

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 13, 2022 • 2h 33min
PMS 2.0 738 - Monday Night Football Recap, Aaron Rodgers Tuesday Season 3 Week 1, Rex Ryan, Jordan Poyer, & AJ Hawk
On today's show, Pat, AJ Hawk, and the boys chat about last night's crazy Monday Night Football game in Russ Wilson's return to Seattle, people second guessing Nathaniel Hackett's clock management and decisions late in the game, Geno Smith playing his best football since being at West Virginia, and what to expect from these two teams moving forward. Joining the progrum to chat about everything that happened in week 1 of the NFL season and what his biggest takeaways were is Super Bowl Champion, former Head Coach of the New York Jets and Buffalo Bills, and current ESPN NFL analyst, Rex Ryan (19:00-42:10). Next, friend of the progrum and All-Pro Safety for the Buffalo Bills, coming fresh off an interception and a massive win in the season opening game on Thursday Night in Los Angeles, Jordan Poyer joins the show to chat their big win, what this week will look like as they prepare for the Titans, Josh Allen being a DAWWWWWWWWG, and much more (51:44-1:09:56). Later, Super Bowl Champion/MVP, 4x and back-to-back MVP, 10x Pro Bowler, 5x All-Pro, proprietor of the Aaron Rodgers Book Club, Quarterback of the Green Bay Packers, Aaron Rodgers joins the progrum for season 3, episode 1 of Aaron Rodgers Tuesday. Pat, Aaron, and AJ chat about the Packers' disappointing loss against the Vikings on Sunday, why he's not panicking, what they'll adjust moving forward, what kind of mental mistakes they made, what this week will look like, and much much more (1:09:58-1:46:23). Make sure you subscribe to youtube.com/thepatmcafeeshow to watch the show. We appreciate the hell out of all you. See you tomorrow, cheers.
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Sep 12, 2022 • 3h 3min
PMS 2.0 737 - OVERREACTION MONDAY, NFL Week 1 Recap, Monday Night Football Preview, Minkah Fitzpatrick, Ian Rapoport, & AJ Hawk
On today's show, Pat, AJ Hawk, and the boys overreact to everything that happened week 1 in the NFL including the thriller between the Steelers and Bengals, TJ Watt's potential season ending pec injury, Dak Prescott being out for potentially the next 8 weeks for the Cowboys, the Chiefs looking unbelievable in the post-Tyreek Hill era, Tyreek still having all the juice in Miami, the Packers dismal performance against a very scary looking Vikings team, all the new Head Coaches debuts, Justin Herbert and the Chargers looking scary, they go around the internet and go through some of the biggest overreactions, and everything else around happening in the league after an incredible week 1 of the NFL season. Joining the progrum fresh off a pick 6, a blocked PAT to send the game to Overtime, and 14 tackles, is 2x Pro Bowler, 2x All-Pro, freshly paid Safety for the Pittsburgh Steelers, Minkah Fitzpatrick. Pat, Minkah, and AJ chat about the high's and low's of that roller coaster game against the Bengals, what Tomlin was like in the locker room, how difficult it is losing a guy like TJ Watt, the expectations of the Steelers defense, and much more (1:33:00-1:40:35). Later, NFL Network Insider, Ian Rapoport, joins the show to chat about the significant injury updates from week 1 including Dak Prescott, Mac Jones, David Bakhtiari and Elgton Jenkins, Chris Godwin, if Jimmy G could potentially be a Cowboy, and everything else we should know going into Monday Night Football (1:57:06-2:15:38). Make sure you subscribe to youtube.com/thepatmcafeeshow to watch the show. We appreciate the hell out of all you. See you tomorrow for the season 3 premiere of Aaron Rodgers Tuesday. Cheers.
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Sep 9, 2022 • 1h 47min
PMS 2.0 736 - Bills vs. Rams Recap, NFL Week 1 Preview & Picks With AJ Hawk In Studio
On today's show, Pat is on location in Austin, Texas ahead of College GameDay tomorrow, as AJ Hawk is in studio with the boys. Pat, AJ, and the boys recap last night's Sunday Night Football on a Thursday game between the Bills and Rams, question why they doubted the Rams and how good Josh Allen is, how scary Buffalo's pass rush is going to be, try to diagnose what went wrong for the Rams and how they can improve things going forward. They also discuss Pat's experience thus far in the production meetings of College GameDay, how hot it is going to be tomorrow, and rebuilding chemistry with the other guys on the show. Later, Pat and AJ go through the entire Week 1 NFL slate and make their picks as we prepare for an incredible weekend of football (1:23:36-1:46:09). Make sure you subscribe to youtube.com/thepatmcafeeshow to watch the show. We appreciate the hell out of all you. Enjoy the games this weekend. We'll see you on Overreaction Monday. Cheers.
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Sep 8, 2022 • 2h 50min
PMS 2.0 735 - THE NFL IS BACK, Bills vs. Rams Preview, Super Bowl Predictions, Joey Burrow, Andrew Whitworth, Darius Butler In Studio, & AJ Hawk
On today's show, Pat, AJ Hawk, Darius Butler, and the boys chat all about tonight's NFL opening kickoff game between the Bills and Rams from SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles, Pat concocts a Same Game Parlay available exclusively on FanDuel, and they give their Super Bowl Predictions. Joining the progrum is Heisman Trophy Winner, #1 Pick in the 2020 NFL Draft, 2021 NFL Comeback Player of the Year, one of the coolest dudes on the planet, Joey Burrow, to chat about the success of last season, his crazy journey over the past five years, what his life is like now being a Superstar QB in his home state, the outlook for this season, why he loves getting hit, and more (14:50-42:07). Later, Super Bowl Champion, 2021 Walter Payton Man of the Year, 4x Pro Bowler, 3x All-Pro, now NFL Analyst for Amazon Prime, Andrew Whitworth joins the progrum from SoFi Stadium to chat about tonight's game, why he thinks the Rams are set to be better this year, what the banner ceremony is going to be like, who the top 3 pass rushers he's ever faced are, how good Aaron Donald is, Matt Stafford and Sean McVay's relationship, and more (1:47:15-2:00:57). Make sure you subscribe to youtube.com/thepatmcafeeshow to watch the show. We appreciate the hell out of all you. Enjoy the game tonight.. we made it. See you tomorrow, cheers.
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Sep 7, 2022 • 2h 5min
PMS 2.0 734 - College GameDay Announcement, Division/Awards Predictions, Feel The Beat With Sal Capaccio & Mark Kaboly, Kay Adams, Darius Butler In Studio, & AJ Hawk
On today's show, Pat, AJ Hawk, and the boys chat about the official news that Pat will be joining College GameDay full-time, what that means for the show going forward, for his duties with WWE, and how excited he is to be joining an American Institution. Plus they preview and pick their division winners, and who will win MVP, OPOY, DPOY, and Comeback Player of the Year. Joining the progrum to feel the beat ahead of tomorrow's NFL kickoff game between the Bills and Rams LIVE from LA is a true Buffalonian, beat writer for the Buffalo Bills, Sal Capaccio (20:28-31:29). Next, Pittsburgh Steelers beat writer and fan favorite Mark Kaboly joins the progrum to give a final outlook on the Steelers before the start of the season (32:01-47:54). Next, new host of Up & Adams on FanDuel TV, Emmy Winner and former co-host of Good Morning Football, Kay Adams, joins the progrum to chat about her new show on FanDuel TV, what she did in her off time, who she likes fantasy wise this year, which teams she's high on, and much more (57:36-1:20:47). Later, co-host of the NFL Power Rankings Podcast, writer for NFL.com, the preeminent authority on NFL Power Rankings, DanZeus, Dan Hanzus joins the show to chat about his power rankings as we embark on the 2022 NFL season (1:20:49-1:40:41). There's NFL Football tomorrow. We made it. Make sure you subscribe to youtube.com/thepatmcafeeshow to watch the show. We appreciate the hell out of all you. See you tomorrow, cheers.
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Sep 6, 2022 • 2h 44min
PMS 2.0 733 - College Football Week 1 Recap, Derwin James, Ian Rapoport, & AJ Hawk
On today's show, Pat, AJ Hawk, and the boys chat about an incredibly exciting week 1 of college football, all the different NFL stories that happened over the long weekend, and they look ahead to Thursday's NFL opener with the Los Angeles Rams and the Buffalo Bills. Joining the progrum fresh off a massive new deal is 2x Pro Bowler, 2x First Team All-Pro, starting Safety for the Los Angeles Chargers, Derwin James, to chat about his thoughts on the Chargers this year, what type of leader Justin Herbert is, if he's the best Madden player in the league, what receivers are difficult going against, and much more (1:04:39-1:15:07). Later, joining the progrum is NFL Network Insider and friend of the show, Ian Rapoport to chat about David Bakhtiari's status for Sunday's game, the health of everyone in the Thursday night game, which players are potentially in or out this weekend, and everything else happening around the NFL as we approach the opening of the season (1:57:46-2:20:09). Make sure you subscribe to youtube.com/thepatmcafeeshow to watch the show. We appreciate the hell out of all you. See you tomorrow, cheers.
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Sep 2, 2022 • 2h 26min
PMS 2.0 732 - Feel Good Friday With Aaron Rodgers, Stefon Diggs, & AJ Hawk
On today's show, Pat, AJ Hawk, and the boys chat about last night's great college football games, how excited they are to have football back, the importance of special teams, and how miserable it is playing in the cold, and everything else happening around the NFL, as we approach the start of week 1. Joining the progrum is 4x NFL MVP, Super Bowl Champion/MVP, the proprietor of the Aaron Rodgers Book Club, friend of the show, Aaron Rodgers to chat about his last few months, having a new perspective on his career, his journey with Ayahuasca, his thoughts on the upcoming season, his announcement of season 3 of Aaron Rodgers Tuesday's being renewed, and much more (3:27-57:13). Later, 2x Pro Bowler, All-Pro, one of the best receivers in the NFL, Buffalo Bills star, Stefon Diggs joins the show to chat about how training camp has been, if things feel different in Buffalo, Josh Allen continuing to get better, Von Miller disrupting practice, and much more (1:10:05-1:26:13). Make sure you subscribe to youtube.com/thepatmcafeeshow to watch the show. We appreciate the hell out of all you. See you tomorrow, cheers.
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Sep 1, 2022 • 2h 37min
PMS 2.0 731 - Russell Wilson Signs An Extension With The Broncos, Jeff "The Jett" Passan, Joel Klatt, Darius Butler In Studio, & AJ Hawk
On today's show, Pat, AJ Hawk, and the boys are joined in studio again by Darius Butler as they discuss Russell Wilson's new extension with the Denver Broncos with $165 million guaranteed, if this changes anything about what Lamar Jackson will end up asking for contract wise, more on the 49ers situation with Trey Lance and Jimmy G, and the Backyard Brawl being back after some years, and the other big college football games tonight. Joining the progrum to chat about Edwin Diaz coming out to Timmy Trumpets, if Aaron Judge is going to resign with the New York Yankees, and everything else going on in the world of baseball is ESPN MLB Insider, and friend of the show, Jett Passan (1:08:13-1:34:10). Later, Color Commentator for the #1 college football broadcast on FOX with Gus Johnson, Joel Klatt joins the show to chat about the state of college football, why he's so excited about tonight's games and this season as a whole, his thoughts on the NIL situation and how he would approach it going forward, and if he has any interest in calling NFL games (1:34:12-1:58:39). Make sure you subscribe to youtube.com/thepatmcafeeshow to watch the show. We appreciate the hell out of all you. See you tomorrow, cheers.
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Aug 31, 2022 • 2h 10min
PMS 2.0 730 - We Officially Have A Video Game, Antoine Winfield Jr., Feel The Beat With Sheena Quick, David Lombardi, & Vic Tafur, Plus Darius Butler In Studio, & AJ Hawk
On today's show, Pat, AJ Hawk, and the boys are joined again by Darius Butler in studio as they chat about the launch of Pat's new video game on the FanDuel Faceoff App, which notable guys who got cut are signing with different teams, and Darius makes another big announcement about the upcoming NFL season. Joining the progrum is Super Bowl Champion, 2020 2nd round pick and starting Safety for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Antoine Winfield Jr. joins the show to chat about camp so far, Todd Bowles being the Head Coach now, what he's excited about with the defense, how the game is starting to slow down for him, and much more (15:27-28:57). Next, Pat, AJ, Darius, and the boys Feel The Beat is Sheena Quick with the Panthers (45:14-52:04), David Lombardi with the 49ers (52:59-1:03:57), and Vic Tafur with the Raiders (1:09:01-1:17:01). Later, Dave Feldman, Senior Vice President and Head of Marketing for Dapper Labs, and Lead for the new NFT venture with the NFL, NFL All Day joins the show to discuss the NFL's foray into NFT's, and how they work, why they're valuable, and if it's worth it (1:42:46-2:07:39). Make sure you subscribe to youtube.com/thepatmcafeeshow to watch the show. We appreciate the hell out of all you. See you tomorrow, cheers.
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Aug 30, 2022 • 2h 39min
PMS 2.0 729 - Michael Lombardi, Darius Butler In Studio, & AJ Hawk
On today's show, Pat, AJ Hawk, and the boys are joined in studio by 9 year NFL veteran at Defensive Back, host of the Man-To-Man podcast, Darius Butler to chat about teams making their final cuts, which guys they're surprised got cut and where they could wind up, and everything else happening in the NFL. Joining the progrum to chat about Jimmy G ultimately staying with the 49ers, what that means for Trey Lance moving forward, and his outlook on the entire 2022 NFL season is former NFL General Manager, host of The GM Shuffle, author of The Daily Coach, Super Bowl Champion, and friend of the progrum, Michael Lombardi (19:23-52:19). Make sure you subscribe to youtube.com/thepatmcafeeshow to watch the show. We appreciate the hell out of all you. See you tomorrow, cheers.
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