Sunday Mornings with Matt and Myron

Hour Three: Strange Things are Happening
Air Date: November 23, 2025
Hosts: Matt Jones (filling in solo), Andrew Salchunas (filling for Myron Medcalf)
Special Guest: Joe Crest (“Ted Wheeler” from Stranger Things)

Episode Overview

This hour dives into the lively world of sports talk radio with a blend of signature segments, high-energy call-ins, NFL analysis, and a special guest picker from the Netflix series Stranger Things. Matt and Andrew take listeners on a tour of sports debates, game forecasts, and offbeat moments—including a spirited “King of the Mountain” call-in contest and playful banter about cultural references and television shows.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Generational Gaps and On-Air Banter

Matt jokes about dated political references, feeling “old” for referencing Howard Dean to a much younger Andrew.
Andrew: “I was 10 years old [in 2004]. I was watching SpongeBob at the time.” (01:10)
Light ribbing sets a casual, conversational tone and highlights their age differences with good-natured humor.

2. Local Radio Culture & Professional Radio Voices

Matt asks Andrew to demonstrate his official “97.5 The Fanatic” radio intro, leading to jokes about radio tropes and how hosts transition between segments.
They riff on what’s suitable to say on national radio versus local: “That's common. Can't use that word... I'd stay away from [‘pissed’].” (02:23)

3. King of the Mountain: Call-In Contest (04:00 – 14:15)

A rapid-fire segment where callers offer hot sports takes in 30 seconds:

Zach in Texas: "Blow it up. Jerry Jones time is over. Steven Jones needs to take over.” (04:12)
- Matt questions the logic: “I've never seen the kid of a rich guy be more successful than the rich guy.” (04:43)
Jeremy in Michigan: Proposes “penalty challenge flags” in the NFL. (05:20)
- Andrew: “I don't hate the idea. Problem is, has to be specific penalties... They already tried this with pass interference a few years ago. Didn’t work.” (06:34)
Scooter in Louisiana: Argues Christian McCaffrey deserves MVP, citing his dual-threat stats. (06:42)
- Matt: “You just need to be Scooter... It was just too much information.” (07:44)
Nick in Alabama: Says Ole Miss should be glad to lose Lane Kiffin; suggests hiring Jeff Lebby. (08:06)
- Matt and Andrew challenge the wisdom of choosing a less proven coach.
Sean in Atlanta: Makes a sprawling case for Caleb Williams as MVP, but buries the thesis. (09:12)
- Matt: “You gotta punch him with the thesis and then get the supporting body blow. You were all body blow and no knockout.” (10:39)
Mad Mac in Indiana: Calls for the removal of the Sanders family from football. (11:13)
Tremaine in Arkansas: Schools Miami fans, hyping Notre Dame’s resume and calling for a playoff rematch. (12:01)
- Matt: “Substance B minus. Accent A plus. I could listen to that guy talk all day.” (12:41)

Winner:

Andrew picks Tremaine in Arkansas for both his shot at Miami fans and his bold Notre Dame take. (13:48)
Matt: “I was probably going to go with Nick in Alabama, but Andrew is our guest.”
Bill in Nebraska remains the overall champion: “Six-time champion, Bill in Nebraska. Somebody will have to try to take him out next week.” (14:17)

4. Viral Sports Parents & The Diego Pavia Story (16:41)

The hosts discuss a viral video of New Mexico State QB Diego Pavia’s mom “hitting the Heisman pose” in the stands (17:06–17:20).
Andrew: Notes the potential for “strategic” attention, boosting her son’s profile.
Matt: “No question... Mom’s getting an endorsement if she wants it.” (17:49)
Nostalgia for earlier “famous sports moms,” especially Christian Laettner’s.

5. NFL Quarterback Carousel: Shador Sanders’ First Pro Start (18:17–21:57)

Andrew believes young QBs should “be thrown into the fire” to judge future direction.
- “Are we going to use [a high] draft pick on our third quarterback in two years... or build around one of these two guys?” (19:25)
Matt is fascinated but skeptical, comparing Shador’s debut to “Mike Tyson–Jake Paul: is it a real contest or a spectacle?” (19:39)
They decry the extreme discourse around Shador—some rooting for him to fail, others treating him as infallible (20:21):
- “There are people who want him to fail and I don’t know why... There are people who act like when he eats a sandwich, he’s the best sandwich eater of all time. I don’t like that either.” (20:26)
Both agree it’s smart for the Browns to see what they have and to let the chips fall where they may.

6. Sunday NFL Preview & Analysis (25:00 – 32:10)

A. Buccaneers at Rams

Andrew: “They’ve been banged up... It made it so much more impressive that Baker Mayfield is playing the way he was.” (26:58)
Rams are considered dangerous in the NFC; “Stafford is having an amazing season.”
Matt: “Baker... every time you’re ready to say, that’s it, here he comes again. Like Dolly Parton: here I go.” (29:02)
Rams viewed as possible one-seed contenders if they pull off this win.

B. Panthers at 49ers (Monday Night Football)

Suddenly a meaningful game given Panthers’ improvement and division race implications.
Discussion of the “feast-or-famine” nature of Carolina (31:01).

7. Special Guest Segment – Joe Crest of Stranger Things (39:03–45:23)

Stranger Things Talk

Joe teases the final season: “People are going to be shocked... It’s jaw-dropping as it gets started.” (39:15)
The cast is “supposed to be teenagers still... but half of them are married with children at this point.” (25:51, Andrew)

Celebrity Picks – Game Picks and Spirited Trash Talk

Joe Crest joins “Take Your Pick” rapid-fire football picks.
Brings humor and stats, often picking in direct contradiction to Andrew:
- “Some might say [the Chiefs’] five losses are one-score games... that tells me they’re not good at close games. I’m going Colts.” (40:52, Joe Crest)
- On Ravens-Jets: “My agent is a die-hard Jets fan and I knew from that, he was going to be a loyal guy. But you have that much pain, you know how to persevere.” (41:26)
Matt and Andrew needle Joe for his contrarian or “upside down” (Stranger Things reference) picks.

Notable Quotes & Moments

Matt (on generational differences):
“Me talking about Howard Dean would be like, when I was a kid, if somebody had referenced Richard Nixon. That’s so long ago.” (00:59)
Andrew:
“If the MVP award was what it’s actually about—Most Valuable Player—then Joe Burrow should have won it last year. But people don’t want to hear that.” (10:23)
Matt (on call-in “King of the Mountain”):
“You gotta punch him with the thesis and then get the supporting body blow. You were all body blow and no knockout.” (10:39)
Matt (on viral sports parents):
“I’m just trying to think of if my mother... had done that. Hard for me—hard for me to even fathom such a thing.” (17:52)
Andrew (on Shador Sanders’ NFL debut):
“You see what the future is... The Browns aren’t going to win many football games... You get a glimpse of what their plans might be.” (19:25)
Matt (on Shador discourse):
“I think what bothers me about Sanders is not Shador, it’s the discourse around him. There’s gonna be a lot at the end of the day either way.” (20:26)

Highlighted Time Stamps

| Timestamp | Segment/Quote | | ------------- | --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | | 01:10 | Andrew remembers being “10 years old” during 2004 Howard Dean moments | | 04:12–14:15 | King of the Mountain call-in contest: Cowboys, NFL penalties, McCaffrey/MVP, Lane Kiffin | | 13:46–14:17 | Winner selected: Tremaine (Notre Dame); Bill in Nebraska remains overall champion | | 16:41–17:52 | Diego Pavia’s mom, “Heisman pose” viral moment discussed | | 18:17–21:57 | Shador Sanders’ first NFL start analysis and discourse | | 26:58–32:10 | Buccaneers vs Rams, Panthers vs 49ers: NFC preview and divisional stakes | | 39:03–45:23 | Joe Crest joins for NFL picks and Stranger Things talk |

Overall Tone and Engagement

The tone is light, humorous, self-deprecating, and occasionally cutting—true to sports talk radio’s roots.
Matt and Andrew play off each other’s energy with natural conversational flow, welcome fan participation, and embrace off-topic cultural references.
The audience is drawn in with interactive call segments, relatable commentary, and accessible analysis.

For Listeners Who Missed It

This hour packs a full dose of classic sports radio energy:

Fast-paced debates (from NFL MVP to college coaches),
Playful accountability for crazy predictions,
Memorable characters (from “Scooter in Louisiana” to a viral Heisman-striking mom),
A cameo from Netflix (Stranger Things) celebrity Joe Crest injecting additional humor into sports picks.

The episode balances informed, if irreverent, sports analysis with pop culture riffs, making for a fun, engaging blend of sports and levity for your Sunday morning.

Listen for:

Rapid-fire sports opinions & debates (04:12–14:17)
Behind-the-scenes look at viral sports moments (16:41–17:52)
New QB debuts (18:17–21:57)
NFL picks with a Hollywood twist (39:03–45:23)

End of Hour Three: “Strange Things are Happening” — Sunday Mornings with Matt and Myron

Sunday Mornings with Matt and Myron

Episode Overview

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Generational Gaps and On-Air Banter

Matt jokes about dated political references, feeling “old” for referencing Howard Dean to a much younger Andrew.
Andrew: “I was 10 years old [in 2004]. I was watching SpongeBob at the time.” (01:10)
Light ribbing sets a casual, conversational tone and highlights their age differences with good-natured humor.

2. Local Radio Culture & Professional Radio Voices

Matt asks Andrew to demonstrate his official “97.5 The Fanatic” radio intro, leading to jokes about radio tropes and how hosts transition between segments.
They riff on what’s suitable to say on national radio versus local: “That's common. Can't use that word... I'd stay away from [‘pissed’].” (02:23)

3. King of the Mountain: Call-In Contest (04:00 – 14:15)

A rapid-fire segment where callers offer hot sports takes in 30 seconds:

Zach in Texas: "Blow it up. Jerry Jones time is over. Steven Jones needs to take over.” (04:12)
- Matt questions the logic: “I've never seen the kid of a rich guy be more successful than the rich guy.” (04:43)
Jeremy in Michigan: Proposes “penalty challenge flags” in the NFL. (05:20)
- Andrew: “I don't hate the idea. Problem is, has to be specific penalties... They already tried this with pass interference a few years ago. Didn’t work.” (06:34)
Scooter in Louisiana: Argues Christian McCaffrey deserves MVP, citing his dual-threat stats. (06:42)
- Matt: “You just need to be Scooter... It was just too much information.” (07:44)
Nick in Alabama: Says Ole Miss should be glad to lose Lane Kiffin; suggests hiring Jeff Lebby. (08:06)
- Matt and Andrew challenge the wisdom of choosing a less proven coach.
Sean in Atlanta: Makes a sprawling case for Caleb Williams as MVP, but buries the thesis. (09:12)
- Matt: “You gotta punch him with the thesis and then get the supporting body blow. You were all body blow and no knockout.” (10:39)
Mad Mac in Indiana: Calls for the removal of the Sanders family from football. (11:13)
Tremaine in Arkansas: Schools Miami fans, hyping Notre Dame’s resume and calling for a playoff rematch. (12:01)
- Matt: “Substance B minus. Accent A plus. I could listen to that guy talk all day.” (12:41)

Winner:

Andrew picks Tremaine in Arkansas for both his shot at Miami fans and his bold Notre Dame take. (13:48)
Matt: “I was probably going to go with Nick in Alabama, but Andrew is our guest.”
Bill in Nebraska remains the overall champion: “Six-time champion, Bill in Nebraska. Somebody will have to try to take him out next week.” (14:17)

4. Viral Sports Parents & The Diego Pavia Story (16:41)

The hosts discuss a viral video of New Mexico State QB Diego Pavia’s mom “hitting the Heisman pose” in the stands (17:06–17:20).
Andrew: Notes the potential for “strategic” attention, boosting her son’s profile.
Matt: “No question... Mom’s getting an endorsement if she wants it.” (17:49)
Nostalgia for earlier “famous sports moms,” especially Christian Laettner’s.

5. NFL Quarterback Carousel: Shador Sanders’ First Pro Start (18:17–21:57)

Andrew believes young QBs should “be thrown into the fire” to judge future direction.
- “Are we going to use [a high] draft pick on our third quarterback in two years... or build around one of these two guys?” (19:25)
Matt is fascinated but skeptical, comparing Shador’s debut to “Mike Tyson–Jake Paul: is it a real contest or a spectacle?” (19:39)
They decry the extreme discourse around Shador—some rooting for him to fail, others treating him as infallible (20:21):
- “There are people who want him to fail and I don’t know why... There are people who act like when he eats a sandwich, he’s the best sandwich eater of all time. I don’t like that either.” (20:26)
Both agree it’s smart for the Browns to see what they have and to let the chips fall where they may.

6. Sunday NFL Preview & Analysis (25:00 – 32:10)

A. Buccaneers at Rams

Andrew: “They’ve been banged up... It made it so much more impressive that Baker Mayfield is playing the way he was.” (26:58)
Rams are considered dangerous in the NFC; “Stafford is having an amazing season.”
Matt: “Baker... every time you’re ready to say, that’s it, here he comes again. Like Dolly Parton: here I go.” (29:02)
Rams viewed as possible one-seed contenders if they pull off this win.

B. Panthers at 49ers (Monday Night Football)

Suddenly a meaningful game given Panthers’ improvement and division race implications.
Discussion of the “feast-or-famine” nature of Carolina (31:01).

7. Special Guest Segment – Joe Crest of Stranger Things (39:03–45:23)

Stranger Things Talk

Joe teases the final season: “People are going to be shocked... It’s jaw-dropping as it gets started.” (39:15)
The cast is “supposed to be teenagers still... but half of them are married with children at this point.” (25:51, Andrew)

Celebrity Picks – Game Picks and Spirited Trash Talk

Joe Crest joins “Take Your Pick” rapid-fire football picks.
Brings humor and stats, often picking in direct contradiction to Andrew:
- “Some might say [the Chiefs’] five losses are one-score games... that tells me they’re not good at close games. I’m going Colts.” (40:52, Joe Crest)
- On Ravens-Jets: “My agent is a die-hard Jets fan and I knew from that, he was going to be a loyal guy. But you have that much pain, you know how to persevere.” (41:26)
Matt and Andrew needle Joe for his contrarian or “upside down” (Stranger Things reference) picks.

Notable Quotes & Moments

Matt (on generational differences):
“Me talking about Howard Dean would be like, when I was a kid, if somebody had referenced Richard Nixon. That’s so long ago.” (00:59)
Andrew:
“If the MVP award was what it’s actually about—Most Valuable Player—then Joe Burrow should have won it last year. But people don’t want to hear that.” (10:23)
Matt (on call-in “King of the Mountain”):
“You gotta punch him with the thesis and then get the supporting body blow. You were all body blow and no knockout.” (10:39)
Matt (on viral sports parents):
“I’m just trying to think of if my mother... had done that. Hard for me—hard for me to even fathom such a thing.” (17:52)
Andrew (on Shador Sanders’ NFL debut):
“You see what the future is... The Browns aren’t going to win many football games... You get a glimpse of what their plans might be.” (19:25)
Matt (on Shador discourse):
“I think what bothers me about Sanders is not Shador, it’s the discourse around him. There’s gonna be a lot at the end of the day either way.” (20:26)

Highlighted Time Stamps

Overall Tone and Engagement

The tone is light, humorous, self-deprecating, and occasionally cutting—true to sports talk radio’s roots.
Matt and Andrew play off each other’s energy with natural conversational flow, welcome fan participation, and embrace off-topic cultural references.
The audience is drawn in with interactive call segments, relatable commentary, and accessible analysis.

For Listeners Who Missed It

This hour packs a full dose of classic sports radio energy:

Fast-paced debates (from NFL MVP to college coaches),
Playful accountability for crazy predictions,
Memorable characters (from “Scooter in Louisiana” to a viral Heisman-striking mom),
A cameo from Netflix (Stranger Things) celebrity Joe Crest injecting additional humor into sports picks.

The episode balances informed, if irreverent, sports analysis with pop culture riffs, making for a fun, engaging blend of sports and levity for your Sunday morning.

Listen for:

Rapid-fire sports opinions & debates (04:12–14:17)
Behind-the-scenes look at viral sports moments (16:41–17:52)
New QB debuts (18:17–21:57)
NFL picks with a Hollywood twist (39:03–45:23)

End of Hour Three: “Strange Things are Happening” — Sunday Mornings with Matt and Myron

Hour Three: Strange Things are Happening

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Summary

Sunday Mornings with Matt and Myron

Episode Overview

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Generational Gaps and On-Air Banter

2. Local Radio Culture & Professional Radio Voices

3. King of the Mountain: Call-In Contest (04:00 – 14:15)

4. Viral Sports Parents & The Diego Pavia Story (16:41)

5. NFL Quarterback Carousel: Shador Sanders’ First Pro Start (18:17–21:57)

6. Sunday NFL Preview & Analysis (25:00 – 32:10)

A. Buccaneers at Rams

B. Panthers at 49ers (Monday Night Football)

7. Special Guest Segment – Joe Crest of Stranger Things (39:03–45:23)

Stranger Things Talk

Celebrity Picks – Game Picks and Spirited Trash Talk

Notable Quotes & Moments

Highlighted Time Stamps

Overall Tone and Engagement

For Listeners Who Missed It

Summary

Sunday Mornings with Matt and Myron

Episode Overview

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Generational Gaps and On-Air Banter

2. Local Radio Culture & Professional Radio Voices

3. King of the Mountain: Call-In Contest (04:00 – 14:15)

4. Viral Sports Parents & The Diego Pavia Story (16:41)

5. NFL Quarterback Carousel: Shador Sanders’ First Pro Start (18:17–21:57)

6. Sunday NFL Preview & Analysis (25:00 – 32:10)

A. Buccaneers at Rams

B. Panthers at 49ers (Monday Night Football)

7. Special Guest Segment – Joe Crest of Stranger Things (39:03–45:23)

Stranger Things Talk

Celebrity Picks – Game Picks and Spirited Trash Talk

Notable Quotes & Moments

Highlighted Time Stamps

Overall Tone and Engagement

For Listeners Who Missed It