

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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Jan 30, 2024 • 3h 6min
PMS 2.0 1067 - Big Show Tuesday With Tom Brady, Kendrick Perkins, Darius Butler LIVE In The ThunderDome, & AJ Hawk
On today’s show, Pat, Darius Butler, AJ Hawk, and the boys chat how incredible the Chiefs defense with Steve Spagnuolo has been this year, the Justin Tucker/Patrick Mahomes/Travis Kelce pregame beef, and all the different coaching hires including Ben Johnson making it known that he’s staying in Detroit, the Steelers reportedly hiring Artie Smith to be their new offensive coordinator, and everything else going on around the NFL as we prepare for the Super Bowl. Joining the progrum is the GOAT, 7x Super Bowl Champion, 5x Super Bowl MVP, 3x MVP, 6x All Pro, 15x Pro Bowler, member of the 2000’s and 2010’s All-Decade Team, future Hall of Famer, Tom Brady to chat about TB12 and Brady Brand merging with NoBull, his future in the booth with FOX and what he’s been doing to prepare, his career as a whole, and much more (10:03-41:16). Later, NBA Champion, 27th pick of the 2003 NBA Draft, McDonald’s All-American, and ESPN NBA Analyst, Kendrick Perkins joins the show to chat about Victor Wembanyama and why he thinks he’ll be the best player in the NBA in a few years, if Ben Simmons is going to get traded to a contender, why guys are scoring so much as of late, if he thinks Doc Rivers is what the Milwaukee Bucks need, who he likes in the Super Bowl, and more (1:24:24-2:01:21). 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

Jan 29, 2024 • 3h 3min
PMS 2.0 1066 - OVERREACTION MONDAY, NFL Conference Championships Recap, Adam Schefter, Dan Orlovsky, Kyle Juszczyk, Darius Butler LIVE In The ThunderDome, & AJ Hawk
The Pat McAfee Show: Pat, Darius Butler, AJ Hawk, and the boys overreact to everything from the Conference Championship games. Adam Schefter provides injury updates and insight into the coaching cycle. Dan Orlovsky discusses the Chiefs' dominance and the toughness of the Ravens. Kyle Juszczyk talks about the weapons on the 49ers offense. They also cover rookie quarterbacks, conspiracy theories, coaching job opportunities, and game management decisions.

Jan 26, 2024 • 2h 48min
PMS 2.0 1065 - Conference Championships Preview, Feel The Beat With Nate Taylor, John Minadakis, David Lombardi, and TJ Lang, Snoop Dogg, Country Artist Breland LIVE In The ThunderDome, & AJ Hawk
Preview of the NFL Conference Championships and coaching news. Interviews with Nate Taylor, John Minadakis, David Lombardi, and TJ Lang. Snoop Dogg talks about his new film and football. Country Artist Breeland joins to make his picks in song form.

Jan 25, 2024 • 3h
PMS 2.0 1064 - Jim Harbaugh Hired By The LA Chargers, Dave Canales Hired By The Carolina Panthers, Adam Schefter, Michael Lombardi, Paul Heyman, Coach Chuck Pagano LIVE In The ThunderDome, & AJ Hawk
On today’s show, Pat, Chuck Pagano, AJ Hawk, and the boys react to the news that the LA Chargers have officially hired Jim Harbaugh to be their new Head Coach and how it seems like a home run destined to succeed by all accounts. They also discuss Buccaneers OC Dave Canales officially being hired by the Carolina Panthers to be their new Head Coach reuniting him with Dan Morgan from their days in Seattle together. Coach Pagano also previews both of the Championship games this upcoming weekend and gives his picks. Joining the progrum to chat about both the Harbaugh hiring and the Dave Canales hiring in Carolina and what might be coming next (21:40-31:22). Next, 3x Super Bowl Champion, former GM of the Cleveland Browns, host of the Lombardi Line and GM Shuffle podcast, Michael Lombardi joins the show to chat about all the different hirings going on right now, Belichick and Vrabel potentially being on the outside looking in, and who he likes this weekend in the Conference Championship games (31:22-53:56). Later, The Wiseman, Council to the Tribal Chief, WWE Legend, Paul Heyman joins the show to preview this weekend’s Royal Rumble, and what makes Roman Reigns the greatest WWE Superstar of all-time (1:32:10-1:51:58). 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

Jan 24, 2024 • 2h 48min
PMS 2.0 1063 - Trenches Wednesday With Alabama Head Coach Kalen DeBoer, JJ Watt, Utah Jazz Owner Ryan Smith, AQ Shipley and Darius Butler LIVE In The ThunderDome, & AJ Hawk
On today’s show, Pat, AQ Shipley, Darius Butler, AJ Hawk, and the boys chat about Jim Harbaugh allegedly having the choice up to him as to whether or not he wants to be the Head Coach of the Chargers, the masterclass that Aaron Glenn put on display against the Buccaneers on Sunday, if the heat behind Bill Belichick getting another Head Coaching job has slowed down, and everything else going on around the NFL as we prepare for Championship weekend. Joining the progrum is new Head Coach of the Alabama Crimson Tide, Kalen DeBoer, to chat about the tumultuous times since taking the job, his pitch to keep guys within the progrum, getting used to everything at Alabama and getting his staff and guys in place, being on the recruiting trail, the expectations, following Saban, and much more (22:10-45:41). Next, 3x DPOY, Houston Texans Ring of Honor member, future 1st ballot Hall of Famer, JJ Watt joins the show to chat about Championship weekend, his thoughts on all 4 teams, his thoughts on all the coaching openings, why the Brock Purdy slander is weird, how much difference a new DC can make, and much more (1:03:26-2:03:08). Later, owner of the Utah Jazz, Ryan Smith joins the show to chat about the NHL considering his pitch to bring an expansion franchise to Salt Lake City, having the infrastructure in place already, and why Salt Lake City is such a compelling expansion city, plus how his Utah Jazz are doing as we approach the All-Star break (2:04:16-2:35:22). 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

Jan 23, 2024 • 2h 35min
PMS 2.0 1062 - Tight End and Big Business Tuesday With WWE President Nick Khan, Greg Olsen, George Kittle, Darius Butler LIVE In The ThunderDome, & AJ Hawk
On today’s show, Pat, Darius Butler, AJ Hawk, and the boys chat about all the slander that Brock Purdy is dealing with despite being in his second season as a starter and leading the NFL in almost every statistical passing category this year, plus they chat about Brian Callahan being hired by the Titans as Head Coach, and what other coaching and GM hires we might see within the next few days. Joining the show to chat about the WWE signing a massive 10 year $5 billion deal with to send Monday Night Raw to Netflix is the President of the WWE, Nick Khan (9:44-30:03). Next, 3x Pro Bowler, 2x All-Pro, 14 NFL vet at Tight End, and now the color commentator of the #1 booth for Fox Sports, Greg Olsen joins the show to chat about the Divisional Round, the Brock Purdy slander, people killing Josh Allen for not winning, the place analytics have in calling a game, his thoughts on Carolina hiring Dan Morgan as GM, what is going to happen next year when Tom Brady is supposed to slide into the Fox Booth, and more (33:16-56:06). Later, 5x Pro Bowler, 4x All-Pro, Tight End for the San Francisco 49ers, George Kittle joins the show to chat about the massive Divisional round win against the Packers, how Deebo getting hurt impacted the game, his early prep for the Lions and what he’s seen on film, what Brock Purdy is like in the locker room, what Trent Williams said at halftime, if he selects the pregame music for the boom box, and more (1:41:55-2:05:33). 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

Jan 22, 2024 • 2h 52min
PMS 2.0 1061 - OVERREACTION MONDAY, NFL Divisional Playoffs Recap, Adam Schefter, Kyle Van Noy, Ian Rapoport, Darius Butler LIVE In The ThunderDome, & AJ Hawk
On this episode, Pat, Darius Butler, AJ Hawk, and the boys overreact to everything that happened in the crazy NFL Divisional Playoff round. They discuss the Ravens' dominance, the 49ers' comeback victory, the Lions advancing, the Chiefs eliminating the Bills. The guests Adam Schefter, Kyle Van Noy, and Ian Rapoport join to talk about coaching hires, player status, and more.

Jan 19, 2024 • 2h 49min
PMS 2.0 1060 - NFL Divisional Playoff Round Preview/Picks, Michael Lombardi, Jordan Poyer, Ian Rapoport, & AJ Hawk
Michael Lombardi, Jordan Poyer, Ian Rapoport, and AJ Hawk join the show for discussions on the Divisional Round playoff games, coaches hiring processes, the mood in Buffalo before facing the Chiefs, OC and DC candidates, and the upcoming NFL Divisional Round matchups.

Jan 18, 2024 • 3h 14min
PMS 2.0 1059 - The Dallas Cowboys Retain Mike McCarthy, Dan Orlovsky, P.K. Subban, Coach Chuck Pagano LIVE In The ThunderDome, & AJ Hawk
On today’s show, Pat, Chuck Pagano, AJ Hawk, and the boys chat about Mike McCarthy officially being retained by the Dallas Cowboys despite everyone calling for him to be fired, and some of the other coaching interviews including Kliff Kingsbury interviewing for the Bears OC position, David Shaw interviewing with the Chargers for their vacant Head Coaching position, Bill Belichick doing another interview with the Atlanta Falcons, and which other positions are seemingly already filled as we also look ahead to the Divisional Round of the playoffs. Joining the progrum to chat about the Mike McCarthy situation and why he wanted him gone, Mike Tomlin staying in Pittsburgh, Jerod Mayo’s first press conference in New England, and what he expects out of the Divisional Round matchups is 12 year NFL veteran at Quarterback and ESPN NFL analyst, Dan Orlovsky (20:47-54:02). Later, 13 year NHL veteran, 4x NHL All-Star, and now ESPN NHL analyst, P.K. Subban joins the show to chat about the Oilers hot streak and why Conor McDavid is putting together one of the best seasons ever, Sidney Crosby’s continued dominance, which teams will be buyers and sellers at the deadline, and what happened to his beloved Cowboys (2:03:39-2:25:21). 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

Jan 17, 2024 • 3h 1min
PMS 2.0 1058 - Trenches Wednesday With Marc-André Fleury, JJ Watt, Jake Johnson, AQ Shipley and Darius Butler LIVE In The ThunderDome, & AJ Hawk
On today’s show, Pat, AQ Shipley, Darius Butler, AJ Hawk, and the boys chat about Jason Kelce’s retirement and what it means to the offensive line community and the NFL as a whole and how difficult it is to walk away from the game, Mike Tomlin telling his players that he’s not going anywhere, how impressive Todd Bowles’ game plan against the Eagles was and how it will differ against the Lions, and everything else happening around the NFL as we prepare for the Divisional Round. Joining the progrum to chat about his career, this season, and where he may end up next is 3x Stanley Cup Champion, 2003 1st overall pick of the NHL Draft, the 2nd winningest goalie of all-time, Marc-Andre Fleury (42:34-56:08). Next, 3x DPOY, future Hall of Famer, Houston Texans Ring of Honor member, JJ Watt joins the show to chat about the playoffs, which teams he likes moving forward, his problems with PFF as a grading system, Burnley getting screwed by VAR, what he would do if he were Jerry Jones, and much more (1:07:02-2:19:45). Later, actor, writer, producer, and director, Jake Johnson joins the show to chat about his Bears and what he’d like to see them do with the #1 pick and kick the tires on Jim Harbaugh, his new film Self Reliance available on Hulu which he starred, directed, and wrote, his career as a whole, what’s next, and much more (2:23:27-2:50:40). 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


