Sunday Mornings with Matt and Myron
Episode: Hour 2: “Getting Catty”
Date: October 5, 2025
Hosts: Myron Medcalf, Matt Jones
Platform: ESPN Radio
Episode Overview
This hour sees Matt Jones and Myron Medcalf, joined by ESPN’s Eduardo Perez, break down the latest happenings in MLB playoff action and NFL headlines. Topics range from emerging baseball stars and playoff predictions to a hilarious, extended critique of the “Meow Mix” Carolina Panthers podcast, and spirited debates about NFL team dynamics and player personas. The tone is loose, fast-paced, and filled with good-natured banter.
Key Discussion Points & Insights
1. MLB Playoffs Breakdown (00:33–11:14)
Yankees’ Rising Star – Cam Schlitler
- Pitching Spotlight: Eduardo Perez praises Cam Schlitler’s breakout pitching performance in Game 3 against the Red Sox—emphasizing his development trajectory from Northeastern with minimal mechanics to Yankees ace.
- Quote: “He had zero mechanics in Northeastern... Yankees have an unbelievable development program... If we can put the bottom half with the top half and make it work, then we have something special.” —Eduardo Perez [02:35]
- Background & Style: Schlitler hails from Boston, previously rooted for the Red Sox, and faced them in a “hostile” playoff environment.
- Quote: “In the biggest stage against his childhood team... the kid showed up and he drank the dirty water, as he said, and it worked.” —Eduardo Perez [03:46]
Dodgers Dominance and Shohei Ohtani’s Dual Role
- Sustainability of Shohei’s Two-Way Play: Eduardo explains how Ohtani’s pitching is managed for maximum postseason impact, citing rest days and his offensive bouncebacks.
- Quote: “The days that he pitches, in the day after he pitches offensively, he's not that good. The numbers indicate that. But then if he has a day off like he did today ... expect him in game two tomorrow to be as dominant offensively.” —Perez [05:27]
- Dodgers’ Playoff Confidence & “Boredom” Theory: Discussion about how the Dodgers “get bored” during the regular season due to their high expectations.
- Quote: “They know they're that good, that eventually they'll be there in October... All of a sudden Mookie Betts is going to rake. That's what he's doing. Shohei Ohtani is going to show up. That's what he's doing.” —Perez [09:41]
- Host Commentary: “What does that mean, though, Eduardo? Like how you get bored in the middle of a Major League Baseball season?” —Medcalf [09:46]
American League Parity & Blue Jays Spotlight
- Wild Card Analysis: Blue Jays praised for their playoff approach—putting balls in play and minimizing strikeouts.
- Quote: “They don’t strike out. They put the ball in play yesterday... You're putting pressure on the defense... We're not used to seeing just two strikeouts per game.” —Perez [08:37]
2. NFL Headlines and Banter (12:42–32:38)
“Sunday Headlines” Segment (13:10–20:09)
C.J. Stroud’s “Getting Old” Comment (13:32–15:06)
- C.J. Stroud, at 23, jokes about “getting old” and losing quickness.
- Host Joke: “23 years old, getting old. I think if you’re not at 23... The age you start to get old, the age that things start to hurt, is like 44.” —Matt [13:58]
- *Banter about Stroud acting wise beyond his years, giving “TED Talks” to younger players.
Kentucky’s Mark Stoops Denies Buyout Talks (15:14–17:14)
- Stoops, following a loss, angrily denies rumors of negotiating a buyout, emphasizing his $37 million contract.
- Quote: “There’s zero chance I’m walking away. There’s no quit in me.” —quoted by James [15:35]
- Discussion shifts to the future of massive buyouts and NCAA economic changes.
Meow Mix: The Carolina Panthers Podcast Hiatus (17:54–21:12)
- News item sparks a hilarious extended riff about the podcast’s unfortunate name and premise.
- *Matt: “They called their podcast Meow Mix. Call it Kitty Litter, right? Like, I called [mine] a name that actually could have some credibility. They called their podcast Meow Mix, a Carolina Panthers podcast.” [18:24]
- Both hosts mock the name choice, speculate about the hosts’ ages, and lobby for a clip from the show’s intro.
Live Reaction to Panthers Podcast Intro (32:38–35:47)
- Clip is played on air: “Hello, everyone, and welcome to Meow Mix, the Carolina Panthers podcast. My name is Stephen. My name is Jerry.”
- Matt’s podcast advice: “It's very important that a podcast have a theme and a personnel... You have to give the voice that matches the music.” [34:01–35:31]
- Both ridicule the flat tone and mismatch with the supposed “Meow Mix” theme, with Myron dubbing it “Fresh Air for cats.”
3. NFL Deep Dives & Game Previews (23:08–44:10)
Eagles Uninspiring but Undefeated? (23:45–27:34)
- Hosts debate criticism of the 4-0 Eagles as “uninspiring.”
- *Matt: “Why do people focus on the negative here? I mean, this team won the Super Bowl and it’s 4-0. Why are we acting like they can’t walk straight?” [24:44]
- Analysis of close wins, tough schedule, and whether late-season luck will run out.
A.J. Brown’s Dissatisfaction
- Brown complains about underuse despite team success; hosts debate if that’s selfish. Comparison to “selfless” Patriots & Chiefs.
- Quote: “You're not getting the ball maybe as much as you would like, but I don't think anyone wants to hear a Super Bowl champion publicly complaining...” —Myron [26:54]
Texans vs. Ravens: Sudden Struggles (29:52–32:38)
- Preview of two 1–3 teams with mounting injuries—both at risk of falling out of playoff contention.
- Stat Drop: Ravens gave up 133 points over four games—a franchise record.
Quick Hits on Chargers, Commanders, Giants, & QB Drama (38:10–43:53)
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Chargers/Commanders game framed as a “battle for NFL’s 5th best QB” and a litmus test for real Super Bowl contention.
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Spotlight on Giants’ rookie QB Jackson Dart—and repetitive shots of his mom in the crowd.
- Running Joke: “She was like next to Taylor Swift. That’s the most we’ve seen of any person in the crowd.” —Myron [42:10]
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Russell Wilson’s reported unpopularity: Marshawn Lynch anecdote about having to call Wilson’s assistant, not Wilson directly.
Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments
Cam Schlitler’s Journey
“There are so many kids out there that are chasing Velo… sometimes you just play the game, have fun, and eventually when you do become that professional… then things could happen. He was throwing 88. He was throwing 101 the other day…”
—Eduardo Perez [03:16]
Dodgers Attitude & “Turning it On”
“They know they're that good… eventually they'll be there in October.”
—Eduardo Perez [09:53]
“Meow Mix” Podcast Riff
“This is why everybody should have a group chat, right? Because you put this in the group chat… and then let everybody tell you this is a terrible idea.”
—Myron Medcalf [19:40]
On NFL Player Attitudes
“Do you know a lot of humble receivers?... Name the last really humble receiver that’s been a star receiver in the… I mean, this is just what they are.”
—Myron Medcalf [26:35]
“[Russell Wilson] wouldn’t give out a cell phone number. Stuff like that bites you down the road.”
—Myron Medcalf [43:25]
Timestamps for Important Segments
- MLB Playoffs, Schlitler & Dodgers: 00:33–11:14
- Sunday Headlines Segment Starts: 13:10
- C.J. Stroud’s “Getting Old”: 13:32
- Mark Stoops Buyout Denial: 15:14
- Meow Mix Panthers Podcast: 17:54
- Playing the Meow Mix Intro Clip: 32:38–35:47
- Eagles/Undefeated Discourse: 23:45–27:34
- Texans/Ravens Preview: 29:52–32:38
- Chargers/Commanders®, Giants QBs, Russell Wilson: 38:10–43:53
Tone & Style
The show maintains a mix of sharp sports insight and comedic, irreverent banter. The hosts thrive in lampooning unusual stories—like the “Meow Mix” podcast—while also keeping discussions grounded in strong sports analysis, whether it’s inside-baseball pitching mechanics or NFL playoff implications.
Bottom Line:
This episode is a fast-moving mix of serious playoff talk, NFL news, and classic morning-show riffing. If you missed it, just know: Cam Schlitler's got the goods, the Dodgers have a boredom problem most teams would kill for, and podcasting—like Panthers football—can get a little catty.