Pat McAfee defends paying Aaron Rodgers, others for appearances | The Pat McAfee Show

[@WesTheMarketer]

“If someone makes money for us, they should reap the benefit from it.” Love this, Pat. Generosity is always a great business strategy.

[@Torpid6441]

@@xavierb9061 You're either a troll, or an idiot.

[@am2pm804]

​@@xavierb9061 right, like Rodgers needs the pittance money 🤣 you brokies are hilarious 🤫🤦🏽

[@ABAYBAZ]

@@xavierb9061What’s Aaron Rodgers promoting on the Show? Books? Trips to Latin America? Dude wrote the article because he knew he was going to get a big over-reaction which boost his views. Pat always bite the bait.

[@ABAYBAZ]

@@am2pm80412 don’t want that petty 450k 😂 if Pat really wanted to show appreciation he’d give him equity in the company but I bet that ship has sailed 😂

[@zachniedrich7795]

@@xavierb9061are you slow?

[@DillaKid3]

I didn’t need another reason to like Pat Macafee. I just got a reason to LOVE Pat!!

[@vicromerojrmusic]

You’re inspiring pat!! Screw everyone else that hates on you bro keep it up 🫶

[@Tomahawk16Romeo]

Real emotions, real genuine attitude, Thank you for gracing the sports media world with your ability Mr. Mcafee. I enjoy my mornings listening to you on KZbin.

[@unionstrong2387]

The Pat McAfee show is the best show in the world. Nothing but respect for taking care of everyone that makes your show amazing to watch. I wish more business owners felt the same way. Working class Americans needs more business owners like you Pat

[@davidliskey3553]

It's scummy to say I'm not coming on unless you pay me, which is how corporate was trying to make it out. It's great that Pat says thanks for being on, here is some of what you made me. Pat always taking care of everyone helping better the show

[@keiton9512]

That's exactly it. With ther narative around A-rod being sketchy at times, it's easy to think that he was charging Pat to show up. I didn't read the article, but saw the headline, and that was where my mind went.

[@jonathanbrown7622]

I dont think its scummy to get paid especially when the guest fucks up those same platforms bash them so its no relationship its just business so if you getting paid to talk to me i need to get paid to talk

[@quaakes]

This guy is a real one. There’s a reason he has so many fans and is now the top show on ESPN. Well f’ing DESERVED!

[@kevinjohnston4923]

Good for Pat for sharing the wealth. Aaron can donate the money if he wants.

[@stanleed.harold5457]

Probably did

[@samparsons8096]

@@xavierb9061 lmao to those who need to know if a **sports** interview is objective and impartial... may they someday find happiness

[@trysephiroth007]

@@xavierb9061 He's a member of the show with his own segment. Why wouldn't you think he's getting paid?

[@trysephiroth007]

@@xavierb9061 But its not an ad. Does he need to say that AJ Hawk is getting paid as well? Or anyone else working on the show?

[@am2pm804]

​@@xavierb9061 Oh you keep 100, huh, keep it real then go get an education because you don't make sense and your grammar is worse than a second grader. 😂

[@Artbyartcreates]

This don’t even feel like a ESPN clip. And that’s good!

[@bigd1327]

I love Pat and the boys for just being genuine people. I love this show.

[@akvalues]

Your bar is low!!

[@michaelpapini1434]

Pat! I’m a construction worker who gets nothing for Christmas! I kill my body everyday for multi millionaires and just wanna say thank you for what you are saying! Your the man! Great job and more people should be like you bro! Thank you

[@morganwartman8507]

Based Pat, if all business owners conducted their business in the same way as you do the world would be a better place

[@stevedobbs5769]

Pat continues to be a good dude

[@julianbrown-priceman8163]

Good lord this warmed my soul. I’ve been on my own mission lately so I haven’t been keeping up with your show in months. Well, God knew that I needed to see what y’all were up to. All I can say is thank you for seeing your true purpose on this planet and being the change we so desperately need right now. I wish nothing but good fortune, health and happiness to all entities of your brand, your viewers, ESPN and all our brothers and sisters awake or not. The Season has begun. Understand the relationship between the individual and the collective all. Use every interaction as an opportunity to build community, trust and friendship. Align your prayers and intentions towards the light and the lighthearted. When the time comes, we will have a full allegiance with Joy, Truth and Love. Soon, his presence shall become clear with no dispute. Only with the return of what was can bring forth what’s to come. Then, with full alignment, the Kingdom will be as bright as the sunrise on the clearest morning. Peace be with you all, a dawn of a new Era will be here Soon.

[@deepaknambisan3251]

What a thoroughly decent guy. Bravo. There's a reason why people go onto your platform. You are also a rare beast.

[@ZackAttack5858]

Time is valueable--a good life lesson for sure. You da man, Pat.

[@yourpants194]

Good for pat never greedy always doing the right thing

[@MarkWilliams-d7m]

idk what everybody else talking about in these early comments, but this is exactly how i feel. i’m not holding no money from nobody. you do a job for me you get something in return. you scratch my back i scratch yours. you get me 500 million viewers and sponsers come knocking and calling because i’m friends with you i’m giving you a piece of the cake. and if you feel otherwise you will suffer in the end

[@optimusmike8680]

As someone who financially is struggling due to my disability an not being able to work cause of it, wanna say this is a very admirable thing to do pat, if I had that kinda money, I would do the exact same thing, because ur supporting those who helped u get the success u have, honestly man wish I could be in ur shoes an position!

[@redcap62]

Some folk will go through the same experience as you and come out the other end and think "wow I did that all myself" and are completely oblivious to how they've been helped along the way. To understand how lucky one is for the fortunes that they do have, and to share those fortunes with the ones that have helped them is great to see. Pat, keep up the great work and I'm very happy to see more people like you rise above the slime.

[@ryanmcdonald6596]

Respect. You are absolutely right. Keep it 100. ❤

[@blunder2747]

I use to always expect discounts from my friends for their services that I needed or wanted from them but as I matured I now pay them their worth or what they normally charge because I appreciate my friends and what they offer and they're just trying to make it just like me.

[@12LookOut4]

I didn’t start watching til Rodgers started his Tuesdays w/the show and now I enjoy this show daily .

[@NoOneLeavesHungry]

Love the fact this on ESPN. Every business in the world should pay thier people like this.

[@water_with_lemons]

There’s not a New Yorker alive who won’t tell you that the New York post is an absolute joke.

[@Jesushates6969]

its a dumb piece of journalism that panders to trumpers, hamas, and other haters of america.

[@luischacon2087]

Haters will be Haters. These are the same people who said you will fail. 🤣 Keep staying true to yourself Pat.

[@mirx2940]

How much did he pay you for this comment?

[@El-hefe_]

@@mirx2940 Ahhh.... a hater has appeared

[@GundamGokuTV]

Why would you not pay someone to appear on your TV show? Is that not normal?

[@trentreece639]

Very normal. Most companies see the exposure they give you as payment enough. They point out arbitrary numbers and say well we have 2 million viewer so that's 2 million people that's never seen you and that will grow your image/brand.

[@ricardorivera7549]

@@trentreece639 its normal to small profile guests. someone like an aaron rodgers, or imagine if they brought mahomes, or brady or the manings, of course they will charge money. specially cuz rodgers brought an entire new demographic to this show. if pat had 2 million views rodgers brought most of the packers fanbase, dozen of millions of views for sure.

[@fatmoefatmoe2645]

I’m almost certain that Lil Wayne is being paid handsomely for appearing on Undisputed

[@mikewest9553]

This has got to be the greatest guy never met Pat but what a outstanding human. I enjoyed watching him play I know it crazy to want to see him punt because your team didn't finish a drive but what an amazing player and more important a great man. I wish him all the best in his business and in his personal family life. He #1 is the most fitting number for him.

[@common12]

Good for you Pat! You have a great show- keep it going!

[@steveknick1978]

It's good that this came out, because it clears up the blurry line between who is an "employee" of the show & who is a "guest" of the show. Now you can essentially view Aaron Rodgers as another show "employee" & know that the discussions come from that perspective. Pat isn't really viewed as a journalist, so I don't know how important the concept of "impartiality" really is in his space. Now I'm going to assume that every recurring guest is paid, but it makes you wonder if now no one will want to appear without negotiating payment. I guess that's Pat's problem though.

[@justanoldfashionedrunner605]

Pat you are a good and decent human, thank you

[@chadbrisco4042]

This is why I love this show. Changing the game.

[@federicofrancesce]

How can you not like this guy?!?

[@JoePesos]

It is a bad practice to pay for interviews, however, this is completely different. Rodgers is essentially a member of the show (he was a regularly scheduled, weekly part of the show) not some random athlete or person they are interviewing.

[@eddiesanchez551]

So glad to hear Pat takes care of his guys

[@andrewreid9142]

I want you to close your eyes and imagine if someone like Pat McAfee was the head of the largest companies in the world. The world would be in a very different place than it currently is right now. I loved Pat prior to him making this video and now my respect for him has gone even higher.

[@DarthPappous]

Completely agree. It’s not only good business sense but good common sense. You’re a good human and business man. Heck even a donation to favorite charities could reap from those who would choose to donate his generosity.

[@AdamDoing2326]

Good on espn for not censoring the KZbin clips. Could've left out a few fbombs and take away from his emotion and attitude towards the rat Andrew Marchand. But also not that Coach Pagano went on a tirade but outside of coaching he seems like a very mellow guy. And to seem him get upset and angry about what is said about Pat says alot to me. He's a good addition to the show. I love when coach is around

[@fce_1235]

They’re the best thing to happen to espn in a long time…. He is literally saving the company people hated talk shows on espn now they love pat and the bois

[@Izzy-rh7br]

"Woodchipper for all of them" - Coach P.

[@Tomyohann]

Another thing was that he never mentioned he gave Aaron money in the past, which shows he’s not doing this for attention. Unfortunately, that’s what the New York Times writer tried to do. Pat is just a generous person, someone we could all learn from.

[@JoeWilly69]

Not only that Pat as a great man once said and I quote " Your riding high in April, shot down in May" that's life baby!

[@robertfuryracer4089]

Good on you pat!!!! That's a very honorable view... I didnt come from alot of money neither growing up... I'm a security guard In Cleveland... i get uncomfortable getting a tip from customers because they appreciate me helping them during a stressful situation i may help them from... I really appreciate your high value character... I personally love your show... keep doing what your doing... even though you trash Formula one the greatest motorsports series hands down... your still good people in my eyes... love you guys!!!!

[@lovelaj0149]

ESPN re-uploading this as if they're not part of the problem is halrious.

[@curtisberg3028]

Love how he can indirectly throw shade on the business practices of espn and they post it on their channel

[@Rowsy91]

Espn been awesome with Pat I don’t watch their other programs but he is saving them badly Said espn has not said one word about anything to him other than relax the f words 😂

[@eddeetz493]

Midwestern Values rule. Your right Pat, your model will soon be adapated and your peeps will be loyal.

[@TheKjwood34]

Pat is the man!! Keeps it simple straightforward love it

[@bhdoyle1117]

Can’t believe this had to be explained to people.

[@samcathcart130]

This is in my opinion the greatest sports/Seinfeld show ever

[@KevinTatum80]

hmmm compensation to people that helped build your business??? Man hope that catches on.

[@KevinTatum80]

this also might be the biggest "I got you" fail of all time by that 2bit "reporter"... "look what a chump MaAfee is "instead everyone is like "I love Pat more"

[@MonteWeaverofficial]

I’m booking Pat as a speaker for my next business and entrepreneur conference

[@A_New_Wavy]

The billionaires aren't gonna be happy about that

[@etmmlopez]

i love pat

[@BJ37]

If we had more people like Pat running companies, the world would be a significantly better place.

[@bernechad]

More people paying millions of dollars to say what you want to hear? You've just become an ad.

[@Rowsy91]

@@bernechadlol grow up

[@bernechad]

@@Rowsy91 sick burn

[@Rowsy91]

@@bernechad Preesh

[@Kurama_02]

​@@bernechadNo, more people that aren't stingy and will take care of the people that make their show. Let's be honest, there's a large portion of the audience that only watches for the guest appearances and interviews. Why can't they have a piece of the pie, especially someone who is an all time recurring guest

[@kgema89]

Nothing wrong with it and we know Aaron added quantifiable value to the show Corporate America needs to cut the crop and pay the people not just executives

[@adeptgopnik]

I mostly agree with this way of thinking, but it is bad for small creators who already have little chance of getting larger guests.

[@Sporttalk74]

Some comments are positive and some are negative. For the negative people who don’t know how life works, It cost money to make money and nothing is free. in life, time is the ONLY resource you can not buy back. So if pat is going to have a guest on. It’s great that he pay them for their time.

[@rayray8389]

Hey Pat when are you coming out with some merch!? I need a hoodie Large 💯😎

[@Big_Hank75]

What about AJ?

[@ABAYBAZ]

He’s an employee, of course he gets a paycheck. He’s probably the highest paid employee if you don’t count the people from the good segs they have.

[@ABAYBAZ]

An article about Pat Mcafee was published around the time of the ESPN deal and I could swear it was the same NY Post where they mentioned that Aaron Rodgers was “paid” for his appearances. I don’t know why they would do a whole other article.

[@ABAYBAZ]

The article is called *Pat McAfee could walk away from $120 million-plus FanDuel deal* From March 15 2023. Same person that wrote this new article

[@LongListOfErrors]

Time is money enough said

[@terry4898]

If you've earned the money it's yours to spend any way you choose. You may have started a trend.

[@rezakhan8290]

Great gesture. Wish more people thought like PAT

[@bigverb8744]

Is this really a surprise? Pat literally give out money to his fans you think he wouldn’t pay regulars on the show?

[@make725daily1]

I've been on the lookout for content like this! Ready to believe in myself and shape my life's path! -- "Believe in your abilities; they shape your future."

[@jacobbjohns]

I saw this article. I don't think it was received the way the writer intended. I left the article thinking good for the guests getting paid.

[@zerti86]

well pat, most big companies thrive BECAUSE they don't pay their employees. shout out to you for doing it the absolute right way.

[@birdy1953]

That is the most New York thing I’ve ever heard

[@blue22inthe412]

Thanks for paying me to be in the show guys. I'm now a billionaire because of ESPN and Pat.

[@brianc5225]

Great show more people With platforms have to be like pat McAfee he's the man He just gets it

[@vernonhowell4070]

I like that ESPN cut out the very last thing Pat said on the show today. I feel like Pat and Bob are going to have a conversation soon and some ESPN exec heads might roll next week.

[@diffizzle8630]

What’d he say at the end?

[@vernonhowell4070]

@@diffizzle8630 3:35:40 on todays show.

[@andrewyoung6484]

“500X or 100X. I don’t know the math.” That’s why this show stinks and I love it!

[@xekim17]

ESPN: You can’t say the F word on our broadcast. Also ESPN: Here is Pat saying the F word on his broadcast.

[@McKaNic418]

Y’all hiring?! 😊

[@plotshift]

Remember saying how you thought Aaron was just joking? How it wasn't real beef? Remember the rest of the gang saying you were wrong? How's that take look in hindsight?

[@jamfd3s788]

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[@Cwildyoutube]

This is what I'm talking about!!!!!!! Amazing

[@tonymick5926]

This is why I love pat he’s shares the wealth with his team your awesome pat

[@bayeterosssmith9946]

There's actually a reason why journalists typically aren't supposed to pay their sources, subjects and interviewees. It is because it can create a power dynamic that can easily lead to the manipulation of people and stories. For example, imagine if someone really needs the money, how might they be manipulated into saying certain things, that may be inaccurate, but are sensational, for the sake of selling the story? Or how could a news outlet be manipulated by people they want access to, if they have to pay them, and how might the price affect what stories get told and how? It can get tricky. I don't think that actually relates to what Pat and other sports talk programs do, because they are not actually doing true journalistic work most of the time, they are entertainment. But there is actually a rational reason for not paying that's not just corporate greed.

[@Ostro1980]

First time ive heard "marks" used in non wrestling 😂

[@cmoney1818]

Pat a real one 🙏🏾

[@Torsar_]

Pat for President!

[@limegreenpatato]

Didnt ariel specifically use mcaffee as a reference for not paying guests when he got called out by paddy?

[@make725daily1]

Your influence resonates globally! 🌏 -- "Progress arises from the unwavering pursuit of improvement."

[@gavinlawson8997]

Love this show.

[@kenfurusho2295]

We love you Pat!

[@vantasticvanmail]

Thats the correct way Pat. Kudos to you.

[@HippyHouse]

This is probably why ESPN bought him. By de facto. They’ve been paying people too! 😅😂 genius

[@evanlabonte4571]

It’s ironic pats saying this on ESPN

[@biggest51fan]

If a sports figure is "uncomfortable" with a bonus, the local charity would be a good way of paying it forward.

[@AngelRivera-hh1mr]

Soooo... Basically PAY people.... hmmm🤔 who knew🤷‍♂️

[@nicholasesposito6945]

Super ironic this whole video being shown on espn

[@manhisdog1026]

FK EVERYONE REALLY Keep doing what your doing "Being Yourself" they are just jealous nothing more You know your doing the Right thing instead of being selfish like all the rest , why you think this world / country is so messed up today Thank You Pat & The Gang

[@poopy1238]

regular jobs do not appreciate their employees or think a piece of pie is an appreciation gift. and thats the fortune 500 i work for

[@palmeranian]

Class act.

[@gregfernandez420]

I wish my job felt that

[@eliteshaw]

Love you pat

[@soccerftg]

Good on you man

[@slimboslice5053]

Well said coach Pagano!