Pat McAfee Talks ESPN Blocking Employees From His Show

[@TheFlightMike]

When you're such a threat to mainstream sports media that you literally are being blocked 😂😂😆 Its kind of sad, because the magic of ESPN 2 decades ago was because of the personality their hosts had... Seems like you caught that magic Pat

[@chuckb8877]

Have this man on Pat

[@Kikibrat2]

🥰 just watched your Salt Bae and Laker sun videos. Keep up the great work, Mike.

[@zackarienewton8800]

You should go on Pat's show

[@_carta44]

Fax

[@nastyjazz2282]

To be fair. Pat is competition, this isn’t that weird that ESPN is doing this.

[@NTE_]

ESPN afraid of this show getting more clout than them

[@HeyItsCole_]

PREACH!!!!

[@dylanp.1460]

They want pat to not be the expert

[@DAFrostYPK]

True

[@tjlevey378]

It already has more clout 😎

[@aaronauld3068]

Pure facts. This shows already bigger

[@JustBombsProductions]

That's super weak, but can't say that I'm surprised.

[@dougyeefresh87]

Why is it not a surprise?

[@Polo-ru3sx]

@@dougyeefresh87 cause it’s ESPN😂

[@helloman3676]

I don't get why people are even surprised? ESPN can't go to Fox and vice versa. Pat is their competitor now.

[@johnm.515]

Owned by Disney. All anyone needs to know

[@helloman3676]

@yajo891 They now view him a competitor. They cover the same story.

[@ouja8502]

This new ESPN mandate just shows you’re putting in work and they feel threatened by the progress.

[@spunn_co]

1.2million follers . only 11k views

[@evanjordan3915]

@@spunn_co Format.

[@dmcdyna]

@@spunn_co it’s been 30 minutes bruh

[@plaintruthx]

@@spunn_co check back in 5 hours

[@bump8429]

Mushroom Hatters Adventers you’re not very bright are you

[@joshtibbetts6321]

Clearly ESPN recognizes you now as a legit threat. What a huge compliment to you, and your staff!

[@joeyjojojuniorshabadoo4937]

“You’re not allowed to be on here! Why did you answer?!” 🤣🤣🤣

[@jonhansen1983]

ESPN is just salty that this show is better. Oh well, I’m with the boys for life

[@YeagerIsh]

I think it has todo with the fact he's drunk filming this. It's not professional lol

[@rallyrab]

@@YeagerIsh and how do you come to that conclusion bud? Because he has fun at his job. Try it

[@hrbie84]

@@YeagerIsh he's talking about sports...why should he be sober? ESPN is just mad they are controlled by The Mouse and can't have fun.

[@wassahap]

Tell ESPN they can't use your clips anymore.

[@erickn7985]

Facts bro, my local sport show would just show Rodgers clip Tuesday night🤣🤣

[@thinkthink4868]

It will start a war of attrition. ESPN has more resources to win that kind of war

[@jwalkblue7]

@@thinkthink4868 I completely agree, but ESPN would piss off a lot of people and be hurt more in the long run.

[@StevieD44]

I hope Pat sees this!

[@dallassavage7128]

@@thinkthink4868 ESPN is stopping a tons of ex employees from talking to people. Soon people will jump ship and ESPN will be hurting.

[@MrSmoothis]

Ron Burgandy was right “this (ESPN) show is run by children”

[@brad3283]

That’s democrats and their supporters for you. Worst people in the country right now. Cancel everything. Ruin everyone’s lives. All of our fear and emotion. They truly are terrible people.

[@Tomyohann]

They were just jealous Aaron Rodgers came to the show every week and they couldn't get one interview with him on First Take or Get Up...Schmucks!

[@thevinceberry]

The badddd man doesn't go to any shows beside Pat and I think I saw him on Dan Patrick before and that's all

[@jacobburgin7472]

Hahaha that’s so true honestly tho

[@jamilmuhammad7465]

@@thevinceberry used to go on Dan LeBatard’s show a lot too.

[@jeffgo5742]

That’s cause first take is junk now. Max and molly ruined that show

[@AirTeethREAL]

Yep... soon as the Vids started going viral Big time and Pat's topics and takes became the Topic on Other Sports Shows.

[@IAMSLAY]

I wonder if this means Pat is no longer allowed on ESPN?? I’d assume that they’d probably be okay with stealing Pat’s clout and using him on ESPN for views.. tbh this is a compliment to the PM Show as a whole, taken as serious competition as they should.

[@ultimategotea]

This move made them competitors, so hell naw Pat ain't goin' on ESPN

[@lilyeety4208]

So does this mean no more Pat on College Gameday?

[@aaronafre1920]

Silver lining✨

[@tikimurtaugh4919]

I hope he starts doing appearances on fox sports 1 now

[@mikelitoris6522]

1:40 He's probably just not gonna go on anymore lol Or he'll up his appearance fee

[@Mad07Hatter]

It hurts ESPN because they need people to play characters and on Pat’s show people can really be themselves. It kinda exposes ESPN’s whole thing.

[@hmr2845]

Media in general

[@cattibingo]

Disney treating espn hosts the same way they treat the costume employees.

[@mohitoBhau5499]

Hahah. Yeah. And they laugh at pro wrestling. All the theatrics and shenanigans is we see on most sports media.

[@ryanphillipmoore7103]

Perfectly said

[@garveymfeka6014]

Seeing just how big of a threat these shows by former players are. Brotherhood makes it easier for them to get productive and sincere interviews from the players, and ESPN can't handle that

[@NoonyJW]

This really just makes me want to avoid ever watching ESPN

[@JJ-zr6fu]

Their shows suck you won't be able to watch it again once you get off it.

[@Chuy23199]

Other than first take i dont know any other good show on ESPN

[@16Hodges]

@@Chuy23199 max kellerman made 1st take unwatchable... Undisputed is where it’s at

[@bradleybennett6979]

@@16Hodges I like Shannon Sharpe a lot but skip irritates me...the herd is the best

[@16Hodges]

@@bradleybennett6979 the herd is actually really good, good call bro. When it comes to skip its a love hate relationship for ppl I just look at him as entertainment now 😂 makes fair points that come to fruition a lot to so smart guy for sure

[@Half-CockedG]

Lol he is probably doing better numbers than the "world wide leader"

[@JoeHernandez-un3jy]

Rt he brings those Numbers in

[@eternalgamers10]

Facts, ESPN been on a downfall even before covid laying off employees and now how Pat is blowing up ESPN see him as a threat. Thats why.

[@mysteriousman3613]

Woke center

[@edmondhonda2763]

😂😂 what? Not even close. I'm not defending ESPN but do some research before you just talk for the sake of talking kid.

[@jeffhambro]

I am sure he is, especially with the numbers that matter like watch time, engagement, etc...

[@mikeygee7]

Son: whats an ESPN, dad? Dad: It used to be a sports show back in the day

[@TJAlcaraz]

My thoughts exactly.

[@rmichels05]

Now it’s all braindead hot takes and politics to get views and clicks

[@TakiasPeoples]

Coming soon!

[@SamuraiChris78]

Same thing happened to MTV! It's a damn shame!!!

[@brad3283]

That’s democrats and their supporters for you. Worst people in the country right now. Cancel everything. Ruin everyone’s lives. All of our fear and emotion. They truly are terrible people.

[@laa0fa502]

Other people get blacklisted "they hate me the media wants to stop me" Pat: "we expected this. It's business ,just gonna keep chugging along" thats why we watch pat

[@aherf2923]

which also proves that people do get blacklisted. just depends on how you handle it and how you’re set up on your end lol

[@RB-rk6qo]

Is this the first clip of the show you've seen? Pat's skin is pretty thin, especially when it comes to what he perceives as slights. "Other people's" reactions is typically Pat's. The reason it's not here is because he's probably known this was coming for a couple months

[@robm8094]

Espn stinks!!!!

[@mrprimor227]

@@RB-rk6qo part of his "thin skin" is for the entertainment value of the show since you don't make it through the career he's had with thin skin.

[@andreibussenault2522]

How you doing keep it moving

[@Arne_Boeses]

Doesn’t matter. Pat will get to talk to players. The “analysts” and “experts” at ESPN can then talk to themselves😂

[@djStens]

Ya ESPN is just a place for ex players to work and pretend they would know how to run a NFL team at a managerial level.

[@seanpratt4704]

Exactly, he gets current star players including Rodgers, and even head coaches like MC/DC, espn sucks and they are very jealous of Pat's success.

[@jaredkinneyjr]

What then when the NFL in 5 or 10yrs says NFL players can only go on certain shows??? If companies are allowed to do this, then where does it end? These commie companies want to control every aspect of people's lives. I'm neither red or blue but you know what color likes to do that

[@Dingleberry2000]

ESPN just butthurt that Pat puts up more views than their shows

[@Andorman901]

WWE did the same thing remember. And the WWE is tanking

[@JonStark117]

“Oh.....is this.....are we on air?!?!” “YES!” **Click** 😂💀

[@cc2cc1cc]

AJ is truly an adult in the room. They need him.

[@stephenstork]

MASSIVELY!

[@matthewadams8294]

Preach

[@TEFLONDONTRUMP2024]

It's funny how they ignore and talk over him

[@derienivy5352]

@@stephenstork said the only TVs gc I’m come in I’m

[@cellamuert]

@@TEFLONDONTRUMP2024 worst part of the show. LET HAWK TAWK

[@supernova4681]

Personal foul: Targeting. ESPN

[@coleeto2]

Underrated comment

[@juanhernandez9196]

More like a 15 yard unsportsmanlike conduct !!

[@supernova4681]

@@juanhernandez9196 that works too

[@THIS---GUY]

Roughing the kicker

[@juanhernandez9196]

@@THIS---GUY and breaking his leg as a result

[@kevinanderson263]

I haven’t watched ESPN in years😂😂😂

[@TheDizzy631]

Wow man that's so rebellious of you! Way to stick it to big brother! 🤡

[@rmichels05]

I only watch it for live sports

[@Chief5ifty2woHundred]

U have no cable bruh?

[@kevinanderson263]

@Kanyewestsburner 06 facts🤣🤣

[@kevinanderson263]

@@Chief5ifty2woHundred and no haven’t had cable since I was a kid living at my parents lol I don’t need it I just live stream all the sports I wanna see and catch the highlights I wanna catch from KZbin

[@markymark512]

They can't be on his show anymore but they'll still use his content on ESPN

[@amanmaratha10]

The people at ESPN are absolute stooges

[@HH-le1vi]

Watch Pat start hitting them with cease and desist letters for them using his content. ESPN would lose like half of their talking points that aren't political.

[@GrantOberhauser]

Imagine not having Aaron Rodgers Tuesdays to talk about all season lmao

[@stringsarebetter5296]

@@HH-le1vi I think that may get sticky because KZbin itself can be used freely. Could be better to make it a bit, and make content about every time they use PMS stuff. His interviews are too electric to be ignored.

[@dryan3308]

@@HH-le1vi he should 100% do that

[@zabriangreen5426]

Pat: calls ESPN reporter Also pat: WHYD U PICK UP YOUR NOT SUPPOSED TO BE ON HERE 😭😭

[@Themightyfrogg]

He called Ariel. No matter what character Ariel is playing, he's a thorough guy with friends. Peep him answering the phone at like 5am for Rampage Jackson just so Rampage could drunk chat.

[@austinmcgoldrick4436]

I’ve watched this show 20 times the last month, and the last time I watched ESPN was 2009 lol.

[@REALTRUEJOURNEY]

Want a cookie lol

[@karneykoolin]

Liar, liar - pants on fire.

[@doinsportsdotcom1386]

Baseball has officially 100% left my life now that Jett Passan will never come on the show again. Stooge move by ESPN

[@peterno3777]

Nooo RIP Jett

[@DavidRead91]

Jomboy Media babyyyyyyy

[@maxpower2kill]

Jomboy on the show maybe??? Would be awesome

[@constitutionalbill]

Gonna have to bring back Youkilis

[@Aaron-kj8dv]

I literally discovered Jett like 2 weeks ago and was like "I hate baseball but I freaking love this guy!" RIP Jett

[@PIEeatCHICKEN35753]

New recruiting tactic: call all the ESPN employees on air so they get fired and have to come work for pat

[@garrettcross2132]

Except Stephen A

[@samelmudir]

doesn't Dan Patrick do this? and he calls espn the mothership lol

[@wrestlingwithart]

It would kill the magic of the crew they have now.

[@onesonofjacob]

@@wrestlingwithart that's right.

[@30first24]

The Pat McAfee Show is the future. This is the way.

[@jaydisqus3353]

They did the same thing to Dan Patrick as he was growing his radio show.

[@Luigiman_95]

They're about to do it to Barstool and The Ringer as well. PMT with SVP and Stanford Steve and Titus with Rachel Nichols were the best.

[@jaydisqus3353]

@@Luigiman_95 They're losing their grip of sports media. I'm glad because they wanted to move everything to cable. I'm not paying someone to watch a sport.

[@jda671]

You are absolutely right, I forgot about Danny Boy

[@jaydisqus3353]

@@jda671 Danny started the sports talk radio game. I never gave it notice until his show.

[@maxpowr90]

@@Luigiman_95 Will be interesting to see what happens to Spittin Chiclets as ESPN becomes the main broadcaster of the NHL. Those "NHL insiders" that will now appear on ESPN will likely not be allowed on barstool as well.

[@ellmuffin]

ESPN is acting like a real knucklehead, I might go as far as saying they’re goofballs

[@ericgauthier3047]

I bet they wear their jeans low and loose!

[@CB-my1gf]

Crazy low and loose jeans

[@PinkSockPlayDate]

Pat keeps Featherin it while they have chomos not followin proto at ESPN. They're done buddy.

[@Deeplycloseted435]

Just being a real battle-axe. The worst part though, is the hypocrisy.

[@thevinceberry]

Pat doesn't promote sjw and lgbtqq. Doesn't fit Disney narrative

[@BondandBourne]

I swear pats is wearing the “analyst” shirt to troll espn

[@bryanjones9458]

I didn't read the shirt until he sat down behind the mic and I legit thought it said "Anal St" for a second. 😆

[@deeznutz8320]

@@bryanjones9458 Lmao coomer moment

[@josegamino5677]

Fr

[@TheLocalLt]

I feel like this is a shot at dan “push ESPN’s narrative” orlovsky

[@Cwhitworth93]

Sounds like Espn is scared of the Punter from Indy.

[@lisgod3]

The S in ESPN must obviously stand for "Stooges 'n Sellaughts"

[@tybones2222]

Sellouts?

[@WilliamsWrestlin]

If Fox wants to go over ESPN, they'd start talking with Pat Mcafee in some capacity

[@MrJlambo54]

I'd be willing to bet within the next month we start seeing Fox analysts on here.

[@rickdalton7690]

Fox is already leagues ahead in terms of quality and entertainment value

[@willscoleman7998]

What’s interesting to me is disney owns both so I’m curious if this is ESPN people making this decision or Disney making this decision

[@justin-credible]

You’re waaaay more real than the other sports shows. Especially Hawk.

[@paijo1503]

A TO THE J

[@mrimportant4787]

*A.J is the perfect foil for MaCafee...he just smirks when he talks Pat into calling Ariel*

[@user-ln8ko7df7p]

He knew damn well pat wouldnt reject this challenge lmao

[@steelcurtain7144]

When’s the IPO? I’m trying to invest ASAP in the new worldwide leader 😂😂😂

[@julianherrera7547]

That microphone placement makes it seem like Pat's shirt says "anal st" most of the time. . . And it is absolutely hilarious

[@waynelee8327]

Not by accident either

[@TheKyleMark]

Yeah at this point it’s 100% intentional. 😂

[@JasonB748]

Lol

[@wrestlingwithart]

I took a screenshot because it was in such great alignment the whole segment. Lol

[@therakeesh8208]

This is the equivalent of a certain man lining up in the c gap

[@Paytonwh]

Nah, actually Pat McAfee‘s show has lined up in ESPN’s C gap that’s why they’ve made this move lol

[@CalebFrush]

ESPN will now be KICKING IT. They are KICKING IT.

[@juanhernandez9196]

The Paloumalo effect

[@juanhernandez9196]

@@Paytonwh 👍

[@DragRacer221x]

@@juanhernandez9196 im sorry, but im a die hard steelers fan so.. *Polamalu

[@frankeeramirez5241]

When you have more influence than ESPN now a days lmao. Go pat

[@KyleFromSouthPark1995]

Trying to ruin another show because it's more of a sports talk show than espn 😂😂😂 salty 🧂

[@obijuanquenobi1911]

Mickey Mouse really doing it again

[@Setsotama]

@@obijuanquenobi1911 the mouse has been fuckin up a lot of things lately

[@deesee2051]

I love this show but if I m ESPN I wouldn’t allow my talent to go on other show either

[@jimmyr8147]

ESPN is woke so it’s way less sports and more politics

[@PEZ1514]

ESPN rather talk about the WNBA and wonder why we get no views.

[@jacoballen4189]

Charles Barkley comes to mind “They not gonna work me like a dog and not pay me.”

[@aliking3030]

Lmao ill never forget that rant.

[@jacoballen4189]

@@aliking3030 “they have me on espn deportes sayin ‘muy bien gracias’” 😂😂😂😂

[@Whut19]

Hahahahahahahaj

[@AlexanderKellyespn]

So true

[@nayresco3678]

If i was Pat i would “mandate” they give me the royalties from using his name for clickbait in previous videos too

[@driftracerr34]

ESPN: Hey old man. Give me everything. Pat McAfee: Call an ambulance Call an ambulance... But not for me.

[@colebaker___]

If only you could post gifs in the KZbin comments

[@brad3283]

That’s democrats and their supporters for you. Worst people in the country right now. Cancel everything. Ruin everyone’s lives. All of our fear and emotion. They truly are terrible people.

[@dicedmangos9288]

@@brad3283 what does this have to do with Democrats???

[@brad3283]

@@dicedmangos9288 ESPN is ran by democrats. What the hell bruh, you been sleeping? 🤣🤣

[@dicedmangos9288]

@@brad3283 what makes you think the reason they won’t let their employees on other shows is because they’re democrats??

[@YosetamiSam]

They just made the brand so much stronger because of this.

[@JanoyCresva]

Its like NWA all over again.

[@johndenver6816]

ESPN or Pat?

[@aaron-jp8ib]

Now Pat is the face of ESPN, and the king of sports media.

[@PxNxWxGxW]

Disney hates competition and employees being themselves.

[@blank-vj1mc]

Unless they’re Kathleen Kennedy.

[@RvtwrldReacts]

@@blank-vj1mc Or Molly Querim Rose 🤦‍♂️

[@BondandBourne]

Mickey Mouse exploitation

[@RvtwrldReacts]

@@BondandBourne 🤣🤣🤦‍♂️🤦‍♂️

[@coltsfan4life638]

Imagine watching Espn when pat mcafee exists 😂 💀

[@mmundle941]

Exactly. This is the origin of a Pat take over

[@matthewstahler6525]

I'm going to watch more of this channel out of spite. Screw ESPN/Disney. Always use their weight to push people around.

[@grantg610]

You should do an entire episode of just calling your espn friends live!

[@gflor004]

A weekly prank call segment. But only calls ESPN employees. 🤞🏽😂

[@SoCalSlim3]

Hey Grant

[@grantgobell6249]

@@SoCalSlim3 hey

[@SoCalSlim3]

@@grantgobell6249 hey 😉

[@dylanbusby7851]

Seems like espn doesn't want Pat to be any bigger of a star

[@danielmills7199]

Haven't watched ESPN in nearly 10 years since they seem to talk more politics than sports. On the other hand you guys are killing it! I love your show!

[@SkyGW]

Unfortunate, Ryan Clark and Dan Orschlovky were good guests usually.

[@iiTzoreo1]

“ESPN has announced a new rival”

[@thomasmeadows7959]

They have all the money because Disney owns them but the content they have can't come within a mile of what this show has.

[@freddavis5788]

Yep

[@199019852007]

Here comes a new challenger

[@winterkiyomi]

Keep thriving pat we love you and will never stop supporting you ‼️💪🏼💯

[@user-uh5nb8js8w]

ESPN is scared of the Pat McAfee Show

[@jasonapricott6435]

VASTLY, VASTLY Underrated comment.

[@peterno3777]

I guess that’s the last time we hear an ESPN announcer say “that’s For the Brand” when a kicker hits a really long field goal anymore

[@charlesdelone6861]

And if they do.... sue.

[@nicksharp8868]

@@charlesdelone6861 do they got a copyright on that

[@dwally4198]

@@nicksharp8868 I’m pretty sure he does

[@nicksharp8868]

@@dwally4198 thats def the way to go then lol

[@isaahwilder2346]

"I'm quoting you I'll stop now" LMAAAOOOOO

[@BaddMedicine]

While some are ok over at ESPN, you boys will be just fine without them! ESPN is clearly threatened by the success of this show. Keep it up, boys! 🤙

[@mitchconner1132]

As someone who's been watching you for years...I'm happy to see this. I domt watch ESPN at all anymore and I'm glad to see us fans are tearing them down.

[@notbrandon2888]

This show is at its best during the third hour when we got Pat and AJ just chillin and providing awesome entertainment. Will we miss some of the ESPN guys? Of course we will, however this show will continue to grow because of the quality content you guys put out every single week day. I really look forward to this years draft special😂

[@jlescault1983]

Disrespectful, no offense but anyone in the sports world that is doing something worth watching isn't on espn. There failing and dragging their on air personalities down with them

[@tres311]

No their on air personalities (hand picked) are piloting the ship straight for the rocks. ESPN has become another establishment DC propaganda tool.

[@xThePsychoNautx]

What personalities? I feel like I see the same 5 talking heads on almost every damn show. Its like they just keep switching host every hour then just repeat the same opinion and guest line up.

[@tomjones2121]

To be fair PAT , they don't want their people contaminated with entertainment value ..LOL

[@patsvideos74]

Have not watched ESPN in over a decade, this style of sports talk is what I have been waiting for.

[@doctorhorton]

SAS is jealous because “a baaddd man” had a weekly interview on this program and not his

[@jackpoirier3334]

they most likely paid AR for it

[@eclectica1]

@@jackpoirier3334 That's not the point.

[@RentonThurston1010]

@@jackpoirier3334 you new here Aaron literally the godfather to aj kids it was free of charge

[@kalvin48]

Lol you know sas doesn’t run ESPN

[@doctorhorton]

@@kalvin48 aware of that, but I’m sure he has influence. What is ESPN without SAS today? Look no further than the Skip bidding war

[@ryanperrault8174]

Everyone would rather watch this than the BS on ESPN.....they know this! lol. Keep on Chugging along.

[@ProdigalSon.44]

Man Pat, even when you’re sad I like you more. Keep doing what you’re doing!!! You’re the man men want to have beers with and just listen!!! By you getting banned YOU’RE DOING SOMETHING RIGHT, but BETTER!!!

[@ericanderson1753]

This is one of the funniest things I've seen in a long time.

[@marcusschiff1779]

ESPN is owned by Disney keep that in mind people

[@Gilbert11jones]

A legit Mickey Mouse organization.... tys right

[@rg2929]

We hate Disney

[@marcusschiff1779]

@@rg2929 Agreed

[@blackwidowsm]

They been owned by Disney since thier inception as was capital cities patent company of abc network which Disney put espn under when it was start up back in the 70s, always been under abc domain. Head of abc news is responsible for all networks like espn that are a part of abc capital cities. While Disney the parent company but it’s run by abc capital cities. A lot of bureaucracy when you look purely from the financials.

[@BigSteelThrill]

Disney is awesome. The shear amount of entertainment they put out is largely unrivaled.

[@luisofthelion]

Pat, AJ, and the guys are shifting market share and influence from the media giants to the little guy. Hell yeah

[@lofttm969]

3:32 “I’ll text them though, ESPN...” He’s not kidding.

[@luisace5347]

Fox Sports has been kicking ESPN’s ass the past few years, and they know Pat’s platform also held a higher quality than whatever crap espn has been spewing on the air. Even Skip gave them the Heisman pose stiff arm and stayed with Fox. Gonna miss Orslovsky

[@JJ-zr6fu]

Their shows and host suck and they are overproduced.

[@jackmcg0]

ESPN is much bigger than Fox Sports though.

[@Cthulhu_Lore]

Fox sports is terrible, Skip is the laughing stock of all real sports fans. ESPN tv is not good and has degraded but some of their radio shows are awesome at the local level. Either way Pat n the Boyz will be fine.

[@LeagueProReplays]

@@zionkid420 Disney owns 20th Century Studios and Searchlight Pictures. Fox international is owned by Disney. The assets that were not acquired by Disney were formed into the new Fox Corporation, which owns the national operations of Fox Sports.

[@cameronchurch3568]

Pat is goated for that call and then quoting the text back.

[@kataikongmany9059]

Crazy! Love the show bro

[@espben360]

"World wide leader" officially RATTLEDDDDDD!!! 😂😂😂

[@kinggudda7043]

Pat show and busing with the boys!!! Uninterrupted and I am athlete!!!! All the smoke!! Club shayshay!!!!! Who needs ESPN 🤣💯

[@usem_and_losem937]

espn spends more time arguing over things and speculating than giving us actual news we care about, keep this show alive

[@outsideMax]

Haven’t watched ESPN since I cut cable years ago.

[@noahgemma9829]

they don't even talk about sports anymore

[@bobbyfederico1263]

All you have missed is a bunch unprofessionalism

[@groverkennedy2049]

ESPN will try to cancel you, be careful, us Pat McAfee fans will stand in solidarity to support you.

[@blakesterling4744]

The heck with that Mickey Mouse Organization

[@brydennydokus4073]

“Heck” Mickey Mouse comment

[@RVanscoyVids]

It's funny because they are literally owned by Mickey Mouse

[@obijuanquenobi1911]

@@RVanscoyVids Exactly why he said it

[@THeSPARTEnMORTER21]

@@RVanscoyVids i think Disney owns an 80% stake in ESPN

[@ricopablo4397]

damn this comment has layers

[@thebadaids]

ESPN is so threatened by this show. Imagine having that much money and being that insecure.

[@oddcreatureX]

It’s because their numbers have been steadily dropping. Look at how low he ratings are for NBA games. Almost unbelievable how much they’ve fallen.

[@thebadaids]

@@oddcreatureX Which sucks, because to me, Basketball is really fun to watch. I watch MMA over everything, but then it's NFL and NBA tied. TNT dominates the quality of ESPN when it comes to their coverage of the NBA. ESPN at this point is a joke. A bunch of robots owned by Disney more focused on politics and scoring brownie points putting race and everything else into their product, where the actual games are last. It's a shame to see them get to this from how good they used to be.

[@MeniMayer]

@Hit Yesssir Van MMA is the best!!

[@thebadaids]

@ Great Minds think alike. What's up, my brother AYYYYYY 😂

[@thebadaids]

@ Yo Alex. I'm an OG on your channel, bruh. Redpilled as all hell. About time to make me a mod, huh? 😘

[@T.Hang11]

This is hilarious!!! Look how far we have come boys!!! 🤣🤣🤣

[@TailsPrower07]

Pat sounds legit bummed out about this. I don't blame him either

[@osu5inarow]

Tbh it's kind of like doing a group project but not being allowed to work with your friends

[@beetlejuice4357]

I am boycotting ESPN. I will never view them again.

[@tylerdecker6994]

@@beetlejuice4357 espn is joke anymore

[@fragileearth9273]

Manning is an ESPN guy too, although he’s such a stud he could probably host the show and ESPN would thank him.

[@nathangrubbs6783]

HA can you IMAGINE ESPN trying to tell Peyton MANNING what he can and cannot do? 😂😂😂😂

[@bradyallen7117]

@@nathangrubbs6783 Well he has a contract with them for Peyton's places, so they probably can tell him not to work with another show outside of ESPN. lol

[@narutouzu9197]

You don’t tell Peyton Manning what to do. Peyton tells you what to do.

[@Enterthemind1]

ESPN: Your not allowed to talk to any of our employees Pat: Challenge accepted

[@gregsomerville3634]

I mean honestly Pat, who the hell watches ESPN anymore anyways?!

[@jacobgriffin864]

For real! I haven't watched anything on ESPN other than games in like 7 years.

[@Makekith3697]

It’s more that now he can’t have some of his friends on now though. Bunch of stooges at ESPN need to back off.

[@RoccoGuyBoiThing]

Bars and empty waiting areas are ESPN's main viewership at this point, I think.

[@gregsomerville3634]

@@RoccoGuyBoiThing I couldn't agree more!

[@gregsomerville3634]

@@jacobgriffin864 I totally agree. I was trying to figure out what I watched last on ESPN and couldn't think of anything besides a game my team was playing in.

[@cuatro5513]

Pats gonna accidently get everyone from espn fired

[@TheGloriousLeader]

"accidentally"

[@Spartan-301st]

This aged like old milk

[@KnightsLoosehead]

I love watching the slow implosion of ESPN as they rot into nothingness.

[@BK-uy9nj]

Um yeah, they still there. Good luck trying to cancel one of the biggest companies in the world 😂 not even that big of a deal

[@calebharris3375]

@@BK-uy9nj look up the top grossing companies twenty years ago. Here today and gone tomorrow. Consumers will go where they want with their money and now that we are starting to become aware of the umbrella abc’s and googles that own the majority there will be change. Keep pumping it to Ryan Clark and Stephen A in the meantime

[@Capt_Wolf]

@@calebharris3375 bro Max Kellerman single handledly killed that show with his “wokeness” and shitting on conservatives smh

[@mattspyro]

@@calebharris3375 are we just becoming aware of conglomerates ? idts

[@calebharris3375]

@@Capt_Wolf sadly I used to like max and his takes bc there are some racial injustices but now it is pure garbage used to separate and divide the masses. They will do anything for a paycheck

[@Retzah]

Too many blows targeted towards ESPN for them missing out on the Skip Bayless contract. You shouldn't have pointed out that they offered Skip some huge money. They probably spent the last week dealing with employees trying to get a raise because you said it was great news. Hahahahha

[@askmemum]

Feels like this is a big part of it

[@MrWarren1991]

@@askmemum this isn't really the issue, Pat's show is blowing up and ESPN is threatened by it. It isn't like Pat had insider info on Skip's contract, it was out there.

[@TheNumbasign2]

@@askmemum any reason. And this will do.

[@coreyritter9143]

Pat doesn't care what they think, that's why he pointed it out. His shows growing exponentially, and it's 10x more entertaining than what they do. They're scared of the next generation of sports talk.

[@AlejandroSanchez-pl6jw]

Skip would’ve turn them down any way because he felt that ESPN won’t let him be his full self

[@trevorguyRO]

ESPN is trying their hardest to become less relevant.

[@user-oo4xu4by3w]

Is this why Ariel was like “we’ll see if you’re still around next year” a few weeks ago..?

[@shelbertoswaggapants873]

Conspiracy theory: it's not ESPN that doesn't like Pat, it's Ariel weaseling his way out of interviews on the show.

[@andyv4573]

@@shelbertoswaggapants873 Ariel is, after all, the ultimate weasel.

[@shelbertoswaggapants873]

@@andyv4573 🐀🎙️

[@robd8713]

That is the best part of this. Never have to hear Ariel again!

[@blake2534]

I missed this... is everyone referring to Ariel Helwani?

[@eternalgamers10]

This is how you know your doing a awesome job, when the big dogs like ESPN are hating on you.

[@joeyhernandez74]

you guys are independently kickin ass!!

[@Jayhawk92]

"Alright let's do Dan now too," amazing.

[@Jayhawk92]

@@jimkinman2963 I didn't know for sure if that was a joke or if he just misspoke. I just knew who he meant

[@joshgreenberg8537]

"Idols become rivals" - Someone

[@rachelw4456]

Pat you have one of the best pod cast period

[@wilbert3842]

I’m going to guess ESPN is mad this show actually has viewers and is taking away from their money

[@jaygerlach6884]

Dan Patrick has always had this issue -- he's never allowed to have people from "the mothership" on his show.

[@justinmay3649]

😂😂😂Goood stuff! This is big..... this really is “business”! But you guys are doing everything perfect 👌🏼

[@justinmay3649]

2021 is your year!

[@thomy1955]

You have to make them stop using your content. Let's see how they feel when they can't use those Aaron Rodgers interviews.

[@aw8357]

But when espn uses those interviews it brings people to watch the full episode of Pat's show🤷🏾‍♂️....I would just remind the world of what they are doing every time.

[@AlejandroSanchez-pl6jw]

@@aw8357 people watch the show because we love Pat. ESPN doesn’t nothing for Pat. He’s doing just fine without them.

[@aw8357]

@@AlejandroSanchez-pl6jw I agree with you 100% that we watch Pat cause we love the show....but my point it that when ESPN plays a 30 second clip of a Rodgers interview there are people who see it and watch the entire interview here on KZbin. Everything is an algorithm and those views ultimately help Pat.

[@timothy8484]

@@aw8357 I’m pretty sure they don’t credit the show tho

[@dylandreiling759]

@@timothy8484 they would have to credit the show though wouldnt they? I’ve seen posts when reporters have taken a clip from Pats show and said via the pat mcafee show