🎙️ First Hour Analysis 🎙️

Analysis of Matt & Bob Show 06-22-2022

Food items/restaurants talked about:

• 00:09:23 – Onion rings (National Onion Ring Day discussion)
• 07:36 – Whataburger onion rings
• 08:08 – Jack in the Box onion rings (made with panko)
• 09:08 – IHOP mentioned
• 11:06 – Sonic onion rings (described as small, heavily battered)
• 12:04 – McDonald’s fries
• 27:07 – Green Mesquite Barbecue (onion rings and wings)
• 27:20 – A&W onion rings
• 27:27 – Long John Silver’s batter (discussing why they should make onion rings)
• 29:30 – Outback Steakhouse (Blooming Onion)
• 30:09 – Dave and Buster’s
• 43:14 – McDonald’s Big Mac
• 43:17 – Half and Half restaurant on east side/Runberg

News stories talked about during this portion:

• 12:46 – 48-year overdue library book returned from Canada to Tooting Library in London (checked out in 1974)
• 16:06 – Boston bus driver Jin Hwan Chen passed out at wheel after eating cannabis-infused gummies (38 counts of reckless endangerment)
• 20:08 – Boston transit authority installing sensors in elevators to detect human waste
• 23:32 – 300-pound pig at large in Tennessee destroying property
• 37:11 – President Biden proposing federal gas tax holiday (18 cents per gallon for gas, 24 cents for diesel)

What was the “Click Click Boom” segment about? Please list any clickbait news the hosts mention:

The segment was called “Nods to the Eye” (not Click Click Boom). Stories included:

• Library book 48 years overdue
• Bus driver unknowingly eating cannabis gummies
• Boston transit installing waste-detection sensors in elevators
• 300-pound pig on the loose in Tennessee

Funny moments or memorable quotes during this portion:

• 00:15 – Bob: “In some countries, they don’t have this show. Also, 49 other states that don’t have this show.”
• 01:07 – Bob describing “House Hotel” as getting the whole house to yourself with “little soaps and the friction mitt and maybe a little lotion”
• 02:16 – Chewy spilled coffee all over the kitchen, started the coffee maker with no pot underneath
• 04:01 – Discussion about the upstairs break room having “a clown that’ll fold balloons and animals for you” and “a small brass band that follows you around”
• 12:30 – Bob on onion rings: “when you bite into it, but you don’t kind of break all the way through, and then you pull, and then the whole onion comes out of the batter. Now you’re stuck with a whole onion ring, raw onion hanging from your mouth, and a handful of batter.”
• 26:02 – Bob: The Doors song “Break on Through” is “really about eating onion rings”
• 24:56 – Chewy got hit from behind and followed the driver because “he never pulled over”

Phone callers this portion:

• 29:00 – Joe Torres called in about onion rings, mentioned Jack in the Box makes theirs with panko
• 45:12 – Arthur called to explain Texas can’t take a gas tax holiday because the state relies on gas taxes instead of income tax (20 cents per gallon on gas, 25 cents on diesel)

5 paragraph summary on Bob’s Rock and Roll News segment:

Bob’s Rock and Roll News covered several major stories from the music world. The segment opened with news about Chrissie Hynde of The Pretenders announcing she will no longer perform the band’s greatest hits at future shows. Hynde admitted she never wanted to play those songs in the first place but did so to pay bills and avoid returning to waitressing. She stated future shows will be “punk rock and lots of it” with no hits, though she has no current touring plans. A new Pretenders album may be on the way soon, though details remain uncertain.

The second story concerned Alanis Morissette canceling her entire Australian and New Zealand tour dates scheduled for later in the year. The tours were meant to celebrate the 25th anniversary of “Jagged Little Pill.” Live Nation cited “scheduling difficulties” as the reason for the complete cancellation. Morissette posted a brief message saying “I love you all we’ll be back soon until then big hug.” Bob, who has a friend working as tour manager on the Alanis tour, expressed skepticism about the “scheduling difficulties” explanation based on his experience in the arena business and planned to reach out to his friend for inside information.

Weezer announced a Broadway residency from September 13-18, following Bruce Springsteen’s successful Broadway run, though for a much shorter duration. The shows will feature their new EP “SZNZ” (Seasons) along with classic cuts from deep in their catalog. Each of the five shows will perform different song cycles from the seasons project. Bob expressed support for Weezer and Rivers Cuomo, noting that while Springsteen did Broadway for years, Weezer would only be doing it for weeks.

The final story featured Alice Cooper weighing in on Gene Simmons’ claim that “rock is dead.” Cooper clarified that Simmons was likely talking about rock being dead financially, not creatively. Cooper expressed optimism, saying there are kids in garages right now learning Guns N’ Roses and Aerosmith. He stated it’s “kind of healthy that rock bands are not number one, number two, number three,” suggesting they need to get back to being rebels again, as “there’s no rebels left in rock and roll.”

Bob concluded his segment by pushing back against Alice Cooper’s assertion, declaring “I got three words for you. Machine. Gun. Kelly. No cap. Full stop.” This was Bob’s counter-example of a modern rock rebel, ending the Rock and Roll News on a characteristically opinionated note before handing the show back to Matt.

Did anyone get a rock and roll shoutout/salute?

• 36:02 – Bob gave a shoutout to Machine Gun Kelly as a rebel in rock and roll (in response to Alice Cooper saying there are no rebels left)

Bands talked about during Bob’s rock and roll news segment:

• The Pretenders
• Alanis Morissette
• Weezer
• Bruce Springsteen
• Kiss
• Guns N’ Roses
• Aerosmith
• Machine Gun Kelly

3 paragraph summary of this portion of the show – excluding any of Bob’s Rock and Roll news:

The show opened on a Wednesday morning with the hosts discussing various workplace issues at the radio station. Chewy arrived late after spilling coffee all over the kitchen when he started the coffee maker without a pot underneath. This led to a broader discussion about the differences between the upstairs and downstairs break rooms, with Matt complaining that the studio level has broken equipment and poor amenities while the upstairs offices have ice, sodas, snacks, and much better facilities. The broken ice maker in the downstairs refrigerator had been taped off like a crime scene, and even the toilet seat in the men’s bathroom wasn’t properly bolted down.

The main segment of the morning focused on National Onion Ring Day, with Matt planning a special onion ring eating contest or activity for the show. The hosts debated where to source the best onion rings, discussing options including Whataburger, Sonic, Jack in the Box, IHOP, and Long John Silver’s. Bob expressed his preference for shoestring-style onion rings to avoid the problem of biting into a large ring and having the entire onion slide out of the batter. Callers contributed suggestions, with Joe Torres recommending Jack in the Box’s panko-breaded rings. The hosts also discussed related items like Outback’s Blooming Onion and debated whether any restaurant truly features onion rings as their specialty rather than as an afterthought.

The latter portion covered various news stories in the “Nods to the Eye” segment, including a library book returned 48 years late, a bus driver who accidentally ate cannabis gummies and passed out at the wheel, and Boston’s new elevator sensors to detect human waste. Chewy revealed he was recently hit from behind by a company truck and followed the driver who never pulled over, though the damage wasn’t severe. The show concluded with a lengthy discussion about gas prices and President Biden’s proposed federal gas tax holiday. Matt explained the complexities of gas pricing, oil company practices, and why the tax holiday might not actually benefit consumers, with caller Arthur pointing out that Texas specifically cannot suspend its gas tax because it relies on that revenue instead of having a state income tax.

⏰ Second Hour Analysis ⏰

Analysis of Radio Show Transcript – Matt & Bob 06-22-2022 (Second Third)

Food items/restaurants talked about:

• Onion rings – Throughout the show, National Onion Ring Day celebration (01:05:52)
• Jack in the Box – Where the onion rings came from (01:22:07)
• Ruth’s Chris Steakhouse – Mentioned as potential four-star restaurant prize (01:18:49, 01:19:48)
• Eddie V’s – Mentioned as upscale restaurant option (01:18:49)
• Dean’s Steakhouse – Mentioned as upscale restaurant option (01:18:49)
• Long John Silvers – Referenced in joke about food truck name (01:26:31)
• Ketchup and mayonnaise – Condiments for onion rings (01:10:52)
• Hot dogs – Matt Richelson was trading hot dogs for beers at Party Island (01:02:36)
• Gasoline – Discussed as something to boycott (47:36)

News stories talked about during this portion:

• Uvalde School Shooting Update (52:51-59:01): DPS head Officer McCraw testified at state capitol hearing, calling the law enforcement response an “abject failure.” He stated there were sufficient armed officers within three minutes who could have stopped the shooter, but the on-scene commander waited 77 minutes and 8 seconds. The door was unlocked. McCraw indicated that local police lied to state officials, making them look bad nationally.
• Pecan Street Festival history (47:57-52:51): Explanation of why it’s called Pecan Street Festival when it’s on Sixth Street – downtown Austin streets were originally named after trees and Texas rivers before being changed to numbers in 1897-1898.
• Party Island/Bro-tilla on Lady Bird Lake (01:01:05-01:05:09): Article from Texas Monthly by Lauren Larson about hundreds of people gathering on stand-up paddleboards at Luneff Point every weekend since May. Features floating grills, DJ booths, and concerns about waste/sanitation.
• ZZ Top concert announcement (59:59-01:01:05): ZZ Top bringing Raw Whiskey Tour to Austin with Jeff Beck and Ann Wilson at Germania Insurance Amphitheater.

Predictions made during this portion:

• Bob predicted entry-level paddleboard costs around $500 (01:05:25)
• Matt and others guessed $300-$500 for entry-level paddleboards (01:05:25)

Interesting facts shared during this portion:

• Downtown Austin street names (49:10-52:28): North-south streets were named after Texas rivers (Rio Grande, Neches, Sabin, Red River, Blanco, San Jacinto) in the order they appear on Texas map. East-west streets were originally named after trees before being changed to numbers in 1897-1898. Original tree names included: Water Street (1st/Cesar Chavez), Live Oak, Cypress, Cedar, Pine, Pecan (6th), Bois D’Arc, Hickory, Ash, Mulberry, Mesquite (originally spelled “Mosquite”), College Avenue (12th, named for Houston Tillotson College).
• Half of Austin residents have lived there less than five years (48:17)
• DPS Officer McCraw testimony details: 3 minutes after shooter entered, there were sufficient armed officers to neutralize him; only thing stopping them was the on-scene commander (54:51-55:52)
• The commanding officer from Uvalde was elected to city council and has assumed that role (57:17)
• Stand-up paddleboards cost approximately $300-$500 entry level (01:05:25)

Phone callers this portion:

No phone callers during this portion.

Funny or memorable quotes this portion:

• “I frequent the Dollar Tree as well.” (50:35) – Chewy, after Bob’s “Dollar Street” joke
• “I’m always curious about… Speedway was or is or why it was called Speedway? …Why would you encourage speed?” (51:41) – Bob
• “You picked exactly the thing that he would never ever do. He doesn’t even want to be in the room with somebody doing it.” (01:16:03) – Chewy about Bob
• “I understand chain of command. I do understand it, but why didn’t someone empower themselves to…” (58:43) – Bob, about Uvalde response
• “The officers had weapons, the children had none. The officers had body armor, the children had none. The officers had training, the subject had none.” (55:29) – Officer McCraw testimony
• “I was brought up right.” (01:07:52) – Bob, refusing to participate in onion ring bit
• “I don’t need people screen capping it off the video and putting it on the internet. And my kids coming to me and going, what are you doing?” (01:08:04) – Bob
• “That’s why I wouldn’t make a good game.” (01:09:35) – Chewy, about his gag reflex
• “It’s the same way I came up, you know? It’s how you get to the top faster, ladies.” (01:17:42) – Chewy
• “You think people like Long John Silvers? Wait till they hit Dong John Silvers.” (01:26:31) – Matt

Guests in the studio or special visitors:

• Kat Ramzinski arrived in studio (01:17:33) to prepare for upcoming interview with WWE wrestler Happy Corbin. She provided “coaching” to Chewy during the onion ring segment and discussed her history following Baron/Happy Corbin’s career since 2012-2013 when he joined the WWE Performance Center.

Recurring jokes or gags:

• Bob’s refusal to participate: Throughout the onion ring segment, Bob adamantly refused to eat onion rings off adult toys, citing concerns about internet photos, his reputation, his children, and future political aspirations. This became a running joke with other hosts mocking his concerns.
• “Do You Speak Austin” segment: Regular feature explaining Austin history and terminology for newcomers (47:57)
• Chewy as intern: References to Chewy “coming up through the ranks” as an intern and being subjected to humiliation (01:17:18)
• Bob being off-microphone: Multiple references to Bob not using his microphone (01:21:37, 01:23:08)
• Taboo Toys product placement: Multiple mentions of tabutoys.com as sponsor providing the props (01:07:40, 01:11:45)

Summary:

The middle portion of this Matt & Bob show from June 22, 2022 covered serious news mixed with outrageous comedy. The hosts discussed the ongoing fallout from the Uvalde school shooting, with Matt playing audio from DPS head Officer McCraw’s damning testimony at the state capitol. McCraw called the law enforcement response an “abject failure,” revealing that officers had the means to stop the shooter within three minutes but were held back by an on-scene commander who waited over 77 minutes. The testimony suggested local police had lied to state officials, making them look bad nationally. This somber discussion highlighted the continuing quest for accountability in the tragedy.

The show also featured lighter Austin-focused content, including a “Do You Speak Austin” segment explaining why the Pecan Street Festival is named as such. Matt educated listeners about how downtown Austin streets were originally named after Texas rivers (north-south) and trees (east-west) before being changed to numbers in 1897-1898. Sixth Street was originally Pecan Street, named after the pecan tree. The hosts also discussed a viral story from Texas Monthly about “Party Island” or the “Bro-tilla” – hundreds of people gathering on stand-up paddleboards at Luneff Point on Lady Bird Lake every weekend since May, complete with floating grills, DJ booths, and sanitation concerns.

The show’s most memorable segment involved celebrating National Onion Ring Day with an outrageous bit where Chewy ate onion rings off adult toys provided by sponsor Taboo Toys. Bob adamantly refused to participate, citing concerns about internet photos, his reputation, and potential future political consequences. His refusal became a running joke as Chewy gamely went through with the challenge, earning increasingly upscale restaurant prizes for each onion ring consumed. The hosts joked about the optics and homophobia, with Matt arguing the toys were “just plastic” no different from forks.

Guest Kat Ramzinski arrived in studio to prepare for an upcoming interview with WWE wrestler Happy Corbin. She ended up providing “coaching” to Chewy during the onion ring challenge, offering techniques from a woman’s perspective. Kat also shared her personal connection to Corbin’s career, noting she’d been following him since 2012-2013 when he joined WWE’s Performance Center, around the same time she started her relationship with Dylan. She reflected on how Corbin’s character evolution might mirror changes in her own life.

The show maintained its characteristic balance of serious local news coverage with absurd comedy, showcasing the hosts’ willingness to push boundaries while also addressing important community issues. Bob’s stubborn refusal to participate in the bit provided excellent comedic tension, while Chewy’s willingness to humiliate himself for the show demonstrated the program’s commitment to entertaining through outrageous stunts. The Austin-focused historical content and local news coverage reinforced the show’s role as a community touchstone for both longtime residents and newcomers.

🕐 Third Hour Analysis 🕐

Analysis of Matt & Bob Show (06-22-2022) – Final Third

Food or restaurants talked about during this portion:

• 01:33:25 – Onion rings being eaten off dogs mentioned (reference to an earlier incident with Chewy)
• 01:41:00 – Happy Corbin discussed his bourbon collection (200 bottles) and mentioned Madcap Moss drinking vodka (Kettle One)
• 01:50:51 – Discussion about restaurant recommendations in Austin with Jess Proudjudeau
• 02:00:10 – Pastor tacos discussion (Matt’s food preference causing debate about proper pronunciation – “tacos al pastor” vs “pastor tacos”)
• 02:00:40 – Taco toppings: pineapple, onion, and cilantro (“drag it through the garden”)
• 02:03:32 – World Cup pre-gaming and nachos mentioned for traditional football tailgating

Any news stories talked about during this portion:

• 02:04:14-02:08:50 – World Cup in Qatar enforcing strict laws including:
• Seven-year jail sentences for sex outside of marriage
• Seven-year jail sentences for homosexuality
• PDA being illegal
• Banning rainbow flags at games
• UK law enforcement warning British fans about penalties for “everyday things accepted at and after the game”

Any interesting facts shared during this portion:

• 01:28:15 – Happy Corbin used to date Amy Schumer
• 01:28:35 – Happy Corbin and Pat McAfee were both with the Indianapolis Colts in 2009 (one drafted, one signed)
• 01:31:20 – Wrestling factions explained: NWO, DX, Nexus, Free Birds, Von Erichs mentioned
• 01:35:45 – Happy Corbin is 6’8″ and 285 pounds
• 01:35:56 – Happy Corbin has a 200-bottle bourbon collection
• 01:47:56 – The “End of Days” finisher was created by complete accident in developmental on a crash pad ring
• 02:09:28 – Wrestling is described as “the longest scripted TV show”

Any memorable moments during this portion:

• 01:29:00-01:31:00 – The hosts explaining to listeners why they let Kat conduct the Happy Corbin interview (95% listener approval)
• 01:31:18-01:33:25 – Kat explaining wrestling faction roles and assigning each host their role (Bob as manager, Matt as valet/cheater, Chewy as punching bag)
• 01:36:40 – Bob’s “Coconut Fontaine” wrestling name creation and the explanation (white on inside, brown on outside, flaky, hard to crack)
• 01:44:45-01:47:30 – Happy Corbin describing giving Becky Lynch the “End of Days” finisher at Extreme Rules and the crowd’s reaction
• 01:49:00 – Happy Corbin discussing throwing Rey Mysterio off a 10-story building and keeping his mask on his wall
• 01:57:00-02:01:20 – Channing Camille’s customized soap gift bags for the show, including record-shaped soap and “Coconut Fontaine” soap
• 02:01:03 – Bob’s defense of not washing his legs (“protective oil” and gravity doing the work)

Any guests on the show:

• 01:33:43-01:52:10 – Happy Corbin (Baron Corbin) from WWE via phone interview conducted primarily by Kat

“This or That” segment – Who was being asked and What were the questions and answers:

• 01:55:50-01:57:30 – Hosts and Kat discussing what type of wrestler they would be:
• Kat: Wants to be a heel (villain) but believes you end up being good at the opposite of what you want
• Chewy: Prefers the Stone Cold type – baby face with villain qualities, not aligned with any side
• Bob: Would be “Coconut Fontaine” – a well-dressed, metrosexual manager type similar to Stokely Hathaway

Please provide a 5 paragraph summary of this portion of the show:

The final third of the show centered around the highly anticipated interview with WWE’s Happy Corbin (Baron Corbin), conducted primarily by guest host Kat, a comedian and wrestling enthusiast. Before the interview, the hosts recapped for listeners why they decided to let Kat conduct the interview, explaining that 95% of their audience voted for this arrangement since Kat’s knowledge far exceeded theirs. Kat taught the hosts wrestling terminology, explaining that they formed a “faction” (team) with Bob as the manager, Matt as the valet who does the cheating, and Chewy as the punching bag who would eventually rise up.

The Happy Corbin interview proved engaging and entertaining, with Kat asking knowledgeable questions about specific moments in his career. Corbin discussed his feuds with comedians-turned-wrestlers, including Madcap Moss and Pat McAfee, both former NFL players. He shared interesting personal details, including his 200-bottle bourbon collection, his disdain for Madcap’s vodka drinking, and how he used to date Amy Schumer. The conversation covered several memorable wrestling moments, including when Corbin delivered his signature “End of Days” finisher to Becky Lynch at Extreme Rules, which he described as creating a shocking reaction from the crowd, and when he threw Rey Mysterio off a 10-story building during a Money in the Bank match.

After the interview, the show received customized gifts from Channing Camille of Taylor Soap Bar and Gift Shop, including record-shaped soaps and candles with custom Matt & Bob labels. This sparked a tangential but humorous discussion about Bob’s shower habits, specifically his refusal to wash his legs because he believes the water running down his body and the “protective oil” on his legs are sufficient. The debate included comparisons to brushless car washes and rain showers, with Kat and Matt expressing disbelief at Bob’s hygiene philosophy.

The conversation shifted to World Cup soccer when Bob brought up upcoming matches and reminisced about watching games with Chewy four years prior at Ojos Locos. This led to a discussion about strict laws in Qatar, where the World Cup would be hosted, including seven-year jail sentences for sex outside of marriage, homosexuality, and public displays of affection. The hosts expressed confusion about why Qatar was chosen as a host location given these restrictions, discussing how British fans were being warned about penalties for “everyday things” they typically do at games.

The show concluded with reflections on their wrestling venture and discussions about what type of wrestlers each host would be. Bob created his wrestling persona “Coconut Fontaine” (brown on outside, white on inside, flaky, hard to crack), while Chewy expressed preference for the Stone Cold Steve Austin type who blurs the line between hero and villain. Kat explained that wrestlers typically excel at the opposite of what they initially want to be, and the group agreed that wrestling should be viewed as a “live action comic book” and the longest-running scripted TV show, giving them permission to enjoy it without embarrassment.