Sunday Mornings with Matt and Myron

Hosts: Matt Jones & Myron Medcalf
Hour 3: “Drunk Raccoon”
Original Air Date: September 7, 2025

Episode Overview

Hour 3 of Sunday Mornings with Matt and Myron delivers an engaging, lighthearted blend of sports talk, NFL analysis, humorous banter, and unique moments that embody the show’s personality. This week, the duo hosts their weekly "King of the Mountain" call-in contest, discusses memorable NFL hot takes, and invites viral Kentucky nurse Misty Combs—the week’s "celebrity guest picker"—who went viral for reviving a drunk raccoon. The show offers football insights, offbeat humor, and community vibes, making it accessible to both die-hard and casual fans.

Key Segments & Discussion Points

1. King of the Mountain Call-in Hot Takes

[00:33 – 13:46]

Structure:

Listeners call in to deliver their “hottest” sports takes for a shot to dethrone the reigning “King of the Mountain.”
Mark in Ohio is the current titleholder, recognized for his memorable criticism of Michigan’s play-caller Steve Sarkisian.

Notable Calls:

Mark in Ohio’s Title-Winning Call
“At what point are we going to realize Stark is Elmer Fudd with a headset when it comes to big games?” (01:24, Myron)
This call remains undefeated, setting the bar for future contestants.
Disqualified Callers:
- Most callers fail with either vague, one-sentence predictions or digressions into unrelated talk (“networking event” jabs by Matt & Myron, 02:36).
- Myron jokes: “The first two calls were exactly what you shouldn't do. The one dude with the weird voice selling crypto or whatever…” (03:42, Myron)
Matt in Vegas:
Rants about America's Team and the Dallas Cowboys ("three-decade loser"), but fails to specify the team clearly for max impact.
“You need to lead off by saying, right now, America's guessing. What team are you talking about?... It's like when you write a thesis in college, you have to have a thesis statement.” (04:29, Matt)
Owen in Texas (13 years old):
Optimistically predicts a breakout for Jaden Daniels, citing “Scary Terry” and Deebo Samuel as weapons to get to the NFC Championship.
“You could see he was using the slang, you know, he's like, yeah. Ball, that was cool. I'm gonna hype him up.” (08:02, Matt)
- Owen, the youth pick with charisma, is chosen as today’s winner by the hosts.
Ryan in New Jersey:
Champions Daniel Jones, predicting the “second coming” with a big win over the Dolphins.
“To be a second coming, you have to have come first, right?” (09:28, Matt)

Outcome:

Owen wins the week’s contest, but Mark in Ohio retains overall King of the Mountain status with his “Elmer Fudd” take.

2. Browns Superfan Wedding & NFL Vibes

[16:22 – 17:52]

Matt gleefully recounts a Browns superfan couple's wedding outside Cleveland Browns stadium, complete with bridesmaids as cheerleaders and a Batman-clad officiant. “Brown spider of Browns football. As if everyone would know that. I'll tell you, ended up on ESPN though.” (17:16, Matt)
Myron marvels at the fan intensity and uniqueness of football communities.

3. Aaron Rodgers’ Return: Steelers vs. Jets Game Preview

[17:52 – 22:23]

Matt reflects on Rodgers’ seemingly quieter offseason:
“This has been the quietest training camp that Aaron Rodgers has had in the last few years… maybe the Steelers' good culture is rubbing off on him?” (18:37, Matt)
Myron is skeptical the calm will last:
“No, because you and I both know that once the games start… he's going to be featured on all these shows every time he talks.” (19:44, Myron)
Both discuss the challenge for Steelers’ leadership in integrating a high-profile, outspoken QB within a traditionally tight-lipped culture.

4. NFL Preview: DK Metcalf, Steelers Weapons, and Game Predictions

[21:24 – 22:23]

Analysis of DK Metcalf’s diminished star status and whether Rodgers can revitalize him. “Healthy, he's one of the more consistent receivers... The question is... is he big play DK Metcalf?” (21:39, Myron)
Emphasis on the Steelers’ strong supporting cast but skepticism if it translates into elite NFL success.

5. Live Interview – Sal Paolantonio

[24:33 – 29:19]

Sal Pal joins live from the ESPN broadcast booth, breaking down the key storylines for Steelers-Jets.
- Cites Tomlin’s stress on Rodgers' “very good in situational football, very good in the red area, very accurate, very good on third down… points are going to be at a premium.” (25:26, Sal Pal)
- Outlines the importance of balance in Pittsburgh’s offense: “Aaron Rodgers threw the ball for 584 times. That’s way too many… you have to achieve better balance.” (28:12, Sal Pal)
- Praises Steelers’ tight end group as “the best tight end room I've had in my 21 year career.” (27:24, quoting Rodgers)
Sprinkles in NFL lore, arguing Buddy Ryan should be in the Hall of Fame (26:58).
Hosts delight in Sal’s “off-the-rails” energy and football historian knowledge.

6. Celebrity Guest Picker: Misty Combs, "The Drunk Raccoon Rescuer"

[33:51 – 45:18]

Misty Combs goes viral for reviving a raccoon that got drunk on fermented peaches in a dumpster.
- “So the raccoon I found in a dumpster and it had got so drunk. It had fell over into some water and it had drowned... So I did CPR on it, and I was able to bring it back to life. And it's living now.” (34:18, Misty)
- Explains the raccoon had a sibling, and their mother tried to get help, drawing Misty’s attention.
Matt and Myron heap praise, with light-hearted banter on regional stories (“That story could only happen in, like, four states and about a third of Georgia.” – 32:01, Myron).
NFL Picks Segment:
- Misty participates as a celebrity guest NFL game picker, using “favorite animal” as her logical basis.
- Misty’s reasoning for picks created hilarious moments:
  - “You know, I'm going to choose which animal I like.” (38:11, Misty)
  - “When in doubt, take the bird!” (41:46, Matt)
  - On Letcher County, KY:
    “We have all kinds of wildlife that need your help saving… Drunk wildlife is what you do on the sign. When you get there, let your cattle come save our drunk wildlife.” (44:50, Misty / 45:00, Matt)

Notable Quotes

“At what point are we going to realize Stark is Elmer Fudd with a headset when it comes to big games?”
— Mark in Ohio (01:24)

“You can't just come on and go, ‘The Chiefs are going to miss the playoffs,’... You gotta have more words than that.”
— Matt (03:21)

“I'm telling you, he would have asked me for crypto in about 10 minutes.”
— Matt, on a rambling caller (02:55)

“To be a second coming, you have to have come first, right?”
— Matt (09:28)

“This has been the quietest training camp that Aaron Rodgers has had in the last few years… maybe the Steelers' good culture is rubbing off on him?”
— Matt (18:37)

“Healthy, he's one of the more consistent receivers... The question is... is he big play DK Metcalf?”
— Myron (21:39)

“So I did CPR on it, and I was able to bring it back to life. And it's living now.”
— Misty Combs, on the raccoon (34:18)

“You know, I'm going to choose which animal I like.”
— Misty Combs, on her NFL picks (38:11)

Timeline of Important Segments

00:33 – Show proper begins, intro to King of the Mountain and call-in rules
01:24 – Mark in Ohio’s winning “Elmer Fudd with a headset” call replay
03:51 – Hosts critique first few callers for poor takes
05:15 – Callers debate Cowboys, “Clownahan,” Chiefs, Titans
07:11 – Owen in Texas delivers engaging pick (Jaden Daniels segment)
13:04 – Owen wins the week; Mark remains King of the Mountain
16:22 – Wedding of Browns superfans recounted by hosts
17:52 – Aaron Rodgers’ return preview, culture fit with Steelers
21:24 – Is DK Metcalf still a star? Positional preview
24:33 – Sal Paolantonio joins to preview Steelers-Jets; deep analysis
33:51 – Misty Combs introduced as celebrity guest picker
34:18 – Misty tells the “drunk raccoon” story
37:05 – 45:18 – NFL picks game with Misty; animal-logic humor
44:50 – Misty pitches Letcher County to listeners: “save our drunk wildlife”

Tone & Style

The show is conversational, irreverent, and community-oriented:

Matt & Myron banter with playful jabs and sarcasm.
Callers range from passionate to quirky, with the hosts often riffing off their personalities.
The addition of the viral “drunk raccoon” story adds warmth and comic relief while connecting local color with national sports conversation.

Takeaways

NFL fandom is celebrated with both seriousness (analysis, hot takes) and playfulness (quirky call-ins, viral stories).
Community and relatability are at the heart of the show, from young callers like Owen to viral heroes like Misty.
For football insight, Sal Paolantonio’s appearance brings serious game breakdown and historical nuggets.
Matt & Myron’s “King of the Mountain” and guest picker segments spotlight their blend of expertise and entertainment.

If you want a sharp, funny, and engaging hour of Sunday sports radio—with analysis, laughter, and at least one CPR-resuscitated raccoon—this is as lively and unpredictable as football talk gets.

Sunday Mornings with Matt and Myron

Hosts: Matt Jones & Myron Medcalf
Hour 3: “Drunk Raccoon”
Original Air Date: September 7, 2025

Episode Overview

Key Segments & Discussion Points

1. King of the Mountain Call-in Hot Takes

[00:33 – 13:46]

Structure:

Listeners call in to deliver their “hottest” sports takes for a shot to dethrone the reigning “King of the Mountain.”
Mark in Ohio is the current titleholder, recognized for his memorable criticism of Michigan’s play-caller Steve Sarkisian.

Notable Calls:

Mark in Ohio’s Title-Winning Call
“At what point are we going to realize Stark is Elmer Fudd with a headset when it comes to big games?” (01:24, Myron)
This call remains undefeated, setting the bar for future contestants.
Disqualified Callers:
- Most callers fail with either vague, one-sentence predictions or digressions into unrelated talk (“networking event” jabs by Matt & Myron, 02:36).
- Myron jokes: “The first two calls were exactly what you shouldn't do. The one dude with the weird voice selling crypto or whatever…” (03:42, Myron)
Matt in Vegas:
Rants about America's Team and the Dallas Cowboys ("three-decade loser"), but fails to specify the team clearly for max impact.
“You need to lead off by saying, right now, America's guessing. What team are you talking about?... It's like when you write a thesis in college, you have to have a thesis statement.” (04:29, Matt)
Owen in Texas (13 years old):
Optimistically predicts a breakout for Jaden Daniels, citing “Scary Terry” and Deebo Samuel as weapons to get to the NFC Championship.
“You could see he was using the slang, you know, he's like, yeah. Ball, that was cool. I'm gonna hype him up.” (08:02, Matt)
- Owen, the youth pick with charisma, is chosen as today’s winner by the hosts.
Ryan in New Jersey:
Champions Daniel Jones, predicting the “second coming” with a big win over the Dolphins.
“To be a second coming, you have to have come first, right?” (09:28, Matt)

Outcome:

Owen wins the week’s contest, but Mark in Ohio retains overall King of the Mountain status with his “Elmer Fudd” take.

2. Browns Superfan Wedding & NFL Vibes

[16:22 – 17:52]

Matt gleefully recounts a Browns superfan couple's wedding outside Cleveland Browns stadium, complete with bridesmaids as cheerleaders and a Batman-clad officiant. “Brown spider of Browns football. As if everyone would know that. I'll tell you, ended up on ESPN though.” (17:16, Matt)
Myron marvels at the fan intensity and uniqueness of football communities.

3. Aaron Rodgers’ Return: Steelers vs. Jets Game Preview

[17:52 – 22:23]

Matt reflects on Rodgers’ seemingly quieter offseason:
“This has been the quietest training camp that Aaron Rodgers has had in the last few years… maybe the Steelers' good culture is rubbing off on him?” (18:37, Matt)
Myron is skeptical the calm will last:
“No, because you and I both know that once the games start… he's going to be featured on all these shows every time he talks.” (19:44, Myron)
Both discuss the challenge for Steelers’ leadership in integrating a high-profile, outspoken QB within a traditionally tight-lipped culture.

4. NFL Preview: DK Metcalf, Steelers Weapons, and Game Predictions

[21:24 – 22:23]

Analysis of DK Metcalf’s diminished star status and whether Rodgers can revitalize him. “Healthy, he's one of the more consistent receivers... The question is... is he big play DK Metcalf?” (21:39, Myron)
Emphasis on the Steelers’ strong supporting cast but skepticism if it translates into elite NFL success.

5. Live Interview – Sal Paolantonio

[24:33 – 29:19]

Sal Pal joins live from the ESPN broadcast booth, breaking down the key storylines for Steelers-Jets.
- Cites Tomlin’s stress on Rodgers' “very good in situational football, very good in the red area, very accurate, very good on third down… points are going to be at a premium.” (25:26, Sal Pal)
- Outlines the importance of balance in Pittsburgh’s offense: “Aaron Rodgers threw the ball for 584 times. That’s way too many… you have to achieve better balance.” (28:12, Sal Pal)
- Praises Steelers’ tight end group as “the best tight end room I've had in my 21 year career.” (27:24, quoting Rodgers)
Sprinkles in NFL lore, arguing Buddy Ryan should be in the Hall of Fame (26:58).
Hosts delight in Sal’s “off-the-rails” energy and football historian knowledge.

6. Celebrity Guest Picker: Misty Combs, "The Drunk Raccoon Rescuer"

[33:51 – 45:18]

Misty Combs goes viral for reviving a raccoon that got drunk on fermented peaches in a dumpster.
- “So the raccoon I found in a dumpster and it had got so drunk. It had fell over into some water and it had drowned... So I did CPR on it, and I was able to bring it back to life. And it's living now.” (34:18, Misty)
- Explains the raccoon had a sibling, and their mother tried to get help, drawing Misty’s attention.
Matt and Myron heap praise, with light-hearted banter on regional stories (“That story could only happen in, like, four states and about a third of Georgia.” – 32:01, Myron).
NFL Picks Segment:
- Misty participates as a celebrity guest NFL game picker, using “favorite animal” as her logical basis.
- Misty’s reasoning for picks created hilarious moments:
  - “You know, I'm going to choose which animal I like.” (38:11, Misty)
  - “When in doubt, take the bird!” (41:46, Matt)
  - On Letcher County, KY:
    “We have all kinds of wildlife that need your help saving… Drunk wildlife is what you do on the sign. When you get there, let your cattle come save our drunk wildlife.” (44:50, Misty / 45:00, Matt)

Notable Quotes

“At what point are we going to realize Stark is Elmer Fudd with a headset when it comes to big games?”
— Mark in Ohio (01:24)

“You can't just come on and go, ‘The Chiefs are going to miss the playoffs,’... You gotta have more words than that.”
— Matt (03:21)

“I'm telling you, he would have asked me for crypto in about 10 minutes.”
— Matt, on a rambling caller (02:55)

“To be a second coming, you have to have come first, right?”
— Matt (09:28)

“This has been the quietest training camp that Aaron Rodgers has had in the last few years… maybe the Steelers' good culture is rubbing off on him?”
— Matt (18:37)

“Healthy, he's one of the more consistent receivers... The question is... is he big play DK Metcalf?”
— Myron (21:39)

“So I did CPR on it, and I was able to bring it back to life. And it's living now.”
— Misty Combs, on the raccoon (34:18)

“You know, I'm going to choose which animal I like.”
— Misty Combs, on her NFL picks (38:11)

Timeline of Important Segments

00:33 – Show proper begins, intro to King of the Mountain and call-in rules
01:24 – Mark in Ohio’s winning “Elmer Fudd with a headset” call replay
03:51 – Hosts critique first few callers for poor takes
05:15 – Callers debate Cowboys, “Clownahan,” Chiefs, Titans
07:11 – Owen in Texas delivers engaging pick (Jaden Daniels segment)
13:04 – Owen wins the week; Mark remains King of the Mountain
16:22 – Wedding of Browns superfans recounted by hosts
17:52 – Aaron Rodgers’ return preview, culture fit with Steelers
21:24 – Is DK Metcalf still a star? Positional preview
24:33 – Sal Paolantonio joins to preview Steelers-Jets; deep analysis
33:51 – Misty Combs introduced as celebrity guest picker
34:18 – Misty tells the “drunk raccoon” story
37:05 – 45:18 – NFL picks game with Misty; animal-logic humor
44:50 – Misty pitches Letcher County to listeners: “save our drunk wildlife”

Tone & Style

The show is conversational, irreverent, and community-oriented:

Matt & Myron banter with playful jabs and sarcasm.
Callers range from passionate to quirky, with the hosts often riffing off their personalities.
The addition of the viral “drunk raccoon” story adds warmth and comic relief while connecting local color with national sports conversation.

Takeaways

NFL fandom is celebrated with both seriousness (analysis, hot takes) and playfulness (quirky call-ins, viral stories).
Community and relatability are at the heart of the show, from young callers like Owen to viral heroes like Misty.
For football insight, Sal Paolantonio’s appearance brings serious game breakdown and historical nuggets.
Matt & Myron’s “King of the Mountain” and guest picker segments spotlight their blend of expertise and entertainment.

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Hour 3: Drunk Raccoon

Summary

Sunday Mornings with Matt and Myron

Episode Overview

Key Segments & Discussion Points

1. King of the Mountain Call-in Hot Takes

Structure:

Notable Calls:

Outcome:

2. Browns Superfan Wedding & NFL Vibes

3. Aaron Rodgers’ Return: Steelers vs. Jets Game Preview

4. NFL Preview: DK Metcalf, Steelers Weapons, and Game Predictions

5. Live Interview – Sal Paolantonio

6. Celebrity Guest Picker: Misty Combs, "The Drunk Raccoon Rescuer"

Notable Quotes

Timeline of Important Segments

Tone & Style

Takeaways

Summary

Sunday Mornings with Matt and Myron

Episode Overview

Key Segments & Discussion Points

1. King of the Mountain Call-in Hot Takes

Structure:

Notable Calls:

Outcome:

2. Browns Superfan Wedding & NFL Vibes

3. Aaron Rodgers’ Return: Steelers vs. Jets Game Preview

4. NFL Preview: DK Metcalf, Steelers Weapons, and Game Predictions

5. Live Interview – Sal Paolantonio

6. Celebrity Guest Picker: Misty Combs, "The Drunk Raccoon Rescuer"

Notable Quotes

Timeline of Important Segments

Tone & Style

Takeaways