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Analysis of Matt & Bob Show 07-28-2022

Food items/restaurants talked about

• Walmart powdered donuts – Bob describes them as “like crack” and superior to HEB’s version (11:49-12:00)
• HEB powdered donuts – mentioned as not being as good as Walmart’s (12:00-12:07)
• Oreos and ice cream – Bob says he needs to give these up forever (10:04-10:05)
• Ramen – story about someone boiling ramen while drunk and falling asleep, causing a fire (27:13-27:45)
• Baconator – Matt jokes about Bob’s favorite movie being a Baconator commercial (33:43-33:45)
• Chili Dog – mentioned as National Chili Dog Day (38:44-38:45)
• Lunch plans – they’re going out to lunch two times today, Bob says he’ll just watch them eat (04:17-04:36)

News stories talked about during this portion

• Houston family stabbing incident (12:42-15:35) – Four family members (two adult siblings and their parents) all stabbed each other during a fight that started when the drunk brother came home with a handgun. Each family member ended up stabbing another family member.
• Polish institute classifies cats as invasive alien species (15:50-18:21) – A Polish scientific database listed domestic cats as invasive alien species #1787, which upset cat lovers. Scientists defended the classification based on cats’ negative impact on bird and lizard populations.
• Florida man warns Space Force about aliens vs Chinese dragons (18:21-21:25) – Corey Johnson stole a Ford F-150, drove to Space Force base in Brevard County, Florida, claiming President “Byron” (in his head) ordered him to warn the government about a battle between space aliens and Chinese dragons.

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

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

• Houston family where everyone stabbed each other
• Cats classified as invasive species in Poland
• Florida man warning Space Force about alien/dragon battle

Funny moments or memorable quotes during this portion

• Bob’s pre-diabetes revelation and the running jokes about his diet (02:51-12:30) – Matt and Chuy relentlessly teasing Bob about his blood work results, with Bob claiming “my blood is fat” (25:53)
• The donut intervention (10:30-11:07) – Chuy stopped Bob from eating an 18-day-old donut, saying “hey, look at yourself right now”
• Walmart powdered donuts confession (11:49-12:16) – Bob: “Those Walmart powdered donuts are… Why the Walmart? Who told you about those?… they’re like crack”
• Matt’s privileged statement (12:13-12:17) – Matt calls out Bob: “The most privileged thing you’ve ever said is, these powdered donuts that cost 99 cents are just like crack. You’ve never had your life destroyed, truly have you?”
• Push-up contest references (05:23-06:58) – Ongoing jokes about Bob losing a push-up contest to a younger consultant
• Bob’s cholesterol confusion (08:00-08:27) – Bob: “I’ve never understood cholesterol… that’s word salad right there. That’s number salad.”
• Tommy Lee backing tracks discussion (30:01-30:36) – About the count-in: “You know the part of the song where I go click, click, click, click… And he missed it.”
• Maria Menounos mystery (36:10-38:40) – Extended discussion about who Maria Menounos is and why she’s on gas station TVs and elevator screens
• Bob’s Elton John pinball machine admission (40:42-41:30) – Bob defends the Elton John “pinball wizard” machine as his favorite, to Matt’s horror

Phone callers this portion

No phone callers during this portion.

Bob’s Rock and Roll News segment – 5 paragraph summary

Bob Fonseca delivered the Rock and Roll News segment starting at timestamp 29:26. The top story covered Motley Crue’s recent concert controversy, where footage from their July 19th show in Kansas City, Missouri appeared to show the band using backing tracks for drums. This was evidenced by drummer Tommy Lee missing a count-in on “Looks That Kill” as he scrambled to get behind his kit on time. Bob noted that Lee has been dealing with recently sustained broken ribs but has been powering through the injury and performing full sets since June 29th, after initially only playing a handful of songs at earlier tour dates.

Bob explained that the use of prerecorded audio tracks, either as segues between songs or as backing support for live bands, is actually not an uncommon practice in rock and metal concert performances. He stated he has “inside baseball” knowledge about this, suggesting many bands already use backing tracks without audiences knowing. Bob seemed somewhat ambivalent about the practice, noting “we’re all mixed on that” but added that he doesn’t attend shows anymore anyway, though that’s “subject to change.”

The segment continued with news that the Weird Al Yankovic biopic starring Daniel Radcliffe (former Harry Potter actor) will be released on November 4th exclusively on the Roku streaming platform. The film’s trailer featuring Radcliffe playing Yankovic’s signature accordion to a soundtrack of the classic Madonna parody “Like a Surgeon” has already been released. Bob seemed uncertain whether releasing on Roku was a positive development, and the hosts joked about their own show going to Roku.

Bob briefly mentioned that Elton John and Britney Spears are collaborating on a remake of “Tiny Dancer.” He expressed that this was “disturbing” to him as a reporter, calling the song iconic and stating it “does not need to be remade.” However, he acknowledged that Britney Spears is having a big moment with her newfound freedom and ability to be herself, so the collaboration could become a big hit. Bob particularly praised the use of “Tiny Dancer” in the movie Almost Famous, which he called his favorite movie about rock and roll, describing the scene where the fictional band Stillwater spontaneously sings the song on their tour bus as “something to behold.”

The segment concluded with Bob’s first “Rock Profile,” featuring Angus Young of AC/DC. Bob revealed that Young is the richest member of AC/DC with a net worth of $160 million, stands just five feet two inches tall, and worked as a sewing machine mechanic in New South Wales, Australia before becoming a rock star. Matt made a pun about Young being a “singer songwriter” since he fixed Singer sewing machines. Bob also briefly mentioned that David Lee Roth has a new song coming out, dismissively adding “Who cares?” before moving on.

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

• Motley Crue
• AC/DC
• Madonna (referenced via Weird Al parody)
• Van Halen (David Lee Roth mention)
• Stillwater (fictional band from Almost Famous)
• Elton John
• Britney Spears
• Kiss (mentioned during pinball discussion after the segment)

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

The show opened with the hosts discussing Bob’s recent blood work results, which revealed he has slipped into pre-diabetes territory by one-tenth of a percent. Bob declared he must stop eating food entirely and will only consume supplements and nutrients in pill form going forward. Matt and Chuy mercilessly mocked Bob throughout the morning about his health issues, his “fat blood,” his poor performance in a recent push-up contest with a younger consultant, and his lack of willpower around Walmart powdered donuts. The banter included Chuy recounting how he had to stop Bob from eating an 18-day-old donut in the station kitchen, telling him to “look at yourself right now.” Bob insisted he would commit to working out four times a week for two hours each session, doing a thousand sit-ups and extensive boxing training, though the hosts expressed deep skepticism about his ability to follow through.

Matt confessed to a major mistake: he left his lawn sprinkler running all night, watering for approximately 12 hours on a day when Austin has water restrictions limiting lawn watering to two days per week. He expressed concern about being reported to “the water police” and potentially being fined, though he insisted it was a legitimate mistake since he was actually trying to water trees rather than caring about his lawn. The conversation meandered into discussions about smart home technology, backup cameras in cars (which Bob doesn’t trust), and whether they should all get smart stoves that would automatically shut off if they left the house. Bob revealed he doesn’t trust technology in general, including rear-facing cameras in vehicles, worrying they might show delayed video like in the movie Speed.

The show’s “Nodz to the Odd” segment featured three bizarre news stories: a Houston family where all four members (two adult siblings and their parents) stabbed each other during an escalating domestic dispute; a Polish scientific institute classifying domestic cats as invasive alien species due to their negative impact on local bird and lizard populations; and a Florida man who stole a truck to drive to Space Force headquarters to warn them about an impending battle between space aliens and Chinese dragons. The hosts debated whether they would side with aliens or Chinese dragons in such a conflict, with Chuy noting that Chinese dragons would have “home field advantage.” Matt also announced it was National Chili Dog Day and asked for suggestions on how to kill four hours in north Austin, with the hosts joking about various options including massage parlors, movies, and visiting Chuy’s house to play video games.

⏰ Second Hour Analysis ⏰

Show Analysis: Matt & Bob 07-28-2022 (Second Third)

Food items/restaurants talked about:

• 41:42 – Domain mentioned as a place to visit (Matt suggesting Bob go watch hot moms)
• 42:23 – Coffee and iced tea mentioned (caffeine-free iced tea for Bob’s diet)
• 44:24 – Two dollar chili dog event being planned for tomorrow
• 45:10 – Anchor Bar mentioned for wings day on Friday
• 53:03 – Doc’s Diner mentioned as part of Doc’s Drive-In Theater in Buda

News stories talked about during this portion:

• 48:31-50:02 – Monkeypox outbreak: Matt apologizes for earlier dismissal of monkeypox threat. CDC reports US now leads globally with over 3,800 cases (most of any country). Cases rising exponentially. Spread primarily through physical/sexual contact but not as contagious as COVID or flu.
• 52:28-55:35 – Doc’s Drive-In Theater for sale: Two-screen drive-in theater in Buda up for sale for $4 million. Features Doc’s Diner, three movie-themed tiny homes, and Mama Merlot’s Underground Speakeasy on eight acres. Been operating for about four years.
• 57:01-1:00:40 – Alex Jones defamation trial: Discussion of Jones appearing outside court claiming the default judgment against him was fraudulent, that he provided all documents, and that being found guilty by a judge instead of jury is “un-American” and “judicial tyranny.” Matt notes Jones’s claims are “100% false.”

Predictions made during this portion:

• 48:51 – Matt predicts the 3,800 monkeypox cases will “rise very sharply” due to increased testing

Interesting facts shared during this portion:

• 46:06 – Hotel game rooms used to have six pinball machines and one Space Invaders
• 51:02 – Monkeypox has been around for over 20 years
• 53:45 – There used to be drive-in theaters at Ben White & I-35 (now office building) and on Burnet Road (now storage facility)
• 53:58 – There was a porno drive-in called “The Rebel” on Burleson Road
• 1:10:43 – Cameron Crowe (not Russell Crowe) wrote “Almost Famous” autobiographically based on touring with bands
• 1:21:15 – Elvis was originally offered the Kris Kristofferson role in “A Star is Born” with Barbra Streisand but the Colonel talked him out of it

Phone callers this portion:

• 1:10:30 – Andrew: Called about favorite fictional band – mentioned Stillwater from “Almost Famous” (which Bob had already mentioned), then suggested Spinal Tap
• 1:14:47 – Jonathan: Suggested Eddie and the Cruisers (there was a sequel called “Eddie Lives” that flopped)
• 1:18:17 – Lala: Suggested The Ruttles (Beatles parody band produced by Lorne Michaels with George Harrison, released in 1980 around time of John Lennon’s death)
• 1:22:47 – Brennan: Suggested Blues Brothers, Otis Day and the Knights (from Animal House), and Dewey Cox and the Hardwalkers
• 1:23:24 – Andrew (second call): Suggested Soggy Bottom Boys from “O Brother, Where Art Thou?”
• 1:23:47 – Michael: Suggested the Jizz Band from Star Wars

Funny or memorable quotes this portion:

• 41:43 – “I hope Chase gets there and his are bigger.” (about pearls)
• 42:25 – “Just camp somewhere and just watch hot moms walk around.”
• 43:54 – Bob: “I don’t even know what a sabbatical is, but it sounds really cool when you say it.”
• 44:24 – Matt on chili dog day: “I just got three and a half hours to go before that two dollar chili dog.”
• 50:31 – Chuy: “USA. USA. Number one again, baby.” (about monkeypox cases)
• 50:35 – Matt: “You just get covered in festering wounds.”
• 50:51 – Chuy: “Don’t use an animal name for the disease unless we turn into that animal when we get it.”
• 1:02:40 – Matt: “Obviously chili dogs are more important than my family.”
• 1:06:44 – Matt to his wife: “The stuff I planned is fun. And being a dad is not.”

Recurring jokes or gags:

• Bob’s struggle with planning his afternoon/avoiding going home early
• Matt teasing Bob about being unable to do various activities (VR makes him nauseous, etc.)
• Push-up contest references – Matt suggesting Bob could beat Alex Jones and Chase in push-ups
• The running joke about the $2 chili dog event

Summary:

This portion of the show began with the hosts playfully planning Bob’s afternoon since he needed to kill time before a chili dog event. They suggested various Austin locations like the Domain, Round Rock outlets, and H Mart, with Matt joking about exposure therapy for Bob’s discomfort around adult stores. Bob expressed frustration about waiting around all day “like sitting at the airport waiting for a flight” for a two-dollar chili dog, though Matt repeatedly told him he didn’t have to stay.

The conversation shifted to Austin news headlines, where Matt issued a sincere apology for previously dismissing monkeypox concerns. He admitted he was wrong after the CDC reported the US now leads globally with over 3,800 cases that are rising exponentially. Matt explained the spread occurs primarily through physical contact and acknowledged his multiple errors in judgment about the outbreak’s severity, though he noted people don’t typically die from it.

The hosts discussed Doc’s Drive-In Theater in Buda being for sale for $4 million, featuring two screens, themed tiny homes, and an underground speakeasy. Bob questioned the viability of outdoor movies in Texas heat and the $4 million price tag for what he described as “caliche and storage units with plywood.” They also covered the Alex Jones defamation trial, with Matt playing clips of Jones claiming outside court that the default judgment was fraudulent and un-American, statements Matt flatly called “100% false.”

Matt confessed to a personal crisis – he hadn’t been listening when his wife explained childcare plans, and now found himself responsible for their young son tomorrow and Monday while she’s traveling. He humorously admitted his brain doesn’t retain information about events three weeks out, and when he told his wife “the stuff I planned is fun and being a dad is not,” it didn’t go over well. The hosts joked about dropping kids at pinball arcades or Chuck E. Cheese like their parents’ generation did.

The show concluded with the “Bob Father Question of the Day” about favorite fictional bands. Callers suggested Stillwater from “Almost Famous,” Spinal Tap, Eddie and the Cruisers, The Ruttles (a Beatles parody), Blues Brothers, Otis Day and the Knights, Dewey Cox, and the Soggy Bottom Boys. The discussion revealed surprising depth in fictional band cinema, with debates about whether bands that actually toured (like Tenacious D or Blues Brothers) still qualified as “fictional,” and mentions of animatronic bands like the Rock-afire Explosion from ShowBiz Pizza.

🕐 Third Hour Analysis 🕐

Analysis of Matt & Bob Show (07-28-2022) – Final Third

Food or restaurants talked about during this portion:

• Silver Medal (restaurant) – discussed in relation to National Chili Dog Day at 02:00:34.514
• Torchy’s Tacos – Chuy mentioned taking his mom lunch from there at 02:02:08.198
• Chili dogs mentioned multiple times in context of National Chili Dog Day
• Discussion about corn vs flour tortillas and missing quesos from Torchy’s order at 02:02:33.889

Any news stories talked about during this portion:

• 01:29:14.253 – Discussion about who comments on online news articles – men 55+ are the primary commenters according to YouGov study
• 01:48:11.441 – Brooklyn pastor calling himself “Bishop” was robbed of over $1 million worth of jewelry during a sermon
• 01:51:46.275 – Police fatally shot a boa constrictor that was strangling a man in Fogelsville (outside Philadelphia); the man died despite their efforts

Any interesting facts shared during this portion:

• 01:32:00.292 – The “money demo” in media is adults 25-54; advertisers don’t care as much about people outside this demographic
• 01:32:09.724 – Another important demo is men 18-35 because they buy more alcohol
• 01:34:15.966 – 47% of people read articles and comments but do not contribute comments themselves
• 01:35:04.275 – Under 25s tend to comment without reading the full article, just the headline
• 01:42:36.174 – Radio Inc magazine cover story featured “40 most influential people in radio”
• 01:48:08.950 – The “narthex” is the architectural term for the entry/lobby area of early Christian and Byzantine basilicas

Any memorable moments during this portion:

• 01:24:44.123 – Discussion of the Riverbottom Nightmare Band from “Emmet Otter’s Jug Band Christmas” – a Muppet metal band from the 80s
• 01:25:21.985 – Martin/Sardinia caller confusion resolved – he used a nickname causing Chuy to stay an extra hour and a half trying to figure out the ticket mixup
• 01:25:44.361 – Martin revealed he was in a metal band in the 90s in New Orleans that covered the Riverbottom song
• 01:25:52.667 – Sexual Chocolate from “Coming to America” discussed and played
• 01:40:08.408 – Bob created a contest to give away tickets to The Cult – contestants had to name bands with four-letter names
• 01:45:08.260 – Contest between Leon and Dominique naming four-letter bands (Kiss, The Who, Styx, AC/DC, Tool, Abba) – Dominique won
• 01:55:01.452 – Matt revealed his father texted him saying “Tell Bob I still go to church every Sunday morning and I miss seeing him and his family there”
• 02:02:08.198 – Chuy’s story about his mom guilting him over incorrect Torchy’s order

Any callers this portion:

• 01:24:27.420 – Martin Sardinia (also goes by “Buddy”) – won monster truck backstage passes, was in a 90s metal band
• 01:25:52.667 – Caller suggested Sexual Chocolate from Coming to America
• 01:28:07.049 – Connor called about Matt Damon’s character in Eurotrip
• 01:29:05.122 – Caller mentioned Dethklok from Metalocalypse
• 01:41:47.308 – Leon called to compete in the four-letter band contest, reads Spin magazine
• 01:43:13.522 – Dominique called to compete, early 30s female, grew up on 50s-80s rock, won the contest

Any predictions made during this portion:

• 01:34:05.950 – Matt predicted there will be “fewer and fewer” smart people due to people not reading full articles
• 01:39:02.717 – Discussion suggesting older men are cranky because they suspect the world doesn’t care about them anymore since they’re outside the money demo

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

• 01:23:13.964 – Discussion about fictional bands from movies, including:
• The Riverbottom Nightmare Band from Emmet Otter’s Jug Band Christmas
• Sexual Chocolate from Coming to America
• Band from Eurotrip with Matt Damon
• Rockwell and Bolt Upright from Boogie Nights
• CB4 (Chris Rock’s rap group)
• Dethklok from Metalocalypse

Five Paragraph Summary:

The final third of the show began with an extensive discussion about fictional bands from movies, sparked by a conversation about the Riverbottom Nightmare Band from the 1980s Muppet special “Emmet Otter’s Jug Band Christmas.” This led to memorable mentions of Sexual Chocolate from “Coming to America,” which the hosts played and thoroughly enjoyed. A caller named Martin (who also goes by Buddy) resolved a previous confusion about monster truck tickets and revealed he was in a metal band in New Orleans during the 1990s that actually covered the Riverbottom song.

The show took an analytical turn when Matt discussed a YouGov study about who comments on online news articles. The research revealed that men over 55 are the primary commenters, leading to a broader discussion about the “money demo” (ages 25-54) that advertisers care about most. Matt theorized that older men might be cranky because they’re starting to realize the world doesn’t value their opinions as much anymore since they’re outside the key demographic. This sparked conversations about how people often comment without reading full articles and how younger people (under 25) tend to only read headlines before commenting.

Bob created an entertaining contest to give away tickets to see The Cult, requiring contestants to name bands with four-letter names. The contest rules were strict: contestants couldn’t be on speakerphone (to prevent internet cheating) and had to prove they were true rock fans. Leon and Dominique competed, impressively naming Kiss, The Who, Styx, AC/DC, Tool, and even Abba before Leon stumbled by saying “Red” (too many letters). Dominique won the tickets, impressing everyone with her rock knowledge despite being only in her early 30s.

Matt shared several “rest of the story” segments, revealing surprising endings to news headlines. These included a Brooklyn pastor who was robbed of over $1 million in jewelry he was wearing during a sermon (prompting discussions about excessive wealth in religious leaders), and a story about police shooting and killing a boa constrictor that was strangling a man in Pennsylvania. The format was designed to show how people react to headlines versus full stories, reinforcing earlier discussions about reading comprehension and commenting behavior online.

The show concluded with a heartfelt moment when Matt revealed that his father had texted him the previous day saying he missed seeing Bob and his family at church. This came after Bob had joked on air that “nobody goes to church anymore.” The guilt trip worked, with Bob expressing genuine remorse and fond memories of seeing Matt’s father at church events. The conversation evolved into discussions about parental guilt tactics, with Chuy sharing a story about his mother guilting him over an incorrect Torchy’s Tacos order, and Matt noting how his mother has used “this will be our last Thanksgiving together” for twenty years. The hosts concluded that modern kids seem less susceptible to guilt than previous generations, often calling out manipulation as “unhealthy.”