Sunday Mornings with Matt and Myron

Episode: Hour 1: Matt's Back in Town
Hosts: Myron Medcalf & Matt Jones
Date: October 5, 2025

Overview

In this lively episode, Matt Jones returns from a three-week trip to South Africa, reuniting with Myron Medcalf to break down college football’s biggest surprises, the shifting dynamics in the NFL, and to welcome guest Herm Edwards for spirited analysis. The show covers major upsets, changing landscapes due to NIL, quarterback controversies, locker room drama, and the realities of the NFL’s international ambitions—all with the show’s trademark blend of sharp commentary, humor, and camaraderie.

Matt’s Return & South Africa Stories

[00:32–03:38]

• Matt is Back: Matt opens with energy after three weeks in South Africa, sharing that he couldn’t communicate much—his phone was disabled after he spilled coke on it visiting Robben Island (Nelson Mandela’s prison).
• Travel Tales:
  • Matt marvels at Cape Town’s beauty and Johannesburg’s “wild” energy.
  • Safari highlights: elephants, giraffes, rhinos, and hippos up close.
  • Watching NFL Red Zone from a “glamping tent” in Kruger National Park.

Notable Quote:
Matt Jones [01:33]:
“Very few people have spilled coke on their phone at Nelson Mandela's prison...but I have.”

Humor: Myron asks if Matt literally saw Mandela, riffing on the confusion for comic effect.
[01:58] Myron Metcalf: "I thought he wasn’t with us. I didn’t know if it was like a reverse Coming to America situation."

College Football Shocks & Critique

Penn State’s Stunning Loss, James Franklin, and NIL Impact
[03:39–09:40]

• Historic Upsets:
  • Matt declares Penn State's defeat to 0-4 UCLA “one of the biggest upsets in modern college football”—given Penn State’s championship aspirations and UCLA’s turmoil.
• Fan Discontent:
  • Myron recounts UCLA’s empty stands and angry “Fire Martin Jarman” banners.
  • Both hosts blast James Franklin's arrogance; Myron calls him “fraudulent” and explains the disconnect between Penn State fans’ expectations and reality.

Notable Quote:
Myron Metcalf [05:27]:
“It's just...he has the arrogance of someone who's won a lot more than he actually has.”

• Texas Turmoil & Arch Manning Hype:
  • Texas, under Steve Sarkisian, is on the brink after road losses; both hosts call out Arch Manning’s overhype.
  • Matt questions why Arch didn’t play more, suggesting “generational talent” was exaggerated.
• The NIL (Name, Image, Likeness) Effect:
  • Dismantling myths that “big boys” have the advantage; in practice, NIL has leveled the playing field, promoting smarter roster management.
  • Money helps, but being “dumb and rich” no longer guarantees wins (Penn State, Texas as examples).

Notable Quote:
Matt Jones [09:10]:
“College football is now becoming like Major League Baseball. Having money helps, but you can't be stupid.”

Bill Belichick at Carolina: Struggles and Locker Room Disconnect

[10:06–12:15]

• Belichick's Rough Start:
  • Matt and Myron joke about Belichick’s public relationship and inability to connect with younger players.
  • Myron doubts Belichick’s ability to relate: “People know you’re faking it, too.”
• Humor:
  • Matt: “You switched off that,” teasing Myron’s reluctance to comment on Belichick’s love life.
  • Myron: “I got an uncle who color coordinates his outfits and people laugh at that dude.”

NFL: Browns vs. Vikings in London & The Shadour Sanders Saga

[14:40–21:40]

• Game Update:
  • Browns-Vikings tied in London with backup QBs. Myron and Matt joke about the NFL exporting lackluster matchups overseas.
• Shadour Sanders Controversy:
  • Sanders’ mime routine draws bafflement; the hosts discuss concerns about his attitude and locker room fit.
  • Comparison to Tim Tebow: Not the same, but both bring media storms and doubts about whether the distraction is worth their play.
  • Myron says Sanders is experiencing competition for the first time and lacks self-awareness.

Notable Quote:
Myron Metcalf [20:05]:
“He lacks self-awareness. This is the first time in Shadur Sanders' career where he actually had to fight for a job.”

Guest Appearance: Herm Edwards

Are These Teams 'For Real'? Eagles Drama & Position Versatility
[28:09–37:38]

• Herm's Always Late:
  • Banter about Herm’s tardiness, with Matt comparing him to past ex-girlfriends: “I just have to put in a 10 minute curve with you.”
• Quick Takes on NFL Teams:
  • Buccaneers: Herm likes Baker Mayfield, picks Tampa to win their division.
  • Seahawks: Herm is doubtful; NFC West is too tough.
  • Colts: Herm surprised by Daniel Jones’ success at the new team, praises him for finding a good fit.
  • Jaguars: “About time Trevor Lawrence played up to the billing.”
• On Travis Hunter (NFL Two-Way Player Hype):
  • Herm: Would play Hunter at corner, only mix in occasional offensive plays—thinks it’s “not fair to the kid” to ask him to do both full-time.
  • “This was disaster when they said they're going to play this guy both ways…His head is probably swimming right now.”
• Ravens’ Struggles:
  • Astonished that the Ravens defense is “among the worst in the league.”
  • Chiefs “are back,” especially now that Xavier Worthy adds explosiveness.
• Eagles' Wide Receiver Drama:
  • Herm: Star players need a certain number of touches (“Tony Gonzalez had to get at least 12 targets”).
  • Explains the logic of play distribution and keeping key talents engaged.

Notable Quotes:

• Herm Edwards [32:41]:
  “You can't do it to the guy. It's not fair to him...These are the best players in captivity that he's playing against.”
• Herm Edwards [33:29]:
  “Who would ever imagine that the Baltimore Ravens would not play defense?...That’s blasphemy.”

NFL Expansion Abroad and Game Scheduling

[25:05–27:55]

• International Games:
  • Myron asks if the hosts like regular NFL games in London; Matt finds the NFL is a “non-thing” in most of the world.
  • Matt predicts the NFL will expand to Europe, South America, maybe Australia, adding four teams over a decade.
  • Jokes about sending the Panthers overseas: “We’d be okay, right?”
• Behind the Scenes:
  • Some radio studio chaos as producers try to cue their next guest.

Quarterback Carousel: Max Brosmer & QB Contract Philosophy

[39:02–44:50]

• Carson Wentz injured; enter Max Brosmer:
  • Myron recaps Brosmer’s underdog story at University of Minnesota, half-joking a Disney script is ready if he leads the Vikings to success.
  • Matt teases Myron for “making up facts” about Brosmer for movie potential.
• Quarterback Philosophy:
  • Matt stands by the “You win with either an elite QB or a cost-controlled rookie. Otherwise, don’t overpay.”
  • Both agree you can win with mid-level QBs, but should not hand out $40M+ contracts lightly (Sam Darnold debate).
  • The Vikings chose not to pay Darnold, now “stuck” with a depleted QB room.

Notable Quote:
Matt Jones [42:50]:
“My point is who you don’t pay. You don't go pay the dude making zillions.”

Lightning Round & Humor: Show Banter

[23:26–25:05]

• Hosts Reminisce:
  • Myron and Matt riff on how difficult it is to finish NFL picks within time constraints, teasing the other’s hosting style.
  • Playful banter about who manages time better and “they don’t appreciate you till you’re gone.”

Notable Quotes & Moments at a Glance

• [01:33] Matt Jones: "Very few people have spilled coke on their phone at Nelson Mandela's prison…"
• [05:27] Myron Metcalf: "He has the arrogance of someone who's won a lot more than he actually has."
• [09:10] Matt Jones: "Having money helps, but you can’t be stupid."
• [20:05] Myron Metcalf: "He lacks self-awareness…this is the first time…he actually had to fight for a job."
• [32:41] Herm Edwards: "You can’t do it to the guy. It’s not fair to him…His head is probably swimming right now."
• [33:29] Herm Edwards: "Who would ever imagine that the Baltimore Ravens would not play defense?...That’s blasphemy."
• [42:50] Matt Jones: “My point is who you don’t pay. You don't go pay the dude making zillions.”

Timestamps of Key Segments

• Matt’s Return & South Africa — [00:32–03:38]
• Penn State, James Franklin, & College Football — [03:39–09:40]
• Belichick at Carolina & Relationship Jokes — [10:06–12:15]
• NFL Browns vs. Vikings, Shadour Sanders — [14:40–21:40]
• Herm Edwards Interview — [28:09–37:38]
• NFL Abroad & Scheduling — [25:05–27:55]
• Quarterback Contracts & Max Brosmer — [39:02–44:50]
• Host Banter & Time Management — [23:26–25:05]

Tone & Style

• Conversational, witty, irreverent
• Mix of sports insight, cultural commentary, and personal anecdotes
• A blend of analysis and humor-heavy banter

For listeners catching up, this episode combines big-picture sports talk, storytelling, and strong opinions, with Matt’s travel tales and Herm Edwards’ hard truths making it a classic high-energy Sunday morning show.