

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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Jun 5, 2024 • 2h 9min
PMS 2.0 1142 - LIVE From Cary, North Carolina With JJ Watt, Shams Charania, & AJ Hawk
On today's show, Pat, AJ Hawk, and the boys are LIVE from The Soccer Tournament (TST) in Cary, North Carolina as Pat's team Concafa SC is competing. They chat about all the biggest news stories floating around the sports world including Jontay Porter's lifetime ban and what it means for betting in the NBA and sports in general, the NBA signing a new 76 billion dollar media rights deal, all the news from NFL training camps, and everything else happening. They are also joined by JJ Watt, who is playing with the Burnley FC squad in TST, and Shams Charania to more thoroughly break down the Johntay Porter situation and preview the NBA Finals. Make sure you subscribe to YouTube.com/thepatmcafeeshow to watch the show. 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 tomorrow from Cary, North Carolina on site from TST. Cheers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jun 4, 2024 • 2h 13min
PMS 2.0 1141 - Ed O'Neill, Florida Panthers GM Bill Zito, Jeff Passan, Darius Butler, & AJ Hawk
On today’s show, Pat, Darius Butler, AJ Hawk, and the boys chat about everything going on around the NFL including some new deals, which players aren’t reporting for camp, and who might end up without deals. Joining the progrum is legendary actor from Married With Children, Modern Family, among many others, and one of the stars of the new series “Clipped” about the Donald Sterling saga with the Los Angeles Clippers, Ed O’Neill (20:53-45:38). Later, General Manager of the Florida Panthers, Bill Zito joins the show to chat about the success they’ve been having in Florida, what it takes building a successful team/organization in the NHL, what kind of the players they’re looking for, how important Matthew Tkachuk is to the whole operation, the importance of enjoying life in Florida when not on the ice and the impact that has on the team, not looking past the Stanley Cup Finals and preparing for the future, and much more (1:07:42-1:22:21). Lastly, MLB Insider, Jeff Passan stops by quickly to chat about Tucupita Marcano getting a lifetime ban from baseball for betting, and how this is just the beginning of these types of stories. Make sure you subscribe to YouTube.com/thepatmcafeeshow to watch the show. 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 tomorrow from Cary, North Carolina on site from TST. Cheers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jun 3, 2024 • 2h 20min
PMS 2.0 1140 - Adam Schefter, Anthony Richardson LIVE In The ThunderDome, PK Subban, Darius Butler, & AJ Hawk
On today’s show, Pat, Darius Butler, AJ Hawk, and the boys chat about the growing situation around Caitlin Clark, the Indiana Fever, and the rest of the WNBA, and chat about Justin Jefferson’s record breaking deal that will make him the highest paid non-QB in the history of the NFL signing a new 4 year extension worth $140 million and $110 million guaranteed. Joining the progrum to chat about the Justin Jefferson situation and what it means for some of the other WR’s on the market and in the league is ESPN Senior Insider, Adam Schefter (22:12-32:02). Next, 4th overall pick of the 2023 NFL Draft, Quarterback for the Indianapolis Colts, Anthony Richardson joins the show LIVE from the ThunderDome to chat about his rehab/offseason, why he feels much more comfortable in Shane Steichen’s offense going into year 2, if he feels he needs to change his style of play at all, what Joe Flacco has been like in the locker room for him, and much more (32:02-54:47). Later, 13 year NHL veteran and ESPN NHL analyst, PK Subban joins the show to chat about the Stanley Cup Finals matchup between the Edmonton Oilers and Florida Panthers, who he likes in the series, if there is anyway to stop Connor McDavid, why it might be Florida’s time, the distance between the two cities and if that has any bearing on who will win or gives either team an advantage, and much more (1:15:58-1:36:18). Make sure you subscribe to YouTube.com/thepatmcafeeshow to watch the show. 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 tomorrow. Cheers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

May 31, 2024 • 2h 48min
PMS 2.0 1139 - Feel Good Friday With Austin Rivers, Michael Lombardi, Pirates Pitchers Paul Skenes & Jared Jones, Paul Bissonnette, & AJ Hawk
On today’s show, Pat, AJ Hawk, and the boys chat about the Mavericks officially closing out the TWolves to move on to the NBA Finals, the Florida Panthers taking a commanding 3-2 series lead over the New York Rangers after winning a game in New York, and all the different stories floating around the NFL and sports world as a whole. Joining the show are several incredible guests including 12 year NBA veteran and ESPN NBA analyst Austin Rivers (5:11-22:49), 3x Super Bowl Champion, NY Times best-selling author, host of the GM Shuffle and Lombardi Line, Michael Lombardi (23:47-56:00), Pittsburgh Pirates phenoms, The Hundo Boys, Jared Jones and Paul Skenes (1:06:38-1:22:23), and long time NHL veteran, co-host of Spittin’ Chiclets, and NHL analyst for the NHL on TNT, Paul Bissonnette (1:31:43-1:54:12). Make sure you subscribe to YouTube.com/thepatmcafeeshow to watch the show. 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

May 30, 2024 • 2h 56min
PMS 2.0 1138 - Shams Charania, Jeff Passan, Mike Greenberg, Breanna Stewart, & AJ Hawk
NBA, MLB, and WNBA insiders join Pat and AJ to discuss playoff intensity, new women's basketball league, NBA contract negotiations, and water brand recall. Banter about singing, softball, and magic tricks add to the entertaining mix.

May 29, 2024 • 2h 50min
PMS 2.0 1137 - Jamal Crawford, Russell Dorsey, PK Subban, Mike Florio, Pacman Jones, Darius Butler, AJ Hawk, & Lord Stanley's Cup
On today’s show, Pat, Pacman Jones Darius Butler, AJ Hawk, and the boys chat about the Timberwolves extending the series against the Mavericks after incredible games from both Anthony Edwards and Karl Anthony Towns, the Carolina Panthers evening the series with the New York Rangers after yet another overtime game, what people are hearing from OTA’s and the potential changes coming to them soon, and the boys are joined all day in studio by Lord Stanley’s Cup. Pat and the boys are also joined by several incredible guests including 21 year NBA veteran and now NBA analyst for TNT, Jamal Crawford (14:08-33:33), MLB Insider for Yahoo Sports and analyst for both AppleTV and MLB Network, Russell Dorsey (46:24-55:08), 13 year NHL veteran and ESPN NHL analyst, PK Subban (1:09:16-1:39:39), and lastly author, and proprietor of Pro Football Talk, Mike Florio (1:40:28-2:25:15). Make sure you subscribe to YouTube.com/thepatmcafeeshow to watch the show. 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 tomorrow. Cheers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

May 28, 2024 • 3h 15min
PMS 2.0 1136 - Austin Rivers, Indy 500 Champion Josef Newgarden, Mark Messier, NBA Halftime Performers Christian & Scooby, ND Lacrosse Nat'l Champs Pat and Chris Kavanagh, Liam Entenmann, Darius Butler, & AJ Hawk
On today’s show, Pat, Darius Butler, AJ Hawk, and the boys chat about the incredible sports weekend including the Boston Celtics completing the sweep of the Indiana Pacers, an INCREDIBLE finish in the Indy 500, the NHL playoffs featuring a couple incredible series, and everything happening in the NFL world. They are also joined by several incredible guests including 12 year NBA vet and ESPN NBA analyst Austin Rivers (23:48-46:12), back to back Indy 500 Champion Josef Newgarden (46:13-56:53), one of the greatest hockey players of all-time and ESPN NHL analyst Mark Messier (1:08:02-1:27:20), NBA Halftime performers Christian and Scooby (1:49:02-2:00:00), and Notre Dame Lacrosse back to back National Champions Pat Kavanagh, Chris Kavanagh, and Liam Entenmann (2:13:56-2:32:05). Make sure you subscribe to YouTube.com/thepatmcafeeshow to watch the show. 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 tomorrow. Cheers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

May 24, 2024 • 2h 33min
PMS 2.0 1135 - Ryan McGee LIVE In The ThunderDome, Shams Charania, Pete Thamel, PK Subban, & AJ Hawk
On today’s show, Pat, AJ Hawk, and the boys are joined in the ThunderDome by ESPN writer, college football savant, and Motorsports analyst, Ryan McGee to chat about everything happening around the sports world including all the different intricacies of this incredible race weekend that includes the Indianapolis 500, the Coca-Cola 600, and F1 in Monaco, plus everything else happening around the sports world including all the playoff action from the NBA and NHL. Also joining the show is NBA Insider for The Athletic, Stadium, and FanDuel TV, Shams Charania to chat about the NBA Playoffs, JJ Redick potentially being the LA Lakers next Head Coach, and Tyrese Haliburton’s status going into Game 3 (13:44-39:06). Next, The Authority, Pete Thamel joins the show to chat about the monumental day in college athletics signaling the death of amateurism, with colleges now being able to pay athletes directly, and what it means for college athletics moving forward (41:26-56:37). Later, 3x All-Star, 13 year NHL veteran, and ESPN NHL analyst PK Subban to chat about last night’s overtime thriller in Dallas that saw Connor McDavid score the game winning goal, plus what the Rangers need to do against the Panthers in order to reinject some life into that series (1:15:14-1:31:51). Make sure you subscribe to YouTube.com/thepatmcafeeshow to watch the show. Or watch on ESPN (12-2 EDT), ESPN’s Youtube (12-3 EDT), or ESPN+. We appreciate the hell out of all of you. Enjoy Memorial Day weekend, we’ll see you on Tuesday. Cheers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

May 23, 2024 • 2h 50min
PMS 2.0 1134 - Indy 500 Pole Sitter Scott McLaughlin, Patrick Mahomes, Shōta Imanaga and Interpreter Edwin Stanberry, Brian Windhorst, Michael Cole, & AJ Hawk
On today’s show, Pat, AJ Hawk, and the boys chat about last night’s incredible Conference Finals in both the NBA and NHL, and look ahead to tonight’s games as well, before breaking down the recent videos of the Scottie Scheffler incident between him and the Louisville PD and what it means going forward. Pat and the boys are also joined by several incredible guests including the pole sitter for this year’s Indy 500, Scott McLaughlin (14:19-29:15), Patrick Mahomes (29:15-56:17), Cubs Pitcher Shōta Imanaga and his interpreter Edwin Stanberry (1:16:31-1:37:16), Brian Windhorst (1:40:50-1:59:46), and Michael Cole checking in from Saudi Arabia (2:04:17-2:09:17). Make sure you subscribe to YouTube.com/thepatmcafeeshow to watch the show. 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

May 22, 2024 • 3h 1min
PMS 2.0 1133 - Kirk Herbstreit, Feel The Beat with Kelsey Conway, Matt Schneidman, & Mark Kaboly, Indiana Pacers Head Coach Rick Carlisle, Joe Pavelski, Pacman Jones, Darius Butler, & AJ Hawk
On today’s show, Pat, Pacman Jones Darius Butler, AJ Hawk, and the boys chat about the Pacers crumbling last night in Boston against the Celtics after leading late, eventually losing in overtime, plus they preview tonight’s playoff action in the NBA and NHL, and bounce around different OTA’s currently underway in the NFL. They are also joined by a loaded group of guests including Kirk Herbstreit (19:25-56:54), they Feel The Beat with Kelsey Conway in Cincinnati (1:19:30-1:31:02), Matt Schneidman in Green Bay (1:31:50-1:42:48), and Mark Kaboly in Pittsburgh (1:42:48-1:58:03), Indiana Pacers Head Coach Rick Carlisle (1:59:12-2:16:14), and Center/Right Wing for the Dallas Stars, Joe Pavelski (2:18:00-2:39:40). Make sure you subscribe to YouTube.com/thepatmcafeeshow to watch the show. 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