Podcast Summary: Hour 3: You Besmirched My Name!

Podcast: Sunday Mornings with Matt and Myron
Hosts: Myron Medcalf & Matt Jones
Date: January 4, 2026
Network: ESPN Radio

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This lively episode centers around NFL playoff scenarios, bold listener sports "hot takes" in the "King of the Mountain" segment, and friendly (and not so friendly) banter between the co-hosts. The episode also features a special guest, Lucas Carnero (Ole Miss kicker), who joins to discuss high-pressure kicking and pick NFL games with the hosts. The tone is energetic, humorous, and occasionally self-deprecating, with genuine appreciation for the audience’s engagement.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Listener Hot Takes: "King of the Mountain" Segment

• Format: Listeners call in and deliver their hottest sports takes. Hosts rate them and pick a weekly winner.
• Recurring Theme: Many callers lovingly (and sometimes not-so-lovingly) rib the hosts, especially Matt.

Notable Calls & Discussions:

• Old Married Couple Banter

  • Jonah in Ohio calls Matt and Myron "like an old married couple," fighting on air but with "real love for each other." (02:07—02:28)
  • Matt acknowledges: "We are like an old married couple... that's kind of what an old married couple would do, Myron. Right?" (02:31—02:44)
  • Myron: "Not much of a choice. Yeah, no, I like that take." (02:44—02:49)

• Buffalo Bills Stadium Closure

  • Matt in New York focuses on the Bills' last game at "The Ralph," highlighting the emotional end for Buffalo fans who have years of memories at the stadium. (02:57—03:19)
  • Myron: "Stadiums matter. I can see why Bills fans would have a lot of emotions around that." (03:32—03:50)

• NCAA as ‘National Comedic Asinine Association’

  • Phil in Illinois sarcastically calls the new NCAA the “National Comedic Asinine Association” due to rule changes, especially around the transfer portal. (04:06—04:28)
  • Matt: "Do you think the new NCAA has no rules?" (04:28)
  • Myron: "It's more complicated... but the NCAA is not helping for sure." (04:34)

• Josh Allen’s Window for a Super Bowl

  • Mark in Buffalo asserts, “This is the year Josh Allen has to win the Super Bowl... No better shot than right now.” (05:33—06:16)
  • Myron and Matt agree the pathway is clear for Allen this season.

• Stefanski, Giants, and Hot Coaching Takes

  • Lance in Alabama predicts Browns’ coach Stefanski will join the Giants and lead a swift turnaround. (06:30—06:59)

• Packers/Diapers Insult

  • Mike in Illinois congratulates the Packers on three games with zero punts but loses—all while roasting Matt: "Matt Jones should wear a diaper like a covid mask because 2/3 of what comes out of his mouth could fill the diaper. Myron deserves hazard pay." (07:40—08:04)
  • Matt takes it in stride: "What have I ever done to that guy?" (08:09)
  • Myron: "The packers thing was interesting and then he just got personal." (08:16)

• Seattle Seahawks Disrespect

  • Michael in Fort Knox asks why a 14–3 Seattle team gets no media respect. (08:48—09:36)
  • Myron attributes it to lack of flashy stars and geographic distance.

• Eagles Repeat?

  • Ben in New York says: "Put $100 on the Philadelphia Eagles to repeat... don’t be one of those guys after the Super Bowl that said, ‘I should have listened to that sorry Raider fan.’" (10:16—10:33)

King of the Mountain Winner

• Phil in Illinois wins this week with the “National Comedic Asinine Association” take (12:34).
• Jonah in Ohio remains the overall "King," as Myron and Matt find the "old married couple" take hard to top (12:54).

2. Playoff Scenarios and Analysis

"Myron’s Playoff Segment"

• Myron takes the lead to outline possible playoff outcomes for each team in AFC/NFC. (25:46–31:35)

• AFC Highlights:

  • Denver Broncos can secure seeds 1–3 with a win over the Chargers.
  • Patriots and Jaguars both have complex tiebreaker possibilities; Jaguars could end up seeded 1, 2, 3, 5, 6, or 7 (24:06–28:40).

• NFC Highlights:

  • Seattle clinches No.1 with a win.
  • Bears' and Eagles' seeding depend on current games; Packers and Panthers are still alive on thin margins (28:55–30:51).

• Meta Commentary:
  Both hosts joke about sound effects and production issues during the segment, poking fun at each other, especially after Myron complains about lack of sounders:

  • Myron: "All of a sudden, like suddenly there's no sound effects for me... I don't expect this treatment two weeks before Martin Luther King Day, but it's happening." (27:21)

• Broader Point: Playoff races are unusually wide open, especially in AFC.

3. Song and Band Banter

• Matt introduces the song “Gary” by Stephen Wilson, reflecting on the disappearance of names like Gary and Debbie (15:17–16:36).
• Myron: "If you're named Debbie right now, you come out of the womb 38 years old." (15:52)
• Lighthearted debate ensues about the youngest Gary or Debbie people know, leading into further playful disagreement.

4. NFL MVP Talk

• Discussion of Matthew Stafford and Drake May as MVP favorites. (19:01)
• Stafford’s poor performance against Atlanta opens the door for May, despite some hesitation from Matt:
  • Matt: "I was ready to passionately argue against Drake May getting it until Matthew Stafford's performance... it's just impossible when you watch that game." (20:15–20:44)
  • Both ultimately agree May gets the MVP edge.

5. Special Guest: Lucas Carnero, Ole Miss Kicker (32:02–43:10)

• Lucas describes his mindset during pressure kicks: "For me, it was just treating it like another kick because I know if I think that, hey, this is to win the game, then I'm gonna stress myself out." (33:08)
• Myron asks how the team stays focused amid coaching rumors. Lucas: “The players… have all done a really good job at saying, 'Hey, this focus is staying the same no matter who's our coach.'" (34:33)
• NFL Game Picks: Lucas joins for rapid-fire picks on key matchups, often disagreeing with Myron to Matt's delight:
  • Example: Lucas picks Falcons over Saints based on Panthers fandom. (35:53)
  • Picks Lions, Jaguars, Texans, Bills, Cowboys, Rams, Patriots, and others, giving quick-fact reasoning for each.
• Matt presses Lucas for his personal food recommendations in Oxford, MS (Bouré) and Bowling Green, KY (El Mazatlán), and asks about the Western Kentucky mascot, Big Red.
• Show ends with appreciation for Lucas: “From Boston to Bowling Green to Oxford. Now that is a journey.” (41:37)

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

Banter and Zingers

• On Their Relationship:

  • Matt (on their “old married couple” dynamic): “I suggest a new band. He goes, you're going to play it for me anyway. Like, that's kind of what an old married couple would do, Myron. Right?” (02:31)

• On NCAA Criticism:

  • Phil in Illinois: "National Comedic Asinine Association." (04:19)
  • Matt: "...National Asinine Athletic Association." (05:27)

• Caller Insult:

  • Mike in Illinois: "Matt Jones should wear a diaper like a Covid mask because 2/3 of what comes out of his mouth could fill the diaper. Myron deserves hazard pay." (07:40)

• Playoff Scenarios Bit:

  • Myron: "All of a sudden, like suddenly there's no sound effects for me... two weeks before Martin Luther King Day, but it's happening." (27:21)

• On Old Names:

  • Myron: "If you're named Debbie right now, you come out of the womb 38 years old." (15:52)

• On MVP Race:

  • Matt: “It's just impossible when you watch that game in what was basically a must win for the Rams and see him completely just, you know, collapse. I don't want to use the phrase that I can use on the radio, but involves a bed...” (20:15)

Key Timestamps for Important Segments

• King of the Mountain: Hot Takes Begin — 02:07
• NCAA as 'National Comedic Asinine Association' — 04:19
• Caller Diaper Insult — 07:40
• Seahawks Disrespect Discussion — 08:48
• Eagles Repeat “Value Bet” Take — 10:16
• King of the Mountain Finalists Announced — 11:50
• Song “Gary” Discussion — 15:17
• AFC Playoff Scenarios Discussion — 17:25
• NFL MVP Debate: Stafford vs May — 19:01
• Myron’s NFL Playoff Segment — 25:46
• NFC Playoff Scenarios & MLK Commentary — 28:55
• Special Guest Kicker Lucas Carnero Joins — 32:02
• NFL Game Picks with Lucas — 35:10
• Show Wrap-up and Farewell — 43:10

Overall Flow and Usefulness

This episode is a perfect blend of sports analysis, listener participation, humor, and authentic chemistry between the hosts. From NFL playoff permutations and MVP debates to biting caller jokes and a guest athlete’s insight, it covers the most pressing topics from every angle. Matt and Myron’s back-and-forth, including playful jabs and cultural commentary, make even routine recaps engaging. Listeners will come away feeling both informed and entertained, with memorable one-liners and genuine football intel.