🎙️ First Hour Analysis 🎙️

Analysis of Matt & Bob Show 03-24-2023

-Is it a Hot Dog Friday Show?

• No specific mention of “Hot Dog Friday” in this portion

-What food items/restaurants were talked about?

• Tony C’s Coal Fired Pizza (00:20:01-21:23) – New York style coal-fired pizza at Avery Ranch and Bee Cave locations. Pizza of the month: sausage and peppers. Two for Tuesday deal, Unwind Wednesday (half-price wine). Matt mentioned the chopped salad and hot Italian beef sandwich with garlic knot
• Jim’s Restaurant (22:01-23:58) – Bob and Chewy visited, discussed their breakfast items, particularly hash browns. Chewy got “rushless roundup” and cup of chili as appetizer
• Cookies from Cookie Greg (06:00)
• Tacos (06:09) – showed up at the station
• Arizona Iced Tea (07:47) – jokingly compared to xerox paper material

-Were there any news stories talked about during this portion?

No traditional news stories were discussed in this portion. The show focused on entertainment, personal anecdotes, and rock and roll news.

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

Timestamp: 10:52-19:34

The segment featured weird things that online therapists did during sessions, compiled from Reddit:

• Therapist driving during rush hour traffic while conducting session
• Therapist eating lunch during session
• Therapist’s husband walked into room during session
• Therapist wearing full gas mask due to construction workers in hallway
• Therapist drinking wine during session with patient trying to quit drinking
• Therapist vaping during session
• Therapist making dinner and yelling at children, changed a diaper mid-session
• Therapist complaining about only making $175 for session while on beachfront patio
• Couples counselor saying “some people just aren’t compatible”

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

• 00:45-02:00: Matt’s elaborate introduction for Chewy as “hardest working man in show business” and “future senator in the state of Texas”
• 05:38: Discussion about TV news personalities being “bonafide celebrities” and using holograms like Santa Claus
• 07:47: “Arizona iced tea is just liquified Xerox paper”
• 08:01-09:09: Matt discussing his old college film scripts, particularly the pizza delivery premise
• 16:18-17:00: Discussion about therapist drinking wine with patient trying to quit – “It could be grape juice, we don’t know”
• 26:31: Bob: “Nobody celebrates the 31st anything. Not even Baskin-Robbins does”
• 45:00-45:52: Old Man Dan knowing “the legal age of consent in Arkansas” and all 50 states “and Puerto Rico”

-Were there any phone callers this portion? Who and what was the call about?

Timestamp: 42:00-46:50

Caller: Old Man Dan – Called to check if they were experiencing “range anxiety” with the Tesla electric vehicles he lent them. Discussion included:

• Where to charge the vehicles (superchargers vs. level 2 chargers)
• Charging costs ($25 for 6 months unlimited with Austin Energy, or $2/hour with credit card)
• Locations of chargers around Austin (city parks, parking garages, Whole Foods, Central Market)
• Plans to swap cars at Moon Tower Saloon on Sunday at 3pm

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

Timestamp: 28:00-38:00

Bob’s Rock and Roll News opened with Pink Floyd celebrating the 50th anniversary of “Dark Side of the Moon” with a special book release. This album-sized package features rare and unseen photography revealing the visual conception of the original album artwork, along with backstage and onstage photos from the album tours spanning 1972 to 1975. The 60-page book is also available inside the $250 50th anniversary box set, which includes various remasterings and digital surround sound versions of the iconic album.

The segment covered multiple tour postponements and artist health issues. Night Ranger announced they were postponing several California, Utah, and Nevada shows until October due to band member Jack Blades being hospitalized. The band apologized to fans and emphasized they were prioritizing Jack’s health and safety on the advice of medical staff. Bob also mentioned that many rock artists have been getting sick and postponing shows recently.

Neil Young made headlines by calling out Ticketmaster for high ticket prices and fees in a post on his website titled “Concert Touring is Broken.” Young explained that fans were sending him letters blaming him for $3,000 tickets to his benefit concerts, even though that money doesn’t go to him or the benefit. He expressed frustration that artists have to worry about ripped-off fans blaming them for Ticketmaster add-ons and scalpers, concluding that concert tours are no longer fun.

The Jonas Brothers announced their sixth studio album, simply titled “The Album,” which they claim is the best body of work they’ve done in their career. Bob expressed skepticism about both the quality claim and the lack of creativity in the album title, questioning how they could call it their best work while showing so little imagination in naming it. He noted the irony of the band, now in their 30s, still making “boppity bop rock” music.

In celebrity collaboration news, Nikki Sixx from Mötley Crüe revealed he played bass on a song for Dolly Parton’s upcoming rock album. The album is being created as Dolly’s gesture after being inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, though Bob noted “no one really asked for it.” The album will feature multiple major artists including Paul McCartney. Bob concluded the segment with Rock and Roll News Junior, featuring Ed Sheeran’s new album “Subtract” and single “Eyes Close,” which includes a video about grief featuring a blue monster allegory. The rock and roll salute went out to young listener Mia, who listens with her mom Leslie on the way to school.

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

Timestamp: 37:02-37:27

Yes, Mia received the rock and roll salute. Her mom Leslie called in (mentioned as calling yesterday) and said they both listen to rock and roll news together on the way to the dropout zone (school).

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

• Pink Floyd
• Night Ranger
• Neil Young
• Jonas Brothers
• Mötley Crüe (Nikki Sixx)
• Dolly Parton (upcoming rock album)
• Paul McCartney (collaborating with Dolly Parton)
• Ed Sheeran
• T-Rex (show opening)

-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 typical Friday celebration and elaborate introductions of the hosts. Matt gave flowery introductions to both Chewy and Bob, with running jokes about their various accomplishments and personas. The conversation quickly turned to the Match Play golf tournament happening in Austin, with jokes about TV news personalities getting invited to all the exclusive events while radio personalities don’t. They discussed the media rivalry between television and radio, with observations about TV personalities being treated as “bonafide celebrities” who get “all the jack” and free tickets to events.

A significant portion of the show was dedicated to discussing restaurants and food. Tony C’s Coal Fired Pizza received an extensive sponsorship read from Matt, highlighting their coal-fired ovens, pizza of the month, and various deals. This led to a conversation about Bob and Chewy’s recent visit to Jim’s Restaurant, where they raved about the hash browns being the “star of the dish.” The discussion revealed that Matt, surprisingly, has never been to Jim’s despite knowing all the stories from comics who used to hang out there. The conversation covered proper hash brown preparation technique, the importance of having a flat top griddle, and various menu items.

The show featured a “Click Click Boom” segment where Bob shared stories from Reddit about weird experiences people had with online therapists. These ranged from therapists driving during sessions to wearing gas masks, drinking wine, and even changing diapers mid-session. The segment sparked discussion about the quality and professionalism of online therapy services. The portion concluded with a call from Old Man Dan checking in about the Tesla electric vehicles he had lent to the hosts, providing detailed information about charging stations and options around Austin. Throughout, there were running jokes about Burt Reynolds movies, with the revelation that Chewy had never seen classics like “Smokey and the Bandit” or “Boogie Nights,” leading to movie trivia and discussion about Reynolds’ career and personality.

⏰ Second Hour Analysis ⏰

Matt & Bob Show Analysis (Second Third) – 03-24-2023

Food items/restaurants talked about

• Moon Tower Saloon (47:00-49:00) – Location mentioned as Way South Austin, off Manchaca, meetup planned for Sunday at 3 o’clock
• Pizza Hut (01:06:19) – Referenced old phone number 459-2222
• Mr. Gaddy’s Pizza (01:06:19) – Mentioned delivery service
• Tony C’s (01:07:00) – Brief mention
• Best Stop Food Market (52:40-54:10) – Small food market near airport in Del Valle, sign fell apart during storm to read “jizz” instead of “gizzards”
• Tacos and donuts (01:29:23) – Mentioned as part of studio image

News stories talked about during this portion

• Senate Bill 3 (SB 3) (49:27-50:28) – Texas Senate unanimously approved bill to increase homestead exemption from $40,000 to $70,000 for property tax relief
• Senate Bill 4 (49:58-50:02) – Would funnel at least $5.38 billion into public schools
• Burying power lines (50:43-51:05) – City moving forward with looking into burying all power lines in Austin
• Eviction filings on the rise (50:51-51:31) – Filings up about 80% to standard levels after COVID protections ended; concerns about growing homeless situation
• Zilker Park parking fees (51:59-53:29) – Austin Parks and Recreation adding automated pay stations; $7/day fee starting May 1st; currently only charges March-September on weekends/holidays/special events; Zilker train still not running
• Deaf woman arrested at airport (54:35-57:06) – 71-year-old deaf woman at Austin airport missed plane due to gate change she couldn’t hear; broken arm during arrest by APD; spent weekend in jail; strip searched; unable to communicate without hearing aid charger; now suing the city

Predictions made during this portion

• CJ’s birthday party outcomes (01:01:24-01:06:52) – Matt predicts CJ will embarrass himself, start fires, possibly someone will get injured, CJ will come back with one less eyebrow

Interesting facts shared during this portion

• Phone numbers (01:06:19) – Old Pizza Hut number was 459-2222; jail release number is 444-4444 or 777-7777
• Resumes (01:22:02-01:25:19) – Matt has never written a resume for any job he’s ever had, considers it a point of pride
• Canyon Lake location (01:04:52-01:06:52) – About an hour drive from Austin

Phone callers this portion

• Tesla Dan (47:00-48:00) – Regular caller, mentioned getting his own sound effect button and intro; plug valued at $10,000-$15,000
• Manny (01:13:55-01:16:45) – Called about stolen valor (people lying about military service); specifically mentioned someone lying about being a Marine (said basic training was in South Carolina when it’s actually North Carolina); also called Trump “the biggest liar” and said he should be arrested like the deaf woman at the airport was
• Sam (01:17:00-01:17:30) – Called about lying to dentist about flossing teeth
• Tim (01:19:31-01:21:07) – Called about lying to his wife about presents; creates elaborate lies to hide gifts because she’s impatient and curious; hides presents in closet she never goes in
• Connor (01:21:07-01:22:02) – Regular caller who joked that “love you guys, love the show” is a common lie; on break at work (starts at 6am); recurring joke about not liking the hosts

Funny or memorable quotes this portion

• “We don’t always behave in our own best interest.” – Tim (01:20:18), discussing his wife trying to find out what presents he got her
• “Here lies Matt Bearden. Never tried.” – Matt (01:23:00), joking about never having written a resume
• “Why is the font that big? That looks like my grandfather’s text messages.” – Producer commenting on Chewy’s resume (01:23:28)
• “I’m gonna get a fork. And I’m going to get it engraved with the phrase, we don’t always act in our best self-interest. And I’m going to give that fork to Chewy.” – Matt (01:20:48)
• “Better to have it and not need it” – Chewy (01:26:46), explaining why they have random items like a boxing bell in the studio
• “Collecting guns, making lists of the names of my fellow co-workers.” – Matt (01:24:19), joking about fake resume hobbies

Guests in the studio or special visitors

• Adam Conover (01:07:07-01:29:23) – From “Adam Ruins Everything”; performing at Cap City Comedy Club; first time on the show; hosts discussed him extensively before his arrival; Chewy cleaned microphone muff and ordered food in preparation; Matt noted Adam went to great university and has had successful career with ambition and “chutzpah”; has documentaries on Netflix

Recurring jokes or gags

• Connor’s calls (01:21:07-01:22:02) – Running joke where Connor calls in with the same format every day: taking the call topic and making it about how he doesn’t like the hosts
• CJ’s tendency to start fires (01:02:29-01:03:00) – Referenced multiple times: started fire in Bob’s backyard, started another fire at another house
• Tesla Dan plugs (47:00-48:00) – Joke about how much promotion Moon Tower Saloon is getting; “plug valued at $10,000-$15,000”
• Chewy’s weight/diet (01:12:20-01:12:49) – Matt tells Chewy to “put the fork down” regarding high blood pressure
• Studio being messy (01:25:30-01:27:30) – “It’s three dudes, we don’t take care of it”; described as having hot sauce bar, beard trimmer, bucket of ketchup, boxing bell, board games, cookies everywhere

5-Paragraph Summary

The middle portion of this show begins with Tesla Dan calling in and receiving extensive on-air promotion for an upcoming Moon Tower Saloon meetup on Sunday at 3 o’clock, where all three hosts will be present for rock and roll news trivia. The hosts joke about how valuable Dan’s endorsement is, estimating it at $10,000-$15,000. This leads into headline time where Matt covers several significant Austin news stories, including Senate Bills 3 and 4 which would provide property tax relief and fund public schools, and the troubling rise in eviction filings which have increased 80% post-COVID.

The most impactful news story discussed involves a 71-year-old deaf woman who was arrested at Austin’s airport after missing her flight due to a gate change she couldn’t hear announced. The woman, who had visible hearing aids, ended up with a broken arm during her arrest by APD, spent the entire weekend in jail unable to communicate without her hearing aid charger, and was strip searched. She is now suing the city, and the hosts express outrage at the situation, with Matt stating he doesn’t understand how policies could identify this elderly woman as a threat. Additional local news includes new $7/day parking fees coming to Zilker Park starting May 1st, and the Zilker train remaining non-operational.

A significant portion of the show focuses on Matt’s anxiety about attending CJ’s birthday celebration at a river house on Canyon Lake. CJ’s fiancée organized the overnight trip, and Matt expresses concern about CJ’s history of starting fires and causing chaos. The conversation reveals interesting dynamics, with Matt joking that CJ is a “buffoon” and “Peter Pan” who collects Legos at age 40. Despite his reservations, Matt seems resigned to attending since his wife arranged it, though he wishes he could just day-trip rather than spend the night.

The Question of the Day segment explores common lies people tell, generating engaging caller participation. The hosts theorize that people frequently lie about how much they paid for homes and cars, how much they drink to their doctors, and whether they’ve been flossing to their dentists. Callers share various lies including Tim’s elaborate deceptions to hide presents from his impatient wife, Manny’s stories about stolen valor and his political opinions about Trump, and Sam’s admission about lying to his dentist. The conversation reveals a cultural tendency, particularly in the South, to lie to spare others’ feelings rather than being direct.

The show concludes with preparation for guest Adam Conover’s arrival, highlighting Chewy’s unusual level of effort in preparing the studio. For the first time anyone can remember, Chewy actually cleaned a microphone muff using tape, ordered food, and set up headphones in advance—actions typically reserved for after guests arrive. The hosts discuss Adam’s success, noting he attended a great university and carved out his own niche with shows like “Adam Ruins Everything” and Netflix documentaries, representing the kind of ambition and “chutzpah” they admittedly lack. Matt has never written a resume and considers this a point of pride, while Chewy reveals he has a four-page resume, which the others mock mercilessly.

🕐 Third Hour Analysis 🕐

Analysis of Matt & Bob Show (03-24-2023) – Final Third

Food or Restaurants Talked About

• 01:29:59 – Donuts and tacos mentioned as being delivered to the studio
• 01:46:52 – Matt mentions going to movies and having lunches with visiting comedians during their stays
• 02:12:08 – Matt references “great barbecue” available in Austin

Any Guests on the Show?

• 01:31:27 – Adam Conover (comedian, host of “Adam Ruins Everything” and “The G-Word”) joined as the main guest
• Performing at Cap City Comedy Club that weekend
• Known for his distinctive hair and educational comedy content
• Previously created content for CollegeHumor
• Has done work with Obama’s production company Higher Ground
• Known for his Netflix documentary “The G-Word” about government

Any Callers This Portion?

• 01:55:09 – Multiple callers and people showed up in studio during Adam’s interview (described as “nine sweaty dudes”)
• Matt noted it was unusual to have so many people show up for a male guest (typically only happens for female guests)

Any Interesting Facts Shared During This Portion?

• 01:33:03 – Adam uses Hans de Fuko “Quicksand” hair product and blow-dries his hair for volume
• 01:34:54 – The secret to good hair is blow-drying technique, not just the product
• 01:36:11 – Adam started at CollegeHumor as a sketch writer, writing two sketches per week
• 01:37:03 – CollegeHumor was killed by Facebook
• 01:37:28 – True TV was attempting to compete with Comedy Central when they picked up “Adam Ruins Everything”
• 01:38:28 – AT&T bought Time Warner and shut down most smaller channels except shows like Impractical Jokers
• 01:38:38 – Adam made 65 episodes of “Adam Ruins Everything” over 4-5 years
• 01:39:56 – Adam has a bachelor’s degree in philosophy from Bard College
• 01:40:21 – Bard College is located 20-30 minutes from Woodstock, NY
• 01:40:33 – Bob Dylan’s “The pump don’t work because the vandal stole the handle” may reference a pump on Bard’s campus
• 01:40:53 – Steely Dan and Chevy Chase also attended Bard College
• 01:41:52 – Adam had ADD as a child and used to bite other kids in elementary school
• 01:41:54 – His new stand-up hour is entirely about ADD and getting yelled at as a kid
• 01:47:21 – Matt spotted the AT&T girl (Milana Vayntrub) crying in the Tony Robbins documentary, revealing it used actors
• 01:48:02 – Adam knows the AT&T girl personally from LA comedy circles
• 01:49:05 – Adam did a TikTok for Axe body spray for money
• 01:50:51 – Apart from top-level comedians like Brian Regan and Nikki Glaser, most stand-up comedians struggle to make a living solely from stand-up
• 01:52:06 – Last year was the first year Adam made enough from touring alone to make a living
• 01:52:36 – He made about the same amount from six sponsored TikToks as he did from a year of touring
• 01:52:58 – Adam is a birdwatcher and brings binoculars on the road
• 01:53:23 – He uses an app to track birds and gets a year-end “Spotify Wrapped” style summary
• 01:53:52 – Green parrots in LA and Austin are non-native (released pets from Mexico)
• 01:54:06 – These parrots are endangered in their native Mexico habitat
• 01:54:16 – The largest population of this parrot species now lives in Los Angeles, keeping the species alive
• 02:00:17 – Every weather prediction on TV originates from government data
• 02:00:33 – The government employs thousands of scientists at weather stations
• 02:00:49 – NOAA and Air Force pilots fly planes directly through hurricanes repeatedly to measure wind speed and rotational speed
• 02:00:58 – Adam’s crew flew through Hurricane Sam in 2021 for “The G-Word”
• 02:02:19 – The hurricane hunter planes are cargo planes full of electronic equipment, not regular passenger planes
• 02:03:04 – Inside the eye of a hurricane is perfectly calm with blue sky and ocean visible
• 02:03:17 – The eye wall appears as a cliff face made of clouds
• 02:03:32 – Hurricane hunter pilots could make more money flying private jets but choose government work for the mission
• 02:06:07 – Adam describes his income level as comparable to “the number two dentist in a small city”
• 02:07:43 – Even successful TV hosts like Stephen Colbert only make about 1% of what their show brings in
• 02:09:52 – Adam interviewed President Obama for “The G-Word” and confronted him about drone strikes
• 02:10:08 – He intentionally made the interview contentious rather than softball questions

Any Memorable Moments During This Portion?

• 01:29:57 – Discussion about the studio being messy with half-drunk water bottles everywhere
• 01:31:08 – Matt and Bob discussing Adam’s great hair before he arrived, glad they got the “butt kissing stuff out of the way”
• 01:32:53 – Extended conversation about hair products and styling techniques with detailed product recommendations
• 01:34:27 – Matt’s insomnia story about spending 2 hours at 1am on the Hans de Fuko website learning about hair product application
• 01:35:11 – Joke about a crane operator 18 stories up learning about blow-drying technique
• 01:41:42 – Adam sharing he used to bite other kids in elementary school
• 01:42:14 – Running joke about Pete Holmes and Shane Moss being extremely tall, making Matt feel like their child
• 01:47:05 – Matt’s story about ruining his wife’s enjoyment of the Tony Robbins documentary by identifying actors
• 01:47:35 – Revealing the crying woman was the AT&T girl, then Adam casually mentioning he knows her
• 01:49:25 – Bob’s confession about doing ads for “vitamin beer” and “clear beer” in the 90s
• 01:54:38 – Discussion about Austin’s bats potentially being gentrified out of downtown
• 01:55:09 – Observation that many random guys showed up to see Adam (usually only happens for female guests)
• 02:01:57 – Describing hurricane hunter flights as incredibly turbulent cargo planes where crew members walk around unstrapped
• 02:03:00 – Adam’s emotional reaction to breaking through into the eye of Hurricane Sam
• 02:04:32 – Joke about the government being “50% lizard people, 50% committed public servants”
• 02:09:33 – Adam describing intentionally planning to piss off President Obama during their interview
• 02:10:17 – Obama’s visible reaction of “Oh my god, this guy, why did I agree to do this?”
• 02:12:08 – Final joke about Adam looking around the room “filled with nine sweaty dudes and taco wrappers”

Any Predictions Made During This Portion?

• 01:56:27 – Matt jokingly predicts Adam will work hard, an opening will come up, but it will be filled with an AI hologram, relegating Adam to morning radio

5-Paragraph Summary

The final third of this March 24, 2023 episode featured comedian and TV host Adam Conover as the main guest, discussing his career, stand-up comedy, and various creative projects. The conversation began with the hosts praising Adam’s distinctive hair and approachable personality, noting how unusual it was for someone successful in entertainment to seem genuinely nice. Adam shared his hair care secrets, revealing that the key isn’t the product (though he uses Hans de Fuko Quicksand) but rather the blow-drying technique, leading to an extended and humorous discussion about male grooming habits.

Adam discussed his career trajectory from CollegeHumor sketch writer to hosting “Adam Ruins Everything” on TruTV, emphasizing how much of his success came from being in the right place at the right time. He explained that he wrote himself into his first sketch, which proved to be a smart career move when the show was picked up for television. The conversation touched on the brutal realities of the entertainment industry, including how Facebook killed CollegeHumor and how AT&T’s acquisition of Time Warner led to the cancellation of most TruTV programming except for “Impractical Jokers.” Despite creating 65 episodes over 4-5 years, Adam maintained perspective about the fleeting nature of television success.

The discussion took an interesting turn when exploring Adam’s Netflix documentary “The G-Word” about government, which was produced by the Obamas’ production company Higher Ground. Adam shared a remarkable experience of flying through Hurricane Sam in 2021 with NOAA scientists, describing the terror of intentionally flying into turbulence and the breathtaking beauty of breaking through into the calm eye of the hurricane. He used this as an example of incredible government work that goes unnoticed, explaining that every weather forecast originates from government data collected by dedicated scientists and pilots who could make more money in the private sector but choose public service for the mission.

The conversation became particularly compelling when Adam discussed his interview with President Obama for “The G-Word,” revealing that he intentionally planned confrontational questions about drone strikes and the 2008 financial bailouts rather than giving softball questions. He explained his philosophy of needing to challenge even powerful figures, noting Obama’s visible frustration but appreciation for a more honest conversation. This led to broader discussions about success, ambition, and money in entertainment, with Adam comparing his income to “the number two dentist in a small city” and noting that even successful hosts like Stephen Colbert only make about 1% of what their shows generate.

Throughout the interview, Adam demonstrated genuine humility and self-awareness, discussing his ADD diagnosis, his hobby of birdwatching while on tour, and his philosophy of balancing ambition with gratitude for present circumstances. He emphasized that while drive and wanting more keeps him going, he makes a conscious effort to enjoy his current success through activities like meet-and-greets after shows. The conversation revealed a thoughtful performer who understands the economics and realities of entertainment while maintaining integrity and pursuing meaningful work, ending with promotion of his weekend shows at Cap City Comedy Club and Bob’s upcoming rock and roll trivia event at Moon Tower Saloon.