

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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Oct 28, 2024 • 3h 35min
PMS 2.0 1229 - OVERREACTION MONDAY, NFL Week 8 Recap, MNF Preview, Adam Schefter, Bill Belichick, Darius Butler, & AJ Hawk
On today’s show, Pat, Darius Butler, AJ Hawk, and the boys overreact to everything that happened in a crazy week 8 of the NFL season including the Commanders beating the Bears on a last second Hail Mary, Anthony Richardson tapping out, the Jets struggles continuing as they lost to the Patriots, the Packers getting a big win in Jacksonville despite Jordan Love leaving the game early in the 3rd quarter, the Lions absolutely dismantling the Titans, and much more. Joining the progrum to chat about all the different injury news as well as what we need to know going into tonight’s game is ESPN Senior NFL Insider, Adam Schefter. Later, the GOAT, 8x Super Bowl Champion, Bill Belichick joins the show to chat about his biggest takeaway’s from week 8 of the NFL season and preview tonight’s Monday Night Football game, and chat about his mid season awards. 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 Overreaction Monday. Cheers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Oct 25, 2024 • 2h 53min
PMS 2.0 1228 - TNF Recap, NFL Week 8 Preview/Picks, Indiana Head Coach Curt Cignetti, Nick Saban, Kyle Schwarber, Pitt Head Coach Pat Narduzzi, & AJ Hawk
On today’s show, Pat and Connor are live from Memorial Stadium in Bloomington, Indiana on the campus of Indiana University ahead of tomorrow’s first ever College GameDay weekend trip before Washington takes on Indiana, while AJ Hawk and the rest of the boys are back in Indianapolis in the ThunderDome. They recap last night’s Thursday Night Football game that saw a healthier Rams team beat the Vikings 30-20 and ease the rumors that Cooper Kupp is going to be traded, and then they dive into every week 8 matchup in the NFL and make their picks against the spread. They are also joined by several great guests including Indiana Head Football Coach, Curt Cignetti; 7x National Champion, College GameDay analyst, the GOAT, Nick Saban; World Series Champion, 2x All-Star, Silver Slugger, and tomororw’s College GameDay Guest picker, Philadelphia Phillies superstar Kyle Schwarber; and lastly, the Head Football Coach of 7-0 University of Pittsburgh, Pat Narduzzi. 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 Overreaction Monday. Cheers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Oct 24, 2024 • 2h 46min
PMS 2.0 1227 - Thursday Night Football Preview, Michael Lombardi, Tyrese Haliburton, Randy Johnson, Coach Chuck Pagano, & AJ Hawk
Michael Lombardi, a former NFL general manager and media personality, discusses key strategies for the Vikings vs. Rams as the NFL week heats up. Tyrese Haliburton, NBA All-Star for the Pacers, shares his unique perspective on game mentalities and his unexpected relationship with 50 Cent. Randy Johnson, Hall of Fame pitcher, reflects on the intensity of postseason play while teasing the Yankees vs. Dodgers World Series match-up. Chuck Pagano dives into NFL coaching dynamics and answers rapid-fire questions about the season.

Oct 23, 2024 • 3h 19min
PMS 2.0 1226 - Jamal Crawford, JJ Watt, AQ Shipley, Darius Butler, & AJ Hawk
On today’s show, Pat, AQ Shipley, Darius Butler, AJ Hawk, and the boys chat about the breaking news that the Chiefs are officially finalizing a deal to acquire DeAndre Hopkins from the Titans for a conditional 4th round pick, last night’s NBA opening night and recap both the Celtics/Knicks and Lakers/Timberwolves games, and AQ Shipley gives his three biggest talking points of week 7 of the NFL season before going into the trenches and looking at the best offensive lines in the NFL this week. Joining the progrum to break down last night’s NBA games and preview the season as a whole is 21 year NBA veteran, 3x NBA 6th Man of the Year, Jamal Crawford. Later, future Hall of Famer, Texans Ring of Honor member, a man with countless Pro Bowl and All-Pro selections, and analyst for the NFL on CBS, JJ Watt joins the show to give his biggest takeaway’s from week 7 of the NFL season and what he’s thinking as we approach the halfway mark of the NFL season. 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 Overreaction Monday. Cheers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Oct 22, 2024 • 3h 30min
PMS 2.0 1225 - MNF Recap, Dan Orlovsky, Shams Charania, Aaron Rodgers, Darius Butler, & AJ Hawk
On today’s show, Pat, Darius Butler, AJ Hawk, and the boys chat about last night’s Monday Night Football doubleheader that saw Lamar Jackson throw 5 touchdown passes as the Ravens outlasted the Buccaneers 41-31 in which the Bucs lost both Mike Evans and Chris Godwin, and the Cardinals secured a win over the Chargers with a last second field goal. Joining the progrum to give his biggest takeaway’s from last night’s Monday Night games after he called the Arizona/Chargers game is 12 year NFL veteran at QB, and ESPN. NFL analyst, Dan Orlovsky. Next, ESPN Senior NBA Insider, Shams Charania joins the show to chat about tonight’s NBA tip-off games between the Celtics and Knicks and the Lakers and Timberwolves. In hour 2, 4x MVP, Super Bowl Champion/MVP, and Quarterback for the New York Jets, Aaron Rodgers joins the show to chat about the Sunday Night game against the Steelers, why he’s not ready to panic yet and what needs to change in order for the Jets to get on a roll, the booger eating incident on the sidelines, his relationship with Mike Tomlin and the laundry list of players looking to talk to him after the game, how he anticipates Davante Adams playing next week with more practices under his belt, 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 Overreaction Monday. Cheers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Oct 21, 2024 • 3h 37min
PMS 2.0 1224 - OVERREACTION MONDAY, Week 7 NFL Recap, MNF Doubleheader Preview, Adam Schefter, Bill Belichick, Darius Butler, & AJ Hawk
On today’s show, Pat, Darius Butler, AJ Hawk, and the boys overreact to everything that happened in another incredible week of NFL football including the Lions outlasting the Vikings, the Chiefs still being the Chiefs, the Packers getting a game winning last second field goal from Brandon McManus to beat the Texans, Russell Wilson leading the Steelers to a massive win over the Jets on Sunday Night Football, and all the other incredible action around the league before looking at some overreactions from around the internet. Joining the show to go over all the different injuries including Jayden Daniels amongst others, which teams might be looking for help at the trade deadline, and previewing who’s in and who’s out for tonight’s MNF doubleheader is ESPN Senior NFL Insider, Adam Schefter. Later, the GOAT, 8x Super Bowl Champion, Bill Belichick joins the progrum to give his biggest takeaway’s from week 7 of the NFL season, and previews both of tonight’s Monday Night Football doubleheader games. 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 Overreaction Monday. Cheers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Oct 18, 2024 • 3h 4min
PMS 2.0 1223 - TNF Recap, NFL Week Week 7 Preview/Picks, Jeff Passan, Nick Saban, Texas Head Coach Steve Sarkisian, & AJ Hawk
On today’s show, Pat is live from DKR Stadium at the University of Texas ahead of College GameDay tomorrow before the Georgia vs, Texas game as AJ Hawk and the boys hold it down back in the studio in Indianapolis. They chat about last night’s Thursday Night Football game between the Broncos and Saints and how it was kind of a dud, discuss both of the electric baseball games from last night and how good the MLB playoffs have been as a whole before previewing the college football slate this weekend and making their NFL week 7 picks and predictions. Joining the progrum more to chat about the MLB playoffs and who he thinks is ultimately going to win the whole thing is ESPN Senior MLB Insider, Jeff Passan. Later, the GOAT, 7x National Champion, Nick Sagan joins the show to chat about the Georgia vs. Texas game, the Amari Cooper trade and what he’s like as a human being, his thoughts on the job Curt Cignetti has done with Indiana and why he’s perfect for the job, understanding that football at the end of the day is an entertainment profession, and more. Later, Head Coach of the Texas Football team, Steve Sarkisian joins Pat live from the stadium to chat about whether or not this Texas team is battle tested, the whole Quinn Ewers/Arch Manning situation, the type of players they’re trying to recruit to Texas, some of the best advice Saban ever gave to him, and how he thinks tomorrow’s game is going to go. 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 Overreaction Monday. Cheers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Oct 17, 2024 • 2h 52min
PMS 2.0 1222 - Thursday Night Football Preview, Michael Lombardi, Kirk Herbstreit, Coach Chuck Pagano, & AJ Hawk
Michael Lombardi, a three-time Super Bowl champion and former NFL GM, dives into NFL strategies and the latest news, predicting game outcomes with insight and humor. Kirk Herbstreit, revered college football analyst, discusses the excitement of the upcoming Georgia vs. Texas matchup and previews the Thursday Night clash between the Broncos and Saints. The talk also covers QB strategies, team dynamics, and highlights from recent NFL headlines. A mix of playful banter and deep analysis makes for an engaging conversation!

Oct 16, 2024 • 2h 59min
PMS 2.0 1221 - Army Head Coach Jeff Monken, Indiana Head Coach Curt Cignetti, JJ Watt, Buffalo Bills GM Brandon Beane, Darius Butler, AQ Shipley, & AJ Hawk
Join Jeff Monken, head coach of the Army Black Knights, known for leading a successful football program, and Curt Cignetti, head coach of the Indiana Hoosiers and offensive mastermind. They share insights on the unique team dynamics within their programs and the cultural transformations they're fostering. Hear about the significance of player accountability and innovative coaching strategies that keep practices engaging. The conversation also touches on the broader impact of trades in the NFL, blending serious analysis with light-hearted humor.

Oct 15, 2024 • 3h 5min
PMS 2.0 1220 - MNF Recap, Mike Greenberg, Aaron Rodgers, Davante Adams, Darius Butler, & AJ Hawk
Mike Greenberg, an ESPN personality and host of Get Up!, joins the discussion following the Jets' tough MNF loss to the Bills. They dive into the exciting trade of Davante Adams to the Jets, exploring its potential to revitalize their struggling offense. The conversation also highlights Aaron Rodgers' insights on team dynamics and the significance of player trading in the NFL. They wrap up with a light-hearted recap of the ongoing baseball playoffs and some humorous sports anecdotes, making for an engaging and lively chat.