Hour 3: You Besmirched My Name!

Summary

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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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Main Theme

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.

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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).

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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)

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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)

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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

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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.

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Transcript

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Hi there. Surprise. 30 for 30 presents. Booyah. Can I get a witness from the congregation?

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You can't stop authenticity. Booyah.

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Stewart was exactly like you saw him on camera, off camera. He dialed it up 10%. Can you imagine the impact of young.

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Black boys and girls looking at that going, I feel seen.

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He changed the culture. He changed sports Stream.

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Booyah.

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Presented by Modelo right now on the ESPN app. This is Matt and Myron, the podcast.

[B]

He just wasn't that good looking, but he was a good singer, Myron. That's the key. That's the thing. You can't. It's not all of this back then, it wasn't just all about the. The glitz and glamours about your voice.

[A]

Well, the women love those dudes, remember? I mean, the, the big. They like those dudes, man. Every group.

[B]

Yeah. By the way, this. This is Tyler Childers. I have a new song for you. Going to get him to play it during the next break. Will you. Do you want to hear the newest. For people like me, that, like, kind of alternative country, the newest song. Do you want to hear what that is when we come back next, the kind of one all the kids are listening to.

[A]

I mean, it sounds like you don't play it either way, so I was.

[B]

Hoping I would have more excitement from you, though, I guess. I guess you're not. Well, no, I bet you're going to, like, actually probably won't, but we're going to act like you will anyway. It's Matt Meyer.

[A]

You should probably tell us what it is so we can play.

[B]

Yeah, it's.

[A]

It's called.

[B]

It's called. It's called My Guy Named Steven Wilson. It's called Gary. Just look it up. All right? They debuted on Jimmy Kimmel this week, which is, I think, a Disney partner. So. See, there's, there's, there's synergy. Now it's time for King of the Mountain. One hour until kickoff. Myron. Last week we had a King of the Mountain. He was Jonah in Ohio. Let's hear him. And let's get ready to hear King of the Mountain. Ladies and gentlemen, your winner and new King of the Mountain champion, Jonah in Ohio.

[C]

I've been listening to you for a long time.

[B]

Love you.

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Listen to you every morning on the.

[B]

Way to work on Sundays.

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Here's my hot take. You two are like an old married couple. All you do is bicker and argue and fight and you have dissents. But deep down, I feel your love for each other.

[A]

You really do love each other.

[B]

You're the Old married couple. That's my hot take.

[A]

Hot take.

[B]

I thought that was very sweet. And it is a hot take. We are like an old married couple. 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?

[A]

Not much of a choice. Yeah, no, I like that take. It was good. It was a good take.

[B]

But it's there to be beaten today. Let's get started. Matt in New York. Matt, 30 seconds go.

[C]

The only game that matters today, even though it's only for seating, is the Bills versus the jets. Just because they are closing out the most monumentous stadium in the entire NFL. The Ralph. I've been going to games since 91. It is going to be a very emotional, tearful day for Bill fans all over the country. That's my take. Thank you.

[B]

That's a good one, actually. I give him credit for bringing that up. This is the last game in the old Bill Stadium. They're moving across the street. Are you going to be sad to see it go? A lot of memories there over the years.

[A]

Yeah. I mean, stadiums matter. I can see why Bill's fans would have a lot of emotions around that. I mean, that's the team that had a good run in the 90s and obviously some. Some big years over the last couple of decades as well, so. But sometimes you got to move on to bigger and better. And they are.

[B]

It's a little like old and decrepit. I think the new one, the fact that the new one is just across the street probably, probably makes it to where it's not quite as sad, but a lot of memories there. Four straight AFC championships in the 90s. Phil in Illinois. Go ahead, Phil. Okay. Hi, guys.

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Welcome to the new ncaa. No rules, no leadership, unlimited unsupervised budgets. Brain, brain dead decisions. Like opening the transfer portal during the playoffs. Yes, the new ncaa.

[B]

National Comedic Asinine Association. Oh, wow. National Asinine.

[A]

National Comedic Asinine Association.

[B]

Okay. Do you think the new NCAA has no rules?

[A]

Well, I think it's more complicated than that. But I mean, the NCAA is not helping for sure.

[B]

Yeah. By the way, the new guy that everybody lost their mind about, the G League player that came in, that everybody said the world is falling yesterday, played 16 minutes, had four points. Just so everybody knows. I've been saying this idea that these dudes were going to dominate. I mean, he was like a ninth man in the G League and now he's a sixth man in college. Whoop dee doo, Myron.

[A]

Well, I think people are more concerned about what could this lead to. Are we going to a place where someone's going to say, hey, I'm a NBA guy who doesn't play a ton and someone's offered me 3 million at that level. Can I sue to get eligibility? That's the.

[B]

And the NCAA was very clear that they're not going to allow anybody who's played in the NBA.

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And they also said they weren't going to pay players and schools weren't going to pay. There's a lot of things NCAA has said that the courts have said. We don't care what you think.

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National Asinine Athletic Association. Mark in Buffalo. Go, Mark.

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Hey, guys, this is the year Josh Allen has to win the Super Bowl. Joe Burrow's gone. Lamar Jackson's team is reeling. Patrick Mahomes gone. You got no other better shot than right now.

[A]

It's a clear pass.

[C]

I think they're going to be favored in a lot of these games, even though the record will be less than what the other teams are. This has got to be Josh Allen's year.

[B]

I think. Myron, you agree with that take, right?

[A]

Yeah, I think this is his accumula. One year. Like I don't know when you'll get a better opportunity this year and maybe next year too with Mahomes coming off the injury. But if you're Josh Allen, when will it ever get easier than it is right now in this picture?

[B]

As a Josh Allen fan, I agree this is the year you've got to do it. You are probably going to be favored in a lot of these games. There's no powerhouse team. This is the time you have to do it. Lance in Alabama. Go Lance.

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My hot take is Kevin Stefanski is showing the door. Tomorrow he gets hired by the New York Giants and teams up with Jackson. Darth. The Giants trade the number two overall pick and they make a Texans Patriots turnaround and one off season.

[B]

There you go. That is a strong take. He has Stefanski getting fired, hired by the Giants and then doing a turnaround like the Patriots. That could age like gold or sour milk. Which do you think it'll be, Myron?

[A]

Yeah, I don't know if I'm sold on the turnaround, but I think if the Browns move on from Stefanski, I do think he'll get a job right away. I mean, I feel the same thing about Tomlin. We'll get offers. Harbaugh too.

[B]

Is he supposed to get let go by?

[A]

I think he's respected. I think he's respected. I think the question will be do they feel like the combination of Stefanski and Shador Sanders because that's going to be your quarterback going to next year? Most likely. Is there something you wouldn't draft a.

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Guy you would go with Shador in the next year?

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Who, who, who are you going to draft in that spot? That's the problem.

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I don't think she door is going to win long term, but maybe I'll be wrong. Mike in Illinois. Go Mike.

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As a die hard Bears fan, I want to congratulate Green Bay for being the first team in the super bowl era to have zero punts in three separate games and losing all three. Green Bay Packers. More like Green Bay slackers. And as far as diapers go, I think 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. Goodbye.

[A]

Wow, that was a lot strong take.

[B]

I don't know if that was very nice about me. What have I ever done to that guy? I don't know.

[A]

What was his first. The packers thing was interesting and then he just got personal.

[B]

The first point was actually a good one that the packers have found a way to lose three games where they haven't punted.

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And then it just took a different.

[B]

You know, I don't know what Covid had. I don't. What did a Covid mask have to do with anything?

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He just wanted. He just wanted to say Covid mask. He just wanted to say Covid mask.

[B]

He's one of those guys. He was the way he wanted to go and stop.

[A]

Yeah.

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Strong though. We do ask for him to be strong. Michael in Fort Knox. Go Michael.

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Yeah. My thing is, first of all, you guys are awesome. I honestly wake up every Sunday just to hear you guys, so. You guys are awesome. But I'm just wondering why, you know, Seattle's 14 and 3 and nobody talks about them like the way they do with Chicago or Green Bay or, you know, anybody else. Like what's. What is so different about Seattle, Even.

[B]

Though I think it's because it's so far away and no one, no one can. Like, it's far away. There's no sexy name on it. The games are usually not on national tv. Sam Darnold is kind of boring. And I think the combination of all of that makes it to where minor and they're kind of a forgotten team. I think that's probably the case.

[A]

Well, and people I think have talked so much about Matthew Stafford in the MVP race and everything that Kyle Shanahan has done with multiple quarterbacks and the Eagles and their ups and downs. I just think the CEOs haven't met a storyline, but I think they're the best team in the NFC West. In the nfc, you picked them early.

[B]

You know, you gave them credit without question. So, Michael, at least one person has done it. Alex, you wrote it. Ink pen. That's exactly right. It is written in pen. Finally, Alex in Louisiana go. All right, no Alex in Louisiana. Let's try being in New York. Go Ben.

[C]

I'm a die hard Raider fans. God help me, but put $100 on the Philadelphia Eagles to repeat. Do not be one of those guys after the super bowl that said I should have listened to that sorry Raider fan. Peace out guys.

[B]

Called himself a Sorry Raider fan. $100 on the Eagles to repeat. I wish you had told me a reason why. I think that could have made that take stronger. But I do think the Eagles at plus 850, if you're a gambling person, Myron, could be a value, right?

[A]

I mean, in this NFC picture, I don't know who scares the Eagles, right? In the afc there may not be a great team either. So I get that.

[B]

Let's finish with Rich in Brooksville. Brookville, Pennsylvania. Rich, where is that Rich?

[A]

Rich? You calling us from a BlackBerry?

[B]

The problem is these people with their Bluetooth and everything, like they don't know what's going on. They don't know this is the reason why safety is big. But you also. I'm disappointed you also are not able to get your call in. All right, our contenders. Matt, New York talked about the Bill Stadium. Phil and NCAA said the Phil and Illinois said the NCAA Asinine Association. Mark in Buffalo as Josh needs to win the Super Bowl. Lance in Alabama says Stefanski to the Giants. Mike in Illinois says I wear diapers. Michael. Michael in Fort Knox said no credit been given to the Seahawks and been in New York says the Eagles will go back to back. Myron, what would you pick?

[A]

I mean, the thing that stands out is the National Comedic Asinine Association. For me, from Phil in Illinois, so I'll go with that.

[B]

I would say of those none of them were bad. You know what? Just I'm going to say the dude who made the statement about the diapers, even though it was on me, I'm gonna go ahead and say he was probably the best. If I'm being objective, I will not let the fact that you besmirched my name ruined me from making decisions. So that means it's between Mike in Illinois and Phil in Illinois to Illini deciding James, which one would you go with?

[A]

I would go the NCAA one fill in Illinois.

[B]

All right. See Mike, you can't say I didn't do it. So Phil and Illinois wins. Now that means Myron between Phil and Illinois, the National Collegiate Asinine Comedic Something association and the guy who said we were an old married couple who you take it.

[A]

Yep. I probably stay with the old married couple. Dude. Still feel that's probably the stronger of the two.

[B]

Of the two I agree with you so not know. We will keep Jonah in Ohio is our second straight week winner of King of the Mountain. Congratulations to Jonah. I hope you're showing the belt all around the state of Ohio. I'm sure it gets you lots of women. We're going to continue and look ahead to the rest of the NFL season. That is next here. I'm Matt Myron on ESPN Radio.

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[A]

Matt and Myron, the podcast.

[B]

Matt, Myron here on ESPN Radio here. What do you think about this? This is called Gary by Stephen Wilson. The new hot song. Ain't a lot of guys named Gary these days. Mark, do you agree with that?

[A]

Is Gary going away? Like, is that an issue? Is Gary.

[B]

Well, I mean, think about it. When's the last time you saw a young kid named Gary? Like, what's the youngest person you can think of named Gary?

[A]

True. Probably.

[B]

And he also later says, ain't a lot of women named Debbie these days. What's the youngest person? So if you're.

[A]

If you're named Debbie right now, you come out of the womb 38 years old.

[B]

So the song is, ain't a lot of guys named Gary these days. Who is the youngest Gary you can think of? Gary Payton. Who's younger than Gary? I got.

[A]

I grew up with a kid, a kid named Gary who's about my age. Gary.

[B]

But you're 40.

[A]

Gary.

[B]

You're 40.

[A]

Yeah, but young.

[B]

So, like.

[A]

But young.

[B]

Who's younger than. Yeah, who's younger than you that has a kid that's named Gary?

[A]

That's. That's true. I can't think of a lot of Gary's. Are there stats on that? I wonder if it's Gary going away.

[B]

It led to a song. Ain't a lot of guys named Gary these days. Ain't a lot of women named Debbie these days. And I would argue Stephen Wilson is noting something in society. Not a lot of Gary's. Not a lot of Debbie's.

[A]

Wow. Now that I think about it, I don't know the last time I met a Gary.

[B]

So did you like the song?

[A]

It was.

[B]

Yeah.

[A]

I mean, I can see how you liked it. Yeah. Like your cup of tea.

[B]

That's not really a good answer.

[A]

You always want me to like something you like. Like you.

[B]

Well, I'm hoping we can bridge a gap, you know, between you and me and, like. But the parent. But you never want to give an inch, so it doesn't happen. In the afc. They're going for the number one seed in a buy. Broncos and the Patriots. Broncos beat the Chargers. They're the number one seed if the Dolphin. If the Broncos ever lose. And then the Patriots Beat the Dolphins. They're the number one seed. Broncos beat the Chargers. That's the easiest way to handle it. Will they do it?

[A]

I think they will. I mean, that Chargers team you just don't trust, Justin Herbert is so banged up, that offensive line is terrible. They can't really protect him. Defense obviously has had some really big moments this season, but they're just probably the team I trust. The least, I would say, in the playoff picture is the Chargers. And I'll tell you what, the afc, Matt, whoever gets the number one seed, where you have, I think, a lot of parody at the top, that could decide it. Like whoever gets to play at home over the playoffs, that could be the team that gets to the super bowl and just sort of the. The X factor for those teams.

[B]

But here's the thing. If you do get the number one seed, all right, that's good. But then you might be looking at your first round game being against the Buffalo Bills because you're going to end up with Potentially a Bills vs Ravens or Steelers first round game, and then you would have to play them. So again, let's say you're the Broncos and you get the number one seed, you're excited about it, and then you sit there and you look at the other side of the field and Josh Allen's looking at you in that first game. Do you consider that a reward?

[A]

I don't know if it's a reward. I would be afraid of Josh Allen, but not afraid of the guys around him. You know what I mean? Like, he's, he's a great lead singer with an average band behind him, you know, So I think that, to me is the thing about the Bills is if you tell me Josh Allen has to be the greatest player on the field in order to give his team a chance to win, I'm fine with that because I don't, I don't think anyone else on that roster outside of James Cook scares you.

[B]

There's also a side part of this conversation about the one seat, which is the mvp Going into last week looked like it was going to be Matthew Stafford. Then he puts up a pretty awful performance against the Falcons. Drake May looks really good in his game and now Drake May is the favorite. He is likely to win it. Unless I think the scenario where he could lose it is the Broncos lose and then the Patriots have a chance to get the one seed and then they find a way to lose to the Dolphins. Isn't that the scenario where he loses the mvp?

[A]

Probably. I mean, if that ends up happening I think too though, if there are people who kind of just take him out of the race or vote for him. Number two, the age factor. I mean, a lot of people don't like giving MVP to a second year guy. Like that's an issue too. But I think he's proven that he deserves.

[B]

Who would you give the MVP to?

[A]

I give the Drake would you give it to? It'd be Drake May. Like you look at what the Patriots were before him and you look at what they are now and people talk about the schedule and it's like it's. This isn't the sec. Like you don't get to make your schedule, you know, So I don't really understand what people want. They have a bunch of double digit wins. They dominated multiple teams. Drake May, I think has been the MVP right along with Matthew Stafford. So I would give it to Drake May.

[B]

I was ready to passionately argue against Drake May getting it until Matthew Stafford's performance against the Falcons. 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 and the fact that he did that in such a high profile gay. What? It's. I mean, that's.

[A]

I mean, but to say it like that involves a bed.

[B]

I don't just say the word we're on. I know it was just fun radio and I didn't want to be gross. So I'm just saying it involves a bed. I don't know if he did something. It's mildly better.

[A]

It's like mildly better.

[B]

It could be like he rolled around.

[A]

What goes in a dice.

[B]

He did. Yeah. Okay, now see, that's gross. See, you took it to a different level.

[A]

You don't want to start talking about diapers right away in the show. You were like, everybody's wearing diapers. It's the new thing. Same thing that hits the fan. I don't know exactly. You said diapers with a new tree.

[B]

Did that. He did that in a big game. And so now I feel like even though I don't want to pick Drake May mostly because of Bill Simmons, I feel like I have to now, Myron, because of the fact that Matthew Stafford gave up his opera.

[A]

You wouldn't vote for him because he's a Boston guy. Because he's the.

[B]

Yeah, because Bill Simmons likes him too much. And I have a love hate relationship with Bill Simmons. I've loved him since I was young. But I hate to listen to him talk about the Patriots and so I.

[A]

Lose every game if it happens. Yeah.

[B]

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Podcast oh, that's a good song. Trying to front page drive in news, working on the Night Moves. It's a great song. This Bob Seeger. Myron, you big Bob Seeger.

[A]

I know Bob Seeger. I know Bob Seeger. This was on those 2am infomercials when I came back from the club.

[B]

This is Give me your favorite Bob Seeger song. You sounds like you probably have a lot of them. This one, this, this. Well, besides this one, I mean this one's obvious but like if you were to pick another one and you know, cause you're a big fan, you got.

[A]

A lot of them. I like a lot of Bob Seeger songs. Listen, Traveling Man, Nightmare Night Moves is a good one.

[B]

Are you, I can say, well, are you looking at a phone? Kind of looks like you're looking at a screen. Maybe you wouldn't have googled Bob Seeger.

[A]

Oh, you need a phone when you're talking about Bob Seeger? I don't know what that's like because I don't. So that's Myron's vehemently googling things, right?

[B]

Yeah, maybe so Someday lady, you'll accompany me. How about that? You know, that's a very ro. Like kind of if you're.

[A]

That's a long name for a song.

[B]

Something you'll accompany me.

[A]

The name is someday, lady, you'll accompany me.

[B]

It may just be you'll accompany me, but it's a. It's a really good song.

[A]

Now, my people used to talk like that back in the day. Like say words like you'll accompany me. Like, nobody talks like that in real life.

[B]

What would you say? What would your song would be? Someday girl.

[A]

Today, like, people like, hey, you know what we doing? You know, some like.

[B]

You would say.

[A]

Well, someday you'll accompany me.

[B]

I don't think that song, hey, you know, what we're doing would have been quite as romantic.

[A]

But someday you'll accompany me. Like, come on, man. Yeah, it's called you'll accompany me. I believe.

[B]

Yeah, you'll accompany me. All right. About an hour ago, Myron goes, so usually, you know, we plan the show beforehand and we come up with a lot of these ideas. About an hour ago, after really not bringing this up during the pre show meeting, Myron just goes, I got a segment I want to do. And he said, I want to tell everybody about playoff scenarios and that's what I want to do. And he gave us like two minutes notice. And I said, okay, Myron, let's give it an hour. And you, you do the segment and you, since this is your idea, this will be Myron's segment. So Myron, you've now had an hour and I'm going to hand the floor to you for this segment that you wanted to do 30 minutes before kickoff. It is the Myron Metcalf NFL playoff segment. Go.

[A]

Are we at AFC or NFC first?

[B]

It's your segment start.

[A]

No, but I don't know if we have sound is and stuff. I can't do it by myself. Are we doing.

[B]

What do you mean you can't support. This was your segment.

[A]

I know, but I'm saying I need support. Are we doing sound is or am I just reading stuff off? Did somebody tell. I thought we had sounds.

[B]

Your segment.

[A]

Okay, I'll do the Sounders, Denver Broncos. So Denver Broncos could be 1, 2 or 3 if they win today against the Chargers that the top seed could end up playing the Texas Jags, Chargers, Bills or get a first round buy. A lot going on there. New England Patriots could be one, two or three. They win today against the Dolphins. They're locked into the two seed. Lot of different plate teams. They could play in the first round. We'll see. Number three, Jacksonville Jaguars. The Jackson actually be 1, 2, 3, 5, 6 or 7. They could literally play anybody almost in the AFC, depending on what happens against the Titans today. The Pittsburgh Steelers, obviously they're four right now. They could be out of the playoffs if they don't beat the Ravens. They get to host a game if they win this as the champions of the AFC North. Houston Texans, 3, 5, 6 or 7. Those are the possible spots for the Houston Texans. They have a matchup against the Colts. Philip Rivers is not the starter. That movie is over. But he could be a head coach one day. According to reports, the Los Angeles.

[B]

Do I get to participate in this segment or do I just sit?

[A]

You didn't say anything. You didn't tell me.

[B]

You haven't really paused. You haven't really paused to look, let me be part of this segment.

[A]

At any point you step, set this up and said, myron wants to do a segment. Here's the floor. Do what you want to do. We don't even have sounders. All of a sudden, like suddenly there's no sound effects. For me, when you call for sound effects, they play all the sounders. When you call for sound, they play everything. When I'm in charge, then they just suddenly don't know how to work the board. I think that's a little bit interesting to me. You know, I don't expect this treatment two weeks before Martin Luther King Day, but it's happening. So I, I, you know, this is what you all want to do. This is what you get. The Los Angeles Chargers, 5, 6 or 7. That's who they could be. They play the Broncos on Sunday. Big game for the Broncos and in the AFC to wrap it up, the Buffalo Bills could be the five, six or seven. If they lose to the jets, they're the seventh seed. So there's a lot riding on there. Obviously, the Ravens could get into the playoff picture as well if they beat the Steelers. That's the AFC picture, Matt.

[B]

All right. Well, that's really good. I think the most interesting of those is who will be the one seed because you get the buy get home field advantage, especially for the Broncos. I think that would be the most important scenario. Obviously raising Raven Steelers in. It's interesting you mentioned Jacksonville. Could be anything from what the, what is it, the two 1, 2, 3.

[A]

5, 6 or 7.

[B]

That's amazing. They have six potential seeds. Based on how things play out today, it would be fascinating if the playoffs went through Jackson, Jacksonville, nobody would have seen that coming. Probably even Liam Cohen. All right. I mean, I might as well learn about the NFC. Go.

[A]

The Seattle Seahawks clinch the number one with their victory over the 49ers. I think they're in a good position to make a run through the playoffs after what they've done this season. They stopped a really good 49ers offense. The Chicago Bears. Don't just add it now all of a sudden. See, see, what happened was I mentioned the Martin Luther King Jr. Day thing, and y' all got a little worried about hr. That's what happened, y'. All. Y' all started doing stuff for me when I mentioned the diversity thing. And all of a sudden you said, okay, we better support him because we don't want this to turn into a situation on Monday. I don't need that. I don't need Sounders now. Don't add them now. The Chicago Bears, 2 or 3. They clinched the 2C with the win over the Lions on Sunday. Host the packers potentially in the wild card round, but could also play The Rams and 49ers, the Philadelphia Eagles. But now. You're messing me up. I'm on a rhythm. I'm on a rhythm. I got. The sound is you just throwing it in there because of what I said. Don't get nervous. I'm not sending any emails after the show. James, you don't have to do all that. Don't worry about it. Philadelphia Eagles, two or three obviously sitting there starters today against the Commanders. They don't care if they win or lose. Could play the packers, Rams or 49ers. The Tampa Bay Buccaneers, they win. Obviously, if the whole thing plays out with the Saints winning, they could be the four. Or if the Falcons win, then they are out of the playoffs. Could play the Rams or niners. San Francisco 49ers, five or six, depending on what happens in the playoff picture today. The Los Angeles Rams, same situation. Five or six, depending on how everything shakes out today. And the Green Bay. Green Bay Packers. Yeah, see, you don't have to do that. I got it, man. They clinch the number seven seed. It's just a matter of whether or not they play the Bears or the Eagles. The Carolina Panthers still alive. Obviously, the situation. If the Falcons win, the Panthers are in. If the Saints win, then the Tampa Bay Buccaneers are in. And there is your NFC playoff picture.

[B]

Well, that was good. That was really good. I appreciate it.

[A]

Yeah.

[B]

You know, sorry about the Sounders, I feel like. But I think you found that maybe you don't need them. Like, your voice is so I did it myself. You don't need it.

[A]

I can rap and make the beat all in one. Answering the chorus, you know, really answering the chorus.

[B]

Okay.

[A]

And then he started adding late all of a sudden, like out of the blue. You just started adding sounders after. I wanted them in the beginning, you know, then it just threw me off so.

[B]

Well, you did a great job. I think everybody's more educated now on the playoff picture. And thank you to Myron Metcalf for his regular segment Myron Metcalf scenarios that hopefully we could continue throughout the year. It is our final week of the season.

[A]

We never do it again.

[B]

You know, we always have a celebrity guest picker. We're bringing on one of the hottie Toddy Rebels. That's right. Old Mrs. Kicker. He was the guy who sent them into the next round and took Pete and Todd Golding to the semifinals of the playoff. We will have him pick games with us next here on Matt Myron on ESPN Radio.

[A]

Matt and Myron, the podcast here is.

[B]

Carnero to give Ole Miss the lead and put them seconds away from the College Football Playoff semifinals. Carter Short will snap it back. Oscar Bird will hold it. And Carnero for the lead from 47 yards. He got it. Ole Miss leads Georgia 37, 34 with six seconds remaining. That was Lucas Carnero, Ole misses kicker, giving the kick that sent Ole Miss to the Fiesta bowl, winning the Sugar Bowl. He had the record for the longest field goal made in a New Year's Six bowl at 56 yards in the first quarter set the Sugar bowl record. He broke the previous record of 55 yards. Former Conference USA special teams player of the year when he was at Western Kentucky. Lucas is joining us as the guest picker here on Matt Myron Lucas, I watched you set up for that final kick and I thought this has to be one of the most nerve wracking things in the world to take a kick in this scenario. What was going through your head in that moment?

[C]

No. Well, I appreciate you guys having me on. And 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 a little bit. Where was like, hey, it's just another kick. I just gotta go out there and do my job.

[B]

But people say that and I get that. That's what you say. But at the same time, like you're a college student, you go to Ole Miss, you know how big that is for everybody. You've been been through all this drama with the coaching changes, I mean, it's all right there on your shoulders, yet you looked calm as could be. Is there anything you do to make yourself calm in that moment?

[C]

That's, it's all the training I've done from the kicking aspect of it, in the mental side of it, a lot of visualizing, hey, this is what I see myself doing and just sticking true to my process. And I've learned that I just have to be able to do that every single time, no matter the kick.

[B]

Well, Lucas, I would like you to teach my co host here, Myron, because sometimes in key moments he stresses out. How would you suggest to him that he sort of, he sort of finds his inner zen for when we have a big moment coming up?

[C]

Well, it seems like defending himself. So I think, I think, I don't know, you guys might be not on the same page there.

[A]

Lucas, how are you all staying focused amid all the drama and the talk of coaches leaving the staff? How have you all been able to maintain your focus?

[C]

No, I think coach Pete's done a great job and the staff's done a great job of just maintaining the focus of the same thing which is going one and, oh, obviously everything. There's been a lot of sudden change here in the last month. But at the same time, the players have come together and we've all done a really good job at saying, hey, this focus is staying the same no matter who's our coach.

[B]

Well, there you go. Well, Lucas, I have enjoyed watching you all. I'm pulling for you. I think it would be cool to see you guys make the run and get a victory here in your next game. But before we get to all that, you ready to pick some games for this week?

[C]

Yeah, I'm looking forward to it.

[B]

All right, here's what we'll do. I'll. We'll give the name of the game. Myron will go first. Lucas, then you're next and we'll go through all of them. Just tell us who you think's gonna win and a quick two or three, you know, five second reason why. Let's get started. It's take your pick.

[A]

Take your pick.

[B]

You take your pick.

[A]

It's time to take your pick with Matt and Myron. Saints and Falcons.

[B]

Saints and Falcons. Myron, who you got?

[A]

I mean, big game for the playoff picture. Saints win and the Bucks are in. Falcons win and the Panthers are in. I think the Saints have found something with Tyler Shock. I mean, it feels like he could be their quarterback at least of the near future. And I think we'll see that again when he goes into Atlanta and the Saints beat the Falcons. Give me the Saints.

[B]

Lucas, what you got?

[C]

I'm going to have to go Falcons here. I'm from Charlotte so one of the.

[B]

Panthers need it for the Panthers. Yeah. Look at you. That got it. I'm going to take Shuck. Shuck. Yeah. He's been killing it. So give me the Saints to get enough victory today.

[A]

What's next rounds and Bengals. Myron, you know Shador Sanders hoping to go out on a good note. Joe Burrow obviously seeking the same. I'll go with the Bengals here at home to beat Cleveland.

[C]

Lucas, I'm going to have to go Browns. Just want to see shoulders. I'd be good to see them get away.

[B]

Why do you want Shador to succeed? You just like him.

[C]

I just think his story of him coming and kind of seemed like he was doubted a little bit and now he's playing and seemed to have done well in games. I just want to see him get a win.

[B]

I like it. You've disagree with Myron two times in a row. I really like that. Give me the Bengals though. I'm going to take Joe Burrow to get the victory. What's next?

[A]

Packers at Vikings.

[B]

Myron.

[A]

Clayton Tunes sounds like a blues singer, but he's actually a starting quarterback for the packers today. Considering all the injuries that they have right now. And the Vikings want to go out on a good note with J.J. mcCarthy. I think the Vikings win this rivalry game.

[C]

Lucas, I'm gonna have to agree on that one. And go Vikings.

[B]

I'm gonna say I'm gonna tune it. Tune the piano to a victory. Give me Green Bay with the win. What's next?

[A]

Cowboys at Giants.

[B]

Myron.

[A]

Giants going after that number one pick. Expect to see a few plays that you've never seen before to maybe encourage a loss. I'm not accusing them of tanking, but the Cowboys win this one.

[C]

All right, Lucas, I'm gonna see your Cowboys as well.

[B]

Yeah, I'm gonna go Cowboys. No incentive for the Giants to win this game. Give me Dallas. What's next?

[A]

Titans at Jaguars.

[B]

Myron.

[A]

I mean, Jaguars are one of the best teams in the league. One of the hottest teams in the league right now. So many scenarios where they could be one of six seeds. They got to win today. Give me the Jags.

[B]

Lucas.

[C]

I think the Jags as well.

[B]

This is another game where you one team really needs it. The other team, who knows if they're thinking about their vacation. I'm going to take the Jaguars can be anywhere from 1 to 7 when today ends. Give me the Jags. What's next?

[A]

Colts at Texans.

[B]

This is on ESPN Radio.

[A]

Myron, I mean, I think the Texans are becoming a nice sleeper pick for the super bowl with that defense. If CJ Strock continue to play better, I think the Texans win today and they have a chance to go on a run in the playoffs too.

[C]

Lucas think the Texans just with their defense alone got a great defense.

[B]

They are the great analysis. They're the best defense in the NFL. By the way, Philippe is going to get more hype than any quarterback in history that went oh and four when he came in. It was a nice story, but he is going to go oh and four. I'll take the Texans. What's next?

[A]

Jets at bills. Myron Since 1933, no NFL team has ever finished a year without an interception. And the jets could become the first if they don't pick off Josh Allen. Give me the Bills and the jets to make history.

[C]

Lucas gonna have to go with the Bills.

[B]

Yes, I'm gonna go with the Bills as well.

[A]

Next Lions at Bears. Myron Dan Campbell wants to go out on good note. Leave that sour taste out of his mouth. Lions win this against Chicago.

[C]

Lucas think the Lions well take the win.

[B]

I might have to take the Lions. I wanted the Bears to win at home, but something makes me feel uneasy about it. Give me Dan Campbell and the Lions. What's next?

[A]

Charges at Broncos. Myron Broncos win, have number one seed. They get that extra week of rest. Broncos beat a banged up Chargers team.

[C]

All right, Lucas think the Broncos as well.

[B]

Yeah, I'm going to take the Broncos. Justin Herbert's not playing, so that makes it even more of a likelihood. Denver wins. I'm going to take Denver. What's next?

[A]

Chief said Raiders. Myron yeah, I mean, yeah, you might see a couple of questionable fumbles if you're the Raiders. Is that trying to pick up that number one draft pick? Give me the Chiefs to win this one.

[C]

Lucas going to have to go Chiefs as well.

[B]

Yeah, I'm going to take the Chiefs. Real quick. Lucas, what's the best place to eat? Knoxford, Mississippi.

[C]

Best place to Oxford, Mississippi. I'm going to have to go say Boray.

[B]

Boo. Ray I've been there. It's actually very good. Good call. What's next?

[A]

Cardinals at Rams. Myron Lucas in this nil era, don't pick a restaurant in that situation unless they're paying you. You need to deal with the team that you're going to name on national radio. Okay, just a little nil advice for you, young man. Give me the Rams to. To win this game. They're playing their starters for a reason. They want to put on a show in this last game of the season.

[C]

Lucas, Rams as well.

[B]

Yeah, I'm gonna. I'm gonna take the Rams as well. I think they run away with this one. What's next? Dolphins and Patriots on ESPN radio?

[A]

Myron, I think Drake measure mvp, you know, and I think the Patriots can win a Super Bowl. I think they beat the Dolphins and have a chance to get that number one seed. Give me the Patriots.

[B]

Yeah. Lucas, real quick. Best place to eat in Bowling Green, Kentucky.

[C]

Oh, Bowling Green, Kentucky. Oh, I'd say Elmo is the Mexican restaurant.

[A]

I've been there.

[B]

No, my man.

[A]

Places.

[B]

You've said Elmo before. Good call from the former Hilltopper. Lucas, who you got to eat or not to eat to win.

[C]

I got the Patriots. I was born in Boston, so that's my real team.

[B]

From Boston to Bowling Green to Oxford. Now that is a journey. I'm going to take the Patriots as well. What's next?

[A]

Commanders at Eagles?

[B]

Byron?

[A]

No. Eagles are playing, I think. So the Commanders win this game.

[B]

Lucas, what is. What is that big blob? That was the Western mascot. What would you call that?

[C]

The Hilltopper.

[B]

I know, but what do you. What do you think? What's.

[A]

What is it?

[B]

I tried to explain it to Myron the other day, and I couldn't.

[C]

They call it Big Red. It's the best explanation I could give you.

[B]

Well, that's fair enough.

[A]

Does he look a little bit like a Sesame street reject? Like he just didn't make the cut on one of those kids shows? A little bit. That's how I thought, but you don't.

[B]

Have to answer that. Lucas, what you got? Commanders or Eagles?

[C]

Love the commanders.

[B]

All right, I'm gonna go with the Commanders as well. Don't put the kid on. I love Big Red. What's next?

[A]

Ravens at Steelers.

[B]

Who you got? Myron.

[A]

Oh, man, I hope the game lives up to the hype. I'm gonna pick the Ravens with Lamar coming back.

[B]

All right, Lucas, just like you lined up for that kick in the Sugar Bowl. Line up for this pick. It's the biggest game of the day. Ravens and Steelers. Who you got?

[C]

I'll have to go Ravens.

[B]

I'm gonna take the Ravens. Lamar gets the victory as well, goes through the uprights, and the Ravens make the playoffs. Lucas Carnero, thank you very much. Good luck. In the next game. Believe you're playing. It's the Fiesta bow, right? That's where we're headed.

[C]

Yep.

[B]

All right. Good luck, Lucas, and thank you for coming on.

[C]

Thank you guys for having me.

[B]

There you go. Lucas Carnero from Ole Miss. Myron, great day of football and you and I will be back next week for the playoffs.

[A]

Looking good. Well, I don't know why I said that.

[B]

Good, looking good. That's a great looking.

[A]

I don't know I said that. Thanks for listening to Matt and Myron the Podcast. You can listen to the show live every Sunday morning at 10:00am Eastern on ESPN Radio, the ESPN app, and on SiriusXM Channel 80. Matt and Myron the Podcast.

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