Sunday Mornings with Matt and Myron

Hour 2: "Eating Alone" – October 26, 2025
Hosts: Matt Jones & Myron Medcalf | ESPN Radio

Overview

This episode blends sharp NFL analysis with humor and personal reflections, exploring quarterback storylines, NFL team trajectories, quirky fandom habits, and the underrated pleasures of dining solo. Matt and Myron banter about the week’s big sports stories, offer distinctive NFL and college basketball insights, and intersperse relatable asides—from favorite bands to societal norms about eating alone.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Dabo Sweeney & Kentucky Football (00:33–01:18)

• Matt jokes about quitting as a Kentucky fan if Dabo Sweeney became their coach, saying he can't "fake khaki pants running and sprinting."
• Matt: "I'd have to quit being a Kentucky fan. I couldn't do it." (00:39)
• Myron suggests Sweeney could win fans over if he wins, to which Matt firmly objects.

2. Aaron Rodgers and the Steelers: Redemption or Revenge? (01:18–04:29)

• Matt is surprised by Aaron Rodgers' strong play for the Steelers, especially after his performance vs. the Bengals.
• Myron believes the Steelers are favorites in the AFC North due to division rivals' instability.
• Myron: "You can't measure [Rodgers] with the Jets because the Jets have a toxic relationship with every quarterback." (02:16)
• On whether Rodgers sees the Packers matchup as revenge:
  • Myron: "Petty people don't change... They actually become more petty." (03:37)
• Both conclude Rodgers will always take these games personally.

3. Packers Potential and Quarterback Confidence (04:29–06:24)

• Discussion of Micah Parsons' impact and Jordan Love's ceiling.
• Myron expresses doubts about Love winning playoff duels:
  • "Nine times out of 10, your quarterback is going to have to outplay the other quarterback... Do you trust Jordan Love to do that?" (05:47)
• Matt feels the Packers are building momentum and expects them to beat the Steelers.

4. Jets, Bengals, and “Eating Alone” — The Joys of Solo Dining (07:24–12:24)

• Matt transitions to Joe Flacco’s viral quote (plays audio), relating it to his own appreciation for solo meals:
  • Joe Flacco (clip): "I used to see guys sitting at a bar by themselves... and now I realize like that dude was in heaven." (09:18)
• Both hosts discuss the liberating aspects of eating, traveling, and attending movies alone.
• Myron notes, after age 35, men face a “creepiness factor” when eating solo at fancier restaurants:
  • "You gotta know your creepiness factor... Sitting at the bar, that's allowed. But just getting a table for one at a restaurant like that..." (10:48)
• Personal stories of enjoying solo activities, challenging social stigmas.

5. Cultural Detour: Oasis vs. Green Day & The Mosh Pit (13:39–15:31)

• Matt plays "Oasis" as bumper music; Myron confuses it with Green Day and jokes about era/cultural references.
• Discusses the tradition of mosh pits at concerts:
  • Myron: "You all would just agree to create like a hole in the center of the concert and just start running at each other." (14:54)

6. Eagles and Giants: Clubhouse Dynamics and Crushing Losses (15:31–19:17)

• Myron discusses Brandon Graham un-retiring for the Eagles to ease locker room tensions, especially regarding A.J. Brown.
• Myron: "If you need a locker room dude at week eight, you got some big problems trying to defend a championship." (17:16)
• Giants examined after a colossal fourth-quarter meltdown vs. the Broncos. Myron notes that, for once, the Giants have a quarterback (Jackson Dart) giving hope for the future.

7. Titans vs Colts & Daniel Jones Debate (19:17–20:42)

• Matchup intrigue: Colts’ surprising run and skepticism about Daniel Jones as a playoff-caliber QB.
• Matt defends Jones, recalling a strong season when supported by an O-line and healthy Saquon Barkley.
• Myron pushes back: "Quarterbacks don't suddenly become great in the NFL. It's just never happened." (20:42)

8. World Series: Dodgers vs. Blue Jays (25:24–27:50)

• Recap on Dodgers’ dominant performance, powered by Yoshinobu Yamamoto's complete game.
• Myron is "team anti-Dodgers" due to their “rich dad AAU” image.
• Matt urges appreciation of Shohei Ohtani as a two-way World Series player.
  • Matt: "I hope people take a minute to really appreciate it." (27:50)

9. G League Players in NCAA Basketball (28:08–31:46)

• The hosts dissect London Johnson’s transition from the G League to NCAA (Louisville).
• Tom Izzo (“ridiculous… embarrassing”) objects to G League pros in college.
• Matt argues for equal treatment: why bar US G League locals but allow Euro pros?
  • Matt: "Why shouldn't the American players get the same opportunities the European players do?" (29:27)

10. Incoming College Basketball Freshmen: A Historic Draft Class (32:10–34:57)

• An early look at four standout freshmen—AJ DeBonts, Darren Peterson, Caleb Wilson, Cameron Boozer—poised to make the 2026 NBA Draft legendary.
• Myron predicts intense NBA tanking and major draft day trades due to this talent influx.
  • Myron: "You've got a star at Kansas, you've got a star at North Carolina, you've got a star at Duke... This race is going to be so loaded." (34:07)

11. NFL: Cowboys, Broncos, and the Dak Prescott Discourse (37:23–39:24)

• Cowboys vs. Broncos preview; high praise for Dak Prescott’s season.
• Matt: "It's amazing to say a Cowboys quarterback might be a little underrated this year..." (38:23)
• Myron: "If we just say, let's look at the numbers, you can make a strong case Dak Prescott is the best quarterback in the NFL right now..." (37:37)

12. Sean Payton vs Russell Wilson — Old Grudges Die Hard (40:00–42:48)

• Tension lingers as Payton criticizes Wilson after losing his starting role.
• Both agree Payton should "just let it go."
• Myron: "Why don't people admit things anymore, man? ... I just would respect you more." (40:51)

13. 49ers at Texans & The CJ Stroud Cautionary Tale (42:48–44:33)

• Pivotal game for Houston against the 49ers; Stroud’s trajectory as a warning not to crown QBs too early.
• Matt: "CJ Stroud will always be my example of why I will not crown a quarterback as great until their third year." (44:00)

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• On Aaron Rodgers & pettiness:
  “Petty people don't change. Like, this is a life lesson for you... they become more petty.”
  — Myron (03:37)

• On Dining Alone:
  “I used to see guys sitting at a bar by themselves... and now I realize like that dude was in heaven.”
  — Joe Flacco (09:18, via audio clip)
  “Once you pass 35 as a man, you gotta realize there's something called creepiness factor.”
  — Myron (10:48)

• On concert mosh pits:
  “You just agreed to create like a hole in the center of the concert and just start running at each other.”
  — Myron (14:54)

• On Eagles' locker room woes:
  "If you need a locker room dude at week eight, you got some big problems trying to defend a championship."
  — Myron (17:16)

• On NCAA & G Leaguers:
  “Why shouldn't the American players get the same opportunities the European players do?”
  — Matt (29:27)

• On Dak Prescott:
  “You can make a strong case Dak Prescott is the best quarterback in the NFL right now...”
  — Myron (37:37)

Timestamps for Important Segments

| Segment/Event | Timestamp | |-----------------------------------------------------------|---------------| | “Aged well” takes, Dabo Sweeney to Kentucky | 00:33–01:18 | | Aaron Rodgers, Steelers vs. Packers, AFC North | 01:18–04:29 | | Packers’ playoff chances & Jordan Love | 04:29–06:24 | | Joe Flacco on eating alone & personal reflections | 07:24–12:24 | | Oasis, Green Day, & mosh pits | 13:39–15:31 | | Eagles & Giants narratives | 15:31–19:17 | | Titans vs Colts & Daniel Jones skepticism | 19:17–20:42 | | Dodgers vs. Blue Jays World Series | 25:24–27:50 | | G Leaguers in NCAA (Izzo’s comments, NCAA rules) | 28:08–31:46 | | College hoops: freshmen draft class preview | 32:10–34:57 | | Cowboys vs. Broncos, Dak’s season | 37:23–39:24 | | Sean Payton vs. Russell Wilson fallout | 40:00–42:48 | | 49ers at Texans, CJ Stroud’s lesson | 42:48–44:33 |

Tone & Language

• A breezy, good-natured banter with quick pivots between earnest sports analysis and relatable, lightly self-deprecating humor.
• Directness (e.g., on “creepiness factor” or “petty people”) balanced with camaraderie.
• Playful jabs between co-hosts underline the show’s friendly, conversational style.

For New Listeners

This episode is an excellent sampler of Matt and Myron’s dynamic: a mix of topical sports talk, smart takes on narratives and players, and genuine digressions that turn athletic news into universal themes of pride, growth, and how to enjoy your own company at dinner. Whether you’re watching for NFL power shifts, prepping for college basketball, or just want camaraderie with your coffee, you’re in good hands.