Podcast Summary: Sunday Mornings with Matt and Myron

Episode: Hour 3: Little League Classic
Hosts: Myron Medcalf, Matt Jones
Date: August 17, 2025

Overview

In this engaging, wide-ranging episode, Matt Jones and Myron Medcalf take listeners on a brisk Sunday morning tour of the sports world. Featured topics include the enduring magic of the Little League World Series, the surprising Milwaukee Brewers streak, pressure points in the MLB postseason race, NFL team previews, fan culture chatter, and the ever-present quirks of sports media. The hour blends expert insight with banter, a special guest from ESPN's baseball desk, irreverent takes, and a generous dose of humor.

Key Segments and Insights

1. Little League World Series with Eduardo Perez

[00:35–12:14]

Eduardo Perez Joins to Discuss Little League, Brewers, and more

• The Magic of Little League

  • Eduardo Perez recounts his early morning baseball rituals and praises the "purity" and pageantry of the Little League World Series.
  • Memorable Quote:

    "These Little Leaguers always show us every year why we love this game and the purity of it." (Eduardo Perez, 01:06)

• Brewers Winning Streak

  • The hosts and Perez break down the Milwaukee Brewers’ surprising 14-game winning run.
  • Eduardo's Take:
    • Emphasizes pitching, defense, and baserunning—not offense—as keys to their success; notes the Brewers have the lowest barrel rate but best record in MLB.

    "You don't have to hit the ball hard all the time, but you have to place it in the perfect spot most of the time. And it works." (Perez, 03:40)

  • Discussion of how one or two plays (by Reds phenom Elly De La Cruz) might have changed a recent series outcome.
  • Perez credits the Brewers for putting pressure on opposing defenses with small ball, not just big hits.

• Trouble in New York: Yankees vs. Mets

  • Perez asserts Yankees fans have more reason to worry than Mets fans due to health issues (e.g., Goldschmidt, Stanton, Bellinger, Judge).

  • "The Yankee fans have to be a little bit more concerned." (Perez, 05:52)

• Little League Classic Preview: Mets vs. Mariners

  • The hosts discuss the significance beyond the scoreboard, Perez reflects on the event’s emphasis on sportsmanship and reconnection to the joy of playing as kids:

  • "Whoever wins or loses, they win ... it’s a special event ... it shows sportsmanship." (Perez, 07:32)

  • Cites last year’s Tigers as an example of teams getting energized by participation.

• Biggest Postseason Question: Health of Pitching

  • Philly Phillies' staff health (esp. Wheeler’s blood clot) highlighted as emblematic of the late-season tension everywhere.

  • "You’re going to need pitching down the stretch to be able to contend." (Perez, 09:43)

• Little League World Series Picks

  • Perez names Japan and Chinese Taipei as international teams to watch due to strong pitching.
  • Praises Mexico (notably one kid’s two-home-run performance and great post-game interview).

  • "Do not sleep on Japan and Chinese Taipei ... their pitching could just run through their clock." (Perez, 10:03)

Banter

• Running jokes about co-hosts getting banned from Little League events; skepticism over international team ages.

• "Couple 17, 18 year olds. I don't want to get into it." (Jones, 12:04)

2. NFL Three-Minute Team Previews

[15:30–33:46]

Seattle Seahawks (Darnold Era)

• Key Question: Is Sam Darnold’s breakthrough last year "for real," or a fluke?
• Discussion of Geno Smith’s abrupt departure; disappointment at Seattle fans booing him.

• "He played there for a few years. One year he was, for part of the season, an MVP candidate ... They booed him out of the stadium ..." (Myron, 16:55)

LA Chargers and Justin Herbert

• Can Herbert be elite in clutch moments?
• Debate over his league ranking: as high as #6 or as low as #14—a range that determines if you can win a Super Bowl.

• "There’s no quarterback in the league ... more looked at differently per person than Justin Herbert." (Myron, 20:13)

• Offensive line issues noted as significant.

Baltimore Ravens

• Lamar Jackson’s 'legacy' year: will he become another Dan Marino?

• "This has to be a year where we get beyond the 'Lamar Jackson is special' ... The pressure is on whether or not he can get this team to a Super Bowl." (Jones, 26:33)

• Discussion of the narrative and the unfairness of history (playoff drops attributed to the QB).

• "Ten years, nobody’s gonna remember that that pass was dropped. It’s just going to be that Lamar didn’t win the game." (Myron, 28:10)

Miami Dolphins

• Focus is on Tua’s progression and whether Mike McDaniel is more than a "cool" head coach.
• Both hosts ridicule the media for fawning over McDaniel’s 90s hip hop references, poking fun at sportswriters’ nostalgia.

• "If you are a coach, the media will praise you if you say, 'I listened to 90s hip hop.'" (Jones, 31:16)

• "My message to Mike McDaniel: Time for Mike McDaniel to be known for actually producing victories in the playoff and not just for wearing the latest sneakers ..." (Myron, 32:20)

3. Take Your Pick! – Rapid-fire Predictions and Picks

[35:39–43:53]

• WNBA: Fever vs. Sun

  • Both pick Fever; Caitlin Clark’s return cited.

• Little League World Series: Clarendon Hills, IL vs. Honolulu, HI

  • Long, tongue-in-cheek digression about Clarendon Hills’ size and alleged "cheating." Both eventually pick Honolulu.

  • "There's no way out of those 8,702 people, they got kids good enough to go to the Little League World Series ..." (Myron, 36:47)

• LLWS: Panama vs. Mexico

  • Myron picks Mexico, Matt picks Panama, each joke about questionable ages and "aces."

• Major League Baseball: Brewers vs. Reds

  • Analytics and streak talk; both hosts pick Brewers to continue their streak.

  • "There are teams that just literally can’t beat another team ... and the Brewers and Reds are just that." (Matt, 41:29)

4. Personal Stories, Sports Fandom & Culture

Throughout the episode

• Banter about being banned from events (Little League, Outkast concerts), run-ins with athletes, and the randomness of sports celebrity interactions.

• Humorous reflection on aging:

  > "Most guys aren't taking their shirts off after 30 to impress people ... you better be able to make somebody laugh." (Matt, 42:41)
  

• Ongoing teasing about music knowledge and media stereotypes.

Notable Quotes & Moments with Timestamps

• "You don't have to hit the ball hard all the time, but you have to place it in the perfect spot most of the time." – Eduardo Perez [03:40]
• "Whoever wins or loses, they win ... this is a special event." – Eduardo Perez on the Little League Classic [07:32]
• "This has to be a year where we get beyond the Lamar Jackson is special ... The pressure is on whether or not he can get this team to a Super Bowl." – Matt Jones [26:33]
• "Ten years, nobody’s gonna remember that that pass was dropped. It’s just going to be that Lamar didn’t win the game." – Myron Medcalf [28:10]
• "If you're a coach, the media will praise you if you say 'I listened to 90s hip hop.'" – Matt Jones [31:16]
• "Most guys aren't taking their shirts off after 30 to impress people...you better be able to make somebody laugh." – Matt Jones [42:41]

Tone and Spirit

The hosts’ blend of expertise and playful irreverence delivers a relaxed, Sunday-morning vibe. There's genuine insight, particularly from guest Eduardo Perez, and consistent behind-the-scenes banter, self-deprecating humor, and riffs on both sports fandom and media culture.

Timestamps for Key Segments

• Eduardo Perez/Little League: 00:35 – 12:14
• NFL Team Previews: 15:30 – 33:46
• Rapid-Pick Segment: 35:39 – 43:53

For New Listeners

This episode is a microcosm of what makes Sunday Mornings with Matt and Myron a sports radio treat: you’ll get smart takes, unexpected laughs, and a reminder of why sports, from Little League to the majors, are about more than wins and losses—they’re about stories, personalities, and those special Sunday moments.