Sunday Mornings with Matt and Myron

Episode Title: Hour 2: Worst Impression
Date: March 29, 2026
Hosts: Matt Jones, Aaron Goldhammer
Producer/Assistant: Rachel
Guest/Contributor: Josiah (headlines segment)

Episode Overview

Hour 2 of “Sunday Mornings with Matt and Myron” delivers a lively mix of sports analysis and classic radio banter. The hour opens with a comedic duel of bad celebrity impersonations, shifts into a deep dive on NCAA tournament matchups, delivers sharp commentary on automated umpiring in MLB, and wraps with news headlines ranging from NBA tanking to Kentucky Derby traditions. Throughout, the hosts blend insightful sports talk with their signature humor and pop culture references.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Impersonation Showdown: Bill Walton & British Accents

(00:34–05:28)

• Matt Jones teases Myron and fill-in host Aaron Goldhammer about their questionable impressions.
• Aaron attempts a Bill Walton impression on-air (“Throw it down, big man.”), which spirals into ribbing from Matt and listeners, as the impression is compared to “Sideshow Bob” from the Simpsons, Stewie from Family Guy, and even Bane from Batman.
• They play a real Walton audio clip, highlighting the disconnect and providing comedic relief.
  • Quote:
    • Matt (03:09): “Why does he sound like a snooty butler?”
    • Josiah (05:07): "Someone just wrote me and said you sound like the criminal from the Simpsons. And I actually think that might have been Sideshow Bob."

2. NCAA Elite Eight – Tennessee vs. Michigan Preview

(05:28–09:26)

• Aaron favors Michigan due to overall talent but notes Tennessee’s defensive strength; doubts their ability to score 75 points.
  • Aaron (06:10): “I just think their luck runs out against a team that’s much more talented than them... They need Michigan to play at a C minus or worse and they need to play at an A minus or better in order to win this game.”
• Matt gives Tennessee a puncher’s chance if star Nate Amen plays to his projected potential, framing it as a “money-making” high-stakes game for Amen’s draft value.
  • Matt (07:11): "This is what I call a money making game. John Caliperi used to say that...this is a five million dollar game for Nate. Amen."
• Both agree Tennessee is the least impressive remaining team, with Matt joking about his “PhD in hating Tennessee.”

3. MLB Umpire Drama and Automated Strike Zone (ABS)

(14:46–21:51)

• Matt narrates a wild Reds–Red Sox game featuring umpire C.B. Buckner, whose strike/ball calls were so egregious that game challenges and the automated system repeatedly overturned him—creating fan uproar and a “master class of awfulness.”
  • Matt (15:24): “CB Buckner was behind the plate and he had a master class of awfulness...umpires always cop an attitude, but they never, ever have to pay back. Like, they never have any accountability ever, ever, ever. Right now in baseball, they have accountability.”
• The drama peaks with Reds’ Suarez successfully challenging three consecutive “strikes” (all balls), leading to the biggest cheer of the game.
• Both marvel at the real-time transparency and foresee shifting umpire behavior, with Aaron saying, “Now finally in every phase of this...it's immediate. That's the other beautiful [thing].”
• They discuss strategy around manager and player challenge timing, and anticipate wider implications for officiating accountability.

4. Sports Headlines with Josiah

(24:19–35:31)

a. Apple’s Carnegie Museum Takeover

(24:28–26:13)

• Matt describes visiting D.C.’s Apple-sponsored Carnegie Museum: ostentatious and highly symbolic of “America in 2026.”
  • Matt: “We’re going to hold on to our history, but it’s going to be sponsored by T Mobile...That is America in 2026.”

b. NBA Tanking Concerns

(26:13–28:55)

• The post-All Star break NBA is called “the worst sport in America currently…Just get to the playoffs.”
  • Matt (26:47): “The basketball season is too long in the NBA. They can try to fix tanking, but...it's just too long. Take 10 games off the regular season.”

c. Illinois Celebrations & Alcohol Ban

(28:55–31:36)

• Discussion of Illinois’ Final Four run and Champagne city officials’ preemptive alcohol sales ban.
  • Matt: “How could the city of Champaign take away...the chance to run roughshod in the city when they make the Final Four?”
  • Aaron: “The name of your city is Champagne. What are you doing here?”

d. Arkansas Derby Results / Kentucky Derby Discussion

(31:36–35:31)

• Renegade wins Arkansas Derby; Matt riffs on Kentucky Derby’s underappreciated scale in US sports, with Aaron (whose wife is from Louisville) confirming its cultural importance.
  • Matt: “The Kentucky Derby is the biggest sporting event in America that for whatever reason, sports media just chooses to act like doesn’t happen. Even though it outrates every game of the NBA Finals.”
  • The two discuss traditions like “Therby” and the rise in ticket prices.

5. NCAA Women’s Tournament Venues – Geno Auriemma’s Critique

(38:06–44:01)

• Clip: Geno Auriemma (UConn Coach) sharply criticizes NCAA tournament logistics and venue selection, arguing that consolidated regionals hurt attendance and the player experience.
  • Geno (39:18): “I just don't understand some of the decisions that are made about our game when we're trying to grow the game.”
• Aaron agrees, suggesting venues should match basketball hotbeds and that combining two regionals in one city, like Fort Worth, has diluted atmospheres.
• The hosts contemplate solutions—either splitting into four venues or playing regionals on home courts, with Matt suggesting NCAA needs to listen more to coaches.

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

| Timestamp | Speaker | Quote / Moment | |-----------|---------------|----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | 03:09 | Matt | “Why does he sound like a snooty butler?” (reacting to Aaron’s failed Bill Walton impression) | | 05:07 | Josiah | “Someone just wrote me and said you sound like the criminal from the Simpsons. Sideshow Bob.” | | 07:11 | Matt | “This is what I call a money making game...a five million dollar game for Nate. Amen.” | | 15:24 | Matt | “CB Buckner was behind the plate and he had a master class of awfulness...they never have accountability ever, ever, ever.” | | 28:55 | Aaron | “The name of your city is Champagne. What are you doing here?” (on alcohol bans after Illinois wins) | | 33:19 | Matt | “The Kentucky Derby is the biggest sporting event in America that for whatever reason, sports media just chooses to act like doesn’t happen.” | | 39:18 | Geno Auriemma | “I just don't understand some of the decisions that are made about our game when we're trying to grow the game.” |

Timestamps for Key Segments

• Impersonation Battle & Bill Walton Challenge: 00:34 – 05:28
• Elite Eight: Tennessee vs. Michigan Preview: 05:28 – 09:26
• Reds–Red Sox Umpiring & ABS Discussion: 14:46 – 21:51
• Headlines Segment: 24:19 – 35:31
  • Apple Museum: 24:28 – 26:13
  • NBA Tanking: 26:13 – 28:55
  • Illinois Celebration/Alcohol Ban: 28:55 – 31:36
  • Arkansas/Kentucky Derby: 31:36 – 35:31
• Women’s Tournament Structure & Geno Auriemma’s Comments: 38:06 – 44:01

Original Tone and Banter

The episode is marked by a genuine camaraderie, sarcastic wit, and willingness to poke fun at each other (especially around impressions). The sports takes are rooted in deep knowledge but punctuated by everyday fandom and relatable experiences (e.g., “PhD in hating Tennessee”), and the unscripted energy continues through the “headlines” where research gaps or on-air gaffes are played for laughs.

For Listeners Who Missed the Episode

This hour of Matt and Myron delivered everything from sports analysis and pressing NCAA questions to off-the-wall humor and relatable fan perspectives. Even non-sports fans will enjoy the personality-driven segments, especially the infamous “worst impression” contest and the headline lightning round riffing on Apple, alcohol, and American culture.