🎙️ First Hour Analysis 🎙️

Analysis of Matt & Bob Show 01-26-2023

Food items/restaurants talked about:

• Walmart Hanes slippers (00:28-08:34)
• Burger/double burger mentioned at 03:19.461
• Jin Ling Purple Mountain Hotel in Shanghai (10:25.874)
• Coffee shop where laptop was left (11:21.210)
• Taco Cabana at Man Shack and Ben White (12:26.764-21:04.445)
• Discussion of fajita combo, queso, chips, tacos
• Mention of TC condiment bar being discontinued
• Salsa varieties (red salsa, pico, cilantro, jalapenos, fogata/roasted salsa)
• Beef fajitas
• Margaritas served there
• Taco Cabana at the Arboretum (21:04.445)
• HEB mentioned at 05:31.166
• Luby’s (20:02.092-20:48.287)
• Discussion of tea lady service
• Super Salad on Brody (20:40.920)
• All Host Locals restaurant (Chewie’s lunch) (08:34.376-09:48.192)
• Chicken plate with fresh jalapeno mentioned

News stories talked about during this portion:

• Shanghai hotel incident (10:25.874-12:06.529): 28-year-old man named Chen crashed his car through Jin Ling Purple Mountain Hotel lobby doing donuts after dispute over stolen laptop. Laptop was later found at a coffee shop where he’d left it.
• Blackpink’s Lisa sets Guinness World Records (31:33.447-33:01.691): First solo K-pop winner at MTV Music Awards and MTV Europe Music Awards, has 86.3 million followers (“blinks”)

“Click Click Boom” segment about:

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

Funny moments or memorable quotes during this portion:

• 00:28-02:09: Matt’s elaborate introduction of the hosts using Michael Jackson song titles
• 03:19.461-03:32.147: “We had lunch with all your ex-dads”
• 04:00.791: Bob showing an empty soda can as his “Innovation Award trophy”
• 05:01.279-05:53.264: Discussion about make-it-rain guns filled with Bed Bath & Beyond coupons instead of money
• 12:26.764-18:00.195: Matt’s epic Taco Cabana meltdown story where he dropped a “C-bomb” on staff, demanded refund counted out to six cents, and can’t return for 15 years. Kara told him “You’re a baby” and refused to let him apologize.
• 18:32.212: “They flip the staff more than the tortillas over there”
• 22:31.762-23:18.212: Discussion of listener complaint about Spencer and CJ’s show being “disgusting gay stuff” – listener claimed to listen with family and parents in car
• 34:00.226-36:00.216: Bob repeatedly misgenders bass player Tal Wilkenfeld in Rock and Roll News, gets corrected by Parker Bradley
• 38:02.925-40:28.185: Debate over what “the” quintessential rock song is for aliens – Bob says “All the Young Dudes,” Matt hates it, Chewie suggests “Stranglehold”

Phone callers this portion:

No phone callers during this portion.

Bob’s Rock and Roll News segment summary:

Bob’s Rock and Roll News began with enthusiasm as he proclaimed rock and roll “saved my life” and introduced multiple stories. The segment started with tennis legend John McEnroe being featured on Eurosport’s “My Playlist” series, where he played acoustic guitar and expressed his desire to record with the Foo Fighters and the E Street Band. McEnroe specifically wanted to dedicate something to the late Taylor Hawkins, calling him “my friend, God rest his soul.”

The news continued with Incubus announcing that bassist Ben Kenney would be temporarily replaced by renowned Australian bassist Tal Wilkenfeld during his recovery from a medical procedure. Bob described Wilkenfeld’s impressive resume, noting performances with Jeff Beck, Eric Clapton, Prince, Mick Jagger, and Herbie Hancock. However, Bob repeatedly referred to Wilkenfeld as male throughout the segment, which became a source of on-air correction later.

Mick Jagger’s new business venture was highlighted – a signature harmonica line created in collaboration with Lee Oscar Company. The harmonicas, available in 10 major diatonic keys, feature Jagger’s name printed on top and come in branded cases. In a “Price is Right” style game, the hosts guessed the price, with the actual retail being $60, available for pre-order at WhyNowMusic.com. Bob also mentioned an upcoming documentary about The Doors called “When You’re Strange,” narrated by Johnny Depp, premiering February 1st on AXS-TV.

The segment concluded with Bob’s “Rock and Roll News Junior” featuring Blackpink’s Lisa setting three Guinness World Records. She became the first solo K-pop winner at both the MTV Music Awards and MTV Europe Music Awards, earning trophies in the Best K-pop category over BTS. Lisa leads all Blackpink members with 86.3 million followers on social media, referred to as “blinks.” The junior news segment was designed for younger listeners being driven to school.

A special “Rock and Roll News Salute” was given to ex-Army Lieutenant Michael Winnie in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, who emailed [email protected] calling it “the best segment in all of radio.” However, the segment’s credibility took a hit when Bob was corrected on-air by his friend Parker Bradley for repeatedly misgendering Tal Wilkenfeld, referring to “him” and “dude” throughout the story when Wilkenfeld is female. Bob defended himself by saying rock and roll is “about emotion, not about getting it right,” comparing mistakes to missing notes on guitar, though he did eventually apologize for the error.

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

• Foo Fighters
• Incubus
• E Street Band
• Jeff Beck (mentioned as artist Tal worked with)
• Eric Clapton (mentioned as artist Tal worked with)
• Prince (mentioned as artist Tal worked with)
• Herbie Hancock (mentioned as artist Tal worked with)
• The Rolling Stones
• The Doors
• Blackpink
• BTS
• Mott the Hoople
• David Bowie (writer of “All the Young Dudes”)
• Iggy Pop
• The Clash
• Joe Strummer and the Mescaleros
• Graham Parker
• Gram Parsons
• The Ramones
• Black Sabbath (implied with “War Pigs”)
• Metallica
• Heart (Ann Wilson mentioned in joke correction)
• Ted Nugent (implied with “Stranglehold”)

Rock and roll shoutout/salute:

Yes – Ex-Army Lieutenant Michael Winnie in Sioux Falls, South Dakota received a rock and roll salute for emailing [email protected] and calling it “the best segment in all of radio.” (32:52.924-33:22.108)

3 paragraph summary of this portion (excluding Bob’s Rock and Roll news):

The show opened with Matt Bearden’s elaborate introductions of the hosts, incorporating Michael Jackson song references since Chewie was wearing a moonwalk t-shirt. Matt revealed he’s “playing hurt” due to foot pain that kept him awake most of the night, only sleeping in 15-minute intervals. He discussed his footwear choices for the week, including prescription orthopedic slippers and Walmart-issue Hanes slippers with plastic bottoms. Despite the pain, Matt had a vivid dream that repeated itself when he tried to remember it. The hosts bantered about various topics including FC Austin’s lack of t-shirt cannons and the stadium’s potential expansion due to a 40,000-person season ticket waiting list.

The conversation took a turn into “Nuts to the Odd” news, featuring a story from Shanghai where a 28-year-old man crashed his car through a hotel lobby doing donuts after accusing staff of stealing his laptop. The laptop was eventually found at a coffee shop where he’d left it himself. This led to confessions about losing tempers, with Matt sharing an embarrassing story from 15 years ago at a Taco Cabana. He got into a heated dispute over a confused order, dropped a “C-bomb” on staff, demanded his money back (counted to the exact cent), and was told by his girlfriend Kara that he behaved like “a baby.” He’s been too ashamed to return to that location since, though the hosts assured him the staff has likely turned over multiple times.

The discussion shifted to Taco Cabana’s elimination of their condiment bar, which the hosts lamented as a significant loss. They complained about having to repeatedly return to the counter to request individual items like salsa, pico, and jalapenos that were once freely available. The segment also touched on staffing shortages affecting restaurants, with one Taco Cabana having only two employees and another where the manager was also taking orders and cooking. A humorous moment occurred when the show received a complaint about another 101X program where a listener claimed to be driving with their family and parents and was offended by “disgusting gay stuff” after hosts joked about kissing each other on the mouth. The portion ended with philosophical debate about what constitutes “the” quintessential rock song, with Bob championing Mott the Hoople’s “All the Young Dudes” while Matt found it “a little annoying.”

⏰ Second Hour Analysis ⏰

Food items/restaurants talked about:

• 41:50 – La Condesa – James Beard award nomination for outstanding restaurant
• 42:04 – Camadre Panaderia – James Beard nomination for outstanding pastry chef/baker (Mariela Camacho)
• 42:41 – Suerte – James Beard nomination for Outstanding Wine or Other Beverage Program
• 42:52 – Congee – Chef Travel Bristol Joseph nominated for Best Chef Texas Award
• 43:12 – Distant Relatives – Chef Damien Brock nominated for Best Chef Texas Award
• 43:30 – KG Barbecue – Chef Kareem El Ghaish nominated for Best Chef Texas Award
• 49:06 – Buddy’s – mentioned for burgers
• 49:14 – Ojos Locos – Chewy had lunch there with Fletch from Austin Beer Works
• 57:29 – Chili’s – discussed as potential lunch spot, mentioned “triple dipper”
• 1:00:02 – El Rico – Chewy compared his Ojos Locos meal to El Rico
• 1:00:25 – Serena’s – Matt mentioned going there
• 1:00:32 – Papacitos – Chewy mentioned being there when a fight happened outside
• 1:05:00 – Red Lobster – Lydia mentioned going there for unlimited shrimp
• 1:05:14 – IHOP – mentioned in conversation with caller Naomi

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News stories talked about during this portion:

• 41:50-43:30 – Six Austin restaurants received James Beard award nominations (La Condesa, Camadre Panaderia, Suerte, Congee, Distant Relatives, KG Barbecue)
• 43:41 – Austin City Council expected to vote on resolution easing city zoning restrictions for child care facilities to bring down costs
• 45:01 – Texas Legislature (“the ledge”) is in session
• 46:02 – Senator Bob Hall from Edgewood proposed Senate Bill 314 requiring food products containing human fetal tissue to be clearly labeled (hosts discussed this as falling for an online hoax)

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Funny or memorable quotes this portion:

• 40:59 – Chuy: “You guys suck. You don’t know anything about rock and roll. You shouldn’t even work for this station.”
• 41:05 – Matt: “Ownership thinks the same thing.”
• 44:51 – Matt: “If you just don’t show up to pick them up, they get to stay overnight” (about childcare)
• 44:56 – Matt: “There’s this hotel called CPS, and they’ll take your kids for a little bit longer.”
• 46:09 – Matt about Senator Hall: “Bob Hall is an effing idiot.”
• 50:59 – Naomi: “Not everyone’s wives are as open as y’all’s” (about Ojos Locos)
• 52:33 – Naomi: “Y’all need a woman up in your shower or something, dude.”
• 54:26 – Naomi: “We got to listen for eagle sound.”
• 55:25 – Matt: “Maybe you guys can put your differences aside and make baby number eight.”
• 58:21 – Bob: “We spend probably hundreds of thousand dollars on radio consultants in this business to tell us how to do the perfect radio show, when in reality it only takes this sound effect” (the eagle sound)
• 1:08:45 – Matt: “I just wanted to put that out there in case anybody in this room Someone who has been told a couple times by family members by doctors or whatever.”
• 1:08:54 – Bob: “I’m fine with my behavior. It’s other people that are worried about it”
• 1:19:09 – Dan opening: “Hey, you know, I’ve got some stupid money, but…”

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Phone callers this portion:

• 50:16 – Naomi – Called about wanting to be included in the show’s first lunch, made various colorful comments about dropping kids at school, being drunk, etc.
• 1:01:57 – Lydia – Talked about recovering from a stroke and how probiotics/gut health improved her quality of life, recommended the book “Brain Maker” by Dr. David Perlmutter
• 1:06:13 – AJ – Discussed quitting alcohol to improve quality of life
• 1:09:18 – Rachel – Talked about Peloton and Lexapro improving her life, making her a better mom/wife/employee
• 1:12:05 – Connor (the Cooler) – Started with joke about drinking helping him socialize, then mentioned meds work better
• 1:14:01 – Mariano (Joey) – Recommended eliminating sugars, grains, and processed foods
• 1:18:00 – Round Rock Mike – Recommended filing for VA benefits earlier, wished he had done it 20 years ago
• 1:19:09 – Dan – Discussed having a baby at 68 with “stupid money,” said fatherhood brought happiness

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Recurring jokes or gags:

• References to Connor “the Cooler” and his dating life/multiple girlfriends
• The eagle sound effect that listener Naomi loves
• Ojos Locos being more than just a restaurant (PG-13 compared to Hooters’ PG rating)
• Matt’s ongoing health issues/gout
• Bob’s resistance to taking prescribed medications
• Multiple callers discussing Dan and his “stupid money” and multiple girlfriends

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5 Paragraph Summary:

The second portion of the show began with continued discussion about rock music before transitioning into Austin headlines at 7:15. The hosts announced that six Austin restaurants received prestigious James Beard award nominations, including La Condesa, Suerte, Congee, Distant Relatives, and KG Barbecue. They also covered local news about the Austin City Council voting on easing zoning restrictions for childcare facilities to help lower costs, and discussed the Texas Legislature being in session.

A significant portion of the segment was devoted to a bizarre news story about Texas Senator Bob Hall’s proposed Senate Bill 314, which would require food products containing human fetal tissue to be clearly labeled. Matt explained that this appears to be based on an online hoax claiming that aborted fetal tissue is used as a flavor enhancer in food. The hosts ridiculed the senator and the bill, with Matt calling Hall “an effing idiot” for falling for what is clearly misinformation spread online.

The show then shifted to discussing Chewy’s lunch at Ojos Locos with Fletch from Austin Beer Works, which led to some innuendo about the restaurant being more than just a typical sports bar. This conversation was interrupted by a memorable call from listener Naomi, who appeared to be driving (possibly intoxicated) while dropping her kids off at school. The chaotic call included discussions about going to lunch together, her multiple children, her relationship status with “the dad,” and her love for the show’s eagle sound effect. The hosts were both entertained and concerned throughout the call.

The latter portion focused on a segment asking listeners what improved their quality of life so much they wish they’d done it sooner. Responses varied widely, from Lydia’s recommendations about probiotics and gut health (referencing the book “Brain Maker”), to AJ quitting alcohol, to Rachel combining Peloton exercise with Lexapro medication. Mariano called in to recommend eliminating sugars, grains, and processed foods, while Round Rock Mike wished he’d filed for VA benefits 20 years earlier. The hosts noted that most answers involved diet and exercise rather than the “cocaine and hookers” type responses they expected.

The segment concluded with a memorable call from Dan, a 68-year-old with “stupid money” who recently had a baby at his age while listening to Billy Idol’s “Rebel Yell.” He emphasized that money alone doesn’t make you happy and that fatherhood brought him joy, though he also mentioned he now wears his seatbelt and stopped bouncing checks. The hosts were amused by his casual mention of having “stupid money” and the various lifestyle changes that came with late fatherhood. The show wrapped up with discussion about reducing social media usage as a quality of life improvement.

🕐 Third Hour Analysis 🕐

Analysis of Matt & Bob Show (01-26-2023) – Final Third

Food or restaurants talked about during this portion:

• 01:27:51 – Discussion of millennials saying “so I did a thing” with picture of eating an enchilada mentioned as example

Memorable moments during this portion:

• 01:23:52-01:24:34 – Hosts promoting WWE Royal Rumble ticket giveaway, with two pairs being given away every hour the next day
• 01:24:51-01:32:18 – “Click Click Boom” segment discussing things boomers say that millennials hate (like “not that there’s anything wrong with that,” “what’s the damage,” “let’s see if this one works,” “I guess it’s free,” “the COVID,” “phone tag,” “just nuke it”)
• 01:28:28-01:31:51 – Counter-discussion of things millennials say that boomers notice (like “adulting,” “oof,” calling something “a mood,” “booty,” “cuteness overload,” “I was today years old when I learned,” “so I did a thing”)
• 01:33:12-01:39:57 – Texas Stars family four-pack ticket giveaway game with contestants Glenn and Jesse, where Glenn dominated 5-0 until Matt gave both contestants tickets
• 01:40:12-01:43:28 – Discussion of someone claiming to find Bigfoot on Google Earth, with hosts mocking the supposed evidence
• 01:45:07-01:50:54 – Call from “Dyslexic John” ranting about stupid people, social media jobs, and Idiocracy, while admitting he witnessed his grandfather’s suicide and believes in spirits
• 01:52:05-01:59:32 – Final Pantera ticket giveaway game with contestants Trina and Joel answering nickname trivia questions, with Trina winning 4-1 but both receiving tickets

Any callers this portion:

• 01:33:51-01:39:57 – Glenn and Jesse competing in Texas Stars ticket game (Glenn dominated, both won)
• 01:45:07-01:50:54 – “Dyslexic John” – landscaping business owner, age 34, ranting about stupidity while watching TV, mentioned witnessing grandfather’s suicide, believes in spirits, listens to Wheeler Walker Jr.
• 01:52:47-01:59:32 – Trina and Joel competing in Pantera ticket nickname game (Trina won 4-1, both received tickets)

“This or That” segment:

• 01:34:51-01:39:57 – Texas Stars trivia game asking contestants to identify “Texas Stars” (famous people from Texas):
• Jennifer Garner (Mrs. Ben Affleck, Capital One “What’s in your wallet” girl) – Glenn answered correctly
• Shaquille O’Neal (San Antonio born, NBA commentator, played Kazam) – Glenn answered correctly
• Anna Nicole Smith (1993 Playmate of the Year, Guess Jeans model, died at 39) – Glenn answered correctly
• Dennis Quaid (insurance commercial star, brother Randy) – Glenn answered correctly (2 points)
• Woody Harrelson (born in Midland, “White Men Can’t Jump” actor) – Glenn answered correctly
• Nolan Ryan (Texas pitcher who got Robin Ventura in headlock) – Jesse finally answered correctly

• 01:52:47-01:59:32 – Pantera ticket nickname game:
• Christopher Wallace = Notorious B.I.G. (Joel guessed Tupac incorrectly)
• Satchmo = Louis Armstrong – Trina answered correctly
• Russell Tyrone Jones (Wu-Tang Clan) = Old Dirty Bastard (ODB) – neither answered correctly
• Eric Alderetti = Chewie – Joel answered correctly
• Samuel Clemens = Mark Twain – Trina answered correctly
• M&M (from 8 Mile) = Eminem – Trina answered correctly
• Floyd Mayweather’s nickname = Money Mayweather – Trina answered correctly (2 points)
• Paul David Hewson (U2 frontman) = Bono (Joel guessed Elton John incorrectly)

Five Paragraph Summary:

The final third of the show opened with the hosts promoting their social media presence and announcing major ticket giveaways, including WWE Royal Rumble tickets to be given away every hour the following day, Texas Stars hockey tickets, and Pantera concert tickets. Matt acknowledged his mother-in-law’s struggles with understanding that social media posts aren’t directed at her personally, highlighting generational differences in understanding online content.

A major segment called “Click Click Boom” explored generational communication differences, starting with things boomers say that millennials find annoying. These included phrases like “not that there’s anything wrong with that” (used as a shield before offensive comments), references to landlines, asking “what’s the damage” when getting the bill, credit card jokes like “let’s see if this one works” and “I guess it’s free,” calling marijuana “pot,” saying “the COVID,” “phone tag,” “that’s the million dollar question,” and “just nuke it” for microwaving. The hosts then flipped the discussion to things millennials say that boomers notice, including “adulting,” “oof,” calling something “a mood” or “a vibe,” “booty,” “cuteness overload,” “I was today years old when I learned,” and posting pictures with captions like “so I did a thing.” Matt particularly expressed frustration with the humble-brag nature of “so I did a thing” posts.

The show featured multiple ticket giveaway contests using trivia games. The first was for Texas Stars hockey tickets, where contestants Glenn and Jesse competed to identify famous people from Texas. Glenn dominated completely, answering questions about Jennifer Garner, Shaquille O’Neal, Anna Nicole Smith, Dennis Quaid, and Woody Harrelson correctly, while Jesse only managed to answer the Nolan Ryan question at the very end. Despite the lopsided score, Matt decided to give both contestants tickets. Later, another giveaway for Pantera concert tickets featured Trina and Joel answering questions about celebrity nicknames, including Notorious B.I.G., Louis Armstrong, Old Dirty Bastard, Mark Twain, Eminem, Floyd Mayweather, and Bono. Trina won decisively 4-1, but again both contestants received tickets.

A bizarre discussion arose about someone on Reddit claiming to have found Bigfoot via Google Earth satellite imagery. The hosts were highly skeptical, with Bob suggesting it was just a bush or puddle, while Matt sarcastically defended it as “clearly a Bigfoot.” They mocked Reddit comments from people claiming they had “creepy feelings” in that area as supposed confirmation. This led to broader discussion about people believing in conspiracy theories, with Matt mentioning a Texas Senator who proposed legislation requiring labels on food containing “baby fetuses” based on online misinformation. Chewie expressed frustration with continued belief in Sasquatch while admitting he might believe in the Loch Ness Monster, leading to debate about undiscovered sea creatures and whether Loch Ness connects to the ocean.

The show took an unexpectedly dark turn when caller “Dyslexic John,” a 34-year-old landscaping business owner, called in to rant about stupidity in America, inspired by the Bigfoot discussion and the movie Idiocracy. While complaining about people not having “real jobs” and working for social media companies, he admitted he was currently sitting down watching TV. The conversation became uncomfortable when John casually mentioned witnessing his grandfather’s suicide but insisted there was “a happy ending” because his grandfather’s spirit visits him. When the hosts tried to move on, John continued his contradictory rant about people needing to work harder and have morals while simultaneously admitting he values leisure time and listens to the extremely profane country artist Wheeler Walker Jr. Despite the chaotic call, it exemplified the show’s willingness to engage with provocative callers and uncomfortable topics while maintaining their irreverent humor.