Best Andrew McAfee Podcasts (2025)

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The ESPN-NFL Wedding, Hunter Biden Speaks, and Pat McAfee’s Apology 1:15:43

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Hello, media consumers! Bryan and Joel start the show with J-School, reexamining Zach Baron's interview on profile writing, before discussing the news of Hulk Hogan's death at the age of 71 (1:03). Next, they run through some headlines, including the possible marriage of ESPN and the NFL, what exactly is going on regarding the Epstein files, and Hu…

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Greg Cosell: AFC West Season Preview 29:33

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Ross is joined by Greg Cosell to break down the latest news across the league before previewing everything you need to know about the AFC West ahead of the upcoming season, going team-by-team: Tyrann Mathieu announces his retirement: 2:50 Denver Broncos: 7:35 Kansas City Chiefs: 12:45 Las Vegas Raiders: 16:50 Los Angeles Chargers: 19:55 Download th…

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Me, Myself, and AI: Building Better Answers With AI Agents, featuring SAP’s Walter Sun (Bonus Episode!) 25:46

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In this special crossover episode, we're bringing you a conversation from our friends at Me, Myself, and AI, a podcast by MIT Sloan Management Review and Boston Consulting Group.Walter Sun, Senior VP and Global Head of AI at SAP, joins hosts Shervin Khodabandeh and Sam Ransbotham for a deep dive into how SAP is deploying AI at scale across its plat…

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Andrew Brandt: Jerry Jones' comments, the NFLPA, & hold-outs vs. hold-ins 29:52

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Ross is joined by Andrew Brandt to break down the latest with the NFLPA, Jerry Jones & Mike Brown's recent comments to the press about contract negotiations, and why players should be holding in instead of holding out! Download the DraftKings Sports Book App and use code ROSS! Connect with the Pod Website - https://www.rosstucker.com Become A Patro…

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Lillard Returns To PDX & Chris Paul Joins LA Again (w/ Rachel Nichols) 46:45

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Chris Mannix and Rachel Nichols discuss Damian Lillard making a feel good return to the Blazers and how he'll fit into their roster once he recovers from his achilles injury. We also break down where Chris Paul will fit in the Clippers roster during his farewell season with the team and if Marcus Smart will be a major contributor after signing with…

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Headline Catch-Up: Colbert Is Canceled, NPR and PBS Are Defunded and FS1's Barstool Shake-Up. Plus, 25 for 25: NYT's David Marchese on the Future of Interviewing 1:35:29

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Hello, media consumers! Bryan and David discuss dueling theories on why Paramount decided to cancel 'The Late Show With Stephen Colbert,' NPR and PBS losing federal funding, The Wall Street Journal's Trump/Epstein scoop, and FS1's shake-up that leaves Joy Taylor out and 'Barstool Sports' in (8:42). Then, Bryan is joined by David Marchese of The New…

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Donovan McNabb discusses his Eagles' legacy and more! 29:04

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Ross is joined by former NFL quarterback Donovan McNabb to discuss his NFL career, his impact on the Eagles' organization, his thoughts on the current state of the team, & much more! Download the DraftKings Sports Book App and use code ROSS! Connect with the Pod Website - https://www.rosstucker.com Become A Patron - https://www.patreon.com/RTMedia …

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Greg Cosell: NFC West Season Preview 28:57

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Ross is joined by Greg Cosell to break down the latest news across the league before previewing everything you need to know about the NFC West ahead of the upcoming season, going team-by-team: Jets extend Garrett Wilson & Sauce Gardner: 2:30 Arizona Cardinals: 7:40 Los Angeles Rams: 13:15 San Francisco 49ers: 16:15 Seattle Seahawks: 20:15 Download …

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25 for 25: The Future of Celebrity Profiles With GQ’s Zach Baron 1:05:12

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Hello, media consumers! Bryan is joined by GQ’s Zach Baron to discuss every aspect of celebrity profiling: how they are “brokered”; the process of interviewing; some of his past subjects, including Martin Scorsese, Brendan Fraser, and Tilda Swinton; and more. Then Bryan asks the following question: “Is the celebrity profile dead or dying?” Host: Br…

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LeBron's Cagey Future & Beal Gets A Buyout (w/ Rachel Nichols) 44:12

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Chris Mannix and Rachel Nichols get into how Yang Hansen has become the talk of Summer League before getting into Rich Paul's vague comments on LeBron's future, Bradley Beal joining the Clippers after a buyout with the Suns, and Adam Silver's comments on possible league expansion Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out…

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What's going on with the Cincinnati Bengals? Discussion with Joe Goodberry 29:16

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Ross is joined by Joe Goodberry from Bengals on the Brain to discuss what is going on with the Cincinnati Bengals currently, with both Shemar Stewart and Trey Hendrickson dealing with contract issues going into training camp. Download the DraftKings Sports Book App and use code ROSS! Connect with the Pod Website - https://www.rosstucker.com Become …

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Will Anderson Jr.: Houston Texans Defensive End 28:50

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Ross is joined by Houston Texans defensive end Will Anderson Jr. to discuss this past season, how he's trying to improve his game, and some of the players he studies around the league. Afterward, Ross breaks down some of the latest news around the NFL including Ryan Poles' extension, the NFLPA collusion case, and much more! Download the DraftKings …

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25 for 25: The Future of Physical Media With Sean Fennessey 1:02:31

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Hello, media consumers! Bryan is joined by Sean Fennessey to discuss the future of owning physical media! (3:30) Magazines (17:55) Blu-Rays and DVDs (25:32) Books (34:47) Newspapers (50:11) CDs and vinyl Host: Bryan Curtis Guest: Sean Fennessey Producer: Kyle Crichton Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices…

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Cooper Flagg's Summer League Debut & Giannis' Vague Future (w/ Rachel Nichols) 49:51

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Chris Mannix and Rachel Nichols break down Cooper Flagg's promising summer league debut and why we expect him to improve by the time he's finished in Vegas. We also discuss the vague answers given by Giannis about his affinity for Milwaukee, the puzzling extension given to Devin Booker, the Heat acquiring Norman Powell, and the latest on he possibi…

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The Floods in Texas 45:05

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Bryan and Joel discuss the Texas flash floods, how the story hits them as parents and Texans, the slow trickle of information, defensive posturing from Texas leadership, misinformation gaining traction online, and more. Host: Bryan Curtis and Joel Anderson Producer: Kyle Crichton Texas Deserves Far Better Than This by Joel Anderson Learn more about…

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Creating Cooper Flagg 19:17

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Ahead of the phenom's NBA summer league debut, SI's Chris Mannix sits down with his mother, childhood coaches, NBA vet Brian Scalabrine, and Duke head coach Jon Scheyer about growing the talent from a first grader dominating the rec league to the most highly sought after prospect since LeBron James Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brand…

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Greg Cosell: AFC South Season Preview 28:45

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Ross is joined by Greg Cosell to break down all of the teams in the AFC South ahead of the upcoming season, going team-by-team: Houston Texans: 3:15 Indianapolis Colts: 10:50 Jacksonville Jaguars: 15:20 Tennessee Titans: 19:40 Download the DraftKings Sports Book App and use code ROSS! Connect with the Pod Website - https://www.rosstucker.com Become…

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A.Q. Shipley discusses coaching, his playing career, & The Pat McAfee Show! 29:51

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Ross is joined by Super Bowl Champion Offensive Lineman & media personality A.Q. Shipley to discuss his NFL career, what it was like coaching in the league, the origins of his Pat McAfee appearances, and more! Download the DraftKings Sports Book App and use code ROSS! Connect with the Pod Website - https://www.rosstucker.com Become A Patron - https…

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The Times’ Mamdani Story, David Foster Wallace Revisited, and Josh Dawsey on the 2024 Election 1:27:51

17d ago1:27:51

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Hello media consumers! Bryan and David discuss the NYT's story on Zohran Mamdani and what the point was of running their "scoop" obtained in a hack of Columbia University records, new info on the Epstein files reports there are in fact no files, and new contenders for "Worst Question Ever Asked at the White House" (7:15), before revisiting David Fo…

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The Promise and Peril of Computer Chips with Tufts Professor Chris Miller 43:34

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Chris Miller, Tufts Professor and author, explains how semiconductors—those tiny chips inside your phone, car, and coffee maker—have become the most critical technology in the world. Today’s global economy, military power, and AI breakthroughs all hinge on who makes the chips and where. In this episode, Dr. Miller explores how the chip industry evo…

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Mike Golic Sr. discusses his playing career & more! 29:17

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Ross is joined by former Philadelphia Eagle & media personality Mike Golic Sr. to discuss his playing career, the differences in eras, being a grandfather, and much more! Download the DraftKings Sports Book App and use code ROSS! Connect with the Pod Website - https://www.rosstucker.com Become A Patron - https://www.patreon.com/RTMedia Podcast Twit…

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Knicks Hire Mike Brown & LeBron Trade Rumors (w/ Fred Katz) 41:24

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Chris Mannix is joined by Fred Katz of The Athletic to break down the Knicks finally hiring Mike Brown as their new head coach and if is coaching style will fit in with the James Dolan led organization and if a LeBron trade could actually happen with the teams very minor moves in free agency Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Priva…

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Paramount Bends the Knee, the Great Gavin Newsom Debate, and the End of Netflix Announcer Sharing. Plus, Matthew Lee on Covering the Diddy Trial From the Southern District of New York Courthouse. 1:26:15

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Hello, media consumers! Bryan and Joel present both sides of an argument around Gavin Newsom's lawsuit against Fox News (1:29), reporters live tweeting Wednesday night's congressional session, Netflix's NFL announcer problem, and Paramount becoming the latest media company to settle a lawsuit with Donald Trump (21:53). Next, Joel is joined by Matth…

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Jack Easterby: Former Houston Texans Executive 28:54

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Ross is joined by former Houston Texans Executive vice president of football operations Jack Easterby to discuss his time with the Texans and Patriots, his thoughts on the Texans, what he's up to now, and much more! Download the DraftKings Sports Book App and use code ROSS! Connect with the Pod Website - https://www.rosstucker.com Become A Patron -…

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Winner & Losers of NBA Free Agency (w/ Rohan Nadkarni) 1:03:13

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Chris Mannix and Rohan Nadkarni of NBC News discuss the Bucks deciding to waive Damian Lillard and stretch the remainder of his contract following his achilles tear before discussing how the winner and loser of free agency including the Rockets and Hawks making major moves to contend and the Lakers and Pacers making little improvements and sufferin…

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Greg Cosell: NFC South Season Preview 31:31

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Ross is joined by Greg Cosell to break down all of the teams in the NFC North ahead of the upcoming season, going team-by-team: Atlanta Falcons: 3:30 Carolina Panthers: 11:15 New Orleans Saints: 16:10 Tampa Bay Buccaneers: 20:35 Download the DraftKings Sports Book App and use code ROSS! Connect with the Pod Website - https://www.rosstucker.com Beco…

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Anna Wintour (Sort of) Leaves Vogue, the NYT's Top 100 Movies List, and the Bezos Nuptials 1:06:24

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Hello, media consumers! Bryan and David reunite to discuss coverage of Jeff Bezos's wedding and The Washington Post's puzzling new feature (0:42), before they parse through reports about Anna Wintour (sort of) leaving her position at Vogue and the masterly, divisive NYT "100 Best Movies of the 21st Century" list (10:01). They also talk about Gavin …

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Is There Really A Trade Market For LeBron (w/ Jovan Buha) 39:16

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Chris Mannix and Jovan Buha discuss LeBron James exercising his option for the 2025 season and if he'll seek a trade if the team isn't prepared to compete for a championship this season. We also get into the state of the Lakers roster and if the rumored additions and subtractions will live up to the expectations of Luka Doncic Advertising Inquiries…

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Cesar Ruiz: New Orleans Saints Right Guard 28:44

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Ross is joined by New Orleans Saints offensive lineman Cesar Ruiz to break down the 2024 season, what Ruiz is looking to improve on, the Saints newest head coach Kellen Moore, and much more! Download the DraftKings Sports Book App and use code ROSS! Connect with the Pod Website - https://www.rosstucker.com Become A Patron - https://www.patreon.com/…

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Breaking Down The Wildest NBA Draft In Years (w/ Rachel Nichols) 59:58

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Chris Mannix and Rachel Nichols get into an eventful NBA and discuss Ace Bailey getting snagged by the Jazz in a surprise move, the Suns loading up on questionable centers, why the Pelicans gave up an unprotected first round pick to draft Derik Queen, the wild swing made by the Blazers in drafting China's Yang Hansen, plus the moves made by the Cel…

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Greg Cosell: NFC North Season Preview 31:20

28d ago31:20

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Ross is joined by Greg Cosell to break down all of the teams in the NFC North ahead of the upcoming season, going team-by-team: Chicago Bears: 5:40 Detroit Lions: 10:30 Green Bay Packers: 14:20 Minnesota Vikings: 19:10 Download the DraftKings Sports Book App and use code ROSS! Connect with the Pod Website - https://www.rosstucker.com Become A Patro…

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Zohran’s New York Shocker, NBA Draft Audio, and What Is a "Hit Piece" in 2025? Plus, 25 for 25: Heather Cox Richardson on Trump and Iran. 1:30:26

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Hello, media consumers! Bryan and Joel discuss some awkward NBA draft coverage, the NYC Democratic mayoral primary, and what constitutes a hit piece (10:57). Then, in another edition of 25 for 25, Bryan is joined by historian Heather Cox Richardson to talk about Donald Trump's fervent attempts at creating a narrative around the USA's air strikes on…