

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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Mar 7, 2023 • 2h 56min
PMS 2.0 860 - NFL Franchise Tag Deadline Day, Lamar Jackson Signs The Non-Exclusive Tag, NFL Combine Standout Zack Kuntz, Pacman Jones LIVE In The ThunderDome, & AJ Hawk
On today’s show, Pat, Pacman Jones, AJ Hawk, and the boys chat about the franchise tag deadline in the NFL and what that means for teams like the Giants and Danny Dimes, the Ravens and Lamar Jackson, and the news that the Packers have officially given Aaron Rodgers the right to seek a trade, and Woody Johnson and the Jets brass immediately flying out to California to meet with him, plus everything else that is happening on a crazy day in the NFL. Also joining the show after making waves in Indianapolis at the combine is Old Dominion TE, Zack Kuntz, to chat about his combine process, how he ended up at ODU, which teams he talked to during the interview process, and if he’s always been as big as he is (31:51-46:30). 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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Mar 6, 2023 • 3h 4min
PMS 2.0 859 - Derek Carr Signs With The Saints, NFL Combine Recap, Ian Rapoport, AQ Shipley, Dr. David Chao, & AJ Hawk
On today’s show, Pat, AJ Hawk, and the boys recap the NFL combine, who made themselves the most money, who impressed, plus they react to all the different franchise tags from today, and the news that Derek Carr has officially signed with the New Orleans Saints. Joining the progrum to chat about the Derek Carr news, what that means for the Jets’ QB search, Derrick Henry allegedly being shopped by the Titans, what’s going on with Lamar Jackson, and more is NFL Network Senior Insider, Ian Rapoport (20:09-48:21). Later, 12 year NFL veteran on the offensive line, Super Bowl Champion, host of In the Trenches and the Bobbled Exchange, AQ Shipley joins the show to explain why offensive line drills at the combine are useless and should de done away with (1:12:58-1:39:39). Later, former NFL doctor for the San Diego Chargers, member of Sports Injury Central, the Pro Football Doc, Dr. David Chao joins the show to chat about injuries at the combine, his career as a doctor for an NFL team, his advice for Tua, if he was the one who drove the golf tee into Tyrod Taylor’s lung, and more (2:01:43-2:18:56). 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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Mar 3, 2023 • 3h 9min
PMS 2.0 858 - NFL Combine Chatter, NFL Senior Director Of Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion Sam Rapoport, & The Return Of AJ Hawk
On today’s show, Pat, AJ Hawk, and the boys chat about everything going on with the combine in Indianapolis, who has made themselves some serious money, why this weekend should be a lot of fun with a bunch events and Quarterback’s throwing, and everything else happening around the league as we approach the beginning of free agency. Joining the progrum is NFL Senior Director of Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion, Sam Rapoport, to chat about what she’s been doing to grow the game and trying to make the NFL more inclusive for women and people of color, and the strides that the league has been making as a whole (29:50-57:34). Later, Anthony Richardson’s QB Coach, Denny Thompson joins the show with some spotty wifi to chat about Richardson’s makeup, why he’s poised to impress this week, and more. 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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Mar 3, 2023 • 1h 52min
PMS 2.0 857 - The Happy Hour Show With Ian Rapoport
On today’s show, Pat and the boys do a happy hour show to chat about Pat’s golf trip with the Manning brothers, and how incredible the experience was, before diving into all the news surrounding the NFL combine, who some of the most impressive guys so far have been, Jalen Carter’s situation, and the NFLPA’s new survey breaking down everything about team’s facilities, food, travel, and overall treatment of players. Later, NFL Senior Insider for the NFL Network, Ian Rapoport, joins the show from the combine events at Lucas Oil Stadium to chat about the QB free agency market, who has impressed thus far, where he’s been spending most of his time boozing and gathering information, and more (1:07:40-1:33:44). Make sure you subscribe to youtube.com/thepatmcafeeshow to watch the show. We appreciate the hell out of all of you. See you later today, cheers.
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Feb 28, 2023 • 2h 51min
PMS 2.0 856 - Chargers GM Tom Telesco, & Daniel Jeremiah IN STUDIO, & Coach Chuck Pagano
On today’s show, Pat and the boys chat about all the different NFL news that they didn’t get to yesterday including Carson Wentz officially being released by the Commanders and all the drama surrounding Dan Snyder and him potentially refusing to sell the Commanders. Joining the progrum is the GM of the LA Chargers, Tom Telesco, to chat about the draft process, what his week is like at the combine, the tough loss in the playoffs last year, where the Chargers go from here, and more (42:07-1:14:22). Later, former scout, and lead NFL Network Draft analyst, Daniel Jeremiah joins the show to chat all things draft, what he likes from the QB’s, what the deepest position is in this year’s draft, who he really likes this year, and more (1:14:24-1:54:44). Later, former Head Coach of the Indianapolis Colts, our coach, Chuck Pagano, joins the show to chat about the competition committee, what kind discussions they’re having, and his thoughts on Bryce Young and what he thinks coaches are thinking when it comes to his size as an NFL QB (1:54:46-2:17:04). Make sure you subscribe to youtube.com/thepatmcafeeshow to watch the show. We appreciate the hell out of all of you. We’re off tomorrow, we’ll see you guys on Thursday.
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Feb 27, 2023 • 2h 50min
PMS 2.0 855 - BACK FROM VACATION, Dan Orlovsky, Jeff "The Jett" Passan, & Ian Rapoport LIVE From The ThunderDome
On today’s show, Pat and the boys are back from a two week vacation and cover everything they missed around the sports world including all the different NFL news, the Brett Favre lawsuit, what they did over vacation, and all the other different things happening around the world of sports. Joining the program to chat about the combine this week in Indianapolis, and which prospects we should keep an eye on, specifically the Quarterback’s, and what his potential coaching career might look like is 12 year NFL veteran at QB, and ESPN NFL Analyst, Dan Orlovsky (28:16-55:05). Next, the face of baseball at ESPN, Jeff “The Jett” Passan joins the show to chat about the new pitch clock in baseball, whether it’s good for the game or not, and what it means for baseball moving forward (1:12:37-1:36:58). Later, NFL Insider and friend of the show, Ian Rapoport joins the progrum LIVE in Indianapolis as he discusses the big stories revolving around the combine, what he thinks will ultimately happen with Aaron Rodgers, Derek Carr, and Lamar Jackson, and much more (2:02:05-2:49:53). 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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Feb 14, 2023 • 2h 37min
PMS 2.0 854 - Aaron Rodgers Tuesday with Orlando Brown, and Brett Veach
On today’s show, Pat, AJ Hawk, AQ Shipley, and the boys have an INCREDIBLE Aaron Rodgers Tuesday. In the first hour, Pat and the boys break dahn the Colts new Head Coach hire, Shane Steichen, and what it could mean for the Colts future. Super Bowl Champion & Chiefs Left Tackle, Orlando Brown (0:11:01-0:27:41), joins the show to discuss how everybody doubted their offensive line heading into the Super Bowl, what allowed them to be so successful on the grahnd, Patrick Mahomes’ greatness and more. Brett Veach, Super Bowl Champion and GM for the Chiefs jumped on to discuss what has made them so successful, how they approach finding young talent in the draft, and what Andy Reid is looking for when scouting skill position players(0:30:14-0:59:42). In the 2nd hour, Aaron Rodgers joins the show to dive into his upcoming Darkness Retreat and the misinformation surrounding it, recent Balloon / UFO news, his fear of heights and shahks, and much more(1:01:10-1:41:10). We’re going on a 10 day break here, but will be back Monday the 26th. Thank yew all for riding along this AMAZING football season. As always, subscribe to the Pat McAfee Show on YouTube. Cheers.
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Feb 13, 2023 • 5min
PMS 2.0 853 - OVERREACTION MONDAY, Super Bowl 57 Recap, The Chiefs Are In The Middle Of A Dynasty With Ian Rapoport & AJ Hawk
On today’s show, Pat, AJ Hawk, and the boys react to an insane Super Bowl 57 that saw the Chiefs outlast the Eagles, 38-35, the questionable defensive holding call on the Eagles that effectively ended the game, the magic of Patrick Mahomes, everyone’s thoughts on Rihanna’s halftime show, the commercials that stole the show, the poor field conditions, and everything else surrounding one of the better Super Bowls in recent memory. Joining the progrum to give his thoughts on the Super Bowl, Aaron Rodgers’ pending decision after he returns from the darkness, where Derek Carr might end up, the Colts and Shane Steichen being close on agreeing to make him the Head Coach, what the Cardinals are doing with their vacant Head Coaching role, Lamar Jackson potentially being on the move, and who Sean Payton might have in mind as his DC is Senior NFL Insider for the NFL Network, Ian Rapoport (2:02:58-2:35:20). Make sure you subscribe to youtube.com/thepatmcafeeshow to watch the show. We appreciate the hell out of all of you. See you tomorrow for the last Aaron Rodgers Tuesday of the season. Cheers.
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Feb 10, 2023 • 2h 42min
PMS 2.0 852 - Super Bowl Friday with Gary Vee, Sean Payton, CJ Stroud, Shaquille Leonard, Shams Charania, Jordan Poyer, Bret Micheals, Micheal Lombardi, and Gabriel Morency
On today’s show, Pat, AJ Hawk, AQ Shipley & the boys are LIVE from radio row in BEAUTIFUL Phoenix Arizona, kicking off the Super Bowl week Friday! Pat opens up reaping the week and doing a little house keeping for the progrum, then welcome on an absolute icon of a human to have a wonderful conversation about life and social media Gary Vee(0:06:12-0:22:55). We then shit gears back to the big game as Pat welcomes Super Bowl winning head coach Sean Payton as they discuss the state of the game and officiating as technology and stat tracking advances in the game(0:22:57-0:49:35). Continuing along with the progrum, Pat brings on former Ohio State Quarterback and hopeful first round pick C.J. Stroud to talk about his journey leading up to this point(0:50:20-1:03:17). Pat keeps the guests rolling as he welcomes on Colts Superstar linebacker Shaquille Leonard to talk about the Colts past season and the upcoming future for the organization(1:03:14-1:14:55). Pat takes a literal pivot brining on friend of the progrum and NBA insider Shams Charania who breaks some NBA All-Star weekend news(1:16:29-1:25:40). As Pat brings the conversation back towards football he welcomes on NFL Pro-Bowler and All-Pro safety, Jordan Poyer to talk about the Buffalo Bills season in review and what is next for his career(1:25:44-1:46:17). As the boys enjoy the festivities that come along with Radio Row here, musician and generational icon Bret Michaels hops on with Pat and the boys(1:47:57-1:55:04). With the focus back on the big game, Pat brings on Michael Lombardi to discuss his opinions on the year in the NFL(1:56:29-2:09:48). To close off the program Pat brings on Canadian Gambling legend, Gabriel Morency with some fire prop bets for the game(2:09:49-2:27:09). Pat, AJ and the boys give their Super Bowl picks to wrap up this weeks progrum. We appreciate you for following along, make sure you subscribe to youtube.com/thepatmcafeeshow to catch the show live. We appreciate the hell out of you all, see you tomorrow, cheers.
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Feb 9, 2023 • 1h 59min
PMS 2.0 851 Part 2 - Brian Urlacher, Chris T Clem, Taylor Heinicke, George Kittle, Carson Palmer, PacMan Jones, Stephen A. Smith, Adam Thielen, and Aaron Jones
Today's Glorious show was so amazing it had to be split into two. As the show continues to roll through media row, Pat welcomes Bears legend Brian Urlacher alongside Chief Patrol Agent Chris T Clem to talk the current state of the NFL and the world (1:18:04-1:37:35). Joining the Program is current NFL free agent quarterback Taylor Heinicke (1:39:53-1:58:06) to talk zynning, his fresh J collection, and his football future while George Kittle makes a candid appearance to wrap up the conversation with some great Harry Potter talk. Friend of the program, Heisman Trophy winner and former NFL QB Carson Palmer joins the show to talk about his life after football and CBD experience (2:02:41-2:12:54). NFL and West Virginia legend PacMan Jones stops by to talk mental health post playing career and the cannabis industry (2:14:03-2:19:53). Pat welcomes on sports media legend and trailblazer Stephen A. Smith to talk about his career path, the current state of the NBA and much more (2:20:36-2:36:23). Pat welcomes you back to the program with all the boys, while welcoming Vikings wide receiver Adam Thielen to talk about his performance at yesterday’s Waste Management pro-am and “Shot at Glory”(2:36:26-2:59:45). To wrap up today’s show Aaron Jones stops by the set to chat about the NFL Honors and the Walter Peyton man of the Year award. Make sure you subscribe to youtube.com/thepatmcafeeshow to catch the show live. We appreciate the hell out of you all, see you tomorrow, cheers.
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