The truth on how AJ Hawk teamed up with Pat McAfee

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  • AJ Hawk talks to Ariel Helwani about how he became a fixture on the Pat McAfee show, how he became one of the best sports media guys out there and what it's like interviewing his old teammate Aaron Rodgers every week.
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  • @ArielHelwani
    @ArielHelwani  2 ปีที่แล้ว +29

    You can watch my full interview with AJ Hawk here: th-cam.com/video/gRAdOg6kKUo/w-d-xo.html

    • @raybombs
      @raybombs 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Killed it man, good work

    • @BudCannabliss
      @BudCannabliss 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Great Interview…AJ HAWK AJ HAWK AJ HAWK AJ HAWK AJ HAWK 🤟🏽

    • @raybombs
      @raybombs 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@BudCannabliss A.J HAWK!!, A.J HAWK, A.J HAWK, A.J HAWK, *makes hawk noise*

    • @oralcarter6295
      @oralcarter6295 ปีที่แล้ว

      Nah, I'd rather watch paint dry than listen to a WWE shill

  • @cody95
    @cody95 2 ปีที่แล้ว +409

    AJ is such an interesting dude. Him and Pat are hilarious in two completely different ways and they play so well off each other 😂

    • @roob9337
      @roob9337 2 ปีที่แล้ว +25

      Yeah they definitely have the opposites attract factor. Sometimes McAfee can be a bit loud and ecstatic, but it's hard to notice when AJ offsets it with his calm demeanor. The perfect broadcasting duo.

    • @jaysonblake4865
      @jaysonblake4865 2 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      Aj ties the whole thing together it seems like. He’s the bow on top. His humor and his subtitle comments. When aj joins after the first hour the show always seems to pick up speed.

    • @BrennanCh06
      @BrennanCh06 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      It's the perfect Luarel and Hardy

    • @limitedbom2206
      @limitedbom2206 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      @@roob9337 yea and whenever pat and the boys get a little too rowdy, they go back the face cams and AJ is sitting there straight faced and says something like "you done?". And that's how we get back down to earth lmfao

    • @Paprika_Gaming
      @Paprika_Gaming 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      pb n j

  • @TstanDa-Man
    @TstanDa-Man 2 ปีที่แล้ว +19

    One of the funniest moments happened when AJ was in studio hosting and he knocked over a bunch of stuff on Pats desk. His face was so red and he had Pat on at the time so it made it even funnier

  • @joel-oquendo
    @joel-oquendo 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Love this conversation, thanks for this Ariel!

  • @kylepomeroy73
    @kylepomeroy73 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Can u imagine if AJ and Ariel somehow morphed into a single person

  • @From-North-Jersey
    @From-North-Jersey 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I watch the AJ Hawk show with Pat "Court Jester" Macafee. If not for AJ balancing out the peanut gallery of crazy I couldn't watch that Pat:"Hamma-" rest of the room besides AJ: "DAHN!" shit.

  • @jaybrucker1234
    @jaybrucker1234 2 ปีที่แล้ว +239

    I absolutely love that he adds up the boys every time he brings up The pat mcafee show. Just shows how humble and down to earth he is and that he appreciates the opportunity that he has by teaming up with them.

    • @quest4adventure495
      @quest4adventure495 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Yeah he is truly one of the good guys

    • @brianjamesesq747
      @brianjamesesq747 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      In wrestling terms, he puts them over. I guarantee you that’s deliberate.

    • @chawmcgraw4309
      @chawmcgraw4309 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Even the little shit like "Yeah I took criminal justice, I was thinking about maybe being a cop". A lot of younger guys are so sure they are going to go pro and don't give it a thought. Luckily for him though he played 12 years in the league and was paid very well.

  • @boomboxmartian
    @boomboxmartian 2 ปีที่แล้ว +136

    McAfee and Hawk (and the boys) are one of the absolute best shows around. Love everything about the PMS. So happy AJ's on 5 days a week.

    • @krzykris
      @krzykris 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I don't believe that show would be as big as it is if it wasn't for the pandemic. That time is when I really got into podcasts since I was working from home.

  • @thomasfields5198
    @thomasfields5198 2 ปีที่แล้ว +75

    ONLY 600 views?! Aj is a living legend

    • @brandtcrouch279
      @brandtcrouch279 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      10 K

    • @peoplevsradio317
      @peoplevsradio317 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      His full interview is the most watched on this channel

    • @dwgwnr1969
      @dwgwnr1969 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I can't believe that...his basement remodel /waterproofing video has thousands of views

    • @YahYou813
      @YahYou813 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      22k

    • @abtwopoint0
      @abtwopoint0 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Legend in Ohio, not in the NFL. Not even close to legend status

  • @robertcalifornia9223
    @robertcalifornia9223 2 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    AJ is a rust belt kinda guy, pats punting pierced missiles thru the sky... Its mcafee and hawk, mcafee and hawk SPORTS TALK

    • @Spinachomelette
      @Spinachomelette 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      I miss that outro, wish they would go back to it.

  • @jacobeberhardt1649
    @jacobeberhardt1649 2 ปีที่แล้ว +56

    AJ Hawk thought he mightve wanted to be a cop. So imagine being a guy running from police and you get tackled by the leading tackler in Packers history, AJ fucking HAWK. You'd need to recover from that experience.

    • @ohyababyohyea
      @ohyababyohyea 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      I would bring a flag to court and throw it at him and ask for my 15 yrds

    • @jacobeberhardt1649
      @jacobeberhardt1649 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @@ohyababyohyea Unnecessary roughness. Felt very violated 🤣

    • @ionlyhearwomps
      @ionlyhearwomps 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Dude had multiple 30 tackle games in highschool

  • @jrcell5832
    @jrcell5832 2 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    I enjoy that the boys constantly roast him and give him shit but deep down it’s all love.

  • @KatDaddyKat
    @KatDaddyKat 2 ปีที่แล้ว +21

    No love on the views for AJ Hawk? Where the fuck are the Pat McAfee show fans? AJ is the man! Loved this interview to get some background information on my favorite sports podcast!

    • @dwgwnr1969
      @dwgwnr1969 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Exactly!! This guy is the best tackler I have ever seen.

    • @greenidguy9292
      @greenidguy9292 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@dwgwnr1969 lmfao…nope

  • @Joe.k.e
    @Joe.k.e 2 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    The juxtaposition of the "two" bookcases right up against eachother is just.. *Chef's Kiss*
    AJ HAWK AJ HAWK AJ HAWK

  • @ThatGuyWithTheRedDakota
    @ThatGuyWithTheRedDakota 2 ปีที่แล้ว +38

    This interview is sooo good. Ariel is a fun character on the show and AJ is hilarious. But this is almost a perfect interview. Nailed it

  • @ili-samiam-ili3515
    @ili-samiam-ili3515 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    On the surface AJ just looks and seems like your typical meat head, but the layers layers start to peel back and he's got alot of depth to him. Appreciate him letting us see it.

  • @TkKirkland-lm5wv
    @TkKirkland-lm5wv 2 ปีที่แล้ว +26

    AJ brings a good balance to Pats show.

  • @traviscoates6878
    @traviscoates6878 2 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Interesting choice for a green screen background by AJ. Just that same bookshelf every single day....

  • @Minoltalphafan
    @Minoltalphafan 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    As a lifelong Vikings fan, I am annoyed how much I have come to like AJ. I always respected his game, but did not know he was so intelligent and a good dude. SKOL.

  • @Vrtuned
    @Vrtuned 2 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    ZERO DOCUMENTED CONCUSSIONS

  • @Tonyswoodshop
    @Tonyswoodshop 2 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    The story of two bookshelves.

  • @Fmr.PBABowlerJoeJenkinsII
    @Fmr.PBABowlerJoeJenkinsII 2 ปีที่แล้ว +38

    AJ is an awesome dude. He's so laid back. Love to see him in the HOF sometime in the next few years.

    • @johanstinson
      @johanstinson 2 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      Packers Hall of Fame.
      Maybe.
      He'll never be in the NFL HOF. Not a chance.

    • @Snakeman612
      @Snakeman612 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@johanstinson nope unfortunately not cause he was a beast, But u look at his numbers, Not even close to HOF worthy

    • @Reactionz_15
      @Reactionz_15 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      His intro to the show would be insane if he entered the HOF lol

  • @SD12824
    @SD12824 2 ปีที่แล้ว +20

    AJ is extremely well spoken and a joy to listen too. Ariel conducted an awesome interview

  • @DaJenkz
    @DaJenkz 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    AJ Hawk is just such a good listener alot of hosts are bad at listening. His wife must love him

  • @dionysis84
    @dionysis84 2 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    I think AJ should do commentary for the next Madden game

    • @davidh884
      @davidh884 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Definitely the explanation part of the game where they talk about the offense and defense packages and players

  • @BigJonkulous
    @BigJonkulous 2 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    It's so cool how AJ drives with both feet - one on the gas and one on the brake.

  • @deeznutz-hl5qx
    @deeznutz-hl5qx 2 ปีที่แล้ว +32

    AJ HAWK AJ HAWK AJ HAWK!

    • @aw8357
      @aw8357 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Whhhaaatttt

  • @johnallen6836
    @johnallen6836 2 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    “i drive with two feet all the time man”
    -Aj Hawk

  • @russgunter3834
    @russgunter3834 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Pat was like: the show really could use a guy that just sits there smoking cigars and drinking protein shakes. But has Pro Athlete cred!

  • @adamnope4577
    @adamnope4577 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    never knew i needed this toxic ass dude in my life LMAO love AJ the player, but man AJ the man is funny af and down to earth

  • @adamdavis2760
    @adamdavis2760 2 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    I love Aj Hawk he is such a real dude, He brings that something extra to the Pat Mcafee show IMO....good for you AJ, props my man

  • @aguy6641
    @aguy6641 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I normally can't stand Ariel but this was a good interview he dropped his normal bullshit and took it serious. It goes a long way to just act like a normal human and be professional.

  • @GrimeBot-io7ho
    @GrimeBot-io7ho 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    AJ Hawk looks like a boss who cancels Christmas bonuses, and then pulls up in a $40000 truck.

  • @joshuawoolridge8378
    @joshuawoolridge8378 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Gotta help the algorithm a bit here

  • @treborheminway3814
    @treborheminway3814 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    I never thought I would like and appreciate AJ. Turns out, he's the perfect counter balance to Pat and has a straightforward and almost a cold take type of style. He gives the show a true credibility in a very humble way.

  • @robertnewell4054
    @robertnewell4054 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Da Nose bringing on The Hawk. Perhaps 🤔 y’all could do some collaboratio🤷🏻‍♂️.
    AJ is surprisingly sharp & has solid one liner deadpan technique

  • @rosecoloredadventurer
    @rosecoloredadventurer 2 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    despite the view count, thank you a d your guests for doing this. I greatly appreciate you and your efforts 😊😊😊.
    This channel will grow in due time.
    You're the best, Ariel ❤️❤️❤️

  • @davidh884
    @davidh884 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    AJ would be the perfect guy to go fishing with

  • @jacobhatton2759
    @jacobhatton2759 2 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    I love that him and Pat are absolutely nothing alike and yet they’re friends the way they are it’s what’s makes humans on earth so awesome

  • @dckillsall2425
    @dckillsall2425 2 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    This is my favorite Ariel’s YT Interview

  • @geekverve
    @geekverve 2 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    AJ is awesome. I love his straight-up, genuine demeanor. Ariel was surprisingly not so douchey in this interview.

  • @asc8048
    @asc8048 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Aj hawk is the kind of person I’d like to actually meet and talk to, no disrespect but I wasn’t his biggest fan or anything while he was playing. Not that I disliked him but he seems like a smart, genuine person

  • @Travisjoe31
    @Travisjoe31 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Aj and pat are killing it on that show

  • @steveosborn7224
    @steveosborn7224 2 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    I love the Mcafee show, life changing stuff. And people might think that sounds stupid but there are times when you go through depressing moments, life can be very depressing. And then some form of fiction or comedy comes along and brings you out of it. 15 plus years it was the show supernatural that brought me out. Now it’s Mcafee.
    But wrapping back around, as awesome as Pat and the boys are for me it’s their interaction with AJ that makes it what it is.
    I love when something controversial is brought up, and Pat tries to cover it up and Aj is like “what are you talking about Conor,” then it begins lol.

  • @thebeebyboys1751
    @thebeebyboys1751 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    You can totally see that AJ is comfortable to be himself on the show. He has the kind of reserved but cool personality you just do not usually see in the media, and you can tell it takes some level of comfort to get him to open up and be himself.

  • @danielcooper7586
    @danielcooper7586 2 ปีที่แล้ว +21

    Ariel is phenomenal at these type of interviews. He asks the right questions and brings out the best in his guests. This is how an interview is done ✔

  • @Defonot_kamylah
    @Defonot_kamylah 2 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Aj hawk is the only reason I tuned into pms

  • @nuttinbedder2do70
    @nuttinbedder2do70 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    AJ is a very real individual who stays true to himself and to the reality of life. He reminds me of another Buckeye, Chris Spielman mostly due to me agreeing with their take on football. Would like to hear AJ do some announcing.

  • @adammtroutman
    @adammtroutman 2 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    Battle of the bookshelves

    • @donnyleong5298
      @donnyleong5298 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      does anyone have the links for the background pics for these bookcases - I want to style bite one and send in a video question.

    • @ineverstudiedinschool2666
      @ineverstudiedinschool2666 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@donnyleong5298 real bookcase not sure what ur talking about

    • @Jack-og7ev
      @Jack-og7ev 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I love the Chin, but Ariel has nicer books

    • @civilwarwasaninsidejob7405
      @civilwarwasaninsidejob7405 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@donnyleong5298 just go to your local library and take a pic. I recommend getting your own bookcase. I started reading heavy again. Way better than wasting time on my phone or TV.

  • @sal4856
    @sal4856 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Have a nephew who looks like him with the same personality,hope he achieves like A.J

  • @dan8532
    @dan8532 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Great interview. I hate when people ask questions and then speak over the guest but Ariel did a great job and the questions were really good

  • @nvtv9943
    @nvtv9943 2 ปีที่แล้ว +32

    I know AJ won’t see this, but he doesn’t need to waste time with his own show because he IS the Pat McAfee show. I honestly think it would be totally different without his personality. The show is a great mixture of characters. This show is special and everyone knows it. I hope he focuses on the show and doesn’t try and go off on his own.

    • @PeterSedesse
      @PeterSedesse 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I agree, Hawk is light the straight guy in a comedy duo. Pat can get off the rails with silly if Hawk is not there.

  • @PeterSedesse
    @PeterSedesse 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    AJ Hawk sounds so much like Rogan sounded 5 years ago when talking about himself.

  • @adamaizenberg756
    @adamaizenberg756 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Hawk is part of our life everyday almost now. That right there is something to be proud of. And this coming from a Bears fan.
    🐻 Dahn Hawk

  • @LesscoBranden
    @LesscoBranden 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    As a Bears and Michigan fan I hated AJ, but respected his talent and dominance. I started listening to PMS around the same time he became a regular and damn I wish he went to Ann Arbor and came to Chicago even more. Dude was awesome on the field and seems to be a dude off the field.

  • @ionlyhearwomps
    @ionlyhearwomps 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Those are 2 VERY REAL book cases

  • @tristanschubert4840
    @tristanschubert4840 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    So grateful AJ fell into media and the PMS. The boys are amazing. Awesome interview.

  • @jamessimms9407
    @jamessimms9407 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    AJ bring the podcast back. Bring in your friends and business interests. Don’t gotta even talk about football. Your interview style is great my brother!

  • @raybombs
    @raybombs 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I have always wanted to know the answers to so many of these questions

  • @jameswampler4073
    @jameswampler4073 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Not being a GB fan I had only seen AJ in the stat lines till he came on PMS, he is such a cool guy and is the calm to the McAfee storm.

  • @madsenmotorsports9950
    @madsenmotorsports9950 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    AJ HAWK AJ HAWK AJ HAWK! Such a huge fan man! Real as it gets!

  • @sosastelly
    @sosastelly 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I’ve been wanting to find this out for so long. OH!

  • @Teewrecks420
    @Teewrecks420 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    This guy right here is the reason I watch pat mcafee,

  • @jacobypaige5549
    @jacobypaige5549 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    AJ HAWK AJ HAWK AJ HAWK AJ HAWK AJ HAWK!!

  • @jimbobhootenanny4440
    @jimbobhootenanny4440 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Just a normal dude doing dude things! Keep it up bud👍👍

  • @smoothkid765
    @smoothkid765 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I didn't start watching Pat McAfee seriously until AJ joined the show.

  • @timmoore6532
    @timmoore6532 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    AJ when u host u do a great job we love u

  • @Johnsmith-xs4du
    @Johnsmith-xs4du 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    AJ just loves boot camp

  • @kevns2148
    @kevns2148 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Jus an all around good dude, honorable, an without a doubt he should be a NFL HOFer.. He alrdy is one off the field imho.

  • @Duct_Tape_Boyz
    @Duct_Tape_Boyz 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Awesome conversation. I'm truly happy seeing these two great shows come together. Huge fan of both. All love and respect 👊 😎

  • @neomilw4703
    @neomilw4703 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    So proud to see an ex-Packer do well. Can’t help but like AJ. Awesome guy on and off the field

  • @chi-tahned8689
    @chi-tahned8689 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Well aj had his own show on spotify called Hawk Talk witch was great!!!

  • @bgallegos43
    @bgallegos43 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Here is a question, should Pat include aj hawk in the name of the show

  • @jasoncollins3956
    @jasoncollins3956 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    As a podcaster I can totally relate to AJ Hawk… no one wants to hear me… they are here for the guests

  • @lestercombs1871
    @lestercombs1871 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Best Buckeye LB ever!

  • @zachduke7353
    @zachduke7353 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Atta boy Aj Hawk great interview

  • @johnsutphin9400
    @johnsutphin9400 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Aj saying he doesn't know how to find the sirius channel, makes me wonder who sets up his mic and streaming rig every day lmao

    • @johanstinson
      @johanstinson 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      His wife probably.
      Without her AJ would probably sit in silence in a barely furnished house gor 12 hours a day lol

  • @youtubedragon679
    @youtubedragon679 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    “Yeah I hate talking about guys I’m friends with” dude had urban Meyer at his house at one point last year iirc

  • @patricksgarage9416
    @patricksgarage9416 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Aj hawk is a absolute legend

  • @jacobeberhardt1649
    @jacobeberhardt1649 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    AJ Hawk! AJ Hawk! AJ Hawk! AJ Hawk! AJ Hawk!

  • @mattymack894
    @mattymack894 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Whoooooole lotta books on this progrum.

  • @zachscott5420
    @zachscott5420 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Why does AJs bookcase look like a wes Anderson bookcase with no titles or authors

  • @luisbazan8764
    @luisbazan8764 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    A J Hawk A J Hawk AJ Hawk

  • @trevoraugustus2249
    @trevoraugustus2249 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    This is a great interview.

  • @DMBlade4
    @DMBlade4 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Better get the truth out there about this! So many lies going around about AJ...

  • @diamondd2778
    @diamondd2778 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    LOVE AJ! THE UTTER BEST!

  • @that_tall_guy_
    @that_tall_guy_ 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    This was a really good interview

  • @johngriffith7315
    @johngriffith7315 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    AJ Hawk!!!!!

  • @Im-just-Stardust
    @Im-just-Stardust 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Happy Friday everyone !

  • @30adamh
    @30adamh 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Ariel is a dude

  • @jarrettevanbrown
    @jarrettevanbrown 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    This is from an old interview.

  • @SASBurner
    @SASBurner 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    AJ HAWK AJ HAWK AJ HAWK

  • @saturo571
    @saturo571 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    AJ HAWK! AJ HAWK! AJ HAWK! 🤟🏽

  • @jacobfugate9778
    @jacobfugate9778 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Great interview, Ariel!

  • @hugoadame5235
    @hugoadame5235 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Viva Ariel

  • @benoto1014
    @benoto1014 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I just realized that is AJ Hawk

  • @darickbonebrake6774
    @darickbonebrake6774 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    That was awesome

  • @peytonreece9146
    @peytonreece9146 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    THE BATTLE OF THE BOOKCASES

  • @TheCorence
    @TheCorence 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great questions Ariel

  • @goncalvesvini
    @goncalvesvini 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    AJ HAWK!!! AJ HAWK!!! AJ HAWK!!!