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.

  • 2 hours 28 minutes
    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 teams he expects to compete for a National Championship this year is 2x ACC Coach of the Year, ESPN College GameDay panelist and ESPN college basketball analyst, Seth Greenberg. Later, 3x Super Bowl Champion and current GM of the North Carolina Tar Heels football team, Michael Lombardi joins the show to chat about free agency in the NFL and what he thinks of the deals that have been made thus far, what he thinks Aaron Rodgers will end up doing, and why winning the offseason often times doesn’t matter at all. Make sure to subscribe to youtube.com/thepatmcafeeshow or watch on ESPN (12-2 EDT), ESPN’s Youtube (12-3 EDT), or ESPN+. We appreciate the hell out of all of you. See you tomorrow. Cheers.

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    13 March 2025, 7:47 pm
  • 3 hours 14 minutes
    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 NFL analyst, Dan Orlovsky. Next, 2x All-Star, All-NBA player, and starting Point Guard for the Indianapolis Pacers, Tyrese Haliburton joins the show fresh off a game winning four point play against the Bucks to chat about the season thus far, and how things are going to start heating up now that the playoffs are drawing closer. Later, 4x NBA Champion, 3x NBA Finals MVP, 15x All-Star, 14x All-NBA, analyst on Inside the NBA, one of, if not the most dominant Big Men of all-time, Shaquille O’Neal joins the show to chat about his new BeatBox drink, the state of the NBA, and his thoughts on this season thus far. Make sure to subscribe to youtube.com/thepatmcafeeshow or watch on ESPN (12-2 EDT), ESPN’s Youtube (12-3 EDT), or ESPN+. We appreciate the hell out of all of you. See you tomorrow. Cheers.

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    12 March 2025, 8:40 pm
  • 3 hours 24 minutes
    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 Senior Insider Ian Rapoport joins the conversation in the first hour to chat about Daniel Jones to the Colts, where Aaron Rodgers may be leaning, the Tunsil trade, the market for Edge rusher Joey Bosa, where Cooper Kupp may land, and more. In the second hour, founder and CEO of Klutch Sports joins the progrum for an awesome conversation about the LeBron & Stephen A Smith situation, his perspective on the state of the NBA & the way it's covered, and more. In the third hour, Super Bowl Champion, host of In The Trenches, and friend of the progrum AQ Shipley drops by to recap all the offensive line transactions & who remains available. Make sure to subscribe to youtube.com/thepatmcafeeshow or watch ESPN (12-2 EDT), ESPN's YouTube (12-3 EDT), or ESPN+. We appreciate the hell out of all of you. See you tomorrow. Cheers.

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    11 March 2025, 10:16 pm
  • 3 hours 14 minutes
    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 Seahawks to the Steelers, and more. In the first hour, we chat with the man who negotiated that monster extension with Josh Allen, Bills GM Brandon Beane, who gives us insight into what it's like reaching an agreement like that, Josh Allen's involvement in the Bills' draft process, and more. Also in the first hour, 2x Super Bowl Champion Ben Roethlisberger to talk about the blockbuster trade of Metcalf to the Steelers, who may end up their quarterback, and more. To start the second hour, Rams WR Puka Nacua kicks things off sharing how excited he is to team up with new Rams WR Davante Adams, what his offseason looks like, and how negotiations might go over the #17 jersey number. Also in the second hour, we are joined by NFL Senior Insider Ian Rapaport, for insight on WR Chris Godwin remaining in Tampa Bay, clarity on DT Milton Williams NOT going to the Panthers as previously reported, heading instead to the Patriots for a monster deal, his view on how the Quarterback dominoes falling into place, and more. Throughout the show, news broke like QB Sam Darnold landing a massive deal to join the Seattle Seahawks, QB Justin Fields joining the New York Jets, Josh Sweat joining the Arizona Cardinals, S Cam Bynum heading to the Colts, S Talanoa Hufanga moving to the Broncos, C Drew Dalman joining a reloaded Bears offensive line, CB DJ Reed heading to Detroit, WR Joshua Palmer becoming the latest weapon for the Buffalo Bills, and so much more. Make sure to subscribe to youtube.com/thepatmcafeeshow or watch ESPN (12-2 EDT), ESPN's YouTube (12-3 EDT), or ESPN+. We appreciate the hell out of all of you. See you tomorrow. Cheers. 

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    10 March 2025, 10:20 pm
  • 2 hours 50 minutes
    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 the NFL Honors and him now signing a big new deal, and his thoughts on some of the top prospects in the 2025 NFL Draft is Super Bowl Champion, Walter Payton Man of the Year, 3x All-Pro, 4x Pro Bowler, and analyst for the NFL on Prime, Andrew Whitworth. Next, former scout for the Baltimore Ravens, and NFL Network Draft guru, Daniel Jeremiah joins the show to wrap up the combine and give his thoughts on how things will shake out, how he see’s the QB market wrapping up, and which trades make some sense. Lastly, 2021 AMA Supercross 250cc East Champion, and competitor in the AMA Supercross and Motocross Championships, Colt Nichols joins the show to chat about this weekend’s races at Lucas Oil Stadium, and educates everybody about Supercross as a whole. Make sure to subscribe to youtube.com/thepatmcafeeshow or watch on ESPN (12-2 EDT), ESPN’s Youtube (12-3 EDT), or ESPN+. We appreciate the hell out of all of you. See you tomorrow. Cheers.


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    7 March 2025, 9:05 pm
  • 3 hours 15 seconds
    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 going to play for the Bengals, and his thoughts on the free agent market is future Hall of Famer, 3x DPOY, one of the greatest defensive players of all-time, and analyst for the NFL on CBS, JJ Watt. Later, Pat and the boys feel the beat about what the biggest storylines of the offseason are with the 49ers and David Lombardi, Art Stapleton and the NY Giants, and Mark Kaboly with the Steelers. Make sure to subscribe to youtube.com/thepatmcafeeshow or watch on ESPN (12-2 EDT), ESPN’s Youtube (12-3 EDT), or ESPN+. We appreciate the hell out of all of you. See you tomorrow. Cheers.

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    6 March 2025, 9:21 pm
  • 2 hours 43 minutes
    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 success in the NFL and more is Cowboys DT, Osa Odighizuwa. Next, 12 year NFL veteran on the offensive line, Super Bowl Champion, and host of the OG In The Trenches, AQ Shipley joins the show to chat about the massive news that the Bears are trading for Chiefs Guard and one of the best offensive lineman in the NFL, Joe Thuney, what that means for both the Chiefs and the Bears, and his thoughts about the incoming class of offensive lineman. Later, Chairman of the General Entertainment Authority of Saudi Arabia Turki Al-Sheikh, and UFC President Dana White join the progrum to chat about their new boxing venture through TKO, and how it is going to change the landscape of boxing in the future and deliver the fights people have wanted to see for a long time now. Make sure to subscribe to youtube.com/thepatmcafeeshow or watch on ESPN (12-2 EDT), ESPN’s Youtube (12-3 EDT), or ESPN+. We appreciate the hell out of all of you. See you tomorrow. Cheers.

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    5 March 2025, 8:36 pm
  • 3 hours 19 minutes
    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 the Blue Jackets and the Red Wings, is the voice of College Football and Thursday Night Football color commentator, Kirk Herbstreit. Next, NBA Senior Insider, Shams Charania hops on quick to break down Kyrie Irving tearing his ACL, and the other biggest stories around the Association. Next, ESPN Senior NFL Insider, Adam Schefter joins the show to chat about who he sees being franchise tagged, what trades we might see here soon, and what free agency is going to bring. Later, 12 year NFL veteran at QB, and ESPN NFL analyst, Dan Orlovsky joins the show to chat about his future plans, how he thinks this class of free agent QB’s will shake out and where they’ll wind up, and his thoughts on the incoming QB draft class, plus much more. Make sure to subscribe to youtube.com/thepatmcafeeshow or watch on ESPN (12-2 EDT), ESPN’s Youtube (12-3 EDT), or ESPN+. We appreciate the hell out of all of you. See you tomorrow. Cheers.

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    4 March 2025, 9:36 pm
  • 3 hours 3 minutes
    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 into the media, his coaching tree and having to replace coaches every year, and much more. Later, NFL Offensive Player of the Year, 4x All-Pro, 4x Pro Bowler, arguably the best WR in the NFL, Vikings WR Justin Jefferson joins the show to chat about his new invite only WR camp, Flight School, who he thinks is going to the QB in Minnesota next year and if he cares who it’s going to be, what’s in the water in Louisiana to produce all these unbelievable WR’s, why he has such a great temperament, his relationship with KOC, and much more. Make sure to subscribe to youtube.com/thepatmcafeeshow or watch on ESPN (12-2 EDT), ESPN’s Youtube (12-3 EDT), or ESPN+. We appreciate the hell out of all of you. See you tomorrow. Cheers.

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    3 March 2025, 9:21 pm
  • 2 hours 41 minutes
    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, University of North Carolina GM, friend of the progrum, & paisan joins the progrum for a live reaction to Matthew Stafford staying with the Los Angeles Rams, an update on life as a college GM, them being featured on off-season Hard Knocks this year (potentially), what he looks for in the combine and Draft Prospects, and more. Also in the second hour, Bills General Manager Brandon Beane joins the conversation to chat about what he's looking for during combine week, their focus on getting to the Super Bowl, building through the trenches, his recent extension signing with WR Khalil Shakir, and more. Make sure to subscribe to youtube.com/thepatmcafeeshow or watch on ESPN (12-2 EDT), ESPN's YouTube (12-3 EDT) or ESPN+. We appreciate the hell out of all of you. We will be back on Monday. Cheers. 

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    28 February 2025, 9:12 pm
  • 2 hours 56 minutes
    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, and The Rich Eisen Show, Rich Eisen joins the progrum alongside NFL Draft guru Daniel Jeremiah to chat about what they are looking for at this Combine, Rich's Run Rich Run campaigns over the years where he runs the 40 yard dash for St. Judes, how Daniel Jeremiah sees the top of the draft shaking out, and much more. Pat closes the first hour with some massive breaking news, where source(s) confirm that Travis Kelce will return to the Kansas City Chiefs next season. In the second hour, ESPN Fantasy expert & Draft analyst Field Yates stops by to go over the Draft season from his perspective, his thoughts on how free agency will go for Vikings QB Sam Darnold, and his take on this year's quarterback class. Also in the second hour, Nebraska Head Coach Matt Rhule stops by with some electric stories about his Nebraska offseason, his thoughts on canceling his progrum's Spring Game, the transfer portal, and more. In the third hour, ESPN Sideline Reporter & Analyst Molly McGrath joins the set to talk about covering the Draft for the first time last year and the segway it provides from College Football to the NFL, and more. We close the show with a delivery from Visit Indy and the Owner of St Elmo's with a delivery on Shrimp Cocktails & Steak Sliders. Make sure to subscribe to youtube.com/thepatmcafeeshow or watch on ESPN (12-2 EDT), ESPN's YouTube (12-3 EDT), or ESPN+. We appreciate the hell out of all of you. We will be LIVE again from the Combine tomorrow for Feel Good Friday. Cheers.

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    27 February 2025, 9:30 pm
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