

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 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

Sep 5, 2023 • 2h 33min
PMS 2.0 967 - Michael Lombardi, Kirk Herbstreit, Duke Football Head Coach Mike Elko, Mike The Miz, Pacman Jones LIVE In The ThunderDome, & AJ Hawk
Former GM Michael Lombardi joins the show to discuss the NFL season. Kirk Herbstreit talks about college football and the NFL season. Duke Coach Mike Elko speaks about their win against Clemson. WWE Superstar Mike The Miz briefly appears. The hosts also discuss contracts, injuries, coaching changes, and betting trends for the upcoming NFL season.

Sep 4, 2023 • 2h 54min
PMS 2.0 966 - College Football Week 1 Recap, Deion Sanders, TJ Lang, & AJ Hawk
On today's show, Pat, AJ Hawk, and the boys recap week 1 of the college football season and all the best games, biggest upsets, and what we should keep an eye out for the rest of the season. They also discuss Chris Jones' continued hold out, the start of the NFL season starting this week, and much more. Joining the progrum fresh off a massive 45-42 victory over TCU, 2x Super Bowl Champion, Hall of Famer, 8x All-Pro, 8x Pro Bowler, member of the NFL 100th Anniversary All-Time Team, and Head Coach of the Colorado Buffaloes, Deion Sanders joins the show to chat about the big win, Shedeur Sanders having a career day, Travis Hunter and his two-way excellence, the expectations moving forward, and much more (17:16-38:54). Later, Super Bowl Champion, 2x Pro Bowler, 10 year NFL veteran on the offensive line, and now Detroit Lions sideline reporter, TJ Lang joins the show to chat about Eastern Michigan's OL Brian Dooley giving up his scholarship for one of his teammates and what TJ is trying to do to make things right, the expectations for the Lions this year and why he's very optimistic about their chances, the offensive line being a strength, why Jared Goff might be the guy for the next 10 years, and more (1:11:18-1:47:01). 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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Aug 31, 2023 • 3h 7min
PMS 2.0 965 - Joe Theismann, Darius Butler, Bill Cowher, & Pacman Jones LIVE In The ThunderDome
On today’s show, Pat, Pacman Jones, and the boys chat about Chris Ballard’s press conference about Jonathan Taylor and the Colts as a whole, Zay Flowers and the Ravens appearing to be very tight, all the top college games this weekend as college football is officially back, and everything else happening around the NFL as we are just one week away from the start of the season. Joining the program is Super Bowl Champion, 1983 NFL MVP, 1982 NFL Man of the Year, 2x Pro Bowler, All-Pro, former QB of the Washington Commanders, Joe Theismann to chat about his thoughts on the Commanders and what they need to do to be successful, his career as a whole and how his horrific injury was actually the best thing to happen to him, his thoughts on Notre Dame, NIL, and much more (31:20-1:03:31). Next, 9 year NFL veteran at DB, host of the Man-To-Man podcast and friend of the progrum, Darius Butler joins the show to chat about the Jonathan Taylor situation and what is going to happen there, why he likes the Ravens to come out of the AFC this year, and more (1:12:40-1:57:23). Lastly, Hall of Fame, Super Bowl Champion, 1992 NFL Coach of the Year, Pittsburgh Steelers Hall of Honor member, and now CBS NFL analyst, Bill Cowher joins the progrum for an incredible conversation about his career, what coaching in Pittsburgh means, his relationship with Mike Tomlin, his relationship with referees, if he’s worried about where football is going, and much much more (1:57:25-2:33:42). 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 on Monday, cheers.
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Aug 30, 2023 • 3h 1min
PMS 2.0 964 - Josh Allen, The General Bob Carpenter's Top 5, Pacman Jones LIVE In The ThunderDome, & AJ Hawk
On today's show, Pat, Pacman, AJ Hawk, and the boys chat about the final rosters coming together, Hard Knocks last night and Aaron Rodgers taking shots at his offense, the Packers being the other mystery team involved in a potential Jonathan Taylor trade, and more. Joining the progrum is All-Pro, 2x Pro Bowler, one of the best QB's in the NFL, the cover athlete of Madden 24, Quarterback of the Buffalo Bills, Josh Allen to chat about how training camp was, guys being compared to him who come into the league now, his thoughts on the offense, getting his mechanics digitally mapped, the expectations for the Bills this year, and much more (1:07-23:16). Later, former 1st round pick in the 2006 NFL Draft, Ohio State legend, the man who saved college football, The General Bob Carpenter joins the show to give his inaugural top 5 in college football, which he will be giving us every week this year (2:00:19-2:26:33). 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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Aug 29, 2023 • 2h 58min
PMS 2.0 963 - Viktor Hovland, Shane Lechler, AQ Shipley, Michael Lombardi, Pacman Jones LIVE In The ThunderDome, & AJ Hawk
On today's show, Pat, Pacman Jones, AJ Hawk, and the boys chat about cut down day in the NFL and how all NFL teams need to be down to 53 men, why it's a difficult day for players and GM's, but why it also illustrates how special the NFL is. Joining the progrum fresh off two consecutive wins and winning the FedEx Cup, Viktor Hovland joins the show to chat about how incredible he's been playing as of late, how his game has evolved and gotten better, his new short game coach and statistics coach, what he's going to do with all the money he just won, the Ryder Cup, and much more (20:15-36:51). Next, 9x All-Pro, 7x Pro Bowler, 2000's and 2010's All-Decade Team, one of the greatest punters of all-time, Shane Lechler joins the show to chat about his career, he and Pat's relationship, his relationship with Al Davis, his time with Seabass, and some incredible stories in a hilarious conversation (1:09:34-1:34:00). Next, 12 year NFL veteran on the offensive line, Super Bowl Champion, and host of In The Trenches, AQ Shipley joins the show to chat about Ryan Jensen's knee situation (1:40:47-1:57:57). Later, 3x Super Bowl Champion, former GM of the Cleveland Browns, host of the GM Shuffle, NY Times best-selling author, Michael Lombardi joins the show to chat about cut down day in the NFL, what he thinks the Cardinals are doing, the Jonathan Taylor situation, how quickly a GM would know if his team is going to be good or not, and more (2:05:45-2:34:39). 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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Aug 28, 2023 • 2h 42min
PMS 2.0 962 - Ian Rapoport, TJ Watt, Dalvin Cook, & AJ Hawk
NFL Network Senior Insider Ian Rapoport joins the show to discuss Nick Bosa's contract, potential teams interested in Jonathan Taylor, and Josh Jacobs' RB situation. TJ Watt talks about training camp and his pass rush moves. Dalvin Cook chats about his impressions of the Jets, playing with Aaron Rodgers, and the RB market.

Aug 24, 2023 • 2h 45min
PMS 2.0 961 - Ryan Fitzpatrick, Billy Walters, Mitch Morse, Chuck Pagano, Pacman Jones LIVE In The ThunderDome, & AJ Hawk
On today's show, Pat, Pacman Jones, AJ Hawk, and the boys chat about everything going on in the sports world as we are just 14 days away from the start of the NFL season. They are also joined by several great guests. First, 17 year NFL veteran and Amazon Prime NFL Analyst, Ryan Fitzpatrick joins the show to preview this season and chat about last year on Prime and what he's excited for this year (18:31-45:04). Next, Billy Walters, arguably the greatest gambler of all-time joins the show to discuss his career, his book that is available now, tell some stories, and give some betting advice (1:15:23-1:43:03). Next, Buffalo Bills Center and Pro Bowler, Mitch Morse joins the show to chat about training camp, how excited he is for the season to start, the vibe of the Bills going into the season and much more (1:43:05-2:12:01). Lastly, Coach Chuck Pagano joins the progrum to discuss Isiah Simmons being traded to the Giants and how he could flourish in Wink Martindale's defense (2:18:41-2:24:02). 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 Monday. Cheers.
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Aug 23, 2023 • 2h 50min
PMS 2.0 960 - Hard Knocks Episode 3 Recap, Mike Greenberg, Darius Slay, Pacman Jones LIVE In The ThunderDome, & AJ Hawk
Mike Greenberg, Darius Slay, Pacman Jones, and AJ Hawk join Pat McAfee and the boys to discuss topics such as Hard Knocks, potential trade deals for Jonathan Taylor, concerns for the Jets offensive line, and how Aaron Rogers has changed the game. They also talk about the Buffalo Bills, the city of Cincinnati, punting, and reflect on intense football conditioning workouts.

Aug 22, 2023 • 3h 1min
PMS 2.0 959 - UFC Bantamweight Champion "Suga" Sean O'Malley, Steve Mariucci, Pacman Jones LIVE In The ThunderDome, & AJ Hawk
On today's show, Pat, Pacman Jones, AJ Hawk, and the boys chat about last night's Monday Night Football game between the Ravens and Commanders and how Sam Howell looks like he might be a guy going forward, the Colts officially allowing Jonathan Taylor to seek a trade although he is at joint practices in Philadelphia with the Eagles, and everything else happening in the NFL as we are just 16 days away from the start of the regular season. Joining the progrum is the newly crowned UFC Bantamweight Champion of the World, Suga Sean O'Malley, to discuss his fight with Aljamain Sterling, how incredible the night was, who he potentially wants to fight next, being a little banged up going into the fight, his interaction with Conor McGregor after the fight on Instagram, and much more (28:54-53:12). Later, former Head Coach of the San Francisco 49ers and Detroit Lions, and current analyst on the NFL Network, Steve Mariucci joins the show to chat about GameDay Morning on the NFL Network, his thoughts on Jordan Love going into the season, how he thinks the Jets will fare with Aaron Rodgers, what's going to happen with the RB market, Shane Steichen having to deal with the Jonathan Taylor situation as a first-time Head Coach, and more (1:56:35-2:34:07). 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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