

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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Apr 7, 2020 • 2h 8min
PMS 2.0 185 - Super Bowl Champ Mitchell Schwartz, New WWE Champ Drew McIntyre, Kyle Allen, & Legend, AJ Hawk. LET'S GO.
On today’s show, Pat is joined by recent Super Bowl Champion, 4x All-Pro, the man who protects Patrick Mahomes, Right Tackle Mitchell Schwartz. Pat and Mitchell talk about the Chiefs returning most of their team, and how he thinks their success last year will help them going into next season with so much unknown. They also cover what it’s like being on that dynamic of an offense, whether or not he actually gets to see what Patrick Mahomes was doing, what kind of guy Andy Reid is to play for, the differences between the Browns, who drafted him, and the Chiefs, and what he’s been doing with his time during the quarantine (3:53-23:17). Next is another installment of McAfee & Hawk Sports Talk, as Pat and AJ Hawk welcome in new WWE Heavyweight Champion of the World after winning the title at Wrestlemania, Drew McIntyre. They chat about what the experience was like wrestling in front of no one and whether it was tough to perform, his thoughts on the product as a whole, and why being a champion with what is currently going on in the world is so important to him (40:47-58:33). Pat and AJ also discuss the matchup between Tiger/Peyton & Phil/Tom Brady and what whether they think it would be successful, chat about golf pushing all the majors back into the fall and potentially into NFL Sunday’s, among many other things (23:19-1:53:45). To close out the show, last year’s starting Quarterback for the Carolina Panthers, recently acquired by the Washington Redskins, Kyle Allen joins the show via FaceTime. Kyle and Pat chat about what it was like being around Cam Newton that often, what he learned from him, and what he think Cam has left in the tank, why he feels confident going into the year with the Redskins and having the same playbook, getting kicked out of his house in California amid the pandemic and having to figure out where he was going to go, and some of the things he’s been doing to stay in shape during his downtime (1:53:47-2:03:46). Don’t forget to send in the hashtag #ThisIsWhereImAtPat with a picture of where you’re listening to the show for the chance to win some free merch, and as always, stay safe. We’re all in this together and we appreciate you rocking with us. Come and laugh with us. Cheers.
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Apr 3, 2020 • 2h 9min
PMS 2.0 184 - Feel Good Friday With Peyton Manning, Tom Brady, And I's Coach, Clyde Christensen, Damien Woody, TJ Lang, & Legend, AJ Hawk.
On today's show, Pat welcomes in the former QB coach of Peyton Manning in Indianapolis, a man who has been coaching 40+ years, and the new Quarterbacks Coach for Tom Brady in Tampa Bay, Clyde Christensen. Pat and Clyde reconnect about his time in Indianapolis and what it was really like coaching Peyton Manning, he gives a couple of stories regarding Peyton Manning and Tom Brady spending time together that have never been heard before, talks about Tom Brady adapting to Bruce Arians' system, and chats about his time with Jameis Winston and how he thinks he'll bounce back stronger than ever (4:04-34:20). Next, on another installment of McAfee & Hawk Sports Talk, Pat and AJ welcome Super Bowl Champion, 2x Pro Bowler, AJ's former teammate in Green Bay, and 10 year NFL veteran, TJ Lang. The guys discuss what it's like trying to create an opportunity for yourself in the NFL as an offensive lineman and the moment TJ really had to make a decision in order to become great. TJ also chats about his recent burials on Twitter, what his time in Detroit with the Lions was like after leaving the Packers and his thoughts on Matt Patricia. TJ and AJ also tell Pat about what it was like hearing a pregame speech from Mike McCarthy and how it always got them ready to run through a wall, and everything else you could imagine in an incredible conversation (34:22-1:42:04). To close out the show, Pro Bowler and 2x Super Bowl Champion, Damien Woody FaceTimes in. Pat and Damien chat about his thoughts on Tom Brady going to Tampa Bay, what it was like being a teammate of Tom Brady, why he thinks Cam Newton hasn't been picked up by anybody yet and who he thinks makes the most sense going after him, his entrance into the TikTok game, and what he thinks about the idea that certain teams may rescind free agent offers if they can find a player in the draft and aren't able to get a player in for a physical or see them due to the coronavirus (1:42:06-2:04:20). Don't forget to send in the hashtag #ThisIsWhereImAtPat for the opportunity to win some free merch, and as always, stay safe out there and try to enjoy the weekend as much as you possibly can. Come and laugh with us, cheers.
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Apr 2, 2020 • 2h 10min
PMS 2.0 183 - MASSIVE SHOW. Triple H, Joe Buck, & Legend, AJ Hawk Stop By For Some Good Conversation. Let's Have A Quarantine Thursday.
Today's show features a couple of incredible interviews. First, calling in via FaceTime is The King of Kings, The Game, one of the greatest wrestlers in history, the brain behind WWE's NXT, Triple H joins the show. Pat and HHH chat about the WWE's response to the coronavirus pandemic and how they decided to still do shows in the performance center, how Trips and WWE talent handle social media in a world that is very critical of everything they do, what the WWE has planned for future NXT and PPV events, and how the current situation in the world has given the WWE difficulties dealing with international business (3:00-27:52). Next is another installment of McAfee & Hawk, Sports Talk (27:54-2:00:23). Pat and AJ discuss rumors that the Dolphins are going to try to trade up for the #1 pick, and AJ sheds a little bit of light into what it is like playing for the Bengals, and if they are realistically considering trading their pick, and what they would need in return. Pat and AJ also welcome on NFL, MLB, and USGA play-by-play king, Joe Buck. Joe chats about commentating regular videos being sent to him for charity and how it has started to pick up steam, his apprehensive relationship with the internet as he takes a lot of heat from several different fan bases, whether or not Roger Goodell has ever told him to stop saying something or reprimanded him, what he would consider his biggest mistake broadcasting is, his relationship with Troy Aikman, and how the quarantine has allowed Joe to go back and listen to some of his previous calls and actually enjoy them for the first time in a long time (59:23-1:29:11). Today's show is a fun one. Don't forget to send in the hashtag #ThisIsWhereImAtPat for the chance to win some free merch, and as always, stay safe out there. Come and laugh with us. Cheers.
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Mar 31, 2020 • 1h 42min
PMS 2.0 182 - The Interview Heard Round The World.. Aaron Rodgers, Kirk Herbstreit, & Legend, AJ Hawk. Let's Go.
On today's show, we have another great installment of McAfee & Hawk Sports Talk, as Pat and AJ welcome in two INCREDIBLE guests. First, Super Bowl Champion/MVP, 2x NFL MVP, 3x All-Pro, 8x Pro Bowler, and best friend of both Pat and AJ, Aaron Rodgers calls into the show. They discuss him trying to get out of Peru as the coronavirus quarantines were heating up and how it became a race to get out of the country. Aaron, Pat, and AJ also chat about The Tiger King and give some more of their thoughts, Aaron breaks down his thoughts about the CBA, what he has been doing to keep his body in shape during the quarantine, what he thinks of the Packers offseason moves thus far, and he reacts to whether or not he thinks football season will be starting on time (7:36-1:03:46). Next, the Voice of College Football, one of the most handsome men in America and one of Pat's coworkers, Kirk Herbstreit joins Pat and AJ. They discuss his comments about not knowing if there will be an NCAA or NFL football season this year, and he gives his reasoning why he thinks it might be possible, chats about whether or not he would be interested in the Monday Night Football job if given the opportunity or if it was offered to him, and Kirk tells an incredible story about AJ ending his playing days during a scrimmage at their high school when Kirk had just turned 30 and AJ was going into his Sophomore year at Centerville High School (1:07:17-1:30:40). Today's show is a great one. Don't forget to tweet the hashtag #ThisIsWhereImAtPat for the chance to win some free merch, and keep an eye out for the Office Olympics, which will be making a return to youtube.com/thepatmcafeeshow today. As always, stay safe. Come and laugh with us. Cheers.
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Mar 27, 2020 • 1h 48min
PMS 2.0 181 - Future President Of The United States & Gopher Head Coach, PJ Fleck Rallies The Troops.. Also, More Chatter With Legend, AJ Hawk
On today's show, Pat and the boys are joined by Head Coach of the Minnesota Golden Gophers, one of the most inspirational humans on the planet, the creator of the Nekton mentality, PJ Fleck. They chat about what it's like being the Head Coach of a major college football program during this pandemic, what he's having his kids do to get better this offseason despite not being able to do a lot of the things they normally would be doing, how he's handling everything with his staff, and Coach Fleck gives an inspirational speech for everyone to find a little light in all of the darkness that we care currently facing (3:19-17:26). Later, AJ Hawk is back for another edition of McAfee & Hawk Sports Talk as AJ and Pat chop it up about everything going on in the world, try to figure out where Cam Newton is going next and if he's going to have a major resurgence, they each talk about their recruiting process, and get into everything else you could imagine, whether it's related to football or general life stuff (18:55-1:42:59). Don't forget to tweet the hashtag #ThisIsWhereImAtPat for a chance to win some free merch and keep an eye out for the Office Olympics on youtube.com/thepatmcafeeshow. Stay safe this weekend, we're all in this together. Come and laugh with us. Cheers.
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Mar 26, 2020 • 2h 45min
PMS 2.0 180 - Antonio Gates, Ted Ginn Jr., & AJ Hawk Join Us For Three Incredible Conversations. LET'S GO.
On today's show, Pat and the boys discuss where Cam Newton may eventually wind up and what makes the most sense for him, and why Chicago decided to go with Nick Foles instead after it was reported that Carolina tried to engage in talks with the Bears. Pat also runs through the Patriots 2020 schedule and the Bucs 2020 schedule and gives his predictions game by game. Joining the show is 13 year NFL veteran, 9th overall pick in the 2007 NFL Draft, one of the fastest WR's to ever play the game, Ted Ginn Jr. Ted and Pat chat about his high school days playing defensive back and running track, where many thought he could qualify for the Olympics. He chats about what he thinks Cam Newton has left in the tank, the difference between playing on good and poor teams, how he doesn't care about the accolades or the money and just wants to play football next year, and who some of the toughest cornerbacks he has faced during his career (7:55-26:45). Next, 8x Pro Bowler, 5x All-Pro. Member of the NFL 2000’s All-Decade Team and San Diego Chargers 50th Anniversary Team, one of the greatest Tight End’s in the history of the sport and eventual Hall of Famer, Antonio Gates, stops by. They chat about his career as a whole and how he saw the locker room dynamic change over time, what it was like playing with Phil Rivers and what Indianapolis is getting in him as a QB. He also explains what it was like when the Chargers moved to LA and how that process went, why he loves how the current TE’s play the game, what it was like being a trailblazer for basketball players jumping to the NFL, and what he’s doing now as he looks to move into a bigger role with the Chargers (37:49-54:43). Later, AJ Hawk is back for another edition of McAfee & Hawk Sports Talk. Pat and AJ chat about everything else happening around the NFL including DeShaun Watson liking tweets that make it seem like he wants out of Houston, where AJ thinks Cam Newton is going to wind up, the Colts not being interested in Tom Brady, and AJ shares the story about the first (and probably last) time he met Michael Jordan, and riding around with the Blue Angels and Thunderbirds (1:15:46-2:39:52). Today’s show is fun one. As always, stay safe out there and be smart. Use the hashtag #ThisIsWhereImAtPat for the chance to win some free merch, and keep an eye out for the Office Olympics on youtube.com/thepatmcafeeshow where we’ve been giving out money all week long. Come and laugh with us. Cheers.
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Mar 24, 2020 • 2h
PMS 2.0 179 - Shawne Merriman, Tom Pelissero, & The Handsome AJ Hawk Stop By For Some Glorious Conversation
On today's show, 2x 1st Team All-Pro, 3x Pro Bowler, and friend of the program, Shawne "Lights Out" Merriman joins the guys via FaceTime. They discuss how Shawne thinks the Bucs made a mistake signing Tom Brady, why he thinks Phil Rivers is physically in better shape than Tom Brady and primed to have a better season, and what he thinks the Chargers are going to do to address Quarterback before the start of the season (3:58-17:04). Next, AJ Hawk is back for another episode of McAfee & Hawk Sports Talk. They chat about the Colts choosing not to go after Tom Brady, his future in Tampa Bay next season and the reports coming out about Brady and Belichick’s relationship. Pat and AJ also talk about times playing in the NFL, answer some YouTube Questions, and discuss the future of the New England Patriots without Tom Brady. (18:31-1:33:38). Lastly, NFL Insider and NFL Network reporter Tom Pelissero joins the show to discuss everything that has been happening in free agency including why he thinks Bill Belichick wanted Brady out of New England, whether or not Jadeveon Clowney will really get upwards of 20 million dollars from a team, where he thinks Jameis Winston will wind up, and what that means for guys like Andy Dalton, Cam Newton, and some of the other quarterbacks left on the market (1:36:06-1:56:06). Don't forget to send in the hashtag #ThisIsWhereImAtPat for a chance to win some free merch. Stay safe out there, and come and laugh with us. Cheers.
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Mar 20, 2020 • 2h 8min
PMS 2.0 178 - Feel Good Friday with Patriots Insider Tom Curran.. Plus An Incredible Conversation With AJ Hawk & Rich Eisen
On today's show, Pat welcomes in Patriots insider from NBC Sports Boston, Tom Curran. They chat about New England's reaction to Tom Brady choosing Tampa Bay and whether or not everything is burning down, if he thinks the Patriots have a legitimate chance to win the division next year, if Stidham is the guy, and who one guy the Patriots might go after at Quarterback (2:13-13:25). Also, it's day 4 of McAfee & Hawk Sports Talk, as AJ Hawk and Pat break down everything that is happening in the NFL, what moves surprised them, what they think of the Darius Slay trade, and they also go live on Rich Eisen Show as a tandem to cover other news stories happening around the league. Pat and AJ also share some stories from the locker room from their time in the league and much more (13:27-2:04:09). Stay safe this weekend and make sure to check out youtube.com/thepatmcafeeshow as we will continue to go live and give away cash. Come and laugh with us, cheers.
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Mar 19, 2020 • 1h 50min
PMS 2.0 177 - Benjamin Watson, AJ Hawk, & Cam Heyward Join Us For Day 6 Without Sports.. Good Show Though
Today's show is bookended by two great interviews, with another installment of McAfee & Hawk Sports Talk in the middle of the show. First, 16 year NFL veteran, Super Bowl Champion, former Tight End for the Patriots, Ravens, and Saints, among others, Benjamin Watson, joins the show to discuss everything going on with Tom Brady and whether he is shocked with his decision to go to Tampa Bay, what it was like playing with him, and what the differences are between a franchise with a winning culture and one that doesn't necessarily have that (3:20-17:03). Next, AJ Hawk joins Pat again for some McAfee Hawk Sports Talk where they discuss everything happening with free agency thus far, react to Brady going to Tampa Bay, Phillip Rivers going to the Colts, and the comments from Bill O'Brien to DeAndre Hopkins on his way out of Houston, among many other topics (17:05-1:26:38). To end the show, 3x Pro Bowler, 2x 1st Team All-Pro, defensive lineman for the Pittsburgh Steelers, Cameron Heyward joins the program. They chat about the Steelers outlook next year with Big Ben coming out, his thoughts on the CBA situation, what he's been doing during the quarantine, and what it's like to play for Mike Tomlin (1:30:26-1:46:29) Today's show is a fun one. Don't forget to join us everyday at youtube.com/thepatmcafeeshow where we will be going live for McAfee & Hawk Sports Talk, the live radio show, Office Olympics, and other events to help you get through these trying times. Come and laugh with us, cheers.
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Mar 17, 2020 • 1h 43min
PMS 2.0 176 - Quarantine Schmorantine.. Let’s Enjoy This As Much As We Can.. AJ Hawk Stops By For An Immaculate Convo
On today's show, Pat and the boys effectively find a way to fix the NFL Draft amid the Coronavirus outbreak, as they have already decided that there will no be fan involvement whatsoever. Also, to beat the quarantine, Pat welcomes on Super Bowl Champion, former middle linebacker for the Green Bay Packers, friend of the show, AJ Hawk. AJ and Pat react to all the craziness of the start of NFL free agency. Which teams are interested in Brady, where is he potentially going? How did the Cardinals manage to fleece the Texans so bad in sending DeAndre Hopkins to Arizona, which teams are getting better? Which teams are getting worse? Pat and AJ break down all the above, plus much, much more (9:15-1:39:41). As always, stay safe out there, and try to make the best out of this quarantine situation. Today is a fun one, come and laugh with us. Cheers.
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