The Pat McAfee Show

On today’s show, Pat, AJ Hawk, and the boys chat about all the latest mock drafts as we are officially one week out from the NFL Draft, the NBA Playoff play-in games and the injuries that are mounting up, and what’s going on in the NHL as the playoffs are about to begin. Joining the progrum is 5x Cy Young, World Series Champion/MVP, 10x All-Star, 2002 Triple Crown winner, and Baseball Hall of Famer, Randy Johnson joins the show to chat about his illustrious career, being a physically impending presence, how much the game has changed from when he started to now, his love for photography and diving into that since retirement, and more (25:46-55:11). Next, ESPN NBA Analyst, Brian Windhorst joins the show to chat about the NBA Playoffs, injury updates, what Bronny James is going to do next, if the Warriors are going to blow things up, if Team USA is going to run through the Olympics, and his love for Ohio State and AJ Hawk (1:12:35-1:47:06). Later, NFL on FOX Insider and co-host of Good Morning Football, Peter Schrager joins the show to chat about his mock draft which tends to be very accurate, whether or not he’s moving to LA for Good Morning Football, what the biggest surprises from the draft might be, and much more (2:09:32-2:47:31). 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

On today’s show, Pat, Pacman Jones, AJ Hawk, and the boys chat about the rumors that Robert Kraft allegedly told Arthur Blank to not hire Bill Belichick, the Washington Commanders inviting 20 players for their in person visits at the same time, everything that happened in the NBA Playoff play-in games, and the current NHL Playoff picture. Joining the show LIVE in the ThunderDome to chat about her whirlwind last month, her goals growing up, being the #1 overall pick and how her transition to the WNBA will be, and much more is #1 overall pick of the Indiana Fever, someone with too many accolades to list, arguably the greatest college basketball player of all-time, Caitlin Clark (46:11-1:04:01). Next, 8x Super Bowl Champion, the GOAT, Bill Belichick joins the show to chat about the NFL Draft process and where times are at right now just a week away from the draft, and Pat and Bill also announce that Bill will joining the 5th Annual Draft Spectacular as a co-host for the entire show (1:28:22-2:03:18). Later, one of the NASCAR GOAT’s, defending champion at Talladega, 63 time winner in the NASCAR Cup Series, Kyle Busch joins the show to chat about Talladega this weekend, his schedule, the old guard versus the new guard, and much more (2:09:03-2:28:54). 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

On today’s show, Pat, Darius Butler, AJ Hawk, and the boys chat about both the NHL Playoffs on the horizon and the NBA Playoffs starting tonight with the Play-In games, as well as everything happening around the NFL as we are a little over a week out from the Draft. Joining the progrum is Pro Bowler, Mr. Irrelevant of the 2022 NFL Draft, fresh off playing in the Super Bowl, the Quarterback for the San Francisco 49ers, Brock Purdy. Pat, Brock, and the boys chat about his career up to this point, if he hears all the negativity, joining John Deere to find a Chief Tractor Officer, his relationship with Kyle Shanahan and John Lynch, what it’s like playing with the plethora of weapons he has, and more (28:13-54:14). Next, 13 year NHL veteran, 3x All-Star, and ESPN NHL Analyst, PK Subban joins the show to set the stage for the remaining spots in the NHL Playoffs, which teams are getting hot at the right time, and his expectations for the next few days (1:19:20-1:37:10). Later, Low Amateur from The Masters, Neal Shipley joins the show to chat about his whirlwind weekend of going viral, and being paired with Tiger Woods on Sunday (1:38:31-1:58:01). Lastly, NBA MVP, 11x All-Star, 10x All-NBA, Hall of Famer, 2x Gold Medalist, and co-host of Inside the NBA on TNT, Charles Barkley joins the show to chat about the playoffs, who he thinks is going to win the title, the 1992 Olympic Team and where other teams stack up against them, and his thoughts on people who scheduled their entire day around the eclipse (1:58:36-2:30:37). 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

On today’s show, Pat, Darius Butler, AJ Hawk, and the boys chat about Scottie Scheffler dominating The Masters and winning his 2nd Green Jacket in 3 years, how important the golf course is as a character to the tournament, UFC 300 being an unbelievable card, some of the different stories floating around the NFL, and much more. Joining the progrum fresh off arguably the greatest knockout in the history of the UFC is former Featherweight Champion of the World and NEW BMF Champion, Max Holloway to chat about the fight, winning the BMF title, his career as a whole, when he’s looking to get into the Octagon next, and much more (28:24-47:43). Later, ESPN MLB Insider, Jeff Passan joins the show to chat about the award he was just presented, all the elbow injuries to pitchers in the bigs, why it’s an issue that goes all the way to youth baseball, initiatives the MLB is doing in conjunction with Jackie Robinson Day, Angel Hernandez facing heat, and everything else going on in the majors (1:10:29-1:56:35). Next, NBA Insider for Stadium, and The Athletic, Shams Charania joins the show to chat about the NBA Playoffs and everything we need to know before the play-in games kick off (2:10:57-2:23:04). Lastly, 6x All-Star, World Series Champion, Cy Young winner, and MLB Analyst for MLB Network, CC Sabathia joins the show to give his take on the elbow injuries, why he ultimately decided to play baseball, why he always was dominant on Jackie Robinson Day, and how important these early season games are (2:27:50-2:45:03). 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

On today’s show, Pat, Pacman Jones, Darius Butler, AJ Hawk, and the boys chat about The Masters and who they like this week as they get a couple of live look-in’s from the driving range and Par 3 Course, chat about the men’s and women’s NCAA Championship game ratings, some of the free agents who are left, and everything else happening around the NFL. Joining the progrum is 3x DPOY, Houston Texans Ring of Honor Member, 7x All-Pro, 5x Pro Bowler, future Hall of Famer, JJ Watt joins the show to announce that Burnley FC will have a team joining the TST, as Pat also announces that he’ll have a team entering TST (The Soccer Tournament) in June as well. They also discuss how Burnley is doing, his draft process experience, his thoughts on the Texans offseason, and more (22:05-1:22:18). Later, 13 year NHL veteran, 3x All-Star, Gold Medalist, and ESPN NHL Analyst, PK Subban joins the show to chat about the NHL Playoff race, which teams he likes to make a run at a Stanley Cup, who the hottest teams in the NHL are right now, and much more (1:39:01-2:17:12). 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. See you tomorrow. Cheers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On today’s show, Pat, Darius Butler, AJ Hawk, and the boys recap last night’s National Championship game which once again saw UCONN dominate in the 2nd half, and earn their 2nd consecutive National Championship. They are joined by Head Coach of the UCONN Huskies, Dan Hurley to chat about last night’s game, what motto he’s going to come up with in preparation for a potential 3-peat next year, the rumor that Kentucky is going to be coming after him, getting on the refs last night, and much more (35:54-51:46). Next, 3x All-Star, member of the Cincinnati Reds Hall of Fame, current MLB Network analyst, and host of “The Mayor’s Office,” Sean Casey joins the show to chat about the start of the MLB season, the Padres improbable comeback against the Cubs last night, if the pitch clock is ruining pitchers’ arms, and a hilarious story about getting in the box against Mariano Rivera (1:11:31-1:28:48). Next, 8x Pro Bowler, 3x All-Pro, member of the 2010’s All-Decade team, host of the Off the Edge podcast, and current Defensive End for the New Orleans Saints, Cam Jordan joins the show to chat about being at broadcast boot camp, his thoughts on the Saints this year, his relationship with Dennis Allen and Derek Carr, and what he’s been up to this offseason (1:30:56-1:46:53). Lastly, NFL Network Insider, Ian Rapoport joins the show to break down his experience at Wrestlemania XL, what news we should be expecting, and all eyes on the draft in just a few weeks (2:10:28-2:29:36). 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

On today’s show, Pat, Darius Butler, AJ Hawk, and the boys are LIVE from WWE World in Philadelphia recapping Wrestlemania XL, the NCAA Women’s National Championship, preview the Men’s NCAA National Championship. Joining the progrum to recap everything over the weekend at Wrestlemania XL are new Raw Tag Team Champions R-Truth and The Mix (16:32-32:59), John Cena (40:06-1:04:51), new WWE Undisputed Universal Champion, Cody Rhodes (1:25:17-1:50:06), and Super Bowl Champion, 5x Pro Bowler, 4x All-Pro, Tackle for the Philadelphia Eagles, Lane Johnson (1:53:41-2:12:09). Lastly, one of the greatest weatherman of all-time, Jim Cantore joins the show to chat about the solar eclipse. 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

On today’s show, Pat and the boys are joined by the voice of WWE, Michael Cole as they are LIVE from WWE World in Philadelphia ahead of Wrestlemania XL. Today’s show is LOADED with guests including WWE COO and Head of Creative, Triple H, The American Nightmare Cody Rhodes, Women’s World Champion Rhea Ripley, United States Champion Logan Paul, Intercontinental Champion, The Ringer General, Gunther, and finally, the Lord of the Marks, from the Jim & Sam Show, Sam Roberts. 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

On today’s show, Pat, AJ Hawk, and the boys chat about the collective College Sports Today which is at the forefront of trying to implement a new system for college football which consists of 70 teams with no conferences, and the Authority on College Football, Pete Thamel joins to fill in all the details. They also discuss everything going on in the NFL and the fallout of the Bills trading Stefon Diggs, as well as tomorrow’s show LIVE from WWE World in Philadelphia. Joining the progrum to chat about last night’s hockey fight heard ‘round the world, and how crazy the race to the playoffs has been is 13 year NHL veteran, Olympic Gold medalist, 3x All-Star, and ESPN NHL analyst, PK Subban (17:48-32:06). Next, Hall of Famer, Super Bowl Champion, 4x All-Pro, 7x Pro Bowler, and member of the NFL’s 2000’s All-Decade Team, Dwight Freeney joins the show to chat about his Hall of Famer career, the anxiety of waiting for the Hall of Fame selection, his thoughts on Bill Belichick not being a Head Coach this year, how difficult it would be to play edge rusher in this modern era, and more (1:31:55-1:47:09). Lastly, 2x WNBA Champion, 2x WNBA All-Star, All-Star Game MVP, All-WNBA First Team, Las Vegas Aces star, and former all-time leading scorer in Women’s College Basketball, Kelsey Plum joins the show to chat about Team USA, what Caitlin Clark is doing for the women’s game right now, the transition into the WNBA, how the international game differs from the W, her thoughts on the Final 4 this weekend, and more (1:59:30-2:26:37). 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

On today’s show, Pat, Pacman Jones, Darius Butler, AJ Hawk, and the boys chat about the breaking news that Stefon Diggs has been traded to the Texans for a 2025 2nd round pick, and what that means for the AFC South, and the general landscape of the NFL as a whole, the Iowa vs. LSU women’s tournament game being the most watched women’s basketball game ever, Wrestlemania XL, and everything else happening around the sports world. Joining the progrum to chat about the Stefon Diggs trade, Michael Penix’s rising draft stock, Jim Harbaugh’s expectations in LA, and the draft odds of the #2 pick moving around is 3x Super Bowl Champion, NY Times best-selling author, and host of the Lombardi Line and GM Shuffle, Michael Lombardi (18:17-52:47). Next, Head Coach of the defending National Champion UCONN Huskies Men’s Basketball team, Dan Hurley joins the show to chat about his team this year, the culture at UCONN, his upbringing and coaching influences, how he’s adapted to coaching modern players with an old school philosophy, and much more (57:39-1:29:10). Later, phenom point forward for the Indiana State Sycamores, Robbie Avila joins the progrum fresh off a dominant performance in the NIT semifinals to chat about how much this Indiana State team is enjoying their run to a potential NIT Championship, if teams are defending him any differently in the post season, if any new nicknames have popped up, how he’ll handle all the different offers coming his way once the season ends, and much more (2:09:20-2:21:08). 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