The Pat McAfee Show

On today's show, Pat, Michael Cole, AJ Hawk, Darius Butler and the boys are LIVE in Vegas from WWE World for a LOADED show previewing WrestleMania 41 this weekend at Allegiant Stadium. In the open, we reveal the WrestleMania set in extraordinary fashion. In the first hour, we are joined by the Original Tribal Chief, Roman Reigns to be wholly Acknowledged by WWE World & the progrum, discuss Paul Heyman's recent betrayal, how proud he is of Jey Uso, and preview his Triple Threat match to settle historical scores with CM Punk & Seth Freakin' Rollins. Also in the first hour, WWE Hall of Famer & GOAT, the Texas Rattlesnake, Stone Cold Steve Austin jumped on stage to reminisce about WrestleMania 38 in Dallas, Texas, life on Broken Skull Ranch here in Nevada, his business ventures, and much more. In the second hour, the Eradicator Rhea Ripley joined the progrum to tell us how she feels ahead of her Triple Threat match to reclaim the Women's World Championship vs. Bianca Belair & Iyo Sky, the growth of WrestleMania over the last decade, how she grew into herself while in the WWE, and more. Also in the second hour, CCO of the WWE, 14x Champion, the King of Kings Triple H joined the show to show his love for the passionate fans here at WWE World, whether or not there is a ceiling on how big WrestleMania can become, why John Cena cannot kill the WWE, his second induction into the WWE Hall of Fame this evening, his creative process, and much more. Make sure to subscribe to youtube.com/thepatmcafeeshow [http://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 you. We'll see you LIVE from WWE World again on Monday to recap all the WrestleMania action. Cheers.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices [https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices]

On today’s show, Pat, AJ Hawk, and the boys chat about last night’s Play-In games in the NBA, all the different happenings in MLB, and everything happening in the sports world as we are on the Road to Wrestlemania before heading to Las Vegas. Joining the show to chat about the NBA Playoffs, the future of NBA and their broadcasts and digital rights, changes to the playoff format, potential expansion, moving to Christmas Eve, and much more. Later, 4x MVP, Super Bowl Champion/MVP, and current free agent, Aaron Rodgers joins the show to clear the air on a lot of the stories floating around about him, and to chat about the ending of his time in New York, plus plans for his future. Make sure to subscribe to youtube.com/thepatmcafeeshow [http://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 LIVE from Las Vegas on the Road to Wrestlemania, cheers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices [https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices]

On today’s show, Pat, Darius, AJ Hawk, and the boys chat about last night’s NBA Play-In games, if the Magic can make a run in the East, and how confident people are in the Warriors now with Jimmy Butler and Steph Curry being together. They also chat about the certainty of Cam Ward going #1 to the Titans, and how we know little else. Joining the progrum to break down everything going on in the NBA playoffs, Mike Malone being fired by the Nuggets and how weird that whole situation is, where Kevin Durant should go next, and who ultimately is going to win the NBA Title is 13 year NBA veteran, 18th pick of the 2000 NBA Draft, 2005 3 point contest champion, co-host of the Knuckleheads podcast, and now ESPN NBA analyst, Quentin Richardson. Next, ESPN College Football/Basketball Insider, The Authority, Pete Thamel joins the show to give the latest update about what he’s hearing with Nico Iamaleava. Later, the voice of College Football, and NFL on Prime color commentator, Kirk Herbstreit joins the show to chat about the issues with college football right now amidst the Nico Iamaleava situation, who he likes at Quarterback in this draft class, his thoughts on the Columbus Blue Jackets and Cincinnati Reds, and more. Make sure to subscribe to youtube.com/thepatmcafeeshow [http://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 [https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices]

On today’s show, Pat, Darius, AJ Hawk, and the boys discuss Jackie Robinson Day in baseball, all he did for the sport and the country as a whole, and how incredible of a player he was. They also chat about tonight’s NBA play-in games as the playoffs are officially here, as well as all the different NFL news stories as we inch closer and closer to the NFL draft. Joining the progrum to chat about the NBA playoffs, the surprising coaching firings, and Nico Harrison holding a media only meeting with no recording devices in Dallas is super agent and CEO of Klutch Sports, Rich Paul. Next, NFL Insider for ESPN, former co-host of Good Morning Football, Peter Schrager joins the show to chat about all the different movement with the Draft, what he’s hearing about Shedeur Sanders, if he anticipates a bunch of trades, what the Steelers will do with their pick, and much more. Later, Maxwell Award winner, Doak Walker Award Winner, 2x All-American, and future 1st round pick, former Boise State Running Back, Ashton Jeanty joins the show to chat about the draft process, why he decided to stay at Boise State, which RB’s he modeled his game after growing up, if he’s worked out with any other RB’s in the league, what this process has been like, and much more. Make sure to subscribe to youtube.com/thepatmcafeeshow [http://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 [https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices]

On today's show, Pat is LIVE from Sacramento ahead of WWE Monday Night Raw, while Darius Butler, AJ Hawk, and the boys are back in Indianapolis as they recap yesterday's electric Masters that saw Rory McIlroy finally capture his elusive Green Jacket after a drama filled up and down final round, they chat about their experiences at Big Night AHT, look at the NBA and NHL playoff situations, and everything else happening around the sports world. They're also joined by several incredible guests including Chris "Soly" Solomon of No Laying Up to recap the Masters and Rory's win, Ian Rapoport to update us on everything happening around the NFL including Derek Carr potentially being out for the season, Josh Pate of CBS Sports to discuss the Nico Iamaleava situation at Tennessee and where he might wind up next, the greatest goal scorer of all-time, Stanley Cup Champion, 3x Hart Trophy Winner, Conn Smythe Winner, and countless other accolades, Alexander Ovechkin, and lastly, Head Coach of the newly minted National Champion Western Michigan Broncos men's hockey team, Pat Ferschweiler. Make sure to subscribe to youtube.com/thepatmcafeeshow [http://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 [https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices]