Podcast Summary: Sunday Mornings with Matt and Myron

Hosts: Matt Jones & Myron Medcalf
Episode: Hour 2: Beard Talk
Date: February 4, 2026

Overview

In this fast-paced and witty episode, Matt and Myron serve up their trademark blend of sports analysis, playful banter, and whimsical detours. The main subjects: breaking NFL news, the Westminster Dog Show cult, the notorious Luka Doncic trade, rising tennis star Carlos Alcaraz, the need for kindness in sports, NHL expansion, and, as promised, an extended and hilarious foray into the world of hairpieces and beard envy.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Bill Belichick "Snub" & Hall of Fame Party

Timestamps: 00:32–02:39

• Matt shares breaking news of Jordan Hudson, Bill Belichick’s partner, throwing a “huge bash” for him since he was snubbed from the Hall of Fame.
• Matt suggests, tongue-in-cheek, that Hudson’s party “will be more fun than the Canton, Ohio hall of Fame party.”
• Myron questions who would attend and whether Belichick had any say, humorously doubting the appeal (“If I have a big disappointment… I don’t know that I want to come to a party…” – 01:54).
• They riff on the awkwardness of “celebrating” someone’s letdown.

2. Inside the Dog Show World

Timestamps: 02:39–07:14

• Two callers, Mo from North Carolina and Bill from Cincinnati, weigh in on dog shows.
• Mo reveals dog shows are like a “cult” (03:05), sharing an anecdote about the highly specific and sometimes absurd standards for show dogs.
• “We had a dog called a Saluki…the dumbest dog on the face of the planet. Did not even know his name.” – Mo (04:03)
• Matt and Myron riff: “There are dumb dogs, sir. Don’t you agree?” (04:36)
• Bill likens dog show culture to show horses or timeshares, where handlers and stylists may “own” the dog more than the family does (06:43).
• Key Quote: “It’s like the people that drink coffee with the pinky up. Every one of them…” – Bill (07:07)

3. Re-evaluating the Luka Doncic Trade

Timestamps: 07:47–11:44

• One year after the controversial trade, Matt and Myron debate its legacy:
  • Matt: Wonders if the deal looks better given the Mavericks now have Cooper Flag and Anthony Davis (“…if you’re judging just the end result… I don’t think it’s as crazy as people act.” – 10:02)
  • Myron: Still adamantly calls it “the worst trade in the history of sports” (08:25), refusing to absolve Dallas even with Flag’s emergence.
• They dissect the importance of money in rookie deals, Luka’s future and work ethic (“You can’t give up a guy who’s the only player in the history of the league to be All-NBA first team five times by the age of 25.” – Myron, 11:00).

4. Rapid-Fire Sunday Headlines

Timestamps: 13:19–21:26

• Carlos Alcaraz completes the Career Grand Slam at 22, beating Djokovic. Matt notes he’s “not even 23” and laments how few Americans know him (14:05).
• Rick Barnes’ (Tennessee basketball head coach) joke about betting: “Sometimes I wonder my guys are betting on games. I shouldn’t say that…” (16:17)
  • Myron is critical: “You can’t say that…there was just a big scandal in the sport.” (16:46)
  • Playful banter follows about “offensive” slip-ups by older coaches, with Matt giving Barnes a pass for his age.
• NFL appoints “Chief Kindness Officer” Dhar Mann:
  • Both struggle to imagine what the job entails.
  • Matt: “It sounds like one of those made-up jobs that HR does after there’s been some sort of scandal…” (19:10)
  • They imagine NFL stars in Sesame Street-style PSA content (20:08).

5. NHL/Boxing/Wrestling & Pop Culture Crossover

Timestamps: 24:22–36:59

• Guest Art Ocal joins to discuss the NHL Stadium Series taking place in Tampa (with Miami previously hosting). Art explains how they built a refrigerated tent to preserve the ice, ironically, on a day with unexpected cold weather (27:09).
• Olympic Hockey: USA seen as a genuine contender for gold. Art details increasing global hockey competitiveness and the expanding NHL fanbase in southern states.
• Gary Bettman’s legacy: Ocal gives credit for NHL expansion, especially into non-traditional markets (31:02).
• Royal Rumble in Saudi Arabia: Matt expresses disappointment with the event’s energy; Ocal offers production & cultural context. Brief speculation on wrestling “mystery men.”
• Star Wars detour: Discussion of how “Andor” can be enjoyed as a standalone show.

6. The Hilarious Beard & Hairpiece Segment

Timestamps: 39:06–46:22

• Matt gleefully relays the viral moment from boxing: Jerrell “Big Baby” Miller’s toupee flying off mid-fight, landing in the stands (40:30).
• Myron muses: “Do you carry glue with you?… Are you told, ‘you probably shouldn’t go into a boxing ring with this hairpiece’?”
• Both share fascination with modern hairpiece technology. Matt lauds Bill Self (Kansas basketball coach) as “the best hairpiece in sports” (42:33).
• Highlight: Myron confesses a dream of getting a beard hairpiece:
  • “As someone who’s looked at hairpieces for the beard…I want to…I’ve always been jealous of people with beards. And I want 2026 to be the year where I get one.” (43:28)
  • Matt is stunned: “You’ve considered getting a beard hairpiece?” (43:51)
  • Myron describes talking to his barber, trying (unsuccessfully) hair-growth products, including Beyoncé’s (!) hair kit: “I spent a lot of money on them to try to get a beard going.” (45:18)
  • Matt: “You bought Beyoncé beard hair products? They’re expensive? Did they work?” (45:11–45:35)
  • Myron, undeterred, doubles down: “I want a beard. When I walk in the room, everybody stops talking… That’s the impact I want to have, when I walk into a room.” (45:59)
• Matt: “That’s the stupidest thing that I’ve ever heard in my entire life.”

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• On Dog Shows:

  • “We had a saluki…beautiful, absolutely gorgeous dog. Was the dumbest dog on the planet. Did not even know his name.” – Mo (04:03)
  • “There are dumb dogs, sir. Don’t you agree.” – Matt (04:36)

• On the Luka Trade:

  • “Still the worst trade in the history of sports. I mean, you gave up a guy who is a generational talent.” – Myron (08:25)

• On Rick Barnes’ joke:

  • “Sometimes I wonder my guys are betting on games. I shouldn’t say that…” – Rick Barnes via clip (16:17)
  • “You can’t say that. No, you can’t say that. There was just a big scandal in the sport.” – Myron (16:46)

• On kindness in the NFL:

  • “I think this show needs a Chief Kindness Officer because Myron can be really rude to me sometimes…” – Matt (19:10)
  • “Is he reading books to people?” – Myron, on the job description (19:59)

• On Star Wars’ iconic line:

  • “It’s also one of the most misquoted… the actual line is ‘No, I am your father.’” – Art Ocal (25:56)

• On beard envy:

  • “You’ve looked at hairpieces for the beard. You’ve considered getting a beard hairpiece?” – Matt (43:51)
  • “Yeah, I want a beard hairpiece. I can’t grow a beard… I want to walk into a room, and people just see me.” – Myron (43:51–44:23)
  • “[I] spent a lot of money on [Beyoncé’s products] to try to get a beard going.” – Myron (45:18)

Timestamps for Big Segments

• Bill Belichick party: 00:32–02:39
• Dog Show callers: 02:39–07:14
• Luka Doncic trade debate: 07:47–11:44
• Headlines (Alcaraz, Barnes, Kindness Officer): 13:19–21:26
• NHL, Olympics, Wrestling, Star Wars: 24:22–36:59
• Viral toupee moment & beard talk: 39:06–46:22

Tone & Style

The episode is conversational, irreverent, and playful, with Matt and Myron’s chemistry shining through well-paced ribbing and good-natured (sometimes absurd) tangents. There’s insightful sports commentary, but the real energy comes from their willingness to dive deep into “cult” dog shows, coach hairpieces, and Myron’s beard aspirations, all with infectious humor.

Perfect for listeners who want:

• Sports talk without ego or pretension
• Authentic on-air chemistry and unscripted laughs
• Tangents that surprise and entertain, from dog breeds to the science of fake beards

Next up: “Toupee Gate.”—The show promises even more on the saga of sports hairpieces and personal grooming confessions.