

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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Sep 20, 2023 • 2h 59min
PMS 2.0 977 - Trenches Wednesday With Jason Kelce, JJ Watt, Cris Carter, AQ Shipley, Darius Butler, & AJ Hawk
On today's show, Pat, AQ Shipley, Darius Butler, AJ Hawk, and the boys chat about Kareem Hunt signing with the Browns and why he's a perfect fit for Cleveland, internal strife going on in Chicago, Kyle Shanahan's thoughts on Thursday Night Football games, Matt LaFleur commenting on David Bakhtiari's knee, and everything else happening around the NFL as we approach week 3. Joining the progrum to chat about his career, his new documentary, how he embodies the city of Philadelphia, his relationship with Nick Sirianni and more is Super Bowl Champion, 6x Pro Bowler, 5x All-Pro, one of if not the greatest center's of all-time, and co-host of the #1 podcast in the country, Jason Kelce (12:08-34:17). Next, 3x DPOY, Walter Payton Man of the Year, 5x Pro Bowler, 7x All-Pro, future Hall of Famer, JJ Watt joins the show for his weekly spot to chat about TJ's massive performance against the Browns, why he thinks TJ and Alex Highsmith are the best edge rushing duo in the NFL, his thoughts on Micah Parsons, the differences between playing on the interior of the d-line and on the edges, why he loves Brock Purdy, and more (1:07:23-1:43:51). Later, Hall of Famer, 8x Pro Bowler, 3x All-Pro, and Walter Payton Man of the Year, Cris Carter joins the show to chat about Marvin Harrison Jr.'s skillset, why young receivers are so good when coming into the NFL, his relationship with Justin Jefferson, his thoughts on Tyreek Hill, and much more (2:11:18-2:38:01). 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

Sep 19, 2023 • 2h 56min
PMS 2.0 976 - Monday Night Football Recap, Dan Orlovsky, The General Bob Carpenter's Top 5, Micah Parsons, Darius Butler LIVE In The ThunderDome, & AJ Hawk
On today's show, Pat, Darius Butler, AJ Hawk, and the boys chat about last night's Monday Night Doubleheader as they recap both Panthers vs. Saints and Steelers vs. Browns and discuss Nick Chubb's gruesome injury, if Matt Canada is the problem in Pittsburgh, Bryce Young's progress, and how good the Saints could be. Joining the progrum to chat about both games last night and also what he thinks is going on with the Bears and Justin Fields is 12 year NFL veteran, ESPN NFL analyst and QB guru, Dan Orlovsky (18:55-50:55). Next, 18th pick of the 2006 NFL Draft, Ohio State Buckeye legend, the man who saved football, The General, Bob Carpenter joins the progrum to give his weekly top 5 in college football (1:26:58-1:40:56). Later, 2021 NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year, 2x Pro Bowler, 2x All-Pro, one of the most dominant and best players in the NFL, Cowboys Edge Rusher Micah Parsons joins the show to chat about his play thus far and that Dallas defense, what he did to improve over the offseason, being in the zone on defense, getting his body right and hiring a chef, his relationship with Dan Quinn and Big Mike McCarthy, and much more (2:24:09-2:44:51). 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

Sep 18, 2023 • 3h 13min
PMS 2.0 975 - OVERREACTION MONDAY, NFL Week 2 Recap, MNF Doubleheader Preview, Adam Schefter, Joe Buck, Cowboys Reporter Todd Archer, Darius Butler LIVE In The ThunderDome, & AJ Hawk
On today's show, Pat, Darius Butler, AJ Hawk, and the boys overreact to everything that happened in week 2 of the NFL season that included several great games, a couple of overtime thrillers, and the thought that the Cowboys and the Dolphins may be the two favorites to play in the Super Bowl if it were to be played next week before previewing tonight's two Monday Night Football games and making their picks. Joining the show to give several injury updates from the weekend and what we need to be aware of for tonight's games is ESPN Senior NFL Insider, Adam Schefter (32:43-47:51). Next, play-by-play commentator for Monday Night Football, one of the most iconic play-by-play men of all-time, Joe Buck joins the show from Pittsburgh to preview tonight's Monday Night Football game between the Browns and Steelers, and chat about his relationship with Troy Aikman (1:13:22-1:30:32). Later, ESPN Beat reporter for the Cowboys, Todd Archer joins the show to chat about why this Cowboys team has the makings to go to the Super Bowl, how dominant Micah Parsons is, why Dak Prescott gets so much hate, Mike McCarthy taking over play calling duties, and more (2:12:08-2:21:48). 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

Sep 15, 2023 • 2h 50min
PMS 2.0 974 - LIVE From Boulder, NFL Week 2 Preview/Picks, Deion Sanders, Stephen A. Smith, The Rock, Aaron Rodgers, & AJ Hawk
On today's show, Pat, AJ Hawk, and the boys are LIVE from the set of College GameDay in Boulder, Colorado with an absolutely loaded lineup as they recap last night's Thursday Night Football game, and preview all of this weekend's week 2 NFL games and make their picks. First, Hall of Famer, one of the greatest athletes of all-time and current Head Coach of the Colorado Buffaloes, Coach Prime joins the set to chat about this weekend's game and why people continue to give his team motivation, his thoughts on the team as a whole and where they're still going, and his expectations for this weekend (1:11-16:45). Next, Stephen A. Smith joins the show to chat about what Prime is doing for college football, his thoughts on the Eagles, Kirk Cousins, the Cowboys, and what he thinks of the NFL slate this weekend (18:19-35:29). Next, one of the most electrifying entertainers of all-time, one of the biggest movie stars in the world, and one of the greatest WWE champions of all-time, Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson joins the set for a conversation years in the making that does not disappoint (1:11:21-2:01:01). Later, 4x NFL MVP, Super Bowl Champion/MVP, one of the greatest throwers of the football of all-time, Aaron Rodgers joins the show to chat about Monday night, why the people who are doubting he can make a return just fuel his fire, how excited he still is about this Jets team, his intentions to return better than ever, and the announcement that he will still be doing Aaron Rodgers Tuesday this season (2:03:24-2:33:14). 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 on Overreaction Monday, Cheers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sep 14, 2023 • 2h 59min
PMS 2.0 973 - Thursday Night Football Preview, Michael Lombardi, Coach Nick Saban, Chuck Pagano LIVE In The ThunderDome, & AJ Hawk
On today's show, Pat, Chuck Pagano, AJ Hawk, and the boys chat about tonight's Thursday Night Football game between the Vikings and Eagles, and who they like when taking into account all the different injuries that both teams are dealing with on a short week before making their picks. Joining the progrum to make his picks for this weekend and preview tonight's Thursday Night Football matchup is 3x Super Bowl Champion, former GM of the Cleveland Browns, NY Times best selling author, host of the Lombardi Line and the GM Shuffle podcast, and friend of the show, Michael Lombardi (22:34-48:14). Next, 7x National Champion, the greatest college football coach of all-time, Nick Saban joins the show for his first of weekly appearances to chat about last week's game against Texas and what opportunities that provides moving forward, his thoughts on people talking about him retiring because he's making a weekly appearance, his thoughts on the CFB expansion, why no one is panicking, what he's told Jalen Milroe this week, and more (1:09:06-1:26:04). 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

Sep 13, 2023 • 3h 1min
PMS 2.0 972 - Eli Manning, JJ Watt, General Bob Carpenter's Top 5, AQ Shipley, Darius Butler, & AJ Hawk
On today's show, Pat, AQ Shipley, Darius Butler, AJ Hawk, and the boys chat about everything happening around the NFL as we close out week 1 and prepare for week 2 including how the offensive line play as a whole was in week 1, if there is any more updates on Aaron Rodgers' achilles, Baker Mayfield figuring out the Vikings' signs on Sunday, Matt Stafford allegedly being on "Quarterback" season 2, and much more. Joining the progrum is 2x Super Bowl Champion/Super Bowl MVP, 4x Pro Bowler, 2016 Walter Payton Man of the Year, and future Hall of Famer, Eli Manning to chat about Aaron Rodgers' injury and his thoughts on a comeback, what Josh Allen needs to do to limit turnovers and why it's difficult with his playmaking ability, his thoughts on the Giants leaving Daniel Jones in while down 40-0, how long it takes for rookie QB's to get comfortable, and more (34:21-55:26). Next, in his first of weekly appearances this season, 3x Defensive Player of the Year, 7x All-Pro, 5x Pro Bowler, 2017 Walter Payton Man of the Year, and future Hall of Famer, JJ Watt joins the show to chat about the best defensive line play of the week including his brother, Jalen Carter, going into the Texans' Ring of Honor, some other pass rushers he's keeping an eye on, and much more (1:05:04-1:43:01). Later, 18th pick of the 2006 NFL Draft, the man who saved college football, "The General" Bob Carpenter joins the show to give his top 5 in college football this week (1:56:53-2:08:01). 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

Sep 12, 2023 • 3h 33min
PMS 2.0 971 - Monday Night Football Recap, Aaron Rodgers Officially Out For The Season, AQ Shipley, Dr. David Chao, Jeff Darlington, Everything DB With Darius Butler, & AJ Hawk
On today's show, Pat, Darius Butler, AJ Hawk, and the boys react to the gut wrenching news that Aaron Rodgers will officially be out for the season after tearing his Achilles against the Bills last night in his Jets debut, and what this means for the Jets, for Rodgers, and for the NFL as a whole moving forward. Joining the progrum to chat about the reports that Rodgers wasn't happy with the offensive tackles cut blocking on the few plays and why they would've been doing that is Super Bowl Champion, 12 year NFL veteran on the offensive line, AQ Shipley (). Next, the Pro Football Doc, Dr. David Chao joins the show to chat about Rodgers' injury, why he suspected it was an Achilles right away, what the timeline is, when he'll have surgery, when he could be back, and more (). Later, ESPN NFL Insider, Jeff Darlington joins the show to chat about the piece he did on Mike McDaniel, his thoughts on the Dolphins this year, if he thinks the Jets are going to reach out to Tom Brady to gauge his interest in a comeback, if he has any interest, and more (). 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

Sep 11, 2023 • 3h 17min
PMS 2.0 970 - OVERREACTION MONDAY, NFL Week 1 Recap, MNF Preview, Adam Schefter, Stephen A. Smith, Scott Van Pelt, Darius Butler LIVE In The ThunderDome, & AJ Hawk
On today's show, Pat, Darius Butler, AJ Hawk, and the boys go through the entire week 1 NFL slate and recap all the games, who impressed, who didn't, and what it means going forward. They also go around the internet and look at some of the biggest overreactions before previewing tonight's Monday Night Football game between the Bills and Jets and making their picks. Joining the progrum to give some injury updates around the league and look ahead to tonight's game is ESPN NFL Senior Insider, Adam Schefter (41:18-55:32). Next, host of First Take and the Stephen A. Smith Show, Stephen A. Smith joins the show to chat about the Cowboys dominance last night and why he isn't buying it yet, his thoughts on the Steelers, if he thinks Jordan Love and the Packers will have continued success, his thoughts on Tua and the Dolphins/Herbert and the Chargers, and much more (1:36:59-2:10:00). Lastly, host of the late night SportsCenter, and newly minted host of Monday Night Countdown, the legend, Scott Van Pelt joins the show to chat about tonight's inaugural episode of Monday Night Countdown with a new cast, how the show will be a little different on September 11, what he's most excited about the show, his thoughts on yesterday as a whole, his betting strategy for the season moving forward, and more (2:10:06-2:26:07). 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

Sep 8, 2023 • 2h 21min
PMS 2.0 969 - LIVE From Tuscaloosa, NFL Week 1 Preview/Picks, Michael Lombardi, Dan Orlovsky, Nick Saban LIVE On Set, & AJ Hawk
On today's show, Pat, AJ Hawk, and the boys are LIVE from the set of College Gameday in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. They recap the Chiefs vs. Lions game and why the Lions might be for real and if we should be worried about the Chiefs, before going through the entire NFL week 1 slate and making their picks. Joining the show to chat about last night's game and to preview week 1 of the NFL slate and give some picks is former NFL GM, NY Times best-selling author, host of The GM Shuffle and Lombardi Line, Michael Lombardi. Next, 12 year NFL veteran at Quarterback, ESPN NFL Analyst and QB guru, Dan Orlovsky joins the show to chat about last night's game, look ahead to this weekend's games and which ones he's most excited to watch. Later, Head Coach of the Alabama Crimson Tide, Nick Saban joins the show to chat about his career, preview tomorrow's game against Texas, and make a massive announcement for the rest of the season. 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+ (12-3 EDT). We appreciate the hell out of all of you. See you tomorrow, cheers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sep 7, 2023 • 2h 55min
PMS 2.0 968 - NFL Kickoff Preview, First Day On ESPN, Aaron Rodgers, Peyton Manning, Adam Schefter, Stefon Diggs, Darius Butler LIVE In The ThunderDome, & AJ Hawk
On today's show, Pat, Darius Butler, AJ Hawk, and the boys preview tonight's NFL Kickoff game between the Detroit Lions and Kansas City Chiefs, chat about Travis Kelce's status, Chris Jones not playing but being there in a suite, Nick Bosa signing the richest contract for a defensive player in NFL history, and much more as we now officially have NFL football in our lives again. Joining the progrum to chat about how things are going in New York and make a special announcement is 4x MVP, Super Bowl Champion/MVP, 5x All-Pro, 10x Pro Bowler, and now Quarterback of the New York Jets, Aaron Rodgers (9:27-16:50). Next, 2x Super Bowl Champion, Super Bowl MVP, 5x NFL MVP, Hall of Famer, one of the greatest players in NFL history and owner of Omaha! Productions, Peyton Manning joins the show to preview tonight's game, chat about Russell Wilson and Sean Payton's relationship, and chat about Quarterback season 2 (19:54-28:35). Next, ESPN NFL Insider, Adam Schefter joins the progrum to discuss Travis Kelce's injury status, Cooper Kupp's ailing hamstring, Nick Bosa signing his massive new deal, updates to the Jonathan Taylor situation, and more injury updates (1:30:52-1:44:55). Later, 2x All-Pro, 3x Pro Bowler, WR for the Buffalo Bills, Stefon Diggs joins the show to chat about the Bills' offense and who he expects to breakout this year, how camp was, why the Bills are flying under the radar this year, his relationship with Ken Dorsey, and much more (2:24:31-2:44:07). 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+ (12-3 EDT). We appreciate the hell out of all of you. See you tomorrow, cheers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices


