Sunday Mornings with Matt and Myron
Episode: Hour 2: Is My Mic On?
Date: December 14, 2025
Hosts: Matt Jones & Myron Medcalf (with Evan producing)
Network: ESPN Radio
Episode Overview
This episode blends spirited sports analysis with the hosts’ trademark banter, focusing on pivotal NFL matchups—especially Bills vs. Patriots—and quarterback narratives for both current and future seasons. The hour also covers NBA headlines, a memorable broadcast team-up between Dick Vitale and Charles Barkley, and emerges into classic pop culture territory, proving why Matt and Myron’s conversational chemistry is as entertaining as their sports insights.
Main Discussion Points & Insights
1. Carolina Mike, One-Hit Wonders, and Old School Stories
- Matt and Myron open debating whether viral sensation "Carolina Mike" should switch up his style or stick to his successful formula.
- Matt: “Everything is like the same song... he needs to diversify.” (00:52)
- Myron: “Don’t change. ...All the people who try to do something else, it never works out.” (01:07)
- Myron compares Carolina Mike’s approach to legacy acts: “I went to a Montel Jordan show... he did the same song for an hour and everybody loved it.” (01:27)
- Storytime veers into old-school musicians and Myron’s encounter with Sisqó: “Every year he does an Asian tour... just does the Thong Song.” (01:58)
- Matt drops in his classic bit about how his parents keep their house unbearably hot: “It is so hot in my parents’ house... I’m sweating profusely.” (02:22)
2. NFL Marquee Game: Bills vs. Patriots—Are the Patriots for Real?
- The show’s core debate centers on the pivotal Bills-Patriots matchup and what it means for the Super Bowl race, rookie QBs, and Josh Allen’s legacy.
- Matt: “If the Patriots win this, they’re going to win the NFC, have a really good shot at a one seed.” (03:19)
- Myron sees a generational-changing opportunity: “Welcoming Drake May into that sort of top 10 class, if you will.” (04:22)
- Matt: “If you beat the Bills twice, then I have to say you’re for real. And can Josh Allen get this team to where he’s the most marquee player left?” (03:52)
- Discussion of Drake May’s ascension:
- Myron: “If you polled every GM... Drake May’s going number one.” (04:36)
- Roster support for Josh Allen is debated:
- Myron: “They have a guy who is generational... but he can’t do it all by himself. How do they put him in a position to get better?” (05:00)
- Why are the Bills slight betting favorites?
- Matt: “It’s Josh Allen... The goal (in Vegas) is to get money on either side... Average bettor bets Josh Allen.” (05:42)
- Matt picks the Bills: “I can’t go against [Josh Allen] unless it’s against Patrick Mahomes. And Drake May is not Patrick Mahomes.” (05:54)
3. Young QBs, Super Bowl Precedent, & the Odd 2025 Season
- Quick rundown of the year’s quarterback surprises and Super Bowl trends:
- Matt: “My theory has been you either have to be a Hall of Famer or you have to be a rookie on a rookie deal... I tend though to say I’m going to stick with the Hall of Famer.” (07:33)
- The 2025 NFL season is marked by injuries and missed playoffs for elite QBs:
- Matt: “Mahomes number one—out. Allen’s number two—potentially in. Lamar—three—out. Burrow—four—out. Jaden Daniels—five—out.” (08:37)
- If Buffalo loses, Matt will surrender his faith in the “great QB wins title” axiom:
- Matt: “If Buffalo loses today... I’m just going to submit and say it’s going to be somebody kind of random.” (09:31)
4. Headlines: NBA, Broadcaster Highlights, and Football Stories
A. NBA Cup & Wimby’s Return
- Victor Wembanyama’s return ends OKC’s 16-game streak.
- Myron: “I think Wimby is already the best player in the league. ...the most dominant force.” (14:12)
- Matt: “He’s not better than Jokic and he’s not better than Shay.” (14:29)
- Spirited rankings debate; Myron rates Wimby as highest-ceiling player, Matt pushes back citing Jokic’s historic season.
- Jokic’s legacy: “Jokic is in my top 10 all time potentially... We’ve never had a skilled big man like this.” (15:39)
B. Dicky V & Barkley Team-Up (Kentucky vs. Indiana)
- Memorable on-air moment featuring Barkley pledging $100k (and Shaq’s) to Dicky V’s cause:
- Barkley: “I don’t care what his fat ass says. We’re giving you $200,000.” (16:41)
- Matt: “They didn’t stay on topic a lot... but... the two most important basketball commentators of all time.” (17:00)
- Myron on authenticity: “Charles... can do what nobody else can do. ...It works so well for him.” (17:42)
C. The “Wardrobe Malfunction” Story—Oversharing in the Podcast Era
- Matt highlights former Bill Mitch Morse’s revealing podcast appearance.
- Morse: “...I just deuce my pants quickly and violently, and I just run off the field...” (19:08)
- Myron: “We don’t have to say everything. ...Podcast culture has made it so we feel like we gotta tell all the stories.” (19:55)
- Matt: “I would argue it works, though. ...You tell that story and next thing you know, it’s on ESPN Radio.” (20:24)
5. Shador Sanders and the Browns’ Quarterback Future
- Cold weather games lead to serious talk on Shador Sanders, now starting for the Browns.
- Matt: “It is hard to have a conversation about Shador Sanders…without it immediately going into the extremes.” (25:47)
- Myron: “We’ve seen some promise...I don’t know that you’ve seen anything yet to make Cleveland abandon...going to find a franchise quarterback.” (25:58)
- Joe Thomas on “This is Football” podcast:
- “These next four games...will determine if Shador Sanders is a franchise guy and they build around him...or...they go for a quarterback in the draft.” (28:22)
- Sober assessment from Matt & Myron: Shador has potential but would have to dominate for Cleveland to skip QB in the draft. (30:59–31:43)
- Brief look at draft and free agency QB options: “Do you want to make a trade for Mac Jones?” (31:25)
6. Quarterback (and Team) Outlooks—Bears, Lions, Rams, and the MVP Race
- Bears: Matt and Myron agree they are a better story than a team. (32:06)
- Rams vs. Lions: Matt calls it possibly the most important game besides Bills-Patriots.
- Matt: “If you polled America... the Rams win that (Super Bowl favorite) overwhelmingly.” (33:12)
- Stafford now MVP favorite; game could swing both MVP and Super Bowl odds. (33:59)
- Myron: “It’s one of the faces of the NFL getting ready to make a massive change.” (34:08)
7. Pop Culture Sidebar: Boy Bands, “Dreamy” Disagreements & 90s Nostalgia
- Running joke on Maroon 5, Jonas Brothers, and “dreamy” boy bands.
- Myron: “You can see why they were... I think he’s dreamy though.” (35:49)
- Matt: “I want you to look up 98 Degrees... Always fascinated with the boy band that had one dude in it that was kind of ugly.” (37:01)
- Classic Matt: “I’ve been convinced that the guy in All-4-One... did their taxes and so they let him go along.” (38:16)
- Myron: “If I had said that, that might be crossing a line...” (38:22)
- Their genuine chemistry shines as they riff on nostalgia, only to swerve back to Sunday NFL injury updates.
8. Joe Burrow’s Future: Is Fun Enough?
- Discussion of Joe Burrow’s recent reflective comments:
- Burrow: “If I want to keep doing this, I have to have fun doing it... If it’s not fun, then what am I doing it for?” (40:42)
- Myron suggests it's not crazy to think Burrow could step away early, referencing Andrew Luck: “He doesn’t sound like he’s having any fun...It’s not crazy to think that he may leave early, step away from the game early.” (41:14)
- Matt pushes back on the “retirement narrative”:
- “There are two things you can’t buy in life...adrenaline and...relevance...That’s why I don’t think they quit. Andrew Luck’s the only one that’s ever done it.” (42:51)
9. King of the Mountain: Listener Call-In Promo
- Classic segment tease: best listener take wins “King of the Mountain.” (43:55)
- “All you do is call in, 30 seconds, pick the topic and it’s got to be good. ...If you’re not good, we will give you a hard time. ...But if you are good, the glory that comes with King of the Mountain...” (44:15)
Notable Quotes & Moments (by Timestamp)
- “If you beat the Bills twice, then I have to say you’re for real. And can Josh Allen...” – Matt (03:52)
- “Don’t change. ...All the people who try to do something else, it never works out.” – Myron on Carolina Mike (01:07)
- “I think if you polled every GM... Drake May’s going number one.” – Myron (04:36)
- “My theory has been you either have to be a Hall of Famer or... a rookie on a rookie deal.” – Matt (07:33)
- “Wemby is already the best player in the league. ...The most dominant force.” – Myron (14:12)
- Charles Barkley: “And I don’t care what his fat ass says. We’re giving you $200,000.” (16:41)
- “We don’t have to say everything. ...Podcast culture has made it so we feel like we gotta tell all the stories.” – Myron (19:55)
- Joe Thomas: “The next four games will determine if Shador Sanders is a franchise guy and they build around him in the draft next year...” (28:22)
- “You have to beat the Browns today at home. If you’re serious, you win today.” – Matt on the Bears (32:18)
- Matt: “If Buffalo loses today... I’m just going to submit and say it’s going to be somebody kind of random.” (09:31)
- “He doesn’t sound like he’s having any fun. ...It’s not crazy to think that he may leave early.” – Myron on Joe Burrow (41:14)
- Matt: “There are two things you can’t buy in life... adrenaline and relevance... That’s why I don’t think they quit.” (42:51)
Key Segment Timestamps
- Carolina Mike/One-Hit Wonders: 00:38–02:18
- Bills vs. Patriots preview: 03:19–07:13
- Quarterback rankings/season surprises: 08:26–09:31
- NBA Wimby/Jokic/Rankings: 13:11–15:39
- Dicky V & Barkley sideline: 16:33–18:30
- Shador Sanders / Browns QB future: 25:47–31:43
- MVP race/Lions-Rams: 32:57–34:08
- Boy bands/Pop Culture: 35:34–39:35
- Joe Burrow “having fun” discussion: 39:40–43:55
- King of the Mountain promo: 43:55–45:08
Tone & Takeaways
- The hosts blend sports expertise with self-deprecating humor and pop-culture asides, making even diehard football talk relatable.
- Matt and Myron challenge each other, especially regarding player rankings, QB legacy debates, and even the relevance of “dreamy” 90s band members.
- The episode’s throughline: In a season where nothing is predictable, expect classic teams, mythic quarterbacks, and viral moments to be upended.
- Notably, the show is interactive and encourages audience participation, emphasizing the “King of the Mountain” segment and inviting hot takes.
Summary:
This episode of "Sunday Mornings with Matt and Myron" is a lively mix of NFL urgency, superstar turns, cultural references, and genuine co-host chemistry—a must for fans who want to feel the pulse of sports and nostalgia before kickoff.