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 2.0 208 - The Convo EVERYBODY's Citing With...
<p>Today's show features an interview being clipped and quoted nearly everywhere right now. Pat sits down with NBA Champion, former 6th Man of the Year, and 16 Year NBA Veteran, JR Smith. Pat and JR discuss everything that has happened in the last week or so with the protests and the riots and JR sheds some light on his feelings and where he thinks we can go from here, discusses the altercation he got into with a rioter who decided to shatter one of the windows of his truck that was caught on film, chats about the differences between Michael Jordan and LeBron having played with LeBron for a long time, looks at what might be next for his career, and explains the differences between the players of old and current NBA players (1:39-29:35). Next is another installment of McAfee &amp; Hawk Sports Talk where Pat and AJ are joined by new FOX sports employee and the new play-by-play voice of the Chicago Bulls, Adam Amin. Pat, AJ, and Adam chat about how he ended up at FOX after a long, successful career at ESPN, how excited he is to be landing one of his dream jobs in the Bulls play-by-play gig, when he thinks he actually will be getting back to work, and Adam shares some stories from his time in the booth with Pat from this past fall (39:48-57:43). Pat and AJ also discuss the JR Smith conversation, everything that has been happening in the US and around the world, and try to figure out how much money George Kittle is going to make with his new deal (31:42-1:35:18). Later, MLB Insider and friend of the program, Jeff Passan joins the show to discuss all the new developments between the MLBPA and the MLB, whether any progress is being made, the new proposal sent by the players, if he thinks we're going to have an MLB season, and why not having a season could be catastrophic for the sport (1:37:44-1:48:44). 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. We appreciate you rocking with us, stay safe out there. Come and laugh with us, cheers.</p>
113 min
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PMS 2.0 207 - Legendary Boxer, Evander Holyfiel...
<p>On today's show, Pat is joined by a slew of great guests. First, the only man to be a 4x World Heavyweight Champion, bronze medalist at the 1984 Olympic Games, one of the greatest boxers of all-time, Evander "The Real Deal" Holyfield joins the show. Pat and Evander talk about him coming out of retirement for an exhibition fight for his charity Unite4OurFight.org, and what all of that entails. They also discuss who some potential opponents could be, whether or not him and Mike Tyson decided to come back at the same time, and Evander walks us through Mike Tyson biting his ear off, and everything that went into that (1:02-19:08). Next is another installment of McAfee &amp; Hawk Sports Talk where Pat and AJ welcome in ESPN MLB Insider, Jeff Passan to discuss whether or not there is going to be an MLB season this year, what Jeff is hearing from the players and why they're pissed at the MLB's proposal, how much power super agent Scott Boras wields in negotiations, and gives a peek behind the curtain when he explains his ESPN backdrop (47:05-1:11:45). Pat and AJ chat about the repercussions of no MLB season, whether or not they buy the report that Jadeveon Clowney turned down a lucrative offer from the Browns, and everything else happening around the world of sports (21:22-1:49:03). To close out the show, Super Bowl Champion with the Green Bay Packers, 2012's receiving TD's leader in the NFL, and friend of the program, James Jones joins the show. Pat and James chat about why he thinks Aaron Rodgers is going to win the MVP this year, his thoughts on the Packers' draft, why he thinks Mike McCarthy is going to be successful in Dallas, his thoughts on the Dak Prescott situation, and why Derek Carr is a special QB that doesn't get the recognition that he deserves (1:52:12-2:03:20). 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. Have the greatest weekend of all-time. Come and laugh with us, cheers.</p>
126 min
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PMS 2.0 206 - "The Sanchize" Mark Sanchez, "Big...
<p>On today’s show, Pat is joined by NBC Sports NHL analyst, a guy who knows just about everything about every hockey player on earth, Pierre McGuire. Pat and Pierre chat about the path to hockey coming back, what he has heard about the playoff format, what road blocks still stand in the way, his thoughts on what the two potential hub cities could be, and who the greatest hockey player of all-time is (4:05-15:15). Next is another installment of McAfee &amp; Hawk Sports Talk where Pat and AJ discuss the NHL coming back, the MLB season looking less likely with each passing day, the allure of certain sports having no fans in the stands, and everything else that is going on in the sports world (15:17-1:35:35). Later, former General Manager of the Cleveland Browns and front office associate of the New England Patriots, 3x Super Bowl Champion, Michael Lombardi. Pat and Michael chat about the proposed 4th and 15 rule getting rid of the onside kick and why Lombardi is not a fan of it, he gives some more insight on what GM’s do when they learn that a player may be available, Michael retells the story of trading Trent Richardson to the Colts and how the deal was completed, and gives his take on everything else that is happening around the NFL (1:38:20-1:57:30). Lastly, former USC Quarterback, 5th overall pick of the New York Jets in the 2009 NFL Draft, and friend of the show, Mark Sanchez joins the program. Pat and Mark discuss the NCAA name and likeness rule changing and how he thinks that will play out in a city like Los Angeles with players at USC, what it takes for a rookie Quarterback to be successful in the NFL, where Mark thinks Cam Newton will end up and why he doesn’t have a job already, the development of Josh Allen and why he thinks it is a huge year for him, and what Mark has been doing to survive quarantine (1:59:42-2:17:10). 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. We appreciate you listening. Come and laugh with us, cheers.</p>
140 min
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PMS 2.0 205 - Jordy Freakin' Nelson, Charles Ro...
<p>Today’s show features an exclusive interview from McAfee &amp; Hawk Sports Talk with Super Bowl Champion, Pro Bowler, and All-Pro, Jordy Nelson. Pat and AJ chat with Jordy about leaving Green Bay to go play for the Raiders and how difficult that was, his thoughts on Derek Carr and why he gets a bad wrap from the media, whether or not he would come out of retirement to play for the Packers, his relationship with both Aaron Rodgers and AJ, what his life is like now on the farm, and how he can hit a softball a country mile (3:28-45:36). Also included is another installment of McAfee &amp; Hawk Sports Talk where Pat and AJ discuss The Match 2 and how they both loved it, how their Memorial Day Weekend’s were, a likely landing spot for Jadeveon Clowney, Mike Tyson coming out of retirement and looking for a potential fight, and they discuss everything going on with the NHL as they come closer and closer to potentially finishing the season (45:38-2:01:58). To close out the show, Yahoo Senior NFL writer and friend of the show, Charles Robinson, joins the program. Pat and Charles discuss all the rumors circulating around the Dallas Cowboys making a push for Jets S Jamal Adams and what that price could potentially look like. Charles also gives his thoughts on whether or not a deal for Dak Prescott is going to get done this year or if he’s going to go the Kirk Cousins route, he breaks down where he thinks Jadeveon Clowney will wind up and who is interested, and gives a couple more interesting tidbits about things going around the NFL (2:03:53-2:20:26). 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. We hope everyone had a safe and fulfilling Memorial Day Weekend. Come and laugh with us. Cheers.</p>
144 min
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PMS 2.0 204 - Mark Cuban, Yes, That Mark Cuban,...
<p>Today’s show is highlighted by an incredible interview with arguably the most successful person to ever come on the show as billionaire, owner of the Dallas Mavericks, and one of the main characters of Shark Tank, Mark Cuban joins the program. Pat and Mark chat about the NBA continuing its season, what he’s heard on the conference calls about opening sports back up and when he anticipates fans returning to stadiums. They also chat about whether or not Mark has any interest in buying any other professional sports teams, if he’s at all considering a presidential run, and if he would’ve done everything in his power to keep Tom Brady if he was Robert Kraft (00:00:40-24:14). Next is another installment of McAfee &amp; Hawk Sports Talk with AJ coming to us live from a closet in Jordy Nelson’s house. Pat and AJ discuss the Mark Cuban interview and what it means for fans coming back into stadiums, whether or not the NFL should try and construct a tier system for quarterback’s that doesn’t count against the team’s salary cap, Pat and AJ each recount some old hunting stories, give their thoughts on Pete Rose, and react to the news (that ended up being BS) that Dak Prescott was reportedly offered a 5 year, $175 million contract by the Cowboys (24:16-2:04:25). Lastly, 3x Super Bowl Champion, 3x Pro Bowler, All-Pro, member of the Patriots’ All-2000’s team and 50th Anniversary Team, Matt Light, joins the show. Pat and Matt discuss the raffle he is conducting to send fans to the Bucs/Saints game next year, what he expects Tom Brady to bring to the Tampa Bay locker room, his thoughts on Jarrett Stidham and why no one from the Patriots organization has had any glowing reviews for him, and Tom Brady requiring his center to wear a specific towel to eliminate any sweat transfer (2:04:27-2:18:55). 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 keep an eye out for a Memorial Day merch sale with 20% off everything in the store. Stay safe this weekend. Come and laugh with us, cheers.</p>
142 min
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PMS 2.0 203 - Andrew Brandt, Brandon McManus, T...
<p>On today’s show, Pat is joined by former Packers VP of Finance, Executive VP at Vayner Sports, and host of the Business of Sports Podcast, Andrew Brandt. Pat and Andrew discuss how a potential salary cap reduction of 30-$80 million dollars would change the NFL, what the situations are like for the MLB and NBA to come back, and Andrew also breaks down the debt ceiling being raised as well what he thinks will need to be done between the NFL and NFLPA to get everyone on the same page (1:22-18:18). Next is another installment of McAfee &amp; Hawk Sports Talk where Pat and AJ discuss everything going on in the sports well and chat some more about The Last Dance and how unusual it is for players’ personal trainers and staff to travel with the team, a future plan is cooked up to hold PMI yacht week in Tampa Bay for the Super Bowl, Gilbert Arenas winning $300,000 in the lottery, and Pat’s new weight lifting regimen (20:04-1:52:34). Also joining the show is 5x Pro Bowler and new member of the LA Chargers by way of the Carolina Panthers, Trai Turner. Pat and Trai chat about what he’s been doing during quarantine to get ready for the season with a new team, if he had any contact with Matt Rhule or any members of the Panthers coaching staff before he was traded, why he’s excited to be playing in LA, if he needs to force weight on himself to stay in playing shape, and how difficult it is to learn a new offense as an offensive lineman (1:52:36-2:00:59). Lastly, Super Bowl Champion and current kicker for the Denver Broncos, Brandon McManus joins the program. Pat and Brandon chat about the many changes he’s seen at coordinator, long snapper, and holder while being a member of the Broncos, Brandon helping Pat move into his second home when they were teammates together in Indianapolis, why Pat believes he will break the longest field goal record, what he’s been doing to stay in shape for the season, a couple of television show ideas he has, and what his relationship with Special Teams Coach Tom McMahon is like (2:01:01-2:11:35). Don’t forget to send in the hashtag #ThisIsWhereImAtPat with a picture of where you’re listening to the show for a chance to win some free merch. Come and laugh with us, cheers.</p>
134 min
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PMS 2.0 202 - Buffalo Bills GM Brandon Beane, H...
<p>Today’s show is a loaded one. First, Pat welcomes Buffalo Bills General Manager Brandon Beane to the program. Pat and Brandon discuss the Bills attempting to trade for a WR last year, and why they eventually made a move to bring in Stefon Diggs, deciding to empower Josh Allen as their starting QB by not bringing in someone like Cam Newton, establishing the type of culture he desired in Buffalo and why it was difficult at first, and what it was like seeing Vontae Davis retire at halftime of a game (00:00:43-25:21). Next is another installment of McAfee &amp; Hawk Sports Talk. Pat and AJ discuss everything from The Last Dance and discuss the documentary at length, Pat and Aaron Rodgers becoming texting buddies, Sebastian Janikowski giving Pat life advice, AJ tries to figure out how long Pat would survive in the Octagon against Francis Ngannou, Pat demonstrates the hard count he would use to try and get defenses to jump offsides, they discuss the golf event from this past weekend, and cover everything else that is going on in the world (27:17-2:11:18). Later, former Raiders and Browns Head Coach and friend of the program, Hue Jackson joins the show. Pat and Hue chat about the rumors that the Browns almost traded the #1 pick in 2018 to the Seahawks for Russell Wilson, how his tequila company has been doing, how teams address players getting arrested in the offseason given the recent circumstances, and whether he thinks it’s essential for young QB’s to have a veteran presence in the Quarterback room (2:11:20-2:26:17). Don't forget to send a picture of where you're watching the show with the hashtag #ThisIsWhereImAtPat for the chance to win some free merch. Come and laugh with us. Cheers.</p>
150 min
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PMS 2.0 201 - Brian Westbrook, Ted Ginn Jr., ES...
<p>Today’s show is the definition of a Feel Good Friday as Pat sits down with a couple of great guests. First, ESPN MLB Insider, Jeff Passan joins the program. Pat and Jeff chat about the MLB’s plans to start the season and what they look like, Jeff reacts to Rays pitcher Blake Snell saying that he won’t play for a reduced salary, what opening Arizona and Florida for professional teams could mean for teams like the Yankees and Dodgers, and if the coronavirus is going to end up being the thing that sweeps the Houston Astros’ transgressions under the rug (00:00:40-20:25). Next is another installment of McAfee &amp; Hawk Sports Talk where Pat and AJ dive into the things happening in the MLB and try to decide whether or not Blake Snell is making any good points, they discuss Pat as a potential major league ballplayer, the NFL deciding to pipe in crowd noise to the games and whether that would benefit the product on the field, and everything else going on in the sports world (22:36-1:59:57). Next, 2x Pro Bowler, All-Pro, member of the Philadelphia Eagles Hall of Fame, Brian Westbrook joins the show. Pat and Brian chat about his thoughts regarding people saying that Clyde Edwards-Helaire was a better version of him, and having to clear that up with Andy Reid, how he’s been handling quarantine on his horse farm, what he thought of the Eagles drafting Jalen Hurts, and Pat and Brian create potentially the most electric punt return game of all-time (2:00:00-2:17:45). Lastly, 13 year NFL veteran and newest member of the Chicago Bears, Ted Ginn Jr. joins the show. Pat and Ted chat about how he eventually landed on the Bears, why he believes in Coach Nagy, if he’s ever played with someone that is faster than him, and why track speed doesn’t necessarily translate to football speed (2:17:47-2:28:12). Don’t forget to send in a picture of where you’re watching the show with the hashtag #ThisIsWhereImAtPat. Come and laugh with us, and enjoy your weekend.</p>
151 min
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PMS 2.0 200 - Show Is Absolutely Packed. Shams ...
<p>Today’s show is highlighted by a couple of incredible interviews. First, NBA Insider for the Athletic, the man who knows things you don’t, friend of the show Shams Charania joins the program to discuss when the NBA may potentially be coming back, if he knows which host city they’re going to land on, what was said on the conference call with some of the owners and top players in the league, and what exactly has to happen for the NBA to return and salvage their season (1:59-14:12). Next is another edition of McAfee &amp; Hawk Sports Talk where Pat and AJ dive into everything going on in the sports world, and AJ tells the story about riding around with the Blue Angels and having to fill his pockets with throw up while Pat and the boys wait for the Angels to fly over the office (15:54-1:13:52). Next, 6x Pro Bowler, 6x All-Pro, member of the NFL 2000’s All-Decade Team, and member of the Philadelphia Eagles Hall of Fame, David Akers joins the program. Pat and David chat about the current state of The Brand in the NFL, his most fond memories of being an Eagle, how his career ended, bouncing back from a Ponzi scheme that he was a victim of, and what it’s like to kick through a lot of pain (1:13:54-1:32:35). Also joining the show is 3x Super Bowl Champion, 5x Pro Bowler, 4x All-Pro, and member of the Dallas Cowboys Ring of Honor, Darren Woodson. Pat and Darren chat about his relationship with Jerry Jones and what he's really like, whether or not he thinks the Dak Prescott deal is going to get done soon, how his real estate office overlooks the Cowboys practice facility, the tough years of Dallas not having a quarterback, why he decided to leave ESPN, and what he is up to now (1:32:37-1:45:04). Lastly, current Head Coach of the West Virginia Mountaineers football team, Neal Brown, joins the show. Pat and Neal talking about how he’s building the culture at WVU, how they have tried to adapt to teaching everything via zoom, the idea behind bringing a brand coach into the program, what he’s been doing to stay active during the quarantine, and what his favorite parts about Morgantown have been thus far (1:45:06-2:05:46). Don’t forget to send in a picture of where you’re listening to the show with #ThisIsWhereImAtPat for the chance to win some free merch,&nbsp;we appreciate you rocking with us. Come and laugh with us, cheers.</p>
129 min
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PMS 2.0 199 - Fresh Into Retirement, 1st Ballot...
<p>On today's show, Pat is joined by Super Bowl Champion, 8x Pro Bowler, 7x All-Pro, member of 2010's All-Decade Team, surefire 1st ballot Hall of Famer, Marshal Yanda. Pat and Marshal talk about how much weight he's dropped since he retired, and how he understands that he was essentially forcing himself to stay as big as he was, they look back on his career as a whole, look at what he wants to do next, he chats about what it is like blocking for Lamar Jackson, why the injuries were the main cause for retirement, how the locker room changed during the course of his career, and keeping young bucks in line when they were talking too much crap in an incredible conversation(1:08-29:08). Next is another installment of McAfee &amp; Hawk Sports Talk where Pat and AJ discuss everything that happened with the UFC 249 card and what some of the biggest takeaways were and why it was so huge for sports in not only the United States, but the world. They also give their reactions to episodes 7 and 8 of The Last Dance and continue to realize why Michael Jordan was such a unique specimen, discuss the NCAA decision to not play college football if no students are back on campuses, and everything else that has been circulating around the sports world (31:15-2:12:57). Lastly, friend of the show, former GM for the Cleveland Browns, 3x Super Bowl Champion, and host of the GM Shuffle Podcast, Michael Lombardi joins the program. Pat and Michael chat about Stephen Jones' comments about Dallas not spending too much money on Dak Prescott and whether that is a leverage play, why Bill Belichick hasn't openly said anything about his quarterback competition and why he doesn't think it'll be a big deal, where he ultimately thinks Cam Newton will end up (potentially the Patriots?), and what he thinks about Big Ben's outlook heading into this season (2:14:52-2:35:03). 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. Come and laugh with us, cheers.</p>
158 min
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PMS 2.0 198 - Bruce Arians, Chris Harris Jr., B...
<p>Today's show is highlighted by a couple of incredible interviews. First, friend of the show, and current Head Coach of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Bruce Arians joins the show. Pat and Bruce chat about the state of his golf game currently, how it was actually Tom Brady's idea to bring Gronk to Tampa Bay, at what point Bruce realized that getting Tom Brady was a real possibility, and whether or not he's worried Jameis knows his playbook now that he is a member of the Saints (2:14-18:43). Next is another installment of McAfee &amp; Hawk Sports Talk where Pat and AJ discuss the importance of the schedule release, and what players are typically looking at when they first see it. They also cover Earl Thomas' nightmare of a situation with his wife, and chat about Andy Dalton not being able to do any press because he doesn't want to piss off anyone for the Cowboys, plus much more (20:57-1:25:46). Next, reigning Sun Belt Conference Coach of the Year, Head Coach of the Louisiana Lafayette Ragin' Cajuns, Billy Napier joins the show. Pat and Billy chat about what it was like working on the staffs of both Dabo Swinney and Nick Saban and what he has taken from those programs into his own, how teams are trying to stop the current offenses that are taking flight in college football, and how he competes with bigger schools when it comes to recruiting (1:25:48-1:40:20). Lastly, Super Bowl Champion, 4x Pro Bowler, 3x All-Pro, and new member of the Los Angeles Chargers, Chris Harris Jr. joins Pat and the boys. They discuss the story of the Broncos suggesting he fire his agent during the season, why he landed on the Chargers and what is appealing to him, and how the competitiveness between cornerbacks and safeties has changed since he was first in the league (1:40:22-1:50:32). 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 merch. Stay safe this weekend. Come and laugh with us, cheers.</p>
114 min
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PMS 2.0 197 - An Absolutely Loaded Show With Lo...
<p>On today's show, Pat is joined by recently retired 13 year NFL veteran, 2x Pro Bowler, All-Pro, and friend of the show, Lorenzo Alexander. Pat and Lorenzo chat about the rumors floating around that the Bills are interested in bringing in Cam Newton, and whether or not he finds any truth in that, Pat chats with Lorenzo about his lifting weights now that he's retired, what he thinks the NFLPA will do if the league's salary cap goes down between $30-$80 million like some are predicting, and why Michael Jordan's gambling habits don't surprise him at all and wouldn't be out of place in an NFL locker room at all (1:59-21:52). Next is another installment of McAfee &amp; Hawk Sports Talk as Pat and AJ dive into everything happening in the NFL and around the sports world. They discuss the upcoming UFC card this weekend and why AJ thinks that it will be an explosive thing everyone is going to want to watch, they discuss what they think of the upcoming NFL schedule release, and chat about a couple different landing spots for some of the big free agent names still available (21:54-1:40:55). Lastly, Louisville Head Football Coach, Scott Satterfield joins Pat and the boys. They chat about why he thinks the name and likeness rule could potentially harm college football and what some of his concerns are, how he thinks the NCAA could police it, what the major differences are when coming from a school like Appalachian St. to Louisville, and what he and his coaches have been doing to combat the quarantine thus far into their offseason program (1:40:57-1:55:21). Don't forget to send in the hashtag #ThisIsWhereImAtPat for the chance to win some free merch. As always, stay safe out there. Come and laugh with us, cheers.</p>
119 min
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PMS 2.0 196 - Matt Hasselbeck, Peter King, & Le...
<p>On today's show, 3x Pro Bowler, 17 year NFL veteran at QB, current ESPN analyst&nbsp;and friend of the program, Matt Hasselbeck, joins the show. Pat and Matt discuss Andy Dalton signing with the Cowboys and what he thinks this means for Dak Prescott, and if he thinks he had suitors elsewhere. They also discuss Alex Smith's Project 11 and how remarkable of a story it is, and Matt gives his take on the Aaron Rodgers situation and relays a similar experience he had with Pete Carroll his last season&nbsp;in Seattle (1:47-21:30). Next is another installment of McAfee &amp; Hawk Sports Talk where Pat and AJ discuss everything with the Andy Dalton situation, a potential massive guest they are booking for the show, they take another look back at the Packers draft as Mad Mel Kiper makes an appearance, discuss episodes five and six of The Last Dance, and cover everything else that is going on around the world of sports and in the NFL (24:42-1:32:25). Lastly, 3x National Sportswriter of the Year, publisher of Football Morning in America, and NBC Sports contributor, Peter King joins the show via FaceTime. Pat and Peter chat about who some of Andy Dalton's other options may have been, why he thinks the Cowboys may have signed him as a precaution in case Dak Prescott gets Covid19, the NFL planning to release their schedule this week with no international games and the regular season starting on time (with the assumption that it is subject to change), why this is such a weird market for Cam Newton, and if he has any memories from covering Michael Jordan (1:32:27-1:49:21). 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. Happy Cinco de Mayo, be safe out there. Come and laugh with us, cheers.</p>
112 min
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PMS 2.0 195 - PACKED HOUSE. SB Champ Trent Dilf...
<p>We've got a PACKED show today. First, SB Champion, Pro Bowler, and 6th pick of the 1994 NFL Draft, Trent Dilfer joins the show. Pat and Trent put to rest some disparaging comments Trent has made about The Brand in the past, Trent walks&nbsp;us through his training with Tua and why he knew he was going to be successful, what kind of involvement he had in pitching Tua to prospective NFL teams, and whether he plans to continue this type of training in the future (00:00:38-17:01). Next is another installment of McAfee &amp; Hawk Sports Talk where AJ and Pat discuss everything going on in the NFL including the market for Jadeveon Clowney, this potentially being Drew Brees' last year, Jameis Winston getting Lasic and whether or not the Saints envision him as their potential quarterback of the future, if selecting your number is a big deal in the NFL, and their thoughts on Mike Tyson coming out of retirement to potentially box in some exhibition matches and who the ideal opponents would be (19:13-1:33:05). Next, National Champion and the 22nd pick of this year's NFL Draft, new Minnesota Vikings WR, Justin Jefferson joins the show. Pat and Justin chat about what his experience was like at LSU, if the perception of Coach O is the same as the reality, what he's looking forward to in Minnesota, his workout plans to stay in shape during quarantine, and what he thinks his first purchase will be with his new money (1:35:19-1:45:49). Closing out the show is Pittsburgh radio stalwart and host of The Mark Madden Show on 105.9 The X, former WCW color commentator, Super Genius, and the best heel in the business, Mark Madden. Pat and Mark chat about why he thinks sports won't be coming back for a long time, and it might be a different reason than you think. They also discuss his time in WCW and whether or not he would entertain offers from the WWE or AEW, his thoughts on the report that Jameis Winston was offered a more lucrative contract with the Steelers that he turned down, and what Mark would do if he were in Aaron Rodgers' shoes (1:48:14-2:12:16). 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 have a safe and relaxing weekend. Come and laugh with us, cheers.</p>
136 min
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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>
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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>
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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