🎙️ First Hour Analysis 🎙️

What food items/restaurants were talked about?

• Burritos (chili cheese burritos – Matt ate 5.5 of them) [02:52]
• Bucky’s habanero jerky [03:35]
• HEB grocery store [02:08]
• Modelo and Sapporo beer [05:02, 05:52]
• Lotteria game (Mexican bingo) [05:12]
• Coffee beans as game markers [05:29]
• Takis [08:19]
• Rolling Rock, PBR, Shiner Bach beer [11:00-11:14]
• Olive Garden [28:33]
• Tony C’s Pizza [24:34]
• Burettino Pizza in San Pedro, California [22:17]
• Target store [13:00]

Were there any news stories talked about during this portion?

• Study about women over 40 spending 25% of their time thinking about sex [12:35]
• Study about bed direction affecting health (feng shui) [17:35]

Were there any funny moments or memorable quotes during this portion?

• “We’re powered by Chewy” logo joke [00:40]
• Matt’s confusion about Sapporo being Japanese beer for Cinco de Mayo [05:52, 06:55]
• Debate about bed direction and earth rotation [18:03-19:30]
• “Ted Nugent has to live with being Ted Nugent. He has to be in that body. So that’s punishment enough” – Joan Jett quote [36:14]

Were there any phone callers this portion?

• No phone callers, but hosts asked for women over 40 to call about the sex study [16:42]

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

Bob began his Rock and Roll News by announcing that Kiss’s 35-day streak of appearing in rock news had finally been broken, with no Kiss stories available that day. He expressed disappointment at being unable to find any Kiss content despite checking all his sources and calling his stringers.

The first story covered the death of Rick Parnell at age 70, the British musician best known for playing doomed drummer Mick Shrimpton in the cult classic “This Is Spinal Tap.” Harry Shearer, who played Derek Smalls in the film, paid tribute saying “no one ever rocked harder than Parnell.” The irony wasn’t lost that Parnell died in the movie and now in real life.

Bob then discussed Max Weinberg, drummer for Bruce Springsteen’s E Street Band and Conan O’Brien’s late-night show band. Weinberg was scheduled to perform at the Hot Spot with his band The Jukebox, where audiences could vote on the setlist through his Facebook page. Bob noted that Weinberg won his Springsteen audition with just a snare drum and had worked on Broadway shows.

The segment covered Flea from Red Hot Chili Peppers joining the cast of the upcoming Disney+ Star Wars series “Obi-Wan.” While his specific role wasn’t revealed, he would be wielding a blaster. Bob mentioned Flea’s previous acting credits including Back to the Future sequels, The Big Lebowski, and Baby Driver.

Bob concluded with the feud between Joan Jett and Ted Nugent over Rolling Stone’s greatest guitarists list. Nugent criticized Jett’s inclusion, suggesting male guitarists should be included instead. Jett fired back, saying Nugent shouldn’t be on the list either and that “Ted Nugent has to live with being Ted Nugent” as punishment enough. She also promoted her new acoustic album “Change Up.”

Did anyone get a rock and roll shoutout/salute?

• Rick Parnell received an R.I.P. tribute [31:05]

Bands talked about during Bob’s Rock and Roll news:

• Kiss (mentioned for their broken streak)
• Spinal Tap
• Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band
• Red Hot Chili Peppers
• Joan Jett & the Blackhearts

3 paragraph summary (excluding Rock and Roll news):

The show opened with Star Wars Day references as Bob contractually acknowledged “May the Fourth be with you,” though he seemed less than enthusiastic about the franchise. The hosts discussed their various cultural appropriation plans for the upcoming Cinco de Mayo, with Matt revealing he ate 5.5 burritos the previous night and Bob shopping for Modelo beer and a Lotteria game at HEB. They shared stories about underground college bars and recalled when Pflugerville and Round Rock were dry counties requiring club memberships to drink at restaurants.

A significant portion focused on studies, particularly one claiming women over 40 spend 25% of their waking hours thinking about sex, which the male hosts found dubious given their own experiences. They also discussed a feng shui study about bed positioning affecting health, with Matt realizing his north-facing bed might explain his recent blood pressure issues. The conversation meandered through various topics including illegal gambling machines at local bars and Matt’s nostalgic college story about running an underground bar with “collector’s cards” as a legal loophole.

The hosts extensively planned their fantasy pizza trip to Burettino Pizza in California, with Bob suggesting they should find sponsors rather than paying out of pocket. However, Matt’s upcoming heart tests threatened to derail the May 20th trip, leading to discussions about postponing to June. They reminisced about Bob seeing the original Star Wars on opening day at Capitol Plaza Cinema, describing Austin’s limited movie theater options in 1977 and how the film was initially considered a limited release that studios didn’t expect to succeed.

⏰ Second Hour Analysis ⏰

Food Items/Restaurants Discussed:

• Walker’s Ostex Chili Company (historical company Ben White worked for)
• Matt’s El Rancho (mentioned in context of Bob Armstrong dip)
• Jack Allen’s restaurant (where Bob, Chewy, and Howie had dinner)
• A&W restaurant (original location on Ben White Boulevard)
• Pizza (discussion about riding motorcycles to LA for pizza)
• Chuck E. Cheese (mentioned as formerly on Ben White Boulevard)

News Stories:

• Dave Chappelle Attack (55:05): Discussion about Dave Chappelle being attacked on stage at the Hollywood Bowl, with the attacker ending up hospitalized with a broken arm

Predictions Made:

• Matt predicts Dave Chappelle will likely settle out of court with his attacker for around $25,000 to avoid legal hassles

Interesting Facts Shared:

• Ben White Boulevard history (49:00-54:20): Detailed explanation of who Ben White was – a 16-year city councilman who worked at Walker’s Ostex Chili Company for 51 years
• Star Wars toy development: Discussion about the delay in getting Star Wars toys to market after the movie’s success
• Yoda was almost played by a monkey (1:26:02): Originally planned to use a trained monkey with a mask and cane
• “Ewok” was never spoken in the original trilogy – only appeared in credits

Phone Callers:

• Manny (1:02:05): Called in to discuss “street justice” and supporting the idea that if you run your mouth, you should be prepared to take consequences

Funny/Memorable Quotes:

• “Dead Man Tells No Lies” – Howie’s response about handling Dave Chappelle’s attacker
• “He’s covered in bees!” – Matt joking about excuses for the attacker’s injuries
• “Accidents happen” – recurring joke about the attacker’s hospitalization
• “This cocaine here for you, and all of us. Why? Because Howie’s in.” – Chewy’s line

Guests:

• Howie from Law Tigers: In studio throughout this portion, discussing his military background and current work

Recurring Jokes:

• Multiple references to Dave Chappelle’s attacker “accidentally” getting injured
• Jokes about Howie’s multiple ex-wives
• References to “street justice” vs. legal consequences

Five Paragraph Summary:

This portion of the show begins with the hosts discussing their memories of seeing the original Star Wars movie in 1977, with Matt sharing his experience as a child in Brownsville and how the film inspired him to make cardboard laser guns. The conversation touches on the delays in Star Wars toy production and how valuable some original figures would be today if still in their packaging.

The show then transitions to a “Do You Speak Austin” segment where Matt educates the others about Ben White Boulevard’s namesake. He reveals that Ben White was a long-serving Austin city councilman who worked for Walker’s Ostex Chili Company for 51 years, from age 14 to 65. The street was named after him in 1958 following a petition signed by 500 residents, though White himself was humble about the honor and suggested it would cause unnecessary address changes for residents.

A significant portion of the discussion focuses on Dave Chappelle being attacked on stage at the Hollywood Bowl the previous night. The attacker was hospitalized with injuries, leading to a debate about legal consequences versus “street justice.” Matt argues that despite moral justifications for the response, Chappelle will likely face a lawsuit and settle out of court. This discussion includes phone caller Manny supporting the concept of street justice, and Matt sharing a detailed story about his father witnessing extreme retribution at a bar in the past.

The show’s special guest, Howie from Law Tigers, joins the conversation throughout this segment. Howie is revealed to be a Marine veteran who completed 10 combat tours in Iraq and Afghanistan. Bob and Chewy had previously met him at dinner and were impressed by his stories and background. Howie discusses his military experience, including being graduated early from training due to 9/11, and his current work representing Law Tigers motorcycle law firm throughout Texas.

The portion concludes with Star Wars-themed clickbait facts in honor of May the 4th (Star Wars Day), including the revelation that Yoda was originally planned to be played by a trained monkey, and that the word “Ewok” was never actually spoken in the original trilogy. The hosts also begin discussing a potential motorcycle trip to Los Angeles for pizza, with Howie trying to convince them to take motorcycle safety courses and join him on the adventure.

🕐 Third Hour Analysis 🕐

Hot dogs being eaten in the studio:

• No hot dogs were eaten in the studio during this portion
• However, there was discussion of a “weenie bite” event at motorcycle rallies where someone on the back of a bike has to bite a hot dog hanging from a string (01:47:37-01:48:17)

Food or restaurants talked about:

• Pizza place in San Pedro, California (01:37:52)
• America Bourbon (veteran-owned bourbon company) (01:45:40)
• Hot dogs with mustard at motorcycle events (01:48:16)

News stories discussed:

• Canada introducing laws for “moon crimes” (01:34:00)
• Vicky and Casey White escape story – prison guard helping 6’9″ murderer escape (01:56:25-02:00:02)

Interesting facts shared:

• Yoda has different numbers of toes in different Star Wars movies (01:32:34)
• No female fighter pilots in original Star Wars trilogy (01:33:05)
• David Prowse (Darth Vader actor) was banned from Star Wars conventions for being “annoying” (01:36:44)
• E.T.’s alien race appears in Phantom Menace (01:35:11)
• R2-D2 allegedly built into Close Encounters mothership (01:36:04)

Memorable moments:

• Esther’s hilarious struggle to name three Star Wars characters, settling on “Tabaka,” Princess Leia, and nearly giving up (01:53:21-01:55:35)
• Robert failing basic math (6×7) during Telethon Test (01:50:08)
• Discussion of Star Wars porn parody titles (01:28:23-01:31:36)

Guests:

• Howie from Law Tigers (throughout the show)

Callers:

• Justin (Star Wars question) – 01:49:07
• Robert (failed math question) – 01:49:52
• Anonymous caller (6×7 = 42) – 01:50:51
• Sonny (missed earlier content) – 01:52:00
• Justice (Mother’s Day question) – 01:52:16
• Esther (Star Wars characters) – 01:53:12
• Adam (show title suggestion) – 02:05:25
• Little Hickey (challenging Howie) – 02:06:01

Kick Out the Jams segment:

• Mentioned at the end but not detailed (02:07:57)

Five Paragraph Summary:

The final third of this May 4th, 2022 episode of Matt & Bob opened with an extended Star Wars discussion in honor of “May the Fourth” day. The hosts shared various trivia about the franchise, including details about porn parodies, Yoda’s inconsistent toe count across films, and the absence of female fighter pilots in the original trilogy. They also discussed how E.T.’s alien race appears in The Phantom Menace and shared stories about David Prowse being banned from official Star Wars events.

Howie from Law Tigers joined as a guest to promote the Little River Race of Honor, a motorcycle drag racing event scheduled for May 21st-22nd. Howie explained that the event features nitro-fueled Harley bikes reaching speeds up to 195 mph in under 5 seconds, and described various motorcycle games including the “weenie bite” where riders must bite hot dogs hanging from strings while maintaining balance. The event supports military charities, specifically the Marine Reconnaissance Foundation for Gold Star families.

The show conducted a “Telethon Test” segment to give away tickets to the drag racing event. This involved asking callers simple questions, with memorable moments including a caller named Robert who couldn’t calculate 6×7, and an unforgettable caller named Esther who struggled hilariously to name three Star Wars characters, eventually settling on “Tabaka,” Princess Leia, and nearly giving up entirely before being awarded tickets anyway.

A significant portion was dedicated to following up on the Vicky and Casey White escape story, where a 56-year-old prison guard helped a 6’9″ murderer escape from an Alabama facility. The hosts discussed new details about their two-year relationship, how Casey received special privileges like extra food, and how the pair now has access to weapons including a shotgun and AR-15. They speculated about the psychology behind such relationships and even pitched a reality TV show concept called “Love Behind Bars.”

The show concluded with various caller interactions, reminders about upcoming content including a comic book author interview, and warnings about the approaching Mother’s Day weekend. Throughout the segment, the hosts maintained their characteristic irreverent humor while covering both entertainment topics and serious news stories, creating an engaging mix of local Austin radio content.