Sunday Mornings with Matt and Myron

Hosts: Myron Medcalf, Matt Jones
Date: August 24, 2025
Episode: Hour 3: King of the Mountain
Theme: Wide-Ranging Sports Hot Takes, MLB Storylines, and Cultural Commentary

Overview

In this episode, Matt and Myron bring their signature mix of humor, insight, and listener interaction to break down the week in sports. The hour is anchored by their "King of the Mountain" segment, where listeners call in with their boldest takes on current sports topics, vying for weekly supremacy and the right to dethrone the reigning king. The show also dives into Major League Baseball’s playoff picture, quirky nickname origins, and some playful debates about music groups and WNBA storylines.

King of the Mountain: Listener Hot Takes (00:33–16:39)

Segment Purpose

• Aim: Energize Sunday listeners by opening the phone lines for 30-second "hot takes" exclusively on sports topics (no politics or controversy).
• Prize: The top take of the day faces off with the reigning "King of the Mountain," a title held for several weeks.

Current Reigning Take (Russ from Indiana) (02:23)

• Take: Both Nebraska football and Indiana basketball fans are “the McRibs that think they’re prime ribs.”

  • “They haven’t been relevant since the Clinton administration and they still think they’re great. And they’re not.”
    — Russ (02:23–02:46)

• Hosts’ Response:

  • Matt: “First of all, it stated a truth...But then he illustrated his proof with an analogy.”
  • Myron: “Are we grading on substance? Yes. But also stage presence matters a lot.”

Call-in Contenders & Commentary

1. Charlotte from Michigan (03:59)

• Take: Concern over agents and NFL contract negotiations, referencing Micah Parsons.
• Hosts' Feedback: Too scattered for 30 seconds; encouraged brevity and focus, but applauded participation.

2. Mike from Florida (05:15)

• Take: Irony of Urban Meyer questioning Jim Harbaugh’s integrity.
• Notable Moment: Rambled, ended with a mysterious reference (“He’s the Malcolm”), confusing the hosts.
  • Myron: “Was he gonna say Malcolm X or...?”
  • Matt: “Actually, I would like to hear 30 seconds of why Urban Meyer is like Malcolm X in here.”

3. Sheldon from Missouri (07:01)

• Take: The Arizona Cardinals will be the NFL’s last undefeated team, citing offensive additions and a "soft" schedule.
  • “Their schedule is softer than Charmin right now, so I think they’re going to be the last undefeated team.”
    — Sheldon (07:01–07:34)
• Hosts’ Critique: Impressed by details, suggested he should have led with the schedule analysis.

4. David from Alabama (08:13)

• Take: Nepotism in sports—Shiloh and Shador Sanders, Bronny James, and privilege not equaling greatness.
  • “Parents, there is nothing wrong telling your children that they’re good, but don’t fill their head with so much clout that they feel that they’re going to be the best…”
    — David (08:13–08:51)
• Host Reaction: Matt: “I kind of like that one. I’m not gonna lie to you. First of all, I agree with him…there’s nothing worse than, than a rich kid ever.”

5. Steve from New Jersey (09:49)

• Take: Sean McDermott is a top 3–5 coach who is “constantly disrespected.”
• Hosts' Response: Questioned premise—who is actually disrespecting McDermott? Hotter take would be “best coach in football.”

6. Jam (DJ Jazzy Jam) from Washington (10:57)

• Take: Disillusionment as a Cowboys fan, referencing “The Real World”—“when people stop being polite and start getting real.”
  • “I think this is the year where people just stop watching [the Cowboys]. It’s not going to be good.”
    — Jam (11:58–12:32)
• Hosts’ Reaction: Enjoyed Real World allusion; noted despair of Cowboys fans resonated.

7. Josh from St. Louis (12:56)

• Take: Ohio State vs. Michigan is the best rivalry in all of sports.
• Hosts' Feedback: Not debated enough to qualify as a hot take.

Segment Wrap-Up: Picking the Best Call (14:14–16:29)

• Finalists: Sheldon (Cardinals), David (Nepotism), Jam (Cowboys collapse)

• Winner: David from Alabama for the passionate "nepotism" rant.

  • Myron: “Nepotism dude had the most passion. I’ll go with passion.”
  • Matt: “I might have to go with nepotism guy. The Cardinals guy had a unique argument…Cowboys guy… I don’t think that’s gonna happen.”

• Ultimate Result: The “McRib vs. prime rib” Nebraska/Indiana take remains King of the Mountain for a fourth straight week.

  • Myron: “Nobody’s beating McRib for me...that’s still the hottest take.” (15:29)
  • Matt: “By the end, [nepotism guy] was just kind of screaming. And I don’t want to encourage people just to scream...We will keep the McRib.” (15:41)

Cultural Corner: The Beach Boys, Legacy Bands & Double Standards (18:28–24:39)

Summary

• Matt describes overhearing a Beach Boys concert—wonders about authenticity when none of the original members remain.

  • Matt: “Do you think you should be able to keep having the Beach Boys if there are no Beach Boys left?” (19:54)

• Myron says the same standards might not apply to groups like the Blind Boys of Alabama.

  • Myron: “We don’t have enough bands to be changing names. Like, we gotta keep ours going.” (21:50)

• Matt highlights the double standard and presses Myron.

  • Matt: “You see you are caught in your hypocrisy and you do not want to call it.” (22:13)

Memorable exchange:

• Myron: “I just know my lanes, you know, I just know.” (21:44)
• Matt: “How are they different?” (21:50)

Major League Baseball: Playoff Storylines and Surprises (24:39–34:47)

Key Points

• Red Sox Dominance Over Yankees (24:40–25:25)

  • Red Sox have beaten the Yankees nine straight times; now ahead in playoff race.
  • Myron: “Boston, New York, Boston going—they’re going in two different directions.” (25:25)

• MLB Wild Card Scenarios (26:07)

  • Dodgers could face Cubs; Yankees could face Red Sox in Wild Card.
  • Matt: “Do you think baseball is rooting for that outcome?”
    • Myron: “No, because they don’t want one of them to get eliminated.” (26:28)

• Zach Wheeler's Injury (Phillies)

  • Matt: “Do you think [losing Wheeler] basically takes Philly out of a chance?” (27:19)
  • Myron: “It’s a challenge…so much about baseball is not just injuries themselves but the timing.” (27:19)

• Surprise Best Records: Brewers, Tigers, Blue Jays

  • Not the “dream scenario” for MLB.
  • Matt & Myron discuss whether America would tune in for a Milwaukee–Toronto World Series.
    • Matt: “If America got a Milwaukee Blue Jays World Series, are they going to watch it?” (29:18)
    • Myron: “If they know what’s good for them…But I think the sport is about local fans.” (29:18–30:39)

• Rise of “Big Sugar” (31:06–34:32)

  • The Reds’ new reliever Zach Maxwell, nickname origin: “I was throwing in a game in college and the guy doing the TV broadcast said I looked like a big old hunk of sugar. And that got shortened down to Big Sugar.” (36:13)
  • Myron theorizes about origins, guessing regional ties (“Tennessee, Louisiana, Mississippi”) and possible charisma with women.
    • Myron: “You see him, he’s a young dude. He’s in his, like, early…to see a dude that size on the mound, I mean, you gotta support that man.” (32:17)
  • Matt: “Would you be upset if you were playing in a game...and the announcer said you look like a big old hunk of sugar?”

Rapid Fire: Picks and Predictions (37:10–44:44)

Games Analyzed

• MLB: Yankees vs. Red Sox (“Finally the Yankees break the streak…”), Reds vs. Diamondbacks (“Gotta get this victory”), Brewers vs. Giants (“I’m picking Milwaukee and the world should pick Milwaukee…”).
• Little League World Series: Nevada vs. Chinese Taipei
  • Myron: “Some of those Taiwan kids can get into R rated movies right now…”
• WNBA: Indiana Fever vs. Minnesota Lynx, Valkyrie vs. Wings
  • Myron: “Caitlin Clark is still the story, right? ... But the bigger story is going to be playing.”
• Golf: Tommy Fleetwood’s final round chances
  • Matt: “It’d be a great story. I mean, I know not everyone in sports knows who Tommy Fleetwood is, but …he’s right there with the chance to win the Tour Championship.”

Notable Quotes

“Nebraska and Indiana are McRibs that think they’re prime ribs. They haven’t been relevant since the Clinton administration and they still think they’re great. And they’re not.”
— Russ from Indiana (02:23)

“Parents, there is nothing wrong telling your children that they’re good, but don’t fill their head with so much clout that they feel that they’re going to be the best, the greatest. Better than where you were. Because they won’t. It’s hard to catch lightning in a bottle.”
— David from Alabama (08:13)

“We don’t have enough bands to be changing names. Like, we gotta keep ours going. The Beach Boys, there’s a lot of bands that do that kind of music.”
— Myron Metcalf (21:50)

“Some of those Taiwan kids can get into R rated movies right now.”
— Myron Metcalf (39:44)

“Would you be upset if you were playing in a game in college and the announcer said you look like a big old hunk of sugar?”
— Matt Jones (36:29)

Timestamps for Key Segments

• King of the Mountain call-ins: 00:33–16:39
• Cultural/legacy band debate: 18:28–24:39
• MLB playoff discussion: 24:39–34:47
• Big Sugar nickname origins: 31:06–36:13
• Take Your Pick (game predictions): 37:10–44:44

Tone & Style

Playful, irreverent, fast-paced, and occasionally self-deprecating—Matt and Myron riff off both sports culture and each other, combining deep knowledge with a conversational, accessible delivery.

Summary — Why Listen?

This episode offers a high-energy snapshot of fan culture, the quirks and passions of sports radio, and a smart but easygoing look at the MLB playoff race. Through segments like King of the Mountain and Take Your Pick, listeners are as much a part of the show as the hosts—proving that, for Matt and Myron, Sunday mornings are truly for the fans.