Pat McAfee stated it “feels very interesting” that ESPN will “counter program” his every day simulcast with Wealthy Eisen’s present later this 12 months.
Throughout Tuesday’s episode of “The Pat McAfee Show,” the previous All-Professional punter reacted to the information of ESPN and Eisen becoming a member of forces to deliver “The Rich Eisen Show” to Disney+ and ESPN+ for streaming starting weekdays this fall from midday to three p.m. ET — the identical time McAfee’s speak present airs on the community’s linear channel.
“Learned Rich Eisen’s coming back to ESPN… I’m a big fan of Rich,” McAfee stated earlier than complimenting Eisen. “Wealthy has been very good to me, very cool to me. He’s going dwell, midday to three, I imagine Japanese on ESPN+, Disney+.
“That feels very interesting. But also, love Rich Eisen, so I am cool with whatever… Noon-to-3 is fascinating, for sure. Is that a message? I don’t know. But yeah, cool, whatever. But nonetheless, we’re happy Rich is back.”
It continued an attention-grabbing week for McAfee after he despatched out a cryptic tweet about his private future.
“Life’s a book… each day being a page leading to the next.. phases of life come and go like chapters.. not every character/job/idea has to appear in every chapter. Some things are perfect for the story when it’s needed.. and then disappear as just a fond memory,” wrote McAfee, who is also an announcer for WWE.
“A pivotal influence to get from one era to the next… Don’t be scared to end a chapter and start anew.. you’re gonna have to do it eventually anyways. And always remember to check with the mirror every once in a while and make sure your book is one that makes you happy.. and if it’s not, change direction.. I think that you’re allowed to do that.. we have NO IDEA when the final page is being written.. with no sequels. ‘Tis our only chance at this thing here. I appreciate you all so much for everything. I’m living the dumbest book of all time.. trying to figure it all aht as I go..”
McAfee is within the second 12 months of a five-year, $85 million contract with ESPN.
McAfee, who appeared confused in regards to the precise particulars, praised Eisen for serving to construct ESPN throughout his practically two-decade run on the firm.
He began laughing whereas emphasizing that each exhibits can be on on the similar time.
“You’ve got choices right there,” a producer stated. “This one or this one.”
“I respect it,” McAfee replied. “Similar to the ‘NFL Live’ crew on free company frenzy day.
“Hey, counter program us, it’s all good. We like it. That’s how we like it actually. Motherf–kers might learn, but we do like it, and we have responses as well.”
McAfee went on to elucidate that he “might have” had a hand in Eisen’s present returning to ESPN.
“I might have been a part of even that entire thing potentially coming back,” he stated.
Eisen’s present, which beforehand aired on The Roku Channel, will coincide with ESPN’s new direct-to-consumer service named “ESPN” that launches this fall.
In 2003, Eisen left ESPN for a outstanding function with NFL Community throughout a number of exhibits.
His present aired on NBC Sports activities Community and Peacock earlier than transferring to The Roku Channel in 2022.
