

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.
Episodes
Mentioned books

May 19, 2023 • 2h 38min
PMS 2.0 908 - Feel Good Friday with Fireman Ed, Al Micheals and Ian Rapoport
On today’s show, Pat, AJ Hawk, Pacman Jones, and the boys break DAHN the NBA and NHL playoffs from the night before. After some conversation Pat welcomes on Jets super fan and retired New York Fire fighter, Fireman Ed to discuss some disgraceful remarks made by this progrum’s very own Boston Connor. The optimism is great as Pat transitions the conversation from Connor’s harsh words to his expectations from the Jets this upcoming season. As the conversation rolls on Pat brings on a play by play legend and current voice of Thursday Night Football on Prime Video Al Micheals. They get into the transition from Sunday night’s games to now calling the games on Thursdays and last season as a whole, as well as a look ahead to the upcoming games this year as the full schedule was recently announced. To close out the show Pat brings on our good friend Ian Rapoport to wrap up the NFL news from this week. Have a fantastic weekend and hope to see you back with us on Monday. 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.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

May 18, 2023 • 3h 15min
PMS 2.0 907 - Pittsburgh Steelers GM Omar Khan, 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 PGA Championship starting today, Jimmy Butler putting the Miami Heat on his back after a big road victory in Boston against the Celtics, some of the other news stories floating around the NFL, and everything else happening around the sports world. Joining the show to chat about his draft process, break some news about a new signing, discuss what’s on his plate the next few months, and explain how he does things differently than his predecessor is Pittsburgh Steelers GM, Omar Khan (1:07:35-1:23:23). Later, the Captain of the Las Vegas Golden Knights, Mark “Stoner” Stone joins the progrum to chat about his career, what it’s like playing for Vegas, being the first captain in the history of the franchise, how his back is faring after several back surgeries in the last year, if the boys are buzzing right now, his pregame superstitions, and much more (2:25:12-2:45:51). 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.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

May 17, 2023 • 3h
PMS 2.0 906 - Pat Is Back In Studio, Kirk Herbstreit, Jeff "The Jett" Passan, Pacman Jones LIVE In The ThunderDome, & AJ Hawk
On today's show, Pat is officially back in the saddle and is joined by Pacman Jones, AJ Hawk, and the boys. They chat about Pat speaking at Disney's upfronts yesterday and the big news that was announced. They also cover the Ja Morant situation more at length after Adam Silver's comments about the situation, and everything else that is happening around the sports world. Joining the progrum to chat about the show moving to ESPN, what it means, how things are going to change (they're not), and why he thinks people feel the way they do about ESPN is the face of college football, NFL Color Commentator for Amazon Prime, and friend of the show, Kirk Herbstreit (30:08-54:16). Later, Senior MLB Insider, author, and journalist, Jett Passan joins the show to chat about the Aaron Judge "cheating scandal," if the changes to baseball's rules have been a success so far this season, Shohei Ohtani still being unbelievable, what's going to happen with the Oakland A's, and more (1:53:38-2:26:14). 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.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

May 16, 2023 • 2h 45min
PMS 2.0 905 - Michael Lombardi, Darius Butler, Pacman Jones & AJ Hawk LIVE In The ThunderDome
On today’s show, AJ Hawk, Pacman Jones, and the boys fill in for Pat while he is on paternity. They chat about the recent article from The Ringer in which Davante Adams talked about having a different vision for the offense than the front offense, and finally feeling like people understand he can perform at an All-Pro level without Aaron Rodgers, if it ultimately means anything, and if they can get things worked out. They also discuss the Vikings removing Dalvin Cook from their Twitter header, and everything else happening around the NFL as we enter a pretty low news period. Joining the progrum to chat about the Davante Adams situation, if we can learn anything from what's happening in Rookie minicamps, his thoughts on Joel Embiid and the 76ers, his new book coming out this fall, and more is 3X Super Bowl Champion, former GM of the Cleveland Browns, NY Times best selling author, host of the GM Shuffle podcast and the Lombardi Line, Michael Lombardi (55:08-1:10:05). Later, 9 year NFL veteran at DB, host of the Man-To-Man pod, Darius Butler joins the show to chat about the Dalvin Cook situation, his thoughts on the NBA Conference Finals matchups, an update on the F1 season, his pick-up basketball and golf exploits, and more (1:56:25-2:22:45). 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.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

May 15, 2023 • 2h 55min
PMS 2.0 904 - NFL Wrap Up With Ian Rapoport, NBA Playoff Chatter With Shams Charania, & AJ Hawk LIVE In The ThunderDome
On today’s show, AJ Hawk, and the boys fill in for Pat while he is on paternity. They discuss the Washington Commanders sale officially going through to Josh Harris and his group, what that means for the Commanders moving forward, what Dan Snyder does next, and they recap all of this weekend’s NBA Playoffs and NHL Playoffs action. Joining the progrum to chat about the Commanders sale, Matt Ryan joining CBS but not officially retiring, Quinnen Williams being unhappy with his current situation with the Jets, what’s next for Carson Wentz, and more is NFL Network Senior Insider, Ian Rapoport (20:15-46:07). Later, NBA Insider for The Athletic, Stadium, and Run It Back on Fanduel TV, Shams Charania joins the show to chat about Ja Morant’s current situation and what kind of suspension we could be looking at, all the coaching changes in the NBA, what he’s expecting from the rest of the playoffs, the draft lottery and implications, and more (2:05:44-2:24:26). 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.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

May 12, 2023 • 2h 54min
PMS 2.0 903 - Feel Good Friday With NFL Schedule Release Video Reactions, General Bob Carpenter, & AJ Hawk LIVE In The ThunderDome
On today’s show, AJ Hawk, and the boys fill in for Pat while he is on paternity. They chat about the NFL schedule release videos and who the big winners and losers were, take a deeper dive into all the different Thursday Night, Sunday Night, and Monday Night games, and chat about everything else going on in the sports world including the NBA Playoffs, the Stanley Cup Playoffs, and what free agents are still available in the NFL. Joining the progrum to chat about NIL, gambling in college sports, and to share some stories from his time in college with AJ is 18th pick of the 2006 NFL Draft, former Ohio State legend, the man who saved Big Ten football not too many years ago, The General, Bobby Carpenter (1:01:23-1:19:09). Later, Pat stops by to chat about the schedule release videos, how he’s been since having his baby girl, and his thoughts on the primetime games, as the Colts are one of the four teams who do not have a primetime game this year (1:33:00-2:54:20). 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.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

May 11, 2023 • 2h 41min
PMS 2.0 902 - Ross Chastain, Jimmy Graham, Pacman Jones & AJ Hawk LIVE In The ThunderDome
On today’s show, AJ Hawk, Pacman Jones, and the boys fill in for Pat while he is on paternity. They chat about the NFL schedule release and the handful of games that have already been released, which ones we're looking forward to, and they also dive into the projected over/unders of all the teams this year. Joining the progrum fresh off a right hand heard round the world, a 2x winner with 36 top tens, Ross Chastain joins the show to chat about always wanting to be a Nascar driver, being a ninth generation watermelon farmer, if he's gotten any blowback for socking Noah Gragson in the face, and much more (19:57-48:26). Later, 2x All-Pro, 5x All-Pro, one of the greatest TE's to ever play in the NFL, Jimmy Graham joins the show to chat about being an accomplished pilot, sailing around the world which he is preparing to do right now, his career in the league and if he thinks he'll be in the Hall of Fame, and being possibly the most interesting man in the world (58:31-1:26:27). 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.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

May 10, 2023 • 2h 53min
PMS 2.0 901 - Mike Rupp, Jack Carr, Pacman Jones & AJ Hawk LIVE In The ThunderDome
On today’s show, AJ Hawk, Pacman Jones, and the boys fill in for Pat while he is on paternity. They chat about the Celtics being on the verge of elimination, Jokic having another dominating night on the hardwood in the NBA Playoffs, all the different action on the ice with the NHL Playoffs, and discuss some of the marquee games already released for next year’s NFL season. Joining the progrum to chat about last night’s games and tonight’s tilts, and ultimately who he thinks is going to hoist Lord Stanley’s Cup is Stanley Cup Champion, NHL Network Analyst, and co-host of That’s Hockey Talk, Mike “Rupper” Rupp (1:11:26-1:36:27). Later, New York Times Bestseller, former Navy Seal sniper, and creator of the Terminal List, Jack Carr joins the show to chat about his new book in the James Reece saga, “In The Blood,” discuss his thoughts on where warfare is going in the future with the advancements in technology and AI, his work on the Terminal List series, his writing process, and much more (1:48:51-2:13:15). 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.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

May 9, 2023 • 2h 53min
PMS 2.0 900 - Tom Pelissero, Grant Hill, Ian Rapoport & Pacman Jones LIVE In The ThunderDome, & AJ Hawk
On today’s show, Ian Rapoport, Pacman Jones, AJ Hawk, and the boys fill in for Pat while he is on paternity. They chat about last night’s NBA Playoff games, the NFL schedule release, Rapsheet’s college rowing career, Patrick Mahomes potentially getting the richest contract in NFL history before the start of the NFL season, and much more. Joining the progrum to chat about the schedule release, how the insider game works, his thoughts on the Vikings moving forward and the Kirk Cousins and Justin Jefferson situations and more is NFL Insider for NFL Network, The Arrow, Tom Pelissero (13:18-52:47). Next, 7x NBA All-Star, 5x All-NBA, 1995 NBA Rookie of the Year, and color commentator for the NBA on TNT, Grant Hill joins the show to preview tonight’s Suns vs. Nuggets game 5, chat about the playoffs as a whole so far, how the NBA has changed since he was in the league, LeBron and Steph’s legacies, and much more (55:23-1:14:20). Later, Pat jumps on to chat about how parenting has been going, the potential contracts of Patrick Mahomes, Joe Burrow, and Justin Herbert, and respond to some of the rumors floating around about Up to Something SZN (1:55:58-2:52:45). 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.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

May 8, 2023 • 2h 36min
PMS 2.0 899 - Shams Charania, Darius Butler, Ian Rapoport LIVE In The ThunderDome, & AJ Hawk
On today’s show, Ian Rapoport, AJ Hawk, and the boys fill in for Pat while he is on paternity. They chat about Rapsheet and AJ’s weekend at the Kentucky Derby and give full recaps of their time in Louisville and at Churchill Downs, plus all the other things floating around in the NFL and what to look forward as we move into this post NFL Draft purgatory for the NFL. Next, Pat stops by in the ThunderDome to chat about how parenthood is so far, and checking in with everyone (53:37-1:27:55). Next, NBA Insider for Stadium, The Athletic, and co-host of Fanduel TV’s Run It Back joins the progrum to give an update on the NBA Playoffs, the Mat Ishbia/Jokic situation, his feud with Dillon Brooks’ agent, the other playoff series, and much more (1:30:39-1:45:51). Later, 9 year NFL veteran at Defensive Back, host of the Man-To-Man podcast, and friend of the show, Darius Butler joins the program to chat about his weekend at the F1 race in Miami, his experience and thoughts, the Florida Panthers taking a 3-0 against the Toronto Maple Leafs in the playoffs, the NBA Playoffs, and his thoughts about what’s happening in the NFL (1:54:24-2:25:29). 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.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices


