The Pat McAfee Show

On today's show, Pat, AJ Hawk, and the boys chat about the Thunder eliminating the Wolves and officially making it to the NBA Finals after a complete and utter domination, as well as the Florida Panthers eliminating the Canes and reaching the Stanley Cup Finals for the third straight season, as well as all the other news floating around the NFL and the world of sports as a whole. Joining the show is 21 year NBA veteran, 3x Sixth Man of the Year, and future lead game analyst for the NBA on NBC, Jamal Crawford to chat about the Thunder and how good they could be and why they’re so tough to beat now, his thoughts on Pacers/Knicks, how important defense becomes this late in the playoffs, and more. Next, 3x Stanley Cup Champion, NHL on TNT analyst, Pat Maroon joins the show to chat about the Panthers once again reaching the Stanley Cup Finals, how Florida has become the hockey capital of the world, why the Panthers style of play is so difficult to play against, and his thoughts on Dallas vs. Edmonton. Later, back-to-back-to-back NLL Champion and human highlight reel from the Buffalo Bandits, Chase Fraser joins the show to chat about the NLL and it’s growing popularity, the differences between box lacrosse and traditional lacrosse, being “PLL tough,” the olympics, 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, enjoy Memorial Day weekend, we’ll see you on Tuesday. Cheers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices [https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices]

On today's show, Pat, Darius Butler, and the boys are joined LIVE in studio by future first ballot Hall of Famer JJ Watt, recapping last night’s Game 4 victory for the Indiana Pacers over the New York Knicks, Pat’s promo at the game, and everything else in the sports world. In the first hour, 13-year NBA Vet Quentin Richardson joins the progrum to talk about the Pacers seizing the moment, the evolution of the skill level of the NBA, SGA’s stardom, Rick Carlisle’s playoff prowess, and more. In the second hour, JJ Watt gives us his insight on Trey Hendrickson’s contract situation, Burnley getting back to the Premier League, and more. ESPN’s NFL Analyst & die-hard Knicks fan to recap his experience at the game, Jalen Ramsey’s trade talks, and more. Also in the second hour, Cornell Men’s Lacrosse star & National Champion CJ Kirst joins us to break dahn his road to the title and whats ahead in the NLL or PLL. In the last hour, we wrap things up with an awesome edition of #AskJage. 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. See you tomorrow. Cheers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices [https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices]

On today's show, Pat, Peter Schrager, Darius Butler, and the boys are LIVE from outside the Gainbridge Fieldhouse ahead of Game 4 between the Indiana Pacers & the New York Knicks. In the first hour, we preview tonight's action, including the return to the arena by Tyrese Haliburton's dad, John Haliburton, and recap Game 4 that saw the Oklahoma City Thunder take a 3-1 lead over the Minnesota Timberwolves. ESPN's Senior NBA Insider Shams Charania joined the progrum to talk all things NBA, including a prediction that this NBA offseason will be "the most craziest ever", where Giannis Antetokounmpo may end up, the allure of the Pacers organization for free agents league wide, an update on Jayson Tatum's recovery, the latest on LeBron James' player option, what's ahead for the Boston Celtics, and more. ESPN NFL Analyst & die-hard New York Knicks fan Peter Schrager also joins us to chat about what he expects tonight & in the rest of the series, what he likes about the Jaguars offseason, his sense of Jaire Alexander's standing with the Packers, and more. We are also joined by legendary Pacers fan from New York in Hans Perez, to recap everything that's happened since he was hit with a trash bag in a viral video & the whirlwind that brought him to Indianapolis for tonight's game. 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. See you tomorrow. 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 discuss both of last night’s playoff blowouts including the Thunder once again manhandling the Timberwolves, and the Panthers routing the Canes 5-0, before previewing tonight’s Pacers/Knicks and Oilers/Stars games. Joining the progrum LIVE in studio to preview the Indianapolis 500 and everything going on in the world of sports over this Memorial Day weekend is acclaimed author and co-host of Marty & McGee, Ryan McGee. Next, 13 year NBA veteran, former 3 point shooting contest champion, co-host of the Knuckleheads podcast and ESPN NBA analyst, Quentin Richardson joins the show to chat about how dominant the Thunder have been, and his thoughts on the Pacers and Knicks series and game two tonight. Later, NFL Network Senior Insider, Ian Rapoport joins the show to wrap up everything that happened around the NFL this week. 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, enjoy Memorial Day weekend, we’ll see you on Tuesday. 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 discuss the tragic news of Colts owner Jim Irsay’s sudden passing, and reflect on one of the most unique, giving, philanthropic humans of all-time. They also discuss the Pacers having one of if not the greatest comeback in NBA playoff history last night to steal game 1 from the Knicks in MSG in overtime, plus the Dallas Stars erasing a 3-1 lead at the start of the 3rd period to take game 1 from the Oilers in the Western Conference Finals in the NHL. Joining the progrum is former Head Coach of the Denver Nuggets, NBA Champion, and now ESPN NBA analyst, Michael Malone to chat about both the Eastern and Western Conference Finals and how he see’s both series panning out after each game 1. Next, 3x Super Bowl Champion, 2x AP NFL Coach of the Year, Bruce Arians joins the show to say a few words and help remember Jim Irsay. Later, ESPN College Football Insider, Heather Dinich joins the show to chat about the news that the College Football Playoff will be seeding teams 1-12 next year and how quickly we might get a 14 or 16 team playoff. 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]