The Pat McAfee Show

On today’s show, Pat, AJ Hawk, and the boys chat about last night’s Thursday Night Football game between the Rams and the Saints, and how the Rams are turning into a team that nobody wants to play come playoff time, before previewing the entire NFL week 16 slate and making their picks against the spread. Joining the progrum to chat about last night’s game, some of the marquee games this weekend, and if teams like the Chiefs and Eagles can turn things around before the playoffs is former NFL GM, 3x Super Bowl Champion, NY Times best-selling author, and host of the Lombardi Line/GM Shuffle podcast, Michael Lombardi (21:27-53:28). Next, ESPN MLB Insider, Jeff Passan joins the show to chat about Yoshinobo Yamamoto signing with the Dodgers on a 12 year, $325 million deal, and Ty’s foray (and catastrophic failure) into the breaking news world (1:14:03-1:37:53). Later, 11 year NFL veteran on the defensive line, 2018 Walter Payton Man of the Year, 2x Super Bowl Champion, and host of the Green Light Pod, Chris Long joins the show to chat about the Eagles, why he likes the Rams so much, his thoughts on Bill Belichick potentially not coaching in New England next year, the Ravens/49ers tilt on Christmas Day, and much much more (1:51:38-2:31:45). 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. Have a very Merry Christmas, and Happy Holiday’s. We’ll see you on Tuesday. Cheers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On today’s show, Pat, Coach Chuck Pagano, AJ Hawk, and the boys preview tonight’s Thursday Night Football game between the Saints and the Rams that has major playoff implications in the NFC, before eventually making their picks against the spread. Joining the progrum to chat about national signing day and preparation for their massive tilt against Michigan in the Rose Bowl is 7x National Champion, the GOAT, Head Coach of Alabama, Nick Saban (11:54-29:56). Next, the Authority on College Football, Pete Thamel, joins the show to chat about the news that Florida State is looking into the potential of getting out of the ACC, and what it all means (36:04-44:32). Later, Buffalo Bills Running Back James Cook stops by to chat about Joe Brady’s offense, the vibes in Buffalo, and their big win over the Cowboys (1:42:23-1:46:33). Later, Super Bowl Champion, 2x NFL Coach of the Year, member of the Pittsburgh Steelers Hall of Honor, and now CBS NFL analyst, Bill Cowher joins the show to chat about the importance of culture in the NFL and why it’s so evident with teams like the 49ers and Ravens, and why it might be lacking in Pittsburgh, when a Head Coach knows if it’s time to fire a coordinator, the importance of running the football in today’s NFL, his coaching philosophy and how the vibe of the building was when he was Head Coach, who he likes in tonight’s Thursday Night Football game, and much more (1:57:58-2:26:54). 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, AQ Shipley, Darius Butler, AJ Hawk, and the boys chat about all the drama coming out of Pittsburgh after the media asked George Pickens about his effort blocking on a particular play against the Colts and that he didn’t want to get injured, and why this goes into a bigger conversation about culture, especially when you look at the culture established by teams like the Lions, 49ers, and others. They also chat about everything else happening around the NFL as we look ahead to week 16. Joining the progrum to chat about Ja Morant’s return, Draymond Green’s indefinite suspension, if LeBron and the Lakers can win a title this year, and which young players are performing well right now is ESPN NBA Analyst, former 2nd overall pick of the 2002 NBA Draft, and Duke Blue Devil legend, Jay Williams (35:05-56:46). Later, future Hall of Famer, 3x DPOY, Walter Payton Man of the Year, Texans Ring of Honor Member, JJ Watt joins the show to chat about the black vs white NFL game that has been circulating around the internet, why TJ Watt is the best defensive player in the NFL and why JJ is sick of debate otherwise, what he’s doing for Christmas, and all his biggest takeaways from week 15 of the NFL season (1:01:54-2:15:56). 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 last night’s Monday Night Football game between the Eagles and Seahawks that saw Drew Lock lead a game winning drive and give a very emotional post game speech to Lisa Salters, before asking if the Eagles are in big trouble, the Seahawks inching closer to the playoffs, and everything else happening around the NFL. Joining the progrum to chat about his comments about where college football needs to go and to elaborate on them is the Head Football Coach of UCLA, Chip Kelly (24:22-46:20). Next, 4x MVP, Super Bowl Champion/MVP, Quarterback for the New York Jets, Aaron Rodgers joins the progrum to chat about his rehab and recovery, how the Jets being eliminated from the playoffs changes things, what type of input he’ll have going into the offseason in terms of roster construction, wanting to get back out there with all the talk from the media about cleaning house in terms of the coaches, what his favorite Christmas movies are, and much more (1:02:18-1:58:44). Lastly, Head Coach of the Indianapolis Colts and Coach of the Year candidate, Shane Steichen joins the show to chat about how the season has been thus far, why he loves this team so much, the importance of Gardner Minshew, his relationship with Jim Irsay, who invented the Brotherly Shove, and much more (1:58:50-2:13:16). 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, Darius Butler, AJ Hawk, and the boys overreact to everything that happened in week 15 of the NFL season including the Steelers seemingly being dead in the water, the AFC South becoming one of the best divisions in football, the 49ers and Ravens looking like the clear cut two best teams in the NFL, the Bills being all the way back after beating the hell out of the Cowboys in Buffalo, the Packers defense imploding once again, potentially the end of the Tommy Cutlets era in New York, and all the other important stories around the league before going through all the overreactions from around the internet. Joining the progrum to give some injury updates on CJ Stroud, Trevor Lawrence, as well as who is in and out for tonight’s Monday Night Football game between the Eagles and Seahawks, and which coaches seats may be getting hotter is ESPN Senior NFL Insider, Adam Schefter (27:42-52:16). Later, 2x All-Pro, 2x Pro Bowler, one of the front runners for 2023 NFL DPOY, Linebacker for the San Francisco 49ers, Fred Warner joins the show to chat about why this 9ers team is so special, his relationship with Brock Purdy and what he’s like in the locker room, the intensity the defense plays with, the differences between DeMeco Ryans as a DC and Steve Wilks, if the Philly game from the playoffs last year changed something about this 9ers team, and much more (2:52:29-3:10:58). 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 Raiders putting a historic beating on the Chargers last night, which has resulted in both Brandon Staley and GM Tom Telesco being fired today, what this means league wide going forward, what we need to be aware of going on around the league before Pat and AJ preview every week 15 game and make their picks against the spread. Joining the progrum briefly to chat about the Chargers cleaning house and how it was a long time coming is ESPN NFL Insider, Adam Schefter (16:25-21:36). Next, 2x Pro Bowler, All-Pro, one of the best defensive players in the NFL, Maxx Crosby joins the show fresh off a historic piss pounding of the Chargers to chat about the Raiders turning things around and still having everything in front of them, how fun that game was to play in, his thoughts on Aidan O’Connell, why they want to play so hard for Antonio Pierce, still being in the playoff hunt, his relationship with Mark Davis, and more (21:49-37:18). Next, 7x National Champion, the GOAT, Head Coach of Alabama, Nick Saban joins the show to chat about his team’s Rose Bowl prep against Michigan, how recruiting is going, what the next 17 days look like as they prepare for the College Football Playoff, getting younger guys some experience in practice during bowl prep, and more (1:00:45-1:15:26). Next, Head Coach of the Atlanta Falcons, Arthur Smith joins the show to chat about calling plays in the NFL and when a coach knows he’s in the zone, Chris Lindstrom being dominant, the Falcons still having everything in front of them in terms of winning the NFC South, and more (1:39:26-1:51:04). Lastly, viral sensation, one of the newest inductees of the Italian American Sports Hall of Fame, owner of Stellato Enhanced Sports, Tommy DeVito’s agent, Sean Stellato joins the show to chat about his crazy last week, if being an agent was always in his cards, if he’s been the same guy all his life, if he’s taken on any new clients, a pitch for a couple of slogans, and more (1:53:50-2:03:38). 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 on Overreaction Monday, cheers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On today’s show, Pat, Chuck Pagano, AJ Hawk, and the boys preview tonight’s Thursday Night Football game between the Chargers and Raiders which will see Easton Stick stepping in to start for the Chargers following Justin Herbert’s season ending finger injury. They also discuss Ben Roethlisberger’s comments on the Footbahlin’ podcast about the Steelers losing their tradition, the NFL rule changes that will potentially come into play next season, and everything else we need to know happening around the league as week 15 kicks off tonight. Joining the progrum to chat about Tommy DeVito’s success, the problems in Pittsburgh, the report about Belichick being done in New England, whether or not the Cowboys can sustain what they’ve been doing and much more is former NFL GM, 3x Super Bowl Champion, NY Times best-selling author, and host of the Lombardi Line and GM Shuffle Podcast, Michael Lombardi (21:24-54:35). Next, the Attorney General of West Virginia, Patrick Morrisey joins the show to chat about the Ohio-led coalition that he has joined that is filing a lawsuit against the NCAA in hopes of granting waivers to transfer student athletes including WVU men’s basketball player, RaeQuan Battle (1:15:48-1:32:26). Later, 16 year NBA veteran, NBA Champion, and current ESPN NBA analyst, Kendrick Perkins joins the show to chat about Zion’s weight, the Draymond Green situation and why everyone is making such a big deal about it, the Giannis game ball situation than transpired the other night, his thoughts on the in-season tournament, the beef between Ime Udoka and LeBron James, and ultimately who he thinks is going to win the NBA Championship (1:56:49-2:26:30). 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 the rumors that Bill Belichick is allegedly already out in New England according to sources familiar with the situation via Tom E. Curran, and that the decision had been made after the Colts/Patriots game in Germany, Tommy DeVito and Zach Wilson being named the AFC and NFC players of the week respectively, they highlight some of the filthiest plays from the NFL this weekend, and discuss everything else happening in the NFL as we prepare for week 15. Joining the progrum to chat about everything happening in the NFL including Joe Flacco’s resurgence, officiating in the NFL, the transfer portal in college and college football as a whole, his thoughts on the “hip drop” tackle getting outlawed potentially and how difficult it is continuing to become to play defense in the NFL, TJ’s status and the concussion protocol, how Burnley is doing and what they need to do to avoid relegation, and much much more (1:08:09-2:35:43). 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 recap last night’s crazy Monday Night Football doubleheader that saw Tommy Cutlets once again orchestrate an incredible performance that saw the Giants defeat the Packers at home, and the Titans put together one of the best comeback’s in NFL history as they defeated the Dolphins in Miami down 14 with less than three minutes left. Today’s show also features three incredible guests including 6x NHL All-Star and ESPN NHL analyst PK Subban to chat about tonight’s massive tilt in Edmonton between the Oilers and Blackhawks and an update on the NHL right now (39:29-55:42), 4x MVP, Super Bowl Champion/MVP, and QB of the New York Jets, Aaron Rodgers to chat about the Jets massive win this week, and everything that’s going on in the NFL as each week seems to get crazier than the one before (1:03:30-2:07:24), and Nebraska Head Football Coach Matt Rhule to chat about the Nebraska football rebuild, what he likes about college football as opposed to the NFL, the state of NIL in college football and how much things have changed since he last coached in college, how long he thinks it’ll take to get Nebraska to where they used to be, and much more (2:13:47-2:57:44). 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 a crazy week 14 of the NFL season including the offensive offsides call on Kadarius Toney that negated one of the greatest plays in the history of football and ultimately saw the Chiefs losing to the Bills, Joe Flacco being all the way, the Cowboys looking like the team Jerry Jones has wanted for the last 20+ years, if the Lions are frauds, and everything else happening around the league before diving in to all of the different overreactions around the internet. Joining the progrum to give updates on the officiating situation in Kansas City and whether or not Mahomes and Andy Reid will be receiving fines, why Joe Flacco is back on the practice squad after being named the starter for the rest of the year, Justin Jefferson’s health status, which Head Coach is getting fired, and what to expect from tonight is ESPN NFL Senior Insider, Adam Schefter (34:41-56:40). Later, 13 year NFL veteran, Super Bowl Champion, Pro Bowler, current ESPN NFL analyst, host of Inside the NFL, and host of The Pivot Podcast, Ryan Clark joins the show to chat about how worried he is about the Chiefs and Eagles, if the Lions are frauds, his thoughts on the Cowboys, the Steelers culture with Mike Tomlin, and much more (1:26:20-1:47:16). 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