🎙️ First Hour Analysis 🎙️

Show Analysis: Matt & Bob 08-10-2022

Food items/restaurants talked about

• Bom Gars (outdoor store with gift card promotion)
• Bourbon and vodka (Matt’s liquor collection discussion)
• Cabo Wabo Tequila (Sammy Hagar’s product mentioned in Rock and Roll News)
• Hardcore Carnivore (Jess Pryles’ product line)
• Truth Barbecue in Houston (mentioned during Barbequest discussion)
• Beef and barbecue (general discussion with Jess Pryles)
• Sausages (discussion about meat products)
• Steak (mentioned in context of learning about meat)
• Brisket (discussed as barbecue staple)

News stories talked about during this portion

• DIY Rhinoplasty (00:58 – 11:31): Florida man attempted home nose job after watching YouTube tutorials, ended up in hospital with severe infection
• Bored Florida Woman (13:51 – 16:05): Jasmine Levesque (name spelled with two Y’s) assaulted bus driver, then three inmates, then corrections officer (fracturing their skull) because she was “bored”
• China’s “Mistress Killers” (16:06 – 19:02): Professional women hired to befriend and persuade mistresses to end affairs with married men; Wang Zhengxi has convinced 800 women to back off
• Popular Vote vs Electoral College (19:12 – 27:44): Pew research showing 63% of Americans support using popular vote instead of Electoral College
• Governor Abbott and Beto O’Rourke Debate (40:17 – 41:55): Official debate agreed upon between the two candidates
• Monkeypox (42:00+): Matt references his previous dismissal of monkeypox concerns

“Click Click Boom” segment

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

Funny moments or memorable quotes during this portion

• Matt’s party story (00:00 – 04:39): Matt discusses putting end times on party invitations, with people staying 7 hours past the designated leave time at his wife’s 40th birthday
• Ruined romance (04:40 – 06:40): Matt tells story about finally connecting with attractive neighbor, only to have friends show up and ruin the moment; met his wife a week later
• Marriage advice (06:41 – 07:07): “That’s what makes a good solid strong relationship – your ability to ignore what’s in front of you”
• Tracheotomy challenge (11:44 – 13:13): Matt jokes about doing tracheotomies on volunteers for Hot Wheels Monster Truck Live tickets
• Game simulation theory (15:44 – 16:37): Matt theorizes the simulation isn’t one game but hundreds, with Florida woman playing Grand Theft Auto while others play Crossy Road
• Carrie Underwood commentary (17:04 – 17:47): Discussion of her song about vandalism, Matt says “Carrie, grow up”
• Sammy Hagar’s creativity (30:13 – 31:00): Rock and Roll News bit about how he wrote “I Can’t Drive 55”: “You look at the speedometer and you’re like, my God, I’m going 56 miles an hour”
• Iowa State dig (36:59 – 37:10): Matt to Jess: “You went to Iowa State…you probably couldn’t get into A&M”
• Lips and buttholes (38:00 – 38:30): Discussion of sausage ingredients and export markets
• Pork-loving Texans (39:47): Matt jokes that Chewy subscribes to this instead of beef-loving Texans

Phone callers this portion

No phone callers during this portion.

Bob’s Rock and Roll News segment

Five Paragraph Summary:

Matt Bearden fills in for vacationing Bob Fonseca to deliver Rock and Roll News with his characteristic humor and sarcasm. The segment opens with the discovery of audio recordings from a teenage Roger Daltrey of The Who, entertaining friends on a reel-to-reel recorder. The recordings feature Daltrey singing classics like The Platters’ “The Great Pretender,” “All I Have to Do Is Dream,” and Buddy Holly’s “Think It Over.” Matt jokes about Pete Townshend wanting the recording and quips that “the retirement home is going to love that one.”

Jason Bonham announces fall tour dates for Jason Bonham’s Led Zeppelin Evening, a 16-date North American tour running from October 8th through December 11th. The band, originally known as Jason Bonham’s Led Zeppelin Experience over a decade ago, changed its name because “experience was confusing to people” who thought they would get to be in Led Zeppelin. Matt explains that only Jason’s father was in Led Zeppelin, and the show will feature all the Zeppelin hits “that we play here once an hour.” Matt makes a comparison to Chewy working at a porta potty company with his father, joking about a failed drug test where borrowed urine came back positive for PCP.

Sammy Hagar discusses how money has never motivated him, claiming creativity is his driving force. The former Van Halen frontman describes himself as an artist who can’t explain how songs come to him – “It’s like a gift. It just comes to you.” Matt humorously explains Hagar’s creative process for “I Can’t Drive 55,” describing looking at a speedometer going 56 miles per hour and wondering if he could slow down one mile per hour. Hagar reveals that creating Cabo Wabo Tequila wasn’t about making millions (which he did anyway) but because he came up with “such a great name,” though he doesn’t reveal what that original name was.

Five Finger Death Punch frontman Ivan Moody has been sober for nearly five years and credits famous friends for helping his recovery journey. Moody specifically mentions Mötley Crüe’s Nikki Sixx, who gave him advice on committing to the program. Additionally, Judas Priest frontman Rob Halford reached out to Moody once a day during his recovery to help support his sobriety. Matt ends the segment with characteristic sarcasm, calling Moody an “effing quitter.”

Throughout the segment, Matt maintains Bob’s style while adding his own comedic touches, including digs at Chewy and references to the show’s sponsors. The news covers a range of rock legends from classic rock icons like The Who and Led Zeppelin to more contemporary metal acts like Five Finger Death Punch, demonstrating the breadth of rock history the show celebrates.

Rock and roll shoutout/salute

No specific rock and roll salute was given during this portion, though Ivan Moody’s sobriety achievement was highlighted positively before the sarcastic “quitter” joke.

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

• The Who (Roger Daltrey)
• The Platters
• Buddy Holly
• Led Zeppelin (Jason Bonham)
• Van Halen (Sammy Hagar)
• Mötley Crüe (Nikki Sixx)
• Judas Priest (Rob Halford)
• Five Finger Death Punch (Ivan Moody)

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

The show opens with Matt Bearden hosting alongside producer Chewy Eloretta, with Bob Fonseca on vacation. The pair engage in extended casual banter about hosting parties, Matt’s extensive liquor collection, and strategies for getting people to visit when you have kids. Matt shares stories about his previous downtown Austin house where friends would pre-party before going out, and a memorable party for his wife’s 40th birthday where guests stayed seven hours past the designated end time. The conversation touches on Matt’s painfully shy wife and the challenges of politely ending social gatherings. They also discuss a romantic near-miss from Matt’s past, when he finally connected with an attractive neighbor only to have friends interrupt at the crucial moment – he met his future wife a week later.

The show presents several “Nuts to the Odd” segments covering bizarre news stories. These include a man who attempted DIY rhinoplasty after watching YouTube tutorials, resulting in serious infection and hospitalization; a Florida woman named Jasmine (spelled with two Y’s) who assaulted multiple people including a bus driver, three inmates, and a corrections officer because she was “bored”; and China’s “Mistress Killers” – professional women who befriend mistresses and convince them to end affairs with married men, with one woman claiming 800 successful interventions. The hosts discuss whether YouTube medical tutorials are reliable, debate the simulation theory of reality with the Florida woman possibly playing Grand Theft Auto, and express mixed feelings about the Chinese mistress-killer profession.

Jess Pryles joins the show as a special co-host, bringing her expertise as a meat scientist and barbecue specialist. Matt updates listeners on Jess’s journey from Australian barbecue enthusiast to CEO of Hardcore Carnivore and co-host of the Hulu series “Barbequest” season three. They discuss her recent completion of meat science studies at Iowa State (which Matt jokes about as a Big 12 rival to Texas A&M) and her mission to educate consumers about the meat industry, dispelling misinformation and showing the transparent process from ranch to table. The conversation covers feedlots, slaughterhouses, and her passion for connecting people with the origins of their food. The show also briefly touches on political news, with Matt expressing excitement about the agreed-upon debate between Governor Abbott and Beto O’Rourke, and admitting he was wrong about dismissing monkeypox concerns weeks earlier.

⏰ Second Hour Analysis ⏰

Analysis of Radio Show Transcript (Second Third)

Food items/restaurants talked about:

• Olive Garden – referenced multiple times during a trivia contest (42:46, 52:39, 01:06:24)
• Hot Pockets – family pack contains 12 (53:14)
• Filet mignon and bourbon lunch – mentioned sarcastically regarding politicians (42:42)
• Chicken strips and chocolate chip cookies – kids buffet items (50:01)
• Coffee – Matt discusses not knowing how to make coffee properly (56:59)
• Pasta – extensive discussion about cooking pasta properly (01:04:55 – 01:06:24)
• MmmPanadas/empanadas – mentioned as show sponsor (01:18:47)

News stories talked about during this portion:

• Monkeypox discussion (42:44 – 45:29):
• Matt admits being wrong about monkeypox previously
• Discusses spread via fecal matter
• Warns about potential spread through rats in sewers
• Predicts possible future outbreak similar to black plague
• Not extremely deadly but communicable
• Criticizes public policy response comparing it to COVID handling

Predictions made during this portion:

• Matt predicts potential monkeypox outbreak: “So we probably won’t see it this year and maybe not next year, but we are setting ourselves up because we aren’t getting on top of this. We are setting ourselves up for another black plague.” (44:01)
• Matt tells someone to mark down the monkeypox discussion: “Mark it down because in two years we may be having this discussion a little bit more.” (45:26)

Interesting facts shared during this portion:

• Monkeypox spreads via fecal matter and rats can spread it to humans (43:18 – 44:01)
• Hot Pockets family pack contains 12 (53:14)
• Sister Sledge sang “We Are Family” from 1982 (53:00)
• QT has free air for tires (59:28)
• AC button must be on for defrosting to work, even in cold weather (01:06:57)
• Pasta water starch helps sauce adhere to pasta (01:05:30)

Phone callers this portion:

• Brandon – head of maintenance at resort hotel downtown, can get 40% discount (51:00)
• Cruz – land surveyor, won the Moody Gardens family four-pack contest (51:34)
• Adrian – doesn’t know how to put air in tires, turned around 2 hours into Houston drive when low tire light came on (58:15)
• John – doesn’t know how to properly apply a Band-Aid without contaminating it (01:02:06)
• Caller about pasta congealing – pasta turns into brain-like shape in strainer (01:04:55)
• Chris (Pest Control Chris) – doesn’t know how defrost works in vehicles (01:06:47)
• Chris (female caller) – learned to check fluids/tire pressure, husband stopped doing it for her, husband has since passed away (01:09:00)

Funny or memorable quotes this portion:

• “I am not going to do what sportscasters do and they just move on and pretend like they didn’t say one thing.” (42:53)
• “I did not get elected because I wanted to do work. I’m really into you ever had a filet mignon and bourbon lunch? They are awesome.” (42:38)
• Matt about his son laughing at PE teacher: “nobody wants to get hit in the face with squishy, fuzzy balls” (47:51)
• “I literally make a living by talking about buttholes and balls into a microphone.” (48:32)
• “What is Olive Garden?” – Cruz answering Jeopardy-style (52:40)
• “Dom Furious” – Brandon’s incorrect answer for Dom Toretto’s last name (54:46)
• “Jilly White” – Cruz mispronouncing Jaleel White (55:48)
• “You’re ahead of maintenance, which means you have a key so you can walk in all these rooms and just steal stuff left and right.” (56:26)
• “I hope you find another man in your life, Chris” – Matt to female caller whose husband died (01:10:12)

Guests in the studio or special visitors:

• Jess Pryles – filling in for Bob throughout this portion, BBQ expert and author
• Chuy (Chewy Alderetti) – regular co-host, game master for contests

Recurring jokes or gags:

• “Grown Ass Man” segment (56:46 – 01:10:15) – people calling in admitting things they don’t know how to do as adults
• References to Jess Pryles’ husband Chris’s mustache (01:11:12 – 01:15:46)
• Matt’s lack of domestic skills (coffee making, laundry)
• Disappointment in Chuy for not speaking Spanish, not fixing cars, being 34 with no children (01:01:23)
• Independence Day/Randy Quaid references regarding being seen as crazy when warning about problems (45:00)

“This or That” segment:

• Family-themed trivia contest between Brandon and Cruz for Moody Gardens tickets (51:47 – 56:00):
• “When you’re here, you’re family” restaurant? Answer: Olive Garden (Cruz answered correctly)
• Who sings “We Are Family”? Answer: Sister Sledge (Cruz answered correctly)
• How many Hot Pockets in family pack? Answer: 12 (neither got it correct)
• What street racer cares about family? Answer: Dom Toretto/Vin Diesel (both got partial credit)
• Real name of Family Matters star? Answer: Jaleel White (Cruz won)

5 Paragraph Summary:

This portion of the show began with Matt Bearden admitting he was previously wrong about monkeypox and explaining new information he’d learned about how the disease spreads. He discussed concerns about monkeypox spreading through fecal matter in sewers to rats, who could then transmit it to humans, potentially setting up a future outbreak similar to the black plague. Matt criticized the public policy response to both COVID and monkeypox, suggesting politicians prioritize getting elected over implementing necessary but unpopular health measures. He predicted this could become a more serious issue within two years.

The show then shifted to lighter content with Matt sharing a humorous story about his son getting in trouble at school. His fourth-grade son and other boys couldn’t stop laughing when their new PE teacher warned them about getting hit in the face with “squishy, fuzzy balls” during a game. Matt defended his son’s reaction, acknowledging that even as an adult who “makes a living talking about buttholes and balls into a microphone,” he would have found it funny. The hosts, including guest Jess Pryles, discussed the challenges of parenting and Matt’s pride in raising a “hardcore reader” even if his son isn’t athletically inclined.

A family-themed trivia contest was conducted to give away a four-pack of tickets to Moody Gardens in Galveston, with Brandon (a hotel maintenance head) competing against Cruz (a land surveyor). The questions included identifying restaurants, songs, and pop culture references related to family. Cruz won the contest by correctly answering questions about Olive Garden, Sister Sledge, and Jaleel White, though both contestants struggled with some answers and received partial credit. The segment included humorous moments like Cruz answering “What is Olive Garden?” in Jeopardy format and Brandon’s creative answer of “Dom Furious” for the Fast and Furious character.

The “Grown Ass Man” segment featured multiple callers admitting to basic life skills they never learned. Adrian confessed she doesn’t know how to put air in tires and once turned around two hours into a drive to Houston when her tire pressure light came on. John admitted he can’t properly apply a Band-Aid without contaminating it, leading to a discussion about technique. Other callers shared struggles with making pasta (it congeals into a brain-like shape), understanding car defrost systems, and various domestic tasks. The segment highlighted how many adults navigate life without mastering seemingly simple skills.

The show concluded with Jess Pryles discussing her experience as a stepmother to 12-year-old twin boys and her husband Chris’s notable mustache, which has become part of his identity and receives compliments from strangers. She shared how she’s developing an open, buddy-like relationship with her stepsons, including having age-appropriate conversations about noticing attractive women at resorts using a “small, medium, large” rating system the boys developed. The discussion emphasized creating an environment where the boys can joke around appropriately while learning to be respectful, balancing being the “rules mom” with being relatable as they navigate puberty.

🕐 Third Hour Analysis 🕐

Radio Show Analysis: Matt & Bob 08-10-2022

Food or restaurants talked about during this portion:

• Barbecue joints in Texas (general discussion)
• Feed yard outside of Gonzales
• Interstellar BBQ (mentioned for their lingua)
• Tacadilla restaurant
• Restaurant Depot
• HEB grocery store
• Bucky’s
• Hudson’s Meats
• Salton Time
• Academy (sporting goods store carrying Hardcore Carnivore products)
• Arby’s (in context of “who has the meats”)
• Blue Bell ice cream (Brahmin ice cream reference)
• Olive Garden (mentioned in passing, no Olive Garden questions)

Any guests on the show:

• Jess Pryles – meat scientist, barbecue expert, co-host of Barbequest TV show, owner of Hardcore Carnivore spice rub company (approximately 01:19:12 – 01:54:04)

Any callers this portion:

• Frankie (01:45:05 and 01:41:23) – Called in regarding sheep-shagging jokes about Scots
• Luke (01:51:29) – Australian caller from Melbourne, owns window cleaning/pressure washing company, been in Austin for 12 years

Was there a “This or That” segment? Who was being asked? What were the questions and answers:

• A meat trivia competition between Matt Bearden and Chuy, questions posed by Jess Pryles:

Question 1 (01:21:37): What is the most tender cut of steak?

• Chuy: Fillet/Rib eye cap
• Bearden: Tenderloin (CORRECT)

Question 2 (01:22:12): What is the Texas barbecue trinity?

• Chuy: Brisket, sausage, ribs (CORRECT)
• Bearden: Same answer (CORRECT)

Question 3 (01:22:42): Barbacoa is traditionally made from which part of the animal?

• Bearden: Jowl
• Chuy: Face meat
• Correct answer: Whole head (both got half points)

Question 4 (01:24:58): True or false: the red liquid in steak is blood? What is it?

• Both: False
• Chuy: Hemoglobin (INCORRECT)
• Bearden: Hemoglobin (INCORRECT)
• Correct answer: Myoglobin

Question 5 (01:25:45): Name the three steak grades from lowest to highest

• Chuy: Prime, select, “Walmart” (INCORRECT – wrong order)
• Bearden: Choice, select, prime (INCORRECT)
• Correct answer: Select, choice, prime

Question 6 (01:27:22): By which name is pectoralis major more commonly known?

• Chuy: Skirt steak (INCORRECT)
• Bearden: Brisket (CORRECT)

Question 7 (01:28:00): What percentage of meat is water? (55%, 75%, or 89%)

• Chuy: Changed answer to 75% (CORRECT)
• Bearden: 89% (INCORRECT)

Question 8 (01:29:27): Who has the meats?

• Both: Jess Pryles/Hardcore Carnivore (both got points – joke question)

Question 9 (01:29:48): Name three breeds of cattle

• Chuy: Angus, Kobe, “Dairy” (1 correct)
• Bearden: Hereford, Angus, Brahman, Wagyu (CORRECT – got 3)

Question 10 (01:31:10): What temperature does pork need to be cooked to to be safe?

• Chuy: 120 degrees (INCORRECT)
• Bearden: 145 degrees (CORRECT)

Question 11 (01:33:02): If cattle are bovine and pigs are porcine, what are sheep?

• Chuy: “Lambsign” or “sex toys” (INCORRECT)
• Bearden: Didn’t know (INCORRECT)
• Correct answer: Ovine

Prize: Bottles of Hardcore Carnivore seasoning for both contestants

Any interesting facts shared during this portion:

• Modern barbacoa is often made from rump roast instead of traditional head meat (01:23:35)
• The inside of a cow’s lip has little villi that move grass back in the animal’s mouth (01:24:21)
• There’s a grade of beef below select called “cutter-canner” used in canned beef soups and chili (01:26:35)
• “No roll” beef has no USDA grade stamped on it (01:26:45)
• Meat is 75% water, same as human muscle (01:28:43)
• USDA safe temperature for pork is 145°F (medium), meat will rise a few degrees after cooking (01:32:08)
• The Coolgardie Safe was the first refrigerator in the world, from Australia, with canvas on the outside (01:48:38)
• In cricket, “let it through to the keeper” means choosing not to respond to something, like letting a ball pass (01:52:32)

Any memorable moments during this portion:

• Matt’s story about a woman complaining about finding villi in her barbacoa taco, not understanding it’s authentic (01:23:52)
• Discussion of Matt’s rule: “The taco comes closed for a reason. Don’t open it. Don’t look in there.” (01:24:39)
• Jess and the hosts celebrating the wrong answer “hemoglobin” together before learning it was wrong (01:25:18)
• Matt’s childhood story about his friend Charles who kept his arms flat against his side and later killed the neighbor’s dog (01:40:48)
• Discussion of Matt telling his wife she couldn’t pick up kids from school with wet hair, leading to accusations of shaming (01:43:51)
• Conversation about “vabbing” – using vaginal fluid as perfume/pheromone (01:50:02)
• Australian caller Luke connecting with Jess about Melbourne neighborhood Fitzroy (01:51:33)
• Discussion about Australians and Scots not changing their accents because “it works for you” (01:52:02)

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

• Matt introduced Queen/Freddie Mercury as they headed to break (01:53:19), referencing “the queen that has died”

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

This final third of the Matt & Bob show featured guest Jess Pryles, an Australian meat scientist, barbecue expert, and creator of Hardcore Carnivore spice rubs. Jess discussed her involvement with the TV show Barbequest, specifically season three called “Beyond the Pit,” which airs on Hulu and explores not just barbecue preparation but the entire supply chain, including visits to ranches and feed yards in Texas. The conversation highlighted her expertise in meat science and her successful product line available at HEB, Bucky’s, and other local retailers.

The centerpiece of this segment was an entertaining meat trivia competition between hosts Matt Bearden and Chuy, with Jess posing questions of increasing difficulty. The quiz covered topics ranging from basic cuts of meat (tenderloin being the most tender) to Texas barbecue traditions (the trinity of brisket, sausage, and ribs) to more technical knowledge like the fact that meat is 75% water and the red liquid in steak is myoglobin, not blood. Both hosts struggled with some questions, including incorrectly ordering beef grades and not knowing that sheep meat is called “ovine,” leading to humorous moments throughout the competition.

The show also featured engaging discussions about authentic versus Americanized Mexican food, particularly barbacoa. Matt shared a story about witnessing a customer complaining about finding cow lip villi in her barbacoa taco, not understanding it was an authentic part of traditional preparation. The conversation touched on how modern barbacoa often uses rump roast instead of the traditional whole cow head, representing the evolution of ethnic foods in mainstream American culture. Jess provided technical details about various cuts and cooking methods, including the USDA-recommended temperature for pork at 145°F.

Cultural commentary emerged throughout the segment, with discussions about Australian and Scottish immigrants maintaining their accents in America and the similarities between Australian and Texas cultures. Two callers phoned in: Frankie, responding to sheep-related jokes about Scots, and Luke, an Australian from Melbourne who connected with Jess about their shared hometown neighborhood of Fitzroy. The conversation ranged from cricket terminology to documentary recommendations about outback Australia, showcasing the international flavor of Austin’s community.

The segment concluded with lighter topics, including a critique of dubious internet advice from a “holistic life coach” about being attractive at parties (including walking around with wet hair and using hand gestures). The hosts also discussed “vabbing,” a trend involving using vaginal fluid as perfume, and debated the appeal of natural body scents versus freshness. Throughout the show, Matt and Chuy consistently promoted Jess’s Hardcore Carnivore products and encouraged listeners to check out her educational content online, praising both her expertise and the quality of her spice rubs.