🎙️ First Hour Analysis 🎙️

Analysis of Matt & Bob Show 03-06-2023

Food items/restaurants talked about:

• 00:00.605 – BombGars gift card promotion mentioned ($30 gift card for $25)
• 18:28.889 – Red Lobster and Cheddar Bay biscuits discussed in context of Bangor, Maine
• 19:05-20:00 – Lobster roll mentioned – Bob complained about being shorted on a lobster roll in Vail, Colorado
• 20:40.208 – Caller Manny mentions $200 top coat (though this is clothing, not food)

News stories talked about during this portion:

• 12:01.607 – Mountain towns discussion: six affordable mountain cities with scenic peaks (Chattanooga TN, Greely CO, Marion NC, Burlington VT, Bangor ME, Juneau AK) – median housing costs and rental prices discussed
• 44:49.145 – Austin FC got their first victory of the season, 1-0
• 44:52.028 – University of Texas beat Kansas Jayhawks in basketball; received #2 seed in Big 12 tournament
• 45:40.156 – Jabari Rice named sixth man, Marcus Carr named to first team
• 46:17.189 – Lady Bird Lake capacity study finds capacity exceeded on some days

Phone callers this portion:

• 20:40.208 – Caller Manny called in with a story about a customer at his Army Navy store who tried to steal merchandise (boots, duffel bag with $200 top coat). Manny described the customer as a “peckerwood” who was “flashing cash.” When confronted, the customer got “mouthy” so Manny sprayed him with mace. The customer left without the stolen items. Police arrived within 5 minutes. Manny joked about turning off the police body camera when discussing what happened.

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

Bob opened his Rock and Roll News segment with breaking news about a potential Live Aid-style concert being planned for June 24th at Wembley Arena in London to raise money for victims of the Russian invasion of Ukraine. The show would feature confirmed acts including U2, the Rolling Stones, the Killers, and Pink, with over 100,000 capacity. The concert would be broadcast globally on television with hopes of putting pressure on Vladimir Putin, following in the tradition of the original Live Aid format.

In sadder news, Bob reported that Gary Rossington, guitarist for Lynyrd Skynyrd, passed away at age 71. Rossington was the last remaining original member of the band. While the cause of death was not revealed, he had undergone an emergency heart procedure in 2019. A representative for the band released a statement saying Gary was “now with his Skynyrd brothers and family in heaven and playing it pretty, like he always does.”

Bob also covered Travis Barker’s recent surgery, noting that Blink-182 had to postpone their world tour due to the drummer’s finger injury. Barker posted photos of himself post-surgery and of his finger mid-procedure, calling the surgery a success. He thanked fans for their support and said he would be back behind “the kit” soon, explaining he couldn’t continue playing drums without the procedure. Dr. Shin performed the surgery on his finger.

In what Bob called a “weird flex,” Roger Waters announced he has re-recorded the entire Pink Floyd album “Dark Side of the Moon” without the rest of the band for its 50th anniversary. The album’s actual anniversary was the previous week. Waters plans to release these stripped-down versions, which can be heard in snippets online now. This comes after Waters had made negative comments about his former bandmates, calling them “talentless and uncreative.”

Bob concluded Rock and Roll News with his Junior segment for kids, highlighting a study that found Tampa is the most Shazam-using city in the United States. The most Shazamed artists in Tampa include Drake, Lil Baby, 21 Savage, Youngboy Never Broke Again, Kodak Black, Bad Bunny, Lil Durk, The Weeknd, Future, and Gunna. He encouraged Austin kids to “Shazam more” and gave a Rock and Roll News salute to Beatrice, daughter of listener Kellen Howell, who gets driven to school in an Audi A4.

Rock and roll shoutout/salute:

• 37:16.087 – Rock and Roll News salute to Beatrice (daughter of Kellen Howell), who gets driven to the “dropout zone” (school) by her mother Marcie in an Audi A4

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

• U2
• The Rolling Stones
• The Killers
• Pink
• Lynyrd Skynyrd
• Blink-182
• Pink Floyd
• The Beatles (mentioned in context of stripped down versions)
• Drake (Shazam segment)
• Lil Baby
• 21 Savage
• Youngboy Never Broke Again
• Kodak Black
• Bad Bunny
• Lil Durk
• The Weeknd
• Future
• Gunna
• Plain White Tees (mentioned briefly in show intro)

Funny moments or memorable quotes during this portion:

• 00:26.710 – Opening banter about Bob putting into a coffee cup “not to much effect”
• 03:57.730 – Matt complaining about using backup headphones: “I’m gonna be playing essentially hurt today”
• 04:18.605 – Matt making fun of Bob putting “like a six-year-old with his index finger”
• 04:24.209 – Discussion about putting on concrete floor vs. real putting green
• 06:00.022 – Chewie does Tiger Woods fist pump after finally making a putt
• 06:28.612 – Bob comparing their golf competition to Jordan and Rodman: “You think Jordan was like, hey, good job, Rodman?”
• 08:26.110 – Extended argument about whether you say “I went golfing” vs “I played golf” – Bob insisting golfing isn’t a verb and is “classless”
• 09:18.713 – Bob refusing to accept gambling terms: “What are the odds of making any six, eight foot platter or whatever?” wanting multiple shots
• 10:03.542 – Matt: “He’s the kid in the neighborhood that when you play cops and robbers…he’s like, no, no, no”
• 13:14.460 – Bob calling Burlington Vermont “home of…Burlington Coat Factory”
• 16:00.673 – Reference to North Carolina song “Go on and raise up! Take your shirt off!”
• 19:15.620 – Matt’s Alaska observation: “there’s always a little touch that they’re thinking about how they might field dress your body after they’ve disemboweled you”
• 22:00.783 – Manny struggling not to curse on air: “Well now I can’t tell my story”
• 22:11.676 – Manny asking if “peckerwood” counts as cussing
• 24:13.564 – Chewie asking about mace: “Does it not go all in the air and you have to breathe it too?” Manny: “Oh man, I was even gagging after he left”
• 26:24.423 – Chewie asking if children can have mace, Manny responding: “as long as they got cash and they can stick their hand out, I’ll sell it to them”
• 27:56.223 – Manny telling cops to turn camera off before referencing Pulp Fiction
• 28:14.212 – Matt suggesting reality show “Army Navy” starring Manny
• 28:37.767 – Chewie: “He can be kind of like the Hispanic Archie Bunker, because he’s not super like PC”
• 28:43.771 – Discussion of “toxic masculinity” – Chewie asking if you feel less manly using pepper spray vs fighting
• 32:18.871 – Matt making masturbating joke, then claiming he said “masticating”
• 32:51.969 – Doctor named Dr. Shin worked on Travis Barker’s finger – Bob: “That guy went on the wrong calling…could have been a leg doctor”

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

The show opened with Matt introducing the team on a Monday morning, giving elaborate introductions for both Chewy and Bob. The hosts immediately got into playful banter about putting golf balls into a coffee cup in the studio, with Bob claiming he “could do it all day” while the others mocked his technique and success rate. This led to an extended discussion about their upcoming golf tournament, with increasingly competitive energy and arguments about fair betting terms, whether to call it “golfing” or “playing golf,” and Bob’s putting abilities on the concrete studio floor versus a real green.

Matt then pivoted to discussing affordable mountain towns where people could relocate, positioning it as an alternative to expensive Austin. He presented six cities with median home prices below the national average of $360,000: Chattanooga Tennessee, Greeley Colorado, Marion North Carolina, Burlington Vermont, Bangor Maine, and Juneau Alaska. Each was discussed with population figures, housing costs, and rental prices, with the hosts bantering about the pros and cons of each location. Bob mentioned he got shorted on a lobster roll in Vail, Colorado, leading to jokes about his complaints and “flexing” about expensive ski towns.

The show took a call from regular caller Manny, who told a story about a customer at his Army Navy surplus store attempting to steal merchandise. Manny described catching the man with a duffel bag containing a $200 coat and boots, and when the customer became “mouthy,” Manny sprayed him with mace. The hosts found this hilarious and suggested creating a reality show called “Army Navy” featuring Manny’s customer interactions. Later, Bob delivered an emotional tribute to Dorian Zev Kweller, the 16-year-old son of musician Ben Kweller who recently passed away, discussing his music available on Spotify and a GoFundMe memorial fund that had raised $142,000. The segment wrapped with Austin area headlines about UT basketball’s victory over Kansas and a study showing Lady Bird Lake exceeding capacity on weekends.

⏰ Second Hour Analysis ⏰

Analysis of Radio Show Transcript (Second Third)

Food items/restaurants talked about:

• Yogurt parfait (1:03:50.943)
• Omaha Steaks mentioned as a gift option (1:30:32.463)
• Cristianos y Moros (Puerto Rican dish) referenced (1:29:40.068)
• Mofongo (Puerto Rican dish) mentioned (1:29:44.256)
• Bacon cooking incident discussed (1:18:12.010)

News stories talked about during this portion:

• Lady Bird Lake Overcrowding Study (47:47.785 – 52:18.049): Discussion about watercraft density study showing Mopac to Lamar area has 22 times higher density than average. Body found in Lady Bird Lake Sunday morning. Not enough parking at the lake.
• Hamilton Pool Preserve Reopening (50:05.060 – 52:01.292): Hamilton Pool opening daily reservations through August after being closed for two years (since 2021) due to falling rocks from February winter storm and high bacteria levels. Swimming access not guaranteed with reservation. Trail underneath cliff remains closed.
• Missing Woman Found After 31 Years (1:25:00.528 – 1:31:18.798): Patricia Copta disappeared from Pittsburgh in 1992, declared legally dead in 1999. Found living in Puerto Rico adult care facility since 1999. Husband spent 30 years as suspect. She has dementia and began revealing her identity through slips.

Predictions made during this portion:

• Matt jokingly predicts he might get divorced over the “Hannah” text message incident (52:25.185)

Interesting facts shared during this portion:

• Hamilton Pool has been closed for two years due to falling rocks and bacteria levels (51:35.806)
• Patricia Copta case: Woman missing 31 years was actually in Puerto Rico care facility, not murdered (1:26:01.952)
• Watercraft density from Mopac to Lamar on Lady Bird Lake is 22 times higher than the lake’s average (48:11.140)

Phone callers this portion:

• Chris (1:07:00.166): Got 50% off $350 swing set at Kmart by arguing it was a toy; promotion ended after that
• Justin (1:09:00.903): Credit card companies gave cards freely to teenagers, causing strict rules now
• Aaron (1:10:11.289): Kid got injured jumping off bridge at Walnut Creek, now there’s a “do not jump” sign
• Will (1:10:49.916): Destroyed porta-potty at work so badly that now only women can use it and only for #1
• Steven (1:12:02.316): His entire senior class went too far with profanity at Senior Serve talent show, event was eventually canceled
• Connor (1:13:05.888): Boss told him he couldn’t talk to higher-ups because he scares people and they ask why he hasn’t been fired
• Nick (1:14:41.002): Got arrested in El Paso, paid bond with debit card, disputed the charge, got re-arrested; now El Paso only accepts cash bonds
• Ryan (1:18:52.014): Friend spilled entire pan of bacon grease on himself while cooking naked, spent 2 months in burn unit, military now includes “don’t cook bacon naked” in safety briefs
• Dan (1:19:08.609): Moved phone booth into dorm room, got kicked out of dorms but not expelled

Funny or memorable quotes this portion:

• “I will say. As far as crowding amount of dead bodies in the water, I would say that that’s over. What you’re probably aiming for.” (49:48.821)
• “This is what happens when you overcrowd a place, also when water gets into it and then it starts dropping big ass rocks on people’s heads.” (51:26.944)
• “Big city blues. Here’s my big news, ladies and gentlemen. There’s a very good chance that I am getting divorced.” (52:18.442)
• Matt about the Hannah text: “If I’m gonna take the blame, I should at least get some of the fame?” (1:00:09.323)
• About the missing woman case: “Chewy’s brain goes straight to food. Telling a story about missing people and he’s like, they got a- they doing a Cristianos y Moros there?” (1:29:40.068)

Recurring jokes or gags:

• Hannah the Mystery Texter: Extended bit about Matt’s wife receiving texts from someone named “Hannah” looking for “Matt” at 2am, causing marital tension despite being clearly a wrong number (52:25.185 – 1:04:32.470)
• Connor the Copycat: References to caller Connor who apparently copied their show format with similar segments like having a “chicken lady” instead of “Kathy the cat lady” (1:13:41.735)
• Bob and Chewy ganging up on Matt: Throughout the Hannah story, Bob and Chewy make jokes suggesting Matt is guilty rather than helping him (57:27.939, 58:58.70)

Five Paragraph Summary:

The middle portion of this March 6, 2023 episode of Matt & Bob featured extensive discussion of local Austin issues, including overcrowding problems at Lady Bird Lake and the reopening of Hamilton Pool Preserve. The hosts covered a study showing watercraft density in the Mopac to Lamar area is 22 times higher than the lake average, though they struggled to understand what consequences this might bring. They also discussed Hamilton Pool’s reopening after a two-year closure due to falling rocks from winter storms and bacterial contamination, noting that reservations don’t guarantee swimming access and the popular Instagram-worthy cliff trail remains closed.

The show’s centerpiece was Matt’s extended story about nearly getting divorced over a case of mistaken identity. His wife received late-night texts from someone named “Hannah” looking for “Matt,” creating suspicion despite the obvious wrong number explanation. Matt humorously described his wife’s emotional response, sleepless night, and subsequent questioning, while Bob and Chewy playfully refused to help his case, instead making jokes about manifesting a third person into the marriage. The 15-year marriage milestone coming up on Wednesday added urgency to the situation, with Matt expressing frustration that a random stranger was causing marital discord.

The Question of the Day segment asked “What rule exists because of you?” and generated numerous entertaining responses. Chewy revealed he’s the reason interns at the station must now be in accredited courses with proper documentation, as he worked for free for nearly two years before employment laws caught up. Callers shared stories ranging from destroying porta-potties to getting kicked out of dorms for moving phone booths, with highlights including a military member whose bacon-cooking-while-naked accident led to “don’t cook bacon naked” being added to safety briefs, and someone who broke El Paso’s bail system by disputing their bond payment, forcing the city to switch to cash-only.

The episode concluded with a “Nod to the Odd” segment featuring the bizarre true story of Patricia Copta, who disappeared from Pittsburgh in 1992 and was presumed murdered by her husband. After 31 years of the husband living under suspicion, she was discovered alive in a Puerto Rico adult care facility where she’d been since 1999. She apparently left on her own during a mental health episode, somehow made it to Europe and then Puerto Rico via cruise ship, and only revealed her identity as dementia set in. The hosts marveled at the injustice of the husband spending three decades as a murder suspect for a crime that never occurred.

Throughout this portion, the show maintained its characteristic Austin-centric humor mixed with absurdist observations and caller interaction. The hosts demonstrated their chemistry through playful ribbing, particularly around Matt’s “Hannah” situation, while also addressing legitimate local concerns about overcrowding and infrastructure. The blend of local news, personal anecdotes, interactive segments, and bizarre national stories created the show’s signature mix of information and entertainment that keeps Austin listeners engaged during their morning commute.

🕐 Third Hour Analysis 🕐

Analysis of Radio Show Transcript (Final Third)

Callers this portion

01:33:46.443 – Ethan Azarian (01:33:53.110 – 01:45:05.698)

• Painter and musician who used to host art shows at his house in late 90s/early 2000s
• Currently hosts Singer-Songwriter Happy Hour at Hole in the Wall on Wednesdays, 6:00-8:30 PM (for 7 years)
• Played in the band Orange Mothers in the 90s (song “Kids Don’t Know”)
• Used to paint at Clementine coffee shop on Manor (where Matt first met him ~15 years ago)
• Lives in Walnut/12th area
• Originally from Burlington, Vermont
• Previously appeared on the daytime show with Bob and Dale
• Used to play at Continental Club on Saturday nights in early 2000s
• Also performed at Electric Lounge
• Mentioned he might call back after South by Southwest to discuss old Austin in the 90s

01:55:23.765 – Paul and Tim (Kiss ticket contestants)

• Paul won the “Kiss is Right” game by guessing $300 exactly for Kiss cornhole set
• Tim lost the contest

02:03:12.166 – Dyslexic John (brief call)

• Offered a job to “that girl” (Nayeli)

Food or restaurants talked about during this portion

• Clementine coffee shop on Manor (01:34:25.115) – where Ethan used to paint, has changed names a couple times
• Freebirds in Hancock area (01:50:28.888) – mentioned in relation to young man who made sculptures out of foil

News stories talked about during this portion

Wife thought dead for 30 years returns (01:31:26.090 – 01:33:24.547)

• Man’s wife disappeared, declared dead in 1999
• She returned 30 years later
• Husband is 82 years old, said he won’t visit her
• He never remarried, never had kids during those years
• Discussion about life insurance implications

Matt’s stroke reminder (01:33:32.136)

• Matt mentioned having had a stroke a year ago
• Advised getting to hospital within 4 hours for medication to reduce damage

Memorable moments during this portion

Austin character discussion (01:46:05.307 – 01:53:40.461)

• Extended conversation about “unconventional” people who made old Austin unique
• Guy who drove a boat on wheels around town (freaked out people on acid)
• Motorcyclist with dogs wearing sunglasses and scarves
• Thong guy on bicycle (turf war when copycat appeared)
• Guys on extremely tall bicycles (12-15 feet)
• “The King” who played bass on 6th Street
• Guy who made giant foil sculptures outside Freebirds
• Leslie (implied to be deceased/no longer around)
• Bob Dylan recently released a painting of the Hole in the Wall
• Story about someone getting shot in the head with a .22 at Hole in the Wall in the 90s, returning to the bar two days later
• Matt meeting Billy F. Gibbons at Mohawk who gave him a ZZ Top keychain (keys later stolen)
• Chuy believes all the characters are gone, replaced by “douches”
• Hosts created new segment idea: “Spotlight on the Unconventional” – asking listeners to email Chewy about current unconventional Austin characters

Spencer production drama (02:02:06.022 – 02:09:44.950)

• Chuy going to Coachella April 24th, needs producer coverage
• Spencer apparently doesn’t want to cover the morning show
• Bob is “hurt” that Spencer won’t come in
• Discussion of Eric/Smokey from AM station as alternative
• Nayeli volunteers to cover 8-10 AM (calling in), drops F-bomb during “job interview”
• Joke about Spencer’s “price” being Bob admitting “it’s over”
• Reference to Spencer being on “CJ Morgan Plus Spencer show”
• Spencer not invited to Austin Women and Media nominations event

Kiss ticket game setup (01:54:23.767 – 01:55:11.434)

• Chuy accidentally gave code word “Bananarama” early
• Instructions to call 512-834-0937

Interesting facts shared during this portion

• Hole in the Wall venue history (01:40:20.442 – 01:41:13.849):
• Historic Austin music venue
• Changed from “slacker” vibe in 90s to cleaned up venue
• Located across from UT communications/film school
• Bob Dylan painted a picture of the venue recently

• Electric Lounge (01:42:36.434 – 01:43:10.897):
• Venue where artists could do anything (poetry, theater, painting)
• Artists didn’t get paid but had creative freedom
• Morphine played there
• Ed Hamill/Hamill on Trial performed there
• Drums and Tuba played there

• Old Austin living costs (01:52:04.941):
• Could rent bedroom downtown for $250/month in old flats on 6th Street

• Life insurance purpose (01:33:05.791):
• Matt explained it’s supposed to cover money you would make until retirement

• Kiss merchandise abundance (01:55:56.989):
• Kiss sells merchandise everywhere: galleries, Walmart, internet, kiss online store
• Band makes no apologies for amount of merch

“The Kiss is Right” segment

Game format:

• Price-is-Right style game using Kiss merchandise
• Contestants guess prices, closest without going over wins
• Alternate who goes first each round

Questions and answers:

• Kiss Alive 2 Cornhole Set (01:56:33.503 – 01:57:26.917)
• Description: Full color Alive 2 image, lacquered, includes beanbags, weighs 50 pounds, ships US only
• Paul’s guess: $300
• Tim’s guess: $135
• Actual price: $300 (Paul guessed exactly!)

• Double Platinum Zippo Lighter (01:58:03.717 – 01:58:40.423)
• Description: High polish chrome Zippo with double platinum etch
• Tim’s guess: $75
• Paul’s guess: $45
• Actual price: $35 (both went over)

• Dress to Kill Necktie (01:58:59.099 – 01:59:28.094)
• Description: Black necktie with subtle Kiss logo pattern embroidered
• Paul’s guess: $38
• Tim’s guess: $45
• Actual price: $40 (Paul wins, Tim over)

Winner: Paul

Five Paragraph Summary

The final portion of the show opened with discussion of a bizarre news story about a man whose wife was declared dead in 1999 after disappearing, only to return 30 years later. The 82-year-old husband, who never remarried or had children during those decades, has decided he won’t visit her despite being glad she’s alive. This led to a humorous debate about life insurance implications and whether you can get remarried when your spouse returns from the dead. The hosts also briefly discussed Matt’s stroke from a year ago, reminding listeners to get to the hospital within four hours of stroke symptoms for effective medication.

The show then featured an extended phone call with Ethan Azarian, a painter and musician who embodies the “old Austin” character the hosts fondly remember. Ethan discussed his current Wednesday night Singer-Songwriter Happy Hour residency at the Hole in the Wall, which he’s been hosting for seven years. He shared stories about his 90s band Orange Mothers and their “hit” song “Kids Don’t Know,” as well as memories of hosting elaborate art shows in his house where he’d move the refrigerator into the bedroom to make space. The conversation touched on historic Austin venues like the Continental Club and the Electric Lounge, with Ethan representing the type of unconventional personality that once defined the city’s culture.

This led to an extended discussion about Austin’s disappearing “characters” – the unconventional people who made the city unique. Matt shared colorful stories about various Austin eccentrics: a man who drove a boat with wheels, a motorcyclist whose dogs wore sunglasses, extremely tall bicycle riders, and “The King” who played bass on 6th Street. Chuy argued pessimistically that all these characters are gone and the city is now full of “douches,” while Matt insisted they still exist but the show isn’t highlighting them enough. This debate resulted in the creation of a new segment idea called “Spotlight on the Unconventional,” asking listeners to email about current Austin characters.

The show’s main contest segment featured “The Kiss is Right,” a Price-is-Right style game using Kiss merchandise to give away concert tickets. Paul and Tim competed by guessing prices of items like a $300 cornhole set, a $35 Zippo lighter, and a $40 necktie. Paul remarkably guessed the cornhole set price exactly and won the tickets. The hosts announced they’d continue giving away Kiss tickets all week using this format, with the band scheduled to play the Moody Center on October 29th as part of their farewell tour. These were “win them before you can buy them” tickets, available before the general public sale.

Behind-the-scenes drama emerged when Chuy mentioned needing show coverage for his April 24th Coachella trip. Producer Spencer apparently declined to fill in, leading to Bob expressing hurt feelings about Spencer not wanting to help out a friend. This spawned jokes about Spencer’s “price,” his growing independence on the CJ Morgan show, and his exclusion from the Austin Women and Media nominations event. Nayeli from another show volunteered to cover 8-10 AM by calling in, inadvertently turning it into a humorous mock job interview where she dropped profanity. The show ended with the hosts promising more Kiss ticket giveaways throughout the week and Matt reminding everyone to bring golf clubs for a driving range outing after work.