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The Pat McAfee Show

Pat McAfee, ESPNwww.espn.com
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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Episodes

PMS 2.0 172 - Kyle Rudolph Confirms He Pushed Off Against The Saints.. & Aaron Jones Joins Us For A Feel Good Friday

On today's show, Pat and the boys chat about The Boston Herald report that Tom Brady and Bill Belichick had a phone conversation that did not go well, and what that means for Brady's upcoming decision. They also try to figure out whether Brady will end up back in New England, or move onto Tennessee, San Francisco, LA, Miami, or somewhere else. Later, 2x Pro Bowler, one of the best Tight Ends in the NFL, friend of the show and current Minnesota Viking, Kyle Rudolph. He explains to Pat whether or ...

Mar 06, 20201 hr 4 minSeason 1Ep. 172

PMS 2.0 171 - TOM BRADY CONTROLS THE WORLD.. OT Nate Solder Stops By & Incredible Chatter About Life. Let's Have A Thursday

On today's show, Pat and the guys react to the news that the 49ers are making a late push to bring Tom Brady to the Bay, a scenario which would see the Patriots trading for Jimmy Garoppolo, and reiterate the fact that Tom Brady has played free agency like an absolute genius. Pat and the guys also look at the plethora of quarterbacks that will be hitting the open market within the next few weeks and try to figure out where some of them will wind up, despite the fact that many teams are waiting fo...

Mar 05, 202058 minSeason 1Ep. 171

PMS 2.0 170 - My Life Is Dumb, Let’s Enjoy It. Pelicans Intro, Ryan Leaf, Lorenzo Alexander, AND The Voice Of The NFL, Rich Eisen, ALL LIVE IN STUDIO. Let’s. Go.

Today’s show is an absolutely loaded one. Pat recaps heading down to New Orleans to intro the starting lineups for the New Orleans Pelicans and helping the legend Red Panda during halftime. Pat and the boys also discuss Tom Brady, Julian Edelman, and Jimmy Fallon hanging out at a Syracuse basketball game where Julian Edelman said Tom Brady is coming back and Brady seemingly mouthed, “No he’s not.” Also joining the show is 2x Pro Bowler, All-Pro, a 13 year NFL veteran at linebacker, and current V...

Mar 03, 20201 hr 50 minSeason 1Ep. 170

PMS 2.0 169 - Joe Burrow….’s QB Coach, Jordan Palmer & Comedy Legend Frank Caliendo Join Us For A FEEL GOOD FRIDAY

On today’s show, Pat and the boys are joined by seven year NFL veteran and now Quarterbacking Guru for QB Summit in which he gets college players ready for the NFL Draft, and aids in current NFL quarterback’s progression in the league, Jordan Palmer in studio. He chats about his process with Joe Burrow this year, and how they build a plan of attack in order to get him ready for his rookie season in the NFL, and not on being drafted by a specific team. He gives his idea for a new combine drill th...

Feb 28, 20201 hr 34 minSeason 1Ep. 169

PMS 2.0 168 - No CoronaVirus Yet. General Manager Of The Los Angeles Chargers, Tom Telesco, Stops By... AND LEGEND, NICK MANGOLD Joins Us. Let's Go.

On today’s show, Pat sits down with Los Angeles Charges General Manager, Tom Telesco. Tom tells Pat the story of how he watched Pat at his bowl game Senior year and went back and told Bill Polian that he thought he had just found the Colts new punter. Tom also explains what it’s like being a General Manager during combine week, including all the things the Chargers are looking for, what the process is like, and whether he’s a best available, or biggest need guy. Pat also grills Tom about Tom Bra...

Feb 27, 20201 hr 12 minSeason 1Ep. 168

PMS 2.0 167 - The Machine, Bert Kreischer, Stops By For A Hilarious Conversation.. Plus Some Beautiful Weekend Chatter

On today’s show, Pat and the boys recap the Tyson Fury v. Deontae Wilder fight and how they were duped all week about how Fury had no chance. Pat explains how he’s now a huge Tyson Fury fan and doesn’t know how he wasn’t before this fight. Later, The Machine, Bert Kreischer joins Pat and the guys live in studio for over an hour of hilarity. They cover Bert’s new tour and Netflix Special that are going on right now, he lets people know what Joe Rogan is really like, talks with Pat more about his ...

Feb 25, 20201 hr 14 minSeason 1Ep. 167

PMS 2.0 166 - Math Talk, Fight Talk, And Life Talk. Feel Good Friday With An Appearance From NFL.com's Tom Pelissero

On today’s show, Pat reacts to the new proposed CBA which was reported by Adam Schefter a couple of nights ago. Pat tries to break down and make sense of all of the mathematics, and dives into what it means, why the players will take issue with certain parts, and what the owners are probably thinking as they try to navigate their way through the whole thing. Pat and the boys also discuss the proposed addition of one more playoff team in the AFC and NFC, and why players like Richard Sherman are v...

Feb 21, 20201 hrSeason 1Ep. 166

PMS 2.0 165 - Feels Great To Be Back. Kyle “Juice” Juszczyk & Kyle “Legend” Williams Stop By For Fantastic Conversations. Let’s Go.

Pat is back from Hawaii and today’s show is a good one. Pat and the boys break down Drew Brees announcing that he’ll be coming back for a 20th season, and what that means for Taysom Hill and Teddy Bridgewater. They also speculate on where some of the other free agent Quarterbacks may end up going this offseason. Also joining the show is 4x Pro Bowler, the first Harvard man to score a touchdown in the Super Bowl, 49ers Fullback Kyle Juszczyk. Pat and Kyle chat about the Super Bowl and what Coach ...

Feb 20, 20201 hr 11 minSeason 1Ep. 165

PMS 2.0 164 - Brian Westbrook, Carson Palmer, And More On This Beautiful Feel Good Friday

On today's show, Pat and the boys look at the free agency landscape for players now, and look how guys like Mookie Betts and Tom Brady are the perfect example for what athletes worth tens of millions and hundreds of millions of dollars are doing now when exploring their next moves. Pat and the guys also look at both Jason and Travis Kelce's Super Bowl parade speeches which were both incredible in their own regard and ultimately decide which one they think is better, and Pat looks ahead to this w...

Feb 07, 20201 hr 10 minSeason 1Ep. 164

PMS 2.0 163 - Aaron Donald, Hue Jackson & Some Life Chatter

On today's show, Pat and the boys break down Mookie Betts and David Price being traded from the Boston Red Sox to the Los Angeles Dodgers, and Pat officially declares his allegiance as a Dodgers fan, chat about Zion Williamson vs. Giannis Antetokoumpo and why having a somewhat off night might be good for him in the long run. Pat and the guys also discuss the report that the Cowboys plan on placing the franchise tag on Dak Prescott, and decide whether or not holding out would be a good option for...

Feb 06, 20201 hr 19 minSeason 1Ep. 163

PMS 2.0 162 - Drew Brees, Matt Patricia, Michael Lombardi, & A Full Super Bowl Conversation. Let's GOOOO

On today's show, Pat and the boys give a full breakdown of the Chiefs gritty comeback victory in Super Bowl LIV. Pat discusses who he thinks the blame falls on as most media pundits are either pointing to Kyle Shanahan or Jimmy G, and chats about how scary the Chiefs are, who seemingly still did not play a complete game in the playoffs. Pat also discusses the NFL Honors handed out this year, and why he is very excited for the potential Patrick Mahomes/Lamar Jackson matchup for years to come. Als...

Feb 04, 20201 hr 11 minSeason 1Ep. 162

PMS 2.0 161 - Live From The Boom Booms. JuJu, Kyle Van Noy, And The Incomparable Doug Flutie. Real Feel Good Super Bowl Friday

On today's show, Pat remembers his Super Bowl moment as he retells the story of kicking off Super Bowl XLIV in Miami, and how it was the first time in his life that he was legitimately nervous for something. Also included are 4 incredible guests from Radio Row. First, Pro Bowler, member of the 2017 All-Rookie Team, JuJu Smith-Schuster joins the show. He and Pat chat about how difficult this last season was with people taking shots at him for not being healthy and playing too many video games, he...

Jan 31, 20201 hr 6 minSeason 1Ep. 161

PMS 2.0 160 - BIG TRUSS, Mark Ingram & Miles Sanders Join Us Live From The Super Bowl... And A Life Perspective Chat

On today's show, Pat gives a deep introspective monologue on whether or not professional athletes at the top of their craft will start retiring more when considering their careers given the tragic death of Kobe Bryant, and why it's important to always remember which things are most important in people's lives. Also joining the show live from Radio Row at the Super Bowl is 2009 National Champion and Heisman Trophy Winner, 3x Pro Bowler, and current Running Back for the Baltimore Ravens, Mark Ingr...

Jan 30, 20201 hr 5 minSeason 1Ep. 160

PMS 2.0 159 - A Tribute To Kobe Bryant, A Deep Convo About The GOAT.. Also, Brian Westbrook Stops By For Football Chatter

On today's show, Pat reflects on what Kobe Bryant meant to him as the world tries to come to grips with Kobe and his daughter Gianna's death in a tragic helicopter crash on Sunday in Calabasas, California. Pat recounts some of his favorite on court moments from Kobe's career, looks at how his impact transcended basketball and he became a global icon, and looks at the mark Kobe made on current players and coaches careers, as we celebrate the life of one of the greatest basketball players of all-t...

Jan 28, 20201 hr 12 minSeason 1Ep. 159

PMS 2.0 158 - Feel Good Friday. Welcome To The Zion Era & Darius Butler Stops By

On today’s show, Pat and the boys do a full break down of Zion Williamson’s NBA debut and Pat explains why he doesn’t think Pelicans Head Coach Alvin Gentry handled the situation correctly and why Zion looked so lost at the start of the game, when he looked like the most unstoppable player on the court in the 4th quarter. Pat and the boys also cover whether or not Eli Manning will be inducted in the Hall of Fame once he becomes eligible, and give some key stats to help his claim. Also joining th...

Jan 24, 20201 hr 7 minSeason 1Ep. 158

PMS 2.0 157 - Super Bowl Champions Chase Daniel & Ike Taylor Stop By. A Basketball Brawl Reaction & More Life Chatter. Let's GO.

On today's show, Pat is joined by 2x Super Bowl Champion, former Pittsburgh Steelers great, and friend of the show, Ike Taylor. Ike and Pat discuss the Darrelle Revis/Richard Sherman beef, and Ike breaks down the differences in both of their styles, and gives his thoughts on what made Revis so upset with Sherman. Ike also discusses why he thinks the 49ers may be too much for the Chiefs to handle, he chats about the Chiefs weapons and what San Francisco needs to do to defend them, gives his thoug...

Jan 23, 20201 hr 7 minSeason 1Ep. 157

PMS 2.0 156 - Championship Tuesday. Nostradamus Stuff & Rob Ninkovich. Let's. Go.

On today's show, Pat does a deep dive on everything that happened in this weekend's championship games. He breaks down why the Chiefs might be a buzzsaw that cannot be stopped despite the fact that they still shoot themselves in foot from time to time, and why Patrick Mahomes is so damn good. Pat also looks at the 49ers wire to wire domination of the Packers and why they are so special defensively, and why he thinks Jimmy Garappolo is more than capable of making the big plays that it will take t...

Jan 21, 20201 hr 12 minSeason 1Ep. 156

PMS 2.0 155 - Aaron Hernandez Doc Chat.. Also, Legends Dante Hall & Lorenzo Alexander Stop By

On today's show, Pat and the boys discuss the new Aaron Hernandez documentary on Netflix and try to process all the information that was presented, and find it hard to break down the situation other than finding it to be very sad and tragic amongst other things. Also joining the show is 2x Pro Bowler, 2x All-Pro, member of the 2000's All Decade Team, the man known as the X-Factor and the Human Joystick, former Chiefs great Dante Hall, joins the show. He and Pat discuss this weekend's Conference ...

Jan 17, 20201 hr 3 minSeason 1Ep. 155

PMS 2.0 154 - MLB ConTROVersy Chat w/ Gold Glove Tucker Barnhart. Also, Legends Jeff Garcia & Thomas Morestead Stop By

On today's show, Pat reacts to the shocking news of Luke Kuechly's retirement from the Carolina Panthers after 8 seasons as arguably the best linebacker in the game. Pat reflects on some of the thoughts he had when announcing his retirement and looks back on what will undoubtedly be a Hall of Fame career for Kuechly. Pat and the boys also discuss what comes next for Matt Rhule and the Carolina Panthers as they lose Kuechly and hire LSU passing game coordinator Joe Brady, and what that means for ...

Jan 16, 20201 hr 8 minSeason 1Ep. 154

PMS 2.0 153 - Josh Sitton & All Of The Football

On today's show, Pat and the boys recap everything from a wild and exhilarating Divisional Round weekend in the NFL Playoffs. They discuss Kansas City's miraculous comeback and why it is hard to count them out of any game when Patrick Mahomes starts to get things cooking. They also discuss a few of Bill O'Brien's coaching blunders during the game and decide whether or not he deserves the blame for blowing a 24 point lead on the road. The guys also dive into the Titans vs. Ravens matchup and chat...

Jan 14, 20201 hr 11 minSeason 1Ep. 153

PMS 2.0 152 - AJ Hawk, Eddie George, And $1000 GIVEAWAY.. Let's Go

Today’s show is highlighted by two incredible interviews. First, Pat welcomes 4x Pro Bowler, 2x All-Pro, former Heisman Trophy winner, NFL Offensive ROY, and Titans/Oilers Ring of Honor member, Eddie George. Pat and Eddie chat about this weekend’s Titans/Ravens game and why he thinks that Mark Ingram is the key to getting the Ravens going, and why he has hope for the Titans with Ingram being hobbled by a calf injury. Eddie also explains why he loved running the football in snow and cold weather,...

Jan 10, 20201 hr 11 minSeason 1Ep. 152

PMS 2.0 151 - Steve-0, Steve Smith Sr., & No Other Steve's, But A Damn Good Time

On today’s show, Pat and the boys break down the cryptic Instagram post that Tom Brady put up yesterday thanking the fans in New England for all of their support over the last decade. The guys decide whether or not this means that the dynasty is over and that Brady is out of New England and dive into a couple of Brady’s options moving forward that are being reported including potentially landing in powder blue to become the face of the Chargers in LA, pairing with Jon Gruden in Las Vegas for the...

Jan 09, 20201 hr 17 min

PMS 2.0 150 - The Internet Was ABUZZ With My Overtime Thoughts, Also Mark Schlereth, AND A WILD Wildcard Weekend

On today’s show, Pat and the boys recap everything from a CRAZY NFL Wildcard weekend. In the wake of the Vikings/Saints game, Pat unveils his plan for new NFL overtime rules that set the internet on fire yesterday. They also do a deep dive into the game and chat about why they think the Vikings are going to be a very tough out, and why Kirk Cousins getting the monkey off his back could spell trouble for the rest of the NFC. They also cover the Titans/Pats tilt and discuss whether or not it is in...

Jan 07, 20201 hr 25 minSeason 1Ep. 150

PMS 2.0 149 - The Next Coach Of The Cleveland Browns. Cowboys Delaying The Dump Jason Garrett Party? Plus Other Above Average Stuff

On today’s show, Pat and the boys look ahead to this weekend’s Wild Card games and chat about how tough it will be to actually bet against the Patriots despite the Titans looking like a team that could give them some trouble, and revisit the Rose Bowl game and why it has lost some of it’s luster being after the CFB Playoff games. The guys also talk Oregon QB Justin Herbert and whether or not he is going to be a successful Quarterback in the NFL, discuss Tua Tagovailoa’s upcoming decision on whet...

Jan 03, 20201 hr 15 minSeason 1Ep. 149

PMS 2.0 148 - 1st Show Of The New Decade. Darius Butler, A Rather Large Announcement, & Some Life Talk

On today's show, Pat and the boys discuss what they did on New Years Eve, and try to get to the bottom of the people who go to New York and stand in Times Square to see the ball drop live, and discuss whether or not Steve Harvey and Gronk hate each other. Pat also dives into the coaching carousel and starts to have some second thoughts on whether or not Jason Garrett will actually be let go by the Cowboys, after he's survived multiple meetings with Jerry Jones. Joining the show is former 2nd rou...

Jan 02, 20201 hr 18 minSeason 1Ep. 148

PMS 2.0 147 - Chris Johnson, WILD Week In The Football, Punter Of The Decade? And A Rather Large Giveaway At The End

On today's show, Pat and the boys break down everything that happened in a very wild week 17 of the NFL as the AFC and NFC playoff fields are now set. They discuss whether or not the Patriots loss to the Dolphins spells the eventual demise of their dynasty, and why this Patriots team feels so much different heading into the playoffs than teams of the past. They also cover the Packers being a half yard shy of earning the #1 seed in the NFC, and whether or not they're a team to be reckoned with. P...

Dec 31, 20191 hr 21 minSeason 1Ep. 147

PMS 2.0 146 - HUE JACKSON... Yes, That Hue Jackson Joins Us. FSU Coach Norvell.. & More Life Chatter

On today's show, Pat and the boys are joined by former Oakland Raiders and Cleveland Browns Head Coach, Hue Jackson. Hue chats about why it is so difficult to win in Cleveland and what he thinks it comes back to. He also gives his thoughts on Freddie Kitchens and whether or not he thinks he has what it takes to be a successful Head Coach in the NFL, breaks down the Colin Kaepernick workout situation in Atlanta which Hue was supposed to lead, discusses what his next coaching stop might be and loo...

Dec 20, 20191 hr 12 minSeason 1Ep. 146

PMS 2.0 145 - My Pro Bowl Thoughts, Ryan Leaf Tried To Help Josh Gordon, & More

On today's show, Pat and the boys go through the Pro Bowl selections and give their thoughts on all the snubs, who made it that maybe shouldn't have, and whether or not players seriously care if they're selected to a Pro Bowl. Pat also breaks down the difference between Pro Bowlers and All-Pro's, and why he thinks after a certain point, most players will see through the facade and realize that for the most part, it's a bunch of malarkey. Later, Heisman Trophy finalist, #2 pick in the 1998 NFL Dr...

Dec 19, 20191 hr 4 minSeason 1Ep. 145

PMS 2.0 144 - A 2x Super Bowl Champ & A 3x Super Bowl Champ Stop By.. GREAT CONVO

Today's show is anchored by two incredible interviews. First, 2x Super Bowl Champion and friend of the show, Ike Taylor calls in. Ike and Pat chat about the Steelers/Bills tilt on Sunday Night Football and whether or not this Bills team has the pieces to make a deep run into the playoffs. They also cover Ike's thoughts on Spygate 2.0 and while it might not mean much, the Patriots are the only team that ever gets caught doing things like this. Ike also gives a few thoughts on the coaching carouse...

Dec 17, 20191 hr 14 minSeason 1Ep. 144

PMS 2.0 143 - Willis McGahee, There's A Kleptomaniac In The Office, & The Business Inside The Game

On today’s show, Pat reacts to ESPN’s like of five most attractive expecting coaching vacancies at the end of the season and he has a few questions about which ones are seen as much better than the others and if he thinks that is accurate or not. Pat and the guys also dive into some World News with Nick as they discuss Clinton Portis and a few other players accused of defrauding the NFL’s league health program with false claims amounting to around $4 million, and OBJ telling everyone that he can...

Dec 13, 20191 hr 14 minSeason 1Ep. 143
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