

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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Mar 25, 2021 • 1h 46min
PMS 2.0 381 - Big Bag Thursday, TY Hilton, Kyle Rudolph, & AJ Hawk
On today's show, Pat and the boys chat about the reports that Russell Wilson is back on the trade market, and what teams potentially have enough capital to get the deal done. Joining the program is 4x Pro Bowler, a man who just signed a new contract with the Indianapolis Colts, friend of the show, TY Hilton, to chat about his decision to stay with the Colts, what other team offered him, his relationship with Andrew Luck, how he came to his decision, and why he's excited to play with Carson Wentz (25:20-49:02). Next, 2x Pro Bowler, and new New York Giants TE, Kyle Rudolph joins the show to chat about his decision to go to the Giants, how the foot is doing, if he's had a chance to meet or talk to any of his new teammates yet, what he thinks of Joe Judge, and much more (49:11-1:14:25). Later, Pat and AJ Hawk shoot the breeze about the Russell Wilson seemingly not being resolved in Seattle, and everything else going on in free agency across the NFL (1:16:37-1:41:21). 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 24, 2021 • 1h 38min
PMS 2.0 380 - Free Solo Climber Alex Honnold, LeGarrette Blount, & AJ Hawk
On today's show, Pat and the boys chat about the Bucs bringing most of the band back together, and all the other pertinent things happening in the NFL. Also joining the show is arguably the greatest climber in the world, the subject of the 2018 Oscar winning documentary Free Solo, Alex Honnold, to chat about truly being one of one, his life climbing these insane walls, his new podcast, why he won't be competing on American Ninja Warrior, his thoughts on climbing coming to the Olympics, and much more in one of the most fascinating interviews you'll hear (21:32-49:21). Next, 3x Super Bowl Champion, 2016 NFL rushing TD's leader, 8 year NFL veteran, LeGarrette Blount joins Pat and AJ Hawk to chat about his new CBD business, what he thinks of the Patriots spending all this money, if Carson Wentz is a dude, if he thinks anyone can fill Bill Belichick's shoes, and more (51:06-1:13:27). To close out the show, Pat and AJ blaze through everything going on in the NFL currently, and chat more about the Alex Honnold conversation (1:15:08-1:33:30). 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 23, 2021 • 1h 52min
PMS 2.0 379 - The Slowest Day Of The Year, Ike Taylor, & AJ Hawk
On today's show, Pat and the boys navigate through everything happening in the NFL right now and all the other pertinent things in the sports world on arguably one of the slowest information days of the year post the first two rounds of March Madness. Joining the program is friend of the show, 2x Super Bowl Champion, legendary Pittsburgh Steeler, 11 year NFL veteran, Ike Taylor joins the show to chat about what he's been up to, young cornerbacks playing in the NFL early, combine workouts, speed vs. competitive speed, his thoughts on JuJu coming back, and much more (28:03-51:11). Later, Pat and AJ Hawk chat about the different news stories percolating around the NFL, and swap a few stories (53:29-1:27:54). 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 22, 2021 • 1h 45min
PMS 2.0 378 - March Madness 1st & 2nd Round Recap, Ian Rapoport, & AJ Hawk
On today's show, Pat and the boys react to all the craziness of the first weekend of the NCAA tournament and how we all took it for granted last year, and why for it is pound for pound, one of the best weekends of the year, plus a few special guests drop by as they react to all the new signings and happenings in free agency across the NFL this weekend. Joining the show is NFL Network Insider, friend of the program, Ian Rapoport joins the show to catch Pat and the boys up on everything that happened in free agency over the weekend including Kenny Golladay to the Giants, and all the other moves (30:54-52:27). Later, Pat and AJ Hawk discuss him causing Ohio State to lose in the first round, his thoughts on March Madness, going to the sun this weekend, and what he thinks about the current state of the NFL (54:44-1:41:32). 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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Mar 19, 2021 • 2h 1min
PMS 2.0 377 - March Madness Begins, Carson Wentz, Brandon Marshall, & AJ Hawk
On today's show, Pat and the boys chat about March Madness beginning and chat more about the bracket challenge they're doing that will see the winner get $100,000, plus a general update of everything happening as we are now a few days into NFL free agency. Joining Pat in studio for an incredible conversation is Super Bowl Champion, Pro Bowler, All-Pro, and new starting Quarterback for the Indianapolis Colts, Carson Wentz. Pat and Carson chat about his new start in Indianapolis, what went wrong in Philadelphia, if he hears all the stuff from the media, if he was ever broken, why he's excited to be back with Frank Reich, and much more (22:53-58:26). Later, 6x Pro Bowler, 2x All-Pro, 13 year NFL veteran at WR, and now cohost of the I Am Athlete podcast, and panelist on First Things First, Brandon Marshall joins the show to discuss his career in the league, his battle with mental illness, how much he loves doing the podcast, the best and worst thing about the NFL, and how much he loved Aaron Rodgers Tuesday's (1:00:44-1:27:05). Later, Pat and AJ chat about the goings on of the NFL, and much more (1:28:31-1:57:44). 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 18, 2021 • 1h 48min
PMS 2.0 376 - Free Agency Continues, Dallas Clark, Darius Butler, Darius Slay, & AJ Hawk
On today's show, Pat and the boys talk more about all the different moves in free agency, Kyle Van Noy going back to the Patriots, the WR market being very slow still, the Colts sitting back on all that money and whether or not they're going to make a move, plus much more. Joining the program is Super Bowl Champion, Pro Bowler, All-Pro, Colts legend and friend of the show, Dallas Clark to chat about his current workload on the farm, his thoughts on free agency now, how it has changed since he's played, and why he gets discouraged with what he sees from some of the bad agents out there (22:41-49:45). Next, on his birthday, 9 year NFL veteran at defensive back, co-host of the Man-To-Man Podcast, Darius Butler joins the show to chat about everything going on in the NFL, Patrick Peterson going to the Vikings, if he's going to move positions, what the tape says on Sam Darnold, and why he thinks the Patriots might be back (49:47-1:10:07). Later, Pat and AJ Hawk chat about the different moves during free agency thus far, the bracket challenge, and much more before welcoming 3x Pro Bowler, All-Pro, CB for the Philadelphia Eagles, Darius Slay to chat about what he's got planned for the offseason, the situation in Philly right now, what he saw in Jalen Hurts last year that made him feel like they had a guy, his relationship with Matthew Stafford, and much more (1:10:09-1:44:03). 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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Mar 17, 2021 • 1h 41min
PMS 2.0 375 - Happy St. Patrick's Day, Micah Hyde, Trent Dilfer, & AJ Hawk
On today's show, Pat and the boys reminisce about St. Patrick's Day and why it is truly one of the best holidays, and chat about Russell Wilson almost being a Bear and the Bears settling with Andy Dalton. Also joining the program is Pro Bowler, All-Pro, Safety for the Buffalo Bills, AJ's former teammate, Micah Hyde to chat about his progression in the league, the culture being built in Buffalo, his relationship with Jordan Poyer, and Josh Allen being a dude (1:00:49-1:16:31). Also joining the show is Super Bowl Champion, Pro Bowler, 13 year NFL veteran, Head Football Coach at Lipscomb Academy, and friend of the program, Trent Dilfer. Pat and Trent chat about the free agent market for a QB, his thoughts on both the Russell Wilson/Pete Carroll situation and DeShaun Watson in Houston, and the necessity of a Head Coach and Quarterback being alphas and testing each other (34:19-58:31). Later, Pat and AJ shoot the breeze about the new league year beginning and what they anticipate to happen over the course of the next few days (1:16:33-1:35:07). 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 16, 2021 • 1h 49min
PMS 2.0 374 - Are The Patriots Back?! Michael Lombardi, Pierre Garcon, AJ Dillon, & AJ Hawk
On today's show, Pat and the boys continue to react to everything that has happened during Brinks Week so far as we are on the cusp of the new league year and free agency officially starting tomorrow, plus they dive into the Patriots signing basically everyone and whether or not they become a real threat next year. Joining the program is former GM of the Cleveland Browns, author, host of the Lombardi Line & GM Shuffle Podcast, The Daily Coach, Michael Lombardi to chat about the Patriots retooling, the piece of paper he has from Bill Belichick about building a team from 1991, what he projects for the rest of free agency, and what he thinks Bill is thinking throughout this whole process (21:51-39:12). Later, 11 year NFL veteran at WR, 2013 leader in receptions, former Colts, Football Team, and 49ers legend, Pierre Garcon joins the show to chat about his new company, what it's like being a free agent and how teams recruit players in the NFL, playing with Peyton Manning, and why he's trying to become a professional golfer (1:02:38-1:19:44). Later, Pat and AJ Hawk welcome Green Bay Packers RB, 2020 2nd round draft pick, AJ Dillon, to chat about his Oklahoma Drill with Connor, what he learned from his rookie year, taking on a larger role next year, and at what point this season things started to click for him (1:21:44-1:34:16). 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 15, 2021 • 1h 38min
PMS 2.0 373 - Brinks Week Begins, Travis Kelce, Demario Davis, & AJ Hawk
On today's show, Pat and the boys do a little housekeeping and address the ESPN situation, discuss the start of free agency with the Patriots being major players early, and the March Madness Bracket Challenge that Pat is starting that is worth $51,000 and up to $75,000 or $100,000 if it becomes the biggest group on the March Madness Live app and 50,000+ entries. Joining the show is Super Bowl Champion, 6x Pro Bowler, 5x All-Pro, member of the 2010's All-Decade team and friend of the program, Kansas City Chiefs TE, Travis Kelce to chat about recovering from the Super Bowl loss, what the Chiefs need to do to get back on top of the mountain, whether or not he's restructured his contract, and if he's going to have to take any reps at tackle next year (23:03-36:20). Later, 2x Pro Bowler, 2021 Bart Starr Award winner, stalwart at LB for the New Orleans Saints, Demario Davis joins Pat and AJ Hawk to chat about Drew Brees' retirement, how much different the Saints are going to look next year, what rule the NFL needs to change immediately, and building a linebackers room at his alma mater, Arkansas State (1:20:22-1:34:34). Later, Pat and AJ also chat about the different free agent signings, and why AJ hates Ohio State so much (1:01:16-1:20:20). 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 12, 2021 • 1h 36min
PMS 2.0 372 - Massacre Week Comes To An End, Budda Baker, Ian Rapoport, Tom E. Curran, & AJ Hawk
On today's show, Pat and the boys react to a few more restructured contracts and cuts, and put a bow on Massacre Week in the NFL as we approach the start of free agency. Joining the show is NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport to chat about some of the things he expects to see in the coming days, what these voidable years at the end of contracts mean, and why he never has his light turned on when he's on the show (23:23-37:34). Next, NBC Sports Boston Insider, writer, and friend of the program, Tom E. Curran joins the show to chat about Cam Newton resigning with the Pats, his relationship with Bill Belichick, if he thinks the Pats are going to be a popular landing spot for free agents, and what he thinks they're going to do in the draft (39:06-54:51). Later, Joining Pat and AJ Hawk is 2x All-Pro, 3x Pro Bowler, Arizona Cardinals Safety and friend of the show, Budda Baker to chat about his offseason plans, whether or not he was shocked about JJ Watt coming to the Cardinals, his mentality on the football field, if he likes watching old tape of people, what he thinks is going to get the Cardinals over the edge, and much more (59:11-1:13:05). Later, Pat and AJ chop it up and chat about some of the things making waves on the internet as they send you into the weekend on this Feel Good Friday (1:14:29-1:31:47). 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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