🎙️ First Hour Analysis 🎙️

Food items/restaurants talked about:

• Pizza (Bob’s pizza-making skills, potential “Bob Father Pizza” business)
• Steakhouse (mentioned as potential business venture)
• Tony C’s pizza establishment
• Cheese curds and beer (Milwaukee references)
• Cubana sandwich (Miami reference)
• Steak cooking with butter method (Cathy’s question to Jess at 35:00-42:15)

News stories discussed:

• Austin named #1 best job market for large cities (Wall Street Journal report at 09:51-13:00)
• Dr. Fauci stating US is “out of the pandemic phase” (20:00-25:00)
• Vanna White’s cat Stella dying (29:59-42:15)

Funny moments/memorable quotes:

• “I’m everyone and nobody all at once” – Chewie (00:40.897)
• Bob’s confusion about business plans: “Those are just words” (multiple instances around 15:00-19:00)
• “We’re so stupid, dude. We just need to work the grill” (18:39)
• Discussion of Bob’s “large noggin” theory about celebrities (37:13-40:00)

Phone callers:

• Cathy called in (40:10-42:15) to discuss Vanna White’s cat death and ask Jess about steak cooking methods using different types of pans.

Bob’s Rock and Roll News segment (5 paragraphs):

Bob Fonseca delivered his signature Rock and Roll News segment beginning at 25:45, starting with an apology for missing Ace Frehley’s 71st birthday the previous day. The segment was dominated once again by Kiss news, marking what Bob claimed was “the 25th day in a row” that Kiss topped the rock and roll headlines, though he emphasized he doesn’t write the headlines, just reports them.

The main Kiss story involved Gene Simmons extending a public invitation via Twitter for Ace Frehley to join Kiss on stage during their “End of the Road” tour encores. This invitation was part of Simmons’ birthday message to Frehley, stating “Happy birthday, Ace, and many more. The invitation still stands. Jump on stage with us for encores. The fans would love it.” Frehley reportedly accepted and joined the band on stage, continuing their complicated relationship after previous tensions.

Bob also covered Paul McCartney’s new “Got Back Tour,” noting that the 79-year-old Beatles legend with a reported net worth of $1.2 billion was set to kick off 16 dates starting in Spokane, Washington, running through June 16th at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey. Bob expressed interest in catching the tour and joked about waiting for an invitation from “Macca” himself, preferably with a private jet included.

A lighter story involved a TikToker named Bodon Rejavik who purchased a cockatoo, only to discover the bird had learned to repeatedly squawk lyrics from Drowning Pool’s 2001 hit “Bodies,” specifically “let the bodies hit the floor” complete with mimicking the late vocalist’s growl. After weeks of the constant metal performance, the owner was looking to sell the heavy metal bird, proving you can have too much of a good thing.

Bob concluded the segment by referencing Chewie’s previous emergency room visit during Paul McCartney’s ACL Festival performance, noting that while Chewie was “OD’ing,” he missed Sir Paul performing “Live and Let Die.” The segment maintained Bob’s characteristic blend of legitimate rock news with personal commentary and humor, while expressing hope that Kiss would “keep the streak alive tomorrow” in dominating the headlines.

Rock and roll shoutout/salute:

• Yes, there was a birthday salute to Ace Frehley of Kiss for his 71st birthday
• Shoutout to Black Sheep Boxing gym (Chewie’s boxing gym)

Bands mentioned in Rock and Roll News:

• Kiss
• Drowning Pool
• The Beatles (Paul McCartney)

3-paragraph summary (excluding Rock and Roll News):

The show opened with Bob Fonseca hosting solo as Matt Bearden was in Houston attending to his mother. Bob introduced Chewie as the show’s producer and discussed their upcoming guest host Jess Pryles, noting she would be their first female guest host. The conversation quickly moved to Bob’s apparent late-night research into opening a steakhouse, which Chewie compared to something “guys on cocaine at three in the morning” would propose, leading to an extended discussion about their lack of business acumen despite considering themselves intelligent.

Austin dominated the local news as the city was named the #1 job market for large cities according to a Wall Street Journal report, based on factors like job growth, unemployment rates, and wage changes. This led to broader discussions about Austin’s growth from a small market when Bob arrived in 1974 to now being considered a large city, though still lacking major professional sports teams except for soccer and rugby. The pandemic also made headlines with Dr. Fauci declaring the US “out of the pandemic phase,” though Bob reflected on his cautious approach during COVID while noting he still hasn’t contracted the virus.

The show’s lighter moments included Bob’s theory about celebrities having disproportionately large heads, using Vanna White and Pat Sajak as examples after discussing White’s recently deceased cat Stella. This led to a touching tribute segment from Wheel of Fortune and a call from regular listener Cathy, who offered condolences and asked guest Jess Pryles about steak cooking techniques. Throughout the show, the hosts maintained their characteristic blend of local news, personal anecdotes, and observational humor while preparing for Jess Pryles to join as co-host.

⏰ Second Hour Analysis ⏰

Food items/restaurants discussed:

• HEB (grocery store chain) [43:38]
• Academy Sports + Outdoors (for Jess’s products) [45:21]
• Bucky’s (for Jess’s products) [45:26]
• Salt and Thyme Butcher Shop [45:26]
• Cabela’s and Bass Pro (new retailers for Jess’s products) [45:34]
• Hays County barbecue in San Marcos [48:14]
• Blacks barbecue [48:17]
• Interstellar BBQ (pork belly burnt ends) [1:07:45]
• Monterrey, Mexico butcher shop called Zazueta [1:04:05]
• Carne cecina (thick jerky) [56:02]
• Pinkerton’s barbecue in Houston [1:12:15]
• Valentina’s barbecue [1:12:17]
• Perry’s steakhouse [1:14:10]

Predictions:

• Food Network potential for Jess Pryles [54:27]
• Jess possibly having a steakhouse in her future [50:35]

Interesting facts:

• Jess is the first female co-host in the history of Mornings with Matt and Bob [43:17]
• Jess has 7 seasonings with an 8th coming out in two weeks [48:42]
• Jess has 150,000 Instagram followers [1:12:36]
• Jess is filming a new TV show with Texas Beef Council [54:14]
• Bobby Flay’s grill show films at Star Hill Ranch [55:17]

Phone callers:

• Josh (prank caller about Sasquatch) [1:05:22]
• Sam (asking about brisket fat side up/down) [1:05:53]
• Janine (asking about pan-frying ribeye/T-bone) [1:09:41]
• Richard from City Smokers 512 (asking about wood for smoking) [1:11:42]
• Frankie (connection issues) [1:13:15]
• Manny (asking about boiling brisket and smoked ribeye) [1:17:27]

Funny/memorable quotes:

• “Trust the crust!” [1:09:06]
• “If there’s a Sasquatch out there, I want to taste his balls, okay?” – Chewy [1:01:56]
• “I got about 150,000 people” – Jess flexing on Instagram follower [1:12:36]

Guests/special visitors:

• Jess Pryles is the main guest, filling in as co-host while Matt is in Houston helping his mom

Recurring jokes/gags:

• Discussion about exotic meats and animal testicles
• Bob’s concerns about “manly” vs “feminine” drinks
• References to 90 Day Fiancé as a shared guilty pleasure

Bob Father Question of the Day:

• Topic: What business should Elon Musk buy next and what should he fix? [1:16:53]
• Inspired by fake tweets about Musk buying McDonald’s to fix ice cream machines and Coca-Cola to put cocaine back in

5-Paragraph Summary:

This portion of the show features Jess Pryles, the “hardcore carnivore” meat expert and entrepreneur, serving as guest co-host while Matt Bearden is in Houston helping his mother. Bob Fonseca introduces Jess as the first female co-host in the show’s history, highlighting her impressive credentials as an influencer, YouTube star, spice magnate, and HEB spokesperson with products available at major retailers like Academy, Bucky’s, and newly at Cabela’s and Bass Pro.

The conversation centers heavily around barbecuing and meat preparation techniques, with Jess sharing her expertise through caller questions and general discussion. Key topics include the “Just Keep Flipping” method for steaks and burgers, proper brisket smoking techniques (fat side up vs. down depending on your cooker), and the importance of high heat and dry surfaces for achieving good sears. Jess emphasizes practical approaches over complex methods like sous-vide, advocating for quicker, more accessible grilling techniques that deliver immediate gratification.

Multiple callers seek Jess’s advice on various cooking challenges, from pan-frying steaks to smoking wood preferences. The discussion takes some humorous detours, including Chewy’s fascination with exotic meats and a particularly memorable tangent about animal testicles that leads to an uncomfortable but entertaining exchange about human meat preparation. Jess handles these diversions with humor while steering the conversation back to practical cooking advice.

The hosts sample carne cecina, a thick Mexican jerky from a Monterrey butcher shop called Zazueta, which adds an international element to their meat discussion. Jess explains the traditional preparation method involving salt-curing and sun-drying, demonstrating her broad knowledge of global meat preparation techniques. The conversation also touches on drink pairings with meat, with Jess recommending mezcal or añejo tequila old-fashioneds as unexpected but delicious accompaniments to barbecue.

Throughout the segment, there’s an underlying theme of Jess’s remarkable business success and potential future ventures, including speculation about Food Network opportunities and the possibility of opening her own steakhouse. The show maintains its characteristic blend of practical advice, humor, and local Austin culture, with Jess fitting seamlessly into the established dynamic while bringing her considerable expertise to benefit the listening audience.

🕐 Third Hour Analysis 🕐

Food or restaurants talked about:

• Beef tongue and bone marrow (01:20:57)
• Salty Sail restaurant and their charcuterie board (01:22:14)
• Chicken liver mousse and duck rillette (01:22:31)
• Hamburgers and smash burgers cooking methods (01:25:45)
• Brotherton’s barbecue restaurant – $150 lunch for three people (01:44:25)
• Taco Bell – Rancho Steak Burrito and Mexican pizza (01:29:47)
• Little Deli’s pastrami (01:44:00)
• Meat at Billy’s butcher shop in Brisbane (01:33:17)
• Fried Mars bars (Scottish deep-fried candy) (01:33:31)
• Al pastor tacos and smoking techniques (01:47:23)
• Mollejas (sweetbreads) and tripas (01:52:54)

News stories:

• Vanna White’s cat Stella died (01:38:12)

Interesting facts:

• Bone marrow should be “reed and gelatinous,” not bloody (01:21:58)
• Pastrami is smoked corned beef (01:43:43)
• Scottish people deep fry Mars bars (similar to Milky Way) (01:33:46)
• Rugby players hold beer in left hand – if caught with right hand, must chug it (01:51:20)

Memorable moments:

• Discussion about expensive barbecue lunch at Brotherton’s costing $150 for three people
• Bob being invited into AG rugby team locker room
• Caller’s daughter being told Taco Bell’s “meat pump was out” (01:24:24)
• Tesla Dan donating $250 to Austin Pets Alive in memory of Vanna White’s cat

Guests:

• Jess Pryles (The Hardcore Carnivore) – barbecue expert and cookbook author

Callers:

• Skeet (01:22:48)
• John (01:24:32)
• Little Hickey (01:25:15)
• Bible Mike (01:28:20)
• Jim (01:29:47)
• Sherman (01:31:11)
• Frankie (Scottish caller) (01:32:28)
• Aaron (01:38:23)
• Tesla Dan (01:40:07)
• William (01:43:45)
• Drunk Mark (01:52:28)
• Jonathan (01:54:21)

Kick Out the Jams segment:

• No specific “Kick Out the Jams” segment was present, though there was music discussion about Tom Petty vs. Bruce Springsteen (01:34:42)

Five Paragraph Summary:

The final portion of this Austin radio show featured barbecue expert Jess Pryles as the first female guest host on Matt & Bob’s show. The conversation covered extensive food topics, from cooking techniques like smash burgers versus thick patties to exotic foods like beef tongue and bone marrow. Pryles shared her expertise on various cooking methods while the hosts discussed their recent expensive lunch at Brotherton’s barbecue, which cost $150 for three people and sparked debate about barbecue pricing and group ordering etiquette.

Multiple callers contributed to the lively discussion, including Little Hickey asking about hamburger cooking methods, Bible Mike requesting Weather Report music, and several international callers including Frankie from Scotland who discussed fried Mars bars and Australian meat recommendations. The show maintained its community feel with regular callers like Tesla Dan, who donated $250 to Austin Pets Alive in memory of Vanna White’s cat Stella, and Drunk Mark sharing his unconventional food combinations.

A significant portion of the show was dedicated to music discussion, particularly comparing Tom Petty to Bruce Springsteen in terms of songwriting versus live performance. Bob expressed his growing appreciation for Petty’s catalog, noting the lack of “bathroom songs” in his repertoire, while discussing concert experiences and the differences between theatrical performers like Springsteen and more straightforward musicians like Petty.

The hosts promoted their local AG Rugby team throughout the segment, with Bob sharing his experiences in the team locker room and explaining rugby drinking traditions. They planned to give away tickets to Sunday’s game through their “Barbecue Doohickeys” contest, which unfortunately ran out of time due to the engaging conversations with callers and their guest.

The show concluded with technical discussions about cast iron seasoning and last-minute ticket giveaways, demonstrating the casual, community-oriented nature of the program. Throughout the segment, Jess Pryles proved to be an engaging co-host, contributing cooking expertise while participating in the show’s humor and local Austin culture, making her the memorable first female guest host of the newly formatted show.