Sunday Mornings with Matt and Myron – Hour 3 Summary

Episode Title: "Jack Sikma, I'm Sorry"
Air Date: January 11, 2026
Hosts: Myron Medcalf, Matt Jones (ESPN Radio)

Episode Overview

This episode of "Sunday Mornings with Matt and Myron" delivers a lively mix of sports talk, playful banter, and pop culture references. Highlights include the always-popular "King of the Mountain" caller competition, a spirited debate about NBA legends and the evolution of basketball, NFL playoff predictions, an unexpected Jack Sikma apology, and a deep dive into the most iconic music videos of the MTV era.

Key Segments & Insights

1. King of the Mountain: Best Caller Challenge

[00:34 - 15:03]

• Caller Competition Recap: Jonah in Ohio is "King of the Mountain" for the third week, thanks to his humorous take likening Matt and Myron to an "old married couple."

  • Notable Quote (Jonah): "You two are like an old married couple...deep down, I feel your love for each other." [01:30]
  • Matt jokes, "Myron is the old crotchety wife. I am the husband that tries to keep the family together." [01:41]

• Notable Calls:

  • Mitchell in Michigan: Suggests Jesse’s girl grows up to be Stacy’s mom, leading to playful speculation and pop music analysis. [02:19]
  • Barry in North Carolina: Touches on the NFL coaching carousel; gets roasted for using Bluetooth ("You're not gonna be king of the mountain if I'm on Bluetooth." – Matt [04:26])
  • Mike in Oklahoma City: Compares the Dolphins' resurgence to "Rip Van Winkle waking up," throws some shade at Tua ("We can throw Tua out in the ocean with Charlie the Tuna." [05:43])
  • LS in Virginia: Predicts Eagles’ collapse, brings up "Madden curse" (Saquon Barkley), and drops a playful MC Lyte reference. [06:40]
    • Myron: "I still don’t think you should be rapping that, but go ahead." [06:54]
  • Mad Mac in Indiana: Bears fans’ postgame euphoria is compared to Super Bowl celebrations. Myron is supportive: "You won like that. You get to do whatever you want. Celebrate." [09:23]
  • Bill in San Diego: NBA throwback fan, suggests radical fixes ("Only have three-pointers in two quarters, picked at random." [09:45]), sparks discussion of eras and Jack Sikma.
  • Warren in Ohio: Defends Jack Sikma, argues he’d be like "the Joker" (Nikola Jokic) today.
    • Myron: "He wouldn’t be the Joker. He might be the Riddler..." [11:49]
    • Spirited SEC vs. other CFB conferences debate follows.

• Final Judgement: Myron and Matt select LS in Virginia as the segment’s winner, but reigning champ Jonah in Ohio keeps the title. [14:26-14:49]

2. The Jack Sikma Apology & Sports Talk

[18:29 - 19:40]

• Myron offers a sincere apology for "discrediting" Jack Sikma, admitting he was a “Hooper,” a Hall of Famer, and a Seattle legend.
  • Quote: "Jack Sikma was a Hooper...he had monster years in Seattle and I kind of discredited that...He was really good." – Myron [18:29]
• Matt teases Myron: "It really is a testament to the way you let your mouth get ahead of your brain..." [18:58]

3. NFL Playoff Preview: Chargers vs. Patriots

[19:40 - 22:10]

• Assessing the Game:
  • Chargers’ constant injury woes remain the narrative ("We always start Chargers conversations with that now..." – Myron [19:40])
  • Drake May faces his first playoff test; Matt frames it as a prove-it game for the Patriots given their “soft” schedule.
  • Debate on whether New England is for real or a product of an easy division/schedule.
    • Matt: "I personally think they're going to play well. This will be an interesting early career test..." [20:22]
  • Both predict the Patriots, but acknowledge if May stumbles, critics will return.

4. Music Videos: The Mount Rushmore of MTV

[24:54 - 27:31]

• MTV Era Ends: Discussion sparked by MTV's recent discontinuation of music videos.
• Top Three Video Debate:
  • Both agree on Michael Jackson’s "Thriller" as #1 [25:10-25:12].
  • Myron argues for Britney Spears' "Hit Me Baby One More Time" and Run DMC/Aerosmith’s "Walk This Way." [25:21-25:52]
  • Matt selects Guns N’ Roses “November Rain” and Nirvana’s “Smells Like Teen Spirit.” [26:03-26:14]
• Best Rap Video? Tupac’s “California Love” vs. Dr. Dre’s “Nuthin’ But a ‘G’ Thang.” [27:02]
• Fun Interlude: “Baby Shark” comes up with its 7 billion views, but Matt rejects its validity as a classic music video. [39:26]
  • Matt: “This is not about children's nursery rhymes. This is about music videos that were on MTV.” [40:09]

5. NFL Playoff Picks & Quarterback Rankings

[36:57 - 43:37]

• Game Predictions:
  • Bills at Jaguars: Myron sides with Jacksonville, citing trust in Trevor Lawrence and home-field; Matt picks Buffalo, touts a special teams edge. [37:06-39:16]
  • 49ers at Eagles: Both choose the Eagles, influenced by crowd advantage and perceived one-dimensional Niners offense. [39:19-41:14]
  • Chargers at Patriots: Myron predicts a Patriots win by double digits, doubts Herbert’s ability behind a weak OL; Matt leans Patriots but says it could be close. [41:17-42:59]
  • Texans at Steelers: Both ultimately land on the Steelers due to home field, Tomlin, and Aaron Rodgers’ experience, even as Myron extols the Texans defense. [42:59-43:37]
    • Myron: “Defense has never won a championship in the history of the NFL, in the history of any... It’s the truth...” [42:59]
• QB Top 5 Bit:
  • Myron humorously lists nearly every notable QB as “top five at his best,” leading Matt to joke: “That’s at least eight that are currently in the top. Everybody’s a contender but Sam Darnold.” [32:12-33:07]

Notable Quotes & Moments

• Caller (Jonah): "You two are like an old married couple..." [01:30]
• Matt (on tech-challenged callers): "You're not gonna be king of the mountain if I'm on Bluetooth." [04:26]
• Myron (apologizing to Jack Sikma): "Jack Sikma was a Hooper..." [18:29]
• Matt (on music videos): "This is not about children's nursery rhymes. This is about music videos that were on MTV." [40:09]
• Myron (QB Rankings): "No less than nine. I mean, there's a bunch of guys in my top five." [32:12]
• Both (on Eagles-49ers): Side with the home team due to crowd and momentum. [41:14]
• Myron (on NFL defense): "Defense has never won a championship in the history of the NFL..." [42:59]

Tone & Chemistry

The hosts' friendly, bickering chemistry sets the tone—balancing genuine sports insight with pop culture asides, plenty of self-deprecating humor, and real affection for each other and their listeners. They don’t shy away from playful digs (see: Jack Sikma exchange), and their interactive approach (especially via King of the Mountain) makes listeners integral to the show’s personality.

Timestamps for Key Segments

• King of the Mountain Callers: [00:34 - 15:03]
• Jack Sikma Apology: [18:29 - 19:40]
• Chargers vs. Patriots Previews: [19:40 - 22:10]
• Music Videos Debate: [24:54 - 27:31; 39:19 - 40:09]
• NFL Picks: [36:57 - 43:37]
• Myron’s QB Top 5: [32:04 - 33:07]

In Summary

This episode delivers what "Sunday Mornings with Matt and Myron" does best: honest, informed, and hilarious sports talk, seasoned with cultural references and listener engagement. Whether breaking down NFL matchups, revising history with a Jack Sikma apology, or ranking music videos, Matt and Myron provide a uniquely engaging and approachable springboard into your Sunday sports experience.