

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 11, 2024 • 2h 26min
PMS 2.0 1145 - Shams Charania, Matthew Tkachuk, Mark Kaboly, Darius Butler, & AJ Hawk
On today’s show, Pat, Darius Butler, AJ Hawk, and the boys chat about the Florida Panthers taking a commanding 2 game lead in the Stanley Cup Finals after beating the Oilers last night 4-1, Aaron Rodgers and Haason Reddick being absent from New York Jets mandatory minicamp and Head Coach Robert Saleh’s comments about both missing, as well as some updates from other minicamps around the NFL, Joey Chestnut being barred from competing in the 4th of July hot dog eating contest this year by Nathan’s, and everything else happening around the sports world. Joining the progrum to chat about Dan Hurley rejecting the Lakers offer, and what that means going forward is NBA Insider for The Athletic, Stadium, and FanDuel TV, Shams Charania (14:09-33:42). Next, 2x All-Star, All-Star Game MVP, Winger for the Florida Panthers, Matthew Tkachuk joins the show to chat about taking a 2-0 lead in the Stanley Cup Finals, the style of play thus far in the Finals, how difficult it will be playing in Edmonton, what they’ll do on the long plane ride, and much more (34:35-49:30). Later, Pittsburgh Steelers beat writer for The Athletic, Mark Kaboly joins the show to chat about Mike Tomlin’s extension, the QB position, why the Steelers are worried about their #2 WR, the revamped defense, and more (1:12:26-1:28:23). 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

Jun 10, 2024 • 2h 4min
PMS 2.0 1144 - Full TST Recap, Stephen Jackson on the NBA Finals, PK Subban on the Stanley Cup Finals, Darius Butler, & AJ Hawk
On today’s show, Pat, Darius Butler, AJ Hawk, and the boys chat about TST and the magical run that CONCAFA FC went on over the weekend in Cary, North Carolina making it to the final 8 teams. They also discuss Dan Hurley ultimately turning down the Lakers 6 year $70 million offer, Darren Waller officially retiring from the NFL, as well as recaps of both games 1 and 2 of the NBA Finals, and game 1 of The Stanley Cup Finals. Joining the progrum to chat about the NBA Finals, and whether he thinks players would prefer to play for someone like Dan Hurley or JJ Redick is 15 year NBA veteran, NBA Champion, and co-host of the All The Smoke podcast, Stephen Jackson (17:25-35:11). Later, 13 year NHL veteran, 3x All-Star, and ESPN NHL analyst, PK Subban joins the progrum to chat about the Stanley Cup Finals, what Edmonton needs to do to even the series, the brilliance of Bobrovsky in goal, what it means if Connor McDavid doesn’t win a Stanley Cup this year, and much more (1:18:24-1:39:38). 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. We’ll see you on Monday. Cheers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jun 6, 2024 • 1h 56min
PMS 2.0 1143 - LIVE From Cary, North Carolina With Michael Grella, Stefan Mijatovic, Chris Paul, & AJ Hawk
On today’s show, Pat, AJ Hawk, and the boys are once again LIVE from Cary, North Carolina on site of The Soccer Tournament, after Pat’s team, Concafa SC had a massive win last night against FC Cincinnati. They also discuss the start of the NBA Finals tonight, the rumors that Dan Hurley is getting courted by the Los Angeles Lakers, and everything else happening in the sports world. They are also joined by Pat’s Concafa SC teammate and former Premier League and MLS Legend, and now CBS Soccer analyst, Michael Grella who was on the receiving end of Pat’s assist last night and had one of the goals of tournament thus far. Later, going into his 20th NBA season, 12x All-Star, 11x All-NBA, 9x All-NBA Defense, and one of the men behind TST, Chris Paul joins the show to chat about how the NBA has changed, his career as a whole, the Finals, what’s next for him, and much more. 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

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


