Sunday Mornings with Matt and Myron

Hour 3: Jeff Passan and Damon Huard Join the Show
Date: November 9, 2025
Hosts: Matt Jones (MJ), Aaron Goldhammer (AG - in for Myron Medcalf)

Episode Overview

This lively episode of Sunday Mornings with Matt and Myron delves into the essentials of sports bar cuisine, NFL hot takes from listeners in the “King of the Mountain” segment, the unpredictability of football (with live reactions to the Colts-Falcons Berlin game), an inside look at breaking baseball news with ESPN’s Jeff Passan, and guest picks from former NFL quarterback and Washington Huskies’ Damon Huard. The episode balances humor, debate, insider perspective, and the chaos of live sports in a way that’s classic to the show.

Key Discussion Points and Insights

1. Sports Bars, Burgers, and “Mid” Tomatoes

(00:26-04:35)
- Matt shares an anecdote about a patron complaining that the tomatoes on their burger at his Kentucky sports bar are “mid” and flavorless.
- Debate ensues about the reasonable expectations for sports bar food quality, especially produce.
- Quote:
  - “When you go to a sports bar that’s in between a Sir Pizza and a cell phone store, don’t worry about the quality of the produce, worry about the wings and the burgers and then move on.” – Matt (04:35)
- Lighthearted discussion about bar basics (beer, wings, burgers), and skepticism of gourmet expectations.

2. Live NFL Reactions and the “King of the Mountain” Caller Contest

(04:52-13:53) Context: Colts-Falcons from Berlin, Germany.
- Live play-by-play as Jonathan Taylor of the Colts scores a spectacular run.
  - “That may be – it’s not an MVP run, but that might be an offensive player of the year run.” – Matt (05:11)
- “King of the Mountain” callers compete with hot takes:
  - Bill in Nebraska: (Winner) Sings a jingle advertising the “Kevin O’Connell Busted Quarterback Shop.”
  - Pam in Memphis: Questions why the NFL can’t find 32 elite kickers and why kickers can’t punt as well.
    - “Why can we not find 32 kickers that can kick that ball through the upright regardless of where they are on the field? And for that matter, why can’t they absorb the punter position?” – Pam (07:04)
  - Stephen in San Antonio: Predicts the Vikings will win the Super Bowl.
  - John in San Francisco: Rants that the Denver Broncos are the most overrated 8–2 team and gives an odd shoutout to Myron.
- Commentary on the calls: Hosts banter about the merit, sense, and entertainment value of each, ultimately keeping Bill in Nebraska as reigning champion.

3. NFL Chaos: Falcons-Colts and the Atlanta Conundrum

(14:54-19:27)
- Ongoing, real-time commentary as the dramatic Falcons–Colts game unfolds, reflecting the unpredictability of the Falcons franchise.
- Matt’s golden rule: “Never, ever, ever pick or bet on a Falcons game because you don’t know what they're going to do.” (15:24)
- Aaron expands on Atlanta's baffling inconsistency: “How do you explain the Atlanta Falcons?” (16:59)
- Spirited sidebars on touchdown celebrations versus credit due, and poking fun at Kurt Warner’s “librarian” sweater on the TV broadcast.

4. Changes to NFL Rules: Kickoffs & Extra Points

(18:10-19:27)
- Both hosts appreciate new NFL rules making kickoffs and extra points less predictable and more exciting.
  - “It has made that play exciting again, whereas it had become essentially worthless.” – Matt (19:01)
- Aaron hopes for special teams innovation.

5. NFL Game Picks and Division Talk

(19:41-20:56)
- Quick picks and preview chat. Discussion on NFC West competitiveness.
- Focus on Rams vs. 49ers, Shanahan's coaching, and Matthew Stafford’s strong season.

6. Guest Segment: Jeff Passan on Breaking Baseball News

(24:27–34:38)

The “Who Broke the Padres Manager Story?” Fiasco

Matt recounts mistakenly thinking he didn’t have Passan’s phone number, leading him to break the Craig Stammen/Padres news on his own.
- “It broke my heart. So I went ahead and broke the story myself. And I hope I didn’t hurt you in doing so.” – Matt (24:25)
Jeff Passan corrects the record, insisting he’s had the same number for 20+ years and playfully accuses Matt of entering it wrong:
- “I did not give you the wrong number. I know this…So I’m pretty sure you’re the one who screwed this up.” – Jeff Passan (24:27)
- “Matt Jones, big Netflix superstar, had to go break the news himself…He needed to get the engagement, and he needed to get the love.” – Passan (24:35)
Friendly roasting, with Aaron as the unofficial referee.

The Art and Thrill of Scoops

Jeff describes the satisfaction of breaking news in challenging circumstances, such as in midair or from Russia during the Olympics:
- “I get an absolute kick of breaking news when I’m midair on an airplane. That is my favorite thing to do…” – Passan (27:47)
He discusses the evolving value of baseball scoops: a rapid tweet with a story-link proves you were truly ahead of the pack.

Baseball’s Resurgence?

Matt shares an anecdote about baseball feeling more culturally relevant lately, especially in non-baseball areas like Kentucky.
Jeff credits the pitch clock:
- “Everything in your life is trying to take time from you, and baseball, by implementing the pitch clock, gave you back a half hour every day." (30:31)
- “The players are better than they have ever been. You have a star in Shohei Ohtani now and another in Aaron Judge…They have become, I’m not going to say appointment viewing because there are so many games every year, but they’ve become…really alluring to fans.” (31:30-32:25)
International interest: 50+ million watched Game 7 of the World Series in Japan.

Ending the Feud

Matt admits his mistake with Passan's number, with the hosts fact-checking in real time.
- “There it is…I wrote it down wrong.” – Matt (34:18)

7. Celebrity Guest Picks with Damon Huard

(37:15–44:37)

Football Family Stories

Damon recounts his son Sam Huard’s trick play for USC, involving a number swap and a fake punt pass.
- “I actually did [know it was coming]…for three weeks he’s just been complaining about having to wear this number 80 on game day…And then obviously, the trickery, it worked.” – Damon Huard (37:15)
Quick discussion about college jersey number rules and the ambiguity around penalties for the play.

Rapid-Fire NFL Picks

Damon, Matt, and Aaron briskly pick NFL game winners with brief justifications. Picks for Browns/Jets, Jags/Texans, Bills/Dolphins (“Shock of the day!” as Damon backs Miami [41:09]), and several more, including home team preferences, weather notes, and player health.
- On Miami upset: “That Bill’s defense is not very good. I’m gonna call the upset. Shocker of the day.” – Damon (41:09)

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

On sports bars:
- “Don’t worry about the quality of the produce, worry about the wings and the burgers and then move on.” – Matt (04:35)
On Pacific Northwest bar produce:
- “We don’t grow them out back next to the Sir Pizza. We get the tomatoes they give us.” – Matt (03:14)
On breaking news:
- “Matt Jones, big Netflix superstar, had to go break the news himself…He needed to get the engagement, and he needed to get the love.” – Jeff Passan (24:35)
- “I get an absolute kick of breaking news when I’m midair on an airplane. That is my favorite thing to do.” – Passan (27:47)
On NFL special teams:
- “Why can we not find 32 kickers that can kick that ball through the upright…And for that matter, why can’t they absorb the punter position?” – Pam in Memphis (07:04)
On the Falcons:
- “Never, ever, ever pick or bet on a Falcons game because you don’t know what they’re going to do.” – Matt (15:24)
On the pitch clock:
- “Baseball, by implementing the pitch clock, gave you back a half hour every day.” – Jeff Passan (30:31)
On Sam Huard’s play:
- “For three weeks he’s just been complaining about having to wear this number 80 on game day…and then obviously, the trickery, it worked.” – Damon Huard (37:15)

Timestamps for Major Segments

00:26 – Sports bar quality expectations (tomato complaint story)
04:52–13:53 – NFL live reactions, King of the Mountain hot takes
14:54–19:27 – Live commentary: Colts vs. Falcons, NFL chaos
18:10–19:27 – NFL rules and special teams innovation
24:27–34:38 – Jeff Passan joins: breaking news, the state of baseball, pitch clock impact
37:15–39:41 – Damon Huard on his son, number trickery, and Washington Huskies anecdotes
39:52–44:37 – Celebrity NFL picks with Damon Huard

Overall Tone & Takeaways

Playful, sharp-tongued camaraderie between hosts; lots of sports bar/“regular guy” relatable humor.
Emphasis on the unpredictable nature of sports (both games and the business of breaking news).
Direct, banter-heavy interviews keeping to the “coffee and sports” vibe.
Episode highlights the push-pull between tradition and innovation in both American sports culture and media storytelling.

Perfect for listeners who crave a blend of live sports energy, expert insight (with plenty of laughs), and the inside scoop on everything from NFL chaos to the state of baseball and the hidden world of sports media.

Sunday Mornings with Matt and Myron

Hour 3: Jeff Passan and Damon Huard Join the Show
Date: November 9, 2025
Hosts: Matt Jones (MJ), Aaron Goldhammer (AG - in for Myron Medcalf)

Episode Overview

Key Discussion Points and Insights

1. Sports Bars, Burgers, and “Mid” Tomatoes

(00:26-04:35)
- Matt shares an anecdote about a patron complaining that the tomatoes on their burger at his Kentucky sports bar are “mid” and flavorless.
- Debate ensues about the reasonable expectations for sports bar food quality, especially produce.
- Quote:
  - “When you go to a sports bar that’s in between a Sir Pizza and a cell phone store, don’t worry about the quality of the produce, worry about the wings and the burgers and then move on.” – Matt (04:35)
- Lighthearted discussion about bar basics (beer, wings, burgers), and skepticism of gourmet expectations.

2. Live NFL Reactions and the “King of the Mountain” Caller Contest

(04:52-13:53) Context: Colts-Falcons from Berlin, Germany.
- Live play-by-play as Jonathan Taylor of the Colts scores a spectacular run.
  - “That may be – it’s not an MVP run, but that might be an offensive player of the year run.” – Matt (05:11)
- “King of the Mountain” callers compete with hot takes:
  - Bill in Nebraska: (Winner) Sings a jingle advertising the “Kevin O’Connell Busted Quarterback Shop.”
  - Pam in Memphis: Questions why the NFL can’t find 32 elite kickers and why kickers can’t punt as well.
    - “Why can we not find 32 kickers that can kick that ball through the upright regardless of where they are on the field? And for that matter, why can’t they absorb the punter position?” – Pam (07:04)
  - Stephen in San Antonio: Predicts the Vikings will win the Super Bowl.
  - John in San Francisco: Rants that the Denver Broncos are the most overrated 8–2 team and gives an odd shoutout to Myron.
- Commentary on the calls: Hosts banter about the merit, sense, and entertainment value of each, ultimately keeping Bill in Nebraska as reigning champion.

3. NFL Chaos: Falcons-Colts and the Atlanta Conundrum

(14:54-19:27)
- Ongoing, real-time commentary as the dramatic Falcons–Colts game unfolds, reflecting the unpredictability of the Falcons franchise.
- Matt’s golden rule: “Never, ever, ever pick or bet on a Falcons game because you don’t know what they're going to do.” (15:24)
- Aaron expands on Atlanta's baffling inconsistency: “How do you explain the Atlanta Falcons?” (16:59)
- Spirited sidebars on touchdown celebrations versus credit due, and poking fun at Kurt Warner’s “librarian” sweater on the TV broadcast.

4. Changes to NFL Rules: Kickoffs & Extra Points

(18:10-19:27)
- Both hosts appreciate new NFL rules making kickoffs and extra points less predictable and more exciting.
  - “It has made that play exciting again, whereas it had become essentially worthless.” – Matt (19:01)
- Aaron hopes for special teams innovation.

5. NFL Game Picks and Division Talk

(19:41-20:56)
- Quick picks and preview chat. Discussion on NFC West competitiveness.
- Focus on Rams vs. 49ers, Shanahan's coaching, and Matthew Stafford’s strong season.

6. Guest Segment: Jeff Passan on Breaking Baseball News

(24:27–34:38)

The “Who Broke the Padres Manager Story?” Fiasco

Matt recounts mistakenly thinking he didn’t have Passan’s phone number, leading him to break the Craig Stammen/Padres news on his own.
- “It broke my heart. So I went ahead and broke the story myself. And I hope I didn’t hurt you in doing so.” – Matt (24:25)
Jeff Passan corrects the record, insisting he’s had the same number for 20+ years and playfully accuses Matt of entering it wrong:
- “I did not give you the wrong number. I know this…So I’m pretty sure you’re the one who screwed this up.” – Jeff Passan (24:27)
- “Matt Jones, big Netflix superstar, had to go break the news himself…He needed to get the engagement, and he needed to get the love.” – Passan (24:35)
Friendly roasting, with Aaron as the unofficial referee.

The Art and Thrill of Scoops

Jeff describes the satisfaction of breaking news in challenging circumstances, such as in midair or from Russia during the Olympics:
- “I get an absolute kick of breaking news when I’m midair on an airplane. That is my favorite thing to do…” – Passan (27:47)
He discusses the evolving value of baseball scoops: a rapid tweet with a story-link proves you were truly ahead of the pack.

Baseball’s Resurgence?

Matt shares an anecdote about baseball feeling more culturally relevant lately, especially in non-baseball areas like Kentucky.
Jeff credits the pitch clock:
- “Everything in your life is trying to take time from you, and baseball, by implementing the pitch clock, gave you back a half hour every day." (30:31)
- “The players are better than they have ever been. You have a star in Shohei Ohtani now and another in Aaron Judge…They have become, I’m not going to say appointment viewing because there are so many games every year, but they’ve become…really alluring to fans.” (31:30-32:25)
International interest: 50+ million watched Game 7 of the World Series in Japan.

Ending the Feud

Matt admits his mistake with Passan's number, with the hosts fact-checking in real time.
- “There it is…I wrote it down wrong.” – Matt (34:18)

7. Celebrity Guest Picks with Damon Huard

(37:15–44:37)

Football Family Stories

Damon recounts his son Sam Huard’s trick play for USC, involving a number swap and a fake punt pass.
- “I actually did [know it was coming]…for three weeks he’s just been complaining about having to wear this number 80 on game day…And then obviously, the trickery, it worked.” – Damon Huard (37:15)
Quick discussion about college jersey number rules and the ambiguity around penalties for the play.

Rapid-Fire NFL Picks

Damon, Matt, and Aaron briskly pick NFL game winners with brief justifications. Picks for Browns/Jets, Jags/Texans, Bills/Dolphins (“Shock of the day!” as Damon backs Miami [41:09]), and several more, including home team preferences, weather notes, and player health.
- On Miami upset: “That Bill’s defense is not very good. I’m gonna call the upset. Shocker of the day.” – Damon (41:09)

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

On sports bars:
- “Don’t worry about the quality of the produce, worry about the wings and the burgers and then move on.” – Matt (04:35)
On Pacific Northwest bar produce:
- “We don’t grow them out back next to the Sir Pizza. We get the tomatoes they give us.” – Matt (03:14)
On breaking news:
- “Matt Jones, big Netflix superstar, had to go break the news himself…He needed to get the engagement, and he needed to get the love.” – Jeff Passan (24:35)
- “I get an absolute kick of breaking news when I’m midair on an airplane. That is my favorite thing to do.” – Passan (27:47)
On NFL special teams:
- “Why can we not find 32 kickers that can kick that ball through the upright…And for that matter, why can’t they absorb the punter position?” – Pam in Memphis (07:04)
On the Falcons:
- “Never, ever, ever pick or bet on a Falcons game because you don’t know what they’re going to do.” – Matt (15:24)
On the pitch clock:
- “Baseball, by implementing the pitch clock, gave you back a half hour every day.” – Jeff Passan (30:31)
On Sam Huard’s play:
- “For three weeks he’s just been complaining about having to wear this number 80 on game day…and then obviously, the trickery, it worked.” – Damon Huard (37:15)

Timestamps for Major Segments

00:26 – Sports bar quality expectations (tomato complaint story)
04:52–13:53 – NFL live reactions, King of the Mountain hot takes
14:54–19:27 – Live commentary: Colts vs. Falcons, NFL chaos
18:10–19:27 – NFL rules and special teams innovation
24:27–34:38 – Jeff Passan joins: breaking news, the state of baseball, pitch clock impact
37:15–39:41 – Damon Huard on his son, number trickery, and Washington Huskies anecdotes
39:52–44:37 – Celebrity NFL picks with Damon Huard

Overall Tone & Takeaways

Playful, sharp-tongued camaraderie between hosts; lots of sports bar/“regular guy” relatable humor.
Emphasis on the unpredictable nature of sports (both games and the business of breaking news).
Direct, banter-heavy interviews keeping to the “coffee and sports” vibe.
Episode highlights the push-pull between tradition and innovation in both American sports culture and media storytelling.

Hour 3: Jeff Passan and Damon Huard Join the Show

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Summary

Sunday Mornings with Matt and Myron

Episode Overview

Key Discussion Points and Insights

1. Sports Bars, Burgers, and “Mid” Tomatoes

2. Live NFL Reactions and the “King of the Mountain” Caller Contest

3. NFL Chaos: Falcons-Colts and the Atlanta Conundrum

4. Changes to NFL Rules: Kickoffs & Extra Points

5. NFL Game Picks and Division Talk

6. Guest Segment: Jeff Passan on Breaking Baseball News

The “Who Broke the Padres Manager Story?” Fiasco

The Art and Thrill of Scoops

Baseball’s Resurgence?

Ending the Feud

7. Celebrity Guest Picks with Damon Huard

Football Family Stories

Rapid-Fire NFL Picks

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

Timestamps for Major Segments

Overall Tone & Takeaways

Summary

Sunday Mornings with Matt and Myron

Episode Overview

Key Discussion Points and Insights

1. Sports Bars, Burgers, and “Mid” Tomatoes

2. Live NFL Reactions and the “King of the Mountain” Caller Contest

3. NFL Chaos: Falcons-Colts and the Atlanta Conundrum

4. Changes to NFL Rules: Kickoffs & Extra Points

5. NFL Game Picks and Division Talk

6. Guest Segment: Jeff Passan on Breaking Baseball News

The “Who Broke the Padres Manager Story?” Fiasco

The Art and Thrill of Scoops

Baseball’s Resurgence?

Ending the Feud

7. Celebrity Guest Picks with Damon Huard

Football Family Stories

Rapid-Fire NFL Picks

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

Timestamps for Major Segments

Overall Tone & Takeaways