The Pat McAfee Show

On today’s show, Pat is LIVE from the O2 Arena in London ahead of Monday Night Raw, while AJ Hawk hosts from the ThunderDome with Darius Butler and the boys. They recap this weekend’s Elite 8 games and how this is the first year since 2008 that all four #1 seeds made the Final Four. They also discuss the Yankees usage of “Torpedo bats” taking over the MLB world after hitting 15 home runs in 3 games, and how everyone wants a piece of the action now, before chatting about all the different conversations happening at the league meetings in Palm Beach. Joining the progrum LIVE from the League Meetings is NFL Network Senior Insider, Ian Rapoport to discuss Aaron Rodgers throwing with DK Metcalf in LA, if there is a timeline on his decision, which of the potential rule changes will actually pass and be implemented including the tush push, Lamar Jackson’s new contract coming soon, and all the other pertinent information being discussed in Palm Beach. Later, 2x NCAA National Champion (one as player, one as assistant coach), All-American, and current Head Coach of the Duke Blue Devils, Jon Scheyer to chat about his team this year, stepping in after Coach K and how that process has gone as a whole, creating his own identity as Head Coach of Duke, how special his freshman class is including Cooper Flagg, what the Duke Brotherhood means, how they’re preparing for Houston, and much more. Make sure to subscribe to youtube.com/thepatmcafeeshow or watch on ESPN (12-2 EDT), ESPN’s Youtube (12-3 EDT), or ESPN+. We appreciate the hell out of all of you. We’ll see you on Monday. Cheers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On today’s show, Pat, AJ Hawk, and the boys chat about last night’s Sweet 16 games that saw Alabama set a tournament record for most amount of 3’s attempted and made, Florida outlasted Maryland, Cooper Flagg shined for Duke against Arizona, and Arkansas/Texas Tech going into overtime in one of the best games of the tournament so far. They also recap MLB’s opening day, and chat about the remaining news floating around the NFL world. Joining the show to chat about the Sweet 16, how basketball has changed since he was in college, his pro career and playing in China is College Basketball Hall of Famer, 3x unanimous All American, National Player of the Year, National Champion, and analyst for The Field of 68, Tyler Hansbrough. Next, the phenom, NL Rookie of the Year, All-Star, All-MLB 1st Team, pitcher for the Pittsburgh Pirates, Paul Skenes joins the show to chat about yesterday’s start, the expectations for this years Pirates team, adding new pitches to his arsenal, the differences between hunting for strikeouts and trying to pitch to contact more to go deeper into games, and much more. Later, 2x Super Bowl Champion, starting center for the Cincinnati Bengals, Ted Karras joins the show in studio to chat about the Bengals keeping some of their top tier talent, if he thinks they can still be successful paying all these guys top dollar, his thoughts on guardian caps and the tush push, being on the NFLPA Executive Committee, and much more. Make sure to subscribe to youtube.com/thepatmcafeeshow or watch on ESPN (12-2 EDT), ESPN’s Youtube (12-3 EDT), or ESPN+. We appreciate the hell out of all of you. We’ll see you on Monday. Cheers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On today’s show, Pat and the boys preview the Sweet 16 games tonight, chat about MLB Opening Day, and discuss all the biggest news stories happening around the NFL as Russell Wilson had his introductory press conference as a New York Giant. Joining the show to make his college commitment is top 10 basketball recruit in the 2025 class, Koa Peat. Next, long time college basketball coach, 2x ACC coach of the Year, and ESPN College Basketball analyst, Seth Greenberg joins the show to chat about tonight’s Sweet 16 games, which teams he thinks are playing with the most momentum right now, how difficult some of these coaches jobs are with the transfer portal being open while they’re trying to prepare for a tournament game, and some of his best plays for the night. Later, NCAA Heavyweight Wrestling Champion, 3x All-American, and current second Lieutenant in the United States Air Force, Wyatt Hendrickson joins the show to chat about his experience winning the National Championship over Gable Steveson, his military commitments, what he’s going to do now, and his mindset going into that final match with Steveson. Later, ESPN MLB Insider Jeff Passan joins the show to chat about about MLB Opening Day, why everyone hates the Dodgers right now, the issues with the Pittsburgh Pirates, his thoughts on the Yankees this year, and why the American League is a toss up this year. Make sure to subscribe to youtube.com/thepatmcafeeshow or watch on ESPN (12-2 EDT), ESPN’s Youtube (12-3 EDT), or ESPN+. We appreciate the hell out of all of you. We’re off the next two days for the NCAA Tournament. Enjoy all the games, we’ll see you Monday. Cheers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On today’s show, Pat, Darius Butler, and the boys welcome LeGoat, The King, LeBron James for a much anticipated “LeBronversation,” which features 72 minutes of LeBron James uncut and unfiltered covering everything from his career, his thoughts on the coverage of the NBA and the media, what it’s like playing with Bronny and how proud he is of his development, and pretty much everything else you would want answered in one of the most candid, incredible conversations we've ever had with one of the most popular athletes on the planet (7:27-1:19:22). Make sure to subscribe to youtube.com/thepatmcafeeshow or watch on ESPN (12-2 EDT), ESPN’s Youtube (12-3 EDT), or ESPN+. We appreciate the hell out of all of you. We’re off the next two days for the NCAA Tournament. Enjoy all the games, we’ll see you Monday. Cheers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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On today’s show, NFL Insider, Ian Rapoport guest hosts the show LIVE from the ThunderDome while Pat joins from Glasgow, Scotland ahead of Monday Night Raw, while Darius Butler and the boys are back in Indy to discuss all the craziness over the weekend with March Madness, and Aaron Rodgers’ meeting with the Steelers in Pittsburgh over the weekend. Joining the progrum to recap all the March Madness games, some of the coaching changes, which teams left can win the tournament, and if the NIL/transfer portal era has killed the Cinderella is the host of College GameDay for both football and basketball, Rece Davis. Next, the Commissioner of the SEC, Greg Sankey joins the show to do a little victory lap as 7 of the 14 teams who made the tournament have advanced to the Sweet 16, setting a tourney record. Next, former NFL scout, NFL Network Draft analyst, and Chargers play-by-play commentator, Daniel Jeremiah joins the show to chat about his updated mock draft, what happens if Shedeur Sanders slips past #3, how many QB’s are going in the first round, and much more. Later, Olympic Gold Medalist, 2x NCAA Champion, 5x All-American, and 2x Dan Hodge Trophy winner, Gable Steveson joins the show to chat about his heart breaking defeat in the 285 lb. finals and the perspective he has after the fact, what comes next for his career, a future in MMA, and his thoughts on the legacy that he left at Minnesota. Make sure to subscribe to youtube.com/thepatmcafeeshow or watch on ESPN (12-2 EDT), ESPN’s Youtube (12-3 EDT), or ESPN+. We appreciate the hell out of all of you. We’re off the next two days for the NCAA Tournament. Enjoy all the games, we’ll see you Monday. Cheers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On today’s show, Pat, AJ Hawk, and the boys chat last night’s two play in games that saw Alabama State beat St. Francis on a hailmary buzzer beater in the first game, and North Carolina beat the hell out of San Diego St. in the second game in a result that surprised absolutely no one after all the controversy of them getting into the tournament field. They also discuss the new rule proposals in the NFL, and continue their Aaron Rodgers watch as it seems the Vikings are officially not interested. Joining the progrum to chat more about the NFL Draft and some of the movement in his latest mock drafts, where Jaxon Dart might end up going, and the Big 12 combine at the Cowboys practice facility in Frisco Texas is former NFL scout and current NFL Draft guru for the NFL Network, Daniel Jeremiah. Next, one of the GOAT’s, National Champion, 6 Final Four appearances, countless conference tournament championships, the current Head Coach of the Arkansas Razorbacks, John Calipari joins the show ahead of their tilt against Kansas tomorrow night in the NCAA tournament to chat about his team and the way they’ve evolved this year, what they need to do to win, how playing in a tough league prepares you for the tournament, what the schedule is like leading into the tournament, playing against coaches you’re familiar with, and more. Later, 3x Super Bowl Champion, current GM of the North Carolina Tar Heels, Michael Lombardi joins the show to chat about all the happenings during free agency, when a GM would need to know Aaron Rodgers’ decision by, his thoughts on the JFK files, why UNC ultimately decided to pass on the offseason Hard Knocks, and much more. Make sure to subscribe to youtube.com/thepatmcafeeshow or watch on ESPN (12-2 EDT), ESPN’s Youtube (12-3 EDT), or ESPN+. We appreciate the hell out of all of you. We’re off the next two days for the NCAA Tournament. Enjoy all the games, we’ll see you Monday. Cheers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On today’s show, Pat, AJ Hawk, and the boys chat about March Madness beginning tonight and who they like as well as all the drama surrounding West Virginia Head Coach Darian DeVries and both Iowa and Indiana’s interest in him and how that may play out, as well as all the other stories happening around the NFL world, and MLB officially starting their season over in Tokyo with the Dodgers and Cubs. Joining the progrum is Super Bowl Champion, and current GM of the LA Rams, Les Snead to chat about constructing the team the way they have, how they got Matthew Stafford to stay in LA, his thoughts on this year’s NFL Draft, retooling the offensive line, his relationship with Sean McVay, and much more. Next, former Head Coach of the Virginia Tech Hokies and current ESPN college basketball analyst, Seth Greenberg joins the show to discuss the tournament, which teams he like, which teams he think got a terrible draw, some of the more intriguing first round matchups, some of the coaching openings, and the drama surrounding North Carolina getting into the tournament. Later, ESPN Senior MLB insider, Jeff “The Jett” Passan joins the show to chat about the importance of the MLB opening the season in Japan, the surge of Japanese players coming to play over here, Paul Skenes and how impressive of a person he is, and much more. Make sure to subscribe to youtube.com/thepatmcafeeshow or watch on ESPN (12-2 EDT), ESPN’s Youtube (12-3 EDT), or ESPN+. We appreciate the hell out of all of you. See you tomorrow. Cheers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On today’s show, Pat, AJ Hawk, and the boys chat about the NCAA Tournament field being set and some of the controversy surrounding which teams got in and which teams didn’t including West Virginia getting snubbed and North Carolina making it with their Athletic Director Bubba Cunningham being the Selection Committee Chair. They also cover Derek Stingley Jr. becoming the highest paid CB in the NFL and resetting the market, Ja’Marr Chase and Tee Higgins getting paid, Cooper Kupp and Sam Darnold’s respective deals with the Seahawks, and more. Joining the show to chat about his career, the tournament as a whole, and why coaching in his hometown is so special is the Head Coach of the St. John’s Red Storm, one of the GOAT’s, Rick Pitino. Next, the commissioner of the SEC, Greg Sankey joins the show to chat about his league’s success this year and setting the record with 14 teams getting into the tournament, how he thinks they’ll fare in the tournament, the SEC’s success in sports as a whole, conference realignment, how he’s going to manage being in attendance for so many teams competing, and more. Later, another one of the GOAT’s, Michigan State Head Coach, Tom Izzo to chat about his team this year and what they need to do to cut down the nets, the incident against Michigan on MSU’s Senior Night, his love for football, how things have changed over the course of his time as Head Coach of Michigan State, what he loves about Michigan State, how he would describe his culture, and more. Make sure to subscribe to youtube.com/thepatmcafeeshow or watch on ESPN (12-2 EDT), ESPN’s Youtube (12-3 EDT), or ESPN+. We appreciate the hell out of all of you. See you tomorrow. Cheers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On today’s show, Pat, AJ Hawk, and the boys chat about all the difference NCAA Conference Tournaments that are underway and how March madness is almost officially here as we’ve already gotten several buzzer beaters and marquee matchups across these tournaments. They also discuss how the NFL world is still awaiting Aaron Rodgers’ decision, and what else is happening around the NFL. Joining the progrum to wrap up all the different free agent signings and where we stand right now with Aaron Rodgers, Cooper Kupp, and a few other players is NFL Network Senior Insider, Ian Rapoport. Later, ESPN Senior NBA Insider, Shams Charania joins the show to chat about the happenings in the NBA including Zion Williamson finally playing to the best of his capabilities, the Warriors and Cavs recent success, the Utah Jazz getting fined by the NBA for what could potentially be considered “tanking,” and Tom Thibodeau’s usage of his starters and if that’s going to change at all after Mikal Bridges recent comments. Make sure to subscribe to youtube.com/thepatmcafeeshow or watch on ESPN (12-2 EDT), ESPN’s Youtube (12-3 EDT), or ESPN+. We appreciate the hell out of all of you. See you tomorrow. Cheers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices