🎙️ First Hour Analysis 🎙️

Analysis of Matt & Bob Show 01-11-2023 (First Third)

Food items/restaurants talked about (with timestamps):

• McDonald’s dollar breakfast sandwich – ended/discontinued (04:59.148)
• Jack-in-the-box tacos – discussion about historical 3 for $1 pricing, 4 hamburgers for $1 (08:50.261, 10:13.184)
• Domino’s meat feast pizza – Jesus grease stain story (14:44.010)
• White Castle – mentioned as available in Nashville (07:30.173)
• Nashville hot chicken (07:23.562)
• BJ’s Restaurant and Brew House – Hawaiian pizza discussion (43:25.344)
• National Pizza Week discussion (41:31.338) including:
• Blaze Pizza deals (45:13.066)
• Marco’s Pizza $21.99 bundle (46:33.422)
• Peter Piper Pizza deals (46:41.527)
• Grimaldi’s (45:29.632)
• Pieology (47:10.695)
• Red Robin (47:21.392)

News stories talked about during this portion (with timestamps):

• FAA computer system failure – All US flights grounded temporarily (05:24.806)
• Air India incidents – Male passengers urinating on fellow travelers on two separate flights (18:15.204)
• Southwest Airlines $49 fares – Extended discussion about availability (05:52.318 through multiple segments)

“Click Click Boom” segment (41:07.146):

The segment announced National Pizza Week (started January 9th) with various restaurant deals and freebies. Bob presented this as clickbait-worthy news they had missed because Matt hadn’t put together the monthly calendar due to being on break.

Funny moments or memorable quotes:

• Matt suggesting Bob hold a press conference to return his Texas Radio Hall of Fame award in protest of something odd (04:28.821)
• Bob admitting he went to BJ’s Brew House in Hawaii – Matt roasting him: “Nothing says Hawaii like going to a BJ’s brew house” (43:57.948)
• The extended $49 Southwest fare debate where Bob insisted they didn’t exist, then a caller proved him wrong (09:07.447)
• Matt making Bob apologize “to the corpse of Herb Kelleher” (13:02.274)
• Discussion about pilots being told to grow mustaches to look more experienced (22:01.363)
• Chewy’s hair loss concerns and suggestion to use Kiwi shoe polish (23:58.427)
• Jesus appearing in Domino’s pizza grease stain – hosts very skeptical, suggesting the couple was high (14:01.614)

Phone callers this portion:

• Mary (09:07.447) – Called to say she found $49 Southwest fares to Vegas for the Pro Bowl, proving Bob wrong
• Richard (10:13.184) – Called about Jack-in-the-box tacos being “the worst, but the best”
• Mr. Torres (10:38.902) – Called about FAA grounding all flights (was streaming so behind the show)
• Donnie (26:00.165) – Called about receding hairline, wanting to go in together on Hims hair treatment with Chewy

Bob’s Rock and Roll News segment (5 paragraphs):

Bob opened his Rock and Roll News segment by noting he received a COVID booster the day before and might be feeling its effects. His top story covered a potential Fleetwood Mac reunion, as Mick Fleetwood, Stevie Nicks, and Lindsay Buckingham buried the hatchet at a memorial for the late Christine McVie at Beach House Malibu. Bob explained the complicated romantic history of the band members and speculated that while there’s no confirmation they jammed together, the gathering could signal a reunion.

The second story covered Bruce Springsteen putting his live archive on hold during his upcoming tour. Bob explained that Bruce has been releasing high-quality live bootlegs spanning his entire career at brucespringsteen.net, similar to what the Grateful Dead pioneered. He noted that Bruce is currently in day three of rehearsals for a tour starting in Tampa, with an Austin show coming in just over a month. Bob has insider sources in the E Street Band keeping him informed.

Bob then announced the full Coachella 2023 lineup, headlined by Frank Ocean, Bad Bunny, and Blackpink, along with artists like Rosalia, the Gorillaz, Björk, and Glorilla. He specifically directed this news to Chewy, who claimed to have tickets for the second weekend (April 22nd), though there was skepticism about whether Chewy actually possessed these tickets.

For Rock and Roll News Junior (targeted at younger listeners), Bob covered Miley Cyrus announcing her new album “Endless Summer Vacation,” due out March 10th on Columbia Records. The album was recorded in Los Angeles and its lead single “Flowers” was set to drop January 13th. Bob praised Miley’s versatility across genres from country to pop and called her extremely talented.

Bob concluded with the Rock and Roll News Salute, and since no one had emailed him at [email protected] requesting a salute, he gave it to himself, thanking himself for being “the greatest and the bestest rock and roll news reporter in the United States.” This self-congratulatory moment provided comedic relief to end the segment.

Rock and Roll shoutout/salute:

Bob gave the Rock and Roll News Salute to himself because no one had emailed [email protected] requesting one (40:10.767)

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

• Fleetwood Mac (32:02.749)
• Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band (35:10.372)
• Frank Ocean (37:48.072)
• Bad Bunny (38:00.247)
• Blackpink (38:00.247)
• Rosalia (38:00.247)
• The Gorillaz (38:00.247)
• Glorilla (38:00.387)
• Björk (38:00.387)
• Miley Cyrus (39:10.578)
• The Grateful Dead (33:22.802)
• Bob Dylan (39:39.306)

3 paragraph summary of this portion (excluding Rock and Roll News):

The show opened with the hosts doing their traditional elaborate introductions of each other, with Matt and Bob trading compliments about their various talents and accomplishments. The conversation quickly turned to breaking news that McDonald’s had discontinued their dollar breakfast sandwich, which the hosts lamented. This led into discussion of a major FAA computer system failure that grounded all flights in the US temporarily, requiring a complete system reboot. The hosts debated Southwest Airlines’ advertised $49 fares, with Bob insisting they were impossible to find from Austin, before being proven wrong by multiple callers who had booked such fares.

A significant portion focused on Chewy’s personal grooming journey, particularly his concerns about a growing bald spot and overall health. The discussion covered potential treatments including Hims, hair transplants, and humorously, Kiwi shoe polish. Chewy also discussed his skincare routine including collagen, face scrubs, and exfoliation, while dealing with Cedar allergies and general exhaustion. The hosts connected his breathing difficulties to both poor air quality in Austin and his lifestyle choices, with suggestions to quit smoking and improve his living environment.

The show featured several humorous segments including the “Nods to the Odd” bit about a woman who claimed to see Jesus in Domino’s pizza grease, which the hosts were extremely skeptical about, suggesting the couple was high. Another story covered Air India being criticized for only giving month-long bans to business class passengers who had urinated on other passengers during flights. Throughout, the hosts maintained their comedic chemistry with constant ribbing, particularly around Bob’s failed attempt to find cheap flights and his admission of eating at a chain restaurant (BJ’s) while vacationing in Hawaii, which Matt mercilessly mocked.

⏰ Second Hour Analysis ⏰

Analysis of Matt & Bob Show Transcript (Second Third)

Food items/restaurants talked about:

• 47:36 – Donato’s pizza at Red Robin (free 10-inch pepperoni or cheese pizza with $10 purchase using code “free pizza”)
• 48:06 – Chicago pizza places discussed: Pizza Uno, Pizza Duel, Pizza Trace, Pizza Quattro, Malnati’s (also called “Luminati’s”)
• 48:25 – Pizza pot pie/pizza bowl place in Chicago (reverse-engineered pizza)
• 49:41 – Austin pizza places: Love 312 (Chicago style), Pedrosos, Sarnos (on Burnet Road)
• 50:59 – Peter Piper pizza
• 51:00 – Conan’s pizza (Burnet Road area)
• 51:46 – Buddies bar, Disonance
• 51:56 – Local Slice on 290, Via 313, Little Deli
• 53:17 – Pious in Dripping Springs (pizza and pastrami)
• 1:05:48 – La Popular (Mexico City restaurant, pan-Mexican food, opening at Lantana Place, 7415 Southwest Parkway)
• 1:06:14 – El Dorado breakfast tacos (Big Papa’s taco mentioned as “best breakfast taco in Austin”)
• 1:06:47 – Carolo Emilio (part of Grupo Carolo)

News stories talked about during this portion:

• 53:45-58:06 – I-35 construction plans including managed lanes (HOV lanes for first responders, transit vehicles, and cars with 2+ occupants). Report is 517 pages. Construction will move feeder roads to one side and freeway to the other.
• 59:11-1:02:45 – Public Safety Commission proposal to raise non-consensual towing fees from $185 to $340 for light duty tows, with a $150 electric vehicle exceptional labor fee. Heavy duty tows would go from $350 to $566, over $1,000 for heavy-duty tows.

Interesting facts shared during this portion:

• 52:35 – Chicago Pizza and Oven Grinders is the building where Capone’s men hung out during the St. Valentine’s Day massacre across the street
• 1:24:01 – Electric cars don’t have a neutral position; there’s a locking pin in the gearbox that makes them difficult to tow
• 1:25:29 – Split rim truck tires can explode and decapitate you if not properly mounted
• 1:26:02 – Tire pressure monitors operate at 900 megahertz like a pager and have a small battery

Phone callers this portion:

• 49:56 – Caller recommending Sarnos pizza on Burnet Road
• 52:15 – Tim calling about Chicago Pizza and Oven Grinders folklore
• 53:04 – Caller about Pious in Dripping Springs
• 1:01:14 – Sherman explaining non-consensual towing (calls when arrested or in a collision)
• 1:18:16 – Jerry – never used Instagram but downloaded it to follow the show
• 1:21:03 – Eric – doesn’t know his time zone
• 1:23:31 – Tesla Dan with three talking points about electric cars, exploding tires, and tire pressure monitors
• 1:26:42 – Caller about people like Tesla Dan
• 1:28:06 – Caller who doesn’t understand health insurance through his job

Recurring jokes or gags:

• Bob’s ongoing diet struggles (wants to fly to Chicago for pizza despite being on a diet)
• Bob’s grudge against Groovy Lube and Best Buy
• Tesla Dan’s know-it-all personality and theme song (“Old Man” by Neil Young)
• “Grown ass man” segment where people admit things they don’t know how to do as adults
• The hosts’ mock arguments and banter

Summary:

The show begins with an extended discussion about pizza after someone mentions a promotion at Donato’s. Bob gets excited about potentially flying to Chicago for a pizza tour, mentioning famous spots like Malnati’s and Chicago Pizza and Oven Grinders, despite admitting earlier he’s on a diet avoiding carbs. The conversation spirals into various Austin pizza recommendations from callers, including Sarnos, Local Slice, Via 313, and Pious in Dripping Springs. Bob fondly recalls visiting Conan’s pizza recently and seeing all the Frazetta prints still on the walls.

Matt transitions to Austin headlines, discussing the massive I-35 construction project. He explains that a 517-page report details plans for managed lanes (essentially HOV lanes), and the construction will reorganize the highway by moving all feeder roads to one side and the freeway to the other. Matt expresses frustration that through-traffic clogs the highway and suggests dedicated lanes for people passing through the city. He warns listeners who commute on I-35 to start planning alternate routes now.

The towing fee discussion reveals proposed increases from the Public Safety Commission. Non-consensual towing (when your car is towed without you calling for it) would jump from $185 to $340, with an additional $150 fee for electric vehicles because they’re harder to tow due to their locking pin systems. Sherman calls in to explain that non-consensual towing also applies to accidents and arrests. Matt shares a positive customer service experience at Discount Tire with an employee named Travis, proposing the show should highlight good service experiences in 2023.

The “grown ass man” segment generates multiple calls from listeners admitting things they don’t know. Highlights include someone who doesn’t know how to use Instagram, Eric who can’t figure out time zones, and Tesla Dan calling with three unsolicited “talking points” about electric vehicle towing, exploding tires, and tire pressure monitoring systems. The segment reveals a common theme: many everyday adult tasks remain mysterious to people, from making coffee to understanding health insurance.

The show wraps this portion with a caller admitting he doesn’t understand health insurance despite his employer explaining it multiple times. Matt validates this concern by admitting that even people who work at doctor’s offices dealing with insurance daily find it confusing. The hosts agree that some systems, like health insurance and toll billing, seem deliberately designed to be confusing, operating as a “war of attrition” where companies hope people will just pay without questioning charges.

🕐 Third Hour Analysis 🕐

Analysis of Radio Show Transcript (Final Third)

Callers this portion:

01:32:03 – Joey Jojo – Called about Tesla Dan, discussing his pedantic nature

01:32:54 – Caller (grown-ass person) – Asked about definition of rock and roll, questioned whether Fleetwood Mac is rock and roll

01:55:38 – Heath (Carolyn’s husband) – Competed in pizza trivia contest, won tickets to Sinners and Saints concert

01:55:54 – Connie – Competed against Heath in pizza trivia contest, lost but answered the Tony C’s question correctly

Food or restaurants talked about during this portion:

• 01:55:05 – 313 Pizza – Matt mentioned getting a veggie pizza there with his daughter
• 01:55:21 – Pizza in general discussed throughout as part of National Pizza Week
• 01:56:57 – Chuck E. Cheese – mentioned as trivia answer
• 01:57:17 – Tony C’s Pizza – Bob’s endorsed restaurant for 10 years
• 01:44:18 – National Pizza Week mentioned

Memorable moments during this portion:

01:36:38 – Matt revealed his daughter got a Crosley brand portable turntable for Christmas, which horrified Bob due to the poor quality that damages vinyl records. Matt’s daughter specifically wanted it to sound “old fashioned” rather than high quality.

01:38:08 – Matt discovered an old Led Zeppelin 1 record to play on his daughter’s turntable, possibly worth thousands of dollars according to Bob, but being destroyed by the low-quality player

01:43:02 – Discussion about people developing nude photos at CVS/Walgreens, with workers keeping copies in a book

01:48:20 – Extended discussion about pagers in Austin during the 90s, how they were a status symbol, and the nostalgia around Pinkie’s Pagers

01:59:36 – Chuy asked contestants to name the adult film series “Big Sausage Pizza” – neither contestant knew the answer

02:02:48 – Discussion about adult film actress Indica Flower who purchased a $1.3 million farm at age 25 and plans to retire by 30

02:12:31 – Chuy admitted spending $15-20 on an OnlyFans video of someone making a topless salad

Interesting facts shared during this portion:

01:35:58 – 7% of Americans have never heard music from a cassette tape

01:39:17 – Almost 20% of Americans have never used a floppy disk on a computer

01:41:51 – 26% of Americans have never owned an encyclopedia

01:42:00 – 44% of Americans have never written to a pen pal

01:47:11 – 73% of Americans have never used a pager

01:51:20 – 73% of Americans have never had a MySpace account

01:52:25 – 80% of Americans have never sent or received a telegram

01:34:06 – The station has the highest ratings it’s had in over 20 years

01:46:47 – Pagers cost around $8,900 for a good one, plus about $30/month subscription in the 90s

Guests on the show:

No in-studio guests during this portion, though they mentioned Tony Casillas had recently been on the show

Predictions made during this portion:

01:53:21 – Matt said they would upgrade his daughter’s turntable if she decides to get more into vinyl

02:02:58 – Indica Flower predicts she will retire within the next five years (by age 30)

Summary:

The final third of the Matt & Bob show from January 11, 2023, featured several distinctive segments that showcased the hosts’ personalities and comedic chemistry. The show opened with callers discussing Tesla Dan’s pedantic nature and whether Fleetwood Mac qualifies as rock and roll, with Bob sarcastically defending the band’s “face-melting, shredding solo” in “Landslide.” Matt took the opportunity to thank listeners, noting the station’s highest ratings in over 20 years.

A major theme emerged around technology nostalgia when the hosts discussed a poll about things older Americans take for granted that younger people don’t understand. This led to an entertaining discussion about cassette tapes, floppy disks, pagers, and MySpace. The conversation became particularly animated when Matt revealed his daughter received a Crosley portable turntable for Christmas, which deeply upset Bob due to its poor quality and potential to damage vinyl records. Matt defended the purchase, explaining his daughter wanted it to sound “old fashioned,” and revealed they played an old Led Zeppelin 1 record on it that Bob suggested could be worth thousands of dollars.

The pager discussion generated significant nostalgia, with the hosts reminiscing about 1990s Austin when pagers were status symbols. They recalled Pinkie’s Pagers, see-through models, alphanumeric messaging, and the monthly subscription costs of around $30. This segment highlighted how communication technology has evolved and how certain Austin landmarks and businesses have disappeared over time, drawing parallels to complaints about the loss of venues like the Armadillo and Liberty Lunch.

During National Pizza Week, the show conducted a trivia contest with callers Heath and Connie competing for Sinners and Saints concert tickets featuring Vince Neil, Stryper, Steven Adler, and Vixen. Heath dominated the competition, correctly answering questions about Chuck E. Cheese, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, The Noid, and Quattro Formaggi pizza. The hosts also promoted their long-time sponsor Tony C’s Pizza, with Bob briefly worried about losing the account when contestants struggled to name it.

The final segment took an unexpected turn into adult entertainment discussions, sparked by a news story about OnlyFans creator Indica Flower purchasing a $1.3 million farm at age 25 with plans to retire by 30. This led to a thoughtful conversation about societal attitudes toward sex work, parental expectations for children’s careers, and whether Americans should reconsider moral judgments about the industry. Chuy admitted to spending money on OnlyFans content, including a disappointing $20 topless salad-making video, and expressed interest in interviewing local creators. The hosts even joked about creating “DM Magazine,” an OnlyFans show where they would interview performers, demonstrating their ability to blend humor with contemporary cultural commentary while maintaining an open-minded perspective on evolving career paths and social norms.