Sunday Mornings with Matt and Myron

Episode: Of Course it’s in Florida (Hour 2)
Date: December 28, 2025
Hosts: Matt Jones & Myron Medcalf
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Episode Overview

This lively episode of "Sunday Mornings with Matt and Myron" on ESPN Radio features hosts Matt Jones and Myron Medcalf diving into the current NFL playoff and awards landscape, discussing heated sports headlines, and mixing in offbeat cultural debates and listener participation. From Caleb Williams’ ascension with the Bears to quirky takes on fossils as gifts and the survival of Shoney’s, the banter is sharp, humorous, and unfiltered, making this a sports radio show for both hardcore fans and casual listeners.

Main Segment: NFL Playoff Picture and Quarterback Showdowns

(00:30 – 09:32)

• Preview of Today’s NFL Action

  • Bears at 49ers: Focus is on the Bears’ quest for the #1 seed after clinching their first division title since 2018.
    • Matt: “The Bears have already clinched their first division title since 2018… Are you expecting the Bears to go on the road, go to San Francisco, Caleb Williams to take another step forward and the Bears to have a shot at the one seed?” (00:52)

• Coach of the Year Debate

  • Myron argues tonight’s game should help decide Coach of the Year: “Kyle Shanahan and all the injuries we’ve seen… then Ben Johnson turning the Bears into a respectable organization that now has just won the division.” (01:25)

• Caleb Williams & Ben Johnson’s Impact

  • Matt quotes their producer Evan: “Caleb Williams could always do the things you can’t teach, but now Ben Johnson has taught him the things that you need to learn.” (02:07)
  • Impressive stat: Caleb Williams has thrown fewer interceptions than any player with his number of attempts.

• Quarterback Comparison: Caleb Williams vs. Drake Maye & Jaden Daniels

  • Myron pushes back on Williams as the clear star: “This is still a guy who could end his career not being a top three quarterback in his own class…I’m still taking Drake May and Jaden Daniels.” (03:04)
  • Matt defends Williams’ growth and resume, highlighting his low interception rate and division title.
  • Myron: “Jaden Daniels was a better dual threat.” (04:14)
    Matt disagrees: “Without question, Caleb Williams is a better dual threat.” (04:18)
  • Myron acknowledges Ben Johnson’s positive influence: “100%. Ben Johnson has been the right guy to get the most out of Caleb Williams. I give him full credit for that.” (06:15)

• Kyle Shanahan Weighs In

  • Matt channels Shanahan’s praise: “He makes some big time throws, extremely scary on the perimeter, can hold on to the ball for a while…which makes coverages have to hold up forever.” (06:42)
  • Myron is skeptical: “This is what coaches say before they face a talented young quarterback…” (07:08)

• Why Tonight Matters for Chicago

  • Matt: “If they could be a one seed and force these teams…to come to Chicago and play in the cold, I think that would be very important.” (07:59)
  • Myron: “I think it’ll be very hard to win in Chicago in early January, late December. So I think that’s why this game matters a lot too.” (08:59)

Headlines with Matt, Myron, and Producer Evan

(11:04 – 21:07)

1. Michigan Hires Kyle Whittingham

• Evan: “Michigan hired former Utah coach Kyle Whittingham to replace Sharon Moore…$8.2 million per year…” (11:34)
• Myron: “Not a home run. I think it’s a good hire…He’s also like a west coast dude, man…It’s harder to come to Michigan and go restore the culture.” (12:03)
• Matt: “I disagree…I actually think it’s pretty close to a home run hire.” (12:32)

2. Kerr vs. Draymond Green Sideline Tussle

• Warriors head coach Steve Kerr and Draymond Green argued; Draymond left to cool off.
• Matt: “I’m on blame Draymond Green…Draymond Green seems like the least likable person in the NBA…My tendency is to say it’s Draymond’s fault because he fights with everybody.” (14:04)
• Myron: “Yeah, I blame Steve Kerr…if you let him have ice cream for three meals a day…that’s the Draymond Green situation.” (14:57)
• Matt: “He cost his team a title by punching LeBron James. Just a fact.” (15:40)
• The segment devolves into playful ribbing about accents and the word “roster” (16:49).

3. JJ Redick’s Christmas Parenting Method

• JJ Redick made his sons write persuasive essays to earn their gifts.
  • Myron: “I wish I didn’t know as much as I do about JJ Redick…I don’t know if someone thought this story would help his cause…” (17:59)
  • Matt: “JJ Redick was the least liked person in college basketball. Then…he kind of rehabbed his image…This is the JJ Redick from Duke…Just give them the stupid Apple watch and be a normal person.” (18:16)

4. Joe Burrow Gifts Fossils to O-Linemen

• Evan: “Joe Burrow gifted his offensive linemen authentic dinosaur, bear, and mammoth fossils.” (19:37)
• Matt: “Nobody wants that...give them a Rolex. Nobody wants a stupid fossil.” (20:02)
• Myron: “I follow this dude on Twitter who’s telling everybody to invest in baseball cards, crypto and fossils in 2026…” (20:33)

Pop Culture: Rolling Stones, Shoney’s, and Sweet Tea

(22:35 – 44:27)

Rolling Stones Trivia

• Matt quizzes Myron on Rolling Stones songs; Myron flails amusingly.
  • Myron (on “Gimme Shelter”): “That song. I know that song. I’ve seen a documentary about how that song was made…” (24:22)
• Listener Sean from Texas calls in to praise their game commentary and pokes fun at Myron’s “lack of knowledge when it came to classic rock.” (40:26–41:15)
• Sean closes with a perfect Rolling Stones lyric: “You can’t always get what you want, but if you try sometimes, you just might find you get what you need.” (41:37)

The Hunt for Shoney’s

• Matt and Evan debate whether the Shoney’s in Louisville is still open.
  • Evan: “We called it…they are open until 3 o’clock.” (39:13)
  • Matt (on the Shoney’s manager): “He goes, 'Oh, I thought he'd heard about our new remodel.'…John Calipari and Anthony Davis had pulled off the interstate because they heard about the Elizabethtown Shoney’s remodel.” (34:40–35:49)
• Extended riff on aging and realizing you’re “in Blanche territory” (from the Golden Girls).
  • Matt: “I’m only two years younger than Blanche was on the first episode of the Golden Girls…” (33:12)

The Geography of Sweet Tea

• Callers reminisce about Shoney’s sweet tea; Matt and Myron define the “sweet tea line,” settling on SEC country as the region.
  • Myron: “It’s not drugs, but with the amount of sugar in it, like the rush you get feels a little bit like that when you take it for the first time.” (43:52)
  • Matt: “Sweet tea is just dump a big bag of sugar in and then there’s a little bit of tea.” (44:05)

NFL Playoff Stakes & Sack Record

(25:57 – 29:21)

• Matt roots for Browns to force Steelers-Ravens to be a winner-take-all for the division in Week 18: “I just feel like you get Steelers, Ravens with the playoffs on the line…that is the NFL at its absolute best, don’t you?” (26:12)
• Myron: “A lot of storylines…what happens to both coaches in that situation with Mike Tomlin and John Harbaugh, like, what’s the future there?” (26:36)
• Myles Garrett Sack Record Debate:
  • Myron: “I think you avoid the controversy if you do it today…if it takes Myles Garrett 17 [games], I think there will be some fans who are like, that’s not the real record.” (27:31; 29:10)
  • Matt: “I don’t care…the season has changed over the years…in the long run, nobody cares.” (28:04)

Interview: Shador Sanders with Kimberly Martin

(30:49 – 32:36)

• Shador takes questions about facing Steelers defense, lessons from Ravens’ Snoop Huntley, and Aaron Rodgers.
  • Shador: “I think how they’re going to attack me is just how they’re going to attack me. I’m excited for it…I’m ready for the challenge.” (31:24)
  • On the Aaron Rodgers story: “We got a lot of old people in our locker room…so, you know, I’m just 23, having fun.” (32:22)
• Matt jokes about being “two years younger than Blanche” from the Golden Girls.

King of the Mountain: Listener Calls & Fun Debates

(41:58 – 45:24)

• Listeners call in to win “King of the Mountain” with their hottest sports takes.
• Brian in Denver offers nostalgic Shoney’s memories: “Shoney’s had the best sweet tea. We would go in there for that breakfast buffet…It was a beautiful experience.” (42:31)
• Banter on state boundaries for “sweet tea,” and Myron’s classic: “It’s not drugs, but with the amount of sugar in it, the rush you get feels a little bit like that…” (43:52)

Notable Quotes & Banter

• On Caleb Williams’ Progress:
  • "Caleb Williams could always do the things you can’t teach, but now Ben Johnson has taught him the things you need to learn." – Producer Evan (quoted by Matt, 02:07)
• On Draymond/Kerr:
  • “He cost his team a title by punching LeBron James. Just a fact.” – Matt on Draymond Green (15:40)
• On Fossils as Gifts:
  • “Nobody wants a stupid fossil. All right? Give them a Rolex. That’s what they want.” – Matt on Joe Burrow’s gifts (20:02)
• On JJ Redick’s Parenting:
  • “This is the JJ Redick from Duke…Just give them the stupid Apple watch and be a normal person.” – Matt (18:16)
• On Sweet Tea:
  • “It’s not drugs, but with the amount of sugar in it, like the rush you get feels a little bit like that…” – Myron (43:52)
• On Rolling Stones:
  • “There were times I was more interested in Myron’s lack of knowledge when it came to classic rock.” – Caller Sean in Texas (41:15)

Timestamps for Key Moments

• NFL Playoff/Bears Discussion: 00:30–09:32
• Headlines (Whittingham, Kerr, Redick, Burrow): 11:04–21:07
• Rolling Stones Quiz: 22:35–24:46
• Shoney’s Storytime/Cultural Riffs: 29:33–39:13
• Listener Feedback & King of the Mountain: 40:08–45:24
• NFL Sack Record/Mileage: 27:02–29:21
• Shador Sanders Interview: 30:49–32:36

Episode Tone & Takeaways

• Unflinchingly honest, irreverent, and playful—Matt and Myron embody the “just sports talk between friends” feeling but anchor it with real football analysis.
• The sports analysis (especially about the Bears’ rise and Caleb Williams’ arc) is serious and knowledgeable, but the show is never far from a tangent about classic rock, regional diner chains, or sweet tea.
• Listener calls are folded in seamlessly, often used for punchlines and genuine community-building.

This episode is a blast for anyone wanting to catch up on the NFL landscape, enjoy offbeat pop culture banter, and eavesdrop on two friends who know both their sports—and their Shoney’s.