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Analysis of Matt & Bob Show Transcript (10-24-2022)

Food Items/Restaurants Talked About

• Amy’s booth (at F1) – 03:49
• Brisket/burnt ends (CJ’s dinner party) – 22:00-27:00
• Spaghetti mentioned as easy dinner option – 23:10
• Triscuits – 27:06
• Quiche mentioned – 28:00
• Frito pie in a bag and pickles (at youth football games) – 15:50
• Uber Eats/Gaddy’s mentioned – 13:22
• McDonald’s breakfast – 39:18
• Taco from concession stand – 41:50
• Bellini – 41:42

“Click Click Boom” Segment About

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

Funny Moments or Memorable Quotes During This Portion

• “We’re the basic cable of radio” – 00:39
• Bob’s description of Matt: “He is the John Dutton of radio” – 01:42
• Matt calling Bob’s weekend activities “No FOMO” lifestyle – 01:28
• Bob’s failgate story about trying to get to F1 practice – multiple hoops to jump through – 03:45-05:50
• “Does it have to be this hard to do the thing in Austin?” – 05:00
• Matt’s wife comparing CJ’s brisket to “beef jerky” at dinner party – 26:32
• “Just burn ends and triscuits. Get out of here, ladies and gentlemen” – 27:06
• Bob asking if anyone suggest “Uber Eats at any time” during CJ’s cooking disaster – 13:22
• Discussion about Bob’s anti-depressants making his “butt itch” – 19:50
• Dylan (Bob’s 16-year-old son) breaking into F1, VIP boxes, and various events around Austin – 35:00-43:00
• “He’s just figured out this incredible scam where he gets to live in a pretty nice house for free” – Matt on Dylan – 38:49
• “Why are we the scourge of the city, man?” – Bob lamenting they can’t get into events while his teenage son can – 41:56

Phone Callers This Portion

No phone callers during this portion.

Bob’s Rock and Roll News Segment – 5 Paragraph Summary

Bob’s Rock and Roll News segment covered several interesting stories from the music world. The first major story was about Kiss playing a secret, private show in Austin on Saturday night at Vulcan Gas Company for Philip Morris International. The show was for less than 100 people and was not open to the public. Bob found it ironic that Kiss, who are famously anti-drinking and anti-smoking, would perform for a tobacco company, but noted they are “pro-money” and willing to cash checks.

The segment then moved to Rick Rubin’s Desert Island discs, which Bob had been “dwelling and pontificating” about. The legendary barefoot producer, known for working with artists like Johnny Cash, Red Hot Chili Peppers, and Tom Petty, released his list of essential songs. The list included The Beatles’ “Across the Universe,” The Ramones’ “Rockaway Beach” (which Bob agreed with), Neil Young’s “I Believe in You,” Roberta Flack’s “The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face,” and Johann Sebastian Bach’s “At the Hour of Death.” Bob had some disagreements with the choices, suggesting alternatives like “Long May You Run” for Neil Young and “Killing Me Softly” for Roberta Flack.

For the Rock and Roll News Junior segment, which Bob explained is “the rock news for the future rockers of tomorrow,” he covered a story about a young guitarist in Cardiff, Wales who was busking on the street. The kid was performing Metallica’s “Master of Puppets,” which had been featured in season four of Stranger Things. The young musician’s TikTok account is @fixer17d, and he received recognition from Metallica themselves on social media, getting an emoji or thumbs up from the band.

Bob also noted that he saw show friend Ben Queller hanging out backstage with Ed Sheeran, and both were sporting impressive sneaker collections. Bob identified them as possibly wearing Jordan 1’s and Jordan 3’s or 4’s, emphasizing that “the shoe game was strong” on both gentlemen. This led to a discussion about celebrity connections and access that the show seems to lack.

The Rock and Roll News concluded with Bob’s Rock and Roll Salute, which went to his friend Jen Burgoyne who had invited him to a vinyl exchange party on Saturday night. Bob came away from the party with a Rage Against the Machine album and an original sealed Bryan Adams album. He also gave a special salute to Austin FC and all the supporters and super fans, congratulating them on making it to the divisional finals after their victory the previous night.

Rock and Roll Shoutout/Salute

• Jen Burgoyne – for hosting vinyl exchange party (35:00)
• Austin FC supporters and super fans – for making divisional finals (35:25)
• Young guitarist Fixer17D from Cardiff – for busking Master of Puppets (33:30)

Bands Talked About During Bob’s Rock and Roll News Segment

• Kiss
• The Beatles
• The Ramones
• Neil Young
• Roberta Flack
• Johann Sebastian Bach
• Metallica
• Rage Against the Machine
• Bryan Adams

3 Paragraph Summary of This Portion (Excluding Rock and Roll News)

The show opened with the hosts discussing the massive weekend Austin just experienced, with both F1 and the Austin FC MLS playoff semifinal happening simultaneously. Bob detailed his “failgate” experience trying to get to F1 practice on Friday, where he bought clothes specifically for the event but couldn’t figure out the shuttle system from Barton Creek Mall. He discovered shuttles only ran Saturday and Sunday, not Friday, and after researching multiple transportation options involving high school parking lots and various transfers, he gave up in frustration. The hosts discussed the incredible atmosphere at the Austin FC match against Dallas, which they attended Sunday night, with a record-breaking crowd of over 20,000 standing the entire game. The supporter section was described as being like “the Aztec ball court” with deafening noise that affected Dallas’s ability to communicate on the field.

A significant portion of the show was devoted to Matt’s story about attending a dinner party at CJ’s house over the weekend. CJ had ambitiously decided to smoke a brisket to make burnt ends for guests, but encountered multiple problems with his new electric smoker that kept tripping the breaker. CJ had gotten up at 4am to start the brisket but it was significantly behind schedule when guests arrived. The dinner culminated in an awkward moment when Matt’s wife took a bite of the brisket and said “mmm, this is just like beef jerky,” causing CJ’s “face to fall off of his skull.” Matt explained she meant the flavor reminded her of teriyaki jerky, but the comment clearly devastated CJ after his day-long struggle. The hosts sympathized with the common experience of trying something ambitious for the first time when entertaining guests.

The most entertaining discussion involved Bob’s 16-year-old son Dylan, who apparently has been successfully infiltrating exclusive Austin events without permission or credentials. Dylan was caught on video running to the F1 podium ceremony with a VIP lanyard around his neck, despite Bob not knowing how he got tickets or access. Previously, Dylan had been the “ringleader” who organized a group of 40-year-old men to break into the exclusive Tesla factory opening party. Matt pointed out that at 4am one morning, Dylan had driven himself to McDonald’s for breakfast without telling anyone. The hosts debated whether Bob should “drop the hammer” on his son or let him continue, with Matt arguing that Dylan is essentially already living as an autonomous adult who just happens to still live at home for financial convenience. Bob lamented that his teenage son has better access to Austin’s elite events than the radio hosts do, wondering why they are “persona non grata” everywhere while Dylan thrives.

⏰ Second Hour Analysis ⏰

Analysis of Matt & Bob Show (10-24-2022) – Second Third

Food items/restaurants talked about:

• $17 hot dog at F1 (43:39)
• Prime rib (42:54)
• Ceviche at turn 12 (F1) (46:49)
• Rico cheese nachos (45:17)
• Buckets of chicken (1:09:32)
• Swedish meatballs (Ikea reference) (1:14:24)

News stories talked about during this portion:

• Early voting starts today (49:12)
• Five candidates running for Austin mayor, including Kirk Watson (45:37-45:59)
• Steve Adler term limited as current mayor (46:02)
• Beto O’Rourke running for governor against Abbott (46:43-46:50)
• Lieutenant governor race discussed (46:32)
• People being sent to prison for casting provisional ballots (49:01-49:11)
• Texas ranks #2 in catalytic converter thefts, with 400% increase (51:04-51:19)
• Texas ranks 49th in education and healthcare (50:56-50:58)

Predictions made during this portion:

• Matt predicts Bob’s son will eventually be in VIP while Bob waits outside (43:31)
• Matt predicts Bob’s son will somehow cast a deciding vote in an election despite being 16 and unregistered (40:00-40:06)
• Kirk Watson predicted to win mayoral race based on name recognition alone (45:54-45:59)

Interesting facts shared during this portion:

• During early voting, you can vote at any polling location, not just your specific precinct (49:38-49:49)
• You can have a Republican governor and Democratic lieutenant governor in Texas – they run separately (47:24-47:34)
• Mark Boland (T-Rex) was the first post-Beatles huge act (1:11:07-1:11:11)
• Elton John was Mark Boland’s session piano player (1:11:49-1:11:55)
• Slayer’s “Reign in Blood” album is only 30 minutes long (1:16:29-1:16:33)
• Rick Rubin mixes records lying down on a couch with his eyes closed (1:03:18-1:03:22)
• Jared Leto has been trying to get a movie made about Mark Boland’s life (1:14:36-1:14:41)

Phone callers this portion:

• Caller asking if Bob’s kid watched Ferris Bueller’s Day Off (50:17-50:28)
• Caller suggesting Bob’s face should be on jumbotron when his son rides in pace car (52:52-52:56)
• Mandy – her desert island disc is Tom Petty’s “Wildflowers” (walked down aisle to it) (1:07:43-1:08:15)
• Mr. Armstrong – his desert island disc is Bob Dylan’s “Blood on the Tracks,” song “Buckets of Rain” (1:09:00-1:09:23)
• Carol – her desert island disc is T-Rex’s “Electric Warrior,” songs “Planet Queen” and “Bang a Gong” (1:09:32-1:10:38)
• Sherman – his desert island disc is Strapping Young Lad’s “The New Black,” song “You Suck” (1:12:25-1:13:29)
• Mr. Montano – discussing T-Rex vs David Bowie, desert island discs are Asia’s “Steely Band” and Slayer’s “Reign in Blood” (1:14:32-1:16:59)
• Joey – his desert island disc is Chelsea Wolf’s “Abyss,” song “Iron Moon” (1:18:00-1:19:40)

Funny or memorable quotes this portion:

• “You’re over there in general admission, eating a $17 hot dog. He’s got prime rib juice running down his chin.” (43:39-43:42)
• “How is he eating ceviche at turn 12? They don’t even serve it there.” (46:46-46:49)
• “I don’t know, my kids just seem irresponsible. They don’t seem to care about things. And I’m like, they’re having too much fun.” (44:13-44:17)
• “Congratulations, Texas. We may be 49th in education. We may be 49th in health care. But we are number two when it comes to catalytic converter thefts.” (50:52-51:04)
• “I have a removable faceplate on my catalytic converter.” (52:28)
• Matt on the haunted house actor: “at one point this girl was walking down a hallway as we walked by and I heard her go, literally heard her go, boo.” (57:48-57:56)
• “Nobody wants to work anymore. Not even improv actors at haunted houses.” (59:35-59:42)
• “I was bored so…I started jump scaring other groups and horrifying them and I was like oh this is actually fun” (1:00:37-1:00:46)
• “Twenty percent. One in five Americans say that they are stupid. And one in four Americans says that they’re a liar.” (1:19:58-1:20:02)

Recurring jokes or gags:

• Bob’s 16-year-old son getting VIP access to events (F1, eating fancy food)
• Bob being jealous/competitive with his son’s lifestyle
• Bob not being recognized at the haunted house despite being recognized everywhere else
• Chewy mixing up words/stuttering
• Matt being a reluctant/angry dad at family activities

Summary:

This portion of the show began with continued discussion about Bob Fonseca’s 16-year-old son, who apparently managed to get VIP access at the F1 race, eating ceviche while regular attendees paid $17 for hot dogs. The hosts joked about Bob’s conflicted feelings as a parent who wanted his kids to have opportunities he didn’t, but now seems bothered by how well his son is doing. Multiple callers chimed in comparing the son to Ferris Bueller, and the running gag about Bob’s son’s impressive ability to talk his way into exclusive events continued throughout the segment.

The conversation then shifted to local politics, with early voting beginning that day. Matt pointed out how uninformed most voters are, challenging Bob and Chewy to name any mayoral candidates (they couldn’t, except for Kirk Watson). They discussed various races including the governor and lieutenant governor positions, with Matt noting that Texas may have “the most uninformed electorate of any state.” The hosts touched on voting intimidation tactics and the confusing political advertising, particularly one ad blaming Beto O’Rourke for a murder that happened under Abbott’s administration.

Matt shared his experience being dragged to haunted houses with his family, a Halloween tradition he clearly doesn’t enjoy. He complained about lazy improv actors who weren’t putting effort into scaring people, one literally just saying “boo” as he walked past. The experience was made worse by having to walk through someone’s “crop dust” from the group ahead of them, combined with smoke machines and the musty smell of nervous crowds. Matt admitted he got so bored he started jump-scaring other groups through the walls. He also noted that despite Bob being recognized everywhere in Austin, nobody recognized him at the haunted house, which he found telling about their listener base.

The show featured a “Desert Island Discs” segment inspired by producer Rick Rubin releasing his list. The hosts asked listeners to name one song from their desert island album and tried to guess the full record. Matt chose Neil Young’s “On the Beach,” Bob picked Tom Petty’s “Wildflowers,” and Chewy selected Frank Ocean’s “Channel Orange.” Multiple callers participated, with choices ranging from Bob Dylan’s “Blood on the Tracks” to T-Rex’s “Electric Warrior” to Slayer’s “Reign in Blood.” The conversation evolved into discussions about T-Rex’s Mark Boland, his mysterious death, and how Jared Leto has been trying to make a movie about his life.

The segment concluded with Matt’s “Quick Quick Boom” where he discussed a poll showing 20% of Americans claim they’ve seen a ghost. Matt was skeptical, calling them either stupid or liars, and mocked the “evidence” people cited for seeing ghosts, such as “smelling an unexplained odor.” He joked that by that logic, there were ghosts at the haunted house he visited, clarifying for Bob that it was a “horror house, not a whore house” where he took his daughter. The hosts also discussed a news story about Texas ranking second in the nation for catalytic converter thefts, with a 400% increase, leading to jokes about various anti-theft solutions.

🕐 Third Hour Analysis 🕐

Analysis of Matt & Bob Show (10-24-2022) – Final Third

Food or restaurants talked about during this portion:

• 01:36:45 – Salsa matcha made from chiltepin peppers that Kathy brought to the show
• 01:37:29 – Lucktoberfest event at Willie Nelson’s Luck Ranch (October 28th)
• 01:39:09 – National Bologna Day discussed, leading to sandwich meat trivia
• 01:39:58 – Various sandwich meats mentioned: bistrami, capacola/gabagoo, Vienna sausages, Canadian bacon, torta
• 01:42:52 – Spam mentioned as popular in Hawaii
• 01:43:02 – Jersey Mike’s referenced (ordering “Mike’s way”)
• 01:43:44 – Subway slogan trivia (“Eat Fresh”)
• 01:51:27 – McRib returning to McDonald’s for supposedly final time
• 01:51:52 – Arby’s rib sandwich discussed, with Pusha T diss track mentioned
• 01:52:03 – Conversation about Arby’s roast beef sandwiches, Junior sandwiches, and horsey sauce
• 02:00:16 – Show ends with hosts planning to go to Arby’s

Any callers this portion:

• 01:24:06 – Caller from Fredericksburg deer lease discussing Comanche ghost stories and hearing voice say “stop” while moving furniture
• 01:26:27 – Chris called about seeing his mother’s ghost at age 9 on a chicken ranch, appearing in 1950s attire with beehive hairdo
• 01:29:02 – Funeral home worker (apprentice embalmer who does “first calls” and removals) discussed never seeing ghosts at work
• 01:34:07 – Kathy called with ghost story about hearing her Great Dane named Spock whining the night after putting him to sleep; her husband heard it too
• 01:56:38 – Justice (Terrible Gremlin) called asking for hosts’ teeth when they die for an art project; also discussed her Face of Horror voting competition where she’s in 8th place

Any interesting facts shared during this portion:

• 01:22:35 – 33% of people say they heard music or sound they couldn’t explain (ghost statistics)
• 01:22:46 – 25% of people who’ve seen ghosts say they’ve seen lights or electronics flicker
• 01:23:00 – 28% have felt an unexplained change in temperature
• 01:33:25 – Documentary “Song of the Cicada” about a Galveston embalmer with 50 years experience, screening at Austin Film Festival
• 01:46:13 – Jodie Perryman (81) gave out handmade Ouija board cards at her funeral with message “let’s keep in touch”
• 01:51:52 – McRib requires sourcing large amounts of pork, which is why McDonald’s can’t offer it year-round

Any memorable moments during this portion:

• 01:23:12 – Discussion about why ghosts are only seen at night in questionable circumstances (“I was sleepy and maybe I had a few drinks”)
• 01:25:08 – Caller’s friend heard word “stop” while moving furniture in haunted homestead house in Fredericksburg
• 01:29:30 – Hosts joking about funeral home worker taking pictures of private parts or running a brothel
• 01:32:38 – Bob saying he wants CJ to smoke his body after death
• 01:34:40 – Kathy’s emotional story about hearing deceased Great Dane Spock whining
• 01:37:08 – Great Dane/dog porn joke controversy
• 01:46:13 – Grandmother’s humorous funeral Ouija board cards going viral
• 01:54:23 – Justice asking for hosts’ teeth when they die for art project
• 01:58:12 – Matt going to vote/donate for Justice’s Face of Horror competition

“This or That” segment:

• 01:38:16 – Head-to-head trivia game between Chris and Mrs. Gonzalez (Gretchen) for Lucktoberfest tickets
• Questions included:
• Famous sandwich meat from The Sopranos (Answer: Capacola/Gabagoo)
• Sandwich a bully serves (Answer: Knuckle sandwich from Fist City)
• Sausage Matt’s grandfather packed at Armour (Answer: Vienna sausage)
• What Canada calls ham (Answer: Canadian bacon)
• Tex-Mex sandwich at taco truck (Answer: Torta)
• Canned meat popular in Hawaii (Answer: Spam)
• Restaurant where you order “Mike’s way” (Answer: Jersey Mike’s)
• Subway slogan (Answer: Eat Fresh)
• Final tiebreaker: Bologna jingle (Answer: “My baloney has a first name, it’s Oscar”)
• 01:44:51 – Gretchen won the competition

Facts of the Day from their segment:

• 01:39:09 – Today is National Bologna Day

Summary:

The final third of the October 24, 2022 episode of Matt & Bob began with the hosts wrapping up their ghost discussion, sharing statistics about paranormal experiences. They took several calls from listeners with ghost stories, including a memorable account from someone at a Fredericksburg deer lease where furniture movers heard a mysterious voice, and Chris’s touching story about seeing his deceased mother’s ghost on a chicken ranch when he was nine years old.

A particularly interesting call came from a funeral home worker who served as an apprentice embalmer. This caller discussed never seeing ghosts despite working late nights at the funeral home, and the hosts used humor to cope with the morbid subject matter. The conversation evolved into discussing funeral customs and whether death should be treated with more levity, with the hosts planning unconventional send-offs for themselves. They promoted an upcoming interview with the subject of the documentary “Song of the Cicada,” a Galveston mortician with 50 years of experience.

The show featured a “Head to Head” trivia competition in honor of National Bologna Day, with contestants Chris and Gretchen competing for Lucktoberfest tickets to Willie Nelson’s Luck Ranch. The sandwich meat-themed questions covered everything from Sopranos references to the Subway slogan, with Gretchen ultimately winning after correctly completing the Oscar Mayer bologna jingle. The game show segment demonstrated the hosts’ ability to create entertaining content around even the most mundane food holidays.

Food became a recurring theme throughout this portion, with discussions ranging from Kathy’s chiltepin peppers to debates about the McRib’s final run and Arby’s potential comeback. The hosts passionately debated Arby’s identity crisis, suggesting the chain should either lean into or abandon their roast beef heritage. This conversation showcased their chemistry and willingness to discuss seemingly trivial topics with genuine enthusiasm and humor.

The episode concluded with regular caller Justice asking for the hosts’ teeth for an art project and requesting help with her “Face of Horror” voting competition. This bizarre request was handled with the show’s characteristic blend of support and irreverence. The hosts also discussed the western series “1883,” with Bob strongly recommending it despite Matt’s skepticism. The show ended with plans to visit Arby’s, bringing the food discussion full circle and maintaining the casual, conversational tone that defines their program.