The Pat McAfee Show

On today’s show, Pat, Darius Butler, AJ Hawk, and the boys recap being live on the sidelines from the Rose Bowl in Pasadena yesterday to watch Michigan defeat Alabama in overtime to earn a spot in the National Championship, as well as Washington’s massive win over Texas to cement their spot in the National Championship as well, before overreacting to everything that happened in a crazy week 17 of the NFL season and looking at all the different playoff scenarios going into the last week of the season before going around the internet and checking in on some of the overreactions from different fan bases around the league. Joining the progrum to chat about Jim Harbaugh restoring Michigan to greatness, if he’s likely headed to the NFL after this season, and some of the biggest injury news around the league as we head into week 18 is ESPN NFL Senior Insider and Michigan man, Adam Schefter (31:43-56:22). Next, 4x NFL MVP, Super Bowl Champion/MVP, and Quarterback of the New York Jets, Aaron Rodgers chats about 2023 as a whole, his thoughts on resting players when teams have already clinched a playoff berth, what he thinks about the whole Russell Wilson situation, the whole reporting eligible scandal in the Lions/Cowboys game, and much more (1:04:24-2:10:13). Next, rookie WR sensation for the Los Angeles Rams, 5th round pick out of BYU, Puka Nacua joins the show to chat about his historic rookie season, his relationship with Matthew Stafford, Cooper Kupp, and Sean McVay, what the locker room in LA is like, his thoughts on soaking, and much more (2:12:08-2:27:06). Later, 12 year NFL veteran at QB, ESPN NFL QB guru and co-host of NFL Live, Dan Orlovsky joins the show to chat about smelling Molly Qerim’s shoe on the First Take this morning, Mason Rudolph and the Steelers chances in the playoffs, what’s going on with the Eagles, and which teams it might be joever for (2:30:44-3:04:16). 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

On today’s show, Pat, AJ Hawk, and the boys chat about last night’s Thursday Night Football game that saw Joe Flacco give yet another virtuoso performance throwing for over 300 yards again and three touchdowns, and the Browns clinching a playoff berth by beating the New York Jets at home, before going through the entire week 17 NFL slate and previewing the games and making their picks agains the spread. Joining the progrum fresh off a massive win is Super Bowl Champion/MVP, and current Quarterback for the Cleveland Browns Joe Flacco, to talk about this incredible run that he’s on right now, why it took so long for a team to sign him this year, if he’s enjoying these wins right now more than some in the past, how special it is for his kids to be able to watch him play, if he’s given any thought to next year, and much more (29:55-51:54). Later, the voice of college football, and color commentator for the NFL on Prime, Kirk Herbstreit joins the progrum live from Dallas ahead of tonight’s Cotton Bowl to chat about last night’s Thursday Night Football game, how impressive this Browns team and Joe Flacco have been, his thoughts on the bowl season as a whole, his relationship with Lee Corso, and he previews the College Football Playoff games (1:13:16-1:49:26). 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. Join us on ESPN 2 LIVE from the Rose Bowl for the CFP Megacast at 5PM Eastern. We’ll see you next year. Cheers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On today’s show, Pat, Chuck Pagano, AJ Hawk, and the boys chat more about Russell Wilson getting benched in Denver which has seemingly ended his time in Denver and how weird the whole situation appears to be from the outside, Jaire Alexander electing himself as captain for the Packers before last game against the Panthers and subsequently being suspended for this weekend’s game against the Vikings, and everything else going around the NFL before they preview and pick tonight’s Thursday Night Football game. Joining the show to chat about his teams Rose Bowl prep, feeling nerves before big games, how difficult it is keeping his team focused with all the different events going on, and how Disneyland was is 7x National Champion, 10x SEC Champion, the GOAT, Head Football Coach of Alabama, Nick Saban (10:47-28:36). Next, 11 year NFL veteran, Heisman Trophy winner, Super Bowl Champion/MVP, Pro Bowler, All-Pro, and member of ESPN’s College GameDay, Desmond Howard joins the show to chat about Michigan’s preparation for the Rose Bowl, Jim Harbaugh dealing with speculation about NFL jobs each year, if he thinks all the scandal with Michigan progrum is behind them at this point, and what some of his favorite moments from College GameDay have been (1:31:27-2:01:35). Later, 7x Pro Bowler, 4x All-Pro, Houston Texans Ring of Honor member, and finalist for the Pro Football Hall of Fame Class of 2024, Andre Johnson joins the show to chat about his career, if he’s excited about the Hall of Fame process, the story of how Coach Pagano recruited him out of high school, if he thinks JJ Watt is coming back to the Texans this year, and his thoughts on this Texans team and how bright their future is (2:05:19-2:17:57). 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

On today’s show, Pat, AQ Shipley, Darius Butler, AJ Hawk, and the boys chat about last night’s episode of Hard Knocks In Season, and how awesome Mike McDaniel is, why he’s the perfect coach for the Miami Dolphins, his relationship with Tua and the team as a whole, and everything else happening around the NFL as we prepare for week 17. Joining the progrum to give an NHL update and to tell some hilarious stories is a man who played professional hockey for 16 years, co-host of the Spittin’ Chiclets podcast, and analyst for the NHL on TNT, Paul Bissonnette (31:51-56:55). Next, 3x DPOY, future Hall of Famer, Houston Texans Ring of Honor member, owner of Burnley FC, JJ Watt joins the show to chat about TJ Watt’s continued dominance, his thoughts on the Jaire Alexander suspension that broke today, the Lions winning the division for the first time in 30 years, how good Lamar Jackson is and how difficult it is playing against him, his thoughts on Burnley, and much more (1:03:25-2:09:48). Later, Hall of Famer, 1997 NFL MVP, 1988 Heisman Trophy Winner, 10x Pro Bowler, 10x All-Pro, 1989 Offensive Rookie of the Year, one of the greatest football players of all-time, Barry Sanders joins the show to chat about the Lions finally winning the division, what it means to the city of Detroit, how many touches he could give the Lions right now, when he knew that Dan Campbell was the right guy and how that decision got made, and much more (2:12:11-2:33:37). 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

On today’s show, Pat, Darius Butler, AJ Hawk, and the boys overreact to everything that happened in week 16 of the NFL season over the holiday break including the Chiefs and if they’re truly broken, the Lions clinching their first division title in 30 years, Joe Flacco continuing to play elite football, the 49ers running into a buzzsaw at home against the Ravens, the Dolphins and Cowboys tilt on Christmas Eve, and all the other big takeaway’s from a weekend loaded with football before going through some of the overreactions from around the internet. Joining the show to break down all of the NBA action that we might not have seen on Christmas Day is 16 year NBA veteran, NBA Champion, and ESPN NBA analyst, Kendrick Perkins (48:44-57:13). Next, 4x MVP, Super Bowl Champion/MVP, and Quarterback of the New York Jets, Aaron Rodgers joins the show to chat about getting activated off the IR, and the stir it caused when Nick Bawden was removed from the active roster to make room for Rodgers, his rehab process and what his day to day is like now with no playoffs not he horizon this year, and some of his biggest takeaway’s from the NFL this week including Brock Purdy, the Ravens being incredible, Patrick Mahomes frustrations being overblown by the media, and his thoughts on the Lions winning the NFC North (1:00:52-1:33:39). Later, ESPN NFL Senior Insider Adam Schefter joins the progrum to give some updates on injuries around the league and who we expect to play this week, as well as updates on which coaches are on the hot seat right now, and if he thinks there will still be 7-10 openings at the end of the season (2:03:42-2:45:17). 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

On today’s show, Pat, AJ Hawk, and the boys chat about last night’s Thursday Night Football game between the Rams and the Saints, and how the Rams are turning into a team that nobody wants to play come playoff time, before previewing the entire NFL week 16 slate and making their picks against the spread. Joining the progrum to chat about last night’s game, some of the marquee games this weekend, and if teams like the Chiefs and Eagles can turn things around before the playoffs is former NFL GM, 3x Super Bowl Champion, NY Times best-selling author, and host of the Lombardi Line/GM Shuffle podcast, Michael Lombardi (21:27-53:28). Next, ESPN MLB Insider, Jeff Passan joins the show to chat about Yoshinobo Yamamoto signing with the Dodgers on a 12 year, $325 million deal, and Ty’s foray (and catastrophic failure) into the breaking news world (1:14:03-1:37:53). Later, 11 year NFL veteran on the defensive line, 2018 Walter Payton Man of the Year, 2x Super Bowl Champion, and host of the Green Light Pod, Chris Long joins the show to chat about the Eagles, why he likes the Rams so much, his thoughts on Bill Belichick potentially not coaching in New England next year, the Ravens/49ers tilt on Christmas Day, and much much more (1:51:38-2:31:45). 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. Have a very Merry Christmas, and Happy Holiday’s. We’ll see you on Tuesday. Cheers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On today’s show, Pat, Coach Chuck Pagano, AJ Hawk, and the boys preview tonight’s Thursday Night Football game between the Saints and the Rams that has major playoff implications in the NFC, before eventually making their picks against the spread. Joining the progrum to chat about national signing day and preparation for their massive tilt against Michigan in the Rose Bowl is 7x National Champion, the GOAT, Head Coach of Alabama, Nick Saban (11:54-29:56). Next, the Authority on College Football, Pete Thamel, joins the show to chat about the news that Florida State is looking into the potential of getting out of the ACC, and what it all means (36:04-44:32). Later, Buffalo Bills Running Back James Cook stops by to chat about Joe Brady’s offense, the vibes in Buffalo, and their big win over the Cowboys (1:42:23-1:46:33). Later, Super Bowl Champion, 2x NFL Coach of the Year, member of the Pittsburgh Steelers Hall of Honor, and now CBS NFL analyst, Bill Cowher joins the show to chat about the importance of culture in the NFL and why it’s so evident with teams like the 49ers and Ravens, and why it might be lacking in Pittsburgh, when a Head Coach knows if it’s time to fire a coordinator, the importance of running the football in today’s NFL, his coaching philosophy and how the vibe of the building was when he was Head Coach, who he likes in tonight’s Thursday Night Football game, and much more (1:57:58-2:26:54). 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

On today’s show, Pat, AQ Shipley, Darius Butler, AJ Hawk, and the boys chat about all the drama coming out of Pittsburgh after the media asked George Pickens about his effort blocking on a particular play against the Colts and that he didn’t want to get injured, and why this goes into a bigger conversation about culture, especially when you look at the culture established by teams like the Lions, 49ers, and others. They also chat about everything else happening around the NFL as we look ahead to week 16. Joining the progrum to chat about Ja Morant’s return, Draymond Green’s indefinite suspension, if LeBron and the Lakers can win a title this year, and which young players are performing well right now is ESPN NBA Analyst, former 2nd overall pick of the 2002 NBA Draft, and Duke Blue Devil legend, Jay Williams (35:05-56:46). Later, future Hall of Famer, 3x DPOY, Walter Payton Man of the Year, Texans Ring of Honor Member, JJ Watt joins the show to chat about the black vs white NFL game that has been circulating around the internet, why TJ Watt is the best defensive player in the NFL and why JJ is sick of debate otherwise, what he’s doing for Christmas, and all his biggest takeaways from week 15 of the NFL season (1:01:54-2:15:56). 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

On today’s show, Pat, Darius Butler, AJ Hawk, and the boys chat about last night’s Monday Night Football game between the Eagles and Seahawks that saw Drew Lock lead a game winning drive and give a very emotional post game speech to Lisa Salters, before asking if the Eagles are in big trouble, the Seahawks inching closer to the playoffs, and everything else happening around the NFL. Joining the progrum to chat about his comments about where college football needs to go and to elaborate on them is the Head Football Coach of UCLA, Chip Kelly (24:22-46:20). Next, 4x MVP, Super Bowl Champion/MVP, Quarterback for the New York Jets, Aaron Rodgers joins the progrum to chat about his rehab and recovery, how the Jets being eliminated from the playoffs changes things, what type of input he’ll have going into the offseason in terms of roster construction, wanting to get back out there with all the talk from the media about cleaning house in terms of the coaches, what his favorite Christmas movies are, and much more (1:02:18-1:58:44). Lastly, Head Coach of the Indianapolis Colts and Coach of the Year candidate, Shane Steichen joins the show to chat about how the season has been thus far, why he loves this team so much, the importance of Gardner Minshew, his relationship with Jim Irsay, who invented the Brotherly Shove, and much more (1:58:50-2:13:16). 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

On today’s show, Pat, Darius Butler, AJ Hawk, and the boys overreact to everything that happened in week 15 of the NFL season including the Steelers seemingly being dead in the water, the AFC South becoming one of the best divisions in football, the 49ers and Ravens looking like the clear cut two best teams in the NFL, the Bills being all the way back after beating the hell out of the Cowboys in Buffalo, the Packers defense imploding once again, potentially the end of the Tommy Cutlets era in New York, and all the other important stories around the league before going through all the overreactions from around the internet. Joining the progrum to give some injury updates on CJ Stroud, Trevor Lawrence, as well as who is in and out for tonight’s Monday Night Football game between the Eagles and Seahawks, and which coaches seats may be getting hotter is ESPN Senior NFL Insider, Adam Schefter (27:42-52:16). Later, 2x All-Pro, 2x Pro Bowler, one of the front runners for 2023 NFL DPOY, Linebacker for the San Francisco 49ers, Fred Warner joins the show to chat about why this 9ers team is so special, his relationship with Brock Purdy and what he’s like in the locker room, the intensity the defense plays with, the differences between DeMeco Ryans as a DC and Steve Wilks, if the Philly game from the playoffs last year changed something about this 9ers team, and much more (2:52:29-3:10:58). 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