PMS 2.0 1655 - Watt Wednesday with JJ Watt, Ian Rapoport, Jahmyr Gibbs, Shams Charania, Sean Casey, In the Trenches with AQ Shipley, Everything DB with Darius Butler, & AJ Hawk

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On today’s show, Pat, AJ Hawk, and the boys break down everything happening around the football world, including another edition of This Week’s Shite Division and tonight’s Thursday Night Football showdown between the New England Patriots and Chicago Bears.  Joining the progrum today, Bills Tight End, Dalton Kincaid, makes a special announcement, revealing that he’ll be the Celebrity Guest Picker on College GameDay this Saturday when Utah hosts Houston in a highly anticipated matchup between two ranked teams.  Sticking with college football, Thursday Night Football Analyst, Kirk Herbstreit, joins the boys to preview tonight’s Patriots-Bears showdown and share his expectations for both teams. Herby also dives into Ohio State’s remaining schedule and their quarterback situation following Julian Sayin’s elbow injury, Indiana and Josh Hoover’s opportunity to prove their championship caliber once again against Michigan, and several other intriguing matchups around college football this weekend.  Keeping the focus on tonight’s Thursday Night Football matchup, 37-year coaching veteran, Chuck Pagano, breaks down the Tale of the Tape between the Patriots and Bears as he looks to turn things around with his Thursday night picks after a tough 1-5 start to the season.  Taking a break from the football talk, the lads get a surprise visit from retired U.S. Marine Corps First Sergeant, Drill Instructor, and Plum alumnus Sgt. Patrick Gartland. He shares stories from his time in the Marines, discusses The Mosquito Bowl, which hits theaters October 30th, and reflects on his experience traveling to Australia with Pat for the highly anticipated Netflix film.  Rounding out the show, 14-year NBA veteran and ESPN NBA Analyst, Kendrick Perkins, swings by to discuss why this NBA season has the potential to be one of the best of all time, with parity and an incredible amount of talent spread across the league. Big Perk also weighs in on LeBron and the 76ers, why Victor Wembanyama needs to embrace his size and dominate around the basket, expectations for the Golden State Warriors, and why the Los Angeles Lakers could be a real problem for the rest of the league.  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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On today’s show, Pat, AQ Shipley, and DBut are LIVE from LA at the NFL Network studios while AJ Hawk, and the boys are back in Indy to break down opening night of the NBA with LeBron, OKC, and the Celtics kicking off the start of the season. The lads breakdown the best defensive back plays of the week and this week's Situation Report with Darius Butler, then head In The Trenches with AQ Shipley for the best offensive lines of the week. Joining the progrum is former NFL Doctor, Dr. David Chao, to discuss Jalen Hurts’ blood clot and his path to getting back to playing football.  Next, Color Commentator for the NFL on CBS' #1 booth, and Future Hall of Famer, JJ Watt, shares his expectations on the Colts going forward following the firing of Chris Ballard, breaks down the game he called Sunday between the Bills-Raiders, the Rams shocking start to their season, the Bronco’s offense, the divisional matchup between the Bengals-Ravens this weekend, breaking Jim Nantz’s hand live on air, and more around the NFL.  Then, College GameDay host, Rece Davis, joins the show to break down his Rece’s Pieces from the weekend including the margins being so small in college football right now, a Texas team led by Arch Manning seemingly coming to a crossroads, and a preview for Utah-Houston as College Gameday heads to Salt Lake City. Rece also discusses Ohio State losing their starting QB Julian Sayin, and the new 24-team playoff, and reveals his personal Top 25 teams in college football, with BYU claiming the number one spot and then reacts to Tone’s Above Average Poll.  Following Rece, Brewers All-Star Pitcher, Jacob Misiorowski, stops by to discuss what it means to compete for a World Series title, the culture of the Brewers clubhouse and how Pat Murphy attributes to it, the challenges the Rays’ lineup might pose, and how he’s managing things off the field leading up to the series.  Joining the boys for a second time this week, Senior NBA Insider for ESPN, Shams Charania, talks about last night’s action on NBA’s opening night starting with the Celtics-Pistons, then 76ers-Knicks, and ending with the finals rematch between OKC and San Antonio. Shams also talks about Tyrese Haliburton’s return after missing all of last season due to his achilles, and the Warriors exploring trade options for Kristaps Porziņģis.  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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On today’s show, Pat, DBut, and the boys discuss the 49ers-Commanders game after being on the call during Field Pass With The Pat McAfee Show, and talk about all things ball.  To start the show, we are joined by Legendary CBS Play-by-Play Announcer, Voice of the Masters, Jim Nantz joins us from Chiefs in Nashville to talk about everything from 49ers-Commanders, Josh Allen & the Bills getting a win over the Raiders, Kenneth Walker’s impact for the Chiefs and him playing like the MVP of the NFL, the Colts season thus far, and an update on his hand after potentially breaking it due to JJ Watt’s ball security. After Jim, NBA Commissioner Adam Silver, joins the show ahead of the NBA season tipping off tonight to talk about some familiar faces in new places, bringing NBA games to more college atmospheres, and the potential expansion of the league into cities like Las Vegas, Seattle, even Mexico City.  In the second hour, 3x Super Bowl Champion and Pro Football Hall of Famer, Steve Young, stops by after his incredible Guest Picker performance this past weekend at BYU after going 10-0 on College Gameday. He then talks about the 49ers dominance in last night’s game, what makes Brock Purdy so special, Sean Payton taking over playcalling duties for Denver and more. Finally, Senior NBA Insider for ESPN, Shams Charania, makes a very brief appearance to talk about the star-studded 76ers squad and how they plan to manage those personalities, but then remembered he had NBA Today to do as the Celtics-Pistons tip-off at 3PM EDT.  Make sure to subscribe to https://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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On today’s show, Pat, DBut, and the boys cover everything from an awesome weekend of football, ahead of tonight's MNF Field Pass With The Pat McAfee Show on ESPN2 as the Commanders will face the 49ers on Monday Night Football. After we recap the Top 5 storylines from the NFL, including the Colts dismissing GM Chris Ballard, Senior NFL Insider for ESPN, Adam Schefter stops by to talk about the current state of the Rams, give us an update on Jalen Hurts, the Saints-Steelers game in France in the midst of civil unrest, Packers’ Micah Parsons potential return date and more. In the second hour, ESPN NFL Analyst Dan Orlovsky, joins us live on set to talk about tonight's Field Pass With The Pat McAfee Show, what the Commanders need to do to get a win tonight vs. San Francisco, Caleb Williams first performance back from injury, Josh Allen being a magician on the field for the Bills, CJ Stroud’s progress as an NFL quarterback, the evolution of the Kansas City Chiefs, and more.  Make sure to subscribe to https://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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On today’s show, Pat, AJ Hawk, and the boys recap Denver’s win over the Seahawks, preview this weekend’s college football slate—including College GameDay heading to Provo for BYU vs. Notre Dame—and make their picks for Week 5 of the NFL, name the teams in the Shite Division, and take a look at some RAM Trucked nominees Joining the progrum is Utah Jazz and Utah Mammoth owner, Ryan Smith, discusses College GameDay coming to BYU, the state of Utah and BYU’s appeal to students and athletes, his young Jazz team heading into the upcoming season, and plans for a new downtown district in Salt Lake City. Then, 7x National Champion and the greatest football coach of all time, Nick Saban, stops by to discuss his new documentary, Saban, what he hopes people take away from it, the future of college football and a potential 24-team playoff, and this weekend’s BYU matchup.  Next, Junior NFL Insider for ESPN, Ian Rapoport joins the boys with updates on Jalen Hurts and the Eagles signing Joe Milton, Caleb Williams’ hamstring, the possibility of AJ Brown returning, Lamar Jackson officially out for Sunday, potential fallout from the Commanders’ late-game blunder against the Giants, and reports that Michael Penix Jr. is expected to start against Chicago. Later, Notre Dame Head Coach Marcus Freeman discusses preparing his team for the trip to Utah, handling the hostile environment and elevation at BYU, Kalani Sitake and his squad, how he’s evolved as a head coach, CJ Carr, and more! Lastly, The Udder Guy, Stanford Steve, joins the boys to pick the entire NFL Week 6 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 for Overreaction Monday. Cheers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices