On today's show, Pat and the guys are joined by Super Bowl Champion, 10 year NFL veteran, former Linebacker for the Green Bay Packers and Cincinnati Bengals, and good friend of the show, AJ Hawk. They discuss what he has been up too as of late, as he and Pat explain the difficulties with calling college football games and how their short term memory works. AJ also chats about his method for avoiding concussions his entire playing career from high school to college to the NFL, how impressed he has been with defenses so far this NFL season, who he thinks the best teams in the NFC are, and if the Colts are good enough to knock the Patriots off in the AFC. AJ and Pat also catch up and tell a few stories in an absolutely hilarious interview (2:33-54:35). Also included are some phone calls that didn't make it to live air from the radio show with topics including the issues with the NFL refs and how implementing a review system similar to tennis might be a viable option, whether or not the 49ers are the best team in the NFC, and what the chances of survival are for the XFL, and other leagues similar to it. It's a good one. Come and laugh with us, cheers.

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PMS 2.0 118 - Super Bowl Champ, AJ Hawk, Is All The Way Back & Some Phoners

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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On today's show, Pat, AJ Hawk, Darius Butler & the boys are LIVE from Detroit for the NFL Draft recapping everything that happened during the 5th Annual Draft Spectacular last night. To kick things off, 3X Super Bowl Champ, former GM & Paisan of the Progrum, Michael Lombardi joined the progrum to break dahn his issues with the Atlanta Falcons selecting QB Michael Penix Jr. 8th overall after signing Kirk Cousins to a 4-year, $180 million dollar deal. Also in the first hour, NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell joined us live in Detroit to discuss the success of the NFL Draft, expansion into International markets, the hip-drop tackle & other player safety measures, the NFL takeover of Christmas, quality of referees, Taylor Swift and more. In the second hour, ESPN NFL Analyst Dan Orlovsky jumped on set to offer a defense of the Falcon's selection of Michael Penix Jr., how he sees new Broncos' QB Bo Nix transitioning into the NFL, and more. To close things out, Heisman Trophy Winner Reggie Bush joined the conversation to chat about the rightful return of his Heisman Trophy, if he still watches his highlights, and more. Make sure you subscribe to YouTube.com/thepatmcafeeshow to watch the show, or watch on ESPN (12-2pm EDT), ESPN's YouTube or ESPN+ (12-3pm EDT). We appreciate the hell out of all of you. Have a great weekend. Cheers.
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PMS 2.0 1117 - LIVE From Detroit, NFL Draft Round 1 Recap, Michael Lombardi, Roger Goodell, Dan Orlovsky, Reggie Bush, Darius Butler, & AJ Hawk

On today’s show, Pat, Pacman Jones, Darius Butler, AJ Hawk, and the boys go over all the last second details on the eve of the NFL Draft as they prepare for the 5th annual Draft Spectacular hosted by Bill Belichick tomorrow night, starting with a countdown show at 7:30 on ESPN+, Youtube, TikTok Live, Facebook, and clips everywhere else. They also cover last night’s NBA and NHL action and are joined by several great guests including Michael Lombardi, Ian Rapoport, Pete Thamel, Jamal Crawford, Clyde Christensen, and close things out with another installment of Mitt’s Mock Draft. Make sure you subscribe to YouTube.com/thepatmcafeeshow to watch the show. Or watch on ESPN (12-2 EDT), ESPN’s Youtube (12-3 EDT), or ESPN+. We appreciate the hell out of all of you. See you tomorrow. Cheers.
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PMS 2.0 1116 - Draft Spectacular Eve With Michael Lombardi, Ian Rapoport, Pete Thamel, Jamal Crawford, Clyde Christensen, Pacman Jones, Darius Butler, & AJ Hawk

On today’s show, Pat, AJ Hawk, and the boys chat about last night’s electric NHL and NBA playoff games, while also looking ahead to the NFL Draft on Thursday as more information is starting to come out about what teams are preparing to do. Joining the show to chat about his final mock draft that is coming out tomorrow and what he’s been hearing over the last few days in terms of the draft is GMFB co-host, FOX NFL Insider, and Emmy Award winner, Peter Schrager (10:59-31:17). Next, 13 year NHL veteran, 3x All-Star, and ESPN NHL analyst, PK Subban joins the show to chat about last night’s playoff action, who he likes in all the series’ moving forward, and who he likes in tonight’s quadruple header (32:00-53:36). Next, 10 year NBA veteran and ESPN NBA analyst, Austin Rivers joins the show to chat about the NBA playoffs, and if anyone can compete with the Nuggets and Celtics (1:26:26-1:47:52). Lastly, Sportsnet Senior Insider, the Adam Schefter of the hockey world, Elliotte Friedman joins the show to go over everything happening in the NHL Playoffs, who’s in and who’s out moving forward, and his thoughts on the Coyotes moving to Utah (2:00:51-2:24:00). Make sure you subscribe to YouTube.com/thepatmcafeeshow to watch the show. Or watch on ESPN (12-2 EDT), ESPN’s Youtube (12-3 EDT), or ESPN+. We appreciate the hell out of all of you. See you tomorrow. Cheers.
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PMS 2.0 1115 - Draft Spectacular Tuesday with Peter Schrager, PK Subban, Austin Rivers, Elliotte Friedman, & AJ Hawk

On today’s show, Pat, AJ Hawk, and the boys chat about all the different action from this weekend’s NHL and NBA Playoff games, and prepare for the NFL Draft on Thursday, as they are loaded to the gills with guests today. First, ESPN NFL Insider Adam Schefter joins the show to chat about his article that came out today with all the updated draft information that he’s hearing as we approach the draft (13:03-32:04). Next, #2 pick of the 2002 NBA Draft, and ESPN NBA Analyst, Jay Williams joins the show to chat about the NBA Playoffs, and what we should expect from all of these series’ moving forward (39:03-52:56). Next, owner of the Utah Jazz, and new owner of the unnamed Utah NHL team, Ryan Smith joins the show to chat about bringing an NHL team to Utah, when they’re going to decide on a name, all the different moving parts that they’re going through to make things work, and much more (1:02:07-1:21:18). Then, 31 year veteran at ESPN, former Monday Night Football play-by-play commentator, SportsCenter host, and current NHL studio host and play-by-play commentator, Steve Levy joins the show to chat about how he thinks the new Utah team will fare, and his thoughts on the NHL playoffs as a whole (1:28:10-1:48:20). Lastly, former NFL Scout, color commentator for the Los Angeles Chargers, and NFL Network analyst, Daniel Jeremiah joins the show to chat about his last mock draft that’s going to be coming out this week, what he’s hearing, and if we’re going to get any big time trades with current players in the league (1:56:33-2:15:03).Make sure you subscribe to YouTube.com/thepatmcafeeshow to watch the show. Or watch on ESPN (12-2 EDT), ESPN’s Youtube (12-3 EDT), or ESPN+. We appreciate the hell out of all of you. See you tomorrow. Cheers.
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PMS 2.0 1114 - Draft Spectacular Monday with Adam Schefter, Jay Williams, Utah Jazz/Utah Hockey Team Owner Ryan Smith, Steve Levy, Daniel Jeremiah, & AJ Hawk

On today’s show, Pat, AJ Hawk, and the boys chat all the different odds movement in the NFL Draft and if Jayden Daniels is potentially not wanting to go to Washington, as well as the NHL and NBA Playoffs starting this weekend. Joining the progrum to chat about the Phoenix Coyotes moving to Salt Lake City, and the NHL Playoffs before Left Wing for the Boston Bruins Patty Maroon interrupts is seasoned NHL veteran, co-host of the Spittin’ Chiclets podcast, and Analyst the NHL on TNT, Paul Bissonnette (16:30-40:12). Next, #1 pick of the 2023 MLB Draft by the Pittsburgh Pirates, 2023 College World Series Champion, and already one of the most dominant pitchers in baseball, Paul Skenes joins the show LIVE from the ThunderDome to chat about his career, how he wasn’t always this dominant, what he does in his free time, balancing being this dominant in the minors and also trying to learn what he needs to do to be successful in the bigs, his thoughts on robotic umpires and what he needs to do to get better (40:46-56:53). Later, Mad Mel Kiper joins the show to give his latest draft analysis less than a week away from the 2024 NFL Draft (1:01:16-1:18:38). Also joining the show to chat about the situation currently going on in Washington and how there might be maneuvering to trade the pick is ESPN NFL Insider, Adam Schefter (1:31:50-1:38:50). Later, Donny Don Don joins the show again from the rumor mill to chat about what he’s been hearing (2:14:13-2:21:31). Make sure you subscribe to YouTube.com/thepatmcafeeshow to watch the show. Or watch on ESPN (12-2 EDT), ESPN’s Youtube (12-3 EDT), or ESPN+. We appreciate the hell out of all of you. See you tomorrow. Cheers.
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PMS 2.0 1113 - Feel Good Friday with Paul Bissonnette, Pat Maroon, Paul Skenes LIVE In The ThunderDome, Mad Mel Kiper, Adam Schefter, Donny Don Don in the Rumor Mill, & AJ Hawk

PMS 2.0 118 - Super Bowl Champ, AJ Hawk, Is All The Way Back & Some Phoners

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