PMS 2.0 1112 - Big Unit Thursday with Randy Johnson, Brian Windhorst, Peter Schrager, & AJ Hawk

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

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

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

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

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

On today’s show, Pat, AJ Hawk, and the boys chat about all the latest mock drafts as we are officially one week out from the NFL Draft, the NBA Playoff play-in games and the injuries that are mounting up, and what’s going on in the NHL as the playoffs are about to begin. Joining the progrum is 5x Cy Young, World Series Champion/MVP, 10x All-Star, 2002 Triple Crown winner, and Baseball Hall of Famer, Randy Johnson joins the show to chat about his illustrious career, being a physically impending presence, how much the game has changed from when he started to now, his love for photography and diving into that since retirement, and more (25:46-55:11). Next, ESPN NBA Analyst, Brian Windhorst joins the show to chat about the NBA Playoffs, injury updates, what Bronny James is going to do next, if the Warriors are going to blow things up, if Team USA is going to run through the Olympics, and his love for Ohio State and AJ Hawk (1:12:35-1:47:06). Later, NFL on FOX Insider and co-host of Good Morning Football, Peter Schrager joins the show to chat about his mock draft which tends to be very accurate, whether or not he’s moving to LA for Good Morning Football, what the biggest surprises from the draft might be, and much more (2:09:32-2:47:31). Make sure you subscribe to YouTube.com/thepatmcafeeshow to watch the show. Or watch on ESPN (12-2 EDT), ESPN’s Youtube (12-3 EDT), or ESPN+. We appreciate the hell out of all of you. See you tomorrow. Cheers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today’s show, Pat, Pacman Jones, AJ Hawk, and the boys chat about the rumors that Robert Kraft allegedly told Arthur Blank to not hire Bill Belichick, the Washington Commanders inviting 20 players for their in person visits at the same time, everything that happened in the NBA Playoff play-in games, and the current NHL Playoff picture. Joining the show LIVE in the ThunderDome to chat about her whirlwind last month, her goals growing up, being the #1 overall pick and how her transition to the WNBA will be, and much more is #1 overall pick of the Indiana Fever, someone with too many accolades to list, arguably the greatest college basketball player of all-time, Caitlin Clark (46:11-1:04:01). Next, 8x Super Bowl Champion, the GOAT, Bill Belichick joins the show to chat about the NFL Draft process and where times are at right now just a week away from the draft, and Pat and Bill also announce that Bill will joining the 5th Annual Draft Spectacular as a co-host for the entire show (1:28:22-2:03:18). Later, one of the NASCAR GOAT’s, defending champion at Talladega, 63 time winner in the NASCAR Cup Series, Kyle Busch joins the show to chat about Talladega this weekend, his schedule, the old guard versus the new guard, and much more (2:09:03-2:28:54). Make sure you subscribe to YouTube.com/thepatmcafeeshow to watch the show. Or watch on ESPN (12-2 EDT), ESPN’s Youtube (12-3 EDT), or ESPN+. We appreciate the hell out of all of you. See you tomorrow. Cheers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today’s show, Pat, Darius Butler, AJ Hawk, and the boys chat about both the NHL Playoffs on the horizon and the NBA Playoffs starting tonight with the Play-In games, as well as everything happening around the NFL as we are a little over a week out from the Draft. Joining the progrum is Pro Bowler, Mr. Irrelevant of the 2022 NFL Draft, fresh off playing in the Super Bowl, the Quarterback for the San Francisco 49ers, Brock Purdy. Pat, Brock, and the boys chat about his career up to this point, if he hears all the negativity, joining John Deere to find a Chief Tractor Officer, his relationship with Kyle Shanahan and John Lynch, what it’s like playing with the plethora of weapons he has, and more (28:13-54:14). Next, 13 year NHL veteran, 3x All-Star, and ESPN NHL Analyst, PK Subban joins the show to set the stage for the remaining spots in the NHL Playoffs, which teams are getting hot at the right time, and his expectations for the next few days (1:19:20-1:37:10). Later, Low Amateur from The Masters, Neal Shipley joins the show to chat about his whirlwind weekend of going viral, and being paired with Tiger Woods on Sunday (1:38:31-1:58:01). Lastly, NBA MVP, 11x All-Star, 10x All-NBA, Hall of Famer, 2x Gold Medalist, and co-host of Inside the NBA on TNT, Charles Barkley joins the show to chat about the playoffs, who he thinks is going to win the title, the 1992 Olympic Team and where other teams stack up against them, and his thoughts on people who scheduled their entire day around the eclipse (1:58:36-2:30:37). Make sure you subscribe to YouTube.com/thepatmcafeeshow to watch the show. Or watch on ESPN (12-2 EDT), ESPN’s Youtube (12-3 EDT), or ESPN+. We appreciate the hell out of all of you. See you tomorrow. Cheers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today’s show, Pat, Darius Butler, AJ Hawk, and the boys chat about Scottie Scheffler dominating The Masters and winning his 2nd Green Jacket in 3 years, how important the golf course is as a character to the tournament, UFC 300 being an unbelievable card, some of the different stories floating around the NFL, and much more. Joining the progrum fresh off arguably the greatest knockout in the history of the UFC is former Featherweight Champion of the World and NEW BMF Champion, Max Holloway to chat about the fight, winning the BMF title, his career as a whole, when he’s looking to get into the Octagon next, and much more (28:24-47:43). Later, ESPN MLB Insider, Jeff Passan joins the show to chat about the award he was just presented, all the elbow injuries to pitchers in the bigs, why it’s an issue that goes all the way to youth baseball, initiatives the MLB is doing in conjunction with Jackie Robinson Day, Angel Hernandez facing heat, and everything else going on in the majors (1:10:29-1:56:35). Next, NBA Insider for Stadium, and The Athletic, Shams Charania joins the show to chat about the NBA Playoffs and everything we need to know before the play-in games kick off (2:10:57-2:23:04). Lastly, 6x All-Star, World Series Champion, Cy Young winner, and MLB Analyst for MLB Network, CC Sabathia joins the show to give his take on the elbow injuries, why he ultimately decided to play baseball, why he always was dominant on Jackie Robinson Day, and how important these early season games are (2:27:50-2:45:03). Make sure you subscribe to YouTube.com/thepatmcafeeshow to watch the show. Or watch on ESPN (12-2 EDT), ESPN’s Youtube (12-3 EDT), or ESPN+. We appreciate the hell out of all of you. See you tomorrow. Cheers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today’s show, Pat, Pacman Jones, Darius Butler, AJ Hawk, and the boys chat about The Masters and who they like this week as they get a couple of live look-in’s from the driving range and Par 3 Course, chat about the men’s and women’s NCAA Championship game ratings, some of the free agents who are left, and everything else happening around the NFL. Joining the progrum is 3x DPOY, Houston Texans Ring of Honor Member, 7x All-Pro, 5x Pro Bowler, future Hall of Famer, JJ Watt joins the show to announce that Burnley FC will have a team joining the TST, as Pat also announces that he’ll have a team entering TST (The Soccer Tournament) in June as well. They also discuss how Burnley is doing, his draft process experience, his thoughts on the Texans offseason, and more (22:05-1:22:18). Later, 13 year NHL veteran, 3x All-Star, Gold Medalist, and ESPN NHL Analyst, PK Subban joins the show to chat about the NHL Playoff race, which teams he likes to make a run at a Stanley Cup, who the hottest teams in the NHL are right now, and much more (1:39:01-2:17:12). Make sure you subscribe to YouTube.com/thepatmcafeeshow to watch the show. Or watch on ESPN (12-2 EDT), ESPN’s Youtube (12-3 EDT), or ESPN+. We appreciate the hell out of all of you. See you tomorrow. Cheers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices