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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. read less

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The Pat McAfee Show talks sports with high energy, loud volume, and no brakes. Few hosts can match the enthusiasm Pat McAfee brings to his show. With his distinct voice and trademark tank top, McAfee addresses the latest football, wrestling, and other sports news. This is the podcast version of his ESPN show.

McAfee was a punter and kickoff specialist with the Indianapolis Colts for eight seasons and played in two Pro Bowls. He later became a college football and NFL commentator and analyst. He makes regular appearances on College GameDay and Get Up with Mike Greenberg. McAfee also commentates on professional wrestling and has wrestled in several WWE matches. He's been a stand-up comedian and professional baseball player as well. But today, he's most famous for The Pat McAfee Show.

A high-profile podcast in the news, The Pat McAfee Show boasts an unrivaled schedule of guests. McAfee talks with legendary head coaches, the best players, and ESPN analysts. He is an expert interviewer, asking thoughtful questions that prompt fascinating answers. McAfee and his cohosts combine these insights with humor, applause, and lighthearted jabs. The result is an addictive show where every conversation entertains. By the third hour, banter often devolves into whatever topic fits the moment.

The Pat McAfee Show rotates a diverse group of cohosts and guests to offer their own color. Some are former NFL players. A.J. Hawk won Super Bowl XLV as a Green Bay Packers linebacker. Darius Butler played with McAfee as a Colts cornerback and safety.

Acclaimed quarterback Aaron Rodgers appears on the show every football season's Tuesday. Rodgers announced his move to the New York Jets on the show. He also gave fans regular updates on his progress after he tore his Achilles heel. Other cohosts add offbeat comments and introduce hilarious tangents. The show's unorthodox methods built a strong fanbase that thrives on recurring jokes.

The Pat McAfee Show podcast continues to grow in popularity. Its energetic pacing and bold approach to sports talk create an irreverent, irresistible show. New episodes debut weekdays, each lasting two and a half hours or longer.

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Episodes

PMS 2.0 1289 - Peyton Manning, Shams Charania, Nick Sirianni, CM Punk, & AJ Hawk
Yesterday
PMS 2.0 1289 - Peyton Manning, Shams Charania, Nick Sirianni, CM Punk, & AJ Hawk
On today’s show, Pat, AJ Hawk, and the boys discuss the Pro Bowl games and what the NFL can do to keep evolving this so it doesn’t turn into a laughing stock and it ensures that the best players in the NFL continue to get together for the Pro Bowl, as well as the Justin Tucker situation and what that means going forward. Pat and the boys are also joined by four incredible guests including first ballot Hall of Famer, 2x Super Bowl Champion, Super Bowl MVP, 5x MVP, one of the greatest players in NFL history, Peyton Manning joins the show to chat about the Pro Bowl games and what he thinks about the Super Bowl matchup. Next, Senior NBA Insider, Shams Charania joins the show to chat about the trade deadline, De’Aaron Fox and Jimmy Butler on the move, what the Lakers are doing, and the Zion situation in New Orleans. Next, Eagles Head Coach Nick Sirianni joins the show to chat about the narratives about him in the media and what he does to ignore them, his relationship with Jalen Hurts, the WR’s, Brandon Graham’s potential return, and what he learned from the previous Super Bowl that will help the Eagles this time around. Lastly, one of the biggest Superstars in the WWE, the Second City Saint, CM Punk joins the show LIVE from the ThunderDome to chat about the Royal Rumble, his career as a whole, what this weekend looks like for him, 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 on Monday. Enjoy the games. Cheers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
PMS 2.0 1288 - UNC General Manager Michael Lombardi, Field Yates LIVE From The Senior Bowl, Stephanie McMahon, WWE Superstar Sheamus, & AJ Hawk
2d ago
PMS 2.0 1288 - UNC General Manager Michael Lombardi, Field Yates LIVE From The Senior Bowl, Stephanie McMahon, WWE Superstar Sheamus, & AJ Hawk
On today’s show, Pat, AJ Hawk, and the boys chat more about the Super Bowl and some of the intriguing bets that have been popping up on sports books arounds the country before making way for several great guests. First, North Carolina GM Michael Lombardi joins the show to give his take on Pete Carroll as Raiders Head Coach and Liam Coen as Jaguars Head Coach, how much prep goes into the Senior Bowl, and his thoughts on the Super Bowl itself. Next, Field Yates joins the show LIVE from the Senior Bowl in Mobile to chat about who’s been making the biggest impressions amongst teams and GM’s. Next, former board member of the WWE, former WWE Superstar, the Queen of Queens, Stephanie McMahon joins the show to chat about the Royal Rumble in Indianapolis, growing up in the WWE, why stepping away was so important for her, her new series on ESPN+, Stephanie’s Places, and much more. Lastly, WWE Superstar, former Champion, and friend of the progrum, Sheamus joins the show to chat about the Royal Rumble, how his year has been going, and why he wants to take another Ireland trip with Pat and the boys. 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. Enjoy the games. Cheers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
PMS 2.0 1287 - Chuck Pagano, Bill Belichick, Andy Reid, JJ Watt, AQ Shipley, Darius Butler, & AJ Hawk
3d ago
PMS 2.0 1287 - Chuck Pagano, Bill Belichick, Andy Reid, JJ Watt, AQ Shipley, Darius Butler, & AJ Hawk
On today’s show, Pat, AQ Shipley, Darius Butler, AJ Hawk, and the boys discuss everything happening around the NFL world as we prepare for Super Bowl LIX before making way for four great guests. First, former Head Coach of Indianapolis Colts, and new Senior Secondary Coach for the Baltimore Ravens, Chuck Pagano joins the show to chat about how the opportunity came about, how long it’s been in the works, and why he’s been so thankful for the last few years. Next, 8x Super Bowl Champion, the GOAT, and current Head Coach at North Carolina, Bill Belichick joins the show to chat about preparing a team for the Super Bowl, how much experience matters, and what teams who didn’t make the game are kicking themselves about over these next few weeks. Next, 4x Super Bowl Champion (3x as Head Coach), and current Head Coach of the Kansas City Chiefs, Andy Reid joins the show to chat about preparing for the Super Bowl against the Eagles, his relationship with Spags, what kind of challenges Philly’s defense presents, what makes Patrick Mahomes and Travis Kelce so special, and his thoughts on how much experience matters during the Super Bowl. Later, future first ballot Hall of Famer, 3x DPOY, and current analyst for the NFL on CBS, JJ Watt joins the show to chat about the Super Bowl matchup, why it’s easy to feel bad for Josh Allen, what he thinks of some of these new coaching hires, and to get under AQ Shipley’s skin a bit. 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. Enjoy the games. Cheers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
PMS 2.0 1283 - UNC Football GM Michael Lombardi, Shams Charania, Daniel Jeremiah, Coach Chuck Pagano, & AJ Hawk
23-01-2025
PMS 2.0 1283 - UNC Football GM Michael Lombardi, Shams Charania, Daniel Jeremiah, Coach Chuck Pagano, & AJ Hawk
On today’s show, Pat, Coach Chuck Pagano, AJ Hawk, and the boys chat more about Ben Johnson’s introductory press conference, the other openings around the league and who may be linked to them, his thoughts on the Divisional Round, and Chuck makes his picks against the spread for Championship weekend. Joining the progrum to chat more about the Championship Round of the playoffs, what this current stage of building the UNC football team is like, who they’re competing against recruiting wise, and much more is 3x Super Bowl Champion, NY Times best-selling author, and current GM of UNC Football, Michael Lombardi. Next, ESPN Senior NBA Insider, Shams Charania joins the show to give all the latest updates on the Jimmy Butler situation, Zion’s return from injury, if the Lakers are going to make a play at the trade deadline, and the latest entrant into the NBA Dunk Contest. Lastly, former NFL scout, LA Chargers color analyst, and NFL Network analyst/Draft guru, Daniel Jeremiah joins the show to chat about the upcoming NFL Draft, where he has all the QB’s ranked, who he thinks the best player in the draft class is, and which positions are the deepest. 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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
PMS 2.0 1281 - National Championship Recap, Kirk Herbstreit, Ohio State QB Will Howard, "The General" Bobby Carpenter, Darius Butler, & AJ Hawk
21-01-2025
PMS 2.0 1281 - National Championship Recap, Kirk Herbstreit, Ohio State QB Will Howard, "The General" Bobby Carpenter, Darius Butler, & AJ Hawk
On today’s show, Pat, Darius Butler, AJ Hawk, and the boys recap last night’s National Championship which saw Ohio State hang on to win 34-23 after a furious comeback from Notre Dame, plus they recap the entire college football season as a whole that was arguably the best one we’ve ever had. Joining the show to chat about the season as a whole, what this means for Ohio State, if Notre Dame will be able to compete for more National Championships in the future, Will Howard’s draft prospects, how he thinks Ben Johnson will do as the Bears Head Coach, and much more is the voice and face of College Football, Kirk Herbstreit. Next, National Champion and Offensive MVP from last night’s game, Ohio State QB Will Howard joins the show to chat about the team, his relationship with his teammates and Ryan Day, his process of landing at Ohio State, what comes next for him in terms of the draft process, and much more in an incredible interview. Lastly, 18th overall pick of the 2006 NFL Draft, 7 year NFL veteran at Linebacker, and host of The Morning Juice in Columbus, “The General” Bob Carpenter joins the show to recap his night last night at the National Championship, what that means for this team as a whole in terms of their legacy in Columbus, if fans will give Ryan Day a break now, 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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
PMS 2.0 1280 - LIVE from the CFP National Championship, Divisional Round Recap, Adam Schefter, Nick Saban, Shane Gillis
20-01-2025
PMS 2.0 1280 - LIVE from the CFP National Championship, Divisional Round Recap, Adam Schefter, Nick Saban, Shane Gillis
On today's show, Pat, AJ Hawk, Darius Butler & the boys are LIVE from Mercedes Benz Stadium ahead of tonight's CFP National Championship between the Notre Dame Fighting Irish & the Ohio State Buckeyes. The boys recap everything from the Divisional Round of the NFL Playoffs, including the Chiefs still being the Chiefs, what led to the Ravens falling short in Buffalo against the Bills, rookie phenom QB Jayden Daniels & the Washington Commanders shocking the Detroit Lions, and Saquon Barkley continuing his dominance with 205 yards to help take dahn the Los Angeles Rams. In the first hour, ESPN'S Senior NFL Insider Adam Schefter joins the progrum to update us on the NFL Coaching Carousel, including what the surprise elimination of the Detroit Lions means for OC Ben Johnson & DC Aaron Glenn's impact on the hiring cycle, an update on Commanders OC Kliff Kingsbury's head coaching prospects, former Cowboys HC Mike McCarthy's potential landing spot, and more. Also in the first hour, College Football Hall of Famer & 7-time National Champion, Nick Saban, joins the show live to chat about what it's like preparing for the National Championship the week of the game, where the Championships should be played, whether he was nervous before his 10 Championship appearances, what he expects to see in the battle between the Fighting Irish & the Buckeyes, his takeaways from the NFL's Divisional round, and much more. In the second hour, legendary Stand Up Comedian, Actor, & Podcaster, Shane Gillis stopped by the set to let us know how he feels about his Fighting Irish going into tonight's game, his perspective on their run to the National Championship game, his latest commercial with Under Armour, 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+. Tune into College GameDay on ESPN at 5pm today and ESPN2 at 7:30pm tonight for the Field Pass with the Pat McAfee Show. We appreciate the hell out of all you. Cheers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
PMS 2.0 1278 - Michael Lombardi, Aaron Rodgers, Dan Orlovsky, Coach Chuck Pagano, & AJ Hawk
16-01-2025
PMS 2.0 1278 - Michael Lombardi, Aaron Rodgers, Dan Orlovsky, Coach Chuck Pagano, & AJ Hawk
On today’s show, Pat, Chuck Pagano, AJ Hawk, and the boys chat about the National Championship between Ohio State and Notre Dame and wonder why no one is talking about Ohio State Quarterback Will Howard as an NFL prospect. Chuck also goes through the entire divisional round slate and makes his picks against the spread, several of which might surprise you. Joining the progrum to dispel some of the rumors floating around about the North Carolina football team, and chat about some of the coaching openings in the NFL is General Manager of the North Carolina Football team, Michael Lombardi. Next, 4x MVP, Super Bowl Champion/MVP, and Quarterback of the New York Jets, Aaron Rodgers joins the show to chat about the fires in California and how he’s been handling it, what his situation with the Jets is going into next year and if he’s heard anything from the exit meetings, or has any idea on who the new Head Coach/GM will be, and much more. Later, 12 year NFL veteran at QB, and ESPN NFL analyst and co-host of NFL Live, Dan Orlovsky joins the show to give an update on his potential coaching situation, and an update on how his son’s basketball team did last night. 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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
PMS 2.0 1275 - OVERREACTION MONDAY, NFL Wild Card Round Recap, Vikings vs. Rams Preview, Adam Schefter, Bill Belichick, Travis Kelce, Darius Butler, & AJ Hawk
13-01-2025
PMS 2.0 1275 - OVERREACTION MONDAY, NFL Wild Card Round Recap, Vikings vs. Rams Preview, Adam Schefter, Bill Belichick, Travis Kelce, Darius Butler, & AJ Hawk
On today’s show, Pat, Darius Butler, AJ Hawk, and the boys overreact to everything that happened during Wild Card weekend that was all chalk until the Commanders upset the Buccaneers in Tampa Bay last night, and they recap the two CFP National Semifinals, before looking ahead to tonight’s final Wild Card round matchup in Arizona with the Vikings traveling to take on the Rams who are the home team after the game was relocated due to the wild fires in LA. Joining the progrum to give updates on coaching situations around the NFL including Mike Vrabel being announced as the Patriots Head Coach, and Mike McCarthy officially not returning as the Cowboys Head Coach is ESPN Senior NFL Insider, Adam Schefter. Next, 8x Super Bowl Champion, the GOAT, and current Head Coach at the University of North Carolina, Bill Belichick joins the show to chat about the playoffs, what he’s up to in this recruiting dead period over the next few days, and how much a bye week can hinder a team in the playoffs. Later, 3x Super Bowl Champion, 7x All-Pro, 10x Pro Bowler, member of the NFL 2010’s All-Decade team, future Hall of Famer, and co-host of the New Heights Podcast, TE for the Kansas City Chiefs, Travis Kelce joins the show to chat about their prep before the Houston game, his relationship with Taylor Swift and if she’ll be in attendance, if they care who they play in these playoff games, his role in Happy Gilmore 2, 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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
PMS 2.0 1274 - LIVE From the Orange Bowl, CFP Semifinals & Super Wildcard Weekend Preview, Drew Rosenhaus, Michael Lombardi, Pete Thamel, Stanford Steve, Darius Butler & AJ Hawk
09-01-2025
PMS 2.0 1274 - LIVE From the Orange Bowl, CFP Semifinals & Super Wildcard Weekend Preview, Drew Rosenhaus, Michael Lombardi, Pete Thamel, Stanford Steve, Darius Butler & AJ Hawk
On today's show, Pat, Darius Butler, AJ Hawk and the boys are live from Hard Rock Stadium in Miami, Florida ahead of tonight's Field Pass for the Orange Bowl between Notre Dame & Penn State on ESPN2. The boys cover all the latest NFL coaching carousel news & preview the College Football Playoff Semifinals & NFL's (Super) Wildcard Weekend. In the first hour, the boys are joined live on set by NFL super Agent Drew Rosenhaus of Rosenhaus Sports, where he discusses his client Tyreek Hill battling through a broken wrist this season and clarifies his emotional Week 18 postgame comments, discusses what it's like representing younger athletes through NIL, including Penn State's standout edge rusher Abdul Carter, who is a gametime decision tonight, and talks about what it's like working with NFL coaches & General Managers like Kevin O'Connell & Vikings assistant GM Ryan Grigson, who is interviewing for the GM opening with the Jets. We kick off the second hour with a visit from Obie, the Orange Bowl mascot (an orange), and Hard Rock Stadium's head chef, Jon, swings by with some good meat. UNC Tar Heels' new General Manager & longtime friend of the progrum, Michael Lombardi joins the show live from Chapel Hill to combat rumors that Bill Belichick is leaving Chapel Hill for the NFL, chat about how much he is enjoying working in College Football in the NIL era, how he sees Super Wildcard Weekend playing out, team culture, and much more. Also in the second hour, the boys react to news that the Las Vegas Raiders have parted ways with GM Tom Telesco shortly after relieving HC Antonio Pierce of his duties & that Georgia QB Carson Beck has entered the transfer portal after previously declaring for the NFL Draft. The boys facetime College GameDay's College Football Insider Pete Thamel to talk about reports that Notre Dame has come down with the flu, where Carson Beck might be headed, and more. In the third hour, the boys react to the news that the NFL is trying to take the Super out of Super Wildcard Weekend, Stanford Steve joins the progrum to pick all the games with the guys, and much more. Tune in to the Field Pass tonight at 7:30pm on ESPN2 for the Orange Bowl & tomorrow night live from the Cotton Bowl. The show will be off tomorrow and back for a MASSIVE Overreaction Monday. Make sure to subscribe to youtube.com/thepatmcafeeshow or watch on ESPN (12-2pm EDT), ESPN's YouTube (12pm-3pm EDT), or ESPN+. We appreciate the hell out of all of you. Cheers.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
PMS 2.0 1271 - OVERREACTION Black MONDAY, NFL Week 18 Recap/Playoff Preview, Adam Schefter, Michael Cole, Bill & Steve Belichick, Triple H, Joe Tessitore, Darius Butler, & AJ Hawk
06-01-2025
PMS 2.0 1271 - OVERREACTION Black MONDAY, NFL Week 18 Recap/Playoff Preview, Adam Schefter, Michael Cole, Bill & Steve Belichick, Triple H, Joe Tessitore, Darius Butler, & AJ Hawk
On today’s show, Pat is LIVE from the Intuit Dome in Los Angeles ahead of Monday Night Raw’s debut on Netflix, while AJ Hawk, Darius Butler, and the boys are back in Indianapolis. They discuss all the different coaching firings, including a couple surprising ones, and overreact to all the week 18 games before starting to look ahead to the playoff matchups, as well as the CFP semifinal games. Joining the progrum to give more updates on which coaches may be fired next, who is getting interviews, and everything else around the league is ESPN Senior Insider, Adam Schefter. Next, the voice of the WWE, Michael Cole joins the show to chat about his excitement for Monday Night Raw on Netflix and why it’s such a big deal, as well as what he wants to the Jets to do at Head Coach and GM. Next, University of North Carolina Head Coach and Defensive Coordinator Bill and Steve Belichick join the show on the recruiting trail and chat about how it’s been so far, as well as Bill’s thoughts on some of the coach firings, and how difficult it is to be Head Coach/GM in the NFL. Lastly, the Chief Content Officer of the WWE, Triple H joins the show to chat about Raw being on Netflix, why it’s such a massive move, how he’ll decide on the length of the shows, how many people he anticipates tuning in, if he’s talked at all about potential streaming issues, 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 tomorrow, cheers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices