of the Year, member of the 1990's All-Decade Team, and Minnesota Vikings Ring of Honor member, Cris Carter. Pat and Cris chat about what he's been up to, the games this weekend, why Kevin King didn't take Scotty Miller seriously, DeShaun Watson getting out of Houston, his thoughts on JuJu dancing, and how many good young wideouts are in the NFL (22:30-46:14). Next, ESPN NFL Insider and friend of the program, Field Yates joins the show to chat about the Rodgers comments and how that gives the media fodder for the next several months, the quarterback market this offseason, where Matt Stafford might end up, his thoughts on MCDC, and everything else from Championship weekend (47:45-1:07:16). Later, Pat and AJ Hawk recap the games from this weekend and give their thoughts, chat about what Aaron Rodgers might be thinking right now, Brett Favre saying that the Packers will keep Rodgers at all costs, and they go to the internet for everyone's favorite segment #PatIDontWantToOverreactBUT (1:07:18-1:54:30). 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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Jan 22, 2021 • 1h 57min
PMS 2.0 338 - AFC/NFC Championship Preview, Tom Telesco, Michael Lombardi, Ariel Helwani, & AJ Hawk
On today's show, Pat and the boys look ahead at all of the storylines from this weekend's AFC and NFC Championship games, and give their predictions, and betting leans for the big game, chat some more about Motor City Dan Campbell, and look ahead to this weekend's UFC fights. Also joining the show is General Manager of the LA Chargers, Tom Telesco, to chat about drafting Justin Herbert, the hiring process for selecting their Head Coach, how not having a combine is going to change his job this year, and what he's eventually going to have to pay Justin Herbert (20:46-42:47). Next, 3x Super Bowl Champion, former GM of the Cleveland Browns, host of the GM Shuffle podcast and cohost of HammerDAHN, Michael Lombardi joins the show to chat about this weekend's Championship games, and the hiring process in the NFL, and who he expects to end up where (44:19-56:46). Later, ESPN MMA Insider, Bills maniac, and friend of the program, Ariel Helwani joins the show to chat about the Bills game against the Chiefs, how he's feeling, and what he expects from this weekend's fights at UFC 257 (56:48-1:27:17). To close out the show, Pat and AJ Hawk chat about this weekend's games and give their predictions (1:29:38-1:52:01). 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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Jan 21, 2021 • 1h 47min
PMS 2.0 337 - Motor City Dan Campbell Is Official In Detroit, Demario Davis, Tom Pelissero, Darius Butler, & AJ Hawk
On today's show, Pat and the boys react to Motor City Dan Campbell's introductory press conference in Detroit, look at Tom Brady's success from age 37 on and compare it to other elite Quarterback's entire careers, and look ahead to the Conference Championships. Joining the program is NFL Network Insider Tom Pelissero to catch us up on everything going on in the NFL including Dan Campbell, Antonio Brown's health status, coaching openings, the DeShaun Watson situation, and much more (19:07-41:06). Next 2x All-Pro, Walter Payton Man of the Year Award Nominee, and current LB for the New Orleans Saints, Demario Davis joins the program to recap the Saints season, chat about the team and how close they were, if they could sense it was Drew Brees' last year, CJGJ being an elite trash talker, and playing against Tom Brady and Aaron Rodgers (42:38-1:04:09). Later, 9 year NFL veteran at DB, co-host of the Man-To-Man pod, Everything DB, friend of the program, Darius Butler joins the show to chat about the Dan Campbell press conference and who he likes this weekend in the Conference Championship games (1:04:11-1:23:53). To close out the show, Pat and AJ Hawk chat about the beginning of the Motor City Dan Campbell era, and wonder who would win in a fight, him or Mike Vrabel (1:26:41-1:41:59). 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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Jan 20, 2021 • 2h 2min
PMS 2.0 336 - Patrick Ricard, Taylor Lewan, & AJ Hawk
On today’s show, Pat and the boys chat about Philip Rivers deciding to retire and whether or not he’s a Hall of Famer. They also discuss Patrick Mahomes’ status for Sunday’s game against the Bills as it looks like he’s on pace to be able to play, and look more at both matchups for Conference Championship weekend. Joining the program is 2x Pro Bowler, FB for the Baltimore Ravens, Patrick Ricard. Pat and Patrick chat about his conversion from a defensive lineman at Maine to FB once he got to Baltimore, him doing an Oklahoma drill on every play, what happened with the Ravens during their midseason struggles, and his mentality as a Fullback in the NFL (47:35-1:12:39). Next, 3x Pro Bowler, friend of the show, co-host of Bussin' With The Boys, Tackle for the Tennessee Titans, Taylor Lewan joins the program to discuss his rehab from a torn ACL, being in the concussion protocol, why Michigan Football extended Jim Harbaugh, his thoughts on the Ravens/Titans feud and why he loves being petty, and much more (1:12:41-1:36:13). Later, Pat and AJ discuss the Hall of Fame and why it's such a ridiculous discussion, and look back at AJ's previous run-in with Motor City Dan Campbell, the new Head Coach of the Detroit Lions (1:38:13-1:57:30). 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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