

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 14, 2021 • 1h 40min
PMS 2.0 332 - Urban Meyer To Jacksonville, Justin Jefferson, Darius Slay, & AJ Hawk
On today's show, Pat and the boys react to the news broken by friend of the program Michael Lombardi that Urban Meyer to Jacksonville is essentially a done deal, who he might bring in to fill out his coaching staff, if Shad Khan is going to retain roster control, if Trevor Lawrence will be his QB, and everything else going on in the league as we approach the Divisional Round of the playoffs. Joining the show is a man who broke the rookie receiving record, Pro Bowler, All-Pro, potential Rookie of the Year and friend of the program, Justin Jefferson. Pat and Justin chat about his first season in the NFL, what he's working on this offseason, if he trains with other top WR's, his relationship with Kirk Cousins, how he was so successful this year, and whose Griddy is worse, Kirk or Adam Thielen (21:36-45:09). Next, 3x Pro Bowler, All-Pro, CB for the Philadelphia Eagles, Darius Slay joins the show to chat with Pat and AJ about his time in Detroit, what it was like coming to Philadelphia, if the locker room was aware of everything going on behind the scenes, who the toughest WR in the league to defend is, playing against Aaron Rodgers for 7 years, and much more (48:25-1:06:20). Lastly, Pat and AJ chat about a declassified document that brings to light some new alien news, who the Eagles next Head Coach might be, and look ahead to this weekend's games (1:20:39-1:37:03). 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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Jan 13, 2021 • 2h 6min
PMS 2.0 331 - Barry Sanders, Rich Rodriguez, Cole Beasley, & AJ Hawk
On today's show, Pat and the boys chat about the growing noise that Deshaun Watson might not be a Texan next year, Tua's teammates anonymously saying that he stinks, and they look ahead to this weekends NFC and AFC Divisional Round matchups. Joining the program, in a long awaited interview is the former Head Coach of the West Virginia Mountaineers, Michigan Wolverines, Arizona Wildcats, current OC and Assistant Head Coach at Louisiana Monroe, Pat's college coach, Rich Rodriguez joins the program to tell some hilarious stories of Pat's time at WVU, what those teams were like, coaching at Michigan, if he still has the same fire or if he's had to tone it back, and more (15:19-48:33). Next, Hall of Famer, NFL MVP, 10x Pro Bowler, 10x All-Pro, 1990's NFL All-Decade Team member, member of the NFL 100th Anniversary All-Time Team, Heisman Trophy Winner, one of the GOATS, Barry Sanders joins the program to chat about his career, when he decided to hang it up, what Detroit needs to do to be a winner, if he's spoken to Calvin Johnson about their situations, and which backs in the league remind him of himself, if any (51:48-1:12:27). Later, Pat and AJ Hawk welcome 2020 All-Pro, 9 year NFL veteran, WR for the Buffalo Bills, Cole Beasley joins the show from the practice field and the guys try to piece together his responses as someone gets some work in from the Jugs Machine (1:12:29-1:27:18). Later, Pat and AJ chat about the situation in Houston with Andre Johnson weighing in, and Digs gets got by Barry McCockiner, although it appears that James Harden has been traded to the Brooklyn Nets (1:31:47-2:02:08). 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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Jan 12, 2021 • 1h 51min
PMS 2.0 330 - College Football Playoff National Championship Recap, Aaron Rodgers, Jarvis Landry, Darius Butler, & AJ Hawk
On today's show, Pat and the boys recap the National Championship and wonder if anyone will be able to challenge Alabama for the next 10 years if Nick Saban is around, Devonta Smith being an absolute stud, Mac Jones' pro prospects and much more. Joining the show for a shorter version due to a work day is Green Bay Packers QB Aaron Rodgers to chat about this weekend's game against the Rams, Aaron announces he'll be guest hosting Jeopardy!, Jalen Ramsey's trash talk ability, alien's being real, his donation to the Barstool Fund, and much more (20:32-37:58). Next, 5x Pro Bowler, friend of the program, coming off a huge game in a win against the Steelers in the playoffs, Jarvis Landry joins the show to chat about getting a playoff win for Cleveland, his mindset going into the game, the team's reaction to the Browns is the Browns comment, what has changed in Cleveland, AVP calling the plays, the celebration in the locker room, and much more (38:00-59:20). Later, 9 Year NFL veteran, co-host of the Man-To-Man Pod, Everything DB, Darius Butler joins the program to chat about Deshaun Watson, this weekend's playoff matchups, where he thinks certain coaches might wind up, the QB situation in LA, and more (1:02:35-1:28:35). Lastly, Pat and AJ chat a little bit more about the National Championship and check the pulse of the Buckeye Nation (1:30:55-1:47:01). 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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Jan 11, 2021 • 2h 1min
PMS 2.0 329 - OVERREACTION MONDAY, SUUPER Wildcard Weekend Recap, Mark Madden, Ian Rapoport, Lex Lumpkin, & AJ Hawk
On today's show, Pat and the boys overreact to everything that happened during super wildcard weekend including the Browns pahnding the Steelers, Russ Wilson potentially being broken, Tom Brady still having the competitive edge that he's always had, the Colts giving the game away to the Bills, the Nickelodeon broadcast of the Saints Bears game, and everything else. Joining the program is Pittsburgh radio legend, friend of the show, the Super Genius, Mark Madden to react to the Steelers loss to the Browns, and why he thinks it might be time to start over (3:18-13:52). Next, AJ Hawk joins the show to chat about everything that happened over the weekend and they check the pulse of the nation with everyone's favorite segment #PatIDontWantToOverreactBUT (38:09-58:11). Later NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport joins the program to chat about Doug Pedersen getting fired in Philly, if Deshaun Watson might actually be on the move to Miami, the status of Aaron Donald and the QB situation in LA ahead of the Packers game, and more (1:01:27-1:16:30). Lastly, Nickelodeon megastar, arguably the best part of the Saints vs. Bears game, cast member of All That, Lex Lumpkin joins the show to chat about the Nickelodeon broadcast of Saints v. Bears, what the prep was like, if he thought it was successful, and what his ultimate career goals are (1:16:32-1:26:34). 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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Jan 8, 2021 • 1h 59min
PMS 2.0 328 - SUPER Wildcard Weekend Preview, Aaron Jones, Lane Johnson, Warren Sharp, Ariel Helwani, & AJ Hawk
On today's show, Pat and the boys are joined by several great guests to preview all the different SUPER Wildcard Weekend games and give a couple of leans for bets over the weekend, and eventually make their picks. First, Analytical NFL guru Warren Sharp joins the program to chat about how he got his start in football, being a civil engineer first, who he likes in this weekend's game, and what he thinks about the Packers in the playoffs (18:44-42:20). Next, 2020 Pro Bowler, 2019 TD Leader, Running Back for the Green Bay Packers and friend of the program, Aaron Jones joins Pat and AJ Hawk to chat about his season, what it's like playing with Aaron, AJ Dillon's progression, what playing in front of fans will be like, and if he's always had this much fun playing football (42:22-57:51). Next, ESPN MMA Insider, friend of the program, and rabid Buffalo Bills fan Ariel Helwani joins the show to place a bet on the Colts/Bills game Sunday, and give a Bills history lesson (1:10:45-1:23:50). Later, Super Bowl Champion, 3x Pro Bowler, All-Pro, Tackle for the Philadelphia Eagles, Lane Johnson joins the show to check in from rehab after a tough ankle injury that ended his season early, and discuss a tough season for the Eagles in general and why he's excited to get back (1:25:15-1:39:55). Lastly, Pat and AJ discuss his knees heading into the NFL Draft, and they each make their picks for SUPER Wildcard Weekend (1:39:57-1:54:43). 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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Jan 7, 2021 • 1h 31min
PMS 2.0 327 - Ian Rapoport, Tom Segura, & AJ Hawk
On today's show, Pat and the boys begin to discuss SUPER Wild Card Weekend, the Browns having a few new covid cases in the locker room, Coach Stefanski potentially being able to coach, if the Bears have any shot of beating the Saints, Chase Young's comments about being excited to play Tom Brady Sunday and if that impacts the game at all, and more. Joining the show is NFL Network Insider, and friend of the program Ian Rapoport to chat about everything he's hearing in terms of coaches and GM's going different places, if Urban Meyer to Jacksonville is virtually a done deal, where he anticipates guys like Matthew Stafford and Carson Wentz will wind up next year, and everything else going on in the NFL as we approach the playoffs (17:19-34:19). Next, joining Pat and AJ Hawk is a standup comedian who has 4 specials on Netflix, one of the most popular podcasters on the planet, and a who he recently suffered the most gruesome sports injury of all-time, Tom Segura joins the program to chat about dunking on a 9 foot hoop, blowing his knee out and breaking his arm in the process of trying to dunk on 9.5, the rehab process, how he has a new found appreciation for things, what he has coming up on the agenda, and much more in a hilarious conversation (48:14-1:12:33). Later, Pat and AJ look ahead to every game on the SUPER Wildcard Weekend slate and make a few predictions and look at the betting lines (1:12:36-1:27:37). 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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Jan 6, 2021 • 1h 46min
PMS 2.0 326 - Stipe Miocic, Tom Pelissero, Mark Madden, & AJ Hawk
On today's show, Pat and the boys chat more about Covid going through the Cleveland Browns building and how much it's going to impact them on Sunday, the different coaching and GM openings, Trevor Lawrence declaring for the NFL Draft, and everything else going on in the football world as we approach the NFL Playoffs. Joining the program is friend of the show and NFL Network Insider Tom Pelissero to chat about everything that we need to know going on in the NFL right now, who he anticipates coaching where, he takes a couple of shots at Ian Rapoport, and more (21:30-43:41). Next, 2x and current UFC Heavyweight Champion, 5x Performance of the Night winner, 3x Fight of the Night Winner, arguably the greatest Heavyweight Champion of all-time, Stipe Miocic joins the show. Pat and Stipe chat about his mentality getting into the octagon, at what point he knew he was good at fighting, who he's going to fight next and when, his training regimen, and much more in a great interview (43:43-1:03:21). Next, friend of the program, Pittsburgh Radio legend, The Super Genius, Mark Madden joins the show to chat about the Browns/Steelers game this weekend and whether or not the Browns deserve a break (1:06:52-1:23:11). Lastly, on his birthday, AJ Hawk joins the show to discuss everything going on in the NFL, he gives some knowledge about a few life lessons he's learned in his 37 years on earth, and much more (1:23:13-1:41:08). 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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Jan 5, 2021 • 1h 56min
PMS 2.0 325 - Aaron Rodgers, Fred Warner, & AJ Hawk
On today's show, Pat and the boys discuss the developing story of the Browns getting covid within their building, Eagles players reportedly wanting to fight Doug Pederson on Sunday Night, Joe Judge cutting a promo for himself about the Giants always playing hard, which coaches could end up where, GM openings, and all the other drama surrounding the NFL as we approach the playoffs. Per usual, continuing the MVP coronation, Green Bay Packers QB Aaron Rodgers joins Pat and AJ Hawk to talk about the season as whole, how his body is feeling, what he's going to do on the bye week, his thoughts on the Bears game, and much much more (22:47-1:08:48). Later, 3 year NFL veteran, 70th overall pick of 2018 NFL Draft, 2020 Pro Bowler, San Francisco 49ers Linebacker Fred Warner joins the show to chat about the challenges of this season, if the game has started to slow down for him as he's considered one of the best linebackers in the NFL, his relationship with Aaron Rodgers, what Kyle Shanahan is like as a coach, and much more (1:12:19-1:30:36). 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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Jan 4, 2021 • 2h 20min
PMS 2.0 324 - OVERREACTION MONDAY, Week 17 NFL Recap, Justin Tucker, Darius Butler, Field Yates, & AJ Hawk
On today's show, Pat and the boys overreact to everything that happened during an eventful week 17 of the NFL season including the Eagles handing the NFC East to the Football Team, the Browns getting into the playoffs for the first time since 2002, the Bills beating the hell out of the Dolphins, the Packers locking up the 1 seed, and much more. Joining the show is Super Bowl Champion, 5x All-Pro, 4x Pro Bowler, member of the 2010's NFL All Decade team, and fresh off a game winning field goal a couple of weeks ago, Justin Tucker to chat about the Ravens getting hot at the right time, his mental approach to kicking, some of his favorite fields to kick on, if Texas will ever be good again, and much more (19:21-37:33). Next, 9 Year NFL veteran, co-host of The Man-To-Man Pod, Everything DB, friend of the program Darius Butler joins the show to chat about everything from week 17, his big takeaways, who he likes in the playoffs, and why he wouldn't hire Urban Meyer (54:31-1:13:16). Next, ESPN NFL Insider and friend of the show, Field Yates joins the program to chat about all the different coaching changes, GM openings, and what he's hearing about the futures of Carson Wentz and Matt Stafford (1:13:18-1:35:36). Later, Pat and AJ Hawk chat about the week 17 slate, who is looking good going into the playoffs, and how the Oculus has changed everything (1:58:54-2:14:09). 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, 2020 • 1h 43min
PMS 2.0 323 - Happy New Years Eve With Mark Madden, Sam Roberts, Corey Graves, Ariel Helwani, & AJ Hawk
On today's show, Pat and the boys look back at their favorite moments from 2020, look ahead to 2021, and are joined by several special guests to ring in the New Year and put 2020 in our rear view. Be safe tonight and this weekend, we'll see you on Monday. Cheers. Happy New Year.
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