

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 16, 2024 • 3h 18min
PMS 2.0 1057 - OVERREACTION TUESDAY, Super Wildcard Monday Recap, Michael Lombardi, Harry Douglas, Buffalo Bills Center Mitch Morse, Darius Butler LIVE In The ThunderDome, & AJ Hawk
On today’s show, Pat, Darius Butler, AJ Hawk, and the boys overreact to both of the playoff games yesterday including the Bills and Josh Allen running wild all over the Steelers, and the Buccaneers dominating the Eagles last night that has everyone wondering what the hell happened in Philadelphia and if widespread changes are coming, before looking around the internet at some of the biggest overreactions from the weekend. Joining the show to break down everything that happened during Super Wildcard Weekend, who surprised him the most, and where he thinks Bill Belichick is going to end up next year whether it be in Atlanta after interviewing there, or if he’ll ultimately go to the Cowboys (20:34-55:48). Next, 10 year NFL veteran at wide receiver, Atlanta Falcon and Louisville legend and now ESPN NFL Analyst, Harry Douglas joins the show to chat about why Bill Belichick might be interested in the Falcons Head Coaching job, and what he thinks the Falcons are going to do at the Quarterback position moving forward (1:15:54-1:42:06). Later, Pro Bowler, and current Center for the Buffalo Bills, Mitch Morse joins the show to chat about the Bills massive win yesterday over the Steelers, how the team has come together after the Sean McDermott hit piece came out, playing in the elements in Buffalo, their thoughts when the game initially got moved back due to weather, their upcoming matchup with the Chiefs and if there is any extra juice there, wanting Josh Allen to slide more, and much more (1:58:57-2:23:54). 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

Jan 15, 2024 • 3h 25min
PMS 2.0 1056 - Super Wildcard Weekend Recap, Super Wildcard Monday Doubleheader Preview, Adam Schefter, Bills Sideline/Beat Reporter Sal Capaccio, Ice Cube, Darius Butler LIVE In The ThunderDome, & AJ Hawk
On today’s show, Pat, Darius Butler, AJ Hawk, and the boys recap Super Wildcard Weekend which saw the Packers demolish the Cowboys in Jerry World that’s raising questions about whether or not Bill Belichick will be the next Head Coach of the Cowboys, the Brand New Lions finally getting a playoff victory over Matt Stafford and the Rams, if the Chiefs are back after decisively beating the Dolphins, and CJ Stroud with another masterful performance as the Texans destroyed the Browns, before previewing the Steelers/Bills and Eagles/Buccaneers games. Joining the progrum to give some injury updates from over the weekend, if Belichick to the Cowboys is going to happen, Jim Harbaugh interviewing for the Chargers Head Coaching job, and who’s in and who’s out tonight is ESPN Senior NFL Insider, Adam Schefter (20:56-54:34). Next, Buffalo Bills sideline and beat reporter Sal Capaccio joins the show LIVE from Highmark Stadium to give a weather update, what Buffalo is going to do with all the snow still on the seats as game time approaches, why the game needed to be rescheduled, and give a few injury updates for the game as well (1:14:02-1:28:20). Later, international superstar and member of 3 Hall of Fames, Ice Cube joins the show to chat about the inaugural “Ice Cube Impact” Award being given out by the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame, the Big 3’s upcoming season, and who he wants to see as the next Raiders Head Coach (2:17:53-2:28:27). 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 12, 2024 • 2h 40min
PMS 2.0 1055 - Super Wildcard Weekend Preview, Kalen DeBoer Negotiating Deal To Become Next Alabama Head Coach, Michael Lombardi, America's Weatherman Jim Cantore, Jordan Poyer, & AJ Hawk
Football analyst Michael Lombardi breaks down everything happening in New England, predicts Bill Belichick's next move, and gives his picks for Super Wildcard Weekend. Famous weatherman Jim Cantore discusses severe weather in Buffalo and Kansas City. Buffalo Bills safety Jordan Poyer chats about the playoff game and playing in the elements. Topics include weather impact on games, coaching hires, succession plan for Patriots' head coach, and quarterback confidence in the playoffs.

Jan 11, 2024 • 3h 12min
PMS 2.0 1054 - Bill Belichick and the Patriots Mutually Part Ways, Nick Saban Retires, Rob Ninkovich, Aaron Rodgers, Oregon Head Coach Dan Lanning, Bobby Wagner, Ian Rapoport, Rece Davis, Coach Chuck Pagano LIVE In The ThunderDome, & AJ Hawk
On today’s show, Pat, Coach Chuck Pagano, AJ Hawk, and the boys react to the breaking news that Bill Belichick and the Patriots have mutually agreed to part ways as they listen to the joint press conference between Bill Belichick and Robert Kraft, react to the other breaking news that Nick Saban has officially retired as the Head Coach of Alabama, all the different openings and changes and how these decisions impact those, as well as previewing Super Wild Card Weekend. Pat and the boys are also joined by several incredible guests including: Rob Ninkovich about the Belichick era (41:34-57:55), Aaron Rodgers on Belichick and Nick Saban (1:18:09-1:23:45), Oregon Head Coach Dan Lanning to address rumors he’d be the next Alabama Head Coach (1:33:54-1:42:51), Bobby Wagner on Pete Carroll’s legacy (1:52:16-1:53:28), Ian Rapoport about the Belichick situation and all the different coaching vacancies (1:55:20-2:30:12), and Rece Davis after a lengthy sit-down with Nick Saban (2:42:43-2:49:57). 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 10, 2024 • 3h 12min
PMS 2.0 1053 - Pete Carroll Out As Seahawks Head Coach, Trenches Wednesday With Phil Mickelson, JJ Watt, Jordan Schultz, 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 look ahead to this weekend’s Super Wildcard Weekend matchups, and how the weather might play into the games and have an impact on them. They also further discuss the different coaching vacancies and who might end up where, and react to the breaking news that Pete Carroll is officially out as Head Coach of the Seattle Seahawks and will be moving into a front office advisor role. Joining the progrum to chat about how LIV golf is evolving, what changes are coming in the future to help grow the game and the product, how Jon Rahm signing with LIV helps bridge the gap between LIV and the PGA, his thoughts on the Ryder Cup, and the world of golf as a whole, is 6x Major Champion, 57 professional golf wins including 45 on the PGA tour, World Golf Hall of Famer and icon, Phil Mickelson (19:50-50:54). Next future first ballot Hall of Famer, 3x DPOY, Texans Ring of Honor member, one of the greatest football players of all-time, JJ Watt joins the show to preview Super Wildcard Weekend, the different coaching openings, a weekly Burnley update, if he’s considering suiting up for the Steelers on Sunday, and much more (59:25-2:04:28). Later, Bleacher Report NFL Insider, Jordan Schultz joins the show to chat about the Pete Carroll situation in Seattle, if this was to be expected, who might be in line to get the Head Coaching gig, and how he wasn’t the first guy on this (2:21:54-2:27:45). 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. See you tomorrow, cheers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jan 9, 2024 • 2h 35min
PMS 2.0 1052 - CFP Championship Game Recap, Mike Vrabel Fired By The Titans, Kirk Herbstreit, Aaron Rodgers, Darius Butler LIVE In The ThunderDome, & AJ Hawk
On today’s show, Pat, Darius Butler, AJ Hawk, and the boys are back in Indy after a wild night in Houston at the CFP National Championship that saw Michigan defeat Washington 34-13. They recap the game and the college football season as a whole and what Jim Harbaugh’s next move might be, before reacting to the breaking news that the Titans have officially fired Head Coach Mike Vrabel. Joining the show to chat about last night’s game and how dominant Michigan was this whole year, if Jim Harbaugh has officially restored Michigan to it’s former glory, if they can sustain this success, and much more is the voice of college football and the NFL on Prime, Kirk Herbstreit (22:26-38:19). Later, 4x MVP, Super Bowl Champion/MVP, Quarterback of the New York Jets, Aaron Rodgers joins the show to chat about the current situation between him and Jimmy Kimmel and all the fallout from it, plus they chat about his discussion with Bill Belichick after the game that the camera’s caught, his thoughts on the Packers and Jordan Love, the rumors that Garrett Wilson is changing from number 17 to make way for Davante Adams, and more (1:02:36-2:12:22). 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 8, 2024 • 3h 1min
PMS 2.0 1051 - OVERREACTION MONDAY LIVE From NRG Stadium In Houston, Week 18 Recap, CFP National Championship Preview, Stephen A. Smith, CJ Stroud, Jim Harbaugh, Kalen DeBoer, Adam Schefter, Kirk Herbstreit, Rece Davis, Darius Butler, & AJ Hawk
On today’s show, Pat, Darius Butler, AJ Hawk, and the boys are LIVE from NRG Stadium in Houston ahead of tonight’s CFP National Championship game between Michigan and Washington to chat about tonight’s game, week 18 of the NFL season now that the playoffs have been set, and what is happening on “Black Monday,” with coaches being fired and what might come next. The progrum is also loaded with several incredible guests including: Stephen A Smith (13:53-34:57), CJ Stroud (34:57-55:22), Pat’s exclusive sit down with both Michigan Head Coach Jim Harbaugh and Washington Head Coach Kalen DeBoer (1:08:52-1:19:14), Adam Schefter (1:20:03-1:39:33), Kirk Herbstreit (1:39:33-2:02:49), and Rice Davis (2:12:05-2:22:35). 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+. And don’t forget to tune in to ESPN2 tonight at 7:30 Eastern to watch the Field Pass with Pat, Darius Butler, AJ Hawk, and the boys. We appreciate the hell out of all of you. See you tomorrow, cheers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jan 5, 2024 • 3h 22min
PMS 2.0 1050 - NFL Week 18 Preview/Picks, Colt McCoy, Jay Williams, Adam Schefter, & AJ Hawk
On today’s show, Pat, AJ Hawk, and the boys chat about all the different incentives that players can reach on Sunday and how that impacts the games, before diving into the entire week 18 preview and making their picks against the spread. Joining the show is former BCS National Champion, a man whose #12 is retired at Texas, 13 year NFL veteran, Colt McCoy joins the show to chat about his time in the NFL, if he thinks Texas is back and the state of college football as a whole, his relationship with Kyler Murray and what he thinks of Jonathan Gannon as Head Coach of the Cardinals, if he’s done in the NFL or would entertain coming back, and he shares a couple of great Matthew McConaughey stories (21:54-56:33). Next, NCAA Champion, 2002 National college player of the year, 2nd overall pick of the 2002 NBA Draft, Jay Williams joins the progrum to chat about how absurd Wemby is, Jokic continuing to dominate, if the Bucks can figure things out before the playoffs, what’s going on with the Lakers and how they’re going to figure things out, and if the Suns are ever going to be healthy and playing together (1:20:35-1:38:51). Later, ESPN Senior NFL Insider, Adam Schefter joins the show to chat more about Jim Harbaugh signing with Don Yee and what that ultimately means for Harbaugh’s future in the NFL, and when the Bill Belichick decision is going to be made (2:43:17-2:48:01). 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 4, 2024 • 3h 6min
PMS 2.0 1049 - Boston Bruins Captain Brad Marchand, Alabama Head Coach Nick Saban, AQ Shipley, Coach Chuck Pagano LIVE In The ThunderDome, & AJ Hawk
On today’s show, Pat, Coach Chuck Pagano, and the boys chat about the Pro Bowl rosters and the Pro Bowl snubs, Dan Campbell and Mike Vrabel getting a little testy with the media, some early look aheads to week 18 games that have massive playoff implications, and everything else happening in around the NFL and the sports world. Joining the show is 5x All-Star, Stanley Cup Champion, and current Captain of the Boston Bruins, Brad Marchand, to chat about tonight’s game against the Penguins on ESPN at 7, how he’s had to adapt and mature throughout his career, seeing younger guys come into the league and dealing with “soft skill” guys, what it was like when he was named Captain, how this year’s team is stacking up to last year’s team and team’s of the past, and more (11:41-28:35). Next, 7x National Champion, Head Coach of the Alabama Crimson Tide, the GOAT, Nick Saban joins the show to chat about the heartbreaking loss in the Rose Bowl to Michigan, how we change team’s having a bunch of opt outs in bowl games, he walks us through that last possession in overtime, how impressed he was with Michigan, and why people always assume he’s going to return (59:23-1:28:02). Later, 12 year NFL veteran on the offensive line, AQ Shipley joins the show to chat about the snapping situation in the Alabama game, and what it’s like to get the yips as a center and how you get over it (1:33:54-1:38:53). 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 3, 2024 • 3h 24min
PMS 2.0 1048 - Trenches Wednesday With Michael Lombardi, JJ Watt, World Darts Championship Coverage With Nigel Seeley, 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 all the drama surrounding yesterday’s show, Mike Tomlin’s mic’d up segment from Inside the NFL and his confidence in the Steelers right now, plus all the different playoff scenarios and implications as we get ready for week 18. Joining the show to chat about everything happening in the NFL, what he would do at the top of next year’s draft, who he likes this weekend with everything on the line, and much more (21:31-55:43). Next, future Hall of Famer, 3x DPOY, Houston Texans Ring of Honor member, JJ Watt joins the progrum to chat about all his biggest takeaway’s from week 17 of the NFL season, if he’d rest starters going into week 18 with a playoff spot already clinched, his thoughts on the Steelers as a whole, the David Tepper situation, if he dealt with the overexposure that Travis Kelce’s managers fear he’s having right now, and much more (1:07:52-2:35:36). Later, betting insider and handicapper, Nigel Seeley joins the show from across the pond to break down the 2024 World Darts Championship and 16 year old phenom Luke “The Nuke” Littler, and what he expects from the final (3:07:33-3:10:22). 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


