The Pat McAfee Show

On today’s show, Pat and the guys record pieces of the episode on the plane on their way back from Waco, Texas. The show is highlighted by three incredible interviews from this past week. First, Minnesota Head Football Coach PJ Fleck joins the program to talk about his undefeated Golden Gophers team, his relationship with holder Casey O’Brien and how his story has inspired him and the rest of the team. Coach Fleck also addresses the people who think his coaching style is phony or fake, all while giving one of the most incredible inspirational speeches you will ever hear and will have you eager to run through a brick wall. He also clears up the rumors that Minnesota didn’t agree to play a night game in next week’s tilt against Penn State, and talks about what it means to be ELITE in the Minnesota Gophers program (3:22-19:19). Next, 2x Super Bowl Champion and former Pittsburgh Steelers legend, Ike Taylor joins the show. Ike and Pat chat about everything currently going on in the NFL, who Ike likes moving forward as we get closer to the playoffs, why he doesn’t think Tom Brady is going anywhere this offseason, the mentality it takes to be a great football player, and why that sometimes doesn’t mesh with other people’s expectations, and what he makes of the Baker Mayfield/beat writer drama and whether or not he or his teammates had any situations like that while he was in Pittsburgh (22:29-33:34). Lastly, 2x Super Bowl Champion, and current linebacker for the New England Patriots, Kyle Van Noy joins the show for an incredible interview. He and Pat discuss what it’s like playing for the Patriots, how many people will never understand Bill Belichick’s sense of humor, the controversy surrounding Sam Darnold saying he was seeing ghosts against the Patriots, what makes their defense so special, and what Bill Belichick’s message is when they huddle together on the sidelines during games (35:23-51:45). It’s a fun one. Come and laugh with us, cheers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On today’s show, Pat and the guys record from Waco, Texas ahead of tonight’s West Virginia vs. Baylor game. They are joined in the box truck by Pat’s Thursday Night Football play-by-play man, one of the most interesting men at ESPN, Adam Amin. They chat about what it was like growing up Muslim in the Chicagoland area, and the impact that 9/11 had on his life, he tells the story about how his father immigrated from Pakistan and had to save money for several years before he could bring the rest of his family over, and he dispels some common misconceptions about being Muslim. They also chat about how things have been going in the Thursday Night booth, what Adam’s dream job would be in terms of calling games, some of the most memorable games he’s called, and he tells a few hilariously stories about his career before he got to ESPN in a very deep and incredible interview (6:36-55:09). Also included is an interview in studio with Super Bowl Champion, 7x Pro Bowler, 4x All-Pro, member of the NFL 2000s All Decade team, newly minted member of the Colts Ring of Honor, and Pat’s former teammate, Dwight Freeney. They discuss the change of the defensive end position throughout his career and why guys like him made such an impact in their careers, what he thinks of this years Indianapolis Colts team and why he thinks they are built for success, he remembers a few of his better gambling stories while with the Colts, and chats about the NFL trade deadline, and why he doesn’t believe the NFL trade market will explode the way fans want it to (57:55-1:20:36). Don’t forget to send pictures of your Halloween costumes to Pat and the guys using the hashtag #CoolCostumeCuz for a chance to win a $500 gift card to store.patmcafeeshow.com. Come and laugh with us, and have a safe and Happy Halloween. Cheers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On today’s show, Pat and the guys sit down and chat about how awesome everything involved with the College Gameday process was, what some of his favorite moments were, what Coach Corso is like, how insane the crowd was in Brookings, South Dakota, and what it was like being apart of one of the longest running and most successful shows of all time. The guys also discuss everything that happened in this weekend’s NFL games including how good Aaron Rodgers and the Packers are after squeezing out a win at Arrowhead on Sunday night, why the Colts are still Super Bowl bound in Pat’s eyes, and how their win this weekend, albeit not pretty, was incredibly impressive. The guys also break down how the only obstacle in the AFC for the Colts is the Patriots, and how impressive they have been, including this weekend’s dominating win over the Browns. The guys also dive into the Mitch Trubisky situation in Chicago, and whether or not Buffalo is for real. Also joining the show is the GOAT of all GOATS, friend of the program, 4X Super Bowl Champion, and the NFL all-time points leader, Adam Vinatieri, joins the show. He and Pat talk about his game on Sunday and how he was relishing an opportunity to have a game winning kick, why he thinks this years Colts team is a little different, how impressed he’s been with Jacoby Brissett and why everyone in that locker room isn’t shocked by how successful he’s been, Bill Belichick earning win 300, and his thoughts on where this Colts team can go (1:05:32-1:22:26). Today’s episode is a fun one. Come and laugh with us, cheers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On today’s show, Pat wraps up the week from above 30,000 feet on the fastest bird in the sky on the way back from Houston to Indianapolis. Included in today’s show are a couple of incredible interviews. First, Pro Bowler/Super Bowl Champion, and now analyst on ESPN, Ryan Clark, who covers all the big news happening in the NFL right now including Tom Brady potentially playing for a new team next year, Emmanuel Sanders and John Elway’s beef, and who his Super Bowl Contenders are in the AFC and the NFC (2:22-17:00). Next, All-Pro Linebacker and reigning Defensive Rookie of the Year, Colts standout, Darius Leonard joins the show. They chat about why this Colts team is clicking on all cylinders, what it’s like playing for Frank Reich, how Jacoby Brissett has performed so far, and what the expectations are for the Colts moving forward (20:32-32:44). Lastly, former All-Pro and Pro Bowl guard and friend of the show, Josh Sitton, stops by. They chat about the Packers success and if this is the happiest he’s ever seen Aaron Rodgers, whether or not the 49ers are for real, and his thoughts on Drew Brees potentially coming back from injury early (34:45-46:24). Also included is the wild story about how Pat and the boys were stranded outside of Minute Maid Park in Houston while trying to access their tickets for Game 2 of the World Series. It’s a good one. Come and laugh with us, cheers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On today’s show, Pat and the guys are joined by former NBA referee and member of one of the biggest betting scandals in recent sports history, Tim Donaghy. They discuss his role in the betting scandal that rocked the NBA and all of professional sports which eventually resulted in the FBI getting involved, what the process was like in terms of his job and what he was doing, the new film “Inside Man,” which is about the whole ordeal and what kind of involvement he had in the film, whether he thinks games are being fixed in other major sports leagues, where he thinks the next major betting scandal will come from, and what his time in prison was like. It’s an absolute roller coaster of an interview (3:05-26:24). Also included are Pat’s thoughts on the John Elway/Emmanuel Sanders situation, and who is in the right and what he thinks the atmosphere inside that locker room is currently like. Pat also gives his take on LeBron James and why he is becoming more and more unlikeable off the court. Today’s show is a fun one. Come and laugh with us, cheers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On today's show, Pat and the guys are joined by starting Center for the Arizona Cardinals and great friend of the show, AQ Shipley. They discuss how the Cardinals are quietly coming back to life, what his thoughts are on Kliff Kingsbury and what makes him so creative in terms of play calling. He chats about his budding relationship with Kyler Murray, and what he's starting to figure out about the NFL game which is leading him to more success. AQ also tells a couple stories from this past week in preparation for a tough game in New York against the Giants, including being singled out at practice by an authentic New York heckler, and also chats about what life is like as a new dad (3:01-35:50). The guys also discuss everything of note that happened this past weekend in the NFL and Pat breaks out his power rankings for the AFC and the NFC, and dives into what the Bears need to do with the Mitch Trubisky situation, as it seems to have reached it's boiling point. To close out the show, Golden Globe winner, 3x Emmy Winner, accomplished actor on both stage and screen, and the man responsible for one of the greatest characters in TV history, Jeremy Piven joins Pat and the guys in studio. They discuss his career as an actor, what Entourage did for it, and whether or not he knew it was going to be a massive success when it first came out. Jeremy also recounts a hilarious story from his time on Seinfeld, goes in depth on what school of acting he went to and what he's most comfortable with, and chats about his standup comedy and why he is such a perfectionist when it comes to the craft (1:04:14-1:30:39). Today's show is a fun one, come and laugh with us. Cheers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On today’s show, Pat records a little bit above the clouds on the way back from Palo Alto to Indianapolis. The guys each pick some of their favorite moments of the week from New York to Indy to San Francisco to Palo Alto. Included are interviews with Mike Pereira, LaVar Arrington, Pat’s take on where Cam Newton could possibly end up if the Panthers decide to trade him, and Zito’s brain exploding when trying to figure out whether or not their is salt water in the ocean in California. It’s a fun one. Come and laugh with us. Cheers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On today's show, Pat and the guys are joined by Super Bowl Champion, 10 year NFL veteran, former Linebacker for the Green Bay Packers and Cincinnati Bengals, and good friend of the show, AJ Hawk. They discuss what he has been up too as of late, as he and Pat explain the difficulties with calling college football games and how their short term memory works. AJ also chats about his method for avoiding concussions his entire playing career from high school to college to the NFL, how impressed he has been with defenses so far this NFL season, who he thinks the best teams in the NFC are, and if the Colts are good enough to knock the Patriots off in the AFC. AJ and Pat also catch up and tell a few stories in an absolutely hilarious interview (2:33-54:35). Also included are some phone calls that didn't make it to live air from the radio show with topics including the issues with the NFL refs and how implementing a review system similar to tennis might be a viable option, whether or not the 49ers are the best team in the NFC, and what the chances of survival are for the XFL, and other leagues similar to it. It's a good one. Come and laugh with us, cheers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On today’s show, Pat and the boys are joined by Pittsburgh Steelers starting Quarterback, all-time FCS passing yards leader, and Junior World Duck Calling Junior Champion, Devlin “Duck” Hodges. They discuss his rise from practice squad player to 3rd string QB, to 2nd string QB, to eventual starter, and what that process has been like. He chats about the atmosphere in LA against the Chargers and all his thoughts pregame, his punting days in college at Samford, he answers some questions from around the room, and gives a little taste of his duck calling prowess (2:28-32:38). The guys also cover everything that happened over the weekend in the NFL including the blueprint on beating the Chiefs being out, the issues surrounding the Browns and who might be the cause for blame, the Cowboys falling apart and Jerry Jones deciding to back Jason Garrett. Pat also asks the guys who they would rather have in a backyard football game, Jameis Winston or Marcus Mariota, they discuss a rough flight back from New York, and Pat and Todd elaborate on their cars breaking down and possibly being done for. It’s a fun one, come and laugh with us. Cheers Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On today’s show, Pat records bits and pieces 38,000 feet in the air on the plane on the way back from Raleigh, North Carolina. The guys each pick some of their favorite moments from the past week including Pat’s story about having to take a bunch of edibles in the Heathrow Airport after playing the Jaguars in London and what that experience was like, his take on Dave Petersen, the moron who sent a disparaging letter to a Penn State football player for not “representing the school the way he should.” Also included are interviews with Green Bay Packers Running Back and newly minted NFC Offensive Player of the Week, Aaron Jones (2:25-12:48), and an incredibly insightful conversation with 4x Pro Bowler, 3x All-Pro, Super Bowl Champion, and former Green Bay Pack, Chicago Bear, and Miami Dolphins Guard, Josh Sitton (24:47-36:18). It was a long week, but a good one. Come and laugh with us, cheers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices