8/20/26 -McAfee Joins ESPN’s ‘MNC,’ Walter’s $17B Problem, Bueckers-Fudd Go Public
Aug 20, 2026 · 13m
Summary
This episode covers Pat McAfee’s expanded role at ESPN, including joining Monday Night Countdown and nearing a $60 million contract. It details Mark Walter’s asset sell-off amid a federal investigation into $17 billion in undisclosed loans. The show also discusses Liv Golf’s financial struggles and Nneka Ogumike’s retirement from the WNBA after 15 seasons. Finally, it highlights UConn stars Paige Bueckers and Azzi Fudd discussing their relationship in a new docuseries.
Topics discussed
Indeed Sponsored Jobs ad and episode intro
Pat McAfee joins Monday Night Countdown at ESPN
Mark Walter's asset sell-off and federal loan investigation
Liv Golf financial struggles and player reactions
Nneka Ogumike retires from WNBA after 15 seasons
Analysis of Pat McAfee's $60M deal and ESPN value
Paige Bueckers and Azzi Fudd relationship revealed
Tonight's sports schedule and trivia game
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