

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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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

May 21, 2024 • 2h 52min
PMS 2.0 1132 - Matthew Tkachuk, Austin Rivers, Jamal Crawford, Dan Orlovsky, Darius Butler, & AJ Hawk
On today’s show, Pat, Darius Butler, AJ Hawk, and the boys chat about the Edmonton Oilers closing out the Vancouver Canucks and moving to the Western Conference Finals to face off against the Dallas Stars, as well as look ahead to tonight’s matchup between the Indiana Pacers and Boston Celtics, check in on some different teams during OTA’s, and everything else that’s happening around the sports world. Pat and the boys are also joined by four great guests including 4x All-Star and current Winger for the Florida Panthers, Matthew Tkachuk (21:45-40:24) 12 year NBA veteran and current ESPN NBA analyst Austin Rivers (44:04-56:31), 22 year NBA veteran, 3x Sixth Man of the Year, and color commentator for the NBA on TNT, Jamal Crawford (1:08:04-1:33:39), and 12 year NFL veteran at QB, and ESPN NFL analyst, Dan Orlovsky (1:37:52-2:12:03). 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

May 20, 2024 • 2h 56min
PMS 2.0 1131 - Kendrick Perkins, Mike Greenberg, PK Subban, PGA Championship Recap With Chris "Soly" Solomon, Darius Butler, & AJ Hawk
On today’s show, Pat, Darius Butler, AJ Hawk, and the boys overreact to everything that happened over an incredible sports weekend including the Pacers eliminating the Knicks in Madison Square Garden to move on to the Eastern Conference Finals, the Timberwolves erasing a 20 point deficit in the 3rd quarter to eliminate the Nuggets, all the NHL action, and an exhilarating PGA Championship, along with everything else happening around the NFL as 21 teams reported for OTA’s today. Joining the progrum to chat about both playoff games from yesterday, and preview the Conference Finals is NBA Champion, ESPN NBA analyst, and new member of the Texas High School Athletic Hall of Fame, Kendrick Perkins (15:02-39:12). Later, member of 2 broadcasting Hall of Fames, and host of Get Up! and Greeny, Mike Greenberg joins the show to chat about Knicks/Pacers and his expectations for the Jets this year (41:41-56:27). Later, 3x All-Star, 13 year NHL veteran, and current ESPN NHL analyst, PK Subban joins the show to chat about tonight’s Game 7 between Edmonton and Vancouver, preview the Eastern Conference Finals, and chat about what the Bruins and Penguins need to do in the offseason (1:08:54-1:33:23). Later, Chris “Soly” Solomon of No Laying Up joins the show to recap the PGA Championship, the Scottie Scheffler fiasco, Bryson Dechambeau’s career arc, Jon Rahm after going to LIV, Valhalla as a whole, and Xander Schauffele’s incredible performance (1:56:21-2:22:36). 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

May 15, 2024 • 2h 31min
PMS 2.0 1130 - Michael Lombardi, Peter Schrager, PGA Championship Preview With DB from Tour Junkies, Pacman Jones, Darius Butler, & AJ Hawk
On today’s show, Pat, Pacman Jones, Darius Butler, AJ Hawk, and the boys chat about last night’s playoff games in both the NBA and NHL, and discuss the games that have been released thus far for the 2024 NFL season as well as discuss Caitlin Clark’s debut with the Indiana Fever last night. Joining the progrum to chat about what a GM would look at in the schedule releases, revisit the Kirk Cousins/Michael Penix situation in Atlanta, and everything else happening in the NFL is 3x Super Bowl Champion, former General Manager, NY Times best-selling author, and host of the Lombardi Line and GM Shuffle Podcast, Michael Lombardi (13:04-53:49). Next, Emmy award winner, NFL Insider for FOX, and co-host of Good Morning Football, Peter Schrager joins the show to chat about the leaks with the schedule release, which teams he thinks might have a breakout season this year, why he keeps getting hacked on Twitter, and his thoughts on Caitlin Clark’s debut (1:13:33-1:43:30). Later, DB from the Tour Junkies podcast joins the show to preview the PGA Championship at Valhalla, and who he’s betting on in the second major of the year (1:45:33-2:04:54). Lastly, in the 3rd hour, Pat and the boys hop into a live Mecum Auto auction to buy Tok a car. 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 14, 2024 • 3h 4min
PMS 2.0 1129 - Fast Talking Tuesday With Mecum Auctioneer Matt Moravec, Brian Windhorst, PK Subban, Paul Skenes, Julian Edelman, Darius Butler, & AJ Hawk
On today’s show, Pat, Darius Butler, AJ Hawk, and the boys chat about the Rangers dropping another game to the Hurricanes, the Stars taking a commanding lead over the Avalanche, the Thunder squeezing out a victory over the Mavericks, and the Celtics taking care of business against the Cavs in Cleveland before looking ahead to tonight’s NBA and NHL playoff action. Joining the progrum to chat about the NBA playoffs and what LeBron was doing court side in Cleveland as well as Bronny James’ draft status is ESPN NBA analyst, Brian Windhorst (11:47-43:15). Next, 13 year NHL veteran, 3x NHL All-Star, and ESPN NHL analyst, PK Subban joins the show to chat about whether or not Rangers fans should be worried, the Valeri Nichushkin situation in Colorado, and what the Bruins need to do to avoid elimination (46:20-56:58). Next, #1 overall pick of the 2023 MLB Draft, pitcher for the Pittsburgh Pirates, Paul Skenes joins the show to chat about his Major League debut, developing a “splinter” in the minors, his thoughts on his first start, what he’s thought about Pittsburgh so far, donating $100 to the Gary Sinise Foundation for every strikeout he has this year, and much more (1:07:44-1:32:13). Lastly, 3x Super Bowl Champion, Super Bowl MVP, member of the New England Patriots All-2010’s and All-Dynasty Teams, and host of the Games with Names podcast, Julian Edelman joins the show to chat about the Roast of Tom Brady, his career with the Patriots, being a Belichick or Brady guy, Bill’s humor and how he was in meeting rooms, his thoughts on whether he’s going to be a Hall of Famer or not, and more (1:59:55-2:54:48). 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 13, 2024 • 3h 5min
PMS 2.0 1128 - Kendrick Perkins, Mark Messier, Austin Rivers, Shams Charania, Jeff Passan, JJ Watt, Darius Butler, & AJ Hawk
On today’s show, Pat, Darius Butler, AJ Hawk, and the boys chat about the incredible sports weekend including Pat going to Game 4 of Knicks/Pacers, all the different incredible playoff hockey games which certainly seems like we’ll get a few game 7’s, and the rest of the NBA playoff action and everything else they did over Mother’s Day weekend. They are also joined by an incredible and stacked group of guests including Kendrick Perkins and Mark Messier in the first hour, Austin Rivers and Shams Charania in the second hour, and Jeff Passan and JJ Watt in the third hour. 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 10, 2024 • 2h 29min
PMS 2.0 1127 - Feel Good Friday With Paul Bissonnette, Shams Charania, Peyton Manning, "The Mayor" Sean Casey, & AJ Hawk
On today’s show, Pat, AJ Hawk, and the boys chat about the continued electric games in the NBA and NHL Playoffs, and look ahead to this weekend’s massive tilts, Full Court Press, the NCAA Women’s Basketball documentary following Caitlin Clark, Camilla Cardoso, and Kiki Rice during last season, as well as a little MLB as Paul Skenes is set to make his Major League debut for the Pittsburgh Pirates tomorrow against the Chicago Cubs. Pat and the boys are also joined by an incredible guest list including Paul “Biz” Bissonnette (14:59-32:22), Shams Charania (45:45-56:30), “The Sheriff” Peyton Manning (1:06:56-1:20:22), and “The Mayor” Sean Casey (1:28:28-1:41:39). 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 9, 2024 • 2h 45min
PMS 2.0 1126 - Brian Windhorst, PK Subban, Tampa Bay Bucs GM Jason Licht, Nikki Glaser, & AJ Hawk
On today’s show, Pat, AJ Hawk, and the boys chat about last night’s Pacers vs. Knicks playoff game and how the Pacers believe small market teams are getting screwed by the refs after the Knicks took a 2-1 lead, plus the Bruins getting blown out by the Florida Panthers to even the series at 1-1, and Vancouver having an unbelievable comeback against Edmonton in game 1 of their series. Joining the progrum to chat about the playoffs, and the gripe the Pacers have for the refs in the Knicks series is ESPN NBA analyst, Brian Windhorst (20:53-42:03). Next, 3x NHL All-Star and ESPN NHL analyst, PK Subban joins the show again to chat about last night’s Stanley Cup Playoff games, and tonight’s action as well (43:58-56:10). Later, 2x Super Bowl Champion and GM of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Jason Licht joins the show to chat about extending Baker Mayfield and Mike Evans, not being the favorites in the NFC South despite bringing back a lot of the same people, their draft this year and draft process, Pat almost getting a Super Bowl ring for the Bucs during the Covid season, and more (1:11:59-1:39:21). Later, comedian, host of the Nikki Glaser Podcast and Lovers and Liars on CW, Nikki Glaser joins the show to chat about killing it at the Roast of Tom Brady, her new comedy special coming out this weekend, she unused jokes from the roast, and much more (1:53:09-2:26:06). 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


