The Pat McAfee Show

Pat McAfee, ESPN
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Mar 18, 2026 • 2h 30min

PMS 2.0 1518 - Venezuela Wins the World Baseball Classic, NCAA Tournament Preview, Dan Orlovsky, Coach K, & AJ Hawk LIVE in the ThunderDome

On today’s show, Pat, AJ Hawk, and the boys react to Team Venezuela’s unbelievable victory in the championship game of the World Baseball Classic, as Pat and the boys were in Miami to watch the game, how much this event has propelled an excitement for baseball, and how electric of an environment it was in Miami. They also dive into last night’s First Four games, the tournament starting tomorrow, Maxx Crosby making comments on how the trade fell through with the Ravens and why things felt off when he got there, and everything else happening around the sports world. Joining the show to chat about his thoughts on Fernando Mendoza and Ty Simpson, Kyler Murray’s expectations in Minnesota, and much more is 12 year NFL veteran at QB and ESPN NFL analyst/QB guru, Dan Orlovsky. Later, 5x National Champion, Hall of Famer, the GOAT, Mike Krzyzewski joins the progrum to preview the NCAA Tournament, how NIL/the transfer portal has impacted coaching in the tournament, which teams he thinks realistically have a chance to win it all, and much more. Make sure to subscribe to youtube.com/thepatmcafeeshow or watch on ESPN (12-2 EDT), ESPN’s Youtube (12-3 EDT), or ESPN+. We appreciate the hell out of all of you. We’re off the next two days for March Madness, we’ll see you on Monday. Cheers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Mar 17, 2026 • 1h 59min

PMS 2.0 1517 - Jaylen Waddle Traded to the Broncos, World Baseball Classic Championship Preview, Adam Schefter, Jeff Passan, Seth Greenberg, 2026 Players Champion Cameron Young, Darius Butler, & AJ Hawk

On today’s show, Pat, Darius Butler, AJ Hawk, and the boys react to the breaking news that Jaylen Waddle has been traded from the Dolphins to the Broncos for what was essentially a 1st and 3rd round pick and what might be coming next as ESPN Senior NFL Insider, Adam Schefter joins them. Then they preview tonight’s World Baseball Classic Finals and why it has been such a success for baseball with ESPN Senior MLB Insider, Jeff Passan. Later, former Head Coach of Virginia Tech and current ESPN NCAA analyst, Seth Greenberg joins the show to preview the NCAA tournament including who he likes in tonight’s First 4 games. Lastly, 2x PGA Tour winner including last week’s Players Championship, the breakout star of the 2025 Ryder Cup, Cameron Young joins the show to chat about his massive win on Sunday and everything it entailed, his expectations after his emergence at the Ryder Cup, what he’s learned about his game over the last year of so, and much more. Make sure to subscribe to youtube.com/thepatmcafeeshow or watch on ESPN (12-2 EDT), ESPN’s Youtube (12-3 EDT), or ESPN+. We appreciate the hell out of all of you. We’ll see you on Monday, cheers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Mar 16, 2026 • 2h 30min

PMS 2.0 1516 - Team USA Advances to the WBC Finals, March Madness Brackets Revealed, Team USA Manager Mark DeRosa, Coach K, Sled Hockey Gold Medalist Jack Wallace, Darius Butler, & AJ Hawk

On today’s show, Pat, Darius Butler, AJ Hawk, and the boys recap last night’s thrilling 2-1 Team USA victory over the Dominican Republic as they advanced to the championship game of the World Baseball Classic. They also chat about the incredible finish at the Players Championship, Justin Fields being traded to the Chiefs, the NCAA Tournament brackets being revealed, and everything else happening in the sports world. Joining the progrum is 16 year MLB veteran, MLB Network analyst, and Manager for Team USA, Mark DeRosa to chat about last night’s exhilarating game, all the heat he took leading into the semifinal game, how impressed he was with Paul Skenes, Aaron Judge’s leadership as the captain, and a look ahead to Tuesday night’s Championship game. Next, 5x National Champion, 3x Gold Medalist, most wins of all-time, 13 Final Fours, 15 ACC Tournament titles, the goat, Mike Krzyzewski joins the progrum to chat about the NCAA Tournament, some of his favorite memories from coaching the National Team, the divide between the haves and have not’s in college basketball, and much more. Later, 3x Gold Medalist in sled hockey, fresh off a hat trick against Canada in the gold medal match, Jack Wallace joins the show to chat about his story, how he got started in sled hockey, how far it’s come, and much more. Make sure to subscribe to youtube.com/thepatmcafeeshow or watch on ESPN (12-2 EDT), ESPN’s Youtube (12-3 EDT), or ESPN+. We appreciate the hell out of all of you. We’ll see you on Monday, cheers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Mar 13, 2026 • 2h 12min

PMS 2.0 1515 - World Baseball Classic Quarterfinal Preview, Adam Schefter, Jeff Passan, Big 12 Commissioner Brett Yormark, Quentin Richardson, Michael Pittman Jr., & AJ Hawk

On today’s show, Pat, AJ Hawk, and the boys preview tonight’s USA baseball Quarterfinal matchup with Team Canada in the World Baseball Classic, wrap up everything with Free Agency, discuss the craziness happening in the NBA, and NCAA basketball being in full swing in conference tournament season with Selection Sunday this weekend. Joining the progrum to put a tidy bow on free agency is ESPN Senior NFL Insider, Adam Schefter. Next, ESPN Senior MLB Insider, Jeff Passan joins the show to preview this weekend’s World Baseball Classic matchups. Then, Commissioner of the Big 12, Brett Yormark joins the show to chat about changing the LED court to traditional hardwood at the Big 12 Tournament, and the Presidential Roundtable around NIL. Later, 2000 1st round pick, 3 point contest champion, 13 year NBA veteran, and current ESPN NBA analyst, Quentin Richardson joins the progrum to give an update on everything that has happened around the NBA. Lastly, new starting WR for the Pittsburgh Steelers, Michael Pittman Jr. joins the show to chat about the trade from Indianapolis to Pittsburgh, finding out while he was in Uganda, if he’s had any conversation with Aaron Rodgers, finding his footing in the locker room, and much more. Make sure to subscribe to youtube.com/thepatmcafeeshow or watch on ESPN (12-2 EDT), ESPN’s Youtube (12-3 EDT), or ESPN+. We appreciate the hell out of all of you. We’ll see you on Monday, cheers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Mar 12, 2026 • 2h 6min

PMS 2.0 1514 - The Italians Save Team USA in the World Baseball Classic, Team Italy/Royals 1B Vinnie Pasquantino, Mark Schlabach Previews The Players Championship, JJ Watt, & AJ Hawk

On today’s show, Pat, AJ Hawk, and the boys chat about Team Italy saving Team USA in the World Baseball Classic as they beat Mexico 9-1 to move on to the single elimination rounds along with Team USA, they continue to track some of the free agency moves, chat more about the Ravens situation with Maxx Crosby after GM Eric De Costa’s interview yesterday, and everything else going on in the sports world. Joining the progrum to recap last night, the vibes around the Italian team, why these games are so special, and much more is Team Italy and Kansas City Royals 1B, Vinnie Pasquantino. Next, New York Times best-selling author and golf columnist, Mark Schlabach joins the show to preview The Players Championship. Later, future Hall of Famer, Houston Texans Ring of Honor member, 3x NFL DPOY, Walter Payton Man of the Year, and color commentator for the NFL on CBS, JJ Watt, joins the progrum to recap everything that has happened over the course of free agency thus far, his thoughts on the Maxx Crosby situation, and more. Make sure to subscribe to youtube.com/thepatmcafeeshow or watch on ESPN (12-2 EDT), ESPN’s Youtube (12-3 EDT), or ESPN+. We appreciate the hell out of all of you. We’ll see you on tomorrow, cheers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Mar 11, 2026 • 2h 14min

PMS 2.0 1513 - Ravens Back Out of the Maxx Crosby Trade, Team USA Baseball's Nightmare Scenario, Dr. David Chao, Daniel Jones, Jeff Passan, Adam Schefter, Darius Butler, & AJ Hawk

On today’s show, Pat, Darius Butler, AJ Hawk, and the boys react to the news that the Baltimore Ravens have officially backed out of the Maxx Crosby trade after he failed the physical, and what ramifications that will have around the league as the Ravens immediately pivoted to signing Trey Hendrickson to a 4 year $112 million deal. They also discuss Team USA baseball’s massive upset loss to Team Italy last night in the World Baseball Classic and how they now need help to get out of pool play, as well as everything else happening around the NFL as the new league year is upon us. Joining the progrum to chat about Maxx Crosby failing his physical with the Ravens, how common this is, and more is the Pro Football Doc, Dr. David Chao. Next, fresh off signing a new 2 year deal, the starting QB for the Indianapolis Colts, Daniel Jones joins the show to chat about his achilles and leg recovery, his new deal with the Colts, what his time table is looking like, and why he’s so excited for next season. Next, ESPN Senior MLB Insider, Jeff Passan joins the progrum to break down how exactly Team USA lost to Team Italy in the World Baseball Classic, who is going to get the most blame, and what they need to get out of pool play and into the knockout stages. Lastly, ESPN Senior NFL Insider, Adam Schefter joins the progrum to chat about the Maxx Crosby situation, which players might still be traded, Trey Hendrickson singing with the Baltimore Ravens, and all the other things that need to be wrapped up. Make sure to subscribe to youtube.com/thepatmcafeeshow or watch on ESPN (12-2 EDT), ESPN’s Youtube (12-3 EDT), or ESPN+. We appreciate the hell out of all of you. We’ll see you on tomorrow, cheers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Mar 10, 2026 • 2h 53min

PMS 2.0 1512 - Free Agency Frenzy Day 2 LIVE From The ThunderDome with Adam Schefter, Dan Orlovsky, Peter Schrager, Travis Kelce, Connor McGovern, & Darius Butler

Peter Schrager, ESPN pundit known for team context. Dan Orlovsky, ex-NFL QB who breaks down QB play. Adam Schefter, top NFL insider breaking real-time deals. They race through free agency signings, quarterback market dominoes, team spending sprees, fit analyses for receivers and tight ends, and behind-the-scenes timing on major releases and trades.
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Mar 9, 2026 • 2h 52min

PMS 2.0 1511 - Free Agency Frenzy LIVE From The ThunderDome with Adam Schefter, Dan Orlovsky, Peter Schrager, Alec Pierce, Malik Willis, AQ Shipley, & Darius Butler

Adam Schefter, NFL insider who breaks transaction news. Dan Orlovsky, former QB and film analyst. Peter Schrager, NFL pundit and market context pro. Alec Pierce, Colts wide receiver discussing re-signing. Malik Willis, QB joining the Dolphins. AQ Shipley, Super Bowl champion center analyzing trenches. Darius Butler, veteran corner offering defensive takes. They race through free agency moves, film breakdowns, contract reveals, and late-breaking signings.
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Mar 6, 2026 • 2h 19min

PMS 2.0 1510 - World Baseball Classic Team USA vs Brazil Preview, Shams Charania, North Carolina GM Michael Lombardi, & AJ Hawk

Michael Lombardi, veteran NFL exec and North Carolina GM, brings roster strategy and college football perspective. Shams Charania, ESPN NBA insider, breaks down Jayson Tatum’s surprising return and playoff impacts. They also preview Team USA vs Brazil in the World Baseball Classic and dissect recent NFL roster moves. Short, lively sports talk with big-name news and tournament hype.
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Mar 6, 2026 • 2h 52min

PMS 2.0 1509 - Adam Schefter, Notre Dame AD Pete Bevacqua, Peter Schrager, Ernest, & AJ Hawk

Adam Schefter, ESPN senior NFL insider known for breaking big NFL news; Pete Bevacqua, Notre Dame athletic director and former sports executive with fond Holtz memories; Peter Schrager, NFL pundit and draft/free-agency expert. They discuss the DJ Moore trade and its ripple effects. They preview free agency, Max Crosby chatter, quarterback movement, and college athletics reflections.

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