

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 27, 2023 • 2h 41min
PMS 2.0 934 - Ian Rapoport, Jeff Passan, Congressman Mike Gallagher
On today’s show, Pat, Pacman Jones, AJ Hawk, and the boys chat about LSU winning the College World Series, and all the different pertinent news stories floating around the NFL including Dalvin Cook to the Jets potentially and where DeAndre Hopkins might wind up. Joining the show before he hits the golf course is NFL Network Sr. Insider, Ian Rapoport to chat about Dalvin Cook, DeAndre Hopkins, full-time refs, and much more (17:48-37:29). Next, ESPN MLB Insider Jeff Passan joins the show to chat about the College World Series, how many of these guys we’ll see in the bigs and how soon, the brilliance of Shohei Ohtani, what’s going on with the Oakland A’s, and more (1:17:53-1:46:16). Later, Congressman Mike Gallagher from the 7th Congressional District of Wisconsin joins the show to chat about Aliens, the state of politics, and much much more (1:46:18-2:40:37). 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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Jun 26, 2023 • 2h 46min
PMS 2.0 933 - College World Series Preview, Adam DeVine, Mike Florio, Ryan McGee, & AJ Hawk
On today’s show, Pat, AJ Hawk, and the boys discuss tonight’s deciding game 3 of the College World Series between LSU and Florida, and how that is seemingly the only sporting event to watch, while also discussing their weekends, and Zito’s bachelor party in Nashville. Joining the progrum to chat about his career, almost dying at age 11, and his new movie “The Out-law’s” which is available on Netflix July 7th, is actor and comedian, Adam DeVine (32:08-44:14). Next, Mike Florio of Pro Football Talk joins the show to chat about Jordan Love, Matt LaFleur and the Packers, Antonio Brown’s appearance on Tyreek Hill’s podcast, the NFLPA’s new executive director, and who a new heir to Roger Goodell could be (1:13:14-1:41:07). Later, the man, the myth, the legend, Ryan McGee joins the show from his hotel room in Omaha to chat about LSU vs. Florida, his time in Omaha, the fake Eric Church performing right outside his hotel room window, how he thinks the game is going to pan out tonight, and various NASCAR takes that he wants to get off his chest (1:59:11-2:18:41). 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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Jun 23, 2023 • 2h 52min
PMS 2.0 932 - Feel Good Friday With Dan Orlovsky, Ian Rapoport, Dana White, Michael Lombardi, & AJ Hawk
Today’s Feel Good Friday is anchored by four great guests. First, joining Pat, AJ, and the boys is 12 year NFL veteran, ESPN NFL analyst, Dan Orlovsky to chat about playing in the Pro-Am at The Travelers Championship, his thoughts on Mac Jones and the Patriots, Jordan Love and the Packers collective ceiling this year, who the best team in the AFC is, and where the Colts and Steelers fall in terms of tiers in the NFL this year (18:59-58:31). Next, Ian Rapoport joins the show to chat about the Commanders sale, updates in the Dalvin Cook situation, and everything else happening around the NFL (1:07:59-1:32:58). Later, UFC President Dana White joins the progrum to chat about the Mark Zuckerberg v. Elon Musk fight, and how likely it is that it gets done and if it will be on a UFC card (1:47:44-1:54:51). Lastly, 3x Super Bowl Champion, NY Times best selling author, host of the Lombardi Line and GM Shuffle, Michael Lombardi joins the show to chat about everything happening around the NFL and his thoughts on the NBA Draft coverage (2:14:31-2:41:03). 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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Jun 22, 2023 • 2h 41min
PMS 2.0 931 - NBA Draft Preview, Shams Charania, Kirk Herbstreit, Kendrick Perkins, Pacman Jones LIVE In The ThunderDome, & AJ Hawk
On today’s show, Pat, Pacman Jones, AJ Hawk, and the boys chat about tonight’s NBA Draft, the Titanic voyage submarine that was found and things do not look good, Mark Zuckerberg and Elon Musk potentially fighting in the Octagon, and everything else happening in the sports world. Joining the progrum to preview tonight’s NBA Draft, break some news about the #2 pick, and recap some of the trades made yesterday is NBA Insider for Stadium and The Athletic, Shams Charania (8:48-24:45). Next, the face of College Football, color commentator for the NFL on Prime, College GameDay mainstay, Kirk Herbstreit joins the show to chat about what he’s been up to lately, his love for the Cincinnati Reds, his thoughts on the upcoming college football and NFL seasons, and much more (1:02:52-1:49:42). Later, 2003 1st round NBA Draft Pick out of high school, ESPN NBA analyst, Kendrick Perkins joins the show to give his thoughts on the NBA Draft, how good Wemby could be, what he thinks needs to happen with Zion, and more (2:02:33-2:16:52). 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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Jun 21, 2023 • 2h 43min
PMS 2.0 930 - Jay Bilas, Adam Schefter, Adrian Wojnarowski, Pacman Jones LIVE In The ThunderDome, & AJ Hawk
On today’s show, Pat, Pacman Jones, AJ Hawk, and the boys discuss all the pertinent news stories in both the real world and sports world as sports have essentially come to a standstill. Joining the program to preview the NBA Draft, his thoughts on Wemby, who else from this draft class is going to be a star, the advantages and disadvantages to going to college versus the G-League, and more is ESPN Basketball Analyst who will be doing his 21st NBA Draft on Thursday, Jay Bilas (38:45-57:30). Next, ESPN NFL Insider Adam Schefter joins the progrum to discuss Dalvin Cook’s comments on his podcast about potentially wanting to play with D-Hop, why he thinks the Jets would be a good fit, the 49ers QB situation, what he knows about what’s going on in Buffalo, the Tyreek Hill situation, and whether or not Kyler Murray could be traded after the season if the Cardinals are staring down the #1 pick (1:05:55-1:39:28). Later, ESPN NBA Insider, Adrian Wojnarowski joins the show to chat about some of the big moves that may be happening in the NBA as we get close to the Draft, his thoughts on Wemby, and more (1:52:39-2:02:59). 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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Jun 20, 2023 • 3h 3min
PMS 2.0 929 - Paul Heyman, US Open Champion Wyndham Clark, Pacman Jones LIVE In The ThunderDome, & AJ Hawk
On today’s show, Pat, Pacman Jones, AJ Hawk, and the boys chat more about the Jack Jones situation after his attorney, Rosemary Scapicchio addressed the media today giving her thoughts on the whole situation and where they stand right now, and whether it helps, hurts, or doesn’t matter at all for Jack Jones moving forward. They also chat about Packers players publicly backing Jordan Love and how he’s looked so far in OTA’s, and why it truly feels like the turning of a page for the Packers organization. They also discuss the group of people who went down in a submarine and now are having issues and only have 40 hours of oxygen left, and everything else going on in the sports world (20:40-40:46). Joining the progrum to everyone’s surprise is the Wise man, the microphone maestro, WWE icon, Paul Heyman to chat about Roman Reigns’ iconic run as champion, what is means to be great, and a couple of life lessons as well (1:53:19-2:11:55). Later, newly minted US Open Champion, Wyndham Clark joins the show to discuss his incredible weekend, how working with a mental coach helped get him over the hump, his thoughts approaching the 18th green on Sunday, his relationship with his caddie, why he thinks he’s putting everything together now, and much more (). 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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Jun 19, 2023 • 3h 1min
PMS 2.0 928 - US Open Recap, Shams Charania, Ian Rapoport, Chris Paul, & AJ Hawk
On today’s show, Pat, AJ Hawk, and the boys chat about an incredible US Open that saw Wyndham Clark hold on for an amazing victory, why some people didn’t enjoy LACC, all the amazing stories that came out of the weekend, Father’s Day weekend as a whole, Jack Jones getting arrested for having two loaded guns in the Boston airport and what the fallout from that might be, all the big NBA news including Bradley Beal being traded to the Suns for a package that includes Chris Paul and other pieces, and everything else happening in the sports world as we are entering an extremely dry period. Joining the show to chat about the Chris Paul/Bradley Beal trade, if Damian Lillard is going to be playing for the Heat, whether or not Zion is going to be traded before the NBA Draft on Thursday, and more is NBA Insider for Stadium and The Athletic, Shams Charania (20:26-40:12). Next, NFL Senior Insider for NFL Network, Ian Rapoport joins the show to chat about the Jack Jones situation, Jordan Love in Green Bay, and everything else happening around the NFL (1:20:39-1:38:55). Later, 12x NBA All-Star, 9x All-NBA, 9X All-NBA Defense, 2006 NBA Rookie of the Year, Chris Paul joins the show to chat about his new book coming out, “61” his immediate thoughts on being traded, his plans for his future after basketball, and what he thinks the next stage of his career looks like (1:50:32-2:01:22). 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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Jun 16, 2023 • 2h 45min
PMS 2.0 927 - Michael Lombardi, Mardy Fish, Ryan McGee, & Shams Charania
On today’s show, Pat and the boys chat about the US Open and how gettable LACC has been so far, all the NFL news percolating around the internet, and everything else going on in the sports world as we head into Father’s Day weekend. Joining the progrum is former NFL GM, author, host of the Lombardi Line and GM Shuffle, Michael Lombardi joins the show to chat about what he’s hearing about DeAndre Hopkins and where he might end up, the Stefon Diggs/Bills situation, Herbert and Burrow’s contracts, and more (19:56-49:27). Next, Silver Medalist in the 2004 Olympics, 14 career titles, former #1 ranked USA tennis player in the world, Mardy Fish joins the show to chat about his documentary on Netflix and dealing with depression and anxiety during his playing career, how he’s become an unbelievable golfer and getting prepared for the American Century Championship, if he’s considered playing pickle ball professionally, and much more (1:07:30-1:42:17). Next, one half of Marty and McGee, ESPN analyst Ryan McGee joins the show to chat about the College World Series, why it’s such a great event, his thoughts on college football and realignment, a couple Nascar takes, and more (1:46:59-2:09:38). Later, NBA Insider for Stadium and The Athletic, Shams Charania joins the show to break down the Ja Morant suspension, and the rumors that Zion Williamson might be getting traded by the New Orleans Pelicans (2:28:08-2:35:57). Make sure you subscribe to youtube.com/thepatmcafeeshow to watch the show. We appreciate the hell out of all of you. Have a great Father’s Day weekend, we’ll see you Monday.
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Jun 15, 2023 • 2h 43min
PMS 2.0 926 - US Open Preview, Dave Barnett Of The Tour Junkies, Ian Rapoport, Patrick Surtain II, Pacman Jones LIVE In The ThunderDome, & AJ Hawk
On today’s show, Pat, Pacman Jones, AJ Hawk, and the boys chat about the US Open starting today at LA Country Club and who they look on one of the tougher tracks that we’ll see all year. They also discuss Antonio Brown losing his Arena Football League team, smoking meat, D Hop’s New England visit, the running back market as a whole, and all the non stories that are trying to be made into stories this week. Joining the progrum to break down the field at the US Open, who we should bet on, and how difficult the course is going to be this weekend at LA Country Club is Dave Barnett, co-host and co-creator of the Tour Junkies podcast (25:44-44:59). Next, NFL Network Senior Insider, Ian Rapoport joins the progrum to chat about his meat smoking prowess, if D-Hop is going to sign with New England, what he thinks of the Running Back market, and more (1:39:44-1:50:43). Later, 9th overall pick of the 2021 NFL Draft, Pro Bowler, 1st Team All-Pro, one of, if not the best Cornerback in the league, Patrick Surtain II of the Denver Broncos joins the show to chat about being considered the best CB in the league going into his 3rd season, how much his Dad helped him, his relationship with Nick Saban, his new coaches in Denver, who he considers the best WR’s in the league, and much more (2:08:50-2:26:06). 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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Jun 14, 2023 • 2h 59min
PMS 2.0 925 - Jeff Passan, Mike Florio, Denver Nuggets Head Coach Michael Malone, Las Vegas Golden Knights Captain Mark Stone, Pacman Jones LIVE In The ThunderDome, & AJ Hawk
On today’s show, Pat, Pacman Jones, AJ Hawk, and the boys chat about the Las Vegas Golden Knights winning their first Stanley Cup and Mark “Stoner” Stone netting a hat trick en route to destroying the Florida Panthers 9-3. They also cover more on the Stefon Diggs situation as he was back at practice today and everything was seemingly overblown, along with the trailer for “Quarterback,” coming to Netflix on July 12 produced by Omaha Productions and starring Patrick Mahomes, Kirk Cousins, and Marcus Mariotta. Joining the progrum to discuss baseball now that the NBA and NHL seasons are over, is MLB Senior Insider for ESPN, Jett Passan to discuss the Oakland A’s reverse boycott, how a lot of teams people didn’t expect to be good are leading their divisions, who the biggest disappointments have been thus far, and more (20:30-47:24). Next, Mike Florio of Pro Football Talk stops by to chat about the story that an unnamed NFL player lost $8 million gambling last year, and what’s going on with Stefon Diggs and Saquon Barkley (47:47-1:00:02). Next, Head Coach of the Denver Nuggets, NBA Champion, Michael Malone joins the show to chat about the Nuggets’ success, his coaching style, what Joker is like behind closed doors, his thoughts throughout the playoffs when no one was giving the Nuggets any respect, and much more in an incredible conversation (1:18:52-1:44:27). Later, Captain of the Las Vegas Golden Knights, Stanley Cup Champion, friend of the show, Mark Stone joins the show with Lord Stanley’s Cup to chat about his unbelievable game, the season, the party afterwards, what the boys have been doing, when the parade is, and the experience as a whole (2:05:03-2:19:08). 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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