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by Pat McAfee, ESPN

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.

12 episodes summarized

Episodes

PMS 2.0 1465 - NFL Week 14 Preview/Picks, TNF Recap, Kirk Herbstreit, Chris Henry Jr. Makes His College Commitment, Nick Saban, Stanford Steve, & AJ Hawk

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On today's show, Pat is LIVE from Atlanta, Georgia and Mercedes Benz Stadium ahead of tomorrow’s College GameDay for Alabama/Georgia in the SEC Championship, while AJ Hawk and the boys are back in Indianapolis as they recap last night’s Thursday Night Football game as the Lions kept their playoff hopes alive with a massive home win against the Cowboys, before they preview the college football championship game slate, as well as previewing and picking all the games from the week 14 slate. Joining the progrum for the whole first hour to recap last night’s TNF game, and to preview this weekend’s game, is the face of college football and NFL on Prime color commentator, Kirk Herbstreit. Also joining the progrum is the #1 WR recruit in the country, Chris Henry Jr. to make his college commitment. Later, 7x National Champion, the GOAT, Nick Saban joins the show to preview conference championship weekend. Next, Stanford Steve joins the show to chat about what his biggest takeaway’s from the conference championship weekend are. Make sure to subscribe to youtube.com/thepatmcafeeshow or watch on ESPN (12-2 EDT), ESPN’s Youtube (12-3 EDT), or ESPN+. We appreciate the hell out of all of you, we’ll see you on Overreaction Monday. Cheers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

December 5, 20253:33:01

PMS 2.0 1464 - TNF Preview, Dan Orlovsky, Texas Tech NIL Stalwart/Oilman Cody Campbell, Coach Mike McCarthy, & AJ Hawk

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On today’s show, Pat, AJ Hawk, and the boys preview tonight’s Thursday Night Football game between the Cowboys and Lions, and look ahead at this weekend’s slate as they set the table for week 14 of the NFL season. Joining the progrum to chat about tonight’s game, his thoughts on the 49ers moving forward and if they can make a run, and why the Bears passing game might be the thing that prevents them from winning a Super Bowl is 12 year NFL veteran at QB, ESPN NFL analyst/QB guru, Dan Orlovsky. Next, former offensive lineman for the Indianapolis Colts, and co-founder and co-CEO of Double Eagle Energy Holdings/Texas Tech Board of Regents member, Cody Campbell joins the show to outline how he’s trying to save college athletics as a wide majority of athletic departments are operating on a deficit, and many college sports programs are getting cut as a result. Later, Super Bowl Champion, former Head Coach of the Green Bay Packers and Dallas Cowboys, Mike McCarthy joins the show to chat about why he really likes the Cowboys tonight, his philosophy when it comes going for it on 4th down, how he would have Jaxson Dart protect himself, and how excited he is for this weekend slate. Make sure to subscribe to youtube.com/thepatmcafeeshow or watch on ESPN (12-2 EDT), ESPN’s Youtube (12-3 EDT), or ESPN+. We appreciate the hell out of all of you, we’ll see you tomorrow. Cheers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

December 4, 20252:31:23

PMS 2.0 1455 - Watt Wednesday, Va Tech Head Coach James Franklin, Notre Dame RB Jeremiyah Love, In the Trenches with AQ Shipley, Everything DB with Darius Butler, & AJ Hawk

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On today’s show, Pat, AQ Shipley, Darius Butler, AJ Hawk, and the boys wrap up week 11 of the NFL season. AQ gives his biggest takeaway’s, and his top five offensive lines of the week as we go In the Trenches, while Darius Butler goes through the best and worst defensive back play of the week in Everything DB. Also joining the progrum is new Head Coach of the Virginia Tech Hokies, James Franklin to discuss his plans at VA Tech and how excited he is for the opportunity. Next, future Hall of Famer. 3x DPOY, Walter Payton Man of the Year, and color commentator for the NFL on CBS, JJ Watt joins the progrum to recap his biggest takeaway’s from week 10, and to look ahead at some of the biggest matchups from week 11. Later, RB for the Notre Dame Fighting Irish, Jeremiyah Love joins the show to chat about this season, last year’s magical run, his legacy at ND, and his personal growth. Make sure to subscribe to youtube.com/thepatmcafeeshow or watch on ESPN (12-2 EDT), ESPN’s Youtube (12-3 EDT), or ESPN+. We appreciate the hell out of all of you, we’ll see you tomorrow. Cheers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

November 19, 20253:30:25

PMS 2.0 1454 - BA Day with Bruce Arians, MNF Recap, Ole Miss Head Coach Lane Kiffin, 4 Star OL Kevin Brown Makes His College Commitment, WVU Head Coach Rich Rodriguez, Darius Butler, & AJ Hawk

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On today's show, Pat, Darius Butler, and the boys are joined by 3x Super Bowl Champion, and former Head Coach of the Arizona Cardinals and Tampa Bay Bucs, Bruce Arians to recap last night’s Monday Night Football game, ask whether or not the Cowboys can become contenders, what the Raiders need to do going forward, plus he gives out his game balls from this week, and wraps up week 11 as a whole. Joining the progrum to clear up all the rumors and misinformation circulating around his football team is Ole Miss Head Football Coach, Lane Kiffin. Next, 4 star Offensive Lineman Kevin Brown makes his college commitment live on the show. Later, WVU Head Coach Rich Rodriguez joins the show to chat about the team as a whole, and how it’s an exciting time to be a WVU fan. Make sure to subscribe to youtube.com/thepatmcafeeshow or watch on ESPN (12-2 EDT), ESPN’s Youtube (12-3 EDT), or ESPN+. We appreciate the hell out of all of you, we’ll see you tomorrow. Cheers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

November 18, 20252:32:41

PMS 2.0 1453 - OVERREACTION MONDAY, NFL Week 11 Recap, MNF Preview, Adam Schefter, Indiana QB Fernando Mendoza, Puka Nacua, Darius Butler, & AJ Hawk

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On today's show, Pat, Darius Butler, AJ Hawk, and the boys overreact to everything that happened in week 11 of the NFL season which saw potentially the best slate of games we’ve had so far this year, they also break down a massive college football slate, and go over some of the best overreactions from the internet. Joining the progrum after the first 15 to give updates on all the different injuries that happened on Sunday and to preview the MNF game is ESPN Senior NFL Insider, Adam Schefter. Next, starting Quarterback for the Indiana Hoosiers, potential Heisman Trophy winner and #1 pick in the NFL Draft, Fernando Mendoza joins the show to chat about this special run Indiana is on, his relationship with Curt Cignetti, his pregame routine, relationship with his teammates, and more. Later, All-Pro, Pro Bowler, WR for the LA Rams, Puka Nacua joins the show to chat about his relationship with Davante Adams, how ridiculous Matthew Stafford is, how excited he is for LeBron to be back for the Lakers, their big win over Seattle, and more. Make sure to subscribe to youtube.com/thepatmcafeeshow or watch on ESPN (12-2 EDT), ESPN’s Youtube (12-3 EDT), or ESPN+. We appreciate the hell out of all of you, we’ll see you tomorrow. Cheers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

November 17, 20253:19:34

PMS 2.0 1453 - FIRST 15: NFL Week 11 Recap

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Pat, Darius Butler, and the boys break down the biggest storylines of week 11 of the NFL season in the FIRST 15. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

November 17, 202530:54

PMS 2.0 1452 - NFL Week 11 Preview/Picks, TNF Recap, Pitt Head Football Coach Pat Narduzzi, Nick Saban, & AJ Hawk

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On today's show, Pat is LIVE from Pittsburgh ahead of tomorrow’s College GameDay for the Pitt/Notre Dame game while AJ Hawk and the boys are back in Indianapolis as they recap last night’s Thursday Night Football game as the Patriots moved to 9-2 and look to be back better than ever, before covering this weekend’s college football games and picking every game of the NFL week 11 slate against the spread. Joining the progrum to preview tomorrow’s game against Notre Dame and much more is the Head Football Coach of the Pitt Panthers, Pat Narduzzi. Later, 7x National Champion, the GOAT, Nick Saban joins the progrum to preview this weekend’s college football slate including the Notre Dame vs Pitt, this weekend’s biggest SEC tilts, the importance of of recruiting multi-sport athletes, and much more. Make sure to subscribe to youtube.com/thepatmcafeeshow or watch on ESPN (12-2 EDT), ESPN’s Youtube (12-3 EDT), or ESPN+. We appreciate the hell out of all of you, we’ll see you on Overreaction Monday. Cheers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

November 14, 20252:46:31

PMS 2.0 1451 - Thursday Night Football Preview, Heather Dinich, Mike McCarthy, & AJ Hawk

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On today’s show, Pat, AJ Hawk, and the boys preview tonight’s Thursday Night Football game between the Jets and Patriots, and wonder if this game is going to be a national spotlight for the Patriots officially being back. Joining the show to discuss the breaking news that CFP chair Mack Rhoades has stepped down and what implications that carries/what comes next is ESPN College Football reporter/insider, Heather Dinich. Later, Super Bowl Champion, former Head Coach of the Green Bay Packers and Dallas Cowboys, Mike McCarthy joins the progrum to preview tonight’s TNF game, chat about managing rookies at this point in the season, his thoughts on the MVP race, the Monday Night game between the Eagles and Packers, and much more. Make sure to subscribe to youtube.com/thepatmcafeeshow or watch on ESPN (12-2 EDT), ESPN’s Youtube (12-3 EDT), or ESPN+. We appreciate the hell out of all of you, we’ll see you tomorrow. Cheers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

November 13, 20252:57:46

PMS 2.0 1450 - Watt Wednesday, Matthew and Brady Tkachuk, In the Trenches with AQ Shipley, Everything DB with Darius Butler, Stanford Steve, & AJ Hawk

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On today’s show, Pat, AQ Shipley, Darius Butler, AJ Hawk, and the boys wrap up week 10 of the NFL season. AQ gives his biggest takeaway’s, and his top five offensive lines of the week as we go In the Trenches, while Darius Butler goes through the best and worst defensive back play of the week in Everything DB. Also joining the progrum are NHL Superstars, two of the stalwarts on Team USA’s Olympic roster, and co-hosts of the new podcast Wingmen, Matthew and Brady Tkachuk to chat about their new podcast which debuts tomorrow, how both of their rehabs are going, the Olympics on the horizon, and much more. Next, future Hall of Famer. 3x DPOY, Walter Payton Man of the Year, and color commentator for the NFL on CBS, JJ Watt joins the progrum to recap his biggest takeaway’s from week 10, and to look ahead at some of the biggest matchups from week 11. Later, College GameDay panelist and co-host of the SVPod, Stanford Steve joins the show to recap the newest CFP rankings, and to look ahead of this weekend’s biggest games. Make sure to subscribe to youtube.com/thepatmcafeeshow or watch on ESPN (12-2 EDT), ESPN’s Youtube (12-3 EDT), or ESPN+. We appreciate the hell out of all of you, we’ll see you tomorrow. Cheers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

November 12, 20253:52:15

PMS 2.0 1426 - TNF Preview, Shams Charania, Al Michaels, Mike McCarthy, Jack Carr, & AJ Hawk

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On today's show, Pat, AJ Hawk, and the boys preview tonight’s Thursday Night Football game between the Eagles and Giants, and look back at last night’s magnetic night of baseball, before covering all the other stories floating around the NFL as they prepare for week 6 of the NFL. They are also joined by several great guests including ESPN NBA Insider, Shams Charania to break some NBA news, the GOAT, play-by-play announcer for the NFL on Prime, Al Michaels to chat about tonight’s game, Super Bowl Champion and former Head Coach of the Packers and Cowboys, Mike McCarthy to give his biggest takeaway’s from week 5 and preview tonight’s Thursday Night Football game. Lastly, retired Navy Seal Sniper, New York Times best selling author, and creator of the Terminal List series, Jack Carr joins the progrum to chat about his new book. Make sure to subscribe to youtube.com/thepatmcafeeshow or watch on ESPN (12-2 EDT), ESPN’s Youtube (12-3 EDT), or ESPN+. We appreciate the hell out of all of you, we’ll see you on Overreaction Monday. Cheers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

October 9, 20252:14:57

PMS 2.0 1425 - Watt Wednesday, In the Trenches with AQ Shipley, Everything DB with Darius Butler, Roman Reigns, Emeka Egbuka, Stanford Steve, & AJ Hawk

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On today's show, Pat, AQ Shipley, Darius Butler, AJ Hawk, and the boys wrap up week 5 of the NFL season as AQ gives his five best offensive lines of the week and biggest takeaway’s, and Darius Butler highlights the best DB play of the week, as well as chatting about last night’s incredible Yankees comeback win against the Blue Jays in the ALDS, and Aaron Judge’s massive moment. They are also joined by several great guests including JJ Watt to recap this last week in the NFL and look ahead to next week, The Tribal Chief, The GOAT, the Head of the Table, Roman Reigns, Buccaneers rookie WR superstar Emeka Egbuka, and Stanford Stever for Anudder College Football Convo. Make sure to subscribe to youtube.com/thepatmcafeeshow or watch on ESPN (12-2 EDT), ESPN’s Youtube (12-3 EDT), or ESPN+. We appreciate the hell out of all of you, we’ll see you on Overreaction Monday. Cheers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

October 8, 20253:30:51

PMS 2.0 1424 - BA Day with Bruce Arians, MNF Recap, Jaguars Head Coach Liam Coen, TJ Oshie, Brewers Manager Pat Murphy, Darius Butler, & AJ Hawk

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On today's show, Pat, Darius Butler, AJ Hawk, and the boys are joined by 3X Super Bowl Champion, and former Head Coach of the Arizona Cardinals and Tampa Bay Bucs, Bruce Arians to recap last night’s Monday Night Football thriller between the Chiefs and the Jags and all the biggest storylines around the NFL as we enter week 6. Joining the program fresh off a massive win is Jaguars Head Coach, Liam Coen to discuss where the teams at right now, Trevor Lawrence’s development, Travis Hunter’s usage so far and how he’s managing it, his relationship with Shad Khan, and much more. Next, Stanley Cup Champion, American Hero in the Olympics, and new ESPN NHL analyst, TJ Oshie joins the progrum to preview the upcoming NHL season which starts tonight, the chances of the Florida Panthers having a 3-peat, Connor McDavid taking a big pay cut to help out Edmonton, and more. Later, 2024 NL Manager of the year, Manager of the Milwaukee Brewers, Pat Murphy joins the show to chat about how special this years Brewers team is, being able to win in multiple ways, his football coaching career, the Miz’ stuff, and more. Make sure to subscribe to youtube.com/thepatmcafeeshow or watch on ESPN (12-2 EDT), ESPN’s Youtube (12-3 EDT), or ESPN+. We appreciate the hell out of all of you, we’ll see you on Overreaction Monday. Cheers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

October 7, 20252:46:13