The Pat McAfee Show

On today’s show, Pat and the guys record live from 4 World Trade Center in New York City. They break down everything that happened this past weekend and all the marquee games including what it means for the Packers after getting absolutely mollywhopped by the 49ers and what they have to do to get back on the correct course, and why the 49ers might be the scariest team in football. They also break down the Cowboys rough game against the Patriots and why it might have spelled the end of Jason Garrett’s tenure after Jerry Jones’ comments. They also chat about how the Pats might not need to get their offense right in order to win a Super Bowl. Later, Super Bowl Champion, 4x Pro Bowler, 3x All-Pro, and friend of the show, Josh Sitton’s joins to recap everything that happened this weekend. He breaks down the Packers/49ers game and why he still thinks the NFC championship might go through Green Bay, what teams need to do in order to stop the 49ers pass rush, the best way to neutralize Lamar Jackson and why he would be so fun to block for, and gives his keys for the Packers getting back on the right track (38:27-52:43). Pat and the boys also break down the rest of the NFL slate including Dwayne Haskins winning his first NFL game and missing the final snap to take selfies with fans, the Seahawks potentially being the best team in the NFC, the Saints and Panthers debacle that may have been a direct shot at Sean Payton from Al Riveron and everything else that happened over a crazy NFL weekend. Also, Wednesday night at midnight, EVERYTHING at store.patmcafeeshow.com will be 20% off for our Black Friday Sale. Today’s episode is a fun one. Come and laugh with us, cheers.

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Today’s show is loaded with a couple of great guests. First, 10x Pro Bowler, 9x All-Pro and arguably the greatest offensive lineman in the history of the NFL, former Cleveland Brown tackle, Joe Thomas, joins the show. He and Pat chat about the Myles Garrett situation and Joe gives his take as he’s known Myles for a long time, they cover his transition from the league into media, his thoughts on Dwayne Haskins’ offensive lineman blowing him off on the sidelines on video, and Joe admits that he was wrong about whether or not Lamar Jackson was going to be successful in the NFL (2:34-23:41). Next, former Pro Bowler and Super Bowl Champion with the Seattle Seahawks, Cliff Avril joins the show. He chats about being in London with Sky Sports and what he’s trying to do in the next phase of his career, what defensive lineman can do in order to try to stop a guy like Lamar Jackson and why it is proving to be so difficult, and he gives his thoughts on the potential of the new CBA and if he thinks a 17 game season would benefit everyone (25:36-32:26). Later, former National Champion for the Ohio State Buckeyes and current starting Quarterback for the DC Defenders, Cardale “12 Gauge” Jones, joins the show. He and Pat talk about the differences between the NFL and XFL and why some of these changes will help the game be more explosive, he looks ahead to this weekend’s Ohio State/Penn State clash and explains what it’s like playing in the Horseshoe on Saturday’s, and gives some clarity to his now infamous tweet about being in school to play football and not to study (32:28-44:24). Also included is Pat’s take on why moving the Chargers to Mexico City could make sense, but why it will be tough to ever execute, and the guys wonder why NBA ratings are down so much this season and what may be causing it. It’s a good one today. Come and laugh with us, cheers.

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On today’s show, Pat and the boys record from the back of the box truck in beautiful Atlanta, Georgia.They are joined by 6x Pro Bowler, All-Pro, former Bills defensive tackle and friend of the show, Kyle Williams. They discuss his thoughts on the Colin Kaepernick situation and how it seems to be getting worse for everyone, what defensive linemen can try to do to neutralize Lamar Jackson (if that’s possible), Kyle gives his thoughts on the Bills season so far, what coach Sean McDermott is like, whether or not they have a legitimate shot to make a run in the playoffs, and chats about life from his duck hunting camp in Louisiana (3:16-16:48). Next, 2x Pro Bowler, Pro Bowl MVP, the man who made one of the nicest catches in NFL history a couple of weeks ago, Minnesota Vikings TE Kyle Rudolph joins the show. Kyle and Pat discuss what has fundamentally changed for the Vikings since the big public meltdown early in the season, what Kirk Cousins demeanor is like in the huddle, locker room, and sidelines, how big of a threat the Vikings are moving forward when they’re healthy, whether Mike Zimmer has relented in his coaching style at all over the course of the season, his plans for the bye week, and if he’s gotten to pay much attention to the other elite teams in the NFC that the Vikings may face down the road (16:50-29:35). Pat also discusses the College Football Playoff Committee’s new rankings and how he sees everything shaking out, breaks down the 4 primetime games in the NFL this week which are some of the marquee matchups of the season, reacts to Le’Veon Bell being drug tested for HGH multiple times by the NFL over the last few weeks, and with Christmas being right around the corner, the guys get into a heated debate about what their top 3 Christmas movies of all-time are. It’s a fun one. Come laugh with us, cheers.

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On today’s show, Pat and the boys are joined by the Voice of College Football, one of the most handsome men working in sports today, friend of the show, Kirk Herbstreit. They discuss this past Saturday’s installment of College Gameday and when pat knew that he was going to bellyflop into the Brazos, the CFB playoff committee’s mindset when selecting their top 4 teams, why he thinks Alabama is on the outside looking in, Kirk chats about which quarterback’s he likes watching in the NFL and who he thinks is in that tier. They also cover how each of them got to where they are now, including Kirk’s winding road from doing local radio in Ohio to being the face of college football and the different bumps he encountered along the way, and gives his thoughts on when the next installment of NCAA Football might be coming out. It’s an incredible conversation about football and life (2:07-52:04). Pat and the boys also cover what is currently going on in the NFL as they get a pulse for what Steeler fans are thinking and why they may or may not hate Mason Rudolph, discuss whether the Lions or the Bears are in a worse position, and gush about Bill Belichick having a little fun in his post game press conference after the Eagles game. Today’s a good one. Come and laugh with us, cheers.

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On today’s show, Pat reacts to Myles Garrett trying to cave Mason Rudolph’s head in with his own helmet moments after they land back in Indiana from Pittsburgh, and Pat throws to Tone Digz’ incredible Steelers/Browns rant from yesterday’s radio show before the game. Pat also talks more about the Colin Kaepernick situation and what to expect from this weekend’s workouts, what that entails, and which teams could potentially be interested outside of the teams who said they would be in attendance. Pat also dives into the proposals for the new CBA and whether or not players will like the proposed changes, and if it could actually work for both parties involved. Also included are interviews with 2x Super Bowl champion and friend of the show, Ike Taylor. He talks about which teams he think could use Kaepernick, whether or not he’s still got it, what he thinks of this maturing Steelers defense and what he see’s in Minkah Fitzpatrick, and he sheds some light on what he thinks of Tim Tebow (21:17-33:46). Later, former Pro Bowler and Cornerback for the San Diego Chargers and Kansas City Chiefs, Brandon Flowers calls into the show. He explains why he doesn’t like the idea of another game being added in the new CBA, what he thinks of defensive units currently in the NFL especially the back end, talks about what it was like being a smaller guy and having to get chippy with WR’s in order to prove a point, and who he’s got in the Super Bowl this year (44:41-57:04). Today’s show is fun one. Come and laugh with us, cheers.

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Today's show comes from an ice cold box truck in Pittsburgh, PA as Pat and the boys battle the elements and try to stay warm. Pat breaks down the College Football Playoff rankings that were just released, and he is not pleased with how things are shaking out as Minnesota is still on the outset of the top 6 despite making the biggest jump in the history of the rankings, but Pat has a simple message for the committee. Also joining the show is the all-time leading rusher at Florida State, and current NFL rushing leader, Dalvin Cook. He tells Pat what the secret to his success so far has been, why the Vikings offensive line has been so successful this year, what happened in the locker room in order to turn everything around after the issues that plagued the locker room earlier in the season, and Dalvin gives his thoughts on Deion Sanders potentially being the next Head Coach for Florida State and whether or not he thinks that will result in a return to dominance (19:59-27:42). Also joining the show is 4x Pro Bowler, 3x All-Pro, 2018 Built Ford Tough Lineman of the Year, LA Rams left tackle, Andrew Whitworth. He breaks down why he thinks LSU has been successful this year and what he thinks of Coach O, the issues with the Rams this year and why he thinks they can turn things around once Todd Gurley is worked back into the offense, how he builds trust with lineman who haven't been in the league for very long and are constantly changing, and what his plans are after retirement (27:45-35:55). Pat also dives into the Colin Kaepernick situation and what he thinks will come from it and reminds us that regardless of how people feel about the situation, it's the NFL's sandbox and ultimately their decision. Pat also chats about Elton John and the film Rocketman ahead the concert, the Astros being in hot water over taping signs during their 2017 championship run, and some other things that are happening right now in the world. Don't forget to tweet us using hashtag #GimmeDatPat for a chance to win a $500 gift card to store.patmcafeeshow.com. Today's a fun one. Come and laugh with us, cheers.

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On today's show, Pat and the boys do a DEEP dive into everything that happened this week in the NFL. They cover the heartbreaking loss the Colts suffered this weekend at the hands of Fitzmagic and the Dolphins, question whether there will ever be another player like Lamar Jackson, Pat reiterates his formula for winning Super Bowls which includes building a team around a quarterback on a rookie contract, they discuss why other teams can't do things like the Patriots, and look at Bill Belichick's potential successor. Pat also gives out his top 4 teams for the college football playoff. Also, 3x Super Bowl Champion, 2x Pro Bowler, and friend of the show, Mark Schlereth drops by to chat about everything that happened this weekend in the NFL including why certain teams' offensive lines look incredible one week, and really bad the next, whether or not the Saints getting the doors blown off was a fluke, and why he thinks Lamar Jackson is succeeding (1:07:53-1:23:29). Later, Head Coach of the undefeated Minnesota Golden Gophers, PJ Fleck, calls into the show after a huge win against Penn State on Saturday. He discusses their mentality going forward now that the playoffs are in sight, what his message to the team was after the win and going into this week's game at Iowa, whether or not he has any fears on the football or otherwise, and as always, he gives Pat and the boys a little motivation (1:23:51-1:35:14). To close out the show, our very own Todd McComas shares some personal stories from his time in the Marines as he and the boys appreciate all past, present, and future veterans. Today's a fun one. Come and laugh with us, cheers.

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On today’s show, Pat and the boys record from Tampa Bay, Florida ahead of last night’s Temple vs. USF game. Pat goes through all his different potential NFL MVP candidates and gives a couple of reasons to stake his claim. Also, 3x Pro Bowler, 18 year NFL veteran, and good friend of the show, Matt Hasselbeck joins Pat and the boys in the box truck to chat about everything happening around the NFL including why Kirk Cousin’s can’t seem to win primetime games, what the issues with Mitch Trubisky are and whether or not they are fixable, if the Chiefs are going to pick up right where they left off with Patrick Mahomes, they fix the Pro Bowl together, and chat about everything else going on in the league ahead of week 10 (15:41-50:07). Also joining the show is 2x Pro Bowler, 14 year NFL veteran, and current linebacker for the Buffalo Bills, Lorenzo Alexander. Lorenzo and Pat chat about the Bills success this year, what type of coach Sean McDermott is, his thoughts on the Patriots and the Bills philosophy when playing them, and how he has witnessed the NFL change first hand on the defensive side of the ball over the course of his career (51:51-1:00:51). Today is a good one. Come and laugh with us, cheers.

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On today’s show, Pat and the guys are joined by Super Bowl Champion, Super Bowl MVP, 7x Pro Bowler, 3x All-Pro, the most gifted thrower of football’s of all-time, and Pat’s best friend, Aaron Rodgers. They chat about what he’s doing with State Farm to bring some aid and relief to those who have been afflicted by the wildfires in California, and how that situation hits close with him. They also cover the differences in the Packers offense this year, his thoughts on responding after a tough loss to the Chargers, he expands on his relationship with Brett Favre, and explains what a normal night in his life is like. If you’d like to help donate to wildfire relief visit neighborhoodofgood.com (2:16-25:09). Also included on today’s show is the announcement that Pat will be joining the XFL in a field analyst position that was created specifically for him. He explains what exactly he’ll be doing, and asks for some suggestions. Plus, Pat and the guys break down the first College Football Playoff Rankings, and effectively fix the entire system to ensure that the best team is crowned champion every year. Pat also goes through the list of ESPN’s NFL power rankings and gives his thoughts and who is slotted where and what he’s looking forward to in the coming weeks of the season, and we throw to the Rich Eisen show as Pat retells the story of having a team camaraderie building barbecue at his house in college and why Rich Rod was less than pleased. Today’s a good one. Come and laugh with us, cheers.

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On today’s show, Pat recaps his insane weekend starting with commentating SmackDown Live! on FOX on Friday night which included being lucky enough to have Jim Irsay lend him his private jet so that he could get to Buffalo in time for the show, and ending with Pat heading to Memphis to be on College Gameday on Beale St. Pat and the boys also recap everything that happened this weekend in the NFL including the Steelers pulling out an impressive win over the Colts in Pittsburgh, the Seahawks starting to come on strong and why no one is really talking about them, Lamar Jackson looking incredibly against the Patriots on Sunday night, DeShaun Watson and Stefon Diggs marketing Popeye’s, and everything else that was important around the league. Pat also breaks down Vinny’s game winning kick opportunity and why it was an operational failure and not necessarily all Vinny’s fault, and breaks down the proper way to hold the football on a field goal attempt and what the holder, long snapper, and kicker’s individual responsibilities are. Also joining the show is arguably the greatest sportscaster in the business. You’ve heard him call the Super Bowl, World Series, and US Open, consummate professional and hilarious human, Joe Buck. Joe and Pat discuss his thoughts on a lot of the good team’s in the NFL laying an egg this past weekend, why people hate him and where he thinks that comes from, his thoughts on the NFL so far this season and his feelings on all the issues with the referees, whether or not he appreciates tanking in the NFL and if he thinks it will be a viable option moving forward, and what the most memorable moment from his career has been thus far (1:06:40-1:21:56). Don’t forget to watch this week’s vlog recapping Pat’s entire week at www.youtube.com/thepatmcafeeshow Today’s a fun one. Come and laugh with us, cheers.

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On today’s show, Pat and the guys record pieces of the episode on the plane on their way back from Waco, Texas. The show is highlighted by three incredible interviews from this past week. First, Minnesota Head Football Coach PJ Fleck joins the program to talk about his undefeated Golden Gophers team, his relationship with holder Casey O’Brien and how his story has inspired him and the rest of the team. Coach Fleck also addresses the people who think his coaching style is phony or fake, all while giving one of the most incredible inspirational speeches you will ever hear and will have you eager to run through a brick wall. He also clears up the rumors that Minnesota didn’t agree to play a night game in next week’s tilt against Penn State, and talks about what it means to be ELITE in the Minnesota Gophers program (3:22-19:19). Next, 2x Super Bowl Champion and former Pittsburgh Steelers legend, Ike Taylor joins the show. Ike and Pat chat about everything currently going on in the NFL, who Ike likes moving forward as we get closer to the playoffs, why he doesn’t think Tom Brady is going anywhere this offseason, the mentality it takes to be a great football player, and why that sometimes doesn’t mesh with other people’s expectations, and what he makes of the Baker Mayfield/beat writer drama and whether or not he or his teammates had any situations like that while he was in Pittsburgh (22:29-33:34). Lastly, 2x Super Bowl Champion, and current linebacker for the New England Patriots, Kyle Van Noy joins the show for an incredible interview. He and Pat discuss what it’s like playing for the Patriots, how many people will never understand Bill Belichick’s sense of humor, the controversy surrounding Sam Darnold saying he was seeing ghosts against the Patriots, what makes their defense so special, and what Bill Belichick’s message is when they huddle together on the sidelines during games (35:23-51:45). It’s a fun one. Come and laugh with us, cheers.

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On today’s show, Pat and the guys record from Waco, Texas ahead of tonight’s West Virginia vs. Baylor game. They are joined in the box truck by Pat’s Thursday Night Football play-by-play man, one of the most interesting men at ESPN, Adam Amin. They chat about what it was like growing up Muslim in the Chicagoland area, and the impact that 9/11 had on his life, he tells the story about how his father immigrated from Pakistan and had to save money for several years before he could bring the rest of his family over, and he dispels some common misconceptions about being Muslim. They also chat about how things have been going in the Thursday Night booth, what Adam’s dream job would be in terms of calling games, some of the most memorable games he’s called, and he tells a few hilariously stories about his career before he got to ESPN in a very deep and incredible interview (6:36-55:09). Also included is an interview in studio with Super Bowl Champion, 7x Pro Bowler, 4x All-Pro, member of the NFL 2000s All Decade team, newly minted member of the Colts Ring of Honor, and Pat’s former teammate, Dwight Freeney. They discuss the change of the defensive end position throughout his career and why guys like him made such an impact in their careers, what he thinks of this years Indianapolis Colts team and why he thinks they are built for success, he remembers a few of his better gambling stories while with the Colts, and chats about the NFL trade deadline, and why he doesn’t believe the NFL trade market will explode the way fans want it to (57:55-1:20:36). Don’t forget to send pictures of your Halloween costumes to Pat and the guys using the hashtag #CoolCostumeCuz for a chance to win a $500 gift card to store.patmcafeeshow.com. Come and laugh with us, and have a safe and Happy Halloween. Cheers.

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On today’s show, Pat and the guys sit down and chat about how awesome everything involved with the College Gameday process was, what some of his favorite moments were, what Coach Corso is like, how insane the crowd was in Brookings, South Dakota, and what it was like being apart of one of the longest running and most successful shows of all time. The guys also discuss everything that happened in this weekend’s NFL games including how good Aaron Rodgers and the Packers are after squeezing out a win at Arrowhead on Sunday night, why the Colts are still Super Bowl bound in Pat’s eyes, and how their win this weekend, albeit not pretty, was incredibly impressive. The guys also break down how the only obstacle in the AFC for the Colts is the Patriots, and how impressive they have been, including this weekend’s dominating win over the Browns. The guys also dive into the Mitch Trubisky situation in Chicago, and whether or not Buffalo is for real. Also joining the show is the GOAT of all GOATS, friend of the program, 4X Super Bowl Champion, and the NFL all-time points leader, Adam Vinatieri, joins the show. He and Pat talk about his game on Sunday and how he was relishing an opportunity to have a game winning kick, why he thinks this years Colts team is a little different, how impressed he’s been with Jacoby Brissett and why everyone in that locker room isn’t shocked by how successful he’s been, Bill Belichick earning win 300, and his thoughts on where this Colts team can go (1:05:32-1:22:26). Today’s episode is a fun one. Come and laugh with us, cheers.

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On today’s show, Pat wraps up the week from above 30,000 feet on the fastest bird in the sky on the way back from Houston to Indianapolis. Included in today’s show are a couple of incredible interviews. First, Pro Bowler/Super Bowl Champion, and now analyst on ESPN, Ryan Clark, who covers all the big news happening in the NFL right now including Tom Brady potentially playing for a new team next year, Emmanuel Sanders and John Elway’s beef, and who his Super Bowl Contenders are in the AFC and the NFC (2:22-17:00). Next, All-Pro Linebacker and reigning Defensive Rookie of the Year, Colts standout, Darius Leonard joins the show. They chat about why this Colts team is clicking on all cylinders, what it’s like playing for Frank Reich, how Jacoby Brissett has performed so far, and what the expectations are for the Colts moving forward (20:32-32:44). Lastly, former All-Pro and Pro Bowl guard and friend of the show, Josh Sitton, stops by. They chat about the Packers success and if this is the happiest he’s ever seen Aaron Rodgers, whether or not the 49ers are for real, and his thoughts on Drew Brees potentially coming back from injury early (34:45-46:24). Also included is the wild story about how Pat and the boys were stranded outside of Minute Maid Park in Houston while trying to access their tickets for Game 2 of the World Series. It’s a good one. Come and laugh with us, cheers.

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On today’s show, Pat and the guys are joined by former NBA referee and member of one of the biggest betting scandals in recent sports history, Tim Donaghy. They discuss his role in the betting scandal that rocked the NBA and all of professional sports which eventually resulted in the FBI getting involved, what the process was like in terms of his job and what he was doing, the new film “Inside Man,” which is about the whole ordeal and what kind of involvement he had in the film, whether he thinks games are being fixed in other major sports leagues, where he thinks the next major betting scandal will come from, and what his time in prison was like. It’s an absolute roller coaster of an interview (3:05-26:24). Also included are Pat’s thoughts on the John Elway/Emmanuel Sanders situation, and who is in the right and what he thinks the atmosphere inside that locker room is currently like. Pat also gives his take on LeBron James and why he is becoming more and more unlikeable off the court. Today’s show is a fun one. Come and laugh with us, cheers.

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On today's show, Pat and the guys are joined by starting Center for the Arizona Cardinals and great friend of the show, AQ Shipley. They discuss how the Cardinals are quietly coming back to life, what his thoughts are on Kliff Kingsbury and what makes him so creative in terms of play calling. He chats about his budding relationship with Kyler Murray, and what he's starting to figure out about the NFL game which is leading him to more success. AQ also tells a couple stories from this past week in preparation for a tough game in New York against the Giants, including being singled out at practice by an authentic New York heckler, and also chats about what life is like as a new dad (3:01-35:50). The guys also discuss everything of note that happened this past weekend in the NFL and Pat breaks out his power rankings for the AFC and the NFC, and dives into what the Bears need to do with the Mitch Trubisky situation, as it seems to have reached it's boiling point. To close out the show, Golden Globe winner, 3x Emmy Winner, accomplished actor on both stage and screen, and the man responsible for one of the greatest characters in TV history, Jeremy Piven joins Pat and the guys in studio. They discuss his career as an actor, what Entourage did for it, and whether or not he knew it was going to be a massive success when it first came out. Jeremy also recounts a hilarious story from his time on Seinfeld, goes in depth on what school of acting he went to and what he's most comfortable with, and chats about his standup comedy and why he is such a perfectionist when it comes to the craft (1:04:14-1:30:39). Today's show is a fun one, come and laugh with us. Cheers.

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On today’s show, Pat records a little bit above the clouds on the way back from Palo Alto to Indianapolis. The guys each pick some of their favorite moments of the week from New York to Indy to San Francisco to Palo Alto. Included are interviews with Mike Pereira, LaVar Arrington, Pat’s take on where Cam Newton could possibly end up if the Panthers decide to trade him, and Zito’s brain exploding when trying to figure out whether or not their is salt water in the ocean in California. It’s a fun one. Come and laugh with us. Cheers.

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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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On today’s show, Pat and the boys are joined by Pittsburgh Steelers starting Quarterback, all-time FCS passing yards leader, and Junior World Duck Calling Junior Champion, Devlin “Duck” Hodges. They discuss his rise from practice squad player to 3rd string QB, to 2nd string QB, to eventual starter, and what that process has been like. He chats about the atmosphere in LA against the Chargers and all his thoughts pregame, his punting days in college at Samford, he answers some questions from around the room, and gives a little taste of his duck calling prowess (2:28-32:38). The guys also cover everything that happened over the weekend in the NFL including the blueprint on beating the Chiefs being out, the issues surrounding the Browns and who might be the cause for blame, the Cowboys falling apart and Jerry Jones deciding to back Jason Garrett. Pat also asks the guys who they would rather have in a backyard football game, Jameis Winston or Marcus Mariota, they discuss a rough flight back from New York, and Pat and Todd elaborate on their cars breaking down and possibly being done for. It’s a fun one, come and laugh with us. Cheers

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On today’s show, Pat records bits and pieces 38,000 feet in the air on the plane on the way back from Raleigh, North Carolina. The guys each pick some of their favorite moments from the past week including Pat’s story about having to take a bunch of edibles in the Heathrow Airport after playing the Jaguars in London and what that experience was like, his take on Dave Petersen, the moron who sent a disparaging letter to a Penn State football player for not “representing the school the way he should.” Also included are interviews with Green Bay Packers Running Back and newly minted NFC Offensive Player of the Week, Aaron Jones (2:25-12:48), and an incredibly insightful conversation with 4x Pro Bowler, 3x All-Pro, Super Bowl Champion, and former Green Bay Pack, Chicago Bear, and Miami Dolphins Guard, Josh Sitton (24:47-36:18). It was a long week, but a good one. Come and laugh with us, cheers.

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On today's show, Pat throws to an interview from yesterday that was picked up by nearly every sports media outlet in existence. 4x Pro Bowler, 3x First Team All-Pro, Super Bowl Champion, and future Hall of Famer, Richard Sherman, joins the show to talk everything related to DapGate. He breaks down why he thinks he was disrespected by Baker Mayfield at the beginning of the Browns v. 49ers Monday Night Game, and everything surrounding the dap up. He also chats about the 49ers success so far this season, what it's like playing for Kyle Shanahan, and why he thinks things got blown out of proportion with the DapGate situation. Lastly, Sherman issues an apology to Baker Mayfield (1:51-18:41). Also joining Pat and the boys for the remainder of the show live from the box truck in Raleigh, NC, is Thursday cohost and friend of the program, Matt Hasselbeck. They chat about their "report card" thus far from ESPN for the Thursday Night Football games, Pat and Matt discuss how exhilarating it is to catch a foul ball at a baseball game as Pat recounts Foxy getting absolutely BODIED trying to get one while the boys were at the ALDS game between the Yankees and the Twins. Hasselbeck also gives his thoughts on some of the things happening in the NFL including Duck Hodges getting his first start, whether or not Dak stinks, if the 49ers are real or not, and delivers an interesting take on the referee situation in the NFL. And per usual, Matt tells a few incredible stories that you won't hear anywhere else (28:36-01:44:23). Today's a great one. Come and laugh with us, cheers.

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On today’s show, Pat is joined by friend of the show, Bleacher Report OG, and host of the Lefkoe Show, Adam Lefkoe (@AdamLefkoe), live in New York City. They discuss everything that happened in week 5 of the NFL season, including how horrible Alberto Riveron and the rest of the refs have been, which teams are real and which teams are pretenders, what the issues are with the current media landscape, how excessive the overreactions facing certain teams are, who the best punter of all-time is, and what their ideal game shows to commentate would be. Lefkoe also tells people why they should like Chris Simms, despite what the most people may think about him without being familiar with his work, they challenge each other to a weight loss competition over the next few weeks, and tell a few stories (00:59-01:13:09). It’s a good one, come and laugh with us. Cheers.

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On today’s show, Matt Hasselbeck joins Pat and the boys again from the box truck in Greenville, North Carolina. They chat about the Kirk Cousins/Stefon Diggs drama in Minnesota and why the blame should maybe he pointed at someone else along with Kirk Cousins, and whether Matt has ever been in a similar situation. They also cover whether or not Matt thinks Jared Goff is a good quarterback, and what he says to the people that criticize him. Super Bowl MVP and elite quarterback, Joe Flacco also stops by to check in with the show. Pat and Matt also shoot the breeze, and chat about some people who Pat wasn’t initially a fan of, but eventually came around on. And because it is Friday, Pat uses this opportunity to culture Matt in some ways with a couple of picks for Friday Bangerz to help send you into the weekend. Today’s a fun one. Come and laugh with us, cheers.

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On today’s show, Pat and the guys record the show live from the box truck in Greenville, North Carolina. He chats more about his take on marijuana in the NFL after Percy Harvin publicly stated that he was high during every NFL game he played in, and why Pat thinks that is more beneficial to players long term than pain killers and other remedies. Also stopping by the box truck is friend of the show and Pat’s teammate both on the field and the broadcast booth, Matt Hasselbeck, joins the show with the entire Temple University football video team including the certifiable content machine that is Macho Scotty Smalls. They chat about the punting challenge he issued to Pat, and the $10,000 purse for charity that is now on the line. Scotty and the Temple football video guys chat about what it means to be Temple Tuff, being from near Philadelphia, their takes on Philly cheesesteaks, and Matt recounts a hilarious story that occurred during his time in Seattle. Pat and the boys also vent about all the technical issues that are still plaguing the studio and the box truck, and whether or not everything will ever work the way it was intended to. Don’t forget to tune in to #TNFonESPN as Pat, Matt, Adam Amin, and Molly McGrath call the action between Temple and ECU at 8 PM EST on ESPN. Today’s show is a therapeutic, fun one. Come and laugh with us, cheers.

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On today’s show, Pat is live from 1 World Trade Center in New York City and is joined by real estate mogul and star of “Million Dollar Listing,” Ryan Serhant. They discuss what it’s like controlling almost all of the real estate in New York, what the most expensive piece of property that he’s currently trying to sell, who his typical clientele is, what he did before becoming a real estate broker, and he tries to find Pat a nice piece of real estate in NYC (1:45-35:02). Pat also gives a full recap of week 4 in the NFL and is joined by one of the cohosts of Good Morning Football, Kyle Brandt. They cover Baker Mayfield and the Browns getting a big win in Baltimore and being all the way back, Danny Dimes likeness to William Wallace/whether or not the Redskins are the worst team in the NFL, Tom Brady playing his worst possible game and still finding a win against the Josh Allen led Bills, what it's like being in the NFL substance of abuse program, Vontaze Burfict being suspended for the season and whether he’ll ever play again, the current quarterback controversy in Chicago, and why Jerry Jones is finally going to start negotiating with Dak Prescott (Kyle Brandt - 41:52-1:03:14). Today’s a fun one, come and laugh with us, cheers.

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On today's show, Pat is joined by the GOAT. 4x Super Bowl Champion, 3x Pro Bowler, 3x First Team All-Pro, and one of Pat's best friends, Adam Vinatieri joins the show. They discuss whether or not he ever actually considered retirement after hitting a rough patch earlier this year, why he was so excited to come back and play for this Colts team, what he thinks his problems were earlier this season and what he did to fix them, and Pat tries to figure out what luxury vehicle Vinny is calling from in an honest, open interview that you don't want to miss (1:55-20:46). Pat and the guys also record some quick hits about tonight's Packers/Eagles game and look ahead to this weekend in the NFL as they record the show into a cell phone inside Foxy's XL Suite, as the truck won't be operational until this morning before the radio show. Pat also dives into the fiasco of not having a hotel room when arriving in Memphis, and all the other hijinks that took place once he and the boys landed. Pat's running on very few hours of sleep and another late night recording results in he and the boys being a little slap happy. It's a fun one that you'll enjoy. Come and laugh with us. Cheers.

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On today’s show, Pat is Live from 4 World Trade Center in New York City with new friend of the show and hilarious comedian, Paul Virzi. They discuss the current climate of comedy and how things have changed since he started, and how it has gotten more difficult keeping audiences happy with the current outrage culture, how Bill Burr initially discovered him and what their relationship with each other is like, his love for the New York Giants and what he thinks of the whole Daniel Jones situation and whether or not he was excited when the Giants first drafted him. Pat and Paul also chat about how sad the whole Antonio Brown saga is, what the final straw was for Giants fans with Odell Beckham, and other things going on in the NFL on an overreaction Monday. You can check out Paul’s special “I’ll Say This,” streaming now on Comedy Central, his album “Night At The Stand,” on iTunes, and The Virzi Effect Podcast wherever podcasts are found. Today’s show is an absolute blast. Come and laugh with us, cheers.

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Today's show features three of our favorite interviews from this week's radio show (Live on Westwood One from 10 AM - Noon EST, and live streamed on DAZN) with some incredible guests. First, Pat is joined by friend of the show, 7x Pro Bowler, 2x First Team All-Pro, former center for the New York Jets, Nick Mangold. They discuss his new venture into sports betting, the problem with all the horrendous refs in the NFL, his thoughts on the bill being passed in California to pay college athletes for the use of their image and likeness, what the difference between skinny and fat Rex Ryan is, and why he isn't in the Hall of Fame at Ohio State (2:20-23:10). Next, 2x Super Bowl Champion, and current WR for the Detroit Lions, Danny Amendola, joins for a chat with Pat. They discuss the differences between Tom Brady and some of the other quarterbacks he has played with, what he likes about the culture being built in Detroit, how all the fallout from his social media affected him, and whether or not it was fabricated, and he and Pat reminisce about a crazy night they had together in New Mexico (23:45-38:42). Lastly, 2x Super Bowl Champion, 12 year NFL veteran, former QB for the Detroit Lions and Pittsburgh Steelers, Charlie Batch, calls into the show. He and Pat discuss what his take is on Daniel Jones starting over Eli Manning, and how he was in a similar situation when he was in Detroit, and what the best way for Daniel Jones to have success will be. He also chats about the Big Ben situation with the Steelers and whether he thinks they'll be okay, and he dishes on what it was like being teammates with Barry Sanders, and whether or not his retirement was in any way similar to Andrew Luck's (41:39-1:01:07). Today's show is a good one, come and laugh with us. Cheers.

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On today's show, Pat and the boys are joined by friend of the show, Matt Hasselbeck, live from the box truck studio in New Orleans. They discuss everything going on in the NFL right now including Daniel Jones getting the starting nod in New York, whether or not Jalen Ramsay is going to be traded, and what Pat and Matt think about Adam Vinatieri's current situation and when he will bounce back, and Matt talks about the mental toughness it takes to be a starting QB in the NFL for a good chunk of time, only to go somewhere else with the intention of being someone's backup QB. Matt also tells a couple of incredible stories from this time in the locker room with guys including Brett Favre, Jerry Rice, Tom Coughlin, and Josh McCown, among others. Today's show is loaded with everything you need to be up to date on going on in the NFL ahead of week 3. It's a good one, come and laugh with us, cheers.

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On today’s show, Pat and the guys cover everything that happened in week 2 of the NFL including Lamar Jackson showing out and why the Ravens might be the real deal, the Packers staying hot and taking a commanding lead in the NFC North, Kirk Cousins’ woes at Quarterback for the Vikings, Ben Roethlisberger needing season ending elbow surgery and how Sunday could potentially be the last time he throws a football in the NFL, the Dolphins being possibly the worst team in NFL history, and whether or not Alabama could beat them. The guys also cover the theatrics surrounding the Wake Forest/North Carolina game that Pat called on Friday of last week, Doug Marrone wanting to smack a few of his players in the mouth, whether the Giants should move ahead with Daniel Jones and if Eli is done, Julio Jones being a freak of nature, Pat chats about Adam Vinatieri’s struggles and the conversation they had after the Colts big divisional win against the Titans, and who the favorite in the NFC South is now that Drew Brees is out for the foreseeable future due to thumb surgery. Today’s a good one, covering everything you need to know around the league after week 2. Come and laugh with us, cheers.

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On today's show, Pat and the guys recap the week from the box truck studio as they break down all the chaos and hilarity surrounding the week and how everything for the radio show and live stream was still being worked on down to the last second. Also included is a conversation with friend of the show, Super Bowl Champion, Super Bowl MVP, 2x NFL MVP, Quarterback of the Green Bay Packers, Aaron Rodgers. They battle tech issues at the start of the call and cover his relationship with Head Coach Matt LaFleur, how his relationship with Brett Favre has evolved over the years, his thoughts on the Packers week 1 performance against the Bears, and Aaron looks ahead to this weekend's matchup again the Vikings (8:48-38:40). Next, Pat's boothmate for Thursday Night College Football on ESPN and friend of the show, Matt Hasselbeck, stopped by the radio show to discuss the Aaron Rodgers/Brett Favre relationship, what it's like to be in a competitive QB room,  the best places to hang out in an NFL facility, and the hardest hit he took in his NFL career (39:29-59:34). Later, one of Pat's bosses, the Cerebral Assassin, The Game, Triple H, joins the show. They discuss WWE becoming a massive global brand, his competition in the sports entertainment world and whether or not he thinks WWE will get in a Wednesday night war with AEW, and how he maintains his work/life balance (1:02:58-1:20:35). To close out the show, Digz gives a couple of NFL gambling locks, and Nick gives a few bangers to help send you into the weekend. It's a good one. Come laugh with us. Cheers.

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On today’s show, Pat and the boys sit down for a conversation recorded on the anniversary of 9/11 with former University of Texas/Seattle Seahawks long snapper and Green Beret, Nate Boyer. They discuss where he was when he found out about 9/11 and what convinced him to go enlist, the process of becoming a Green Beret and how traveling abroad helped mold him for his time in the Green Beret’s, he tells some hilarious stories from his time at Texas, his involvement in the Colin Kaepernick situation, he talks about his work with Jay Glazer and their foundation, Merging Vets & Players. Nate also answers some questions from the guys concerning his film career, his relationship with Peter Berg, and what Matthew McConaughey is like on the sidelines at games (6:26-01:17:13). Today’s episode is a good one. Come and laugh with us, cheers.

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On today’s show, Pat and the boys are finally live from the recently completed new studio. Joining the show is 3x Super Bowl Champion, 2x Pro Bowler, and member of the Denver Broncos’ 50th anniversary, Mark Schlereth. Pat and Stink cover the Antonio Brown situation and whether or not people are misinterpreting the whole ordeal, his thoughts on the ways the NFL is changing, and what the NFL should do about the overtime rule as he called the Cardinals/Lions game on Sunday. Mark also sticks around for some questions from the boys as they discuss his acting career, what it was like meeting The Rock, how the chili business is, and who he thinks is going to win the Super Bowl this year. You’re not going to want to miss this one (2:34-57:45). Also, one of the most electric humans on the face of the earth, one of the main men responsible for the new studio, Technical Operations Director of DAZN and England’s finest, Petro Mnych, joins the show. They discuss how he thinks the relationship between PMI and DAZN will go, what some of the most challenging aspects of building the studio were, what is going on in England right now with the Queen and the Royal family, and Petro busts Zeet’s balls as they chat about their growing friendly rivalry. Today’s show is a good one. Come and laugh with us, cheers.

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On today’s bonus episode, Pat and the boys record the podcast late into the night immediately after the Packers and Bears kicked off the 100th NFL season. They chat about the game, and how happy they are that football is back. They also cover the ever increasing Antonio Brown drama and why they think he could potentially end up in New England on a one year deal with the Patriots, why Pat thinks the Colts could potentially go undefeated this year, who some of the teams are that everyone is excited to watch play this weekend, and recap the trip to Toronto including the story of running into Canadian legend and retired NHL left winger, Nick “Kyper” Kypreos. Pat and the boys also discuss the launch of the radio show on Westwood One and simulcast on DAZN (starting on Monday September 9th at 10:00 EST), chat about Alec Baldwin’s upcoming roast on Comedy Central whose dais includes Caitlyn Jenner. Pat also answers what his go to candy is on road trips, dives into LeBron’s new glass helmet initiative and if he is becoming less and less relatable, and chats more about his Escalade that he will be giving away to someone who listens to the radio show everyday next week. And finally, after a long hiatus, Friday Bangerz returns to the show to help send you into the weekend. Today’s a fun one. Come and laugh with us, cheers.

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On today's show, Pat and the guys are live from Canada and have a couple of incredible interviews. First, Super Bowl champion, 5x Pro Bowler, First Team All-Pro, one of the best RB's of all-time, Beast Mode, Marshawn Lynch makes his long overdue first appearance on the show. Pat and Marshawn chat about the fallout from the decision not to run the ball at the goal line in the Super Bowl and how it started the collapse of the Seahawks dynasty, his thoughts on current RB's in the league getting big money contracts, what he did growing up that prepared him for the NFL, and whether or not the Hall of Fame is something he has his eyes on (3:12-37:05). Next, 2x NBA MVP, 8x All-Star, 3x All-NBA First Team, 5x NBA assists leader, and member of the Phoenix Suns Ring of Honor, Canadian legend Steve Nash joins the show. They chat about his mentality towards the grind of an NBA season, what it was like playing with guys like Shaq, Kobe, and Dirk, and what he learned from guys like that, what he's currently doing with his media company, his relationship with Kevin Durant after serving as a consultant for the Warriors, and who he believes is the greatest NBA player of all-time (41:53-01:11:11). Pat and the guys also cover some NFL as they chat about Antonio Brown's newest drama with the Raiders and if the Chiefs are going to win the Super Bowl. They also recap their time in Canada and Pat previews a MASSIVE GIVEAWAY that will result in him giving away his Escalade to a fan who listens to the radio show every day next week (starting on 9/9). Today's a good one. Come and laugh with us, cheers.

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On today’s show, Pat and the guys are back from a 2 week hiatus with an exclusive interview with the newly christened QB1 of the Indianapolis Colts, as Jacoby Brissett joins the show live from the Colts’ indoor practice facility. They discuss everything stemming from the shock of Andrew Luck retiring, if his viral reaction on the sideline is when he first found out, and what his mindset was like coming into the building as the starter. They also chat about his preparation as we get closer to the start of the regular season, what is on his playlist during pregame, and how he wants people to view his game as starting quarterback of the Indianapolis Colts (3:24-31:36). Pat and the guys also discuss Brissett signing a $30 million extension twenty minutes after the end of their interview together, go over Andrew Luck’s retirement some more, they cover all the moves the Houston Texans have made in the last few days, and whether or not it makes them a better football team. They also do a deep dive into the AFC South, and react to Shady McCoy signing with the Chiefs. Pat also has a few thoughts on Jalen Hurts and some other things in the college football landscape, Dave Chappelle’s new standup special Sticks & Stones, and breaks down his fall schedule in detail. It’s good to be back. Come and laugh with us, cheers.

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On today's show, Pat and the boys are LIVE from Colts training camp as they welcome in the Cleveland Browns for a joint practice. Pat sits down with Colts GM and friend of the show, Chris Ballard, to discuss the Andrew Luck situation and when they think he might be back healthy, what he expects out of his Colts team this year after a successful 2018 season, what he would've asked for in return from the Bears if Pat had went and played there, his relationship with Coach Frank Reich, and how he thinks the team performed in the joint practice with the Browns (3:26-17:43). Next, 4x Pro Bowler, one of the most underrated receivers in the league, and Pat's former teammate, TY Hilton stops by. They chat about him being a veteran in the locker room and what that process has been like, his thoughts on the Colts' QB situation and how that affects his preparation, what the best thing he purchased in the offseason was, and if his kids are better athletes than he is (20:36-27:28). Lastly, first team All-Pro, last year's Defensive Rookie of the Year, and one of the best linebackers in football, Darius Leonard stops by. They discuss the improvements he made in the offseason to polish his game, his thoughts on training camp fights with other teams, what it's like being a new father, what he did to relax during the offseason, and what gives him the massive chip on his shoulder (35:22-42:38). Today's a fun one, come and laugh with us. Cheers.

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On today's show, the man who pioneered the industry Pat is about to embark in, the Godfather of sports talk radio, member of a countless number of broadcasting hall of fames, host of Mike's On: Francesa on the FAN, and creator of the Mike's On app, all around electric human being, Mike Francesa joins Pat and the guys live on FaceTime. They discuss how his career has changed with the times over the last 30+ years, his relationship with his former co-host Chris "Mag Dog" Russo and what their relationship was like while they were on the air, some advice he has for Pat with the start of the radio show around the corner, what his relationship with Odell Beckham and the New York Giants front office is currently like, his philosophy on taking phone calls during his show and why his treatment of the callers is often misconstrued, his thoughts on the upcoming NFL season as well as some takes on some of the players that are making waves this preseason, and he answers some questions from the room. This interview is a MUST LISTEN (2:08-1:03:37). Pat also covers his weekend in Toronto with Foxy as they were in town for the WWE Watchalong at Summerslam. Pat breaks down why Toronto might be his favorite city on the planet, what the Canadian hospitality is like, how going to a Blue Jays vs. Yankees game resparked his idea to have live betting available before every pitch at a baseball game and how it would improve the entertainment value, some of his favorite moments from the Watchalong event including his growing friendship/rivalry with Adam Cole, and his post NXT preshow run-in with Triple H on Saturday night and how he thought it might have been due to another dress code violation, and what it's like being dropped back into the WWE Universe after being gone for a few weeks and getting caught up with everything that is happened throughout the business. Today's episode is a great one. Come and laugh with us, cheers.

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On today's show, Pat and the guys finally chat about their fall plans which include a nationally syndicated radio show on Westwood One and the video version on DAZN. Pat also explains what his fall will be like including the radio show/livestream, the podcast, Thursday Night College Football, and Get Up! in New York. It's going to be a busy fall, but it's going to be a lot of fun. Next, radio host, ESPN College Football Analyst, former Heisman Trophy finalist and #2 overall pick in the 1998 NFL Draft, Ryan Leaf joins the show for an incredible conversation. They cover his days through college at Washington State, and his eventual experience in the NFL. He also candidly talks about his time in prison, and what the exact moment was that changed his life, and when he realized he needed to start becoming the person he wanted to be. He also discusses who some of his favorite current athletes are, whether or not he ever got into any Longest Yard type situations while in prison, what some of his fondest memories from his NFL days are, and what other sports he excelled at growing up. It's an inspiring and honest interview you don't want to miss (36:34-1:25:38). It's a great episode, and it's going to be an even better fall. Come and laugh with us. Cheers.

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On today's show, Pat and the boys discuss everything happening around the NFL as training camp has started to heat up. They dive into Baker Mayfield shotgunning a beer at the Indians game this past weekend and proceeding to light things up on the practice field, which has Pat feeling like his Browns to win the Super Bowl pick was correct, discuss Freddie Kitchens and Bob Wylie's dust up with each other, and why all these things contribute to a different mentality for the Cleveland Browns. They also chat about Hard Knocks, which premieres tonight and how they're excited for Gruden and AB to be highlighted a bit, and they discuss Andrew Luck's bum calf which has Colts fans everywhere very concerned. Pat also covers some of the things that he watched this weekend, including trying to finish the new Avengers movie, and he has some recommendations for next years Hall of Fame speeches after watching all seven hours of them over the weekend. Pat also chats about going to his 5th Indiana State Fair with Sam, and covers everything they did, all the different foods available, what some of his favorite carnival games are (and some of the ones he despises the most), and tells the hilarious story about the caricature that he and Sam got of themselves and the artists interesting and aggressive decision for the final product. Lastly, Pat teases the big news which should be revealed in 48 hours or less that is certain to ramp things up even more this fall. It's a fun one. Come and laugh with us, cheers.

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On today's show, Pat and the boys discuss his couple of days in Charlotte for the ESPN College Football seminar. He talks about getting thrown into the fire, and recounts his entire experience, as the college football season (and football in general) creeps closer and closer. Also joining the show is ESPN College Football storyteller/analyst, one of the most charismatic and genuine people on the face of the earth, and soon to be New York Times Bestselling Author, Marty Smith. He and Pat chat about his career path to where he's at now, the relationships he's made along the way, and a couple of stories from their few days together at the college football seminar. Marty also gives a sneak preview of his new book "Never Settle: Sports, Family,  and the American Soul," which details some incredible stories with the likes of Tim Tebow, Michael Vick, Ric Flair, Nick Saban, and his best friend, Eric Church, among many other things. You're really going to enjoy this interview (2:45-1:02:31). Pat and the guys also chat about LeBron taking heat for celebrating at his son's AAU game, the NFL season starting tonight with the Hall of Fame game, some of the stories that have been floating around training camp including Saints WR Michael Thomas signing a new deal, Lev Bell apologizing to fantasy owners for missing last season, and Nathan Peterman growing on Coach Gruden as well as the building excitement for the new season of Hard Knocks. Today's show is a great one. Come and laugh with us. Cheers.

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On today's show, Pat and the guys are joined by 18 year NFL veteran, 3x Pro Bowler, friend of the show, and now Pat's teammate in the booth for ESPN's College Football Thursday Primetime games, Matt Hasselbeck. They discuss Matt's long career in the NFL, and what he likes about commentating games as opposed to playing in them, he sheds some light on his broadcasting style and how he thinks that will play off Pat's, he shares some of his favorite stories about his time as one of Pat's teammates, including when he almost died in the locker room, he chats about his relationship with Brett Favre while on the Packers and throughout his career in the league, talks about some of the remedies he used to keep himself feeling young as he was getting older, and he and Pat look ahead to this season's Thursday Night college football slate (3:44-1:07:26). Be on the lookout for more news about Pat and boys, as calling college football games on Thursday night's won't be the only thing Pat has going this fall. Also, be sure to check out https://store.patmcafeeshow.com as everything in the store is currently 20% off with code #ThursdayNightMcAfee. Today's episode is a monumental one. Come and laugh with us, cheers.

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On today's show, Pat and the guys are joined in studio by comedian, AGT Superstar, and America's newest sweetheart, Ryan Niemiller, fresh off the most recent round of judges cuts on America's Got Talent. They chat about his journey thus far and what still needs to be done in order to reach his goal, the influx of opportunities that he has gained since being on national TV, some of the things that go on behind the scenes on America's Got Talent, what his relationship is like with some of the other acts on AGT, and where he see's his career going from this point forward. It's another hilarious and heartfelt interview that will leave you wanting to vote for Ryan as many times as possible (3:39-47:41). Also joining the show is up and coming country musician, and all-around hilarious human, Mitchell Tenpenny. Mitchell and Pat chat about his road to where he's currently at, what it's like being a non-traditional country artist, what made him decide to start his own label and go for it on his own, his songwriting process, how hard it is trying to make it in a place like Nashville where the music scene is competitive as can be, and what some of his hobbies are whenever he's not making music. You're going to like this guy. (53:07-01:13:23). Pat and the guys also discuss the NFL being back as several teams have started to report for training camp. They cover some of the things making waves around the league, and dive into Taylor Lewan being suspended for the first four games of the season, and why testing for certain supplements has become a slippery slope in the NFL. Today's a great one. Come and laugh with us, cheers.

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On today’s show, Pat and the guys discuss his thoughts on the new Aladdin movie, as well as some of the other documentaries that he watched over the weekend. They also discuss NFL training camp starting here soon and chat about friend of the show James Holzhauer stating that the Browns are the worst long term bet this season. Pat also gives his thoughts on teams putting players on the PUP list to start training camp, and everyone picks a team to win the Super Bowl with a little bit of money on the line. The guys also cover the recent heatwave going through not only Indianapolis, but apparently the entire planet, and Pat sends his well wishes and a way to help the people in his hometown of Plum, after serious flooding has afflicted many people in the area (https://www.gofundme.com/f/plum-boro-flooding-fund?utm_source=customer&utm_medium=copy_link&utm_campaign=p_cp+share-sheet). Also joining the show in studio is former finalist on the Ultimate Fighter and UFC Heavyweight, stand-up comedian, and cohost of The Fighter and the Kid and King and the Sting podcasts, and host of Below The Belt, all around hilarious human, Brendan Schaub sits down for an incredible conversation. He and Pat discuss his path to where he is now, including playing lacrosse and football in college, what his cup of coffee in the NFL was like, his relationship with Kimbo Slice while on the Ultimate Fighter, and his thoughts on his place in the comedy world after really going after it, and what he plans to do next (11:13-58:42). Today's show is loaded. Come and laugh with us, cheers.

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On today's show, Pat and the guys welcome on friend of the show, Ohio State legend, Super Bowl champion, 5th overall pick of the 2006 NFL Draft, and one of the funniest humans on the planet, AJ Hawk, for the entire episode. They discuss everything from AJ and Pat's relationship, them calling NCAA Football games together, AJ's relationship with Aaron Rodgers and how the Lake Tahoe tournament was, his thoughts on the raid on Area 51, whether he thinks aliens are real, and what he enjoys doing in his leisure time. They also cover his thoughts on players not being happy about their ratings in Madden, how he thinks the Packers will fare this NFL season, what it's like being apart of the first celebrity couple, whether he thinks Urban Meyer will coach college football again, and much more. It's a hilarious interview (2:14-1:49:44). Today's a fun one. Come and laugh with us, cheers.

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On today’s show, Pat breaks down his weekend in Philadelphia for the WWE Watch Along as he is recovering from almost having his back broken in two by a kendo stick strike from WWE legend Matt Hardy. He and the boys also recap the Djokovic vs. Federer Wimbledon final and how tennis is easily forgettable as an incredibly entertaining sport. They also do a deep dive into some more conspiracy theory talk as Pat and the guys talk about people preparing to storm Area 51 and how they think they will fare, and the Bob Lazar documentary about aliens and UFO’s as well as the Joe Rogan interview that Lazar did, and how Pat is still all the way in on other lifeforms being out there. He also explains how he’s so in on the alien movement, that he no longer subscribes to Bigfoot being real and relives his story about going Bigfoot hunting. Pat also looks ahead a little bit as he prepares for a loaded schedule in the fall and what that may entail for him. To close out the show, we reair the Joey Chestnut interview after Kobayashi recently stated in the news that he’s personally seen Chestnut cheat. The interview covers their rivalry, and gives a look behind the curtain at America’s greatest eater (1:57:12-2:29:14). It’s a good one. Come and laugh with us, cheers.

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On today’s show, Pat welcomes on The Voice of College Football, one of the best football minds there is, former Ohio State quarterback and friend of the show, Kirk Herbstreit. They discuss what it’s been like preparing for his kids to go play football at Clemson, his philosophy on dealing with trolls, why he thinks College Gameday has been so successful, whether he ever considered making a jump to cover the NFL, and who he likes this upcoming football season, in a fantastic interview (2:04-44:56). Later, Pat and the guys try to solve one of the biggest issues facing the earth today as they discuss global warming and try to connect the dots between that and pangaea. Block Dad also stops to announce the winners of the annual scholarships given out by the Pat McAfee Foundation (apply at thepatmcafeefoundation.org), they discuss the luxury of pods while flying long distances as Pat recaps some of the things he did in Hawaii while on vacation, they chat about the future of Netflix as other major streaming services emerge, and Zito sets a weight loss goal for a couple of weddings he has coming up. It’s a fun one, come and laugh with us. Cheers.

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On today's show, Pat and the guys are back from vacation and they break down everything surrounding the US Women's dominant run during the World Cup, and try to figure out what the deal is with the pay disparity between the women's team and the men's team, and in the end, come up with a solution that could change the face of soccer in the United States. Also joining the show is 3x NBA All-Star, 2x Gold Medalist, 3rd overall pick in the 2005 NBA Draft, and 14 year NBA veteran, Deron Williams. Deron and Pat discuss all the craziness with NBA free agency and his take on guys like Kawhi Leonard and Paul George deciding to play for the Clippers instead of teaming up with LeBron. They also rehash their respective rounds during the Baha Mar NFL/NBA Showdown, chat about what D Will does in his free time, what he thinks of the current landscape of the NBA, the MMA gym that he owns in Dallas and whether or not he's ever considered getting into the octagon, and much more in an incredible conversation (27:45-1:14:27). Today's show is a fun one, come and laugh with us. Cheers.

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On today's show, Pat's in Hawaii and everyone else is off work for the rest of the week. This episode features previous interviews with Aaron Rodgers (4:24-15:54), Tim Tebow (18:56-40:30), JJ Watt (42:25-1:07:42), and we celebrate the life of Jared Lorenzen with an old interview between The Hefty Lefty himself, and Pat. RIP. (1:06:04-1:39:36). Happy 4th of July, everybody. Come and laugh with us, cheers.

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On today's show, Pat recaps his trip to the Bahamas to play on Team NFL for The Showdown playing with legends from the NFL and NBA including Brett Favre, Aaron Rodgers, Scottie Pippen, Chris Paul, and Ray Allen, among others. He breaks down the whole weekend including the boys' time at the resort and in the casino, his golf game over the weekend, and all the other exploits that happened to the group. The guys also break down what's going on in NBA free agency with ridiculous amounts of money being thrown around. Also joining the show is 2x Pro Bowler, All-Pro, one of the best WR's in the NFL, and one of Pat's teammate from this weekend, Minnesota Vikings WR, Adam Thielen.  They discuss their golf games from this weekend, and how they worked as playing partners, he chats about going through regional combines in order to get a shot in the NFL, who some of his NFL heroes were growing up, how he thinks the Vikings will fare this NFL season, and what his impressions of Pat were after meeting him for the first time (1:44:49-2:11:25). Today's episode is an incredible one, come and laugh with us. Cheers.

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