The Pat McAfee Show

On today's show, Pat, AJ Hawk, and the boys chat about everything happening in the NFL as final rosters are starting to come together, Adam Thielen was traded to the Minnesota Vikings, the Micah Parsons situation, and look ahead to a massive week 1 College Football slate. Joining the show to feel the beat and chat more about the growing rumors that the Packers have offered a trade to the Cowboys for Micah Parsons and the situation as a whole is Jane Slater for the Cowboys, and Matt Schneidman for the Cowboys. Next, member of College Gameday, ESPN CFB analyst...

On today’s show, Pat is out of town on assignment, as the voice and face of college football, Kirk Herbstreit guest hosts the show as they chat about Trey Hendrickson and the Bengals finally getting a deal done, they hop around the divisions in the NFL, and give their championship and sleeper picks for the power 4 conferences before previewing this weekend's Texas vs. Ohio State game. They are also joined by 4 incredible guests including, one of the GOAT's, and current play-by-play commentator for the NFL on Prime, Al Michaels, National Champion andHead Coach of the Ohio State Buckeyes, Ry...

On today’s show, Pat is out of town on assignment, as NFL Network Senior Insider, Ian Rapport guest hosts the show, to recap all the important things that happened in the last week of the preseason as well as the breaking news that Terry McLaurin is getting a 3 year, $96 million extension with the Commanders, before discussing both the Micah Parsons and Trey Hendrickson situations. Joining the show to chat about all the talk surrounding Shedeur Sanders, the Vikings trading their backup QB and signing Carson Wentz behind JJ McCarthy, his thoughts on the Colts naming Daniel Jones their st...

On today’s show, Pat is out of town on assignment, as ESPN NFL Insider/analyst, Peter Schrager guest hosts in the ThunderDome with Darius Butler and the boys as they discuss the new Cowboys documentary on Jerry Jones and why it helps give context to the Micah Parsons situation, which teams might be sleepers this year, an early look at Field Yates' mock draft for next year, and everything else happening in the NFL world. Joining the show are three great guests including 2x Super Bowl Champion, Damien Woody, 6 year NFL veteran and 2x Grey Cup Champion, Andrew Ha...

On today’s show, Pat is out of town on assignment, as AJ Hawk guest hosts in the ThunderDome with Darius Butler and the boys as they discuss the news that Daniel Jones has been named the starting QB of the Indianapolis Colts, last night's Monday Night Football game between the Commanders and Bengals, and everything else happening around the NFL. Joining the progrum is former NFL scout, color commentator for the Los Angeles Chargers, and NFL Network Draft analyst, Daniel Jeremiah to chat about who has impressed him the most so far this preseason, his thoughts on Caleb Wi...

On today’s show, Pat is out of town on assignment, as NFL Network Senior Insider, Ian Rapport guest hosts the show, recapping week 2 of the NFL Preseason, the Trey Hendrickson and Micah Parson situations, the QB battles around the league, who had the best performances of the weekend. Joining the show is 12 year NFL veteran, ESPN NFL analyst/QB guru, Dan Orlovsky to chat about Caleb Williams’ impressive performance, who he’s really liked so far, Matt Stafford and the Rams, and more. Next, 10 year NFL veteran, ESPN NFL AND CFB analyst Harry Douglas joins the show to chat a...

On today's show, Pat, AJ Hawk, and the boys chat about the final ruling in the Connor Stallions situation, as well as the preseason action around the NFL, with some starters playing around the league. Joining the progrum LIVE in the ThunderDome is country music superstar, Riley Green to chat about his career, having his own bar in Nashville, his college football career, what he’s got coming next, and much more. Next, NCAA Insider, The Authority Pete Thamel joins the show to wrap up the Michigan/Connor Stallions situation. Later, Kansas City Chiefs owner and co-chairman, Clark Hunt jo...

On today's show, Pat, AJ Hawk, and the boys chat about everything going on around NFL training camps, and everything else from the sports world before being joined by 9 year NFL veteran, 20th pick of the 2005 NFL Draft, and co-host of NFL LIVE, Marcus Spears joins the show to chat about Jerry Jones’ recent comments about the Cowboys ahead of his Netflix documentary, if they can win a Super Bowl, the Cam Hayward and Trey Hendrickson’s situations, and his thoughts on the Giants. Next, All-Star closer for the Milwaukee Brewers, Trevor Megill joins the show to chat about the...

On today's show, Pat, Darius Butler, AJ Hawk, and the boys welcome 2x accomplished author, Tone Digs to discuss the 2025/26 College Football need to know gambler’s guide, and everything about the college football season. Joining the progrum is Buffalo Bills General Manager, Brandon Beane to discuss the new deal that he just got done with Running Back James Cook, getting over the hump in the AFC, what it’s been like having Hard Knocks around, why Josh Allen is perfect for Buffalo, an update on the stadium, and more. Next, Emmy winner, ESPN NFL Insider, analyst, and host Pete...

On today's show, Pat, Darius Butler, AJ Hawk, and the boys chat about everything happening around the NFL as training camps are still in full swing, college football is right around the corner, and everything else happening around the sports world. Joining the show to make his college commitment is 5-star DE from IMG Academy, Jake Kreul. Next, ESPN NFL Insider/analyst/host, Peter Schrager joins the show live from Jets training camp after a practice with the Giants to talk about what he’s seen from both New York teams, and other thoughts from around the league. Lastly, 2x...

On today's show, Pat, Darius Butler, AJ Hawk, and the boys are back from vacation breaking down everything that happened in week 1 of the NFL preseason, along with everything else that happened in the sports world while they were gone. Joining the progrum to chat about the biggest injuries thus far of the preseason and Micah Parsons contract situation is ESPN Senior NFL Insider, Adam Schefter. Next, CEO and President of the UFC, Dana White joins the chat to chat about the new 7 year, $7.7 billion deal that the UFC and Paramount just signed. Lastly, 12 year NFL veteran and ESPN...

On today's show, Pat, Darius Butler, AJ Hawk, & the boys are LIVE from outside the Pro Football Hall of Fame in Canton, Ohio ahead of tonight's Hall of Fame game between the Los Angeles Chargers & the Detroit Lions. We start by breaking some starting line up news for the Detroit Lions tonight, and then are immediately joined by the 2025 Pro Football Hall of Fame Class, starting with 5x All Pro & the All-Time NFL Touchdown leader for Tight Ends, Hall of Famer, Chargers Legend Antonio Gates to chat about his induction into the Hall, his college basketball career, changing the...

On today's show, Pat, Darius Butler, AJ Hawk and the boys are LIVE from Latrobe, PA for Pittsburgh Steelers Training Camp previewing all things 2025 Steelers football. In the first hour, 7x Pro Bowler & DPOY TJ Watt joins the progrum alongside 7x Pro Bowler & Walter Payton Man of The Year Cam Heyward to chat about TJ's new contract, the additions of Jalen Ramsey and more. Also in the first hour, Super Bowl Champion & 4x MVP Aaron Rodgers stops by to talk about how fired up he is to join the Steelers, dorm life at Training Camp, fights at Training Camp...

On today's show, Pat, Darius Butler, AJ Hawk, and the boys continue to check in on all the different training camps underway in the NFL, a few things that are happening in MLB, and everything else going on in the sports world. Joining the show to chat about his new gig as the color commentator for the Arizona Cardinals radio broadcast is 12 year NFL veteran, Super Bowl Champion, and host of In the Trenches, friend of the progrum, AQ Shipley. Next, Senior MLB Insider for ESPN, Jeff Passan joins the show to discuss the heated argument between Rob Manfred...

On today's show, Pat, Darius Butler, AJ Hawk, and the boys continue to check in on all the different training camps underway in the NFL, as well as some of the narratives beginning to form, and why “stats,” from training camp are an absolute joke. Joining the progrum to clear up the Christian Wilkins situation, some of the deals that have gotten done, Trey Hendrickson and Terry McLaurin’s contract situations, and much more is ESPN Senior NFL Insider, Adam Schefter. Later, former co-host of Good Morning Football, Emmy winner, and current ESPN NFL Insider/analyst, Peter Schrager joins the sh...

On today's show, Pat, Darius Butler, AJ Hawk, and the boys jump around to all the different teams in the NFL as all teams have reported for training camp, while also checking in on what’s happening around the sports world as a whole. Joining the show to chat about all the different contract situations still happening around the league is NFL Network Senior Insider, Ian Rapoport. Next, Nascar legend, Kyle Busch joins the show to chat about his career and this weekend’s Pennzoil 250 in Indianapolis. Lastly, 12 year NFL veteran at Quarterback, ESPN NFL analyst, Dan Orlovsky joins the...

On today's show, Pat, Darius Butler, AJ Hawk, and the boys welcome 2x NBA All-Star, 2x All-NBA, gold medalist, and Point Guard for the Indiana Pacers, Tyrese Haliburton to the ThunderDome as he talks about his achilles injury for the first time since it happened, his mindset, rehab, what comes next, and why last year was so special. Plus at the end, his father, John Haliburton comes out to try to make a few putts for charity. Later, ESPN NFL Insider/Analyst, Peter Schrager joins the show to chat about everything happening in the NFL with teams reporting to...

On today's show, Pat, Darius Butler, AJ Hawk, and the boys chat about Scottie Scheffler’s dominating win at The Open Championship notching his fourth career major, his comments leading up to the tournament, and why he is ultimately inevitable. They also cover TJ Watt finally getting his deal done with the Steelers making him the highest paid non-QB in the history of the NFL, the entire NFLPA situation, and everything else happening around the sports world. Joining the show LIVE from a University of Michigan golf outing is ESPN Senior NFL Insider, Adam Schefter, to discuss everything happening ar...

On today's show, Pat, Darius Butler, and the boys are live from LA ahead of the ESPYs tonight. We recap the NL winning the MLB All Star game behind Kyle Swarber's legendary swing-off performance, chat about Sauce Gardner getting PAID, preview The Open that tees off Thursday, and much more. In the first hour, CMA-Winning Artist Jelly Roll joins the progrum to talk about the Big Ass Stadium Tour, his thoughts on amazing live shows from Taylor Swift to the Savannah Bananas, his recent altercation with Logan Paul on Smackdown and his upcoming fight at SummerSlam, preview him hosting...

On today's show, Pat, Darius Butler, AJ Hawk, and the boys recap the Home Run Derby and their experience being apart of it and the two days as a whole embedded in the baseball world. They are also joined by a few great guests including 5 star linebacker from Georgia, the #1 linebacker in the nation, Tyler Atkinson as he makes his college commitment and the recruiting process as a whole, “Big Dumper” Cal Raleigh joins the show fresh off an incredible performance becoming only the 2nd Mariner to win the Home Run Derby next to Ken Griffey Jr. to chat abou...

On today's show, Pat, Darius Butler, and the boys are LIVE from the Coca-Cola Roxy Theatre in Atlanta, Georgia for tonight's Home Run Derby. In the first hour, we are joined by the 10th Commissioner of Major League Baseball, Rob Manfred, to discuss the fundamental changes his office has made to the game, the changing media landscape around sports viewership, the state of the Pittsburgh Pirates & other MLB teams, preserving the role of umpires in the modern game as technology improves, and more. Also in the first hour, 1st Ballot HOFer, World Series Champion, & Cy Young Winner, CC Sabathia, s...

On today's show, Pat, AJ Hawk, and the boys recap the week that was in the sports world by bringing back the segment, “That’s good sh*t.” Joining the show to make his college commitment is 5 star offensive tackle out of Georgetown Prep, Immanuel Iheanacho. Later, ESPN Senior MLB Insider, Jeff Passan joins the show to catch us up on all the pertinent MLB storylines as we approach the All-Star break. Later, US Men’s National Team star, and MLS Rookie of the Year, Diego Luna joins the show to chat about their massive win over Guatemala 2-1 in which...

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

On today's show, Pat, Darius Butler, AJ Hawk, and the boys cover everything going on in the sports world, with a lot deals being handed out headlined by SGA signing a 4 year 285 million extension, Myles Turner signing a 4 year 107 million dollar deal with the Bucks, while the Bucks also waived Damian Lillard and will eat the remainder of his contract. Joining the show discuss the success of this past NHL season, the 4 nations cup and the Olympics, expansion in the NHL, and much more is the Commissioner of the NHL, Gary Bettman. Next, 13 year NBA veteran, former 3 point contest...

On today's show, Pat, Darius Butler, AJ Hawk, and the boys cover everything that happened over the weekend in the world of the sports including the US Men’s National Team getting a massive win over Costa Rica in the Quarterfinals of the Gold Cup, a 5 hole playoff in the Rocket Classic, the start of NBA free agency, NHL free agency, and everything else. Joining the progrum to break down the breaking news that Jalen Ramsey and Jonnu Smith have been traded to the Pittsburgh Steelers in exchange for Minkah Fitzpatrick and some pick swaps. Next, 2x Super Bowl Ch...

On today's show, Pat, AJ Hawk, and the boys recap The NBA Draft as a whole before looking ahead to free agency as ESPN Senior NBA Insider, Shams Charania joins the show. Later, NFL Network Senior Insider, Ian Rapoport stops by for his weekly wrap-up with Rapsheet and Friends to cover everything happening in the NFL world as the news starts to slow down a little bit. Plus, Pat and the boys debut a new segment. Make sure to subscribe to youtube.com/thepatmcafeeshow or watch on ESPN (12-2 EDT), ESPN’s Youtube (12-3 EDT), or ESPN+. We appreciate th...

On today's show, Pat, AJ Hawk, and the boys recap the first round of the NBA Draft and all the surprising picks, trades, and everything else that made it an entertaining night. Joining the show is the owner of the Utah Jazz and Utah Mammoth, Ryan Smith to chat about how he loved what the Jazz did in the first round of the draft, as well as the big trade made for the Mammoth, and why he’s so excited about what they’re building with both franchises. Next, ESPN Senior NBA Insider, Shams Charania joins the show to reca...

On today's show, Pat, Darius Butler, AJ Hawk, and the boys discuss tonight’s NBA Draft and all the conversation about how it’s shaping up to be one of the crazier drafts in recent memory, all the different news stories floating around the NFL, and everything else happening in the sports world. They are also joined by four incredible guests including ESPN Senior NBA Insider, Shams Charania to provide updates on players getting traded, who else might be on the move, and what he thinks will happen tonight in the draft, 2x NBA Champion, 2x NBA All-Defensive Team, Guar...

On today's show, Pat, Darius Butler, AJ Hawk, and the boys chat about everything happening around the world sports before being joined by several great guests. First, 5 star QB from Folsom High School in California, Ryder Lyons makes his college commitment on the show ultimately choosing the BYU Cougars. Next, 4x MVP, Super Bowl Champion/MVP, and new QB for the Pittsburgh Steelers, Aaron Rodgers joins the show to chat about his thoughts on being a Steeler thus far, how this is probably his last season, his advice for Tyrese Haliburton, the paparazzi’s coverage of his private life, an...

On today's show, Pat, Darius Butler, AJ Hawk, and the boys recap last night’s NBA Finals Game 7 that saw the Oklahoma City Thunder finally put away the Pacers to win their first title in OKC, as well as the heartbreaking fallout from Tyrese Haliburton rupturing his achilles tendon in the first quarter. Joining the progrum to chat about the series as a whole and how impressed he was with both sides as well as some of the chatter about the offseason is NBA Champion, 15 year NBA veteran, and ESPN NBA analyst, Kendrick Perkins. Later, ESPN Senior NBA Insider, Sh...

On today's show, Pat, AJ Hawk, and the boys break down the Pacers thrilling game 6 victory over the Thunder to force a game 7 in the NBA Finals on Sunday. Joining the show to chat all about the game and what he thinks is going to happen in game 7 is 13 year NBA veteran, ESPN NBA analyst, co-host of the Knuckleheads podcast, Quentin Richardson. Next, ESPN Senior NFL Insider, Adam Schefter chats about his day covering the first round of the Travelers Championship and what it was like being inside the ropes following Rory McIlroy and Keegan Bradley, and what NFL...

On today's show, Pat, 3x NBA Champion & Miami Heat legend Udonis Haslem, Darius Butler, and the boys are LIVE from Gainbridge Fieldhouse previewing Game 6 of the NBA Finals tonight between the Indiana Pacers & the Oklahoma City Thunder. We open with a look back at the NBA season, and are joined early by Shams Charania who broke the news that Ime Udoka has reached a long term contract extension with the Houston Rockets, that Tyrese Haliburtion has every intention of playing tonight, gave an update on Kevin Durant's potential trade destinations, and reacted to the MASSIVE news that Jeanie Buss h...

On today's show, Pat, Darius Butler, AJ Hawk, and the boys chat about the Florida Panthers going back-to-back after dominating the Edmonton Oilers. They also discuss all the news from the NFL including Jaire Alexander signing with the Ravens, Caitlin Clark’s big night in the W, the College World Series continuing, and more. Joining the show is ESPN NFL Insider, Adam Schefter to discuss his role at the Travelers Championship this weekend, Trey Hendrickson’s situation, TJ Watt, and everythign else going on in the NFL. Next, Florida Panthers GM and 2x Stanley Cup Champion, Bill Zito joins the...

On today's show, Pat, Darius Butler, AJ Hawk, and the boys discuss the Oklahoma City Thunder taking a 3-2 lead over the Pacers last night in Oklahoma City as Tyrese Haliburton suffered some sort of lower body injury, and how much that will impact the rest of the series. They also covering everything else that’s happening around the sports world including the NFL and previewing tonight’s Stanley Cup Finals Game 6. Joining the show are also several guests including ESPN NBA Insider Shams Charania, Arkansas Razorbacks Pitcher Gage Wood fresh off a 19K No-Hitter, ESPN NFL Insider Peter Schr...

On today's show, Pat, AJ Hawk, and the boys chat about JJ Spaun’s improbable US Open win at Oakmont Country Club in Pittsburgh, where the course showed its teeth over the weekend. They also cover all the different news floating around the NFL, and preview tonight’s game 5 of the NBA Finals between the Thunder and Pacers. Joining the show to chat about tonight’s game and the Finals as a whole is 13 year NFL veteran, former 3 point contest champion, co-host of the Knuckleheads podcast, and ESPN NBA analyst, Quentin Richardson. Next, ESPN Senior MLB Insider, Jeff Passan joins...

On today's show, Pat, 3x NBA Champion & Miami Heat legend Udonis Haslem, AJ Hawk, and the boys are LIVE from Gainbridge Fieldhouse previewing Game 4 of the NBA Finals tonight between the Indiana Pacers & the Oklahoma City Thunder. In the first hour, ESPN's Senior NBA Insider Shams Charania joins us live on set to address the Greek Freak going at him a little bit on X, a huge update on the future of Kevin Durant, an update on the Knicks head coaching search, and more. Also in the first hour, 49ers Tight End George Kittle stops by ahead of Tight End...

On today's show, Pat, AJ Hawk, and the boys recap last night’s incredible game 3 of the NBA Finals that saw the Pacers take a 2-1 series lead over the Oklahoma City Thunder will unbelievable performances from Tyrese Haliburton, TJ McConnell, and Ben Mathurin. They also discuss everything happening around the sports world. They are also joined by five incredible guests including ESPN Senior NFL Insider Adam Schefter (not banned), Hall of Famer and San Francisco 49ers GM John Lynch, Jacksonville Jaguars Head Coach Liam Coen, Hall of Famer, Gold Medalist, and current NHL on TNT analyst Henrik Lundquist, an...

On today's show, Pat, Quentin Richardson, Darius Butler, and the boys are LIVE from the Morris Bicentennial Plaza outside Gainbridge Fieldhouse previewing Game 3 of the NBA Finals tonight between the Indiana Pacers & the Oklahoma City Thunder.  In the first hour, ESPN's Senior NBA Insider Shams Charania joins us live on set to break down where things stand between the Indiana Pacers and upcoming free agent C Myles Turner, potential suitors for Kevin Durant, the Knicks head coach search, where Giannis Antetokounmpo may end up, and much more. Also in the first hour, we are also joined by NBA Champion, Al...

On today's show, Pat, Darius Butler, AJ Hawk, and the boys recap last night’s Game 3 of the Stanley Cup Finals that saw the Florida Panthers take it to the Edmonton Oilers in a decisive 6-1 victory, plus chat about Trey Hendrickson, TJ Watt, Terry McLaurin, and a few other notable players not attending mandatory minicamp in search of new contracts. Joining the show to chat about the NBA Finals thus far and what he thinks about the series moving forward is ESPN Senior NBA Insider, Shams Charania. Next, 6x Stanley Cup Champion, 16x All-Star, Conn Smythe winner, 2x Ha...

On today's show, Pat, Darius Butler, AJ Hawk, and the boys are break down everything that happened over an incredible sports weekend including the Oklahoma City Thunder evening the NBA Finals at one game a piece after a masterful performance from Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, the Florida Panthers evening the Stanley Cup Finals at one game a piece after Brad Marchand’s game winner in double overtime, Aaron Rodgers officially signing with the Pittsburgh Steelers, the Packers releasing Jaire Alexander, Concafa SC’s run in TST down in Cary, NC, Pat’s time down at Parris Island, and everything else happening around...