The Pat McAfee Show

On today’s show, Pat, Darius Butler, AJ Hawk, and the boys are back in Indy after a wild night in Houston at the CFP National Championship that saw Michigan defeat Washington 34-13. They recap the game and the college football season as a whole and what Jim Harbaugh’s next move might be, before reacting to the breaking news that the Titans have officially fired Head Coach Mike Vrabel. Joining the show to chat about last night’s game and how dominant Michigan was this whole year, if Jim Harbaugh has officially restored Michigan to it’s former glory, if they can sustain this success, and much more is the voice of college football and the NFL on Prime, Kirk Herbstreit (22:26-38:19). Later, 4x MVP, Super Bowl Champion/MVP, Quarterback of the New York Jets, Aaron Rodgers joins the show to chat about the current situation between him and Jimmy Kimmel and all the fallout from it, plus they chat about his discussion with Bill Belichick after the game that the camera’s caught, his thoughts on the Packers and Jordan Love, the rumors that Garrett Wilson is changing from number 17 to make way for Davante Adams, and more (1:02:36-2:12:22). 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 NRG Stadium in Houston ahead of tonight’s CFP National Championship game between Michigan and Washington to chat about tonight’s game, week 18 of the NFL season now that the playoffs have been set, and what is happening on “Black Monday,” with coaches being fired and what might come next. The progrum is also loaded with several incredible guests including: Stephen A Smith (13:53-34:57), CJ Stroud (34:57-55:22), Pat’s exclusive sit down with both Michigan Head Coach Jim Harbaugh and Washington Head Coach Kalen DeBoer (1:08:52-1:19:14), Adam Schefter (1:20:03-1:39:33), Kirk Herbstreit (1:39:33-2:02:49), and Rice Davis (2:12:05-2:22:35). 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+. And don’t forget to tune in to ESPN2 tonight at 7:30 Eastern to watch the Field Pass with Pat, Darius Butler, AJ Hawk, and the boys. 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 all the different incentives that players can reach on Sunday and how that impacts the games, before diving into the entire week 18 preview and making their picks against the spread. Joining the show is former BCS National Champion, a man whose #12 is retired at Texas, 13 year NFL veteran, Colt McCoy joins the show to chat about his time in the NFL, if he thinks Texas is back and the state of college football as a whole, his relationship with Kyler Murray and what he thinks of Jonathan Gannon as Head Coach of the Cardinals, if he’s done in the NFL or would entertain coming back, and he shares a couple of great Matthew McConaughey stories (21:54-56:33). Next, NCAA Champion, 2002 National college player of the year, 2nd overall pick of the 2002 NBA Draft, Jay Williams joins the progrum to chat about how absurd Wemby is, Jokic continuing to dominate, if the Bucks can figure things out before the playoffs, what’s going on with the Lakers and how they’re going to figure things out, and if the Suns are ever going to be healthy and playing together (1:20:35-1:38:51). Later, ESPN Senior NFL Insider, Adam Schefter joins the show to chat more about Jim Harbaugh signing with Don Yee and what that ultimately means for Harbaugh’s future in the NFL, and when the Bill Belichick decision is going to be made (2:43:17-2:48:01). 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, Coach Chuck Pagano, and the boys chat about the Pro Bowl rosters and the Pro Bowl snubs, Dan Campbell and Mike Vrabel getting a little testy with the media, some early look aheads to week 18 games that have massive playoff implications, and everything else happening in around the NFL and the sports world. Joining the show is 5x All-Star, Stanley Cup Champion, and current Captain of the Boston Bruins, Brad Marchand, to chat about tonight’s game against the Penguins on ESPN at 7, how he’s had to adapt and mature throughout his career, seeing younger guys come into the league and dealing with “soft skill” guys, what it was like when he was named Captain, how this year’s team is stacking up to last year’s team and team’s of the past, and more (11:41-28:35). Next, 7x National Champion, Head Coach of the Alabama Crimson Tide, the GOAT, Nick Saban joins the show to chat about the heartbreaking loss in the Rose Bowl to Michigan, how we change team’s having a bunch of opt outs in bowl games, he walks us through that last possession in overtime, how impressed he was with Michigan, and why people always assume he’s going to return (59:23-1:28:02). Later, 12 year NFL veteran on the offensive line, AQ Shipley joins the show to chat about the snapping situation in the Alabama game, and what it’s like to get the yips as a center and how you get over it (1:33:54-1:38:53). 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, AQ Shipley, Darius Butler, AJ Hawk, and the boys chat about all the drama surrounding yesterday’s show, Mike Tomlin’s mic’d up segment from Inside the NFL and his confidence in the Steelers right now, plus all the different playoff scenarios and implications as we get ready for week 18. Joining the show to chat about everything happening in the NFL, what he would do at the top of next year’s draft, who he likes this weekend with everything on the line, and much more (21:31-55:43). Next, future Hall of Famer, 3x DPOY, Houston Texans Ring of Honor member, JJ Watt joins the progrum to chat about all his biggest takeaway’s from week 17 of the NFL season, if he’d rest starters going into week 18 with a playoff spot already clinched, his thoughts on the Steelers as a whole, the David Tepper situation, if he dealt with the overexposure that Travis Kelce’s managers fear he’s having right now, and much more (1:07:52-2:35:36). Later, betting insider and handicapper, Nigel Seeley joins the show from across the pond to break down the 2024 World Darts Championship and 16 year old phenom Luke “The Nuke” Littler, and what he expects from the final (3:07:33-3:10:22). 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 being live on the sidelines from the Rose Bowl in Pasadena yesterday to watch Michigan defeat Alabama in overtime to earn a spot in the National Championship, as well as Washington’s massive win over Texas to cement their spot in the National Championship as well, before overreacting to everything that happened in a crazy week 17 of the NFL season and looking at all the different playoff scenarios going into the last week of the season before going around the internet and checking in on some of the overreactions from different fan bases around the league. Joining the progrum to chat about Jim Harbaugh restoring Michigan to greatness, if he’s likely headed to the NFL after this season, and some of the biggest injury news around the league as we head into week 18 is ESPN NFL Senior Insider and Michigan man, Adam Schefter (31:43-56:22). Next, 4x NFL MVP, Super Bowl Champion/MVP, and Quarterback of the New York Jets, Aaron Rodgers chats about 2023 as a whole, his thoughts on resting players when teams have already clinched a playoff berth, what he thinks about the whole Russell Wilson situation, the whole reporting eligible scandal in the Lions/Cowboys game, and much more (1:04:24-2:10:13). Next, rookie WR sensation for the Los Angeles Rams, 5th round pick out of BYU, Puka Nacua joins the show to chat about his historic rookie season, his relationship with Matthew Stafford, Cooper Kupp, and Sean McVay, what the locker room in LA is like, his thoughts on soaking, and much more (2:12:08-2:27:06). Later, 12 year NFL veteran at QB, ESPN NFL QB guru and co-host of NFL Live, Dan Orlovsky joins the show to chat about smelling Molly Qerim’s shoe on the First Take this morning, Mason Rudolph and the Steelers chances in the playoffs, what’s going on with the Eagles, and which teams it might be joever for (2:30:44-3:04:16). 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 last night’s Thursday Night Football game that saw Joe Flacco give yet another virtuoso performance throwing for over 300 yards again and three touchdowns, and the Browns clinching a playoff berth by beating the New York Jets at home, before going through the entire week 17 NFL slate and previewing the games and making their picks agains the spread. Joining the progrum fresh off a massive win is Super Bowl Champion/MVP, and current Quarterback for the Cleveland Browns Joe Flacco, to talk about this incredible run that he’s on right now, why it took so long for a team to sign him this year, if he’s enjoying these wins right now more than some in the past, how special it is for his kids to be able to watch him play, if he’s given any thought to next year, and much more (29:55-51:54). Later, the voice of college football, and color commentator for the NFL on Prime, Kirk Herbstreit joins the progrum live from Dallas ahead of tonight’s Cotton Bowl to chat about last night’s Thursday Night Football game, how impressive this Browns team and Joe Flacco have been, his thoughts on the bowl season as a whole, his relationship with Lee Corso, and he previews the College Football Playoff games (1:13:16-1:49:26). 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. Join us on ESPN 2 LIVE from the Rose Bowl for the CFP Megacast at 5PM Eastern. We’ll see you next year. Cheers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On today’s show, Pat, Chuck Pagano, AJ Hawk, and the boys chat more about Russell Wilson getting benched in Denver which has seemingly ended his time in Denver and how weird the whole situation appears to be from the outside, Jaire Alexander electing himself as captain for the Packers before last game against the Panthers and subsequently being suspended for this weekend’s game against the Vikings, and everything else going around the NFL before they preview and pick tonight’s Thursday Night Football game. Joining the show to chat about his teams Rose Bowl prep, feeling nerves before big games, how difficult it is keeping his team focused with all the different events going on, and how Disneyland was is 7x National Champion, 10x SEC Champion, the GOAT, Head Football Coach of Alabama, Nick Saban (10:47-28:36). Next, 11 year NFL veteran, Heisman Trophy winner, Super Bowl Champion/MVP, Pro Bowler, All-Pro, and member of ESPN’s College GameDay, Desmond Howard joins the show to chat about Michigan’s preparation for the Rose Bowl, Jim Harbaugh dealing with speculation about NFL jobs each year, if he thinks all the scandal with Michigan progrum is behind them at this point, and what some of his favorite moments from College GameDay have been (1:31:27-2:01:35). Later, 7x Pro Bowler, 4x All-Pro, Houston Texans Ring of Honor member, and finalist for the Pro Football Hall of Fame Class of 2024, Andre Johnson joins the show to chat about his career, if he’s excited about the Hall of Fame process, the story of how Coach Pagano recruited him out of high school, if he thinks JJ Watt is coming back to the Texans this year, and his thoughts on this Texans team and how bright their future is (2:05:19-2:17:57). 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, AQ Shipley, Darius Butler, AJ Hawk, and the boys chat about last night’s episode of Hard Knocks In Season, and how awesome Mike McDaniel is, why he’s the perfect coach for the Miami Dolphins, his relationship with Tua and the team as a whole, and everything else happening around the NFL as we prepare for week 17. Joining the progrum to give an NHL update and to tell some hilarious stories is a man who played professional hockey for 16 years, co-host of the Spittin’ Chiclets podcast, and analyst for the NHL on TNT, Paul Bissonnette (31:51-56:55). Next, 3x DPOY, future Hall of Famer, Houston Texans Ring of Honor member, owner of Burnley FC, JJ Watt joins the show to chat about TJ Watt’s continued dominance, his thoughts on the Jaire Alexander suspension that broke today, the Lions winning the division for the first time in 30 years, how good Lamar Jackson is and how difficult it is playing against him, his thoughts on Burnley, and much more (1:03:25-2:09:48). Later, Hall of Famer, 1997 NFL MVP, 1988 Heisman Trophy Winner, 10x Pro Bowler, 10x All-Pro, 1989 Offensive Rookie of the Year, one of the greatest football players of all-time, Barry Sanders joins the show to chat about the Lions finally winning the division, what it means to the city of Detroit, how many touches he could give the Lions right now, when he knew that Dan Campbell was the right guy and how that decision got made, and much more (2:12:11-2:33:37). 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 overreact to everything that happened in week 16 of the NFL season over the holiday break including the Chiefs and if they’re truly broken, the Lions clinching their first division title in 30 years, Joe Flacco continuing to play elite football, the 49ers running into a buzzsaw at home against the Ravens, the Dolphins and Cowboys tilt on Christmas Eve, and all the other big takeaway’s from a weekend loaded with football before going through some of the overreactions from around the internet. Joining the show to break down all of the NBA action that we might not have seen on Christmas Day is 16 year NBA veteran, NBA Champion, and ESPN NBA analyst, Kendrick Perkins (48:44-57:13). Next, 4x MVP, Super Bowl Champion/MVP, and Quarterback of the New York Jets, Aaron Rodgers joins the show to chat about getting activated off the IR, and the stir it caused when Nick Bawden was removed from the active roster to make room for Rodgers, his rehab process and what his day to day is like now with no playoffs not he horizon this year, and some of his biggest takeaway’s from the NFL this week including Brock Purdy, the Ravens being incredible, Patrick Mahomes frustrations being overblown by the media, and his thoughts on the Lions winning the NFC North (1:00:52-1:33:39). Later, ESPN NFL Senior Insider Adam Schefter joins the progrum to give some updates on injuries around the league and who we expect to play this week, as well as updates on which coaches are on the hot seat right now, and if he thinks there will still be 7-10 openings at the end of the season (2:03:42-2:45:17). 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