🎙️ First Hour Analysis 🎙️

Analysis of Matt & Bob Show Transcript (07-14-2022)

Is it a Hot Dog Friday Show?

No – The show took place on Thursday, as mentioned at timestamp 00:32.845.

Food items/restaurants talked about:

• Mountain Dew (regular and hard alcoholic version) – 09:29.306 to 12:03.227
• Taco Bell – 12:13.640
• Baja Blast – 12:07.029 to 12:25.060
• Watermelon and Black Cherry flavored Hard Mountain Dew – 11:59.200
• Four Loco – mentioned at 10:41.200
• Mac n Cheese – referenced in show title but not discussed in this portion
• Ice cream sample from H-E-B – 38:02.270
• Tortilla – 40:45.168
• Burgers – 41:00.037
• Diet discussion with four ounces of meat and vegetables – 41:01.562
• Mexican diet joke (flour to corn) – 41:14.905

News stories talked about during this portion:

• 14:42.603 to 20:07.339: Man convicted of traveling to Michigan to kidnap ex-girlfriend 20 years after breakup (Demone Burke case)
• 20:57.047 to 22:06.949: Woman panicked by snake on car, drove for over an hour until running out of gas

What was the “Click Click Boom” segment about?

This segment was not featured in this portion of the show.

Funny moments or memorable quotes during this portion:

• 00:24.213: “I’ll be a professional. I’m contractually obligated.”
• 02:20.641: Discussion about ball sweat and wearing jeans in 115-degree weather
• 02:32.286: “cornstarch” suggestion for working outside
• 04:06.322: Cement vs. C-ment pronunciation debate
• 05:38.689: “You don’t elevate yourself and change who you are. You just elevate people’s understanding of what a hick means.”
• 08:39.030: “Homeless people have phones. Everybody does.”
• 10:32.000: “teeth are falling out through all those states” (about Hard Mountain Dew)
• 13:30.410: Bob’s story about “clambakes” in England on a “heath” – met with sarcasm
• 26:15.904: “We are family!” sung randomly during music discussion
• 28:05.071: Bob dismissing Shannon’s music as “fabricated BS” and “not music”
• 34:08.268: Lou Reed lyric: “Remember the city is a funny place. Something like a circus or a sewer.”
• 34:33.691: “Your Latino heritage has been tossed to the curb to be, rather to be Italian today”
• 38:28.696: “Could your mom come here and squirt?” – discussion about holy water
• 41:14.905: “Mexican diet” joke – “switching from flour to corn”

Phone callers this portion:

• 32:53.488: Someone from Matt’s YouTube show suggested the “Mexican diet” joke

Bob’s Rock and Roll News segment:

Bob’s Rock and Roll News covered several music industry stories with his typical sardonic commentary style. He opened by noting that KISS had to cancel their Australian concert in Townsville, Queensland because the venue had double-booked a rugby game on the same night. Bob sarcastically questioned whether KISS was truly “topping headlines” and commented on their never-ending “End of the Road” tour, suggesting they were trying to work out arrangements like playing at halftime or using a KISS-branded ball.

The segment continued with news about a video game called “Exit Vale” inspired by the band Tool. The game was described as “a Final Fantasy game inside a Tool music video,” combining the band’s distinctive visual aesthetic with role-playing game elements. Bob mentioned that Tool currently has a hot vinyl box set available and encouraged Tool fans to check out the game’s Kickstarter campaign for more information.

Bob then discussed Funko Pop collectibles, sharing his personal collection which includes Alice Cooper, Kurt Cobain, John Lennon, Joey Ramone, and two Jimi Hendrix figures. He announced that Alice in Chains would be getting their own Funko Pop treatment in a “Dirt Deluxe Box” to commemorate the 30th anniversary of their iconic grunge album, originally released September 29, 1992. The set would include four-inch figures of all band members in a protective hard case that could be wall-mounted, retailing for $59 at stores like Walmart.

The news segment also covered “Rockin’ 1000,” described as “the biggest rock band on Earth” – a collective of one thousand musicians including producers, filmmakers, communication experts, and sound engineers who perform together. Bob reported they recently played Foo Fighters songs and announced plans for a tribute to Guns N’ Roses, specifically “Paradise City.” Matt made jokes comparing them to the current size of Mötley Crüe members, particularly Vince Neil.

Bob concluded with congratulations to Peter Jackson and the Beatles for receiving ten Emmy nominations for the “Get Back” documentary. The nominations included Outstanding Directing in a Documentary, Outstanding Documentary, Outstanding Picture Editing, and Outstanding Sound Mixing and Editing. He mentioned that a Blu-ray release with extra footage and the entire rooftop concert was forthcoming. Bob then introduced a new feature: “Rock and Roll Lyric of the Day,” reading a Lou Reed quote from “Coney Island Baby”: “Remember the city is a funny place. Something like a circus or a sewer.”

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

• KISS
• Tool
• Alice in Chains
• Foo Fighters
• Guns N’ Roses
• The Beatles
• Lou Reed (Coney Island Baby)
• Grand Funk Railroad (mentioned as comparison at 17:02.383)

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

The show opened on Thursday morning with Bob introducing Matt Bearden and Chuy El Dorado with humorous fanfare. The hosts immediately launched into casual banter about dealing with Texas heat, discussing Matt’s preference for jeans despite 115-degree weather and strategies like using cornstarch to manage sweat. This led to a meandering conversation touching on Matt’s family history with manual labor, his 76-year-old father wanting to pour concrete despite having COVID, and a debate about whether to pronounce it “cement” or “c-ment.” The discussion evolved into a broader conversation about regional accents, with Matt arguing that educated people shouldn’t abandon their “hick” accents but instead elevate people’s understanding of what those accents represent, comparing it to how British accents automatically confer an air of intelligence.

The middle portion featured several segments including “Nods to the Odd” news stories. One disturbing story covered a Massachusetts man named Demone Burke who was sentenced to over 10 years in federal prison for attempting to kidnap his ex-girlfriend in Michigan – 20 years after they broke up. Police found an extensive collection of kidnapping equipment in his vehicle including stun guns, smoke grenades, zip ties, a modified saw, night vision equipment, and drugs. A lighter story involved a woman who panicked when she saw a snake on her car, drove for over an hour in fear, and only stopped when she ran out of gas, at which point the snake simply crawled away. The hosts also discussed Hard Mountain Dew’s successful launch in Tennessee, Florida, and Iowa, with Chuy expressing enthusiasm for the alcoholic beverage variants.

The show took an unexpected musical turn when Matt revealed he woke up with Shannon’s 1983 dance hit “Give Me Tonight” stuck in his head. This sparked a generational divide as Bob dismissed it as “fabricated” computer music while Matt nostalgically recalled a teammate named Davion who would breakdance and sing the song at baseball practice in Louisiana. Bob’s unfamiliarity with early ’80s dance music frustrated Matt, who had to explain the entire post-disco dance genre. The segment concluded with Matt proposing that Chuy’s mother, who was on a winning streak with lottery tickets and had just won a four-digit amount on scratch-offs, come bless their studio with holy water to improve their luck. Despite Matt’s earnest request, Chuy deflected by suggesting his mother likely had a gambling problem, though her occasional wins made it seem less problematic.

⏰ Second Hour Analysis ⏰

Analysis of Matt & Bob Show Transcript (Second Third)

Food items/restaurants talked about:

Tortillas/Tacos:

• 42:52 – Discussion of corn vs flour tortillas for tacos
• Flour tortillas described as only good for peanut butter
• Corn tortillas preferred for holding fajita juice

Trash/Garbage Discussion:

• 43:38 – City of Austin changing trash pickup times to 5:30 AM due to heat
• Discussion of “hot garbage” and early morning collection

Cyclist Hit-and-Run:

• 46:53 – Keith Culver, 73, killed in hit-and-run on East Stasney Lane in March
• $50,000 reward offered
• Black Toyota sedan (possibly Corolla or Camry) sought

Macaroni and Cheese Debate (Extended Discussion starting 56:17):

• Bob claims mac and cheese is “child’s food”
• Kraft box mac and cheese discussed
• Cover 3: brick chicken mac and cheese
• Pluckers: Holy macaroni (fried mac and cheese balls with strawberry chutney)
• Jack Allen’s Kitchen: five cheese macaroni with chicken
• Luby’s mac and cheese
• Texas Chili Parlor: off-menu mac and cheese with chili
• Spring Hill Catfish in Pflugerville
• Tumble 22
• Rollin’ Smoke (Arbor Food Truck Park, East 12th Street): smoked mac and cheese with brisket
• Clark’s Oyster Bar (1200 West 6th Street): shells and cheese with lump crab
• Hillside Pharmacy (11th/Rosewood): breakfast mac and cheese with bacon and poached egg
• Eddie V’s: lobster mac and cheese
• Roaring Fork: green chili mac and cheese
• Valentina’s mentioned (no mac and cheese on menu)

News stories talked about:

Austin Trash Collection Changes:

• 43:38-46:47 – Austin Resource Recovery moving trash pickup earlier due to summer heat
• Bins must be out by 5:30 AM
• Drivers required to take four 15-minute breaks at 10, 12, 2, and 4
• Change through end of summer

Cyclist Hit-and-Run:

• 46:53-49:49 – Keith Culver, 73, killed March 2022 on East Stasney Lane around 9 AM
• $50,000 reward offered by friends
• Black Toyota sedan sought (possibly Corolla/Camry, or similar Honda/Nissan)
• APD Highway Investigation Tip Line: 512-974-8111
• Crime Stoppers: 512-472-8477

Uvalde Shooting Video Release:

• 50:13-57:05 – Extensive discussion of 84-minute video released by Austin American-Statesman
• 40% of Uvalde city budget went to police
• Infighting between local police, school police, DPS, Texas Rangers, Border Patrol
• Multiple law enforcement agencies blaming each other
• Parents contacted before release; one family objected, others approved
• Debate over video release and media responsibility
• Discussion of police funding and accountability

Interesting facts shared:

• 43:22 – Daniel Gallo (former producer) used to say “Nailed it!” when taking out garbage
• 45:05 – Austin Resource Recovery requiring drivers to take breaks at 10, 12, 2, and 4
• 50:13 – Uvalde police received 40% of city’s entire budget
• 52:35 – Suggestion that someone wanted to control narrative before video release
• 58:58 – Macaroni and cheese is “National Macaroni and Cheese Day”
• 1:01:18 – Secret to Luby’s mac and cheese: oil on macaroni before adding cheese sauce
• 1:01:32 – Piccadilly cafeteria used to make grainy mac and cheese

Phone callers:

Glenn (1:06:26):

• Recommended Rocky and Carlos in Chalmette, Louisiana for baked mac and cheese

Catherine (1:08:02):

• Offered to pay for Bob’s lunch to prove mac and cheese is good
• Recommended Rollin’ Smoke (Arbor Food Truck Park, East 12th): smoked mac and cheese with brisket or pork
• Said mac and cheese is a “vessel for barbecue”

Justin (1:11:11):

• Called about cafeteria-style mac and cheese

Lala (1:12:22):

• Called from Beaumont
• Recommended Roaring Fork’s green chili mac and cheese

Porfirio (1:13:48):

• Recommended brisket mac and cheese food truck on Rainy Street
• Mentioned mornay sauce
• Dropped F-bomb on air

Funny or memorable quotes:

• 42:57 – “A flour tortilla is for peanut butter, and that’s it.”
• 43:22 – Daniel Gallo used to say “Nailed it!” after taking out trash
• 44:32 – “Nobody likes hot garbage.”
• 45:10 – “Saying you’re going to put the trash cans out in the morning is like, I’m going to get gas before work in the morning.”
• 45:33 – “May I suggest Modelo Especial for your rehydration needs”
• 56:54 – “National macaroni and cheese day” discussion
• 59:03 – “You think of macaroni and cheese like a threesome? If it happens to you, fine.”
• 1:00:00 – “Put away childish things.”
• 1:00:18 – Bob on breadcrumbs: “If you put breadcrumbs on your macaroni and cheese, I kind of want to kick you in the teeth.”
• 1:00:45 – “It slaps just as hard.” (Chewy using younger language)
• 1:04:30 – “Don’t use younger language thinking that that’s gonna make your argument any more convincing.”
• 1:09:27 – Howie on mac and cheese being for kids: “I was like, oh my gosh, I’m kind of rethinking this relationship a little bit.”

Guests in the studio or special visitors:

Howie from Law Tigers:

• 1:05:47 onwards – In studio visiting
• Rides motorcycles around Texas
• Sponsors drag races
• Works with Law Tigers (1-800-LAW-TIGERS)
• Discussed motorcycle safety and riding in heat
• Mentioned upcoming September charity event: 60-foot wheelchair drag races at Little River Dragway for Wheelchairs for Warriors
• Gave shoutouts to Providence Cycle Works and Central Texas Harley-Davidson in Round Rock
• Discussed hydration and cooling techniques for riding in heat
• Mentioned wearing cooling vest at drag strip
• Previously raced in May

Recurring jokes or gags:

• Bob’s contrarian food opinions (hating mac and cheese)
• Bob’s diet/salad with lemon juice
• Bob won’t run A/C in his house
• Bob wearing cooling vest during lovemaking
• “Put away childish things” repeated multiple times
• Chalmette, Louisiana references and Matt’s best friend’s mom being a “Chalmation sensation”
• Bob being called “Chuggy” and “bruh”
• References to Bob eating “baby food”
• Craft box mac and cheese debate

Summary:

This portion of the Matt & Bob show from July 14, 2022, covered several serious local news topics mixed with extensive food debates and comedy. The hosts discussed Austin’s new early morning trash collection schedule starting at 5:30 AM, implemented to help sanitation workers beat the extreme summer heat reaching 108-109 degrees. They also covered the ongoing search for a hit-and-run driver who killed 73-year-old cyclist Keith Culver in March, with friends offering a $50,000 reward for information.

The most significant news discussion centered on the release of the Uvalde school shooting video by the Austin American-Statesman. Matt provided thoughtful commentary on the controversy surrounding the release, noting that various law enforcement agencies were blaming each other while Uvalde’s police department had consumed 40% of the city’s entire budget. He expressed frustration with conflicting information from officials and discussed how even police supporters were questioning the response. The hosts committed to continuing coverage rather than letting the story fade.

The lightest and longest segment involved an extensive debate about macaroni and cheese, triggered by National Macaroni and Cheese Day. Bob took the contrarian position that mac and cheese is “child’s food” and not a legitimate entrée, preferring simple Kraft box preparation. This sparked passionate responses from Chewy, Matt, multiple callers, and guest Howie from Law Tigers, who all championed various Austin restaurants serving elevated versions with ingredients like lobster, brisket, crab, and bacon.

Throughout the segment, callers recommended numerous local spots including Rollin’ Smoke, Clark’s Oyster Bar, Jack Allen’s Kitchen, and Hillside Pharmacy’s breakfast mac and cheese with poached egg. Catherine even offered to pay for Bob’s lunch to prove him wrong. The debate became a platform for celebrating Austin’s food scene while Bob doubled down on his position, creating entertaining radio through food controversy.

The show closed with guest Howie from Law Tigers discussing motorcycle safety in Austin’s heat and traffic, promoting an upcoming charity wheelchair drag race event in September benefiting Wheelchairs for Warriors, and giving shoutouts to local motorcycle shops. The combination of serious news coverage, food culture debate, and community connection exemplified the show’s mix of substance and entertainment.

🕐 Third Hour Analysis 🕐

Analysis of Matt & Bob Show (07-14-2022) – Final Third

Food or restaurants talked about during this portion:

• Wheels for Warriors event – Racing event at Little River Dragway in Temple/Belton area off Highway 95 (01:22:18)
• Urban Betty Salons – Two locations (38th & Lamar original, second location, third coming to Round Rock) (01:26:02)
• Urban Betty product line – Shampoo ($28) and Conditioner ($32) in lavender scented and unscented varieties (01:27:09)
• Burger rankings discussion – Most craveable fast food burgers:
• #1: White Castle (01:51:08)
• #2: Crystal (01:55:31)
• #3: Burger King (01:52:18)
• #4: Whataburger (01:50:44)
• #5: Smashburger (01:55:35)
• #6: In-N-Out (01:49:47)
• #7: Carl’s Jr. (01:55:38)
• #8: Red Robin (01:55:39)
• #9: Shake Shack (01:55:40)
• #10: Five Guys (01:48:01)
• Notable omissions: McDonald’s, Wendy’s (01:47:53)
• P. Terry’s – mentioned as local alternative (01:50:10)
• Hilbert’s – Local Austin burger spot on Cameron Road behind Capitol Plaza, caller Edward drives an hour from Jarrell to visit (01:56:11)
• Buddies on Burnett – Free pool Monday nights (01:43:19)

Memorable moments during this portion:

• Conditioner as lubricant segment (01:32:12-01:37:10) – Matt orchestrated an extended comedic segment where Chewy demonstrated Urban Betty conditioner’s “glide” properties using a mannequin named Tomas, with innuendo-laden commentary about the product’s “craveable” qualities for male grooming purposes
• Matt’s “Proud to be an American” parody (01:57:42) – Matt improvised lyrics about Hilbert’s burgers to the tune of “God Bless the USA,” blaming the restaurant for his weight gain from 155 pounds to his current size when he lived behind their 34th & Lamar location in 2003
• Chewy’s passionate defense of Wendy’s Baconator (01:46:37) – “100%. You don’t lose. You don’t fail. It doesn’t miss.”
• Chewy’s outrage over In-N-Out ranking (01:49:49) – “Do not tell me In-N-Out is anywhere in the top 10. They don’t even have jalapeños!”

Guests on the show:

• Howie (01:22:18-01:24:44) – Friend of the show who races in wheelchair racing events, discussed Wheels for Warriors event and top fuel nitro bikes
• David and Shelley (01:24:18-01:38:05) – Founders of Weird Homes Tour; Shelley owns Urban Betty Salons and launched product line after 5-year development (started 2017, launched November 2021); discussed potential return of Weird Homes Tour in October partnering with Modern Homes Tour; also discussed their vinyl collecting hobby with Bob

“This or That” segment:

• Thunder Road Game for Bruce Springsteen tickets (01:39:48-01:45:45) – Contestants: James vs. Edwin
• Question 1: Road that is Highway 183 with other names – Edwin answered: Research Boulevard (correct)
• Question 2: Road Bob calls “the greatest road” – James answered: Burnet Road (correct)
• Question 3: Trail to former airport – James answered: Airport Boulevard (correct)
• Question 4: Road that sounds like it encircles the city but doesn’t – James answered: Loop One/360 (correct, accepted both)
• Question 5 (worth 2 points): Street with bars, restaurants, “nines and tens” that sounds like bad weather – James won (answer: Rainey Street)
• Winner: James – won tickets to Bruce Springsteen at Moody Center, February 16 (Thursday night)

Predictions made during this portion:

• Weird Homes Tour return (01:24:53) – David and Shelley “hopefully” bringing back the tour in October 2022, potentially partnering with Modern Homes Tour
• Urban Betty Round Rock location (01:26:23) – Third salon location purchased, awaiting permits, opening “later this year or early next year”

Five Paragraph Summary:

The final third of the show began with guest Howie discussing the Wheels for Warriors wheelchair racing event at Little River Dragway in Temple/Belton, with the hosts joking about entering Chewy in a race and the physical demands of wheelchair racing. The conversation provided both humor and genuine interest in adaptive sports, showcasing the show’s ability to blend comedy with support for meaningful causes.

The main segment featured David and Shelley, longtime friends of the show best known for creating the Weird Homes Tour, which was shut down during COVID but may return in October 2022. Shelley, owner of Urban Betty Salons (with locations on 38th & Lamar and a second location, plus a third coming to Round Rock), came to promote her new product line—shampoo and conditioner in lavender and unscented varieties. She explained the five-year development process that began in 2017, including having to fire one company before finding the right partner, with the products finally launching in November 2021.

Matt turned the product demonstration into an extended comedic bit, having Chewy test the conditioner’s lubricating properties on a mannequin named “Tomas” for masturbation purposes. While potentially crude, the segment was handled with enough humor that guest Shelley remained good-natured about it, even joking about putting the testimonial on the bottle. The hosts emphasized the importance of supporting local Austin businesses while managing to make the segment entertaining rather than purely promotional, demonstrating their skill at balancing commerce and comedy.

The show transitioned to the Thunder Road game, giving away Bruce Springsteen tickets (Moody Center, February 16) through a trivia contest about Austin roads. James defeated Edwin by correctly identifying streets including Research Boulevard, Burnet Road (which Bob famously calls “the greatest road”), Airport Boulevard, 360/Loop One, and ultimately winning on the Rainey Street question. The game worked well as both entertainment and a showcase of local Austin geography knowledge.

The final segment devolved into an passionate debate about the most “craveable” fast food burgers based on a national poll. Chewy expressed outrage that Wendy’s wasn’t included and that In-N-Out ranked #6, while defending his love of the Baconator and Burger King’s flame-broiled burgers. The list sparked genuine emotion, with White Castle taking #1 (though unavailable in Austin), followed by Crystal at #2, Burger King at #3, and Whataburger at #4—the latter being the highest-ranked Texas representative. Caller Edward closed the show by promoting Hilbert’s, a local Austin burger joint on Cameron Road, which inspired Matt to improvise a parody of “Proud to be an American” about how living behind the old Hilbert’s location on 34th & Lamar in 2003 caused his weight gain from 155 pounds. The segment effectively combined local pride, chain restaurant debate, and nostalgia for Austin’s changing food landscape.