The Matt Jones Podcast

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The Matt Jones Podcast episodes

June 09, 2020Myron Medcalf
The Matt Jones Podcast welcomes on ESPN staff writer and radio personality Myron Medcalf to break down recent events in Minneapolis, the latest in the world of college basketball, and when we could see a return to action

Highlights:
Stories of co-hosting ESPN Radio's Countdown to Kickoff together during the NFL season
Medcalf's early start covering Kentucky basketball, specifically during the 2014-15 season
Karl-Anthony Towns' air shots
Living in Minneapolis during the George Floyd protests
What did the national reports miss during it all?
What are they saying about defunding the police?
Will Minnesota become the political battleground of America for the next several months?
Dan Orlovsky's growth as an NFL analyst at ESPN
Bringing personality into radio
Colin Kaepernick's impact and whether or not he's on an NFL roster this season
Medcalf's thoughts on John Calipari and his impact on and off the floor
How serious will the G League be about signing elite high school talent moving forward?
Will the college basketball season start on time?

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1 hr 4 min
June 05, 2020Ryan McGee
The Matt Jones Podcast welcomes on Ryan McGee, ESPN senior writer and co-host of the Marty & McGee podcast, to break down the latest in the world of college football and when we could see a return to action. Highlights:
Is there more of a push to start college football than other sports?
The outside forces at schools making things complicated
The decision to bring fans back and who will be making that call
Will we see a fan uproar about who can come to games and where they sit?
The passing of Tennessee football legend Johnny Majors
Does Ryan agree with Matt's take that Tennessee and Nebraska are the two schools that have fallen off the most, historically speaking?
Why is NASCAR not as popular as it once was?
Southern accents in the media

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1 hr 3 min
June 04, 2020 Dr. Ricky Jones
As protests continue across the country, The Matt Jones Podcast welcomes on Dr. Ricky Jones, a Courier-Journal columnist, host of The Ricky Jones Show and chair of the University of Louisville's Department of Pan-African Studies. Ricky provides perspective on race relations in Louisville and throughout America that you will not be able to find anywhere else. Highlights:-- Are these protests just a fad?-- Colin Kaepernick ended up on the right side of history.-- White supremacy isn't just people marching around in hoods.-- Ricky's reaction to the video of George Floyd's death.-- The positive consequences from good cops holding bad cops accountable.-- There are similarities in groupthink with fraternity hazing and within police forces.-- Does the packaging of arguments and points matter?-- Democrats "treat black people like booty calls."

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1 hr 11 min
June 04, 2020 Mina Kimes
WARNING: The episode contains explicit language.The Matt Jones Podcast welcomes one of ESPN's brightest young stars. Mina Kimes does a little bit of everything for the four-letter network. She is a regular on Around the Horn and Highly Questionable and hosts two podcasts, ESPN Dailyand the NFL-centric Mina Kimes Show. She discussed her rise through the ranks and the recent comments from Drew Brees and Vic Fangio that reflect how far "the center has moved" on race relations in sports. Highlights:

-- How does one transition from investigating hedge funds into NFL analysis? -- The economics of race relations have changed the tone from pro sports owners and corporations. -- What happens when someone you admire in sports disagrees with your beliefs? -- The lost art of nuance on social media. -- Mina describes the thrill of being the NFL's first female color analyst. -- Training for sports media jobs you've never done before. -- Sal Pal!

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55 min
May 27, 2020 Gregg Doyel from the Indianapolis Star
The Matt Jones Podcast has relaunched in the midst of the coronavirus pandemic. The opening week continues with another one of Matt's longtime friends, Gregg Doyel. The former CBS Sports writer and current columnist for the Indianapolis Star discussed how he's evolved as a writer through his own personal growth. Highlights:-- Is Gregg now a homer?-- Worry no-more worksheets.-- Is empathy for everyone a noble characteristic?-- Doyel's relationship with the late Tyler Trent.-- How does one transition from tearjerkers to the Colts' QB competition?-- Why is Indiana perpetually terrible at basketball?

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1 hr 4 min
May 26, 2020 Bomani Jones
The Matt Jones Podcast keeps on rolling through the coronavirus pandemic as one of Matt's longtime friends, Bomani Jones, joins the program. The ESPN television and radio personality provides a perspective on sports and culture you can't find anywhere else. Matt and Bomani answer a few important and pertinent questions, like...-- Can pro athletes publicly avoid talking politics? -- Is Dennis Rodman interesting? -- Should the NBA play out the end of the season or just start over in the fall? -- Is baseball dead? -- What went wrong with the NBA, Daryl Morey and China?-- Did Biden make a misstep on The Breakfast Club? -- Why is Bomani pessimistic for the return of football?

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1 hr 3 min
May 25, 2020 Catching up with Tony Vanetti
The Matt Jones Podcast is back. To kick off another round of podcasts, Matt Jones invites his old buddy Tony Vanetti onto a Zoom conversation to talk about what's happened since coronavirus shut down the world. He also asked Tony to look at his butt. Just another normal day at Kentucky Sports Radio. Highlights:

-- Have our brains been changed by cell phones?-- Some things could change for the better after the COVID-19 pandemic.-- Loneliness during the coronavirus quarantine.-- Two things the pandemic has confirmed to Vanetti about America.-- Jody Demling's battle with COVID-19.-- The most interesting stat on people's behavior during the coronavirus quarantine.-- What will America look like at the end of August?

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1 hr 1 min
November 12, 2019 Steve Romines and the FEC
It's been a wild week for Matt Jones. Taken off the radio after an FEC complaint was filed by Mitch McConnell's people, the man behind KSR took a few days away before getting back in front of a microphone. Matt explains exactly what happened, what was going through his mind at the time and much more during a delightful discussion with his friend, Steve Romines. Highlights:

-- Did anyone ever believe Kentucky was going to beat Tennessee?

— Why Tennessee fans are worse than Louisville fans.

— There are two parts to McConnell’s complaint and one is nonsense.

— #FreeMattJones

— When Matt is making his decision.

— That time Romines worked for Mitch McConnell in D.C.

— A Big Thank You

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52 min
August 12, 2019 Tony Vanetti Discusses Matt's Potential Senate Campaign
Matt Jones dusted off the old podcast equipment to sit down with his good friend Tony Vanetti for an hour-long conversation about his chaotic summer. As Matt approaches his deadline to decide if he will run for Senate in the 2020 election, he shares what has gone into the decision-making process and why it has been the most stressful month of his life. Highlights:

-- Matt is officially smitten.

-- "Don't send that Tweet."

-- When Matt learned Amy McGrath was running for Senate.

-- "Very few people actually have to fight Darth Vader."

-- The tumultuous day Matt was taken off of Hey Kentucky.

-- Why no matter what he decides, there will be regrets.
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59 min
July 31, 2018 Matt Jones’ Podcast Ep. 67: Bahamas Edition
Surprise! Another episode of the Matt Jones Podcast is here!
This time, Matt and Drew break down Kentucky's upcoming trip to the Bahamas, the roster, and fun stories from their last trip to Atlantis in 2014.
Here's a breakdown of everything discussed:
3:30 - Bahamas overview
-Why the Bahamas trip is so crucial for this team’s development (looking back to what 2014 trip did for them)
-Stories from the last Bahamas trip: What sights do they expect to see on and off the court
-Describing the Atlantis resort
9:10-40:00 - What they've heard about the team, roster breakdown
Returnees:
PJ Washington— “most anticipated return since the Twins”
Quade Green— Improved shooter
Nick Richards— Drew’s take on why he could play more than people expect; his way to play is defense
Jemarl Baker— issues with spelling of his name
Newcomers
Reid Travis— “toughness we haven’t had since Julius Randle” “we haven’t had an old dude in a while”
Keldon Johnson— his shooting has been a surprise; where he ranks among UK trash talkers
EJ Montgomery— he’s a superstar, he’s playing
How to figure out the frontcourt rotation
Ashton Hagans— Matt thinks he will be the starting PG
he runs 1000 mph… he’s like a headless chicken
How long can a chicken live with his head cut off? (they pull out the Google machine)
Immanuel Quickley— he’s in Karl Towns conversation for good kids
Drew’s fun Quickley fact and led to us learning about Matt’s system for sending out Christmas greetings
Tyler Herro— do they like his confidence?
why Kentucky fans have been waiting for his arrival
he could be most athletic dude on the team along with Keldon Johnson
amount of calls to Matt’s show he should play more
Will he meet fan’s expectations?
Matt’s take on the two highest draft picks on the team
Are the guys now leaning towards being fans of Tom Crean? Who to hate among coaches in the league now?
40:15 - What do they know about the opponents in the Bahamas?
easiest and toughest opponents based on their little knowledge
they work on converting centimeters to inches
Do they expect them to win them all?
It will be the most chest hair we’ve ever seen Kentucky play
They expect these to be better teams than 2014-15 faced
48:15 - Advice to those traveling to the Bahamas
Expensive and bring some cash $$$
More crazy stories from the last Bahamas trip:
Fashion problems the last time they traveled to the Bahamas
Matt and Drew tell about their crazy adventure leaving a game last trip when the final bus left them behind
Drew’s $25 ride home

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1 hr 2 min

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