🎙️ First Hour Analysis 🎙️

Analysis of Matt & Bob Show 05-11-2023

Food items/restaurants talked about:

• Tacos (01:27 – mentioned for intern Abigail)
• Whataburger (11:26 – mentioned in context of location tracking)
• Starbucks (12:01 – Chewy’s in-and-out approach to Pornhub compared to Starbucks)
• Hot sauce (15:00 – Chewy ordering on Amazon)
• Exotic snacks/exotic food (16:54 – Chewy searches for these)
• Sandwich/roast beef sandwich (20:00 – in context of Google AI search example)
• Doritos and Kit Kat bar (24:38 – caller Dan’s example of AI predicting wants)
• Baked beans from ’76 (25:40 – old man fart joke)

News stories talked about during this portion:

• Google’s AI chat features coming to core search engine (19:03)
• Frank Kozik’s passing – former Austin artist (42:07)
• Blanton Museum of Art reopening/grand opening celebration (45:17)
• Austin public arts grants open calls (46:59)

“Click Click Boom” segment:

Timestamp: 10:55

Clickbait news mentioned:

• Average smartphone users don’t understand app tracking and what information they’re sharing (11:05)
• Discussion of how apps use confusing language in tracking prompts to get users to accept
• 76% of users haven’t turned off any tracking despite privacy being their top concern (14:29)

Funny moments or memorable quotes during this portion:

• “I want someone, just in case I have a heart attack here, I want them all to know, not that Waterburger’s gonna come and help me” – Chewy (11:26)
• “I could never, because as soon as I’m done, I’m disinterested” – Chewy on Pornhub comments (11:47)
• “When I’m done at the orgy, I’m leaving. I’m not gonna stick around.” – Chewy (12:01)
• “That’s the butt plug I want. I don’t want you to show me different variations.” – Matt (13:45)
• “Eventually, there’ll be AI and technology that tells you your body temp and when you’re about to fart” – Chewy (04:53)
• The entire dream sequence where Chewy and Matt kill a hostage-taking child by slamming him into an SUV (05:51-06:14)
• Matt’s AI dream about testing AIs and one concluding all humans are orchids (07:05-08:25)
• “You need to know when an old man’s gonna fart” – Caller Dan (25:26)

Phone callers this portion:

Dan (23:41-25:50)

• Called to agree with Matt about AI convenience
• Discussed how AI will predict what you want before you search
• Mentioned having crazy dreams like Matt
• Pitched the “fart indicator” for lazy boy chairs as a million dollar idea

Bob’s Rock and Roll News segment:

Bob’s Rock and Roll News covered several significant music industry stories. The segment began with a celebratory announcement that The Beatles’ “Here Comes the Sun” became the first Beatles song to hit one billion streams on Spotify, taking approximately 50 years to achieve this milestone. The song, penned by George Harrison from the Abbey Road album, became the 406th track to join Spotify’s Billions Club. Bob noted the irony that “the quiet one” in the Beatles wrote their first billion-stream song, and mentioned that Drake had been the first artist to reach a billion plays on Spotify seven years ago with “One Dance.”

Former Metallica bassist Jason Newsted made headlines by discussing the band’s power dynamics, stating that Metallica was essentially controlled by James Hetfield and Lars Ulrich while other members were “second-class citizens.” However, Newsted tempered his criticism with a compliment, calling them “the best garage duo ever.” Bob seemed uncertain whether this was truly criticism or a backhanded compliment. Other news included Blink-182 covering Taylor Swift’s “We Are Never Ever Getting Back Together” during their Detroit show, possibly as a fan grab to attract Swift’s audience to their reunion tour.

The segment also covered the launch of Syd Barrett’s official YouTube channel by his estate, featuring the late Pink Floyd co-founder’s solo work. Barrett, who died in 2006 at age 60, was honored by Pink Floyd in songs like “Shine On You Crazy Diamond.” A lighter story involved a dog named Buddy Holly, a Petit Basset Griffon Vendéen, winning Best in Show at the 147th Westminster Dog Show. Bob humorously discussed the judge’s examination of the dogs and expressed his preference for seeing working dogs win over small breeds. The news concluded with Rock and Roll News Junior, featuring Mother’s Day playlist suggestions including Tupac’s “Dear Mama,” Backstreet Boys’ “The Perfect Fan,” Drake’s “Look What You’ve Done,” and Ozzy Osbourne’s “Mama I’m Coming Home.”

Rock and roll shoutout/salute:

Gabriel Padilla (38:10) – Received a shout out for sending Bob information about the band The Warning, three sisters from Mexico aged 23 to 18, who will be playing at the Scoot Inn.

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

• The Beatles
• Drake
• Metallica
• Blink-182
• Taylor Swift
• Pink Floyd
• Syd Barrett (solo artist)
• Tupac
• Backstreet Boys
• *NSYNC
• Christina Aguilera
• Danzig
• LL Cool J
• Kanye West
• Ozzy Osbourne
• The Warning (mentioned in shoutout)

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

The show opened with Matt and Chewy discussing Bob’s absence due to attending a funeral, while introducing intern Abigail on her final day. The conversation quickly turned to sleep issues, with both hosts discussing exhaustion and bizarre dreams. Matt shared an elaborate dream where he and Chewy were held hostage by small children and ended up killing one by slamming him into an SUV with Matt’s truck. Chewy reciprocated with his own strange dream where the three hosts were hired by the U.S. government to test AIs that existed in boxes, with one AI convinced all humans were orchids. The discussion evolved into talk about AI technology, lazy boy recliners with advanced features like massage functions and cup holders, and jokes about developing a “fart alarm” technology.

The Click Click Boom segment focused on smartphone app tracking and user privacy concerns. Matt discussed how average users don’t understand how app tracking works despite it being their top concern. The hosts debated the value of tracking, with Chewy arguing he likes having products suggested to him based on his browsing history, while Matt questioned why people don’t turn off tracking if they’re so concerned about privacy. The conversation revealed that 76% of users haven’t disabled tracking despite claiming privacy is a major concern. They also discussed specific apps, with Matt pointing out that having the Amazon app is particularly invasive as it tracks users even when not actively browsing.

News stories included the announcement of Google implementing AI chat features into their core search engine, fundamentally changing how the simple Google search page has looked for 25 years. The hosts debated whether AI would be beneficial or threatening, with Chewy remaining optimistic that humans would maintain an artistic edge while Matt expressed more concern based on expert warnings. A caller named Dan agreed with Chewy’s perspective on AI convenience. The show also covered the passing of former Austin artist Frank Kozik at age 61, who was influential in defining the visual aesthetic of Austin’s music scene in the late 80s and early 90s through his iconic poster art for bands like Nirvana and Soundgarden. The segment concluded with information about the Blanton Museum of Art’s grand reopening celebration and available public arts grants for Austin artists.

⏰ Second Hour Analysis ⏰

Analysis of Matt & Bob Radio Show Transcript (Second Third)

Food Items/Restaurants Talked About

• Jif peanut butter – Greg Warren sold it for 10 years for Procter & Gamble (multiple timestamps around 1:05:00-1:06:00)
• Duncan Hines – Mentioned by Greg Warren as one of the products he sold (50:37)
• Folgers coffee – Another Procter & Gamble product Greg sold (50:37)
• Crisco – Greg sold Crisco products, specifically mentioned 48-ounce oil (50:37, 1:19:00)
• Cake mix – Greg mentioned running an 89-cent cake mix deal in Houston during holidays (1:09:00)
• H-E-B brand products – Discussion about H-E-B’s store brands including Central Market and Hill Country Fair (1:07:00)
• Laura Scudder peanut butter – Natural peanut butter that requires stirring (1:06:00)
• Fiesta Marts – Houston grocery chain mentioned (1:05:00)

News Stories Talked About During This Portion

• Austin public art grant – $3.5 million opportunity for large-scale artwork installation (48:14-48:32)
• Austin Travis County EMS response teams – Planning quick response teams on four-wheelers at Rainey Street near the water due to drownings (49:22-49:55)
• Daniel Perry sentencing – Sentenced to 25 years in prison for murder during protests; drove into protesters and shot someone; governor planning to request pardon (50:04-51:24)

Predictions Made During This Portion

• Greg Warren’s next special timeline – Jokingly predicted his next peanut butter special would be out in “2034” based on his slow writing progress that morning (1:17:00)

Interesting Facts Shared During This Portion

• “Nonce” origin – British prison slang, acronym for “Not On Normal Courtyard Exercise,” means sex offender (1:24:00-1:26:00)
• Greg Warren’s sales career – Worked for Procter & Gamble for 10 years selling Jif, Folgers, Duncan Hines, and Crisco, started in Texas/Houston, was making six figures when he quit (1:05:00-1:10:00)
• Awesome Grant – Austin grant worth about half a million dollars for two artists per year; Annie Lewis mentioned as a recipient who bought a house with it (53:00-54:00)
• Shelf placement strategy – In grocery retail, bottom shelf is the worst placement; eye level is premium; store brands can place themselves at eye level unfairly (1:18:00-1:19:00)

Phone Callers This Portion

• Kevin – Called multiple times; self-described as “five out of ten” high; works in appliance maintenance; knew Garrett Foster (the protest victim); mentioned artist Annie Lewis and the Awesome Grant; discussed fixing appliances including Bob’s ice maker; producers noted he seemed higher than he claimed (52:00-1:02:00)

Funny or Memorable Quotes This Portion

• Greg Warren on peanut butter special: “Only one person in the city got lucky enough to spray paint I love you so much on the side of a building and become famous. The rest of you gotta do some work.” (49:05)
• Greg Warren: “Some people are saying it’s one of the top three peanut butter based stand up comedy specials of 2023” (56:40)
• Greg on natural peanut butter: “Oh, now I’m supposed to help you make the peanut butter? Why don’t you just hand me a bag of peanuts and a hammer next time? I’ll smash them up myself, okay? I’m the eater here. You’re the maker. Let’s remember that.” (1:06:12)
• Kevin on toaster maintenance: “It needs to be emptied out whenever it gets full, man. I don’t know.” (1:00:59)
• Matt to Bob: “You don’t want to be at Bob’s eye level” (referring to bottom shelf placement) (1:18:48)
• Uncle Earl (Greg Warren character): “Well, I don’t care for that either. I mean, I don’t care for… You’re good boys… sat around smoking that alfalfa weed like you boys do. I tell you, it ruins your judgment and it ruins, you got no gumption.” (1:19:00-1:22:00)

Guests in the Studio or Special Visitors

• Greg Warren – Comedian called in by phone (not in studio); discussed his new special “The Salesman” on YouTube/NateLand, directed by Nate Bargatze; former Procter & Gamble salesman; performed his “Uncle Earl” character (1:03:00-1:23:00)

Recurring Jokes or Gags

• “Is it lovely this time of year?” – Running joke about English towns Sheffield and Derbyshire being “lovely this time of year” (1:24:00, 1:28:00)
• British accent attempts – Matt and Bob attempting various bad British accents when discussing the Sheffield story (1:24:00-1:25:00)
• Bob’s broken ice maker – Ongoing discussion about Bob’s Samsung refrigerator ice maker that never works properly (58:00-1:00:00)
• Chewy being high – References to producer Chewy being “seven or eight out of ten” (1:02:00)

Summary

This portion of the Matt & Bob show from May 11, 2023, featured a mix of local Austin news, caller interactions, and an interview with comedian Greg Warren. The hosts opened with Austin headlines, including a $3.5 million public art grant opportunity, new EMS quick response teams being deployed at Rainey Street due to recent drownings, and the controversial sentencing of Daniel Perry to 25 years for murder during protests, with the governor promising to seek a pardon.

The show took an entertaining turn with caller Kevin, who works in appliance maintenance and called in while admittedly “five out of ten” high. Kevin shared information about the Austin “Awesome Grant” for artists and attempted to diagnose Bob’s perpetually broken Samsung ice maker, leading to humorous exchanges about toaster maintenance and the fundamentals of appliance repair. The hosts playfully mocked Kevin’s expertise, with Matt joking about turning his oven’s cheese buildup into “lava crust.”

The highlight of this segment was an interview with comedian Greg Warren, promoting his new special “The Salesman” on YouTube’s NateLand channel, directed by Nate Bargatze. Warren revealed his unexpected background as a Procter & Gamble salesman for ten years, selling Jif peanut butter, Folgers coffee, Duncan Hines cake mix, and Crisco products throughout Texas. He shared entertaining stories about the cutthroat world of peanut butter sales, including battles for shelf placement and a humiliating incident where a buyer put Crisco on the bottom shelf as punishment.

Warren discussed his transition from a six-figure sales career to stand-up comedy, his friendship with Nate Bargatze dating back 10-15 years, and his extensive touring schedule of about 48 weeks per year. He performed his beloved “Uncle Earl” character for Bob, who had been requesting it for weeks. The interview showcased Warren’s likeable, relatable humor and his unique journey from corporate sales to successful comedy career.

The segment concluded with “Nods to the Odds,” featuring bizarre news stories from England, including a man who beat his neighbor to death with a sack of Pokemon cards after being called a “nonce” (British slang for sex offender), and a 69-year-old driver who had been driving without a license for 50 years without a single accident or ticket before being caught bragging about it on Twitter.

🕐 Third Hour Analysis 🕐

Analysis of Matt & Bob Show (05-11-2023) – Final Third

Food or restaurants talked about during this portion?

• Timestamp 01:55:59-01:56:16: Big Chip cookies mentioned (Bob was eating one during the interview)
• Timestamp 01:55:59: Tacos mentioned (Matt had just eaten a taco)
• Timestamp 01:58:13-02:01:30: Abigail was sent out to get tacos for her own exit party

News stories talked about during this portion?

• Timestamp 01:30:49-01:33:40: “Nod to the Odd” segment about a UK bride who spent 12,000 pounds on her wedding dress and ruined it by “gambling on a fart” after drinking a detox shake to fix belly bloating. The wedding planner had to sponge down the sobbing bride.
• Timestamp 02:06:48-02:10:13: Peloton recall of 2.2 million PL01 bikes due to seat post breaking mid-ride. 35 reports of seat posts breaking, resulting in 13 injuries including fractured wrists, lacerations, and bruises.

Memorable moments during this portion?

• Timestamp 01:34:01-01:55:55: Rick Roman Waugh (director) interview discussing his film “Kandahar” – Matt and Bob were extremely enthusiastic about the movie, comparing it to a classic Western
• Timestamp 01:35:10-01:35:46: Bob doing a live radio spot read in front of director Rick Roman Waugh, comparing it to when William Shatner corrected his delivery during a previous live spot
• Timestamp 01:55:47-01:56:16: Bob eating a Big Chip cookie while trying to talk on mic, with Matt calling him out for talking with his mouth full
• Timestamp 01:57:00-02:10:13: Exit interview with intern Abigail, where Bob gave her his laptop computer as a parting gift
• Timestamp 02:04:36-02:05:30: Discussion about filming a trailer for “Chewy and the Man” feature film with Abigail directing

Any guests on the show?

• Timestamp 01:34:01-01:55:55: Rick Roman Waugh, Hollywood director of the film “Kandahar” (also directed “Greenland” and upcoming “Cliffhanger” reboot with Sylvester Stallone)
• Timestamp 01:57:00-02:10:13: Abigail (Abby), their semester intern doing her exit interview

Predictions made during this portion?

• Timestamp 01:55:02: Rick Roman Waugh jokingly hoping “Kandahar” can compete with “The Little Mermaid” on Memorial Day weekend
• Timestamp 02:04:36-02:06:00: Bob predicting they will make a “Chewy and the Man” feature film trailer with Abigail’s help

Summary

The final third of the show opened with Matt’s “Nod to the Odd” segment featuring a cringe-worthy story about a British bride who ruined her £12,000 wedding dress after drinking a detox shake and having an unfortunate bathroom accident. The hosts found humor in the mishap while noting that women online were calling her a “hero and champ” for being open about the embarrassing situation.

The highlight of this portion was an extensive interview with director Rick Roman Waugh about his new film “Kandahar,” which Matt and Bob had screened the previous night. Both hosts were genuinely enthusiastic about the movie, with Matt particularly impressed by how it treated its subject matter with intelligence while still delivering spectacular action sequences. They compared it to a classic John Ford western, noting the stunning Saudi Arabian desert landscapes, authentic physics in the action scenes, and the nuanced portrayal of characters from the Middle East. Rick discussed filming the first major Hollywood production in Saudi Arabia since “Lawrence of Arabia,” bringing together 450 people from 25 countries, and working with his frequent collaborator Gerard Butler. The conversation covered everything from massive real explosions felt five kilometers away to the film’s themes about the cycle of violence and the humanity of people caught in conflict.

The show concluded with an exit interview of their semester intern, Abigail. The hosts reminisced about her time with them, with Bob giving her his laptop computer as a parting gift (after removing the USB adapter). They encouraged her film school aspirations and semi-seriously recruited her to direct a trailer for their fictional “Chewy and the Man” feature film. Abigail proved to be a good sport throughout, maintaining her composure even as the hosts made increasingly inappropriate jokes in the final minutes.

A brief news segment covered Peloton’s recall of 2.2 million bikes due to seat posts breaking during rides, which led to predictable crude humor from the hosts about the potential injuries from a seat post failure. The announcement provided fodder for jokes while Matt questioned why Peloton would recall so many bikes over only 13 reported injuries.

Throughout this final portion, the show maintained its characteristic blend of genuine entertainment discussion, crude humor, and self-aware comedy. The enthusiasm for “Kandahar” was palpable and seemed authentic rather than obligatory promotion, while the goodbye to Abigail provided a sweet moment showing the hosts’ appreciation for their intern despite their often irreverent style.