

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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Aug 2, 2022 • 2h 15min
PMS 2.0 709 - Tampa Bay Buccaneers Salary Cap Guru Mike Greenberg, Paddy "The Baddy" Pimblett, MLB Trade Deadline Chatter With "The Mayor" Sean Casey, & AJ Hawk
On today's show, Pat, AJ Hawk, and the boys chat about Dolphins owner Stephen Ross losing a first and third round pick next year, being suspended 6 games, and fined $1.5 million for tampering with Tom Brady and Sean Payton in 2019 in hopes of luring them to Miami. Joining the show is Tampa Bay Bucs salary cap guru and lead counsel, Mike Greenberg to chat about how he manipulates the salary cap, what kicking the can down the road means, how he's managed to construct this team, and much more (13:44-32:25). Next, rising UFC Superstar Paddy "The Baddy" Pimblett joins the show to chat about his big win at UFC Fight Night Blaydes vs. Aspinall, what he thinks his next fight will be, why he won't fight in New York, when he'll start training again, and what he thinks of where he stacks up in the Lightweight division (47:24-1:00:45). Later, 3x All-Star, Cincinnati Reds Hall of Famer, and MLB Network Analyst, Sean Casey joins the progrum to chat about the MLB trade deadline including Juan Soto being traded to the Padres, why that might be the biggest move in the history of the deadline, why what Aaron Judge is doing is so special, and if the Yankees are preparing to give him $500 million this offseason, and how difficult it is to keep showing up to the ballpark when your team has punted on the season (1:22:29-1:35:36).
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Aug 1, 2022 • 2h 40min
PMS 2.0 708 - Deshaun Watson Suspended 6 Games Pending Appeal, SummerSlam Recap, Ian Rapoport, Chuck Pagano, Texans GM Nick Caserio, & AJ Hawk
On today's show, Pat, AJ Hawk, and the boys recap Pat's huge win over Bum Ass Corbin at SummerSlam and how awesome the atmosphere was, and they are joined by NFL Insider Ian Rapoport to chat about the news that Deshaun Watson has been suspended 6 games pending an appeal after Judge Sue Robinson's decision, and Deebo Samuel's new deal with the San Francisco 49ers (14:33-23:19). Next, former Head Coach of the Indianapolis Colts, a man who has coached for nearly 4 decades, Chuck Pagano joins the show to chat about how he'd handle the Deshaun Watson situation as the Browns prepare to play 6 games without him, what he's been up to this summer, the mindset of a Coach as we start training camp, and much more (1:00:00-1:27:23). Later, GM of the Houston Texans, Nick Caserio joins the progrum to chat about his path to the Texans, how he feels about the team going into this season, what he learned while being in the front office in New England for almost 20 years, if he's calling plays when on the headset, how he views the salary cap, his relationship with Bill Belichick and Josh McDaniels, his thoughts when first taking the Texans job, and much more (1:27:25-2:00:34). Make sure you subscribe to youtube.com/thepatmcafeeshow to watch the show, and listen on Sirius XM Channel 82, Mad Dog Radio. We appreciate the hell out of all you. See you tomorrow, cheers.
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Jul 29, 2022 • 10min
PMS 2.0 707 - Feel Good Friday With Jordan Schultz, Josh Sitton, & AJ Hawk
On today's show, AJ Hawk fills in for Pat who joins the show later LIVE from Atlanta as he prepares for Friday Night Smackdown tonight in Atlanta, and his SummerSlam match tomorrow night against Bum Ass Corbin in Nashville. They chat about DK Metcalf's new deal, the Cardinals removing the film watching addendum in Kyler Murray's contract and why the damage has already been done, and the general feel of being in camp around this time. Joining the progrum to chat more in depth about DK Metcalf's extension, what he thinks this does for Deebo's upcoming new deal, if he see's the Seahawks trying to upgrade at Quarterback, and what he's hearing from various camps around the league is NFL and NBA Insider, Jordan Schultz (17:34-39:20). Later, Super Bowl Champion, 3x All-Pro, 4x Pro Bowler, 10 year NFL veteran on the offensive line, Josh Sitton joins the show from the golf course to chat about his thoughts on Kyler Murray's contract situation, why he'd go back and play for the Bucs in a heart beat, what he misses most about playing in the NFL, and more (1:38:35-1:52:34). Make sure you subscribe to youtube.com/thepatmcafeeshow to watch the show, and listen on Sirius XM Channel 82, Mad Dog Radio. We appreciate the hell out of all you. See you tomorrow, cheers.
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Jul 28, 2022 • 2h 25min
PMS 2.0 706 - Feel The Beat With Tom E. Curran, Rick Stroud, Mark Kaboly, & Sheena Quick Plus AQ Shipley, NFL Chief Medical Officer Dr. Allen Sills, & AJ Hawk
On today's show, Pat, AJ Hawk, and the boys chat about Ryan Jensen needing to be carted off the field in Tampa, Kyler Murray holding a press conference to respond to all the conversation surrounding his contract, and a look at the fans who have showed up at training camps around the league. Joining the show to check in on the beat from four different locations is Tom E. Curran from Patriots camp (18:57-26:55), Rick Stroud from Buccaneers camp (28:27-38:30), Mark Kaboly from Steelers camp (38:40-48:45), and Sheena Quick from Panthers camp (49:48-55:03). Later, Super Bowl Champion, 12 year veteran on the Offensive line, and friend of the progrum AQ Shipley joins the show to chat about Ryan Jensen's injury in Tampa and what he provides to that team other than on the field, training their backup center all offseason who will now more than likely be starting for the year pending on how long Jensen is lost for, his thoughts on the Kyler Murray contract and Kyler's leadership style after playing with him Kyler's rookie year, and more (1:16:19-1:35:20). Lastly, the Chief Medial Officer of the NFL, Dr. Allen Sills joins the progrum to chat about the new guardian caps being used at NFL training camps, his approach to Covid over the last few seasons, how much data they've gained while he's been in office, and whether or not mouth guards limit concussions in players (1:35:22-1:58:33). Make sure you subscribe to youtube.com/thepatmcafeeshow to watch the show, and listen on Sirius XM Channel 82, Mad Dog Radio. We appreciate the hell out of all you. See you tomorrow, cheers.
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Jul 27, 2022 • 2h 51min
PMS 2.0 705 - Ian Rapoport, Darius Butler, Kamaru Usman, Andrew Brandt, & AJ Hawk
On today's show, Pat, AJ Hawk, and the boys chat more about teams being in training camp, Russell Wilson showing up on the first day of camp in his own jersey, more about the Kyler Murray contract, Julio Jones signing with the Buccaneers and which other teams were involved. Joining the progrum LIVE from Philadelphia Eagles training camp is NFL Network Insider, Ian Rapoport to chat about Julio's contract, the different distinctions with people not being at camp, and everything else going on around the NFL (19:20-40:47). Next, 9 year NFL vet at Defensive Back, host of The Man-To-Man podcast, friend of the progrum, Darius Butler joins the show to chat about Russell Wilson showing up to camp in his jersey, the Kyler Murray contract situation, how much better the defensive is at the start of camp than the offense, and much more (1:02:07-1:27:58). Next, UFC Welterweight Champion, one of the greatest pound for pound fighters of all-time, Kamaru Usman joins the show to chat about his upcoming fight against Leon Edwards, his desire to move up to Light Heavyweight, his mentality, and who he's got his eyes on for a future opponent (1:28:00-1:45:15). Later, former VP of Player Finance for the Green Bay Packers, host of the Business of Sport podcast and the Sunday 7 newsletter, Andrew Brandt joins the show to break down Kyler Murray's contract more, if this will lead to more language in future contracts like this, his thoughts on Lamar Jackson's potential contract, and more (1:46:35-1:56:47). Make sure you subscribe to youtube.com/thepatmcafeeshow to watch the show, and listen on Sirius XM Channel 82, Mad Dog Radio. We appreciate the hell out of all you. See you tomorrow, cheers.
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Jul 26, 2022 • 2h 41min
PMS 2.0 704 - All 32 Teams Have Reported To NFL Training Camps, Jason McCourty, Atlanta Braves SS Dansby Swanson, Dana White, & AJ Hawk
On today's show, Pat, AJ Hawk, and the boys chat about Aaron Rodgers showing up to Packers training camp dressed like Cameron Poe from Con Air and winning the day, the feelings of players going back to work today, and more on Kyler Murray's contract extension with the Cardinals that requires him to study film outside of the facility for at least 4 hours a week. Joining the progrum is Super Bowl Champion, 12 year NFL veteran, and new co-host of Good Morning Football, Jason McCourty, to chat about how he got the GMFB gig, his thoughts on Kyler Murray and his contract and the film addendum, what he thinks separates the good teams from the bad teams, and more (18:12-36:17). Later, World Series Champion, All-Star, friend of the progrum and Shortstop for the Atlanta Braves, Dansby Swanson joins the show to chat about the 2nd half of the baseball season and how he stays locked in, his All-Star experience, cheating in baseball, why he loves the game, and more (1:05:11-1:39:50). Later, President of the UFC, Dana White joins the show to chat about this weekend's UFC 277 tilt, why he's always at odds with some people in the MMA media, what he does for fun/if he has anything planned for his birthday, some marquee fights that he's looking forward in the future, why he loves the Keto diet, and more (1:39:52-1:59:13). Make sure you subscribe to youtube.com/thepatmcafeeshow to watch the show, and listen on Sirius XM Channel 82, Mad Dog Radio. We appreciate the hell out of all you. See you tomorrow, cheers.
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Jul 25, 2022 • 1h 58min
PMS 2.0 703 - 4 Teams Report For NFL Training Camps, Shams Charania, Ian Rapoport, The Athletic's Mike Sando, & AJ Hawk
On today's show, Pat, AJ Hawk, and the boys chat about their weekends, and rejoice that the NFL season is basically officially back as 4 teams have reported for training camp, and 28 more teams are scheduled to report this week. Joining the progrum to give an update on Kevin Durant potentially asking to be traded to the Boston Celtics, where Kyrie Irving and Russell Westbrook might end up, and everything else going on in the NBA is NBA Insider for Stadium and The Athletic, Shams Charania (18:27-33:19). Later, Ian Rapoport joins the show to chat about training camps beginning, what players being placed on the PUP list right now means, league wide expectations for the Raiders this year, and which training camps he'll be attending (53:20-1:13:25). Later, NFL Senior Writer for The Athletic, Mike Sando joins the progrum to chat about his Quarterback tier ranking system that was published today that polled 50 NFL coaches, executives, and scouts/personnel people, and what the list tells us about the perception of all the QB's around the NFL (1:22:51-1:32:25). Make sure you subscribe to youtube.com/thepatmcafeeshow to watch the show, and listen on Sirius XM Channel 82, Mad Dog Radio. We appreciate the hell out of all you. See you tomorrow, cheers.
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Jul 22, 2022 • 1h 43min
PMS 2.0 702 - Feel Good Friday With Dan Orlovsky & AJ Hawk
On today's show, Pat, AJ Hawk, and the boys chat about the NFC West as a whole a day after Kyler Murray inked a new five year extension with the Cardinals, how the divisional odds have changed and what the bookmakers think of Trey Lance and the 49ers, and ultimately who they like to make the playoffs in both the NFC and AFC. Joining the progrum to chat about all things revolving around the NFL including his thoughts on the Quarterback ratings released by Madden 2023 today is 12 year NFL veteran at Quarterback, and ESPN NFL Analyst, Dan Orlovsky. They also discuss what Lamar Jackson's plans are moving forward, if he thinks missing last year will be detrimental to Deshaun Watson's play on the field, why he likes Tua to make a big jump this year, and whether or not he's worried about the Patriots not having defined Defensive and Offensive Coordinators (20:45-55:50). Make sure you subscribe to youtube.com/thepatmcafeeshow to watch the show, and listen on Sirius XM Channel 82, Mad Dog Radio. We appreciate the hell out of all you. See you tomorrow, cheers.
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Jul 21, 2022 • 1h 49min
PMS 2.0 701 - Kyler Murray Agrees To 5-Year Extension With Cardinals, 49ers Grant Jimmy G Permission To Seek A Trade, & ESPY's Recap With AJ Hawk
On today's show, Pat, AJ Hawk, and the boys recap everything that happened last night on the ESPY's, the general consensus surrounding the show, and the breaking news that the Cardinals and Kyler Murray have officially agreed on a new 5 year extension that will pay him $160 guaranteed, and $230.5 million overall, what this means for guys like Lamar Jackson, Joe Burrow, and Justin Herbert, as well as the news that the 49ers have officially given Jimmy G permission to seek a trade from the 49ers, where might be a likely landing destination for him, what the 49ers will end up doing, and a couple of potential surprise teams that would jump in the sweepstakes to get him. Make sure you subscribe to youtube.com/thepatmcafeeshow to watch the show, and listen on Sirius XM Channel 82, Mad Dog Radio. We appreciate the hell out of all you. See you tomorrow, cheers.
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Jul 20, 2022 • 2h 24min
PMS 2.0 700 - Bad Ass Women Wednesday With Smackdown Women's Champion Liv Morgan, New Good Morning Football Host Jamie Erdahl, & AJ Hawk
On today's show, Pat, AJ Hawk, and the boys chat about everything going on in the world, as we are on the slowest sports day of the year, with absolutely nothing to talk about in the sports world. Joining the progrum is SmackDown Women's Champion, Liv Morgan ahead of her massive title tilt against Ronda Rousey at SummerSlam in a few weeks to chat about her start in the business, her expectations for Ronda Rousey, if she's planning on adding any new moves to her repertoire, who she's love to start a program with, and much more (1:09:03-1:24:33). Later, former sideline reporter for the NFL and the SEC on CBS, and new co-host of Good Morning Football, Jamie Erdahl, joins the show to chat about how she got the job, the audition process, her career up to this point, her expectations for Good Morning Football, and more (1:34:58-1:50:19). Make sure you subscribe to youtube.com/thepatmcafeeshow to watch the show, and listen on Sirius XM Channel 82, Mad Dog Radio. We appreciate the hell out of all you. See you tomorrow, cheers.
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