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 26 minutes
    PMS 2.0 1375 - LIVE From The Home Run Derby, Rob Manfred, CC Sabathia, Jett Passan, Aaron Judge, Shohei Ohtani

    On today's show, Pat, Darius Butler, and the boys are LIVE from the Coca-Cola Roxy Theatre in Atlanta, Georgia for tonight's Home Run Derby. In the first hour, we are joined by the 10th Commissioner of Major League Baseball, Rob Manfred, to discuss the fundamental changes his office has made to the game, the changing media landscape around sports viewership, the state of the Pittsburgh Pirates & other MLB teams, preserving the role of umpires in the modern game as technology improves, and more. Also in the first hour, 1st Ballot HOFer, World Series Champion, & Cy Young Winner, CC Sabathia, stopped by to chat about the All Star Game experience for the players, how it feels to be a first ballot Hall of Famer, his perspective on the greatness of Shohei Ohtani, who he's pulling for in the Derby tonight, and more. In the second hour, ESPN's MLB Insider & friend of the progrum Jeff "Jett" Passan hit the set to preview tonight's Home Run Derby including the potential history Cal Raleigh could make, what is driving baseball's success right now, controversy around All-Star selections, what he expects ahead of the upcoming trade deadline, and more. Also in the second hour, 2x AL MVP, 7x All-Star, AL record holder for most home runs in a single season, Aaron Judge joined the progrum to talk about keeping the Yankees legacy going, debut his FILTHY new Jordan cleats, being apart of the Yankees-Red Sox rivalry, what it means to be Captain of the New York Yankees, and more. In the third hour, World Series Champion, 3x MVP, and 5x All-Star Shohei Ohtani joins us live on set to chat about his meal of choice, his progression as both a hitter & pitcher growing up, recovering from injuries, what he's focused on on a daily basis, and more. Make sure to subscribe to youtube.com/thepatmcafeeshow or watch on ESPN (12-2pm EDT), ESPN's YouTube (12-3pm EDT), or ESPN+. We appreciate the hell out of all of you & will see you live from the ThunderDome tomorrow. Cheers. 

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    14 July 2025, 7:51 pm
  • 2 hours 20 minutes
    PMS 2.0 1374 - Happy 4th of July Eve, Immanuel Iheanacho Makes His College Commitment, Jeff Passan, US Men's National Team Star Diego Luna, & AJ Hawk

    On today's show, Pat, AJ Hawk, and the boys recap the week that was in the sports world by bringing back the segment, “That’s good sh*t.” Joining the show to make his college commitment is 5 star offensive tackle out of Georgetown Prep, Immanuel Iheanacho. Later, ESPN Senior MLB Insider, Jeff Passan joins the show to catch us up on all the pertinent MLB storylines as we approach the All-Star break. Later, US Men’s National Team star, and MLS Rookie of the Year, Diego Luna joins the show to chat about their massive win over Guatemala 2-1 in which he scored 2 goals, the process of coming together for the National Team, Coach Poch’s relationship with the team, the style in which the team has been playing, looking ahead to the World Cup, 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, we’ll be off the next week. Enjoy the 4th of July weekend and stay safe. We’ll see you next LIVE from Atlanta for the Home Rome Derby. Cheers.

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    3 July 2025, 7:07 pm
  • 2 hours 19 minutes
    PMS 2.0 1373 - Nigel Seeley, Sauce Gardner, Shams Charania, Lane Johnson, Florida Panthers GM Bill Zito, Darius Butler, & AJ Hawk

    On today's show, Pat, Darius Butler, AJ Hawk, and the boys chat about everything happening in the sports world, as they’re joined by several incredible guests including Director of Content at Betting Weekly, noted tennis and soccer sharp, Nigel Seeley joins the show to chat about Wimbledon and the FIFA Club World Cup, NFL DROY, 2x All-Pro, 2x Pro Bowler, NY Jets CB Sauce Gardner, ESPN NBA Senior Insider, Shams Charania to break the news that Mike Brown has been hired by the NY Knicks, 2x Super Bowl Champion, 5x All-Pro, 6x Pro Bowler, LT for the Philadelphia Eagles, Lane Johnson, and lastly, 2x Stanley Cup Champion, the GM of the Florida Panthers, Bill Zito. 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’ll see you tomorrow. Cheers.

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    2 July 2025, 7:43 pm
  • 2 hours 36 minutes
    PMS 2.0 1372 - NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman, Quentin Richardson, Glen Powell, Darius Butler, & AJ Hawk

    On today's show, Pat, Darius Butler, AJ Hawk, and the boys cover everything going on in the sports world, with a lot deals being handed out headlined by SGA signing a 4 year 285 million extension, Myles Turner signing a 4 year 107 million dollar deal with the Bucks, while the Bucks also waived Damian Lillard and will eat the remainder of his contract. Joining the show discuss the success of this past NHL season, the 4 nations cup and the Olympics, expansion in the NHL, and much more is the Commissioner of the NHL, Gary Bettman. Next, 13 year NBA veteran, former 3 point contest champion, co-host of the Knuckleheads Podcast, and ESPN NBA analyst, Quentin Richardson joins the show to chat about all the different moves made by the NBA and which teams he thinks have made the most improvement thus far. Later, bonafide movie star, one of the next ones, Glen Powell joins the show to chat about his new movie The Running Man, his career as a whole and what’s next, his thoughts on Texas Football and Arch Manning for this upcoming year, 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, we’ll see you tomorrow. Cheers.

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    1 July 2025, 7:59 pm
  • 3 hours 3 minutes
    PMS 2.0 1371 - Jalen Ramsey Traded to the Steelers, Adam Schefter, Peyton Manning, Shams Charania, Cal Raleigh, Darius Butler, & AJ Hawk

    On today's show, Pat, Darius Butler, AJ Hawk, and the boys cover everything that happened over the weekend in the world of the sports including the US Men’s National Team getting a massive win over Costa Rica in the Quarterfinals of the Gold Cup, a 5 hole playoff in the Rocket Classic, the start of NBA free agency, NHL free agency, and everything else. Joining the progrum to break down the breaking news that Jalen Ramsey and Jonnu Smith have been traded to the Pittsburgh Steelers in exchange for Minkah Fitzpatrick and some pick swaps. Next, 2x Super Bowl Champion, Super Bowl MVP, 5x NFL MVP, Hall of Famer, The Sheriff, Peyton Manning joins the show chat about season 2 of Quarterback, his thoughts on what it takes to be a QB in today’s NFL, the QB situation in Indianapolis, and how he thinks Rodgers will fare in Pittsburgh. Next, ESPN Senior NBA Insider, Shams Charania joins the show to chat about what to expect from NBA free agency which kicks off tonight. Later, Gold/Platinum Glove winner, current league leader in home runs, the catcher for the Seattle Mariners, Cal “Big Dumper” Raleigh joins the show to chat about his career year thus far, playing catcher in the big leagues and all the different things that come with that, how excited he is to participate in the Home Run Derby, what he’s learned about himself this season, 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’ll see you Monday. Cheers.

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    30 June 2025, 8:38 pm
  • 2 hours 50 minutes
    PMS 2.0 1370 - Feel Good Friday With Shams Charania, Ian Rapoport, & AJ Hawk

    On today's show, Pat, AJ Hawk, and the boys recap The NBA Draft as a whole before looking ahead to free agency as ESPN Senior NBA Insider, Shams Charania joins the show. Later, NFL Network Senior Insider, Ian Rapoport stops by for his weekly wrap-up with Rapsheet and Friends to cover everything happening in the NFL world as the news starts to slow down a little bit. Plus, Pat and the boys debut a new segment. 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’ll see you Monday. Cheers.

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    27 June 2025, 7:36 pm
  • 2 hours 23 minutes
    PMS 2.0 1369 - NBA Draft First Round Recap, Utah Jazz/Mammoth Owner Ryan Smith, Shams Charania, Jay Bilas, Travis Pastrana, & AJ Hawk

    On today's show, Pat, AJ Hawk, and the boys recap the first round of the NBA Draft and all the surprising picks, trades, and everything else that made it an entertaining night. Joining the show is the owner of the Utah Jazz and Utah Mammoth, Ryan Smith to chat about how he loved what the Jazz did in the first round of the draft, as well as the big trade made for the Mammoth, and why he’s so excited about what they’re building with both franchises. Next, ESPN Senior NBA Insider, Shams Charania joins the show to recap the first round of the NBA Draft and look ahead to tonight’s 2nd round. Next, former Duke Blue Devil and ESPN Basketball analyst, Jay Bilas joins the show to give his biggest takeaway’s from the 1st round, why he thinks Cooper Flagg is going to be so special, why we shouldn’t rush to judgement on a lot of these picks, and more. Lastly, one of the absolute GOATs, the modern day Evil Knievel, co-founder of Nitro Circus, Travis Pastrana joins the show to chat about the X-Games’ 30th anniversary this weekend, his career in extreme sports, his injury history, what his goals for the future are, 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, we’ll see you tomorrow. Cheers.

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    26 June 2025, 7:32 pm
  • 2 hours 24 minutes
    PMS 2.0 1368 - Champion Wednesday With Shams Charania, Alex Caruso, Keegan Bradley, Jake Paul, Darius Butler, & AJ Hawk

    On today's show, Pat, Darius Butler, AJ Hawk, and the boys discuss tonight’s NBA Draft and all the conversation about how it’s shaping up to be one of the crazier drafts in recent memory, all the different news stories floating around the NFL, and everything else happening in the sports world. They are also joined by four incredible guests including ESPN Senior NBA Insider, Shams Charania to provide updates on players getting traded, who else might be on the move, and what he thinks will happen tonight in the draft, 2x NBA Champion, 2x NBA All-Defensive Team, Guard for the Oklahoma City Thunder, Alex Caruso to talk about why the Thunder are so good, the lack of respect they get nationally, how incredible the parade was, and why he wants to tip his cap to the Pacers. Next, 2011 PGA Champion, 8x PGA Tour winner, and current captain of the US Ryder Cup Team, Keegan Bradley joins the show to chat about his improbable win at the Travelers Championship, his selection process for the Ryder Cup, and what advice he would give to amateur golfers. Lastly, Jake Paul joins the show to discuss his fight this weekend with Julio César Chávez Jr., potentially being ranked if he wins, the respect he’s garnered from the boxing community throughout his career, 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, we’ll see you tomorrow. Cheers.


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    25 June 2025, 7:34 pm
  • 2 hours 17 minutes
    PMS 2.0 1367 - 5 Star QB Ryder Lyons Makes His College Commitment, Aaron Rodgers, Parker McCollum, Darius Butler, & AJ Hawk

    On today's show, Pat, Darius Butler, AJ Hawk, and the boys chat about everything happening around the world sports before being joined by several great guests. First, 5 star QB from Folsom High School in California, Ryder Lyons makes his college commitment on the show ultimately choosing the BYU Cougars. Next, 4x MVP, Super Bowl Champion/MVP, and new QB for the Pittsburgh Steelers, Aaron Rodgers joins the show to chat about his thoughts on being a Steeler thus far, how this is probably his last season, his advice for Tyrese Haliburton, the paparazzi’s coverage of his private life, and much more. Later, country music Superstar, Parker McCollum joins the show to chat about his life as of late ahead of his self titled album being released on Thursday, as well as his tour that kicks off this week as well. 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’ll see you tomorrow. Cheers.



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    24 June 2025, 6:59 pm
  • 2 hours 49 minutes
    PMS 2.0 1366 - NBA Finals Game 7 Recap, Kendrick Perkins, Shams Charania, Darius Butler, & AJ Hawk

    On today's show, Pat, Darius Butler, AJ Hawk, and the boys recap last night’s NBA Finals Game 7 that saw the Oklahoma City Thunder finally put away the Pacers to win their first title in OKC, as well as the heartbreaking fallout from Tyrese Haliburton rupturing his achilles tendon in the first quarter. Joining the progrum to chat about the series as a whole and how impressed he was with both sides as well as some of the chatter about the offseason is NBA Champion, 15 year NBA veteran, and ESPN NBA analyst, Kendrick Perkins. Later, ESPN Senior NBA Insider, Shams Charania joins the show to chat about what’s next for Tyrese Haliburton as he prepares for surgery on his achilles, the Kevin Durant trade to Houston, why he thinks there is going to be a lot of movement in the NBA Draft. 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’ll see you tomorrow. Cheers.


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    23 June 2025, 8:40 pm
  • 2 hours 14 minutes
    PMS 2.0 1365 - The Pacers Force Game 7, Quentin Richardson, Adam Schefter, NY Times Best Selling Author Mark Kriegel, & AJ Hawk

    On today's show, Pat, AJ Hawk, and the boys break down the Pacers thrilling game 6 victory over the Thunder to force a game 7 in the NBA Finals on Sunday. Joining the show to chat all about the game and what he thinks is going to happen in game 7 is 13 year NBA veteran, ESPN NBA analyst, co-host of the Knuckleheads podcast, Quentin Richardson. Next, ESPN Senior NFL Insider, Adam Schefter chats about his day covering the first round of the Travelers Championship and what it was like being inside the ropes following Rory McIlroy and Keegan Bradley, and what NFL stories and news we should be keeping our eyes out for the next few weeks. Lastly, NY Times best-selling author and ESPN boxing analyst and essayist, Mark Kriegel, to chat about his new book “Baddest Man: The Making of Mike Tyson,” and his thoughts on the current state of boxing and where it might go with the Canelo Alvarez/Bud Crawford fight on the horizon. 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’ll see you on Monday. Cheers.



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    20 June 2025, 7:38 pm
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