

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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Apr 8, 2021 • 1h 39min
PMS 2.0 391 - Scott Drew, Shaquill Griffin, & AJ Hawk
On Todays show, Pat and the boys chat about the Masters golf tournament starting today, and the swag out there on the course. Pat and the boys discuss alarming statements that AJ Hawk made on yesterday’s show, then get into conversation of which state produces the worst drivers. Joining the program is 2021 NCAA champion, Head coach for the Baylor Bears basketball team Scott Drew (24.42-44.12). Coach Drew came on to talk about the championship run his team had just made, the process of the March Madness bubble, and defeating Gonzaga in the nation championship. AJ Hawk then joins Pat to confront his alarming driving style and discuss the latest in up to date NFL news and rumors. Fresh off signing a new deal with the Jacksonville Jaguars, Shaquill Griffin (1:22.22-1:33.20) joins the show and chats about his new deal, the new culture being built down in Jacksonville and his expectations for the upcoming NFL season.
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Apr 7, 2021 • 1h 42min
PMS 2.0 390 - Lavonte David, Lane Kiffin, Sports Psychologist Dr. Scott Goldman, & AJ Hawk
On today's show, Pat and the boys chat about Pat's first golf round of the year, teams with the best weapons in the NFL and why it's a weapons league right now, Tom Brady's interview with Michael Strahan on Good Morning America about realizing things can be done a different way, and everything else going on in the NFL right now. Joining the program is Super Bowl Champion, Pro Bowler, 3x All-Pro, going into his 10th year at LB in the NFL, Buccaneers LB Lavonte David to chat about being a Super Bowl champion, how Tom Brady changes a teams culture, why guys from South Florida are just built different, and how excited he is for the Buccaneers to have virtually everybody back (24:10-42:41). Next, Ole Miss Head Football Coach Lane Kiffin joins the show to chat about the state of his program, what he thinks about a couple of the prospects in the draft, and if he expects things to be fairly normal this upcoming season (44:59-1:00:05). Later, noted Sports Psychologist, and proctor of a test that we just learned about yesterday, Dr. Scott Goldman joins Pat and AJ Hawk to chat about his test after Mark Sanchez reported that Justin Fields scored the highest score on the recall portion. Dr. Goldman gives a comprehensive breakdown of what his test covers, which professional teams use them, if the data indicates something about certain positions or sports, and much more (1:02:39-1:38:17). 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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Apr 6, 2021 • 1h 42min
PMS 2.0 389 - NCAA National Championship Recap, Mark Sanchez, Charles Davis, & AJ Hawk
On today's show, Pat and the boys chat about the Sam Darnold trade, and what it means for other teams potentially moving up to #4 in the draft, and they recap last night's National Championship game as Baylor dominated Gonzaga from wire-to-wire, and why we should've been paying more attention to Baylor the entire season. Joining the program is former #5 pick in the 2009 NFL Draft, 9 year NFL veteran at QB, ESPN NFL analyst and friend of the program, Mark Sanchez joins the show to chat about Sam Darnold going to Carolina and why he thinks they'll be successful, if Zach Wilson is going to succeed in New York(if he goes there), and why he's boggled Justin Fields is falling after scoring the highest score on the Goldman exam, and what the Goldman exam is exactly (22:10-42:55). Later, CBS NFL analyst and color commentator, Charles Davis joins Pat and AJ Hawk to talk about all the smoke and mirrors of the draft process, and his thoughts on what will happen with the first several picks (50:41-1:07:42). Later, Pat and AJ chat about Aaron Rodgers on Jeopardy!, how AJ's vacation was, and everything else going on in the world and NFL (1:17:45-1:38:02). 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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Apr 5, 2021 • 1h 44min
PMS 2.0 388 - Sam Darnold Traded To Carolina, NCAA National Championship Preview, & Aaron Rodgers
On today's show, Pat and the boys chat about all the craziness that the Final Four produced and look ahead to tonight's Baylor v. Gonzaga National Championship Game, plus they look around the NFL and check in on teams like the Giants, Falcons, Eagles, and others are we quickly approach the NFL Draft. Pat also shares the news of Carson Wentz and TY Hilton having their first throwing session together, and why the results should really excite Colts fans. Joining the program is friend of the show, 2020 NFL MVP, the celebrity host of Jeopardy! for the next two weeks, Green Bay Packers Quarterback, Aaron Rodgers. Pat and Aaron chat about his offseason thus far, what he's been up to, how much he loved getting to be a host of Jeopardy!, and where contract negotiations stand now during the offseason (26:01-49:29). 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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Apr 2, 2021 • 1h 38min
PMS 2.0 387 - Feel Good Good Friday, Xavier Rhodes, & Ariel Helwani
On today's show, Pat and the boys slog through this Feel Good, Good Friday chatting about Jeff Bezos potentially buying the Chargers and why the richest man in the world getting into the NFL would be a good thing, what's going on around the NFL, and much more. Next, 3x Pro Bowl, All-Pro, former Minnesota Vikings CB and current Indianapolis Colts CB, Xavier Rhodes joins the program to chat about what it has been in Indianapolis that has gotten him back to his dominant play, what he loves about playing for Frank Reich, what WR's have given him the most trouble during his time in the league, if he likes being able to do the offseason virtually, and much more (32:40-51:19). Later, ESPN MMA Insider, former friend of the program (before the ban), Ariel Helwani joins the program to chat about his time away from the show, a certain April Fools prank that had us all confused, and ultimately, if he thinks Jon Jones and Francis Ngannou are going to fight each other in the Octagon (1:02:23-1:35:03). 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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Apr 1, 2021 • 1h 56min
PMS 2.0 386 - MLB Opening Day, Kevin Youkilis, & UFC Heavyweight Champion Francis Ngannou
On today's show, Pat and the boys chat about MLB Opening Day, who is supposed to be good this year, and why baseball has lost so much steam as America's Pastime, plus they cover the fallout from the Justin Fields conversation from yesterday, and wrap up the other things happening around the NFL. Joining the show to discuss Opening Day and all things baseball, is friend of the program, Kevin Youkilis. Pat and Kevin discuss his thoughts on how baseball has changed, fights in the MLB, and who he ultimately thinks is going to win the World Series this year (53:27-1:20:00). Later, one of the scariest humans on the face of the earth, the new UFC Heavyweight Champion, Francis "Predator" Ngannou, joins the show to chat all about his life leading up to winning the UFC Heavyweight Gold last weekend, what it was like growing up in Cameron and working in the mines at a young age, when he knew he wanted to be a fighter, what he thinks about potentially fighting Jon Jones next, how much he respects Stipe Miocic and why he thinks he needed to lose to him for his career to progress, and what his upcoming plans include (1:27:55-1:53:38). 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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Mar 31, 2021 • 1h 56min
PMS 2.0 385 - The Return Of Dan Orlovsky, Justin Simmons, Tom Pelissero, & AJ Hawk
On today's show, Pat and the boys chat about last night's Elite 8 games and look ahead to the Final Four and wonder if anyone has a chance to beat Gonzaga, plus they follow all the storylines from Florida's Pro Day, and what we learned yesterday about Mac Jones and Justin Fields. Joining the show for a first time in a long time is 12 year NFL veteran at QB, ESPN NFL Analyst, and friend of the program, Dan Orlovsky. Pat and Dan catch up a little bit and chat about the ban, plus Dan makes some waves with what he's heard from certain coaches about Justin Fields, and why he thinks Mac Jones is probably going to end up in San Francisco (24:27-50:08). Next, Pro Bowler, All-Pro, the highest paid safety in the NFL, Justin Simmons joins Pat and AJ Hawk to chat about what he thinks Denver needs to do to get over the hump, his thoughts on Drew Lock, how he prepares for games, doing incredible things in the community, and if he was close to playing Quarterback during the season for the Broncos when their QB's were out with Covid (50:10-1:11:36). Later, NFL Network Insider Tom Pelissero joins the program to chat about the league meetings, the 17 game season, what he's hearing from all the different Pro Days, and why he thinks Justin Fields draft stock dropped after the season ended (1:13:54-1:31:24). To close out the show, Pat and AJ also react to all the different things being said about Justin Fields, Mac Jones, and how some players adjust to live in the NFL being a job and not a game (1:31:26-1:52:38). 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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Mar 30, 2021 • 1h 50min
PMS 2.0 384 - FULL STADIUMS ARE BACK IN THE NFL, Alabama/Ohio State Pro Day Drama, Ian Rapoport, Pierre McGuire, Rondale Moore, & AJ HAWK
On today's show, Pat and the boys chat about all the drama surrounding the Ohio State and Alabama Pro Day's and how it is potentially going to affect the draft stock of guys like Mac Jones and Justin Fields. Joining the program for a brief conversation is Purdue WR fresh off his Pro Day, Rondale Moore (23:26-26:38). Later, Pat and AJ Hawk chat about the Pro Day process and what they think all the stuff means in terms of NFL Draft implications before welcoming NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport live from Alabama's Pro Day to chat about what he's hearing about Mac Jones, Devonta Smith ending up running routes, and more (31:26-52:55). Later, NBC Sports NHL Analyst, Pierre McGuire joins the program to chat about the state of the NHL, what the league is like right now, why he thinks NHL players revere the game so much, if the NHL does a combine, and more (1:27:36-1:46:28). 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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Mar 29, 2021 • 1h 53min
PMS 2.0 383 -Sweet 16 Recap, NFL Drama, "Sugar" Sean O'Malley, Mack Brown, Manuel Higuera, & AJ Hawk
On today's show, Pat and the boys recap the Sweet 16 Games and how disappointing it is that the Big Wig is out of the tournament, plus all the drama with Jimmy G and the 49ers and Russell Wilson potentially leaving Seattle. Joining the program is one of the biggest stars in the UFC, coming off a huge knockout this weekend at UFC 260, "Sugar" Sean O'Malley, to chat with Pat and AJ Hawk about his big win, when he plans to get back in the octagon, why he thinks he can knock out anyone in his division, his thoughts on Stipe v. Ngannou, and more in an incredible interview (36:20-54:49). Next, College Football Hall of Famer, UNC Head Football Coach, 2005 National Champion, Mack Brown joins the show to chat about the state of college football right now versus last year, how he got his team through everything, the culture at North Carolina, his thoughts on the transfer portal, and what he expect for this upcoming season (56:11-1:16:45). Later, coming off a a game winning kick, Arizona Christian Kicker and viral legend, Manuel Higuera joins the show to chat with Pat about winning a conference championship this weekend, how long he's been kicking, his longest field goal, if he's always been a big body, what's next, and what he did to celebrate the game winner (1:36:40-1:46:18). 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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Mar 26, 2021 • 1h 54min
PMS 2.0 382 - A Chaotic NFL Feel Good Friday, Kyle Van Noy, Steve Mariucci, Michael Lombardi, & AJ Hawk
On today's show, Pat and the boys chat about all the BS floating around in the NFL right now and react to the breaking news that the 49ers acquired the 3rd overall pick from the Dolphins, and then the Dolphins used that pick to trade back into the top 10 with the Eagles. Joining the program is friend of the show, former NFL Head Coach, analyst with the NFL Network, Steve Mariucci to chat about Zach Wilson's pro day and if it has been blown out of proportion by the media, and Mooch reacts live to all the different draft picks being moved around (34:52-1:05:46). Next, former NFL GM and friend of the program, Michael Lombardi joins the show to tell us what exactly all this swapping of draft picks means, and why mostly everything is fake (1:08:04-1:19:31). Later, 2x Super Bowl Champion, member of the Patriots 2010's All-Decade Team, now back in New England playing LB, Kyle Van Noy joins Pat and AJ Hawk to chat about what happened in Miami, why he was just as shocked as anyone, why he's excited to be back home in New England, if he still has the Bentley, and what he thinks the locker room is going to be like without Tom Brady (1:21:17-1:50:18). 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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