🎙️ First Hour Analysis 🎙️

Analysis of Matt & Bob Show 09-20-2022

Food items/restaurants talked about:

• 20:00 – International Pepperoni Pizza Day discussion
• 20:10 – Papa John’s (official pizza of the NFL)
• 20:10 – Little Caesar’s
• 23:10 – Super pepperoni pizza/hundred-pepp pizza mentioned
• 23:20 – Little Caesar’s Detroit style square pizza
• 23:51 – Via 313 (Detroit style pizza)
• 25:13 – Love 312 (Chicago style deep dish pizza)
• 26:00 – Pizza trucks mentioned
• 32:00 – Hot dog eateries on Jersey Shore
• 20:43 – Pandemonium (had pizza)
• 21:30 – Chuck E. Cheese
• 08:30 – Wendy’s/Bacon Baconator mentioned in statue discussion
• 08:50 – Taco Bell mentioned in statue discussion

News stories talked about during this portion:

• 10:30-13:30 – Philadelphia city workers mistakenly cut down a brewery’s hop garden, thinking it was an overgrown field. The city called it a “miscommunication and staff error.” The hops were for brewing beer and will cost tens of thousands of dollars
• 16:00-17:30 – Colorado rescue helicopter spotted a lost hunter waving but thought he was “just saying hi” because he only waved with one arm and his backpack appeared to be the wrong color. They left him stranded for another day before returning. He had been lost for a week and was found cold and dehydrated

“Click Click Boom” segment:

This segment did not appear in this portion of the transcript.

Funny moments or memorable quotes during this portion:

• 01:50 – Bob’s elaborate introduction calling Matt “the world’s greatest number two” with Matt responding he didn’t mean it the way it sounded
• 03:06 – Discussion about teaching Natalie the board so Chewy can “take a deuce during the show” and the awkwardness of her knowing why
• 03:31 – “Women poop, get over it” – Natalie
• 05:30 – Discussion of Chewy getting a statue in Thrall, with elaborate descriptions including eternal flame coming out of various places, woman handing him Wendy’s, dog Cosby in passenger seat
• 13:45-15:30 – Story of Chewy giving away an iPad the station didn’t have, forcing them to scramble to buy one retail when iPads first came out
• 38:00 – Bob criticizing Natalie’s Crosley turntable: “That is gonna destroy your expensive vinyl”
• 42:00 – Matt getting angry at a party when Bluetooth wouldn’t work on speakers, with people allegedly starting to leave

Phone callers this portion:

No phone callers in this portion.

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

Bob’s Rock and Roll News began at timestamp 28:00 with Bob declaring “rock and roll is not dead, ladies and gentlemen. It’s just taken a couple weeks off to break in a new drummer.” The main story was about Ozzy Osbourne’s new album “Patient Number Nine” reaching number two on the UK album chart, marking the highest chart position of his 55-year career that began with Black Sabbath. The album also debuted at number three on the Billboard 200 in the United States, marking Osbourne’s eighth top ten appearance and even surpassing the performance of his classic album “Blizzard of Oz.”

Bob then reported that Deep Purple has a new permanent guitarist named Simon McBride, who is replacing Steve Morse. The band issued a statement saying that while Steve Morse cannot be replaced and has a long legacy with Deep Purple, they found in Simon “not just a replacement, but an extraordinary talent and an exciting guitarist in his own right.” Bob mentioned that Deep Purple’s “Machine Head” album, featuring classics like “Smoke on the Water” and “Space Truckin’,” is one of his favorite albums of all time.

The next story covered a new Bruce Springsteen app called “My Hometown” that debuts on app.com this week. The app allows users to take a virtual tour of spots around the Jersey Shore where Springsteen grew up and found inspiration. Bob mentioned he lived in Jersey for about eight years and recommended visiting. The interactive tour includes stories, photos, videos, and an interactive map covering locations from Sandy Hook to Belmar, including nightclubs, beaches, and hot dog eateries.

Bob shared a story about the 20-year-old movie “School of Rock” starring Jack Black. Black wanted to use Led Zeppelin’s “Immigrant Song” in the film, but Led Zeppelin is famously picky and expensive about licensing their music for movies. Jack Black made a plea to the band with a video featuring a full theater of extras chanting “Lords of Rock Led Zeppelin grace us with your mighty love.” The band was so impressed by Black’s effort that they actually agreed and allowed him to use the song in the movie.

Bob concluded with “Rock and Roll News Jr.” aimed at “future rockers” listening in their parents’ cars. He reported on Camila Cabello, who is debuting on “The Voice,” slamming paparazzi for ruining her beach weekend in Miami. The 25-year-old singer posted on Instagram that she “couldn’t breathe” and “held her core so tight” while paparazzi took photos, saying her abs hurt afterward. She reminded people that no woman or man should be shamed for their body. Bob ended with a “Rock and Roll News shout out” to his stringer Sherman Dreadnought and encouraged listeners to email him at [email protected].

Rock and roll shoutout/salute:

• 36:00 – Sherman Dreadnought (one of Bob’s stringers) received a shout out

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

• Ozzy Osbourne/Black Sabbath
• Deep Purple
• Bruce Springsteen
• Led Zeppelin
• Swedish House Mafia (mentioned in Ikea turntable segment after rock news)
• Camila Cabello

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

The show opened with the hosts doing elaborate introductions for each other, with Bob calling Matt “the world’s greatest number two” and discussing Bob’s induction into the Texas Radio Hall of Fame. They joked about creating an exhibit with Bob’s old clothes and guitars, similar to what’s done at the Hard Rock Cafe. The conversation then turned to intern Natalie, who is working with them for the entire semester to learn all divisions of radio production. A running joke developed about teaching her the board so Chewy could take bathroom breaks, leading to an awkward discussion about gender dynamics and bathroom humor.

A major segment involved the hosts designing an elaborate statue for Chewy in his hometown of Thrall, Texas. The statue concept evolved from various poses to a final vision of Chewy sitting in a car with one knee steering, both hands holding a bowl/pipe with an eternal flame, a thick woman leaning out of a Wendy’s window handing him a Baconator, his dog Cosby in the passenger seat, and the backseat filled with crumpled fast food wrappers. They also discussed Chewy getting the key to the city, which Bob already has but keeps in his sock drawer. The conversation revealed that technically you’re not supposed to get the key to the city if you actually live there, which worked in Bob’s favor since he lives outside city limits.

The show featured two “Mornings with Matt and Bob Presents” news stories. The first involved Philadelphia city workers who mistakenly mowed down a brewery’s hop garden, thinking it was just an overgrown field, despite clear signage. The city spokesperson doubled down, claiming it was both a “miscommunication AND a staff error” while trying to justify it by saying the lot “appeared overgrown.” This led to discussion about workplace mistakes, with Chewy admitting he once gave away an iPad the station didn’t actually have when iPads first came out and were nearly impossible to find. The second story was about a lost Colorado hunter who was spotted by a rescue helicopter but left behind because he only waved with one arm instead of both arms overhead, so they thought he was “just saying hi.” The segment concluded with a lengthy discussion about an IKEA turntable collaboration with Swedish House Mafia launching October 1st for $159, with Bob excitedly planning to purchase one and upgrade the cartridge, while trying unsuccessfully to convince Matt and Chewy to get into vinyl collecting.

⏰ Second Hour Analysis ⏰

Analysis of Matt & Bob Show (09-20-2022) – Second Third

Food items/restaurants talked about:

• Crowbar (43:55-48:23) – Bar on South Congress that was damaged by fire
• Champagne and caviar (51:52-52:33) – At Room 725, new lounge at Fairmont Austin featuring Asetra caviar, champagne, and pre-embargo cigars
• Olive Garden (46:57) – Referenced in joke about cornstarch/Parmesan
• Corn tortillas (45:52) – Matt jokes about pressing them between his thighs
• HEB (46:16) – Referenced in cornstarch shopping discussion
• Little Debbie cakes (01:19:02) – Bob’s joke about love interests
• Mrs. Fields cookies, Aunt Jemima, Wendy’s (01:19:09-01:19:14) – More food-related jokes

News stories talked about:

• Weather forecast (44:32-45:55) – Triple-digit temperatures expected in September, hot, humid conditions despite being “dry”
• South Congress fires (47:52-49:30) – Crowbar bar destroyed by arson fires; man arrested; GoFundMe set up for displaced staff members; multiple fires set along South Congress
• St. Louis radio incident (54:55-01:02:05) – Vic Faust, news anchor and radio host on KFNS 100.7 “The Viper” in St. Louis, caught on recording verbally abusing female co-host Kristen Cooper during break; called her “fat,” “nasty bitch,” “bad mother”; she quit after the incident; he was pulled from news duties

Interesting facts shared:

• Johnson & Johnson baby powder (45:28) – Replaced talcum with cornstarch after lawsuits
• Cornstarch uses (50:43-51:14) – Used in Asian stir fries, meat marinades, pies, fruit desserts as a thickening agent
• The Edge morning show (55:56-56:27) – Only runs 8-10 a.m. (2 hours), which hosts found unusually short for a morning show
• Population replacement rate (01:24:18-01:24:30) – Matt notes the U.S. isn’t replacing population quickly enough for future workforce needs

Toxic Tuesday segment:

Topic (01:02:55-01:22:32): What to do with possessions left behind after breakups

Hosts’ take:

• Bob: Inspired by intern Natalie wearing oversized hoodie; questioning protocol on keeping ex’s belongings (hoodies, rings, gifts); admitted leaving a Nintendo Wii at ex’s place to avoid confrontation
• Matt: Thinks returning gifts is rude/aggressive; prefers ex keeps or sells items; keeps ex’s painting on wall; had ex return his hat 20 years later; advocates for keeping useful items regardless of source
• Chuy: Keeps engraved lighter from high school girlfriend; sees practical value in keeping gifts
• General consensus: Wedding gifts/practical items (pots, pans) acceptable to keep; engagement rings debatable; most agreed small items aren’t worth retrieving; mattresses should definitely be replaced

Phone callers this portion:

• Justin (49:35-50:01) – Called about cornstarch being “silky smooth”
• Bible Mike (01:11:56-01:13:28) – Joked about collecting women’s socks, claimed they’re softer/better quality than men’s
• Caller about wife’s jewelry (01:15:02-01:15:45) – Said wife wears jewelry from ex-boyfriends, he doesn’t care
• Catherine (01:20:22-01:22:32) – Divorced and remarried, kept all kitchen items from first wedding registry including All-Clad pots; switched out mattress but kept other household items

Funny or memorable quotes:

• “A tap on the crack and either sides of the sack” (46:00) – Matt’s cornstarch application advice
• “Does it come in a shaker? No, it doesn’t come in. It’s not Parmesan.” (46:49)
• “By the end of the day, you should have a nice roux” (47:26) – Bob on cornstarch mixture
• “Fat and self-righteous” (58:33) – From Vic Faust recording
• “You had no reason to bring up it to attack me on the area yesterday and you did. I did not attack you! Grow the f* up!”** (59:08-59:18) – Exchange from St. Louis radio fight
• “Heavy breathing. Ready? Here we go.” (01:01:07) – Matt setting up the transition back to air after the fight
• “I press them between my thighs” (45:52) – Matt on making corn tortillas
• “Little cornstarch. Hot and fresh every day.” (45:54)
• “I’m always worried there’s gonna be a giant cake or something or like tortilla” (45:42) – Bob on cornstarch concerns

Special visitors:

• Intern Natalie (43:55 onwards) – Female intern, participated throughout segment; in her first week; discussed vinyl records, ex-boyfriend possessions, dating history; hosts protective of her privacy due to creepy listeners; she clarified her oversized hoodie was not from an ex-boyfriend

Recurring jokes or gags:

• Cornstarch for personal hygiene (44:00-50:40) – Extended discussion about using cornstarch/baby powder to prevent chafing in hot weather; multiple applications and methods discussed
• Bob being vintage/old (43:55-44:05) – “You like vintage stuff? So is Bob. Is Bob your favorite on the show?”
• Matt’s past relationship drama (01:09:02-01:09:47) – Reference to Bob’s ex keeping his dog and dignity
• Food-based love interests for Bob (01:19:02-01:19:14) – Little Debbie, Mrs. Fields, Wendy’s jokes
• Sherman Dreadlock (52:33-54:14) – Recurring character who called in about “Sepratec” underwear (separate pouches for anatomy)

Five Paragraph Summary:

The second third of this show begins with the hosts discussing vinyl records with intern Natalie before transitioning into an extended comedy bit about using cornstarch to combat the brutal Austin heat. Matt advocates for applying cornstarch to prevent chafing, leading to detailed and increasingly absurd discussions about application methods, with Bob suggesting one might need to lie on their back with legs in the air. The conversation touches on Johnson & Johnson replacing talcum powder with cornstarch and includes multiple food-related jokes, establishing a lighthearted tone that carries through much of this segment.

The show shifts to local news, covering the devastating fires on South Congress that destroyed Crowbar bar. Matt discusses a GoFundMe established to help displaced staff members who lost their income due to the arson. An arrest was made, with Matt noting the suspect appeared to be mentally unwell rather than acting with deliberate planning. The hosts also mention the opening of Room 725, a champagne and caviar lounge at the Fairmont Austin, joking that none of them would ever be allowed entry except possibly Bob via his wife.

A major highlight of this segment is Matt’s presentation of an off-air recording from St. Louis radio station KFNS 100.7 “The Viper.” News anchor and morning show host Vic Faust was caught on tape verbally abusing co-host Kristen Cooper during a commercial break, repeatedly calling her “fat,” a “nasty bitch,” and attacking her parenting. The heavily-bleeped audio is shocking, and Matt notes the awkward transition back to professional broadcasting immediately after the tirade. The hosts discuss how this triggers PTSD from their own industry experiences, and Matt expresses enjoyment at radio drama that doesn’t involve them for once.

The Toxic Tuesday segment focuses on possessions left behind after breakups, inspired by intern Natalie wearing an oversized hoodie (which she clarifies she bought herself). Bob discusses leaving a Nintendo Wii at an ex’s place to avoid confrontation and questions the protocol around keeping gifts, particularly expensive items like engagement rings and hoodies. Matt shares that he thinks returning gifts is aggressive and rude, preferring exes keep or sell items, and reveals he still displays artwork from an ex on his wall. The hosts debate whether it’s acceptable to keep wedding registry items in new relationships and discuss the emotional versus practical value of such possessions.

Multiple callers contribute to the Toxic Tuesday discussion, including a man whose wife still wears jewelry from ex-boyfriends (which doesn’t bother him), and Catherine, who kept all her kitchen items from her first wedding despite being remarried. Bible Mike calls with an uncomfortable bit about collecting ex-girlfriends’ socks. The segment reveals different perspectives on post-relationship possessions, with general agreement that practical household items and gifts are acceptable to keep, though the hosts acknowledge some items (like mattresses) should definitely be replaced. The conversation maintains the show’s characteristic blend of honest relationship discussion with comedy, concluding with philosophical musings about the purpose of having children and population replacement rates.

🕐 Third Hour Analysis 🕐

Analysis of Matt & Bob Show (09-20-2022) – Final Third

Food or restaurants talked about during this portion:

• Architectural Digest discussion – Magazine showing pristine homes without evidence of children (01:25:02)
• Taco Bell – Chewy went there and ordered Baja Blast Zero (01:53:25)
• Kanhe restaurant – Matt mentioned it won another top 50 award; has Pink Pineapple dish; 5pm reservations available (01:54:12)
• Hardee’s – Chewy fell at a Hardee’s in Taylor, Texas when he was 5 years old from a fireman slide pole (01:35:07)
• Pepperoni Pizza – National Pepperoni Pizza Day; hosts planning to order pizza with 100 pepperonis (02:01:15)

News stories talked about during this portion:

• U.S. Beer Shortage – CO2 supply shortage caused by contamination at Jackson Dome (an extinct volcano in Mississippi). Brewers reporting production delays; some paying 3-4x normal cost for CO2. Night shift brewery outside Boston shut down facility after being told CO2 supply was cut for “foreseeable future, possibly more than a year” (01:46:52)
• Soda shortages – Matt mentioned Diet Coke and Diet Dr. Pepper shortages at stores (01:52:02)

Interesting facts shared during this portion:

• Beer carbonation process – Caller explained that CO2 canisters are used by bars for taps and by brewers to force carbonate beer. Bottle carbonation with yeast/sugars takes 6 weeks, while forced carbonation takes 3 days (01:55:00)
• CO2 sources – Comes from natural sources including volcanoes, breath of animals, plant decay, and human sources primarily from burning fossil fuels (01:56:38)
• CO2 for draft beer – Used to create pressure to move beer from keg through lines to tap (01:56:22)
• Helium fact – Bob mentioned helium is from a unique source (context unclear) (01:58:24)

Memorable moments during this portion:

• Chewy refuses Make-A-Wish building rappel – Matt tried extensively to convince Chewy to rappel down a building for Make-A-Wish Foundation charity event. Chewy repeatedly refused due to fear of heights from childhood fall at Hardee’s. Under 300 pound weight limit mentioned. Matt jokingly said Carissa (former producer) did it and was “more of a man” than Chewy (01:33:52 – 01:41:31)
• Phone system failures during Aaron Lewis ticket giveaway – Lines kept dropping callers; they eventually gave tickets to David by default, then Bible Mike called in for competition (01:41:46)
• Ridiculous trivia questions – Matt asked questions like “Name one of the people on the phone” and “Which person has five letters in their name?” Both Bible Mike and David won tickets (01:44:12)
• “Micho” prank call – Caller set up juvenile joke about old friend named “Micho” (my chode) (01:58:03)

Callers this portion:

• Jennifer – Called to mention that Carissa did the building rappel event (01:39:27)
• David – Won Aaron Lewis tickets by default when phone system failed (01:42:08)
• Bible Mike – Competed against David for Aaron Lewis tickets; mentioned he didn’t get Alice in Chains tickets previously (01:42:36)
• Caller about CO2/beer production – Explained the carbonation process for beer and how CO2 is used (01:55:00)
• Caller with “Micho” joke – Set up juvenile prank, revealed himself as “Teresa Odle” (01:58:03)
• Caller suggesting Glenn fight – Suggested Glenn for the Make-A-Wish rappelling event or fighting (01:59:57)

Summary:

The final third of the September 20, 2022 episode of Matt & Bob featured extensive discussion about parenting challenges, a charity opportunity that fell flat, and a beer shortage crisis. The hosts discussed how children make keeping a home clean impossible, referencing Architectural Digest spreads that show unrealistically pristine children’s rooms with single, perfectly placed toys. They shared stories about expensive items being ruined by kids, like a friend’s floor-standing speakers getting their domes punched in by his child.

A major segment involved Matt pressuring producer Chewy to participate in a Make-A-Wish Foundation fundraiser that involved rappelling down a tall building. Despite Matt’s persistent attempts to guilt Chewy into doing it “for the kids,” Chewy adamantly refused, citing a childhood trauma from falling at a Hardee’s restaurant in Taylor, Texas when he was five years old. The fall from a fireman slide pole gave him a lasting fear of heights that prevents him from even flying without Xanax. Matt compared Chewy unfavorably to former producer Carissa, who had completed the challenge, suggesting she was “more of a man” than Chewy. The weight limit was under 300 pounds, leading to some ribbing about Chewy’s size.

The show tackled a serious news story about an impending U.S. beer shortage caused by carbon dioxide supply issues. Contamination at the Jackson Dome, an extinct volcano in Mississippi that serves as a CO2 reservoir, has forced brewers to cut production or pay three to four times normal costs for carbon dioxide. A Night Shift Brewery outside Boston completely shut down after being told their supply was cut for possibly over a year. This led to confusion among the hosts about how beer carbonation works, with Matt initially believing all beer was naturally carbonated through yeast consuming sugars. A knowledgeable caller later explained that while bottle conditioning does work that way over six weeks, most commercial brewers use forced carbonation with CO2, which only takes three days. The CO2 is also essential for pressurizing kegs to push beer through tap lines at bars.

The Aaron Lewis ticket giveaway segment became chaotic when the phone system repeatedly dropped callers, a problem attributed to the building being struck by lightning weeks earlier. Matt eventually just gave tickets away to David by default, then Bible Mike called in for a competition. The “trivia” questions were absurdly simple, asking contestants to name people on the phone or identify which name had five letters, making a mockery of the typical contest format. Both callers won tickets, and Bible Mike was informed he couldn’t legally win another contest for 30 days.

The show wrapped with lighter moments including discussion of Baja Blast Zero at Taco Bell, which Chewy praised as tasting identical to regular Baja Blast despite being sugar-free. Matt promoted the acclaimed restaurant Kanhe, which had just received another top 50 award, and mentioned their Pink Pineapple dish. The hosts planned to celebrate National Pepperoni Pizza Day by ordering a pizza with 100 pepperonis, estimated to cost around $75. Throughout the segment, the chemistry between the hosts remained strong, with Matt and Bob playfully needling each other and Chewy serving as both target and participant in the comedy, despite his refusal to risk his life dangling from a building for charity.