The Pat McAfee Show

Today's show features a couple of incredible interviews. First, calling in via FaceTime is The King of Kings, The Game, one of the greatest wrestlers in history, the brain behind WWE's NXT, Triple H joins the show. Pat and HHH chat about the WWE's response to the coronavirus pandemic and how they decided to still do shows in the performance center, how Trips and WWE talent handle social media in a world that is very critical of everything they do, what the WWE has planned for future NXT and PPV events, and how the current situation in the world has given the WWE difficulties dealing with international business (3:00-27:52). Next is another installment of McAfee & Hawk, Sports Talk (27:54-2:00:23). Pat and AJ discuss rumors that the Dolphins are going to try to trade up for the #1 pick, and AJ sheds a little bit of light into what it is like playing for the Bengals, and if they are realistically considering trading their pick, and what they would need in return. Pat and AJ also welcome on NFL, MLB, and USGA play-by-play king, Joe Buck. Joe chats about commentating regular videos being sent to him for charity and how it has started to pick up steam, his apprehensive relationship with the internet as he takes a lot of heat from several different fan bases, whether or not Roger Goodell has ever told him to stop saying something or reprimanded him, what he would consider his biggest mistake broadcasting is, his relationship with Troy Aikman, and how the quarantine has allowed Joe to go back and listen to some of his previous calls and actually enjoy them for the first time in a long time (59:23-1:29:11). Today's show is a fun one. Don't forget to send in the hashtag #ThisIsWhereImAtPat for the chance to win some free merch, and as always, stay safe out there. Come and laugh with us. Cheers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On today's show, we have another great installment of McAfee & Hawk Sports Talk, as Pat and AJ welcome in two INCREDIBLE guests. First, Super Bowl Champion/MVP, 2x NFL MVP, 3x All-Pro, 8x Pro Bowler, and best friend of both Pat and AJ, Aaron Rodgers calls into the show. They discuss him trying to get out of Peru as the coronavirus quarantines were heating up and how it became a race to get out of the country. Aaron, Pat, and AJ also chat about The Tiger King and give some more of their thoughts, Aaron breaks down his thoughts about the CBA, what he has been doing to keep his body in shape during the quarantine, what he thinks of the Packers offseason moves thus far, and he reacts to whether or not he thinks football season will be starting on time (7:36-1:03:46). Next, the Voice of College Football, one of the most handsome men in America and one of Pat's coworkers, Kirk Herbstreit joins Pat and AJ. They discuss his comments about not knowing if there will be an NCAA or NFL football season this year, and he gives his reasoning why he thinks it might be possible, chats about whether or not he would be interested in the Monday Night Football job if given the opportunity or if it was offered to him, and Kirk tells an incredible story about AJ ending his playing days during a scrimmage at their high school when Kirk had just turned 30 and AJ was going into his Sophomore year at Centerville High School (1:07:17-1:30:40). Today's show is a great one. Don't forget to tweet the hashtag #ThisIsWhereImAtPat for the chance to win some free merch, and keep an eye out for the Office Olympics, which will be making a return to youtube.com/thepatmcafeeshow today. As always, stay safe. Come and laugh with us. Cheers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On today's show, Pat and the boys are joined by Head Coach of the Minnesota Golden Gophers, one of the most inspirational humans on the planet, the creator of the Nekton mentality, PJ Fleck. They chat about what it's like being the Head Coach of a major college football program during this pandemic, what he's having his kids do to get better this offseason despite not being able to do a lot of the things they normally would be doing, how he's handling everything with his staff, and Coach Fleck gives an inspirational speech for everyone to find a little light in all of the darkness that we care currently facing (3:19-17:26). Later, AJ Hawk is back for another edition of McAfee & Hawk Sports Talk as AJ and Pat chop it up about everything going on in the world, try to figure out where Cam Newton is going next and if he's going to have a major resurgence, they each talk about their recruiting process, and get into everything else you could imagine, whether it's related to football or general life stuff (18:55-1:42:59). Don't forget to tweet the hashtag #ThisIsWhereImAtPat for a chance to win some free merch and keep an eye out for the Office Olympics on youtube.com/thepatmcafeeshow. Stay safe this weekend, we're all in this together. Come and laugh with us. Cheers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On today's show, Pat and the boys discuss where Cam Newton may eventually wind up and what makes the most sense for him, and why Chicago decided to go with Nick Foles instead after it was reported that Carolina tried to engage in talks with the Bears. Pat also runs through the Patriots 2020 schedule and the Bucs 2020 schedule and gives his predictions game by game. Joining the show is 13 year NFL veteran, 9th overall pick in the 2007 NFL Draft, one of the fastest WR's to ever play the game, Ted Ginn Jr. Ted and Pat chat about his high school days playing defensive back and running track, where many thought he could qualify for the Olympics. He chats about what he thinks Cam Newton has left in the tank, the difference between playing on good and poor teams, how he doesn't care about the accolades or the money and just wants to play football next year, and who some of the toughest cornerbacks he has faced during his career (7:55-26:45). Next, 8x Pro Bowler, 5x All-Pro. Member of the NFL 2000’s All-Decade Team and San Diego Chargers 50th Anniversary Team, one of the greatest Tight End’s in the history of the sport and eventual Hall of Famer, Antonio Gates, stops by. They chat about his career as a whole and how he saw the locker room dynamic change over time, what it was like playing with Phil Rivers and what Indianapolis is getting in him as a QB. He also explains what it was like when the Chargers moved to LA and how that process went, why he loves how the current TE’s play the game, what it was like being a trailblazer for basketball players jumping to the NFL, and what he’s doing now as he looks to move into a bigger role with the Chargers (37:49-54:43). Later, AJ Hawk is back for another edition of McAfee & Hawk Sports Talk. Pat and AJ chat about everything else happening around the NFL including DeShaun Watson liking tweets that make it seem like he wants out of Houston, where AJ thinks Cam Newton is going to wind up, the Colts not being interested in Tom Brady, and AJ shares the story about the first (and probably last) time he met Michael Jordan, and riding around with the Blue Angels and Thunderbirds (1:15:46-2:39:52). Today’s show is fun one. As always, stay safe out there and be smart. Use the hashtag #ThisIsWhereImAtPat for the chance to win some free merch, and keep an eye out for the Office Olympics on youtube.com/thepatmcafeeshow where we’ve been giving out money all week long. Come and laugh with us. Cheers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On today's show, 2x 1st Team All-Pro, 3x Pro Bowler, and friend of the program, Shawne "Lights Out" Merriman joins the guys via FaceTime. They discuss how Shawne thinks the Bucs made a mistake signing Tom Brady, why he thinks Phil Rivers is physically in better shape than Tom Brady and primed to have a better season, and what he thinks the Chargers are going to do to address Quarterback before the start of the season (3:58-17:04). Next, AJ Hawk is back for another episode of McAfee & Hawk Sports Talk. They chat about the Colts choosing not to go after Tom Brady, his future in Tampa Bay next season and the reports coming out about Brady and Belichick’s relationship. Pat and AJ also talk about times playing in the NFL, answer some YouTube Questions, and discuss the future of the New England Patriots without Tom Brady. (18:31-1:33:38). Lastly, NFL Insider and NFL Network reporter Tom Pelissero joins the show to discuss everything that has been happening in free agency including why he thinks Bill Belichick wanted Brady out of New England, whether or not Jadeveon Clowney will really get upwards of 20 million dollars from a team, where he thinks Jameis Winston will wind up, and what that means for guys like Andy Dalton, Cam Newton, and some of the other quarterbacks left on the market (1:36:06-1:56:06). Don't forget to send in the hashtag #ThisIsWhereImAtPat for a chance to win some free merch. Stay safe out there, and come and laugh with us. Cheers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On today's show, Pat welcomes in Patriots insider from NBC Sports Boston, Tom Curran. They chat about New England's reaction to Tom Brady choosing Tampa Bay and whether or not everything is burning down, if he thinks the Patriots have a legitimate chance to win the division next year, if Stidham is the guy, and who one guy the Patriots might go after at Quarterback (2:13-13:25). Also, it's day 4 of McAfee & Hawk Sports Talk, as AJ Hawk and Pat break down everything that is happening in the NFL, what moves surprised them, what they think of the Darius Slay trade, and they also go live on Rich Eisen Show as a tandem to cover other news stories happening around the league. Pat and AJ also share some stories from the locker room from their time in the league and much more (13:27-2:04:09). Stay safe this weekend and make sure to check out youtube.com/thepatmcafeeshow as we will continue to go live and give away cash. Come and laugh with us, cheers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today's show is bookended by two great interviews, with another installment of McAfee & Hawk Sports Talk in the middle of the show. First, 16 year NFL veteran, Super Bowl Champion, former Tight End for the Patriots, Ravens, and Saints, among others, Benjamin Watson, joins the show to discuss everything going on with Tom Brady and whether he is shocked with his decision to go to Tampa Bay, what it was like playing with him, and what the differences are between a franchise with a winning culture and one that doesn't necessarily have that (3:20-17:03). Next, AJ Hawk joins Pat again for some McAfee Hawk Sports Talk where they discuss everything happening with free agency thus far, react to Brady going to Tampa Bay, Phillip Rivers going to the Colts, and the comments from Bill O'Brien to DeAndre Hopkins on his way out of Houston, among many other topics (17:05-1:26:38). To end the show, 3x Pro Bowler, 2x 1st Team All-Pro, defensive lineman for the Pittsburgh Steelers, Cameron Heyward joins the program. They chat about the Steelers outlook next year with Big Ben coming out, his thoughts on the CBA situation, what he's been doing during the quarantine, and what it's like to play for Mike Tomlin (1:30:26-1:46:29) Today's show is a fun one. Don't forget to join us everyday at youtube.com/thepatmcafeeshow where we will be going live for McAfee & Hawk Sports Talk, the live radio show, Office Olympics, and other events to help you get through these trying times. Come and laugh with us, cheers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On today's show, Pat and the boys effectively find a way to fix the NFL Draft amid the Coronavirus outbreak, as they have already decided that there will no be fan involvement whatsoever. Also, to beat the quarantine, Pat welcomes on Super Bowl Champion, former middle linebacker for the Green Bay Packers, friend of the show, AJ Hawk. AJ and Pat react to all the craziness of the start of NFL free agency. Which teams are interested in Brady, where is he potentially going? How did the Cardinals manage to fleece the Texans so bad in sending DeAndre Hopkins to Arizona, which teams are getting better? Which teams are getting worse? Pat and AJ break down all the above, plus much, much more (9:15-1:39:41). As always, stay safe out there, and try to make the best out of this quarantine situation. Today is a fun one, come and laugh with us. Cheers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On today's show, Pat reacts to the expanding news of how serious the coronavirus pandemic is and further looks at how it is going to impact sports for the foreseeable future as the NCAA just announced they are canceling March Madness, the NBA is suspending it's season, and more leagues are looking into doing the same. Also joining the show is 12 year NFL Quarterback, current NFL analyst at ESPN, and friend of the program, Dan Orlovsky. Dan chats about just getting back from Disney World and going through the anxiety of making sure his family is okay as people are starting to be quarantined and go into lockdown. Dan and Pat also chat about Tom Brady's free agency, why the coronavirus won't inhibit teams from going after Brady, and why Dan thinks the Bucs are a very interesting and promising destination for Brady to end up (14:39-28:53). Also joining the show is Senior Lead NBA Insider and Analyst for The Athletic and Stadium, Shams Charania. Shams discusses breaking the news that Rudy Gobert was the first NBA player to test positive for coronavirus, what the next steps and precautions are for the NBA as a whole, when he sees the NBA resuming its season, and what it was like interviewing Gobert in person just two weeks before he tested positive for coronavirus (28:55-34:24). Lastly, Oklahoma City Thunder beat writer for The Athletic, Erik Horne stops by to chat about what it was like being in the arena as the Jazz/Thunder game was cancelled, the pulse of the fans in the stadium and whether they knew exactly what was going on, and what he's hearing around the league in terms of when teams will resume practicing and playing, and what teams are doing in terms of trying to stop the virus from spreading. At times like these, it's important for all of us to stick together and find a way to persevere through this. Come and laugh with us. Cheers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On today’s show, Pat and the boys react to all the new news coming out surrounding the Coronavirus and how it is going to affect the sports world with multiple leagues considering postponing games and deciding what needs to be done next. Pat also gives his take on Aqib Talib’s comments on Tom Brady being out the door in New England and Dak Prescott turning down 105 million dollars. Joining the show is 16 year NFL veteran at safety and Pat’s former teammate, Mike “Pops” Adams. Pat and Pops chat about what it’s been like seeing the league change over the course of his career and how the locker room environment has changed. Pops also gives his thoughts on taking team friendly deals, what he thinks Tom Brady should do, and what he wants to do now that he’s done playing football (23:52-41:51). To close out the show, 11 year NBA veteran and former Big Ten player of the year, Jared Jeffries joins the program. He and Pat chat about whether or not LeBron is the greatest athlete of all-time, who some of the teams are that could make a run in the NBA playoffs, if he has any gambling picks for March Madness, and he shares a few stories about what it was like being teammates with Michael Jordan (1:05:28-1:19:17). Stay safe out there everyone and enjoy today’s show. Cheers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices