Pat McAfee Breaks Down His War Against The ESPN Suits | ALL THE SMOKE

On an upcoming episode of ALL THE SMOKE, Pat McAfee reveals the truth about his war with ESPN suits.
The full episode with Pat premieres TODAY 2/29 at 11am ET!
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[@Rardoo2]

Watch Pat daily and ATS since they started. This is gonna be one of the better conversations

[@nunya6874]

U weren’t wrong

[@CarlosRen1776]

ATS doesn’t come on every day but way to lie bud

[@joshuab3715]

My 64 year old dad who’s never heard of Pat. LOVES his show on espn. Won’t stop talking about it. He lost his mind when it ended mid broadcast, I had to show him the rest of the episode on KZbin.

[@tylerahn9101]

What episode ended mid broadcast? I want to watch

[@chaynesrun]

I’ll take Things That Didn’t Happen for $400, Alex

[@rippingandflippingcards4135]

which of the aaron rodgers ones? lol the most recent one?

[@MoreWhigyPlease]

@@tylerahn9101 the episodes on ESPN stop at least an hour short of the regular daily episodes. It’s why at the end of hour 2 Pat says goodbye to espn. It’s literally a daily thing.

[@ToddRobinson13]

​@@MoreWhigyPlease If it's happening daily, then it sounds like a scheduling issue. 2 hour block for a 3 hr show.

[@KyleLenhart]

This is literally the one thing. All the OGs of the PMS show. Knew what was gonna happen with ESPN

[@TheBalognaPony]

What's the story, i haven't listened to pat since they announced they'd be on ESPN.

[@MoreWhigyPlease]

Halp to punctuating! This reads like a stroke.

[@sunkist1309]

@@TheBalognaPonywant a cookie?

[@Tjstev]

​@@trocka3524"I know Pat read it" lol you sound crazy

[@nn647]

@@Tjstev major "stan" energy. Lol

[@lizconsalus2494]

Love him. He speaks the truth and right. Missing his show right now. Oh and he has to be extremely smart!

[@Mittens5044]

He's on a break. He'll be back, I believe Monday.

[@zachansen8293]

"He speaks the truth " He literally lets idiots say whatever stupid shit they want. That's the opposite of "truth and right"

[@Alexander_Grant]

@@zachansen8293 Did you read your comment? Like did you think about it at all? Since when does speaking mean letting people around you talk? I suggest picking up a dictionary sometime, maybe read a book occasionally and get a grasp on the English language.

[@CarlosRen1776]

@@zachansen8293no it just shows people a different view whether it’s wrong or right. Let people decide themselves.

[@johnlinks]

Pat sucks. He asks layup questions and sucks off every player

[@flipbuck0222]

ESPN suits: Norby Williamson

[@SinkMMA]

With a name like that, I am not surprised the dude sucks

[@manhalen7046]

Norby? Bahahaha😂

[@chinqlinq89]

@@manhalen7046 Google his image... dude looks another dork that most guys wouldn't be able to be around for more than 5 minutes. So many of them in high positions too.

[@The-Host]

"hey suits, I'm just white trash from Pittsburgh" 😂😂😂

[@DavidBagga]

**Pat calls out his boss** Pat : “I AINT GOT A MOTHA FUCKIN’ BOSS!” Damn 😳

[@CinHalCedHerChance]

Lowkey in a way, Pat may have a boss, CAA agency - huge Hollyweird agency with a lot of influence and media ties. 😉😉 Quick google search shows Pat McAfee is represented by CAA (just like Matt Barnes) - a big Hollywood agency. So this just tells me this is all scripted shit as usual, just like Stephen A. Smith is represented by them. Enjoy the show. (Stephen Jackson is rep'd by MN2S, another biggie)

[@cjosburn4]

He said if you ain’t talking about Bob Iger I don’t know who you think is my boss lol

[@CinHalCedHerChance]

@@cjosburn4 Cool, thanks. Iger is definitely close with the owners of CAA. Look them up, go to their about page.

[@jjshum100]

Pat your KZbin viewers will keep the ship going strong! Miss your show come back soon from break plz

[@zelbongrimmage3770]

For real First Take is ssa

[@jrod2510]

Why you begging about the show coming back? Like you dont know its scheduled to return on Mon 3/03

[@PickEmUpMessEmUp]

S/o to the South Park reference 😂

[@matthewwood9920]

The took r jobs 😂

[@brianv9192]

Dey der argh jahhhhhhs

[@Vorzilla]

Classic man LMAO

[@GorbombZombay]

Dey Tuk er jarrrrrbzzzz

[@liberateyourslack]

Duk de darrrrrrr!!!!!!!

[@susanglover1972]

Miss his show already. Miss football too. Like watching him on WWE.

[@Shiny101]

I only watch Raw for McAfee

[@CeeWorld69]

His show isn't gone lol

[@cully4021]

@@CeeWorld69 Do you know when its coming back on?

[@LaurenceLopezYaKnw]

@@cully4021thought those cats were coming back during the combine 👀

[@CeeWorld69]

Monday @@cully4021

[@Hodge4three]

THE COLLAB I NEVER KNEW I NEEDED🔥🔥🔥

[@JDeep72]

So excited for this hope we get more Matt & Stak on PMS. Yall are my favorites

[@techwood16]

Pat is the most down to earth dude in sports media or media period these days

[@BigginsInAmerica]

He's under contract and says he doesn't have a boss. That's about as far away from down to Earth as he can get.

[@TheFoss04]

@@BigginsInAmerica he then went on to say there are 2 people that he could technically call his boss.

[@outsider876]

he is about as far from down to earth as possible lmao

[@commonsense9908]

"We will never go to espn! I promise!" -Pat mcafee

[@ChrisB-k7b]

@@outsider876 as opposed to you, some guy online just talking?

[@whysoserious1978]

Oh ohhh Pat is throwing grenade, he’s completely fearless.

[@zelbongrimmage3770]

He should be proud of him

[@JHC2812]

Man I still remember ESPN just re running the same clips every 15 minutes Kids lucky now days with the amount of content

[@tonygaertner8863]

I miss those days more. Just show us highlights

[@natedogg890]

​​@@tonygaertner8863Facts, I'd bet anything folks like Stephen A doesn't even watch games anymore, just whoever has the biggest mouth gets the airtime

[@troymash8109]

Amount of content? lol It's all woke gay political garbage. It's definitely no longer a sports network.

[@Animalstyle69]

Yeah, yeah old-school sports Center was the best

[@Animalstyle69]

@@troymash8109 using gay as an insult, is a very childish thing to do. You should grow up and possibly wake up you don’t have to be woke to not be a bigot.

[@maxthepupp]

Love the fact Pat is using his vacation to hop on other peoples mics!😂😂 Be good to see him back next Monday!😎

[@pnichols8583]

Pause*

[@nn647]

Gaaaay

[@QZOVTACTICALGROUP]

MAX THE PUP IS A GAVIN NEWSOM SOYBOY TYPE.. I CANT TELL BY HIS COMMENT, CONFIRMED BY HIS USER NAME..GAAAY@@nn647

[@jovinpannu8505]

The goat Pat, best time to put an episode out when his show is on vacation. Football crowd meets All the smoke 💨

[@jamesweldon8118]

Pat McAfee is the best thing to happen to sports media in years

[@jumahbrady670]

Facts 💯 Pat McAfee and Shannon Sharpe are definitely on the rise

[@zelbongrimmage3770]

Facts

[@upnorth5716]

if you just love an ex player and his buddies getting on their knees for anyone who comes on the show...Is never objective about the player/team themselves...all they do is love every player

[@Grahamdaddy]

​@upnorth5716 ya that's kind of why his fans enjoy him smart guy. Instead of a bunch of bums who never played in a major league bashing players. They show love to them and keep sports light and fun while trying to learn something about the person. Sounds a lot better than a debate on who's better Mj or Lebron

[@upnorth5716]

@@Grahamdaddyyou enjoy watching a grown ass man ball wash another grown ass man...I can do without that.... i dont care about the person all i care about is what they do on the field, nothing more nothing less

[@coachjdc]

looking forward to the full ep!

[@corruptfaith6674]

This is bigger than Pat. This is about corporations trying to suppress any competition, ideas, or movements they deem a threat to their way of life.

[@davidnelson7719]

Nah... settle down, take a breath. It's a sports entertainment show on a sports entertainment tv station.

[@CenteredGabe]

Go watch American Conspiracy the Octopus Murders

[@princeluv4804]

@@davidnelson7719 Its multi million and billiion dollar revenue streams its really that serious.....

[@davidnelson7719]

@@princeluv4804 It is only serious if you give a crap about the fake hype train that surrounds sports. Sports are not important...

[@princeluv4804]

@@davidnelson7719 Sports is very important to people who make a living at it and the surrounding businesses that are created that people pay their bills and support their families. You know how many people work in the sports industry (media, clothing, shoes, youtubers etc...) and make a living....smh.

[@TheFoss04]

Can not wait for the full ep!!!!!!

[@adamrose716]

Pat is "THE MAN" He stands on BUSINESS!!

[@Kleptide]

Can't wait for this episode, hope this one puts y'all over a milli!

[@PettyFoodDeliveryDriver]

Pat is my 🐐 been watching the show faithfully everyday for the past 4 yrs...

[@andrewcuevas2920]

LOVE PAT HES A DAWG....

[@TheDCGuitar13]

I laughed mybbutt off when Pat showed up that the royal rumble😂. You know damn well he wanted espn to know he’s got options😂

[@Omar02669]

looking forward to this one!!!

[@angelocolonhezi7985]

I love this guy big Pat 👏👏👏🔥🔥🔥

[@Sonofawildanimal4241]

Yea Patty! Stay honest brother!

[@akinolajordan4606]

"They took our JOBS!!!" 😂😂😂😂

[@Iceman29-29]

Love the South Park reference 😂

[@RJ-fe9pu]

Been hilarious if he would have said something about how they sucked at their job so that's why he's there 😂

[@SolaceMcfly]

this is the new media ESPN is in for a shock

[@daved7231]

Pat has all the power. He’s like Rogan. Can do whatever he wants

[@bojan1999]

exactly. If he doesn't like espn he can just go back to being on youtube and nothing would change for him.

[@tylerwilcox2656]

KZbin will be taking over sports broadcasting. It has already but in 2 years espn will be over. Hopefully Elon musk buys it.

[@dustinedwards7821]

He's not anything like Rogan, Pat can get fired easily, Rogan can do his show in his home studio and put it out like he used to, he doesn't need Spotify. Pat McAfee NEEDS ESPN, or he doesn't have anything.

[@bojan1999]

@@dustinedwards7821 are you dumb? Do you not know pat has his own studio and had a show before espn?

[@BlkFreakozoid]

​@@dustinedwards7821Pat doesn't need ESPN at all. His show was already massive before he signed to ESPN. He had large deals with FanDuel plenty of other sponsors. Hell be good without ESPN, they wanted and need him more.

[@darrenbaxter7034]

I knew this would happen that not ready for this kind personality point blank period !!!

[@hagggle3727]

I’m on of the PMS OGs and always knew the ESPN move would turn into ESPN trying to call the shots for Pat. I will say it is refreshing to see Pat not give a fuck and call a spade a spade. Goes to show he’s self aware to the fact that if there was a divorce with ESPN, he and the show would be just fine

[@platinumpengwinmusic5564]

*Pat switched to Coors! Lol*

[@E4create]

Love it 💪🏼 Pat on other pods is 🔥

[@wiseguy2255]

Pats my fkin dawg can't wait for this full episode!

[@writeralbertlanier3434]

I recently wrote a Substack piece on the whole Pat McAfee situation. I just saw this as a situation endemic of the TV industry and TV Sports Media politics primarily . A peek into them. So.what McAfee says here about his remarks as a warning shot makes sense although I saw it directed at ESPN and not Norby Wiliamson per se. Interesting interview

[@cammyboyyy8173]

My dad finally told me he watches Pats show now that’s it’s on ESPN and he loves it, I was shocked. He even knew the guys in the back room 😮

[@phillipstrait9387]

Was a fan of his since I heard he payed for the entire layaway bill at an Indy store at X-mas time when he played, I saw he had a podcast early 2018 daily viewer ever since humor, honestly, feels like myself and buddies bullshitting

[@JHC2812]

Pat is a gawd!!!!!!

[@yiayang5624]

Pat w the south park "they're taking our job!" reference haha

[@christophermeyers]

They took er jerrrrbs!! Derrka Deeeerka Derrr!

[@rodneystorick6453]

Dude, I love that. I’m an Adult. I’m 53, I think that so many times. Ppl still get offended

[@kbrewers]

Pat Mcafee is my Jon Stewart of sports television. It feels so real, and honest.

[@cyberft]

I hope you’re wrong.

[@mashedpotato982]

Jon Stewart really? The same guy that is an establishment shill?

[@moganfreeman6036]

John Stewart’s a corporate shill.

[@JoshThereBud]

Pat Mcafee isn’t gay

[@12121212293]

The worse comparison ever.

[@Anon-yy6wm]

I used to wake up every morning just to watch SC. SC died when First take got big and video and highlights became more accessible online.

[@jules1662]

Pat, Matt and Stak you have an audience in Singapore too. Love the honesty, the knowledge and the space you are navigating. I’m an “oldie” that appreciates sports media being shook up as you get to know the people involved and the mechanics of. Keep up the great work - looking forward to what’s next❤

[@Kritacul]

I said from day, one that doing a deal with ESPN would be a horrible decision by Pat. Unfortunately, they don’t get in. They don’t understand him, his crew and the audience. This was a horrible mistake and what he should do is get one hell of a severance package to get the hell out of there and go to sign with Spotify, KZbin Or even create his own thing.

[@photo2george523]

Yes. So proud of FSU. Exposing ESPN/Disney antitrust violations with college football

[@jimbo462nd]

Much respect Pat.

[@lilkbc]

Pat always invited to the cookout 🤣🤣🤣

[@slisel033190]

😂😂😂

[@butternuts14]

Notice Pat isn’t drinking a Bud light

[@Kyle22Hamilton]

I think Burt knows that most people such as myself only want to view positive and exciting sports media. Hence, why I only watch you, Pat McAfee. Jealousy hurts people. Hurt people, hurt people.

[@gblyndensrandomreviews]

We told you Pat that going to ESPN was a big mistake. There is no way it could have gone well with the sludge running things there.

[@juandirection8820]

Pat should have stayed independent, ESPN is garbage. Hard to feel bad for him for selling out

[@LaurenceLopezYaKnw]

Who asked anybody to feel bad . He still puts in work on KZbin 💪🏽

[@michaelfoster2643]

Maybe the ESPN signing was high level corporate espionage. Too bad we'll watch Pat wherever he goes

[@HoldPublicPigsResponsible]

ESPN IF YOUR READING THIS U BETTER SHUT YOUR FLAP AND ENJOY PAT MCAFEE SHOW HE BRINGS U MORE VIEWS THEN ANY SHOW U HAVE. U need him.

[@virdinbarzey3805]

Pat is a real one....

[@CosminCosyCodes]

The fact that so many people fall for this is insane. The "Suits" at ESPN aren't only ok with Pat calling them out, they probably had the idea. Let's use the Attitude Era model to make Pat look like the everyday man, and people fall for it. Little do you know those suits and Pat are joined at the hip.

[@viktorstagnetti7491]

Pat was already the everyday man. There would be no need to conjure fake beef.

[@NathanFrenchAttorney]

bad take they hate white males you will learn about life

[@commonsense9908]

Somebody can see what's going on.

[@jrfifteenakapumpman2341]

That’s a different way to look at it. He is getting to handle them way rougher then anybody else has got to

[@fxs07]

I have to say, ALL THE SMOKE is a damn good show. These guys have great guests, they interview well, they let them talk - it's just a surprisingly good show.

[@jeremywilson8247]

Pat will run ESPN when it’s all said and done! HAMMER IT DAHHHNNNN

[@javianjohnson8746]

It's always SOMETHING with these major companies. Smh Pat honestly would be better off w/o ESPN if there's seriously people trying to take him down internally

[@musicbyronic]

I CANT FUCKIN WAIT FOR THIS 🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@levikeller7916]

1:38 not shocking I think ANYONE would remember getting stood up by ESPN

[@Okefenokee_Nole]

3:07 “Pat’s taking their yobs!”

[@bobsucks9647]

Haha I didn’t even know ESPN was still a thing til pats show moved to it

[@hulksmashgolf1330]

Started listening to him on KZbin and then mad dog sports radio on xm. He made my lunch break everyday at 11 listening to his show. Go get ‘em.

[@bubbaballer88]

Not to mention the dude was lying about Pat’s ratings and was underhanded in the way he was going about his business. Pat and the boys didn’t deserve that and I’m glad he addressed it in a public forum. People at ESPN are upset that his show gets more eyeballs than theirs. It’s petty jealously.

[@jsalgado6758]

Never thought I’d see the day. Wow

[@bossman9873]

Pat show is the only thing worth watching on ESPN.

[@hectormoto5044]

I have not watched ESPN in years. It already sunk for me.

[@famusfornuthin4991]

0:50 😂😂😂😎😎😎He said what he said

[@chrismihigo3113]

“Look at me I’m an adult” is so relatable 😂😂😂

[@robausman5248]

One of the realest. Pat your an absolute legend thank you for going against the grain and doing your own damn thing. Thank you for everything brother you literally make ESPN.

[@bollie8584]

Was pretty disappointed when Pat signed with the sinking ship that is ESPN. They thought he would give them the boost in ratings they needed but turns out ppl just really hate ESPN more then Pat.

[@whatvrrdude]

most underrated part of this is Pat quoting South Park with the “ther takin er jerbs”

[@OVOChatgpt]

Pat is keeping the lights on over there. I dare them to fuck with Pat anymore, trash tf outta that company

[@jasperkoota265]

pat ur show saved mine and many lives during covid on jah

[@harvardbrown364]

Lmaooooo so espn literally fired there whole roster to bring this guy in that they dont even like 😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@Natedawg726]

Can't wait for the full episode tomorrow! Pat is my guy and a real one since day one

[@augiegonzalez1082]

At 1:40 salute to pat for that

[@TonySalamonski]

Work weeks go by soo slow without the show. MISS YEW PAT

[@ceciliawalters8708]

Thank you.

[@Hunter-th2fr]

Really the only bad parts of being on ESPN is trading Ian Rapoport for Adam Schefter and losing Owen in the intros due to it having fuck in it

[@stephenvidovich4198]

I have not watched ESPN since McAfee went off the air

[@Greenfrom3]

THEYRE TAKING OUR JOOOOBS!!! lol

[@marvdog33]

Wait is this why there’s no more KZbin episodes? The other day I was like “wtf happened to Pat? Are they on spring break or something?” Where do we sign Pat! You got a whole army right behind ya!

[@TheYungmac1234]

Nah they come back tomorrow 2 week break after superbowl

[@lopez_flex1258]

Glad Im not the only one who caught that South Park reference 😅😅😅

[@scvmbagger6303]

Pat joining ESPN is like when Cam joined Rocafella.

[@romecatolico3549]

GREAT TO SEE YOU MATT BARNES MY HERO 🦸‍♂️

[@jacquesdemolay5171]

I stopped watching ESPN 15 years ago. The suits ruined that network long ago. Totally fucking joke.

[@LakeSuperiorGirl]

Thanks Pat for speaking out against Prince H receiving the Pat Tillman award. Even his mom, Mary Tillman, is upset about it. P.H. hadn’t earned it, doesn’t deserve it and American citizens and veterans should all speak out!

[@Ganu13]

Does this mean we get Rapoport back? I really hope so

[@RahulMinhas-t1x]

Glad to see Matt Barnes after his situation recently

[@BMoney04]

Pretty sure this was taped before that incident happened..

[@Ruso_Moose]

Pat is a good talker for sure... Ain't nothing wrong with that! His ability to speak has gotten him to the top of the game. Say what you will about McAfee, but you can't take what he does away from him. It's in his DNA. Major props

[@issacm2837]

Dana literally warned him about the suits

[@jkh5]

This episode is going to be great. Can’t wait to see it

[@user-rt7zq1qt7t]

Pat Mcafee, thanks bro, working man’s warrior. We need you and all your friends to stand up against the greed and exploitation in our country.

[@matthewwood9920]

Pat has single handedly brought back gameday. It was getting washed out with corso just looking more terrible each year. Now we will have Pat along side Saban and that shit is must watch tv lol

[@kyleknott1097]

His troll on Georgia fans on Gameday is one of the single best moments in sports broadcasting history

[@virdi1992]

I believe ESPN may have strategically acquired Pat's show with the intention of gradually diminishing its popularity over time, perceiving it as a potential threat to their own programming.

[@devinjett8016]

They didn’t acquire the show, Pat has full rights to his show and creative content. Pats base still watches him on KZbin so if anything the ESPN exposure just gets him more fans that will fall in love with his authenticity and follow him wherever he goes. W for Pat

[@Caba-Rojo]

I love the direction Pat’s taking the business. Independent Pat starts his OWN NETWORK.