

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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Aug 15, 2023 • 3h 10min
PMS 2.0 954 - Dalvin Cook Signs With The Jets, Texans Head Coach DeMeco Ryans, Mark Stone, Pacman Jones LIVE In The ThunderDome, & AJ Hawk
On today’s show, Pat, Pacman Jones, AJ Hawk, and the boys chat about Dalvin Cook officially signing with the Jets, Zeke Elliott signing with the Pats, the amount of training camp fights that have been happening in joint practices, and everything else happening around the NFL. Joining the progrum is 2006 NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year, 2x Pro Bowler, All-Pro, and now Head Coach of the Houston Texans, DeMeco Ryans to chat about the changes of being a first time Head Coach, changing the culture in Houston, his thoughts on his rookie class including CJ Stroud and Will Anderson, his mantra for the team this year, and more (1:25:39-1:48:55). Later, Stanley Cup Champion and Captain of the Las Vegas Golden Knights, Mark Stone joins the show to chat about his offseason, what he did the celebrate bringing Lord Stanley’s Cup to Las Vegas for the first time, how he’s feeling physically, where the donation from the show will be going as a result of winning the Cup, and a bet for next year as well (1:55:32-2:16:34). Make sure you subscribe to youtube.com/thepatmcafeeshow to watch the show. We appreciate the hell out of all of you. See you tomorrow, cheers.
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Aug 14, 2023 • 3h 18min
PMS 2.0 953 - Dan Orlovsky, Feel The Beat With Sheena Quick From Panthers Camp, Matt Schneidman From Packers Camp, & Kirk Herbstreit
Dan Orlovsky, 12 year NFL veteran and ESPN NFL Analyst, shares his thoughts on rookie quarterbacks and QB play from the preseason. Sheena Quick reports live from Panthers camp and Matt Schneidman reports live from Packers camp. Kirk Herbstreit joins the show to discuss the upcoming NFL season and changes in college football.

Aug 11, 2023 • 3h 3min
PMS 2.0 952 - Feel Good Friday With Ian Rapoport, NFL CMO Dr. Allen Sills, Jordan Schultz, & AJ Hawk
On today’s show, Pat, AJ Hawk, and the boys chat about last night’s two preseason games including CJ Stroud’s NFL debut, as well as the games that are on tap this weekend and what they’re expecting, some of the best bets, and much more. Joining the program fresh off his international vacation is NFL Network Senior Insider, Ian Rapoport to chat about the RB situations around the league, if the Jets are going to get O-Line help, his thoughts on all new these new NFL aggregators, and more (15:02-52:58). Next, the Chief Medical Officer of the NFL, Dr. Allen Sills joins the show to chat about the new kickoff rule, different things he and his team are doing to attempt to make the game safer, the grass vs. turf debate, guardian caps moving forward, and more (1:09:41-1:51:28). Later, NFL Insider for The Score, Jordan Schultz joins the show to chat about his week on “Speak!,” why he likes being in the mud in the insider game, and more (2:05:59-2:15:59). Make sure you subscribe to youtube.com/thepatmcafeeshow to watch the show. We appreciate the hell out of all of you. See you on Monday, cheers.
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Aug 10, 2023 • 2h 48min
PMS 2.0 951 - Damien Woody, Fred Taylor, Michael Lombardi, Pacman Jones LIVE In The ThunderDome, & AJ Hawk
On today's show, Pat, Pacman Jones, AJ Hawk, and the boys chat about tonight's two preseason games and what we expect to see from the Patriots/Texans and Vikings/Seahawks, some players on the Commanders not appreciating Eric Bieniemy's coaching style, the Jets having some questions about their offensive line after a rough practice with the Carolina Panthers, and everything else happening around the NFL. Joining the progrum is Pro Bowler, 2x Super Bowl Champion, and ESPN NFL Analyst, Damien Woody to chat about the Jets offensive line situation and what they're going to do to rectify it, his thoughts on coaches coaching their players too hard, and much more (40:57-57:33). Next, All-Pro, Pro Bowler, Jaguars Ring of Honor member, future Hall of Famer, and current co-host of The Pivot, Fred Taylor joins the show to chat about his career, the current Running Back market and how it could be changed, his case for the Hall of Fame, how he got into the Pivot initially, and much more (58:37-1:40:09). Later, 3x Super Bowl Champion, former GM of the Cleveland Browns, host of the GM Shuffle podcast and The Lombardi Line, NY Times best selling author, Michael Lombardi joins the show to chat about everything we need to be aware of as we are just 28 days away from the start of the NFL season (1:40:11-2:15:53). Make sure you subscribe to youtube.com/thepatmcafeeshow to watch the show. We appreciate the hell out of all of you. See you tomorrow, cheers.
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Aug 9, 2023 • 3h 16min
PMS 2.0 950 - Hard Knocks Episode 1 Recap, Steelers GM Omar Khan, Jordan Poyer, Chad OchoCinco, Pacman Jones LIVE In The ThunderDome, & AJ Hawk
On today's show, Pat, Pacman Jones, AJ Hawk, and the boys recap last night's first episode of Hard Knocks with the Jets, why it feels like this is the first Hard Knocks in awhile that has the potential to be really good, how great Aaron Rodgers is feeling in New York, the likelihood that the Jets are going to be very very good, and all the different news stories floating around the NFL as we are just 29 days away from kickoff. Joining the progrum to chat about training camp, their draft class this year, which players are showing promise thus far, his approach to the preseason games and training camp and much more is the GM of the Pittsburgh Steelers, Omar Khan (26:26-45:59). Next, All-Pro and Pro Bowl Safety of the Buffalo Bills, Jordan Poyer joins the show to chat about the Bills this upcoming year, Sean McDermott calling defensive plays, how his offseason was, finally having the secondary back together and healthy, and much more (1:10:28-1:31:43). Later, 6x Pro Bowler, 4x All-Pro, Cincinnati Bengals Ring of Honor member, and now Madden Ratings Adjustor, Chad OchoCinco joins the show to chat about his career, what he's been up to since he retired, if he has any plans getting back in the boxing ring, how much work he has to put in to be a Madden Ratings Adjuster, his relationship with Bill Belichick, and much more (1:55:41-2:31:11). Make sure you subscribe to youtube.com/thepatmcafeeshow to watch the show. We appreciate the hell out of all of you. See you tomorrow, cheers.
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Aug 8, 2023 • 2h 36min
PMS 2.0 949 - Terrell Davis, Jimmy Graham, Bryson DeChambeau, Pacman Jones LIVE In The ThunderDome, & AJ Hawk
On today's show, Pat, Pacman Jones, AJ Hawk, and the boys chat about everything happening around the NFL, the sports world, and the premiere of Hard Knocks tonight on HBO (and Max). Joining the show to chat about the Running Back situation as of late and what needs to be done to change it is Hall of Famer, 2x Super Bowl Champion, NFL MVP, Super Bowl MVP, and all around legend, former Broncos RB, Terrell Davis (28:58-57:58). Next, 5x Pro Bowler, 2x All-Pro, accomplished pilot and sailor, TE for the New Orleans Saints, Jimmy Graham joins the show to chat about being back in New Orleans, his thoughts on the team and what he's seen from Derek Carr so far, a little flying lesson, unfinished business, and much more (1:00:34-1:37:28). Later, 1X major champion, fresh off a 58 and victory at LIV Greenbriar, Bryson DeChambeau joins the show to chat about his incredible weekend, the LIV/PGA Tour drama and where it stands now from where it was when it first started, where it is going, the Ryder Cup, and much much more (1:37:30-2:04:29). Make sure you subscribe to youtube.com/thepatmcafeeshow to watch the show. We appreciate the hell out of all of you. See you tomorrow, cheers.
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Aug 7, 2023 • 3h 7min
PMS 2.0 948 - Pete Thamel, General Bob Carpenter, Adam Thielen, & AJ Hawk
On today's show, Pat, AJ Hawk, and the boys chat about everything that happened in a crazy sports weekend including Jake Paul v. Nate Diaz, the baseball fight heard round the world, the US Women's National Team getting bounced from the World Cup earlier than they ever have, Messi's continued dominance, and much more. Joining the progrum to break down everything happening in college football including Washington and Oregon joining the Big Ten; Arizona, Arizona State, and Utah joining the Big 12, what it means for college football and what realignments might come next (13:56-44:15). Later, 18th pick of the 2006 NFL Draft, college football legend, the man who saved college football, The General Bob Carpenter joins the show to give his thoughts on what's happening with college football, to make a big announcement for the upcoming season, and chat about Dan Campbell and the Lions (1:35:39-1:50:00). Later, 2x Pro Bowler, All-Pro, WR for the Carolina Panthers, Adam Thielen joins the show to chat about how things have been going thus far in Carolina, his relationship with Bryce Young, his expectations for this year, his thoughts on "Quarterback," playing for a new franchise, and much more (1:58:14-2:26:39). Make sure you subscribe to youtube.com/thepatmcafeeshow to watch the show. We appreciate the hell out of all of you. See you tomorrow, cheers.
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Aug 4, 2023 • 2h 41min
PMS 2.0 947 - Feel Good Friday With Ricky Williams, Johnny Manziel, Buffalo Bills GM Brandon Beane, & AJ Hawk
On today's show, Pat, AJ Hawk, and the boys chat about last night's Hall of Fame game, their thoughts on what we saw from both the Jets and Browns, if the Hall of Fame game in it's current form needs to exist, and everything else happening in the NFL. Joining the progrum is 5th pick of the 1999 NFL Draft, Pro Bowler, All-Pro, Heisman Trophy winner, Ricky Williams to chat about his new business ventures since retiring, his thoughts on the Running Back market, where he thinks the RB position is going to go in the future, his interests in astrology, and more (30:37-55:13). Next, Heisman Trophy winner, 22nd pick of the 2014 NFL Draft, and subject of a new "Untold" documentary on Netflix, Johnny Manziel joins the show to chat about the process making the documentary, the ups and downs of his career, where everything went wrong, what he's up to now, if he thinks things could've been different had he went somewhere other than Cleveland, and much more (1:16:16-1:38:50). Later, GM of the Buffalo Bills, Brandon Beane joins the show to chat about shooting a 78 at Oak Hill and winning his bet with Pat, and gives an update on how training camp is going for the Bills (1:52:23-2:05:48). Make sure you subscribe to youtube.com/thepatmcafeeshow to watch the show. We appreciate the hell out of all of you. See you on Monday, cheers.
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Aug 3, 2023 • 3h 4min
PMS 2.0 946 - Hall Of Fame Game Preview, Dianna Russini, New Orleans Saints Beat Reporter Nick Underhill, Pacman Jones LIVE In The ThunderDome, & AJ Hawk
On today's show, Pat, Pacman Jones, AJ Hawk, and the boys chat about tonight's Hall of Fame game in Canton, Ohio between the Jets and the Browns, how good it feels to officially have football back, who the best bets for tonight are, and everything else happening around the NFL as we close in on the start of the season. Joining the progrum to chat about everything going on with the Jets including the vibe around the team, Sean Payton v. Nathaniel Hackett, Dalvin Cook's landing spot, and more is ESPN NFL Insider, Dianna Russini (28:57-58:30). Later, beat reporter for the New Orleans Saints, Nick Underhill joins the show to chat about Jimmy Graham being back on the team, how Derek Carr has blended with the team and how he's looked so far, how long the team is expecting to be without Alvin Kamara, his thoughts on the Saints defense this year, and what the expectations are for the team this year (1:50:49-2:00:03). Make sure you subscribe to youtube.com/thepatmcafeeshow to watch the show. We appreciate the hell out of all of you. See you tomorrow, cheers.
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Aug 2, 2023 • 2h 51min
PMS 2.0 945 - Dan Orlovsky, Adam Schefter, Mike Florio, Mark Kaboly, Tony Meola, Pacman Jones LIVE In The ThunderDome, & AJ Hawk
On today's show, Pat, Pacman Jones, AJ Hawk, and the boys discuss everything going on in NFL training camps including what's going to happen with Trey Lance in San Francisco, how great Jordan Love has looked for the Packers thus far, Anthony Richardson getting all the 1st team reps at Colts camp, and much more. Joining the progrum is 13 year NFL Quarterback and ESPN NFL Analyst/QB guru, Dan Orlovsky to chat about his Justin Fields for MVP line of thinking, which QB's he thinks could potentially win MVP over the next few years, why he thinks this year is make or break for Dak Prescott, and more (10:32-30:01). Next, ESPN Senior NFL Insider, Adam Schefter joins the progrum to discuss the 49ers QB situation, what he's hearing about Dalvin Cook, what's going on with Jonathan Taylor, all the different holdouts and injuries, and everything else we need to be aware of (52:09-1:19:28). Next, creator of Pro Football Talk, Mike Florio joins the show to chat about the NFL potentially adopting the XFL kickoff rule, and tomorrow night's Hall of Fame game between the Jets and Browns (1:56:02-2:03:10). Later, Pittsburgh Steelers beat reporter for The Athletic, Mark Kaboly checks in from Steelers training camp to give an update on the offense and defense (2:22:13-2:29:01). Lastly, one of the greatest American soccer players of all-time, Tony Meola joins the show to give his thoughts on the US Women's National Team, Messi in the MLS, and whether or not he's going to be the next Head Coach of the Men's National Team (2:30:31-2:33:42). Make sure you subscribe to youtube.com/thepatmcafeeshow to watch the show. We appreciate the hell out of all of you. See you tomorrow, cheers.
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