Podcast Summary: College Football Villains, plus Naughty, Nice, & Matty Ice | with Matt Ryan
Podcast: Casuals with Katie Nolan (SiriusXM)
Date: December 16, 2025
Episode Overview
This lively, joke-filled episode opens with Katie and her co-hosts bantering over current sports headlines, including college football scandal fallout, Heisman drama, and NFL chaos. The main event is a fun, candid interview with former NFL MVP Matt Ryan—“Matty Ice”—who drops insights on aging QBs, NFL rivalries, quarterback “gifts,” and participates in a quickfire “Naughty or Nice” segment. The team closes out with a grab bag of pop culture, NBA, NHL news, and their trademark irreverent sports analysis, making this a welcoming listen for casual fans and sports obsessives alike.
Key Discussion Points & Segments
1. Lighthearted Banter & Casual Headlines (01:27–12:18)
- Opening Banter: The crew (Katie, Isabella, Chris, Brady) riff on a viral story about a woman giving birth in a Waymo self-driving car. This quickly devolves into jokes about Google, privacy, and hypothetical customer support (“Can you turn off the car’s eyes?” — Katie, 02:07).
- Listener Engagement: Katie reads and reacts to listener emails/voicemails about ski racing (Lindsey Vonn’s comeback), Pat McAfee’s “AI-sounding” song, outdated Grinch movies, and embarrassing home videos.
- Memorable Quote:
- “If you can’t be alone in an elevator with a woman because of your faith, that’s not faith, my guy.” (Katie, 18:35)
2. College Football Scandal & Media Fallout (12:19–21:53)
- Sharon Moore Story:
- The group breaks down the Michigan head coach’s firing for an affair and subsequent legal trouble.
- Katie laments media misinformation and how quickly narratives spiral online (“You had to take it upon yourself...I’m not saying that until that is verified by somebody.” – Katie, 15:44).
- Gender Dynamics:
- They discuss how quickly blame shifted to the woman involved and critique takes like “never be alone with a woman,” describing it as “absurd” (Katie, 18:35).
- Dark Humor:
- “You don’t get to be a good man if you literally can’t be alone with a woman…let’s grow up, okay?” (Katie, 20:49)
3. Interview: Matt Ryan (Matty Ice) Joins the Show (25:58–41:50)
NFL Quarterbacks: Age, Comebacks, and Physical Toll
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On Coming Out of Retirement:
- “I could be really hard for me to do it right now. I can’t imagine an additional four years from now…” (Matt Ryan, 27:18)
- Tells a story about throwing with Matthew Stafford and realizing he’s done with “full speed” throws (27:41).
- Confirms Colts didn’t call him to come back: “I’m officially no longer in the Rolodex of teams looking for 40 year old quarterbacks.” (Matt Ryan, 29:21)
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Playbook Complexity:
- Explains that Philip Rivers was able to return at 44 due to deep ties with the Colts’ system and remaining in the coaching loop.
NFL Insight: Teams, Dynasties, and Surprises
- On the Chiefs’ Collapse:
- “I think there’s a lot of reasons why it didn’t go well for the Chiefs…Patrick [Mahomes] is one of the all-time best…but you need pieces around you.” (Matt Ryan, 32:15)
- Patriots Surprise Season:
- Credits their “good vibes” and team unity, calls a recent loss “a good little reset before heading into the playoffs.” (35:39)
- Best Team in the NFL:
- Picks the Rams: “I think they’re the most complete team in the NFL.” (Matt Ryan, 36:35)
NFL Traditions & Fun: Gifts, Rivalries, and Quick Takes
- Best O-Line Gift:
- “I think one year I got them drones…But I think the one they used the most was the Big Green Egg grills.” (Matt, 38:12)
- Favorite Rivalry:
- “Falcons-Saints” to play in; “Bears-Packers” is NFL’s best (37:28).
Naughty or Nice Segment (39:33–41:04)
Quick opinions on NFL hot takes:
- Buccaneers should always wear Creamsicles – “Nice.”
- Jaguars can win the Super Bowl – “Naughty.”
- Pats nickname (“The Pates”) better than “Pats” – “Naughty.”
- Drake May is Patriots’ second-best QB ever – “Nice.”
- Eagles offense back? – “Naughty.”
- Stafford for MVP? “Nice”—over Josh Allen.
Fatherhood & Super Bowl Wounds
- Jokes about “6 and 7” age of his twin boys and old “28-3” Falcons-Patriots loss (41:23)
- “I think I still hate 28-3 more than I hate 6-7.” (Matt Ryan, 41:47)
4. NFL News Roundup & Banter (41:54–55:14)
- Hailee Steinfeld Pregnancy News (Josh Allen’s partner).
- Patriots’ Meltdown: Katie and Dan’s “vibes” as fans.
- Gardner Minshew’s Lore: Mustache legacy, nickname “Jockstrap King,” and explanation of jock straps for the sports-newbie audience.
- Tom Brady’s Gift Expose: Only leased luxury SUVs for his O-line (52:46).
- “Tom’s gotta look out for Tom…is it cheaper to lease a car for a year than to just buy?” (52:53)
5. College Football: Heisman Drama (55:14–62:08)
- Heisman awarded to Fernando Mendoza (Indiana QB)—first for the school and first Cuban American.
- Heartfelt Speech:
- “I was you. I was that kid too…You just need discipline, heart, and people who believe in you.” (Fernando Mendoza, 57:44)
- Runner-Up Diego Pavia’s Meltdown:
- “F all the voters, but family for life” – mocked by the crew as “loser behavior.” (58:49)
- Follow-up: Pavia apologizes publicly.
6. NBA Cup, NHL Blockbuster, and Pop Culture (62:13–81:04)
- NBA Cup Roundup:
- Spurs–Thunder, Wembanyama’s dominance, confusion on the tournament’s record-keeping (64:12).
- “If they ate a sentient Pop-Tart after winning the cup, then I’m in.” (Brady, 68:47)
- Trinity Rodman & NWSL’s “High Impact Player” Rule:
- Explains attempts to keep stars in the U.S. vs. higher European pay (69:00)
- NHL Trade:
- Quinn Hughes to the Wild—a shock considering brothers, family, stats (72:06)
- Fast & Furious 12: Cristiano Ronaldo cameo teased (76:06).
- Lakeith Stanfield as Dennis Rodman: In “48 Hours in Vegas” (79:32).
- Hugh Jackman: Peed himself hitting an F-sharp onstage (81:24).
7. Fan Reactions & International Sports (83:02–90:28)
- Messi in India Disappoints Fans: Paid a week’s wage for a 20 min stroll; no apology (“A spokesperson for Messi said they fulfilled the commitment.” – 84:33).
- Finnish Soccer Stadium Fire: Set by an under-15 fan after relegation (86:35).
- John Cena’s Retirement: Tapped out in his final WWE match, fans upset, but panel supports his exit “putting over” new stars (87:31).
8. What’s On This Week: Viewing Guide (95:48–101:13)
Curated by Chris:
- Women's college volleyball Final Four & championship.
- Jake Paul vs. Anthony Joshua boxing match.
- World Darts Championship on Peacock.
- Luke Littler update and notable Americans/Australians.
9. Housekeeping: Holiday Schedule (93:30–95:37)
- Details on upcoming special episodes:
- Ashton Battuso
- Katie & Dan Soder’s “road trip” podcasts
- Casuals’ Christmas episode
- Charlotte Wilder on New Year's recap
Notable Quotes
- “If you can’t be alone in an elevator with a woman because of your faith, that’s not faith, my guy.” (Katie, 18:35)
- “I’m officially no longer in the Rolodex of teams looking for 40 year old quarterbacks.” (Matt Ryan, 29:21)
- “You don’t get to be a good man if you literally can’t be alone with a woman. Let’s grow up, okay?” (Katie, 20:49)
- “It’s loser behavior, so I guess it adds up.” (Chris, on Diego Pavia’s Heisman meltdown, 63:26)
- “I think I still hate 28-3 more than I hate 6-7.” (Matt Ryan, 41:47, referencing his Super Bowl heartbreak vs. parenting twin boys)
Memorable Moments & Jokes
- Isabella’s very real confusion over jock straps (49:06–50:34)
- Katie confides she submitted a song for the Jim Carrey Grinch movie as a kid—her mom thought she was talking to Jim Carrey online (10:26)
- The show invents “Bonnie Blue Challenge: F all the voters” — joking about Diego Pavia’s Instagram post (58:49)
- “If the NBA champions ate a sentient Pop-Tart after winning, then I’m in.” (Brady, 68:47)
- “Did you ever think you’d hate a combination of two numbers more than 28 and 3?” (Katie, 41:40)
Important Timestamps
- Listener Mail & Voicemails: 04:51–12:18
- Sharon Moore/Michigan Scandal: 12:19–21:53
- Matt Ryan Interview: 25:58–41:50
- NFL News (Minshew, Brady, Steinfeld): 41:54–55:14
- Heisman Drama: 55:14–62:08
- NBA Cup, NHL & Pop Culture: 62:13–81:04
- Fans & Int’l Sports: 83:02–90:28
- What to Watch: 95:48–101:13
Episode Tone & Style
- Fun, irreverent, welcoming: The podcast invites both “sports-curious” and seasoned fans, mixing humor, pop culture, and deep concern for how sports narratives form online.
- Original speaker language: Casual, sarcastic, and smart—never shying away from calling out “absurd” media or sports takes.
For New Listeners
This episode is a fantastic showcase of the show’s mix: accessible sports news, relatable confessions, pop-culture tie-ins, and inside-perspective interviews, all with a “No Old Men Yelling” guarantee.
