PMS 2.0 1549 - Feel Good Friday with Kendrick Perkins, Adam Schefter, Dan Orlovsky, Action Bronson

Summary of PMS 2.0 1549 - Feel Good Friday with Kendrick Perkins, Adam Schefter, Dan Orlovsky, Action Bronson

by Pat McAfee, ESPN

2h 13m•May 8, 2026
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Overview of PMS 2.0 1549 - Feel Good Friday with Kendrick Perkins, Adam Schefter, Dan Orlovsky, Action Bronson

Pat McAfee and the crew kicked off a fast-paced “Feel Good Friday” edition centered on the biggest stories in sports, mixing NHL playoff highlights, NBA officiating debate, NFL news, and a chaotic but entertaining set of guest interviews. The episode blended real analysis with classic PMS humor, including extended riffs on aliens/UAP files, sports media history, and a memorable appearance from Action Bronson.

Top Sports Stories of the Day

NHL playoffs: Hurricanes, Avalanche, and physical hockey

  • Pat opened with praise for the Carolina Hurricanes, who beat the Flyers 4-1 and extended their playoff win streak.
  • He highlighted the late-game scrum as evidence that Carolina can handle the physical side of postseason hockey.
  • The show also spotlighted a Colorado Avalanche play and other NHL moments in the “not ass” segment.

NBA: refereeing, flopping, and playoff pressure

  • The biggest NBA conversation centered on Lakers vs. Thunder and the ongoing suspicion around Oklahoma City getting favorable calls.
  • Kendrick Perkins argued that the league needs to crack down harder on flopping and hold officials accountable.
  • Pat and crew also discussed:
    • James Harden’s playoff struggles and whether the Clippers/Cavs should reduce his role.
    • Donovan Mitchell’s pressure to lead Cleveland deep into the postseason.
    • Evan Mobley’s rebounding/physicality and the need for more playoff edge from the Cavs.
    • OG Anunoby’s hamstring injury and its impact on the Knicks.

Knicks, Sixers, Timberwolves, and Spurs

  • The Knicks/Sixers series and the Wolves/Spurs series were major betting and matchup topics.
  • The crew debated:
    • Whether Joel Embiid would play through injury.
    • How much OG Anunoby matters to New York on both ends.
    • The physical, high-energy nature of Anthony Edwards vs. Victor Wembanyama.
  • Final picks from the desk leaned toward:
    • Knicks over Sixers
    • Timberwolves over Spurs at home

Guest Highlights

Kendrick Perkins

Perk delivered the most forceful basketball takes of the day:

  • Said the NBA must reintroduce fines for flopping.
  • Called out James Harden for being a liability in the playoffs and suggested he should move to a bench role.
  • Criticized Evan Mobley for a lack of physicality and rebounding.
  • Said Donovan Mitchell must lead Cleveland to at least the conference finals or the season is a failure.
  • Praised OG Anunoby as one of the league’s most valuable two-way players.

Adam Schefter

Schefter dropped major NFL news live from a Michigan event in Florida:

  • Announced the NFL and NFL Referees Association reached a 7-year collective bargaining agreement.
  • Confirmed the 2026 NFL schedule release will be Thursday, May 14.
  • Reported the Packers released kicker Brandon McManus after drafting Trey Smack.
  • Discussed:
    • Juwan Jennings signing with the Vikings
    • The ongoing Vikings QB situation involving J.J. McCarthy and Kyler Murray
    • The Steelers and Aaron Rodgers still being in wait-and-see mode
    • Joe Burrow’s healthy offseason and Cincinnati’s chances to bounce back

Dan Orlovsky

Dan joined for the “Oh No Train” segment and NFL talk:

  • Helped riff on a series of viral sports bloopers and embarrassing moments.
  • Discussed the Steelers-Rodgers situation, saying Pittsburgh with Aaron would be competitive but still likely not elite.
  • Agreed that the Steelers’ long-term path may be blocked if they keep chasing short-term wins.
  • Participated in the episode’s running joke about aliens and the “Haunter” internet meme.

Action Bronson

Action was one of the show’s standout guests:

  • Promoted his new album “Planet Frog.”
  • Talked passionately about:
    • The Knicks and Madison Square Garden
    • His love for ancient aliens/UAP content
    • His new growth hormone routine and staying jacked
    • Being a chef, artist, and lifelong VHS collector
  • His segment was full of surreal, hilarious digressions and deep-cut references, making it one of the most memorable appearances of the episode.

Running Themes and Recurring Bits

Aliens, UAPs, and “Haunter”

  • The crew repeatedly joked about the newly released UAP/alien files.
  • Pat, A.J. Hawk, and Dan Orlovsky riffed on:
    • Whether aliens are real
    • What they’d look like
    • Whether they could play in the NFL or NBA
  • The joke about the “Haunter” virus and “alien files” became a running gag across multiple segments.

“Not Ass” and “Oh No” segments

  • The show featured a fun recap format:
    • Five things that aren’t ass: Timothée Chalamet’s shot, a Spurs trick-shot three, NHL highlights, WWE/college softball moments
    • The Oh No Train: embarrassing sports bloopers, own goals, bad throws, and awkward on-field situations

Key Takeaways

  • The NFL had major news day energy, with the refs deal and schedule release giving the show a real headline feel.
  • Perk’s message was clear: the NBA needs to reduce flopping and ref inconsistency, especially in the playoffs.
  • OG Anunoby’s health may swing the Knicks’ playoff path.
  • The Steelers/Rodgers saga remains unresolved, but the team appears to be waiting on Aaron.
  • Action Bronson stole the show with a chaotic, funny, and surprisingly thoughtful interview.

Weekend Watchlist / What to Keep an Eye On

  • Knicks vs. Sixers
  • Timberwolves vs. Spurs
  • Hurricanes and Avalanche playoff runs
  • NFL schedule release next Thursday
  • Any Aaron Rodgers/Steelers movement
  • More alien-file internet discourse, because the show clearly isn’t done with it