🎙️ First Hour Analysis 🎙️

Analysis of Matt & Bob Show 03-08-2023 (First Third)

Food Items/Restaurants Talked About

• 11:23 – Texas Toothpicks mentioned at Mill Creek Golf Course in Salado (sliced jalapeños fried long ways)
• 11:32 – Hot dog at the turn (standard golf course food)
• 11:32 – Diet Coke mentioned as golf course beverage
• 11:32 – Lemonade/Arnold Palmer mentioned as golf course beverage
• 11:41 – Nature Valley granola bars mentioned for golf carts
• 16:39 – Bomgars mentioned (outdoor store with gift card promotion)
• 17:28 – HEB Pico de Gallo discussed (50% off when about to expire)
• 17:47 – Strawberries with mold discussed (HEB return story)
• 18:22 – Expired milk mentioned
• 28:47 – Travis Mathis shirts mentioned (golf apparel, Bob mispronounces Travis Matthew)

News Stories Talked About

No traditional news stories were discussed during this portion. The show focused on personal anecdotes, golf discussion, and entertainment news in Bob’s Rock and Roll segment.

“Click Click Boom” Segment

13:01-22:29 – Segment about entitled people asking for discounts/freebies:

Clickbait stories mentioned:

• Person asking cleaning service for discount because they refilled water bottle from sink (cited high water bill from new pool)
• Beauty queen asking for $5 earrings, citing: struggling college student, house fire, both parents with cancer, niece with cancer and epilepsy, needing to attend Comic Con to meet voice of Oogie Boogie
• Customer leaving 1-star review because son-in-law of Vietnam veteran was denied family military discount (Memorial Day weekend incident)

Funny Moments/Memorable Quotes

• 03:43 – Bob’s wife told him meeting was in-person in South Austin, drove all the way there, then called to say it was actually a phone call (10-15 minutes). Bob: “I could’ve taken it between swings.”
• 06:15 – Matt joking about abandonment: “I picked up my clubs and I put them in my car and I left” to make Chewy feel better about Bob not showing up. Chewy: “Waited there all day… he’s probably just getting cigarettes.”
• 07:00 – Golf terminology discussion – Matt says he wants to “plop it right on the dance floor” (meaning the green)
• 12:21 – Chewy suggesting nicknames: “How many times did he storm Normandy?” (referring to hitting balls into sand traps)
• 15:04 – Discussing using bathroom: Matt says “You can use my face” (meant to say restroom). Bob: “Did you just say face?”
• 16:02 – Bob announces he’s “turning [hall restroom] into a Japanese vinyl bar… Tokyo Vinyl Bar number two”
• 27:19 – Bob demonstrating looking at ball: “I’m looking at the back of the ball. Okay. Now I’m looking at the front of the ball. Did you see my eyes move at all?” Others: “No, but your focus could shift.”
• 35:48 – Bob on backing tracks: “One Bruce Springsteen doesn’t use any backing tracks. I guarantee that. You could take that to the bank.”
• 45:09 – Bob to film school intern Abby: “Well, I went to film school. Look where I ended up.”

Phone Callers

09:00-10:10 – Aaron called offering free foursome at Mill Creek Golf Course in Salado (his wife is one of the owners). Hosts accepted the offer enthusiastically.

28:47-30:00 – J. Jones (loyal to the playoffs) called:

• Saw Matt’s golf swing video, was impressed
• Praised Chewy’s tip about keeping eye on back of ball
• Noted Matt needs to work on keeping left arm straight for power
• Suggested Bob skipped practice because nervous he won’t be as good as Matt
• Asked hosts to keep posting golf progress videos

Bob’s Rock and Roll News Segment Summary

Bob Fonseca delivered his Rock and Roll News segment beginning at timestamp 31:54, opening with his signature disclaimer that he doesn’t make the rock and roll news, he just reports it. The segment covered several major stories from the music world, presented in Bob’s characteristic style with humor and casual commentary mixed with legitimate music industry news.

The headline story featured Billy Squier releasing his first new song in 30 years titled “Harder on a Woman.” Bob announced this as major news, noting that Squier “pretty much killed” rock music and was now attempting to bring it back. The six-minute song premiered on YouTube and became available on most streaming platforms. Bob questioned whether the lengthy runtime was “radio friendly” and asked listeners to share their favorite Billy Squier songs, with “Lonely is the Night” being mentioned as a standout track. There was some confusion during the discussion as the hosts joked about Squier potentially being in Journey, with references to roller rink music and bands from that era.

The segment then shifted to the controversial topic of backing tracks in live performances. Marty Friedman, identified as a former Megadeth member (though Bob initially mistakenly thought he was in Kiss), defended the use of backing tracks and lip-syncing in modern concerts. Friedman’s position was that audiences shouldn’t worry about such technical details, stating that “even indie bands are doing all kinds of stuff with tracks and click tracks and adding vocals.” He encouraged fans to simply enjoy the music rather than being critical. Bob made a point of noting that Bruce Springsteen doesn’t use backing tracks, saying “you could take that to the bank,” establishing a contrast between artists who rely on technology and those who don’t.

Jamie Lee Curtis made rock and roll news by advocating for matinee concerts. The actress, described as “a woman of a certain age,” expressed her preference for going to bed early and waking up early, challenging musicians to perform daytime shows. She specifically called out bands like Coldplay and U2, asking why concerts couldn’t start at 2 PM instead of 9 PM. Curtis stated, “I would love to go see Coldplay. Why can’t they do a show at two in the afternoon?” Bob speculated that the evening timing might be related to alcohol sales, suggesting venues make more money from night drinkers than day drinkers, though he admitted he was largely improvising his analysis. The hosts referenced that local promoter Loris had successfully done a rock show at noon on a weekend that sold out.

The Rock and Roll News Junior segment covered Ariana Grande’s success formula, revealing statistics about her collaboration strategy. Of her 72 Billboard Hot 100 hits, nearly half (32) are collaborations. Of her 19 top 10 charting hits, 10 are collaborations. Her latest collaboration with The Weeknd, “Die For You Remix,” debuted at number one. Bob presented this as a lesson for young people about the importance of working well with others. Kid Rock’s tour expansion was briefly mentioned, with additional dates added in Detroit and Nashville, though Bob noted none were in Austin and seemed less enthusiastic about this news item.

The segment concluded with the Rock and Roll News Salute, which Bob awarded to the show’s intern Abby. He explained she received the honor “by default” because no one had written to bobsrocknewsmail.com to request a salute for someone else. Despite the somewhat backhanded nature of the award, Bob acknowledged that Abby does a great job and deserved recognition. He signed off with his signature line: “it’s not VIP without B.O.B.”

Rock and Roll Shoutout/Salute

41:01 – Abby (the show’s intern) received the Rock and Roll News Salute “by default” because no one wrote to bobsrocknewsmail.com to request one

Bands Talked About During Bob’s Rock and Roll News

• Billy Squier
• Journey
• J. Geils Band (Peter Wolf mentioned)
• Kiss
• Megadeth (Marty Friedman)
• Coldplay
• U2
• Bruce Springsteen
• The Weeknd
• Ariana Grande
• Kid Rock

3 Paragraph Summary (Excluding Rock and Roll News)

The show opened with the hosts discussing their golf practice session from the previous day, which Bob missed due to a miscommunication with his wife. Bob drove all the way to South Austin for what he thought was an in-person meeting, only to have his wife call and tell him it was actually a phone call that could have been taken anywhere. This led to extensive golf discussion, with Matt proudly sharing his progress after receiving coaching from Chewy, who taught him to “stare at the back of the ball.” The simple tip dramatically improved Matt’s accuracy, leading to enthusiastic golf talk that threatened to dominate the show. A listener named Aaron called to offer them a free foursome at Mill Creek Golf Course in Salado, which the hosts eagerly accepted, and they discussed the upcoming charity golf tournament for Team Brock in early May.

The “Click Click Boom” segment featured Bob reading stories about entitled people requesting discounts or freebies for questionable reasons. Examples included a cleaning service customer asking for a discount because the cleaner refilled their water bottle from the sink (citing high water bills from their new pool), a self-described beauty queen listing multiple family tragedies while requesting $5 earrings for Comic Con, and a customer leaving a one-star review because he was denied a military family discount as a son-in-law of a veteran. The segment sparked discussion about when it’s appropriate to ask for discounts and whether service people should be allowed to use customers’ restrooms and water.

The show concluded with discussion about the upcoming Oscars ceremony scheduled for Sunday night, hosted by Jimmy Kimmel. Bob went through the ten Best Picture nominees, admitting he had only seen a few including Elvis (which he watched three times and loved). The hosts discussed various nominees including “Triangle of Sadness” (which Bob suggested as a potential new name for their show), “Everything Everywhere All at Once” (which Bob wasn’t a fan of despite widespread acclaim), and “Avatar: The Way of Water.” Intern Abby, identified as a film major, participated in the discussion, providing her perspective on the nominees she had seen.

⏰ Second Hour Analysis ⏰

Analysis of Matt & Bob Show Transcript (Second Third) – 03-08-2023

Food items/restaurants talked about:

• 47:05-51:16 – Discussion of Oscars, including references to “Cocaine Bear” movie
• 51:16-56:00 – Austin Park and Pizza – rock climbing wall, go-karts, buffet, arcade games
• 56:00-57:43 – Now’s Enfield pharmacy/diner closing, liquidation sale
• 1:09:10-1:15:00 – Discussion of cooking chorizo (San Luis and Garcia brands recommended as best)
• 1:09:10-1:15:00 – Chili preparation, Frito pie
• 1:10:20-1:18:30 – Discussion of making garlic bread
• 1:10:20-1:18:30 – Movie theater popcorn
• 1:13:05-1:23:30 – Chorizo cooking techniques, chorizo with beans/potatoes, chorizo gravy over biscuits, chorizo mayonnaise
• 1:18:30-1:25:30 – Luby’s cafeteria – macaroni and cheese recipe (milk, cheese, olive oil, seasonings)
• 1:20:10-1:28:00 – Omelet cooking techniques, IHOP’s pancake mix trick
• 1:25:30-1:28:00 – Making salad dressing, poppy seed dressing
• 1:28:00-1:33:01 – Egg salad sandwiches, boiling/peeling eggs, smoking brisket
• 1:32:00-1:33:01 – Interstellar BBQ, Brotherton, Valentina’s, Moreno’s (Burger Wednesday)

News stories talked about during this portion:

• 52:17-56:00 – Broken Spoke granted historic zoning designation, $175,000 grant for roof repairs. Lost venues mentioned: Skyline, Armadillo World Headquarters, Electric Lounge, original Emo’s, Liberty Lunch, Raoul’s
• 56:37-57:43 – Now’s Enfield (Clarksville diner and pharmacy) officially closed, liquidation sale scheduled March 17-19
• 58:07-59:40 – Mesa Rim Climbing Center opened in Northwest Austin – 50,000 square foot warehouse, largest climbing gym in southwestern US, 55-foot climbing walls

Predictions made during this portion:

• 48:15-50:02 – Matt predicts Top Gun Maverick will win Best Picture Oscar, saying it “brought people back into theaters” and deserves recognition for “breathing life back into movies”

Interesting facts shared during this portion:

• 1:21:30-1:23:30 – IHOP adds pancake mix to eggs to help omelets hold together
• 1:23:30-1:25:30 – Luby’s makes everything from scratch using real milk (not powder)
• 1:23:30-1:25:30 – Luby’s macaroni recipe: boil macaroni, mix with olive oil first, then add cheese sauce made from boiled milk and shredded cheese blocks
• 1:13:05-1:18:30 – Milk cannot be boiled above 180 degrees or it burns
• 1:13:05-1:18:30 – San Luis and Garcia are recommended as best chorizo brands

Phone callers this portion:

• 1:00:01-1:03:09 – Kevin – discussing Austin Park and Pizza rock climbing wall, being 6’3″ 148 lbs but unable to climb the kids’ wall
• 1:03:09-1:09:00 – Kevin (continued) – discussing going to Austin Park and Pizza on service industry night, being drunk while attempting rock climbing
• 1:13:45-1:15:00 – Matt – Kitchen nightmare about putting slow cooker crock into oven, causing it to crack and spill roast everywhere
• 1:16:25-1:18:30 – Joey/Simple Joe – discussing cooking chorizo and eggs separately, using chorizo grease for eggs
• 1:19:00-1:21:30 – Jonathan – cannot cook omelets without them falling apart
• 1:21:30-1:23:30 – Pest Control Chris – kitchen nightmare about burning 10 gallons of gravy at cafeteria job (Luby’s), shared Luby’s macaroni recipe
• 1:25:30-1:28:00 – Erin – first-time caller, kitchen nightmare about shaking salad dressing bottle without securing cap, covering white ceiling with oil, had to paint entire ceiling
• 1:28:38-1:30:20 – Dan – asking where to get chorizo biscuits and gravy, and how to peel boiled eggs
• 1:30:45-1:32:20 – Donnie – outdoor kitchen problem, smoking brisket for 12 hours and still not done, can’t get smoke ring

Funny or memorable quotes this portion:

• 48:00 – Bob about sexual assault movie: “You might want to say, hey guys, not a good movie to make a joke about”
• 49:35 – Matt about Cocaine Bear: “That’s a risk Tom Cruise is not eligible for this year even”
• 51:28 – Matt’s anniversary joke: “15 years and in that time I’ve only been with like three other women…She doesn’t know about any of them”
• 52:04 – Matt: “Wouldn’t be on the show if it wasn’t for my wife and my kids canceling out all my other dreams”
• 1:03:09 – About Austin Park and Pizza pricing: “When I went there, my God, they get you…they’re like, hey, do you want the full package where your kids can do everything?”
• 1:05:30 – Matt’s Austin Park and Pizza story ending: “I paid like $79.99 to get a wristband to have some stranger’s kid puke on my feet”
• 1:10:45 – Matt: “I wish Hollywood would burn me to the ground”
• 1:17:00 – About cooking chorizo: “Could anything survive living in a link of chorizo?”

Recurring jokes or gags:

• Matt and Bob arguing/debating throughout (Oscars, cooking methods, food preferences)
• References to Chewy’s single lifestyle and ability to cook elaborate meals
• Matt’s complaints about things/general crankiness
• Bob’s devotion to Top Gun Maverick
• Multiple references to being “old” and unable to do physical activities
• Kitchen disaster stories from listeners

Summary:

This portion of the Matt & Bob show from March 8, 2023 begins with the hosts wrapping up Oscar predictions, with Matt insisting Top Gun Maverick will win Best Picture for “breathing life back into movies,” while Bob dismisses this claim. The conversation includes some awkward moments discussing the film “Women Talking” about sexual assault, where the intern has to explain the subject matter.

Matt announces it’s his 15th wedding anniversary, joking about only being with three other women during that time and hoping his wife finds happiness someday. The show transitions to Austin headlines, covering the good news that the Broken Spoke has been granted historic zoning designation and a $175,000 grant for roof repairs. Matt emphasizes the importance of preserving Austin’s musical heritage after losing so many iconic venues. Unfortunately, the old Clarksville diner Now’s Enfield has officially closed, with a liquidation sale scheduled. The hosts also discuss the opening of Mesa Rim Climbing Center, the largest climbing gym in the Southwest.

The bulk of this segment becomes an extended “Kitchen Nightmares” discussion where listeners call in with cooking disasters and the hosts share cooking tips. The conversation covers everything from cooking chorizo properly (with San Luis and Garcia brands being recommended), to making Luby’s famous macaroni and cheese (the secret is mixing the cooked noodles with olive oil before adding the cheese sauce), to the impossibility of perfectly peeling hard-boiled eggs. Particularly memorable is Matt’s story about going to Austin Park and Pizza, giving his shoes to his wife so she could ride go-karts, and ending up barefoot when a sick child vomited on his feet.

Throughout the segment, the hosts demonstrate the show’s characteristic blend of local Austin knowledge, cultural appreciation (particularly of Tejano food culture), and self-deprecating humor. They emphasize how Austin’s diverse culinary traditions bring people together, with Bob noting “this is how we unite cultures” through sharing food knowledge. The conversation is frequently interrupted by callers sharing their own cooking disasters, from putting slow cooker crocks directly in ovens to exploding salad dressing bottles that coat entire ceilings in oil.

The segment concludes with the hosts making plans to go to Interstellar BBQ for lunch, though Bob can’t join because he’s avoiding eating out. The casual, rambling nature of the conversation, jumping from Oscars to local news to cooking disasters, exemplifies the show’s laid-back Austin morning radio style, where no topic is too mundane and every story becomes an opportunity for humor and community connection.

🕐 Third Hour Analysis 🕐

Analysis of Matt & Bob Show (Last Third) – March 8, 2023

Food or restaurants talked about during this portion:

• Venezuelan hot dogs – Caller discussed putting mayo on hot dogs at Dale Diamond stadium, Venezuelan style includes potato strings (01:33:02-01:34:00)
• Venezuelan food trucks downtown – Mentioned serving Venezuelan-style hot dogs (01:34:34)
• Chorizo con huevo preparation debate – Multiple callers discussed cooking methods, whether to cook separately or together (01:35:36-01:39:30)
• Soy chorizo (Soyrizo) – Discussion about it being indistinguishable from regular chorizo, mentioned empanada (01:38:34-01:40:15)
• Odd Duck restaurant – Chewie mentioned having carrot chorizo quesadilla there (01:39:00-01:39:52)
• Chicharrones with frijoles – Caller Manny’s breakfast preference (01:37:16)
• Michoacana – Mentioned for good barbacoa at Lamar and Runberg location (01:37:33-01:37:40)
• Taylor Meat wieners – Red hot dogs from Taylor, Texas, discussed extensively. Also mentioned spicy version and Ramirez in Rockdale (01:40:02-01:44:00)
• Luby’s – Referenced as place to see grandma and grandpa after church, mac and cheese mentioned (01:57:18)
• Moon Tower Saloon – Venue for their upcoming event, has hot dog trailer on site (01:52:15-01:53:23)

Memorable moments during this portion:

• Kevin wins Kiss tickets instantly – On “The Kiss is Right” game show segment, contestant Kevin guessed exactly $100 for a 6-pack of Kiss face masks, winning immediately and ending the bit early (01:48:48-01:50:05)
• Bob’s fear of being a bad neighbor to celebrity Melissa Barrera – Extended awkward discussion about Bob being too shy/worried to properly book actress Melissa Barrera for an interview despite her saying “yesss” (02:00:00-02:15:30)
• Chewie says he’d turn down marrying Melissa Barrera – In hypothetical scenario, Chewie said he wouldn’t marry a beautiful woman because he’d worry about her DMs and high maintenance issues (02:06:13-02:08:30)

Any callers this portion:

• Caller discussing Venezuelan hot dogs with mayo – South American caller explained cultural difference in putting mayo on hot dogs (01:33:02)
• Manny – Called about chorizo preparation, criticized someone cooking chorizo with “fluffy eggs” separately, shared his breakfast preferences (01:35:32-01:38:00)
• Steven – Called saying chorizo and soy chorizo are indistinguishable (01:38:10)
• Tim – Called about Taylor Meat wieners being “like crack,” mentioned spicy version (01:42:02-01:42:20)
• Mario and Kevin – Contestants on “The Kiss is Right” trivia game (01:46:02-01:50:30)

“The Kiss is Right” segment:

• Format: Price is Right parody giving away Kiss concert tickets for October 29th show at “Enormo Dome”
• Theme: Multi-pack edition – all Kiss merchandise that comes in multiple items
• Contestants: Mario and Kevin (01:46:02)
• Questions and answers:
• Item 1: Set of 4 Kiss ping-pong paddles
• Kevin guessed: $69.99 (rounded to $70)
• Mario guessed: $45
• Actual price: $175 (Kevin won)
• Item 2: Bundle of 6 Kiss face masks
• Mario guessed: $60
• Kevin guessed: $100 (EXACT – instant winner at 01:49:02)
• Actual price: $100 exactly
• Winner: Kevin won instantly by hitting exact price (01:49:02)

Special announcement during this portion:

• Bob Fonseca’s Rock and Roll Trivia event announcement (01:52:01-01:58:00):
• Date: Sunday, March 26th
• Time: 3-5 PM
• Location: Moon Tower Saloon (South Austin)
• Format: Team trivia (up to 5 people per team)
• Prizes: Concert tickets and other prizes
• All three hosts (Matt, Bob, Chewy) will attend
• Presented by “Mornings with Matt and Bob, powered by Chewy”
• Hot dogs available on site
• One confirmed category: Dark Side of the Moon (50th anniversary)

Predictions made during this portion:

• Bob predicted Melissa Barrera interview – Said he’ll get her on the show tomorrow (Friday) on the day of Scream 6 movie release (01:59:00-02:14:00)
• Chewy’s hypothetical divorce settlement – Joked about getting alimony and a house next to Bob if he married Melissa Barrera (02:08:49-02:09:17)

Summary

The final third of the March 8, 2023 Matt & Bob show was dominated by food discussions, games, and an awkward celebrity booking situation. The show opened with an extended debate about hot dog and chorizo preparation sparked by multiple callers. A Venezuelan caller defended putting mayo on hot dogs, while caller Manny criticized cooking chorizo and eggs separately. The conversation expanded to include discussions of soy chorizo, with multiple hosts agreeing it tastes identical to regular chorizo, and Chewie’s surprising revelation about enjoying carrot chorizo quesadilla from Odd Duck restaurant.

The show’s “Kiss is Right” segment became unexpectedly brief when contestant Kevin guessed the exact price of $100 for a six-pack of Kiss face masks, winning Kiss concert tickets instantly and leaving the hosts scrambling to fill time. This led to extensive discussions about Taylor Meat red wieners, with multiple callers praising them as “like crack” and noting they leave distinctive red stains in hot dog buns. The hosts debated whether these famous Texas hot dogs were still made in Taylor or had moved to other locations.

The main announcement of the segment revealed the show’s upcoming event: Bob Fonseca’s Rock and Roll Trivia on Sunday, March 26th from 3-5 PM at Moon Tower Saloon in South Austin. All three hosts will attend this team-based trivia competition offering concert tickets and other prizes, with at least one category confirmed to be about Pink Floyd’s Dark Side of the Moon. Bob expressed typical anxiety about event logistics, particularly worrying about contestants cheating with their phones, while Matt reassured him this is standard bar trivia procedure.

The final extended segment devolved into an uncomfortable discussion about Bob’s failure to properly book actress Melissa Barrera, his neighbor and star of the upcoming Scream 6 movie. Despite Barrera responding “yesss” to his interview request days earlier, Bob never followed up to actually schedule a time, reasoning that her one-word response meant she was too busy. Matt and Chewy criticized this as poor radio business practice and pointed out that promotional schedules are planned months in advance. The conversation took bizarre turns including Chewy claiming he would refuse to marry someone as beautiful as Barrera due to concerns about her DMs and high maintenance nature.

Throughout this portion, the show maintained its characteristic mix of local Austin culture, pop culture commentary, food obsession, and self-deprecating humor. The hosts’ chemistry remained evident even as they argued about everything from chorizo preparation to proper celebrity booking etiquette, while multiple sponsors including Renegade Truck, Taylor Soap Bar, and Law Tigers were acknowledged. The segment ended with the hosts still bickering about whether Bob would actually reach out to schedule the Melissa Barrera interview before Scream 6’s Friday release.