The Pat McAfee Show
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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PMS 2.0 194 - Los Angeles Chargers GM, Tom Tele...
<p>On today's show, Los Angeles Chargers GM, the man who was instrumental in drafting Pat to the Colts, Tom Telesco joins the show. Pat and Tom chat about how he thinks the draft went given all the potential for failure, how&nbsp;the Chargers liked both Justin Herbert and Tua and were more than happy to take whoever was available, whether or not Cam Newton was ever potentially apart of the plan for the Chargers, and Tom breaks down the rest of the Chargers draft class (3:42-18:01). Also included is the newest installment of McAfee &amp; Hawk Sports Talk where Pat and AJ still try to make sense of the Packers draft class (it still makes no sense), they dive into the government declassifying the UFO videos even though we've already all seen them, and AJ starts to come around to Pat's side as he declares that Roger Goodell is in fact, his commissioner (19:01-1:36:10). To close out the show, Senior NBA writer and analyst for The Athletic and Stadium, Scoops McGee himself, Shams Charania joins the show. Pat and Shams discuss the new developments in the NCAA allowing student athletes to make money off their names and likenesses and what that means for the future and whether or not it is a direct response to the top 3 players in the nation decommitting from college and deciding to go to the G League, how Shams ended up getting into breaking NFL draft picks on draft night, and what he is hearing about the NBA season starting to open up facilities for players and how it seems like we still might be a ways away from the season starting (1:36:12-1:50:07). Don't forget to send in the hashtag #ThisIsWhereImAtPat with a picture of where you're watching the show for a chance to win some free merch. As always, hang in there and stay safe, we're all in this together. Come and laugh with us, cheers.</p>
113 min
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PMS 2.0 193 - The Most Interesting Man In Sport...
<p>On today's show, Pat sits down with the most interesting man in sports, Andrew Brandt, who was the Vice President of Finance for the Green Bay Packers and formerly an agent working with David Falk, and who represented several NFL stars. Pat and Andrew chat about his career path and what made him want to get into the business, he chats about repping Adam Vinatieri and how he nearly got him to the Packers, David Falk's involvement in creating the Air Jordan moniker, and why the Packers drafting Aaron Rodgers when he was in charge is much different than what they did this year with Jordan Love (00:00:42-13:43). Also included is another segment of McAfee &amp; Hawk Sports Talk, where Pat and AJ recap this year's draft and still try to make sense of what the Packers are doing, and why it seems like they're moving in the wrong direction. They also discuss episodes 3 &amp; 4 of The Last Dance and how much differently things would be if they were to happen today, and discuss what it was like on their respective team planes after wins in the NFL (16:11-1:34:55). Later, Pro Bowler, former cornerback for the Chiefs and Chargers, and friend of the show, Brandon Flowers joins the program. Pat and Brandon discuss the NFL Draft and which teams he thinks got better over the weekend and which teams left him scratching his head, what he thinks about Cam Newton playing for the New England Patriots, why Bill Belichick drafted players become dominant within his system, and what he thinks the Chargers are ultimately going to do at Quarterback (1:36:51-1:46:27). Today's show is a good one. Don't forget to send in the hashtag #ThisIsWhereImAtPat with a picture of where you're listening to the show for the chance to win some free merch. Stay safe out there and thank you for rocking with us. Come and laugh with us, cheers.</p>
110 min
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PMS 2.0 192 - PACKED Thursday. Justin Herbert's...
<p>On today's show, Oregon Quarterback and potential top 5 pick in tonight's NFL Draft, Justin Herbert joins the show. Pat and Justin chat about what this process has been like for him, which teams he has been in contact with the most, if he has signed a Nike contract yet, what he has been doing to prepare during quarantine, and what he plans to wear on draft night (00:00:50-14:57). Next is another installment of McAfee &amp; Hawk Sports Talk, as Pat and AJ react to the Gronk news, and AJ gives his best guess as to how teams will try to defend the Buccaneers. Plus WWE commentator and Pittsburgh native, Corey Graves joins the show to give his thoughts on Gronk coming back, whether anyone in the WWE thought he was staying there for good, and what he hopes the Pittsburgh Steelers will do in tonight's draft (18:08-1:20:49). Later, former #1 overall pick in the 2003 NFL Draft, 3x Pro Bowler, All-Pro, and friend of the program, Carson Palmer calls in. Pat and Carson chat about his relationship with Joe Burrow and whether he has given him any advice, why he thinks Burrow has the chance to be very successful in Cincinnati, his thoughts on being linked with Burrow potentially not wanting to play in Cinci, and what he sees for the Bucs offense this year with Brady at the helm (1:24:00-1:41:32). Lastly, the 13th pick in the 1998 NFL Draft, 2x Pro Bowler, All-Pro, and host of the Behind The Mask Podcast, Takeo Spikes joins the show via FaceTime. Takeo chats about why he thinks Joe Burrow is going to be successful, what he looked at in a rookie quarterback to see whether or not they were going to be any good, which is more important to draft in his opinion, a stud defensive lineman/end or a cornerback, and who some of the toughest running back's&nbsp;he ever had to tackle were (1:41:34-1:58:01). Don't forget to tune in to tonight's McAfee &amp; Hawk Primetime NFL Draft Super Special at 7:30 PM EST at <a href="http://youtube.com/thepatmcafeeshow" target="_blank">youtube.com/thepatmcafeeshow</a>. Keep sending in photos of where you listen to the show with the hashtag #ThisIsWhereImAtPat for the chance to win some free merch. Be safe out there. Come and laugh with us, cheers.</p>
121 min
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PMS 2.0 191 - The Last Dance Reaction + Mark Sc...
<p>On today's show, Pat and the boys react to the first two episodes of The Last Dance as Pat is finally realizing how ruthless and incredible&nbsp;Michael Jordan was. They chat about the most interesting parts of the first two episodes, what surprised them, and what they're looking forward to. Three incredible guests also join the show. First, 3x Super Bowl Champion, 2x Pro Bowler, and friend of the show, Mark Schlereth stops by. Pat and Mark discuss The Last Dance, and whether that killer instinct and the drive to succeed is something all elite athletes possess, Mark gives his thoughts on the upcoming draft and why he thinks it will really showcase who the good GM's in the NFL are, which lineman he thinks will be the most successful in this year's class, and why he thinks the NFLPA should look to outlaw players taking the Wonderlic (12:25-34:44). Next is another installment of McAfee &amp; Hawk, Sports Talk. Pat and AJ discuss The Last Dance, and what it would be like to play on a team where players openly mock the GM, and how Jerry Krause is really taking it in the shins. They also look ahead to their draft special on Thursday night, and discuss how they will both be compiling mock drafts for the show in order to show who can accumulate the most points. The guys also cover Leonard Fournette being just about done in Jacksonville, Yannick Ngakoue getting in a twitter war with Tony Khan, the owner of the Jaguars' son, and they react to the news that the NFL Draft technology test did not go well and try to figure out what things will look like on Thursday (36:58-1:58:54). Lastly, ESPN NFL Analyst Tim Hasselbeck joins the show to give his opinions on this years draft, why he doesn't think Tua's Wonderlic score is that big of a cause for concern, why every comparison doesn't need to be with a Hall of Famer, and what it will take for the Bengals to consider Joe Burrow to be a success (1:58:56-2:08:52). Don't forget to send in the hashtag #ThisIsWhereImAtPat with a picture of where you're watching the show for the chance to win some free merch. As always, stay safe out there. Come and laugh with us, cheers.</p>
132 min
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PMS 2.0 190 - Lane Johnson, Dustin Colquitt, Ry...
<p>On today's show, Pat and the boys dive into Jay Glazer's big news and the blowback he received on Twitter for reporting that Rams Center Brian Allen had tested positive&nbsp;for coronavirus, and are joined by a couple of great guests. First, Super Bowl Champion, 3x Pro Bowler and All-Pro Tackle, Lane Johnson joins the show. Pat and Lane chat about that Eagles Super Bowl team and what made them so special, Jason Kelce putting him on the spot at the Super Bowl parade, what things were like with Carson Wentz and Nick Foles/what makes Carson Wentz so special, and what he's been doing to get through the quarantine (9:14-20:21). Next, Super Bowl Champion, 2x Pro Bowler, a member of The Brand, Chiefs Punter Dustin Colquitt joins the program. Pat and Dustin chat about his 16 years in Kansas City and how he has seen things change during his time there, why he knew they were going to be special with Andy Reid at the helm, what it's like getting to experience having Patrick Mahomes as your quarterback, why having a juggernaut of an offense actually puts more pressure on him, and how he's been handling the quarantine with his five kids (20:23-40:24). Next, former #2 overall pick of the 1998 NFL Draft and friend of the show, Ryan Leaf joins Pat and the boys via FaceTime. They discuss his top quarterbacks in this years draft, why Tua's injury history gives him reason for concern, what it was like trying to deal with the pressure of being anointed the franchise quarterback, what he expects to happen on draft night, and where he thinks a good landing spot for Jalen Hurts might be (43:35-59:18). To close out the show, friend of the program, co-host of The Jim &amp; Sam Show on SiriusXM, host of the Notsam Wrestling podcast, and Pat's co-host on the NXT preshows, Sam Roberts calls in from his home studio. Pat and Sam discuss the recent WWE layoffs and how that impacts the company, what he's hearing from some of the current wrestlers, what he thinks this means for WWE in the future, and how he got his wife to be okay with people constantly taking digs at him on social media (59:20-1:09:50). We hope everyone has a safe and relaxing weekend. Don't forget to send in the hashtag #ThisIsWhereImAtPat with a picture of where you're listening to the show for the chance to win some free merch. Come and laugh with us, cheers.</p>
75 min
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PMS 2.0 189 - 4 Super Bowls, An NFL QB Summit, ...
<p>On today's show, Pat is joined by 8 year NFL veteran and Joe Burrow's QB Coach, Jordan Palmer. Pat and Jordan discuss the different prospects that he has been working with for this class, his thoughts on both Joe Burrow and Jordan Love, and how the quarantine will affect both the teams involved in the draft, and how some players will be affected by having no pro day or being able to sit down with GM's and coaches (00:00:49-21:09). Next is another installment of McAfee &amp; Hawk Sports Talk where Pat and AJ discuss their upcoming NFL Draft special that will be airing in prime time, and everything else that is happening in the sports world (21:11-1:48:28). Next, 3x Super Bowl Champ, 4x Pro Bowler, 3x All-Pro, the NFL All Decade Kicker of the 2010's and current free agent, Stephen Gostkowski. Pat and Stephen chat about how his hip is feeling after having surgery this year, what it was like playing for Coach Belichick, which teams have been interested in him since the start of the offseason, how he anticipates his next stop being different, and what he's been doing to entertain his kids during the quarantine (1:41:30-2:02:14). Lastly, Pro Bowler, the NFL leader in tackles in 2017, and newly paid Jacksonville Jaguar, Joe Schobert, joins the program. Pat and Joe chat about why he ultimately chose the Jaguars, what it was like being in the locker room after the Myles Garrett incident, what it was like being a walk-on at Wisconsin and at what point he knew he belonged, how he's staying in shape during the quarantine, and he breaks down some of the things that an NFL linebacker looks at to know what the offense is trying to do (2:02:16-2:20:36). Make sure to send in the hashtag #ThisIsWhereImAtPat with where you're listening to the show for the chance to win some free merch. Stay safe and stay strong out there. Come and laugh with us, cheers.</p>
143 min
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PMS 2.0 188 - Super Bowl Champ Roman Harper, Hi...
<p>On today's show, Pat is joined by a couple of great guests. First, Super Bowl Champion, 2x Pro Bowler, and friend of the program, Roman Harper FaceTimes into the show. Pat and Roman chat about his thoughts on Tua and what he thinks is in store for him not only in the NFL draft, but what he thinks of his injury history, and his career at Alabama, and how he thinks Covid19 is going to affect the draft process for scouts, general managers, and coaches, and why getting a guy into the building or having a face to face conversation is so beneficial in learning more about them (2:33-18:55). Next, it's another edition of McAfee &amp; Hawk Sports Talk. Pat and AJ discuss ESPN's HORSE broadcast and whether or not they were entertained, NASCAR driver Kyle Larson making a monumental mistake on a racing livestream with other drivers, what their plans are for the NFL Draft and their reactions to the news coming out about the draft. They also discuss Ohio State's Athletic Director Gene Smith's comments about the upcoming college football season, and Pat remembers some fond memories of Rich Rodriguez at West Virginia (18:57-1:29:06). Lastly, Super Bowl Champion and Pro Bowler, former defensive end for the Detroit Lions and Seattle Seahawks, Cliff Avril joins Pat and the boys. They discuss his experiences on winning a Super Bowl and also being on the 0-16 Lions and some of the differences he noticed between the two, his thoughts on the NFL Draft and why he thinks we should expect fireworks with all the tech issues, what the Seahawks need to do in the offseason/draft in order to get back on top of the NFC, what he thinks is going to happen with Jadeveon Clowney and what kind of player he is, and his approach to playing rookie quarterbacks during the season (1:31:20-1:44:17). Today's show is a fun one. Don't forget to send in the hashtag #ThisIsWhereImAtPat with a picture of where you're listening to the show for the opportunity to win some free merch. As always, stay safe out there, we're all in this thing together. Come and laugh with us. Cheers.</p>
107 min
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PMS 2.0 187 - Rhodes Scholar & NFL Alum, Dr. My...
<p>On today's show, Pat is joined by Rhodes Scholar, former Florida State Legend and Tennessee Titan, and current neurosurgeon, Dr. Myron Rolle. Dr. Rolle explains what the Rhodes Scholar is and why it was so important to him, how he managed to juggle going pre-med while playing football at Florida State, and what the experience at Oxford was like. Dr. Rolle also explains what things have been like at Mass General in Boston during the covid19 pandemic, and he chats about where we are currently at with it, where he sees it going over the next few months, and answers some common misconceptions about the virus (00:00:56-26:40). On another edition of McAfee &amp; Hawk Sports Talk, Pat and AJ welcome on Super Bowl Champion, 6x Pro Bowler, 3x All-Pro, 2010 PFWA NFL Defensive Player of the Year, former Green Bay Packer and Los Angeles Ram, Clay Matthews. Clay chats with the guys about being snubbed by the all-decade team, and why he thinks he may have been overlooked, his recent tweets about the Rams being late on payments to both he and Todd Gurley, and Clay reminisces on his time at USC and remembers meeting Pat when they were at the Rookie Symposium together (1:15:30-1:38:28). Pat and AJ also discuss their plans for the 2020 NFL Draft, and everything else going on both the football and sports world (26:42-1:57:29). To close things out, 2x Super Bowl Champion and friend of the show, Ike Taylor, FaceTimes with Pat and the boys. They discuss what it was like playing against Aaron Rodgers in Super Bowl XLV, and describes what it is like when a quarterback enters "the matrix," and Ike gives his thoughts on Tua's injury history and how he thinks that translates to the NFL, and whether or not playing in the SEC is in anyway similar to being in the NFL (1:57:31-2:17:16). Be sure to send in the hashtag #ThisIsWhereImAtPat for the chance to win some free merch, and stay safe this weekend. Come and laugh with us, cheers.</p>
141 min
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PMS 2.0 186 - The Highest Paid TE In NFL Histor...
<p>On today’s show, Pat welcomes in a handful of guests. First, OG sportswriter, Creator of the Football Morning in America column and podcast and NBC Sports stalwart, Peter King joins the show. Peter and Pat chat about the Tom Brady/Howard Stern interview and whether Peter was hearing anything differently than how Tom explained it, what he thinks the Chargers are going to do at Quarterback, how covid19 will effect this years NFL draft and much more (9:16-32:21). Next is another installment of McAfee &amp; Hawk Sports Talk, as Pat and AJ discuss the rumor that ESPN is considering moving friend of the program Kirk Herbstreit and Chris Fowler into the Monday Night Football Booth, the UFC continuing to put fights on on a private island, Pat details life in the NFL substance abuse program, and they both reflect on the Senior Bowl (32:23-2:04:14). Next, 2x Pro Bowler, and now the highest paid TE in NFL history, Austin Hooper joins the show. Austin and Pat chat about why drew him to Cleveland, and the culture that new GM Andrew Berry and Head Coach Kevin Stefanski are trying to build with the Browns, the kind of work that goes in to making him great, what it was like going to Stanford, and what he’s been doing during the quarantine in order to keep his body in shape and get ready for next season (2:04:14-2:16:31). Lastly, former NXT Champion, and NXT Tag Team Champion, and more of the most entertaining performers in sports entertainment, Tommaso Ciampa joins Pat and the boys via FaceTime. They discuss his career in sports entertainment, and how the wrestling business has changed over the course of his career. He also details why he wants to stay at NXT forever and why moving to a different brand doesn’t interest him, what its like working for Shawn Michaels and Triple H, and how he has been handling performing with no crowds due to covid19 in an incredible interview (2:16:33-2:32:41). Today’s show is a good one. Be sure to send in the hashtag #ThisIsWhereImAtPat while listening to the show for a chance to win some free merch. As always, stay safe out there, we’re all in this together. Come and laugh with us. Cheers.</p>
156 min
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PMS 2.0 185 - Super Bowl Champ Mitchell Schwart...
<p>On today’s show, Pat is joined by recent Super Bowl Champion, 4x All-Pro, the man who protects Patrick Mahomes, Right Tackle Mitchell Schwartz. Pat and Mitchell talk about the Chiefs returning most of their team, and how he thinks their success last year will help them going into next season with so much unknown. They also cover what it’s like being on that dynamic of an offense, whether or not he actually gets to see what Patrick Mahomes was doing, what kind of guy Andy Reid is to play for, the differences between the Browns, who drafted him, and the Chiefs, and what he’s been doing with his time during the quarantine (3:53-23:17). Next is another installment of McAfee &amp; Hawk Sports Talk, as Pat and AJ Hawk welcome in new WWE Heavyweight Champion of the World after winning the title at Wrestlemania, Drew McIntyre. They chat about what the experience was like wrestling in front of no one and whether it was tough to perform, his thoughts on the product as a whole, and why being a champion with what is currently going on in the world is so important to him (40:47-58:33). Pat and AJ also discuss the matchup between Tiger/Peyton &amp; Phil/Tom Brady and what whether they think it would be successful, chat about golf pushing all the majors back into the fall and potentially into NFL Sunday’s, among many other things (23:19-1:53:45). To close out the show, last year’s starting Quarterback for the Carolina Panthers, recently acquired by the Washington Redskins, Kyle Allen joins the show via FaceTime. Kyle and Pat chat about what it was like being around Cam Newton that often, what he learned from him, and what he think Cam has left in the tank, why he feels confident going into the year with the Redskins and having the same playbook, getting kicked out of his house in California amid the pandemic and having to figure out where he was going to go, and some of the things he’s been doing to stay in shape during his downtime (1:53:47-2:03:46). Don’t forget to send in the hashtag #ThisIsWhereImAtPat with a picture of where you’re listening to the show for the chance to win some free merch, and as always, stay safe. We’re all in this together and we appreciate you rocking with us. Come and laugh with us. Cheers.</p>
128 min
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PMS 2.0 184 - Feel Good Friday With Peyton Mann...
<p>On today's show, Pat welcomes in the former QB coach of Peyton Manning in Indianapolis, a man who has been coaching 40+ years, and the new Quarterbacks Coach for Tom Brady in Tampa Bay, Clyde Christensen. Pat and Clyde reconnect about his time in Indianapolis and what it was really like coaching Peyton Manning, he gives a couple of stories regarding Peyton Manning and Tom Brady spending time together that have never been heard before, talks about Tom Brady adapting to Bruce Arians' system, and chats about his time with Jameis Winston and how he thinks he'll bounce back stronger than ever (4:04-34:20). Next, on another installment of McAfee &amp; Hawk Sports Talk, Pat and AJ welcome Super Bowl Champion, 2x Pro Bowler, AJ's former teammate in Green Bay, and 10 year NFL veteran, TJ Lang. The guys discuss what it's like trying to create an opportunity for yourself in the NFL as an offensive lineman and the moment TJ really had to make a decision in order to become great. TJ also chats about his recent burials on Twitter, what his time in Detroit with the Lions was like after leaving the Packers and his thoughts on Matt Patricia. TJ and AJ also tell Pat about what it was like hearing a pregame speech from Mike McCarthy and how it always got them ready to run through a wall, and everything else you could imagine in an incredible conversation (34:22-1:42:04). To close out the show, Pro Bowler and 2x Super Bowl Champion, Damien Woody FaceTimes in. Pat and Damien chat about his thoughts on Tom Brady going to Tampa Bay, what it was like being a teammate of Tom Brady, why he thinks Cam Newton hasn't been picked up by anybody yet and who he thinks makes the most sense going after him, his entrance into the TikTok game, and what he thinks about the idea that certain teams may rescind free agent offers if they can find a player in the draft and aren't able to get a player in for a physical or see them due to the coronavirus (1:42:06-2:04:20). Don't forget to send in the hashtag #ThisIsWhereImAtPat for the opportunity to win some free merch, and as always, stay safe out there and try to enjoy the weekend as much as you possibly can. Come and laugh with us, cheers.</p>
129 min
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PMS 2.0 183 - MASSIVE SHOW. Triple H, Joe Buck,...
<p>Today's show features a couple of incredible interviews. First, calling in via FaceTime is The King of Kings, The Game, one of the greatest wrestlers in history, the brain behind WWE's NXT, Triple H joins the show. Pat and HHH chat about the WWE's response to the coronavirus pandemic and how they decided to still do shows in the performance center, how Trips and WWE talent handle social media in a world that is very critical of everything they do, what the WWE has planned for future NXT and PPV events, and how the current situation in the world has given the WWE difficulties dealing with international business (3:00-27:52). Next is another installment of McAfee &amp; Hawk, Sports Talk (27:54-2:00:23). Pat and AJ discuss rumors that the Dolphins are going to try to trade up for the #1 pick, and AJ sheds a little bit of light into what it is like playing for the Bengals, and if they are realistically considering trading their pick, and what they would need in return. Pat and AJ also welcome on NFL, MLB, and USGA play-by-play king, Joe Buck. Joe chats about commentating regular videos being sent to him for charity and how it has started to pick up steam, his apprehensive relationship with the internet as he takes a lot of heat from several different fan bases, whether or not Roger Goodell has ever told him to stop saying something or reprimanded him, what he would consider his biggest mistake broadcasting is, his relationship with Troy Aikman, and how the quarantine has allowed Joe to go back and listen to some of his previous calls and actually enjoy them for the first time in a long time (59:23-1:29:11). Today's show is a fun one. Don't forget to send in the hashtag #ThisIsWhereImAtPat for the chance to win some free merch, and as always, stay safe out there. Come and laugh with us. Cheers.</p>
129 min
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PMS 2.0 182 - The Interview Heard Round The Wor...
<p>On today's show, we have another great installment of McAfee &amp; Hawk Sports Talk, as Pat and AJ welcome in two INCREDIBLE guests. First, Super Bowl Champion/MVP, 2x NFL MVP, 3x All-Pro, 8x Pro Bowler, and best friend of both Pat and AJ, Aaron Rodgers calls into the show. They discuss him trying to get out of Peru as the coronavirus quarantines were heating up and how it became a race to get out of the country. Aaron, Pat, and AJ also chat about The Tiger King and give some more of their thoughts, Aaron breaks down his thoughts about the CBA, what he has been doing to keep his body in shape during the quarantine, what he thinks of the Packers offseason moves thus far, and he reacts to whether or not he thinks football season will be starting on time (7:36-1:03:46). Next, the Voice of College Football, one of the most handsome men in America and one of Pat's coworkers, Kirk Herbstreit joins Pat and AJ. They discuss his comments about not knowing if there will be an NCAA or NFL football season this year, and he gives his reasoning why he thinks it might be possible, chats about whether or not he would be interested in the Monday Night Football job if given the opportunity or if it was offered to him, and Kirk tells an incredible story about AJ ending his playing days during a scrimmage at their high school when Kirk had just turned 30 and AJ was going into his Sophomore year at Centerville High School (1:07:17-1:30:40). Today's show is a great one. Don't forget to tweet the hashtag #ThisIsWhereImAtPat for the chance to win some free merch, and keep an eye out for the Office Olympics, which will be making a return to <a href="http://youtube.com/thepatmcafeeshow" target="_blank">youtube.com/thepatmcafeeshow</a> today. As always, stay safe. Come and laugh with us. Cheers.</p>
102 min
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PMS 2.0 181 - Future President Of The United St...
<p>On today's show, Pat and the boys are joined by Head Coach of the Minnesota Golden Gophers, one of the most inspirational humans on the planet, the creator of the Nekton mentality, PJ Fleck. They chat about what it's like being the Head Coach of a major college football program during this pandemic, what he's having his kids do to get better this offseason despite not being able to do a lot of the things they normally would be doing, how he's handling everything with his staff, and Coach Fleck gives an inspirational speech for everyone to find a little light in all of the darkness that we care currently facing (3:19-17:26). Later, AJ Hawk is back for another edition of McAfee &amp; Hawk Sports Talk as AJ and Pat chop it up about everything going on in the world, try to figure out where Cam Newton is going next and if he's going to have a major resurgence, they each talk about their recruiting process, and get into everything else you could imagine, whether&nbsp;it's related to football or general life stuff (18:55-1:42:59). Don't forget to tweet the hashtag #ThisIsWhereImAtPat for a chance to win some free merch and keep an eye out for the Office Olympics on <a href="http://youtube.com/thepatmcafeeshow" target="_blank">youtube.com/thepatmcafeeshow</a>. Stay safe this weekend, we're all in this together. Come and laugh with us. Cheers.</p>
107 min
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PMS 2.0 180 - Antonio Gates, Ted Ginn Jr., & AJ...
<p>On today's show, Pat and the boys discuss where Cam Newton may eventually wind up and what makes the most sense for him, and why Chicago decided to go with Nick Foles instead after it was reported that Carolina tried to engage in talks with the Bears. Pat also runs through the Patriots 2020 schedule and the Bucs 2020 schedule and gives his predictions&nbsp;game by game. Joining the show is 13 year NFL veteran, 9th overall pick in the 2007 NFL Draft, one of the fastest WR's to ever play the game, Ted Ginn Jr. Ted and Pat chat about his high school days playing defensive back and running track, where many thought he could qualify for the Olympics. He chats about what he thinks Cam Newton has left in the tank, the difference between playing on good and poor teams, how he doesn't care about the accolades or the money and just wants to play football next year, and who some of the toughest cornerbacks he has faced during his career (7:55-26:45). Next, 8x Pro Bowler, 5x All-Pro. Member of the NFL 2000’s All-Decade Team and San Diego Chargers 50th Anniversary Team, one of the greatest Tight End’s in the history of the sport and eventual Hall of Famer, Antonio Gates, stops by. They chat about his career as a whole and how he saw the locker room dynamic change over time, what it was like playing with Phil Rivers and what Indianapolis is getting in him as a QB. He also explains what it was like when the Chargers moved to LA and how that process went, why he loves how the current TE’s play the game, what it was like being a trailblazer for basketball players jumping to the NFL, and what he’s doing now as he looks to move into a bigger role with the Chargers (37:49-54:43). Later, AJ Hawk is back for another edition of McAfee &amp; Hawk Sports Talk. Pat and AJ chat about everything else happening around the NFL including DeShaun Watson liking tweets that make it seem like he wants out of Houston, where AJ thinks Cam Newton is going to wind up, the Colts not being interested in Tom Brady, and AJ shares the story about the first (and probably last) time he met Michael Jordan, and riding around with the Blue Angels and Thunderbirds (1:15:46-2:39:52). Today’s show is fun one. As always, stay safe out there and be smart. Use the hashtag #ThisIsWhereImAtPat for the chance to win some free merch, and keep an eye out for the Office Olympics on <a href="http://youtube.com/thepatmcafeeshow" target="_blank">youtube.com/thepatmcafeeshow</a> where we’ve been giving out money all week long. Come and laugh with us. Cheers.</p>
165 min
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PMS 2.0 179 - Shawne Merriman, Tom Pelissero, &...
<p>On today's show, 2x 1st Team All-Pro, 3x Pro Bowler, and friend of the program, Shawne "Lights Out" Merriman joins the guys via FaceTime. They discuss how Shawne thinks the Bucs made a mistake signing Tom Brady, why he thinks Phil Rivers is physically in better shape than Tom Brady and primed to have a better season, and what he thinks the Chargers are going to do to address Quarterback before the start of the season (3:58-17:04). Next, AJ Hawk is back for another episode of McAfee &amp; Hawk Sports Talk. They chat about the Colts choosing not to go after Tom Brady, his future in Tampa Bay next season and the reports coming out about Brady and Belichick’s relationship. Pat and AJ also talk about times playing in the NFL, answer some YouTube Questions, and discuss the future of the New England Patriots without Tom Brady. (18:31-1:33:38). Lastly, NFL Insider and NFL Network reporter Tom Pelissero joins the show to discuss everything that has been happening in free agency including why he thinks Bill Belichick wanted Brady out of New England, whether or not Jadeveon Clowney will really get upwards of 20 million dollars from a team, where he thinks Jameis Winston will wind up, and what that means for guys like Andy Dalton, Cam Newton, and some of the other quarterbacks left on the market (1:36:06-1:56:06). Don't forget to send in the hashtag #ThisIsWhereImAtPat for a chance to win some free merch. Stay safe out there, and come and laugh with us. Cheers.</p>
120 min
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PMS 2.0 178 - Feel Good Friday with Patriots In...
<p>On today's show, Pat welcomes in Patriots insider from&nbsp;NBC Sports Boston, Tom Curran. They chat about New England's reaction to Tom Brady choosing Tampa Bay and whether or not everything is burning down, if he thinks the Patriots have a legitimate chance to win the division next year, if Stidham is the guy, and who one guy the Patriots might go after at Quarterback (2:13-13:25). Also, it's day 4 of McAfee &amp; Hawk Sports Talk, as AJ Hawk and Pat break down everything that is happening in the NFL, what moves surprised them, what they think of the Darius Slay trade, and they also go live on Rich Eisen Show as a tandem to cover other news stories happening around the league. Pat and AJ also share some stories from the locker room from their time in the league and much more (13:27-2:04:09). Stay safe this weekend and make sure to check out <a href="http://youtube.com/thepatmcafeeshow" target="_blank">youtube.com/thepatmcafeeshow</a> as we will continue to go live and give away cash. Come and laugh with us, cheers.</p>
128 min
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PMS 2.0 177 - Benjamin Watson, AJ Hawk, & Cam H...
<p>Today's show is bookended by two great interviews, with another installment of McAfee &amp; Hawk Sports Talk in the middle of the show. First, 16 year NFL veteran, Super Bowl Champion, former Tight End for the Patriots, Ravens, and Saints, among others, Benjamin Watson, joins the show to discuss everything going on with Tom Brady and whether he is shocked with his decision to go to Tampa Bay, what it was like playing with him, and what the differences are between a franchise with a winning culture and one that doesn't necessarily have that (3:20-17:03). Next, AJ Hawk joins Pat again for some McAfee Hawk Sports Talk where they discuss everything happening with free agency thus far, react to Brady going to Tampa Bay, Phillip Rivers going to the Colts, and the comments from Bill O'Brien to DeAndre Hopkins on his way out of Houston, among many other topics (17:05-1:26:38). To end the show, 3x Pro Bowler, 2x 1st Team All-Pro, defensive lineman for the Pittsburgh Steelers, Cameron Heyward joins the program. They chat about the Steelers outlook next year with Big Ben coming out, his thoughts on the CBA situation, what he's been doing during the quarantine, and what it's like to play for Mike Tomlin (1:30:26-1:46:29) Today's show is a fun one. Don't forget to join us everyday at <a href="http://youtube.com/thepatmcafeeshow" target="_blank">youtube.com/thepatmcafeeshow</a> where we will be going live for McAfee &amp; Hawk Sports Talk, the live radio show, Office Olympics, and other events to help you get through these trying times. Come and laugh with us, cheers.</p>
110 min
1019
PMS 2.0 176 - Quarantine Schmorantine.. Let’s E...
On today's show, Pat and the boys effectively find a way to fix the NFL Draft amid the Coronavirus outbreak, as they have already decided that there will no be fan involvement whatsoever. Also, to beat the quarantine, Pat welcomes on Super Bowl Champion, former middle linebacker for the Green Bay Packers, friend of the show, AJ Hawk. AJ and Pat react to all the craziness of the start of NFL free agency. Which teams are interested in Brady, where is he potentially going? How did the Cardinals manage to fleece the Texans so bad in sending DeAndre Hopkins to Arizona, which teams are getting better? Which teams are getting worse? Pat and AJ break down all the above, plus much, much more (9:15-1:39:41). As always, stay safe out there, and try to make the best out of this quarantine situation. Today is a fun one, come and laugh with us. Cheers.
103 min
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PMS 2.0 175 - The Coronavirus Is A Rather Large...
<p>On today's show, Pat reacts to the expanding news of how serious the coronavirus pandemic is and further looks at how it is going to impact sports for the foreseeable future as the NCAA just announced they are canceling March Madness, the NBA is suspending it's season, and more leagues are looking into doing the same. Also joining the show is 12 year NFL Quarterback, current NFL analyst at ESPN, and friend of the program, Dan Orlovsky. Dan chats about just getting back from Disney World and going&nbsp;through the anxiety of making sure his family is okay as people are starting to be quarantined and go into lockdown. Dan and Pat also chat about Tom Brady's free agency, why the coronavirus won't inhibit teams from going after Brady, and why Dan thinks the Bucs are a very interesting and promising destination for Brady to end up (14:39-28:53). Also joining the show is Senior Lead NBA Insider and Analyst for The Athletic and Stadium, Shams Charania. Shams discusses breaking the news that Rudy Gobert was the first NBA player to test positive for coronavirus, what the next steps and precautions are for the NBA as a whole, when he sees the NBA resuming its season, and what it was like interviewing Gobert in person just two weeks before he tested positive for coronavirus (28:55-34:24). Lastly, Oklahoma City Thunder beat writer for The Athletic, Erik Horne stops by to chat about what it was like being in the arena as the Jazz/Thunder game was cancelled, the pulse of the fans in the stadium and whether they knew exactly what was going on, and what he's hearing around the league in terms of when teams will resume practicing and playing, and what teams are doing in terms of trying to stop the virus from spreading. At times like these, it's important for all of us to stick together and find a way to persevere through this. Come and laugh with us. Cheers.</p>
54 min
1021
PMS 2.0 174 - Wild Time To Be Alive. Let’s Talk...
<p>On today’s show, Pat and the boys react to all the new news coming out surrounding the Coronavirus and how it is going to affect the sports world with multiple leagues considering postponing games and deciding what needs to be done next. Pat also gives his take on Aqib Talib’s comments on Tom Brady being out the door in New England and Dak Prescott turning down 105 million dollars. Joining the show is 16 year NFL veteran at safety and Pat’s former teammate, Mike “Pops” Adams. Pat and Pops chat about what it’s been like seeing the league change over the course of his career and how the locker room environment has changed. Pops also gives his thoughts on taking team friendly deals, what he thinks Tom Brady should do, and what he wants to do now that he’s done playing football (23:52-41:51). To close out the show, 11 year NBA veteran and former Big Ten player of the year, Jared Jeffries joins the program. He and Pat chat about whether or not LeBron is the greatest athlete of all-time, who some of the teams are that could make a run in the NBA playoffs, if he has any gambling picks for March Madness, and he shares a few stories about what it was like being teammates with Michael Jordan (1:05:28-1:19:17). Stay safe out there everyone and enjoy today’s show. Cheers.</p>
88 min
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PMS 2.0 173 - 17 Year NFL QB Josh McCown & 3 Ti...
<p>On today's show, Pat and the boys chat about Charlie Weis going on record and stating that he and "Tommy" Brady have been texting one another and that Tom doesn't know where he's going and neither does anyone else, so he wants everyone to slow down. Pat discusses Charlie Weis being Tom Brady's mouthpiece and what that means, as well as the implications league wide if Brady signs with the San Francisco 49ers. Also joining the show is 3x Super Bowl Champ, 2x Pro Bowler, chili mogul, and friend of the show, Mark "Stink" Schlereth. Pat and Mark chat about his thoughts on Tom Brady and how he sees a very real possibility&nbsp;that Brady doesn't end up back in New England, what he thinks about Charlie Weis being Tom Brady's new spokesman, his take on the CBA negotiations and what he thinks will happen there, and details why health insurance is so important to retired players as he has had 20+ surgeries, and whether or not he is still punking kids in the weight room (17:08-34:43). Pat also gives his thoughts on last weekend's Lakers/Clippers game and the guys chat about why LeBron is so great, whether or not the Lakers are the team to beat this year, and why that brand of basketball is so fun to watch, and Pat reacts to the Podcast NIT bracket being released and what he thinks about PMI's chances. Also included is a Youtube question to Pat about what his greater achievement was, the hit on Trindon Holliday, or recovering his own onside kick in Houston. Later, 17 year NFL veteran, a man who has played Quarterback for 11 teams most recently with the Eagles, and incredible basketball player, Josh McCown joins the program. Josh and Pat chat about him tearing the hamstring off the bone in the Eagles playoff loss to the Seahawks and what that rehab process is like, how he finished the game, and how badly it hurt. Josh also gives his take on the CBA negotiations as he went through it last time around, chats about his basketball game, being a high school football coach during the season, how he keeps his hair looking so good, and what's in store for his future (50:36-1:07:21). Today's a good one. Come and laugh with us, cheers.</p>
71 min
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PMS 2.0 172 - Kyle Rudolph Confirms He Pushed O...
<p>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 not he pushed off against the Saints in New Orleans in the playoffs this year, how things are going to be different in Minnesota after losing their OC, his relationship with Kirk Cousins, and his thoughts on the 450 page document that the NFLPA is sending players to sift through ahead of their vote on March 12 (12:49-27:01). Also joining the show is the starting Running Back for the Green Bay Packers, last year's league leader in rushing touchdowns, Aaron Jones. Pat and Aaron chat about his relationship with Aaron Rodgers and what their relationship is like, what his offseason has consisted of thus far, why he thinks he took such a big jump on the field this year, and what the Packers need to do in order to reach the Super Bowl (28:28-37:35). Also included in today's show is some News We Missed With Nick, and Pat&nbsp;and the guys react to Nik Wallenda's "death defying" volcano walk from the other night. Today's show is a fun one, come and laugh with us. Cheers.</p>
64 min
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PMS 2.0 171 - TOM BRADY CONTROLS THE WORLD.. OT...
<p>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 for the Tom Brady domino to fall. Also joining the show is 2x Super Bowl Champion, #17 overall pick of the 2011 NFL draft by the New England Patriots and current offensive tackle for the New York Giants, Nate Solder. Pat and Nate talk about his positive thoughts towards the CBA and why he is going to vote yes, and how he is trying to be more of a voice for some of the core players who don't have as big of a social media following as some of the other players who have been vocal. He explains his thoughts on the whole process and what he's been hearing in his locker room. Nate also sheds some light on what it's like to be teammates with both Tom Brady and Jimmy Garoppolo and what their relationship was like, and whether or not he has any clue as to where Brady is going this offseason (34:05-46:16). Also included is News with Nick to round out what else we missed in the sports world. As always, send in the hashtag #ThisIsWhereImAtPat when listening to the show for the chance to win some free merch, and enjoy today's closing song by our very own Boston Connor. Today's a fun one. Come and laugh with us, cheers.</p>
57 min
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PMS 2.0 170 - My Life Is Dumb, Let’s Enjoy It. ...
<p>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 Vice President of the NFLPA, Lorenzo Alexander calls in to chat with Pat about all the recent developments with the negotiations between the NFL and NFLPA, and what it all means (7:37-22:28). Later, former #2 pick in the 1998 NFL Draft, Ryan Leaf joins Pat and the boys in studio. He and Pat discuss his falling out of the NFL, his descent into drug addiction and his long climb back, some crazy stories from his pre draft process, and who he thinks the top 5 quarterbacks in this year’s draft are (36:30-1:46:33). Also joining Pat and the boys in studio is one of the OG’s in the industry, the Voice of the NFL and friend of the show, Rich Eisen. Rich, Pat, and Ryan chat about the combine process, the unprecedented amount of great quarterbacks who are entering free agency this year, and Rich explains what happened behind the scenes with making the NFL combine what it is today (1:11:26-1:46:33). Keep sending tweets with the hashtag #ThisIsWhereImAtPat to show where you’re listening to the show for a chance to win some free merch. Come and laugh with us. Cheers.</p>
110 min