The Pat McAfee Show

On today’s show, Pat, AJ Hawk, Coach Chuck Pagano, and the boys break down everything happening around the football world, including another edition of What The Chuck, then Coach and the lads preview tonight’s Thursday Night Football showdown between the Carolina Panthers and Green Bay Packers, break down the Tale of the Tape, and make their picks for the matchup. Joining the progrum, Junior NFL Insider for ESPN, Ian Rapoport, stops by to discuss the blockbuster trade sending Jeffrey Simmons to the Chicago Bears and what his addition means for their defense. Raps also dives into the Colts’ decision to unload some of their biggest stars, comparing the compensation involved in each deal and what these moves could mean for the teams involved. Sticking with football, Thursday Night Football Analyst, Kirk Herbstreit, joins the boys to share his thoughts on tonight’s primetime matchup, the DraftKings boost, and the future of the Colts organization following their recent roster shakeup. Herby also weighs in on the Milwaukee Brewers making history as a small-market franchise with their first World Series championship before diving into some of the biggest storylines from around college football. Keeping the celebration rolling, Milwaukee Brewers Closer, Trevor Megill and World Series MVP William Contreras join the progrum live from the Brewers’ bus after recording the final strikeout to secure the franchise’s first World Series title. Megill reflects on the emotions of winning it all, what the championship means to the team and the city of Milwaukee, and just how special this historic season has been. Rounding out the show, ESPN Hockey Analyst and Stanley Cup Champion, Erik Johnson, swings by to preview this weekend’s Breeders’ Cup, discussing the horses he’s buying and selling and what it takes to compete in such a stacked field. The conversation then shifts to the ice as Johnson weighs in on Connor McDavid’s unbelievable play, the latest trade rumors, and several other developing storylines from around the NHL. Make sure to subscribe to youtube.com/thepatmcafeeshow or watch on ESPN (noon–2 p.m. EDT), ESPN’s YouTube channel (noon–3 p.m. EDT), or ESPN+. We appreciate the hell out of all of you! We’ll see you tomorrow. Cheers.
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On today’s show, Pat, DBut, AJ Hawk, and the boys break down everything happening around the NFL with another edition of Everything DB, before heading In The Trenches with AQ Shipley. Joining the progrum, Junior NFL Insider for ESPN, Ian Rapoport, stops by to discuss the apparent fire sale taking place in Indianapolis as the Colts continue to move on from some of their biggest names. Raps breaks down the trades sending Quenton Nelson to Seattle and DeForest Buckner back to San Francisco, along with the latest developments surrounding Josh Downs and his request to be traded. Next, CBS commentator and future Hall of Famer, JJ Watt, joins the boys to discuss his Milwaukee Brewers coming up short in their attempt to sweep the Tampa Bay Rays in Game 4 of the World Series. Shifting back to football, JJ reflects on calling this past weekend’s Bengals-Ravens matchup before diving into the Chiefs’ uncharacteristic offensive struggles against a Seattle Seahawks defense that has caused problems for opposing teams all season. He also weighs in on DeForest Buckner’s addition to the 49ers defense, what it means to be playing the best football of his career, and the growing frustration surrounding penalties against defensive players for hits on quarterbacks. Keeping the football conversation rolling, Detroit Lions superstar Running Back, Jahmyr Gibbs, joins the progrum to discuss his mindset entering the season as the team’s primary back following David Montgomery’s departure. Gibbs also gives the boys a look inside Detroit’s locker room, his relationship with Jared Goff, the viral celebration following the Packers jumping offsides, and how the team plans to celebrate Halloween together. Turning our attention to the hardwood, Senior NBA Insider for ESPN, Shams Charania, stops by with the latest injury news from around the league. Shams starts with Tyrese Haliburton potentially missing extended time due to a hamstring injury, along with several other injury concerns facing the Indiana Pacers, before providing updates on Anthony Edwards, Jalen Williams, Kawhi Leonard, Paolo Banchero, and Jaren Jackson Jr. He also discusses Kyrie Irving’s return to the court, the opportunity to play alongside Cooper Flagg for the first time, and several other developing storylines across the NBA. Rounding out the show, MLB Network Analyst and 12-year MLB veteran, “The Mayor” Sean Casey, swings by to preview tonight’s Game 5 of the World Series between the Milwaukee Brewers and Tampa Bay Rays. With the series shifting to a pivotal matchup in Tampa Bay, Casey breaks down what to expect as both teams look to gain the upper hand. Make sure to subscribe to youtube.com/thepatmcafeeshow or watch on ESPN (noon–2 p.m. EDT), ESPN’s YouTube channel (noon–3 p.m. EDT), or ESPN+. We appreciate the hell out of all of you. We’ll see you tomorrow. Cheers.
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On today’s show, Pat, DBut, AJ Hawk, and the boys recap last night’s MNF game between the Dallas Cowboys and Philadelphia Eagles, as Dak Prescott led the Cowboys to a 38-21 victory over their division rivals. The boys also dive into everything happening around the sports world, including the Milwaukee Brewers looking to complete a sweep of the Tampa Bay Rays tonight and cap off a dominant postseason run with their first World Series title in franchise history. Joining the progrum, College GameDay Host, Rece Davis, breaks down his latest edition of Rece’s Pieces, highlighting some of the biggest storylines from the weekend in college football. Rece discusses the Big 12’s College Football Playoff outlook, the incredible stories unfolding at UCLA and Kentucky, and why LSU could be a dangerous team if they find their way into the CFP. He also reveals his latest AP Top 25 ballot and reacts to Tone’s Above Average Poll. Shifting gears to the NFL, Senior NFL Insider for ESPN, Adam Schefter, stops by to discuss the latest moves and potential shakeups around the league ahead of the trade deadline. Schefty breaks down the Indianapolis Colts trading Quenton Nelson to the Seattle Seahawks in exchange for a 2027 third-round pick and a 2028 fifth-round pick, while also providing insight into other moves Indianapolis could make, including potentially dealing DeForest Buckner. He also explains why Khalil Mack remains a name to watch with the Chargers sitting at 0-6 and highlights several notable wide receivers who could be on the move. Rounding out the show, legendary filmmaker and director, Peter Berg, joins the boys to discuss his newest film, The Mosquito Bowl, which premieres in theaters this Friday before arriving on Netflix November 25th. Berg takes the lads behind the scenes of the film, sharing how the story came to life, what inspired him to bring it to the screen, and why the experience of making it was so special. Make sure to subscribe to youtube.com/thepatmcafeeshow or watch on ESPN (noon–2 p.m. EDT), ESPN’s YouTube channel (noon–3 p.m. EDT), or ESPN+. We appreciate the hell out of all of you! We’ll see you tomorrow. Cheers.
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On today’s show, Pat, DBut, AJ Hawk, and the boys overreact to everything from around the football world this weekend, including their Top 5 Storylines, before looking ahead to tonight’s Monday Night Football showdown as the Dallas Cowboys travel to Philadelphia for a divisional matchup against the Eagles. Joining the progrum is Rams Quarterback, Matthew Stafford as he reflects on becoming the franchise leader in passing touchdowns and making NFL history as the first quarterback to accomplish that feat with two different teams. Stafford also discusses the Rams’ season thus far and the outside noise surrounding the team, how Sean McVay continues to elevate his players, the origins of his signature no-look passes, the dynamic backfield duo of Kyren Williams and Blake Corum, and what makes Puka Nacua such a special talent. Next, Senior NFL Insider for ESPN, Adam Schefter, stops by to discuss the latest news from around the league as the NFL trade deadline approaches. Schefty breaks down several notable names to keep an eye on, including Jonathan Taylor, Quenton Nelson, DeForest Buckner, Khalil Mack, and Josh Sweat, before weighing in on the possibility of Fernando Mendoza becoming the Raiders’ starting quarterback. Continuing the conversation around the league, ESPN NFL Analyst, 12 year NFL veteran at QB, Dan Orlovsky, breaks down some of the biggest storylines from Week 7. Dan takes a closer look at JJ McCarthy’s performance in his first start for the Giants, the Cleveland Browns’ surprising 5-2 start, the Kansas City Chiefs’ underwhelming offense, and several other notable performances and developments from across the NFL. Make sure to subscribe to youtube.com/thepatmcafeeshow or watch on ESPN (noon–2 p.m. EDT), ESPN’s YouTube channel (noon–3 p.m. EDT), or ESPN+. We’ll see you tomorrow. Cheers.
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On today’s show, Pat, AJ Hawk, and the boys react to Caleb Williams’ performance in a huge win over the Patriots on Thursday Night Football. They preview this weekend’s college football slate—including College GameDay heading to Salt Lake City for Utah vs. Houston— make their picks for Week 7 of the NFL, and take a look at some RAM Trucked nominees. Joining the progrum today, Junior NFL Insider for ESPN, Ian Rapoport, provides news and updates from around the league, including the latest on Cole Kmet’s injury, which appears to be season-ending. Rapsheet also discusses the Colts having a couple more games before needing to make decisions regarding potential trades and Shane Steichen’s future in Indianapolis, the likelihood of Puka Nacua playing on Sunday, and Zach Charbonnet returning for the Seahawks. Next, 7x National Champion and the greatest football coach of all time, Nick Saban, joins the progrum to break down Utah’s play heading into Saturday’s matchup against Houston. Coach also talks glowingly about his experience in Provo last weekend, shares his definition of success, gives his thoughts on CJ Carr, and discusses Michigan’s keys to victory against Indiana. Sticking with Utah, Head Coach Morgan Scalley makes quite the entrance, rolling into the progrum on a motorized suitcase. Coach Scalley discusses the culture of his Utah squad, what it was like growing up in Salt Lake City, and his love for the Utah Utes. He also shares his thoughts on the possibility of expanding the College Football Playoff to 24 teams. Finally, The Udder Guy, Stanford Steve, joins Pat and the boys to make their picks for the entire NFL Week 7 slate.Make sure to subscribe to youtube.com/thepatmcafeeshow or catch the show on ESPN (noon–2 p.m. EDT), ESPN’s YouTube channel (noon–3 p.m. EDT), or ESPN+. We appreciate the hell out of all of you. We’ll see you Monday. Cheers.
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