Sunday Mornings with Matt and Myron – Hour 1: Brewers Streaking!
Date: August 17, 2025
Hosts: Matt Jones & Myron Medcalf
Episode Theme
This episode kicks off with a lively discussion of the Milwaukee Brewers’ record-setting winning streak and why their improbable run is captivating the sports world. The hosts mix sports analysis, local culture, and their signature banter before jumping into their fast-paced NFL season previews and touching on college football playoff expansion. The episode exudes a casual, humorous, and fan-centric tone, keeping listeners engaged while digging into current sports news.
Key Discussion Points & Insights
1. Opening Banter & Show Announcements (01:00–02:20)
- Hosts joke about big news and poke fun at each other’s personal lives.
- Tease upcoming changes to the show’s name and format in two weeks.
- Introduction of the “three-minute NFL previews” concept with a new random envelope “arts and crafts” twist for team selection.
- “This year, though, I've added a new arts and crafts twist to our Matt Myron NFL previews. Admiring. I hope you're excited about it.” – Matt (02:02)
2. Off the Top: Milwaukee Brewers’ Historic Winning Streak (02:26–11:21)
A. The Streak’s Significance
- Brewers win 14 straight games—a franchise record—making headlines as arguably the biggest story in sports.
- “The Brewers are the biggest story in baseball, and I would argue they're one of the biggest stories in sports.” – Matt (03:09)
- Dramatic victories, especially comeback wins against Matt’s Reds.
B. Small Market Success & the Underdog Narrative
- Myron: Pride in Milwaukee’s status as the smallest MLB market with the 7th lowest payroll.
- Milwaukee sports’ “moment in the sun” highlighted.
- “As a city, it's our time. …Like, we knew one day we'd be here on the top of the sports mountain.” – Myron (03:55)
C. How Are They Doing It?
- Attributing success to resilience: 8 of the 14 wins were comebacks.
- Playful debate about luck vs. skill; Matt frames some of the wins as flukes, but Myron insists it’s gritty baseball.
D. Brewers’ Roster & Fan Awareness
- Matt presses Myron to name the Brewers’ lineup—highlighting how few casual fans know the roster.
- “This team is such a group of unknowns that even their fans don't know all their players.” – Matt (07:45)
- Myron responds by emphasizing team chemistry over star power.
E. Should Everyone Root for the Brewers?
- Myron insists sports fans everywhere should root for the Brewers as the ultimate underdog.
- “Everyone in sports should be rooting for the Milwaukee Brewers. Let me just say that.” – Myron (07:49)
- Producer James admits hating them as a Pirates fan.
F. George Webb’s Free Burger Promotion (08:29–11:21)
- Explanation of Milwaukee’s George Webb diner chain, which gives away free burgers after 12-game win streaks.
- History of the promo and logistical predictions for this year’s burger giveaway.
- “I'd be in line at 6am.” – Myron (09:57)
- Myron jokes that people will come from Chicago for a free burger.
G. Will the Streak Continue?
- Matt asks if the Brewers will win 15 straight; Myron is optimistic.
Memorable Quote
“But truthful, everyone in sports should be rooting for the Milwaukee Brewers. Let me just say that, like, literally, like, I don't know how you're not a fan of what we are.” – Myron (07:49)
3. NFL Three-Minute Team Previews (First Round) (13:46–22:55)
A. Format Introduction
- Each preview lasts three minutes, with teams drawn at random.
- “I've got this envelope and I will draw a team out every three minutes. Whatever team I draw out, Myron and I will give you a three minute preview on their season. It's that simple.” – Matt (13:46)
B. Tennessee Titans (14:57–18:13)
- Rookie QB Cam Ward (Miami) is the focus.
- Despite little national buzz, expectations are high for Ward as a blue collar, confident leader.
- “In a different draft, he probably is a top 10 pick, maybe, but not number one. But yet when you're number one, there are high expectations.” – Myron (15:27)
- Calvin Ridley at WR expected to have a monster statistical season.
- Division outlook: AFC South is winnable, but questions remain about whether the fanbase is engaged and whether the team will improve significantly.
C. Buffalo Bills (18:25–22:19)
- Bills’ record-breaking offense (525 points, only eight turnovers), led by Josh Allen, but defensive woes linger (24+ points allowed per game, worst-ranked safeties).
- Both hosts agree: Bills can dominate in the regular season, but must fix their defense for playoff success.
- “The question is, when they play the Chiefs, when they play the Ravens in a big game, can they win?” – Matt (20:50)
- WR Keon Coleman must step up to be a true No. 1.
4. Brewers Optimism/Bets & College Football Playoff Expansion Debate (23:31–28:15)
A. Will Myron Bet on a Brewers World Series? (23:31–24:56)
- Listeners ask if Myron will put money on Milwaukee; he says it “feels like a guarantee” but isn’t actually placing a bet.
- Matt jokes about Myron’s supposed wealth: “That’s like going to Chipotle.”
B. Big Ten's Proposed 28-Team College Football Playoff
- Matt loves expansion, seeing it as Kentucky’s best shot at making the postseason.
- “You’re telling me Kentucky could make the playoff?” – Matt (26:17)
- Myron strongly opposes, calling it a dilution of the sport:
- “It would crush the sport. ... I hate it. It's gonna happen in the NCAA tournament too.” – Myron (28:04)
Memorable Quotes
"Mark Stoops is going to get a 25-year extension with this new system." – Myron (26:17)
"Let's just send everybody." – Myron (27:34)
5. NFL Three-Minute Previews (Round Two) (28:19–35:37)
A. Los Angeles Rams (28:45–31:51)
- QB Matthew Stafford’s mysterious, possibly troubling absence; possible reliance on Jimmy Garoppolo or Stetson Bennett.
- “At this point, we're not going to talk about that.” – Matt quoting Rams coach on Stafford’s status (29:27)
- Without Stafford, playoff future looks bleak.
- Jokes about Bennett not even knowing who’s playing: “I’m so locked in each and every snap, I don’t even know who’s out here.” (30:29)
B. New Orleans Saints (32:02–35:13)
- Both hosts agree: Saints may be the NFL’s worst team; QB options are bleak (Spencer Rattler, Tyler Shuck, Jake Haener).
- Season may be spent tanking for a shot at Arch Manning (though skepticism exists about his NFL impact and likelihood of declaring for the draft).
- “That definitely sounds like an early 2000s XFL training camp quarterback list.” – Myron (33:19)
6. NFL Three-Minute Previews (Round Three) (36:43–44:04)
A. New England Patriots (36:43–39:57)
- Mike Vrabel as a positive coaching hire, brings discipline and experience; not sure Jerod Mayo was ready.
- Rookie QB Drake May’s second year is critical; hosts unsure if he’s more than a mid-tier QB.
- “You know, the quarterbacks I don't want is like the ones 13th through 20th that you have to pay but you can't win with. ... Drake May feels like to me he will be in that category.” – Matt (38:17)
- Josh McDaniels returns in yet another stint as OC—joked about as the family member who always moves back in.
B. Chicago Bears (39:57–43:38)
- All eyes on rookie QB Caleb Williams, #1 pick, with no more excuses given upgraded roster.
- “This will be the year of no excuses.” – Myron (40:46)
- ESPN ranks Bears 8th in roster talent; only weak spot is QB (20th).
- Discussion of new head coach Ben Johnson and the unknowns of translating coordinator success to head coaching.
Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments
- “As a city, it's our time. ... the smallest market in Major League Baseball. ... I believe the smallest market in the NBA and certainly the smallest market in the NFL with the Green Bay Packers.” – Myron (03:55)
- “This team is such a group of unknowns that even their fans don't know all their players.” – Matt (07:45)
- “I'd be in line at 6am.” – Myron on Milwaukee’s free burger giveaway (09:57)
- “You’re telling me Kentucky could make the playoff? ... This is the best proposal I've ever heard.” – Matt on CFB expansion (26:17)
- “That definitely sounds like an early 2000s XFL training camp quarterback list.” – Myron on Saints’ QBs (33:19)
- “You know, the quarterbacks I don't want is like the ones 13th through 20th that you have to pay but you can't win with. ... Drake May feels like to me he will be in that category.” – Matt (38:17)
- “How does Ben Johnson handle Caleb Williams struggling a couple weeks in a row? What is his presentation?” – Myron (42:37)
Timestamps for Major Segments
- Brewers streak, “Off the Top” – 02:26–11:21
- NFL Previews: Titans, Bills – 14:57–22:19
- Brewers betting & CFB Playoff expansion – 23:31–28:19
- NFL Previews: Rams, Saints – 28:45–35:13
- NFL Previews: Patriots, Bears – 36:43–43:38
Overall Tone and Style
The tone is playful, quick-witted, and sports-obsessed. Matt and Myron weave in personal fan stories, local color, and banter that keeps the mood light even when topics are serious. They blend analytical insights with jokes and relatable metaphors, making complex sports narratives accessible and entertaining.
Useful for:
- Listeners wanting to catch up on a record-breaking moment for the Milwaukee Brewers.
- Fans interested in honest, fun, rapid-fire NFL previews as teams head into the new season.
- Those curious about shifting landscapes in college football and growing postseason formats.
- Anyone who enjoys sports talk with a distinctly personal, local, and lighthearted flavor.