The truth on how AJ Hawk teamed up with Pat McAfee

AJ Hawk talks to Ariel Helwani about how he became a fixture on the Pat McAfee show, how he became one of the best sports media guys out there and what it's like interviewing his old teammate Aaron Rodgers every week.
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[@ArielHelwani]

You can watch my full interview with AJ Hawk here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/nYOklYKda9B-i9E

[@raybombs]

Killed it man, good work

[@BudCannabliss]

Great Interview…AJ HAWK AJ HAWK AJ HAWK AJ HAWK AJ HAWK 🤟🏽

[@raybombs]

@@BudCannabliss A.J HAWK!!, A.J HAWK, A.J HAWK, A.J HAWK, *makes hawk noise*

[@oralcarter6295]

Nah, I'd rather watch paint dry than listen to a WWE shill

[@cody95]

AJ is such an interesting dude. Him and Pat are hilarious in two completely different ways and they play so well off each other 😂

[@roob9337]

Yeah they definitely have the opposites attract factor. Sometimes McAfee can be a bit loud and ecstatic, but it's hard to notice when AJ offsets it with his calm demeanor. The perfect broadcasting duo.

[@jaysonblake4865]

Aj ties the whole thing together it seems like. He’s the bow on top. His humor and his subtitle comments. When aj joins after the first hour the show always seems to pick up speed.

[@BrennanCh06]

It's the perfect Luarel and Hardy

[@limitedbom2206]

@@roob9337 yea and whenever pat and the boys get a little too rowdy, they go back the face cams and AJ is sitting there straight faced and says something like "you done?". And that's how we get back down to earth lmfao

[@Paprika_Gaming]

pb n j

[@jaybrucker1234]

I absolutely love that he adds up the boys every time he brings up The pat mcafee show. Just shows how humble and down to earth he is and that he appreciates the opportunity that he has by teaming up with them.

[@quest4adventure495]

Yeah he is truly one of the good guys

[@brianjamesesq747]

In wrestling terms, he puts them over. I guarantee you that’s deliberate.

[@chawmcgraw4309]

Even the little shit like "Yeah I took criminal justice, I was thinking about maybe being a cop". A lot of younger guys are so sure they are going to go pro and don't give it a thought. Luckily for him though he played 12 years in the league and was paid very well.

[@boomboxmartian]

McAfee and Hawk (and the boys) are one of the absolute best shows around. Love everything about the PMS. So happy AJ's on 5 days a week.

[@krzykris]

I don't believe that show would be as big as it is if it wasn't for the pandemic. That time is when I really got into podcasts since I was working from home.

[@rollin60z]

Thank u for adding the boys

[@thomasfields5198]

ONLY 600 views?! Aj is a living legend

[@brandtcrouch279]

10 K

[@peoplevsradio317]

His full interview is the most watched on this channel

[@dwgwnr1969]

I can't believe that...his basement remodel /waterproofing video has thousands of views

[@YahYou813]

22k

[@abtwopoint0]

Legend in Ohio, not in the NFL. Not even close to legend status

[@SD12824]

AJ is extremely well spoken and a joy to listen too. Ariel conducted an awesome interview

[@thebeebyboys1751]

You can totally see that AJ is comfortable to be himself on the show. He has the kind of reserved but cool personality you just do not usually see in the media, and you can tell it takes some level of comfort to get him to open up and be himself.

[@Nomah1979]

I love Aj Hawk he is such a real dude, He brings that something extra to the Pat Mcafee show IMO....good for you AJ, props my man

[@Minoltalphafan]

As a lifelong Vikings fan, I am annoyed how much I have come to like AJ. I always respected his game, but did not know he was so intelligent and a good dude. SKOL.

[@ThatGuyWithTheRedDakota]

This interview is sooo good. Ariel is a fun character on the show and AJ is hilarious. But this is almost a perfect interview. Nailed it

[@rollin60z]

Great interview but he’s not fun ok don’t get it twisted

[@treborheminway3814]

I never thought I would like and appreciate AJ. Turns out, he's the perfect counter balance to Pat and has a straightforward and almost a cold take type of style. He gives the show a true credibility in a very humble way.

[@Fmr.PBAJoeJenkinsII]

AJ is an awesome dude. He's so laid back. Love to see him in the HOF sometime in the next few years.

[@johanstinson]

Packers Hall of Fame. Maybe. He'll never be in the NFL HOF. Not a chance.

[@Snakeman612]

@@johanstinson nope unfortunately not cause he was a beast, But u look at his numbers, Not even close to HOF worthy

[@Reactionz_15]

His intro to the show would be insane if he entered the HOF lol

[@Joe.k.e]

The juxtaposition of the "two" bookcases right up against eachother is just.. *Chef's Kiss* AJ HAWK AJ HAWK AJ HAWK

[@rollin60z]

wtf that means and the chant cringe

[@TstanDa-Man]

One of the funniest moments happened when AJ was in studio hosting and he knocked over a bunch of stuff on Pats desk. His face was so red and he had Pat on at the time so it made it even funnier

[@BigJonkulous]

It's so cool how AJ drives with both feet - one on the gas and one on the brake.

[@jrcell5832]

I enjoy that the boys constantly roast him and give him shit but deep down it’s all love.

[@tristanschubert4840]

So grateful AJ fell into media and the PMS. The boys are amazing. Awesome interview.

[@DaJenkz]

AJ Hawk is just such a good listener alot of hosts are bad at listening. His wife must love him

[@dckillsall2425]

This is my favorite Ariel’s YT Interview

[@jameswampler4073]

Not being a GB fan I had only seen AJ in the stat lines till he came on PMS, he is such a cool guy and is the calm to the McAfee storm.

[@TkKirkland-lm5wv]

AJ brings a good balance to Pats show.

[@geekverve]

AJ is awesome. I love his straight-up, genuine demeanor. Ariel was surprisingly not so douchey in this interview.

[@jacobhatton2759]

I love that him and Pat are absolutely nothing alike and yet they’re friends the way they are it’s what’s makes humans on earth so awesome

[@dan8532]

Great interview. I hate when people ask questions and then speak over the guest but Ariel did a great job and the questions were really good

[@jamessimms9407]

AJ bring the podcast back. Bring in your friends and business interests. Don’t gotta even talk about football. Your interview style is great my brother!

[@rollin60z]

Bro I had no idea u had your own channel now 😂😂 and I find out on a damn near 3yr old video! I didn’t even realize I haven’t seen ur videos with fighters in awhile

[@danielcooper7586]

Ariel is phenomenal at these type of interviews. He asks the right questions and brings out the best in his guests. This is how an interview is done ✔

[@neomilw4703]

So proud to see an ex-Packer do well. Can’t help but like AJ. Awesome guy on and off the field

[@nuttinbedder2do70]

AJ is a very real individual who stays true to himself and to the reality of life. He reminds me of another Buckeye, Chris Spielman mostly due to me agreeing with their take on football. Would like to hear AJ do some announcing.

[@adamaizenberg756]

Hawk is part of our life everyday almost now. That right there is something to be proud of. And this coming from a Bears fan. 🐻 Dahn Hawk

[@adamnope4577]

never knew i needed this toxic ass dude in my life LMAO love AJ the player, but man AJ the man is funny af and down to earth

[@LesscoBranden]

As a Bears and Michigan fan I hated AJ, but respected his talent and dominance. I started listening to PMS around the same time he became a regular and damn I wish he went to Ann Arbor and came to Chicago even more. Dude was awesome on the field and seems to be a dude off the field.

[@Duct_Tape_Boyz]

Awesome conversation. I'm truly happy seeing these two great shows come together. Huge fan of both. All love and respect 👊 😎

[@rosecoloredadventurer]

despite the view count, thank you a d your guests for doing this. I greatly appreciate you and your efforts 😊😊😊. This channel will grow in due time. You're the best, Ariel ❤️❤️❤️

[@joel-oquendo]

Love this conversation, thanks for this Ariel!

[@madsenmotorsports9950]

AJ HAWK AJ HAWK AJ HAWK! Such a huge fan man! Real as it gets!

[@KatDaddyKat]

No love on the views for AJ Hawk? Where the fuck are the Pat McAfee show fans? AJ is the man! Loved this interview to get some background information on my favorite sports podcast!

[@dwgwnr1969]

Exactly!! This guy is the best tackler I have ever seen.

[@greenidguy9292]

@@dwgwnr1969 lmfao…nope

[@smoothkid765]

I didn't start watching Pat McAfee seriously until AJ joined the show.

[@GrimeBot-io7ho]

AJ Hawk looks like a boss who cancels Christmas bonuses, and then pulls up in a $40000 truck.

[@aguy6641]

I normally can't stand Ariel but this was a good interview he dropped his normal bullshit and took it serious. It goes a long way to just act like a normal human and be professional.

[@robertnewell4054]

Da Nose bringing on The Hawk. Perhaps 🤔 y’all could do some collaboratio🤷🏻‍♂️. AJ is surprisingly sharp & has solid one liner deadpan technique

[@russgunter3834]

Pat was like: the show really could use a guy that just sits there smoking cigars and drinking protein shakes. But has Pro Athlete cred!

[@johnallen6836]

“i drive with two feet all the time man” -Aj Hawk

[@jacobeberhardt1649]

AJ Hawk thought he mightve wanted to be a cop. So imagine being a guy running from police and you get tackled by the leading tackler in Packers history, AJ fucking HAWK. You'd need to recover from that experience.

[@ohyababyohyea]

I would bring a flag to court and throw it at him and ask for my 15 yrds

[@jacobeberhardt1649]

@@ohyababyohyea Unnecessary roughness. Felt very violated 🤣

[@ionlyhearwomps]

Dude had multiple 30 tackle games in highschool

[@steveosborn7224]

I love the Mcafee show, life changing stuff. And people might think that sounds stupid but there are times when you go through depressing moments, life can be very depressing. And then some form of fiction or comedy comes along and brings you out of it. 15 plus years it was the show supernatural that brought me out. Now it’s Mcafee. But wrapping back around, as awesome as Pat and the boys are for me it’s their interaction with AJ that makes it what it is. I love when something controversial is brought up, and Pat tries to cover it up and Aj is like “what are you talking about Conor,” then it begins lol.

[@nvtv9943]

I know AJ won’t see this, but he doesn’t need to waste time with his own show because he IS the Pat McAfee show. I honestly think it would be totally different without his personality. The show is a great mixture of characters. This show is special and everyone knows it. I hope he focuses on the show and doesn’t try and go off on his own.

[@PeterSedesse]

I agree, Hawk is light the straight guy in a comedy duo. Pat can get off the rails with silly if Hawk is not there.

[@Travisjoe31]

Aj and pat are killing it on that show

[@greenidguy9292]

Green screen…

[@johndcnative482]

Ariel Thank you for the insight. You are one of the best if not the best at interviews in any format period...

[@robertcalifornia9223]

AJ is a rust belt kinda guy, pats punting pierced missiles thru the sky... Its mcafee and hawk, mcafee and hawk SPORTS TALK

[@Spinachomelette]

I miss that outro, wish they would go back to it.

[@asc8048]

Aj hawk is the kind of person I’d like to actually meet and talk to, no disrespect but I wasn’t his biggest fan or anything while he was playing. Not that I disliked him but he seems like a smart, genuine person

[@ili-samiam-ili3515]

On the surface AJ just looks and seems like your typical meat head, but the layers layers start to peel back and he's got alot of depth to him. Appreciate him letting us see it.

[@PeterSedesse]

AJ Hawk sounds so much like Rogan sounded 5 years ago when talking about himself.

[@Tonyswoodshop]

The story of two bookshelves.

[@traviscoates6878]

Interesting choice for a green screen background by AJ. Just that same bookshelf every single day....

[@zachduke7353]

Atta boy Aj Hawk great interview

[@trevoraugustus2249]

This is a great interview.

[@Torre71]

Have a nephew who looks like him with the same personality,hope he achieves like A.J

[@timmoore6532]

AJ when u host u do a great job we love u

[@kevns2148]

Jus an all around good dude, honorable, an without a doubt he should be a NFL HOFer.. He alrdy is one off the field imho.

[@Teewrecks420]

This guy right here is the reason I watch pat mcafee,

[@sosastelly]

I’ve been wanting to find this out for so long. OH!

[@icouldntthinkofacoolname689]

IO!!

[@Vrtuned]

ZERO DOCUMENTED CONCUSSIONS

[@patricksgarage9416]

Aj hawk is a absolute legend

[@lestercombs1871]

Best Buckeye LB ever!

[@davidh884]

AJ would be the perfect guy to go fishing with

[@greenidguy9292]

Yes, a great anchor…

[@that_tall_guy_]

This was a really good interview

[@jacobfugate9778]

Great interview, Ariel!

[@dionysis84]

I think AJ should do commentary for the next Madden game

[@davidh884]

Definitely the explanation part of the game where they talk about the offense and defense packages and players

[@sammyhill93]

19 months later and the HawkCast is still in radio silence lol

[@chi-tahned8689]

Well aj had his own show on spotify called Hawk Talk witch was great!!!

[@Defonot_kamylah]

Aj hawk is the only reason I tuned into pms

[@super10nano1]

agreed

[@raybombs]

I have always wanted to know the answers to so many of these questions

[@ionlyhearwomps]

Those are 2 VERY REAL book cases

[@kylepomeroy73]

Can u imagine if AJ and Ariel somehow morphed into a single person

[@diamondd2778]

LOVE AJ! THE UTTER BEST!

[@jasoncollins3956]

As a podcaster I can totally relate to AJ Hawk… no one wants to hear me… they are here for the guests

[@joshuawoolridge8378]

Gotta help the algorithm a bit here

[@jimbobhootenanny4440]

Just a normal dude doing dude things! Keep it up bud👍👍

[@johnsutphin9400]

Aj saying he doesn't know how to find the sirius channel, makes me wonder who sets up his mic and streaming rig every day lmao

[@johanstinson]

His wife probably. Without her AJ would probably sit in silence in a barely furnished house gor 12 hours a day lol

[@adammtroutman]

Battle of the bookshelves

[@donnyleong5298]

does anyone have the links for the background pics for these bookcases - I want to style bite one and send in a video question.

[@ineverstudiedinschool2666]

@@donnyleong5298 real bookcase not sure what ur talking about

[@Jack-og7ev]

I love the Chin, but Ariel has nicer books

[@civilwarwasaninsidejob7405]

@@donnyleong5298 just go to your local library and take a pic. I recommend getting your own bookcase. I started reading heavy again. Way better than wasting time on my phone or TV.

[@mattymack894]

Whoooooole lotta books on this progrum.

[@youtubedragon679]

“Yeah I hate talking about guys I’m friends with” dude had urban Meyer at his house at one point last year iirc

[@jacobeberhardt1649]

AJ Hawk! AJ Hawk! AJ Hawk! AJ Hawk! AJ Hawk!

[@SUNDAYHRS]

As a born and raised Vikings fan I hated AJ Hawk and Aaron Rogers growing up. But I must say I absolutely love them on the show. Great dudes.

[@benoto1014]

I just realized that is AJ Hawk

[@TheCorence]

Great questions Ariel

[@stevenguevara2184]

AJ is The Man!

[@bgallegos43]

Here is a question, should Pat include aj hawk in the name of the show

[@natdunh5075]

Love Yew Ariel, Love Yew AJ

[@Im-just-Stardust]

Happy Friday everyone !

[@DavidAmodt]

Great stuff

[@darickbonebrake6774]

That was awesome

[@jarrettevanbrown]

This is from an old interview.

[@peytonreece9146]

THE BATTLE OF THE BOOKCASES

[@johngriffith7315]

AJ Hawk!!!!!

[@zachariahmorris833]

AJ Hawk for President

[@janderson5261]

Good stuff

[@slyrhythm6471]

Thank you

[@hugoadame5235]

Viva Ariel

[@saturo571]

AJ HAWK! AJ HAWK! AJ HAWK! 🤟🏽