🎙️ First Hour Analysis 🎙️

Analysis of Matt & Bob Show 03-10-2023 (First Third)

-Is it a Hot Dog Friday Show?

Yes, this is a Hot Dog Friday show. At timestamp 00:43.636, Matt mentions “Hot dogs are looking real big out there.”

-What food items/restaurants were talked about?

• Hot dogs (00:43.636)
• Interstellar Barbecue – mentioned via Bob’s hat (03:58.728)
• Pizza slice for national cheese pizza day (22:08)
• Luby’s mac and cheese – Chuy planning to make it (24:37.573)
• Brisket (26:00.279)
• Pork belly (26:28.532)
• Burn-ins (burnt ends) from Interstellar (26:53.309)
• Scalloped potatoes and beans as sides (27:50.245)
• Gruyere cheese for mac and cheese (26:00.279)

-What was the “Click Click Boom” segment about? Please list any clickbait news the hosts mention.

The Click Click Boom segment (starting around 12:28) featured entitled people asking for discounts:

• Pregnant woman wanting a free 7-foot couch with specific requirements (deep seat, non-removable cushions, cloth not leather, pet-free/smoke-free), plus free delivery and removal of old couch
• Person wanting discount on Italian takeaway because they weren’t sitting in the restaurant (16:05)
• Someone wanting free hair, makeup, manicure and pedicure for their birthday because times have been tough (18:28)
• Food blogger with 1,000+ Instagram followers wanting 30 cents off a pizza slice in exchange for a post (22:08)

-Were there any funny moments or memorable quotes during this portion?

• “Never go to couples therapy, and never take golf lessons. Same result. Complete frustration.” – Bob (06:13)
• “Hello, ball” – Bob quoting The Honeymooners (07:26)
• Matt discussing his bent arm golf swing issue (07:44)
• “Fifth to the Crown” liquor name suggestion (05:45)
• “Like it came out of a unicorn’s mouth. I don’t even, that’s stupid.” – Matt (02:40)
• Bob refusing to eat food from houses with cats after seeing one pee in a kitchen sink (29:01)
• “I had your grandfather’s jerky in my mouth” – Matt (29:22)
• Chuy doing 36-hour fasts but still struggling with weight (26:38)
• “Why are you making all these good foods to take to a person’s house that you’re not going to touch?” – Matt to Chuy (28:33)

-Were there any phone callers this portion?

No phone callers during this portion, though there was mention of Nayeli trying to call for a rock and roll news shout out (42:01), but they didn’t take the call.

-Provide a 5 paragraph summary on Bob’s Rock and Roll News segment.

Bob’s Rock and Roll News began at 30:28 with his trademark enthusiastic delivery. He opened by noting that unlike yesterday’s “lackluster” news day where he had to “dive deep,” today’s rock and roll news “writes itself.” He reminded listeners that he doesn’t make the rock and roll news, he just reports it.

The first major story covered the B-52s getting politically active in Tennessee. The new wave dance rock icons released a statement supporting drag performers and transgender people in response to several proposed bills in GOP-led Tennessee legislatures attempting to ban drag show performances. Tennessee became the first U.S. state to enact such a law with Senate Bill 3, signed March 2nd, which prohibits public adult cabaret performances. Bob praised the B-52s for “using rock and roll for good” and standing in solidarity with the LGBTQ+ community.

The second story was “Bruce Juice” about Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band. Springsteen had to postpone his Columbus, Ohio concert due to illness, though the specific nature wasn’t revealed. Bob speculated it was either Bruce himself or drummer Max Weinberg who had COVID, as they don’t have a fill-in for Max. Several band members have already missed shows during the tour including Little Steven, Nils Lofgren, Jake Clements, and Susie Tyrell. Bob called it a “cautionary tale” for other rock bands hitting the road this month to keep taking vitamin C.

Another Springsteen-related story involved Little Steven Van Zandt calling out a fan on social media who complained about the band playing 26 songs instead of 28. Little Steven wrote that “only a-holes pretending to be fans” evaluate shows by song count or time spent on stage, emphasizing that real fans enjoy “the intimate exchange of energy” unique to each night. Bob agreed completely, noting this isn’t baseball with pitch counts and some songs like “Jungle Land” are longer than two shorter songs combined.

Bob also covered JJ Abrams producing a scripted Netflix series about U2 to be filmed in Ireland, and Rock and Roll News Junior for the kids. The junior segment celebrated that vinyl outsold CDs for the first time in 35 years in 2022, with vinyl accounting for 41 million units versus 33 million CDs. Taylor Swift had the top-selling vinyl album, followed by Harry Styles, Olivia Rodrigo, Kendrick Lamar, and Fleetwood Mac’s “Rumours” which still sold a quarter million units.

-Did anyone get a rock and roll shoutout/salute?

Yes, David Walsh from Salado, Texas received a rock and roll salute (40:50). He drives a Hyundai Santa Cruz with his kids to school, though Bob noted David didn’t include his children’s names and asked him to send another message so he could give them a proper salute.

-Provide a list of bands talked about during Bob’s rock and roll news segment.

• The B-52s
• Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band
• U2
• Taylor Swift
• Harry Styles
• Olivia Rodrigo
• Kendrick Lamar
• Fleetwood Mac

-Provide a 3 paragraph summary of this portion of the show – excluding any of Bob’s Rock and Roll news.

The show opened with the hosts doing their traditional Friday Hot Dog Friday intro, with Matt giving elaborate introductions for both Chuy and Bob. The conversation quickly turned to golf, as they discussed their upcoming golf outing to Salado and who would be their fourth player. Matt revealed he’s been taking golf lessons and trying to fix his bent left arm, while Bob insisted he should never take golf lessons, comparing it to couples therapy as something that just leads to frustration. Bob shared his own golf quirk of lifting his front foot during his backswing, a habit from his baseball days. The group debated various candidates for their fourth golfer, including Chris Kane, Doug Newton (who plays semi-pro), and CJ Morgan, with Bob joking that CJ was “fifth to the crown.”

South by Southwest became a topic when they realized the festival was just beginning, not halfway over as they thought. Matt explained he’d be working South by Southwest next weekend, preventing their golf outing. The conversation covered the various South by Southwest tracks including EDU (education), music, film, and other topics, with Bob jokingly asking when the plumbing portion would happen. They discussed the possibility of hosting their own “South by Southwest Golf” event where Matt would just repeat internet advice about keeping your left arm straight.

The Click Click Boom segment featured entitled people making ridiculous requests for discounts, including a pregnant woman wanting a free custom couch with delivery, someone wanting a birthday spa day for free, and a food blogger demanding 30 cents off pizza for “exposure.” Later, Chuy discussed his plans to make Luby’s mac and cheese for a friend’s housewarming party, revealing he’s been doing 36-hour fasts to lose weight. This led to discussion about their lunch at Interstellar Barbecue and Bob’s refusal to eat at homes with cats after once seeing a cat pee in someone’s kitchen sink. The segment ended with Bob teasing a new show bit called “Putting You on the Spot” where he would ask his mother in assisted living the same questions they ask listeners, playing audio of asking her “Beatles or Stones?”

⏰ Second Hour Analysis ⏰

Analysis of Matt & Bob Show (03-10-2023) – Second Third

Food items/restaurants talked about

• Los Casuelas (24-hour restaurant) [1:11:37]
• Starseeds (24-hour restaurant, may be torn down for I-35 expansion) [1:11:37]
• 24 Diner [1:12:05]
• Magnolia [1:12:30]
• Kirby’s (questioning if still 24 hours) [1:12:30]
• Long John Silvers (mentioned as closed/gone) [1:27:00]
• Taco Bell and Pizza Hut combination (what they wanted someone to suggest) [1:29:23]
• Dave’s Hot Chicken (Chewy’s suggestion for what Austin is missing) [1:29:16]
• Indian food/restaurants (Indian Steve says Austin lacks good Indian food, calls existing ones “OK”) [1:22:00-1:22:48]
• Spice (Indian restaurant mentioned as good) [1:22:16]

News stories talked about during this portion

• New bills in Texas House and Senate could halt Austin’s Project Connect public transportation initiative [50:35-53:05]
• Bills filed by Ellen Troxclair (Lakeway) and Paul Bendencourt (Houston)
• Would prohibit Austin from issuing future debt without voter approval
• 58% of voters approved 8 cents per $100 evaluation tax increase for Project Connect
• Concerns about costs swelling after COVID
• Plans include light rail from airport to city

• Professional women’s sports team coming to Austin: The Texas Smoke [55:23-57:00]
• Unclear what sport (possibly softball or volleyball)
• Home/away playoffs and championship series to be determined

• Austin spends roughly half a million dollars a year cleaning up graffiti [57:07-59:02]
• Expect to remove 127,000 square feet of graffiti this fiscal year
• Plan to spend extra $100,000 on skate parks
• Hot spots: Health Island Skate Park, Mabel Davis, Beverly Sheffield Park, Dove Springs Park, Rosewood Park
• Most work is contracted out

Funny or memorable quotes

• “They’re just bugs.” [48:07] – Bob’s mom on why she doesn’t like the Beatles
• “I will put you in a crappier home.” [50:00] – On threatening parents
• “Damn, boy, he’s thick! Boy, that’s a thick-ass boy!” [50:29]
• “I don’t know if some organization will come after me.” [49:57] – Matt on exploiting his parents
• “Let’s quit dilly-dallying around and half-assing everything. Let’s go. Let’s go for the gusto.” [54:12] – Bob on Austin’s budget
• “Stop cleaning it up.” [57:23] – Matt’s solution to graffiti spending
• “Death. It’s coming for him.” [59:32] – On what Boomers won’t like most
• “The Turk comes for us all.” [59:35]
• “TOGETHER! FOREVER!” [1:09:49] – Bible Mike and Canyon on being in the caller bracket together
• “This city is missing a producer that can tell time and put anything on a calendar.” [1:29:45] – Matt on Chewy

Phone callers this portion

• Matt’s mom (pre-recorded) – Beatles vs Rolling Stones question, chose Stones [47:51-50:06]
• Bible Mike and Canyon – Called from Horseshoe Bay, want to be together in caller bracket [1:08:13-1:10:02]
• Catherine – Says Austin lacks respect for local musicians and small businesses, criticizes South by Southwest for not paying artists [1:13:59-1:18:00]
• John – Says Austin needs gondolas (also mentions underground gondolas by Elon Musk), defends Joe Rogan not being funny [1:19:57-1:21:47]
• Indian Steve – Says Austin lacks good Indian food, but changes answer to say Austin lacks self-respect, compares to India selling out to Western culture [1:22:19-1:26:16]
• Dan – Says Austin is missing the “cosmic cowboy” culture of Willie, Waylon, Townes, Armadillo, Liberty Lunch [1:26:15-1:28:51]
• Kevin – Says Austin is missing free beer, complains about expensive drinks even at South by Southwest [1:30:10-1:31:32]
• Connor – Says Austin is missing good radio show hosts (with bad phone feedback) [1:32:18-1:32:44]

Recurring jokes or gags

• Making fun of Connor (lives in mom’s basement/attic, doesn’t get vitamin D) [1:08:56-1:09:13]
• Spencer not wanting to come in anymore for morning show [1:03:44-1:04:11]
• CJ Morgan sound effects [1:04:09]
• The “putting you on the spot” segment with Matt’s mom [49:29]
• Connor’s phone feedback issues [1:32:18-1:32:44]
• Chewy not being able to tell time or use a calendar [1:29:22-1:30:00]
• “Damn boy, he’s thick” sound effect [50:29]

This or That segment

Participant: Matt’s mom (via phone at assisted living)

Question: Beatles or Rolling Stones? [47:52-48:17]

Answer: Rolling Stones (“They’re just bugs” – referring to Beatles)

Note: Matt explains this is part of a new segment called “Putting You on the Spot – Mom Edition” where he asks his mom the question of the day to keep things interesting during visits [48:51-49:29]

5 Paragraph Summary

The second third of the show begins with Matt discussing his visits to his mother at assisted living, where he’s started asking her the show’s “question of the day” to break up the monotony of health-related questions. He debuts “Putting You on the Spot – Mom Edition” with a Beatles vs. Rolling Stones question, which his mom answers by choosing the Stones, explaining the Beatles are “just bugs.” Matt jokes about potentially exploiting his parents for content, comparing it to parents exploiting children on Instagram, and noting he won’t be getting an inheritance anyway.

The show transitions to Austin news with discussion of new bills in the Texas House and Senate that could halt Project Connect, Austin’s voter-approved public transportation initiative. Bob is puzzled why lawmakers from Laredo, Houston, Lubbock, and other cities are so interested in regulating how Austin spends locally-raised money. Other news includes the arrival of a new professional women’s sports team called the Texas Smoke (though the actual sport remains unclear), and the revelation that Austin spends half a million dollars annually cleaning graffiti. Matt’s solution: stop cleaning it and embrace the European aesthetic.

The question of the day asks what Austin is missing as a city, expecting lighthearted answers about restaurants or entertainment venues. Instead, callers deliver surprisingly philosophical responses. Catherine argues Austin lacks respect for local musicians and small businesses that made the city great, criticizing South by Southwest for charging artists to apply while not paying them to perform. Indian Steve initially mentions the lack of good Indian food but pivots to say Austin lacks “self-respect,” having sold out to corporate interests just as India adopted flashy Western values without the substance.

The deeper conversation continues with Dan lamenting the loss of Austin’s “cosmic cowboy” culture embodied by Willie Nelson, Waylon Jennings, and venues like the Armadillo and Liberty Lunch. Matt pushes back, citing newer honky-tonk venues like White Horse, Sagebrush, Little Darlin’, and Sam’s Town Point as evidence the culture still exists if people look for it. The discussion touches on Austin’s choice years ago between tapping the brakes on growth or going “full tilt boogie,” with the consensus being Austin chose growth and is now facing the consequences of becoming less unique.

Throughout the segment, the hosts also discuss filling in for Bob’s upcoming vacation, considering various guest co-hosts including local comedians. They introduce the idea of a “caller bracket” competition inspired by CJ Morgan’s “Bracket of Brackets” segment. Bible Mike and Canyon call in from Horseshoe Bay, eagerly volunteering to be entered together as one unit. The show maintains its mix of local Austin issues, philosophical discussions about the city’s changing identity, and the hosts’ characteristic banter, with running jokes about Chewy’s inability to book guests or read a calendar, and Matt’s self-awareness about being perceived as bossy.

🕐 Third Hour Analysis 🕐

Analysis of Matt & Bob Show (03-10-2023) – Final Third

Food or restaurants talked about during this portion:

• Meat and Bread [01:43:46] – Restaurant featured prominently; Ernie called in to invite the hosts to try their meatball sandwich. They hand roll meatballs every morning. Hosts discussed visiting after the show.
• Meatball sandwiches [01:43:52] – Ernie mentioned he rolls meatballs every morning wanting Bob to visit
• Porchetta sandwich [01:45:26] – Matt mentioned wanting one along with meatballs
• Steak frites [01:45:45] – Special sandwich coming back Monday for South by Southwest
• Chili’s gift cards [01:58:02] – Bob guessed (incorrectly) these were in Justice’s envelope
• Kalahari and Schlitterbahn [01:34:46] – Waterparks mentioned as existing in Austin
• Lone Star beer [01:37:05] – Referenced in context of animatronic country bears bar concept

Any memorable moments during this portion:

• Caller phone call surprise [01:43:46] – Ernie from Meat and Bread called during the break specifically to talk to Bob about his meatball sandwiches, leading to friendly teasing about Bob not visiting
• Kiss is Right game show [01:48:46-01:55:10] – Enrique won Kiss concert tickets by correctly guessing merchandise prices, including nailing the $100 baseball jersey price exactly
• Justice’s gift reveal [01:57:03] – Former intern Justice sent free drink cards to Upstairs Circus (a DIY workshop bar where she works)
• Inappropriate family jokes escalation [02:03:30-02:09:00] – Extended uncomfortable comedy bit about Chewy’s mother that got increasingly inappropriate, with caller Adam defending Chewy
• Manny’s email rant [02:12:23] – Caller Manny complained about a sign shop refusing to do business with him because he doesn’t have an email address, despite offering cash

Any guests on the show:

• Ernie from Meat and Bread [01:43:46] – Restaurant employee/owner called to invite hosts down, discussed hand-rolling meatballs and the steak frites sandwich

Any callers this portion:

• Connor [01:32:46] – Discussed something about Bluetooth/yellow tooth
• Aaron [01:33:00] – Said Austin is missing a zoo (a big one like San Diego Zoo)
• Robert/Caller [01:34:43] – Mentioned needing more waterslides
• Caller about parking [01:35:08] – Said Austin is missing parking
• Steven [01:37:23] – Complained about lack of local music promotion, found Rickshaw Billies through the show
• Rick [01:39:05] – Said Austin is missing the tug-of-war between “Bubbles and Yuppies” (North vs South Austin)
• Rita [01:41:27] – Said Austin is missing affordable tickets to shows
• Dan [01:42:33] – Jokingly suggested Austin needs a topless car wash
• Adam [02:10:01] – Called to defend Chewy during inappropriate jokes about his mother
• Manny [02:11:42] – Long-time listener complained about sign shop requiring email, refused to take cash

What was the “Kick Out the Jams” segment about:

• Rickshaw Billies promotion [01:38:08] – Discussion of promoting local band Rickshaw Billies, with Steven mentioning he found them through the show (specifically through “Coyote”). They have a free show that night. Hosts committed to doing more local music promotion.

Any predictions made during this portion:

• Bob’s prediction about concerts [01:42:08] – “That ship has sailed” regarding affordable concert tickets returning; said the only reason to spend $1,000 on a show is to say you were there
• Downtown parking prediction [01:35:42] – Bob predicted they will never add more parking downtown because “the push is to keep you out of your car”

5 Paragraph Summary

The final portion of the show focused heavily on caller interactions about what Austin is missing as a city. Multiple callers chimed in with suggestions ranging from practical (a real zoo, better parking, affordable concert tickets) to nostalgic (Celebration Station, the North vs South tug-of-war tradition, animatronic rock bands like at old Chuck E. Cheese locations). The hosts riffed extensively on these ideas, with Bob proposing animatronic country bears at venues like Broken Spoke or Maynard’s where patrons could throw bottles at them. The conversation revealed both genuine nostalgia for old Austin and creative, absurdist solutions to the city’s growth challenges.

A highlight came when Ernie from Meat and Bread restaurant called during a break specifically to talk to Bob about finally coming to try their hand-rolled meatball sandwiches. The friendly harassment led to discussion of the restaurant’s offerings, including their popular porchetta and a steak frites special returning for South by Southwest. Bob initially committed to going after the show but quickly found an excuse about downtown traffic being difficult during SXSW, leading to jokes about his record-breaking speed in backing out of commitments. The hosts genuinely promoted the restaurant and discussed the improving sandwich scene in Austin.

The show featured their ongoing “Kiss is Right” contest, a Price is Right parody focused on Kiss merchandise pricing. Contestants Enrique and Louis competed by guessing prices of Kiss apparel items including a long-sleeve t-shirt ($55), a fanny pack/bum bag ($30), a bundle with vinyl and merchandise, a baby onesie ($25), and a Love Gun baseball jersey ($100). Enrique won by exactly nailing the $100 jersey price, earning tickets to Kiss’s October 29th show at the Moody Theater. The game showcased Bob’s deep knowledge of Kiss merchandise while providing entertainment through the absurdity of the products and prices.

A notable moment occurred when former intern Justice sent the hosts free drink cards to Upstairs Circus, a DIY workshop bar where customers can make leather goods, jewelry, wooden items and other crafts while drinking. The hosts were impressed by the concept, seeing it as a more appealing version of paint-and-sip establishments. Matt accidentally revealed that Chewy had been receiving invitations from Justice but hadn’t shared them with the group, leading to jokes about Chewy trying to visit her alone. The segment included discussion of their upcoming rock and roll trivia event at Moontower Saloon on March 26th.

The show took an uncomfortable turn with an extended bit about Chewy’s mother that escalated into increasingly inappropriate territory, with Chewy making jokes about his own family that the hosts questioned. Caller Adam phoned in to defend Chewy, sharing that he also grew up with a single mom. The final caller, Manny, provided comic relief by complaining about a sign shop that refused to do business with him because he lacked an email address and wouldn’t accept cash payment, despite being legal tender. The show ended with Bob heading into vacation and reminders about their upcoming trivia event at Moontower Saloon.