

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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Jan 3, 2022 • 2h 23min
PMS 2.0 570 - OVERREACTION MONDAY, NFL Week 17 Recap, Ian Rapoport, Darius Butler, & AJ Hawk
On today's show, Pat, AJ Hawk, and the boys overreact to everything that happened in an eventful week 17 of the NFL season including the Bengals getting a massive win over the Chiefs and officially clinching an AFC North title, the Packers locking up the first overall seed and home field advantage in the NFC, and potentially Aaron Rodgers' 2nd consecutive MVP, Antonio Brown officially quitting on the Bucs, and probably the remainder of his career, what's going on with the Colts as they dropped a tough one to the Raiders, and everything else going on around the league as the playoff picture continues to get clearer and clearer. Joining the program to give an update on the Antonio Brown situation, if there were any other significant injuries or covid related issues this past weekend, and what to look for as we approach the season's final week (30:05-45:55). Later, Darius Butler joins Pat and AJ Hawk to chat about who the real contenders in the AFC and NFC are, what the problem with the Colts is, how the Titans have just continued to win, if teams should be worried about playing the Eagles going into the playoffs, if Dallas can make a run or not, whether or not Matthew Stafford is going to be an issue for the Rams moving forward, and what his other big takeaways from an entertaining week 17 were (1:16:02-1:35:58). Make sure you subscribe to youtube.com/thepatmcafeeshow and listen every day on Mad Dog Radio, Sirius XM Channel 82. We appreciate you all for listening, come and laugh with us, cheers.
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Dec 31, 2021 • 1h 47min
PMS 2.0 569 - College Football Playoff Preview With Kirk Herbstreit, Bear Fallica, & Lee Corso, Shane Beamer, & NFL Week 17 Preview With AJ Hawk
On today's special edition of the show, Pat, AJ Hawk, and the boys preview both College Football Playoff semifinal games with Kirk Herbstreit, Bear Fallica, and Lee Corso, how both those games are going to be played, and what Herby's biggest takeaway from 2021 was. Also joining the show is the Head Football Coach of the South Carolina Gamecocks and recent champion of the Duke's Mayo Bowl, Shane Beamer. Pat, Shane, and AJ chat about his career thus far, how he's had to adapt to NIL with recruiting, the state of his program, and much more. Later, Pat and AJ go through the entire week 17 NFL slate and make their picks against the spread as we have some very intriguing matchups, several of which have heavy playoff implications. We can't thank you enough for joining us this year and following along, we appreciate the hell out of you all. Be safe and have an incredible New Years Eve and New Year, we'll see you on Overreaction Monday. Cheers.
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Dec 30, 2021 • 1h 56min
PMS 2.0 568 - No Thursday Night Football Thursday, Stefon Diggs, Ian Rapoport, Mike Rupp, & AJ Hawk
On today's show, Pat, AJ Hawk, and the boys chat about the different bowl games as bowl season is in full swing, and look at some of the favorites for Coach of the Year, MVP, and more and a quick look ahead to this weekend's games. Joining the program to chat about everything going on around the NFL as we move into week 17, what the new Covid protocols mean for players testing positive and updates on different guys coming back from Covid this weekend, if Carson Wentz is going to be able to play, who's going to punt for the Packers, his thoughts on whether or not this will be Big Ben's last year, and more (13:44-41:17). Next, 2x Pro Bowler, All-Pro, WR for the Buffalo Bills, Stefon Diggs joins Pat and AJ to chat about the season thus far, how last weekend's win over the Patriots gave them some momentum, his relationship with Josh Allen, how often he talks to his brother, and more (43:21-53:39). Later, Stanley Cup Champion, #9 overall pick of the 1998 NHL Draft, co-host of That's Hockey Talk, The Rupper, Mike Rupp joins Pat and AJ to give us an update about the NHL season, when these games are supposed to start continuing, what it's like having so many different cultures in the locker room, he tells some incredible stories about his time in the NHL, and who's going to win the Stanley Cup (1:26:59-1:52:37). Make sure you subscribe to youtube.com/thepatmcafeeshow and listen every day on Mad Dog Radio, Sirius XM Channel 82. We appreciate you all for listening, come and laugh with us. Cheers.
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Dec 29, 2021 • 2h 28min
PMS 2.0 567 - Coach Us Up With Chuck Pagano, Al Michaels, Davis Mills, Peter Schrager, Dr. Drew, & AJ Hawk
On today's show, Pat, AJ Hawk, and the boys are joined by five great guests in an absolutely stacked show. First, Al Michaels joins the show to chat about his relationship with John Madden and how he changed football forever (6:55-19:47), Next, Peter Schrager joins the progrum to discuss everything going on in the NFL as we approach the playoffs, and John Madden's influence on the game of football (43:33-1:07:33), followed by Texans Rookie Quarterback, Davis Mills to chat about his season in Houston and what he's learned so far and why he's excited for the future (1:09:37-1:20:19). Later, Coach Chuck Pagano joins the show for Coach Us Up Chuck to discuss all the pertinent news stories floating around the NFL right now, and to share some great stories (1:20:21-1:52:39). Lastly, Dr. Drew joins the progrum for a candid conversation about Covid, the vaccines, where we're at in the pandemic, and what's going to happen on the other side of this (1:57:57-2:24:33). Make sure you subscribe to youtube.com/thepatmcafeeshow and listen every day on Mad Dog Radio, Sirius XM Channel 82. We appreciate you all for listening, come and laugh with us, cheers.
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Dec 28, 2021 • 2h 20min
PMS 2.0 566 - Aaron Rodgers Tuesday Week 16, Monday Night Football Recap, & Bill Goldberg
On today's show, Pat and the boys chat about last night's Monday Night Football game and how the Dolphins have quietly propelled themselves into the playoff race with seven consecutive wins, Covid ravaging the Saints and all the backup Quarterbacks who started games this weekend and how the NFL is going to have to do something about their Covid protocols has we approach the most important games of the season with more and more key players going on the Covid list. Joining the program as he does every Tuesday, the reigning, defending, MVP of the NFL, Quarterback of the Green Bay Packers, Aaron Rodgers. Pat and Aaron chat about his record breaking game on Christmas Day, winning these close games as of late and what they need to do to put teams away, his thoughts about the recent positive Covid cases in the NFL as of late and how that's impacting everything, his relationship with Davante Adams, his relationship with Brett Favre and how it developed over time, and much, much more (43:13-1:35:16). Later, WWE Hall of Famer, owner of "The Streak," one of the greatest sports entertainers of all-time, Bill Goldberg joins the show to chat about his WWE career, how he always wanted to play in the NFL, some of the most brutal injuries of his career, how he's managed to stay in the best shape of his life, his relationship with Vince McMahon, what it was like working with Adam Sandler and some of the other guys on The Longest Yard, and more (1:37:00-2:05:53). Make sure you subscribe to youtube.com/thepatmcafeeshow and listen every day on Mad Dog Radio, Sirius XM Channel 82. We appreciate you all for listening, come and laugh with us, cheers.
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Dec 27, 2021 • 2h 10min
PMS 2.0 565 - OVERREACTION MONDAY, NFL Week 16 Recap, Dan Orlovsky, Darius Butler, & AJ Hawk
On today's show, Pat and the boys overreact to everything from week 16 of the NFL season as a few more teams clinched playoff berths, which teams are starting to look like the real contenders, who we should be worried about, Aaron Rodgers setting the franchise record for touchdown passes against the Browns on Christmas Day (ensuring a SuperBoost win), the Chiefs turning things on, if the Steelers are dead, the Colts looking like an absolute wagon, and much more. Joining the show with Pat and AJ Hawk is ESPN NFL Analyst, 12 Year NFL Quarterback, and friend of the program, Dan Orlovsky. Pat, Dan, and AJ chat about some of his early season predictions coming to fruition, which rookie QB's he likes after almost a whole season, which teams he thinks are poised to make a run, if the Cardinals are dead, and everything else happening around the league (45:47-1:22:00). Later, joining the show as he does every overreaction Monday, 9 Year NFL veteran at Defensive Back, host of the Man-To-Man podcast, friend of the program, Darius Butler. Pat, Darius, and AJ Hawk chat about his biggest takeaways from the weekend, if he believes in the Rams, why Rasul Douglas is such a monster for the Packers, if the Cowboys can win a Super Bowl, and much more (1:52:22-2:07:01). Make sure you subscribe to youtube.com/thepatmcafeeshow and listen every day on Mad Dog Radio, Sirius XM Channel 82. We appreciate you all for listening, come and laugh with us, cheers.
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Dec 22, 2021 • 2h 15min
PMS 2.0 564 - Tuesday Night Football Recap, Ian Rapoport, Dalvin Cook, Shams Charnia, Coach Us Up With Chuck Pagano, & AJ Hawk
On today's show, Pat, AJ Hawk, and the boys chat about last night's Tuesday Night Football games, whether or not the Eagles are a real threat moving forward as they're beginning to play their best football, the Rams rounding back into form and if Cooper Kupp has a realistic shot of breaking Calvin Johnson's single season receiving yards record, plus everything else going on with the current protocols and who is potentially in and out for this weekend's games. Joining the program to chat about all the different things going on around the league as we prepare for week 16 of the NFL season (14:55-41:19). Next, Shams Charania joins the show to keep us updated on all the biggest stories around the NBA (43:20-58:52). Later, 3x Pro Bowler, Vikings Running Back, Dalvin Cook joins the show to chat about this season thus far, how much the Vikings have to play for still, and his relationship with guys like Kirk Cousins, Justin Jefferson, Mike Zimmer, and more (58:52-1:14:49). Later, former Indianapolis Colts Head Coach, host of the Coach Us Up segment, Chuck Pagano joins Pat and AJ Hawk to give his thoughts on all the pertinent stories around the NFL as we head into the most important weeks of the season (1:35:31-2:12:04). Make sure you subscribe to youtube.com/thepatmcafeeshow and listen every day on Mad Dog Radio, Sirius XM Channel 82. We appreciate you all for listening, come and laugh with us, cheers.
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Dec 21, 2021 • 1h 36min
PMS 2.0 563 - Aaron Rodgers Tuesday Week 15, Monday Night Football Recap, Tuesday Night Football Preview, Jordan Poyer, & AJ Hawk
On today's show, Pat, AJ Hawk, and the boys chat about last night's Monday Night Football doubleheader and what we know moving forward about all of the teams involved, and look ahead to tonight's Tuesday Night Football Games and make their picks to round out week 15 of the NFL season. Joining the program as he does every week, is the reigning NFL MVP, Quarterback of the Green Bay Packers, Aaron Rodgers. Pat, Aaron, and AJ chat about his performance last week in Baltimore tying Brett Favre's franchise record for touchdown passes, his thoughts on the new spot testing for Covid and how that is going to impact the team for the rest of the season, if he tries to bend his throws like Angelina Jolie in Wanted, the matchup this weekend on Christmas against the Browns, how special Davante Adams is, and more (11:08-42:43). Later, friend of the program and safety for the Buffalo Bills, Jordan Poyer joins the show to chat about his foundation and what they're doing around Astoria, Oregon, he and Micah Hyde's spat with the media earlier this year and if they take it personal when the media doesn't give them respect, how crazy it was playing against New England with the wind in Buffalo, what they need to do this week against the Patriots, and more (44:47-1:00:02). Make sure you subscribe to youtube.com/thepatmcafeeshow and listen every day on Mad Dog Radio, Sirius XM Channel 82. We appreciate you all for listening, come and laugh with us, cheers.
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Dec 20, 2021 • 1h 52min
PMS 2.0 562 - OVERREACTION MONDAY, NFL Week 15 Recap With Ian Rapoport, Darius Butler, & AJ Hawk
On today's show, Pat, AJ Hawk, and the boys overreact to everything that happened in a crazy week 15 of the NFL season as we slowly start to see who is going to make a run into the playoffs, and which teams are limping to the finish line, they chat about the Packers thrilling victory over the Ravens and the stats community coming for John Harbaugh's head, the Bucs being shutout by the Saints at home, the Bengals getting a big victory over the Broncos, the Steelers defense keeping their playoff hopes alive, the Colts getting a masterful win over the Patriots on Saturday night, they give their picks for tonight's Monday Night Football doubleheader, and more. Joining the show to chat about tonight's games, the injuries we need to know about over the weekend, and the updates to the Covid protocols and what that means going forward and more (28:50-42:08, 1:28:51-1:45:23). Also joining the program to chat about everything that happened over the weekend and which teams he thinks will make a Super Bowl run and who the best teams in the NFL are right now is 9 year NFL veteran, host of the Man-To-Man Podcast, Everything DB, and friend of the program, Darius Butler (1:11:24-1:27:42). Make sure you subscribe to youtube.com/thepatmcafeeshow and listen every day on Mad Dog Radio, Sirius XM Channel 82. We appreciate you all for listening, come and laugh with us, cheers.
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Dec 17, 2021 • 2h 20min
PMS 2.0 561 - Thursday Night Football Recap, NFL Week 15 Preview, Al Michaels, Aaron Jones, Bill Burr In Studio, & AJ Hawk
On today's show, Pat, AJ Hawk, and the boys chat about last night's Thursday Night Football game between the Chiefs and Chargers and whether or not the Chiefs are back, Brandon Staley's 4th Down decisions, and look ahead to the entire week 15 slate and make their picks (49:00-1:03:57). Joining the program is an all-time broadcasting legend, a guy who has been calling games and sporting events for more than 50 years, and current play-by-play announcer for Sunday Night Football, Al Michaels. Pat and Al chat about his career as a whole, his relationships with coaches around the league and what kind of information he and Cris are looking for during these conversations, if he plans to retire anytime soon, what his future might look like, if this NFL season seems crazier than ones in the past and much more (13:50-46:58). Next, Pro Bowler, friend of the program, Running Back for the Green Bay Packers, Aaron Jones joins Pat and AJ to chat about the increased protocols and what that means for the locker room, how his knee is holding up, if he's always been able to catch the ball the way he does, how difficult it was to get used to Aaron's cadence, his thoughts on this weekend's game against the Ravens, and more (1:03:59-1:17:23). Later, comedy legend Bill Burr joins Pat and the boys in studio to chat about his upcoming tour dates, potentially working on a new special, this weekend's Patriots/Colts matchup, his general thoughts on comedy as a whole right now, and more (1:17:25-2:16:32). Make sure you subscribe to youtube.com/thepatmcafeeshow and listen every day on Mad Dog Radio, Sirius XM Channel 82. We appreciate you all for listening, come and laugh with us, cheers.
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