Sunday Mornings with Matt and Myron
Episode: Hour 2: Andy Staples Joins the Show
Date: August 24, 2025
Hosts: Matt Jones & Myron Medcalf
Special Guest: Andy Staples (On3 Sports)
Episode Overview
This episode is a lively ride through contemporary sports and culture, blending irreverent takes with insider perspectives. Jones and Medcalf dive into quirky sports headlines, debate the logic of high-stakes collectibles, laugh at their own misadventures, weigh in on NFL preseason storylines, and dissect seismic shifts in college football with guest Andy Staples. The episode closes on a hilarious, eyebrow-raising discussion about college football coaching culture, drawing from a bombshell new book.
Key Discussion Points & Insights
1. Countdown to College Football and Tennis Tangent
00:33–02:03
- Matt and Myron open with anticipation for college football and the NFL kickoff, but quickly detour into the US Open.
- Myron: professes his appreciation for Aryna Sabalenka’s “grace,”
- Matt: shares an anecdote about Roger Federer saying “Go Cats” on his postgame show:
“I just got on the show...‘go Cats.’ That was it. But you know, I still have the drop because it was one of my favorite moments.” (02:03)
Tone: Fun, light-hearted, and nostalgic.
2. Sunday Headlines — Hobbies, Collectibles, and Judgment
02:49–07:12 | 14:20–16:38
The $12.9 Million Michael Jordan/Kobe Bryant Card
03:10–07:12; 14:20–16:38
- Headline prompts a sharp debate:
- Matt: “That’s stupid...like, if you’re gonna spend $12.9 million on a card, just buy stock.” (03:23)
- “As my grandfather would say, I think you got more money than sense.” (03:41)
- Myron defends high-end collecting: “If that’s what you love, have at it.” (04:01)
- Matt compares rare car collectors and shoe collectors: “If you have a 1968 Corvette and you don’t drive it...that’s also stupid.” (05:47)
- Myron insists Matt is just as much a “collector” with shoes; Matt fires back: “Shoes are supposed to be worn. If I want to invest money, I’ll buy stocks.” (06:09)
- Return to topic after break, with listener feedback:
- Matt: “If you’re taking up your free time to collect pieces of cardboard for $13 million...yes, that’s dorky in my opinion. Doesn’t mean you have to agree.” (15:37)
- Myron: “Let them have fun, man. Let them enjoy.” (15:59)
Notable Quotes:
- “You call stuff ridiculous that you’re not into, but I think most people would see your collection and go, they wouldn’t wear 75% of those shoes.” —Myron (07:12)
- “You have 500 pairs of shoes. How many do you wear?” —Myron (06:25)
- “You have a grown man with a room full of shoes.” —Myron (16:16)
3. Little League World Series: Joy, Pain, and NIL for Kids?
07:31–08:59
- Nevada beats Connecticut, will play Taiwan.
- Matt: rails against the tournament’s length, but admits the championship “is always fun.” He says, “The only problem is one set of kids end up crying.” (07:43)
- Myron: laments the format and kids’ heartbreak from long travel and losing early. Advocates for NIL-like compensation for Little League stars:
“Can we get some nil deals for these kids? They’re the biggest thing happening in the summer.” (08:09)
4. Tommy Fleetwood’s ‘Choking’ and Golf Pressure
09:02–11:50
- Matt: Details Fleetwood’s repeated failures to win on Sunday: “He has literally choked five times this year...He’s never won a tournament.” (09:02)
- Myron: Pushes back; calls golf intrinsically hard:
“A lot of people who say ‘choke’ when it comes to golf haven’t played the sport. It’s meant for you to choke.” (10:17)
- Matt: Rooting for Fleetwood as an underdog; riffs on Scotty Scheffler’s minor arrest for humor.
“Give me Tommy Fleetwood against the former criminal Scotty Scheffler. Myron. To win the tour championship.” (11:43)
- Myron: Jokes about promises Scheffler made in jail:
“Listen, you protect me, and I’ll put some money on your book. Those dudes are still waiting for the Scottie Scheffler check to come.” (11:59)
5. NFL Preseason Storylines and Jerry Jones’ Confusing Analogy
16:53–22:28
Shador Sanders and Rookie QB Scenarios
16:53–19:15
- Matt: Wonders if rookie Shador Sanders will start for the Cleveland Browns.
- Myron: “It’s hard for me to imagine that at this stage he starts a game based on what we’ve seen.” (17:47)
- Both agree Sanders is likely a backup, and only plays if injuries force the issue.
Jerry Jones on Micah Parsons' Negotiation: "Daddy and Mama"
19:36–22:28
- Jerry Jones uses a convoluted “Little Rascal/mama-daddy” analogy in negotiating with Micah Parsons, leading to much confusion and laughter.
“How many times have you seen a little rascal so clever go in there and mama told him you’re not going to get it...” (19:36)
- Matt: “Sorry, stop right there. How many times have you seen the Little Rascal so clever? The answer is in 2025 for most people, Myron. Zero times.” (20:55)
- The hosts try to track Jones’ “who’s mama and who’s daddy” analogy, with much banter.
- Matt: jokes, “Here’s what I learned. Jerry wants Micah Parsons to call him mama.” (22:16)
6. College Football Realignment & SEC Power Moves
24:08–35:59 (with Andy Staples)
SEC Moves to Nine Conference Games
24:27–26:14
- Matt: Suggests the SEC went to nine conference games to boost TV and playoff positioning.
- Andy: Confirms, also citing stale schedules and ticket sales; more high-profile matchups needed.
“So a lot of schools were like, listen, our schedules are so stale. Can we please liven them up?” (24:59)
- Explains behind-the-scenes politics, resistance from schools like Kentucky and Mississippi State to more tough games (26:14).
Memories and Self-Deprecation
26:14–27:55
- Myron and Andy reminisce about both being injured in media basketball games.
- Matt: “Let me apologize to the baseball card collectors...These two guys got hurt in a media basketball game...I apologize to the baseball card collectors.” (27:37)
The Future of Playoff Access and Power Conferences
28:08–35:59
- Andy: Details how SEC & Big Ten structural changes are squeezing the ACC and Big 12; at-large playoff spots will be very limited for “left out” leagues.
“If this works, it’ll keep them from doing the automatic bids.” (28:35)
- Myron: “If you’re fighting Mike Tyson every day...I think the strength of schedule is going to be so incredible in the Big Ten, in the SEC that those other leagues will not have a chance to compete.” (29:41)
- Andy: Reveals major programs might eventually break away to form a separate league—possibly of 40 to 70 teams—in football only, to maximize appeal and revenue:
“I think they would just dissolve the leagues and reform as their own league.” (33:18)
- The trio wonders if schools like Kentucky, Mississippi State, or Vandy could be left out if selection is only by football value, though Andy notes basketball might remain separate to preserve the NCAA tournament (35:27).
Notable Quotes:
- "There's people right now...already working on this, who've been working on this for several years... Some say the magic number's 70, some say 48, some say 32." —Andy Staples (34:49)
7. Viral Book Excerpt: Why Alabama Coaches Allegedly Call Saban "Daddy"
38:47–43:43
- Discussion of Seth Wickersham’s book ("Quarterback Kings") and its allegations about Alabama’s football staff.
- In the context of handling pressure from Nick Saban, ex-Alabama assistant Pete Golding is quoted:
“Daddy’s on me.” (40:38)
- Staff regularly calling Saban “Daddy.”
- Matt: “But I can’t imagine calling anyone at ESPN Daddy. Myron, to keep your job, would you call Nick Saban Daddy?” (41:03)
- Myron: Cites a comedy bit:
“Cedric the Entertainer said, ‘I'm not finna call another man Delicious’...I've always lived by that.” (41:12)
- Hilarity ensues as they debate whether (and how) assistants actually said this, and riff on college football’s uniquely bizarre culture.
- Matt: “Just think it’s hilarious...football in general, this is macho culture...and then they’re like, but Daddy, no.” (42:39)
- Myron: “I ain’t going to call another dude Delicious. That’s all I know.” (43:02)
- Both incredulous that this story hasn’t gotten more attention.
Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments
- “As my grandfather would say, I think you got more money than sense.” —Matt (03:41)
- “Shoes are supposed to be worn. If I want to invest money, I’ll buy stocks. I’m not going to buy a baseball card.” —Matt (06:09)
- “I'm not calling anybody any weird, odd name. It’s hard to know...but if that was the culture, it shows...college football culture...is pretty crazy.” —Myron (41:14)
- “This should be a bigger story. People...calling other grown men dad.” —Matt (43:43)
- “If you’re fighting Mike Tyson...the strength of schedule...those other leagues will not have a chance to compete.” —Myron (29:41)
- “You call stuff ridiculous that you’re not into, but I think most people would see your collection and go, they wouldn’t wear 75% of those shoes.” —Myron (07:12)
Important Timestamps
- 00:33 — Episode opens, college football/NFL countdown
- 03:10 — $12.9M Jordan/Kobe card debate
- 06:25 — Shoe collecting parallels
- 07:31 — Little League World Series/NIL jokes
- 09:02 — Tommy Fleetwood “choking” discussion
- 14:20 — Listener reaction to card debate
- 16:53 — Shador Sanders/Browns scenario
- 19:36 — Jerry Jones’ “mama-daddy” analogy
- 24:08 — Andy Staples joins; SEC expansion discussion
- 26:14 — Media all-star game injuries
- 28:08 — Realignment & playoff access
- 33:18 — The “breakaway league” concept
- 38:47 — Book excerpt, Saban called “Daddy”
- 41:12 — Cedric the Entertainer’s “I’m not gonna call another man Delicious” reference
- 43:43 — Hosts agree the “Daddy” story should be bigger news
Tone & Style
Irreverent, fast-paced, and self-deprecating. Matt and Myron blend genuine sports insight with comic asides, pop culture references, and recurring jabs at each other and the world of sports collectibles, fandom, and coaching egos.
For New Listeners
This episode will keep you laughing and thinking, whether you're a sports junkie or just want commentary with bite. If you missed it:
- Expect debates about the line between quirky passion and foolish spending (collectibles, tennis, shoes, cars).
- Get deep-dive context on SEC and college football realignment, straight from a national reporter.
- Revel in the real, sometimes ridiculous, culture of sports—where even the most macho environments harbor, as Matt puts it, “grown men calling each other Daddy.”