The Pat McAfee Show

On today’s show, Pat, Darius Butler, AJ Hawk and the boys chat about tonight’s play-in games in the NBA and the playoffs as a whole, as well as the NHL playoffs starting, MLB continuing to heat up, the 2026 NFL Draft being just a few days away, and a little surprise from WWE World ahead of WrestleMania 42 this weekend. They’re also joined by several great guests including Utah Jazz/Mammoth owner Ryan Smith; 15 year NBA veteran, NBA Champion, and now ESPN NBA analyst, Kendrick Perkins; and 3x AL MVP, 11x All-Star, 9x Silver Slugger, Center fielder for the Los Angeles Angels, Mike Trout. 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, Enjoy WrestleMania weekend, we’ll see you on Monday. Cheers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On today’s show, Pat, Darius Butler, AJ Hawk and the boys chat about everything happening in the MLB, the NBA Playoffs in full swing, WrestleMania this weekend in Las Vegas, and more news floating around the NFL as we inch closer to the NFL Draft next week in Pittsburgh. They are also joined by several great guests including 13 year NBA veteran, former 3 point contest champion, co-host of the Knuckleheads pod, and ESPN NBA analyst Quentin Richardson; 16 year MLB veteran, Manager for Team USA, and MLB Network analyst, Mark DeRosa; 3x Stanley Cup Champion, Gold Medalist, one of the GOAT’s, Pittsburgh Penguin legend, Sidney Crosby; and lastly, former NFL scout, LA Chargers color commentator, and NFL Network lead draft analyst, Daniel Jeremiah. 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

On today’s show, Pat, Darius Butler, AJ Hawk and the boys discuss Cody Rhodes coming into the ThunderDome last night and taking back the title as well as potentially committing a class 6 felony for vandalism, criminal mischief, as well as a litany of other charges. Plus they discuss everything happening in MLB, the incredible play-in games last night, and some NFL news as the Draft creeps closer and closer. They are also joined by several great guests including 10 year NBA veteran, NBA Champion, and current ESPN NBA analyst, Iman Shumpert; MLB Senior Insider and host of Sources Tell Jeff Passan, Jeff Passan; WWE reporter, and NHL insider for the NHL on TNT and MSG Sportsnet, Jackie Redmond; and lastly, Gold Medalist, 60x ATP singles winner, 8x Major Champion, Andre Agassi to chat about Pickleball Slam 4 tonight on ESPN. 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

On today’s show, Pat, Darius Butler, AJ Hawk and the boys make a huge announcement for the 7th annual Draft Spectacular next Thursday in Pittsburgh, look ahead to tonight’s play-in games and the NBA Playoffs as a whole, the NHL Playoffs beginning, a massive home run night in MLB, and everything else that’s happening in the sports world. Joining today’s progrum is an incredible group of guests including the Voice of the Masters, and lead play-by-play commentator for the NFL on CBS, Jim Nantz, 13 year NBA veteran, former 3-point contest champion, ESPN NBA analyst, and co-host of the Knuckleheads Podcast, Quentin Richardson; 4 star QB from Antioch HS in TN, Andre Adams making his college commitment; and UFC President Dana White and Governor of Pennsylvania Josh Shapiro to chat about the UFC coming back to Philadelphia. 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

On today’s show, Pat, Darius Butler, AJ Hawk and the boys recap Rory McIlroy winning back-to-back Masters Tournaments, as Pat and Foxy were boots on the ground at Augusta National Golf Club. They also discuss some of the news floating around in the NFL world as we are 10 days away from the NFL Draft, the NBA playoffs starting soon, the NHL playoffs starting soon, and everything happening around the sports world. Joining the progrum is four incredible guests including 2x Major Champion and ESPN golf analyst, Andy North; 2x All-Star, 2x All-NBA selection, PG for the Indiana Pacers, Tyrese Haliburton to chat about his recovery from his torn achilles/shingles; ESPN Senior NBA Insider, Shams Charania to chat about Doc Rivers being let go by the Bucks and what we need to know about the playoff matchups; later, ESPN Senior NFL Insider, Adam Schefter joins the show to chat about the draft coming up, Travis Hunter moving to one side of the ball, Kenny Moore and the Colts agreeing to mutually work on finding a trade partner, Dontayvion Wicks getting traded to the Eagles and what that means for AJ Brown, 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

On today’s show, Pat, Darius Butler, AJ Hawk and the boys preview this year’s Masters Tournament by playing a game of “Guess Who?” to see who can actually win this this year’s Green Jacket, they chat about a crazy night in the MLB, the NBA nearing the playoffs, and all the other biggest stories around the sports world. Joining the progrum to discuss what’s been happening in the NBA, the 65 game minimum for postseason awards and super max contracts, who he likes in the West and the East, and a more complete playoff picture is 13 year NBA veteran, ESPN NBA analyst, and former 3 point contest champion, Quentin Richardson. Next, Super Bowl Champion, 7x Pro Bowler, 6x 1st Team All-Pro, future Hall of Famer, ESPN NFL analyst, and co-host of the New Heights Podcast, Jason Kelce joins the show LIVE from The Masters Par 3 Tournament to chat about the sights and sounds, the atmosphere, and his take on the Jalen Hurts situation in Philadelphia. Lastly, ESPN Senior MLB Insider, Jeff Passan joins the progrum to chat about his new podcast, “Sources Tell Jeff Passan,” his thoughts on the season after about two weeks of games, what players, managers, and umpires have been saying about ABS, the Buccos early success, 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’re off Thursday and Friday for The Masters. We’ll see you on Monday. Cheers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On today’s show, Pat, Darius Butler, AJ Hawk and the boys recap last night’s National Championship game as the Michigan Wolverines are National Champions for the first time since 1989, as well as all the NFL news floating around the sports world as we are getting closer to the NFL Draft, and an update yesterday’s baseball slate, as well as a preview of today. Joining the progrum is National Champion, future 1st round pick in the NBA Draft, Michigan star Forward, Yaxel Lendeborg to chat about being a champion, the camaraderie of this Michigan team, his relationship with Dusty May, being battle tested in the Big Ten, and more. Next, ESPN NFL analyst/host, Peter Schrager joins the show to chat about his first mock draft and some other pertinent NFL news. Next, ESPN Senior NFL Insider, Adam Schefter joins the show to chat about Dexter Lawrence requesting a trade from the Giants, when Aaron Rodgers is going to make a decision, and everything else floating around the NFL. Lastly, ESPN Golf columnist/journalist Mark Schlabach joins the show to preview The Masters. 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

On today’s show, Pat, Darius Butler, AJ Hawk and the boys recap the Final Four that saw UCONN outlast Illinois, and Michigan beat the hell out of Arizona, before previewing tonight’s National Championship game, chat about another electric weekend of baseball, Cooper Flagg having an insane weekend and reemerging as the Rookie of the Year favorite, and everything else that rounds out the Top 5 of the biggest stories of the weekend. Joining the progrum to preview the Masters, chat about his relationship with Tony Romo, and reminisce about some of his iconic calls is Hall of Famer, one of the GOAT’s, #1 booth for the NFL on CBS and play-by-play commentator for The Masters, Jim Nantz. Next, Hall of Famer, 4x NBA Champion, 3x NBA Finals MVP, MVP, 15x All-Star, analyst for Inside the NBA, one of the GOAT’s, Shaquille O’Neal joins the show LIVE from the ThunderDome to chat about tonight’s National Championship, his thoughts on the NBA and the GOAT conversation, and he competes in the Shaq Olympics. Lastly, 5x National Champion, the GOAT, Coach K joins the show to preview tonight’s National Championship, react to the news that former Nuggets Head Coach Mike Malone is expected to be the next Head Coach at North Carolina, 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

On today’s show, Pat and the boys chat all the baseball action happening today including Konnor Griffin, the #1 prospect in baseball making his debut for the Pirates today, the Final Four this weekend, all the news in the NFL, and everything else happening around the sports world. They are also joined by a slew of incredible guests including Coach K to preview the Final Four and chat about the state of the NBA, Arizona star freshman, Koa Peat, 4 star QB Israel Abrams to make his college commitment, Miami Head Coach Mario Cristobal to chat about where the teams at right now and his guys going into the draft, 4 star EDGE Rashad Streets to make his college commitment, and lastly, Oregon Head Coach, Dan Tanning. 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 Monday, cheers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On today’s show, Pat and the boys chat about Kirk Cousins officially signing with the Las Vegas Raiders to potentially be their starting Quarterback, the news that the Cowboys and Ravens will be playing in Brazil, all the different news still floating around from the league meetings, updates after the first week or so of the MLB season, and much more. They are also joined by a series of incredible guests including ESPN NFL Senior Insider, Adam Schefter, 2025 NL Cy Young winner, Paul Skenes, 13 year NBA veteran and 2005 NBA 3-Point champion, Quentin Richardson, 2x Sports Broadcasting Hall of Famer and host of Get Up!, Mike Greenberg, and lastly the lead singer of Poison and one of the biggest rock stars on the planet, Bret Michaels. 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

On today’s show, Pat, Darius Butler, and the boys recap everything that happened at the League Meetings in Arizona, everything that’s happening in MLB, the NBA, and the NHL, as well as looking ahead to the Final Four this weekend in Indianapolis. Joining the progrum to chat about his rookie year, welcome to the NBA moment, his ties with his Duke teammates, and how this season has been a transition period for him is 2025 #1 overall pick, National Player of the Year at Duke, Dallas Mavericks Superstar, Cooper Flagg. Next, 14 year NFL veteran at Quarterback, Super Bowl Champion, and ESPN NFL analyst, Chase Daniel joins the show to chat about the news surrounding Jalen Hurts and a lot rumors suggesting that he’s the problem with the offense in Philadelphia. Next, the Commissioner of the WNBA, Cathy Engelbert joins the show to outline the new WNBA CBA, and how they got the deal done, what it means for the future, the league’s expectations, and much more. Lastly, 12 year NFL veteran at QB, ESPN NFL analyst/QB Guru, Dan Orlovsky joins the show to chat about Fernando Mendoza’s Pro Day in real time. 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

On today's show Pat, Darius Butler, and the boys are LIVE from the NFL Annual League Meetings, where we are covering all the news coming out of the Meetings, including the latest NFL rule changes, international news, free agency, and more. In the first hour, ESPN’s Senior NFL Insider Adam Schefter joins the progrum to talk about the growth of the NFL, the prospect of Deshaun Watson returning as the Cleveland Browns starting quarterback, Michigan basketball going to the Final Four, his experience at League Meetings, and more. In the second hour, NFL Senior Analyst Peter Schrager stops by the stage to talk about the League party last night, the NFL approved rule changes, the ongoing NFL Referee CBA negotiations, and more. Make sure to subscribe to youtube.com/thepatmcafeeshow or watch on ESPN (12-2 EDT), ESPN's YouTube (12-3 EDT), ESPN's YouTube (12-3 EDT) or ESPN+. We appreciate the hell out of all of you & will see you back in the ThunderDome tomorrow. Cheers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On today’s show, Pat, Darius Butler, & the boys are LIVE from Phoenix, Arizona for the NFL Annual League Meetings, where we cover all the news coming out of the Meetings and an epic weekend of College Basketball. In the first hour, we are joined by ESPN Senior Analyst Peter Schrager to talk about the Rams having trade conversations around Davante Adams, what he’s hearing on the NFL referee negotiations & the prospect of replacement refs, the prospect of OBJ returning to the New York Giants, and more. Also in the first hour, Co-Owner & CEO of the Colts, Carlie Irsay-Gordon joins the progrum & talks about the Colts commitment to Daniel Jones & Alec Pierce this offseason, Indianapolis being a potential host of the NFL Draft, what she is looking to get out of League Meetings, and more. To wrap up the first hour, friend of the progrum & Buffalo Bills General Manager Brandon Beane drops by to recap his epic round of golf with Pat yesterday, his work towards the ultimate goal of winning the Super Bowl, and more. In the second hour, UCONN freshman guard, the man who hit the shot of March Madness to beat Duke 73-72 in the Elite 8, Braylon Mullins joined us to talk about his confidence letting that shot go, what it’s like playing for Coach Dan Hurley, what it will be like to play in front of his hometown, and more. Joining us with a message for Braylon Mullins, 5x National Champion Coach K stopped by to break down Duke’s heartbreaking loss from his perspective and a deep dive on what kept UConn in the game and break down of the final play itself. To wrap things up, new Head Coach of the Pittsburgh Steelers joined us on stage before the Coaches Photo to talk about how great it is to be back in Pittsburgh, his communication with Aaron Rodgers, how he looks at the NFL Draft, and more. Make sure to subscribe to youtube.com/thepatmcafeeshow or watch on ESPN, ESPN’s YouTube, or ESPN+. We will be back live tomorrow from the League Meetings. Cheers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On today’s show, Pat, AJ Hawk, and the boys recap last night’s Sweet Sixteen games that saw Iowa and Purdue advance in a couple of absolute thrillers, and Arizona and Illinois advancing to the Elite 8 in dominating fashion. They also preview tonight’s Sweet 16 games, and cover everything else happening in the sports world. Joining the progrum is 4x D2 National Champion, countless Coach of the Year awards, Iowa Head Coach Ben McCollum to chat about Iowa reaching their first Elite 8 since 1987, continuing this unbelievable run in his first season at Iowa, the make up of the players on the team, and much more. Next, 5x National Champion, the GOAT, Coach K joins the show to give his takes on last night’s games as well as look ahead to tonight’s Sweet 16 games including Duke v. Saint John’s, UCONN vs. Michigan State, and more. Next, NFL Network Draft Analyst, LA Chargers color commentator, and host of the Move the Sticks podcast, Daniel Jeremiah to chat about the draft. Next, All-Star, Gold Glove winner, Chicago Cubs Centerfielder, Pete Crow-Armstrong joins the show to chat about his new deal with the Cubs, the WBC, the chemistry in the clubhouse, dealing with failure, and much more. Lastly, ESPN NFL Draft analyst, Jordan Reid joins the show to give his three biggest takeaway’s from the Pro Day’s this week. 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

On today’s show, Pat, AJ Hawk, and the boys chat about last night’s MLB Opening Night on Netflix as the Yankees dominated the Giants, and how the broadcast left a lot to be desired for some, but was great in some parts as well. They also preview tonight’s Sweet Sixteen matchups, chat about some of the news going around in the NFL including the Browns moving some money around in Myles Garrett’s contract, and everything else happening around the sports world. They are also joined by four great guests including ESPN Senior MLB Insider Jeff Passan to chat about MLB Opening Day, and why baseball is worth the investment, ESPN Swiss army knife, College GameDay contributor, co-host of SVPod, Stanford Steve to give out his best bets for the Sweet Sixteen and MLB Opening Day, creator of Jomboy Media, and co-host of the Talkin’ Yanks podcast, Jimmy O’Brien, and lastly, ESPN Senior NFL Insider Adam Schefter to give updates on if Myles Garrett is going to be traded, the situation with the refs, 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

On today’s show, Pat, Darius Butler, AJ Hawk, and the boys chat about MLB Opening Night on Netflix as the Yankees travel to San Francisco to take on the Giants, they look at some of the best bets, look at other Pro Day’s that have been happening around the country, some NFL news, the NBA approving expansion teams in Seattle and Las Vegas, and everything else happening around the sports world. They’re also joined by several great guests including Super Bowl Champion, 3x All-Pro, Pro Bowler, 14 year NFL veteran who just recently retired, Lavonte David, 2x National Champion and Head Coach of UConn, Dan Hurley joins the show ahead of Friday night’s Sweet 16 tilt against Michigan State, 2x World Series Champion, ESPN MLB analyst, and co-host of the Lovable Reunion with Anthony Rizzo, David Ross, and lastly 2x NASCAR Xfinity Series Champion, Driver for Team 23XI, Tyler Reddick. 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

On today’s show, Pat, Darius Butler, AJ Hawk, and the boys chat about everything happening around the sports world including college pro day’s leading to the NFL Draft, MLB Opening Day, March Madness line movement leading into Thursday and Friday’s Sweet 16 games, Tiger returning to TGL, and more. They are also joined by several great guests including 12 year NFL veteran at QB and ESPN NFL analyst Dan Orlovsky, Milwaukee Brewers All-Star and opening day starter Jacob Misiorowski, National Champion, 6x Final Four participant and current Head Coach of the Arkansas Razorbacks, John Calipari ahead of their Sweet Sixteen matchup against Arizona, and lastly, the new Executive Director of the NFLPA and 9 year NFL vet, JC Tretter. 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’re off the next two days for March Madness, we’ll see you on Monday. Cheers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On today’s show, Pat is on the ESPN campus in Bristol attending a few meetings, while Darius Butler, AJ Hawk, and the boys are back in the ThunderDome, as they recap the round of 64 and the round of 32 of the NCAA Tournament, as the Sweet Sixteen is officially set. They also recap the Fanatics Flag Football Fest that saw Team USA absolutely destroy a group of stars from the NFL, chat about Jaxon Smith-Njigba signing the biggest WR contract in history, and everything else happening in the sports world. They are also joined by several incredible guests including 5x National Champion, the GOAT, Coach K to chat about the tournament so far, ESPN Senior NFL Insider Adam Schefter to give an update on Jaxon Smith-Njigba as well as anything we may have missed. Next, ESPN NCAA basketball analyst, and former Coach with 34 years experience, Seth Greenberg joins the show to give his biggest takeaway’s of the tournament and look ahead to the Sweet 16. Lastly, Iowa Head Basketball Coach Ben McCollum joins the show fresh off knocking off #1 seed and defending National Champion Florida to send Iowa to their first Sweet 16 since 1999. 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’re off the next two days for March Madness, we’ll see you on Monday. Cheers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On today’s show, Pat, AJ Hawk, and the boys react to Team Venezuela’s unbelievable victory in the championship game of the World Baseball Classic, as Pat and the boys were in Miami to watch the game, how much this event has propelled an excitement for baseball, and how electric of an environment it was in Miami. They also dive into last night’s First Four games, the tournament starting tomorrow, Maxx Crosby making comments on how the trade fell through with the Ravens and why things felt off when he got there, and everything else happening around the sports world. Joining the show to chat about his thoughts on Fernando Mendoza and Ty Simpson, Kyler Murray’s expectations in Minnesota, and much more is 12 year NFL veteran at QB and ESPN NFL analyst/QB guru, Dan Orlovsky. Later, 5x National Champion, Hall of Famer, the GOAT, Mike Krzyzewski joins the progrum to preview the NCAA Tournament, how NIL/the transfer portal has impacted coaching in the tournament, which teams he thinks realistically have a chance to win it all, 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’re off the next two days for March Madness, we’ll see you on Monday. Cheers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On today’s show, Pat, Darius Butler, AJ Hawk, and the boys react to the breaking news that Jaylen Waddle has been traded from the Dolphins to the Broncos for what was essentially a 1st and 3rd round pick and what might be coming next as ESPN Senior NFL Insider, Adam Schefter joins them. Then they preview tonight’s World Baseball Classic Finals and why it has been such a success for baseball with ESPN Senior MLB Insider, Jeff Passan. Later, former Head Coach of Virginia Tech and current ESPN NCAA analyst, Seth Greenberg joins the show to preview the NCAA tournament including who he likes in tonight’s First 4 games. Lastly, 2x PGA Tour winner including last week’s Players Championship, the breakout star of the 2025 Ryder Cup, Cameron Young joins the show to chat about his massive win on Sunday and everything it entailed, his expectations after his emergence at the Ryder Cup, what he’s learned about his game over the last year of so, 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 Monday, cheers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices