Sunday Mornings with Matt and Myron

Episode: Hour 2: Where's Coach?
Hosts: Matt Jones & Myron Medcalf
Date: April 12, 2026
Network: ESPN Radio

Episode Overview

This lively episode covers the sports weekend — spanning the spectacle of WrestleMania, NBA playoff positioning and analysis, head-scratching NFL Draft storylines, and quirky headlines from the world of sports. Matt and Myron blend their signature humor and insights, digging into storylines both on and off the field, including a UFL coach's arrest and their musings on current sports culture.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. WrestleMania Hype and Celebrity Cameos

(00:34–03:26)

• Matt is excited about WrestleMania 42 in Las Vegas and contemplates attending.
• The duo discuss the trend of celebrities entering professional wrestling.
  • Praise for performers like Bad Bunny and Pat McAfee for their commitment.
  • Skepticism about celebrities who don’t take it seriously (citing Jay Leno, David Arquette).
• Notable Matches Previewed:
  • Cody Rhodes vs. Randy Orton
  • Brock Lesnar vs. Obi Femi — “Just two freaks of nature coming together. I’m looking forward to that.” — Myron (02:26)
  • Inclusion of personalities like Pat McAfee, Jelly Roll, and IShowSpeed.
• On Celebrity Involvement:
  • “It depends on if they take it seriously. A lot of the guys that do it now though, they end up taking it pretty seriously.” — Matt (02:51)

2. The Bobblehead Game: Sports Trios

(03:26–04:27)

• Matt quizzes Myron on which member of famous sports trios deserves a bobblehead.
  • Examples: Griffey/A-Rod/Randy Johnson (Mariners), Durant/Harden/Westbrook (Thunder), Bradshaw/Swan/Harris (Steelers).
• Myron leans toward the more dominant or legacy-defining players, often leaving out the “third wheel” unless the trio is truly balanced.
• Commentary: Past teams are easier to identify with elite trios than current teams.

3. NBA Playoff Picture & Play-in Analysis

(04:38–10:14)

• Today is the final regular season day; Matt finds the down-the-stretch slogs “torture” except for key matchups.
• Playoff Seeds (East): Detroit (1), Boston (2), Knicks (3), Cleveland (4).
• Play-in Wildcards: Orlando, Philly, Charlotte, Miami.
  • Myron is wary of Charlotte as a “team with nothing to lose” (06:10).
  • Matt is least afraid of Orlando, skeptical of Philly due to Embiid’s health (06:34).
• West Playoff Picture:
  • Oklahoma City (1), San Antonio (2), Denver (3), Lakers, Houston, Minnesota.
  • Denver vs. Minnesota is a highlight, but Minnesota limps in with injuries (07:14).
• Wembanyama (Spurs) is positioned as a possible future face of the league if he dominates the playoffs.
  • “He, to me, is on the verge of being the king of the NBA. And this could be the playoffs that establishes that.” — Myron (08:04)
• Predictions:
  • Myron: Boston in the East, San Antonio in the West (09:12, 09:20).
  • Matt: Oklahoma City (West), Knicks (East) (09:28).

Legitimate Finals Contenders (Lightning Round)

• East: Detroit, Boston, Knicks, Cleveland ("I would probably leave Cleveland out, but otherwise, I agree." — Matt, 10:14)
• West: OKC, San Antonio, Denver
• Seven total teams viewed as possible finalists.

4. Sunday Headlines: Sports Culture Oddities

(12:33–21:13)

a. Artemis II & Space Flights

• Uplifting note about the Artemis mission’s return; Matt jokes about Myron being overly optimistic about Mars (“I thought we were around the corner from Mars... I didn’t realize how far Mars was.” — Myron, 13:26)

b. Fans Drinking Cities Dry

• Frozen Four runs out of draft beer (CO2 shortage).
• Which fanbase could “drink a city dry”?
  • Immediate answers: Wisconsin and Denver (14:48).
  • Anecdotes: Iowa State fans once drank downtown Kansas City out of White Claws (15:14).

c. Utah Mammoth’s Robotic “Zamoth” Zamboni

• Utah Mammoth unveil a Zamboni designed like a robotic mammoth, nicknamed “Zamith” (16:18–17:13).
  • Matt: “Why don’t more teams make their nickname part of their stuff?” (17:13)
  • Discussion about the best ‘driver’ jobs in sports — Zamboni and golf ball collectors.

d. Lauren Betts’ Dancing With the Stars Ambitions

• Lauren Betts (UCLA) wants to be on DWTS, but only with teammates as a package deal.
  • “But you can't come in with demands and say, and also, you gotta bring my friends.” — Matt (19:29)
  • Myron: “Her teammates can be in the stands and watching and hanging out. But that’s exactly right.” (20:05)

e. Reddit’s Beer Price Solution to NBA Tanking

• Fan suggests team beer prices fluctuate with wins/losses to prevent tanking.
  • Matt & Myron amused but dismissive.
    • “The reason these teams tank is they stink to start with. So I do think that would not do a lot.” — Matt (20:56)
    • “Reddit solved it. Really? They also solved UFOs in the Bermuda Triangle too.” — Myron (21:13)

5. NFL Draft: Lack of Interest in 2026

(23:21–34:25)

• Matt: “Maybe the most boring NFL draft that I can remember.”
• One top QB (Fernando Mendoza, Indiana → Raiders). Few recognizable names, even among top 10 picks (24:27–26:53).
  • Most fans likely only know "four of the top 10 picks" (26:53).
• Discussion of the difference in fan excitement: prior years packed with high-profile QBs; this year, low sizzle.
• Prediction: Raiders will ease Mendoza in behind veteran Kirk Cousins (“Let Kirk Cousins steal some more money” — Myron, 32:09).
• Playful debate: would they attend the draft or celebrate at home? Myron confesses he's not a fan of throwing himself parties but might “pay someone to throw it on my behalf and then show up late like I didn’t know what’s happening.” (34:08)

Who Sits at the Draft Table?

• Should you bring your girlfriend if your draft-day moment is immortalized on TV?
  • Matt: “Your lifetime memory and video is going to have this woman that you may or may not be dating...” (30:35)
  • Myron: “Fiancé is fine. If it’s someone you’re on the fence about, she shouldn’t be in camera view.” (31:14)
  • Mom-vs-girlfriend incidents mentioned as recurring TV highlights.

6. Masters Talk and Bryson's 3D Printed Iron

(36:02–41:17)

• Masters Sunday fan behaviors: Myron watches from the first drive; Matt more of a “back nine” guy.
• LIV Tour’s low presence at Augusta.
• Bryson DeChambeau's 5-iron manufactured from a 3D printer intrigues and baffles the hosts.
  • Matt is befuddled by the concept:
    • “If I want to make something from a 3D printer, what am I...?” (38:15)
    • “You put plastic in, right?” (39:25)
  • Rachel provides a patient explanation (39:17–39:54).
  • Myron: “He just does a lot.” (40:50) in reference to DeChambeau's constant tinkering.

7. UFL Quirkiness: Penalties and DUI’d Coaches

(41:05–44:25)

• Louisville Kings lose on a penalty “walk-off” — UFL rules allow games to end on a penalty, no extra play required.
  • “I love it. Give me the extreme rules that set the league apart.” — Myron (41:42)
• Columbus Aviators coach Ted Ginn Jr. (the former Ohio State WR) is arrested for DUI at 3:30pm day before a game and misses the contest.
  • “Can you imagine the team? ...The head coach ain't gonna be.” — Myron (42:49)
  • Interim coach named as Todd Haley.
  • Matt wonders why former experienced coordinators aren’t the head coaches, instead of ex-players with little to no coaching resume.
  • Jokes fly about comparing hiring practices with outlandish analogies.

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• On Celebrity Wrestling:
  “It depends on if they're good. Like for instance, Bad Bunny is great at it. McAfee's very, very good.”
  — Matt (02:51)

• NBA Playoffs Dark Horse:
  "You say what you want about Lamelo Ball. That dude thinks he can beat anybody. So that might be the team [Charlotte] that I'm like… they may not be fearful at all of facing."
  — Myron (06:17)

• The ‘King of the NBA’ Emergent:
  "He, to me, is on the verge of being the king of the NBA. And this could be the playoffs that establishes that." (re: Wembanyama)
  — Myron (08:04)

• NFL Draft: The Party Debate:
  "No. I mean, how many times do you get to throw a party for yourself in life, you know? So, I mean, I think you have a party."
  — Myron (27:56)

• 3D Printing Explained:
  “It got lasers and stuff, man.” — Myron (38:41)
  “If you ever watch X Men with Storm, like, so she can make and create weather, right?...” — Myron (39:29, cut off by Matt's laughter)

Timestamps for Key Segments

• WrestleMania Preview & Celebrity Involvement: 00:34–03:26
• NBA Playoff Seeding Breakdown: 04:38–10:14
• Predictions & Legitimate Finals Contenders List: 08:36–10:14
• Sunday Sports Headlines (Beer, Zambonis, DWTS, Reddit Fixes): 12:33–21:13
• NFL Draft — Lack of Buzz & Top 10 Name Test: 23:21–34:25
• Who Sits at the Draft Table? The “Bring Your Girlfriend?” Dilemma: 30:35–31:51
• Masters Coverage & Bryson’s 3D Printer (w/ Rachel’s Science Corner): 36:02–41:17
• UFL Oddities (Walk-off Penalty, Coach DUI): 41:05–44:25

Summary Tone & Language

True to Matt and Myron’s trademark style, the episode is breezy, conversational, and peppered with good-natured jabs. Both play off each other's quirks — Matt as the efficiency-seeking, slightly deadpan host; Myron as the affable, occasionally scatterbrained storyteller. Their rapport and the show's pace create an engaging listen, as they weave serious analysis with playful social commentary.

In Essence

This wide-ranging episode covers everything from WrestleMania star power and NBA playoff futures to oddball news like Zamboni makeovers and a pro football coach missing a major game due to a DUI. Sports fans will appreciate the freewheeling banter, relevant predictions, and their candid takes on why some sports traditions — and some fan antics — just don’t make much sense.

For the Highlights:

• NBA playoff dark horses and predictions (06:10–10:14)
• NFL Draft class skepticism and the struggle to name top prospects (24:27–26:53)
• The “should I bring my girlfriend to the draft table?” conundrum (30:35–31:51)
• Myron's unexpectedly philosophical take on party-planning (27:56, 34:08)

Perfect episode for: Fans needing a sports news roundup with plenty of personality, humor, and honest talk about the quirks of pro sports culture.