🎙️ First Hour Analysis 🎙️

Analysis of Matt & Bob Show 07-18-2022

Food items/restaurants talked about:

• Colleen’s restaurant at Mueller District – biscuits with magic butter and tomato jam mentioned (18:00-21:00)
• Bacon wrapped dates at Colleen’s (20:02)
• Chicken fried food mentioned (20:21)
• Negroni cocktails (21:24)
• Champagne/bottle of wine consumed at lunch (21:47)
• Bob’s diet protocol: four ounces of meat/protein, four ounces of vegetables (18:00)

News stories talked about during this portion:

• American tourist (Philip Carroll, 23, of Baltimore) fell into Mount Vesuvius crater trying to retrieve phone after taking selfie, had to be rescued by volcano guides (07:18-12:32)
• Man named Ivan from North Macedonia saved after floating in Mediterranean for 18 hours clinging to child’s soccer ball; his friend Martin Yovansky still missing (12:44-15:45)
• Wall Street Journal article about armpit hair making a comeback for women, including Julia Roberts at 1999 Notting Hill premiere (32:08-35:19)

“Click Click Boom” segment:

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

Funny moments or memorable quotes during this portion:

• “Tucker Carlson white. That’s like just that’s completely makes you have to wear sunglasses and doors as a white” (03:30)
• Matt doing the “Rick Flair robot dance” through the restaurant when getting good ratings news (22:20)
• “Take only photos, leave only corpses” – Chewie’s suggested skeleton warning sign for dangerous selfie spots (12:22)
• Discussion about shaving thighs for shorter shorts: “Should I shave that no?” (06:40)
• “Daryl Dukes” as male version of Daisy Dukes (05:23)
• Woman at Ozzy Osbourne event telling him “I think my baby might be yours” (29:47)

Phone callers this portion:

No phone callers during this portion.

Bob’s Rock and Roll News segment:

Bob Fonseca delivered his signature Rock and Roll News segment covering several major music stories. He opened by crediting his “unique style of rock and roll journalism” for helping propel the show to number one in the ratings, delivered with his characteristic third-person self-reference style.

The first story covered Dutch producer Oliver Heldens’ dance remix of Kiss’s “I Was Made For Loving You,” which has climbed into the top 20 of dance charts in summer 2022. The track also features Rock and Roll Hall of Famer Niles Rodgers, known for his work with Chic, Daft Punk, and Duran Duran. Bob played a sample of the remix for the hosts, with Chewy surprisingly declaring it “better than the original.” Heldens is currently touring Europe and will return to North America for shows in Quebec City, Denver, Chicago, and Toronto.

Bob then highlighted that Judas Priest was celebrating the 40th anniversary of their iconic album “Screaming for Vengeance,” released on July 17, 1982. The album, which featured the hit “You’ve Got Another Thing Coming,” represented a return to form after their “sonically lightweight and experimental” previous album “Point of Entry,” which Bob noted he didn’t care for. He praised the album’s cover art as speaking to the 1980s aesthetic with its airbrushing and metallic qualities, calling it iconic. Bob expressed disbelief that these classic rock records are now turning 40, 50, or even 60 years old.

The segment also covered a petition launched by Helen Madeonis to have Ozzy Osbourne knighted by the Queen of England. Madeonis has been attempting this for nearly a decade and has gathered 33,000 signatures on her latest online petition. Matt interjected with dark humor about Ozzy’s frail condition, joking that if they touched him with a sword during the knighting ceremony, he would “collapse” and “an arm will come off,” having “entered full on crypt keeper mode.” Bob mentioned his upcoming attendance at Roger Waters’ “This Is Not A Drill Tour” at the Moody Center in a luxury box. Waters had been “throwing shade” at Drake and The Weeknd, stating “with all due respect” that he considers himself “far more important than any of them will ever be, however many billions of streams they’ve got.” Matt commented that it’s “always a good look when you’re an old man screaming at clouds at the end of your life.” Bob concluded the segment by teasing that Woody Harrelson has been tapped for a key role in “Sailing,” Broadway’s first yacht rock musical, with more details to come. The segment ended abruptly with Bob appearing to have some kind of episode, prompting Matt to joke about sending “grandpa to the house now” to “get him checked out.”

Rock and roll shoutout/salute:

No specific rock and roll shoutout or salute was given during this portion.

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

• Kiss
• Daft Punk
• Duran Duran
• Chic
• Judas Priest
• Pink Floyd

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

The Monday morning show opened with the hosts discussing summer fashion trends, particularly “thighs out summer” with shorter shorts for men. Bob announced he was starting a diet that day, while Chewy declared he was going to wear five-inch inseam shorts and possibly show some cheek. The conversation evolved into a lengthy discussion about Bob and his wife trying to pick a white paint color for their interior walls, with Bob becoming frustrated by the countless options like “Tinderbox,” “Swiss Coffee,” “Dove Wing White,” and others that all look similar but have subtle differences in undertones.

The hosts then recounted their Friday celebration at Colleen’s restaurant in the Mueller District after receiving excellent ratings news showing they had achieved number one status in their key demographics for the first time in over a decade. Matt admitted to getting “day drunk” after drinking a Negroni on an empty stomach, followed by a bottle of wine that the group consumed before noon. Chewy had confidently ordered biscuits with butter and bacon-wrapped dates even before they received the official news. The celebration was particularly meaningful as they had been waiting three months for these quarterly ratings numbers.

Matt delivered two “Nods to the Odd” segments featuring Americans behaving badly abroad. The first story covered Philip Carroll, 23, from Baltimore, who fell 50 feet into Mount Vesuvius crater trying to retrieve his phone after taking a forbidden selfie off the designated path. Four volcano guides had to lower a rope to rescue him, and he and his family members were cited by Italian police. The second story was more bittersweet: Ivan from North Macedonia was swept out to sea by currents, survived 18 hours by clinging to a child’s soccer ball, and was miraculously rescued, though his friend Martin Yovansky who was swept out with him remained missing. The show closed this portion with Bob discussing a Wall Street Journal article about armpit hair making a comeback for women, with the hosts debating how they would react if their wives stopped shaving.

⏰ Second Hour Analysis ⏰

Analysis of Matt & Bob Show (07-18-2022) – Second Third

Food items/restaurants talked about

• Interstellar Barbecue (43:41 – 45:45)
• Chef John Bates mentioned
• Brisket pricing discussed ($2.75/pound when restaurant opened, now $5/pound)
• Bob offered to go there and wanted to split food due to portion sizes
• Taco cannon concept discussed (1:06:14)
• General barbecue discussion related to drought conditions and price increases

News stories talked about during this portion

• Drought conditions in Austin/Texas (43:46 – 46:27)
• Stage one water conditions, stage two likely coming
• Barbecue prices expected to double due to drought
• Aquifer and Lake Travis being depleted quickly

• Ted Cruz comments on gay marriage (46:28 – 52:03)
• Cruz advocating for revisiting gay marriage laws
• Discussion of Roe v. Wade implications for birth control and interracial marriage
• Woman on life support after abortion restrictions delayed medical care
• Debate about arresting people who travel out of state for abortion

• Texas Ag Commissioner Sid Miller’s letter about marijuana legalization (1:09:33 – 1:13:03)
• Miller calling cannabis prohibition “anti-American”
• Advocating for loosening marijuana laws in Texas
• Comparing to alcohol prohibition of the 1920s

Predictions made during this portion

• Barbecue costs will probably double (44:33)
• Stage two water restrictions “probably around the corner” (44:13)

Interesting facts shared during this portion

• This Week in Texas History: Wrong Way Corrigan (38:47 – 43:22)
• Real name: Clyde Corrigan (later changed to Douglas)
• Flew from California in heavy fog, supposedly headed back to California but landed in Dublin, Ireland
• Flew in a $900 plane with bolts falling off
• Had fuel line leak in cockpit during flight
• Became famous as “Wrong Way Corrigan” and turned it into a career
• Made a motion picture called “The Flying Irishman” starring himself
• Named “Chief Wrong Way” by Oklahoma tribe
• City of Abilene gave him a watch that ran backwards
• This happened days after Howard Hughes’ around-the-world flight

• Stage one water conditions in Austin (44:11)
• Brisket price increase from $2.75 to $5.00 per pound (45:15)

Phone callers this portion

• Tim Ken (56:46 – 59:14)
• Calculated that with $600 million (15 years ago), could buy 250 families a $250K house, two $25K cars, and two $25K college funds
• Would invest the rest and live off interest
• Uses this mental exercise to fall asleep

• Bobby (1:02:29 – 1:03:51)
• Just bought lottery tickets
• Would donate to alcohol and drug treatment programs
• Would upgrade his truck (has roll-up windows currently)
• Would get a place on the lake and beach
• Would help family

• Justin (1:07:17 – 1:09:25)
• Self-described moderate Republican
• Would spend money getting Cruz, Gohmert and others out of office
• Discussion about politicians being invited on the show but bailing once they realize it’s not softball questions

Funny or memorable quotes this portion

• Bob on his weight loss: “I can’t backstroke back to chunky land.” (35:31)
• Matt on armpit hair coming out of tank tops: “Can I get a little of that Parmesan grated on my pasta, sir?” (38:35)
• Bob on lottery winnings after taxes and expenses: “$50,000. That’s what you’re putting in your pocket.” (54:35)
• Matt: “I think this was the original Kardashian sex tape” (referring to Wrong Way Corrigan’s viral moment) (42:12)
• Matt on politicians: “We’re letting the people who eat dinner at four o’clock in the afternoon decide how we should behave.” (52:11)
• Chewy: “We’re living in a world through the eyes of a 70-year-old like evangelist and their ideologies.” (51:56)
• Matt: “I hate to be a room of three dudes talking about this. We should have ladies in here.” (47:46)
• Matt on what he’d do with lottery money: “I would run for a big office, but I would only wear saran wrap.” (55:44)
• Chewy on winning lottery: “I would probably hire Hip-hop artists every week to come do a little freestyle in here.” (55:01)
• Matt on charitable giving: “His daddy wants to invite hip-hop artists to come onto a rock station’s morning talk show.” (55:18)

Recurring jokes or gags

• Bob’s diet and weight loss (35:11 – 36:22)
• Someone told Matt that Bob looks attractive “filled out”
• Bob is on a weight loss path and can’t go back
• Discussion of whether it’s his wife or him driving the diet

• Bob’s meat portion control (45:05)
• Only eating 4-6 ounces of meat
• Would embarrass others at barbecue restaurant
• Chewy wanting doves released whenever he enters a room (56:43)
• Matt wanting Andy Langer seated directly in front of Bob at every concert (1:00:32)

This or That segment

Participants: Chewy (36:58 – 37:00)

Topic: Women’s armpit hair – what hotness level would allow it?

Answers:

• If it’s Salma Hayek level: full bush coming out of armpits is fine
• As hotness level goes down, standards tighten up
• General consensus: five o’clock shadow on a smoking hot woman is acceptable
• When arms are down and hair is sprouting out – that’s the line

Five Paragraph Summary

The second third of the show began with personal topics, including discussion of Bob’s weight loss journey and someone complimenting his appearance. This led to a humorous debate about women’s armpit hair and grooming standards, with the hosts discussing what would be acceptable based on attractiveness levels. The conversation expanded to men’s grooming, specifically criticism of men wearing tank tops to restaurants and exposing armpit hair while dining.

Matt presented “This Week in Texas History,” telling the story of Wrong Way Corrigan, a Texas pilot who became famous in 1938 for supposedly accidentally flying to Ireland when he meant to fly to California. Corrigan flew in a dilapidated $900 plane just days after Howard Hughes’ celebrated around-the-world flight. Rather than being embarrassed, Corrigan turned his mistake into a successful career, making personal appearances, selling merchandise, and even starring in a movie about himself called “The Flying Irishman.” The story served as an early example of someone successfully monetizing viral fame.

The show shifted to serious local news, discussing how drought conditions in Austin will likely cause barbecue prices to double. With the region in stage one water restrictions and likely headed to stage two, the cost of raising cattle has increased significantly. Chef John Bates of Interstellar Barbecue reported that brisket costs have nearly doubled from $2.75 to $5.00 per pound. This led to discussion of water conservation and its impact on Texas’s beloved barbecue culture.

Political discussion dominated a significant portion, focusing on the fallout from the Roe v. Wade decision and Ted Cruz’s recent statements supporting states’ rights to decide on gay marriage. Matt argued passionately about government overreach, comparing potential prosecution for out-of-state abortions to prosecuting Texans for gambling in Las Vegas or drinking underage in Cancun. He criticized mostly male politicians for making decisions about women’s healthcare without understanding basic biology, referencing the case of a 10-year-old rape victim. The hosts agreed that older politicians’ worldviews were dictating policy for younger generations.

The show concluded with the Bobfather Question of the Day about the $530 million Mega Millions lottery jackpot. Bob broke down how the money would be reduced by taxes and expenses, humorously (and inaccurately) calculating it would end up being only $50,000. Callers shared surprisingly charitable plans, with one proposing to help 250 families and another wanting to support addiction treatment programs. The segment ended with surprising news that Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller had released a letter calling cannabis prohibition “anti-American” and advocating for marijuana law reform, shocking the hosts given Miller’s typically far-right positions.

🕐 Third Hour Analysis 🕐

Analysis of Matt & Bob Show (07-18-2022) – Final Third

Food or restaurants talked about during this portion:

• 01:46:51.160 – Discussion about celebrating ratings at lunch on Friday
• 01:46:51.160 – Mention of a restaurant where the hosts ate (location not specified)
• 01:47:04.000 – Reference to “Buddies” restaurant where they met listener Lupe

News stories talked about during this portion:

• 01:13:04.180 – Marijuana legalization discussion featuring Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller’s endorsement of marijuana legalization
• 01:14:04.825 – Discussion of surrounding states (New Mexico, Colorado, Arkansas, Oklahoma, Louisiana) having legalized marijuana while Texas has not
• 01:15:12.565 – Texas losing billions of dollars in potential marijuana revenue to neighboring states
• 01:18:15.300 – Study about gender differences in reactions to infidelity, showing men are 50% more likely to stay with partners who cheat with same-sex partners versus opposite-sex partners (01:20:14.333)
• 01:21:01.304 – Women only 20% likely to stay with men who have same-sex affairs versus 28% who would stay after opposite-sex affairs

Interesting facts shared during this portion:

• 01:33:40.129 – Original Hot Wheels had red stripes on wheels, called “Red Line Hot Wheels”
• 01:34:00.431 – Hot Wheels were first introduced in the 1960s (1968 specifically)
• 01:34:28.456 – Bruce Pascal has the largest Hot Wheels collection worth $1 million
• 01:36:12.195 – Hot Wheels still cost only 97 cents today despite being introduced in 1968 at about a dollar
• 01:36:47.156 – 6,000 miles of orange Hot Wheels track are manufactured every year
• 01:22:00.970 – Men’s biological programming makes them less threatened by same-sex infidelity because it doesn’t affect paternity

Memorable moments during this portion:

• 01:19:56.148 – Hosts joking about men being “super woke” and women being “big old honkin homophobes” based on the infidelity study
• 01:27:00.408 – Caller Amanda makes extremely graphic comments that had to be dumped, shocking the hosts with her explicit language
• 01:28:00.572 – Matt comments: “I don’t think I’ve ever heard a woman make such a graphic point in my entire life”
• 01:32:27.630 – Two contestants both named “Buddy” creating confusion during Hot Wheels trivia contest
• 01:37:02.444 – Contestant Buddy reveals he owns 300-350 Hot Wheels cars and drives an orange Gremlin and 1974 orange Ford van
• 01:40:06.227 – Discussion about Chewie preparing for Kendrick Lamar concert, including buying new shoes and outfit

Any callers this portion:

• 01:26:18.449 – Amanda/Mandy called to explain why women are bothered by male same-sex infidelity, stating she couldn’t provide what a man could provide (graphic explanation dumped)
• 01:43:20.846 – Lupe called to congratulate the show on ratings and thank them for meeting him; mentioned he’s been listening for 15 years and bought the hosts drinks at their celebration
• 01:32:27.630 – Two contestants named “Buddy” and “Glenn” competed in Hot Wheels trivia; Buddy won with his extensive knowledge (owns 300+ Hot Wheels)

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

• 01:31:03.310 – Hot Wheels Monster Truck Live giveaway for Moody Center event on August 13-14
• Four-pack of tickets being given away daily through Friday
• VIP Crash Zone Passes for pre-party event to be awarded to one of the week’s winners on Friday

5 Paragraph Summary:

The final portion of the show began with an extended discussion about Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller’s surprising endorsement of marijuana legalization. The hosts expressed skepticism about Miller’s sincerity, suggesting that lobbyists wrote his statement and that agricultural interests finally aligned to push for legalization after Texas has been losing billions in revenue to surrounding states where marijuana is legal. They noted the irony that Miller’s endorsement almost made them want to oppose legalization, joking about what endorsement could ruin something they love, comparing it to seeing Ted Cruz at a Bruce Springsteen concert.

A major segment focused on a study about gender differences in reactions to partner infidelity. The hosts provocatively framed it as “men super woke, ladies big old homophobes,” noting that men are 50% more likely to stay with female partners who cheat with other women, while only 22% would stay after opposite-sex infidelity. Women showed the opposite pattern, with only 20% willing to stay after male same-sex affairs versus 28% after opposite-sex affairs. Matt explained the male response through evolutionary biology—men aren’t threatened by same-sex affairs because they don’t affect paternity. The segment produced a memorable call from Amanda, who made such graphic comments about what men can get from other men that the hosts had to use the dump button repeatedly.

The show conducted a Hot Wheels trivia contest to give away tickets to Hot Wheels Monster Truck Live at the Moody Center. In a confusing twist, both contestants were named Buddy, leading to chaos with the buzzer system. The winning Buddy proved to be a serious collector with 300-350 Hot Wheels cars and revealed he drives an orange Gremlin and 1974 orange Ford van that match his Hot Wheels aesthetic. Questions covered Hot Wheels history, including that originals had red stripe wheels, they debuted in 1968, still cost only 97 cents today, and the largest collection is worth $1 million.

Significant time was devoted to teasing Chewie about his upcoming Kendrick Lamar concert. He had just bought new sneakers and was waiting for another pair to arrive by Thursday for the show. Bob and Matt mocked his preparation, with a waiter at their ratings celebration lunch recognizing Chewie’s expensive Cardinal Red Retro shoes, making him glow with pride. The hosts jokingly offered to attend the concert with him, suggesting they’d embarrass him by calling him “honey” and keeping distance. Chewie defended that Kendrick performs with live instruments, making it a legitimate musical experience, while the hosts continued ribbing him about needing to Uber Black and hide his regular car.

The show closed with listener Lupe calling in to congratulate them on their ratings success and thank them for meeting him at lunch, where he had bought them drinks. The hosts expressed genuine appreciation for their listeners, crediting them for the strong ratings performance. Throughout this portion, the chemistry between the hosts remained strong, with Bob’s rock and roll news being praised by Lupe, Matt’s provocative framing of topics, and Chewie serving as the young cultural bridge. The show maintained its irreverent humor while tackling topics from marijuana policy to relationship dynamics to nostalgia-driven toy collecting.