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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 1320 - Dan Orlovsky on Shedeur's Pro Day and the Remaining QB Openings, Karl Ravech on Shohei's Special Night and the State of Baseball, & AJ Hawk

On today’s show, Pat, AJ Hawk, and the boys chat about the severe weather that came through the Midwest yesterday and hit the Indianapolis metro area pretty hard, Joe Milton being traded from the Patriots to the Cowboys, Katie Blackburn’s comments about the Bengals potentially leaving the stadium after this year (which were taken out of context), and Jerry Jones’ comments about what the Cowboys needs out of Micah Parson’s if they’re going to commit the type of money to him that he wants. Joining...

Apr 03, 20252 hr 39 min

PMS 2.0 1319 - Shams Charania, Trey Hendrickson, Darius Butler, & AJ Hawk

On today’s show, Pat, Darius Butler, AJ Hawk, and the boys chat chat about the massive night in the NBA last night including Steph Curry making 12 3’s and scoring 52 points as the Warriors continue to impress, Jokic with a 61 point triple double in an insane double overtime loss to the TWolves, plus everything going on in MLB right now including last night’s action, while looking ahead to Skenes Day, and the continued watch of Alex Ovechkin’s pursuit of the all-time goals record. Joining the pro...

Apr 02, 20252 hr 48 min

PMS 2.0 1318 - Rule Changes From The League Meetings, Peter Schrager, "The Mayor" Sean Casey, Darius Butler, & AJ Hawk

On today’s show, Pat, Darius Butler, AJ Hawk, and the boys chat about all the new rules being passed at the league meetings in Palm Beach while the Tush Push discussion has been tabled until May. Joining the progrum to chat about the league meetings and what happens there as well as some of the other massive news stories floating around the NFL like Aaron Rodgers throwing with DK Metcalf, what’s going to happen with Kirk Cousins, and what he’s hearing about the top of draft is newest ESPN employ...

Apr 01, 20252 hr 38 min

PMS 2.0 1317 - Elite 8 Recap, Ian Rapoport From The League Meetings, Duke Head Coach Jon Scheyer, Darius Butler, & AJ Hawk

On today’s show, Pat is LIVE from the O2 Arena in London ahead of Monday Night Raw, while AJ Hawk hosts from the ThunderDome with Darius Butler and the boys. They recap this weekend’s Elite 8 games and how this is the first year since 2008 that all four #1 seeds made the Final Four. They also discuss the Yankees usage of “Torpedo bats” taking over the MLB world after hitting 15 home runs in 3 games, and how everyone wants a piece of the action now, before chatting about all the different convers...

Mar 31, 20252 hr 20 min

PMS 2.0 1316 - Feel Good Friday With Sweet 16 Preview, Tyler Hansbrough, Paul Skenes, Ted Karras In Studio, & AJ Hawk

On today’s show, Pat, AJ Hawk, and the boys chat about last night’s Sweet 16 games that saw Alabama set a tournament record for most amount of 3’s attempted and made, Florida outlasted Maryland, Cooper Flagg shined for Duke against Arizona, and Arkansas/Texas Tech going into overtime in one of the best games of the tournament so far. They also recap MLB’s opening day, and chat about the remaining news floating around the NFL world. Joining the show to chat about the Sweet 16, how basketball has ...

Mar 28, 20252 hr 37 min

PMS 2.0 1315 - Sweet 16 Preview, MLB Opening Day, Koa Peat Makes His College Commitment, Seth Greenberg, NCAA Heavyweight Wrestling Champion Wyatt Hendrickson, & Jeff Passan

On today’s show, Pat and the boys preview the Sweet 16 games tonight, chat about MLB Opening Day, and discuss all the biggest news stories happening around the NFL as Russell Wilson had his introductory press conference as a New York Giant. Joining the show to make his college commitment is top 10 basketball recruit in the 2025 class, Koa Peat. Next, long time college basketball coach, 2x ACC coach of the Year, and ESPN College Basketball analyst, Seth Greenberg joins the show to chat about toni...

Mar 27, 20252 hr 54 min

PMS 2.0 1314 - THE LEBRONVERSATION: 72 Minutes With LeBron James LIVE In The ThunderDome Uncut & Unfiltered

On today’s show, Pat, Darius Butler, and the boys welcome LeGoat, The King, LeBron James for a much anticipated “LeBronversation,” which features 72 minutes of LeBron James uncut and unfiltered covering everything from his career, his thoughts on the coverage of the NBA and the media, what it’s like playing with Bronny and how proud he is of his development, and pretty much everything else you would want answered in one of the most candid, incredible conversations we've ever had with one of the ...

Mar 26, 20252 hr 37 min

PMS 2.0 1312 - Rece Davis, Greg Sankey, Daniel Jeremiah, Gable Steveson, Darius Butler, & Ian Rapoport LIVE In The ThunderDome

On today’s show, NFL Insider, Ian Rapoport guest hosts the show LIVE from the ThunderDome while Pat joins from Glasgow, Scotland ahead of Monday Night Raw, while Darius Butler and the boys are back in Indy to discuss all the craziness over the weekend with March Madness, and Aaron Rodgers’ meeting with the Steelers in Pittsburgh over the weekend. Joining the progrum to recap all the March Madness games, some of the coaching changes, which teams left can win the tournament, and if the NIL/transfe...

Mar 24, 20253 hr

PMS 2.0 1311 - The Madness Continues, Daniel Jeremiah, John Calipari, Michael Lombardi, & AJ Hawk

On today’s show, Pat, AJ Hawk, and the boys chat last night’s two play in games that saw Alabama State beat St. Francis on a hailmary buzzer beater in the first game, and North Carolina beat the hell out of San Diego St. in the second game in a result that surprised absolutely no one after all the controversy of them getting into the tournament field. They also discuss the new rule proposals in the NFL, and continue their Aaron Rodgers watch as it seems the Vikings are officially not interested....

Mar 19, 20252 hr 31 min

PMS 2.0 1310 - The Madness Begins, LA Rams GM Les Snead, Seth Greenberg, Jeff Passan, & AJ Hawk

On today’s show, Pat, AJ Hawk, and the boys chat about March Madness beginning tonight and who they like as well as all the drama surrounding West Virginia Head Coach Darian DeVries and both Iowa and Indiana’s interest in him and how that may play out, as well as all the other stories happening around the NFL world, and MLB officially starting their season over in Tokyo with the Dodgers and Cubs. Joining the progrum is Super Bowl Champion, and current GM of the LA Rams, Les Snead to chat about c...

Mar 18, 20253 hr 17 min

PMS 2.0 1309 - St. Paddy's March Madness Monday With Darius Butler, Rick Pitino, Greg Sankey, Tom Izzo, & AJ Hawk

On today’s show, Pat, AJ Hawk, and the boys chat about the NCAA Tournament field being set and some of the controversy surrounding which teams got in and which teams didn’t including West Virginia getting snubbed and North Carolina making it with their Athletic Director Bubba Cunningham being the Selection Committee Chair. They also cover Derek Stingley Jr. becoming the highest paid CB in the NFL and resetting the market, Ja’Marr Chase and Tee Higgins getting paid, Cooper Kupp and Sam Darnold’s ...

Mar 17, 20252 hr 40 min

PMS 2.0 1308 - NCAA Conference Tournaments in Full Swing, Ian Rapoport, Shams Charania, & AJ Hawk

On today’s show, Pat, AJ Hawk, and the boys chat about all the difference NCAA Conference Tournaments that are underway and how March madness is almost officially here as we’ve already gotten several buzzer beaters and marquee matchups across these tournaments. They also discuss how the NFL world is still awaiting Aaron Rodgers’ decision, and what else is happening around the NFL. Joining the progrum to wrap up all the different free agent signings and where we stand right now with Aaron Rodgers...

Mar 14, 20252 hr 13 min

PMS 2.0 1307 - Big Night AHT Ticket Release Day, Seth Greenberg, Michael Lombardi, & AJ Hawk

On today’s show, Pat, AJ Hawk, and the boys chat about Big Night AHT tickets officially going on sale for the show April 9th in Pittsburgh at PPG Paints Arena, they await Aaron Rodgers’ decision on whether or not he will play next year and if it will be in Pittsburgh, Minnesota, or somewhere else, and discuss where Cooper Kupp could wind up now that he has been released by the Rams. Joining the progrum to preview all the conference tournaments, give a couple of mid major dark horses, and which t...

Mar 13, 20252 hr 28 min

PMS 2.0 1306 - The Start of a New NFL League Year, Dan Orlovsky, Tyrese Haliburton, Shaquille O'Neal, Darius Butler, & AJ Hawk

On today’s show, Pat, Darius Butler, AJ Hawk, and the boys chat more about the different free agent signings around the NFL and await the news of where Aaron Rodgers will ultimately decide to go as he seems to be the last QB domino to fall, plus they chat about the NHL, NBA, and everything else happening in the sports world. Joining the progrum to chat about all the different QB movement in the offseason thus far and his thoughts on the incoming draft class is 12 year NFL veteran at QB and ESPN ...

Mar 12, 20253 hr 14 min

PMS 2.0 1305 - Free Agency Frenzy Tuesday, Ian Rapoport, Rich Paul, AQ Shipley

On today's show, Pat, AJ Hawk, Darius Butler and the boys continue to cover the madness that is NFL Free Agency, including news that long-time Giants QB Daniel Jones is headed to the Indianapolis Colts on a 1 year $14M deal, the surprising trade that sent LT Laremy Tunsil to the Commanders from Houston, CJGJ joining the Texans in a trade from the Eagles, Sam Darnold & Justin Fields finding new homes in Seattle & New York respectively, Aaron Rodgers potential new home & much more. NFL...

Mar 11, 20253 hr 25 min

PMS 2.0 1304 - Overreaction Free Agency Frenzy Monday, Brandon Beane, Ben Roethlisberger, Puka Nacua, Ian Rapoport

On today's show, Pat, AJ Hawk, Darius Butler and boys overreact to ALL the pre-free agency pandemonium and of course all the signings that took place during the show while we are live. We open the show recapping the wild news weekend, that started with Geno Smith being traded from the Seahawks to the Raiders, Myles Garrett becoming the highest paid non-quarterback in the NFL to stay in Cleveland, Bills QB Josh Allen being rewarded with $250M guaranteed, WR DK Metcalf being traded from the Seahaw...

Mar 10, 20253 hr 15 min

PMS 2.0 1303 - Andrew Whitworth, Daniel Jeremiah, Supercross Legend Colt Nichols, & AJ Hawk

On today’s show, Pat, AJ Hawk, and the boys chat about other players being released today as massacre week continues before the free agency tampering period begins on Monday, as well as everything else happening around the world of sports including what the Lakers have been doing moving up to the #2 seed in the Western Conference. Joining the show to chat about the Bengals situation with Trey Hendrickson, the Bears revamping their o-line, his career as a whole, his story about Derrick Barnes at ...

Mar 07, 20252 hr 51 min

PMS 2.0 1302 - JJ Watt, Feel The Beat With David Lombardi, Art Stapleton, and Mark Kaboly, & AJ Hawk

On today’s show, Pat, AJ Hawk, and the boys chat about all the different moves happening around the NFL including Joey Bosa officially being cut by the Chargers which will end up saving them about $25 million, the Seahawks allegedly looking for a 1st and 3rd round pick for DK Metcalf, amongst some other big news that’s floating around out there. Joining the progrum to chat about Maxx Crosby’s new contract and what that means for Myles Garrett, Micah Parsons, and his brother, if he was actually g...

Mar 06, 20253 hr

PMS 2.0 1301 - Osa Odighizuwa, AQ Shipley, Turki Al-Sheikh, Dana White, Darius Butler, & AJ Hawk

On today’s show, Pat, Darius Butler, AJ Hawk, and the boys chat about the different signings that have already taken place ahead of the start of free agency, as well as a few other players that have requested trades, and they look around what else is happening in the world of sports including the NBA, college baseball, and combat sports. Joining the progrum to discuss his new massive contract, his career thus far with the Cowboys, how his high school wrestling background has set him up for succe...

Mar 05, 20252 hr 44 min

PMS 2.0 1300 - Franchise Tag Deadline Day, Kirk Herbstreit, Shams Charania, Adam Schefter, Dan Orlovsky, Darius Butler, & AJ Hawk

On today’s show, Pat, Darius Butler, AJ Hawk, and the boys look ahead to today’s franchise tag deadline and react to what players are signing deals, which players are getting released, and Pat breaks the news that Saquon Barkley is officially signing a two year extension with the Eagles with a whole bunch of guaranteed money up front. Joining the progrum to chat about the biggest NFL offseason stories, his thoughts on the combine as a whole, and the stadium series game that he went to between th...

Mar 04, 20253 hr 20 min

PMS 2.0 1299 - NFL Combine Recap, Rams Head Coach Sean McVay, Justin Jefferson, Darius Butler, & AJ Hawk

On today’s show, Pat, Darius Butler, AJ Hawk, and the boys recap the biggest winners and losers from the combine this weekend in Indianapolis, as well as Deebo Samuel getting traded to the Commanders for a 5th round pick, and what other rumors are circulating around the NFL. Joining the progrum is Super Bowl Champion, 2017 AP Coach of the Year, Head Coach of the Los Angeles Rams, Sean McVay to chat about the Matthew Stafford situation, his football career, how much he’s thought about getting int...

Mar 03, 20253 hr 4 min

PMS 2.0 1298 - LIVE from the NFL Combine, Michael Lombardi & Brandon Beane

On today's show, Pat & the boys are LIVE from the NFL Combine for a Feel Good Friday wrapping up an ELECTRIC week of conversation dahn at Lucas Oil. In the first hour, Pat & the boys reveal reports that Will Howard was seen late last night throwing balls in a hotel parking lot, who shined at Day 1 of on-field workouts for the DL and Linebackers, what to look for today from the Tight Ends & Defensive Backs today, replacing the chain gang with Hawk-Eye technology. In the second hour, U...

Feb 28, 20252 hr 41 min

PMS 2.0 1297 - LIVE from the NFL Combine, Tyrese Haliburton, Daniel Jeremiah & Rich Eisen, Ian Rapaport, Field Yates, Molly McGrath, & Visit Indy

On today's show, Pat & the boys are LIVE from the NFL Combine covering all the latest in NFL Draft & Free Agency news, including an alleged kerfuffle between NFL Newsbreakers at a local Starbucks. At the top of the show, the boys are joined by Pacers Point Gard & Olympic Gold Medalist Tyrese Haliburton to talk about the narratives surrounding the NBA right now, his reaction to the Luka Doncic trade, his love for Indianapolis, and more. After Tyrese, host of the NFL Draft, NFL Combine...

Feb 27, 20252 hr 57 min

PMS 2.0 1295 - OVERREACTION MONDAY, Super Bowl LIV Recap, Adam Schefter, Bradley Cooper, Darius Butler, & AJ Hawk

On today’s show, Pat, Darius Butler, AJ Hawk, and the boys overreact and recap everything that happened in Super Bowl LIX, that saw the Eagles dominate the Chiefs in all three phases of the game en route to a 40-22 victory including Jalen Hurts’ MVP performance despite Saquon not having his best day, Vic Fangio’s defense turning in a stellar performance that included six sacks, and three takeaways including a pick 6 from rookie CB Cooper DeJean on his birthday, plus everything else about the gam...

Feb 10, 20252 hr 33 min

PMS 2.0 1294 - Dan Marino, Ari Emanuel, Jameis Winston, Kenny Chesney & More

On today's show, Pat, Darius Butler, AJ Hawk, AQ Shipley & the boys are LIVE from Radio Row dahn in New Orleans for a packed Feel Good Friday ahead of Super Bowl 59 between the Chiefs & the Eagles. At the top of the show, the boys are joined by Michael McQuaid of NFL Ireland to talk about the Pittsburgh Steelers heading across the pond for a game in Dublin in 2025. In the first hour, we are joined by the Hall of Fame, Legendary Dolphins Quarterback Dan Marino, who talks about the Dolphin...

Feb 08, 20253 hr 2 min

PMS 2.0 1293 - Live From Super Bowl Radio Row in New Orleans, Puka Nacua, Jayden Daniels, OZ The Mentalist, Dan Orlovsky, Aidan Hutchinson, Mike Greenberg, Drew Brees & More

On today's show, Pat, Darius Butler, AJ Hawk, AQ Shipley & the boys are LIVE from radio row in New Orleans for a PACKED show of guests ahead of Super Bowl 59. In the first hour, Pat & the boys chat about the NFL playing a 2026 game featuring the Los Angeles Rams in 2026, and are quickly joined by WWE Superstar Seth Freakin' Rollins to talk some WWE & the prospects of his Bears next season. After Seth, the boys chat about the Hall of Fame inductees tonight before being joined by Los A...

Feb 06, 20253 hr 22 min

PMS 2.0 1292 - Live From Super Bowl Radio Row in New Orleans, Fred Warner, Trey Hendrickson, Thomas Morstead, Pacman Jones, Chris Fallica & More

On today’s show, Pat, Darius Butler, AJ Hawk, AQ Shipley, and the boys are LIVE from Radio Row dahn in New Orleans breaking dahn everything you need to know ahead of a MASSIVE Super Bowl 59 between the Chiefs & Eagles, including where AQ Shipley think the trenches edge could be, AP Tone's Bet of the Day, and more. In the first hour, 49ers All-Pro Lineback Fred Warner joined the progrum and discusses the past season from his perspective, taking on the Chiefs in last year’s Super Bowl, insight...

Feb 05, 20253 hr 2 min

PMS 2.0 1291 - Luka Dončić Introductory Lakers Press Conference, Shams Charania, Bill Belichick, Darius Butler, & AJ Hawk

On today’s show, Pat, Darius Butler, AJ Hawk, and the boys chat more about the Super Bowl and some intriguing bets that continue to roll in, before going LIVE to Luka Dončić’s introductory press conference as a Los Angeles Laker. Joining the progrum to continue to chat about the trade and how it will be looked at this year, and years in the future before chatting more about what potential trades we could be seeing soon is ESPN Senior NBA Insider, Shams Charania. Later, 8x Super Bowl Champion, th...

Feb 04, 20252 hr 59 min

PMS 2.0 1290 - Super Bowl Monday, Adam Schefter, Luka Dončić/AD Trade Fallout With Shams Charania, Jey Uso, Hulk Hogan, Michael Cole, Darius Butler, & AJ Hawk

On today’s show, Pat, Darius Butler, AJ Hawk, and the boys are joined for the whole show by the voice of the WWE and future Hall of Famer, Michael Cole as they discuss all the pertinent information surrounding the Super Bowl as well as a few of the other stories that are massive around the sports world after this weekend. Joining the program to chat about the breaking news that Myles Garrett has requested a trade from the Browns, the Saints Head Coach situation, and more from around the league i...

Feb 03, 20252 hr 44 min
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