🎙️ First Hour Analysis 🎙️

Analysis of Radio Show Transcript

Food items/restaurants talked about:

Timestamps and mentions:

• 09:16 – Jewboy Burger (Jewish man Burger) – Matt and Chewy had lunch there
• 09:56 – Matt ordered a two-third pound burger
• 10:00 – Discussion about single eighth pound patty preferences
• 10:32 – Burger King from the 80s found behind wall in Delaware mall (Nods to the Odd segment)
• 10:50 – Discussion of Wendy’s salad bar from the 80s
• 12:00 – Taco Bell with long counter and bell discussion
• 12:20 – Pizza Hut with salad bar and jukebox
• 12:46 – Spaghetti Warehouse mentioned
• 12:50 – You Are Cooks steakhouse discussion
• 13:00 – Garlic toast at You Are Cooks
• 13:30 – Fondue/The Melting Pot discussion
• 13:51 – Dip Dip Dip Tatsuya mentioned
• 14:00 – Ponchos (raise flag for more food)
• 14:20 – Brazilian Steakhouse/Fogo de Chão discussion
• 25:58 – Refried beans in a tortilla (Bob’s meal)
• 26:09 – Kraft single cheese on tostada shell
• 26:20 – Capri Sun and juice boxes
• 26:40 – Potato bun discussion (Matt not a fan)

News stories talked about during this portion:

Nods to the Odd segments:

• 00:32 – Fully intact Burger King from the 80s found behind wall at Concord Mall in Delaware
• 15:06 – Man at New Jersey airport found with nearly $1 million worth of cocaine hidden in electric wheelchair (Gabriel Ruiz, 34, coming from Dominican Republic with 13 bricks/23 pounds)
• 17:48 – Semi truck flipped over in Utah hauling 200 active beehives; driver, passenger, and EMTs treated for bee stings
• 20:44 – July 4th is the most dangerous day for phones (80% jump in water-related issues, 10% bump in cracked screens, 65% increase in lost phones)
• 35:01 – Nuclear-powered flying cruise ship concept that could carry 5,000 guests and stay airborne for years

What was the “Click Click Boom” segment about?

• The transcript does not contain a “Click Click Boom” segment in this portion

Funny moments or memorable quotes during this portion:

Sleep discussion:

• 04:26 – Matt: “At 11 o’clock I’m telling myself I’ve gotta get five hours. I gotta get four hours, now the pressure’s mounting”
• 05:00 – Discussion about sleep being like a coma: “we were designed so that for like a third of our life, we just collapse into a coma”
• 06:14 – “Wouldn’t it be great if your Tesla, you could just put it in sleep mode and that’s how it charged itself?”

Sexual innuendo:

• 06:47 – Discussion about Matt’s wife and “dirty six” and getting in the sheets
• 07:05 – Bob: “Is there any subduction left at this point or?” (meant seduction)

Sleep and napping:

• 08:32 – “Why did they take it away from us in kindergarten?” (referring to nap time)
• 08:52 – “Spain said, let’s not take this away”

Bowie Barbie:

• 32:38 – Bob: “I gotta call my dad first and get permission” (about buying a Bowie Barbie doll)
• 32:40 – “Daddy, can I buy a doll? He wouldn’t even let me have a GI Joe”

Cocaine smuggling:

• 16:00 – Discussion about Alexa ordering cocaine: “Alexa. Order war cocaine. Order five pounds of blow”
• 16:17 – Matt: “I’ve never watched Scarface… Name a good Brian DePalma movie”

Nuclear flying cruise ship:

• 36:33 – “George Bernard Shaw sounds like a serial killer”
• 38:55 – Response to optimist/pessimist quote: “the optimist invents the aeroplane, the pessimist invents the parachute”

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

Bob’s Rock and Roll News segment began with coverage of a brawl that broke out at an Eagles concert in Hyde Park, London over the weekend. Security guards struggled to contain the fight as fans threw punches, eventually requiring backup to remove the fighters while the band played on, completely oblivious to the altercation. Bob joked about Don Henley being unshakeable and made references to Eagles songs, though he accidentally referenced “Let the Boys Be Boys” which was pointed out as being from the wrong band. The hosts discussed whether the Eagles had already played in Austin at the Moody Center.

The second story introduced a new segment called “Kiss Corner,” focusing on Gene Simmons dissing former bandmates Peter Criss and Ace Frehley. Despite open invitations for the two original members to participate in encores on Kiss’s “forever never-ending final concert tour,” Simmons questioned whether they have the physical stamina to handle a full Kiss show. Bob noted that Ace Frehley had stated he would only participate if he could be the only spaceman on stage, leading to humorous commentary about 80-year-old men arguing over costumes and whether the whole tour was a scam.

The third story covered the release of a new Bowie Barbie to celebrate the 50th anniversary of both “Hunky Dory” and “Ziggy Stardust and the Spiders from Mars” albums. Bob mentioned he had just purchased the 50th anniversary vinyl of Ziggy Stardust, half-speed mastered, and highly recommended it. The Barbie Signature Collection doll features a replica of Bowie’s iconic powder blue suit from the “Life on Mars” video and his Thin White Duke era, complete with bright red hair and bold blue eyeshadow. The doll retails for $50 at major retailers, and Bob joked about needing his father’s permission to buy it since he wasn’t allowed to have a GI Joe as a child.

The final story discussed Jack White’s Third Man Records releasing Prince’s lost 1986 album “Camille.” White plans to re-edit and remaster the project, which will be released under Prince’s feminine alter ego, Camille. Bob noted he had visited Third Man Records in Nashville and recommended it to listeners with the means. The article mentioned the LP has been pitch-shifted to make Prince’s vocals sound more feminine, though Bob admitted the whole concept was confusing and promised to research it over the four-day weekend.

Throughout the Rock and Roll News segment, there was playful banter between the hosts, with Bob using his “rock and roll news voice” and Matt frequently interjecting with jokes and comments. Bob expressed frustration at one point, telling Matt to “shut the hell up” for ruining the segment, though this was said in a joking manner. The segment showcased Bob’s enthusiasm for classic rock artists and his collector mentality, particularly regarding David Bowie memorabilia.

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

• The Eagles
• Kiss
• David Bowie
• Prince
• Jack White/Third Man Records

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

The show opened with the hosts discussing sleep issues, particularly Matt’s struggle with insomnia on Monday nights. The conversation evolved into a philosophical discussion about what triggers sleep and how the pressure to fall asleep makes it harder to do so. Bob shared that he also experienced insomnia the night before after attending a comedy show, and the hosts discussed how different people have varying abilities to fall asleep, with Matt noting his wife can fall asleep anywhere under any conditions. They also reminisced about kindergarten nap time and joked about needing workplace naps, with references to Spain’s siesta culture.

Food dominated much of the conversation, starting with Matt and Chewy’s lunch at Jewboy Burger the previous day while Bob had to help his elderly neighbor. The hosts engaged in extensive discussion about restaurant gimmicks, including nostalgic mentions of You Are Cooks steakhouse, Pizza Hut’s 1970s salad bar era, and various other retro dining concepts. Matt expressed his preference for simple burgers without potato buns and minimal toppings, leading to jokes about his eating habits. Bob shared an emotional moment about helping his 54-year neighbor prepare to leave the home she built with her late husband, which led to a touching discussion about life transitions and retirement communities.

The show featured several “Nods to the Odd” segments covering unusual news stories, including the discovery of a fully intact 1980s Burger King behind a wall in a Delaware mall, cocaine smuggling in wheelchairs, a semi-truck accident involving 200 beehives in Utah, and statistics showing July 4th is the most dangerous day for cell phones. The hosts also discussed a concept design for a nuclear-powered flying cruise ship that could carry 5,000 guests and stay airborne for years, with Bob expressing enthusiasm while Matt remained skeptical about the physics and feasibility. Throughout the show, there was playful banter and inside jokes between the three hosts, with plans mentioned for lunch and a distillery tour later that day.

⏰ Second Hour Analysis ⏰

Matt & Bob Show Analysis (6-30-2022, Second Third)

Food items/restaurants talked about:

43:44 – Austin Chronicle Best of Restaurants poll discussion begins with Melanie Haupt

44:00 – Poll categories include: best restaurant, best bakery, best coffee shop, best milkshake, best bathroom

46:34 – Mayor McCheese (McDonald’s reference)

47:08 – Matt’s El Rancho – celebrated its 70th anniversary

47:27 – Pizza Hut with old-fashioned roof mentioned

47:41 – Spaghetti Warehouse

47:08 – Monterey House (North or South locations)

47:16 – Thundercloud Subs (roast beef and avocado)

49:30 – Taco Bell

49:39 – A&W and Long John Silver’s (mashup restaurants)

49:43 – Combination Pizza Hut and Taco Bell

50:20 – Contigo (dearly departed) – discussed for hand soap (1756 scent)

53:00 – Suerte’s wallpaper mentioned

55:12 – Home Slice on North Loop – has extensive bathroom amenities

58:01 – Meat and bread (porchetta sandwich mentioned)

58:17 – Cheesecake Factory (mentioned as having too many choices)

News stories talked about:

38:00-40:00 – Discussion about old Burger King with wall opened up (potential hoax)

43:13 – iPhone 15th anniversary (went on sale yesterday/this week 15 years ago)

Interesting facts shared:

47:27 – Pizza Hut’s distinctive roof was based on the original building the first Pizza Hut occupied, not Hawaiian architecture

50:20-51:00 – Contigo restaurant used Jean Baptiste 1756 hand soap in women’s bathroom (bergamot magnolia scent)

51:20 – Men’s room at Contigo only had Dial soap

55:12 – Home Slice North Loop has extensive bathroom amenities including feminine hygiene products, perfume, lotion, and toothpicks

55:35 – Men’s side at Home Slice has throwback colognes from the 70s (Aqua Velva, Old Spice)

04:20 – iPhone was revolutionary because previous phones were designed around being phones with 10-key pads

04:35 – Phone miniaturization was the trend before iPhone

05:00 – Nokia and Motorola dominated phone market before iPhone

05:23 – Apple is now the largest (or one of the largest) corporations

14:30 – CDs could hold 80 minutes vs. vinyl’s 35-40 minutes (20 minutes per side)

Funny or memorable quotes:

42:05 – “Mayor McCheese isn’t a real mayor.”

42:57 – “Mayor Slash” (confusing Guns N’ Roses member with Mayor Adler)

45:17 – Bob: “Always allow a little space for the colon, I say.”

47:17 – About Taco Bell: “I feel like the taco bell should have a working bell at every location”

51:37 – Bob about bathroom amenities at gentleman’s clubs: “They’ll do your taxes right on the spot.”

53:00 – About bathroom selfies: “Chef’s kiss? Chef’s kiss. I think if you’re in the bathroom, you don’t want to do a chef’s kiss unless you’ve just washed your hands.”

53:09 – Bob: “I just want two bolts on the seat. That’s it. I just don’t want it sliding around.”

02:15 – About “Ringers” restaurant concept: “You could have a Salisbury steak dinner just in your hand”

07:20 – About older people not recording events: “I never have my phone out taking photos when something’s happening I’m always just like Oh, look at that thing.”

08:41 – Chewy about Android vs iPhone: “That’s the division that I’m worried about…not a political thing. It’s gonna be phone…like a civil war”

Guests in the studio or special visitors:

43:36 – Melanie Haupt from the Austin Chronicle visited to discuss the Best of Austin Restaurants poll

Recurring jokes or gags:

41:13-43:00 – Extended bit about not remembering Austin Mayor’s name (Stephen Adler)

49:25-03:15 – “Ringers” restaurant concept – a 5-year running joke about frozen food in donut shapes on sticks

42:05 – Mayor McCheese reference

“This or That” segment:

11:00-19:30 – Bonus Bob Father Question of the Day: “No Clunker Albums” (All Killer, No Filler)

Albums mentioned:

• Bob: David Bowie’s “Rise and Fall of Ziggy Stardust and the Spiders from Mars”
• Bob: Fleetwood Mac “Rumours”
• Matt: Prince “Purple Rain” soundtrack
• Bob: Thin Lizzy “Jailbreak”
• Chewy: Metallica “…And Justice for All”
• Matt: Black Sabbath “Paranoid”
• Chewy: Anderson .Paak “Malibu”
• Chewy: Frank Ocean “Channel Orange”
• Chewy: 50 Cent “Get Rich or Die Tryin'”
• Jonathan (caller): Nine Inch Nails “Pretty Hate Machine”
• Matt: The Beatles “Abbey Road”
• Chris (caller): Led Zeppelin IV
• Tracy (caller): William Topley “Water Taxi”
• James (caller): Guns N’ Roses “Appetite for Destruction” and Nirvana “Nevermind”

5 Paragraph Summary:

The second third of the show featured a significant segment with Melanie Haupt from the Austin Chronicle, who came in to discuss the launch of the Best of Austin Restaurants poll. The poll, which opened that day and runs through July 18th, represents a return to the Chronicle’s roots after pivoting to the “First Plates” critic-focused format. Melanie explained that the poll includes numerous creative categories beyond just “best restaurant,” including best bakery, coffee shop, milkshake, and even best bathroom. The hosts enthusiastically engaged with Melanie about bathroom amenities, with particular focus on wallpaper (important for bathroom selfies), hand soap quality, and cleanliness.

A major portion of the show celebrated the 15th anniversary of the iPhone’s release. The hosts reflected on how revolutionary the device was, noting that all previous phones had been designed around being phones with keypads, while Apple created a glass-faced computer communicator. They discussed how the iPhone changed daily life, eliminating situations where people couldn’t instantly access information during conversations. The discussion also touched on how different generations interact with their phones, with younger people instinctively recording moments while the hosts’ generation often forgets to capture events on their devices.

The show included an extended “Bonus Bob Father Question of the Day” segment asking listeners to name “no clunker albums” – records where every song is killer with no filler. The hosts and callers offered numerous suggestions spanning multiple genres and decades, from classic rock (Led Zeppelin IV, Fleetwood Mac’s Rumours) to hip-hop (50 Cent’s Get Rich or Die Tryin’) to industrial (Nine Inch Nails’ Pretty Hate Machine). The discussion revealed how nostalgia and repeated radio play influence perceptions of album quality, and touched on how CD technology’s longer running time (80 minutes vs. vinyl’s 35-40 minutes) led to albums with more filler tracks.

Throughout the segment, the hosts revisited a long-running joke about a restaurant concept called “Ringers,” where entire meals would be frozen into ring shapes, battered, fried, and served on sticks. Despite five years of workshopping, Melanie diplomatically suggested they might need more market research. The bit exemplified the show’s playful dynamic and willingness to commit to absurd concepts. Other recurring elements included forgetting Mayor Steve Adler’s name and making references to Mayor McCheese.

The final portion shifted to summer etiquette rules, focusing particularly on beach and pool behavior. The hosts discussed their annoyance with being splashed at pools despite being in the water, comparing it to an invasion of personal space. They debated proper beach spacing etiquette, with Matt expressing frustration about people setting up umbrellas in front of those who arrived early and established the “first row” near the water. The segment also touched on the RadioShack Twitter account apparently being hacked with inappropriate content, representing the first time anyone had discussed RadioShack in 25 years.

🕐 Third Hour Analysis 🕐

Analysis of Matt & Bob Show (Last Third – 06-30-2022)

Food or restaurants talked about during this portion:

01:23:31 – Beach Etiquette Discussion:

• Discussion about food vendors at the beach (Paletta man with ice creams, Elote truck)

01:37:36 – Cricket Protein Bars:

• Golden Cricket protein bar company discussed (Austin-based, founded by Cards Against Humanity creators)
• Flavor: peanut butter chocolate banana
• Made with cricket protein
• Promotion code available at KXAN website for 10% off
• Discussion of crickets as sustainable protein (uses 2,000 times less water than whey protein, 200 times less greenhouse gases)
• Buffalo cauliflower at Alamo Drafthouse mentioned favorably by Chewy
• Cauliflower mashed potatoes discussed negatively by Chewy

01:54:25 – Day Slide Lunch Plans:

• Discussion about restaurant choice for day slide
• Mentioned jackfruit burger on menu
• Chewy concerned it might be vegetarian-focused
• Meeting with Chris from Still Austin Whiskey for lunch and distillery tour

Any news stories talked about during this portion:

01:37:36 – 01:41:04:

• Austin company Golden Cricket launching cricket protein bars as sustainable food alternative
• Founded by creators of Cards Against Humanity game
• KXAN coverage of the product

Any interesting facts shared during this portion:

01:25:34 – Beach Etiquette Facts:

• Don’t shake sandy towels without checking wind direction
• Pay attention to wind when using spray sunscreen
• Taking sunglasses off when greeting people is considered upper-level etiquette
• Music doesn’t travel far on the beach

01:37:36 – Cricket Protein Facts:

• Crickets are the most nutritious and sustainable form of protein according to Eli Halpern of Golden Cricket
• Takes 2,000 times less water to produce than whey protein or meat
• Expends 200 times less greenhouse gases
• Uses a fraction of the space to farm
• Crickets drink pineapple juice which supposedly affects their taste

01:48:02 – Vehicle Registration:

• You have 30 days to register a vehicle in Texas after purchase
• Tesla doesn’t roll tax, title and license into purchase price
• Many DMV/tax office locations now require appointments (though some drive-thru locations may not)

Any memorable moments during this portion:

01:23:31 – 01:29:00 – Beach Etiquette Rant:

• Matt’s passionate complaints about people setting up in front of him at the beach despite him being “front row Joe”
• Bob’s hypothetical about a bachelorette party getting a pass
• Discussion of Confederate flag beach setups and people fishing where swimmers are

01:27:08 – PA System Beach Story:

• Matt’s story about two guys at Padre who set up a PA system with generator and blasted kumbia music
• A husband confronted them, got called the “P word” as he walked away after backing down

01:32:42 – 01:36:30 – ZZ Top Ticket Giveaway:

• “Seeing Double” trivia game with double letters (matching ZZ Top theme)
• Steve dominated 4-0 over Bart
• Both contestants won tickets despite the lopsided score
• Questions included BB King, double-A batteries, CC Deville, double-D’s, RR Martin, JJ Pickle, GG Allin, EE Cummings

01:40:30 – 01:43:00 – Giant Dong Incident:

• Matt forgot to hide giant dongs before a female guest arrived
• Bob chased around the room with them before forgetting to put them away

01:47:02 – 01:51:30 – Bob’s Two Tesla Revelation:

• Bob casually mentions he now has two Teslas in household
• Claims saving $800/month
• Matt and Chewy shocked they weren’t told about second Tesla purchase
• Bob insists he mentioned it but they don’t remember

01:44:00 – 01:53:00 – Day Slide Drama:

• Bob trying to get out of day slide plans that have been on calendar for two weeks
• Claims he needs to register his wife’s Tesla at DMV
• Matt calling him out for always creating excuses to ruin his day
• Revealed he has five 19-year-olds at LAN party at his house
• Eventually commits to going after learning a car is being sent

Any callers this portion:

01:32:42 – ZZ Top Trivia:

• Steve (caller) – competed and won
• Bart (caller) – competed and also won tickets

What were the “Facts of the Day” from their segment:

01:37:36 – Cricket/Sustainability Facts:

• Insects are the most nutritious and sustainable form of protein
• Cricket protein takes 2,000 times less water to produce than whey protein or meat
• Crickets expend 200 times less greenhouse gases than traditional protein sources
• Crickets use a fraction of the space to farm compared to traditional livestock

What was the “Kick Out the Jams” segment about:

01:46:30 – 01:47:00:

• Brief mention that ZZ Top tickets giveaway was happening
• The actual segment name wasn’t used, but this appears to be when they were giving away concert tickets

5 Paragraph Summary:

The final third of the June 30, 2022 Matt & Bob show opened with an extensive discussion about beach etiquette, covering everything from people setting up in front of others to spray sunscreen wind direction awareness. Matt shared frustrations about being “front row Joe” only to have people block his view, and told a memorable story about two men at Padre who set up a PA system with a generator to blast music, leading to a confrontation where a husband backed down and was mocked. The hosts debated whether music, fishing near swimmers, and fireworks were acceptable beach behaviors, with disagreements about where the line should be drawn on personal freedom versus consideration for others.

The show conducted a ZZ Top ticket giveaway featuring a “Seeing Double” trivia game themed around double letters to match the band’s name. Steve dominated competitor Bart with a 4-0 score, correctly answering questions about BB King, double-A batteries, and JJ Pickle, while both struggled with questions about GG Allin and EE Cummings. Despite the lopsided competition, the show had extra tickets available, so both contestants won pairs of tickets to see ZZ Top, with Matt noting that Steve earned his while Bart got lucky.

A significant portion of the show focused on an Austin-based company called Golden Cricket, founded by the creators of Cards Against Humanity, which is producing cricket protein bars. The hosts discussed the sustainability benefits, including crickets using 2,000 times less water and producing 200 times fewer greenhouse gases than traditional protein sources. While acknowledging that insects are hard to sell as food in American culture, they debated whether the peanut butter chocolate banana flavored bars might catch on. Matt assigned Chewy to reach out to Golden Cricket to bring samples to the studio, despite Chewy’s protests that eating crickets isn’t part of his brand.

The revelation that Bob now owns two Teslas created surprise and mockery from Matt and Chewy, who claimed they were never told about the second vehicle purchase despite Bob insisting he had mentioned it. Bob defended the purchase by claiming he saves $800 monthly on gas and has noticed minimal change to his electric bill from charging both vehicles. This led to jokes about Bob having “a Tesla for each fireplace” in reference to an earlier show moment, and Matt sarcastically commenting about Bob “living in the future” while they’re stuck in the past with vehicles costing under $20,000.

The show concluded with tension over their planned “day slide” – a day drinking excursion with Chris from Still Austin Whiskey that had been on the calendar for two weeks. Bob attempted to back out, citing end-of-month responsibilities, DMV appointments for registering his wife’s new Tesla, and having five 19-year-olds at a LAN party at his house. Matt called him out for his pattern of creating excuses to ruin planned activities, leading to Bob temporarily storming out of the studio. He eventually committed to attending after learning a car would be sent for transportation, though concerns emerged about the restaurant possibly being vegetarian-focused, with Chewy particularly worried about the jackfruit burger featured on the menu.